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A Psychology & Psychotherapy podcast. Get a therapist's perspective on a variety of topics, some silly and some self-helpy. the Broken Brain is an organized panel discussion, an hour (ish) of therapeutic POV for you.
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My Seven Chakras is a podcast that provides ancient wisdom for the modern mind. Through long form interviews, solo episodes and breathwork meditations, Aditya (AJ) helps his viewers discover how to calm their mind, relax their nervous system and experience deep states of bliss. Our community is called 'Action Tribe', so we're all about providing you simple, practical, proven, evidence-based techniques and methods to improve the quality of your life and notice a paradigm shift in how you look ...
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To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld
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Valerie Probstfeld is a Nurse Practitioner, Author, and Host of the podcast "To Mom is To Love." Her specialty is working with issues of motherhood, including Post-Partum depression, health management, self-care, fertility, and much more. Follow her work by listening to her podcast and follow her on Instagram @valerie_probstfeld The Broken Brain is…
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For questions or comments, please email aj@mysevenchakras.com or connect with me on Instagram at @mysevenchakras Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-seven-chakras-with-aj/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Aditya Jaykumar (AJ)
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Hiding Behind Achievement with Nick Jonssan
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The pursuit of external validation, titles, or wealth can contribute to problems such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship stress. It can even get in the way of achieving the goals that drove us in the first place. Nick Jonsson joins the show to discuss how achievement can mask pain. As an athlete & corporate leader, Nick found himse…
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Breaking Patterns and Making Hard Choices in Loki Season 2
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Loki Season 2 recently became available, and you know what that means! Dwight & Sharon are back to talk about the psychological elements of this run of episodes about our favorite God of Mischief. This episode focuses on breaking toxic patterns, failing better, and figuring out which hard decisions are the right ones to make. Through her experience…
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Anton Wormon, @anton.injapan on Instagram, has gained a huge following online from his videos chronicling his experience renovating his home in Japan, in a place largely without renovation culture. His new book "Free Houses in Japan," tells his story of immigrating from Sweden and creating a home in a new community. Anton's story is an example of t…
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Comedian Paul Morissey joins the show today to discuss the importance of laughter, comedy, and the ways we connect through humor. He also shares his own philosophy of living and working as an artist. Among Paul's professional appearances are his work on Dry Bar Comedy, The Late Show with David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, and headlining the 4th of Ju…
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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Chris Tittle
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The use of psychedelic substances in mental health treatment has been studies for many years. Modern use of Ketamine, explored in past episodes, has become common enough to be evaluated as a best practice treatment and is beginning to gain ground with insurance reimbursement. The use of MDMA and Psilocybin mushrooms in treatment of Depression, PTSD…
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What will it be like when I walk into my first session of Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy? Why would I look for this? How can it help me? This episode is a theoretical and practical description of how EMDR is conducted, what issues it addresses, and what you should expect from this powerful technique in healing from trauma.…
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Karly Beaumont returns to the show to discuss the ins and outs of working in the Nonprofit field. We discuss how nonprofit organizations identify, address and solve problems, tips about working in a challenging field, and the way that Karly brings her talent for filmmaking and podcasting to help in her specific work. This episode is ideal for anyon…
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Addiction representation in film with Ryan Luis Rodriguez
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This is a segment that was pre-recorded for the live event for Opioid Awareness on 8/31, but was not used that day due to a time crunch. You can also view the full video of this interview on the Broken Brain YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/brokenbrainpodcast Ryan Luis Rodriguez, friend of the show, is here to talk about the depiction of addiction …
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Insecure Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson
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Attachment theory and understanding our own styles of attachment are foundational to mental health, and one of the most important elements of our psychology. At the same time very few people outside the mental health field talk about it, and unfortunately does not come up in treatment circles often enough. Thais Gibson is a Pastoral Counselor, Ther…
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Part 2 of our efforts to provide more meaningful diagnostic information for Batman's Rogue Gallery. We dive right into it this time and ask questions like: Is this villain even mentally ill? Are the stories using bias and public perception of mental illness, sometimes in an exploitive way? What's Arkham's deal anyway? And more. Christian and Dwight…
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Happy Batman Day! Every September 16th we all (at least those who observe) celebrate the creation of Batman in 1939. Christian Hurst, widely known as Dwight's brother, joins to talk about the use of psychological disorders in the Batman stories. This leads to chatting about the basis of diagnosis, representation of mental illness in media, bias, an…
