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Alcohol Tipping PointHealing Through Psychedelics: Benoit Kim’s Alcohol-Free JourneyToday’s episode features Benoit Kim, a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More podcast. Benoit shares his personal experience of quitting alcohol four years ago and healing trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
We talk about:
Benoit’s experience with drinking and quitting alcohol
Why Benoit pivoted from a policymaker to psychotherapist
Alcohol and public health- Will we see policy changes?
What psychedelic-assisted therapy is
How psychedelic-assisted therapy may help people with addictions and other mental health conditions
And more!
Find Benoit: Discovermorepodcast.com @discovermorepodcast
Ready to do Dry Januar...2024-12-181h 00
Discover More#162. NASA Astronaut Reveals How To Control Risks - Jim WetherbeeWhat is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments?
Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Benoit wanted to be an astronaut or the president of the world. Yes, one of those positions is not real. Now, he explores the space within his clients’ temporal lobes and internal landscapes as a psychotherapist. Close enough, ha!
Jim Wetherbee is a NASA astronaut, former Spaceflight commander, retired US N...2024-07-291h 32
Think Unbroken with Michael Unbroken | Childhood Trauma, CPTSD, and Mental Health RecoverySurvive Anger and Suicidal Thoughts | with Benoit KimIn this powerful episode, psychotherapist and veteran Benoit Kim shares his incredible journey from a childhood filled with anger and a tiger mom, to experiencing suicidal ideation and attempts, serving in the military, and ultimately finding healing through vulnerability and emotional intimacy. He opens up about the adverse childhood experiences that shaped his early life, his struggle with anger as a coping mechanism, and how he learned to embrace other emotions. Benoit provides insights into sociopathic tendencies, the impact of trauma, and the price many high-achievers pay for their ambitions. This conversation dives deep into topics like emotional enmeshment...2024-06-041h 20Discover More#152. The Blueprint To Being A Creative Genius - Rich Kirkpatrick | MINDBLOWNWhat is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically?
Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically.
Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician.
Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages of the creative process, divergent thinking and convergent thinking, what truly is rational thinking, and how to unlock creative genius from within.
You can grab Rich’s latest book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, on Amazon a...2024-03-041h 08Discover More#151. The Secret Life of CIA Spy Explained - Andrew Bustamante | EveryDaySpyWhat is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques?
Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy.
You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like the Lex Friedman Podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson, and The Shawn Ryan Show, to name a few.
Expect to learn about the secret life of a CIA spy, the unfair advantage of CIA training, how to self-assess lik...2024-02-191h 34Discover More#150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah LamarrWhat is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive?
Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy.
Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality.
Leah opened mic for some of the biggest comedians in the world, such as Bill Burr, Mark Normand, and Nick Kroll, to name a few.
Expect to learn about intent vs impact in comedy, what makes a joke...2024-02-051h 26
Running FreeHealing Trauma and Good vs. Bad Ego? | Benoit Kim of The Discover More PodcastHow do we find "meaning" in life, and what does "meaning" even mean? Are we pursuing meaning based on our OWN wants/needs/desires, or what others instilled in us? Could our unhealthy ego be dictating our life, instead of our "good ego"? All thought provoking questions we explored with the mighty Benoit Kim on episode 7 of the Live Deep podcast.
Benoit Kim is a US Army veteran, Penn-educated former policy maker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More podcast. His show is #1 in all independent science podcasts, #16 overall in all science podcasts, and a rising...2024-01-191h 14Discover More#147. How To Improve Our Relationship With Food? - Yoshua Greenfield | Brothers GreenHow is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food?
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating.
Yoshua Greenfield is a former celebrity chef, barefoot spokesperson, mindful eating expert, and published author.
Yoshua is the only guest who has been on the show for a third time because of the endlessly fascinating philosophies he represents—from leaving the “almost famous” culture, and pursuit of spirituality, to barefoot advocacy and debunking myths around co...2023-12-251h 26Discover More#146. How Culture Influences Drinking and Social Norms? - Veronica Valli | SoberfulCan you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within?
Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand described in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right Social liability.’
Veronica has been sober for 23 years and has over 20 years of experience as a recovery coach and psychotherapist.
This excerpt from Veronica’s website also echos Benoit's 3 years of sobriety journey:
“Funny how the blackouts, arguments, embarrassments, fatigue, and sometimes dangerous behaviors—and terrible h...2023-12-111h 17
SoberfulThe Normalization of Abnormal Drinking with Benoit KimBenoit Kim describes himself as a 'third culture kid'. He was the child of Korean parents raised in Paris and America. Alcohol took hold of him when he was young, and he experienced two hospitalizations when he was in college. Benoit talks about his time in the US military and how he came to get sober and become a psychotherapist. To learn more, visit the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-2255 min
Untether Your Life70: Nikhil and Shelly Guest Appearance on Discover More Podcast with Benoit KimAs a podcaster, I love connecting with like-minded hosts such as Benoit Kim, given our shared interests in mental health, mindfulness / mediation, the cultural implications of the Asian-American “model minority” myth, and much more. My wife Shelly Sood and I appeared on his show - Discover More - in early 2023, shortly after the devastating loss of her father / my father-in-law. We found great comfort in this far-ranging discussion, touching on the following topics:
How Albert Einstein’s perspective that "everything is energy" can used to complement surgery, medication, talk therapy, and other traditional healthcare modalities to ensure optimal patien...2023-11-021h 06
Better Call Daddy335. How do we utilize optimal stalking to master relationship building? Benoit Kim and Reena WattsToday's episode is a re-broadcast of Benoit Kim, Host of the Discover More Podcast, interviewing me.
Is your network truly your net worth? How do successful people manage their relationships?
Today’s conversation with a top 1% podcaster and master networker will teach you how to unlock your relationship-building skills.
Reena Friedman Watts is a former producer of The Jerry Springer Show, a radio personality, and a top 1% globally ranked podcast host.
Reena’s show: Better Call Daddy, is the culmination of her over 2 decades of media and networking expertise, her curiosity as a stor...2023-10-271h 32Discover More#142. The Psychology of Men In Intimate Relationships - Dr. Avrum WeissDo men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men?
Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating.
Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and consultant. With nearly 40 years of clinical practice and research, Avrum has published 4 academic textbooks and trained hundreds of psychotherapists. His insightful columns on Psychology Today have captivated over two million readers.
Expect to learn about men's psychology in a relationship, the role...2023-10-161h 11Discover More#141. A Tibetan Monk Redefines Happiness - Matthieu RicardWhat is the difference between happiness and pleasure? What can we learn from an ordained Buddhist monk?
Today’s conversation with an ordained Buddhist monk known as 'The World's Happiest Man' will redefine what happiness is and how we can sustain true happiness despite the ebbs and flows of life.
Matthieu Ricard is an ordained French Buddhist monk, humanitarian, internationally best-selling author, photographer, and scientist.
