Science & Spirituality

We've all experienced overwhelm before, but what can we do to eliminate it from our experience? If that even possible?

Unfortunately the common programming most of us have been raised in is to deal with overwhelm by shutting down or by trying to "do all the things". It's a recipe for burnout at best and it's not the way we are meant to live.

We believe it IS possible to get rid of overwhelm for good, so in this episode, Kevin dives into what overwhelm is, how to shift away from it easily, and how to live in the "flow state" much more frequently. With simple scientific research, we can learn to harness the power of calm confidence to get what we want to get done in life, all without getting overwhelmed!

Listen in to learn some keys and practical tools to allow more grace and ease in your life, all while still being as productive as you'd like.

Have you ever felt like you have to "fake it until you make it"? It's a common phrase and there is some truth to it... BUT it can be really misleading to what it actually takes to create change in your life. Let's debunk it!

In this episode, we dive into:

To dive deeper into the Time Machine tool, check out episode 121 of the Science & Spirituality podcast titled, "121 | The #1 Tool To Connect With Your Future Self"

When you read or hear the phrase, "Brave Thinking", what comes to mind?

For us, it means the act of choosing higher thoughts that require courage to think. This can come in the form of choosing to think of possibilities when the circumstances you're facing seem impossible to overcome. While it's not easy to do, it can absolutely transform your life if you follow through with it.

In this special episode of the podcast, we are joined by our mentor Mary Morrissey who will unpack the brilliance of Brave Thinking and how it can radically change your life. Faced with a life-threatening illness in her teens, Mary discovered the power of thinking from a vision to shift her energy and save her own life.

As you listen, you'll learn how our mind is a powerful tool and how science is now proving the difference it can make...

We're honored to have this incredibly rich and deep conversation with the founder of the Brave Thinking Institute, especially since Mary has been our guide / mentor for the last 9 years. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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Have you ever felt any resistance to your own growth in life? It can feel frustrating and even annoying to have this part of you rise up that seems antagonistic to what you really want... BUT you'll learn that this is actually good!

In this episode, Heather Ivany helps us reconcile this paradox between the part of us that wants growth and the part of us that wants to stay safe. Once we learn this on a deeper level, we can enjoy the journey of our own becoming even more.

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There's so much more we covered in this conversation, but all the above is a great start 🙂

Just remember, your path in life is unique and if you choose to grow, then there are some obstacles that are normal along the way. You'll learn a lot of those tell-tale challenges in this episode with Heather and how to deal with them as you move forward.

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At some point in life, we all must come face to face with the reality that we don't know everything. It's impossible of course, but in the name of safety, we have a hidden desire to know what life has in store for us this next day, next week or next year. This "not knowing" often produces a feeling of fear that freezes us in place... but what if we could turn to wonder instead?

Life becomes much more enjoyable when we take this approach, but as you'll learn in this episode, we must be willing to heal from our past if we are ever to make wonder a normal part of our experience.

In our conversation with Jeff Lieberman, we explore this topic and much more in how we've been programmed by society and our upbringing... as well as how to heal and deprogram ourselves, so that we can enjoy life to the fullest.

One of our favorite analogies that Jeff shares in the very beginning of this episode is the difference between having a map VS a compass. Just like how our mind is a brilliant tool, so is a map. But much of our joy in life comes from unexpected experiences that we cannot see or plan for - which is why having a compass (our heart) is a much more reliable tool to help us navigate life in an expansive, life-giving way.

In this special episode, Kevin is interviewed by Liorah Athinah Neferet for her "Ignite Your Soul Purpose" online event happening from March 24th - March 30th. She interviews other world experts on:

Each speaker will offer insights and strategies to ignite your vision, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals, which will help YOU tap into the power of your purpose. The best part... this event is completely FREE!

Welcome to this episode of the podcast where we explore the fascinating topic of relationships from a spiritual perspective with a repeat guest, Jaishree Dow-Spielman. (Our first episode together is #122 on Soul Ascension)

Jaishree is a renowned spiritual teacher and author, who has spent years studying the nature of relationships and how they can be transformed into vehicles for growth and self-realization. In this episode, she shares with us her insights on how we can develop a deeper, more meaningful connection with our loved ones, while also staying true to our spiritual path.

