Unlocking Body Wisdom: What Doctors Sometimes Miss
When Your Body Speaks a Different Language: Understanding Body Wisdom Since becoming paralyzed at age 18, I’ve spent countless hours with doctors, consultants, and specialists whenever something goes wrong. Whether it’s a fever, UTI, or any illness that triggers spasms, headaches, or even a life-threatening Autonomic Dysreflexia attack, my body rarely gives me straightforward answers […]
How to Find Inner Peace and Happiness in Difficult Times
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… As you navigate the realms of meditation, mindfulness, and compassion[2], you’ll discover that inner peace and happiness reside in the simplicity of the present moment. The simple act of trying to find inner peace can feel like a minefield at times. Accepting the unchangeability of now and […]
Lost Trying to Find your Purpose? Maybe You’re Looking in the Wrong Places
Remember in school when they’d tell you to stare out that window and watch the butterflies? I spent more time in detention than I care to admit for just that. Now, as a middle-aged dude with a busted neck and a podcast, guess what I do? I sit and stare. I watch the world go […]
Silencing the Inner Critic: Overcoming Surprise Anxiety Attacks in Your Prime
Have you ever had one of those days that start off just like any other, but suddenly, out of nowhere, you find yourself in the clutches of an invisible force so paralyzing that it sends shockwaves through your very essence? This is the tale of how I, a seasoned meditation and mindfulness teacher, encountered my […]
Coping with Grief: Finding Light After Loss
Beyond Grief: Finding Light After Loss Understanding the Pain of Loss Losing a loved one is one of life’s most shattering experiences. The world can feel like it’s tilting on its axis as a tidal wave of emotion crashes over you. Grief takes many forms – there’s the gut-wrenching sadness, the waves of anger, the […]
How to Think Positive by Rewiring Your Mind
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Introduction: The Journey to Positive Thinking Learning how to think positive is simpler than you may think, but also quite difficult to do because of the habits we have formed in our lives. It’s also of great benefit to have a negative bias in order to protect […]
Transform Your Pain: Discover 3 Proven Mindfulness Techniques for Chronic Pain Relief
Introduction: Embracing Mindfulness in Adversity In the quiet moments of struggle, when our bodies speak in aches and our minds cloud with worry, there lies an unseen ally – mindfulness. It’s not just a practice; it’s a journey of understanding and acceptance, a path I’ve walked for over three decades of living with paralysis. This […]
Deciding with Clarity: Using Mindfulness for Decision Making
Introduction: The Crossroads of Choice Embracing Change with an Open Mind Life often presents us with pivotal moments, crossroads where the paths we choose can redefine our journey. In these moments, the weight of decision can be overwhelming. Yet, it’s precisely here, amidst the turbulence of choice, that mindfulness can illuminate our path. In this […]
Empathy vs Compassion: The Emotional Battle That Could Change Humanity
Loading the Elevenlabs AudioNative Player… Dive deep into the emotional dynamics shaping our future – what you feel versus what you do matters more than you think. The whole empathy vs compassion is something that we need to become aware of within ourselves. I see compassion as the healthier, more mature version of empathy, but […]
Learning to Love Yourself: A Journey of Acceptance and Understanding
Introduction In a world often consumed by the desire for perfection, the concept of self-love can seem like a distant ideal. Yet, in my recent episode of “Stillness in the Storms,” I explored this very concept, delving into what it truly means to accept and love oneself. It’s a journey that goes beyond the superficial, […]