Matthieu received his PhD in molecular genetics under the 1965 Nobel Prize Laureate Francois Jacob, then declared his independence from the prestigious academic life to become a Buddhist monk the d...2023-10-021h 29
The Mental Health Today ShowHow To Face Uncertainties And Learn To Pivot With Benoit KimBenoit Kim is a former policymaker turned therapist and the host of Discover More Podcast- a show for introspective thinkers with growth mindsets seeking authentic life stories. After leaving the private sector upon graduation, Benoit joined Teach for America (TFA) to teach in inner-city Philadelphia which soon became his entry point into the world of nonprofits and policy. Then, in 2017, as a veteran, he experienced a deployment that forced him to take a leave from my AmeriCorps commitment with TFA and my graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. This near-deployment (i.e., whe...2023-10-0233 minDiscover More#140. Paul Hutchinson, Allegations, and Maintaining NeutralityBenoit Kim records a solo commentary episode in response to the recently surfaced sexual allegations of Paul Hutchinson during his 2016 child sex trafficking ring undercover operation in Mexico.
Benoit highlights the following questions: How do we maintain neutrality with limited information? How do we avoid playing the role of the ruling court and prosecutor? Could we uphold the objective impact of the accused without condoning the allegations?
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...2023-09-2707 minDiscover More#138. The Psychological Implications Behind Child Sex Trafficking - Paul Hutchinson | Sound of FreedomWhat is the dark reality behind child sex trafficking rings? Why is Jeffery Epstein not the last of his kind? How do we stop child trafficking in our neighborhoods?
Paul Hutchinson is the retired co-founder of Bridge Investment Group, with over $48 billion in assets under management, a world-renowned philanthropist, founder of Child Liberation Foundation, and executive producer of the movie: Sound of Freedom.
In 2017, Paul officially retired from his billionaire hedge fund club and started his philanthropic organization: Child Liberation Foundation, to combat the evil forces of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Before his...2023-09-111h 17Discover More#137. Why Music Is The Best Free Therapy? - Rashad ArmanDo you use music to feel better? How do you express your emotions using music? Is music the best free therapy?
Rashad Arman is a financial analyst turned music influencer, DJ, and fashion enthusiast.
Rashad’s unique music genre discovery and commentary have gone viral with millions of views on social media. Josh from the media team discovered Japanese jazz from one of Rashad’s viral videos, and what a treat to have Rashad in the studio for this conversation.
Rashad moved to Los Angeles from Philadelphia 6 years ago...2023-08-211h 03Discover More#136. How To Live A Graceful Life After God? - David Ames | Graceful AtheistWhat is secular grace? Do you need religion to be moral? What happens after you no longer believe?
David Ames is the pioneer of the “secular grace” movement, the host of The Graceful Atheist podcast, and the organizer of his Deconversion Anonymous group.
In 2015, David lost his Christian faith after 27 years of ministry, which started his de-conversion journey to find grace in secularism.
As shared on his website, David states, “I could no longer sustain belief. It seemed to me the deeper I dug for truth in my beliefs the shakier they became. In contra...2023-08-071h 12
Discover More#135. The Illusion of Choice - Aja Rose | Sacred Rest RetreatWhat is the illusion of choice? What are the water fasting benefits? What is the spiritual life?
Aja Rose is a sacred rest facilitator, restorative breathwork expert, natural medicine practitioner, and gifted musician.
Aja and Benoit became fast friends after spending a few days of the “sacred rest retreat” at her and Yoshua’s sunshine Haus in Boulder, Colorado, to kickstart his 2023 in January.
Aja leads her natural lifestyle with integrity, authenticity, and tranquility, which took her over 20 years to cultivate, and it required her to move through her own “healing trap” from the onset of...2023-07-241h 18
Graceful Atheist PodcastBenoit Kim: Discover MoreThis week’s guest is Benoit Kim. He is a “Veteran, Penn-educated Policymaker turned Psychotherapist, & Podcaster at Discover More.” Benoit is a Christian, creating space for deep and meaningful conversations and stories. The Discover More podcast is a show for independent thinkers with an emphasis on mental health. Benoit is currently a forensic clinician at Project 180.LinksDiscover More Podcasthttps://www.discovermorepodcast.com/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverMorePodcastLinkTreehttps://kite.link/DiscoverMore133InteractFor quotes, recommendations, transcripts and more s...2023-07-031h 20
Discover More#133. Why Failure Is a Violation of Expectations? - Mica JavierWhy do expectations kill progress? How to view failure as a signpost?
Meet Mica Javier, a multi-talented powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Mica is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, recording artist, model, and producer.
Mica was signed to Timbaland Productions, where her record “300 Light Years” was licensed to Fox’s hit show “Glee” and Lifetime’s hit series “Dance Mom.” Her first single “Tonight” snagged the #1 spot on Urban Music radio station Wave 89.1 FM, and won 2 Urban Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Collaboration in 2014.
Mica’s impressive IMDb credits include Steven Seagal’s “General Command...2023-06-1959 min
Discover More#132. How To Live With Mental Illness & The Healthcare Crisis In America - Shelly Sood & Nikhil TorsekarWhat is bipolar disorder? Can you live a normal life with mental illness? What is the healthcare crisis in America?
Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar are founders of GIOSTAR Chicago, a stem cell therapy center, and the Untether Your Life media company.
Their mission statement is to leverage cutting-edge medical science and their incredible mental illness journey to provide clinical breakthroughs and instill hope in seemingly hopeless circumstances.
Expect to learn about bipolar disorder, how to live a happy life with bipolar disorder, what is the difference between mental health and mental illness, th...2023-06-051h 10
Discover More#131. The Paradox of Non-Interpersonal Love and Dating AI - Dr. Aaron AhuviaWhat is the evolutionary purpose of love? Can humans love AI?
Dr. Aaron Ahuvia is a consumer psychologist, a marketing professor at the University of Michigan, and a published author of “The Things We Love.”
Aaron is the most widely published and cited academic expert on non-interpersonal love. Aaron is one of the top 25 most influential researchers in consumer psychology.
Aaron and his work have been covered on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Time, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.
Expect to learn about the evolutionary purpose of love, the par...2023-05-221h 06
Discover More#130. How To Redefine Your Reality And Take Off The Trauma Armor - Jonathan Chia | Reality CenterHow do you get unstuck emotionally? How do you take off the trauma armor?
Jonathan Chia is the co-founder of Reality Center, philanthropist, trauma work practitioner, director of photography, and an army combat veteran.
Jonathan's therapeutic efforts with the veterans and PTSD communities have been covered by LA Times, Fox 11, Groomed LA, LA Weekly, and Stars & Strips, to name a few.
Jonathan lost 16 of his military battles in Iraq and lost two of his best friends and nearly 100 combat veterans in his unit from drug overdoses and suicide after returning home. Jonathan and th...2023-05-081h 11
Discover More#129. Why Is Society Obsessed With Serial Killers? - Dr. Kate Wallinga | Ignorance Was BlissWhat is it like working with serial killers and psychopaths?
Dr. Kate Wallinga is a forensic psychologist, crisis clinician, and the host of a top 1.5% podcast: Ignorance Was Bliss.
Five years ago, upon her life-altering seizure and other health complications, Kate decided to retire from her forensic practice and become a full-time podcaster, with now over 1 million downloads by interacting with all walks of life through her show: Ignorance Was Bliss.
