Viking Academy

Erik "The Viking"
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The Viking Academy is a resource platform for exploring the 3 dimensions of being human: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT.   Join the movement of warriors who want to engage fully with life.   Pick up your sword and bravely explore who you are & live your life with Passion & Purpose.   "Your life is not a problem to be solved...it's a gift to be, explored, experienced & embraced." - Erik "The Viking"Go to www.vikingacademy.com and join the tribe.

  1. 1d ago

    #53: Exploring Perspective & Self-Awareness with Allison Brenner

    What if the way you see yourself isn't always the way others experience you? In this episode, we sit down with Allison Brenner to explore the fascinating gap between how we believe we show up in the world and how we're actually experienced by the people around us. Together, we dive into self-awareness, relationships, personal blind spots, and why understanding our impact on others can be a powerful tool for growth. Allison also shares the inspiration behind InnerVue, a platform designed to help people gather meaningful feedback from those in their lives and better understand their own social impact. This isn't just a conversation about personality assessments, it's an exploration of perspective, accountability, and becoming more intentional about how we show up in our relationships and the world around us. Topics We Explore: The difference between how we see ourselves and how others experience usUncovering hidden strengths and personal blind spotsWhy self-awareness requires more than self-reflectionHow feedback can help us grow in our relationshipsUnderstanding our social impactThe role of perspective in communication and connectionHow InnerVue brings meaningful feedback beyond the workplaceConnect with Allison Brenner: www.yourinnervue.com  Special Offer for Viking Academy listeners and members: Use code VIKING20 for 20% off Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  2. Aug 27

    #52: Exploring Trust & Transformation with Justin Harris

    What if you didn't need to know exactly where you're going next to know it's time for a new chapter? In this episode, we sit down with Justin Harris: entrepreneur, former mortgage industry leader, and lifelong adventurer, to explore what happens when we let go of certainty and trust where life is guiding us. Together, we explore what it means to follow the voice within, release the need to control every step, and allow life's next chapter to unfold. From spiritual exploration and past experiences to the difference between the “little self” and the “bigger self,” this conversation dives into what can happen when we become more open to possibility and trust the journey ahead. This isn't just a conversation about changing careers: it's about embracing the unknown, following what feels true, and discovering that the journey itself may be where the real adventure begins. Topics We Explore: Trusting yourself without knowing exactly what comes nextLetting go of certainty and embracing the unknownThe “little self” versus the “bigger self”Spirituality, consciousness, and personal explorationPast experiences and the lessons that shape usInspired action versus forcing the path forwardWhy life may be more about the journey than the destinationConnect with Justin Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-harris-005b30355/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  3. Aug 13

    #51: Exploring Creativity & Self-Discovery with Alain Picard

    What if creating something could help you discover more about yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Alain Picard: artist, teacher, and creative mentor, to explore the connection between art, creativity, and self-discovery. Together, we dive into what happens when we let go of perfection, move through the fear of failure, and give ourselves permission to create. From rediscovering passions that were pushed aside to finding confidence through the creative process, Alain shares how art can become a powerful way to reconnect with identity, purpose, and wonder. We also explore why simply showing up and creating can open the door to unexpected growth and transformation. This isn't just a conversation about painting: it's about creativity as a path to self-discovery, and what becomes possible when we stop worrying about the perfect outcome and start exploring. Topics We Explore: Finding yourself through creative expressionOvercoming the fear of failure and perfectionismRediscovering passions we may have pushed asideCreativity, confidence, and self-discoveryWhy showing up matters more than the perfect resultArt as a way to reconnect with wonder and possibilityThe relationship between creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growthConnect with Alain Picard: https://www.picardstudio.com/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  4. Jul 30

    #50: Exploring Spirit & Consciousness with Michael Monk

    What if everything you believed about spirituality was upside down? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Monk: healer, teacher, and founder of the Avatar Energy Mastery Institute, to explore consciousness, energy, and the nature of our spiritual experience. Together, we dive into awakening, the relationship between spirit and the physical body, and why Michael believes our human experience is far more significant than we've been led to believe. From the nature of consciousness and energy to out-of-body experiences, healing, and our connection with the divine, this conversation challenges conventional spiritual thinking and invites us to explore reality through a completely different lens. This isn't just a conversation about metaphysics: it's an invitation to question long-held beliefs, embrace curiosity, and explore a new perspective on consciousness, creation, and what it means to be fully alive. Topics We Explore: Michael's encounter with the voice of GodAwakening to spirit and remembering our true natureOut-of-body experiences and consciousnessWhy the physical world is part of our spiritual evolutionEnergy, healing, and self-discoveryChallenging conventional ideas about spiritualityConnect with Michael Monk: https://www.michaelmonk.bio/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  5. Jul 16

