Sharpen Your Sword

Brock Richard
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Sharpen Your Sword Podcast

Sharpen Your Sword is a metaphor for the ongoing process of our personal development. Sword is meant to be interchangeable with whatever you want, whether it be your leadership skills, communication skills, mindset or any area of your life that you’re looking to improve and refine. Guests include entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, experts in the fields of fitness, health and wellness, science, psychology, spirituality and many more. I’ll dive into their life experiences, mindsets and the wisdom they have cultivated along their journey thus far. My mission is for you to be able to immediately apply the insights you gain from this show in order to enhance your experience of life.

  1. 27. Liberate Your Mind with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

    22/07/2020

    27. Liberate Your Mind with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

    Dr. Steven Hayes is a Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada and the author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles.  He is especially known for his work on "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or “ACT” which is one of the most widely used and researched new methods of psychological intervention over the last 20 years.  Dr. Hayes has received several national awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy.  His popular book Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for a time was the best-selling self-help book in the United States, and his new book A Liberated Mind has been recently released to wide acclaim. His TEDx talks have been viewed by over 600,000 people, and he is ranked among the most cited psychologists in the world.   Some things we talk about –– The ACT method (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) How to stop identifying with negative thoughts and emotions The “Defusion” technique for taking power away from those negative thoughts Perfectionism, people pleasing and my unlearning process with those traits Ways to address fear and anxiety and if we can really reframe anxiety as excitement when it comes to speaking or performing.   Connect with Dr. Steven Hayes: Website: https://stevenchayes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenchayesphd/ TEDx Talks: Psychological Flexibility // Mental Brakes to Avoid Mental Breaks The ACT Tool Kit: https://stevenchayes.com/my-act-toolkit/ Books: https://stevenchayes.com/books/     Connect with Brock: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_

    1h 13m
  2. 26. Mindfulness & Calm During Chaos with Katarina Gleisberg

    08/07/2020

    26. Mindfulness & Calm During Chaos with Katarina Gleisberg

    Katarina Gleisberg is a mindfulness educator, coach, and co-creator of the “Calm During Chaos” Mindfulness course alongside Nathan Todd who was on the podcast a few episodes ago. After teaching students of various ages in three countries, she was struck by the commonality that students of all backgrounds showed greater attention, calm, productivity, and collaboration after a short mindfulness practice.  She then evolved her teaching focus to spread mindfulness and its holistic health benefits including greater attention, compassion, stress-relief, life satisfaction, empowerment, and even strengthened immunity. She wants us all to know that mindfulness can be practiced anywhere, any time, free of charge by anyone.   In this episode we talk about ––   –– How she discovered mindfulness in her professional life   –– The TAPS (Total and perfect silence) technique and the impact of mindfulness in kids with different personality types   –– What mindfulness is NOT   –– The two wings of mindfulness    –– How she inadvertently wound up in the local newspaper      –– The R.A.I.N. technique for starting to process emotions   Connect with Katarina: "Calm During Chaos" Mindfulness eCourse: https://bit.ly/2ygmGqP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katarinagleisberg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2b2F6lyEUK9P0U_BIIAXOA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/katarinagleisberg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katarina-Gleisberg-Mindful-Teaching-207630459925723/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-gleisberg-19b466a8/ Website: ellteachershare.com   Connect with Brock: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_

    1h 4m
  3. 25. Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality, Psychology and Science with Zack Alexander

    01/07/2020

    25. Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality, Psychology and Science with Zack Alexander

    Zack Alexander has been on quite the healing journey as you’ll hear in this episode. We actually went to the same high school but never really had a conversation until our paths crossed on Instagram a couple weeks ago so we decided to sit down and record a podcast.  Zack is a Holistic Life Coach who incorporates a Trauma-Informed approach to his practices. He uses a number of alternative therapies including spiritual awakening counseling, mindfulness/meditative techniques, somatic healing and reiki/energy healing.   Some things we talk about ––   His 4 Year battle with a mystery illness which was eventually diagnosed as schistosomiasis   The realization he had that allowed him to be resilient through that process   How he was opened up alternative healing modalities   His message to those who are skeptics about chakras, meridians and energy healing   How to reconcile generational conditioning, programming and trauma   Why the collective nervous system has gone haywire and what to do about it     Masculine vs. Feminine Energy    What is spiritual bypassing?    Connect with Zack:    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/zaenergetics YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCws8TrW-KsBCM8vB552MZpw Website | https://www.zaenergetics.com   Connect with Brock:     Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_ Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich

    47 min
  4. 24. Paradigm Shifting, Shadow Work & Spiritual Awakening with Chris Delaney

    24/06/2020

    24. Paradigm Shifting, Shadow Work & Spiritual Awakening with Chris Delaney

    Chris Delaney is someone I’ve only known for a few months, but have already learned so much from. He’s one of the most intentional people I’ve ever met when it comes to his work. His mission is to consciously change the way humanity learns and connects globally through the platform, Life Unchained, cofounded by him and his partner Danielle. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Chris is a also speaker, mentor, business advisor, and outspoken advocate for men’s mental health.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Prior to this, Chris was an award winning sales and leadership trainer for small businesses and in the Fortune 500 spaces.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ We discuss a lot of topics in this episode which could all be an episode of their own, so I guarantee I’ll be having him back on in the future.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣   Some things we talked about ––   His advice on dealing with fear   What the spiritual journey really is and what “awakening” can look like   The most important questions we should be asking ourselves…   What our shadow is and where do we start with understanding it and incorporating it?   Why “ego death” is not the proper terminology to use    His experience of being dead for a few minutes   This is officially my longest podcast to date, so I hope you guys are enjoying the long form style of these episodes because that’s how I feel that we can learn the most from those I get to connect with.   Connect with Chris:   Facebook –– https://www.facebook.com/chris.delaney.370515 https://www.facebook.com/trivibecollective/   Instagram –– https://www.instagram.com/trivibecollective/ https://www.instagram.com/yourlifeunchained/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yourlifeunchained   Website –– https://yourlifeunchained.com https://www.intentionalconnector.com     Connect with Brock:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_   Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich   Resources Mentioned:   Conscious Competence Learning Model Wim Hof Method 75 Hard Principles by Ray Dalio

