1) Be kind
Kindness is like a magnet. People like to be around others who are kind because they feel cared about and safe with them. The age-old Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would want them to do to you” still rings true today. It’s also reciprocal. When we practice being kind not only do we feel better, but we help others feel good, too. And this just increases opportunities for positive connections throughout our day, which, in turn, contributes to our own health and well-being.
2) Identify Nourishing (and Depleting) Relationships
Take an inventory of your relationships to a get a sense for who’s nourishing you and who’s depleting you. See if you can spend more time with the nourishing people make stronger connections there. Try to spend a little less time with those who deplete you. This isn’t always possible, of course (ie: family members, coworkers, etc.), so in those cases, see if you can change your relationship a little bit by recognizing that those people may be dealing with some instability in their lives. Practice sending them some kind intentions reference Love + Kindness Meditation and see what comes up: “May they be happy, may they be healthy, may they feel safe, may they be balanced.”
3) Practice “Just like me”
DNA research has revealed that regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race, humans are 99.9% the same. As you go through your day and encounter someone who you think is different from you, silently say, “Just like me,” and see what you notice. You may just experience the awareness that each of us wants the same things: to feel cared for and understood, and to experience a sense of belonging.
Orly Wahba is the Author and Founder of Life Vest Inside helping people around the world incorporate kindness in their everyday lives. She’s an educator, entrepreneur, author, speaker and community activist passionate about inspiring and empowering people to be the best they can be.
Life Vest Inside is a non-profit founded to empower the masses to engage in acts of love and kindness. Life Vest Inside gained international acclaim when Orly’s award-winning film Kindness Boomerang went viral. Orly is the most inspiring, influential lightworker I’ve met in a long time.
I feel so privileged to have Orly on this podcast and share her love, light, and kindness with you. Orly graciously shared her ideas on living kindness, being kind to yourself, creating our ultimate legacy, and so much more goodness.
Radically Kind Orly
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Orly Wahba Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“It’s when we give to others that we get to see where our real value lies.”
“The common thread is kindness. Because of that we can actually rejoice because of our differences.”
“Inspiration is awesome, but if you don’t channel it properly, it will fade and you will lose it.”
“The stronger we become, the more likely we are to help someone else.”
A Little More About Our Guest
Orly began her career in Kindness as a Middle School educator at the Yeshivah of Flatbush in Brooklyn, NY, teaching the children to embrace unity, build their self-esteem, and use the power they have to influence the world for good. Yearning to make a larger impact with her philanthropic work Orly founded Life Vest Inside in 2011, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, empower and educate people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness. Orly has spoken at TED and has been featured on The Today Show, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg TV, Adweek, IBTimes, Parade Magazine and many more. Orly was recently appointed as the CEO of Kindness USA, whose goal is to increase kindness perception within the US from 25% to 80% by the year 2027. Learn more at www.lifevestinside.com and find her book at www.kindnessboomerang.com
1. Chill out. Attempting to begin a dialogue when one or both of you are in a very negative head space will cause the person who behaves passive-aggressively to shut down or to escalate the situation. Take a minute to chill out and calm down before approaching each other and the issue
2. Talk it out. Don’t try to guess or assume you know what your partner is feeling or thinking. Instead, ask your partner how he or she feels.
3. Brainstorm. The work of being in a successful relationship takes two people. As often as possible, come up with ideas for solutions to your issues together. Make your list of options as long and as wide-ranging as possible.
4. List pros and cons. Once you’ve finished brainstorming a list of possible solutions, talk through the pros and cons of each idea on the list.
5. Win-win. The best solution is the one where both of you win the most and lose the least.
6. Execute the plan. Take your win-win solution and execute it. It may take some time to see if it works. Make a plan in advance for when you’ll come back to evaluate.
7. Evaluate. Did your solution work? If not, try one of the other solutions on your list for another trial period.
Michael Catherwood is an American radio personality, best-known as Psycho Mike for his prior work at Kevin and Bean on KROQ-FM and his current job as the co-host of Loveline with Dr. Drew. Mike has been a dear friend of mine for over a decade.
I’ve always looked up to Mike and his dedication to working on himself and his career. I’m excited to have him as a guest to share with you his story and insights.
On this episode of Radically Loved, we talk about how Michael changed his life and career perspective, what it’s like in the entertainment industry, being honest, and what’s happening with the next generation.
Radically Evolved Michael
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Michael Catherwood Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“I could’ve been disappointed that I didn’t go on to write songs, but it was a matter of shifting my perspective on life.”
“My only goal was to not be a loser. I never had any concrete idea of being a success. It was a survival mechanism.”
“Instead of running away from the fire, you have to force yourself to run toward it.”
“Identify what brings you happiness and shoot for that.”
A Little More About Our Guest
In 2003, Michael started working behind the scenes with Los Angeles radio station, KROQ. He later successfully applied for a position on the Kevin & Bean Morning Show and began his career as Psycho Mike. In 2010, Michael became the co-host of Loveline with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Find Mike on Twitter or Instagram.
Danielle LaPorte is my absolute hero. She is the high priestess of entrepreneurship, consciousness, and self-empowerment. Her new book, White Hot Truth: Clarity for Keeping it Real On Your Spiritual Path from One Seeker to Another, launches May 16, 2017 and I can honestly say that this book is literally what the world needs at this exact moment. It has changed my perspective on so many things and opened the door to discovering a new way of being.
Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, over 5 million visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.com every month for her daily #Truthbombs and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.” Danielle has been a mentor of mine for years and I am so grateful for her work.
I am incredibly honored to have this chance to speak with Danielle. She graciously shared her insights on honesty, dealing with criticism, personal narrative, pulling out suffering stories, and finding truth.
Radically Truthful Danielle
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Danielle LaPorte Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“All the times you gave up your power and did dumb things, that’s all part of waking up. Everybody does it. You’re on track.”
“Question everything. Sometimes the answer will be yes, I resonate. Sometimes, the answer is, ‘You kidding me?’”
“I just want to sit at the feet of true masters and then go be hip and sexy in my own way.”
“The best self-help turns out to be self-compassion. Befriending yourself is everything.
A Little More About Our Guest
Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s inaugural Super Soul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” Her book, The Desire Map, has been translated into 8 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner and journal system, a top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop program with licensed facilitators in 15 countries. Her multi-million dollar company is made up of nine women and one very lucky guy, working virtually from seven different cities. Danielle is a speaker, poet, painter, and former business strategist and Washington-DC think tank exec, Entrepreneur Magazine calls Danielle, “equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass...edgy, contrarian...loving and inspired.” Her charities of choice are VDay: a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and charity: water, setting out to bring safe drinking water to everyone in the world. She lives in Vancouver with her favorite person – her 12 year old son. Learn more at http://www.daniellelaporte.com and keep in touch on Instagram.
Not only am I a fan of Andrea’s podcast, The Peaceful Power Podcast, but I’m also a big fan of her and what she’s doing in the world. Andrea Claassen is a certified personal trainer and 230 hour yoga instructor. She’s helped hundreds of women meet their fitness goals and find their favorite form of movement.
I met Andrea at Lori Harder’s bliss project and we really hit it off. I resonated with her and her story. Through her own experience with the birthing process, Andrea helps prepare women for having a baby and the post birth healing process.
Andrea shares her insights on becoming a mother, dealing with postpartum, and having a support system.
Radically Strong Andrea
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Andrea Claassen Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“You’re never going to become that same person that you were before because you have to take care of this person.”
“How can we make this as easy as possible and take some time for you?”
“Yoga class is my time to just be on my mat and be me.”
“I feel radically loved every day because I think God is all-encompassing.”
A Little More About Our Guest
Andrea Claassen is a certified personal trainer, 200 hour registered yoga teacher, and mindset shifter. Her mission is to help women learn to lift heavy, incorporate yoga, and find their favorite form of movement. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around fitness, yoga & Ayurveda. Andrea believes training is so much more than working out it truly is about helping you evolve your identity. www.andreaclaassen.com/
Preetha Ji Rou is the Co-Founder of One World Academy, a wisdom and meditation school for transforming your consciousness and the way you experience life internally and externally. Preetha and her husband, Krishnaji, help individuals live in a beautiful state and create a beautiful life.
The focus of our civilization has been external, but Preetha’s focus is on balancing this external focus on achievements with a beautiful internal state.
Our conversation touches on the separation of suffering, shifting consciousness, and our familiarity with suffering. Preetha introduces the idea of a beautiful internal state and how it can impact everything.
Radically Wise Preetha
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Preetha Ji Rou Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“If you focus on your internal experience of life and bring a shift to it, your external life will be so much more beautiful.”
“We want to feel whole. All our effort is to bring about this wholeness.”
“Only in a beautiful state can you create what you want to create.”
“Bring attention to the state from which you live your life.”
A Little More About Our Guest
In 2009 Krishnaji and Preethaji started One World Academy, a Wisdom School for Enlightenment. It is based in a new tradition where the focus is on knowing oneself and discovering that we are connected to all that exists. Krishnaji and Preethaji are enlightened world teachers whose vision is to free individuals of all forms of unhappiness. Their teachings challenge every justification for living in sorrow and inner isolation. They push you beyond unconscious psychological conformity and educate you to set yourself free. www.oneworldacademy.com/
Below you will find the link to the incredible spiritual gift of The Great Soul Sync Practice. Doing this practice will awaken you to a beautiful inner state of being and infuse your consciousness with the power to manifest your intentions. Please practice it every morning and share it with your loved ones if they need it too.
The Great Soul Sync Intro - The Great Soul Sync Practice - The Great Soul Sync Instrumental
Agapi is a powerhouse of energy. She’s an incredible author, teacher, and wellness teacher and I am so excited to have her as a guest!
Her latest book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, has sage advice for people who are struggling with feelings of fear and unhappiness. She takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn’t work and instead create the lives they really want.
Our amazing guest shares her thoughts on creativity, being enough, and experiencing emotion. She tells us about living with reverence, how we block our souls, and challenging our thoughts.
Radically Wise Agapi
Radically Inspired Clarity
Agapi Stassinopoulos Answers…
Radically Loved Quotes
“The process of becoming takes a lot of time, understanding, and compassion.”
“When you are a person who wants to create, you can’t wait for anyone to give you permission to do that.”
“Life is an interactive experience. You find you and then you interact with other human beings.”
“The only way to wake up to your joy is to not numb yourself to your negative feelings.”
A Little More About Our Guest
Agapi Stassinopoulos is a bestselling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life’s adventures and experiences. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. www.unbindingtheheart.com