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. 2d ago

    #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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. May 21

    #45: Exploring Wellness & Alignment with Cassandra Bodzak

    What if true wellness wasn’t about restriction, but alignment? In this episode, we sit down with Cassandra Bodzak: mindfulness author, holistic wellness coach, and creator of The Mindful Table, to explore the deeper connection between nourishment, self-worth, and conscious living. Blending science, spirituality, and lived experience, Cassandra shares how many people, especially women, have been conditioned to disconnect from their bodies, ignore their intuition, and tie their worth to unrealistic standards around food and wellness. Together, we explore mindful eating, emotional healing, self-care, and what it means to create a life that genuinely supports your energy, growth, and expansion. This isn’t about perfection or rigid routines, it’s about learning to listen to yourself again and building a healthier relationship with your body, your habits, and your life. Topics We Explore: Healing your relationship with food and body imageMindful eating and conscious nourishmentCreating habits that support energy and expansionBreaking free from shame, stress, and perfectionismBalancing wellness, spirituality, and everyday lifeSelf-care as a foundation for growth and alignmentLearning to trust yourself and your body againConnect with Cassandra Bodzak: https://www.cassandrabodzak.com Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  7. May 7

    #44: Exploring Intuition & Creativity with Gwyneth Flack

    What if intuition and creativity were the keys to remembering who you truly are? In this episode, we sit down with Gwyneth Flack, transformational teacher and author of Limitless: Transform Your Life With Intuition and Creativity, to explore how intuition, creativity, and consciousness shape the human experience. After a near-death experience at age four, Gwyneth began seeing life through a very different lens, one that challenged the idea that we are only our bodies or identities. Together, we dive into the “terrible twos,” spiritual awakening, creativity as a healing force, and how intuition can guide us toward purpose, joy, and a deeper connection with ourselves. This conversation explores what happens when we stop living purely from conditioning, and start listening to the deeper wisdom already within us. Topics We Explore: Gwyneth’s near-death experience at age fourThe deeper meaning behind the “terrible twos”Intuition vs. intellect and learning to trust yourselfCreativity as a pathway to healing and purposeEnergy, emotional awareness, and spiritual growthWhy joy is often a sign of alignmentConnect with Gwyneth Flack: https://gwynethflack.com/  Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

  8. Apr 23

    #43: Exploring Pain & Purpose with Krista Clive-Smith

    What happens when life forces you to stop completely? In this episode, we sit down with Krista Clive-Smith: entrepreneur, author, and personal branding expert, to explore how a sudden and severe health crisis transformed her life and work. After being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and multiple autoimmune conditions, Krista went from peak performance to being completely immobilized for months. In that time, she faced intense physical pain, mental challenges, and a moment where she nearly gave up. But through that experience, something shifted. By reframing her mindset and surrendering control, Krista began to see her situation not as something happening to her, but for her, and ultimately through her. What followed was a renewed sense of purpose and a drive to build solutions rooted in her own experience, including new technology to help others facing similar challenges. This is a conversation about resilience, perspective, and what becomes possible when you stop resisting, and start listening. Topics We Explore: Living through extreme illness and loss of controlThe mental shift from “why me” to “what for”Surrendering and allowing life to work through youTurning adversity into purpose and creationBuilding tools from lived experience (Crohn’s app)Finding clarity when everything is stripped awayConnect with Krista Clive-Smith: https://www.kristaclivesmith.com/  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
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Viking Academy
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    Viking Academy