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The Weird OnesThe Meaning of Weird: Reclaiming Our PowerWelcome to the first episode of "The Meaning of Weird"! I'm your host, Brie. In this groundbreaking series, we explore the empowering truth behind the word "weird" and why you should wear your weirdness as a badge of honor. In this episode,
I'll share the original meaning of "weird" as "having the power to control destiny" and the rich history that redefines this misunderstood word. We'll delve into the roots of the word. By reclaiming its true meaning, we unlock our potential and shape our own destinies.
Join me as we celebrate our unique traits...2025-01-1604 min
Birgitta Granstrom,"The Weird One" explains how AI supports mental healthhttps://youtu.be/jqg8b9DoaY8 Youtube version
https://www.lifespideracademy.com Our Ission® is to develop the individual so that every person on the planet can freely show and share their own “divinity.” As the individual grows, he or she gains the capacity to reach out to others in a way that calls forth the divine essence in everyone they touch. The divinity present in each individual is mass. Intimacy increases the attraction between individuals' mass, and an accelerating expansion is created, enabling us to fulfill our Ission®. When we launch our Ission® and allow it to fly with great int...2024-11-0659 min
The Weird OnesBreaking Boundaries with AI-Coaching for the Weird, the Bold, and the Future-FocusedWelcome to an exciting episode of the AI in Coaching series, where we use NotebookLM to explore the innovations and ideas shaping our future. Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of AI-powered coaching, a cutting-edge approach that's revolutionizing personal development and leadership training.
We'll explore how AI, like ChatGPT, creates personalized coaching experiences, enhances self-reflection, and ultimately empowers individuals and coaches alike. From the unique methods of LifeSpider Academy to the ethical considerations and powerful tools available, this episode promises to challenge your notions and inspire your growth. So, let's get ready to break boundaries and...2024-10-0615 min
The Weird OnesExploring Bragging and NeurotypicalityIn this episode of "The Weird Ones Podcast," we dive into the intriguing connections between healthy self-promotion and societal norms. Utilizing AI-driven insights, we explore how embracing and celebrating our achievements can boost confidence and challenge conventional ideas of neurotypicality.
Listen in as we unpack two thought-provoking articles, discuss the benefits of owning our wins, and redefine what it means to be normal. Join us for an enlightening deep dive into “Brag.
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The Weird OnesPART V - Enter-anxiety and Winnie-the-Pooh-syndromeIn this introspective chapter, I grapple with "enter-anxiety"—the fear of completing a project—and "Winnie-the-Pooh-syndrome"—an aimless quest for answers. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, India, the narrative explores themes of endings, new beginnings, and the paradoxical journey of finding closure.
As I navigate personal reflections and serendipitous encounters, he ultimately realizes that endings are merely ephemeral pauses, paving the way for future possibilities.
This last chapter is a poignant meditation on the nature of completion, fear, and the realization that, sometimes, the search for an ending is itself the beginning of someth...2024-07-0514 min
The Weird Ones4.5 Action - Uncle Sven is DeadIn this thought-provoking episode, I dive into a past memory triggered by an old, unfinished article about the death of a relative, Uncle Sven.
Through the lens of this experience, the episode explores themes of mortality, legacy, and the importance of actions and decisions in shaping one's life. It challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider what they want to leave behind, urging them to take decisive action and complete their unfinished business.
The episode concludes with powerful questions that inspire deep introspection and a proactive approach to personal growth and creativity.2024-07-0408 min
The Weird Ones4.4 Patience - Crocodile and RattlesnakesIn this episode, join me on my adrenaline-fueled journey as a skydiver navigating fear, impatience, and the thrill of free fall. With vivid descriptions, experience the exhilaration of jumping from 13,000 feet and the unexpected landing amidst wildlife.
Explore the deep connection between patience, trust, and overcoming primal survival instincts. Reflect on practical life lessons about waiting and achieving through patience, preparing for the unexpected, and embracing challenges to reach extraordinary heights.
Dive into powerful insights and questions that urge you to rethink your approach to impulsive actions and patience in daily life.2024-07-0310 min
The Weird Ones4.3 Communication - Embassy-AphasiaIn this riveting episode, I share a series of reflections on my visa rejection experience at a U.S. embassy. As I grapple with the complexities of language and communication, a nostalgic encounter with a Cat Stevens documentary offers unexpected solace and insight.
