Best Pure Presence Podcasts (2024)

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Tranquility with the Trees | The Presence Sessions 14:53

26d ago14:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pure Light Project Podcast, we discover tranquility as we sit with the trees in a beautiful park for our Presence Session. Join me as I take you to a tranquil park and share insights from my book, "The Calm Way: A 365-Day Journey Out of the Weeds and Into the Wilds of True Inner Freedom." Whether you’r…

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Lighten Up | Day 9 of The Calm Way 5:37

2d ago5:37

5:37

Send us a Text Message. Andrea shares an excerpt from "The Calm Way," a daybook or daily devotional designed to help you live with freedom and serenity. Have a brilliant and peaceful day ahead! Find more of Andrea Mai's writing, videos, and audio at https://andreamaiwrites.substack.com/ Annual Substack subscribers get a signed paperback of one of m…

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Riotous Percolator - A.M. Note 2:10

3d ago2:10

2:10

Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to rekindle the wild joy of your craft? Join us as we unravel this exhilarating question with our guest, a writer who has journeyed through the various stages of life with an ever-evolving relationship to their passion. From the tender moments of adolescent discovery to the seasoned experiences of their 30s…

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Summer Solstice Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath Immersion 14:31

22d ago14:31

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Summer Solstice Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath Immersion Recorded live June 19, 2024 at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, Ma by Melissa Abbott BlueHotYoga.com .As we transition into the awareness and consciousness of longer and warmer days, more time outside, more time connecting with friends and family. Seasonal transitions abound, weddings, graduations, re…

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Quick Reading Habit to Develop Insight | Lectio Divina For Everyone | Day 7 14:47

25d ago14:47

14:47

Send us a Text Message. Can an ancient practice help you uncover new depths of inner peace and freedom? On today’s Pure Light Project Podcast, Andrea Mai guides you through the super-simple contemplative reading - and listening practice of Lectio Divina, using a specially selected passage from my book, "The Calm Way: 365-day Journey Out of the Weed…

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Reconnecting with your Breathing for Relaxation | Day 5 | The Presence Sessions 19:16

29d ago19:16

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Send us a Text Message. Can your breath truly transform your meditation experience? Today, we explore the underrated yet profound art of breathing well. Often neglected, our breath holds the key to deepening our meditation and enhancing our overall well-being. Andrea Mai guides you through subtle but significant techniques to notice and improve you…

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Sound or Silence for Meditation? Day 4 | The Presence Sessions 17:58

30d ago17:58

17:58

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to find inner peace amidst the chaos? Join me, Andrea Mai, as I share personal insights from my journey with meditation groups and how adapting to various environments can enhance your mindfulness practice. From the tranquility of silent indoor spaces to the unpredictability of the great outdoors, explore w…

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Finding Stillness Under The Juniper Trees - Back to Basics | Day 3 17:16

1M ago17:16

17:16

Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the exhaustion of life's complexities? Imagine stripping all that away and rediscovering a grounded, serene existence. Join me, Andrea Mai, as I invite you to a tranquil session under the juniper trees, where we connect with the pure, unadulterated essence of nature. In today's presence session, I'll guide you thro…

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Exploring Relaxed Inner & Outer Postures for Living | Day 2 20:34

1M ago20:34

20:34

Send us a Text Message. Can you really find relaxation amidst life's chaos? Join Andrea Mai in this episode as she guides you through achieving a state of peaceful presence. Learn how to use external and internal postures to access a deeper level of awareness and relaxation. Includes 5 minutes of meditation amidst the ambient sounds of nature, bird…

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Peaceful Presence Practice #1 | Hangout with Andrea, Birds, and Nature 14:38

1M ago14:38

14:38

Send us a Text Message. The Presence Sessions are here! Can you imagine a life where your mind and body are peaceful no matter what? Join Andrea as we hang out with the birds and explore peaceful abiding, today's practice. She guides you step-by-step in establishing the ideal seated posture, what to do with your eyes, working with your breath, and …

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Being with What Is Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 16:34

