Pains Purpose

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting us! We recorded this episode six months after my medical retirement. I wanted to share it in case you wanted more context. And, if you're looking for more wisdom, here's a link to the 90 Proof Wisdom YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/zoAPvpgGo50?si=pQpY_lQWZ0msqPJa See the below episode description created by AI for more detai...

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how holding the tension of opposites, a concept inspired by Carl Jung, can help us find peace amidst the chaos. We venture further into the tension between expectations and Reality, drawing wisdom from Viktor Frankl to understand the crucial space between stimulus and response. Sharing personal stories, we explore how inner work and meditation have suppor...

Monique's story is a testament to resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Raised by a single mother in challenging circumstances, Monique's childhood was a whirlwind of frequent moves and heavy responsibilities. Yet, her mother's unwavering strength and positive outlook profoundly shaped her attitude toward life's adversities. Monique's experiences reflect the univers...

In this episode of Pain's Purpose Podcast, we unravel the secrets to maintaining a positive outlook and a peaceful lifestyle despite chronic medical issues. We talk about blending natural remedies with traditional medicine and how to find that individual balance. In caring for the soul we harness Chuang Tzu's timeless teachings to show that unlearning and submitting to the Ultimate Reali...

Above the entrance to St Paul's monastery in Mount Athos in Greece reads the inscription: "If you die before you die, then you won't die when you die." Sarah and Evan Discuss why this has been a critical aspect of maintaining peace despite painful life circumstances. This is How Richard Rohr said it: "Death is not just our one physical dying, but it is going to the full de...

Sarah and Evan discuss grief and love in detail as they share the story of their little girl Taya.

This episode explores how we build trust within ourselves by not abandoning our bodies and minds when they're overwhelmed with pain. As we choose to become aware, freedom naturally manifests. Sarah and Evan share their experiences of questioning and deconstructing core beliefs, as well as their processes of rebuilding them.

In this episode, Evan and Sarah discuss how they relate to their life circumstances, how this has highlighted the need to heal their ability to relate, and how this has rippled into every relationship. 

Sarah and Evan continue discussing the ongoing question, "Where do you source your energy?" Returning to their roots to reestablish access to abundance, inherent to each of us, was a critical first step to finding lasting nutrition that sustains peace.  We refer to a podcast done with Jeremy Barker on 90 Proof Wisdom. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/-D_we82BnpA?si=Mf2SOK8OS2hZiwpH...

Sarah and Evan discuss the ongoing question, "Where do you source your energy?" Returning to their roots to reestablish access to abundance, inherent to each of us, was a critical first step to finding lasting nutrition that sustains peace.  We refer to a podcast done with Jeremy Barker on 90 Proof Wisdom. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/-D_we82BnpA?si=Mf2SOK8OS2hZiwpH 

Pains Purpose is to uncover our inherent freedom, enabling each of us to be who we are and to choose the hard we want to live.