Best Gene Monterastelli Podcasts (2024)

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Tapping for peak performance w/ Erik Tait (Pod #616) 47:46

1d ago47:46

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Erik Tait is a world class magician and someone I love to see perform. He has spent over two decades performing as a juggler, standup comedian, and magician. In 2020 Erik decided that he wanted to compete in the 2022 FISM, which is the world championship of magic. Even though he is comfortable on almost any stage in the world, in preparing for the …

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Tapping for perfectionism (Pod #615) 21:19

8d ago21:19

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There is a natural human tendency to want to make sure everything is "exactly right" before we take action. That's because when everything is exactly right, we can be as sure as we can be of getting the results we desire. Our subconscious mind takes this idea to the extreme because its key driver is the need to keep us safe. In addition, it has a t…

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What the novel Dune taught me about fear AND how that impacts my tapping (Pod #614) 17:44

15d ago17:44

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One of the reasons I love art is because it gives us the ability to communicate meaning in ways that we aren't always able to do when simply talking about our lives. We have all heard the expression that "a picture is worth a thousand words", which is true, and it is so much more than just that. The genres of science fiction and fantasy offer us th…

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Tapping to create a new state (Pod #613) 23:48

22d ago23:48

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One of the reasons I love tapping so much is that it can be used for so many types of issues. It can be used to: Provide emotional first aid Break down a limiting belief Heal a past memory Manage pain Clear a substance sensitivity For me, it is super important to know why I am tapping in each given moment. Am I simply trying to calm myself when I f…

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Tapping to become an agent for peace in the world (Pod #612) 31:00

29d ago31:00

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Late last year my friend Brad Yates reached out to see if there was some way we could use our platforms to encourage more people to tap for peace and to become more active peacemakers in the world. After a number of conversations and with help from lots of our tapping friends, we relaunched the Tapping4Peace.com website. The movement is simple. If …

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Tapping to reinforce the positive (Pod #611) 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

I love the fact that tapping can be used to clear and transform so many things that are negative. It can be used to: Release a negative emotions Heal a past memory Transform a limiting belief Reduce (or even) eliminate physical pail Quiet our critical voice Did you know that in addition to being able to transform the negative it can also be used to…

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Better results by releasing your hidden tapping agenda (Pod #610) 14:28

1M ago14:28

14:28

Tapping is deceptively simple. It is so easy to teach the basics of tapping that I have done it before in under five minutes with a quick drawing on a bar napkin. But hidden behind its simplicity are the subtleties of the art of delivery. Each issue, person, and resource state can require a different approach to get the maximum effect. With this in…

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How to tap for tailenders (Pod #609) 19:52

2M ago19:52

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One of the most important parts of the Tapping Action Journal is the instruction to spend time writing down notes at the end of each tapping session on what just happened. You are encouraged to write down: what surprised you what you learned any insights you gained any tailenders you unearthed Tailenders are the responses our subconscious mind give…

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Why empaths struggle with boundaries and how to tap for stronger ones (Pod #608) 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

Something I really love about the people I work with is their tendency to see the bigger world outside of themselves. They recognize the people in their lives who are struggling and in pain, and they also want to do something about it. As wonderful as it is to want to help others, it can mean that we become known for being a helper, and the request…

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The 4 Types of Resistance (Pod #607) 57:09

2M ago57:09

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For the 2024 Spring Energy Event I was asked to give a reflection on what I have learned in my personal and professional transformational journey. For me, the measure of the value of transformation is seen in how our life is different. What do we believe that is different? How do we feel that is different? In what ways are we asking in new ways? Be…

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Your Tapping Questions Answered (Pod #606) 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

One of my favorite ways to learn is by listening to the questions others ask. When I am asking questions I am bringing my experience and preconceived notions to the questions. This is a useful way to learn, but sometimes I am too close to my own experience to ask the most useful question. When someone else is asking a question they are often asking…

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How to tap when your goals are getting in your way (Pod #605) 19:18

3M ago19:18

19:18

Goals are a powerful tool in helping us to move forward. They give us clear direction, they help to create clarity for our best next steps, and they serve as a measuring stick for us to evaluate the action we take. Goals are great! Except when they aren't. Sometimes goals can feel like a constraint, homework, or something we "have to do". When this…

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How to tap when you let yourself down (Pod #604) 22:04

3M ago22:04

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One of the phrases I spend a lot of time tapping on with my clients is the idea that "time is a zero sum game". What I mean by this phrase is that if you are doing one thing you can't be doing anything else. This means everytime we choose to do something, we are choosing not to do anything else. Because this is the case it is very easy to judge our…

