LivingToBe – When Faith Stops Working

Empathy is our greatest evolutionary strength. While SocialDarwinists argue that survival belongs to the strongest and most ruthless, history and science tell a different story. Humanity's ability to connect and uplift one another has ensured our survival as a species. Rather than being a liability, empathy is a strategicadvantage —helping individuals and organizations thrive through stronger...

Every soul incarnates with a unique purpose, and lifeitself is a journey of becoming who you truly are. Yet, from an early age, societal conditioning often obscures the soul's inner calling, leading to discontent and unhappiness. The Oracle of Delphi, inscribed at the Temple ofApollo imparted the timeless wisdom: "Know Thyself." ThisMaxim reminds us that true purpose and wisdom emerg...

External events can be all-consuming. Preoccupation with news events that we cannot change can ruin your day. At the same time, we need to be situationally aware of what is happening in the world. Unawareness opens the door to misinformation and manipulation by the false prophets of our time. In an age where values and truths are blurred by falsenarratives, clarity becomes essential. To understand...

Chad Hufford is the founder and leader of a financial planning firm in Anchorage, Alaska, managing approximately half a billion dollars in assets. With 17 years of experience, he has come to understand that the most vital aspect of his workisn’t just numbers—it’s guiding clients’ mindsets, behaviors, and habits. What sets Chad apart is his holistic approach to financial advise. With a background i...

Katharine Giovanni has a remarkable journey of  resilience —surviving stage 3 breast cancer and overcoming the hardships of a turbulent childhood. Her experiences have shaped her deep understanding of forgiveness and personal transformation She is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and renowned coach specializing in forgiveness and transformation. With twelve books t...

At its best, religion provides meaning and purpose to life. At its worst, religion has been wielded as a tool for manipulation and abuse. Research highlights a significant link between spiritual belief and resilience to depression. Those who believe in a higher power are often better equipped to navigate life’s challenges, finding balance and purpose more easily than those disconnected from spirit...

History is often cyclical. Humanity repeatedly faces cathartic trials to achieve breakthroughs in collective consciousness. Over the past four years, I have delved deeply into comparing the COVID-19 crisis with another pivotal catastrophe in human history—the Black Death of the 14th century. Reflecting on the pandemic's impact, it feels almost surreal how profoundly it has reshaped our lives. The...

For many the New Year might have started with challenges, uncertainties, and fear of the future. At the same time, the public narrative is currently dominated by the confusion, deceptions, and smokescreens of politics. As you embrace the New Year with fresh intentions and resolutions, it’s crucial to recognize the emotional stressors that deeply impact your physical, mental, and spiritual health....

Katie Turner is a Registered Psychologist, speaker, and founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc., as well as the author of " F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity ." With a deep commitment to holistic healing, Katie integrates the science of psychology with the wisdom of Eastern spiritual practices. Drawing on her extensive training in both Wes...

The God of the Old Testament is often portrayed as a father figure, demanding absolute obedience to doctrines meant to provide stability, certainty, and structure. Within this framework, dissenting interpretations and questioning of these truths were rarely tolerated and brutally suppressed. Diversity as a core principle of creation Unlike fixed belief, experiential spirituality is fluid. Understa...

The headmaster of a school. The captain of a ship. The pastor of a congregation. A company CEO. The president of a country. The character and values of a leader matter and have widespread repercussions.   For more than a decade, I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of companies, gaining much insight into leadership challenges – the failures and success stories when it comes to people man...

Owen had a terrible childhood marked by emotional neglect, abuse and bullying. As an adult he tried to find relief from his inner pain by working hard and becoming a successful manager and father. Everything seemed to go right for him - until his life began to unravel. Unwilling to seek professional help, Owen externalized his problems by digging himself ever deeper into the rabbit hole of politic...

Words have a powerful impact on both mental and physical health, and leaders bear a significant responsibility in choosing words that resonate within a nation's collective consciousness, either undermining or strengthening social cohesion. When political or thought leaders normalize belittling, insulting, or threatening language, it sets a precedent for their followers to do the same. It has n...