1M ago16:34

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Being with What Is Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga BlueHotYoga.com in Swampscott, MA, USA, by Melissa Shubha Abbott after a Hatha Yoga Class in Savasana. Discover the profound teachings of Melissa Abbott, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and the Author of “ Yoga Nidra Illuminated” and “ Tārā Illuminated,” available …

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Beltane Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra 2024 13:34

2M ago13:34

13:34

Beltane Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra 2024 Recorded live May 1, 2024, at Blue Hot Yoga www.bluehotyoga.com By Melissa Abbott after 26 postures and two breathing exercises in a Hatha Yoga class. This Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra honors the May 1 or May Day tradition, known in the Celtic Tradition as Beltane. Beltane is a Celtic festival that marks the begi…

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169. You Are Unconditionally Useful & Worthy - Detaching Self-Worth From Productivity (+ Important Announcement) 36:10

2M ago36:10

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You have nothing to prove and you are not the sum total of your accomplishments and accolades. This episode is a deep invitation to own your inherent worthiness - without conditions, without the need to accomplish or do more, without pushing or proving. In this episode, we talk about: Why detaching self-worth from productivity and accomplishments i…

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168. Access Your Divine Feminine Energy Through Pleasure, Presence, & Embodiment - 8 Magical Practices 28:04

3M ago28:04

28:04

Pleasure, presence, and embodiment are gateways, granting us access to our divine feminine energy. This episode is an invitation for you to step more fully into your feminine power, giving you 8 magical practices to help you do so. When you have consistent rituals and practices that honour the feminine, you're able to thrive more deeply. When you t…

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Earth Day 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Crystal Bowls 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

Earth Day, April 22, 2024Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Earth Day 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath by Shubha Melissa Abbott. Recorded live at TreeTop Yoga, 3a Pond Rd., Gloucester, MA, www.treetopyoga.com, during a Gentle and Restorative Earth Day Yoga Cl…

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167. How To Balance Your Slay & Thrive Energy For Maximum Energy, Happiness, & Success 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Sometimes, life can take us into periods of imbalance. We can end up pushing so hard towards our goals, finding ourselves so deep in slay energy, that we forget to thrive. And sometimes we end up so focused on feeling good that we lose focus and momentum with our goals or aspirations. If we lose enough focus and momentum towards our goals, we also …

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166. Habit-Building 2.0 - Choose More Personally-Aligned Habits, Boost Your Inspiration To To Stay Consistent, & Avoid The All-or-Nothing Trap That Leads To Self-Sabotage 30:40

3M ago30:40

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Habits are powerful. Most people know this, and it can still incredibly difficult to build new, helpful habits or break old, less helpful habits. In this episode, we're breaking down some powerful strategies to supercharge your capacity to create new habits or eliminate unwanted habits altogether. In this episode, you'll discover: How to choose mor…

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165. Goal-Setting 2.0 - 6 Ways To Uplevel Your Process For Choosing & Achieving Your Desires 32:05

3M ago32:05

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The Slay & Thrive Podcast is all about achieving goals - and it's also about doing it in a way that breaks away from traditional SMART Goal models. Goal Setting the Slay & Thrive way is about feeling joyful and expansive. It's about creating sustainable transformation, not a flash in the pan result that comes from hyper-focusing on a specific end r…

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Episode 84: Crush it During the Leasing Season Ft Barak Shamir 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

Host Bob Preston engages in a dynamic discussion with Barak Shamir of Showdigs, shedding light on the challenges property managers face during the leasing season. This conversation not only helps property managers prepare for the busy season but also offers a solution by showcasing how Showdigs can empower them to optimize their operations. Barak e…

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164. Down But Not Out - 6 Ways To Come Back From Any Failure Stronger, Wiser, & More Aligned 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

This episode is all about taking any failure and turning into a powerful vehicle for growth, transformation, and guidance for how you can thrive more fully on an everyday basis. In this episode, you'll learn: Why being unafraid to fail is necessary to grow and experience deeper peace. How to callous yourself against fear of failure and become failu…

