The Resilient Minds Podcast

When we take that first step into a more conscious modality of living, suddenly our whole world changes. We see the world differently, we see ourselves differently, and we see other people differently as well. During these moments of profound transformation, we may have to confront a vision of the future where the road ahead is fraught with challenges. We may find ourselves at odds with the system...

Life is a beautiful adventure, but it is also a journey full of trials, tests and challenges for each one of us. We can't know what other people are going through, so there is no sense in comparing our different situations, but there is one thing we can all do to improve our situation. Find reasons to be grateful. Even in the darkest moments, even when you feel at your very lowest. There is always...

Why do we do what we do? Why do we spend so much time and energy, money, and so many sleepless nights pursuing our goals and our dreams? We might all have different visions of tomorrow, but we are all searching for the same thing: meaning. Living a life with purpose is the ultimate source of power, and if your efforts take you closer to the world of your dreams then you will never work a day in yo...

The universe is full of mystery, all around us and within us as well, and we are all gifted with the power of understanding so that the cosmos can know itself, and marvel in its own splendour! Kara Goldin has found over the years that people who are always eager to learn tend to be some of the happiest, most fulfilled and energised, and that definitely includes her. By putting herself out there an...

We might sometimes think that the pursuit of wisdom is a purely intellectual objective, but in reality it's so much more. Wisdom transcends knowledge. It's a level of understanding which cannot be put into words, a connection between your heart, your soul, and the universe all around you. Achieving that state takes dedication to yourself and your goals, through a process that Dr. Caroline Leaf cal...

When you love what you do, there's nothing wrong with working every day. And that's the key to everything - love! Our efforts and endeavors shouldn't just be about the money we make or the respect we get from other people, they should reflect the deepest and innermost part of our soul. That way, when we find success, we can be secure in how valuable it is to us. We can be free of relying on other...

There are so many expectations placed on all of us, all the time. By society, by our friends and family, and especially by ourselves. We are told how to behave, what to do and who we should be, and suddenly we find ourselves on autopilot, just going through life accepting things, but not actually living them. And we have to stop. We are all worthy of so much more. The most radical act of love you...

Everything we need is already inside us. It's something we're told again and again, so often that it can sometimes sound like a cliché, but it's true. If we have the courage to let go, to stop struggling against the flow of life and instead dive headfirst into the current, allowing our feelings to guide us and our hearts to absorb the wisdom of every experience, we will truly break free from fear....

To change the world we must first change ourselves, so even if your goal is the unity of an entire community you can't afford to neglect establishing unity within yourself first. Leadership is not a single person's job, it's a collective expression of dedication towards a goal, where everyone has their part to play, and each individual recognizes that their highest value is as a part of something...

Understanding our own role in the situations of our life is a profound learning process which provides critical insight into who we are, and how we can move forward. All of us have the power to make change, to initiate transformation in our own lives and in the lives of people around us, and the moment we can let go of our own ego and act out of love, the results can be phenomenal. Lewis Raymond T...

As we surround ourselves with ambition, there is a danger of being overcome by the warrior inside us all. Some people like to celebrate that kind of mindset, but where will it lead us in the end? If we frame our efforts around the idea of struggle, of domination and power, even challenges we have already overcome can become a burden. By defining ourselves as a survivor, as someone who is locked in...

Everyone tries to set boundaries on what we are capable of, limits on what we are able to achieve, often because they're settling for less than what their heart tells them they deserve. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Most people accept the limits that society places on them, and never try to push beyond the invisible walls which keep them in their place. But keep pushing and you will discover th...

We all know that ego can lead us astray sometimes, but how can we develop a healthier relationship with our sense of self? Certainly, denying ourselves and ignoring how we feel is no path to happiness, but always chasing after happiness is a road with no end. Eventually it will leave us totally exhausted, always looking ahead to the next thing, never able to settle, never able to just be present a...

The fallacy of self is a dangerous reality for so many of us these days, and it can lead us astray if we're not careful. It's easy to see ourselves at the center of everything, to always be looking out for number one. Every decision we make, every dream we hold onto, it's all just about ourselves, about getting something in return, but it doesn't have to be. Turning that perspective on its head an...

We talk about resilience a lot on this podcast, so it's important to remember what that means with someone who knows from personal experience. It's not always about being 'tough' or only focusing on the masculine energy of life, it's about being compassionate, motivated, and responsible for your choices. It's about bouncing back from the challenges of life, but with the vision and determination to...

How do you lead? Leadership often gets confused with control, or even worse, domination. With bending people to our will and enforcing our way of doing things, but it doesn't have to work like that at all. The earth herself teaches us that systems thrive through balance, sensitivity and nuance. We are all part of the planet, so why would it be any different with people? As a leader, we have two ch...

Vulnerability might not be something we immediately associate with leadership. Many of us grew up with infallible superhuman action heroes, who never put a foot wrong or suffered a moment of doubt, but those days are over. People need leaders who they can relate to, who they can make a human connection with. For those of us who dedicate ourselves to guiding others on their journey, the pressure to...

Nobody is responsible for your life but you. Does that sound scary? It shouldn't. So many people in this world are driven by fear, fear of judgement from other people, fear of failure, and even fear of themselves. Taking responsibility for our life is a big deal, but whether we do it or not doesn't change the basic reality. We are all on our own path, and while people may come and go from our live...

Where you are today doesn't have to define your tomorrow. Whatever your situation right now, it doesn't take much to transform your life, you just need the right elements in place. Maybe you're holding on to some negativity or suffering from your past, maybe that makes you doubt yourself, and question whether you've really got what it takes to bring about real positive change. Maybe you're stuck i...

You've probably heard people talk about your 'inner child' and how important it can be. But what is it about children which makes their worldview so unique and powerful? We are constantly warned away from things, reminded of our responsibilities and discouraged from our dreams no matter how fiercely the desire for transformation burns within us. We are confronted with this idea of an ugly and unco...

Everyone talks about self love as if it's something that just appears out of nowhere, as if we should just expect to love ourselves infinitely without any effort, but it's more complicated than that. Everyone is looking for love, it's part of being human, but if we don't feel it from ourselves we become dependent on getting it from other people. That can start us on a dangerous path of focusing on...

We live in an age of change. Everything we thought we knew about the world just a few years ago is suddenly being challenged by new ideas, and things that we were sure about suddenly find themselves called into question. And that's great! It's totally natural to hesitate a moment, or to be unsure about things that we don't fully understand, and that's exactly why the most important tool at your di...

When we're at our lowest point, we often feel helpless and hope that some kind of miracle will just happen. But what we might have forgotten is that we actually have everything we need to fix things. We are the miracle. We have the tools inside us. Don't just wait till someone comes and throws you a rope for you to climb up, build your own ladder instead. Think about it, where you are today didn't...

These days it's become all about strategy, always trying to be two steps ahead of everyone else, second guessing ourselves and everyone around us, but is that really the path to fulfillment and happiness? Aren't we at risk of just trying to win at someone else's game? If we were able to retain our natural human focus, we would always ask those kinds of great questions. Just think of the way in whi...

Many of us are too scared to see what the future looks like. We are too scared because we think we're not able to move forward. When you know that you've done all the hard work for you to get you where you are today, and your in love with who you are. There is no more looking back. It's not going to be easy, trusting the unknown is scary. But as my great friend, Maria says "There's no light withou...