The pandemic had since upturned our lives before we even knew it. With every overwhelming challenge we encounter, we are forced to be quick on our feet and adapt to these immense changes. Sometimes, in demanding situations such as these, taking a pause is crucial.
We invite you to take this time to be still and listen to yourself and your surroundings. Ask yourself, “How am I doing?”
In today’s episode, Octavia Raheem joins us to encourage us to shift our negative perspectives despite the uncertainties in our lives. She also shares how you can be courageous during these difficult times. These changes are often uncomfortable and terrifying, but Octavia hopes her book can provide you with companionship and comfort.

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If you feel overwhelmed with changes and struggle with stillness, this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
1.Find out about Octavia’s upcoming book, “Pause, Rest, Be” and why we all need to take the time to be still.
2.Learn how being still can help us navigate through endings, in-betweens, and beginnings in life.
3.Discover how to live with courage even if you don’t feel courageous.
Resources
●Connect with Octavia Raheem: Website I Facebook I Instagram I Email
●Pre-order Octavia’s book, Pause, Rest, Be.
●Check out Octavia’s previous book, Gather
●You can also sign up to her FREE Gather Ancestors journal to receive updates on her training and retreats.
●If you feel alone and hope to be in a supportive community, check out Octavia’s Gather Ourselves Online Community!
●Pre-order Rosie’s book, You are Radically Loved.
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Episode Highlights
How A Community is Built
●Although Octavia closed down her yoga studio in 2020, the essence of the space still continues.
●A true community is built on heart and spirit.
●Many spaces still fail to make their guests feel welcomed and accepted.
●Her experience with discrimination and racism led her to create and ensure a safe space for everyone — her yoga studio.
Octavia’s Latest Book, “Pause, Rest, Be”
●Octavia’s latest book is about reflecting on the effects of the pandemic.
●It’s less about what she wanted to write and more about what needed to be said.
●The book is divided into three sections: endings, the liminal, and beginnings.
●She started her writing process with the “endings” and ended with the “beginning”.
You’re Not Facing Endings Alone
●Facing endings can be uncomfortable.
●The pandemic placed all of us in a time of immense change.
●Octavia hopes that the book can be a companion to those who feel alone during times of change and uncertainty.
Octavia’s Writing Process
●Octavia strives to embody the title of her book and be of integrity with her words.
●Although she’s not perfect, she aims to reflect her heartfulness and presence in the creative process of her book.
●She shares that her writing process is more like a rest journal.
●When we want to hear and learn insights, we need to be quiet and listen.
Learn to be Still
●The world wants to constantly fill the void and never rest.
●We may be strong and resilient, but we are not built to take in all content from social media.
●We consume so much content that we forget to listen to our own thoughts.
●It takes courage to be still because it challenges us to understand who we are when we’re doing nothing.
The Goal of “Pause, Rest, Be”
●Octavia hopes her readers will read the book with courage and feel hopeful, renewed, and fortified.
●Courage is not about being courageous; it’s about living with heart.
How Octavia Feels Radically Loved
●Octavia feels radically loved by being able to walk on this Earth.
●The Earth is an expression of radical love.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[15:18] “Let's turn our being toward how much is truly ending right now and also just acknowledging the endings that we'd likely all face.” — Octavia Raheem
[19:38] “You have to have a way to come inside and listen and then bring forward with what you hear.” — Octavia Raheem
[21:24] “You can't teach grace. Sometimes you have to stand still enough for it to find you.” — Octavia Raheem
[23:53] “A lot of us define ourselves by what we can do…being still is asking us for nothing and then you have to start to contend with ‘what am I when I'm not doing all the things, [and] when I'm not producing.” — Octavia Raheem
[26:01] “Courage is simply to live with heart. I hope they [readers] feel renewed and fortified to face any ending, liminal space, and beginning with more heart.” — Octavia Raheem
About Octavia
Octavia Raheem is a yoga teacher with over 14 years of experience and nearly 10,000 hours of leading yoga classes, immersions, and online and in-person training. Octavia’s practice focuses on teaching individuals to manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue through restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation.
Octavia’s work has been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Yoga Journal, Mantra Magazine, Well+Good CBB, WXIA, and more! In September 2019, she was named by Natural Awakening Magazine as one of four Yoga and Wellness luminaries who have transformed yoga in Atlanta.
She is the author of the upcoming book, Pause, Rest Be: Stillness Practices for Courage During Times of Change and Gather.
Want to learn more about Octavia’s work? Check out her website.
You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and email (octavia@octaviaraheem.com).
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We live in a frenetic environment. Such things like “hustle mentality” have made us frantic to get somewhere, anywhere — as long as it’s “there”. Setting your sights on your goals is important, but not at the expense of being present in the here and now.
In today’s episode of #WisdomWednesday, Rosie and Tessa discuss the practice and the path in their spiritual journey and the different struggles people might face along the way. Impatience, mistakes, anxiety, and unchecked desire can get in the way of finding peace.

