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Engineering LoveWhy Insight Isn't Enough to Change Your BehaviorYou understand why you avoid. You see the pattern. And you're still doing it. In this episode, Kim Polinder explores the frustrating gap between self-awareness and actual change — and why insight alone rarely leads to different behavior. Rather than framing change as a decision or a motivation problem, this conversation breaks down procrastination as a capacity issue. Kim walks through four common "false fixes" people rely on when they're trying to change — strategies that look responsible on the surface but quietly reinforce avoidance. Using real-life relational examples, nervous system science, and prac...
2026-01-2131 min
Engineering LoveProcrastination: Why You Avoid What Matters MostIn Episode 10, Kim opens Season Two by breaking down procrastination in a way most people have never heard it explained before. This episode isn't about productivity, discipline, or time management. It's about emotional risk, fragile self-esteem, and the identities we built in childhood to survive. Kim explains why procrastination shows up around the things that matter most. Big conversations. Creative work. Boundaries. Healing. Growth. And why avoidance isn't laziness. It's protection. Drawing from attachment theory, trauma, neurobiology, and her own lived experience, Kim connects procrastination to emotional attunement, identity, shutdown, people-pleasing, catastrophizing, and...
2026-01-1545 min
Conscious Success11: How to Hack Your Brain for Happy Relationships | Kim Polinder👉🏻 If you’re ready to expand your wealth and enhance your health, join our FREE online community for entrepreneursKim Polinder is a relationship coach and therapist with a background in IT and clinical mental health.In this episode, you're going to learn why understanding your emotional triggers is key to healthier relationships, why compassionate curiosity is critical for personal growth, how childhood experiences shape your emotional responses, why having a sense of belonging is essential for happiness, and how you can build better relationships by learning to regulate your emo...
2025-05-1341 min
Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real TalkRelationship Coach Kim Polinder Shares the Most Common Couple Issues and How to Solve ThemSupport #Millennial!
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This week, we're continuing to look at Trump's first 100 days - are we really only halfway through? We wonder if we're on the brink of another dramatic TikTok ban, and if Trump is having his "Daddy I can change him!" moment with his main squeeze Vladimir Putin. We're also joined by relationship coach Kim Polinder, who shares insights on relationship dynamics and the...
2025-03-1955 min
888-Hotline30: Engineering Love: Navigating the Heart’s Complexities with Kim PolinderIn this episode, 888-Hotline welcomes Kim Polinder, a relationship coach, podcast host, and founder of the Polinder Coaching Group. With over 550,000 followers across social media and a background in spiritual psychology and mental health counseling, Kim is transforming the way individuals approach relationships. We dive into the core of her work—helping people understand attachment styles, process emotional wounds, and create meaningful connections. Kim shares stories from her life, practical advice for overcoming communication challenges, and powerful strategies for building healthier relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic.Kim's social media and website
2025-02-1233 min
Engineering LoveWhy They Shut Down and You Start Doubting YourselfIn Episode 9, Kim answers listener questions about anxious–avoidant dynamics, communicating with partners who shut down, chronic self-doubt and perfectionism, and navigating a relationship when one or both partners are struggling with depression. This episode explores what it actually means to move toward secure attachment, why avoidant partners disengage during future-oriented conversations, and when communication tools stop being enough. Kim also unpacks the roots of lifelong self-doubt, how self-criticism becomes tied to worth, and why letting go of perfection can feel terrifying but necessary. The final segment offers grounded guidance for couples navigating depression together without losing th...
2023-11-2839 min
The Deep Talk PodcastAttachment styles & healing attraction patterns with Kim PolinderWelcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Polinder — a former IT engineer turned therapist with an educational background in Clinical Mental Health and Spiritual Psychology. You may have also seen her on Instagram! If you want to learn about attachment styles and how to heal patterns, this is the episode for you. In this episode, we talk about: Attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized) Healing relationship patterns & shifting them Identifying your needs and how to express them to your partner Conflict resolution tips The importance of emotional regulation AND SO MUCH M...
2023-11-2036 minThe Deep Talk PodcastAttachment styles & healing attraction patterns with Kim PolinderWelcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Polinder — a former IT engineer turned therapist with an educational background in Clinical Mental Health and Spiritual Psychology. You may have also seen her on Instagram! If you want to learn about attachment styles and how to heal patterns, this is the episode for you. In this episode, we talk about: Attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized) Healing relationship patterns & shifting them Identifying your needs and how to express them to your partner Conflict resolution tips The importance of emotional regulation AND SO MUCH M...
2023-11-2036 min
IT'S FINE. with Rachel Varkey030: Changing in a Relationship with Kim Polinder (Breakup Advice)Today, I am chatting with Kim Polinder, founder of the Polinder Coaching Group. She has been counseling for over 10 years and utilizing tools from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Inner Child work.
On this episode, we’ll talk all about:
Using values to determine if a relationship is unhealthy
How sometimes we step into relationships because of learned behavior from our past
Some of the things couple can do to heal in their relationships
What happens when you decide to move on and breakup
2023-07-2535 min
Engineering LoveWhy Their "Change" Feels Fake: Trauma Bonds, Betrayal, and the Illusion of RepairIn Episode 8, Kim answers listener questions about trauma bonds, abusive relationship cycles, repeated infidelity, and navigating boundaries with family members after postpartum harm. This episode looks closely at why "sudden change" can feel untrustworthy, how remorse differs from temporary improvement, and why love alone is not enough to repair long-standing harm. Kim also breaks down trauma bonding in plain language and explains why people stay in relationships that continue to hurt them, even when they know better intellectually. The final section focuses on in-law boundaries, postpartum vulnerability, and how to get a peacemaking partner on...
2023-07-2146 min
Badass Basic BitchExpress Your Needs: Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Resentment in Relationships with Kim PolinderThis week we have Kim Polinder, a couples counselor with extensive expertise in conflict resolution. We explore a topic that many couples face: resolving conflicts. Whether you're in a relationship seeking to improve your conflict resolution skills, or simply interested in understanding the dynamics of human connection, this episode is for you. Key topics we cover:Understanding different conflict resolution styles & the importance of empathySigns that resentment is creeping into a relationship How to break down tasks for partners who struggle with commitment The importance of expressing needs clearly and specifically to partnersRebuilding trust after betrayals thr...
