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KEW Episode 86: Mind Control

You’re probably like, ‘mind control, what’s this guy talking about?’ Either he’s going to tell us how we need to get in our heads and understand what’s going on, or he’s going to talk about how the algorithm has us under its spell. It reminds me of this scene from Monsters, Inc: This week I’m taking about the first thing. Although I’m a huge fan of getting out from under the algorithms, I think that…

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Preview KEW Episode 86: Mind Control

Mind control – not in the sense of someone controlling YOUR mind (hello, YouTube) but in the sense of YOU ‘controlling’ your own mind. And I use the term control very loosely. I do not like the connotation that we rule over our minds like some overlord. I think Mind Control is more like finding an opportunity for yourself to recognize what is going on with your mind. First things first. I think the ‘mind’…

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KEW Episode 85: Journaling and Accountability

Quick show of hands. Who among us has ever been told they should journal? Even though this is a ‘should’ statement, people who say ‘you should journal’ mean well. I’ll say it, and I mean well. But I’ll say it without using the word ‘should’. You will benefit from journaling. If that sounds like a money-back guarantee, it’s the closest thing you can get for free. But also remember, free advice is worth what you…

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KEW Episode 84: Mindfulness and Mindset

Have you heard people say that you can’t control what happens to you, but you CAN control how you react to what happens to you? It’s so true, but it isn’t easy. We all want some degree of control in our lives. Or wish for it. Long for it. But control is an illusion. I’m not saying life is 100% chaotic and unpredictable, but being attached to controlling things really only wears you out. I…

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KEW Episode 83: Awareness, Attention, and Meditation

Are you self aware? We all think we are. Just like we all think we’re right, as we learned from Paul Gadola in multiple interviews. And, really, if you are taking the time to wonder whether or not you are self aware, you probably are. Our awareness is one of our greatest strengths. It’s a super power. Awareness is how we pay attention to the world around us. It is the currency we use to…

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Preview KEW Episode 82: What Do You Need?

Really, what do you NEED? Do you know? I didn’t. This seems like such an innocuous question but it isn’t. It’s really hard to answer sometimes. And, like doing the Values work. And unpacking your Personal Inventory. And generally getting to know what you want out of life. Learning to understand and know what you need is a huge step toward living a calmer and more peaceful life. As we develop the ways to live…

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Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Emmanuelle Chasse

I was so happy Emmanuelle Chasse expressed interest in talking with us about the Are vs Should Problem. She gets it. She’s a podcast, blogger, mindset and weight loss coach, and just a super enlightened individual. Emma and I have a lot of overlap in our spiritual interests but you are going to get an incredible amount of insight from her this week! Here’s a link to find out all you can about her: https://rapidtransformation.ca…

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Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Kate Stark

This week I chat with Kate Stark, parent and child advocate living in Sheffield, UK. She started off helping new parents learn to use baby carriers appropriately, and was so good she now coaches and teaches new parents all sorts of things. Turns out, her work and beliefs touch upon the Are vs Should Problem in new and enlightening ways. This was a fun, informative, and encouraging talk and you are going to enjoy it.…

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FLASHBACK! KEW Episode 53: Are vs Should Examples

If you think about any element in your life you can probably see an example of the Are vs Should Problem. Sometimes it looks like indecision or Analysis Paralysis (and see Episode 11: Analysis Paralysis). Other times it feels like frustration or anger. In my experience I feel like I am ‘of two minds’ where I hear two competing voices telling me to do entirely different things. What are the important elements in your life?…

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