We begin by discussing what it means to have a spiritual blueprint for relationships and why this is so important. Our guest explains the different elements of this blueprint, including the role of communication, honesty, and trust in building a strong foundation for a fulfilling relationship.

We then move on to explore the idea of spiritual partnership and how we can cultivate a deeper connection with our partner by aligning ourselves with our higher selves. Our guest shares a range of practical techniques and exercises for developing a deeper spiritual connection with our loved ones.

Throughout the episode, Jaishree draws on her own experiences and those of her students to illustrate the transformative power of a spiritual approach to relationships. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection with your current partner or attract a new, fulfilling relationship into your life, this episode is for you!

So, join us as we explore the fascinating world of relationships from a spiritual perspective and discover how to create a blueprint for a more fulfilling and enriching partnership.

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Welcome to this episode of the podcast where we delve into the mind of a former monk and we explore the question, how does one "think like a monk"?

Our guest, Madhu, has spent years studying the habits and practices of monks from around the world because he was one himself! In the episode, he shares with us his insights on how we can all benefit from adopting some of the key mindset principles of monks. 

We begin by discussing what it means to have a monk mindset and how this can be applied to our everyday lives. Madhu explains the importance of cultivating a sense of detachment from our thoughts and emotions, and how this can help us to find inner peace and clarity. We then move on to discuss the Monk Mindset Method, a step-by-step approach to developing a monk-like mindset to improve your life. It has a few different stages involved, from self-awareness to self-discovery and ultimately, self-mastery.

Throughout the episode, Madhu shares a range of practical tips and strategies for cultivating a monk mindset. These include mindfulness techniques, daily rituals, and the importance of cultivating gratitude and compassion.

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your mental clarity, or simply lead a more fulfilling life, this episode is a must-listen. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the fascinating world of monk mindset and the Monk Mindset Method.

Dropping into the heart sounds simple, but it can be difficult to accomplish for many of us who get stuck in our mind. That's why we decided to dive even deeper into the practices that will support you in this process! This is a follow up episode from episode 174 where we introduced the topic.

As you'll discover, the following practices are extremely effective to help you connect more with your heart:

Remember, it takes consistent practice to drop the stories you keep repeating in your head in order to enter your heart space. Each of the practices we shared can be helpful if you try them once, but we recommend giving yourself at least 1-3 weeks to experiment with them. That way, you'll learn more about what works best for you!

Each of us sees the world from our own unique perspective. But how can we know if our perspective is right? How can we be sure the way we see the world isn’t flawed? At times, it may even be steering us in the wrong way. Today we look at projection... how it is developed in our lives, how it influences our beliefs, and interactions, and how to overcome it. When we understand it, we can use it to become a better version of ourselves.

Show Notes

QUOTES:

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change." - Wayne Dyer

“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.”   - Carl Jung

“We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere.” -Ted Bundy

“In analytical psychology, the shadow (also known as id, shadow aspect, or shadow archetype) includes everything in the unconscious mind, good or bad. Another definition in shadow psychology is that the shadow might include only the part of the personality that you don’t want to identify as part of yourself but is still a part of your unconscious mind. This darker side of your personality holds everything your conscious mind can’t admit about itself.” -Jung

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As humans being having this human body experience means we will face adversity and hardships. Any adversity is really an opportunity but how do you have faith in the face of that adversity? In today's episode we have the special honor of having David Cooks,  a T-6 paraplegic, is a Speaker, a Podcast Host, a Certified Business Coach and an award -winning Author of the book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”, to dive in deep on how to do this. 

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If you just do what's in front of you and take advantage of the opportunity in front of you, before you start reaching for something else. You never know whose watching how you've been handling what you've been given. If no one else sees it, God will always see it. If you would love to learn more about David or connect with him, you will find him on the following platforms:

Language is part of every day life, not just what we speak physically but the language we use inside our mind. With the thoughts we think daily. It quite literally shapes our lives in ways we aren't always aware of. In today's episode we have the honor of a having special guest, Oak Mountain, author, educator, and philosopher with an academic background in world religions and the Mysticism of Language. We dive deep today on language, specifically how to raise the vibration of your speech and harness language for personal evolution.

