Have you ever been struck by the connection between a riveting musical performance and a heart-to-heart conversation? This episode isn't just about sound; it's about the profound dynamics of human expression and connection. I'm joined by the extraordinarily talented Reza Jacobs, a renowned musician, psychotherapist in training, and my musical collaborator in our Sacred Sound project Dyad.

What if we could see every dissonance in life as an opportunity for growth? A chance to find harmony and connection through the power of improvisation and the beauty of being entirely present? Reza and I share stories of how staying in the moment allows creativity to blossom, leading to exhilarating insights and the kind of trust that propels us to leap into the unknown with confidence. We celebrate those instances where life's surprises resonate with the rhythm of authenticity, and how embracing the unexpected can lead us to a richer, more purposeful existence.

And, most precious of all, is the childlike wonder that fuels the creative process, whether it's in a burst of improvisational jazz or the simple joy of play. This episode is an ode to the improvisational dance of life, where each misstep is met with instant forgiveness and the path forward is illuminated by curiosity and discovery.

I'm talking with someone very special today - Dr Brad Melle (who also happens to be my husband). He is a religious historian with his own podcast called Freestyle Theology where he 'wonders freely out loud' about God and faith and spirituality.

He invited me to be on his podcast to talk about my work in Practical Spirituality. I loved the conversation so much, I immediately knew that I wanted to share it with you, too.

We talk about challenging the self-help industry's status quo, advocating for a compassionate and individualized approach to unlocking true productivity. We talk about the traps of mimetic desires and societal pressures that can lead us astray from our innermost yearnings, emphasizing the importance of aligning with our authentic selves to cultivate a life brimming with purpose and joy. We even delve into the complexities of our survival systems—the innate biological mechanisms that drive our motivations and responses.

Finally, we get into the transformative framework of the LITlife program, where defining a Lucid purpose shapes the creation Intentional systems so that Targeted actions make your most important work the easiest to do.

Check out Brad's podcast Freestyle Theology or follow him on Instagram for some more creative and inspiring conversations.

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Gratitude gets talked about a lot in this holiday season. But, me being me, I’m always interested in the angles that are less examined. Questions like - is there a shadow side to so much gratitude? Can gratitude tip over into the world of toxic positivity? Can a focus on gratitude become an unhealthy obsession where choosing gratitude wears away at your body’s instinctual ability to tell you that something is not right? That something is just off?
These are just some of the questions I'm exploring in this episode!

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