Best Tom Ahern Podcasts (2024)

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212: Accessing FLOW STATES To Find Your Purpose With Hailee Ingleton 59:57

2h ago59:57

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In the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast, Tom interviews Hailee, a distinguished researcher who has completed her PhD studies on flow states and intergroup conflict. In this engaging discussion, Hailee delves into the fascinating intersection of psychological flow—a state of deep focus and immersion—and its impact on reducing tension and fost…

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211: Making Sense of Postmodernism with Ian Cattanach (Write Conscious) 58:15

5d ago58:15

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In episode 211 of the "Mind Mate" podcast, I sit down with my friend Ian Cattanach for an engaging discussion. We delve into the profound ideas of Jordan Peterson, Martin Heidegger, Cormac McCarthy, and David Foster Wallace. Together, we explore the intersection of philosophy, literature, and psychology, shedding light on how these influential thin…

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210: Find Meaning In A Chaotic World With Existential Psychotherapy 55:27

5h ago55:27

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In this episode of the Mind Mate podcast, Tom and Aaron, both experienced psychotherapists, engage in a deep and dynamic discussion about the varying approaches to psychotherapy. Tom and Aaron explore the nuances of existential psychotherapy, highlighting its focus on personal meaning, freedom, and the human condition. They contrast this with clini…

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209: Navigating Anxiety and Parenting in the Digital Age 47:51

7d ago47:51

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Welcome back to the Mind Mate podcast! In this episode, Tom and Pauly dive into a lively discussion, blending humour and insight as they explore Jonathan Haidt's new book, "The Anxious Generation." Together, they unpack the book's themes, shedding light on the growing anxiety among today's youth and the societal factors contributing to this trend. …

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208: The Evolutionary Psychology of Literary Fiction With William Flesch 1:02:13

25d ago1:02:13

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William Flesch is the author, most recently, of Comeuppance: Costly Signaling, Altruistic Punishment, and Other Biological Components of Fiction (Harvard, 2008), and The Facts on File Companion to 19th Century British Literature. He teaches the history of poetry as well as the theory of poetic and narrative form at Brandeis, and has been Internatio…

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207: How Existential Psychotherapy Transforms Therapy With Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire 55:26

1M ago55:26

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Dr Julien Tempone-Wiltshire is a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, who also works as a psychotherapist specialising in complex trauma. Julien holds a PhD in Philosophy and Literature, a Master of Social Work, a Bachelors of Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Philosophy and Science (1st Honours, ANU). He has previously worked as a lectu…

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206: Nietzsche, Nihilism and the Aesthetics of Grief with Dr. Kathleen Higgins 57:25

2M ago57:25

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Kathleen Higgins is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her main areas of research are aesthetics, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of music, and 19th-century and 20th century continental philosophy (in particular, the works of Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche). She is author or co-author of eight books, includ…

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205: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom's Perspectives on the Goal of Therapy 19:17

2M ago19:17

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Hey guys, welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! I'm your host, Tom Ahern, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of psychotherapy through the eyes of two legendary figures: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom. Carl Rogers, the mastermind behind client-centred therapy, has revolutionised the way we think about the therapeutic …

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204: You HAVE To Read The Creative Act by Rick Rubin 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into one of my favourite books, "The Creative Act" by the legendary Rick Rubin. Known for his transformative work in the music industry, Rubin has distilled decades of creative insights and wisdom into this compelling guide, making it an essential read for anyone looki…

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203: Scientific Evidence for the Denial of Death: Terror Management Theory 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

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I am pumped for this episode of the podcast! We have a truly enlightening discussion with the pioneers of Terror Management Theory (TMT), Dr. Sheldon Solomon, Dr. Jeff Greenberg, and Dr. Tom Pyszczynski. Terror Management Theory, a groundbreaking concept in psychology, explores how humans cope with the inherent awareness of their mortality. Develop…

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202: Philosophies of Buddhist Teachings and Practices with Professor John Powers 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

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John Powers currently holds a joint position at the University of Melbourne in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and the Contemplative Studies Centre. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and author of 20 books and more than 100 articles, mainly on Buddhism and Tibetan history.…

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201: Personal Experiences, Insights and Tools to Manage Depression and States of 'Deep Rest' 41:39

