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Vital EvolutionEpisode 78: Kino, Our Peruvian ShamanThank you for joining the Vital Evolution! Dr. Blake Suzelis is here with Walther Vera (Kino), Shaman, Healer, and Researcher. In this episode, we discuss Kino's shamanic lineage, healing practices, his view of reality, humans within that reality, the purpose of this human experience, and his experiences during the time while Blake was in the hospital. He is such a wonderful human being! You can find him:www.verahealingcenter.comwaltervera@gmail.comCasa Inti Research Center Fundo Ver Healing Centerwww.vitalevolution.comw...2025-05-061h 11
Vital EvolutionEpisode 77: From Death to LifeWE'RE ALIVE and back in the States!! Dr. Blake and Kayla had a death-to-life experience in Peru. Dr. Blake ended up in a coma for 17 days of his 35-day hospital stay. They went to Peru for a 15-day spiritual healing retreat with their shaman, Kino, with the intention of growth and transformation...which happened, but not the way they expected! www.vitalevolution.comwww.blakesuzelis.comwww.liveluckytherapy.com www.facebook.com/61571405146216/@drblakesuzelis (Instagram)https://www.youtube.com/@drblakesuzeliswww.linkedin.com/in/bl...2025-04-251h 36
Vital EvolutionEpisode 76: Understanding My PurposeIn this episode, Dr. Blake shares his journey of understanding his purpose and highest expression of himself while offering suggestions to guide you into yours. Hello, all of you incredible beings! I’m Dr. Blake Suzelis. Welcome to Vital Evolution. Join me for a healing retreat in the magnificent Sedona, AZ, March 13-16th (www.vitalevolution.com/retreats). The three phases to healing the body and other parallel paths. Incan Fire Ceremony: Hanaq Pacha (upper world – divine origin), Kay Pacha (middle earth – us on the surface), Ukhu Pacha (inner/under world)Three levels of awareness. Unconscious (reaction...2025-02-1336 min
Vital EvolutionEpisode 75: Healing Cancer: Religion, Science, and SpiritualityHello, all of you incredible beings! I’m Dr. Blake Suzelis. Welcome to Vital Evolution! I have some exciting news…I just released my first Vital Evolution retreat! It will be in Sedona, AZ March 13-16. This is a Level One retreat. Meaning, anyone who desires to embody the healed version of themselves can sign up. The only pre-requisite is taking the online 2-hour Introductory Class, which is found on the website. I am offering an early bird coupon code for the retreat that expires February 10th, which gives you $200 off. The code is VE200EarlyBird! If you have quest...2025-01-3031 min
Vital EvolutionEpisode 74: The Key To Healing Your BodyI'm Alive! The last podcast episode was 21 months ago. Now, the Live Lucky Podcast has been revitalized into Vital Evolution. SO MUCH CHANGE! In this episode, Dr. Blake Suzelis briefly shares his healing journey and his research about the mind-body-spirit role in spontaneous cancer remission. More importantly, Dr. Blake shares the key to healing your body from cancer and chronic illnesses. You don't want to miss this episode! www.vitalevolution.comwww.blakesuzelis.comwww.liveluckytherapy.comwww.facebook.com/61571405146216/@drblakesuzelis (Instagram)https://www.youtube.com/@drblakesuzelis2025-01-1526 min
Your Infinite Health: Anti Aging Biohacking, Regenerative Medicine and YouChoosing the Right Path to Personal Transformation with Blake SuzelisBlake Suzelis is a licensed mental health therapist in OH, WA, NC, & AZ. He is also a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Register Hypnotherapist, Child Mental Health Specialist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and currently completing his Ph.D. dissertation in Mind Body Medicine. Blake also has a podcast called Live Lucky Podcast. But, he is most proud of being the author of ‘The Gift of Luck’ book and workbook corresponding to his development of Live Lucky Therapy, which has an inexpensive self-guided option.In this episode of Your Infinite Health, Blake...2023-06-2831 min
Vital EvolutionEpisode 73: Death by SuicideToday is a different take on the question “What is Possible?” Warning…don’t listen if you want to avoid growth in the area of death by suicide. Yesterday I was asked to do another episode because it has been a couple weeks. I know this beautiful human was not expecting such a heavy subject, especially knowing that suicide has affected her in such an intimate way. What I didn’t tell her is that 6 days ago a friend of mine on the other side of the country died by suicide. While I’m recording this, he is being buried. This...2023-05-0617 minVital EvolutionEpisode 72: Past Life Regression Therapy and Other CuriositiesContinuing our search for answering the question of What is Possible and how to live limitless. I was going to do the next episodes on “Think and Live Longer.” But there was a different plan…· Personal story of Other Lives, Other Selves· As a therapist, I am always looking for new ways to help people. This is quite unconventional and controversial…here is how I see it: aim is healing. “as a therapist and not a philosopher I am perhaps fortunate in that I am not shackled by the problem of belief of disbelief…for the therapist there is...2023-04-2249 minVital EvolutionEpisode 71: Dr. Lissa Rankin – Mind Over Medicine Part 3Mind Over Medicine. Dr. Lisa Ranking, MD. Last episode we talked about the factors of whole health, how loneliness poisons the body, but loving relationships can heal the body, how overwork kills us, and how positive emotions benefit health· Ch 8: How to Counteract the Stress Responseo Studies have shown 60-90% of doctors visits can be attributed to the stress responseo Inviting the parasympathetic response. Overwhelming research showing efficacy in treating angina, arrhythmias, asthma, herpes, coughs, constipation, diabetes, ulcers, dizziness, fatigue, hypertension, infertility, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, swelling, PMS, arthritis, side effects of canc...2023-04-0927 minVital EvolutionLL Podcast Episode 70 – Dr. Lissa Rankin – Mind Over Medicine Part 2Question of the year: What is possible? Mind Over Medicine. Dr. Lisa Ranking, MD. Last episode we talked about the placebo effect, the nocebo effect, and love (particularly self-love) as the key factor in the placebo effect.