    #49: Exploring Conflict & Connection with Matthew Abrams

    What if conflict wasn't something to avoid, but something to embrace? In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Abrams: leadership coach, EOS expert, and author of Inviting Genius, to explore how conflict can become one of our greatest tools for growth, connection, and self-discovery. What begins as a conversation about leadership quickly evolves into a powerful coaching session, as Matthew helps uncover how our earliest experiences shape the way we navigate conflict, relationships, and even our sense of identity. Together, we explore the stories we've inherited, the masks we wear to feel safe, and why embracing discomfort can lead us back to our most authentic selves. This isn't just a conversation about better communication, it's about understanding yourself, telling the truth with courage and compassion, and discovering how conflict can become a catalyst for deeper relationships and lasting transformation. Topics We Explore: Why conflict is a gateway to self-discoveryHow childhood shapes the way we handle conflictMoving from people-pleasing to authentic communicationThe relationship between entrepreneurship and identityFear, vulnerability, and telling the truth with compassionWhy healthy conflict creates deeper connectionTurning discomfort into growth and transformationConnect with Matthew Abrams: https://matthewabrams.us/  Get your Copy of Inviting Genius: https://invitinggenius.com/ Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  6. Jul 2

    #48: Exploring Character & Integrity with Jonathan Cotten

    What if business could become a vehicle for purpose, service, and personal transformation? In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Cotten to explore the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, and character. From navigating his daughter's health journey to questioning long-held beliefs and stepping away from a controlling religious environment, Jonathan shares how adversity reshaped his understanding of leadership, purpose, and what it truly means to serve others. Together, we dive into the idea of business as a mission field, the role character plays in leadership, and why integrity, empathy, and community matter more than ever. This isn't just a conversation about entrepreneurship, it's about discovering how our struggles, beliefs, and experiences can shape a life of greater meaning and impact. Topics We Explore: The meaning behind The Business of CharacterNavigating faith, doubt, and personal transformationLeaving a controlling religious environmentHow adversity can deepen purpose and empathyBusiness as a vehicle for service and communityBuilding cultures rooted in integrity and characterMission, vision, values, and leading with intentionConnect with Jonathan Cotten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cotten-a1511a1/  Check Out The Good Feet Store: https://www.goodfeet.com/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  7. Jun 18

    #47: Exploring Purpose & Guidance with Daniel White

    What if the breakthrough you're searching for isn't about working harder, but listening more deeply? In this episode, we sit down with Daniel White: spiritual coach, energy transformation specialist, and advisor to visionary entrepreneurs, to explore the powerful connection between purpose, intuition, and personal growth. Together, we dive into entrepreneurship, spiritual growth, discernment, and the role intuition plays in helping us navigate life's challenges. Daniel shares why personal responsibility, faith, and a deeper connection with God can open the door to greater clarity, freedom, and fulfillment. This isn't just a conversation about success, it's about discovering how purpose and inner alignment can help us create a life that feels truly meaningful. Topics We Explore: The relationship between entrepreneurship and spiritualityFollowing intuition and recognizing guidance from GodPersonal responsibility as a catalyst for growthDiscernment, energy, and navigating life's challengesWhy breakthroughs often come through surrender and trustClearing the blocks that keep us stuckCreating a life aligned with purpose and meaningConnect with Daniel White: https://danielwhitecoaching.com/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  8. Jun 4

    #46: Exploring Breath & Being with John Osborne

    What if your breath could become a doorway to something deeper? In this episode, we sit down with John Osborne: meditation teacher, breathwork expert, and senior faculty member of the Art of Living Foundation, to explore the profound connection between breath, consciousness, and human transformation. Together, we dive into how breathwork can help quiet the mind, release deeply held stress, and reconnect us with what John calls the "unchanging" part of ourselves. From PTSD and addiction recovery to meditation, spirituality, and the power of living in the present moment, this conversation explores why the breath may be one of the most overlooked tools for healing and self-discovery. This isn't just a conversation about breathing: it's an exploration of awareness, resilience, and what becomes possible when we learn to connect with the deeper intelligence within us. Topics We Explore: How breathwork impacts the mind, body, and emotionsUsing breath to help heal PTSD and traumaWhy the present moment is the source of creativity and joyThe connection between breath and spiritual traditionsMeditation, consciousness, and direct spiritual experienceAddiction recovery, surrender, and inner transformationConnecting with the "unchanging" self beneath life's chaosConnect with John Osborne: https://www.artofliving.org/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

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The Viking Academy is a resource platform for exploring the 3 dimensions of being human: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT.   Join the movement of warriors who want to engage fully with life.   Pick up your sword and bravely explore who you are & live your life with Passion & Purpose.   "Your life is not a problem to be solved...it's a gift to be, explored, experienced & embraced." - Erik "The Viking"Go to www.vikingacademy.com and join the tribe.

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  • Creator
    Erik "The Viking"
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Viking Academy
  • Show Website
    Viking Academy