Learning to deal with these will help you grow into the person you’re meant to be.
If you’re overwhelmed with everything that’s happening in life, whether internally or externally, and want to find peace within yourself, then this episode is for you!

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4.Discover how to marry contentment and desire.
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Episode Highlights
[00:45] Learning Something New
●Eddie is Rosie’s childhood friend that’s like a brother to her.
●Since he’s the lead singer of a hardcore metal band called King, Rosie and Torry asked him to give them singing lessons because they’re into karaoke right now.
●Rosie’s dad is an incredible singer but singing doesn’t come naturally to her.
●While some people have innate talents, practicing and honing your skills will help you get better at anything you’re passionate about.
[03:44] How to Handle Mistakes
●When microaggressions happen, she noticed she tends to blame herself immediately, then become defensive and blame someone else.
●She realized that she blames others because of fear and feeling unworthy.
●Instead of blaming others, respond with healthy mindsets and efficient solutions.
●Everyone becomes worried and anxious when they make a mistake, but pausing before reacting will help you handle things better.
[09:29] The Letting Go Process
●With the book launch, Rosie is juggling a lot but she also wants to enjoy the process.
●Once anything you create is sent out to the world, it belongs to the audience who’ll take what you’ve done and interpret it with their own lens.
●Each person will perceive things differently.
●The writing process is intimate and vulnerable, so the letting go process can be difficult.
[12:33] Resonating with Radically Loved
●Rosie did three interviews yesterday, and all three people had read the book.
●One of her favorite things in this experience has been seeing people resonate with the idea of being radically loved.
●Though she thinks it isn’t notable, many people were really into her childhood story.
●Learning yoga as a philosophy before she did the asana practice was also something people found fascinating.
●She hasn’t talked about relationships being our ultimate way to our spiritual path yet.
[17:20] How Wisdom Wednesdays Started
●They had a bump in listeners since they became an iHeart Radio podcast.
●Tessa has known Rosie for a long time, being one of her students and an incredibly gifted yoga teacher, coach, and author.
●Wisdom Wednesdays started out as an experiment but now they enjoy just hanging out.
[18:40] The Three Things You Need For a Spiritual Quest
●You must be willing to inquire within.
●Accept that some things happen for no reason.
●Find someone to guide you.
●Spirituality happens when you mind your own business.
●Living in an authentic, heart-centered way has always been the crux of who she wants to be as a person and as a teacher, and the foundation for everything she does.
[22:17] Being Grounded
●Perhaps Rosie created a container where she can foster and grow.
●The value of their yoga training is in the stillness and being able to sit with ease and feel everything resonate within them.
●Surround yourself with people who are open and want to learn.
●Remember that the practice is the path, and the path is the practice.
[25:54] Where the Path Leads
●Finding people that will guide you can transform your life.
●Being a perpetual student, Rosie always wants to learn new things and integrate them.
●The practice isn’t done to get better at something or reach a goal; it’s to learn how to be on the path, let go, and open our hearts to the present.
●The place that we’re trying to get to is here, and we’re already here.
[28:51] Dealing with Anxiety and Stillness
●In order for something to stand the test of time, it’s going to take time.
●People tend to become impatient and rush because they need to get “there” when “here” is where you really need to be.
●Anxiety comes from living in the future or dwelling in the past.
●Living in a frenetic environment makes it difficult for us to be still and steady.
●Being still gives space for the things that we really want, so think deeply about what you want and how it can make you feel fulfilled.
[34:08] Reconciling Contentment and Desire
●Tessa remembers mulling over with some students, “How do I remain content with what I have while also progressing as a human and reaching my goals?”
●Until now, she still grapples with contentment and striving towards goals.
●It’s okay to have desires, but discernment is important so you don’t feel less than.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[02:42] “If you’re passionate about something, and you just keep practicing and in practicing at it, you will at some point at least get decent enough.”
[20:34] “Here’s the thing about spirituality. It doesn’t happen when you’re looking at somebody else’s life. It happens when you MYOB: Mind Your Own Business.”
[25:23] “It’s important to surround yourself with people who are open and have a desire to learn and to realize that the practice is the path and the path is the practice.”
[28:16] “... the place we’re trying to get to is here. And we’re already here. That’s where the path leads us. It’s not leading us to some elusive place out there, somewhere that is impossible to get to.”
[29:49] “In order for something to stand the test of time, it's going to take time.”
[37:10] “You have these desires [...] but it’s not going to change your belief about yourself and it's not going to change how you feel about yourself. There’s a difference. The minute that it does and you feel less than, then at that point, it’s back to the drawing board.”
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The pandemic made us question many things about our lives — our goals, passion, and even existence. It was like a wake-up call, reminding us that we are only temporary beings. Even now, many of us struggle with grief and the idea of impermanence. Despite all this, you need to remember that your fate ultimately lies in how you deal with your inner voice. When you rise above your fears and failure, rest assured that success and growth await you with open arms.
In this episode, Alex Banayan, author of The Third Door, shares his experience in writing his book and the question that started his incredible journey. Alex also gives his insights about finding mentors in a digital world and the lessons he learned from his own mentors. Finally, he reveals the secrets to the success of accomplished entrepreneurs in his book.
If you’re struggling to find personal or professional growth due to the lack of direction and you want to know how to find a mentor, this episode is for you.