· Ch 4: The Whole Health Cairno Factors to health are not just diet and exercise. It includes relationships, creativity, meaning/purpose, spirituality, healthy sexuality, healthy relationship with money, healing environment…all helps healthy mental/emotional life and lifestyle choices. o Stressors that decrease health: loneliness, unhappy relationships, work stress, financial stress, anxiety, depression, which all can stem from...2023-03-2530 minVital EvolutionEpisode 69: Dr Lissa Rankin - Mind Over Medicine Part 1Question of the year: What is possible? This question opens you up to seeing life in a new way. Trying to think in new ways, feel in new ways, do things in new ways, and even relate in new ways. How has your journey been going so far? This question has forced me to look at some of the walls I’ve had placed around me to help me “feel” safe, accepted, and loved. It has forced me to understand the meaning of life in new ways. From an evolutionary cell biology perspective, Dr. Bruce Lipton discussed how single cells...2023-02-2822 minVital EvolutionEpisode 68: Jim Kwik Limitless, Part 3Jim Kwik Limitless: Upgrade your brain, learn anything faster, and unlock your exceptional life. · Mindset (The WHAT); Motivation (THE WHY)· Methods (THE HOW)o Focus – “If you can’t concentrate you can’t manifest” It is something you can learn!§ It isn’t your mind that is moving, it is your awareness (distraction, multitasking, clutter)§ Instead: Breath, Do something that has been causing you stress, schedule time for distraction o Study – 4 Levels of Competence (Unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence (practice makes progress)§ Habits: employ active recal...2023-02-2125 minVital EvolutionEpisode 67: Jim Kwik Limitless Part 2Jim Kwik Limitless: Upgrade your brain, learn anything faster, and unlock your exceptional life. · Mindset (The WHAT):o Limiting Beliefs, we believe. (Name them, What are the Facts (not opinions), New Belief). Negative emotions limit too. “Positive emotions broaden your sense of possibilities…allowing you to build new skills.” o How our values and meaning influence our behaviors and self-talk.o Ch 6 – 7 Lies of Learning§ Intelligence is Fixed. “Intelligence is fluid.”§ We only use 10% of our brains. This is laughably wrong. We use 100%, but some parts of this muscle are stronger.2023-02-0629 minVital EvolutionEpisode 66: Jim Kwik - Limitless Part 1Jim Kwik Limitless: Upgrade your brain, learn anything faster, and unlock your exceptional life. In this first segment, we discuss the first four chapters of the book. · “I believe the ultimate adventure we are all on is to reveal and realize our fullest potential and inspire others to do the same.” Transcending – ending the trance (learned programming). · Step #1: Believe you are unlimited. “What do you want to be? What do you want to do? What do you want to have? What do you want to share?” Learning is our superpower.o Einstein: “No problem can be solved wit...2023-01-3026 minVital EvolutionEpisode 65: Martin Hristov on Personal MasteryMartin is an author, inspirational speaker, subject matter expert in holistic well-being,and personal bliss coach. He helps successful entrepreneurs and top achieversunsatisfied by worldly pursuits find lasting fulfillment, a thrilling purpose, and the truemeaning of life. To permanently eliminate frustration, burnout, and suffering from their experience. And to cultivate an unceasing ever-increasing inner state of peace and joy.Those who know him well describe him as a modern mystic, yogi, biohacker,philosopher, esoteric scholar, polymath, and maverick. One thing is for sure. He hasdedicated his life to exploring...2023-01-2539 minVital EvolutionEpisode 64: Dr. Bruce Lipton - The Biology of Belief Part 3The final installment of Dr. Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief. So far, we discussed the Ch 1-4 (cell biology, how the environmental signal outside tells the genes how to express/ build proteins, and how epigenetics supports Quantum Physics. We’re going to cover the last few chapters today and start Jim Kwik’s Limitless next. · Hypnosis – how can hypnosis help people? Ex. Dr. Albert Mason – using hypnosis to treat a 15yo boy for warts (congenital ichthyosis – lethal genetic disease)· Placebo – perception effecto Dr. Mosely 2002 – knee surgery vs fake surgery (can before to playing basketball...2023-01-2327 minVital EvolutionEpisode 63: Dr. Katie Nall on Emotional Freedom Technique and moreToday Dr. Katie Nall shares her experiences in guiding others to decrease anxiety, and she walks me through an EFT session! Dr. Katie Nall –Two-time TEDx speaker. College professor. EFT Master trainer. Certified Human Behavior Consultant. Certified Qi Gong instructor. Author: Show Blessings: Finding Meditation Time in a Busy Life. Florida mathematician promoting Emotional Wealth by showing how to dissolve WAFFLES - worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress. https://www.nalledgeco.com/www.liveluckytherapy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelis...2023-01-2033 minVital EvolutionEpisode 62: Dr. Bruce Lipton - The Biology of Belief Part 2Today we discuss epigenetics from the perspective of the laws of physics. Let's keep diving deep into understanding, "What is possible?" 