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If the mind is thinking and interpreting it is not listening. This is why it's so powerful to understand that words have meaning. The best way to increase your vocabulary is to study. If you would love to connect with Oak you can find him on the following platforms:

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Hello and Happy New Year!! We're thrilled you're tuning in here to begin 2023 with us at the Science & Spirituality podcast. In this episode, I (Kevin) am sharing the 3 most important lessons I learned in my 20's. 

This was a big question asked by my wife, Vivianne, as we celebrated my 30th birthday in December and I truly believe this could really help open up new ideas for you as I condense a decade of my life into 3 short, simple, yet profound lessons.

For the sake of practical use, here are the lessons I learned and share deeper about in this episode:

These lessons can be interpreted in many ways, which is why I shared about 30 minutes of my perspective of what these mean to me. Enjoy listening!

Finally, if you'd love to have my support in getting unstuck, connecting with your vision, and discovering actions to change your life, then click the link below to book a complimentary Strategy Session with me! 

The New Year is literally around the corner and traditionally this is the time of year we gear up for resolutions and create a year ahead of making changes for ourselves. So how can you become the best version of yourself for 2023? In today's episode, we have the honor of having my friend and transformational coach, Lauren Brollier on with us to dive into this.

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If something is really resonate with you, then the pathway is just the pathway. When you don't know what you want, you usually know the feeling you want. The how doesn't matter and as soon as you get on the change the world frequency, then the answers will come to you. 

Is the Universe even real? In a recent article published in October of this year, "The Universe Is Not Locally Real", physics noble prize winners proved that the Universe is not locally real. We know how deep and maybe even overwhelming this can feel. In today's episode we dive deep on what this means and how you can actually use this to your benefit in your own life. 

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In today's episode we dive in on discussing the difference between spiritual entertainment and spiritual growth. What do we mean when we say this? It's one thing to learn something and then apply it to your life as well as live it but it's another thing to be entertained by what you've heard or learned. 

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We may know what it means to have a dream or wish for something that we would love, but what does it mean to attain that thing we would love with ease? In today's episode we have the very special honor of having Dr. Vic Mano, a Business and Spiritual Mindset Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, Inspirational Speaker, and Influential Author, on the podcast with us to talk about how to achieve your dreams effortlessly! 

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Imagine if you don't have think about what your next step is going to be but instead you are inspired and take action with that inspiration. That is effortless. If you would love to connect with Dr. Vic you can find him on the following platforms:

Presence is so powerful because we really only have this now moment. Today we are going to focus on how to access and bring forth more of your own presence. In today's episode, Kevin starts a conversation on the power of presence and shares what he has learned as well as what helps him to be more present in his own life.

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Enlightenment is a deep concept and can also feel confusing on where to start or even how to do it. The beauty in enlightenment is its simplicity in learning to just be here and relax whatever role you think you're playing. In today's episode, Jonathan Robinson helps us demystify what enlightenment even is and gives us all simple practices to expand our consciousness.  

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When speaking of enlightenment, it's so powerful to remember the power of love and gratitude. Both of these feelings vibrate very high and the more we embody them, they help us access those higher states of consciousness. It's important to really try on all the practices and modalities to see what it is that works for your enlightenment journey.

If you would love to connect with Jonathan you can find him on the following platforms:

Health and decisions, these are two words we have all heard before. BUT... do we truly understand how one simple decision over time can have a positive impact on our health? In today's episode we have the honor of being joined by Dr. Bart Precourt, who dives deep with us on how health really does come from within and how decisions we make everyday do matter.

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This was truly a fascinating and eye opening conversation with so much wisdom. Dr. Bart has such an amazing way of breaking down health in a very simple way to help you make small decisions that build up over time to help you make health simple. The goal is to enjoy your life exactly where you are right here right now so you are never too old to change or make new decisions for yourself. 

If you would love to connect with Dr. Bart Precourt you can find him on the following platforms:

In today's episode, we dive in with Kevin to deepen our understanding about energetic sufficiency. This simple term has immense implications for each one of us when it comes to creating new experiences in our life that we would love. Coming from a principle in physics, energetic sufficiency is the required amount of energy or "life force" it takes to make a change. If you ever felt like it was difficult or it was taking a long time for a part of your life to change, this could be the missing link! 