Kate provides an in-depth look into the world of forensic psychology and what it is like to work with sociopathic individuals, serial k...2023-04-241h 09
Discover More#128. How Will AI Affect The Film Industry? - Santiago CalogeroWhat's it really like to make it in the film industry?
Santiago Calogero is an award-winning filmmaker, movie director, producer, and director of photography.
Santiago has worked with the biggest names in Hollywood, including the stars of The Office, 30 Rock, and Glee, and has racked up over 100 million views online.
Expect to learn about the reality behind Hollywood, the truth about the film industry revenue model, the film industry and acquired narcissism, the future of AI and filmmaking, the philosophy behind the greatest movies of all time, and much more.
This episode rep...2023-04-171h 14
Discover More#127. Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert: Exorcism And Mental Illness ExplainedDo you believe in exorcism? Who is the devil? How are exorcism and mental illness related?
This week’s guest is Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert. Father Vincent is an intellectual giant, one of the 125 officially designated exorcists in the United States, and an active educator about exorcism and mental illness.
Father Vincent has been conducting exorcism since 2005 when he was one of the only 12 exorcists at the time. He has been a Catholic priest for 32 years and dedicated the past 18 years to fighting demonic forces, quite literally, and providing education about exorcism and mental illness thro...2023-04-031h 22Better Call Daddy303. Better Call Tiger Mommy. Psychotherapist Turned Podcaster. Benoit KimIf Benoit had a family show it would be called Better Call Mommy. He’s a mamma’s boy. His mom had to build up calluses in order to achieve.
Surrender is not giving up.
Benoit chose the path of highest resistance with his girlfriend gave up sex, and addressed their emotional and moral incongruences! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
Benoit Kim, is a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of Discover More- an Apple Podcasts Top U.S. 100 podcast.
Discover More is a show...2023-03-301h 04
Discover More#126. How Do We Organize Knowledge? - Sarah Abou HadirIs philosophy useful? Can you read too much? How are science and spirituality related?
This week’s guest is Sarah Abou Hadir. Sarah is a professional editor, writer, book virtuoso, and TikTok influencer. She is a ferocious reader, as she has read about 20 books a month during the pandemic, not to mention her impressive memory recall and retention. Currently, Sarah is in the process of self-publishing the book that she wants to read the most.
Sarah studied physics, political science, and public administration at the American University of Beirut, and Journalism, Media & Communication in Madrid, Sp...2023-03-201h 18
Discover More#125. The Reality Behind Animal Agriculture In America, Why Farmers Have High Suicide Rate, & Agriculture and Mental health — Natalie Kovarik & Tara V...Are plant-based products like beyond meat and impossible burger better for your health? Is animal agriculture truly the environment’s biggest enemy? What is the reality behind America’s agriculture industry?
This week’s guests are Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen.
Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen are the hosts of the Discover AG show, modern spokespersons for the Western lifestyle, ranchers, agriculture advocates, and social entrepreneurs.
Natalie is a pharmacist turned agriculture educator and speaker, and Tara is an environmental scientist who dedicates her life’s work to advocating for agriculture and regenera...2023-03-131h 14
Discover More#124. How To Break Through Societal Norms Through Self-Confidence - Sheena Yap Chan | Tao of ConfidenceHow do you break through societal norms? What is the key to building self-confidence? Why are men afraid of confident women?
This week’s guest is Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena is a Canadian keynote speaker, published author, and top 0.5% globally ranked podcaster.
Sheena’s show: The Tao Of Self-Confidence is a top 0.5% globally ranked podcast with over 800 prolific Asian women leaders interviewed in the past 7 years, providing unique insights into the realm of leadership and confidence-building.
Her life’s mission statement is to inspire Asian- and Women of Color to rise up to their...2023-03-061h 16
Discover More#123. How To Unlock Post-Traumatic Growth: Near-Death Experiences, Sexual Trauma, & Psychedelic Healing — Grit, Grace, & InspirationHow do you turn trauma into internalized growth? How do you retain the lessons from pain teachers? What did growing up in four countries and three near-death experiences teach Benoit that he carries to this date?
In this week’s episode, Benoit shares his featured interview with Kevin Lowe, the host of his podcast: Grit, Grace, and Inspiration.
As the show grows, Benoit feels called to share his upbringing, the genesis of his stories, and how he became the latest evolved version that he is immensely proud of with the new listeners.
Benoit al...2023-02-2752 min
Discover More#122. How To Achieve Self-Transcendence, The Inner Intelligence of Our Body, & Psychedelics - Dr. Christine ZiemerHow do you achieve transpersonal and alternative consciousness? What is the science behind our sensation and perception? How does polyamory work?
This week’s guest is Dr. Christine Ziemer. Christine is a cognitive psychologist, a tenured professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University, and a psychedelic science educator.
Christine got her doctorate in developmental psychology and dedicated the last 10 years to teaching her students about the intricacies of psychology, psychedelic science, and how our actions and perceived feedback affect our perceptions in this reality.
Christine was featured in the well-known psychedelic newsletter: Th...2023-02-2059 min
Discover More#121. How To Take Control Of Your Mental Health And Fiances? - Melanie Lockert | Mental Health and WealthHave you ever felt anxious or depressed due to your student loan debt? What is the hidden cost of America’s normalization of student debt and loans? How do you start over after a co-dependent relationship?
This week’s guest is Melanie Lockert. Melanie is a published author, freelance financial writer, and the host of her podcast: The Mental Health and Wealth Show.
Through her award-winning blog and the book, Dear Debt, Melanie chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which empowers other badass wome...2023-02-131h 23
Discover More#120. The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Non-Linearity and Improving Mental Health — The Mental Health Toolbox PodcastAre you tired of feeling surprised in life? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's unexpected twists and turns? Did you know that life is nonlinear? How do we face the endless series of uncertainties while being gracious to ourselves?
This is a featured interview on the Mental Health Toolbox podcast with Patrick Martin, LCSW.
In this episode, Benoit and Patrick explore the topic of dealing with uncertainty and unpredictability in life by sharing practical wisdom and actionable insights on how to improve your mental health and well-being.
Benoit and Patrick dive deeply into...2023-01-301h 12
Untether Your Life51: Benoit Kim: Discovering More with a Podcasting Policymaker Turned Psychedelic Therapist, "Third-Culture Kid" and US Army VeteranBenoit Kim could be seen as the poster boy for the mission of Untether Your Life, as he has broken free of the traditional templates of success for Asian Americans. Further, he’s gone above and beyond in owning his health, exploring the benefits of psychedelic therapies for managing mental illness both in a personal and professional capacity.
Benoit is a former policymaker turned therapist, US army veteran, and host of the Discover More Podcast - a show for introspective thinkers with growth mindsets seeking authentic life stories.