2023-07-1150 min
Engineering LoveWhen They Shut Down, When They Stall, and When You Carry Too MuchEpisode 7 dives deep into attachment dynamics, shutdown, commitment anxiety, and the hidden costs of people-pleasing. Kim answers listener questions about anxious–avoidant relationships, silent treatment, marriage timelines, and the martyr complex, with a focus on responsibility, boundaries, and realistic decision-making. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck chasing clarity, carrying more than their share, or waiting for someone else to change. Topics include attachment theory explained simply, why anxious and avoidant partners are drawn to each other, how stonewalling differs from the silent treatment, and how martyrdom quietly erodes self-respect and relationships. –––––––––––––––––– Time Stamps 00:00 – List...
2023-05-0149 min
Engineering LoveEmpathy Without Fixing: Grief, Emotional Support, and Breaking Self-SabotageIn Episode 6, Kim is joined by relationship coach Mason O'Sullivan to answer listener questions about empathy, emotional support, grief, and long-standing self-sabotage patterns. This episode focuses on one of the most common breakdowns in relationships: trying to fix emotions instead of understanding them. Kim and Mason unpack why empathy is not agreement, why problem-solving too fast makes partners feel alone, and how learning to sit with discomfort can change the entire tone of a relationship. The conversation also explores how to show up for someone who is grieving when you feel awkward or unsure what...
2023-04-0851 min
Engineering LoveBoundaries Without Guilt: People-Pleasing, Family Estrangement, and Relationship TriggersIn Episode 5, Kim answers listener questions about boundaries in family and romantic relationships, people-pleasing, guilt, and the emotional fallout of avoiding conflict. This episode breaks down why boundaries feel so threatening for people pleasers, how guilt gets wired into saying no, and why resentment is often the first signal that a boundary is needed. Kim walks through boundaries not as rules or ultimatums, but as a skill rooted in self-trust, emotional awareness, and realistic expectations of others. Topics include navigating estranged family relationships without becoming the go-between, understanding micro-violence and triggers in couples conflict, and...
2023-03-2023 min
Engineering LoveSelf-Esteem, People-Pleasing, and Learning to Be Your Own AnchorIn Episode 4, Kim answers listener questions about self-esteem, identity, people-pleasing, and how to build a sense of self without losing connection to others. This episode explores how self-esteem is formed early in life, why people-pleasing and conflict avoidance feel safer than honesty, and how avoiding discomfort slowly erodes integrity, intimacy, and identity. Kim breaks down impostor syndrome in plain language, reframes comparison culture, and offers practical ways to build happiness, self-care, and self-trust both while single and in relationships. The throughline of this episode is learning how to be your own anchor rather than outsourcing...
2023-03-0928 min
Engineering LoveResentment Explained: Abandonment, Infidelity, and Lowering the PedestalIn Episode 3, Kim breaks down resentment: what it is, why it lingers, and how to work with it without letting it harden you. This episode introduces a key distinction between toxic resentment and healthy resentment, especially in the context of abandonment, infidelity, and long-standing friendships that no longer feel safe or reciprocal. Kim walks through how resentment often signals ungrieved loss, unmet expectations, and misplaced responsibility, and why learning to "lower the pedestal" can be an essential part of healing. Listener questions include navigating anger toward an abandoning co-parent, repairing trust after repeated infidelity, and...
2023-02-1636 min
Engineering LoveLove Languages Revisited: Childhood Wounds, Texting Anxiety, and InfidelityIn Episode 2, Kim revisits the concept of love languages and expands it beyond Gary Chapman's framework to include what she calls childhood love languages: the ways love, attention, neglect, and reassurance were first experienced and internalized early in life. This episode explores why mismatches around texting, reassurance, effort, and commitment are often less about preference and more about attachment wounds, unmet needs, and early conditioning. Kim answers listener questions about constant texting and delayed replies, surviving repeated infidelity, and feeling pressured to meet perfectionistic expectations in a relationship. Throughout the episode, the focus stays on...
2023-02-0930 min
Engineering LoveEngineering Love: How Relationships Break, Repair, and RepeatIn Episode 1 of Engineering Love, Kim introduces the core philosophy behind the podcast: that love isn't something that magically happens, it's something that can be learned, built, and repaired with the right tools. Drawing from her background as both a relationship coach and former IT systems engineer, Kim explains her root-cause approach to relationships and emotional pain. She responds to listener questions about depression and anxiety in relationships, recurring arguments over domestic issues, and couples who keep breaking up despite wanting to make things work. This episode lays the foundation for the series, emphasizing empathy...
2023-02-0227 min
Ask a MatchmakerLearning How to Communicate in Your Relationship with Kim PolinderThis week, Maria speaks with relationship therapist Kim Polinder. Kim is a relationship expert who assists others through individual and couples counseling. Kim was born in South Korea and adopted when she was a baby. Her personal journey involved navigating abandonment issues, alcohol addiction, and barriers to emotional intimacy. Kim's studies of eastern and western approaches to healing have given her a well-informed perspective on the root of suffering. Kim now teaches others tools for communication, conflict resolution, and building long-term relationships. Follow Kim… Instagram: https://instagram.com/kp...
2022-10-2542 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #54: How did the pure soul become contaminated?Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 13: Texts 25-35 Tukaram Prabhu's 8/6/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSQmEVUKC5I/ Tukaram Prabhu's 8/13/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSiolwqqN_f/ Tukaram Prabhu's 8/20/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CS0pnQzKpnf/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please...
2021-08-2351 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #53: Humility - The Path to Understanding Spirit and MatterSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 13: Texts 15-24 Tukaram Prabhu's 7/23/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRshyChAcJX/ Tukaram Prabhu's 7/30/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CR-k_j0K1ml/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books...
2021-08-021h 09
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #52: How to Be SpiritualSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 13: Texts 1-14 Tukaram Prabhu's 7/9/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRIgdMBKC4J/ Tukaram Prabhu's 7/16/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRaiPRhKtKT/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting...