2023-01-1824 minVital EvolutionEpisode 61: Dr. Trip and LaNae GoolsbyDr. Trip and LaNae discuss regenerative medicine, health optimization, age reversal, and the multi-pillar approach to health that they utilize in their integrative medicine center in New Orleans. LeNae Goolsby is a speaker, bestselling author and cofounder, with her husband, Trip Goolsby, MD, of Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center, a precision-medicine practice with a niche focus on health optimization, age reversal, and regenerative medicine.In 2013 LeNae and Dr. Goolsby transitioned their community oncology and hematology practice into what is now known Infinite Health. Every day Infinite Health IMC helps thousands of women and men, across t...2023-01-1637 minVital EvolutionEpisode 60: Dan Hegrich on Transcending Terminal CancerDan shares his story of overcoming physical, emotional, mental, and relational "rock bottom." Daniel Hegrich is a Life Mentor and Natural Health Coach diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1994. Years later, he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder while in a mental health inpatient facility after his wife left him. Dan shares what helped him to transcend the bleak situations of his life and live empowered and whole!https://www.danhegerich.com/www.liveluckytherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelishttps://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapy2023-01-1344 minVital EvolutionEpisode 59: Shelley Smartly on CreativityShelley Smartly is the Creator/Writer/Actor of the award-winning comedy TV series, THE SMARTLYS (streaming worldwide on Tubi and Plex TV, etc). She is also a 73-year-old arthritic widow who became a stand-up comedian at 69. Further, she retired as Founder and President of the nonprofit International Scleroderma Network last year. She had thousands of web pages in 23 languages, support forums, and published three books. Shelley's humor and creativity are sure to inspire you in this episode!https://thesmartlys.comwww.liveluckytherapy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www...2023-01-1128 minVital EvolutionEpisode 58: Dr. Bruce Lipton - Biology of Belief Part 1Dr. Bruce Lipton. Cell biologist. Taught at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and pioneered studies at Stanford University School of Medicine. International speaker. He primarily studied the character of cloned stem cells. First 45 pages…chapters 1 and 2. · Our belief that genes control the outcome of our life is not true. o Human Genome Project expected 120k genes, but we have about 25k, which is the same as rodents.o “Single-gene disorders affect less than 2% of the populationo Nucleus is the reproductive organ of the cell, not the brain. They can last 2+ mo...2023-01-0923 minVital EvolutionEpisode 57: Laura Brennan Ballet of "The Science of Empowerment"Today, Laura Brennan Ballet, the author of the book "The Science of Empowerment," joined us and shared about the formula she and her brother, a United States Olympic coach, developed called J3=E. Laura gives the details of their Empowerment Formula, and her take on what it means to Live Limitless! Laura is a Life Empowerment Coach and offers workshops and classes worldwide. You can find her at https://thescienceofempowerment.com/www.liveluckytherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelishttps://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapy...2023-01-0635 minVital EvolutionEpisode 56: Dr. Lynn AndersonToday Dr. Lynn Anderson shares tips on living holistically healthy. Dr. Lynn is a Naturopath, yoga therapist, Karma Master, Holistic Health teacher/author/producer with over 30 years of experience, and an internationally recognized author and speaker. You can connect with her through the following links:Website: http://www.doctorlynn.comLinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/lynn-andersonFacebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/DrLynnAndersonTwitter URL: https://www.twitter.com/drlynnandersonYouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2023-01-0430 minVital EvolutionEpisode 55: Living Limitless in 2023Today we discuss the exciting new beginning of the year 2023! I share my word of the year and the second-best answer. I'm inviting anyone ready to join me in Living Limitless in 2023. Living Lucky is for those who are in need of support to work through their emotions, relational issues, and belief system limitations. Living Limitless is for those who have done the work and are ready to create a new way of being and living! I will include a book reading list, weekly questions, and more. There is no cost. I'm just looking for others ready...2023-01-0221 minVital EvolutionEpisode 54: What to do?!I often talk with individuals trying to make a decision about some aspect of their life. Ex. Young adult picking their future path, parents deciding how to love and discipline, adults deciding how to best care for their elderly parent, individuals deciding how to better a relationship, teenagers deciding how to best share something impactful with their parents…the list goes on. A research study at Cornell University reports that we make 35K decisions per day. With all of these decisions, it can be really difficult to choose what to do. · What gets in the way of decision...2022-12-2818 minVital EvolutionEpisode 53: The Four Deaths Part 4The final death in this series. We’ve talked about the death of mental, emotional, and physical. Today we discuss the relational death. · As a celebration of Christmas and New Years coming up, I want to offer a discount for LLT. From now until the end of the year. Instead of $30 per month, it will only be $20 per month. Offer as a gift…The time is now! Use discount code NEWME23. If needing to use up any employee health funds, please consider the annual membership. · Putting to death the Fear of being alone or hurt in relat...2022-12-2620 minVital EvolutionEpisode 52: The Four Deaths Part 3In the last two episodes, we discussed the first two deaths (mental and emotional). The third death is physical. People really don’t like this one, but it is necessary if you want to step into the best version of yourself fully.