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Episode 83: Property Management Failures Ft Tiffany Rosenbaum 30:03

4M ago30:03

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In this episode, renowned property management expert Tiffany Rosenbaum and seasoned host Bob Preston delve into property management failures and entrepreneurs' struggles. Drawing from their extensive experience, they underscore the importance of learning from failures and mistakes encountered in the journey of growing businesses. Takeaways Failures…

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163. Forget Food Freedom - The Liberation You Desire Is Bigger & Wilder Than That (The New Era Of Slay & Thrive) 42:13

4M ago42:13

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This is a BIG episode as we move into a brand new era of the Slay & Thrive Podcast. The show has been ready for an upgrade for a while now, and this episode will include all the details of what you can expect in this new era. In today's episode, you're going to learn: Why Kayla is no longer talking about binge eating and food freedom. The six types…

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Settling the Prana Shakti Yoga Nidra Immersion 19:28

4M ago19:28

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Settling the Prana Shakti Yoga Nidra Meditationrecorded live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, Ma with Melissa Abbott This is a foundational Tantric Yoga Meditation Practice technique to get you ready for deeper states of Meditation. It is very important to be able to learn to settle life force energy in the body to further the inner meditative pract…

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162. 5 Keys To Transforming An Unhealthy Relationship With Numbers (Weight, Body Size, Bank Account Balance, Follower Count, Etc.) 42:17

4M ago42:17

42:17

"We shaped numbers, and then numbers shaped us. By narrowing in on one aspect of an experience, we can miss all the other important aspects of it. The more thought-provoking and meaningful aspects. The aspects that make life worth living." - Michael Easter In today's episode, we're breaking down 5 keys to transforming an unhealthy relationship with…

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161. How To Hold Your Power & Keep Faith When It Looks Like It's Not Working 26:26

4M ago26:26

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In this short episode, you're going to learn: How to hold your power and keep faith when it looks like it's not working. Two powerful archetypes (one masculine, one feminine) to lean into for additional strength and perserverance. How the four elements can help you in the challenging times when it feels like nothing is happening. Whole Brain Living…

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Reposing in the Lifeforce Yoga Nidra with Crystal Bowls & Chou Gong 19:28

4M ago19:28

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Reposing in Life Force Energy Yoga Nidrawith Crystal Bowls & Chou Gong Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga www.bluehotyoga.com Feb 2024 by Melissa Abbott Embark on a transformative healing journey through the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, where you will repose in the nurturing embrace of life force energy, also known as Prana Shakti. As you settle int…

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160. A Powerful Reminder To Keep You Focused, Consistent, Growing, & Thriving 34:28

5M ago34:28

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This episode is going to serve as a powerful reminder to keep you focused, consistent, growing, and thriving. On the show we're going to talk about: The one powerful tactic to make progress inevitable and sustainable. How to take this tactic to this next level. Why this one tactic can be the absolute game-changer when it comes to making this your b…

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159. The One Sentence That Will Amplify Your Capacity To Finish Strong 26:11

5M ago26:11

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Sometimes, a simple sentence can change everything. In today's episode, Kayla is breaking down a sentence she heard years ago that still impacts her on a deep level every single week, if not every single day. You're going to discover: The one sentence that can amplify your capacity to finish strong. How to apply this sentence/concept to every area …

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Radiant Valentines Yoga Nidra and Soundbath 15:01

5M ago15:01

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Radiant Valentines Yoga Nidra and Soundbath With Melissa Abbott Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott. Ma on Feb 14, 2024 Embrace this session as a beautiful opportunity to nurture love within yourself and share it with others. Let the power of love be your guiding light, shaping your thoughts, actions, and interactions throughout the day. O…

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158. You Are The Authority On You - How To Stop Following Other People's Rules & Trust Your Intuition & Highest Self 41:50

5M ago41:50

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In this week's episode, you'll be invited to claim another level of freedom and agency in your everyday life. You achieve these things when you make the powerful decision to become the authority on you. This looks like trusting your own judgement and intuition above all else. It looks like appreciating your unique gifts and approaches to life, inst…