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Episode Highlights
Rosie’s Thoughts on The Third Door
●Rosie and her partner Tori read the book three different times. It opened many conversations between them.
●Alex is one of Rosie’s dream guests.
Writing The Third Door
●The Third Door was a seven-year journey that started in Alex’s college dorm room.
●His goal was to uncover the mindset of success from remarkable people.
●Alex shares that he learns more by seeing the ideas in action.
●It's an enlightening process for him to see if his mindset or previous problems change after resurfacing in the present.
How Recurring Problems Resurface
●Coming from a family of Persian Jew immigrants, he spent his earlier years preparing to become a doctor.
●He eventually realized he wasn't satisfied with his life.
●Alex learned advice from the leader of Geek Squad. Tune in to the podcast to hear more!
●Deep down, we all seek constant growth. As our life progresses, a deeper sense of connection and contribution will be more important than success.
●It’s been interesting for Alex to go through the crisis, research, share the ideas with the world, and apply them to himself.
Finding Mentors in a Digital Platform
●Everyone’s on the same playing field when it comes to finding mentors online.
●It’s easy to freak out and feel powerless in the pandemic, but chasing your dreams should be your priority.
●You control your actions and mindset.
●Reading, networking, and honing your skills are activities you have control over in reaching your goals.
●Utilize the best tools you have the moment you have them.
Alex’s Book Journey: Looking Back
●He thought that writing the book would be a magical and easy process. However, it took seven years for him to complete the book.
●When the book first came out, Alex admitted to saying the experience was painful and horrible. In retrospect, he says that writing the book was beautiful and compelling.
●Writing the book brings him to fulfillment after hurtling through the episodes of impermanent “pain.”
●Tune in to hear the heartfelt experience of Alex and his dad.
Grief During the Book Release
●Alex’s book release accompanied many personal times of grief in his life.
●As a form of self-love, Alex wanted to send the book out in high spirits.
●During a big radio interview, he felt paralyzed with grief.
●He recalled an anecdote about Oprah Winfrey calling out her mentor’s spirit during a difficult time, and he asked his father to do the same with him.
●After the interview, he discovered that inviting his fear and grief with him could feel immensely soothing.
What Alex Is Currently Working On
●Alex is in the gradual process of authoring another book, and he’s currently focused on his press tour.
●The issues of feeling unfulfilled at work and the uncertainty of future careers and pathways inspired him to write his new book.
●You can be grateful for what you have and still aim for growth.
Thoughts on Toxic Positivity
●There’s value in thinking positive thoughts to manifest it.
●Always take the time to examine the pit in your stomach and find out what it’s trying to tell you.
How Mentors Change in Time
●Alex’s mentors have changed and evolved, which is something he hadn’t consciously done before writing the book.
●Now, he is looking at other people for guidance, mentorship, and other similar values.
●Stories about the unfaltering kindness people have for themselves and others despite the challenges they face are proof that the resilience of the human experience is far beyond our understanding.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[07:58] “You know, success implies a singular destination. What [our life] looking for is [its] continued growth. What it’s looking for is a deeper sense of meaning, a deeper sense of contribution, a deeper sense of alignment, a deeper sense of connection.”
[15:46] “When something, even if it’s painful, gives us a sense of fulfillment and a sense of meaning, the pain becomes impermanent and the fulfillment stays with us.”
[19:22] “Those who have experienced [grief] know, it sort of has a mind of its own. It normally comes at the most inconvenient times.”
[21:48] “There is another way to relate to [fear and other uncomfortable feelings]. And that’s by inviting them in. And while it feels like the complete opposite of my instincts, it’s actually the action that feels the most soothing and relieving.”
[25:14] “What that tension is saying to you is that there’s a version of you that is capable of more; of more meaning, more contribution, more joy. The tension of who you are today and who you know deep down you can be next month [or] next year. That tension is actually the seed of change.”
About Alex
Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers. The book chronicles his seven-year journey of interviewing and investigating the exponential mindset of success. He is the youngest bestselling American business book author, and his book has been translated into over a dozen languages.
His work has been featured in Fortune, CNBC, Businessweek, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Fox News, and NBC News. He has presented The Third Door framework as a keynote speaker for corporate leadership teams all over the world.
If you want to connect with Alex, check out his Twitter https://twitter.com/alexbanayan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexbanayan/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbanayan/. You can also go to The Third Door https://thirddoorbook.com/ to know more.