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How to tap for more than one issue at a time (Pod #603) 12:35

3M ago12:35

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When most of us learned the basics of tapping, one of the first bits of advice we received was to "be as specific as possible when you are tapping." Sometimes this is straightforward; the issue is singular and clear, so we know exactly where to start. At other times, our issue involves multiple emotions, and it is hard for us to tell where one emot…

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The tapping script that is written just for you (Pod #602) 18:42

3M ago18:42

18:42

Tapping is one of those tools that is simple to understand and explain, but that doesn't mean it is easy to do. The biggest hurdle most new tappers (and even experienced tappers) experience is not knowing what to say when tapping. When we first learn tapping we are guided by a skilled practitioner or teacher who seems to come up with perfect tappin…

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15 Years of the Tapping Q&A Podcast w/ Brad Yates (Pod #601) 42:08

4M ago42:08

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On March 3rd, 2009 the first episode of the Tapping Q & A Podcast went live...and within 90 minutes that same episode was taken offline because of a major editing error. Fifteen years (and 600+ episodes) later, the show is still going. In that time, the podcast has featured wisdom and insights about tapping, healing and transformation from some of …

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Tapping Tool – Self-Coaching (Pod #600) 9:12

4M ago9:12

9:12

Tapping is something that is simple to explain, but isn't necessarily easy to execute. We know that tapping success comes from tuning in to the issue and then tapping on the points. But tuning in to an issue can be tricky, particularly when we are in a heightened emotional state. When I am struggling to define what I am experiencing, I reach for a …

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Tapping Tool – The wisdom of a mentor (Pod #599) 9:31

4M ago9:31

9:31

None of the success that I have enjoyed in my life is something that I have accomplished on my own. My past and present are filled with inspiring teachers and mentors, and I often reach out for help when I am working on a project or task. I have achieved so much more and my life is immeasurably better because of these mentors. That said, I don't al…

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How I start every tapping sessions (Pod #598) 12:28

4M ago12:28

12:28

Tapping is such an easy tool, that at a moment's notice we jump right in and start tapping. Even though this is the case, I think it is important that we don't rush in too quickly. To help me get the most of a tapping session I have created two checklists that I read through before I start tapping. There is one checklist for when I am doing persona…

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How to stay on track while tapping (Pod #597) 9:45

5M ago9:45

9:45

One of my favorite parts of tapping is the fact that when we sit down to tap, not only do we get a chance to clear and release issues but we also have the opportunity to discover other issues that are deeper under the surface. The cliche that is most often used (because it contains truth) is doing this work is like peeling an onion. As we remove on…

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The question you must ask before you sit down to tap (Pod #596) 8:49

5M ago8:49

8:49

Over the last four or five years I have had a major shift in how I think about tapping. This shift is moving from the idea that tapping is an approach, to tapping being a tool. This realization has not only changed the way I think about tapping, it has also changed the way I think about transformation as a whole. No two rounds of tapping are the sa…

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Tailenders – The most value part of a round of tapping (Pod #595) 15:35

5M ago15:35

15:35

One of the very first ideas I was introduced to when I was learning the basics of tapping was something called a "tailender". Tailenders are the little (or big) pieces of resistance that speak up when we are tapping. For example I could tap on the phrase "I am going to lose 25 lbs to start the year." The moment I finish saying that phrase, my subco…

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Tapping when you are feeling emotionally beaten up AND how to bounce back (Pod #594) 30:12

5M ago30:12

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My daily tapping practice is NOT designed to make my life go perfectly. Instead, it is designed to build my emotional resilience. What I mean by this is that the more emotionally resilient I am when something goes wrong, either it doesn't impact me and my progress OR it has minimal impact on me. Even when we spend time working on building our resil…

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I want you to feel beautiful – Mini-Tools (Part 5) (Pod #593) 11:42

6M ago11:42

11:42

I have spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to live an authentic life. One of the ways I would describe this sensation is being comfortable in my own skin. And when I say I don't just mean comfortable as in not in pain, but comfortable in a way of luxuriating in something I was made for. It is much like a beautifully made pair of leathe…

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4 questions to end the day– Mini-Tools (Part 4) (Pod #592) 11:56

6M ago11:56

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Step into the slipstream – Mini-Tools (Part 3) (Pod #591) 10:50

6M ago10:50

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It would be very easy to assume by looking at a group of migratory birds, like ducks, flying in a V-Formation to assume the bird in the front in the leader. But if you watch the flight for any length of time you will notice that the leader changes quite frequently. The bird in the front is not the leader, but instead the one who is working the hard…

