Awareness

“If we could all just remember that every single person on this planet is seeking the same level of intimacy, the whole world would change.”

As we kick-start Q4, I’m excited to bring the first ¾ of 2021 to a close with this powerful reflective conversation. This one is even more poignant for me because it’s episode #200 so I’m also holding space to acknowledge and appreciate the journey that got me here and all the incredible people I’ve interviewed and connected with along the way. Thank you. 

September was a big month for me. I had some of the most painful growth experiences, and I’m so grateful for the opportunities that empowered me to transcend into deeper levels of intimacy with myself, my interpersonal relationships, and with life. 

All this happened inside an increasingly divisive and chaotic world where we’re being called to find our true voice while navigating the shifting sands of society. 

As usual, my dear friend Georgina El Morshdy is here to hold space, provide reflections, and help us navigate this important conversation about sovereignty, intimacy, and living authentically with your true self. 

Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll hear us discuss: 

1. How it feels to record the 200th episode of Stay Grounded. 
2. The important difference between sexuality and intimacy. 
3. The experience of moving beyond the honeymoon phase in my relationship. 
4. Using your interpersonal relationships to find and heal core wounds.
5. How a practice of awareness expands everything.
6. Finding sovereignty inside of external chaos and uncertainty. 
7. Allowing your body to alchemize what you’re feeling. 
8. Finding your voice in a world of chaos. 
9. Purpose is not what you do, it’s who you are
10. Leveraging death cycles to heal and grow. 
11. And more…

These monthly reflections are always an anchor for me because I get to practice being seen in even bigger ways. 

I hold little back in these episodes because I want to give you an intimate glimpse into the rich benefits that emerge from diving deep into self-growth and personal development. I’m passionate about the power and healing potential of self-awareness and by showing you how these energies inspire and empower my life, I hope they open up something deeper for you too. 

Thanks for being part of this incredible community. Here’s to the next 200 conversations. 

“I actually am more brother and sister with people that are across incredibly diverse paths and walks of life than I had ever imagined.”

I feel super pumped to re-release this powerful episode almost three years after I first recorded it. But as I listened back, it struck me how relevant this conversation is to the world we’re experiencing now. 

I first met Matthew Abrams when he was facilitating a mastermind. At the time, I was starting to dive into my inner work with more depth and intensity and Matthew stood out for me as someone who’d really mastered this dimension. I noticed it in his presence, in the way he communicated, and in the way he was able to hold space for people from all walks of life – and then guide them forward powerfully. 

This episode is about collective evolution as much as it is about individual development. 

Matthew addresses the sensitive issue of privilege, religion, and the barriers to wholeness in ourselves and as a collective. Could understanding that we all have a different piece of the puzzle help us find common ground and unite as one?

In his work, Matthew is a facilitator who supports entrepreneurs and leadership teams through the EOS framework. EOS is a proven system that’s been implemented into thousands of companies with resounding and consistent success. Matthew is part of a small, global team that’s been trained in these processes. 

Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience:

• Why did Matt’s life begin when he was 27.
• The role of curiosity in our lives. 
• Privilege: How society supports Matt to NOT be curious about himself and how it influences how he sees the world. 
• What causes ‘otherness’, religion, and how do we get fragmented as humans. 
• The conversation Matthew has with his fears when they show up.
• The 5% ‘edge’ – why we avoid it, and why it’s where the magic sits. 
• The story of Matthew’s parents’ divorce.
• The discipline to do the ‘work’ and two powerful reflection questions to ask yourself.
• And more…

Brace yourselves for a deep discussion about courage, curiosity, and the need to understand yourself – so you can understand others. It’s a conversation that can get uncomfortable. Matthew acknowledges this but inspires us to go to the uncomfortable edge because that’s where all the growth lies. 

I was so inspired by Matt’s presence and his philosophies – and I’m sure you will feel exactly the same. 

“Life isn’t experienced in the thinking of—it’s experienced in the being of.”

It’s easy to attach your identity to your achievements. After all, they’re measurable and tangible. No wonder we’re quick to use them to define our worth! But what if success as we know it is a construct of the mind? 

If we identify with the mind alone, we can’t explore the full spectrum of the human experience. 

To experience it all, we have to learn how to feel and tap into our heart-centered wisdom. Often illogical and frequently wild, our heart connects us back into a deep connection with God and source – so we can remember that abundance is a birthright. 

Daniel Mangena is an international best-selling author, host of the Do It With Dan podcast, broadcaster, and an abundance coach. Daniel is entirely self-made and has spent decades perfecting his world-class coaching methodologies. In 2020, he was listed as one of the top 10 life coaches to watch. 

Daniel is on a mission to empower people to reconnect with their inherent abundance and discover meaning and joy in their lives. Daniel is passionate about this vision because he believes that world issues caused by fear and scarcity can start to dissolve away when we remember how abundant life truly is. 

In this episode, Daniel shares how he came to understand the power of heart-led living. We also dive deep into the following: 

1. Why are we so attached to and driven by results?
2. Differentiating between a life lived in the head and a life lived in the heart. 
3. How children ignite a desire for presence. 
4. The power of feeling gratitude for it all. 
5. Understanding the purpose of life [it’s a lot simpler than you think].
6. Owning the power that comes from knowing. 
7. Our relationship with God. 
8. And more…

If you’re ready to delve into life beyond what the overthinking mind says is practical and achievable, this episode has plenty to spark your thinking. 