· As a celebration of Christmas and New Years coming up, I want to offer a discount for LLT. From now until the end of the year. Instead of $30 per month, it will only be $20 per month. Offer as a gift…The time is now! Use discount code NEWME23. If needing to use up any emplo...2022-12-2318 minVital EvolutionEpisode 51: The Four Deaths Part 2In the last episode, we discussed the first death (mental). The second death has to do with the emotional system. · As a celebration of Christmas and New Years coming up, I want to offer a discount for LLT. From now until the end of the year. Instead of $30 per month, it will only be $20 per month. Offer as a gift…The time is now! Use discount code NEWME23. If needing to use up any employee health funds, please consider the annual membership. · I want you to frame death as something that needs to die so that so...2022-12-2114 minVital EvolutionEpisode 50: The Four Deaths Part 1Back in Episode 10: Hall of Mirrors Series (Death as a reflection of your future), I mentioned I would eventually do a series on the 4 Deaths…Since it is the 50th episode, I thought it would be a perfect time! Let us look at the first of the four deaths: Mental Death. · As a celebration of the 50th episode and Christmas and New Years coming up, I want to offer a discount for LLT. From now until the end of the year. Instead of $30 per month, it will only be $20 per month. Offer as a gift…The time is now! Us...2022-12-1916 minVital EvolutionEpisode 49: Irene Abbou on Self-LoveToday we welcome Irene Abbou as she shares her journey to Self-Love. Irene is a Los Angeles-based ICF-certified Life Coach and creator of 90 Days to Happy and Beyond the Glass Slipper. She shares her experience of depression and anxiety while running a successful denim jean company and raising two young children. Thank you for joining us, Irene!https://happinesswithinreach.com/meet-irene/https://www.instagram.com/irene.abbou/https://www.facebook.com/happinesswithinreach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-abbou-0baaa631/www.liveluckytherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.t...2022-12-1624 minVital EvolutionEpisode 48: Lose YourselfIn previous episodes, we discussed the cost of transforming your life (most recently in Episode 44: Intention Giving). No one talks about the greatest cost of losing yourself (who you are/identity. What you do. Who you engage with, etc.)· Being a new version of you is hardest around those that you are most deeply connected. They expect you to be the same. We desire consistency – it builds trust.o Ex. Drinking with your friends. You decide that is not who you want to be…they re-evaluate themselves (am I ok?) and often take that out on you…2022-12-1415 minVital EvolutionEpisode 47: NBA Star- Austin Carr on PurposeToday, NBA Superstar Austin Carr shares his take on living a life of purpose. For those who are unfamiliar with Austin, he was the 1st round draft pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1971. He has been labeled the 21st greatest basketball player of all time! He has worked as a player and announcer with the Cavs for nearly 50 years. Even though his basketball skills are what the world knows him for, his heart and purpose are in helping our youth. So grateful to have him on our show!2022-12-1222 minVital EvolutionEpisode 46: I GIVE UPToday I get a bit personal...we have all experienced disappointment. What do you do when it is Life or Death?! 2022-12-0918 minVital EvolutionEpisode 45: Meaning of LifeWhat is one of the most important questions you could ever ask yourself? What is the meaning of life? Now, I’m not here to tell you the answer to this question because you are the only one that can answer this for yourself. It is your life! No one gets to tell you this answer. No one to blame then, either. · How does your answer to this question affect you? o Drives your motivationsàbeliefsàemotionsàbehaviors and relationshipso Ex. Being happy. Loving others. Accumulating wealth. Living purely. · If you don’t have an an...2022-12-0718 minVital EvolutionEpisode 44: Intention GivingWhen you are trying to change your life, many belief systems discuss giving. Intention is the new desired outcome (material, experiential, relational, mental/emo). Giving to get. In Christianity, lent is observed as a way to fast and give up something to help you change your spiritual life. The discipline of willingly giving something up has many positive ripple effects. Book, LLT, podcast…· #1 – Most times, individuals give up something they really enjoy, but often things take up time and energy (physical, mental (thought life), and emotional). o Ex. Activity (time) – giving up social media or softball....2022-12-0516 minVital EvolutionEpisode 43: Direct Your LifeDo you often feel out of control over your life? (kids, marriage, career, decision, house) Today we are discussing the single most important way to take control over your life and begin directing it.· First coaching class· Power of the question: allow you to step into an inside-out approach· Most powerful questions you need to spend some time with:o What makes a person valuable?o What is success?o What do I want? How do powerful questions help you LEAD Lucky? “How do we fix this?” “What woul...2022-12-0217 minVital EvolutionEpisode 42: Momentum to MaintenanceOver the past weekend, I was sick and watched way too much tv. · Limitless (Thor: Chris Hemsworth): Longevity and healtho Stress and walking on tall buildingo Norwegian Artico 30 sec of cold at end of your shower· What is my strategy for being sick and getting better?