3M ago41:39

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Welcome back everyone! In this podcast, we, Tom and Paul, (holistic lifestyle coach) delve into the complexities of depression, exploring its causes, symptoms, and impact on daily life. We share personal experiences and insights, emphasising the importance of recognising early signs and seeking help. We discuss the correlation between states of non…

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200: The Science of Sleep with Registered Nurse Deb Herdman 58:56

3M ago58:56

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Deb Herdman is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur and certified sleep practitioner. She is the creator of Nigh’ Nigh’, an author of two e-books and has been published in print, online, radio, and podcasts both in Australia and across the world. Deb presents sleep seminars to parent groups, health institutions, schools, and workplaces and virtual cons…

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199: The Grieving Brain, Accessing Flow States, and Exploring Spiritual Practices with Paul Glezer 33:47

3M ago33:47

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Welcome to episode 198! In this episode Pauly and Tom touch on a multitude of topics ranging from the grief and what the brain does in response to grieving to ways to access the flow state, The boys also touch on what Pauly learnt on his trip to India as well as his silent retreat meditation experiences; why Tom is feeling called to actively practi…

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198: Forming New Habits, and Why the Terror of Death Shapes Us All with Paul Glezer 30:26

6M ago30:26

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Paul has been immersed in the Health and Wellbeing space since 2003, with extended experience in strength and conditioning, calisthenics, mobility, and stress management. Paul’s approach to training is ‘client first’ training. His experience training hundreds of people over the years has taught him that balance is the key ingredient to progress. St…

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Special Announcement - Check Out Our New Show! 2:02

11M ago2:02

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Hello At The Table with Tom and Eric listeners! Eric checks in with a quick note on this feed to help you find our new podcast: At The Table with The Dice Tower. It's on the original Dice Tower feed: https://dicetower.com/rss Hope to see you there!By Eric Summerer

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197: The Secret Life of You with Kerri Sackville 54:29

12M ago54:29

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Kerri Sackville is an Australian author, columnist, and social commentator. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The Sunday Times UK, SBS Life, http://news.com.au , mamamia.com, The Australian Women’s Weekly, and Prevention Magazine. A long-time contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age and Sunday Life magazine, Ke…

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196: The Rise of AI, Echo Chambers and Cultivating Self-awareness with Craig Harper 59:24

1y ago59:24

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Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high-performance, resilience, self-management, leadership, corporate change, communication, stress management, addiction and personal transformation. Craig has been an integral part of the Australian health and fitness industry since 1982 and in tha…

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195: Religion, Death, Drugs and Sexuality in the 21st Century with Gary Laderman 57:23

1y ago57:23

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Gary Laderman is a professor of American religious history and cultures At Emory University. He teaches and writes about death and dying, religion and sexuality, and sacred drugs. He is the author of Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality. His other books include an exploration of the sacred in the new American religious landscape: Sacred M…

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194: The Future of Psychotherapy with Dr. Margaret Ross 1:02:28

1y ago1:02:28

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Dr. Margaret Ross is a senior clinical psychologist at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne working in Psychosocial cancer care and Palliative Medicine depts. Marg is the Chief Principal Investigator for Australia's first Psilocybin assisted psychotherapy trial to treat depression and anxiety associated with terminal illness. Connect with Dr. Margaret R…

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At the Table with Tom and Eric - Julie Ahern 1:01:12

1y ago1:01:12

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This week Tom & Eric bring Julie Ahern to the table! 2:36 - Getting To Know You 44:55 - One and OneBy Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer

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193: Using Music as a Powerful Healing Modality with Rodney Pollak 46:14

1y ago46:14

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Rodney is a Registered Music Therapist who has a passion for connecting people to their internal and external worlds through music. Since completing his Masters of Music Therapy in 2017, Rodney has worked across a multitude of settings in both: Hospitals Community Not for Profit Organisations He has experience providing music therapy to support peo…

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192: Movement as an Integrative Therapy for Life with Oscar Meerman 47:51

1y ago47:51

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Oscar Meerman is a holistic strength and calisthenics coach who draws on a variety of different fields to get the best out of his clients. Beyond his work, however, he is also a deep thinker, a reflective and wise soul, and someone who sees movement as a pathway to greater learning and self-understanding. Connect with Oscar Meerman Instagram: https…