The creative process is an adventure overflowed with bouts of adrenaline, periods of slumps, and a series of frustrations. However, the fulfillment from creating something from scratch makes the journey worthwhile. That takes us to these questions: Just what exactly fuels a person to begin creating something? How does the creative process work? And how can we overcome creative blocks when awakening our ideas and expressions?

In this episode of Radically Loved at ModPod Studio, long-time friends JD, Rosie, and Torry sit down and chat about their respective creative odyssey. Listen as these three creatives list their different critical moments during the process. They also talk about the motivations and aspirations that kept them going through difficult times. Finally, the creative icons provide insights about overcoming roadblocks in the creative process.
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2.Discover how creatives dream and deliver their artistic outputs.
3.Learn more about what drives one’s creative process.
Resources
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●Listen to this episode with Tessa Tovar: Episode 417 | Managing Expectations to Avoid Disappointments
Episode Highlights
Rosie’s Creative Driving Force
●Rosie was branded "the girlfriend" during her first few years with Torry.
●Rosie is intrinsically a strong woman; she spread her wings and paved her way toward her purpose.
Rosie’s Book Writing Process
●Rosie has always been fond of writing since she was a child. To her, writing is one of the most exciting forms of expression.
●To prepare herself, she puts herself into the mindset of “done is better than good" and releases her desire for perfection.
●Writing a book may look easy — it's just adding words and connecting phrases, but the process is much more complex.
●Rosie found it challenging to write cohesively and concisely.
The “Aha!” Moment
●Rosie had stored so many thoughts and ideas in her head for a long time.
●Rosie wanted to turn these ideas into something to help, contribute, and make a difference to the world.
●In her pursuit of purpose, she realized that she wanted to create the book she needed.
The Rough Road To Getting Published
●Rosie's psychic encouraged her to express her ideas in a book.
●She researched how to pitch herself to publishers.
●Reality hit her when her prospective publishers seemed uninterested with her first draft of a book proposal.
●With the help of a publisher, Rosie created a proper book proposal.
Getting Through Roadblocks: Torry’s Side
●Considering that he did not attend design school, Torry shares how his lack of knowledge inspired him to be an artistic designer.
●However, he admits to encountering roadblocks along the way that made him question his worth.
●Torry either powered through these difficulties or just let them be. For the latter, he believes that anyone can reignite their spark.
●Roadblocks can appear in the creative process.
●To keep his interest in Red Monkeys Design from waning, Torry expanded into other fields.
Getting Through Roadblocks: JD’s Side
●Like Rosie, JD also wanted to turn his ideas into a book. However, he had a hard time placing his rapid-fire thoughts onto paper.
●As JD struggled typing the words, he thought of a more unconventional way of deciphering his ideas — through audio-recording.
●Rather than insisting on the traditional creative process, focus on finding a way that works for you.
●People tend to look at the process in binary, but you should also consider what lies in the middle.
●JD connects his creative struggles to his more personal grapple. Listen to the full episode to learn how JD relates fatherhood to the creative roadblocks.
An Itch To Scratch
●Rosie refers to her book as an “itch to scratch." She would have regretted not creating and publishing her book.
●Now that her book is up on pre-sale, she feels complete and fulfilled.
●Rosie's book is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about themselves and go on a journey.
Feeling Radically Loved
●JD has been feeling radically loved in the recent weeks — by himself. He has taken this time to practice more self-love.
●Torry has also been feeling radically loved through his dog, Lucy, who has been his comfort throughout the podcast.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[09:20] JD Cargill: "Some people can be creative, and it's just in their head. Creative, and they dream, and they dream. But some people are creative that inspires the dream, and the dream takes action because you actually move and do it."
[29:50] JD Cargill: “Who gets to decide what your creative process is? You.”
[30:45] JD Cargill: "To get the creative process going when I feel stumped or lazy or whatever is to distract yourself at first. Once you're distracted by that, you can move one step in the right direction. You will be surprised how it keeps going."
[35:16] Torry: “We’re hustlers in a way that if there’s anything that we really want — if you want those new jeans, new shoes — you’ll find a way to make it happen.”
[43:43] JD Cargill: “In this time and age when we're all trying to fight doubt, fear, and shame, and guilt, we should look at the opportunities to say, ‘I did that, and I’m going to give myself credit for it, and thank you for the universe for letting that part of my life and now let's go do the next thing.’”
About JD
JD Cargill is a creative who devotes himself to advancing media content creation. He is the founder of Modern Podcasting (ModPod) Studio – a studio specializing in recording video podcasts and other content recording services. He also hosts “Gals, Gays & They’s” that live-streams every Tuesday and Friday at 2 PM PST on YouTube & Twitch.
To find out more about JD, visit his Instagram or check out the ModPod Studio’s website.
About Torry
Torry Pendergrass is an all-around creative, focusing on photography and design. His works have been featured in popular magazines like Rolling Stone and SPIN. His works also appeared in the LA Weekly newspaper. Torry’s interest in fashion and design also inspired him to start Red Monkey Designs – a fashion and lifestyle brand – which has been a leader in high-end leather accessories since 1995.
To get to know Torry, drop by his website or visit his Instagram.