· Creating momentumo Hot & cold – Physical Therapyo + to – (current OR FLOW) § What is electric potential energy? Electric potential energy is the energy that is needed to move a charge against an electric field. You n...2022-11-3013 minVital EvolutionEpisode 41: 10 Things I wish my dad told meToday we discuss 10 things I wish my dad had told me. This is not to blame my own father for not raising me "good enough," but these are concepts that I think everyone would benefit from and could pass on to their own children after they adopt them for themselves. 2022-11-2816 minVital EvolutionEpisode 40: What's Love got to do with it?Last episode we discussed two different psychological trinities: Heart, Mind, Behavior & Love, Wisdom, Power. Like I said, there is so much to unpack so I wanted to do a follow-up episode. If you haven’t listened to the previous one (“Your Superpower”), it would be helpful. · Last episode we discussed the importance of understanding Fear (-) and Love (+), especially as it relates to your power. · So what is love? “The purest form of love is self-less” in an article. But it makes it seem like love is an action. Love is NOT an action. · Action is th...2022-11-2515 minVital EvolutionEpisode 39: YOUR SuperpowerI am a big Marvel Universe fan. The idea of having superpowers has always been exciting to me. What I am going to share today is truly powerful. It is not to be taken lightly. If you are not in the frame of mind to receive something profound, then either get ready…or do yourself a favor and wait… · To start, you need to understand two different sets of trinities in psychology:· Heart (I AM) , Mind (think), Behavior (do)· Equate this trinity to the trinity of: Love, Wisdom, Powero Heart/love – o Min...2022-11-2317 minVital EvolutionEpisode 38: Ryan's Story of PerseveranceRyan shares his story of hitting rock bottom and losing everything...being arrested, being in a near-fatal car crash, and being left on the alter by his fiance offers a glimpse. Everyone has felt the emotional experiences of loss, hopelessness, heartbreak, and pain. He will share what helped him to persevere. 2022-11-2129 minVital EvolutionEpisode 37: Cancer As The ShadowDeep, dark, and scary today. In Jungian Psychology, he called it Shadow Work. · Carl Jung (1875-1961) theorized that all human beings have an unconscious that influences their conscious mind. o Extraversion vs. introversion.o Sensation vs. intuition.o Thinking vs. feeling.o Judging vs. perceiving.· The shadow is the parts of us that feels out of touch but drives our behaviors. Feels so out of control. BECAUSE of outside-in approach. · Mind-body medicine (PhD). Unpopular view that our unconscious beliefs drive our emotions and present in physical. · ...2022-11-1815 minVital EvolutionEpisode 36: Elizebeth's Story of HopeToday we have a remarkable story of HOPE! Elizebeth was born in the Amish community, and she shares her journey of leaving her family and friends behind. You do not want to miss this! Everyone can identify with a part of her story, even if you didn't grow up Amish. 2022-11-1620 minVital EvolutionEpisode 35: Get EnergizedThis is the third podcast (Be Your Comeback) to help keep you moving toward your new life… Last episode Productivity…this episode….you need energy to get you to that new life. Today we will look at what I mean by that. · Last episode I mentioned how energy comes from consumption. o Mind – create the environment in your mind that allows you to be who you want to be. (Dr. Bruce Lipton: took genetically identical stem cells and put them in three different culture medium Petrie dishes: muscles cells, bone, fat cells. o Body – w...2022-11-1420 minVital EvolutionEpisode 34: ProductivityLast episode we discussed Being Your Comeback. I thought this might be helpful to keep you going on your 7-day commitment to a new life. · Productivity starts with planning. Set aside time to plan each day/week. Once written, don’t have to focus on it in your brain. You won’t forget it.· Bite-size. Easy to get overwhelmed with a giant to-do list.· One thing at a time.· Identify barriers. Often we only focus on what we will do vs what we need to · Maintenance is easier than dealing with a pile. Create a s...2022-11-1121 minVital EvolutionEpisode 33: Be Your ComebackI talk to people all the time that just need an excuse to try again (marriage, addiction, health issues…life.) “I’ve tried so many times, and it didn’t work.” “Why bother.” “No one else cares so why should I” IF you are nodding your head to these statements, then today’s episode is for you. Today’s episode is for the person who feels like a failure, the black sheep, the person caught in the cycle of mistake-guilt-shame/blame-repeat…· It is time to start your comeback! Today is that day!· Need momentum. Energy.· Reason. (You are not...2022-11-0919 minVital EvolutionEpisode 32: Forensic Psychology & Words We SpeakPsychology Today December 2022: The Words We Speak. · 7% of communication is through words. · However, words can be helpful in understanding ourselves and others. · Me to We – tells how we think about our relationship (team or Us vs Them)· We talk a lot about I AM statements…”Self-focus, as it happens, is not the same thing as self-importance.” · When is using “I” pronouns helpful and not helpfulo Identity, truthfulness. Liars tend to avoid “I”o Become so focused on I, we Fear we are not a part of something. Depression. Anxiety. ...2022-11-0716 minVital EvolutionEpisode 31: Standing Up for YourselfIn a counseling session the other day, we got on the topic of what it means to stand up for yourself. · In our younger years, standing up for yourself is a physical fight. Some continue this strategy. o Ex. Are you going to let them push you around? o In child therapy, we talk about keeping it safe (always being attacked). Voice is the greatest weapon. · What does standing up for yourself mean as you mature? o Passive (like I was) versus Aggressive§ This is an Us vs Them mentality2022-11-0415 minVital EvolutionEpisode 30: Carol's Story of living PAIN-FREEToday we get to hear Carol's journey through many common challenges we all face including physical pain, depressoin, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She is a beacon of hope for those wading through these unpleasant terrains of life. 2022-11-0231 minVital EvolutionEpisode 29: The 7 Deadly SinsWatching Supernatural (CW Season 3). 