We’ve lowered the bar so much when it comes to what health and wellness should look like, that I think we’ve lost sight of what healthy actually is.

If you’re an A-Type entrepreneur putting in the work and the hustle to make your business thrive, there’s often a cost. For Chris Michael Harris, that cost was a health crisis. When he hit rock bottom, Chris was a 29-year-old suffering from severe gut issues, which created a knock-on effect emotionally, physically, and mentally. He had deficiencies across the board, he was bedridden, his body was beginning to shut down, and he struggled with suicidal thoughts.

His condition was so bad; doctors told him he’d be gone by 40 – best-case scenario, 50.

This diagnosis forced Chris to review his lifestyle and his perceptions of what it means to be healthy. Turns out, he’d set the bar extremely low, and looking back over his life, Chris began to see a pattern of environmental factors which stretched right back to birth.

Chris is now 34 and is in the best health of his life after committing to a journey of restoring health. He’s energetic, vibrant, and supported by the data he needs to stay in optimum health.

In this episode, Chris reveals what it took to turn his life around – and in the process, challenge what it means to be healthy.

Through online training, memberships, and coaching, Chris Michael Harris helps people become Superhuman Entrepreneurs who are ready to make an impact in whatever it is they do. Chris is also the host of the Startup U Podcast

What’s beautiful about this episode is Chris’ health takes center stage. We used the entire episode to dive deep into Chris’ personal wellness journey – giving you an insight into the recovery that’s possible when you take your health into your own hands.

Together, we explore:

1. Factors that contribute to gut health.
2. How Chris figured out a plan to get well.
3. What inspired Chris to stick with the journey to wellness.
4. The power of documenting wins on your journey.
5. What health challenges can teach you about life.
6. Why your healing journey starts online.
7. Healing without financial stress.
8. Chris’ top book recommendation.
9. Why you want to test your stool.
10. And more!

If you’re not feeling as good as you want and you’re ready to raise the bar in your life for what it means to be healthy, this episode is for you. As well as being inspired by Chris’ personal journey, you’ll also discover some powerful tips and strategies that will leave you feeling more empowered with your health.

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https://youtu.be/NZpjrvW_6BE

Chris Michael Harris

Fear is at the crux of everything. If you do not know how to master fear, then fear is always going to trick you. That’s because fear is smarter than you and more educated than you.

The whole world has shifted over the past year. Situations and circumstances have created a whole lot of unexpected change, which in turn has sparked fear.

Fear is an automatic response that keeps us safe. But unchecked and untamed fear will keep you small and hold you back from living an extraordinary life. Fortunately, there are powerful techniques and approaches you can master, which can help you manage your fears – so you can live fearlessly.

This episode with Rhonda Britten first aired in 2018. In it, Rhonda shares so much gold about how to navigate fear that I wanted to publish it again.

Rhonda Britten is a master life coach, the creator of the Fearless Living Institute, an Emmy-Award winner, and a two-time Oprah guest who’s dedicated her life to teaching people how to master fear.

After a horrific experience at the age of 14, Rhonda spent the next 20 years of her life battling with fear in all its guises. From self-doubt, blame, and addiction, Rhonda struggled to work out life – until she decided to challenge her beliefs about who she thought she was.

This decision opened the door to hope and freedom. It led Rhonda down a path where she’s helped people from across the world break free of indecision – so they can take the risks that lead to an authentic life.

Rhonda believes the key to fearless freedom is to understand how your fear works.

When it comes to fear, everyone’s experience is different. We all have our own fear response based on who we are and what’s happened in our lives.

In this episode, Rhonda reveals some simple, yet powerful questions that will enable you to understand what fear is trying to do – and how you can use fear to help you accomplish the things you want.

There is so much gold in this episode.  It’s electrifying and inspiring, and I can’t wait for you to get your teeth into this wisdom because I know you’re going to love it.

