Better Place Project with Steve Norris

Join us on a transformative journey where we explores the profound quest of finding your true purpose. Steve will guide us through the maze of self-discovery, humor, and enlightenment as we uncover the magic of purpose. Discover why finding your purpose can be utterly life-changing, like unlocking a treasure chest within yourself. We'll dive into the six steps that lead you to your life'...

Anyone who has ever had a dog will agree, that the old expression “A dog is man’s best friend” absolutely holds true. For thousands of years we have domesticated and welcomed dogs, and other pets into our lives…they become a part of our family.  We develop deep, meaningful bonds with our loyal companions.   Therefore, when they become sick, or have been traumatized, we desperately want to heal the...

Happiness, that elusive state of contentment and joy, has captivated human minds for centuries. Philosophers, poets, and psychologists have all sought to understand its nature and uncover the secrets to attaining it. While the pursuit of happiness might seem like an individual journey, modern science has revealed certain universal keys that can unlock this cherished emotion. So I wanted to bring t...

This week,  I’ve got another incredible guest, Charlsey Childers! Charlsey is a North Carolina raised self worth and confidence coach for big dreamers and high achievers looking to align with the fullness of who they are so they can achieve the level of success and impact that they deeply deserve. Just a few years ago, she was running around and running herself to the ground trying to do it all: b...

Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, better known as Anneagram Ashton is an author, public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram educator.  Ashton helps people strengthen their relationships and become the best versions of themselves through the framework of the Enneagram. Enneagram Ashton was created after Ashton discovered how impactful the Enneagram can be in understanding yourself and oth...

Lucas Salame had an awakening experience from being faced with a life or death choice: To keep following the path of a drug addict or pull himself out of the darkness.  After a series of personal challenges, including being placed on over eight psychiatric medications and attempting suicide due to the side effects, coupled with fighting the stigma of being labeled bipolar, Lucas finally committed...

Welcome to the final chapter in this series, part 5, Culturia, which brings us right up to the arrival of humanity on planet earth.  Dr. Blundell walks us through how creatures began to move…and how “Simply moving from one spot to another offered a whole new way of seeing the world.”  We chat about what happened upon the arrival of Neanderthals and homosapians, and how the earth Earth has endowed...

This week we bring you Part 4 of History of the Cosmos: Animalia, where things are really starting to happen here on earth after millions of years of being frozen solid.  We talk more about this cool little lipid membrane that, as Dr. Blundell says, “will be an essential element of all life on our planet.  It lets the world flow into us and out of us in the relationships that sustain us.” Plants b...

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.  Nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sublime, comp...

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.   Nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sublime, com...

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.   You see, nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sub...

Encore Presentation of my Interview with Daniel Mate from November of 2022:  After reading his game-changing book "The Myth of Normal," it was such an honor to have Co-Writer Daniel Maté on the show to do a deep dive on trauma, sickness and health and the mind/body connection.   Daniel and I chat about how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic il...

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Vash Tomanec, who went from being an Uber Eats driver to achieving 7-figure success. Vash, the founder of Mindtrepreneur, shares his experiences and insights on mastering mindset for entrepreneurial success. Vash Tomanec embarked on his transformational journey with Mindtrepreneur, a venture aimed at helping 1 million entrepreneurs achieve fu...

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of seasonal changes on the human psyche and discuss strategies to alleviate the effects on mood and promote well-being. We begin by understanding how seasonal variations influence our biological clock, hormonal balance, and neurotransmitter activity, directly affecting our mood. The reduction in daylight hours during winter disrupts the natural produ...

In this week's episode, Steve spends some time with Monica Haughey, a Transformational Coach and Psychotherapist, to explore the topic of creativity and its transformative power in our lives. The conversation begins with the question, "What is a creative entrepreneur?" Monica shares her insights into the concept of creative entrepreneurship and sheds light on the unique qualities an...

In Hema's second appearance on the show, Steve and Hema chat further about what it means get out of your head and tap into your "Heart Intelligence," and the impact that can have on your life. Other topics discussed include: *  The heart's electrical field (Did you know that it's electrical field is stronger than your brain's * Why leaders should use heart intelligenc...

I am back from a 1-month hiatus after needing to take some time off and hit the proverbial reset button. In this episode, I share my 6 favorite ways to reset your life when you’re in a funk and just can’t seem to come out of it.  I packed my bags and headed to Nantucket Island, disconnected from social media, got out in nature and learned a few things, which sent me back to California with a new p...

The one and only Barry Nicolaou is back on the show again!!  This time we talk about his new book “Move the Mountain: Intention Reset,” where Barry talks about how to manifest exactly what we want in life, and the obstacles we all put in place that slow the process down.  In this clip, We chat about the importance of releasing the timing of what it is that we want.  Just as we can’t tell the unive...

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counselor. She’s the author of The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being (coming in April 2023) and Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating . Christy is also the coauthor, wit...

Encore presentation of our #1 downloaded episode of all time!!! In this episode, Relationship Coach and Teacher, Jillian Turecki and I talk all things relationships.  We start off with Jillian sharing a little about her childhood and what led up to her finding her passion in the world of relationships.  Jillian shares some hardships she went through during her "dark night of the soul," f...

In this solo episode, titled “Why Truth and Accountability Matter in a Better World,” I share my thoughts on the declining value of truth in our society and how imperative it is that, if we are truly trying to build a better world, we need to reclaim truth and accountability as necessary pillars supporting our foundation. As Winston Churchill said, "A lie gets halfway around the world before...

Back by popular demand, I am so stoked to have Dr. Rich Blundell back on the show for a 3rd time!  In this clip, he’s talking about how when i asked ChatGPT how to make the world a better place, it got it all wrong.  It’s not about doing “things,” but changing our thoughts and perspective.  “We need to change the way in which we identify the lands that we live on, the air that we breathe, the plan...

Ryan Zofay is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He teaches personal development strategies that measurably improve performance, connection and mindset. Using the teachings of his own successes and failures, Ryan has a unique ability to facilitate deep change for individuals and organizations. Ryan Zofay is the founder of We Level Up Treatment Centers and Personal Development Even...

For this week’s solo episode I do a quick update on exciting things that are going on with past guests, as well as an update to last month’s solo episode about ChatGPT. Topics/Guests included are: * Carine and Anaise Kanimba, daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of the Movie Hotel Rwanda who has been falsely imprisoned in Rwanda for 922 days! You can support Paul’s cause by ordering a T-shirt...

Zach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull  from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out. ​When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best da...