On this week’s episode of Untether Your...2023-01-2655 min
Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Adversity, Thriving in Life's Challenges, & Personal Growth After Trauma#153: East Meets West at the Intersection of Mental Health and Trauma with Psychotherapist Benoit KimAfter three near death experiences and a lifetime of change, Benoit Kim, a French Korean American, has come to discover profound insights on life and developed a passion for mental health advocacy and psychedelic therapy.“Often, the most gratifying and profound lessons in life come with pain and suffering, and mine are no exception."In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, host Kevin Lowe interviews psychotherapist and Discover More podcast host, Benoit Kim. Benoit talks about his childhood growing up all over the world before coming to America as a teenager. He shares the re...2023-01-2456 min
Discover More#119. How To Improve Mental Health Using Hypnosis? - Zach PincinceHave you ever wondered if hypnosis is real? Why does it work? Is there any actual benefit to hypnosis other than a cool party trick? What is it like to hypnotize Tony Robbins and some of the biggest celebrities in the world?
This week’s guest is Zach Pincince. Zach Pincince is the #1 most viral celebrity hypnotist, YouTube influencer, and impact entertainer.
Zach has over 4.7 million TikTok followers, 665K YouTube subscribers, and over 255 million engagements across social media platforms.
From hypnotizing people to believe he is Justin Bieber, performing jaw-dropping magic shows for ce...2023-01-231h 22
The Mental Health Toolbox PodcastHow To Face Uncertainty And Pivots In Life And Career - (With Benoit Kim, Discover More Podcast)Ep. 68 📰 Subscribe to the MHT Newsletter and stay informed when new content is released, and get My FREE TOOLS as my 🎁 to you: http://eepurl.com/dPCwTf 🎥 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/AAyjuDnZzIk Are you struggling with fear of the unknown, and wondering if therapy can help? Then stick around, because in this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox podcast, we are talking with Benoit Kim, mental health therapist and host of the Discover More Podcast, who shares his wisdom on how to face uncertainty and pivots in l...2023-01-131h 20
Discover More#118. Why Spirituality Is A Marketplace? - Yoshua Greenfield | BrothersGreenDid you know life is mostly comprised of the mundane and boring? How do you find content in life? What do you think about spirituality in 2023?
Join us for an insightful conversation with YouTube influencer, published author, and intuitive musician, Yoshua Greenfield.
Known as the modern spokesman for barefoot culture and living in the flow, Yoshua has a unique perspective on spirituality in 2023.
Before his spiritual journey, Yoshua gained fame and success as the host of MTV food shows, touring the world, and running the popular YouTube channel "Brothers Green" (later rebranded to "...2023-01-091h 18
Discover More#117. How To Heal From Sexual Trauma Using Psychedelics? - Benoit KimWhat is the psychedelic renaissance? Do doctors believe in psychedelic medicine? Did you know Benoit Kim healed his sexual trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapy in 2017?
This is a Christmas special episode featuring the most recent interview Benoit did on the Millennial Mental Health Channel, a top mental health podcast affiliated with the iHeart Radio: Spreaker Network.
"Eddie and Justin welcome former policy maker and current therapist Benoit Kim onto the show to discuss the current and future states of psychedelic-assisted therapy. They also address current stigma and misconceptions about the therapy. Benoit is the host of...2022-12-2654 min
Discover More#116. How Art Is The Masterclass of Life - James Adams III | James vs CinemaWhat separates great art from good art? Can you learn life lessons from watching anime? Is the new digital famine here?
This week’s guest is James Adams III. James is a popular cinema reaction YouTuber, film director, and artist.
His YouTube channel “JamesVSCinema” quickly amassed over 110K subscribers and 20 million views through his unique cinematic insights and commentary within 2 years.
James and Benoit discuss how he derives life lessons from watching anime and reading manga, art as his sanctuary, the creative process behind his craftsmanship, why YouTube rewards fakeness, and the power of sto...2022-12-1257 min
Millennial Mental Health ChannelThe PSYCHEDELIC Renaissance with Therapist, Podcaster and Renaissance Man Benoit KimEddie and Justin welcome former policy maker and current therapist Benoit Kim onto the show to discuss the current and future states of psychedelic assisted therapy. They also address current stigma and misconceptions about the therapy. Benoit is the host of the Discover More Podcast and plans on becoming a psychedelic assisted therapist. He candidly shares his first hand experience with psilocybin among other great stories. Links to Discover More:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-more/id1478666639https://open.spotify.com/show/4OQZ0SEZ30BNFX5m4hCZElhttps://www.youtube.com...2022-12-0853 min
P.S.A the Mental Health PodcastQuitting Sex & Alcohol, Not Selling Soul & Being Sober Minded at ALL Times Feat. Benoit KimSeason 6 is starting wrap up but that doesn't mean the gems are stopping! This episode features the host of "Discover More" Podcast Benoit Kim. This podcast is a show for introspective thinkers with growth mindsets seeking authentic life stories. His This former policy maker turned psychotherapist who was in the military facing major uncertainties and pivots in life and career. Benoit also discusses his sobriety journey of quitting alcohol 2 years ago, the insights gained and his decision to give up sex with his Gf of 1.5 years at the time to address my moral/emotional incongruence. The episode discusses the power...2022-12-021h 00
Discover More#115. The Funniest And Most Insightful Mental Health & Psychiatry Interview — Justin Romano, MD & Eddie Carrillo, LPC | MMHCHow do mental health and physical health interact? How much does childhood affect adulthood? Do you know the relationship between your brain and addictions? Do doctors believe in psychedelic medicine?
This week’s guests are Justin Romano, MD & Eddie Carrillo, LPC. Justin is a child psychiatry fellow, Eddie is a licensed psychotherapist, and they are the co-hosts of the Millennial Mental Health Channel podcast.
Justin is giving his first TEDxOmaha talk in November while also preparing for fatherhood; while Eddie is diligently serving his clients and students as a therapist and adjunct faculty at the Pa...2022-11-281h 28
Discover More#114. Why Awareness Without Action Is a Burden, How To Accept Life As It Is & Self-Therapy Guidebook — Iris Gonzalez-Thrash, LCSWDo you know how attachment styles affect adult relationships? Why do we have high expectations of others? Do you struggle with accepting life as it is?
This week’s guest is Iris Gonzalez-Thrash, LCSW. Iris Gonzalez-T is a clinical professor at USC, a psychotherapist, and a licensed clinical social worker.
Her 25+ years of clinical and educator expertise shine through her charismatic teaching and how she navigates the complex system of academia and private practice.
Iris’ clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, severe personality disorders, and more.
Her...2022-11-141h 06
The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Post-Traumatic Growth, Psychedelics, Overcoming Depression and Achieving a Healthy Money Mindset: An Interview with Benoit KimBenoit Kim is a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More Podcast. In this episode, he shares how he got his depression, his coping mechanism to overcome it, and how it led him to shift into a different career. We also talk about the phenomenon called post-traumatic growth (which is on the other side of PTSD), psychedelics, and what it looks like to have a healthy money mindset. “The famous mental health adage states that the opposite of depression is expression, what you don't express gets depressed. And of course, it...2022-11-111h 04
Discover More#113. The Danger of Cognitive Rigidity, Why Social Media Is Like Gambling, and The Truth Behind Higher Education Cost & Suicide - Dr. David RuddDo you know why social media is like gambling? Why is college tuition skyrocketing every year? Do you struggle with superficial relationships in 2022? How can we prevent suicide more effectively?
