293 – 10 Things Science Says Will Make you Happier – 600 Seconds
Today’s show features the ten things that scientist agree will make you happier. Have a quick listen to this 600 Second Podcast and make today and happy day! Useful Links: Article From Yes Magazine http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/sustainable-happiness/10-things-science-says-will-make-you Todays Fun Facts http://www.savvysugar.com/facts-make-you-smile-32288928 Todays Songs Good To Be Me – Uncle Kracker Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin Happy (from Despicable Me 2) – Pharrell...
289 – Successful Body Language
David discusses Amy Cuddy’s research and TED presentation on body language. Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other peoples perceptions and even our own body chemistry simply by changing our body position. Why you should listen Amy Cuddy wasn’t supposed to become a successful scientist. In fact, she wasn’t even supposed to finish her undergraduate degree. Early in her college career, Cuddy suffered a severe head injury in a car accident, and doctors said she would struggle to fully regain her mental capacity and finish her undergraduate degree. But she proved them wrong. Today, Cuddy is a professor and researcher at Harvard Business School, where she studies how nonverbal behavior and snap judgments affect people from the classroom to the boardroom. And her training as a classical dancer (another skill she regained after her injury) is evident in her fascinating work on “power posing” — how your body position influences others and even your own brain. Useful Links: TED Presentation Todays Quotes: “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear a word that you’re saying” “Communication and feelings are 55% body language, 38% tone and only 7% words” Today’s Songs: Rock that Body – The Black Eyed Peas Your Body – Christina Aguilera B.O.D.Y – VIXX Your Body – Pretty Ricky Your Body Is a Wonderland – John Mayer ...
285 – Crystal Flaman – Unlock Your Passion and Purpose
Social Entrepreneur and Athlete, Crystal Flaman. David is extremely excited to have the opportunity to interview this amazing woman who lives here in beautiful Kelowna! Crystal’s is the owner of the Kelowna International Hostel, an international travellers hostel in BC, Canada, an 11 x Ironman finisher, 273 km Ultra-marathoner and she has cycled across Canada on the first tandem bike to cross the country, with her twin sister. She’s the creator of Imagine The Ripple Effect and the Inspiring Tin Of Wisdom, that now has 7 different themes and she’s also the author of The 90 Day Intentional Living Challenge and has just written A Village Inspired (Simple Ideas To Live A Long, Healthy and Happy Life). Her personal mission in life is to make a difference in the world. She’s raised over 1.4 million dollars for various charities including the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Diabetes Association and Room To Read through her work and athletic endeavours. On today’s show Crystal will share: How words of encouragement are so powerful. Her experience and how she started doing Ironman’s and then on to Ultra Marathons. The importance of surrendering to what is going on with you, being open with your heart and mind. How to discover what your are truly made of. Having a RIPPLE EFFECT and what this means to Crystal. How the Tin of Wisdom was born and what it is. Great tips on how to be accountable and following through on things you set out to do. Making our journey from our heads to our hearts and from success to significance Crystal is so kind and her language is beautiful. She shares amazing stories of being an athlete, going on amazing adventures, how she became an owner of a local hostel and about her HEART wanting to BURST open. She is so very kind and is truly living a kickass life. You don’t want to miss this amazing show and be sure to listen to the end! Contact Crystal and she will help you to find out your purpose, you will clearly know this in about 3 minutes. Email her at [email protected]. Favorite Quotes: “We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.” “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of...
280 – Meditation Series – Jen Newman – #2 – A Meditation on Love and Kindness
Welcome to the Second show in our meditation series. David has invited his wonderful partner Jen on the show to facilitate one of the 5 proven practices of happiness. Use this 15 minute practice to be sure 2014 is truly beautiful and Kickass. What you will learn on todays show: How to use the creative power to rid yourself of stress How a 15 minute daily practice can tap into the infinite creative potential that is within you How to focus you mind so that you can achieve a greater sense of peace and kindness at will How to switch off from the noise and really become present How to achieve your goals and dreams more elegantly Join me on Facebook www.davidonfacebook.com Join Jen on Facebook www.facebook.com/zenjenhappitude Today’s Quote: Our circumstances do not define the outcomes in our lives, It’s our daily choices and habits that will ultimately determine the outcomes in our lives -David T. S. Wood Today’s Songs Enya – Only Time Enya – Orinoco...
275 – Pam Grout – Proof That Your Thoughts Create Your Reality & How To Get What You Want In Life
David is very excited about today’s guest Pam Grout and her overnight success! Pam is a hopeless romantic who still believes the world is a beautiful place that people are noble and that anything is possible. For a living, she writes books and articles for such magazines as People, Men’s Journal, CNN Travel and Huffington Post. She also enjoys sharing stories with her daughter, but that’s more about making a life than a living. She’s keenly aware there’s a huge difference. Hear how Pam has traveled to all the world’s continents, and what she has learned. On Today’s show Pam will talk about: Having what you want in LIFE. Relax and letting it all go. Dominant Paradigm. Travel writing and how she got into this. Her most recent book & some great principles to follow E-Squared – Nine Do it Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. It takes practice to change BAD HABITS. You don’t want to miss this show, Pam will share so many touching stories, her positive affirmations and her many great experiences with traveling and seeing so much of the world and helping others. Check out Pam’s blog at www.pamgrout.com. Todays Quote: If you really want something and are ready to make it happen, start by getting impatient and go make it happen. – David T. S. Wood Songs: Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Pink Floyd – Wish You were Here Useful links: www.pamgrout.com www.georgeclooneyslepthere.com...
272 – Arjuna Ardagh – Enjoy Experiences “Better Than Sex” Through Awakening
On today’s show David is very excited to be interviewing Arjuna Ardagh. Arjuna is an Awakening Coach, writer and public speaker. He has trained more than 1300 people to become facilitators of awakening. He is the author of 7 books, including the #1 National Bestseller The Translucent Revolution, and his new book Better Than Sex. In David’s words, Arjuna, is always 100% in it, he is a very present and a grounded connector. He will talk about his new book Better Than Sex and will share about his life, how he discovered meditation and what he has learned over the years. On today’s show you will learn: Feeling Incredibly energized when you do the THING you were born to DO. What are the core ingredients, what is it that allows you to be able to go to sleep and say “Another PERFECT Day.” What he learned from his “teacher” and how he passed this onto others. The meaning of “Awakening.” Getting lost in a game and how this can lose humor or playfulness. Choosing to participate and recognizing all the wonderful opportunities that life has to offer us. How Arjuna came up with the title of his book “Better Than Sex.” Discovering the gift and what this means to Arjuna. About the 5 sections of his book “Better Than Sex.” An overview of the 7 SIMPLE qualities. The valuable distinction between PRINCIPLE and TECHNIQUE. You DON’T want to miss this show. Arjuna is amazing. He uses beautiful language and is very captivating. He coaches people to make a difference in the world. If you would love find out more about learning from Arjuna, please go to arjunaardagh.com or awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached. Todays Songs: Bee Gees – More Than A Woman Bee Gees – Staying Alive Useful links: Blog: arjunaardagh.com Published books: arjunaardagh.com/books Endorsements: arjunaardagh.com/endorsements Seminars: arjunaardagh.com/seminars Getting Coached: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached Becoming a Coach: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/become-a-coach Store:...
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