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The mind and body are not separate entities, but rather a unified system that can be harnessed for healing and well-being, so today we focus on healing the body with our mind. Dr. Mariel Buqué, an Afro-Dominican psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert, offers profound insights into breaking the cycle of trauma through a holistic clinical approach that combines ancient healing practices with modern therapy. Dr. Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University and known as the "mother of mindfulness," challenges conventional thinking about mind-body unity and shares her bold theory in her new book "The Mindful Body." Lastly, Dr. Joe Dispenza discusses the transformative power of thoughts and meditation in healing oneself, sharing inspiring stories of individuals who defied the odds and healed from severe illnesses. Together, these experts illuminate the path to healing and personal evolution through the power of the mind.

In this episode you will learn

• How to heal trauma without medication and recognize trauma within your body.
• Practical techniques to calm your nervous system and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
• The transformative effects of belief, gratitude, and personal evolution on healing.
• How our thoughts can influence our physical well-being and the concept of mind-body unity.
• The impact of unaddressed trauma on relationships and how to navigate healing when one partner is ready, but the other isn't.

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Marisa Peer is the author of 'I Am Enough' and creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy®️(RTT). Marisa Peer is an English best-selling author, nutritionist, relationship therapist, hypnotherapist trainer, and motivational speaker. She is using hypnosis for anxiety, weight loss, addiction, and overcoming fear. 

She has spent over 30 years working with people including royalty, rock stars, actors, professional and Olympic athletes, CEOs and media personalities and has developed her own style that is frequently referred to as "life-changing." 

Other than 'I Am Enough', Marisa Peer is also the author of 'You Can Be Thin', 'Ultimate Confidence', 'Trying to Get Pregnant' and 'You Can Be Younger'. Her specialist subjects include: hypnosis, infertility (pregnancy), fears/ phobias, stage fright, low self-esteem, confidence/ self-esteem, weight loss, relationships, career, addictions and childhood problems.

In this episode you will learn,

• The definition of Rapid Transformational Therapy
• How Marisa has treated infertility
• The three things everyone has wrong with them
• Why so many famous people are unhappy
• Why the stories we tell ourselves matter

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What makes some people better at focusing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience behind concentration and performance with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.

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“When the heart is healed, everybody gets the signal, the body is out of the past.”

I’ve got an expert and a favorite guest on the The School of Greatness today to help calm some of our fears and teach us how to positively rewire our minds in order to heal and stay healthy.

Dr. Joe Dispenza is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, New York Times bestselling author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 33 countries on 6 continents. As a lecturer and educator, he is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities.

I’ve had Dr. Joe on The School of Greatness a couple times now, and I was so excited to have him back on in this episode. We couldn’t meet in person due to the coronavirus, but we conducted a video interview together that I think you’re really going to enjoy. I chose a clip for this 5 Minute Friday where he explains how we can free our bodies from the past and heal from anything.

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THE LESS YOU DO THE MORE YOU CAN RECEIVE. Take a moment to explore your habits. Do you glance at your phone during every free moment? Do you fill up your calendar with things that don’t add value? Do you spend your day working on a job that has no meaning for you? If so, your life is cluttered. Not just with stuff, but with noise. Quieting down and clearing out our schedule can be scary because it means you may have the space to face some tough questions. But when you do, you’ll find you’re able to live a much more intentional life. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I explore minimalism with five experts on the subject: Cal Newport, Jesse Itzler, Joshua Fields Millburn, Rich Roll, and Chris Guillebeau. Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to academic research, he writes about the intersection of technology and society. He’s particularly interested in the impact of new technologies on our ability to perform productive work or lead satisfying lives. Jesse Itzler is an ultramarathon runner who is also a bestselling author, award-winning rapper, and an original partner for ZICO coconut water. He is the co-founder of Marquis Jets and a co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Joshua Fields Millburn is the co-founder of The Minimalists, which has become a hugely popular podcast and lifestyle in the past few years. Joshua and his co-host help more than 20 million people live meaningful lives with less through their website, books, podcast, and films. The Minimalists have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Forbes, and more. They have spoken at Harvard, Apple, and Google. Their documentary was recently released by Netflix. Rich Roll is a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courage and healthy living. Rich became a #1 bestselling author with the publication of his inspirational memoir Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Taking up where the book leaves off, in 2013 Rich launched the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast. Chris Guillebeau is a NY Times Best Selling Author, speaker, a modern day explorer, and has been to nearly every country in the world. He is best known for The Art of Non-Conformity blog and book. He has also written guides for travel and small business topics under the brand Unconventional Guides. He organizes the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. These five incredible teachers all have a practice of minimalism. I’ve combined key lessons from interviews with them to create a masterclass on doing less so that we can ultimately do more. So get ready to learn all about quieting down and clearing out on Episode 809.
Some Questions I Ask:
What was the greatest lesson you learned from Monks? (16:15)
What’s the biggest personal challenge over the last few years? (32:13)
If you were going to choose diet, meditation and exercise, which would you start with? (34:15)
What’s the difference between a hobby and a quest? (36:39)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
About Cal Newport’s “30 Day Digital Declutter” (10:53)
What happens when you remove your “pacifiers” (26:10)
The question we should be asking ourselves but don’t (29:00)
Why it can be good to have a quest (37:02)
The importance of “getting in the box” (39:40)
Plus much more...