7 Deadly Sins.· Perhaps a new way of viewing behaviors or “sins.” (pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth)· Behaviorism posits that our behaviors identify us. Ex. “good/bad” behaviors = “Good/bad” person. B/W view· Most view sins as bad/evil or unwanted behaviors. Is killing a sin? Could be an accident. What about war or protecting your family? The ethical dilemma of killing one to save a billion? · So easy to label others based on behavior because we cannot see their intangible motivation. · Medieval Catholic Church Cardinal Sins: Differen...2022-10-3122 minVital EvolutionEpisode 28: Leadership Styles and ParentingI was toggling between discussing leadership and parenting…so I decided I will do both! · Many types of leadership styles. Indeed has 10 (Coach, Visionary, Servant, Autocratic, Laissez-faire, Democratic, Pace Setter, Transformational, Transactional, Bureaucratic). I’m not hear to tell you which style is better than the rest because just like everything in life, flexibility often leads to the greatest outcomes, not rigidity. So knowing a little about each of them and using them intentionally can be your best strategy. However, you will gravitate toward certain ones the majority of the time in part because of your personality and also b...2022-10-2817 minVital EvolutionEpisode 27: Reclaim Your DreamSo you have a vision for the future…how you want things to change…· BT – Focuses on what you DO· CBT – Focuses on what you THINK· LLT – Focuses on WHO YOU ARE· Identity – how you identify. Biggest misconception of identity is believing it is an action or a role.o Ex. (action) – singing, teaching, o Ex (role) – Dad, husband, therapist· I AM NOT – Avoidance and Control (Leading with Fear and Scarcity)o Ex – I fear that I AM not lovable. What do you do? Smoother, push-people away or push-pull2022-10-2615 minVital EvolutionEpisode 26: Eddie's Story of Being a Serial EntrepreneurToday I have the privilege of sharing an interview with Eddie Wilson, a serial entrepreneur. He has built, run, and sold over 100 businesses in his young 43 years. Eddie is sought out all over the globe for his wisdom and abilities in leadership and business. He currently owns 33 businesses, but that changes all the time. Eddie shares his story of transformation in the interview; he felt so dissatisfied with life and turned it all around. Everyone will take something away from this powerful story that they can use to help them change their lives. Eddie's official website: https://o...2022-10-2422 minVital EvolutionEpisode 25: Hypnosis for HeadachesToday I offer a scripted hypnosis technique for one of the most common pains we experience: HEADACHES. So if you have a headache, this is the episode for you. To receive the most benefits and to be safe, please do not listen to this episode while driving or operating heavy machinery. Further, for the greatest benefits, please listen to it multiple times to train yourself in self-hypnosis. Remember: Living Lucky is not living alone…if this helped you, share it. Please rate the podcast. Second, connect with us and post questions. The links are in the notes… Foll...2022-10-2117 minVital EvolutionEpisode 24: Brene Brown Follow-upToday I am offering a follow-up and deepening of a Brene Brown Episode from September 28th, where she interviews Drs. John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman wrote who wrote The Love Prescription: 7 Days to More intimacy, connection, and joy. · What is love? Action. Verb. Distinguish from a feeling. o Ex. I unload the dishwasher to show my wife I love her. Versus doing something because I feel like loving her. · Discuss bids for attention. Being aware of self. · Julie stated that we often become critical as a result of our own inner critic. 2022-10-1916 minVital EvolutionEpisode 23: Those Darn Triggers"This triggered me." "I was triggered by that." Today we discuss "triggers," their impact, and what to do with them. Have you ever been going along your merry way in life, and someone says or does something that just throws you into a rage? OR a situation happens, and your only instinct is to run? That is the topic of today…Those Darn Triggers…· What is a trigger? o Ex. Rejection. Dictates our relational & communication strategies· What does a trigger do? We become a victim. A victim or victim mindset i...2022-10-1715 minVital EvolutionEpisode 22: The Gift of Luck book - Chapter OneToday I am reading the entire first chapter of The Gift of Luck book written by yours truly! This is the companion book along with The Gift of Luck Workbook for Live Lucky Therapy. I began writing The Gift of Luck as a result of life coaching in 2017. The question that drove me is: How can I use this one life to make the biggest impact for good? As a therapist, I love working with people one-on-one. The Gift of Luck, The Gift of Luck Workbook, and Live Lucky Therapy allow me to...2022-10-1444 minVital EvolutionEpisode 21: Joe Rogan Follow-upToday we discuss an important topic that was presented on the Joe Rogan Podcast Episode #1869 with Dr. Gabor Mate. Dr. Mate brought up how trauma affects our development from a very young age and one shift that we can begin making in our relationships. Further, Dr. Mate discussed the genetic predisposition of addiction and the hope that those struggling with behavioral addictions can claim. I share my thoughts on these two important topics from my own experiences. www.live-lucky.comwww.liveluckytherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://ww...2022-10-1221 