In this episode, Rhonda and I explore: 

• Why an understanding of how fear works changed Rhonda’s whole life.
• What is the Wheel of Fear and the Wheel of Freedom and how they operate.
• Why fear loves you and isn’t out to get you.
• A key question Rhonda asks her clients that you should answer too.
• Why people don’t take the actions that will move them beyond fear.
• Why fear doesn’t let you be satisfied. (23:14)
• Why you must slow everything down when moving from fear to freedom.
• The role of authenticity in getting on the fearless train.
• Rhonda’s story and why she punished herself for 20 years after a childhood trauma.
• The month of gold stars that opened the window to another way.
• And more…

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https://youtu.be/i0QMWOab69A

Rhonda Britten

I choose to live a very intentional life because it’s just so much more fun to create a life by design instead of by default

When you think about your life, what’s your balance between consumption and creation?

This episode’s guest is Charles Clay, who has a powerful perspective for his life. Guided by ‘Vacation Vibration’, Charles has learned how to intentionally craft a life that holds space for deep emotions – at both ends of the spectrum.

We tend to push off the more challenging emotions. We resist feeling them or numb them with consumption [such as alcohol or drugs]. These strategies might help us cope with the pain of the moment, but when we refuse to feel into the lows, we also miss out on the peaks.

Charles has cultivated an ability to feel it all, empowering him to move through life with a zest and reverence for life that’s capture by the ‘Vacation Vibration’ vibe. It’s a fascinating philosophy and one that’s empowering for people wanting to feel and experience more.

Charles Clay is an Inner-Peace Coach & Healer. He’s also an author, speaker and founder of The Inner-Peace Process. Charles helps men and women release fear, anxiety and subconscious blocks to create their dream life with ease.

To experience a ‘Vacation Vibration’, you need to be able to hold life at both ends of the spectrum. A big piece of Charles’ work is helping people handle their emotions to access so much more from their life.

Tune into this episode and discover how to ride the emotional waves that characterize the human experience. As you dive deeper into Charles’ story, you’ll realize just how beautiful this journey can be.

Here’s an overview of what we discuss:

1. What inspires Charles to live life with reverence?
2. How to raise your vibration and source your power internally rather than externally.
3. Opening your capacity to receive more love, joy, and pleasure.
4. Strategies for living life at the edge.
5. The mountain accident that inspired Charles’ path to healing.
6. Uncovering the golden nuggets inside the challenges.
7. Charles’ journey to kinesiology.
8. And more…

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https://youtu.be/7dzPEXmBroY

Charles Clay

There are times I sit with a crystal and it speaks to me beyond what my mind knows.

As I’ve dived deeper into my healing journey, I’ve become increasingly fascinated with different healing modalities. Recently, I got interested in crystals and during my last trip to San Diego, life took me to Phil Fischman’s incredible shop – Beads, Crystals, and More.

The more I got talking with Phil, the more I was drawn in by his passion, dedication, and reverence for stones. Phil has been a lover and steward of crystals, gems, and beads for the past 50 years; he’s dedicated his life to uplifting others by connecting them with the healing frequencies contained within the earth’s elements.

This incredible episode was recorded inside Phil’s shop. As you step into the episode, allow yourself to be infused with the power of the stones and ancient beads that surrounded us as we talk.

Phil is a gemstone expert, crystal healing practitioner and the founder of Beads, Crystals and More – a repository of earth-wisdom. He’s a nationally certified Gemologist, trained at the world-renowned GIA and was a Senior Founding Member of the National Association of Gem and Jewelry Appraisers.

In this powerful episode, you’ll get to hear how stones have a life force that can communicate with you. They express energy. They can invite an opening inside of you that connects you to something deeper. Stones can teach us a lot – and in this week’s episode, Phil is here to share his decades worth of experience of working with stones – to help you better understand the healing role they can play in your life.

Here’s a taste of what Phil and I explore together:

1. How the energies of crystals can communicate with us.
2. How to start working with crystals.
3. How Phil works with his stones.
4. The different frequencies expressed by stones.
5. Why size doesn’t matter when it comes to stones.
6. Healing, energetic vibrations, and the reason certain crystals speak to different parts of the body.
7. Using crystals as a gateway into your being.
8. How Phil uses crystals to stay grounded.
9. And more!