SWEAT MORE IN TRAINING SO YOU'LL BLEED LESS IN WAR.
The nineties were a difficult time for me.
But I believe that I experienced that to give me the motivation to do what I’m doing today.
A rich life greatly lived is one that is also filled with challenges.
I want you to know that no matter what you’re going through, there is richness on the other side.
Take your wounds and turn them into wisdom.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with an incredible human who inspires leaders around the world: Robin Sharma.
Robin Sharma is a former lawyer who is now a top leadership expert. His work is embraced by rock stars, royalty, billionaires and many celebrity CEOs. He has sold over 15,000,000 books, and his clients include Starbucks, Nike, GE, The Coca-Cola Company, NASA and Microsoft.
Robin says that the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. Awareness is the key to transformation.
You not only need to have the right mindset, you have to have the right heartset, healthset, and soulset, too.
So get ready to learn all about the Four Interior Empires on Episode 754.
Some Questions I Ask:
What has been your biggest test as you grow? (9:00)
How do you deal with self-doubt? (16:30)
What internal conversation do you have daily? (35:00)
When do you feel the most loved? (44:30)
What are you most proud of? (47:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
A philosophy for leadership (8:00)
The Four Interior Empires (14:00)
The 20/20/20 Formula (18:00)
Why your critics are actually your spiritual friends (25:00)
How providing “10x Value” could be the key to your success (43:00)
Learn about Day Stacking and the Ten Rituals of Daily Genius (58:00)

POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD AROUND YOU.
If you were to ask my grandfather what a billionaire is, he would tell you it’s someone with a billion dollars. Today, that definition has changed - even by Forbes standard.
Now a true billionaire is someone who impacts a billion lives. The value of money is declining, and in order to have true value in this world you need to add positivity to the world. It’s so much easier today than ever, especially in the digital age.
To dive into this more, I revisited a conversation I had with Jason Silva for this Five Minute Friday.
Jason Silva is a media artist, futurist, philosopher, keynote speaker, and tv personality. He is the creator of Shots of All, a short film series of trailers for the mind that serve as philosophical espresso shots exploring innovation, technology, creativity, futurism, and metaphysics of the imagination. He is also the Emmy nominated host of National Geographic’s channel, hit TV series, Brain Games, which airs in over 100 countries.
Learn what it means to be human today on Episode 741.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What it means to be human today (1:02)
The Extended Mind Thesis (2:13)
What three questions everyone should ask themselves (4:19)

CHOOSE THE PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE.
Do you avoid challenging yourself?
If you do, you’re cheating yourself of reaching your full potential.
There is so much you can learn through pain.
But we want to avoid it.
We want to stay in our comfort zone.
Growth, though, is found in the discomfort zone.
You have to have the courage to face sickness, disappointment, and discomfort.
That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with someone who has mastered the art of using pain as a way to better himself: David Goggins.
David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.
David is indisputably one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He has completed over 60 endurance races, regularly placing in the top five and taken home first place several times.
David says that if don’t give yourself a way out, your body will figure out a way to persevere.
We are capable of so much more than we know. Mental toughness isn’t a class, it’s a lifestyle.
Learn how to change your outlook on the “bad things” that happen to you and to be excited about what you can learn through hardship on Episode 715.
Some Questions I Ask:
What was the hardest obstacle to overcome growing up? (16:53)
What was the greatest lesson your mom taught you? (25:04)
When someone’s lacking confidence, how can they gain more? (33:37)
What’s your biggest insecurity? (36:21)
Do you have any fears today? (1:11:52)
What’s the greatest lesson your father taught you? (1:26:50)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What made David apply for the Military (23:04)
What David believes the key to life is (35:44)
Why getting sick was the best thing that ever happened to David (37:43)
About the 40 Percent Rule (38:49)
How to retrain your mind when you want to seek comfort (41:10)
What haunts David the most (47:33)
The importance of long-term gratification (1:04:20)
Why you need to be quiet with yourself to succeed (1:11:08)
David’s morning routine (1:17:18)