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It's Batman month on the Broken Brain! Watch for new Batman Mental Health episodes and video clips on social media links. To start us off, this episode is a replay of an episode from June 2022, around the release of the film "The Batman." Sharon Blady is the perfect CoHost for this episode. We take a look at this representation of Batman, which abo…
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This is a Patreon Exclusive episode, released in July on the Patron-Only feed. Become a supporter on Patreon to hear this and other special episodes like this one. Dalin & Dwight return to talk about the third episode of the Netflix series, and newest iteration of Anne of Green Gables, "Anne With An E." The discussion covers acceptance, trauma, soc…
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Relationships, Betrayal, & Healing in Secret Invasion, with Sharon Blady
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Did you love Marvel's miniseries Secret Invasion? Based on online reactions you may not have... BUT that couldn't stop Sharon and Dwight from taking it apart and analyzing the psychological factors of this Comic-Book, Sci-Fi, Spy-Thriller, Character-Study of our old pal Nick Fury. Specifically we found a lot of interesting elements of relationships…
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A great conversation about parenting, talking to teens, and confronting our own fears and limitations. Sean Donohue brings his knowledge and infectious excitement to the show. Super fun episode! Sean is a coach and educator for all things Parenting and Family. He is also the creator and host of the Sean Donohue Show, a podcast for parents. Follow h…
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The ADHD Diagnosis Experience with Alice Gendron
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Diagnosis of ADHD can lead to both hope and fear. Hope in the form of knowledge, self-acceptance, and increased understanding of ourselves. Fear due adjustment, new self-concept, and social stigma aimed at neurodiverse individuals, especially when there is a lack of useful information. Alice Gendorn joins the show to help those diagnosed with ADHD …
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Cannabis Induced Psychosis with Shari Corbitt
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Shari Corbitt returns to the show to discuss ongoing research into the dangers of chronic long-term use of Marijuana. With the legalization of recreational and medical cannabis, and the positive impact that it can have, some have leaned into chronic or daily use of high concentrate THC. In some cases individuals with high levels of long-term overus…
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How to Pick a Treatment Program with Marsha Stone
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How should we go about picking a treatment program? For problems such as addiction, behavioral health, services for youth, adults, and so on...it can be intimidating to find a therapy or treatment option that meets our needs. Dwight and guest Marsha Stone are here to help. Marsha Stone is CEO and Founder of Foundation Stone, a network of highly foc…
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David Rosen loves Stories, Creativity, and...Pets?
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David Rosen is a friend, a podcaster, musician, and about to release a comedy album where he sings with his pets. So naturally he is here, because we love fun people. They are fun after all. David's podcast, Piecing it Together, is focused on the elements of stories that are repeated and inspire new creativity, where he and his guest watch a new mo…
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David Richards, Author of The Lighthouse Keeper
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David Richards joins the podcast to discuss his novel The Lighthouse Keeper, a journey through memory, mindfulness and trauma told from the point of view of a creative young man apprenticed to a lighthouse keeper. David's writing focuses on healing from trauma, confronting the past, and ultimately accepting ourselves. Please consider supporting the…
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Yoga Retreats, The Yucatan, Hot Yoga And The Significance of Seva with Hargobind Khalsa
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**Please note that, due to reasons beyond my control, there are certain areas where the audio skips. I apologize for this issue. I decided to upload this interview anyway because it was a lot of fun recording in Mexico and I'm sure you will love it** Hargobind Khalsa, yoga visionary and architect of extraordinary experiences, is the co-founder of P…
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Proactive Community Mental Health with Briana Daniel
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Briana Daniels is the Nursing Supervisor for the Spokane Regional Stabilization Center, a Crisis Center operated by Pioneer Human Services. She is here to tell us how her program follows through with mental health treatment for those at need, and as a diversion program to help those at risk for criminal justice involvement. Participate in The Broke…
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Dysfunctional Patterns Across the Spiderverse with Sharon Blady
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Across The Spiderverse is sweeping the multiverse due to great storytelling and groundbreaking artistic style. Now Sharon & Dwight give it the Broken Brain treatment, analyzing elements of internal strife, dysfunctional coping patterns, control issues, and of course our old friend: Trauma. Enjoy this movie with us and break your brain around our di…
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Depictions of Weight in Media with Dalin Rowell
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Depictions of weight in media are notoriously unhealthy, from unrealistic body-image to negative characterization of people who are larger or heavyset. Dallin Rowell joins the show to discuss the role of heavier weights in story and characters, the fat-advocacy movement, and specific examples of movies & television and how they present "fat" people…
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Cold Plunge, Breathwork and Community Wellness in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with Kevin Connelly
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This episode with Kevin Connelly was recorded in sunny Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.. Having led hundreds of travelers on adventure trips through more than a dozen countries, Kevin has a love for facilitating unique experiences. It was only after falling into a deep depression that brought him to holistic health practices like breathwork and cold thera…
