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Why You Don't Need To Convince Others To Share Your Beliefs   In these times of division, it can feel tempting to try to convince others to see the world through your lens.  But is it really worthwhile and what does it say about your self-image?   Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can disagree with the perspective of others and still have a relationship with them.   You can learn more tips on teaching your kids to be critical thinkers in this video:  https://youtube.com/watch?v=oBHbxilUQ68&feature=share  ——————————————————————   Extra resources for parents and kids: 

The Importance of Understanding the Mind-Body Connection With Dr. Bal Pawa   Tune in to this powerful interview with Dr. Bal Pawa, a Physician, Pharmacist, TEDx Speaker and Author of the Mind-Body Cure Book.    Her insights highlight the importance of the mind-body connection and taking control of our health with practical advice. Join us as we uncover her own journey to healing that started with a tragic head-on collision that placed her in the hospital she worked in hours earlier but this time as a patient.  Being at the mercy of doctors and feeling vulnerable not only from the emotional grief of losing her baby but also from physical pain, she started her 7-year journey of healing.  Dealing with broken bones, collapsed lungs and relying on surgeons, neurologists, specialists, she was being attended to by the best yet she was not healing. What became apparent as missing in the medical system is a lack of  "patient involvement", the conversations about how much our mindset

Why It's Important To Understand & Express Your Anger   Earlier this week I shared a Rumi quote about anger.  "Anger is like a strong wind. It calms down  after a while, but lots of branches are already broken."  As I shared in that post, I picked that particular quote because I was feeling angry that day, and that is normal and natural.  The key, I find, is to be angry at the right time and at the right thing/person.  Some branches are meant to be broken, that's part of living a healthy life.  There are many ups and downs and it's up to us to learn how to self-regulate.    But so many of us are programmed to believe that anger is a "bad" emotion and that we should try to avoid it at all costs.  Perhaps the people sharing the program mean well but I believe they are confusing anger with violence, and they are two different things.  That's why in this week's episode I'm sharing some of the benefits of expressing your anger in healthy ways and how that

Tips On How To Have Fair Fights   In this episode, I'm sharing a number of easy to understand tips that you can apply right away to help you learn how to fight fair.  Contrary to the marketing messages being pumped out by the self-help world, your relationships aren't supposed to be all butterflies and rainbows.  That's not realistic and it can be harmful to you to set that as your target.   Relationships can, however, be harmonious and you can each learn how to disagree without shattering the foundation of your connection and you can each learn how to self-regulate.  Tension and disagreements CAN help you build your emotional and spiritual 'muscle' if you know HOW to use them in a productive manner.     Tune in to listen to the five tips I have on how you can learn to have fair fights.

Ground Yourself & Help Build Your Confidence With This One Small Shift   Most people are conditioned to plan ahead.  Sometimes it's a week at a time, sometimes maybe a month or even a year.  But due to the current circumstances, it's difficult to plan ahead.   The major challenge in losing those long-term plans is that you may feel like you don't have as much to look forward to.  You may feel like you're spinning your wheels.   That's why I have been recommending this particular tip so frequently lately.  It's a small, but mighty shift that can help you not only develop self-trust and reliability but also boosts your confidence.     Tune in to this episode so you can learn more.

The Innate Gift Of Resilience That You Didn't Know You Had   Human resilience is innate.  It's a gift we all have, to varying degrees, but how do you manage those extremely difficult experiences?  When life gets really hard you have to make a decision.  Not just to get through it, but to thrive and grow because of it.  And what is the role/responsibility of therapists and coaches in this space?  Could there be a better way to help people process trauma and develop resilience?   Tune into this fascinating and thought-provoking conversation I have with my good friend, Tara Miller. Extra resources: 

How To Tune In To The Stories You Tell Yourself If you're feeling like you're in a rut, this week's episode is for you.  I'm sharing a technique to help you get unstuck.   If you follow my work, you know I try to do my best to share tips and tools in bite-sized pieces so you can try them out.  Low risk, high reward.  Not a bad formula, right?     It's usually our stories and programs that often make us feel like we are losing (or maybe even standing still and spinning our wheels).  The challenge is, however, that we don't know what that story is (necessarily) until we take the time to audit our thoughts.   I'm sharing an exercise that can help you figure that story out.  So listen to the end!

Why It's Important To Be Congruent With Your Feelings   Being congruent with your feelings means to be the same on the inside as the outside.  There's a flow.  An honesty.  Right now the energy around us feels very thick, and the best way to manage it is to learn to float above it.    Usually, we use our home environment as a dumping ground for our stressors, or bad moods, and we tend not to share as much of our "light" at home.  We believe we have to save that for where it counts - at work, or at school etc.  But it's the relationships you have at home that truly impact how you relate to the outside world, so it's an excellent place to practice being congruent.  Watch until the end because I'm sharing a practical and useful tip to get you going on sharing your successes and your wins in your household.