2021-07-191h 21
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #51: Who Are the Ones Most Connected to Krishna?Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 12: Texts 1-20 We review the entirety of Chapter 12, where Krishna addresses the pinnacle question of personalism vs impersonalism. Are we better situated to worship God as a person or as an all-pervasive energy? What are the qualities that are dear to Krishna? Tukaram Prabhu's 6/11/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQAZpVEqL8J/ Tukaram Prabhu's 6/18/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQScthjK04D/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108...
2021-07-051h 10
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #50: How to Age and Die PeacefullySubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 11, Texts 34-55 Tukaram Prabhu's 5/28/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPcWz2nKJNV/ Tukaram Prabhu's 6/04/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPuZBVZKJVr/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting...
2021-06-0747 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #49: Seeing Krishna through Intellectual Fortitude and Divine RevelationSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 11, Texts 1-33 Tukaram Prabhu's 5/14/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CO4Tjb4g_Yp/ Tukaram Prabhu's 5/21/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPKWad9qLka/ Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the...
2021-05-2456 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #48: How to See God in the World - A Response to AtheismSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 10, Texts 19-42 We conclude Ch 10 with a look at how Krishna pervades all aspects of this world, both good and bad. How do we respond to the atheistic idea that the world was created by random chance? How does knowing that everything comes from Krishna make the challenges in our life any easier? Tukaram Prabhu's 4/30/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/824990848224141 Tukaram Prabhu's 5/07/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/220674706106326 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das
2021-05-1057 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #47: The Four Summary Verses of the Bhagavad GitaSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 10, Texts 8-18 Chapter 10, text 8-11, are considered the "catushloki" of the Bhagavad Gita. They are four verses which sum up the message of this sacred book. Tukaram Prabhu's 4/16/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/278044207264278 Tukaram Prabhu's 4/23/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/306143014238074 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of...
2021-04-261h 21
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #46: The Powerful Mystery of RenunciationSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita: Ch 9, Text 34; Ch 10, Texts 1-7 What does it mean to have an intimate relationship with God? If Krishna is the source of everything, is he also the source of evil? How is renunciation considered an opulence? Tukaram Prabhu's 4/2/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNMKWRZqNOD/ Tukaram Prabhu's 4/9/2021 Gita class: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNeL04cqH0I/ Tadeu's guru, Devamrita Swami: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXc85NECNkE Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram...
2021-04-121h 29
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #45: Sin, Sincerity, and ForgivenessSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 9, Texts 27-32 Are murderers deserving of God's grace? Is it possible to do abominable actions and still be considered saintly? Join us as we unpack one of the most famous verses in the Gita, Text 30. Tukaram Prabhu's 3/12/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/265477038357636 Tukaram Prabhu's 3/26/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/551464422516165 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking...
2021-03-291h 27
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #44: The Origin of Consciousness and the Purpose of Free WillBhagavad Gita, Ch 9, Texts 12-26 Tukaram Prabhu's 2/19/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/776127976331415 Tukaram Prabhu's 2/26/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/342892126989765 Tukaram Prabhu's 3/05/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/274198494084101 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of...
2021-03-081h 17
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #43: Panentheism, Accessibility to Krishna, and the Perfection of ReligionBhagavad Gita, Ch 9, Texts 1-6 Tukaram Prabhu's 2/12/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/2885806361709181 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2021-02-151h 10
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #42: Attaining God through the Power of LoveBhagavad Gita, Ch 8, Texts 22-28 Tukaram Prabhu's 2/5/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/460191062016603 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2021-02-0858 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #41: Time, Humility, and How to Attain KrishnaBhagavad Gita, Ch 8, Texts 5-22 Tukaram Prabhu's 1/22/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/131995545412215 Tukaram Prabhu's 1/29/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/822541631940755 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2021-02-011h 11
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #40: God, the World, Us and the Relationships Between ThemBhagavad Gita, Ch 8, Texts 1-7 Tukaram Prabhu's 1/15/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/236505621256558 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2021-01-181h 17
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #39: Taking Shelter of KrishnaBhagavad Gita, Ch 7, Texts 29-30 Tukaram Prabhu's 1/8/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/461614558293538 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2021-01-111h 02
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #38: Is God a Person or an Energy?What do we mean when we say God is a person? How does this contrast to an impersonal conception of divinity? Bhagavad Gita, Ch 7, Texts 24-28 Tukaram Prabhu's 12/25/2020 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/2770212339857236 Tukaram Prabhu's 01/01/2021 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/157701549111998 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https...
2021-01-0456 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #37: Stolen Intelligence, Demi-gods and Our Ultimate Well-Wisher[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 7, Texts 19-23] Tukaram Prabhu's 12/18/2020 Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/234987524673031 Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-12-211h 05
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #36: How Do We Know God is All-Good?Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 7, Texts 14-19 Intro - Ch 7 begins a new major section of the Gita, expanding more on theology. Krishna is going to explain everything to Arjuna regarding higher knowledge. 10:28 - What is God's personality like? If you accept that God exists, then what is the nature of God? Is God all-good? If God is all-good, then why is there suffering in the world? Setting the scene for the paradox to be unpacked. 13:36 - The repercussions of growing up with a dystheistic version of...
2020-12-141h 23
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #35: Panentheism and a Philosophy of GraceSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 7, Texts 1-13 Time stamps and topics: Intro: Chapter 7 kicks off the second (of three) major sections of the Gita. Krishna spent the first six chapters focused on the soul, doing your duty, and how we should act in the world. In the 7th chapter, Krishna starts to bring the focus on him as the Supersoul. It is the beginning of theism and the importance of cultivating knowledge. Krishna will be focusing on who God is. 8:54 - The special nature of the first 13...
2020-12-071h 18
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #34: Suitable Practice to Control the MindSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 6, Text 4-47 Time stamps and topics: 2:16 - Chapter six is part of the first major section (out of three) of the Bhagavad Gita. The first six chapters deal with the concept of the self and what it means to do our duty. Krishna encourages us to do our duty, to be in this world, but to detach from the results of our actions. In this chapter, titled Dhyāna-yoga, Krishna talks about one particular path of meditation one might take. 10:17 - Krishna's d...
2020-11-301h 16
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #33: The Path to Controlling the MindSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 6, Text 2-3 Time stamps and topics: Intro - The theme of Ch 6 - Dhyāna-yoga 11:25 - Texts 2-3 12:01 - Krishna has been explaining renunciation from many points of view. True renunciation is a state of mind, giving up the results of your activities to Krishna. You should not renounce your duties, but renounce the desire to enjoy the fruits of your duties. 16:21 - What Prabhupada says about renunciation. What does it mean to know our "constitutional position?"