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157. Do You Have A Hardship Kink? This Shadow Work Will 10x Your Level Of Ease & Joy 30:04

5M ago30:04

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This week's episode is inspired and informed by ideas in the book Existential Kink by Carolyn Lovewell (nee' Elliot). If you identity as a hard-working, goal-oriented, Type A person, you probably have a hardship kink. You believe in the power of hard work and discipline. You probably feel your best when you're slaying your to do list and crushing y…

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Episode 82: Preparing Your Property Management Co for Acquisition Ft Dylan McGrath 57:00

5M ago57:00

57:00

In this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Dylan McGrath discuss how to prepare a property management company for acquisition, what is involved in the process, and various valuation models. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sell your business and what steps would be involved, this episode is a must-listen! Takeaways: Costs to enga…

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156. Owning Your Sexuality, Loving Your Body, & Following Your Bliss After Religious Trauma With Adaline 58:53

5M ago58:53

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Adaline. Adaline is a talented musician, fellow Canadian, and founder of Bad Believer - a nonprofit that helps those in the LGBTQ+ community heal from religious trauma. In this conversation, we talk about: The impacts of purity culture on women. How there is no one-size fits all approach to sexuality or reli…

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Full Wolf Moon Yoga Nidra Meditation 15:28

6M ago15:28

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Full Wolf MoonYoga Nidra Meditation Recorded Wed Jan 24, 2024 at Blue Hot Yoga www.blueHotyoga.con in Swampscott, MA after a Hatha Yoga Class with Melissa Abbott https://linktr.ee/MelissaAbbott The full wolf moon is often seen as a time of transformation and growth. It is a time when individuals may reflect on their lives, let go of what no longer …

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155. Structure = Safety (How To Create Personally Aligned Routines & Rituals To Help You Achieve Your Goals While Feeling Your Best) 28:16

6M ago28:16

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"Structure not only increases our chances of success; it makes us more efficient at it." - Marshall Goldsmith In this week's episode, we're talking about the power of creating structure in your daily life. When you have some level of structure in your life, you create a level of safety and security which will help you not only achieve your goals, b…

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Episode 81: Crush Your Biz Dev For Max Door Growth Ft Jeremy Pound 58:47

6M ago58:47

58:47

On this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Jeremy Pound discuss various aspects of business development and new client acquisition in the property management industry. The conversation also delves into the building blocks for creating a successful business development program and the characteristics of a good business development manager. Takeaway…

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154. Create Sustainable Progress & Achieve Your Goals By Avoiding This One Thing That Demolishes Your Discipline 22:45

6M ago22:45

22:45

This episode is going to be filled with slay energy. You're going to learn how to take your goal-achieving and progress-creating powers to the next level. You're going to learn: What one thing you must avoid if you want to take your progress and achievement to the next level. How to know if this one thing is sabotaging your results. Why tackling th…

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153. 6 Steps To Bring Fresh, Energizing Life Force To Long-Term Goals That Feel Boring Or Mundane 54:20

6M ago54:20

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Some of the biggest goals we have in life can't be completed in a week or a month or sometimes, even over the course of one year. Many of the greatest goals we can set can take multiple years or even decades. That doesn't mean they aren't worth pursuing. However, when you have a big goal that spans multiple years, there can be tendency for the goal…

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152. 7 Strategies For Creating The Most Magical, Aligned, Joyful Year Ever 25:01

6M ago25:01

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In this week's episode, you'll get powerful strategies for creating the best year you've ever had. The coming year gets to be the most magical, aligned, joyful year ever. On today's show, you'll learn: 7 strategies for making sure this the most amazing year yet. Why I stopped planning the whole year in advance and what I do instead to achieve more …

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Gifts of the New Year 2024 Yoga Nidra Immersion 26:09

