Personal Development Mastery Agi Keramidas

How can integrating plant medicine, meditation, and ancient wisdom transform your emotional well-being and liberate you from the grip of trauma and negative emotional patterns?
 
Listen in as emotions therapist and plant medicine facilitator Becca Williams joins us to share her transformative journey from a journalist to a healer. Drawing from her personal battles with childhood trauma, Becca reveals how she developed a therapeutic approach that marries Western neuroscience with the ancient wisdom of yogic science and the subtle power of psilocybin microdosing. Her compelling story highlights the potential for emotional liberation and the pivotal role of plant medicine in rewriting deeply ingrained emotional patterns, paving the way for a life filled with greater fulfillment.
 
In our conversation, we unravel the intricacies of our emotions, often misunderstood as mere reactions, yet they are in fact a sophisticated inner guidance system. Becca enlightens us on the seven challenging emotions - fear, anxiety, anger, depression, sadness, desire, guilt, and shame - and their significance in our personal growth. Through her insights, we discover how embracing Kundalini meditation, breath work, and mindful movement can serve as powerful tools to constructively navigate these emotions, allowing us to channel their energy towards healing and personal development.
 
Our dialogue concludes with a touching note on the concept of 'do-overs,' a practice Becca holds dear for improving interpersonal relationships. She illustrates the transformative power of revisiting and reworking negative interactions, which not only fosters understanding and respect but also deepens connections. Join us for this enlightening discussion that promises to change the way you perceive your emotions and their role in your journey to wholeness.
 
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
02:02 - Emotional Liberation Through Plant Medicine
09:06 - Finding Hope in Personal Growth 
10:13 - Navigating Emotions as Inner Guidance
20:21 - Struggles With Meditation in Busy World 
27:16 - Exploring Emotional Liberation Therapy With Psychedelics
31:30 - Exploring Cannabis and Psilocybin as Medicine
37:28 - The Power of Do-Overs
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘
"Honey, it's gonna be alright. You're gonna be in a good place - just hang in there."
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
Becca's website: https://beccawilliams.org/
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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Snippet of wisdom 44.
 
In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.
 
Today's snippet is from my conversation with Matty Lansdown, a nutritionist and health coach.
 
It is about how your social circle impacts your health. They say that your postcode (or zip code) influences your health more than your genetic code!
 
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
Listen to the full conversation with Matty in episode #260:
https://bit.ly/pdm_260
 
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𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥:
Every 2nd Monday of each month, starting at 7:15 pm London time (that's 2:15 pm New York) for 45 minutes.
Next meetings are:
Monday 13 May 2024
Monday 10 June 2024
 
You can add the event in your calendar here:
https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehour
 
Here is the Zoom link to join:
https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehourzoom
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How can aligning with your core values and embracing authenticity lead to transformative success in both entrepreneurship and personal growth?
 
Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Lauren Gaggioli, a digital entrepreneur with a heart for purpose-driven living. Throughout an engaging discussion, Lauren reflects on her transition from tutoring to building a thriving online business, emphasizing the profound impact that a sense of purpose has in both personal and professional realms.
 
Lauren offers invaluable insights into the power of self-discovery and the importance of aligning ourselves with our core values. We discuss the topic of dreaming big and the courage it takes to own our desires, as Lauren guides us through understanding the role of expressed values in creating a life that truly reflects who we are.
 
We also explore the challenges of entrepreneurial enmeshment, where personal identity becomes intertwined with business success. Tune in to absorb the wealth of knowledge Lauren shares, including the importance of trusting your instincts and the ongoing journey of personal development.
 
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
01:30 - Finding Purpose Through Entrepreneurial Insights
05:46 - Discovering Purpose Amidst Parenthood
13:03 - Uncovering True Values and Dreaming Big
17:53 - The Power of Personal Values
23:06 - Entrepreneurial Enmeshment and Boundaries
30:33 - Personal Development and Trusting Your Instincts
 
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘
"Trust your gut. Nobody else knows who you are deep inside the way you know. Trust that and follow that."
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
Lauren's website: https://laurengaggioli.com/
 
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬
1. Discover how aligning with your core values can ignite profound personal and professional transformation, guiding you toward a life of intentionality and fulfillment.
 