2020-11-161h 04
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #32: Our Simplest DutySubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 6, Text 1 Time stamps and topics: Intro - The theme of Chapter 5 6:15 - Arjuna is representing us, repeatedly asking questions of Krishna and having a hard time understanding Krishna's teachings. Arjuna is on a battlefield, about to engage in a war that will kill family members who are on the other side. We see how Krishna is patient with Arjuna, as both a teacher and a best friend. 11:30 - How we can expand our spiritual knowledge through Krishna's grace. When we...
2020-11-0950 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #31: The Sweetness of an All-Good GodSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Text 29 Time stamps and topics: Intro: The theme of Chapter 5 7:37 - Text 29, the last text of Ch 5. Krishna has shifted the focus of knowledge to himself and knowing him. Krishna now becomes the object of knowledge. 10:02 - How is it that knowing Krishna will give me peace? 13:27 - The repercussions of acting as if we are the lords of material nature - dominating the planet's resources, killing animals for food, and exploiting the environment for the purpose of...
2020-11-021h 03
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #30: Maintaining Equanimity in the Face of DualitiesSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 18-29 Time stamps and topics: 2:14 - The setting of the Bhagavad Gita and a summary of chapters 1-4. 19:54 - The theme of duality and the different ways we perceive things as 'good' or 'bad'. Krishna is laying out a strategy to be equipoised to handle the dualities of the world - to tolerate them without being so disturbed. The purpose of this is to allow knowledge to be seeded. 16:34 - Handling life's biggest duality of birth and death.
2020-10-261h 02
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #29: Non-violence Toward Animals as a Fundamental Aspect of SpiritualitySubscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 18-23] Time stamps and topics: 4:50 - Ch 5, Text 18 is one of the most popular verses in our tradition. This verse talks of having equal vision in the world which is so applicable in our present day. 7:20 - Breaking down Text 18 - why Krishna uses these specific examples to highlight his point. Krishna talks about 'highest' human behaviors to the 'lowest' human behaviors and how we should view them without judgment. Even an atheist can benefit from viewing the world in equanimity.
2020-10-191h 01
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #28: The Keys to Destroying IgnoranceSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 16-17] Time stamps and topics: 7:09 - Engaging the senses for a higher purpose. The traditional yogi's use their body and senses to help purify their souls. Using what we have for a higher purpose allows us to become purified. 10:24 - It's impossible for us to understand something higher if we don't have a focal point that is 'closer' to us. Like a small ant trying to understand a relationship with an elephant. We learn through analogies and concepts we relate to...
2020-10-121h 07
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #27: Where Does Evil Come From?Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 14-16] Time stamps and topics: 6:30 - The idea of a pure soul theology, where everyone at the soul level is pure. Comparisons of Original Sin versus a pure soul theology. The implications of religions driven by fear. 10:50 - If we embrace a pure soul theology, are rapists and murderers pure souls as well? 14:45 - The problem of evil: Where does evil come from? 19:08 - The best version of love. Why does God give us so much free...
2020-09-281h 15
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #26: Finding Peace in the Material World[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 10-13] Time stamps & topics: 02:00 The culture Arjuna lived in further explained - those who engaged in the material world and those who renounced the world. 15:35 The integrity of Arjuna and why he repeatedly questioned Krishna when faced with the prospect of going into battle against his own family members. 20:55 The life of a sannyasi (renunciate) in Arjuna's culture 26:15 Krishna being an exemplary teacher and Arjuna as the ideal student. The importance of humility when we are students with qualified teachers. 34:10 Ch 5, text 11...
2020-09-2157 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #25: The Material Journey of the Soul[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 8-9] Time stamps & topics: 11:04 Texts 8-9 12:44 The purity of the soul versus the material body 18:40 The relationship of the bodily senses, the mind, the intelligence, and the soul, as illustrated in a picture. 21:56 The first part of the texts are talking about input senses and taking information in. The second part of the texts are referring to output senses and how we act in the world. 28:58 Ch 2, text 62-63 - Krishna explaining to Arjuna how the soul gets entangled in the material world...
2020-09-141h 22
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #24: The Importance of an Authentic Translation of Spiritual Texts[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Text 7] Time Stamps & Topics: 1:55 Overview of what Ch 5 is about 8:35 What is a sannyasi? Discussion of the difference between sannyasi's in the Gita and sannyasi's within ISKCON (Int'l Society of Krishna Consciousness). 15:43 The lifestyle of Vaisnava gurus and followers of bhakti yoga 33:53 Text 7 sanskrit 39:00 Senses we use for 'input' and senses we use for 'output'. How the mind is ultimately in control of all of our senses. 47:55 Prabhupad's purport (explanation) of Text 7. It's impossible to control our senses if our mind is not...
2020-09-071h 39
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #23: Doing Your Duty versus Renunciation[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 5, Texts 1-6] Time stamps & topics: 5:41: There's certain terminology in the Gita that can best be understood if left in the original language. Renouncing work (sannyas) and work with devotion (karma-yoga). Arjuna is asking Krishna which is better, sannyas or yoga. 9:15: Krishna answers Arjuna's question, but doesn't stop there. He expands on the answer to get Arjuna to ponder the answer. By Krishna expanding on the answer and giving more details, Krishna is wanting us to use our intelligence to see how he came to this answer. 15:25: Krishna is...
2020-08-3155 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #22: Living for Something Higher than YourselfSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 4, Texts 39-42] Time stamps and topics: 13:03 Is it a blessing or a curse that we come into each life with amnesia of past lives? 25:50 The mercy of God played out in Christian teachings. 31:20 Faith is required as part of the spiritual journey. The distinctions between blind faith versus knowledgeable faith. 36:40 Faith is not something that happens overnight. Faith must be present in everything we do, whether in material or spiritual life. 50:40 How do we start to...
