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Michael Fenchel is a social entrepreneur and facilitator who has started four successful companies including Breathe For Change, a movement enhancing the well-being of over 5,000,000 teachers, students, and school community members. Beyond his accomplishments, Michael is a heart centered leader and committed to exploring the depths of himself so that he can serve the people in his life with passion and grounded connection. An overview of everything we explored:The deep introspection that led to the birth of Michael’s four companies How to infuse more meaning into day to day livingHonoring the seasons of life within ourselves The importance of staying anchors in our feelings How VisionQuest supports Michael’s ability to show up in relationships How this period of introspection is different from Michael’s previous period of introspectionThe state of flow is the Universe’s message of harmonyAnd so much more…I’m so grateful to have had such a deep, nourishing conversation with a person I

How do you navigate life when your reality doesn’t align with your expectations? February was a month of deep and difficult reflection for me. I found myself revisiting the topic of attachments and expectations - in business, health, and relationships. In many ways, I’ve been battling with myself as I cultivate the courage to stay connected to the magic of the moment instead of dwelling on the unmet desires of my ego. I think this is a common dilemma. What does it mean when we don’t manifest what we think we want? Maybe it’s an invitation to look for grace and fall deeper into faith. Because what if the true reality is that you can’t miss what is meant for you? As usual, I’m joined by your old friend Georgina El Morshdy in this reflection episode. Tune in now to hear us explore: Why reflection has the power to create meaning. Why meaning ignites a natural source of energy that makes life interesting. The difference between goals and expectations. The art

Oh, man! I have been wanting for so long to have someone on the podcast to give us a deep dive on how to safely get started integrating psychedelics into your daily life and now it is here! Paul Austin is a coach, author, and entrepreneur who is a dedicated pioneer when it comes to teaching others the skill of safe psychedelic use. He is the founder of TheThirdWave.co,which is one of the leading websites that advocates for the safe integration of psychedelics into your life. He believes that through clear intentions, mentorship, and exploration, anyone can master this skill and it can help with your future evolution. I know you all know that I’m a big proponent of psychedelic use, having used it for mental health, creativity, expansion, and life fulfillment myself, so this was an absolute dream having Paul on the show. An overview of everything we explored:Psychedelics are a skill and what that actually means The difference between psychedelics and pharmaceuticals What you need to look out

Danielle Sunberg is such a delight. Because of her background as an attorney, she loves to ask questions, and her questions are extremely thought-provoking. After winning the biggest trial of her career, Danielle left behind the world of traditional success to travel the world and follow the voice in her heart. She is an author, a transformational coach, and an international keynote speaker who helps others go from a sense of doing to a sense of being. Her new book, Atlas of Being: From Briefcase to Backpack, One Former Lawyer's Exploration of the Human Way, offers an incredible framework for you to answer the call of your inner being to create your most extraordinary life.An overview of everything we explored:Listening to the voice in your head to guide your lifeWhat role the mind plays in a path guided by the heart Deciding to live without rules is still a ruleDanielle’s definition of North StarWhat Danielle’s book includesSurrendering into suffering unravels it quickerTaking things off your to-do

This episode is my January reflection, a practice that has changed its flavor over time. Instead of finding lessons to learn from my reflections, I'm discovering patterns; it's like I keep coming back to what has worked and keeps working, and I find myself doubling down on what is true. Perhaps these reflections are transitioning into affirmations. As usual, I'm joined by my dear friend Georgina El Morshdy to help me steer the conversation's flow and make sure you get the most out of it. In this reflection episode, we explore:The differences between being grounded and ungroundedWhy having hard conversations is a shortcut to creating changeThe spoken word is the most powerful wandHow to entice massive transformations through self-forgivenessHow to integrate the idea of several deaths in a lifetimeWhat are angry responses protecting us fromWhat kind of questions invite an environment of forgivenessA word that keeps coming when I think of 2023 is trust. You are exactly where you are supposed to be; tru

This episode is a conversation with my friend, Rick Cowley. We go IN on all things purpose.Rick Cowley is the founder of VysionQuest, a company that has programs and retreats geared to helping you unlock your life’s true purpose. His company was born from him being a cancer survivor in his early 20s. What I love about Rick is he LIVES his life's purpose. His cancer diagnosis spurred an unapologetic quest to live his most authentic life.  In fact, Rick even goes as far to call his diagnosis a “golden ticket.”An overview of everything we explored:Purpose and its unique way of beingConnecting to the truth of who we areHow to breakthrough the fears and excuses that are stopping you from living your life’s purposeThe sweet spot of structure and how it aligns with the flow of life and creativityClarity is a compass that guides youThe role of regret when it comes to purposeHow Rick stays grounded And so much more…This was an amazing episode to record. If you’re wanting to unlock your life’s purpose, y