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You should stop saying should – Tapping Mini-Tools (Part 2) (Pod #590) 13:20

6M ago13:20

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When working with clients, it is important to listen closely to the words they use and pay attention to everything they are saying. When I do this, I am not just listening to the meaning of the story my clients are telling, I am also paying particular attention to the words they use. This is because we respond to the world emotionally based on the …

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A new way to think about goals – Mini-Tools (Part 1) (Pod #589) 9:31

6M ago9:31

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I love goals. They are a powerful way to focus attention and to help us stay motivated to keep taking action. At the same time, the moment we create a goal, we also create expectations. Naming something that we want to happen means opening ourselves up to possible disappointment if we do not achieve the goal. This week, as we start the Mini-Tool Se…

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How I designed the 30-Day Tapping Challenge (Pod #588) 25:10

7M ago25:10

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This November we hosted our most successful 30-Day Tapping Challenge to date. The goal was to, as a community, do 15,000 rounds of tapping collectively. We ended up doing over 20,000 rounds in the month of November alone AND people keep tapping. You are more than welcome to revisit any of the videos as they will remain on YouTube, where you can acc…

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The most important goal of tapping – Healing Fundamentals (Part 18) (Pod #587) 15:41

7M ago15:41

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Whenever I start working on a new project, I begin with getting clear on what I want to accomplish. That clarity makes it so much easier to decide on where to start and what steps to take. Tapping is no different. If you know what you would like to accomplish with a round of tapping, then you will have a better idea of where to start. You will appr…

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Letting yourself go there emotionally (Pod #586) 11:56

7M ago11:56

11:56

The deeper we get into our study of transformation, the more we understand. We gain a greater understanding of how transformation works, the workings of the subconscious mind, how emotions operate and, most importantly, how we are in the world. This understanding can speed and deepen the healing process because we better grasp the nature of our str…

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Tapping To Find Your Soulmate w/ Stefan Gonick (Pod #585) 47:26

7M ago47:26

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Humans have a basic desire to create connection. For many, one of the types of connections that people long for is a long term romantic partner. Compared with other types of relationships, romantic ones are often harder to create because we aspire to connect on many different levels. When searching for this type of relationship, sometimes we feel l…

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Tapping to improve self-esteem and grant ourselves forgiveness (Pod #584) 14:32

8M ago14:32

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I am constantly amazed at how we humans are so good at extending grace and charity toward our loved ones in their moments of struggle AND at the exact same time we are poor at offering that same comfort to ourselves. Part of this is rooted in the fact that when we are judging ourselves, we aren't judging what happened…we are judging what happened, …

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The real goal of transformation: Better – Healing Fundamentals (Part 17) (Pod #583) 15:45

8M ago15:45

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Whenever I am working toward improving anything in my life, I always have a clearly defined goal in mind. I have found that goals are incredibly powerful tools in helping to create success, big or small. Goals focus our attention, help us to figure out our next best step towards a clear destination, and allow us to measure our progress. At the exac…

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Tapping to improve your memory w/ Dr. Peta Stapleton (Pod #582) 27:00

8M ago27:00

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I was recently talking to one of my clients about how things had been going since our last call. As they were sharing what the last week had been like they asked, "Is there a way that I could tap to help me to remember to tap?" I am happy to say that the answer to that question is YES! Over the last few years a number of research studies have been …

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It is all an experiment – Healing Fundamentals (Part 16) (Pod #581) 16:23

8M ago16:23

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The question I am most often asked by people who are looking to work with me as a client is "How many sessions is it going to take to heal [insert issue]?" I understand the nature of this question, which is rooted in the desire for better, and as quickly as possible. The problem with these questions is there is no way to know the answer. Even if a …

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You don't have to know why you are the way you are – Healing Fundamentals (Part 15) (Pod #580) 14:09

9M ago14:09

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As human beings, we are talented at learning from our past experience. You can observe this so clearly whenever you spend time with small children who learn from every moment of their experience. They try something one way, then another, and then a third as they are exploring and learning about themselves and the world around them. Of course, this …

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Your Difference Is Your Strength w/ Kris Ferraro (#579) 38:06

9M ago38:06

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If you are anything like me, then you have spent much of your life feeling like a bit of a misfit. What you think is important provokes the derision or confusion of others, making it hard to live an authentic life because you are caught between who you know yourself to be and what the world is telling you to be. My friend Kris Ferraro grew up feeli…

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All or nothing in the subconscious mind – Healing Fundamentals (Part 14) (Pod #578) 17:03