2020-08-241h 18
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #21: The Transformative Effect of Doing the Right Things for the Right ReasonsSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Ch 4, Text 33] Time stamps & topics: 06:50 Krishna highlights the power of doing the right thing for the right reasons. 11:15 The evolution of yajna - Krishna describes yajna in Chapter 3 as doing the right action but being attached to the results. Now Krishna introduces jnana yajna, which is right action with knowledge - doing the right thing for the right reason. 21:00 What is the Hare Krishna mantra (i.e. Maha mantra) and what does it mean? Why do we chant...
2020-08-1749 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #20: The Qualities of a Spiritually Advanced PersonSubscribe on your favorite podcast app! [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 4, Texts 19-23] Time stamps & topics: 4:30 Krishna starts to explain what a spiritually advanced person looks like. How this person is engaged in the world. 9:10 Krishna calls us to be independent, but what does this independence mean? 17:25 How dependence can be a positive experience. Krishna is a person that we can develop a relationship with - how should we develop that relationship? How would you pursue a relationship with a friend? 25:10 How to be a self-realized person 33:20...
2020-08-101h 21
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #19: Transcendental Knowledge of the Bhagavad GitaTime stamps & topics: 47 sec: What action is (karma), what inaction is (akarma), and what detrimental action is (vikarma). A formula for how to live in this world without getting enmeshed in it. 5 min, 41 sec: What is inaction (akarma)? 14 min, 30 sec: How inaction, or neglecting to act, can also result in karmic reactions. 19 min, 15 sec: Being conscious of the different types of actions we can engage in. Everybody is always acting - what kind of action do you want to engage in? 23 min, 55 sec: Why do we have sensory pleasures...
2020-08-0356 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #18: A Transcendental Lifestyle According to the Bhagavad Gita** Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! ** [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 4, Texts 9-15] Time stamps & topics: - 9 min, 29 sec: The main lesson of Ch 2 was that we are not this body; we are an eternal soul. The primary lesson of Ch 4 - acting in this world but not being attached to the results. Krishna uses himself as an example. - 13 min, 5 sec: What does it mean to perform transcendental duties? Can everyday people like us be transcendental, and what does that look like? - 21 min, 26 sec: What allows us to make...
2020-07-2758 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #17: Moving from an abstract God to a personal loving Deity[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 4, Texts 5-11] Time stamps & topics: 4 min, 27 sec: Summary of where we are in Chapter 4. Krishna starts to reveal himself as God. 9 min, 9 sec: How we think of God as an abstract concept. It takes more of an effort to include God as a person in your life, with personality, character, and the ability to come into your life to transform it. 14 min, 8 sec: Does the Christian conception of God align with the philosophy of an all-good God? The philosophical differences between Krishna consciousness and Christianity. 25 min, 18...
2020-07-201h 24
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #16: How do we know God exists?Time stamps & topics: 4 min, 48 sec: The "imperishable science" - there is a difference between matter and spirit. The context of chapter 2 and 3, leading into chapter 4. 7 min, 12 sec: Who is Vivasvān? The significance of Krishna's claim that he gave instruction to the sun-god. 10 min: If we are God's devotees and friends, we will be able to understand transcendental mysteries through God's grace. 13 min, 20 sec: What does it mean when we say God is a person versus an energy? The implications of free will as it relates to love of God.
2020-07-141h 09
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #15: Overcoming our Worst Enemy on the Path of Spiritual EnlightenmentTime stamps & topics: 4 min: How sin is defined in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. What the sanskrit word for sin is. How other religions use the word 'sin' versus the meaning in the Bhagavad Gita. 10 min: How these texts in Ch 3 are the most powerful texts in the Bhagavad Gita with regards to our relationship with the material world. 11 min, 25 sec: How lust is defined in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. 15 min, 30 sec: Why anger is a covering for sadness. The process in which desires turn to anger, and...
2020-07-061h 09
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #14: What is our duty, and what is our highest eternal duty?Time stamps & topics: 1 min 48 sec: The setting for the Bhagavad Gita and who Arjuna is. A summary of Ch 3 and where we are at. 7 min 24 sec: The complex question - If God is omniscient, He already knows everything. So how can I have free will? Why Text 35 can be troubling, as it appears to leave a lot to interpretation. Should I continue to do my duty, even if I'm doing a bad job of it? 12 min 40 sec: The majority of Americans do not work in the field that they studied. There is a...
2020-06-291h 12
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #13: Krishna's Hack for Life's Challenges - You are not the bodyWe pick up our discussion of Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3. Text 30 is a summation of the entire Bhagavad Gita: "Therefore, O Arjuna, surrendering all your works unto Me, with full knowledge of Me, without desires for profit, with no claims to proprietorship, and free from lethargy, fight." Krishna is teaching that we are not just renouncing things and actions, but we are renouncing all things *to* Krishna. We are giving all actions to Krishna and doing all things for him. We act in this world as a service to God. We shouldn't think that we are the doer...
2020-06-221h 09
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #12: A Spiritualist Can Understand the World with ClarityWe continue our discussion of The Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, along with current events surrounding Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, and our part in a spiritual revolution. [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 3, Text 28] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-06-161h 28
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #11: Decrease of racism starts with personal change - from a black spiritualist's perspectiveWhat can we do to make a difference in today's social justice movement? What should our role be to help move the conversation forward? One of our hosts, Tadeu Souza, grew up as a black man in South America - from African-Brazilian to African-American. Hear his take on what it really means to accept that we are not the body, and what it looks like to accept accountability for our part in this society. [Bhagavad Gita, Ch 3, Texts 26-27] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net
2020-06-0854 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #10: Spiritual Revolution during Civil Unrest[Bhagavad Gita, Ch 3, Texts 17-26] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita Class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/548063822739105/ To hear Indradyumna Swami's poignant story about Father Pierre, go to the 1:39:00 mark: https://soundcloud.com/iskconpsena/father-pierre-indradyumna-swami To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-06-011h 12
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #9: Bhagavad Gita As It Is - Actions for Spiritual EnlightenmentWe continue our discussion on the opening texts of Ch 3. How do you choose which version of the Bhagavad Gita to read? What is a purport? What actions can we take for spiritual advancement? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Texts 3-17] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class for this episode: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/619337228670738/ Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class lecture on tyagi vs sannyasi: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/2759332927494278/ To get your own copy...
