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26. Why “I Know” Is Holding You Back In Your Relationships & Personal Growth (Copy)

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know” before really letting something land?

In this episode, we unpack the ways the phrase “I know” can block us from real learning, growth, and deeper connection. We explore how staying open—even when we think we’ve heard it all before—can lead to surprising insights and emotional growth. Through personal stories and playful back-and-forth, we highlight the difference between knowing something intellectually and actually living it. If you've ever caught yourself saying “yeah, yeah, I know,” this one’s for you.

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25. The Deeper Meaning of Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Mind and Heart

Spring isn’t just about cleaning out your closet—it’s an opportunity to refresh your mind, emotions, and relationships, too.

In this episode, Mitra and Ben dive into the ancient tradition of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and explore how clearing physical and emotional clutter can create space for growth and renewal. Mitra and Ben provide perspectives on clearing out old emotional baggage, outdated beliefs, and lingering resentments to room for new energy and opportunities.

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24. Deepening Your Connection with God / Source / The Divine with Prayer

What does it really mean to have a relationship with the divine—not as an abstract idea, but as a real, guiding presence in our lives?

In this episode, we explore the difference between striving and flowing, control and surrender, and how recognizing divine alignment can make life feel almost effortless. Through personal stories of serendipity, deep reflection, and even moments of doubt, we unpack what it means to trust something greater than ourselves. If you've ever wondered how to tune into a deeper wisdom or find peace in uncertainty, this conversation might just change the way you see everything.

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22. How Live Your Life in Unshakable JOY

Are you desiring to bring more joy in your life ? 

In this episode, we explore the difference between fleeting happiness and unshakable joy—and how to access it no matter what life throws your way. Through personal stories, deep insights, and practical wisdom, we uncover the hidden mental habits that keep us stuck in struggle and how to break free. If you’re ready to shift your perspective and reconnect with a joy that doesn’t depend on circumstances, this conversation is for you!

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21. Why The Purpose of Life is to Play : A New Perspective On ‘Who am I?’

What if the purpose of life isn’t about achieving or striving—but about playing

So many of us feel trapped in the cycle of productivity, responsibility, and the endless pursuit of figuring things out. But what if the key to joy, meaning, and even expansion isn’t found in solving problems—but in exploring, playing, and being? In this episode, we dive into a profound yet lighthearted conversation about what it truly means to live—beyond fear, beyond survival, and into a space of presence and curiosity.

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20. Following Your Heart, Finding Your Purpose, and The Power of Sound - Dr. Jeffrey Thompson

What if you started following your heart instead of playing it safe with all your major decisions going forward? Where would that lead you?

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, shares his inspiring journey of continually following his heart down an unconventional and unknown path toward his life’s purpose. Dr. Thompson explores the consequences of not listening to his heart , sharing how the universe has repeatedly redirected him toward his true path—even burning his house down in the process. Through sound healing, quantum physics, and the wisdom of the I Ching, he reveals how aligning with your heart’s calling can unlock unexpected doors.

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19. A Simple yet Powerful Tool for Transcending Your Reactive Mind: Letting Go

Have you tried various techniques to change your negative reactive patters with little success ? 

In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore a profound yet deceptively simple approach to rewiring your subconscious mind and creating lasting inner peace. They share personal insights and reflections on how a subtle shift in awareness can unlock clarity, expansion, and inner freedom. The conversation reveals surprising truths about the mind’s resistance and how it subtly shapes our experiences. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of overthinking or emotional tension, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that might just change everything.


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18. From Trauma & Addiction to Abundance & Freedom: A Story of True Transformation - Amanda Goolsby

Do you feel like you have experienced more pain and struggle in your life than most others have ? 

In this episode, we interview Amanda Goolsby, who shares her incredible journey of resilience and transformation after going through deeply challenging traumas and life experiences, including sexual abuse, drug addiction, and poverty. She discusses how she rewired her subconscious mind to break free from limiting beliefs, how her near death experience (NDE) reshaped her perspectives on life, and her process of deep listening and “living guided” that have supported her transformation journey. This is a very raw and authentic dialog that is sure to inspire anyone who has gone through or is currently going through difficult life circumstances. 

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17. Building a Healthy Relationship with Anger

Are you someone who has difficulty accessing or expressing your anger?  It’s likely your anger is repressed. 

Many of us have been taught to either suppress our anger or express it explosively—but what if there's a healthier way to channel it? What if anger isn’t something to fear or avoid, but rather a gateway to understanding ourselves more deeply? In this episode, we help you to identify when repressed anger is present, teach you healthy ways you can channel it, and then reframe your relationship with anger as an opportunity for self-growth.

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16. Finding Meaning in Adversity : Getting to Neutrality and Seeing the Higher Perspective

Are you struggling with accepting and moving on from a devastating loss in your life ? 

In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore how to find meaning and healing during times of loss and adversity. Mitra shares practical tools like zooming in to process emotions and zooming out to see the bigger picture. They talk about the power of neutrality, imagination, and self-compassion in navigating challenges. The episode offers hope, reminding listeners that even in hard times, there are opportunities for growth and connection.

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15. Dealing with Devastating Loss: How to Cope with the Grief in a Healthy Way

Are you going through an experience that has left you feeling like you’ve lost everything? 

When such devastation shocks us, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by emotions like grief, guilt, and anger. Many of us try to "tough it out" or jump straight into problem-solving mode, but what if that’s stopping us from truly healing? In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional aftermath of the Los Angeles fires and explore how to process grief in a way that allows us to move forward with compassion, resilience, and grace.