“ANYTHING CAN BE TAUGHT, BUT YOU CAN ONLY GO SO FAR WITHOUT NATURAL TALENT.”
Everyone thinks they can be a great entrepreneur.
But is that what you’re best at?
If a rabbit is trying hard to be a frog, it may make a decent frog. But it would be a much better rabbit.
To be successful, you have to combine your natural talent with hard work.
Even the most dedicated football player can’t make it to the NFL without innate skill.
That’s why I’m revisiting a conversation I had with a person who was born to be an entrepreneur and who has spent his life pursuing it: the legendary Gary Vaynerchuck.
Gary Vaynerchuck is CEO of the full-service advertising agency VaynerMedia and is a venture capitalist who has invested in companies like Snapchat, Birchbox, Venmo, and Uber. He’s a 5-time New York Times bestselling author and a sought-after public speaker.
Gary makes the argument just putting in the time and energy it might not be enough to make a successful business.
Learn how to deal with failure in entrepreneurship on Episode 702.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What you need to be a successful entrepreneur (1:30)
The thing you need to be okay with when you’re an entrepreneur (2:30)
How to find out what you’re naturally best at (3:10)
What to ask the five people closest to you (3:40)

When you feel like you’ve reached your limit, you’re only 40% there.
How often do you listen to your body when it says, “I’m done?”
We get tired, our muscles get sore, so we throw in the towel.
We’re wired to stop every time we start to feel pain.
But if we ignore that, we can push ourselves to a new limit.
Unless you get uncomfortable, you won’t know what you’re really capable of.
That’s why I’m excited to revisit a conversation I had with a new friend who is always pushing himself to the next level: Jesse Itzler.
Jesse is ultramarathon runner who is also a bestselling author, award-winning rapper, and an original partner for ZICO coconut water. He is the co-founder of Marquis Jets and a co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
Jesse was able to take on everything in his life by putting himself first.
Like Jesse says in this episode, “So much of business is a reflection of you, and so many of us don’t invest in ourselves.”
Learn how to push yourself past your limit to achieve what you never thought possible on Episode 699.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
About the 40% Rule (1:42)
The one time Jesse reached his limit (3:20)
How Jesse gained control of his time (4:47)
Why Jesse sets aside 3 hours of his day for himself (5:34)

YOU MAKE YOUR BELIEFS AND THEN YOUR BELIEFS MAKE YOU.
Marisa was listed in Tatler’s Guide to Britain’s 250 Best Practitioners and was the only woman on the Men’s Health’s list “Best of British.” She has over 25 years of experience whose clients include Olympians, Royalty, CEOs, and superstars.
She’s the bestselling author of four books and makes frequent appearances on TV and radio. She’s helped thousands of people overcome a variety of issues.
Marisa has started a radical #iamenough movement. Just saying those three words, I am enough, you can change your brain’s pattern and come from a place of self-love.
The way we feel really comes down to the pictures we have in our head and the words that we say. It’s as simple as that.
Marisa sees her mind as the horse, and she is the rider. Learn how to master your thoughts to master your world in Episode 695.

