Path of the Jedi: Star Wars meets Personal Development

Send us Fan Mail I can't believe we're already closing out the Book of Boba Fett!  Even though this particular leg of our journey has felt too short, we've garnered so many insights in the short seven chapter arc of this series.  In this episode, we close out with some final lessons that tie all our Book of Boba Fett discussions together. Come join the growing resources made availab...

Send us Fan Mail We're coming up on the final two episodes of the Book of Boba Fett and boy are things heating up!  There are some very strong themes in this show and we've really honed in on an important one for this episode.  Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Looking for a supportive community dedicated to growth and personal development?  Then come join us on Facebook a...

Send us Fan Mail This week we dive into Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 with the return of the Mandalorian giving us insights about persistence and adaptability.  What does it mean to persist and persevere in times of rapid change and massive uncertainty?  Find out in this week's show! Click below for more information about our upcoming program MOOD BOOSTERS by Growth-U https://programs.growth-u....

Send us Fan Mail We're keeping things rolling in today's show as we tackle Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4!  In this episode we actually discuss a couple of different topics because Book of Boba Fett is JUST THAT AWESOME!  In fact, there's so much richness and depth to this show that I'm considering doing a live zoom chat with you all just to talk all things BOBA... let me delibera...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Star Wars Podcast Day!!!  I'm so glad I heard about this in time to release this SPECIAL EPISODE to commemorate the Second Annual Unofficial Star Wars Podcast Cast Day!  It's the (23rd) anniversary of Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars related podcast which premiered back on February 7, 1999.  And so I wanted to get an episode out here for you guys because to me,...

Send us Fan Mail Boba Fett faces some new challenges as he navigates his new life and the new rules of the this world he's trying to participate in.  Lots of manipulation, lots of back room deals, and back stabbing.  What can we learn from it all? Come hang out with us at the Path of Growth Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathofgrowth Ready to take your health to the ne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive into Book of Boba Fett Chapter 2: the Tribes of Tatooine.  I hope you're loving the show and our discussions as much as I am coz there's so much to bite into – all of which is very pertinent to the cycle of renewal and fresh starts many of us move through at the new year.  So buckle up and enjoy! Come check our new Facebook group PATH OF GROWTH CO...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of 2022 we dive into Star Wars: the Book of Boba Fett as our source material and it definitely gives us much to talk about.  Moving forward we'll be doing an episode to episode talk on Book of Boba Fett so make sure you're caught up and enjoy the ride! New Facebook communities that you can be a part of: Run Ronnie Run Run Club https://www.facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail Here we are at the final episode of the year and tackling what may be the most important topic yet.  Watching the Harry Potter films again this year, I realized that a conversation about the holiday season is not only necessary, it's unavoidable.  The way Harry spends his Christmases and what that means in the larger context of his home/school life was something that struck a...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you all for your patience and understanding as I navigate being sick!  This week's episode is late but it's here nonetheless!  Enjoy this discussion on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Check out this fantastic Harry Potter focused podcast. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harry-potter-and-the-sacred-text/id1096113994 C...

Send us Fan Mail Just a quick update to let you all know that there will not be a new episode today.  I've been under the weather and basically been in bed since getting back from our trip to PA.  I hope to have a fresh episode for you in the next day or two.  Until then please feel free to go back and listen to any of the archived episodes.  And of course if there's anything you'd...

Send us Fan Mail 'Tis the season for the Harry Potter marathon! At least it is for us and because of this, I've decided to shift the focus of this months shows to the Harry Potter (film) franchise as the central focus of our discussions.   In this episode, we're diving into what it means to be "the Chosen One", to be destined for greatness as Harry Potter is.  There's...

Send us Fan Mail This week we close out (at least for now) the discussion on the Jedi Code!  We dive into the topics of Serenity and Harmony, and as before, the attainment of these things may lie somewhere other than where you might think.  Give this episode a listen and let us know what you think! This week's shout out goes to my dear friend Romainne Luis!  Follow and connect with her ESPECI...