2020-05-251h 12
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #8: Letting Go of Negative EmotionsWe open Ch 3 with a discussion on how to let go of negative emotions. How do you deal with anger? How do you deal with sadness or depression? How do you deal with anxiety? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Texts 1-2] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=657213961727015&ref=watch_permalink To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go...
2020-05-1856 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #7: Breaking Free from AttachmentChapter 2 concludes with our discussion today. How do you break free from attachment? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Texts 62-72] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/264020311452643/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-151h 04
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #6: What pleasure is the soul seeking?Our discussion on Ch 2 continues. What is the highest pleasure? What is the soul seeking? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Texts 54-61] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/244794229965422/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-1554 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #5: What are Sankhya and Buddhi YogaChapter 2 continued: We discuss the concepts of sankhya and buddhi yoga. [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Texts 38-53] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/2299316307044450/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-151h 06
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #4: What is Consciousness?A continuation of our discussion on Chapter 2. What is the Self and what is consciousness? We are not our thoughts, but how do we know this? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Texts 17-37] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/1618848094958189/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-151h 08
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #3: The Soul vs the BodyWe discuss the opening concepts of Chapter 2 and what distinguishes the soul from the body. [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Texts 1-16] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/639325346910205/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-1556 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #2: What is the Bhagavad Gita?We discuss the opening chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. What is the Bhagavad Gita? Who is Arjuna? What are the circumstances that create his existential crisis? [Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 1, Texts 1-46] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net Tukaram Prabhu's Gita class: https://www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple/videos/529063491369873/ To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-1548 min
Simple Living, High ThinkingSimple Living, High Thinking #1: What is a Hare Krishna?Tukaram Prabhu's Instagram: @tukaram.das Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleliving108 Instagram: https://instagram.com/simpleliving108 Website: http://simplelivinghighthinking.net To get your own copy of the Bhagavad Gita, or any of Srila Prabhupad's books, please visit: https://lagunatemplebooks.org/. All donations go toward the cost of the books and supporting the temple. Thank you!
2020-05-1506 min
WooWoo for the SkepticThe New Paranormal: Gifted Psychic Children - Nikki Patillo - WWS030Episode 30: This week's episode focuses on the different types of psychic children, and what their purpose is here on the planet. Kim interviews counselor and author, Nikki Patillo, who specializes in guidance for children with psychic gifts. Nikki talks about the different distinctions between indigo, rainbow and crystal children. She also gives advice for parents of gifted children, as well as her own experiences that have led her to be a respected and valued resource for parents and children alike. Nikki Patillo grew up in coastal Texas, and started her career as a clinical and molecular biologist...
2017-03-2100 minWooWoo for the SkepticCat Got Your Tongue? - Animal Communication with Brigitte Noel - WWS029Episode 29: This week's episode focuses on animal communication and the deeper reason pets come into our lives. Kim interviews Animal Communicator, Brigitte Noel, who talks about various dynamics between pets and their owners. As a child who moved from country to country with her parents, Brigitte Noel always had a deep connection with animals. After an unfulfilling career in real estate, Brigitte explored her special connection with pets in a more focused way, and eventually developed her own telepathic technique of communicating with animals. Brigitte now offers individual consulting with a compassionate, knowledgeable, and sensitive approach that...
2017-02-1400 minWooWoo for the SkepticMoney Doesn't Grow on Chakras.. or Does It? - Conscious Spending with Mindy Crary - WWS028Episode 28: This week focuses on conscious spending and a mindful approach to money management. Kim interviews Financial Planner and Money Blocks Coach, Mindy Crary. Mindy explains how your spending habits are a reflection of other patterns in your life. She also explains how the chakra system can be correlated to challenges with money, as well as tips on how to bring about healing to those aspects of you. Mindy Crary is a certified financial planner, who offers holistic guidance to clients of all levels of income. She has over 16 years in the financial industry, with a Masters...
2017-02-0700 minWooWoo for the SkepticSigns of the Times: Looking in the Mirror of Astrology - Nadiya Shah - WWS027Episode 27: This week's episode delves into the various aspects of astrology, beyond the details of your sun sign. Kim interviews world renowned astrologer, Nadiya Shah, about the primary facets of astrology and how it can assist you in understanding patterns within your life. Find out how your moon sign and rising sign are a reflection of self, and how they shed light on how you best process emotions and relate to others. Nadiya is an internationally syndicated Astrologer, Author, Television and Internet Personality, and is one of the few people in the world to hold an M...
2017-01-3100 minWooWoo for the SkepticChannel Surfing: How Channeled Messages Can Facilitate Self-Healing - Micheila Sheldan - WWS026Episode 26: This week's episode takes a more in-depth look into the world of channeling. Kim Polinder interviews intuitive channel, Micheila Sheldan, who shares her reflections of the messages she has channeled over the years. Micheila talks about the various beings who channel messages through her, as well as why we would want to listen to what they have to say to us. Micheila also offers insight as to how channeled messages can lead us to aspects within ourselves that can be healed. During a struggle to overcome chronic pain, Micheila Sheldan experienced a shift of awakening, discovering...
2017-01-2400 minWooWoo for the SkepticThe Original Time Machine: Decoding the Akashic Records - Tara Nitahara - WWS025Episode 25: This week's episode focuses on the significance of the Akashic Records, and what type of information one can glean from them. Kim interviews Akashic Records Coach, Tara Nitahara, who tells about the impact of accessing her own personal records. Tara also talks about what the Akashic Records are and how they can be used to give you guidance in your life. Tara Nitahara is a certified yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, and accredited Akashic Records Consultant and Coach. For more than 20 years, she has studied, practiced and taught yoga, meditation, and energy work. She holds space in...
2017-01-1700 minWooWoo for the SkepticThe Sound of Music: Healing with Tibetan Bowls - Diáne Mandle - WWS024Episode 24: This week's episode highlights the benefits of sound healing. Kim interviews Diáne Mandle, certified Tibetan Bowl Practitioner and Polarity Therapy practitioner. Diáne talks about the origins of sound healing, as well as the effects sound healing has had on her clients. She is also a Polarity Therapy practitioner, which is a modality that incorporates various tools such as massage, sound vibrations, and counseling. Diáne Mandle grew up in a bi-cultural background, with a French mother and American father, which allowed her to spend her childhood going back and forth between Southern France and the...