9M ago17:03

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Because of the nature of the work I do with clients and in my personal healing work, I spend a lot of time thinking about the subconscious mind. Over time, I have come to realize that the superpower of the subconscious mind is its ability to respond in an instant to threat and danger in order to keep us safe. But this lightning-fast response is les…

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The emotion about the issue – Healing Fundamentals (Part 13) (Pod #577) 12:54

9M ago12:54

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I am fortunate enough to have engaged and self-aware clients, many of whom have spent years studying healing and transformation. That means they are often aware of the root causes of their issues and come to me for help because they are too close to clear the issues on their own. Our sessions generally begin with them reporting what they are strugg…

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The 10% Solution – Healing Fundamentals (Part 12) (Pod #576) 14:42

9M ago14:42

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When we are in pain and distress, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, there is nothing we want more than to escape our discomfort as quickly as possible. This desire is so profound that it can lead us to making unhealthy choices, like emotional eating and overmedicating ourselves, to gain short-term relief. The reality is that sometimes tota…

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Embodying Grace w/ Lori Leyden (Pod #575) 44:11

10M ago44:11

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Lori Leyden has dedicated her life to bringing healing and transformation to those who have experienced tragedy and trauma. Her latest book Embodying Grace captures the tools and approaches she uses to facilitate healing and wellbeing through a spiritual lens. Embodying Grace introduces you to the transformative power of your Heart-Brain-Body conne…

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Stages of Awareness – Healing Fundamentals (Part 11) (Pod #574) 18:19

10M ago18:19

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When we are in physical or emotional pain and distress, we want to feel better right now. That is a natural human desire, but even though we want healing right away, it doesn't mean healing is going to happen right away. As disappointing as that is, there is good news. Even though healing often takes time, it is possible to identify the stages of t…

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You are taking too much responsibility – Healing Fundamentals (Part 10) (Pod #573) 14:11

10M ago14:11

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One of my favorite characteristics of my clients is their willingness to take responsibility for what is going on in their lives. When we take responsibility, we put ourselves into a position to create lasting change. At the same time, it is possible for us to take too much responsibility. Taking responsibility for the aspects of our lives that we …

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Your loved ones want you to change (as long as they don't have to) – Healing Fundamentals (Part 9) (Pod #572) 20:13

10M ago20:13

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In this week's podcast we are continuing the Healing Fundamentals series by looking at the ways the people in our lives put up resistance when we heal and change. AND I don't mean the people who don't like us or those who are jealous of what we have. In this case I am talking about how our loved ones, sometimes the people who are our biggest fans, …

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When the new normal becomes the normal – Healing Fundamentals (Part 8) (Pod #571) 17:31

11M ago17:31

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In this week's podcast we are continuing the Healing Fundamentals series by looking at the subconscious mind in a completely different way. When we recognize the ways in which the subconscious mind holds us back from taking positive action, it is almost always in terms of the resistance and fear that come up. While this is true, it is not the only …

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You are a notoriously bad eyewitness to your own experience – Healing Fundamentals (Part 7) (Pod #570) 16:08

11M ago16:08

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This week we are continuing the Healing Fundamentals by looking at why our subconscious mind and memory is faulty. The reality is that nobody has a perfect memory. Even those with a photographic memory cannot remember everything. In small ways, this can be a minor irritant as we misremember small details in our daily lives. These memory missteps ca…

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If it weren't for resistance, change would already have happened – Healing Fundamentals (Part 6) (Pod #569) 18:13

11M ago18:13

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This week we are continuing the Healing Fundamentals series with a look at resistance. Just because we know what to do, how to do it, and why it is important to take an action, does not mean we will actually take that action. In order for us to take consistent action, we need to clear as much resistance as possible. In this week's podcast we take a…

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Using Tapping in the Correctional System for Trauma, Addiction and Recovery w/ Kerri Rhodes (Pod #568) 1:04:11

11M ago1:04:11

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The Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP) program at the county jail in Chesterfield, VA is a beacon of hope and light in the world. The program is designed to help inmates who are struggling with issues of addiction to heal and recover so that when they are released, they are able to live healthier and happier lives. One of the many tools t…

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Operative reality is reality to the subconscious mind – Healing Fundamentals (Part 5) (Pod #567) 15:48

12M ago15:48

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This week we are continuing the Healing Fundamentals series by looking at how the subconscious mind's understanding of the world influences every choice we make. The subconscious mind is a valuable tool in helping us to navigate the world. It holds all our understanding about how the world works in the form of memories, patterns, stories, and belie…

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