If you’re curious about how stones can ground you back into nature and remind you of the reverence of life, this beautiful conversation with Phil will open your heart and take to your soul. I can’t wait for you to check it out.

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https://youtu.be/3Gs-FyEBPbg

Phil Fischman

Awareness is what enables neural rewiring. It’s the behavior change that occurs when our brains change.

Mental health is a growing problem in our modern world – and it’s a problem that continues to grow as we factor in the challenges of a global pandemic the resultant shifts in the way that we live.

Right now, we’re seeing that issues such as loneliness are on the rise – as are levels of depression, stress, and anxiety.

This episode’s guests – Mike Cline and Aydika James – describe themselves as analysers of life. They both have a passion to make an impact in the world of mental health and communication. They believe everyone deserves a happy brain, and they’re on a creative mission to make this vision a reality.

YourPetBrain.com is the home of a cuddly, huggable brain with a purpose. [I named mine “Squish!”]

“Brain” is on a mission to create a million happy brains, with 50% of all profits going toward bringing the best mental health resources and “edu-tainment” to the world. Ultimately, the goal is to make mental health something cool to talk about – because it is!

Mike and Aydika made Brain to remind people that they deserve a relationship with their brain that empowers and supports them.

Conversations about how the brain works and how to support your mental health can support this goal. It’s one of the reasons why we’re talking about all things brain in this episode!

Tune in now to hear us explore:

1. How to create space and safety inside a noisy environment.
2. The importance of the feeling of the word ‘home’.
3. How awareness can help us to achieve flow states.
4. How a sense of belonging ties into safety
5. Why kindness and humor can defuse challenging situations and spark meaningful conversations.
6. Why ‘stick to the end’ can help you move through stress and challenge powerfully.
7. Why Mike and Aydika created a giant squishy brain toy – and how it can nurture your mental health.
8. The power of personalizing your brain.
9. Tips for sparking a different relationship with your brain.
10. And more!

2020 was such a tumultuous year for so many of us. Our lives were rocked by forces outside of us which forced our brains to go into overdrive. Mike and Aydika are here to show you how you can train your brain so it can support you better in your day-to-day lives.

So if you want to learn how to use your brain to create a more fulfilling, fun, loving life, tune in now.

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https://youtu.be/IwNc9pw4-yE

Mike Cline & Aydika James

Mindful eating is a process of connecting to your body more and letting your body be the guide of how you should be eating.

For many people, January represents the chance to start afresh. Health plans often top the list with people choosing new diets and setting resolutions around their food habits.

If you’re someone who’s struggled to create long-term results from dieting, or you find it difficult to take control over food, this powerful episode is for you.

Most of us haven’t been trained to be mindful eaters. Instead of using food as a vehicle to connect deeply with our bodies, we get lost in emotional or comfort eating.

As unlikely as it sounds, there is a way to change your eating habits without the need for calorie counting, meal plans, or regimented diets. Each of us has innate wisdom coursing through our body. We can use this wisdom to guide our dietary choices – and create more health and fulfillment in the process.

This episode will show you how.

This week’s guest is Gina Worful; a registered dietitian and master of human nutrition.

Gina became passionate about behavior re-patterning after seeing so many people frustrated with their self-sabotaging habits and repeatedly failing to stick to their nutrition program. This led to the development of her published book, Mastering Mindfulness, and her method that has been presented at conferences nationwide.

In this episode, Gina and I explore:

1. What is mindful eating?
2. How to use food as a way to reconnect with your body.
3. What kids can teach us about intuitively eating.
4. The psychology of comfort food and emotional eating.
5. Why willpower alone won’t help you stick to a diet.
6. The power of starting with a breath.
7. How you can learn to trust yourself with food.
8. How to start a mindful eating plan.
9. Why your body already knows what it wants to eat.
10. The power of playing with colors in food.
11. The role of intuition in eating.
12. And more…

If you’re ready to ditch the diets and create a guilt-free, empowering relationship with food, this episode is packed with insights, ideas, and inspiration that will help you make 2021 the year you kick dieting for good.

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https://youtu.be/aFeG4hC8LxY

Gina Worful