    1h 21m
  5. 23. The Antidote to Fear

    11/06/2020

    23. The Antidote to Fear

    What is the antidote to fear? I don't mean to break your heart, but I don't have the answer. I do share some thoughts though around what I believe can help us dispel the virus called fear. There are ways in which fear serves us and absolutely has a purpose, but more often than not, it lives in the future and around a narrative that we're not going to be okay. That perceived future looks different for everyone, but as I see so many affected by this, myself included, I weigh in on a few things that might serve us when we're experiencing this low vibration energy.   Connect with Brock:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_ Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich

    11 min
  6. 22. Becoming a Brain Warrior with Neal Phalora

    27/05/2020

    22. Becoming a Brain Warrior with Neal Phalora

    Neal Phalora has built quite a resumé for himself. He is a serial entrepreneur, published speaker, and relationship coach.  Neal became interested in human behavior and the mind at a very young age which is what really informed his path today. He takes his 10 year background in life coaching and brain science to help his clients with what he calls TheBrainWarrior Method, and he helps visionaries and leaders have better relationships with themselves and the people they serve.   Some things we talk about ––   –– What he’s been able to lean on during this period of uncertainty   –– Why positive thinking isn’t enough by itself   –– Why we as humans have such a hard time receiving   –– What it means to be “Compassionately Curious”   –– Networking and relationship building advice   Neal is a salt of the earth guy all around and it really comes through in this interview, so I really hope you enjoy.   Connect with Neal:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/phalora Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebrainwarrior/ Website | https://www.thebrainwarrior.com/     Connect with Brock:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_ Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich

    47 min
  7. 21. Eradicate Loneliness with Nathan Todd

    20/05/2020

    21. Eradicate Loneliness with Nathan Todd

    Nathan Todd has honed a pretty incredible gift. He considers himself the loneliness eradicator but beyond that, he is able to connect with people in a way that allows them to open up the window to their souls and he creates an incredibly safe environment to do so. He was born with cerebral palsy and spent the first six weeks of his life in the hospital with everyone unsure if he was going to make it but I’m super grateful that he did. Nathan has aspirations to share his story on stages all over the world and I have no doubt that it will happen. Some things we talk about: — What he suggests for the those who are feeling especially lonely during this time — The challenges that have come with living with cerebral palsy but also how he has made the decision to view his disability as his advantage — A common misconception about his condition and how we can bring more awareness and understanding to it — How he was able to embrace himself as the guy in the wheelchair I’m extremely fortunate to call Nathan a friend and I’m excited for this opportunity to help spread his message.    Connect with Nathan:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thelonelinesscoach/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thelonelinesscoach/ Book | Empower Yourself: Awaken the B.E.A.S.T Within   Connect with Brock:   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_ Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich

    57 min
  8. 20. Cultivating Resilience with Oleg Lougheed

    13/05/2020

    20. Cultivating Resilience with Oleg Lougheed

    Oleg Lougheed is an all around amazing human being. This is a dude who had every reason to identify as a victim in his life but time and time again he chose to believe in the potential that he was one more person, one more question, or one more day away from getting what he wanted. From relinquishing his parents rights at 9 years old and checking himself into an orphanage in Russia, to eventually finding himself in here in the states where he had to adjust to a new culture, a new language and a new way of life. He still viewed it all as a window of opportunity as he goes on to share. His life is the ultimate story of resilience. Some things I ask him are –– how long it took him to reframe the victim mentality, what some of the beliefs he had to let go of were and how he is cultivating resilience during this time. We also talk a lot about the importance of cultivating new relationships, as well as deepening those that already exist. We go pretty deep in this conversation and there are some gold nuggets that I know I’ll hang onto for years to come.    Connect with Oleg: Website | https://www.overcomingodds.today Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/overcomingodds.today/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/overcomingodds Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-odds-podcast/id1292465138 Oleg's TEDx Talk | https://youtu.be/D6WuBhe9ajk   Connect with Brock: Website | https://www.brockrichard.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brockrichard_ Twitter | https://twitter.com/brockrich   Links Mentioned –– The Oprah Video This Is Marketing by Seth Godin

    60 min
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Sharpen Your Sword is a metaphor for the ongoing process of our personal development. Sword is meant to be interchangeable with whatever you want, whether it be your leadership skills, communication skills, mindset or any area of your life that you’re looking to improve and refine. Guests include entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, experts in the fields of fitness, health and wellness, science, psychology, spirituality and many more. I’ll dive into their life experiences, mindsets and the wisdom they have cultivated along their journey thus far. My mission is for you to be able to immediately apply the insights you gain from this show in order to enhance your experience of life.

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  • Creator
    Brock Richard
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Sharpen Your Sword

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