minVital EvolutionEpisode 20: Complex PTSD and Ashley's storyToday I am excited to share an interview with Ashley and her harrowing journey through Complex PTSD. She began talk therapy at 17yo, and this interview shares her 20+ year healing path. Everyone can take something away from her story! www.live-lucky.comwww.liveluckytherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelishttps://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-suzelis-2a741015/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMLVaEJBDhT-_3Qe9hrTgw The Gift of Luck boo...2022-10-1025 minVital EvolutionEpisode 19: Top 5 Relationship Savers Part 5Today we are completing our series on Relationships: Top 5 Relationship Savers. In the first episode, I intended to guide you into opportunities to step into improved relationships with everyone around you: your significant other, your children, your coworkers, your friends, and your family. I hope that has been fruitful. LAST Relationships Saver: Breathe life into your relationships…· 2 ways of doing that: Literally. Emo brain into thinking brain. Helps you recognize your motivations and beliefs that drive your reactions and interactions. You have that opportunity to choose differently. · Second way: Breathing is something we need to survi...2022-10-0713 minVital EvolutionEpisode 18: Top 5 Relationship Savers Part 4Part 4: Top 5 Relationship Savers. By now, your relationships have taken a right turn toward amazing, right? Relationships Saver: Choose to be endeared…choosing to love something about someone.· I need to start this with how much I love my wife. You know where I’m going with this…· Since the day we met, we have each had behaviors that have invited patience and grace because of our annoying behaviors. I’m sure I’m not alone in choosing to be annoyed with other people’s behaviors…· My digestive system and her drinking…· ...2022-10-0616 minVital EvolutionEpisode 17: Top 5 Relationship Savers Part 3Pt 3: Top 5 Relationship Savers. I’m hoping that you are starting to think about these ideas I’m sharing with you. It takes a strong person to see themselves for who they are…Relationships Saver: Motivation Counts…not just behavior. Behavior is an outside-in approach that doesn’t work long-term, and it tends to lead to poor relationships. · Last time – children’s behaviors. · In marriage counseling, sometimes I start by inviting the couple to act as a team: needs. It assumes love is there. It can build trust quickly if consistent. But if the motivation isn’t there...2022-10-0515 minVital EvolutionEpisode 16: Top 5 Relationship Savers Part 2Part 2 of Top 5 Relationship Savers. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to the first one, you definitely want to check it out. Today Relationships Saver: If you aren’t contributing to it, then don’t expect it. · What do you most desire that is missing from your relationships? You need to know the answer to this question, no one else can decide this for you. (love, trust, autonomy, support, etc.) How do you need this met? · Significant other: Marriage counseling (love, acceptance or safety). How are you contributing t...2022-10-0415 minVital EvolutionEpisode 15: Top 5 Relationship Savers Part 1Today we are kicking off a series on Relationships: Top 5 Relationship Savers. We will spend an episode on each Relationship Saver. By the end of the series, you will have the opportunity to step into improved relationships with everyone around you because they apply to the relationships with your significant other, your children, your coworkers, your friends, and your family. The first relationship saver is “Assume Positive Intent”· I know I can’t be the only one who has taken someone’s words, expressions, suggestions, or behaviors in a different way than intended. o Ex. I was sick seve...2022-10-0319 minVital EvolutionEpisode 14: 3 Ways to get out of a Scarcity MindsetIn the last episode, we discussed fear. I said we could learn from fear in many ways. Today we are going to look at the scarcity mindset and the fears that drive it. · What is a scarcity mindset? Driven by fear of not enough, but not in terms of personal value. Scarcity mindset has to do with the fear of safety outside of yourself. #1: Get emotion outo Fear is expressed in anxiety#2: Live like you are safe! -Trusto Using drawing as a way to understand children…#3: Creat...2022-09-2615 minVital EvolutionEpisode 13: What is your Boggart?In the intro of our podcast, I talk about facing the worst of yourself…well today is one of those days…we are going to discuss Fear. There are so many ways to learn and grow from Fear. Today we will look at it through the lens of Harry Potter…· In the Movie the Prisoner of Azkaban. Harry and his fellow student wizards are faced with a locked wardrobe of sorts. The scene begins by drawing you into fear as you hear the wardrobe shake from whatever mysterious entity is locked inside. The teacher asks, does anyone know what i...2022-09-1914 minVital EvolutionEpisode 12: 3 Great Teachers (Pain, Poverty, Partners)#1 – Pain taught me the power of choice. #2 – Poverty taught me prioritization#3 – Partners teach me daily to learn different ways of doing things.All three allow us to learn and grow into the person we desire.2022-09-1211 minVital EvolutionEpisode 11: 3 Crucial Parenting Tips#1 – Don’t give an option when there is no option. #2 – Use time out…for yourself.#3 – Think “trust” instead of “respect.” 2022-09-0515 minVital EvolutionEpisode 10: Hall of Mirrors Part 5Part 5 of the Hall of Mirrors series. Today we discuss how death may be a reflection of your future. Check out the other 4 episodes discussing your home as a reflection of relationships, food as a reflection of mindsets, listening as a reflection of behaviors, and money as a reflection of the heart.