2017-01-1000 minWooWoo for the SkepticNot Your Mother's Spirituality: A Millennial's Perspective on Anxiety, Depression & Mindfulness - Caroline McCandless - WWS023Episode 23: This week's episode focuses on spirituality and mindfulness practices for millennials. Kim interviews Caroline McCandless, an intuitive healer, blogger, and spiritual coach. Caroline struggled with severe anxiety and depression throughout her life, and she shares the introspective tools and practices that led to her own emotional healing. Through her blogs and videos, Caroline is now leading a new generation of young adults searching for self-healing and mindfulness. Caroline McCandless is a lifelong intuitive and healer. In her early twenties, she decided to focus her energies on self-love and ended up committing two years to devoted self-healing...
2017-01-0300 minWooWoo for the SkepticSigned on the Dotted Line: Soul Contracts and Why You Should Clear Them - Carla Cadotte - WWS021Episode 21: This week's episode talks about the nature of soul contracts, and how they can play out in your relationships and career. There are many elements in a soul contract, such as karma, love spells, and energetic marriage, to name a few. Kim interviews Carla Cadotte, who specializes in clearing soul contracts for clients. Carla discusses how clearing soul contracts has made huge impacts both in her personal life and in the lives of her clients. Carla Cadotte is a psychic Medium, Animal Communicator, ThetaHealing® Practitioner, Reiki Master, Intuitive Counselor, Crystal Healer, and Sound Healing Practitioner.
2016-12-2000 minWooWoo for the SkepticA Pendant for What Ails You: Founder of Quantum Touch, Richard Gordon - WWS019Episode 19: Can the healing effects of energy be harnessed into a physical object? Kim interviews Richard Gordon, who founded the energy healing modality, Quantum Touch. Richard discusses the principles behind Quantum Touch and how it differs from modalities such as Reiki. Richard also talks about the energy pendant he developed, which has the potential to alleviate physical pain in the body. Richard Gordon is the founder of the energy healing modality, Quantum Touch, as well as the author of many widely read books. Richard had powerful energy healing experiences when he was young, which led him to...
2016-12-0600 minWooWoo for the SkepticTake this Job: How to Determine Guidance for Your Life Purpose - Jennifer Taylor - WWS018Episode 18: Do you feel trapped in a career that is unfulfilling, but aren't sure how to align to your true calling? Kim interviews Jennifer Taylor, CEO of Quantum Touch, Inc, and author of the book, "Love Incorporated: The Business of Doing What You Love." Jennifer offers insight on how to tune in to your divine guidance. She also gives advice on how to start shifting into a career that is more aligned with your ultimate life purpose. Jennifer Noel Taylor is an energy healing practitioner, self-help motivator, and the CEO of Quantum-Touch, Inc. She has dedicated her...
2016-11-2900 minWooWoo for the SkepticDeja Vu All Over Again: Past Life Regression as a Tool for Healing - Shannon Peck WWS016Episode 16: Have you ever been curious if you have past lives? Do you feel like you're an old soul who has had thousands of lives? Kim interviews Shannon Peck, who explains how past life regressions can bring healing to our current lives. Understanding how the same patterns have played out in multiple lives can shed light upon the growth you came here to experience in this life. The same group of souls play similar roles in each life, until that particular lesson has been learned. Shannon also discusses how regressing to our lives between incarnations can bring deeper learning...
2016-11-1500 minWooWoo for the SkepticLeft, Right, Left: The Trance Effects of Bilateral Stimulation for Emotional Healing - Rick Reynolds - WWS015Episode 15: This episode explores the effects of bilateral stimulation, which is typically associated with EMDR. Bilateral stimulation is incorporating the left and right side of the body, in rhythm, in order to change the brain waves. In doing so, the theory is that you slow down the left brain and speed up the right brain, thus giving you easier access to your feelings and emotional memories. Bilateral stimulation is used frequently for PTSD and working throughpast traumatic events. Rick discusses how he uses bilateral stimulation, along with inner child techniques, in order to bring about shifting limiting core beliefs.
2016-11-0800 minWooWoo for the SkepticQuackery Exposed: The Spirituality of Chiropractic - Dr Stanton Hom WWS014Episode 14: This episode covers the beginnings of chiropractic and why it has never garnered a lot of respect from the medical industry. Kim interviews Dr. Stanton Hom, who discusses the intentions of chiropractic, and how all of the body systems are so dependent upon the health and alignment of the spine. Dr Stan talks about his work with prenatal and pediatric clients, and how adjustments during pregnancy can greatly assist in the health of the baby. Dr. Stanton Hom grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and claims to be a ‘global’ Southern Californian. His parents rais...
2016-11-0100 minWooWoo for the SkepticNothing More Than Feelings: Emotion Code Q&A with the Founder - Dr. Bradley Nelson - WWS013Episode 013: The Emotion Code is a healing modality based upon the premise that we have trapped emotions from traumatic events in our lives. In Dr. Nelson's experience, releasing trapped emotions can alleviate symptoms and diseases, as well as heal emotional wounds. Kim talks to Dr. Nelson about how he became involved with energy healing, and why he believes the Emotion Code is such a powerful process. Dr. Nelson's book, The Emotion Code, is now offered for free online. Dr. Bradley Nelson was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. He began his career in computer programming but...
2016-10-2500 minWooWoo for the SkepticTuning into Illness: Vibrational Therapy for Autism, Depression, and Anxiety with Medical Intuitive, Michelle Giliberto - WWS012Episode 12: How Medical Intuitive, Michelle Giliberto, uses vibrations to counteract illness and disease. Michelle's vibrational therapy is based upon the idea that every illness operates at a certain frequency, or vibration--to treat that illness, she sends the counter-frequency to the person experiencing the illness. Michelle also assists clients in clearing beliefs from the subconscious mind that may be contributing to the issues in the body. Michelle has used vibrational therapy to counteract chronic afflictions in both of her children, and is a pioneer for alternative medical research, in both children and adults. Michelle Giliberto graduated with a...