This week’s guest is Dr. David Rudd, Ph.D. David is the former president of the University of Memphis, a distinguished university professor of psychology, and the co-founder of the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah and the University of Memphis.
David’s CV is about 79 pages long given his long tenure as a licensed psychologist and a distinguished academic with...2022-10-311h 12
Discover More#112. From Being Fully Blind To Embracing Life, How To Own Tragedy & Grit, Grace, and Inspiration — Kevin LoweHave you ever overcome your biggest adversities through faith and mental health? How do you fully accept and embrace tragedies in life? Do you know how to find gratitude in hopeless situations?
This week’s guest is Kevin Lowe. Kevin is a fully blind podcast host and a transformational life coach.
At 17, Kevin became blind after a brain tumor removal surgery that was supposed to save his life ended up costing both of his eyesight.
Yes, Kevin is fully blind and his world was full of dark, formless objects until he learned to ec...2022-10-171h 21
Discover More#111. Why Healing Takes A Village & The Power of Long Game — Vinny Crispino | Pain AcademyDo you believe that healing is only for yourself? How do you optimally maximize your healing journey? Can healing take a village?
This week’s guest is Vinny Crispino. Vinny Crispino is the founder of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner.
With his unique insights and evidence-based approach, the Pain Academy has served over 4,000 clients and gathered the following from Dave Asprey, the Holistic Psychologist, and other known holistic health advocates. Vinny’s work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox News, and USA Today.
Vinny is also an 8...2022-10-101h 17
Discover More#110. How To Achieve A Truly Pain Free Life, Why Integration Is Everything, and Physical Health Is Mental Health — Vinny Crispino | Pain AcademyDo you struggle with pain in life? Do you wish you can live a pain-free life? How do you turn tragedy into triumph?
This week’s guest is Vinny Crispino. Vinny Crispino is the founder of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner.
With his unique insights and evidence-based approach, the Pain Academy has transformed over 4,000 clients and gathered the following from Dave Asprey, the Holistic Psychologist, and other known holistic health advocates. Vinny’s work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox News, and USA Today.
Vinny is also...2022-10-031h 11
Discover More#109. How To Defy All Odds By Doing What You Love & Leaving Microsoft and Google for Circus Performance Art — Christine LeeDo you struggle with leaving the job that you hate? Do you feel like it's too late to make a change? Is it possible to do what you love and love what you do while making a profit?
This week’s guest is Christine Lee. Christine is an IMDb-verified actress and model, and is the co-founder of TheDahilas Entertainment, a professional circus entertainment troupe.
As a Korean American, Christine is truly a unicorn for leaving her prestigious tech job at Microsoft and Google for circus performance art. Christine’s commercial work can be found in Merc...2022-09-121h 29
Discover More#108. All Best Things In Life Compound Over Time — Maia GVWhat does it take to become a popular Youtuber? Is there a short cut in life? What’s the cost of the American Dream?
This week’s guest is Maia GV. Maia is a fashion Youtuber, the founder of Maiazine, a fashion magazine for the people, and a freelance artist.
With her unique approach to fashion insights, Maia’s popular videos receive millions of views at 19 years old.
Maia and Benoit discuss her incredible journey of starting Youtube at age 13, the power of why, the powerful mindset that allowed her to break through Youtub...2022-08-281h 12
Discover More#107. Harvard Physician Expert Reveals The Limitless Human Innate Potential — Anthony Kaveh, M.D.What is consciousness? Is there proof? How is sleep different from a medical coma? How exactly powerful is our mind?
This week’s guest is Dr. Anthony Kaveh. Anthony is a Stanford and Harvard-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert with over 380,000 followers on social media.
Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School’s internal residency program. With a bachelor's in engineering from UC Berkeley, Anthony has a uniquely constructive view of medicine as a system and how he approaches his patients in and...2022-08-081h 38
Discover More#106. The Sad Reality Behind Fast Fashion, Staying Hopeful About Climate Action & How To Break Away From The Chain of Consumerism? — Melissa TanDo you know the unethical practices behind some of your favorite fashion brands? Is the fashion industry killing our planet? Can we really make an impact on climate change? How do we stay hopeful?
This week’s guest is Melissa Tan. Melissa is a top Malaysian model turned climate action and sustainability advocate, EarthDay.Org ambassador, and keynote speaker.
In 2015, Melissa represented Malaysia with her appearance in the popular reality TV show: “Asia’s Next Top Model”—after pivoting from the Big 4 Consulting firm PwC.
Now, Melissa timelessly dedicates her energy to advocating for the ze...2022-08-011h 45
Discover More#105. How to Stay Grounded While Running an 8-Figure Real Estate Business? — Jonathan YooHow did a 28-year-old start a nationally-ranked 8-figure mortgage loan company? Do you think you can be a good successful Christian? How do you turn passion into profit?
This week’s guest is Jonathan Yoo. Jonathan is the principal and COO at Convoy Home Loans, a nationally recognized 8-figure montage loan and real estate company.
To put that into context, the company closed over $211 million dollars in total volume within the first year of the business. The Disrupt Magazine called them the “New Disrupters in the Luxury Real Estate space.”
Jonathan and Benoit discus...2022-07-251h 36
Discover More#104. How to Live the Most Fulfilling Life and Why Being a Jack of All Trades Is NOT the Same as Master of None? — Marco RosarioDo you struggle with just doing one thing in life? Have you ever thought being a master of one is boring? Is being a jack of all trades useless in 2022? Can we accomplish everything we want to in life?
This week’s guest is Marco Rosario. Marco is a first-class DJ from Philadelphia with 22 years of experience, an aspiring actor and model with over 50 commercials under his belt, a licensed mental health professional and barber, and what he calls a “smile enabler.”
In the First Avenue DJ Profile review—one of the longest-running and most legendar...2022-07-181h 28
Discover More#103. How a Pastor Views Church Hurt, Do We Have Free Will, and Is God Really Dead? — James LeeWhy does God allow suffering? Is there free will? Do you know the difference between faith and trust? Are soulmates real?
This week’s guest is James Lee. James is a Christian philosopher, a college pastor at Youngnak LA, and a lecturer at Biola University. James has a graduate degree in pastoral care and counseling and a doctorate of ministry in integrative theology and philosophy.
James Lee and Benoit discuss faith, philosophy, religion and culture, especially in modern America, where Christianity has not had the best reputation for its historical wrongdoing.
This is a...2022-07-111h 44
Discover More#102. Treating Homelessness One Patient At a Time through Street Medicine — Brett Feldman, PA-CDo you ever wonder why homelessness is getting worse in America? Do you know what street medicine is? Is there hope in treating homelessness?
This week’s guest is Brett Feldman. Brett is the Director and Co-Founder of the Street Medicine Division at Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Concurrently, Brett also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Street Medicine Institute and is a clinical assistant professor of Family Medicine. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, LA Times, PBS, CNN, and TEDxTalk. He has practiced street medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Los An...2022-07-041h 28
Discover More#101. Horrific Vietnamese Refugee Boat Experience, Why We Are Not Our Thoughts, and How to Improve Your Mental Health — Trang Hoang, Ph.D.Do you ever wonder why life is full of suffering? Do you get stuck in your negative thought patterns and self-talk? Do you want to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing?
