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Send us a Text Message.In this first-ever Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins revisits the conversation with Arjuna O’Neal, whose life story is as dramatic as it is transformative. Arjuna takes us on a journey from his troubled youth in Detroit to a near-death experience that redefined his existence.Arjuna recounts his childhood in the Hare Krishna community of Detroit, under the shadow of his father, one of the city's biggest drug dealers. Despite his academic su...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, host, Light Watkins sits down with Dr. Emma Seppala, a renowned psychologist and author of "The Happiness Track" and "Sovereign." Listen in as they explore the concept of true success and fulfillment, contrasting societal expectations with inner peace and happiness.Dr. Seppala shares her fascinating journey from her upbringing in Paris to her transformative experiences at Yale and beyond. Discover how her encounters with differ...

Send us a Text Message.In this solo episode, Light delves into the concept of toxic positivity, increasingly prevalent in wellness circles. Starting with the parable of the farmer and the horse, he illustrates how excessive optimism can dismiss genuine emotional experiences, leading to a superficial understanding of growth and resilience.Light explains that toxic positivity involves the ineffective overgeneralization of a happy state across all situations, invalidating real emotions. He empha...

Send us a Text Message.In this week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light reconnects with Chris Pan, the founder of MyIntent and VOMO, for his third appearance on the show. Known for his mission-driven initiatives that spread the power of intention and promote emotional wellness through music and movement, Chris recently delivered a commencement speech at Ohio State University that garnered intense public scrutiny.Chris Pan's speech at Ohio State was anything but ordinary. Intended to of...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Africa Brooke for the second time. Africa is a celebrated writer, speaker, and consultant to discuss her transformative new book, The Third Perspective. This conversation dives deep into the nuances of brave expression, self-censorship, and navigating the complexities of our polarized world.Africa is renowned for her work in developmental coaching, focusing on self-sabotage and self-censorship. She ...

Send us a Text Message.In this week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit Light’s conversation with Joseph Bradford III about how the challenges of his childhood led him to dedicate his life to helping the homeless. Joseph started a non-profit called B.A.R.E. Truth, an organization that provides mentorship, independent living assistance, and wellness services to impoverished individuals and families. By helping them attain healthy, purpose-driven lives, Joseph ultimately change...