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Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 245: No BS Manifesting Straight Talk for SkepticsManifesting is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. And for some people it can all seem pretty woo. People are right to be skeptical. Most times, it's talked about in vague terms, or made out to be some supernatural occurrence. That's why we broke it down into no-nonsense terms in this episode of Illumination Podcast. 2024-05-0836 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 245: No BS Manifesting Straight Talk for SkepticsManifesting is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. And for some people it can all seem pretty woo. People are right to be skeptical. Most times, it's talked about in vague terms, or made out to be some supernatural occurrence. That's why we broke it down into no-nonsense terms in this episode of Illumination Podcast. 2024-05-0836 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 244: What to Do About ProcrastinationNothing destroys productivity and self esteem quite like procrastination. I don't care who you are, when you break agreements with yourself, it puts a chink in your confidence. Enough of those chinks and things start to get really shaky really fast. It doesn't feel good. So why do we do this? And more importantly, what can we do about it?! That's what you'll learn in this episode of Illumination Podcast™, "What to do about Procrastination." Kisma and Nick help you to understand why this happens and give you some of their best strategies for breaking this frustrating habit.2023-05-2623 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 244: What to Do About ProcrastinationNothing destroys productivity and self esteem quite like procrastination. I don't care who you are, when you break agreements with yourself, it puts a chink in your confidence. Enough of those chinks and things start to get really shaky really fast. It doesn't feel good. So why do we do this? And more importantly, what can we do about it?! That's what you'll learn in this episode of Illumination Podcast™, "What to do about Procrastination." Kisma and Nick help you to understand why this happens and give you some of their best strategies for breaking this frustrating habit.2023-05-2623 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 242: How to Keep Your Cool When You're Stretched to the LimitIt's been a minute! And we're so happy to be back in the podcast studio. This episode is based on a question that we get all the time, because it's not always easy to keep up with the pace of our modern world. Even if your life is full of awesome people and things, the sheer volume is sometimes overwhelming. Beyond that, when you start to stretch beyond your comfort zone- mentally, emotionally, spiritually- things can start to spin out. Sometimes this happens without even realizing! Nick shares an incredibly useful shift in perspective that will help you get your...2023-05-1225 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 242: How to Keep Your Cool When You're Stretched to the LimitIt's been a minute! And we're so happy to be back in the podcast studio. This episode is based on a question that we get all the time, because it's not always easy to keep up with the pace of our modern world. Even if your life is full of awesome people and things, the sheer volume is sometimes overwhelming. Beyond that, when you start to stretch beyond your comfort zone- mentally, emotionally, spiritually- things can start to spin out. Sometimes this happens without even realizing! Nick shares an incredibly useful shift in perspective that will help you get your...2023-05-1225 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 238: How to Exist Around Other Humans. Part 1+++++++++++++++ People are weird. Sometimes I just look a them and think, “Wow. I just…Wow…” And I’ll bet they think the same thing about me. And you for that matter, dear listener. Because we all live in our own little world, but we also have to deal with all the people we encounter- who are living in their own little worlds too. And sure, you can judge and criticize and ridicule all you want, but what if there were a better way? In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and I want to share how you can make a simple and insta...2022-06-1555 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 238: How to Exist Around Other Humans. Part 1+++++++++++++++ People are weird. Sometimes I just look a them and think, “Wow. I just…Wow…” And I’ll bet they think the same thing about me. And you for that matter, dear listener. Because we all live in our own little world, but we also have to deal with all the people we encounter- who are living in their own little worlds too. And sure, you can judge and criticize and ridicule all you want, but what if there were a better way? In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and I want to share how you can make a simple and insta...2022-06-1555 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 235: Inspired by The Four