This week’s guest is Dr. Trang Hoang, Ph.D., LCSW. Dr. Hoang is a professor at the USC School of Social Work, former division director at SSG Alliance, and received her graduate and doctorate degrees at UCLA.
This is a very special episode because Dr. Hoang does not do media appearances due to her high emphasis on privacy, so this may be the fi...2022-06-271h 46
Discover More#100. How 25 Year Old Started a Top 200 Business Podcast, Best Success Stories from TheFlexCoach & More — Arsh KharbandaDid you ever want to start a big idea from nothing? Are there actual original thoughts? Can young people really be successful in America?
Arsh Kharbanda hosts TheFlexCoach Podcast, a top 1% business podcast in the world, and works in supply chain management for HelloFresh.
This year, The Flex Coach was ranked the top #200 podcast in the world, right next to The Gary Vee Audio Experience. Arsh is also a natural-born entrepreneur, who has shown keen passion and talent in starting various business ventures since he was 13 years old.
With over 288 non-monetized episodes, Arsh...2022-06-201h 49
Discover More#99. Expert Home Gardener Shares The Best Tips to Grow Plants and Food & More — Ross RaddiAre you interested in growing houseplants? What is the #1 most important thing in growing plants and food? Do you believe in "food is medicine?"
This week's guest is Ross Raddi.
Ross Raddi is an expert arborist Youtuber, home gardener, blogger, and tax accountant. Ross is also known as the Fig Boss in the figs community.
Ross has over 38,000 subscribers on Youtube and more than 7.6 million views on his channel for his expert insight on growing plants and food.
Ross’s mission statement as shown on his website states, “To spread the obse...2022-06-131h 42
Discover More#98. Mystic Poet and Astrologist on Tarot Reading, Spirituality, Social Media Fame & More — Kitty KnorrDo you believe in astrology? Is there any truth in a tarot reading? What does it feel like to go viral?
This week’s guest is Kitty Knorr.
Kitty is a mystic poet, astrologist, tarot reader, and former founder and editorial director of Okay Cool Magazine.
With her unique content and esoteric insights—Kitty was able to amass quite a following on social media—with 85,000 followers on TikTok and over 3 million likes across her platforms. Kitty is the embodiment of true unapologetic authenticity.
Kitty is deeply passionate about the intricate relationship betwee...2022-06-061h 24
Discover More#97. A Life Coach’s Approach to Living Full Life & Modern Dating — Oliver FehlandtWhat exactly is the mind-body-spirit paradigm? What exactly does a holistic life coach do? How do you approach modern dating without toxic masculinity?
This week's guest is Oliver Fehlandt.
Oliver is a popular mind-body-spirit healer, life coach, and fellow student of life—who specializes in Parts & Memory Therapy modality and emotional regulation—to provide trauma-informed coaching to his clients and beyond.
Oliver has deep knowledge of Parts and Memory Therapy modality, emotional regulation, trauma-informed work, optimizing performance, and facilitating masculine & feminine energy.
Through his impactful work and integrated approach to life coac...2022-05-302h 03
Discover More#96. Technology, Neural Network & the Need for Systems Thinking in Modern America, and More — Alan BookerWhat are systems thinking? Why is the analogy of "nature is a machine" so wrong? what are neural networks?
The guest of honor this week is Alan Booker. Alan is the founder of the Institute of Integrated Regenerative Design, a cloud computing expert, herbal medicine, and integrated health practitioner.
Alan has deep knowledge of dynamic systems thinking, technology, neural network, and nature. He also has a holistic approach to making America sustainable again. He is the creator of the Integrated Regenerative Design framework and the Biocompatible Design standards.
We dive deep into critical...2022-05-232h 42
Discover More#95. Success Leaves Clues, Being Comfortable with the Unknown, and Building a Music Career — Benjamin CarterHow do musicians derive inspiration from their pain? Is doing what you love and loving what you really possible in America? How?
The guest of honor this week is Benjamin Carter. Ben is a Caribbean-American singer-songwriter, artist, father, and fellow student of life.
He currently has over 51,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, not to mention his music spans across all platforms. Ben’s music is groovy, thought-provoking, and uniquely vulnerable. He seeks to take everyone’s walls down, including his own. As he puts it, “Caribbean raised me, but DMV made me.”
This excerpt...2022-05-162h 16
21 ShuttleKorea Masters : Les revenants coréens Kim/Kim et Jeon Hyeok Jin frappent à nouveau !Dans un Super 300 relevé, la Corée a brillé à domicile grâce aux anciens numéros deux mondiaux Kim/Kim et au revenant Jeon Hyeok Jin, qui n'avait plus joué sur le circuit international depuis quatre ans. Alors que les favorites du double dames Kim/Kong complètent le triplé coréen, la Chine réalise le doublé grâce aux champions olympiques Wang/Huang en mixte et à He Bingjiao, qui a dominé sa compatriote Chen Yufei en finale.
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Discover More#94. Guiding Life through Questions, Embracing Education as Awakening, Transformational Storytelling, and more — Julie Knutson"There's so much interesting space to talk about who can tell a story, and who has the right to tell a story, and how we tell stories about ourselves and each other. I think that it's something to be handled with such intentionality and sensitivity." - Julie Knutson
This week’s guest is Julie Knutson.
Julie is an author and educator with a wide-ranging background in history, humanities, and the social sciences. She also serves as editorial director at ThinkCERCA.
A true multipotentialite, Julie holds an undergraduate degree in cultural studies from NYU, a...2022-03-211h 42
Discover More#93. Thinking Big About Culinary Indigenization, Identity Work, and Embracing Our Roots — Rachel Lucero“I do think like it's so important for us to do this identity work because we have to move to the next phase, which is how do we make things better for our own communities? And how do we make things better for our homelands as well? So in my videos, I try to push the viewer on that. And to, you know, be keeping current with a situation in the Philippines and to not just think about the identity journey ending with our self, but making a better a better place for our future generations, for our country to...2022-02-211h 02
Discover More#92. The Unknown History of Filipino Food, Hidden Cost of Cultural Assimilation, and Power of Your Voice — Rachel LuceroWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week’s guest is Rachel Lucero. She is the host and creator of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that seeks to examine the intricate intersectionality of culture, history, and education through creative & authentic Filipino food recipes.
Rachel is a Filipino-American and, as a former Teach For America corps member, she shares a strong passion and commitment for education and social justice, especially for those who are marginalized and underserved.
With her bachelor's in bioengineering and M.S. in education from John Hopkins Univ...2022-02-141h 02
Discover More#91. Failing Forward (the Podcast) and How to Stay Grounded & Be Proud of Yourself — Montay Fowler, MSW"The community where I come from in South Philadelphia, there's a lot of intergenerational trauma, poverty, losses, and just disenfranchisement. Sometimes that hardens your heart but I don't think anyone wants to intentionally harm or hurt others. I think a lot of times we are slaves to our inner thoughts, and we need to redirect energy towards ourselves." - Montay Fowler, MSW
This week’s guest is Montay Fowler.