Diving into the intricacies of human interaction, the episode examines how communication barriers, ego, and emotional states can distort our messages. It poses thought-provoking questions about enhancing your transparency and intuition in communication, drawing connections between personal growth and more effective, meaningful exchanges.
This episode profoundly explores how language shapes our reality...2024-07-0210 min
The Weird Ones4.2 Creativity - Piano-PathosIn this reflective episode, we dive into the world of creativity through the lens of my pianist's journey. From missing a flight to India due to a late-night musical frenzy to the challenges and triumphs of creating music, I experience the deeper essence of artistic expression. I reflect on my relationship with creativity, recounting pivotal moments that shaped my path, including a significant exchange of an old piano for a more versatile synthesizer. This story beautifully encapsulates the struggle, passion, and eventual reconciliation with one's creative potential, reminding us that creativity is innate and boundless, waiting to be rediscovered...2024-07-0111 min
The Weird Ones4.1 Perspective - The Role-Model MomIn this transformative chapter, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It underscores the power of perspective and the vital need to reprogram our minds, empowering us to seize new opportunities.
Through an engaging narrative, the chapter illustrates how a significant coaching session led to profound realizations about personal relationships, control, and self-worth. Follow the inspiring story of a client who discovers her strengths, transforms negative past experiences into valuable lessons, and embraces a new outlook on life.
This episode encourages listeners to reevaluate their worldviews, harness their inner power...2024-06-3012 min
The Weird OnesPART IV - From the Duck Pond to The Swan LakeSeptember's stagnant grey sky and persistent rain create a backdrop for introspection, triggering flashbacks filled with intrigue and wonder. Follow me as I embark on a memory-fueled expedition, revisiting moments of clarity and discovery from the past.
The scene transitions from a serene, sun-soaked outdoor setting to a peaceful restaurant by the Swan River. Through interactions with the surroundings, the narrator contemplates the interconnectedness of life events, likening them to pieces of a grand puzzle.
Personal anecdotes unfold, revealing how the "ugly duckling" metaphor has guided my life and career. This chapter is rich with...2024-06-2913 min
The Weird Ones3.4 Inform - Squares and FractalsIn this episode, we delve into Åsa's journey of self-discovery as she navigates through personal transformation with her coach, Birgitta.
From purging remnants of her past relationship to exploring profound concepts like squares and fractals, Åsa confronts her deepest fears and desires. As she grapples with feelings of emptiness and newfound insights, her quest to define her life goals leads her to poignant realizations about identity and change.
Join us for a compelling exploration of personal growth, the nature of change, and how to thrive through life's vacuums.2024-06-2810 min
The Weird Ones3.3 Letting Go - Under The SurfaceIn this immersive episode, embark on an adventurous journey to the kelp forests of Norway with a group of avid divers.
As we navigate the challenges of stormy seas and underwater trials, I face an unexpected life-threatening current. This gripping narrative explores the balance between holding on and letting go, paralleling the diver's harrowing ordeal with the broader philosophical lesson of embracing change and finding peace.
Dive into an inspirational tale of survival, reflection, and personal growth beneath and above the surface.2024-06-2710 min
The Weird Ones3.2 Reflection - Åsa's Zest for LifeIn this transformative episode, we follow Åsa's remarkable journey from apathy to a vibrant zest for life. Starting with her struggles and feelings of inadequacy,
Åsa undergoes a profound change through reflective practices and coaching. She embraces her strengths, redefines her self-perception, and steps into the role of an "investigative scientist" with newfound confidence.
This episode explores the power of self-reflection, the importance of questioning our actions, and the realization of one's true potential. It is a heartwarming and motivational story of personal growth and self-discovery.2024-06-2609 min
The Weird Ones3.1 Observe - Apathetic ÅsaIn this engaging episode, we explore the journey of self-observation and transformation through the lens of Apathetic Åsa. We explore the significance of identifying destructive patterns and behaviors, the power of observation, and the courage it takes to let go and prepare for change.
Åsa's story highlights her struggle with a directionless life and how she uses observation to uncover the root causes of her apathy, devise a plan, and rekindle her passion.