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While you work with the principles of energetic sufficiency, remember that it's a natural part of a human experience to get "off track". Since it IS normal, the real key is getting back on track more and more quickly as you grow. And of course, when you have accountability and support, it's that much easier to re-align.

As we travel on the spiritual journey, most people look to a teacher or mentor to help along the way, but how do we know who the "perfect spiritual teacher" is for ourselves? In today's episode we had the honor of having Kashish Gambhir on with us to talk about finding this kind of spiritual teacher. This conversation was so powerful, full of wisdom and such beauty. Kashish has a beautiful way of breaking down spirituality in a way that will leave you in awe.

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As Kashish shared, when anyone connects to their Spirit, they are always connected. The spiritual journey is never backwards. If a person is in the human form they will always have human experiences (aka, challenges), but the person becomes detached when they are truly connected. Knowing the truth creates detachment and that is when we become free.  

If you would love to learn more, check out Kashish's course below:

"How to Find the Perfect Spiritual Master" 

Have you ever felt bad for wanting MORE in your life? This is a common experience for most of us because we’re taught that it’s wrong to want more… that we should just be grateful for what we have. While it’s common, it’s simply old programming. In fact, this limiting belief is completely contradictory to Life’s nature! LIFE by means of living ALWAYS wants to grow and become more. While this is true in nature, it’s true in our lives as well.

In this episode you’ll learn how to evolve past this limiting belief as we dive into:

Remember, you wanting more is not just for the sake of “having” more, but for your own soul’s growth. It’s GOOD! As you learn this process of conscious expansion, you’ll be able to give yourself more permission to take the steps that are yours to take to change your life and live your dreams!

There are certain questions we have asked as a species collectively, usually the age old question is why. Why are we here? But have we asked ourselves what our call as a species is? This is a question that seems to be hard for most people and goes beyond cognitive thinking instead diving into the lived level as opposed to on an abstract level. Simplicity is powerful. In today's episode we have the very special honor of having Dr. Neal Klein, an associate professor of psychology, on with us today to dive into this question and normalizing mystical moments as part of the human experience!

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This episode was packed with so much power and simply put, awe. Dr. Neal Klein has a truly powerful way of breaking down consciousness in such a beautiful and simple way of coming home to ourselves. It is so important for us to quiet ourselves and see what it is that comes to us as a result of that. This is an essential part of the human experience. 

If you would love to connect with Dr. Neal you can find him on the following platforms:

We believe that stress is something we all experience as part of this human experience. Unfortunately, we all also have unhealthy / unconscious responses to stress. In other words, we're all relieving stress in some way whether we are conscious of it or not. That's why in today's episode we take a deep dive on understanding the difference between conscious and unconscious stress regulation, so you can know how to shift into healthier habits.

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It's important to remember that it's harder in the beginning when working with conscious stress regulation because you're re-patterning deeply ingrained habits that may have been YEARS in the making! Plus, it takes time to build resiliency, just like when you work out your physical muscles. This will build up over time! 

Hey! Kevin here with a solo episode where we’re diving into the topic of discipline and consistency. Imagine what could be possible for you in your life if you were consistent with certain positive thoughts & actions that would move you in the direction of your dream? We all know the power of these kinds of habits, but often we fall off after a few days or a few weeks and it can be frustrating! So in this episode, you’ll learn how to be more persistent with the things you know will help you move forward! 

Here are some things we cover:

If you notice you still struggle or have challenges with being disciplined in your life, then I’m here to help you out! At the end of this episode, I shared the gift of having a strategy session… this is a complimentary 1-hour deep-dive call with me (Kevin) where I’ll help you get clear on 3 things:

In today's episode we had the very special honor of having Dr. Jane Lewis, a teacher of Huna, on the podcast. This was an awesome conversation with her about Huna, it's history as well as the lineage and Dr. Jane's story as how she became a teacher of Huna. 

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This was truly a wonderful conversation with Dr. Jane learning all about Huna and just how powerful this beautiful practice is. 