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As people become more conscious of their health, there is an increasing demand for tasty and nourishing food. However, finding fresh quality products may mean traveling significant distances or paying an excessive amount. With these burdens, it is no surprise that a lot of people are adopting unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits.

In this episode, William Schumacher discusses the problems with our present food system and how food science may help to solve them. Before sharing his thoughts, he shares about Uprising Food's humble beginnings, the products they sell, and his vision for the company's future. William also reveals three things you should focus on for a happy and healthy life.
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3.Learn William’s advice for a happy and healthy life.
Resources
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Episode Highlights
About Uprising Food
●William and his co-founders started the company to address the broken food system inherited from the industrialized era.
●Many staple foods solely focus on feeding people on a large scale without taking their health into account. .
●His company aims to tackle the bread industry and revolutionize the ingredients that promote wellness to its consumers.
●While incorporating healthy ingredients into his recipe, he doesn’t want to compromise the taste and freshness of his bread.
Fresh Food Delivered at Your Doorstep
●Uprising Food is a modern farm market at a digital scale.
●Consisting of proprietary formulas, his products are able to last long despite the multiple delivery processes.
●Uprising Food’s products come straight out of the oven, froze immediately, and are shipped straight to your house.
●Freezing the bread not only preserves its denseness, but also gives the consumer a farm quality experience.
Uprising Food’s Healthy and Tasty Bread
●Their bread is similar to those found in the farmers’ market, except that it has a longer shelf life.
●They think of themselves as a foreign market artist in a bakery.
●The mouthfeel and taste of their bread are similar to what people are used to eating.
●Their bread has a mild nutty sourdough flavor with a chewy center and crispy crust.
●Given the bread’s denseness, it aims to hold a sandwich without falling apart.
The Shark Tank Experience
●It was an opportunity of a lifetime.
●Even though William and his wife didn’t get the deal, being on Shark Tank was a dream come true.
●They gained a lot of customers after the series.
Why Is the Bread Not Pre-sliced?
●It was not pre-sliced on purpose.
●The crust protects the bread from oxidation and loss of moisture.
●It also allows flexibility for people who have different preferences on the thickness of their bread slices.
His Experience Working With His Wife
●He loves it because they can explore different perspectives.
●In the early days of Uprising Food, his wife financially supported the company and worked a full time job in consumer products.
●When the time was right, she became a full-time employee.
●The couple learned to juggle their private life and business as they proceed.
How William Maintains His Health and Wellness
●William considers his spiritual well-being to be of the utmost importance. He prays for about 30 to 60 minutes every morning to connect with God.
●Along with his spiritual life is maintaining a healthy relationship with his wife.
●After having his spiritual health and marital relationship in check, William focuses on his physical health.
●He created a practical strategy for himself to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Listen to the full podcast to know more.
Uprising Chips
●The company offers a variety of products apart from bread.
●They recently launched the Uprising Superfood Chips.
●It has a crispy texture while implementing the same health science of the bread.
●You can expect more products from their company in the coming years.
Where Can I Get The Bread?
●Uprising Food’s bread is only available online, but its chips are available at Meijer, a grocery store in the Midwest.
●William wants to maintain this business setup for now.
●Uprising Food can serve a lot of people online without becoming a retailer.
●At the same time, they could avoid the pitfall of compromising the quality of their ingredients.
Uprising Food’s Bundle
●In the bundle, you will receive two loaves of bread and four single-serve packs of chips.
●They designed it in such a way that people can try all their products and decide their preference.
William’s Passion About the Supply Chain
●With his understanding of the supply chain, he notices that people don’t have enough visibility of the process.
●He urges people to reconsider their consumption of cheap and readily available food.
●Uprising Foods aims to build a multinational supply chain that provides affordable, high-quality products.
●Their company is working hard to be more accessible to people with fewer means.
How William Feels Radically Loved
●Radically loved means being loved despite one’s imperfections.
●For William, his spiritual and marital relationship makes him feel radically loved.
●You are loved for who you are, not by how others want you to be.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[06:15] “We need an uprising in how we think about our scaled food system. What is available to people? Where is it available? What ingredients are even in these things? How do we get this to everybody?”

[10:54] “We have developed a proprietary formula where we can give people longer than normal farm market shelf life…[and] get that farm market quality experience with our bread.”

[23:49] “Information alone was not going to be the key [to a healthy life]. It was finding things that were practical and implementable.”