This chapter offers practical insights, thought-provoking questions, and actionable tips to help listeners navigate their own journey of self-discovery and growth.2024-06-2510 min
The Weird OnesPART III - Do you want to come to India?Join me on an unexpected journey to India, beginning with an impromptu invitation and culminating in a spiritual awakening. This episode vividly recounts a transformative adventure from the chilly suburbs of Stockholm to the bustling streets of New Delhi and finally to the holy grounds of Bodh Gaya. Experience the vibrant culture, the colorful landscapes, and the profound lessons learned in one of Buddhism's most sacred places. This gripping episode challenges the notion of "life as a journey" and explores the true meaning of living in a dreamland.2024-06-2415 min
The Weird Ones2.4 Beleive - Enlightened DucksIn this thought-provoking episode, I take the listener on a journey through personal anecdotes and philosophical musings about the nature of belief and knowledge.
The episode explores how beliefs shape perceptions and decisions, from childhood lessons about the difference between "believing" and "knowing" to adult experiences questioning established norms.
Using the metaphor of ducks navigating their world, I critique how societal structures and power dynamics influence our thinking.
Listeners are also challenged with reflective questions to deepen their own understanding and awareness.2024-06-2410 min
The Weird Ones2.3 Do - Passion or DopamineIn this episode, we delve into the bustling life of a driven professional navigating the complexities of modern productivity and personal fulfillment.
Set against a hectic day in Stockholm, I juggle meetings, meditations, and social obligations while constantly managing an ever-growing to-do list.
As the day unfolds, the story explores the fine line between passion and addiction, offering profound insights into the challenges of balancing work, personal life, and inner joy.
With vivid anecdotes and reflective questions, this episode encourages listeners to question their motivations and priorities. Are you driven by passion or...2024-06-2308 min
The Weird Ones2.2 Addiction - Account Balancing and Debt SettlementIn this compelling episode, we dive into the real-life story of a young, successful client confronting his hidden struggles with emotional and financial addiction.
The narrative explores his awakening to the recurring pattern of self-sabotage, monetary debt, and relationship failures that have plagued his life.
Through profound self-reflection and guided conversations, he begins to unveil the roots of his guilt and addiction, embarking on a transformative journey to regain control.
This episode, interwoven with insightful analogies about ducks and their behavioral addictions, provides a deep and thought-provoking exploration of how recognizing and addressing...2024-06-2311 min
The Weird Ones2.1 Pattern - The CoyoteIn this episode, we delve into the intricate patterns of self-sabotage through the metaphor of the coyote. We explore the struggles of being an entrepreneur who, despite their hard work and passion, repeatedly undermines their success.
By examining the influence of emotional addictions and societal expectations, we uncover insights into our own self-destructive behaviors and question how we can transform these patterns.
Through powerful reflections and thought-provoking questions, this chapter invites listeners to introspect and identify their own "coyotes," leading to better self-awareness and personal growth.
Join us as we navigate the humorous...2024-06-2211 min
The Weird OnesPart II - Gunnarsson's Cafe.In southern Stockholm's timeless Gunnarsson's Cafe, I reflect on past moments of academic tension, heartbreak, friendship, and new beginnings. As I sit in the cafe pondering my current situation—a recent visa denial and a forced separation from California—a crow's unexpected visit sparks memories of a past encounter with a crow that influenced significant life decisions. These reflections intermingle with an inspiring moment shared with a stranger in a park. The narrative unfolds a journey of self-discovery, freedom, and the search for meaning amidst life's uncertainties. It explores the idea that sometimes dreams must be woken from to unde...2024-06-2113 min
The Weird Ones1.4 Control - The Magic WandIn this episode, we explore the dynamics of control through the eyes of my dog, Topsy, and me as a child. As we follow our adventure and interaction with my mother, the narrative delves into the concept of power and authority. The mother wields a "magic wand" that symbolizes control and discipline. Additionally, we examine how control manifests in the duck pond metaphor, reflecting societal constructs of power, decision-making, and the inherent fear of losing authority. Finally, we ponder profound questions about the nature of control and its impact on relationships and personal freedom.2024-06-2109 min
The Weird Ones1.3 Fears - IbogaIn this episode, we explore Bruce Parry's transformative journey, as depicted in a gripping BBC documentary about his initiation into the Babongo tribe of Gabon, Africa. Witness Bruce confronts his deepest fears through the potent hallucinogenic drug Iboga, unveiling suppressed memories and experiencing profound revelations about himself. This journey alters Bruce's life and serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all lives and our responsibility toward the world. Additionally, we explore the collective fears of society, the struggle to maintain self-image, and the courage required to face one's true self. Join us as we ponder compelling questions...2024-06-2008 min
The Weird Ones1.2 Norms - Potholders and Happy ChildrenIn this thought-provoking episode, we navigate the stark contrasts between life in Sweden and California, reflecting on the norms that shape behavior and social interactions.