2. Learn practical strategies for establishing healthy boundaries between your identity and your business, empowering you to maintain well-being while navigating the demands of entrepreneurship.
 
3. Gain insights into the importance of trusting your instincts and committing to ongoing personal development, helping you live in harmony with your desires and purpose for a vision-driven and authentic life.
 
Discover the transformative power of aligning your entrepreneurial endeavors with your true self by listening to Lauren Gaggioli's profound insights on purpose, values, and boundaries in this insightful podcast episode.
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Snippet of wisdom 43.
 
In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.
 
Today's snippet is from my conversation with Victoria Rader, possibility coach, best-selling author, and holder of PhD in metaphysical studies.
 
It is about the 6 mental faculties. Our mindset is a set of these 6 mental faculties: perception, imagination, intuition, reason, memory, and will.
 
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
Listen to the full conversation in episode #288:
https://kite.link/pdm288
 
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
As my gift to you, here is a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":
https://agikeramidas.com/88
 
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Join me as I sit down with the multi-talented Craig Cooke, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Chinese medical qigong practitioner, who shares his compelling narrative of integrating qigong into the demanding world of business. Craig's story unfolds from the origins of his digital marketing agency to the discovery of qigong as a powerful tool for maintaining equilibrium amidst the stress of leadership. His insights on the practice illuminate its ability to weave together the mind, body, and breath, and serve as an invaluable asset for any entrepreneur looking to navigate life's hurdles with grace and balance.
 
Listen in as we explore the broader applications of Qigong beyond its martial arts roots, touching upon its profound impact on health and well-being. Craig shares his own experiences with qigong in tackling health challenges and underscores the importance of a holistic approach, which includes diet, sleep, and hydration, in fostering optimal wellness. Craig's journey not only paints a picture of qigong as a meditative, movement-based practice but also as a cornerstone for a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
 
Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the core principles of entrepreneurship and personal development, drawing parallels with the Chinese five-element theory. Discover how passion fuels discipline, which in turn fosters expertise, breeds confidence, and ultimately leads to faith in oneself and one's venture. Craig's parting words are an invitation to everyone to explore these practices, which hold the potential to enrich lives across the spectrum of age and experience.
 
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
02:29 - Entrepreneurship and Spirituality Combined
05:47 - Benefits of Chinese Medical Qigong
13:23 - Applying Qigong and Martial Arts' Principles
19:55 - Healing Powers of Chinese Energy Medicine
23:33 - Five Element Model of Entrepreneurship
29:53 - Benefits of Exercise and Qigong
35:46 - Benefits of Martial Arts and Qigong
 
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘
"Don't let yourself be distracted by the various pleasures in life. Have fun, but don't get distracted. Stay on path."
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
Craig's website: https://csquaredpro.io/
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬
1. Discover how the ancient practice of Qigong can help you manage stress and maintain emotional and physical balance amidst the demands of entrepreneurship.
2. Gain insights into the transformative power of martial arts principles for professional growth and learn how to apply them to your business and personal life.
3. Explore the Chinese five-element theory as a model for entrepreneurship and personal development, providing you with a framework to cultivate passion, discipline, expertise, confidence, and faith in your journey.
4. Utilising qigong for stress management: You can learn how the ancient practice of qigong, integrating mind, body, and breath, can aid you as an entrepreneur or professional in managing stress, maintaining balance, and achieving a more centred state of being, even amidst business and leadership pressures.
5. Applying martial arts principles for professional growth: You'll gain insights into how the discipline, focus, and mindset cultivated through martial arts and qigong can positively impact your personal development and professional success. This includes understanding the importance of balance, consistent routi

Snippet of wisdom 42.
 
In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.
 
Today's snippet is from my conversation with Chris Branch, who is an osteopath, ultramarathon runner, and YouTuber.
 
It's a conversation for you, if you are sober-curious!
 
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
Listen to the full conversation in episode #228:
https://bit.ly/3wUYTaf
 
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
As my gift to you, here is a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":
https://agikeramidas.com/88
 
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