When Mike Bender first started “Awkward Family Photos” in 2009 he was still working as a writer in Hollywood, but the immediate response to the website inspired him to go with the momentum. Mike talks about the transition to an unexpected career change and how it altered his perspective to embrace ‘nothingness’ and rewire our brains with our thoughts so they stop triggering the neural pathways that cause us harm.
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Psychological Astrologer, Danielle Beinstein, joining us for a VERY in-depth and timely discussion on all things Astrology, Politics, Wellness, and more. Dani has a very practical approach to the discussion and teaches us about the astrology of today throughout the entire conversation. From wellness conspiracy theories, to empathy, to mental health, to the upcoming eclipses, to why so many people are moving right now, to Trump’s natal chart – we cover it ALL in this episode.
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Sophia Gushee, a toxic exposures expert also known as a “clean living guru,” first cultivated an interest in researching toxic exposures simply as a mom trying to find safe products for her children. What we love most about Sophia is that she advocates for practical nontoxic living, recognizing that everyone is going to be different in what they’re willing to give up, and balance is key, as it is impossible to live completely non toxic. Are you looking for guidance as to what you can do to reduce toxins in your everyday life? This episode is for you!
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This week we welcome back one of our favorites, Jon Paul Crimi, a well-known breathwork teacher and transformational coach, as well as Founder & CEO of the sober coaching business Total Life Solution. We talk about the importance of asking for help when overcoming addiction and trauma to find self-love, and the willingness to let go of where you think you should be to get to where you’re supposed to be. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense approach for how to create change in your life, Jon Paul will show you how to do the work.
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Our favorite Israeli Astrologer, Gahl Sasson is back with us LIVE for our 100th episode to chat all about Practical Astrology. Gahl gives us practical ways we can all use astrology in our own lives and emphasizes the importance of awareness and oneness. He even relates astrology to google maps, we know our destination and astrology will lay out different ways to get there but ultimately it is up to us to choose which path to take to get there. Have questions about the moon cycle? Lucky for us, Gahl walks us through the different moon cycles and what is best to do during each cycle. This episode is filled with practical tips to incorporate astrology into your ever day life.
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Embody Love Movement is a non-profit whose mission is to empower girls and women to celebrate their inner beauty, commit to kindness, and contribute to meaningful change in the world. Dr. Melody Moore is doing incredible work and shares with us her own personal struggles with body image, her traumatic childhood, how yoga came into her life, and the importance of pausing and taking a deep breath. She even opens up deeply about her affair and the importance of learning how to forgive yourself. Dr. Moore is relatable and a wealth of knowledge and we feel so lucky to have her as a guest on DENtalks.
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This week we sit down with one of our very own DEN teachers, Laurasia Mattingly. She shares with us how the loss of her mother unconsciously lead her down a path of reckless behavior and self numbing and how discovering meditation and mindfulness brought awareness to what she was doing so she could begin the healing process. If you’re looking for ideas on how to manifest and practice gratitude in the midst of personal struggles, or even just hear more insight from one of your favorite DEN instructors, then this is a great episode for you!
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Travel writer, public speaker, and the author of “To Shake The Sleeping Self, Jedidah Jenkins, digs into his 14,000 mile cycling trip from Oregon to Patagonia and the surprising (or not so surprising) lessons that came out of this brave adventure. This episode has so many incredible takeaways, but one of the biggest lessons Jedidah shares is how a journey like the one he took, really do work in impacting and changing your life forever. It may not be on your expected timeline, but the journey is always working within you.
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Life coach, motivational speaker, and yoga/meditation teacher, Shannon Algeo, talks to us about using gratitude as both a spiritual and mental health practice. He shares daily rituals you can use to implement gratitude and shows us how these rituals can cause a shift in perspective that can empower you. We also talk about how gratitude can connect us back to our spiritual practice by coming from a place of understanding that everything is happening the way it needs to for you to learn and become your highest self.
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For anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, or OCD – this episode is proof that you are not alone. Youtuber and author of Thirty Life Crisis, Lisa Schwartz aka Lisbug, is very vulnerable with us as she dives into her experience with anxiety and OCD, healing childhood wounds, the key role relationships played in her finally getting help, how finding a therapist is like dating, and the many ways she’s learned to deal with her anxiety including using a mantra! She even shares advice on how to support someone who is suffering with anxiety, OCD, or depression.
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