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Cognitive Behavioral Management of Pain & Opiate Addiction, with Marian Wilson
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Marian Wilson, RN, PhD, joins the podcast to discuss her research into chronic pain, cognitive behavioral pain management strategies, and the interaction that pain patients have with opiate medication and opioid dependancy. If you would like to join the Broken Brain Patrons, help support the show and get cool bonus materials, hop on over to www.pat…
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Combining Psychiatry & Media with Dr Akeem Sule
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Dr Akeem Sule is a Psychiatrist in Essex, UK, and founder of the Black Psychiatrists Culture Club, and is a specialist in medication, treatment, and the application of psychological theory to popular culture. He has done tons of work in the use of Hip-Hop as a tool to educate patients about their own mental health, and is now using TV & Movie story…
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Sophie Edwards is a returning guest to The Broken Brain. She is an author, vocal coach, and the creator of "We Have Always Existed," a YouTube series focused on historical accounts of Gender-Fluid and Transgender individuals throughout history. Sophie joins me today to share stories from her research Transgendered people through history. Although o…
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Community & Found Family: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Sharon Blady
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Sharon Blady joins to talk about the psychological elements of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. We discuss personal community building, trauma, the dynamic of found family and the tricky balance of improving relationships and self while still accepting things as they are. Please share and rate the podcast, and consider becoming a patron of the art…
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Pee Your Way to Serenity: Embrace Stress-Free Living Using Urine Therapy (Shivambu) with Megan MacDonald
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In this captivating episode of My Seven Chakras, host Aditya Jaykumar takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of urine therapy (also known as Shivambu or Amaroli) with special guest Megan MacDonald. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and your curiosity ignited as we explore the ancient wisdom and surprising healing potentia…
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Addiction is a problem that has historically been left to law enforcement professionals. Criminal charge diversion is a growing approach to giving individuals struggling with addiction the chance to opt for treatment rather than legal punishment. This has been shown to be effective in reducing recidivism and overdose death. Thresholds is one of the…
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Running away & Redemption: Reviewing Quantumania Sharon Blady
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Sharon Blady rejoins the program today to look at the 2 things she and I nerd about the most: Psychology & Superheroes! This is our deep dive into the psychological aspects of the MCU film Ant Man And The Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss generational gap, social advocacy, heroism, running from responsibility and redemption.…
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Changing Life Goals and How To Be a Doctor, with London Smith
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Medical school is difficult, and the modern process can be tricky to navigate. Increasing numbers of individuals are leaving the medical field, or completing their MD degree and never practicing. London Smith is an actor, comedian, medical lecturer, and Medical Doctorate holder, the creator of the Jock Doc Podcast. He is here today to tell the stor…
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This is a replay from a few years back when Sharon Blady came on the program to discuss the MCU Television program Loki. This is being rerun in preparation for the upcoming new episode about AntMan Quantamania, which is connected to this property. Have fun with the re-listen and see you in a few days when the new episode drops.…
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Intuitive Eating & Mindfulness with Dr Paula Freedman
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Dr Paula Freedman, (@mindfuldrpaula on IG), is an expert in the areas of eating disorders, mindfulness, and intuitive eating. Her dynamic Instagram videos demonstrate real-world ways to apply mindfulness and develop a healthy relationship with food. Learn more about her work at www.humankindpsych.com Thank you to all of you Patreon subscribers! If …
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Maurice F Martin (remember the F) is an Author, spiritual coach, and Addiction Counselor who specializes in healing from trauma and redirecting our strength from unhealthy to healthier coping skills, and building up our own healthy community. His books, "Save The Day," and "Your But Is Too Big," give principles he has learned by traveling his own p…
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Puerto Morelos Unveiled: Yoga, Spirituality, and Local Traditions in Mexico's Hidden Gem with Aditya Jaykumar
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In this enchanting episode, our host, Aditya Jaykumar, embarks on a journey to discover the beauty and magic of Puerto Morelos, Mexico. From the ancient history of Chichen Itza to the captivating underwater world of the Yucatan's reefs, this spiritual adventure offers something for everyone. To listen to other episodes, visit podcast.mysevenchakras…
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Unlock Your Body's Secret Weapon: Brown Fat Activation through Cold Showers for Rapid Health Transformation
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Discover the remarkable health benefits of activating your body's hidden powerhouse - brown fat! In this episode, we dive deep into the science of brown fat, its impact on metabolism, and how it can transform your wellbeing. Learn how to harness the power of cold showers to boost brown fat activation and experience rapid health improvements. Join o…
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How Do You Approach Life? With Karly & Cynthia from That Pop This Life.