Agreements. Part 3My dad had this very "Dad" saying I grew up hearing. He'd say, "Never assume. It makes and ass out of u and me." Us kids always giggled at that one, but turns out, Dad was spot on. When you take a deeper look at the assumptions we make and why we make them, it's staggering. Especially when you consider that those assumptions are one of the primary causes of "ALL the sadness and drama you've experienced in your life." I mean...just...wow. Fortunately, for us, Don Miguel Ruiz takes a deep look at assumptions in his 3rd agreement...2021-12-2923 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 235: Inspired by The Four Agreements. Part 3My dad had this very "Dad" saying I grew up hearing. He'd say, "Never assume. It makes and ass out of u and me." Us kids always giggled at that one, but turns out, Dad was spot on. When you take a deeper look at the assumptions we make and why we make them, it's staggering. Especially when you consider that those assumptions are one of the primary causes of "ALL the sadness and drama you've experienced in your life." I mean...just...wow. Fortunately, for us, Don Miguel Ruiz takes a deep look at assumptions in his 3rd agreement...2021-12-2923 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 231: Self Love and AbundanceThere is a number. This number carries profound weight because... It influences every area of your life. Especially how much abundance you have- or rather, how much Abundance you EXPERIENCE, which is what really matters. Only you know what your number really is. And if you can be honest enough with yourself to get to the truth of this number, you can make amazing changes in your life in a very short amount of time. In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and Nick take a deep look at this mysterious number and how Self Love impacts the abundance you...2021-11-1022 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 231: Self Love and AbundanceThere is a number. This number carries profound weight because... It influences every area of your life. Especially how much abundance you have- or rather, how much Abundance you EXPERIENCE, which is what really matters. Only you know what your number really is. And if you can be honest enough with yourself to get to the truth of this number, you can make amazing changes in your life in a very short amount of time. In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and Nick take a deep look at this mysterious number and how Self Love impacts the abundance you...2021-11-1022 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 229: Change Your Life with Self LoveIt's a simple thing really. Your relationship with yourself impacts literally every aspect of your life. ➡️ Your sense of peace and well being ➡️ Your mental clarity and confidence ➡️ Your relationships (ALL of them) ➡️ Your prosperity and career ➡️ Even your physical health! But it's also true that you can't read the label when you're inside the bottle... That's why conversations about Self Love are so important. Tune into this episode of Illumination Podcast as we explore just how deep your relationship with yourself goes, and what you can do to put it on a positive track. Stay tuned for next week's episode to learn the...2021-10-1923 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEP 229: Change Your Life with Self LoveIt's a simple thing really. Your relationship with yourself impacts literally every aspect of your life. ➡️ Your sense of peace and well being ➡️ Your mental clarity and confidence ➡️ Your relationships (ALL of them) ➡️ Your prosperity and career ➡️ Even your physical health! But it's also true that you can't read the label when you're inside the bottle... That's why conversations about Self Love are so important. Tune into this episode of Illumination Podcast as we explore just how deep your relationship with yourself goes, and what you can do to put it on a positive track. Stay tuned for next week's episode to learn the...2021-10-1923 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Win At The Game Of LifeThis episode is about How to Win at the Game of Life. 1:08 This Game that We Call Life It's been a little bit since we podcasted. Nick And now we're back with How to Win at the Game of Life. KISMA Personally speaking, I think it's really healthy to think about life as a game because otherwise you just take it too seriously. Nick 2:31 Play the Game Differently It's not that there aren't serious things in life. What we do with our time here on earth is important, but at the same time if we make it too important, it g...2021-05-0526 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Win At The Game Of LifeThis episode is about How to Win at the Game of Life. 1:08 This Game that We Call Life It's been a little bit since we podcasted. Nick And now we're back with How to Win at the Game of Life. KISMA Personally speaking, I think it's really healthy to think about life as a game because otherwise you just take it too seriously. Nick 2:31 Play the Game Differently It's not that there aren't serious things in life. What we do with our time here on earth is important, but at the same time if we make it too important, it g...2021-05-0526 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaGay Hendricks on the Essence of BeingThis week's episode has a special guest: Gay Hendricks. Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks). He is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books...2021-03-1651 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaGay Hendricks on the Essence of BeingThis week's episode has a special guest: Gay Hendricks. Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks). He is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books...2021-03-1651 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Give Feedback to Close Friends and Partners Without Seeming CriticalIn this episode we are talking about How to Give Feedback to Close Friends and Partners Without Seeming Critical. 3:45 Giving and Receiving Feedback I think it is a real skill to be able to give feedback in a really clear way. Nick And of course, on the other end, you really have to have the skin to take it and use what's valuable and if you disagree with it, you let it go. KISMA 4:52 It’s a Human Thing So I could make this episode really short and just say don't give feedback. Like, why do you think it's up to y...2021-03-0221 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Give Feedback to Close Friends and Partners Without Seeming CriticalIn this episode we are talking about How to Give Feedback to Close Friends and Partners Without Seeming Critical. 3:45 Giving and Receiving Feedback I think it is a real skill to be able to give feedback in a really clear way. Nick And of course, on the other end, you really have to have the skin to take it and use what's valuable and if you disagree with it, you let it go. KISMA 4:52 It’s a Human Thing So I could make this episode really short and just say don't give feedback. Like, why do you think it's up to y...2021-03-0221 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma3 Decisions That Can Make Any Day Your Best DayThis week's episode is about Three Decisions You Can Make Any Day Your Best Day.02:44 It All Comes Down To Your Decisions Today we're talking about three decisions to make any day your best day.Nick Any day, your best day. And the reason we're talking about decisions is if you've been listening to us or following either of us, you know that we talk a lot about energy, the power of thoughts, the power of energy and the ultimate power of choice. And you know I say, we're always manifesting. And when people understand that they're like, “Oh, I be...2020-07-0720 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma3 Decisions That Can Make Any Day Your Best DayThis week's episode is about Three Decisions You Can Make Any Day Your Best Day.02:44 It All Comes Down To Your Decisions Today we're talking about three decisions to make any day your best day.Nick Any day, your best day. And the reason we're talking about decisions is if you've been listening to us or following either of us, you know that we talk a lot about energy, the power of thoughts, the power of energy and the ultimate power of choice. And you know I say, we're always manifesting. And when people understand that they're like, “Oh, I be...2020-07-0720 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThings We Would Have Never Done Without The LockdownToday's episode is called Things We Would Have Never Done Without The Lockdown, and just to put some perspective, we're not really locked down. 1:05 Freedom, Purpose, and Happiness Let me just say I know we already called it Lockdown in one of our other episodes. I think it was the most recent one, .I think people are doing an amazing job finding their sense of freedom and purpose and happiness. And that's a little bit what I wanted to talk about today, what showed up in my world to give me a little sense of greater lightness than I wouldn't h...2020-05-0523 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThings We Would Have Never Done Without The LockdownToday's episode is called Things We Would Have Never Done Without The Lockdown, and just to put some perspective, we're not really locked down. 1:05 Freedom, Purpose, and Happiness Let me just say I know we already called it Lockdown in one of our other episodes. I think it was the most recent one, .I think people are doing an amazing job finding their sense of freedom and purpose and happiness. And that's a little bit what I wanted to talk about today, what showed up in my world to give me a little sense of greater lightness than I wouldn't h...2020-05-0523 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaLaura Belgray, In Creative FlowThis week's episode has a special guest: Laura Belgray. Laura, the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she’s seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In additio...2020-03-1056 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaLaura Belgray, In Creative FlowThis week's episode has a special guest: Laura Belgray. Laura, the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she’s seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In additio...2020-03-1056 min
