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EPISODES
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ep 6: Letting Go of Control and True Forgiveness - Mitra & Ben
Are you someone who has a tendency to control and are looking for new perspectives on how to let go ?
Or, are you someone who has attempted to forgive someone significant in your life but finds old resentments keep bubbling up?
In this episode, Ben and Mitra dive deep into what it really means to let go. They explore how letting go often involves facing emotions we’ve buried and how our need for control can mask fear and unresolved feelings. They also uncover the role forgiveness plays in this process and Mitra offers unique perspectives on how to truly forgive.
Ep 5: Facing Your Trauma and Removing Social Masks - Chris Alvarado
Do you ever feel like how you present yourself to the world is different from who you really are ?
In this episode, Chris Alvarado, a renowned improv actor and coach, authentically reveals his journey of struggling with facing his traumas and confronting that aspect of his ‘self’ that seeks external validation. With Ben and Mitra offering compassionate guidance, the conversation delves into powerful themes of self-acceptance, healing through allowing ourselves to feel our emotions, and finding freedom in being fully seen. Chris' real-time discoveries offer profound insights into the delicate balance between growth and the fear of losing oneself.
Ep 4: Intuition, Neuroscience and Unlocking Your Hidden Gifts - Dr. Amy Albright
Have you ever wondered if you have hidden gifts and how you could unlock them ?
In this conversation, Dr.Amy Albright shares her personal journey from anxiousness and disbelief to awakening her intuitive talents for transformative healing. She discusses the intersection of intuition and neuroscience, revealing how brain data and spiritual insight work together to unlock human potential. The conversation delves into the importance of grounding spiritual abilities with scientific rigor, offering listeners practical insights for enhancing their own intuitive capacities.
Ep 3: Developing Your Intuition & Accessing Your Inner Wisdom - Rick Snyder
How often do you feel a gut instinct but aren't sure how to trust it?
In this engaging conversation, we dive deep into understanding intuition with Rick Snyder, author of Decisive Intuition, showing you how to turn those invisible gut feelings into practical tools for everyday decisions. Whether you're seeking to hone your decision making capabilities at work or just trying to make sense of your body’s subtle signals, this conversation can help bridge that gap.
Ep 2: Conscious Sexuality, Self-Pleasure, & Monogamy - Bibi Brzozka
Are you curious about how to develop a healthier relationship with sex and self pleasure?
In this conversation with Bibi Brzozka, we have an unfiltered conversation about conscious sexuality, self pleasure as a vehicle for healing, the legitimacy monogamy, sex as a highway to awakening, and sexuality as a tool to inspire creativity, among other topics. We explore whether it's natural for humans to be monogamous, and how it varies for each individual and relationship. We examine different types of intimacy—physical, energetic, mental, and spiritual—and emphasize open communication in relationship dynamics. We also discuss the role of our parents in shaping attraction patterns, concluding with gratitude for addressing these deep, often taboo, topics.
Ep 1: Death, Letting Go, and Genuine Friendship - Mitra & Ben
Are you interested in learning new perspectives on how your life’s past experiences have shaped who you are today?
In this conversation, Mitra and Ben “innerview” each other. They explore the childhood experiences that shaped who they are today and their perspectives on life. They discuss the importance of inward reflection, letting go, and the journey of personal evolution. They also touch on parenting, friendship, living without fear, and finding joy in the present moment.
What You’ll Learn:
A new paradigm for how to look at the death of someone significant in your life.
How to let go and the new possibilities that can create for you
How simplifying life and focusing on the essential can bring you more happiness
New perspectives on friendship
How our childhood experiences shaped who we are and our perceptions of the world
If you’re someone :
who is looking to deepen your spiritual development,
who is looking for new perspectives on death and letting go,
who is curious about new ways of understanding your childhood experiences, or
who has questions what true friendship is
you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!
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Bios:
Mitra Manesh is a mindfulness educator, storyteller, and creator of the Attentionist Coaching Program. With over three decades of teaching experience, she integrates ancient wisdom with modern practices, offering mindfulness programs to individuals and organizations globally.
Ben Dadbin is a business advisor, impact investor, philanthropist, and seeker of Truth. After achieving financial success with the sale of his last business, Ben found himself unfulfilled, leading him on an inner journey toward truth and spirituality.
Keywords:
personal experiences, defining moments, loss, friendship, death, imagination, life lessons, twin relationship, solitude, loss, preparation, childhood memory, inward reflection, guidance, turnaround, letting go, wisdom, compassion, evolving selves, surprises, aspirations, liberation, thrill-seeking, balance, partner, parenting, friendship, parenting, letting go, fear, essential, present moment, highest joy, authentic connections