This episode is my 2022 yearly reflection, and the 3rd consecutive annual reflection that I’ve shared publicly on the podcast. This one was really interesting for me because in hindsight, I can see how the last 3 years were truly just one LONG initiation - with 2022 being the final chapter of an era. In this reflection episode, we cover:Why awareness is the most powerful medicine of them allHow to reframe challenges into powerful initiations How I taught myself to let go of entitlements & attachmentsHow conscious relationship is the most powerful mirror for growthWhy self-trust is the greatest gift you can give yourself and othersHow my experiences have transformed me as a leaderAnd so much more…I want to thank you all for giving the show the gift of your attention last year. It’s been an absolute ride. As we wrap up 2022, I am left starting the new year feeling more connected, calm, and present. I hope this episode finds you well and I hope 2023 is a killer year for you. We thrive on your

This episode is a conversation with my new friend, Oren Harris—love leader, mastery coach, transcendent artist, and awakener of evolutionary potential. Oren Harris is a mastery coach whose mission is to help others actualize their fullest potential. He does this by showing people how to tap into their unique flow to experience the full expression of their soul’s gifts. He’s on a mission to help others embody a fearless way of living that is aligned with their divine legacy. What I love most about Oren is how this man LIVES in his heart. He has infectious energy that transcends the page; it’s palpable in every post he makes on social media. Seriously, you need him in your life. An overview of everything we explored:What is divine union?How fear disrupts the natural state of synchronicityThe release of resistance allows intimacy and vulnerability to truly fulfill usCultivating courage within ourselvesRecognizing specific moments of realization within our subconscious All fear is the fear of

December’s monthly reflection was such a gift to record. In this episode, I share everything I’m learning from a month of living in Costa Rica and the efforts I’m taking to recalibrate my nervous system to a slower way of being, while leaning into indigenous spiritual practices to access the infinite wisdom that exists in each and every one of us. It’s been one of the most profound months of learning, growth, and level ups. I’m so excited to hear your biggest takeaways. We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a re-release of our most downloaded episode from 2022, and one of the most instrumental people to enter my life - Dr Amy Albright.I first met this episode’s guest at a dinner earlier in the year. We had an instant connection that led to us spending time on the podcast, in private coaching sessions, healing journeys, and beyond. At the time I met Dr Amy, I was really curious about ways to connect deeper with my intuition. Little did I know the journey that yearning would take me down. This episode serves as an entry point for those on a similar path. For those who wish to turn up the dial to hear, sense, and feel their intuitive guidance in louder and more profound waysDr. Amy Albright is on a mission to advance humanity. She’s a top-tier executive coach, and strategic business advisor to high-level CEOs, leaders of multi-million & billion-dollar companies, and social changemakers. With over 20 years’ experience, Dr. Amy serves as the life-changing catalyst in her clients’ lives. Throu

This episode is a re-run of one of my favorite episodes from the year with my dear friend, mentor, and soul brother - Steve Little. As I get ready for my yearly reflection, I’ve been going back through old notes and episodes to revisit key principles that made the most profound shifts in the way I live my life. Steve’s perspectives on “efforting” led to some pretty important breakthroughs, hence it’s being shared again. Steve is the CEO and managing partner of Zero Limits Ventures, a M&A advisory, investment banking, and consulting firm. Steve has been an entrepreneur for 45 years. He sold his first business when he was just 15 for $250k. Since then, Steve has architectured 6 nine-figure tech exits and led the M&A teams for 9 tech acquisitions. What I love most about Steve is the way he integrates energetics into the way he operates in business. Steve reminded me that there are unconscious forces that create our reality every day. As you’ll hear in the episode, Steve takes ownership of

This episode is a conversation with Victoria Rose - a writer, teacher, and traditional birth witness, pre- and perinatal educator, and birth consultant. Through her work, Victoria helps people access their birth memories, offering deep healing for individuals on the path to greater mental, emotional, and physical health.Here’s a beautiful website excerpt highlighting her body of work. “Memory may be more accurately defined as not what we remember but rather what we don’t remember. Woven into the fabric of our bodies are the records of our birth and pre-birth experiences. In order to access these living archives, we must step outside our cognitive thinking-brains and merely look to the present.”Re-visiting our own birth, in-utero, conception, and pre-conception experiences will reveal the extent to which our physical health, mental and emotional patterns, professional limitations, and ways of being in relationship are directly informed by our earliest developmental experiences.”What I loved most abou

This month was one of the more potent months of change, which as always, creates the most potent containers for reflection. I moved out of my home in San Diego and decided to move to Costa Rica with my beloved, got rid of 90% of my stuff, and embarked on a deep mental, emotional, and physical cleanse in preparation for an indigenous medicine ceremony in the jungles this month. 2023 has been a crazy year for me, and one of the things I love most about my monthly reflections is that you guys get to watch the journey unfold alongside me. I never really know what I’m going to talk about each month, as the lessons and perspectives are always inspired by what’s present in the conversation. In fact, recently, the reflection episodes have been as much for myself to process all of the change that’s been happening in my life as they are to share useful perspectives. But with that said, I hope this episode finds you well. I hope it inspires the courage to follow your heart no matter where it takes you. I hope

