Play Your Role, Live Your Mission – Interview w/ Michael Ortiz | Ep. 26
Founder & CEO of JoJo tea discusses tea as a spiritual practice and a spiritual livelihood…as well as a wide range of other principles that can facilitate a life of integrity and inspiration – from acting, to breathing, to remaining humble.
MoreWork Hard…At Finding Meaningful Work – Interview w/ Dan Cumberland | Ep. 25
Founder/Host of The Meaning Movement discusses work as a journey towards finding meaning…and the balance we need to find between generating a livelihood and living our mission.
MoreReal Listening…Beyond Words | Ep. 24
I try to not be a hypocrite while teaching about the power of listening by speaking uninterrupted for over an hour. I discuss how challenges you experience in listening actually come from a disconnection from yourself.
MoreOne Order of the Good Life…Oh, Um, Extra Real, Please – Interview w/ Cory Hardaker Pt. 2 | Ep. 23
The conclusion of our wonderful discussion about life, the spiritual journey and all the silliness and hardship we need to embrace along the way.
MoreEnlightenment…With A Side of Grit – Interview w/ Cory Hardaker Pt. 1 | Ep. 22
Funny, insightful and super real discussion with Cory Hardaker, a meditation and martial arts teacher and host of the Mindfulness of Doom podcast
MoreThe Zen of Work: How Growing Professionally & Personally Doesn’t Always Mean Doing “Important Stuff” | Ep. 21
I discuss my present situation and share stories and cases that reveal how you’re always growing and evolving…even (sometimes especially) when you’re “going backwards” .
MoreThe Art of Slowing Down, Reflecting & Finding Joy In What We Do – Interview w/ Phillip Sauerbeck | Ep. 20
We discuss mindful journaling and other conscious reflection techniques, slowing down and having hobbies…real ones.
MoreMake Conflict Your Monastery – Interview w/ Henry Yampolsky | Ep. 19
Discussion on the art of mindful conflict resolution. The Yogic path of self-understanding meets mediation in powerful ways.
MoreSpecial Collaborative Episode w/ David Tian, pHD – Hypocrisy Is A Never-Ending Journey of Joy + Discovery | Ep. 18
Self-development coach David Tian and I discuss the ways we live in contradiction to our “higher values”…and the power that space has to instruct and expand who we are.
MoreService, Leadership & Authentic Communication…From The Inside-Out – Interview w/ Greg Clowminzer | Ep. 17
Interview with Greg Clowminzer about mindful communication, understanding the nature of thought and the self-knowledge you acquire from seeing through it.
MoreTechniques For Being The Strongest, Most Authentic & Self-Realized Human – Interview w/ Jonni Pollard | Ep. 16
Humanity as the new spirituality! Talk with Jonni Pollard about his book The Golden Sequence, a total guide to conscious living as a participant in society. Self-development is worth much unless you’re of service!
MoreLiving Your Best Life By Asking Your Best Questions – Interview w/ Marc Champagne of the KYŌ App | Ep. 15
An interview with the co-founder of the KYO App discussing the power of journaling and asking yourself the right questions to improve your life
MoreFree Everyone From Neediness…By Celebrating Need! | Ep. 14
Master identifying needs, get what you want through compassion, and break the subtle conditioning that keeps us from communicating honestly.
MoreYou’re Always Potentially In A Teacher-Student Dynamic…So Do It Right | Ep. 13
At any moment we have the power to initiate a teacher-student dynamic. Discusses the important and delicate nuances of this dynamic and how to respect them.
MoreMastering Something Means Mastering Your Need For Instant Gratification | Ep. 12
How to master skills, which then shape us into people that are even more awesome. Reveals the value of sticking with something especially when it gets boring and repetitive.
MoreSearching For Significance: Serving Means Directing People To Their Highest Selves | Ep. 11
Skillful ways of speaking to the highest place in people without seeming manipulative. People are awesome and it’s in your best interest to discover that.
MoreService That Connects When It Could Divide: Interview w/ Angie Vroom | Ep. 10
Conversation with meditation teacher Angie Vroom on the crucial marriage of spirituality with activism, social justice and critical thinking.
MoreBeing Your True Self Is Not What You Think It Is: Interview w/ David Tian | Ep. 09
Discussion with self-development coach David Tian about being yourself…and the surprising ways that really being yourself means being focused beyond it.
MoreThe Importance of an Abundance Mindset (Not Just On Thanksgiving) | Ep. 08
How to serve anything well through generosity – having a sense of endless resources and an enthusiasm for sharing them.
MoreEverything Improves When You Live As An Information Gatherer | Ep. 07
Mastering the art of information gathering to free you from the challenges of difficult people.
MoreThe Art of Mentoring w/ Jeremy Moreau | Ep. 06
We discuss service culture around the world and Jeremy’s educational program that mentors service professionals in a more mindful and holistic way.
MoreNext Level Conscientiousness: Engineering Unique Moments | Ep. 05
Service principles that put mindfulness to work; service mindsets that can provide you with success in every area of life.
MoreTaking The Higher Ground With Skill, Strength & Compassion | Ep. 04
Stealthily sweet techniques for dealing with difficult people and situations without being confrontational.
MoreMeditation: The Most Powerful Tool For Upgrading The Way We Serve | Ep. 03
Learn how to meditate effortlessly and adapt powerful ancient principles to your daily life.
MoreServers With Attitude: When & Why We Love Them | Ep. 02
A look at the phenomenon of “snarky server” restaurants and bars. What attracts people to them and, more importantly, what is repelling them from somewhere full of friendly accommodating staff.
MoreGood Service = Self Awareness: Interview w/ Kevin von Behren | Ep. 01
Founder of Fly Awake Tea House in Portland Oregon shares his deep sense of service and what it takes to create a unique gathering space.
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