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In perhaps the most personal  podcast yet, I got to speak with the incredibly pragmatic philosopher that is Terry McMullen. In this podcast, we spoke about the value of questioning why we believe what we believe and do what we do. After earning an MBA from Harvard and landing a lucrative job at IBM, everything seemed to be  going exceptionally well and according to plan. Then within a year, he lost a sibling, his wife became ill, and they had a son. McMullen spent the next seven years studying philosophy, as well as cognitive and social psychology,  in order to better understand himself and his relationship to life during these hardships. He went on to become a member of the American Psychological Association,  American Sociological Association and has posted personal reflection videos every day for a year on youtube. Eminently thoughtful and intelligent, McMullen was an unforgettable guest. 

From being raised in a religious cult, surviving sex trafficking, as well as an intense Mixed Martial Arts training background, Amanda Catarzi is the true definition of a warrior. She tells a harrowing and inspiring story of overcoming brainwashing and abuse, to becoming the exceptionally strong woman she is today- writing Federal Legislation to help victims of sex-trafficking and working as a trauma art-therapist at a refugee camp in Asia. She's also worked undercover as an Anti-Sex Trafficking Specialist, liberating women marginalized by this horrific industry,  here in the United States. I was honored to talk to Amanda. Her presence is immensely powerful and compassionate. This podcast was a privilege to record. Please share this podcast to help get the word out and raise awareness.

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In this podcast, Sam “The Miracle Man” Shelley, goes in-depth about the struggles he’s faced throughout his life, first dealing with head trauma from a car crash at age six, dealing with bipolar disorder that made him suicidal in his 20’s, and finally developing psoriasis and MS in his 30s, to the point where he was taking thirteen medications and was unable to walk without a cane. He was consumed with what he calls “head trash”, or negative mental-chatter, self-criticism, and self-hate, which helped fuel these two auto-immune disorders, of which stress is a major contributor. His story is one of the most amazing, and inspiring tales of faith and perseverance. 
Check out his book- Break the Habit of Negative Thought Addiction: Free Yourself From Head Trash as well as his website https://www.headtrashanonymous.org/ where you can find more information on his healing circles as well as his daily youtube videos! 
Below I am listing the studies showing how effective meditation is in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis and MS. There are not any studies at this point that show meditation alone can treat or cure them, but these studies coupled with Shelley’s anecdotal experience are an incredible leap forward into promising new territory for treatment. Perhaps we will be hearing more stories like Sam Shelley’s as meditation becomes a more ubiquitous practice in the Western World. 
This podcast is not a source for medical advice, even as I ask Sam for his perspective and advice he would potentially give. The intention for this podcast is to shed light on others' lived experiences, but never to tell others what to do with their treatment plans. You should always seek a medical professional. 


https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2698668


https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.2190/PQKE-CMAM-T4MT-QVBL


https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1352458518761187

Pharaoh Kyle is an incredible spiritual and nutrition coach, who is a testament to the power of intention. After facing a crushing blow in 2011, Kyle happened to see a Will Smith video where he was praising the international literary phenomenon of The Alchemist. Serendipitously acquiring a copy, the message of following your soul's calling resonated with Kyle, and he began the process of looking inward. Harnessing the power of fasting, Kyle gained clarity and insight into his own unfathomable ability to create change in his life. He reached his goal of making a million dollars by 30, and is now dedicated to helping people around the world wake up to their innate strength and worth. Tune in to hear details of his journey, his go-to morning routine, and all of the synchronicities that occurred once he made the decision to follow his intuition . 


Check him out on instagram: @ pharaoh333


And read up on some of his articles: https://www.yahoo.com/now/pharaoh-kyle-better-known-pharaoh-233500130.html


I deeply apologize for the sound issue on my end of the podcast! I'm still figuring things out, but the good news is there's nowhere to go but up from here! Luckily Pharaoh does most of the speaking, and if you stick along for the ride, I promise there's magic in Pharaoh's words. 

Rob Mack is a renowned celebrity happiness coach and author of Happiness From the Inside Out. He's been featured in GQ, on The Today Show, E!, Access Hollywood, OWN, and Good Morning America to discuss his time tested and scientifically supported methods for cultivating genuine, lasting happiness. Not only is he one of the most kind, and supportive individuals I've ever met, but he's a fantastically engaging conversationalist, clearly articulating elusive concepts such as our ever-changing emotional landscape and our relationships to ourselves.