[27:53] “Oftentimes, you have to hit a very specific cost structure in order to be a partner of a retailer. So in order to hit those cost structures, what often happens is you have to cheapen the product.”

[37:45] “Radically love means love despite my imperfections.”
About William
William Schumacher is the co-founder and CEO of Uprising Food. When the company started, they only had one goal in mind: to make the tastiest and healthiest bread. It was their vision to make products that help people stay healthy. True to this ideal, Uprising Food is known for its low-carb, superfood-packed bread. They recently branched out and started their line of Uprising Superfood Chips.

Before William started revolutionizing the world with health science, he worked for CPG Procter & Gamble Co as a brand manager. It gave him a vast e-commerce and supply chain experience that helped him grow his business.

Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for healthy food, he left the billion-dollar company to launch Uprising Food in 2019. Since its inception, the company has sold thousands of fresh products to satisfied customers. It is now on its way to becoming a game-changer in the billion-dollar health industry.
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Mental health issues were often deemed insignificant when compared to the list of other concerns we were bombarded with. Emotions and sentiments from unfortunate circumstances were often discouraged, portraying our natural feelings as a sign of weakness. However, the pandemic has proven otherwise. The anxiety and distress caused by our current situation emphasize the importance of mental well-being to our overall health. Mental health matters.
In this episode of Radically Loved, Sarah McDevitt highlights challenges in meditation and provides ways to overcome them. She discusses the tactile technique you can use to anchor yourself in the present. Lastly, she shares how she changed her perspective on mental health when she realized its impact on society.
If you’re wondering how you can become more focused and consistent in taking care of your mental health, then tune in to this episode!

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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
1.Discover the connection between your physical, mental, and emotional health.
2.Learn about Core — a device that helps people focus during meditation and breathing exercises.
3.Realize why it is important to start taking care of your mental health from a young age.
Resources
●More about Core on their website https://www.hellocore.com/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hello_core/, Twitter https://twitter.com/hellocore, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hellocore, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellocore
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Episode Highlights
Sarah’s Journey in Physical and Mental Health
●Sarah grew up playing sports and focusing on physical fitness.
●After a few years of working, she started experiencing anxiety. Without understanding the mental constraint she felt, she merely forced herself to push through.
●She was later introduced to meditation, and it helped her realize the importance of mental and emotional health in our daily routine.
●Mental health is a foundation of our society’s everyday life.
What is Core?
●Core is a handheld device that connects to an app for meditation and breathing exercises.
●It can give biofeedback to help you gauge the effects of different techniques. It also helps build consistency as you practice meditation.
●Some people need a kinesthetic experience to ground themselves. Core can serve as an anchor to the present moment during meditation.
●The Yoga Sutras Patañjali are philosophical texts that mention the ways to have a single-pointed focus. This includes having an affirmation, mantra, visual, or tactile focus.
Core’s Beginnings
●Core was launched before the pandemic.
●Despite the negative impacts of the pandemic, there is also an increase in awareness of mental health. Many people have started asserting its essence to our overall wellness.
●Meditation focuses on building resilience and flexibility to help you through difficult times.
Sarah’s Vision for Core
●Distractions could hinder us from mindfulness practices. With Core, we can have a physical reminder for our daily meditation practice.
●Although Sarah’s meditation studio was closed due to the pandemic, she still hopes to give people a space to practice focus and mindfulness.
●She saw the impact of meditation practices on mental and physical health.
●The biofeedback in the Core provides self-awareness during meditation.
●The data gathered from the app delivers a further understanding of your body and mind in cultivating healthier life practices.
The Importance of Mental Health for the Youth
●Sarah worked to bring meditation practices into high school classrooms, and the students found the exercise enjoyable.
●Teenagers often seek independence and control for their peace of mind.
●Short-term survival or health is what teenagers usually prioritize since they feel that determining their own longevity is out of their control.
●Meditation grants them the moment of authority within their own life.
●It’s good to start meditation practices at a young age, because the practice has numerous mental and physical health benefits.
The Future of Core
●Core is open to hearing what it is that people need.
●They can be reached through email and LinkedIn
●Core Mind Technology has been incorporated into Hyperice.
●They’re continuously innovating and improving their app.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[03:54] Sarah McDevitt: “If we don't think of mental health as the foundational element of our being, everyday life, and our society, we're just ignoring something that affects every single thing that we do.”
[06:20] Sarah McDevitt: “We just really wanted to build something that brought together science and research, ancient traditions, and new technology to help people be consistent with meditation and breath training.”
[13:11] Sarah McDevitt: “One of the hardest things about the last few years is the ambiguity. There's been so much not knowing, and it's hard to plan ahead in your life. It's hard to have these kinds of things to look forward to if you can't plan ahead.”
[19:52] Sarah McDevitt: “There are so many reasons that you could have for meditation. From things that are impossible to measure, like spirituality, connection, communication, or patience. But then there are also physiological effects that we can measure.”
[26:15] Sarah McDevitt: “[Teenagers] don't necessarily feel that they have the control to impact their long-term health. Or the capacity to get there, think about that, or prioritize that. One of the things that meditation can do is help anyone feel like they have that moment of control within their own life.”
About Sarah
Sarah McDevitt is the head of Mind Technology under Hyperice https://hyperice.com/. She is the founder of Core https://www.hellocore.com/ which aims to support and encourage the way people take care of their mental health. Her passion for helping others feel their best motivates her to find ways to improve lives.
Sarah worked at Microsoft where she led software product and engineering initiatives. She also had a hand in global youth development and education programs. Sarah then earned her Master’s degree at Stanford University where she studied the effects of stress and meditation. In 2016, she founded Core to help busy people stay consistent and focused in their meditation practice.
You can connect with Sarah through her email smcdevitt@hyperice.com or learn more about her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmcdevitt.