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, multiple-time best-selling author, and professional speaker from Northern California. His practical methods have reached over 250 million people worldwide, and his work has been translated into over 46 languages. Jonathan has interviewed everyone from the late Mother Teresa to the Dalai Lama, and has spent over 35 years studying the most practical and powerful methods for personal and professional development. He is the brand new author of the book The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too.Jonathan has this incredible ability to take esoteric spiritual concepts that are so vast and distil them down into practical actions that anyone can hear, understand, and begin today. We discussed everything from the tools and practices that brought Jonathan out of depression for good to the biggest lessons he learned from interviewing the most prominent spiritual voices of our time. I hope this episode empowers your path to more love, conn

The last time I was with Panache was right before the COVID lockdowns. The time I spent with him as he launched his book, You Are Enough - Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential, and Possibility, changed my life profoundly. Thanks to his spiritual wisdom and loving support, he inspired the courage to look at the parts of myself I was afraid to look at and dive deeper into my own spiritual journey. Panache Desai is a visionary thought leader and a life catalyst in the area of human development. This incredible human has appeared on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, he’s collaborated with Deepak Chopra and has worked with everyone from Neale Donald Walsh to Joe Dispenza, Brian Weiss, Ram Dass, James Redfield, and other luminaries in the fields of spiritual and personal development. When Panache called me out of the blue a few months back and proposed we record another episode together, I said yes in a heartbeat. And after we finished recording the episode, I knew why he called. When the student

“I realized that joy is about working through your emotions, releasing your emotions, and also being intentional about your joy.”Loka Pandya is a motivational speaker, serial entrepreneur, a DeLorean collector, and a passionate life enthusiast who’s dedicated to deep healing work. In his work, Loka is on a mission to awaken the inner child joy that lies within all of us. Loka’s passion for igniting joy began after his mother died when he was 13. Almost overnight, Loka transformed from a highly competitive, ambitious teen into a young man who wanted to help others feel better. Over time, his overgiving character put him on a rollercoaster of extreme highs and deep lows. The pattern was exhausting. Loka succeeded in making the world happy, but inside, he was sad. In response, Loka threw the kitchen sink at his healing journey, trying every tool and modality he could get his hands on. This inner journey taught Loka that healing depended on his ability to feel his true emotions. He also learned you

“Your intimate relationship is the most profound mirror for you to actually connect to that foundation of love within yourself.” The last time I recorded a reflection episode was at the end of August - just after returning from Burning Man. As an experiment, I decided to wait a couple of months before publicly reflecting again. It’s been interesting to see the arc of change over a two-month window - proof that many shifts can happen when you move through life consciously and with vulnerability and authenticity. I often remind myself that I’m the common denominator in all areas of my life. How I show up in one context impacts how I show up in others. In this episode, you’ll hear how I’ve used my relationship and creativity as dojos - places to practice peeling off masks and connecting more intimately with the authentic me. I’ve also been exploring the power of surrendering to a vision bigger than myself - a practice vastly different from how I used to operate in business. These intentions became cata

“I master my fate and captain my soul… I need to take radical responsibility for my life. I can create anything that I want out of my life.” Like many entrepreneurs, Andrew Kroeze achieved massive success through the hustle-and-grind culture only to find the tactic wasn’t sustainable. After experiencing burnout, Andrew had no choice but to reinvent himself. But the changes didn’t fully stick. The next time he crashed, Andrew woke up in a hospital bed. This time, Andrew knew he needed to make more permanent changes to his life and business. He craved something simpler, so he sold his company, retreated to an ashram, and reset his nervous system. Through this experience, Andrew decided to become a “master of his fate.” In practice, this looked like embedding energy rituals, systems, and habits into his routine so he could alchemize time into the life his soul wanted. Andrew’s willingness to hold himself accountable to his life blueprint inspires me. The degree of ownership Andrew commands ov

“Vulnerability to me is an expensive gift, and you shouldn't expect it from cheap people.”“I mean, the quality of your life comes down to the quality of relationships. If you want good quality relationships, you have to be able to embrace vulnerability and that uncertainty sometimes.”Jayson Gaignard is a rare breed of entrepreneurial leader because of his willingness to be visible when vulnerable. The old way to succeed was to wear a mask and pretend to have it all figured out. Jayson challenges that paradigm and proves how being vulnerable with others about your struggles, hardships, and even failures can lead to greater levels of impact in a world hungry for connection & belonging.  Named one of Forbes’s “Top Networkers to Watch” because of his ability to curate highly coveted events, Jayson is the founder of Mastermind Talks - an exclusive community that serves as a container of support, inspiration, and deep belonging for entrepreneurs who value impact and collaboration alongside business. J

“ I think our culture has tricked ourselves into thinking there are cute things that we can do that will make us automatically on the other side of the doorway, and there isn't. You have to walk through the doorway.” Although darkness is an inevitable aspect of life, our culture offers few pathways through it. In many ways, modern life has distanced itself from indigenous rituals that have been used for thousands of years to provide clarity & direction. As a result, many people lose their footing and struggle to make sense of life’s darkest moments. As a Jungian psychotherapist, Dr. Joanna LaPrade believes mythology can offer a roadmap for all of us to experience the fullness of our human potential.When you study myths and explore the similarities between your life and that of the Gods and heroes of the many worlds, you might find that we’re not that different. In every mythic tale lies a story of how life’s challenges and discomforts are here to reveal more of who you are. In her work, Joa