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At The Table with Tom and Eric - Curt Covert 58:49

1y ago58:49

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This week Tom & Eric bring Curt Covert to the table! 2:52 - Getting To Know You 10:56 - The Big Question 24:30 - One and OneBy Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer

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191: Three Tools to get the MOST out of your Dog with Jordan Weizman 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

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Jordan Weizman is an accredited canine behaviourist and trainer and is the founder of chilled & Fulfilled. Chilled & fulfilled are driven by their motto “ teaching people, transforming dogs” and are determined to improve the lives of humans and their dogs through an education in canine psychology, communication, leadership. Jordan’s interest in dog…

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190: The Infinite Power of the Breath to Create Permanent Life Changes with Siobhan Macleod 37:12

1y ago37:12

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Siobhan Lou is a Breathwork Meditation Healer, all the way from the Scottish Highlands! After involving herself in a few Breathwork classes in Bali—whilst working as a head trainer/coach at a functional training facility—she was deeply moved and is now inspired to help others gain a greater sense of self-awareness, practice being mindful and reconc…

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At the Table with Tom and Eric - Alan paull 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

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This week Tom & Eric bring Alan Paull to the table! 2:32 - Getting To Know You 17:15 - The Big Question 50: 40 - One and OneBy Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer

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189: End Couple Conflict Now! with Renowned Psychotherapist Lissy Abrahams 58:39

1y ago58:39

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Lissy Abrahams is an individual and couples psychotherapist. She was one of four candidates selected into a 4-year couples psychotherapy Masters in London at the world-renowned institute, Tavistock Relationships. Later, she tutored and lectured here. Lissy returned to Sydney, and founded the Sydney-based therapy clinic, Heath Group Practice. She wo…

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188: How to Actually get Unstuck and Achieve your Goals with Alex VanHouten 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

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Alex VanHouten began his career studying Chemistry and Psychology at Vanderbilt University on the road to becoming an orthopedic surgeon--- But when the medical field failed to provide answers about how to live well with a rare genetic disorder, Alex turned instead to the world of personal training and health coaching. Today, as a Master Trainer, N…

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At the Table with Tom and Eric - John D Clair 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

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This week Tom & Eric bring John D Clair to the table! 3:12 - Getting To Know You 14:32 - The Big Question 29:03 - Viewer Questions 44:09 - One and OneBy Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer

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187: The Body's Innate Intelligence and Capacity to Heal Itself with Nat Sabaag 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

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Nathalie completed a Bachelor of Clinical Science in 1999 followed by a Master of Health Science 2001 at Victoria University. Over the past 20 years, Nathalie has worked alongside some notable Osteopaths along the eastern side of Australia - from Launceston to the Gold Coast and Sydney before settling back home in Melbourne in 2012. From a sporting…

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186: How to Achieve Massive Wealth, Financial Freedom and Live Life on your Terms I Jackson Millan 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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185: Why You Should Be Scared Sit less when Sitting with Dr. Stefan Zavlin 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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184: Finding Meaning at the End of Life with Dr. Chris Kerr 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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183: How to Parent your SPICY Kid, Heal your Trauma and Self Sooth with Psychotherapist Heidi Rogers 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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182: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening with Jonathan Kingsley 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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181: How to Take Inspired Action and Stop Procrastinating 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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180: Welcome to 2023! Running, AI, Existentialism and the Privilege of Choosing Suffering 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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179: Purpose and Meaning in Jewish Culture with Menachaim Wolf 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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178: Happy Couples Use THIS Communication Technique 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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177: What It Takes To Truly Succeed and Achieve Your Goals 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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176: Why you should Entertain Boredom as a Vessel for Self Growth 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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175: Build Infinite Sexual Energy for Creativity Passion in Relationships with Elisa Caro 1:02:00

1+ y ago1:02:00

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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174: How To Build Unstoppable Momentum and Achieve Your Goals 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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173: Key Insights To FINDING YOUR BALANCE In The Modern World 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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172: Religion and Spirituality Finding Meaning in a Secular World 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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171: Our Experiences with DIFFERENT DIETS 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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170: Lane Taylor on Being BOLD WITH YOUR PASSION and Turning it into Purpose 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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169: Grief—Why We Feel It and How to Deal With It 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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168: Dr. Richard Chambers on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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