Do you find yourself doing things you hate? How often do you engage with people who drain you, but you still spend time with them anyway? All of us have preferences, but we often don't honor them. Subsequently, we end up burned out and frustrated, leading to resentment. Identifying acts you're pushing yourself to do is the first step to boundary setting.
In this episode, Nedra Glover Tawwab joins us to discuss the importance of asserting and honoring your preferences. We need to be honest with ourselves as we can never please everyone. On the bright side, there will always be the right community where you can thrive. Nedra also shares ways to end toxic relationships and manage "energy vampires."
If you want to find peace in your relationships and life by practicing healthy boundary setting, then tune in to this episode!

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Episode Highlights
Importance of Boundary Setting
●Nedra’s book compiled a series of her personal life experiences as well as those of her clients on boundary issues.
●We often don’t realize how we have adopted other people’s beliefs. Setting boundaries is a way to reclaim ourselves.
●We all have things we like and don’t like. However, asserting these preferences is usually a challenge.
●As adults, we need to honor other people's boundaries, especially the boundaries of children.
●We ignore our personal discomfort by allowing ourselves to submit to people's beliefs.
How Can We Start with Boundary Setting?
●Honoring your preferences requires identifying how things could either be spirit enhancers or spirit breakers.
●In the podcast, Rosie and Nedra discuss how to overcome Rosie’s aversion to Facebook.
●When you know that specific actions are draining, it helps to find other strategies to achieve the same goal and still retain energy.
●We have our own energetic boundaries that notify us whenever we’re involved in an energetically draining pursuit.
Boundary Setting with Energy Vampires
●When dealing with people who drain your energy, determine how often, for what duration, and what topics you will engage with that person.
●We tend to get used to patterns in relationships. However, if a specific relationship is draining, we need to break the pattern. Do something different.
●Nedra suggests reflecting on how you can contribute your own pain in these relationships.
●If you think you are the energy vampire, ask people you trust for their feedback.
You Can’t Please Everyone
●It’s easy to point out other people’s flaws and harder to look at our own.
●Remember that you cannot please everyone, and that's okay.
●In the era of social media, it's normal to want everyone to like you. People are different, and you won't align with everyone.
●Instead of trying to please everyone, look for your own community that appreciates you.
How to End Toxic Relationships
●We often feel that ending relationships require closure and a declaration of why the other person is terrible.
●However, relationships can end slowly over time.
●Before confronting toxic people, identify your intentions first.
●It's best to opt for a gentle conversation and tell them you need space, which can gradually end the relationship.
How to Encourage Children to Try Things
●Nedra shares that children already have preferences. It may take years for them to be open to new choices.
●Don't force children to try things. Understand that there may be other things that contribute to their preferences.
●Give children the ability to shape their preferences.
●You can introduce them to new things slowly over time.
Why Nedra Feels Radically Loved
●Nedra shares that she feels radically loved when people are authentic in expressing love — such as hugging.

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[15:02] “There are things that we like and things that we do not like, and it is okay to honor both.”
[16:22] “You have to determine how often, for what duration, and what you want to talk about. Those are the three ways to handle people who deplete your energy.”
[18:35] “If things aren't working, don't keep going with it. Try something even a tad bit different.”
[24:44] "The world is full of human beings [that] are different, and there are some people who will be offended by something [and] there are some people who will get the joke. You have to find your community."
[27:39] ”Reading people and telling them how terrible they are is typically not very effective. We don't need to tell people how they're terrible.”

About Nedra
Nedra Tawwab is a licensed therapist and relationship expert. She's also a New York Times Bestselling author with her book Set Boundaries, Find Peace. She is also the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling https://kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com/. With over 14 years of relationship therapy experience, she has observed that most relationship issues start with a lack of boundaries. Through her practice, she has helped people create and implement healthy boundaries in their lives.

Nedra earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne University in Detroit. She also earned additional certifications in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for families and couples, as well as training for counseling adults who have dealt with childhood emotional neglect.

