19 MAR 2024 · Can an addict even be truly recovered? Is the disease of addiction terminal once you've had it? Listen in as JJ and I discuss key paradigm shifts that he experienced during his journey to recovery. Many of these views are controversial in the rehab centers and AA meetings that JJ has been to, but revolutionary for him in becoming clean.  We will dissect the subconscious beliefs that hold us bound, and then give actionable takeaways that can be applied in day-to-day life. Whether it's simply scrolling on your phone every night or always needing alcohol to make it through the weekend, this conversation will impact you!

29 DEC 2023 · The hot topic discussed today is a heavy one. It has affected millions of lives and is a growing problem in every society to this day. Covering themes from science to self-worth, this is a necessary conversation on addiction. My guest JJ is a recovered addict of various substances and has felt called to share his story. We talk about the source of addiction, rather than just the symptoms. He provides solutions that he has found based on his experience. Apply these principles to your life and share this episode to those that may be struggling! The 🔑 Takeaways (0:00) Intro (3:10) JJ’s Backstory (6:30) Initial Pull to Use (9:45) How Things Can Escalate Quickly (12:10) Understanding Dopamine (16:45) Self-Worth in Addiction (22:00) Kicked Out of the 13th Rehab (26:50) Meeting Mentors (28:28) What is “rock bottom,” really? (31:48) Powerful Truths *trigger warning* as topics of addiction, violence, and suicide are mentioned. *explicit language warning* as some foul language is used in this episode. Resources: https://wasatchrecovery.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beliefcast/id1333144561

12 DEC 2023 · In this episode, I give an introduction to the mystical philosophy of Yoga. What I mistakenly believed to be just a fitness fad, has opened up into a world of wisdom. Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means to unite, to join, to connect, or to yoke. Its teachings are centered around the mind-body-soul connection and its techniques are powerful. Look at yoga in this light, and you will discover balance within your whole being. The 🔑 Takeaways: (0:00) Life Update (2:30) The Epitome of Holistic Health (3:50) My Backstory of Finding Yoga (11:09) What is Yoga, really? (12:53) The 8 Limbs (14:00) Yama and Niyama (17:00) Asana (18:10) Pranayama (20:02) Pratyahara (21:53) Dharana (23:06) Dhyana (24:15) Samadhi (26:00) Concluding Invitation

29 NOV 2023 · Reap Your Roots has a NEW genre for episodes focused on hot topics that have been circulating around the health and healing space. Although the topic for today is nothing new, there has been a noticeable revival around this theme in recent times. My guest today is the beautiful and intelligent Rachel Daybell. She is (somehow) my wife; and excels as a photographer, breathwork facilitator, and mother also. Since I've known her I've looked up to her and appreciated her wisdom, some of which she shares here. For this episode, we chose separately 3 words to describe the masculine and 3 words to describe the feminine. Listen as we discuss definitions and real-life examples to gain a better understanding of these energies. Knowing about the masculine/feminine balance will help us understand ourselves better and will improve our relationships. The 🔑 Takeaways: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Hot Topic and Hot Guest (4:43) Male Waffle Brain and Female Spaghetti Brain (9:00) Masculine: Structure and Steady || Feminine: Fluidity and Flow (11:12) Energies in Relationships (13:25) Masculine: Doing and Action || Feminine: Being and Essence (19:49) Value in Just Being (22:00) Masculine: Giving || Feminine: Receiving (24:50) Masculine: Resilience || Feminine: Nurturing (28:00) Conclusion

15 NOV 2023 · In this episode, I cover one of the most simple, yet most impactful spiritual practices of the ages. Although fifteen minutes only scratches the surface of this topic, I share some analogies of how prayer helps us progress. The 3 modes of prayer that I discuss are from my personal experience and study of the scriptures. All 3 serve us well as we communicate with our Creator. The 🔑 Takeaways: (0:00) Intro (1:02) The Two Truths (3:40) Praying Unlocks Potential (5:11) The Elephant and the Stake / Big Wall Climbing and Camping (9:02) Asking God (10:48) Telling God (12:28) Thanking God (13:30) Roadblock of Too Little Emotion (14:25) Roadblock of Too Much Intellect (15:33) Summary of the 3 Modes of Prayer

30 AUG 2023 · What does it mean to reap our roots? In this episode, we will discuss how the events, emotions, behaviors, and traits of our family's past could be influencing us today. We talk of ways to become aware of that ancestral influence and to discern if what they've left behind is hurting or helping us. The 🔑 Takeaways: (0:00) Intro (2:44) My Initial Interest in Family History (4:56) What is Generational Trauma? (9:25) Epigenetics (10:50) Fate vs Destiny (14:25) How To Break the Cycle (16:00) What is Ancestral Strength? (17:05) Grandpa Keith, Butch Cassidy, and Viking Blood (24:00) How to Access Your Strength (26:12) Leaving your Mark on Your Family Line (28:00) Invitation to Begin Reaping your Roots

16 AUG 2023 · “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” This episode we discuss an attribute that is essential to any endeavor. And one that we will need to call upon even more in an ever-timid world. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Defining Courage (2:33) The Need for Fear (4:45) Jim Carreys Story (5:55) Fear Disguised as Practicality (7:20) The Need for Courage THE HOW-TO (9:07) Inspiration (11:00) Preparation (11:55) Execution

1 AUG 2023 · In this episode, we explore the invisible world of energy. We discuss specifically how the mind, body, and soul are interwoven and communicate through certain energetic fields. Our amazing guest, Vanessa, was called to this space years ago. She shares wisdom and experiences that she’s gained from working with different modalities of healing and empowerment. The 🔑 takaways: 2:00 - Vanessa's Story 6:06 - Noticing Energy 9:52 - Studying Energy 13:40 - Traditions and Modalities 21:50 - Holding your Own Space 29:10 - Everything is Alive 31:50 - Grounding Practices 34:50 - Clearing Out Congestion 37:15 - Her Cosmic Experience42:15 - Seek Higher Help for Yourself and for Others 43:50 - The Power is Within 47:44 - Trusting the Process 51:30 - Instagram : awakening_integration Website: awakeningintegration.com 52:50 - The 🔑 Takeaways

18 JUL 2023 · In this episode, we discuss the power of affirmations and how they can revolutionize your life. “To seek on the outside for that which you do not feel you are, is to seek in vain. For we never find that which we want, we find only that which we are.” - Neville Goddard. 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Inner Voice 3:40 - The Subconscious Mind Always Listens 5:05 - Affirmations Rewrite the Script 6:25 - Personal Examples of Mantras 11:55 - "I AM" Statements 18:15 - "I COMMIT" Statements

6 JUN 2023 · In this episode, we focus on a great medicine that is being forgotten today. Every ancient civilization has respected its force and worshipped its beauty. As our people seem to get sicker, this prescription must be put into more practice. Life has repeatedly taught us that nature is the way. Today, I speak of observations that I have made as I've spent time in nature and which aspects of the outdoors have instructed my soul in different ways. OBSERVATIONS: (5:28) Your Inner Child (8:24) Beholding Beauty (11:01) Wisdom of the Ancestors PRESCRIPTIONS: Sun ☀️: heals, charges, illuminates, nourishes Moon 🌖: manifests, rebirths, clears, enhances intuition Ocean 🌊: cleanses, refreshes, invigorates, releases Forest 🌳: grounds, balances, connects, stabilizes Mountain ⛰️: strengthens, emboldens, empowers, protects