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14. Harvard-Trained Cardiologist on Healing Your Heart: Anxiety, Guilt, Self-Love - Dr. Jonathan Fisher

Are you currently suffering from high levels of anxiety or feelings of guilt or shame?

In this episode, we speak with Harvard-trained Cardiologist/Heart Doctor and author, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, about the path to healing your heart–physically and emotionally. Dr. Fisher discusses how the heart, mind, and our emotions are all intimately connected. He shares his personal experience of coping with and overcoming intense levels of anxiety as well as the debilitating emotions of guilt and shame, which have damaging impacts on the heart. There are practical and scientifically backed methods you can use to help you in your healing journey, which he shares in this episode. Self compassion and re-parenting your inner child are key and we go in-depth on those topics in this conversation

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13. Reconnecting with Your True Self: How To Detach from Your Subconscious Characters

Are you tired of wearing a mask but don't know how to reconnect with your authentic self? 

So many of us have been conditioned, to become a version of ourselves that is disconnected from our true, authentic self. When you become aware of this it can be a shock. But, then what? It often seems impossible to change your conditioned way of being–in relationship with yourself and with others–and that can be a source of anxiety. There is a whole lineup of subconscious characters/personalities in our mind that seem to function on auto-pilot, beyond your control and they fear the idea of you being your true self. 

In this episode, mindfulness expert Mitra Manesh and Ben Dadbin share their personal journeys of self-discovery, providing practical techniques to help you to overcome these subconscious characters and make your way back to finding your true, empowered self. 

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Ep 12: Navigating Deep Grief: An Artist’s Unapologetic & Profound Journey - Austyn Weiner

Are you currently grieving the loss of a loved one ? Or do you have unprocessed grief from a past loss that you're ready to face now ? 

In this episode we speak with renowned contemporary artist Austyn Weiner about her profound and “primal” journey of coping with deep grief. Within a matter of weeks, she had lost her father, her grandmother, and mentor–just days after she got married. She describes in vivid detail the stages that she went through in processing her grief as well as shares how art, music, and spirituality have played a key role in helping her overcome the challenging emotions that come with grief. 

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Ep 11: Overcoming Family Triggers - Practical Steps That Work to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind - Mitra Manesh

Are you easily triggered by certain family members despite doing a lot of inner work on yourself? 

It seems impossible to control, right? Well, there is a path to overcoming these emotional triggers and we lay it out for you here, in this episode. 

We provide practical and effective steps you can take to start reprogramming your subconscious mind today. We teach you how to prepare your subconscious mind ahead of family gatherings as well as mindfulness and somatic tools you can use during those psychologically triggering gatherings. Importantly, we equip you with new mindset and perspectives to support your subconscious mind in healing the childhood traumas and inner child wounds that are the root of your triggers. Looking at your situation from a new lens can be one of the most powerful ways to initiate a chain reaction for reprogramming your subconscious mind permanently.  

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Ep 10: Top Plastic Surgeon Gave up Everything to Discover True Happiness -  Dr. Ted Gedebou

Are you someone who has been successful at realizing your goals but are still feeling unfulfilled? 

In this episode, we speak with Ted Gedebou, a Stanford educated cosmetic surgeon, who had left everything behind–his prestigious medical career, friends, social life, money–in order to discover where true happiness comes from. From Taipei to to Los Angeles, he took himself through a profound and unusual process which led him to successfully re-wire his subconscious mind and realize true happiness–the kind that doesn't depend on anything outside of him. In this episode, he lays out in detail his journey, and his process. 

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Ep 9: Balancing Control vs. Surrender and Navigating Creative Blocks - Nacho Arimany

Are you currently putting energy towards a project or endeavor that feels like a constant uphill battle? 

In this episode with master musician Nacho Arimany, we unfold a universal challenge—finding balance between the need for control and the power of surrender. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to balance your emotions and responsibilities, this conversation will inspire you to see those moments as opportunities for transformation. Nacho shares personal stories of navigating creative blocks, balancing masculine and feminine energies, and the alchemy of turning life’s tensions and our trauma into growth. 

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Ep 8: How Embracing Vulnerability Can Save and Strengthen Your Marriage - Dimple Thakrar

Do you struggle with expressing your authentic self? Are you currently unhappy in your marriage ?  

In this episode, Dimple Thakrar, a best selling author and relationship coach, shares her transformative journey of embracing vulnerability to heal childhood wounds and strengthen her marriage. Dimple’s candid reflections on body image, cultural identity, owning her ‘crazy’, and the liberating power of removing societal masks offer profound insights for anyone seeking deeper connection and self-acceptance. Dimple’s light-hearted and playful spirit makes this an especially enjoyable and inspiring conversation.

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Ep7: The Power of Meaning: Healing, Transformation, and Your True Life's Purpose - Dr. Kim Jobst

Are you currently going through a difficult time in your life and wondering what is the meaning of all of it?

In this episode, Dr. Kim Jobst, an Oxford trained physician, shares his journey of radical self-expression, stepping away from his medical license to pursue a more authentic path aligned with his true purpose. He dives deep into the power of meaning, explaining how embracing suffering can be a gateway to profound healing and self-discovery. The conversation explores the complex dynamics of the mother-child relationship and the role of forgiveness in healing. Dr. Kim also discusses his process to help others uncover their life's purpose, showing that nothing in life is random or without meaning. It's an inspiring conversation about letting go, facing fears, and finding the courage to live a life of true alignment.

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