“We are designed for movement. Athletics is simply an exaggeration of playing.” -Carl Paoli
Most of you know that health, fitness, and wellness are important to me. It’s the reason I work out almost every day.
I’m constantly mindful of the food I eat, the sleep I get, and the environment I put myself in everyday because it’s key to living an abundant life.
If your health is at risk right now, then you know how it holds you back.
You’ve got to have the endurance and the stamina to take on life’s greatest challenges.
Mastering your health and body will help you have success in your relationships, in your career, and in your personal life.
I’m not saying it’s going to help every problem, but it definitely helps.
For this mashup episode of The School Of Greatness, I hand picked some of the best body and health experts I know: Ido Portal, Carl Paoli, Wim Hof and Laird Hamilton.
They gave me some exercises to get rid of stress, connect to breath, and work out smarter.
These are some powerful tools, guys.
You don’t have to be an athlete to appreciate it.
I’d love to hear what you think about this episode, and how these exercises worked for you – so don’t hesitate to reach out to me on social media and let me know.
You’ll be learning how to reconnect with your body on Episode 686.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why the story you tell yourself is more important than reality (5:58)
A four minute exercise to eliminate stress (15:42)
The importance of controlling your breathing and the effect it has on your entire body (20:08)
The importance of challenging your body, putting it to the test, and really listening to the results (20:52)

THE MIND IS WHAT CONTROLS THE BODY.
Dr. Joe Joe Dispenza, D.C. is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 32 countries on five continents.
As a lecturer and educator, he is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities. In his easy-to-understand, encouraging, and compassionate style, he has educated thousands of people, detailing how they can rewire their brains and recondition their bodies to make lasting changes.
As a researcher, Dr. Joe’s passion can be found at the intersection of the latest findings from the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the science behind spontaneous remissions. He uses that knowledge to help people heal themselves of illnesses, chronic conditions, and even terminal diseases so they can enjoy a more fulfilled and happy life, as well as evolve their consciousness.
The mind is so much more powerful than we give it credit for. Be ready to open your mind, learn how to be present, and heal yourself permanently on Episode 679.
Some Questions I Ask:
What was the theory about water from What the Bleep? (1:17)
What are the four common things people do to heal with their mind? (8:44)
How do we become greater than the body? (14:44)
Do you rehearse where you want to be daily?(23:17)
What does it take to change? (32:35)
Your body will create balance for you? (38:27)
What if we want good things to come faster? (46:22)
When was the last time you felt an overwhelming about of love? (50:44)
What’s your definition of surrender? (58:07)
What challenge would you give out listeners? (1:06:24)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
When Dr. Joe started believing in the philosophy that the mind can heal anything (2:27)
Why we stay stuck in bad relationships and bad jobs (11:07)
How we can change our energy (31:34)
How you can get to the point where you are in the present (35:33)
How to get into the heart (42:12)
When you experience the most love (47:56)
If Dr. feels like he’s answered the questions for himself (57:48)
What Dr. Joe’s mission is right now (59:28)
Dr. Joe’s greatest teacher (1:11:24)
What the Quantum Field is (20:33)
How to change your life (31:04)

“ALWAYS THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHO IS READING THEM”
Lior explains his process of influence and how he is able to use how “power” for good instead of evil.
We discuss such topics as how he can create the illusion of more senses. We talk about the difference between a magician and a mentalist, and how YOU can tap into your intuition.
I have to admit, my mind is still spinning after this one. You’ll want to listen to it, and if you can’t believe your eyes, watch the video and you’ll see the proof of what happened.
So get ready to tap into your powers, on Episode 673.
Some Questions I Ask:
What is it you think you do? (5:34)
How do you really start to understand people with the 5 senses? (6:46)
How many mentalists are there? (12:41)
Do you feel like you have a good childhood? (16:36)
How important is storytelling in mentalism? (18:53)
Why do you keep doing this? (26:17)
Is this a skill that people can learn? (28:29)
What are 3-5 things that if people did more of that they would be more influential? (32:13)
Do you ever wish you couldn’t read people? (35:11)
What happens if something goes wrong? (43:35)
What’s the skill you still get to master? (46:08)
What’s your biggest fear? (50:18)
How many times do you get people who write you letters saying you changed their lives? (57:24)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The challenge that Lior gives to himself (4:58)
The process of thinking (5:57)
How Lior understood the way I thought (8:38)
The difference between a magician and a mentalist (11:31)
Something that someone’s done that’s blown Lior away (14:07)
The riskiest thing he’s ever done (22:35)
What it’ll take for Lior to help people change their lives (27:14)
How we can use this in our own lives to be better (30:08)
A book test on Christine (35:33)
What people are easier to read than others (42:46)
Lior’s biggest challenge in life right now (44:46)
The person he’d really love to do something with (47:58)