How To Give Every Day With Jacqueline Way From #365give  In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Jacqueline Way, Founder of 365give.    There are many meaningful ways to be generous that don't require money.   Also, because of the current restrictions, the world of volunteering has changed and we discuss new ways to get create impact, connect with your community and gain the 'high' that comes from giving.    You'll also learn more about how and why giving can help you feel happy!     Tune in to our conversation about giving now and please don't forget to share this with your friends and family.     About Jacqueline: Jacqueline Way is a dedicated world changer. Her purpose is to inspire and educate the hearts and minds of people to create a happy life - in a happier world. She expresses her purpose through her charitable organization 365give created and inspired by her son with a simple mission to change the world 1 give, 1 day at a time.&

How to Avoid The Trap of Victim Culture & Build Resilience There's a beautiful balance that can be found between being honest and true about how you feel (being vulnerable) and building resilience.  But that's not necessarily what's being emphasized at the moment.  In fact, the focus, more and more, is on elevating victimhood.   Though we are in a transformative time, there's a danger of going too far into victimhood and we need to be mindful as we progress forward.    Because identifying with your victim story ultimately leads you to live from the outside in.  It's essentially a surrendering of power.  Giving your energy away to others to manage as they see fit.  Only they're not the ones that can create change for you.      Living this way sucks the life out of you.   When you get caught in the victim trap you are 100% reliant on other people and their perspectives.  It's hard to feel grounded or safe.  It feels like yo

"99% of people are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for mediocre."  Tim Ferriss    Are you capable of greatness? Let’s pretend for a moment that this quote from Tim Ferriss is an absolute truth (which I am well aware, isn't 100% accurate).  Which category do you fall into?  Are you in the 1% group?  The people that tend to have “I want it all or I’ll die trying attitude”.  Or are you with the majority, the 99% that make a conscious choice not to push past their current mental boundaries because they would rather avoid risk and settle for what’s safe and available?  It doesn’t matter which category you fall into at this very moment.  What matters most is which one you want to be in. Mediocrity is complex and layered and people end up there in a variety of ways. Tune in to this week's episode "What Everybody Ought to Know About Mediocrity" to learn 5 myths about mediocrity that are draining you right now. Read the full show notes he

Why is it that simplicity is one of the key tenets of most spiritual practices? What does it really mean to simplify your mind, body and spirit? Read the show note here: https://freewithin.me/crackingthecodeonsimplicity/

When it comes to giving/generousity there's a word that draws me in. That word is Seva (pronounced say-va) It's a Punjabi word which means "selfless service." Being of service without any expectation or reward for performing it. The idea of Seva was deeply ingrained in how I was raised. But, that doesn't necessarily mean that it was, or is, always appropriately practiced. Why is it that some people can give selflessly, while others struggle with the idea? When they give, they feel that they must, or should, get something of equal (0r higher) value in return. Where generousity becomes more of a bargaining chip. Tune in to this podcast for a meaningful discussion on selfless service. You can read the full show notes here: https://freewithin.me/seva/

Do you feel stuck?  Do you wish you felt motivated to create change?  Learn seven ways you can start working on creating a growth-mindset and start saying YES to your life and saying yes to your fondest dreams.  You can read the show notes here:  https://freewithin.me/7waystoyes/

Do you believe in miracles?  Or do you think they are unrealistic and foolish?  Tune in to this week's episode for a conversation about miracles and learn 5 ways that you too can develop a miracle mindset. Read the show notes here:  https://freewithin.me/miraclemindset

All of us are struggling in unique ways during this pandemic.  In order to support families during this time, I have created a support group on Facebook.  I will be inviting various guests into the group to share their expertise for parents and kids.  Please feel free to join the group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingstrongkids/   In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe joins me to talk about how parents can support, comfort, and connect with their children in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the video of this interview here:  https://youtu.be/DJCSilhMvJQ - we had some technical difficulties, but we made the most of it!  Don't forget to check out our mini (but powerful) on-demand course that can help your child develop resilience (worksheets & parent tips included):  www.innerchampion.me/p/resilience Did you know that my Sun Visualization for Kids was the Staff Pick twice in a week on Insight Timer?  Insight Timer has 12 million

Implement these 5 simple steps to help you develop patience during these difficult times. Patience can help both your physical & emotional well-being. Read the show notes here:  https://freewithin.me/patience/

Listen to this podcast to learn 5 ways you can shift your mindset during these difficult and uncertain times. You can read the show notes here:  https://freewithin.me/5waysmindset/

In ancient traditions, taking time to be alone was considered one of the most important acts of self-love. But, being alone has been used as a form of punishment in the modern world.  Tune in to this episode to learn more about why you may feel uncomfortable being alone (it's not the same as being lonely). Read the show notes here:  https://freewithin.me/alone/