Life often presents challenges and obstacles that can feel overwhelming. Matt O'Neill is dedicated to making the world a happier place, having positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide. As a recognized leader in happiness education, Matt empowers audiences to embrace and live a life of "Conscious Happiness." #happiness #positivity #selfdevelopment #motivation #se...

Walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain has surged in popularity, drawing nearly half a million pilgrims this year alone. However, as its fame grows, so do concerns about whether the Camino is becoming a victim of its own success. Has it now become overrated and overcrowded? In this episode, we talk to Camino veterans Leigh Brennan and Johnny Walker, two expats living...

Arlene Cohen Miller's mission is to empower your inner coach, bringing about less stress, more patience, kindness, contentment, and joy into your life. She has a wealth of experience to help you create the life that works just for you. For, Arlene knows all about the joys and challenges of being a working mother with businesses demanding at the same time a lot of my time and attention. Highlig...

Dr. Garrett Smith, also known as the Nutrition Detective, is the world's leading expert on vitamin A toxicity and detoxification. He explains why certain foods make you feel better, while others make you feel worse, and what you should be doing now to improve your health. Along with the health paradigm-shifting Toxic Bile Theory. Dr. Smith specializes in applying science, logic, and practical...

Aisha Makara is a Mongolian artist, engineer, and entrepreneur. She lived in Russia and was an orphan from the age of two until 14. After completing an engineering degree in Norway, she explored more than 70 countries, discovering her creative self. Her recently published book is called: Joyful Living Guidebook on simple actions on how to stay joyful, centered, and vigorous in a fast-developing so...

Dr. Gary Sanchez has undergone an extraordinary transformation from a struggling dentist to a visionary advocate of discovering your WHY. His mission is to help one billion people uncover their WHY, leading to profound changes in their lives and work. Dr. Sanchez's journey has not only revolutionized his dental practice but also transformed the lives of thousands, redefining how they approach...

Marcy Langlois has a remarkable story of hope, resilience and recovery from almost unsurmountable challenges. Starting from early childhood, she underwent more than twenty surgical procedures to address her cleft lip and palate.  As Marcy progressed through Catholic grade school, she then had to confront another layer of self-discovery: her attraction to girls rather than boys. Confusion and shame...

David Dae An Rynick, a Zen teacher, author, life coach, writes about the sweet joys and challenges of everyday life in his new book: "Wandering Close to Home" In this episode, David tells the story of his path to Zen as the son of a Presbyterian minister and founding teacher of the Boundless Way Zen Temple. #spirituality #zen #buddhism #selfdevelopment #mindfulness #awareness Highlights:...

Just having completed the Camino Aragonese pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain, I was deeply inspired by the diverse landscapes, rich vegetation, and the symphony of nature that emerges when human noise recedes. Immersing oneself in nature reveals the interconnectedness of all living beings. Nature is an expression of the divine, with diversity as a fundamental principle of creation. There are...

Human memory can be very short with the sense of historical perspective easily lost in an age of information overflow when social media confirms your beliefs and feeds you the information you want to hear. Western societies have enjoyed unprecedented freedom and prosperity for almost eight decades. Hardly any eyewitnesses and holocaust survivors are left who can attest to the horrors of World War...

Ben Oofana was drawn to indigenous cultures and their spiritual practices from an early age. He read everything he could find about tribal cultures. Later he found a mentor and medicine man from the Kiowa tribe. After a succession of destructive relationships in his mid-twenties, Ben realized that he was reenacting the traumas of his childhood and adolescence. He then began developing an entire se...

Happiness is a state of mind, often based on those small joys of life that wield immense power to our sense of bliss. Society incessantly indoctrinates us that acquisitions are the keys to happiness. The allure of novelty quickly dims, leaving behind a feeling of regret and shame from overspending. Humans are tribal by nature We humans are tribal by nature. Positive interaction with our fellow hum...