If you would love to connect with Dr. Jane Lewis you can find her on the following platforms:

The subconscious mind is very powerful and it's something we've talked about many times before, but this is the first episode diving into the fundamentals of what this realm of mind is all about! If you find yourself in a position where you keep repeating certain patterns or behaviors over and over again, then there is most likely a subconscious patterning you aren't aware of. In today's episode we are really excited to dive into the subconscious mind and how you can learn to shift these limiting beliefs.

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If you're struggling with something that's deeply rooted, there's a tendency to want to wish it away, but the real beauty is the process of overcoming it. Our subconscious mind is so powerful and we have the power to create our reality. Really take a moment to soak that in and ground in it that you are capable of creating what you would love!

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Love, this is such a big topic and something most people are longing for. Most of us are seeking more love in our lives and there is a big focus on romantic relationships especially in today's society, but how do you attract a conscious and healthy relationship? In today's episode we are excited to dive deep into this topic for the first time!

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The most important thing to remember when attracting a conscious and healthy relationship is to ask yourself if YOU are the person you want to attract? Are you becoming all the things you would love to share with someone else? Ask that, and you're on your way!

We really enjoyed diving in on this episode and as always we love hearing from you! If you'd like to connect, send us a message on Instagram:

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As humans we have this amazing body that is capable of so many miraculous things and one of them is our nervous system. We know we have talked a lot about this and that's because we know how important it is to help regulate our nervous system. The drive of our nervous system is actually a really great thing, especially when we need it. However, in today's society we find ourselves in a near constant state of stress and this can have negative impacts to our body when our nervous system is in overdrive. In today's episode we dive in on how to regulate your nervous system to reduce stress & expand your consciousness. 

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When we're stuck in a stress response for too long or regularly, it limits our growth spiritually. We really enjoyed diving in on this episode and as always we love hearing from you, please send us a message at:

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Happy listening :)

It can be easy to think that everyone has it all figured out in life and feel like something is wrong with us because we don't. The truth is that every one of us is working through "figuring it out" because life is a journey and a discovery process! That's why the more we make decisions and just go for it, the more opportunities we have to learn and the more we begin to trust ourselves. 

In today's episode we dive deeper on this topic of how to trust yourself and your decisions even if you have no idea what you're doing. 

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Everything is energy and it is very powerful; more powerful than most of us have truly grounded in. In today's episode we have the pleasure of having special guest Gitanjali Hemp, energy healer, visionary mystic and the founder of Syntara System. We have a beautiful deep dive about energy, more specifically, the "energy behind energy." Yes, that's a thing!! 

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Gitanjali has such a simple, beautiful and powerful way of delivering the work she does to help you integrate with yourself. "If we choose our darkness then every particle of light can be held in spaciousness."

If you would love to connect with Gitanjali you can find her on the following platform:

Have you heard the term true self and wondered what that truly means or how to even discover your true self? We are all born with our true self but the world around us can impress upon our mind who to be instead of who we truly are. In today's episode we have the pleasure of being joined by special guest Kelly Smith, founder of Yoga For You. Kelly dives deep on how to connect with your true self through yoga nidra. 

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This is truly a journey and the process of connecting to that self can be really hard work at times. Beginning your true self journey is much like planting a seed. You have to trust that the seed is going to grow after you plant it. You have to take a leap of faith in discovering your true self. 

If you would love to connect with Kelly here are the platforms to reach her on:

Being seen for who we truly are is a deep human desire that not many of us have experienced to a great degree... It requires vulnerability and in order to show up this way we must shed layers of programming and heal blocks or paradigms deep within ourselves. This is how we learn to be authentically ourselves beyond our programming! In today's episode, we are joined by Rachael Angelo, to dive deep on this subject as she shares her story & journey.

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It’s no secret that there is a lot of suffering happening on this planet, especially when it comes to mental health. When you tune into the actual amount of suffering that is happening right now it will blow your mind and it takes practice to let your brain even know how to tune into this.

This is why we are thrilled and honored to have a special guest with us today, Jeff Lieberman. Jeff has an incredible story with an extensive background having received four degrees at MIT but he was led down the path of the beauty and intelligence of his emotions as well as the varied perspectives of consciousness, after suffering from a deep depression.

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The western world lives in a very disembodied state and this has happened over generations. Through Jeff’s Sleepawake camp, he wants to help 18-24 year olds have a space to learn embodiment and so much more.

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