You can learn more about Nedra’s work on her website https://www.nedratawwab.com/. You can also connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nedratawwab/ and Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ph/nedratawwab/.
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It’s so easy to get lost in the twists and turns of life that we forget to appreciate the things we have in front of us. When this happens, we feel stuck in a rut and fail to remember who we truly are and find meaning in our experiences. That inhibits us from fully appreciating both the little moments and the bigger picture of the life that we’re living.
In this episode, Rosie and Tessa discuss the experiences of a woman Rosie met at a beach and the powerful lesson that she taught her. You’ll discover that no problem is ever bigger than the ocean and how you can apply that to your situation. They also share their insights on accomplishment and finding inspiration in times of demotivation. Lastly, they share exciting news about Rosie’s book and an event that you won’t want to miss.
If you’re searching for inspiration to get unstuck and start feeling passionate about life again, then this episode is for you!

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1.Find out how to handle your problems.
2.Be reminded that your time and life are precious.
3.Learn how to get out of feeling stuck.
Resources
●Register for the Radically Loved Summit https://www.radicallylovedsummit.com/ and get free access to 12 intimate interviews with the world’s leading trailblazers in spirituality, healing, wellness & leadership!
●Grab a copy of Rosie’s book, https://www.radicallyloved.com/book.
●Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787
●Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B. K. S. Iyengar https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787
●A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises by Jack Kornfield https://www.amazon.com/Path-Heart-Through-Promises-Spiritual/dp/0553372114
●The Prophet by Khalil Gibran https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2547.The_Prophet
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Episode Highlights
Pride and Accomplishment
●Rosie’s book is available now for preorder.
●She often gets asked, “Are you so proud of yourself? Are you so proud of your work?”
●Those questions always make her pause due to pride and internal inquiry; she isn’t quite sure that “pride” is what she feels about her work.
●Rather than proud, she feels accomplished that her efforts bore fruit.
You Are Your Own Worst Critic
●Not feeling proud of her work might be an internal issue of being her own worst critic.
●In the process of acknowledging her work, she wonders if she would be proud if she did something differently.
●When she says she isn’t proud, she isn’t being hard on herself or self-deprecating.
A Reminder to Aspiring Authors
●Writing a book also means promoting and selling it.
●There will be many interviews where you might have to repeat yourself and dig deep into the why you’re doing what you’re doing.
The Story of the Midwestern Woman at the Beach
●When she was a teenager thinking about her problems and future, she decided to ditch school to go to Venice Beach.
●At the beach, Rosie encountered a Midwestern woman and told her that she was there to figure out her problems.
●The woman told her that there’s no problem bigger than the ocean.
●Upon hearing that, everything clicked — nothing is that big of a deal, so why was she so perplexed about a decision that she knew would serve her highest good?
●Listen to the full episode to hear the full story in more detail!
Books That They See In A Different Lens
●For Rosie, some of them would be Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Light on Life by B. K. S. Iyengar, and A Path With Heart by Jack Kornfield.
●Tessa finds poetry soothing and keeps several poetry books on her nightstand.
●Some books that hit different for Tessa each time she reads them are any Mary Oliver book and The Prophet by Khalil Gibran.
Appreciating Time and Life
●At the beginning of her journey, the Prophet was gifted to Rosie, and she was amazed because of its beauty and wisdom.
●We often lose the little moments in the mundanity of life, forgetting who and what we are.
●Remember that this time is valuable, and your life is meaningful, no matter how ordinary it might seem to you right now.
●Sometimes, you’ll find yourself glad that you never got what you always wanted.
Getting Out of Your Funk
●When Rosie feels stuck, music is always her panacea.
●Rosie highly recommends watching the Beatles documentary if you’re searching for something that will make you feel good.
●Doing something different helped Tessa get out of her groove.
●If you feel stuck, surround yourself with inspired and committed people or briefly pull back from that energy to help yourself become unstuck.
The Radically Loved Summit 2022
●Another free Radically Loved Summit is happening on February 7-18.
●There will be phenomenal, incredibly inspiring speakers to share their wisdom.
●The event aims to create a space and opportunity for people to experience Rosie’s book, and each speaker was assigned a chapter.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
[12:09] “Nothing is that big of a deal. Why am I so perplexed by making a decision that I know in my heart is going to serve my highest good?”
[16:21] “We lose those little moments because of the mundanity of life, right? We forget how to remember who and what we truly are.”
[16:45] “This time is important and valuable and your life is meaningful, and everything that you do every day doesn’t need to be extraordinary to be meaningful.”
[25:28] “If you don’t have it, seek it out. If you don’t have inspiration, go seek it out.”
[26:22] “Sometimes you’re too close to it, you can’t see it for what it is. And you need to pull back and view it from that peripheral space to remember how nothing is going to be as big as the ocean.”
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