The Light Watkins Show

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The Light Watkins Show

Have you been dreaming of helping people in a meaningful way, but can’t get past your deepest insecurities or self doubt? The truth is: every change maker has to confront those same fears. The Light Watkins Show is a weekly interview podcast that unpacks the experiences of regular folks who have navigated dark and uncertain times in order to help improve the lives others. Light candidly shares these stories in the hopes of igniting your inspiration so you can start living your purpose! Light Watkins is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. In 2014, Light started a non-profit variety show called The Shine Movement in Los Angeles, which grew into a global inspirational variety show! In 2020 he started an online personal development community called The Happiness Insiders. His most recent book, Travel Light, documents his one-bagger nomadic journey that he started in 2018.

  1. 260: Real Talk About Weight Loss, Building Confidence, and Changing Your Life for The Better with Brix Glover, Transformational Health & Fitness Coach

    3 HRS AGO

    260: Real Talk About Weight Loss, Building Confidence, and Changing Your Life for The Better with Brix Glover, Transformational Health & Fitness Coach

    In this inspiring episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with transformational health and fitness coach Brix Glover for an honest and motivating conversation about achieving lasting change. Brix turned his own life around by losing 150 pounds, going from 360 pounds to stepping on stage in a fitness competition with a six-pack. Now, he’s on a mission to help others take charge of their health and transform their lives.Brix shares his journey and breaks down the realities of weight ...

    1h 22m
  2. 259: Plot Twist: Why Traditional Healthcare Isn't Working & How to Fix It with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder of Parsley Health

    5 DAYS AGO

    259: Plot Twist: Why Traditional Healthcare Isn't Working & How to Fix It with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder of Parsley Health

    In this Plot Twist episode, Light Watkins introduces Dr. Robin Berzin, whose unexpected career pivot reveals how life's challenges can lead to meaningful transformation. After watching her grandmother's battle with preventable cancer and feeling unfulfilled in her role at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Robin realized she wanted to help people rather than prosecute them—a realization that would eventually revolutionize modern healthcare.Through a series of serendipitous events, including landing ...

    22 min
  3. 258: Learn How to Release Trauma, Truly Forgive, and Heal Deeply with Dr. Frank Anderson, Author of To Be Loved

    20 NOV

    258: Learn How to Release Trauma, Truly Forgive, and Heal Deeply with Dr. Frank Anderson, Author of To Be Loved

    In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Dr. Frank Anderson, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, world-renowned trauma expert, and the author of To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation. Dr. Anderson has spent his career helping people heal from deep wounds of trauma, but his ability to connect so profoundly comes from his own personal journey of resilience and self-discovery.Dr. Anderson shares his powerful story of growing up in a household filled with pa...

    1h 10m
  4. 257: Plot Twist: How a Health Scare Inspired Simon Hill to Rethink What We Eat for a Longer Life

    15 NOV

    257: Plot Twist: How a Health Scare Inspired Simon Hill to Rethink What We Eat for a Longer Life

    In this Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Simon Hill to uncover the pivotal moments that led him to become a leading voice in nutrition and wellness. For Simon, the journey began with a family crisis—a heart attack his father suffered at the age of 41. This health scare became a wake-up call, as a cardiologist warned Simon that, due to genetics and lifestyle, he might face the same fate. Although the warning lingered, Simon initially pursued a career i...

    29 min
  5. 256: Overcome Hustle Culture, Avoid Burnout and Find True Fulfillment with Israa Nasir, Author of Toxic Productivity

    13 NOV

    256: Overcome Hustle Culture, Avoid Burnout and Find True Fulfillment with Israa Nasir, Author of Toxic Productivity

    In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with licensed therapist, mental health educator, and author Israa Nasir to dive deep into the topic of toxic productivity. Israa recently released her debut book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaiming Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More. Her story is rooted in personal experience, having grown up in a culture where productivity and achievement were prioritized above all else. Like many, Israa was driven to c...

    1h 32m
  6. 255: Plot Twist: How Divorce and a Leap into Writing Transformed Christine Platt into The Afrominimalist

    8 NOV

    255: Plot Twist: How Divorce and a Leap into Writing Transformed Christine Platt into The Afrominimalist

    In this Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins brings listeners the inspiring story of Christine Platt, a writer, speaker, and advocate for minimalism. Christine’s journey, shared through a heartfelt and relatable narrative, explores the defining moments that led her to rediscover her passion for storytelling and become known as “The Afrominimalist.”The episode begins with Christine’s early experiences—her unexpected choice to attend law school, becoming a single mother, ...

    28 min
  7. 254: The Easiest Way to Learn a New Language (and Actually Enjoy It!) with Mihalis Eleftheriou, Creator of Language Transfer

    6 NOV

    254: The Easiest Way to Learn a New Language (and Actually Enjoy It!) with Mihalis Eleftheriou, Creator of Language Transfer

    In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Mihalis Eleftheriou, the creator of the revolutionary language-learning platform Language Transfer. Mihalis shares his inspiring journey, from growing up in a multicultural neighborhood in East London to creating a powerful method for learning languages that’s changing the way people approach not just language, but communication and connection itself.When Mihalis first began learning Spanish, he noticed that traditional language ...

    1h 38m
  8. 253: Plot Twist: How a Failed Dance Career Led Yoga Rebel Tara Stiles to Make Yoga Accessible for Everyone

    1 NOV

    253: Plot Twist: How a Failed Dance Career Led Yoga Rebel Tara Stiles to Make Yoga Accessible for Everyone

    In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Tara Stiles, the pioneering founder of Stråla Yoga, to explore how she transformed a simple idea into a global wellness movement. Tara shares her journey from modeling in New York to becoming a yoga icon known for making yoga accessible, relaxed, and truly inclusive. If you've ever thought about starting something new or felt drawn to create a positive impact, Tara’s story is filled with down-to-earth insights and inspiri...

    29 min
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Have you been dreaming of helping people in a meaningful way, but can’t get past your deepest insecurities or self doubt? The truth is: every change maker has to confront those same fears. The Light Watkins Show is a weekly interview podcast that unpacks the experiences of regular folks who have navigated dark and uncertain times in order to help improve the lives others. Light candidly shares these stories in the hopes of igniting your inspiration so you can start living your purpose! Light Watkins is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. In 2014, Light started a non-profit variety show called The Shine Movement in Los Angeles, which grew into a global inspirational variety show! In 2020 he started an online personal development community called The Happiness Insiders. His most recent book, Travel Light, documents his one-bagger nomadic journey that he started in 2018.

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  • Creator
    Light Watkins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Copyright - Light Watkins LLC
  • Show Website
    The Light Watkins Show

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