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Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaCathy Heller - Don't Keep Your Day JobThis week's episode has a special guest: Cathy Heller. Cathy Heller hosts the podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, which has 8 million downloads and features conversations with creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, blogger Seth Godin, and more. She’s a phenomenal coach and she’s sparking a movement for every soul to add their gift to the world. Hosts: Nick and KISMA Special Guest: Cathy Heller 01:59 - Let’s Get to Know Cathy You're very real.You're incredibly authentic and there's a rawness about you. I feel like it comes from your background as a musician and Nick and I bo...2019-11-1250 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaCathy Heller - Don't Keep Your Day JobThis week's episode has a special guest: Cathy Heller. Cathy Heller hosts the podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, which has 8 million downloads and features conversations with creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, blogger Seth Godin, and more. She’s a phenomenal coach and she’s sparking a movement for every soul to add their gift to the world. Hosts: Nick and KISMA Special Guest: Cathy Heller 01:59 - Let’s Get to Know Cathy You're very real.You're incredibly authentic and there's a rawness about you. I feel like it comes from your background as a musician and Nick and I bo...2019-11-1250 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 163: Seven Secrets to Prosperity Part 1This week’s episode kicks off Part 1 of our next series, Seven Secrets to Prosperity. We talk a lot about prosperity on this podcast, but it’s time to really dive in. Prosperity is important to talk about in general, but it’s something that often gets missed. The truth is, prosperity is essential to healing and transformation. In Part 1, we define what prosperity is, how to prevent congesting our money, and what spiritual lessons may be tied to our past money mistakes. Hosts: Nick and Kisma 3:38 What is Prosperity? It’s really easy if you’re an entrepreneur or even if you’...2019-09-1629 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 163: Seven Secrets to Prosperity Part 1This week’s episode kicks off Part 1 of our next series, Seven Secrets to Prosperity. We talk a lot about prosperity on this podcast, but it’s time to really dive in. Prosperity is important to talk about in general, but it’s something that often gets missed. The truth is, prosperity is essential to healing and transformation. In Part 1, we define what prosperity is, how to prevent congesting our money, and what spiritual lessons may be tied to our past money mistakes. Hosts: Nick and Kisma 3:38 What is Prosperity? It’s really easy if you’re an entrepreneur or even if you’...2019-09-1629 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 149: Life at an Ashram UnveiledWe’re very excited about our reunion this week! Kisma’s back from India and we’re looking forward to bringing you some of the amazing highlights from her trip. In true Illumination Podcast fashion, we’re kicking off a series about some of the teachings at the Vedanta Academy. In part 1 of the series, we’re discussing a day in the ashram life - an ashram is a spiritual community. It’s a place where people go to live, stay and study. There’s a bit of a difference with the structure at the Vedanta Academy - evident right in the name. I...2019-03-1132 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 149: Life at an Ashram UnveiledWe’re very excited about our reunion this week! Kisma’s back from India and we’re looking forward to bringing you some of the amazing highlights from her trip. In true Illumination Podcast fashion, we’re kicking off a series about some of the teachings at the Vedanta Academy. In part 1 of the series, we’re discussing a day in the ashram life - an ashram is a spiritual community. It’s a place where people go to live, stay and study. There’s a bit of a difference with the structure at the Vedanta Academy - evident right in the name. I...2019-03-1132 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 148: Beyond ResilientWe’re very excited this week to welcome our special guest, Marc Cordon, to Illumination Podcast. As we mentioned last week Kisma is away on her trip - she sends her love and light from India and will be checking in soon; be on the lookout for a special solo episode or two. Marc a positive psychology coach, the author of Beyond Resilient: The Coach's Guide to Ecstatic Growth and co-founder of Joy Revolution. He’s received coaching accolades from the Institute for Professional and Excellence in Coaching including an Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner, Certified Professional Coach, and spec...2019-02-2552 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 148: Beyond ResilientWe’re very excited this week to welcome our special guest, Marc Cordon, to