Set against the backdrop of a typical November day in Stockholm, listeners follow a journey from a balcony view to an insightful subway ride.
Along the way, the episode dives into deeper societal norms, how they influence our daily routines, and the silence they impose on spontaneity and joy.
The narrative gently challenges the listener to consider the impact of these norms through poignant questions designed to evoke...2024-06-2008 min
The Weird Ones1.1 Values - The Ugly DucklingIn this episode, we explore the metaphor of the Ugly Duckling and the profound life lessons it imparts. Journey with us to a duck pond, where we unveil how unconscious beliefs and societal norms shape the Ducks' lives. Discover the impact of values and fears on our choices, the invisible rules we follow, and how these shape our perceptions and behaviors. Through vivid childhood memories and poignant observations, we challenge the narrative of inevitability and prompt introspection with powerful questions about our values, limitations, and dreams. Join us in questioning the norms and unlocking the potential for personal happiness...2024-06-1908 min
The Weird OnesPart I - Roundtrip to PhiladelphiaThis episode recounts a tense and unsettling experience at the Philadelphia airport. Birgitta faces interrogation by an authority figure, leading to reflections on personal freedom, identity, and the broader societal implications of power and control. The episode is a vivid illustration of how unforeseen circumstances and encounters with authority can profoundly challenge one's sense of self and freedom.2024-06-1912 min
The Weird OnesPrologueDiscover how old beliefs and negative emotions prevent you from living your dreams in 'Are You Stuck with a Duck?'. This insightful book uses life narratives and personal anecdotes to help you understand and escape the limiting 'duck ponds' of your life, and find your own 'swan lakes' where you can thrive. Learn to make conscious choices, identify what's holding you back, and embrace the freedom to be your true self.2024-06-1803 min
Healing Business124. The weird ones exposed with Birgitta GranströmShare your thoughts with us (click here)Feeling like you don't quite fit in? Join us for an eye-opening conversation about embracing your weirdness with the incredible Birgitta Granström! From her journey in the corporate world to becoming a digital nomad and now residing in sunny California, Birgitta's insights will inspire you to rethink how you navigate life and human interaction. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of weirdness, self-discovery, and the power of embracing your true self. Welcome to the world of weirdness!Chapters0:00...2024-05-0833 min
Spirituella SamtalSpirituella samtal, Avsnitt 6 - The weird ones"Skicka ett meddelande till oss"I detta sjätte avsnitt av "Spirituella samtal" så kommer ni att få följa med på ämnet kring "The weird ones". Kärt barn har många namn, indigobarn, andliga förmågor, genier, utanför boxen personer, detta avsnitt kommer handla om de människor som känner sig lite udda och konstiga. Veckans gäst är Birgitta Granström som jobbar som coach att fånga upp "The weird ones" och har utvecklat sin egen coachning system Lifespider system och berättar om det samt om sin egen andliga uppvaknande att kän...2024-01-221h 00
TNM UnpluggedExploring LifeSpider Coaching system with Birgitta GranströmBirgitta Granström has devoted her life to finding the answers to questions; "Why are people behaving as they do?" and "What is the meaning of your life?" She has not just found the answers but also the solutions. Birgitta has discovered and developed LifeSpider System™ that enables a new paradigm for individuals. LifeSpider System™ is an epic method for thought leaders and professionals in the human being industry. LifeSpider System™ is built upon 25+ years of experience in teaching personal development, coaching thousands of clients, training hundreds of coaches, and more than 30,000 hours of research in philosophy, religion, quantum physics...2022-07-0436 min
Beyond the PenBreaking Free from Your Inner Duck: Insights from Author Birgitta Granström Join us on Beyond the Pen as we sit down with author and therapist Birgitta Granström to discuss her book, Are You Stuck with a Duck? Drawing on her unique background in psychology and literature, Granström explores how our inner "ducks" can hold us back from achieving our full potential. Through anecdotes and case studies, Granström shows us how to break free from the negative self-talk and self-doubt that keeps us stuck in the "duck" mentality. So get ready to go beyond the pen and transform your inner narrative.2022-02-1843 min
Diversity Equity and Inclusion. How down are you with the Pronouns On the EdgeA Panel discussoin conversation with 4 super Brains on diversity, equity and inclusion . What is your pronoun and what does all this really means, Love for the weird one and Critical Race Theory We offer up some suggestions for a better world Devray Kirkland, April Mahoney, Phil Bohlender, Birgitta Granstrom2021-10-3156 min
A meeting of MasterMinds On the Edge, Podcast Potluck #19Youtube Version https://youtu.be/xkRwhDaZ3mM
The Ego, consequences, preception virus reality, choices and accountability the need for perfection how to make corrective action .