· With all of the topics in this series, we could go so many different directions…I plan on doing a 4-part series on the 4 Deaths…so keep an eye out for that. Today the focus will be on one particular aspect of death as a reflectio...2022-09-0315 minVital EvolutionEpisode 9: Hall of Mirrors Part 4Part 4 of the Hall of Mirrors series. Today we discuss money as a reflection of the heart. Check out the first three episodes where we discuss your home as a reflection of relationships, food as a reflection of mindsets, and listening as a reflection of behaviors.· If you have listened to any of this series, you have heard me say that everything is relationship.· Noticed that we talked about shelter, food, and now money. All parts of our survival. If any of you get into energy healing: root chakra. Lots of avenues to healing…do what works.2022-09-0213 minVital EvolutionEpisode 8: Hall of Mirrors Part 3Part 3 of Hall of Mirrors. Today we discuss listening as a reflection of behaviors. Check out the first two episodes that discuss home as a reflection of relationships and food as a reflection of mindsets. · Listening as a reflection of behaviors o Someone not listening to you: low self-trust. anxiety – fear of looking foolish/fear of being wrong. Trying to think of what to say or how to be right or justify…blocks to listening… Perhaps that’s you.?.§ Behaviors: perfectionistic. Critical of self (and others). Do not try new things. Don’t trust themselves but...2022-09-0112 minVital EvolutionEpisode 7: Hall of Mirrors Part 2Part 2 of Hall of Mirrors. Today we discuss food as a reflection of mindset. Check out yesterday's episode discussing your home as a reflection of relationships.· Food as a reflection of the mind. Everything is a relationship. Your relationship with food.· Health food store story. Influenced relationship with food (diet could heal everything. Have to eat perfectly. Can’t be a hypocrite. Avoid going to parties. Anxious about family meals.) Orthorexia. · Perfectionism/stress – CONTROL and everything has to be perfect. B/W thinking. Lack of trust. Critical of others. Just like the feeling of control in eating...2022-08-3114 minVital EvolutionEpisode 6: Hall of Mirrors Part 1We are beginning a 5-part series: Hall of Mirrors. Today: how your home may mirror your relationships. · Many aspects of life reflect who we are… Beliefs – emo – behaviors – the way we relate· What does it mean that your home may be a reflection of your relationships? 1st everything is a relationship. Not cut & dry. · Beliefs/motivations: o Fancy home to show off - value maintenance. Few close friends. Loyal. May not trust others, though. May deal with imposter syndrome. (Independent)o Nice on the outside but cluttered interior. Value appearances. Trouble w/ bounda...2022-08-3012 minVital EvolutionEpisode 5 - Blake's StoryBlake, the host, shares his story about physical challenges, including gastroschisis and leukemia, as well as mental and emotional changes. He discusses his journey of creating the Live Lucky program, as well. Blake's story is meant to bring hope. You don't want to miss this one.www.live-lucky.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelishttps://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-suzelis-2a741015/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMLVaEJBDhT-_3Qe9hrTgw The Gift of...2022-08-2925 minVital EvolutionEpisode 4: Interview with GlenToday we interview Glen from the Live Lucky program. He shares his experience and change story. Glen detailed his history of anger, guilt, poor relationships, perfectionism, and the unhelpful strategies that got him there. Further, he shares how different his life has been since "trusting the process" of the Live Lucky program. Glen shares about his leadership at Tree Top as a Vice President. www.live-lucky.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapyhttps://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelishttps://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bla...2022-08-2233 minVital EvolutionEpisode 3 - Controlling BehaviorAre you controlling? Do you feel like you are being controlled? What does controlling behavior communicate? What influences controlling behavior? Feeling a lack of control combined with viewing "luck" as chance leads to shutting down and possibly depression.Feeling a lack of control combined with viewing "luck" as something you create leads to overcompensating in controlling behavior. Feeling unsafe or a lack of trust can lead to controlling behavior, as well. How can you understand yourself better or increase empathy for others?www.live-lucky.com https://www.facebook.com/Liv...2022-08-1514 minVital EvolutionWhy Live "Lucky?"Why Live "Lucky"? How does your definition or meaning of "lucky" create the box in which you reside? We will discuss the answers to these topics and more in Episode 2 of the Live Lucky Podcast.www.live-lucky.com https://www.facebook.com/LiveLuckyTherapy https://www.twitter.com/blakesuzelis https://www.instagram.com/liveluckytherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-suzelis-2a741015/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMLVaEJBDhT-_3Qe9hrTgw The Gift of Luck book: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Luck-Stages-Lasting-Change/dp/1791954804 2022-08-0814 minVital EvolutionEpisode 1: Two Most Powerful WordsWhat two words influence everything about you? How you act, how you feel, how you think, how you relate to others, who you marry, what job you take, even how far you go in life… I imagine many people would think the two most powerful words are “Yes and No. These are powerful words and they too shape our lives, but the two most powerful words in our lives are “I AM.” They dictate our “Yes and No.” For example, if you believe yourself to be “loving” or another way of saying this is “I AM loving.” You will filter everything yo...2022-08-0112 min