The Mark Divine Show mark@markdivine.com

Becoming fearless about reinventing yourself is a powerful tool in life. 
Multiple Time New York Best Selling authors Brandon Webb(@BrandonWebb) and John Mann(@JohnMann) share how real life meets fiction in their successful collaboration of the action-packed thriller series Blind Fear, Cold Fear, and Steal Fear. 
 
"Often times, as we learn, the story in our head is much worse than the actual activity." - Brandon Webb
 
Key Takeaways:
Mental Management: Training and focusing the mind is a daily practice that empowers the individual to concentrate in times of chaos, be aware of the intention behind actions, and stay in a positive and empowered mindset. The tools of mental management are visualization, positive self-talk, and reframing memory.
Mentorship: Strong mentors can make all the difference when you stand at a crossroads, start your career, or make significant life changes. Mentors come in different ways. Also, if you have skills and time and want to be of service, becoming a mentor to someone is an excellent way of being sheepdog strong.
Positive Partnerships: Fostering relationships for work or personal matters creates a more prosperous and happy life. Learning to collaborate with others means seeing what you are good at and what they are good at and then trusting one another to execute efficiently and effectively to get the job done. 
Education: Children are naturally curious and want to learn. Our school systems in the United States need a curriculum that includes critical thinking, exploration, and actual learning. Teaching our children to question and think freely is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. 

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Trauma does not discriminate. Trauma is trauma.
PTSD and suicide are like hand in glove in the veteran community. In this episode, US Navy veteran D. Paul Flemming(@DPaulFleming) shares his journey of faith, writing, and overcoming trauma.
 
"Trauma belongs in the eyes of the person who suffered it,  and nobody, in my opinion, nobody should weigh or judge the level of trauma. It is up to the individual to determine how severe the trauma is. " - D Paul Fleming
 
Key Takeaways:
Breaking the Silence on Veteran Suicide: Veteran suicide rates are alarming, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the issue. Destigmatizing and openly discussing suicide within the military community is crucial. Suicide prevention support is readily available by dialing 988 in the USA, providing a tangible resource for those in need.
First Step Towards Healing: Initiating change starts with taking that challenging first step, especially when dealing with trauma. Individuals need to recognize that they are not alone in their pain. Acknowledging the difficulty of the first step fosters a shared understanding that pain and suffering are universal.
Healing Through Storytelling: Storytelling has been a foundational aspect of human history, providing a powerful avenue for connection and healing. Sharing stories creates a collective understanding of the human condition. Storytelling reinforces the idea that individuals are not alone in their experiences, fostering a sense of shared humanity.
Embracing Diversity in Spirituality: Cultural beliefs vary widely on the meaning and practice of faith. Respecting and allowing individuals to have their personal faith system, even if it differs from one's own, aligns with the core teachings of many religions. Embracing diverse spiritual beliefs contributes to a more inclusive and understanding society. 

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Keep going with your gains. Do them consistently, especially if we don't feel like it. And significant, fundamental, permanent changes can be installed. 
Explore the hero’s journey with author and entrepreneur Brian Johnson (@BrianJohnson). Brian is the founder and CEO of Heroic, a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to propelling humanity towards a flourishing future. 
"The most latent desire I've always had is how can I live a great life in service to something bigger than myself and help others do that? " - Brian Johnson
 
Key Takeaways:
Anti-fragile Confidence: Building unbreakable confidence by keeping commitments to oneself, leveraging challenges to grow stronger rather than breaking. If you lack integrity in your word, trusting yourself is impossible and erodes your confidence. To have trust, you must do what you say in any relationship, whether with yourself or others. 
The Hero's Journey: The three phases of the heroic journey are the call to adventure, the facing of challenges, and the return to the ordinary world. Each stage evolves the hero's consciousness. This journey isn't a one-time event but a continuous theme in life—answering the call repeatedly to develop and live a life from the heart in service.
8 Virtues: To live your best life and align with your heroic journey, there are 8 virtues to live by: wisdom, discipline, love, courage, gratitude, hope, curiosity, and zest. These 8 virtues come from ancient philosophy and modern science. 
The Ultimate Game: The ultimate game of life is to choose wisely and to be your best self in service to something bigger than yourself. To do this, you need to forge anti-fragile confidence and recognize that the hero's journey is supposed to be complicated.
 
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Cooperation and competition can live together in a way that propels humanity and the environment to thrive. 
Delve into the world of ideas with Michael Muthukrishna(@Michael Muthukrishna), a distinguished professor at the London School of Economics. Join us as he explores the profound importance of embracing the future's complexity by being well-informed and open-minded. 
 