Montay was born & raised in Philadelphia and is a graduate of Temple University and UPenn’s Masters of Social Work program.
The last time we i...2022-01-311h 32
Discover More#90. The Reflective Episode—The Freedom of Choicelessness, Joy of Learning & Compass Question(s)"During the last 12 months of actively moving through different exercises and talking to different folks, I've come to realize that discovering purpose or finding purpose is inherently flawed. Because it ultimately is cultivated. It's ultimately uncovered. Only by taking that first step purposefully, are we able to actually move forward. All we can do is take that first step of what feels like a purpose-driven step in the moment." - Aidan Weinmann
If there’s one thing we learned in 2021, it’s that uncertainty is the only certainty.
Change is the only constant.
Ulti...2022-01-1056 min
Discover More#89. Tapping into Life, the Healing Power of Music & Interconnectedness of All Things — Yoshua Greenfield"Which brings me to the most important thing in my life, which is really music. And that was the first thing that showed me that there is a type of communication that you can experience with other people that is beyond words. That's a feeling. And it's in that resonance that there's this beautiful magic that happened because you're not trying to relate through the mind and the intellect but you're resonating on a certain feeling.” - Yoshua Greenfield
This week, we continue our conversation with Yoshua Greenfield.
Yoshua is a talented musician, author, home co...2021-12-131h 21
Discover More#88. Awakening through Detachment, Transcending Self-Doubt, and Living Barefoot Culture — Yoshua Greenfield"So I'm very symbolic in nature and I'm aware that I'm creating these ideas and these stories to navigate life in a way. But the more I tune in and listen, the more things become obvious. For me, I don't make choices anymore. Choices are illusions. Like we think we were choosing between two things, but once the thing that we're supposed to do becomes clear, the other thing wasn't even really an option. But if you're turning into what you really want and what you really need, well then there is no choice. The other thing is just...2021-12-061h 19
Discover More#87. Discovering Forgiveness & Life’s Lessons through The Healing Power of Curiosity — Bob Choat, Ph.D."It’s really important that you have a meeting with the Self, the Undiscovered Self, that’s always been there. Come into that and embrace that person and, how can you two work together to propel yourselves in unleashing that part of you while relinquishing that weaker part of you that no longer serves you? Bring that out and you'll see yourself how much happier, much more fulfilled, in whatever you do." - Bob Choat, Ph.D.
This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Bob Choat.
Dr. Choat is one of the most impressive & wide...2021-11-2247 min
Discover More#86. How to Learn Effectively, Live a Life of Curiosity, and Pivot with Purpose — Bob Choat, Ph.D."Each one of us, come into this world like that golden Buddha. You, me, we all have that golden self. The problem is that our society, our caregivers, wants to protect us. And then we protect ourselves in the same way, like the clay on the golden Buddha. And then we lose our innate curiosity. So transformation begins by uncovering that kind of stuff.” - Bob Choat, Ph.D.
This week’s guest is Dr. Bob Choat.
As a former recon special force marine, Bob recognized the importance of psychology and physiology early on and lean...2021-11-151h 08
Discover More#85. Running Two Solo Marathons and Redefining Your Impossible through Habit Stacking, Identity Work & More— Cory Camp"A lot of us gravitate really easily to that label. And it's interesting to observe you're describing who you are as a way that you show up for someone else. How do you show up for yourself? That's one of the themes that keeps coming up in this conversation. How do you make yourself proud? What goes into that? That's where your identity is." - Cory Camp
This week, we continue our conversation with Cory Camp.
Cory is a personal performance coach, podcast host, and the founder of the Forever Athlete brand & community.
...2021-10-181h 16
Discover More#84. The Forever Athlete Mindset and How to Achieve Peak Performance & Flow State through Biofeedback — Cory Camp"One of the things that coach of mine actually helped me work through was creating a 'To Be List. So setting intentions first for the day, and then with those intentions, they run your to-do list. So what I mean by that is instead of on my to-do list today, being I need to record a podcast with you guys, I need to do whatever, it becomes: all right how do I want to be today? That's the first question that I'm asking when I wake up. So getting clear on those intentions I think goes a long way."...2021-10-1152 min
Discover More#83. Canada’s Mosaic Culture, How to Navigate Productivity vs. Creativity, and the Art of Radical Alignment — Casey Palmer"Because if you're not creating and doing things from a place of core central beliefs, it won't have an impact on you. If you do something today and you've completely forgotten it by tomorrow, was there a point of doing it, is kind of how I see things. I want everything I do to place its mark on my soul because it was important." - Casey Palmer
This week, we continue with part two of our conversation with Casey Palmer.
Casey is a blogger, father, project manager, podcaster, and owner of the brand Casey Palmer...2021-09-2757 min
Discover More#82. Black Fatherhood, Canadian Culture, and Impactful Lessons from 20 Years of Blogging — Casey Palmer"And I find that when you have parent creators who focus a lot on inserting the kids into everything, like 'hey look at this cute picture of my kids' or 'here's what my kids up to... They lose themselves in the process. Whereas with me, I feel like the blog and all the stuff I created was a good self-check-in throughout the process. Because what I want the brand to ultimately communicate is, not so much here is what my life as a dad looks like because of my kids, I want to communicate here is the man I'm...2021-09-201h 03
Discover More#81. 2 Year Celebration of the Discover More Podcast“I think this leads into an idea that represents the podcast as a whole. As we’ve talked about it a lot before, but it’s just ‘better questions lead to better answers.’ I believe that more and more each day that our lives are simply reflections of the questions that we’re willing to ask ourselves and the people in our lives. So it’s both an internal seeking clarity with asking powerful questions, but then also developing relationships seeking clarity or new realizations from other people by asking them better questions right?" - Aidan Weinmann
Welcome back t...2021-09-061h 30
Discover More#80. Why We Discover More: Year 2 Interview HighlightsWelcome back to a special episode of Discover More.
Join us in celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the Discover More podcast with a special highlight episode.
Here are some of our favorite moments from our most recent interviews and episodes.
The past two years have been such a fulfilling journey and we are immensely grateful for our many incredible guests, friends, listeners, and supporters.
Thank you all for all that you do.
We hope you enjoy and continue to Discover More.
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Discover More#79. Our 40 Day Shadow Work Journey with “Claim Your Power” by Mastin Kipp“In my experience, I’ve always looked at the top level, being Behavior, as the first and foremost thing that we’re trying to change. And he (Mastin Kipp) argues that instead of focusing on behavior and trying to shift behavior, we should flip the script and then start with the Original Incident.” - Aidan Weinmann
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
In this week’s episode, we reflect on our experience completing Mastin Kipps’ book, “Claim Your Power”
“Claim Your Power” is a 40-day journey, that helps readers identify and dissolve hidden trau...2021-08-1635 min
Discover More#78. How to Notice & Integrate Judgement, and Embrace The Power of Group Flow, Live Music, and Trauma-Informed Yoga — Andrea Rumler, LLPC“The trees are my biggest teachers, that’s the fewest words I can give that to you. Nature has changed my life. I think I’ve learned more about mental health from the trees than reading my textbooks all the time. Being in tune with that and Mother Nature and how it operates is our biggest teacher.” — Andrea Rumler, LLPC
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week, we continue our 2-part conversation with Andrea Rumler.