Wow it is going to be good
Deanna Rohrsteim, Healing Ground Collective, https://hgcollective.com.au
Prue Blackmore ,Thrive by Design, https://thrivebydesign.com.au
Birgitta Granstrom, Life Spider System, https://lifespidersystem.com
On the edge with April Mahaoney, www.blogtalkradio.com/aprilmahoney2020-11-221h 12
EGO NetCastEGO Search on Kia HellesIn this episode you will learn about the power of your ego, personal development, and the LifeSpider System™. Kia Helles and yours truly are talking about important things in life, e.g., books and tea. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: Egosurfing Kia Helles’s website Tea Book Sketches Birgitta Granström Brains we are embarking on an Ego Trip you'll wanna hitch a ride? Lifespider Academy Don't leave your Ego at the door check in Ego Evolution e-book Creating Love: A New Way of Understanding Our Most Important Relationships by John...2020-04-1520 min
Don't leave your Ego at the door check in: Reunion ShowPersonal development on an extremely high level. In 2018 3 of us embarked on a personal self discovery adventure and awareness course with the driving force being our Egos. We explored how to love it , honor it, respect it and feed our driving forces with intention to ultimately discover and undercover our life purpose by watching it unfold before our very eyes with the amazing Birgitta Granstrom of Sweden signature program The Life Spider System. As a result of this coaching and training our lives have been forever changed . We wanted to get back together for a check in and tune up...2020-01-1759 min
Nätverkspodden | Nätverkande, PR & marknadsföringBuddhamarknadsföringBuddhamarknadsföring handlar om kvalitet istället för kvantitet. Värdesätt de människor du möter, rensa i din mejllista och lägg fokus på det som bygger energi. Du får nya insikter, tankar och du ökar din kreativitet.
I veckans poddavsnitt möter Marie Hagberg Birgitta Granström, grundare till Coachutbildning Sverige. Numera boende i Californien och har tagit fram metoden LifeSpider System.
Lyssna, få tips och råd om hur du kan använda Buddhamarknadsföringsstrategin i ditt företag och organisation.
2: Den viktiga skillnaden mellan reklam och PR2018-10-0214 min
Brains we are embarking on an Ego Trip you'll wanna hitch a ride ?Brains get ready for a lift with our UBER Ego Driver and founder of the Life Spider System Birgitta Granstrom. She returns back to edge by overwhelming demand as the facilitator of an online exercise targeted toward greeting, understanding and maximizing with leverage all aspects of ones Ego for 2 brainy ego filled guest Phil Bohlender and Devray Kirkland and myself. We had a breakthrough a true revelation?2018-07-2600 min
Birgitta Granstrom ask, Are you prepared to meet your ego when it greets you?The term Ego more often then not is presented as a negative or character flaw in ones personality. It can also be perceived as being cocky, combative and borderline aggressive. But, Birgitta Granstrom the founder of the Life Spider System has dedicated her life to the study of Ego. She travels to the edge with her groundbreaking research on the subject to enlighten and point our Brains in the opposite direction. Birgitta helps us to better understand ego by looking at it in its totality and learning how to develop it properly by nurturing and feeding it what it needs so that w...2018-05-2333 min
Tollans musikaliskaSkuggor och ljus, del 3. Joan Baez, Stina Nordenstam, Eva Dahlgren m flVi hör historiska intervjuer med svenska och internationella singer/songwriters. Bland annat Joan Baez. Vi möter även 21-åriga Stina Nordenstam i den allra första intervju hon gjorde i svensk media. Titeln Skuggor och ljus kommer från Joni Mitchells komposition Shadows and Light från 1976. I singer/songwriter-genren har kvinnor tagit sig stor plats. Med hjälp av musiken steg kvinnor och kvinnliga erfarenheter, tankar, känslor och kamp ut ur skuggorna och in i ljuset på musikscenerna.
Den tredje delen innehåller några historiska intervjuer med svenska och internationella singer/songwriters. Birgitta Tollan inter...2018-01-3040 min