The Truth Prescription

Good people, 

In today's episode, I'm joined by the CEO and founder of The Practicing Mind Institute, author, podcaster, and mindset maven, Thomas Sterner. As a teenager, Thomas was very creative. Yet, he lacked discipline, so once the initial enthusiasm for starting something new dissipated, he would look for something else, leaving that initial project unfinished. It took him some time, but he realized he was reacting to behaviors installed in his subconscious mind.

Thomas' truth was to realize he was the producer of his thoughts, not his thoughts. This revelation, rarely seen in teenagers, helped Thomas become an observer of his thoughts and gave him an advantage in his personal and professional life. Eventually, he became an expert in Present Moment Functioning, which allowed him to bring clarity to thousands of people, including CEOs, elite athletes, and high-performing individuals.

Throughout our conversation, Thomas shares how his early awakening helped him become an observer of his thoughts and his experiences sharing this knowledge with teenagers and peers. You'll also hear about the heart and mind connection, how meditation can help you become aware of your thoughts, why Thomas believes we can find many answers in the quantum theory, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Thomas' background and his truth (2:43)
• How Thomas' life changed when he became aware he and his thoughts are two separate things (6:08)
• Thomas talks about his inspiration for writing his books (9:13)
• "It's just a thought." Thomas talks about his second book (14:08)
• Being reactive is giving away your freedom to others (18:19)
• Learn how to recognize you are not in the present moment (25:18)
• There is no such a thing as "failed meditation" (29:59)
• How to tune in the right frequency (34:23)

First Impressions:

• Stress (39:08)
• Music (39:19)
• Thinking (39:23)
• Thought (39:28)
• Emotion (39:33)
• Improvisation (39:42)
• Thomas Sterner (39:47)

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Good People,

Today I'm joined by the Master Mind-Body Energy Medicine practitioner and best-selling author of "Vibrational UPgrade," Dr. Alison J. Kay. Moved by her innate sense of abundance and adventure, Dr. Alison traveled the world aiming to get rid of the feeling of being caged she had carried for decades. On one of her trips to Taiwan, she discovered how energy and consciousness work together holistically to create health and vibrancy, thriving in mind, body, and spirit. 

Dr. Alison Kay's truth was the understanding and the acceptance that there is a lot more abundance to be lived and learning how to experience financial, relational, and health abundance through inner work. 

Throughout our conversation, a primer on how our inner world works, we delve into the different mind states and how understanding their nuances can facilitate and improve our lives. Dr. Alison Kay shares plenty of golden nuggets on nutrition, mindfulness practices, and breathing. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dr. Alison's truth (3:12)
• The safest place to start our mindfulness journey (9:55)
• 85% of our choices are made by our subconscious mind (16:05)
• All matter vibrates. The importance of what we put in our bodies (21:30)
• The multiple benefits of paying attention to how we breathe (26:31)

First Impressions:

• Feminine energy (34:54)
• Masculine energy (34:59)
• Vegan (35:04)
• Heart chakra (35:09)
• Leader (35:17)
• Mind (35:24)
• Brain (35:34)
• Alison J. Kay (35:49)

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Good People, 

Today I'm joined by the talented and beautiful Tanika Ray, mother, TV host, creator and producer, and host of the Mamaste with Tanika Ray podcast. The former host of TV shows like Ready To Love, Ladies Who List, and Extra joins us to reveal the truth that changed her life once she embraced it, talk about the biggest fallacy of motherhood, and how to manage stress. 

Tanika's truth was to realize that being somebody else for somebody else wasn't enough anymore. After seven years of living the dream, being famous, and "being on the top," Tanika was at her lowest and feeling miserable. She realized she needed a massive change in her life. 

Throughout our conversation, we explore the dark side of showbiz, the dangers of neglecting our mental health, and the oppressive reality single mothers have to deal with. Tanika also talks about the biggest fallacy of motherhood, why we should turn self-care into some sort of ritualistic habits, the importance of being proactive and moving our bodies, and more. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• About Tanika's truth (3:31)
• Just because people know you, it doesn't mean you don't have problems (6:32)
• About life choices made to soothe childhood wounds (11:19)
• The biggest fallacy of motherhood (15:48)
• Tanika's advice to the mothers out there (20:24)
• Keys to managing stress (30:27)

First Impressions

• Momma (37:58)
• Papi (38:01)
• Husband (38:18)
• Wife (38:24)
• Celebrity (38:32)
• Dance (38:35)
• Exercise (38:37)
• Freedom (38:41)

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Good People,

Today, I'm joined by the Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate, Steven Washington. In his "previous life," Steven had a successful career as a contemporary dancer at New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and Broadway in Disney's The Lion King. To deal with the anxiety caused by performing at that level, plus a rooted sense of not enoughness, Steven relied on drugs and alcohol and became an addict. After over 20 years of sobriety, Steven sees his addiction as a blessing in disguise, an opportunity to have another life. 

Steven's truth is to realize he is enough, that he has always been, and once he fully embraced that idea, he experienced a massive breakthrough and a profound transformation.  

Our conversation revolves around Steven's first meeting with his truth, his recovery from addiction, and the decision to explore, learn and experience Traditional Eastern medicine and become a practitioner. We also talk about his book, "Recovering You," his love for Qigong and the energy he can generate through its practice, how complementary and different Western and Eastern medicine are, and so much more. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• About Steven's truth and how acknowledging it changed his life (3:06)
• Becoming a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (5:14)
• The arduous process of writing a book and why we must be flexible with our goals (7:54)
• Steven explains what Qigong is and how it changed his life (11:47)
• The instrumental role of community and connection in dealing with any issue (19:08)
• Eastern and Western medicine and their different approach to health (26:26)

First Impressions:

• Love (28.42)
• Addiction (28.47)
• Truth (28:55)
• Breath (28:59)
• Heaven (29:04)
• Hell (29:11)
• Qigong (29:45)
• Smile (29:50)

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