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Karly Beaumont & Cynthia Torres are the hosts and creators of That Pop This Life, flagship show of the Core Temp Arts Podcast Network. Every week they discuss life, parenting, social media, trends and pop culture. As they say in their podcast intro: "life, pop culture and the ridiculousness of it all." They are here to talk about the way they appro…
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Circular Breathing, Heart Opening, Identity Shifting And Manifesting Your Vision With Rebecca Kordecki
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Kordecki. Rebecca Kordecki is the founder of The Breath Zone, RKFIT and the creator of Booty Slide, a full-body slide-based workout sold at Walmart and Kmart. She has enjoyed a very successful 26-year career as a highly sought-after celebrity fitness trainer, health and…
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Sports Psychology & Nonprofit Work with Dr Delice Coffey
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Dr Delice Coffey is a Clinical & Sports Psychologist, and creator of the D. Coffey Foundation for Athletics & Education, PLUS a returning guest to The Broken Brain! In this episode you will learn how to manage and increase your performance, goal setting, and also how Dr Coffey went about starting and managing a nonprofit. Learn more about her work …
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Fan With An E, Episode 2, with Dalin Rowell
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Dalin Rowell, movie critic and film writer for SlashFilm, joins me for our next deep dive into the issues of trauma, attachment, and relationships present in the Netflix Series "Anne with an E," specifically focusing on Episode 2, "I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me." Follow Dalin's work at: https://www.slashfilm.com/author/dalinrowell/ Consider …
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JP Crimi Talks About Changing Your Belief Systems And Letting Go Of Trauma Using Breathwork
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we have the pleasure of speaking with JP Crimi. Originally from Boston, in his early 20s, Jon Paul Crimi moved to Los Angeles and quickly became one of the most sought after Celebrity Trainers and Sober Coaches in the Country. Unexpectedly, he found himself in a breathwork class and had a massive transformation tha…
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Sample of Darryl Mansel and the Poprika Reviews Podcast
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Darryl Mansel (AKA Seed) is the creator of the Poprika Network and Poprika Reviews Podcast. He is an indie comic book author, Registered Film Critic, Veteran, and Pop Culture commentator. With Black History Month in the USA, this episode is here to highlight Black creators in Podcasting. Listen to hear a sample of Darryl's work, and recommendations…
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Darryl Mansel, aka Seed, is the creator and host of the Poprika Network and the Poprika Reviews Podcast. Today's episode is a sample of Darryl's movie reviews (always spoiler free BTW). With Black History month winding up in the USA this episode highlights Black creators in the Podcasting Sphere. Check out: Poprika Reviews Vega: A SciFi Adventure P…
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Primal Health, Cold Plunges, Soma Breath and Sun Light Exposure With Nigel McHollan
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Nigel McHollan: Nigel McHollan is a Health and Wellness coach specializing in educating and empowering people to make positive changes in their lifestyle to benefit their overall health and well-being. Nigel has worked with clients looking to improve their Health and Wellness f…
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Confidence, Self-Definition & Mindfulness with Brad Reed
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Brad Reed is a Coach in matters of Meditation, Self-Redefinition and Acceptance, and Mindfulness. He shares his story and the philosophy he has built over years of personal and professional work. You can learn more about Brad's work at www.repurpose-you.com Consider becoming a Brainiac Level Patron of the show by singing up at www.patreon.com/broke…
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Sound Healing Frequencies, Tuning Forks, Humming Effects and Ancient Egypt With Jonathan Goldman
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Goldman, an international authority and pioneer in sound healing. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of sound healing, exploring topics such as tuning forks, healing frequencies, ancient Egypt, the civilization of Atlantis, Nicola Tesla, spiritual asc…
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