Send us Fan Mail The Jedi Code can provide tremendous wisdom and deep insights IF interpreted and used correctly.  In this episode, we tackle the first two pillars of the Code: 1) There is no emotion, there is peace 2) There is no ignorance, there is knowledge If the Jedi Order had listened to this episode, could things have gone differently for them?  Give it a listen and decide for yourself. We&...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover two fortune cookies from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  These two quotes from Season 7 of the Clone Wars really got me thinking about the ins and outs of making personal changes, changes in your life.  So if you're trying to make changes in your life, this is the episode for you!  This week's shout out goes to my nephew Jacob de Leon!  Check out an...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a shorter episode than usual because I am on the road again!  Speaking of traveling, this weeks show discusses roadblocks, setbacks, and challenges – all the things we inevitably face on our journeys.  How do you face and handle those times when things aren't going so smoothly?  Listen to this episode and hear my perspective. Find and connect with my good fr...

Send us Fan Mail The theme of Trust in the movie Rogue One: a Star Wars Story is the topic we discuss in this episode of Path of the Jedi.  Is trust something that must be earned?  Can trust be given freely?  Listen to this episode and explore this topic with us. Shout out to Emil McGoin for his recent work and achievement as a contributing producer on the new John Forte album.  Follow Emil on Ins...

Send us Fan Mail When Obi-Wan said, "There's no such thing as luck," I thought it was simply a passing retort to Han's usual snarkiness.  But when I really gave it some thought, I discovered that there's really a lot more behind it – enough in fact to dedicate an entire episode to.  Lucky for me :) Our website and blog are now LIVE!!! Go have a look around https://pathofth...

Send us Fan Mail Growth and possibilities are the cornerstones for making any radical changes in your life.  In this week's episode we take two quotes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and examine what they mean and how they apply to the concepts of growth and possibilities. Thanks to Carter Sage for compiling all opening quotes from all SEVEN seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  Check out the...

Send us Fan Mail Man!  Tackling the subject of Attachment in the Star Wars Universe turns out to have been much more ambitious than I anticipated.  Now that it's done, recording this episode helped me realize just how complex this topic really is.  And maybe that's why it resonates so deeply with people. At any rate, in this Part 2 episode, I attempt to draw a conclusion on the topic of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take on the monumental task of discussing the concept of attachment in the Star Wars Universe.  It is our attachments that can lead us down the path to the Dark Side or the Light Side so this is an incredibly important topic.   Learn about Yoli's new mood boosting herbal supplements here: https://yoli.com/RonnieCruz/Mood-products We also reference the book...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we examine a few passages and quotes from the book Star Wars: High Republic - Into the Dark.  No matter what form we get it, there's always something we can learn from Star Wars.  Into the Dark is no exception.   There's plenty of personal development lessons we can glean from the pages of this awesome novel by Claudia Gray. Star Wars: Visions was release...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the concept of IDENTITY in the Star Wars universe.  What is Identity?  What makes us us?  What makes Anakin change his identity into Darth Vader?  Have you set some goals for yourself that just don’t seem to be working out?  Is that resolution you made way back in January a long gone memory?  Well, this may just be the episode you’re looking for.    C...

Send us Fan Mail Obi- Wan is one of the most reliable characters in all of the Star Wars universe.  We can always count on him to provide guidance, insight, and wisdom to any situation we may face.  In this episode however, we see that there perhaps is one event that remains a burden for Obi-Wan, so much so that he has to adjust his "truth" around it.   Let's connect on Bluesky! htt...

Send us Fan Mail Though we were only originally exposed to him in the movie Star Wars - a Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn left a lasting imprint with his willingness to share his beliefs and philosophies openly and freely.  In this episode we get a glimpse of the depth of Qui-Gon's wisdom with his quote, "Your focus determines your reality." Connect with Chris McCoy here: https://www.f...