"What one can do in a scientific world is to come up with a life's philosophy consistent with the reality we understand through science." - Michael Muthukrishna
 
Key Takeaways:
A Theory of Everyone: Written by Michael Muthukrishna, A Theory of Everyone introduces an innovative framework that leverages scientific principles to dissect the dynamics of human and social evolution. This framework underscores the significance of harmonizing cooperative competition, promoting open dialogue, and harnessing abundant energy resources as essential routes to tackling intricate global issues and nurturing societal advancement.
Perspectives on Nuclear Energy: The discussion around nuclear power raises questions about why there is resistance to its adoption, especially in light of advancements in safety and technology. There are various historical and cultural factors for this resistance, such as the dual-use nature of nuclear technology and lingering fears from the past. 
Open Dialogue as a Catalyst for Progress: There is great value in open and inclusive dialogue when addressing complex global issues. It serves as a catalyst for progress, allowing diverse perspectives to come together, share insights, and explore solutions. Leaders, communities, and individuals can benefit from fostering an environment of open dialogue, enabling the exchange of ideas and the pursuit of common goals for humanity.
Advancements in AI and Technology: We are entering an era where our ability to acquire and leverage knowledge driven by the advances in AI and technology is becoming commonplace. These tools are becoming more personalized. The information provided and learned can help individuals enhance their performance, make better decisions, and improve various aspects of their lives. 

 
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Miraculous healing can and does occur, and there is a space for it in the medical field.
 
Learn how to heal your aches and pains in this interview with Dr. Bradley Nelson(@Dr. Nelson) as he shares the secrets of how to create freedom from pain in your body.  His books The Emotion Code and now The Body Code System are known worldwide as a go-to manual for healing.
 
“It is time to start taking back our own ability to work on our bodies. There's so much that we can do. Most of the time, we don't need drugs, most of the time, we don't need surgery.” - Dr. Bradley Nelson
 
Key Takeaways:
The Emotion Code: Einstein said that the future of medicine will be based on frequencies. The Emotion Code is a transformative healing method that detects where negative emotions are stored. The subconscious mind knows what the blocked emotions are. Once they have been identified, they can be released by yourself or an Emotion Code Practitioner.  
Listening to Your Body: If you are in chronic pain, whether it is physical or emotional, you can learn a lot about how you suppress, process, and engage with your emotions. To learn from your state of mind or body, you must slow down, stop, and listen to what the underlying message is. This is where a therapist, somatic practitioner, or other practitioners in the healing arts can assist you in liberating the insistent loop that keeps you locked in a state of suffering.   
Releasing Trapped Emotions: By finding and removing trapped emotional energy in the body, people start to feel like a different kind of person. They feel more aligned in their bodies, minds, and hearts; there is a sense of returning home. There is a sense of freedom and ease created by the space left once the trapped emotions leave the body.
6 Types of Imbalances: 1) Energetic imbalances, 2) Nervous system imbalances, 3) Stored toxins, 4) Nutritional and lifestyle imbalances, 5.)Skeletal and Musculature misalignments, and 6) Pathogens.

 
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You can't fix healthcare with ideology. We need practical solutions.
 
Dr. Henry Buchwald (@Dr. Buchwald), believes our healthcare system is upside down! After 60 years as a surgeon and educator, this 90-year-old doctor is doing everything he can to educate people in the USA on why the healthcare system needs them to change it. In this podcast, he discusses what he has seen in his decades of practice and his new book, Healthcare Upside Down.
“Healthcare needs to be treated with respect.” - Henry Buchwald
 
Key Takeaways:
Broken Medical Care: According to Dr. Henry Buchwald, the United States medical system is broken. The doctor-patient relationship could be more varied and consistent. Instead, it is almost non-existent. Insurance companies are profiting from people's illnesses. The USA is way behind in statistics overall for our medical care and advancements. It's a business model where doctors are interchangeable, and patient care needs to be improved.
Healthcare and Life: Our life from birth involves health care. Growing up and achieving adulthood requires health care. Being able to live a mature life to work, to love, and to have children is dependent on health care. In the final chapter, aging can be made pleasurable by healthcare. Healthcare is, therefore, integral to life from beginning to end. Healthcare is not a commodity but a necessity. 
Fraternal Organizations for Healthcare: A not-for-profit member-owned healthcare insurance is one of the best ways to ensure you will be cared for by the company you pay a monthly per diem to. There are many out there, and many more collective organizations starting to pop up due to the need and demand from our underserved population in the USA.
Finding our Collective Voice:  Many individuals feel like they need a voice. If people can find a voice together, they will see the power in the collective. This can be done by looking at our immediate environments to see who owns the power structure. Utilizing leaders in our communities and working within organizations like our church or place of work can create a collective voice for the individual. 
 
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