Illumination Podcast. As we mentioned last week Kisma is away on her trip - she sends her love and light from India and will be checking in soon; be on the lookout for a special solo episode or two. Marc a positive psychology coach, the author of Beyond Resilient: The Coach's Guide to Ecstatic Growth and co-founder of Joy Revolution. He’s received coaching accolades from the Institute for Professional and Excellence in Coaching including an Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner, Certified Professional Coach, and spec...2019-02-2552 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 147: Why Thinking MattersWe’re back this week with a special send-off for Kisma…..she’ll be back, not to worry. Kisma is heading to India. As many of you know, we speak often about the Vedanta Academy and Swami Parthasarathy - it’s been over a year since Kisma last made the trip and the calling came in. India is such a magical place and it speaks to the essence of the show: Ancient Wisdom. This podcast exists for us to bring that Ancient Wisdom to your modern days and we want to present these teachings in a way that truly resonates to you...2019-02-1830 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 147: Why Thinking MattersWe’re back this week with a special send-off for Kisma…..she’ll be back, not to worry. Kisma is heading to India. As many of you know, we speak often about the Vedanta Academy and Swami Parthasarathy - it’s been over a year since Kisma last made the trip and the calling came in. India is such a magical place and it speaks to the essence of the show: Ancient Wisdom. This podcast exists for us to bring that Ancient Wisdom to your modern days and we want to present these teachings in a way that truly resonates to you...2019-02-1830 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaQualities of a Great LeaderThis Podcast http://illuminationacademy.net/ink119 is inspired by a book Kisma has been reading called, “Lead the Field” by Earl Nightingale. He was an evolved human who served as a Marine in WWII who then became a well known broadcast personality. Kisma feels he understood the basic laws of being an amazing human and a great leader.2018-07-2929 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaQualities of a Great LeaderThis Podcast http://illuminationacademy.net/ink119 is inspired by a book Kisma has been reading called, “Lead the Field” by Earl Nightingale. He was an evolved human who served as a Marine in WWII who then became a well known broadcast personality. Kisma feels he understood the basic laws of being an amazing human and a great leader.2018-07-2929 min
Consciously SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 344: Kisma Orbovich – Mindset Mentor, Business Consultant & Podcast HostToday’s guest is Kisma Orbovich. Kisma is referred to by her clients as their ‘spiritual compass’. She is a mindset and energy coach, business consultant and spiritual geek. Her favorite thing to teach is why having money is spiritual and prosperity is shockingly right. She is also the co-host, along with her partner Nick Hansinger, of […]The post Season 3, Episode 344: Kisma Orbovich – Mindset Mentor, Business Consultant & Podcast Host appeared first on Michael Neeley.2018-04-2430 min
Consciously SpeakingKisma Orbovich Talks About Conscious Wealth and Your Spiritual CompassToday’s guest is Kisma Orbovich. Kisma is referred to by her clients as their 'spiritual compass'. She is a mindset and energy coach, business consultant and spiritual geek. Her favorite thing to teach is why having money is spiritual and prosperity is shockingly right. She is also the co-host, along with her partner Nick Hansinger, of the wonderful Illumination Podcast with Nick and Kisma. You can learn more about what she’s up to by going to www.kismaawake.com. Want to see Michael in person? He'll be in Los Angeles from May 4...2018-04-2430 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEp. 97: An Attitude of SpiritualityWhen Nick and Kisma talk about spirituality, they are not talking about a specific religion. Listen here… In this Podcast, Spirituality refers to you being the best version of yourself. Kisma says, this is a spiritual attitude. The spiritual connection can be tricky when one focuses intently on the mundane aspects of the world. It is fine to manifest, express, and have worldly possessions but the moment “things” possess us, we lose them. How do you keep both spirituality and the worldly aspects balanced?2018-02-1832 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEp. 97: An Attitude of SpiritualityWhen Nick and Kisma talk about spirituality, they are not talking about a specific religion. Listen here… In this Podcast, Spirituality refers to you being the best version of yourself. Kisma says, this is a spiritual attitude. The spiritual connection can be tricky when one focuses intently on the mundane aspects of the world. It is fine to manifest, express, and have worldly possessions but the moment “things” possess us, we lose them. How do you keep both spirituality and the worldly aspects balanced?2018-02-1832 min