6M ago26:09

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Gifts of the New Year 2024 Yoga Nidra Immersion Recorded live at Treetop Yoga treetopyoga.com Gloucester, MA USA Jan 2024 by Melissa Abbott author of "Yoga Nidra Illuminated Crafting Yoga Nidra Meditation for Yoga Teachers & Students" For Classes, Events, Books, & Cards https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott…

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Episode 80: Five Ways to Kickoff 2024 Ft Bob Preston 13:28

7M ago13:28

13:28

In this episode, Bob Preston shares his top five ways to kickoff 2024 for property management businesses. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, organizational checkups, accountability and goals, kickoff meetings, and budget trimming. These steps are crucial for setting the direction, aligning the team, and optimizing resources for a s…

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151. How A Year-End Review Can Help You Slay & Thrive In 2024 (& 8 Key Practices) 36:21

7M ago36:21

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A year-end review can be even more valuable than setting new goals and intentions for an upcoming year. Why? By doing a year-end review, you're extracting maximum value and growth from the last 365 days. You'll also be able to use this review to find the areas in your life you want to focus on in the coming year. In this week's episode, we cover: 4…

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150. The 7 Types of Rest Required To Slay & Thrive 40:59

7M ago40:59

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Rest is one of the most underrated and underused strategies when it comes to achieving our goals and manifesting our desires. It's often seen as weak. It's often seen as lazy. It's often seen as an afterthought, or a bonus thing we might get to do if we conquer ever single thing on our endless to-do list. These statements couldn't be further from t…

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Radiating the Quiet Presence Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra 2023 11:30

7M ago11:30

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Radiating the Quiet Presence Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra 2023 This recording was captured live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, MA, USA, in December 2023, following a beautiful Wednesday Hatha Yoga class. As the days grow shorter and the nights lengthen, it is essential to remind ourselves to pause and embrace the quiet presence of the winter solstic…

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149. How A 30-Day Social Media Detox Can Change Your Entire Life 35:35

7M ago35:35

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What if a healthier, happier, more focused, more creative, more peaceful you was a mere 30 days away? This was my experience after completing a 30-Day Social Media detox. In this week's episode, I'm going to share: 4 reasons to consider doing a social media detox How I successfully navigated 30 days without social media The big takeaways I had from…

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Episode 79: Opportunities in Mid-market Multifamily Ft Bob Hansen 36:53

7M ago36:53

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Bob Hansen, Principal at Second Nature, joins host Bob Preston to discuss the mid-market multifamily rental sector and its challenges and opportunities. He highlights the importance of attracting renters through amenities and value-added services. Bob also discusses the impact of economic factors on rental rates and the challenges tenants face in a…

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148. Achieving Your Goals & Manifesting Your Dreams: Should You Focus On The Process or The Outcome? 33:37

7M ago33:37

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When it comes to achieving your goals and manifesting your goals, is it best to focus on the outcome or the process? As with many things, the answer is often "it depends". In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between focusing on the outcome versus the process. How to use astrology and the four elements to figure out your best approach for …

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147. Effortless Manifestation Through Spiritual Alignment With Linda DeNike 43:31

8M ago43:31

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We are joined by an amazing guest on this week's show. We are chatting with Linda DeNike - a spiritual mentor with 40 years of experience, psychic minister, and someone devoted to helping others connect with their true natures. In this conversation we talk about: How to create powerful, high vibration morning routines. The one BIG mistake people ma…

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146. Journal With the Fire Element - Vision, Shadow Work, & Deep Spirituality 29:23

8M ago29:23

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This is our final instalment in our "Journal With The Elements" series. In this episode, we tap into the energy of fire. There are a few key components that make up this final element: Connecting to our big picture vision for our lives on a consistent basis. Generating enthusiasm, passion, and enthusiasm. Diving into shadow integration when needed.…

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Episode 78: Optimizing PM Teams for Success Ft Pete Neubig 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Pete Neubig is the co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions – the first and only staffing solution platform targeted specifically toward property managers and real estate professionals. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is also an Ironman triathlete. Tune in as Pete shares his experiences and insights with host Bob Preston, discussing …

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