Andrea is a licensed clinical counselor, yoga teacher, golf coach, and nature enthusiast.
Last week’...2021-08-0959 min
Discover More#77. Why We Need to Sit With Our Thoughts, Exercise Diaphragmatic Breathing, and Expand Our Understanding of Mental Health— Andrea Rumler, LLPC"And this became the saying of the summer, 'sit with it.' Sit with it, please. Like we don't always have to make decisions based on what we're feeling right now, we don't always have to react. So we can just sit with it. If something's really bothering you, if you're really happy, sit with it for a minute and just soak that in." - Andrea Rumler, LLPC
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week’s guest is Andrea Rumler.
Andrea is a licensed clinical counselor, yoga teacher, and golf co...2021-08-021h 13
Discover More#76. The Reflective Episode—Finding Worthiness, Balancing Idleness & Productivity, Enneagrams, Integration, and More"Because I think we live in the societal and social narratives that everyone's always saying, "I'm busy", "I'm always busy", "I'm working on this", "I'm working on that", but if you're always busy, when do we have time for ourselves? Our amazing guest, @weswoodson, once said: "how can you love yourself if you don't spend time with yourself?" I realized, "this is the first opportunity I've had to commit a month to nothing else, no one else, but to me. Just working on myself. - Benoit Kim
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
...2021-07-2657 min
Discover More#75. How to Use Language to be More Intentional in Daily Life“The words and the language are the main toolkits that we have. It is the main paintbrush that we have to describe not just external realities, to describe not just what we see, what we experience, our traumas, our stories, our experiences. But most importantly, it is, in a way, the only tool that we have to describe our internal realities onto the others.” - Benoit Kim
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week, we unpack one of the big topics from our interview with Professor Jack Knipe, Ph.D.—the power of lan...2021-07-1922 min
Discover More#74. Reframing Life through Cognitive Linguistics and Finding Grace through Unconditional Love — Jack Knipe, Ph.D."There is a very thin line between being politically correct for the sake of trying to use it to charge on other people, because they aren't informed on using the correct terms, and actually trying to be instrumental in making the world a better place." - Jack Knipe, Ph.D.
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week, we continue our conversation with Jack Knipe.
Jack has a Ph.D. in International Education & Linguistics and is currently an assistant professor of English and Spanish at Limestone University & an International Student Support...2021-07-131h 38
Discover More#72. 5 Biggest Lessons from Living in Philadelphia“I think true vulnerability requires true discomfort. I think the definition of vulnerability is inherent to discomfort and vice versa. So I think you’re spot on - I think there is no true vulnerability without true discomfort. And if you feel comfortable sharing whatever you want to share, then that may be a vulnerable piece of your experience of the past, but currently speaking, you’re not being vulnerable in that moment.” - Benoit Kim
Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
It has been almost a month since Benoit has left Philadelphia, where he...2021-06-2858 min
Discover More#71. How to Create Balance in a World of Expectation?“By using the word 'find' we are tricking ourselves because there’s not a magic button… balance isn’t hidden somewhere in this room for us to discover. It’s not an Easter egg hunt. But rather, it’s a cultivated practice. Just like anything else in the world. Similarly, I think that’s the same ethos we want to convey about the difference between finding balance and creating balance. You must create it through continuous practice. Because if you can’t find balance in the little things in life, how can you possibly find balance when it really matters.” - Beno...2021-06-2116 min
Discover More62. The Reflective Episode — Near Death Car Accidents, $18,000 Scam, Building Neural Pathways to Overcome Challenges, and More"That's why the ability to reframe your perspective matters so much. I think reality = perception + perspective because your perception is shaped by your experiences, but your perspective is what you take away from your perception and how you apply that. People always say 'information is power', or 'knowledge is power', but I think 'appliance is power'. When you have too much information, too much going on, you're going to get distracted and that's when paralysis by analysis, or decision-making fatigue, happens. So it's all about what you can apply from that experience." - Benoit Kim
Welcome back to...2021-03-291h 11
Discover More49. 2020 in Review: A Collective Reflection2020. What an unforgettable year it has been.
To wrap up this wild year, we’ve decided to share a never-done-before episode - a collection of personal reflections.
12 of our Discover More guests come together with co-hosts Aidan and Benoit, to share their biggest lessons learned from the year of COVID-19 and quarantine 2020.
Throughout the year, we have realized that the pain reveals purpose, so we believe that there are powerful lessons buried in the collective struggle of 2020.
We’re so excited to share these reflections with you and hope that you find...2020-12-2819 min
Discover More31. The Power of Clarity, Transitioning Careers, and WFH PredictionsIn this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann sit down for a wide range of conversations from getting a new job to discussing work culture shift during the quarantine. They also discuss the power of clarity, three important questions to self-examine during career transitions, and work-from-home predictions in the post COVID era.2020-06-1546 min
Discover More19. 20 Hacks to Make 2020 the Healthiest of Your LifeHappy 2020 everyone! With the new year in mind, hosts Benoit and Aidan believe that fitness is a crucial component to a happy and healthy life. In this week's episode, Benoit and Aidan share their transformational fitness journeys, as well as their best tips for making sustainable progress to your health in the new year. The tips are shown below:
1. Clarity is Key
2. Find Your Why
3. Start Small
4. The Power of Habits
5. Consistency and Discipline
6. Releasing Judgement and Expectations
7. Belief Change
8. There are No Shortcuts, It Takes Work
9. Everyone is Different
10. Cultivate Intuition
11. Drink More Water
12. Take Cold Showers
13. Walk More
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Discover More9. Reflecting on Intention and Impact in Our Podcast JourneyIn this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann discuss their podcast journey so far from the past 2 months by synthesizing their palpable lessons and skillsets that they learned along the way. They also share the importance of balancing intention and impact in the world of communications.2019-10-2857 min
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Kim est une entrepreneure multi-passionnée, fondatrice de La Kogiteuse et récemment du journal ambition. Son entreprise crée principalement des outils créatifs pour les entrepreneurs afin de les guider dans l'élaboration de leur stratégies d'image de marque et de réseaux sociaux!
Kim nous raconte avec authenticité son parcours de jeune entrepreneure et maman, ainsi que son parcours inspirant de création du JOURNAL AMBITION - un outil magique pour les femmes créatives...2019-10-1742 min
Discover More4. Overcoming Paralysis by Analysis Pt. 2In this episode, hosts Benoit and Aidan continue their conversation with a special guest, Tu Pham, a real estate investor, who successfully achieved his American dream by retiring at the age of 30 through overcoming paralysis by analysis.2019-09-231h 02
Discover More2. Minimizing RegretsThis episode explains why co-host Aidan and Benoit quit their prestigious jobs in Corporate America in pursuit of the journey to minimizing regrets. Let's minimize regrets, together, and discover more in the process.2019-09-0930 min
Discover More1. The Passion ProjectHosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann share their backgrounds, life journeys, and the genesis of the Discover More Podcast.2019-09-0237 min