Exploring Everyday Spirituality: A Conversation with Susannah Healy
In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, host Paul explores the concept of spirituality with guest Susannah Healy, author of 'The Seven Day Soul: A Pathway to Flourishing Spirituality in Everyday Life.'
They discuss how repeated practices can wire the brain, akin to how athletes train. Susannah emphasizes the importance of consciously practicing values like gratitude, forgiveness, and patience, in daily life.
They reflect on how spirituality is an essential part of well-being and how it can manifest in everyday actions, not just in religious practices. Susannah also recounts her experiences with meditation and spiritual education, advocating for mindfulness as a tool for better mental health and decision making. The conversation delves into how entrepreneurship can be a deeply spiritual act and the need for a balanced, mindful approach to life and business.
00:00 The Power of Repetition
01:00 Introducing Susanna Healy
01:41 Defining Spirituality
04:31 Personal Spiritual Journeys
07:37 Meditation and Early Experiences
11:03 Balancing Spirituality and Daily Life
19:40 Entrepreneurship as a Spiritual Act
27:45 The Power of Paying Attention
28:48 A Blissful State of Being
29:52 The Discipline of Meditation
33:53 Understanding Mindfulness and Relaxation
40:32 The Science Behind Meditation
44:06 Mindfulness in Business and Daily Life
47:52 The Growing Acceptance of Spirituality
51:10 Concluding Thoughts on Spirituality
https://www.susannahhealy.com/
https://www.susannahhealy.com/the-seven-day-soul
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
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