Daniel has so much wisdom and insight to share – and his perspective is sure to open up something beautiful for your mind, your heart, and your life.  

“You can be with one person for a lifetime, but within that lifetime, you will have many different relationships with many different contexts throughout that time period.”

Because we’re not taught how to craft them, most people are ill-equipped to cultivate great relationships. Most modern relationships don’t model the Disney fairytale fantasy! Instead, we get stuck on codependency and disappointment – leading to relationship deaths, unfulfillment, and painful break-ups. 

It doesn’t have to be this way…

If we learn how to create interdependence from a place of individual sovereignty, a relationship can remain satisfying for a lifetime. 

If you want your relationship to constantly grow, deepen, and last for a lifetime, there’s no better teacher than Andy Drish. Andy is one of the few people I trust to help me navigate the art of intimacy and being in a lasting relationship. I turned to Andy after my break-up and over the past year, he’s been instrumental in the level of connection I feel with my new partner. I can’t wait for you to tap into his wisdom in this week’s brilliant episode. 

Andy Drish is a shaman, serial, entrepreneur, leader, relationship expert, and the creator of The Art of Love brand. Andy also has one of the most beautiful relationships I’ve ever had the privilege to observe and learn from. Together, Andy and Libby have created a powerful container that they lean into to help them grow. 

In this episode, Andy dives into EVERYTHING that it takes to build a relationship for a lifetime including:

1. Why are people resistant to leaning into endings? 
2. How do you know when to end a relationship and when to navigate into a new space. 
3. What happened when Andy’s partner dated another guy for a week. 
4. What shifts when you tap into your feelings instead of your mind. 
5. Reinventing yourself after you hit a peak. 
6. Eliminating fear as a fuel source. 
7. Understanding the four stages of a relationship and how to move through them. 
8. And more…

As we step into new ways of being collective, we also need to redefine how we behave and show up inside of our closest relationships. 

In this episode, Andy shares profound wisdom and insights that have the potential to evolve your relationship – whether you’ve been together for years or you’re just starting out. 

If you want to build a relationship where the love can last a lifetime, this is one episode you’ll want to check out. 

“The reason most people suck at conflict and struggle and get divorced and separated and whatever is because they have a very low threshold for discomfort around their own triggers and the other person’s triggers.” 

Learning to walk through life with other people is an art in itself because we inevitably trigger and activate each other! No wonder conflict creates havoc in our most important relationships. Everything from childhood triggers to the fear of rejection, the need to be right and battling egos, means it’s not unusual to be the cause of the pain your partner feels. 

Conflict is often the cause of the permanent breakdown of relationships. 

But what if conflict could provide a route for healing, deeper connection, and richer levels of self-awareness and expression of needs? 

Jayson Gaddis is the founder of The Relationship School and author of the new book – Getting To Zero: How To Work Through Conflict In Your High-Stakes Relationships. 

Jayson has mastered the art of creating indestructible relationships by showing people how to become skilled at navigating challenges and friction. Jayson is here to show us that we don’t have to run away from uncomfortable conversations. When you have the tools and personal commitment, you can use inevitable conflicts to strengthen your emotional intelligence and deepen the connection you and your partner feel together. 

Tune into this episode to hear Jayson and I explore: 

1. The power of taking a pause over a time out. 
2. Moving into neutrality during an argument. 
3. Creating a feeling of safety inside a conflict. 
4. Learning your partner’s reassurance statement. 
5. The principle of mutuality. 
6. Coming in with empathy instead of complaints. 
7. What to do if you have a need to be defensive and ‘right’.
8. And more…

Jayson is a true expert in the field of conflict management. He’s extensively practiced and studied and most importantly, he does this work in his own life. 

Jayson is an incredible person to learn from. Tune into this episode and discover powerful tools and techniques for moving from disconnection to connection, acceptance, and understanding. You could learn something that will change the quality of your relationships forever. 

The thing you’re seeking outside of you from someone else is the thing you need from you.

It’s wild how much has transpired in 2021 so far and August was no exception.

This has been a BIG month and as always, I’m super excited to share my biggest lessons, takeaways, and healings. In this episode, you’ll discover why I cut my hair and all the symbolism around that. You’ll also hear about a financial shock that sparked deeper levels of self-trust as well as insights into my personal reflection process which is getting sharper and sharper. 

I’m so grateful for this powerful month and for all the incredible inner journeys it sparked. All the events from this month have helped me learn to trust myself in new ways – and I can’t wait to share it all with you. 

As usual, my dear friend Georgina El Morshdy is here to hold space, provide reflections, and help us navigate this important conversation about self-trust and learning how to give yourself what you need. 

Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll hear us discuss: 

Key takeaways:

1. The full story of why I cut my hair. 
2. What I learned when my bank account went $960,000 in the red.
3. The power to choose to say you’ve arrived. 
4. Healing the inner child through internal validation. 
5. Honoring your deepest needs and expressing them. 
6. Interpreting my ninja dream and growing from it. 
7. The dance of trusting your heart while meeting the external world. 
8. Trusting heart wisdom and letting it lead the way.
9. Rituals for living from a heart-centered place. 
10. And more…

This month, I’ve been able to connect with a deeper level of love within myself that has in turn helped me just stay grounded and rooted in me in new and profound ways. I’m excited to reveal it all in this week’s episode.