2016-10-1800 minWooWoo for the SkepticChakras Shmockras: Energy Healing Without the New Age Foofy Talk - Amy Morgan - WWS011Episode 11 discusses how language in the spirituality world can create somewhat of a barrier to those who are unfamiliar with the terms--and turned off by the 'out there' labels such as chakras, auras, and higher self. Kim interviews Amy Morgan, who uses a combination of hypnosis, reiki, and earth based energies using her hands. Amy has a tech background, and brings a very left-brained pragmatic perspective to energy healing. She readily admits that she's not sure how her energy healing works--just that it does. Amy is also trained in hypnosis, and discusses how 'reprogramming' the subconscious mind can assist...
2016-10-1100 minWooWoo for the SkepticEssential Oils 101 with Alexandra Howe - WWS010Episode 10 explores the basics of essential oils. How long have they been used? Why do people think they work, and what are the different uses for them? Kim interviews Alexandra Howe, who is a health coach who incorporates essential oils into her wellness programs. Alexandra Howe was born and raised in Washington state. She was a preschool teacher in a Reggio Emilia inspired program for 9 years, and then lived in Oahu for 5 years. She attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition for Holistic Health Coaching, and recently moved back to Gig Harbor, WA, where she is expanding her...
2016-10-0400 minWooWoo for the SkepticGood Vibrations - The Science Behind Energy Healing - Vickie Wickhorst, PhD - WWS009Episode 9 discusses the mechanics behind energy healing and how it works. Kim interviews Vickie Wickhorst, PhD, who talks about the various brain waves, and how they play into things like anxiety and energy healing. She talks about energy healing from a distance, and how we can be 'entangled' with each other, despite our physical proximity to one another. Vickie also touches on the debate about the placebo effect, and the importance of the practitioner's belief when it comes to healing a patient. Vickie has been trained in multiple modalities, which has given her a balanced perspective on the commonalities...
2016-09-2700 minWooWoo for the SkepticSchool of Hard Rocks - Do Crystals Carry Healing Energy? - Ashley Leavy - WWS008Episode 8 dives into the world of gemstones and crystals. People have been using the energy of crystals for thousands of years. What is it about certain rocks that have a reputation for things like protection from negative energy and healing in the body? Kim interviews Ashley Leavy, who talks about her personal experiences using crystal healing with clients. Ashley also goes into the history of crystals, as well as many of the uses associated with certain types of stones. Ashley Leavy is the Founder & Educational Director of the Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy, where their mission...
2016-09-2000 minWooWoo for the SkepticClearing Negative Energy in a House - Wenndi Freer - WWS007Episode 7 focuses on energetically clearing and blessing a home using the feng shui art of space clearing. This is not to be confused to with clutter clearing, or arranging furniture for positive energy. This show focuses on energetic clearing of negative or stagnant energy in a space, and then setting new intentions for what you want to bring into the home. Find out how this method differs from burning sage or sandalwood in a space. Kim interviews Wenndi Freer, who has cleared over 400 homes and offices throughout the United States. Find out how Wenndi's method of house clearing differs f...
2016-09-1300 minWooWoo for the SkepticWhat is Human Design? - Barbara Ditlow - WWS006Episode 6 delves into Human Design, which is a relatively new system of self-knowledge. We each have a unique design and a specific purpose in this life. Human Design shows us how we are wired and how we interact with others. There are millions of possible charts, and no two people are identical. Your chart shows you how you can engage with yourself and others in order to live to your full potential. Barbara Ditlow, M.A., M.F.A, is a certified Human Design Analyst. She has studied energy and esoteric healing with practitioners from around the...
2016-09-0600 minWooWoo for the SkepticNumerology with Kari Samuels - WWS005Episode 5 focuses on the history of numerology and how it is used today in determining personality traits, house energies, and themes for the year. Kim interviews Kari Samuels, an Intuitive Numerologist and Happiness Coach. Kari helps people align with their soul’s purpose and reclaim their intuitive gifts. She reads your personal numerology profile as a portal into your soul's plan, illuminating your destiny as well as your past life memories, childhood programming, and the specific beliefs and experiences that are blocking you from abundance. With the assistance of the Archangels and a team of Spirit Guides, sh...
2016-08-3000 minWooWoo for the SkepticReiki for the Inner Child - Mary Sotelo - WWS004Episode 4 introduces Reiki energy healing, particularly as it relates to healing for the inner child. Kim interviews Mary Sotelo, a Reiki Master in San Diego, CA. Mary discusses all of the numerous ways Reiki can be integrated into daily life. She goes on to discuss how she uses Reiki to assist in healing childhood wounds, by helping clients connect with their inner child. Mary's passion lies in supporting others in the transformational process of discovering their unique inner healers and spiritual paths. She studied with her own Reiki Master Teacher, Marie Neumeier Rientord, for 22 years. Today, Mary...
2016-08-2300 minWooWoo for the Skeptic"Spiritual" 5 Element Acupuncture with Mieko Sie - WWS003Episode 3 highlights 5 Element Acupuncture and how it differs from traditional Chinese acupuncture. Kim interviews Mieko Sie, a 5 Element Acupuncture specialist. Mieko explains how 5 Element can be used for emotional healing (a.k.a. "spiritual" acupuncture). Each of us is associated with a particular element; specific organs and acupuncture points are associated with that element. Mieko also tells about her experiences with clients, using 5 Element for things such as pregnancy, in vitro, and depression. Mieko was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She attended San Diego State and received a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders (speech...
2016-08-1600 minWooWoo for the SkepticInterview with a Psychic - Tonya Spivey - WWS002Episode 2 focuses on intuition and our 6th sense. Everyone possesses gut-level instincts, but what sets highly intuitive people apart from the rest? Can we all teach ourselves to be psychic? Kim Polinder interviews Tonya Spivey, who is an intuitive coach, as well as a medium and a channel. As an Intuitive Life Stylist, Tonya assists people to uncover their own mastery by creatively designing their toolbox of life skills through intuitive coaching, ThetaHealing, and spiritual insight. She teaches clients how to harness their own natural gifts and talents. Tonya connects to their truth and wisdom that lies...
2016-08-1600 minWooWoo for the SkepticWelcome with Kim Polinder - WWS001Episode 1 introduces the podcast with host, Kim Polinder. Kim gives a brief personal history that led to the creation of the show, and touches on the various topics that will be covered each week. Topics include spirituality, psychics, acupuncture, alternative medicine, and various energy healing modalities. Podcast website: http://woowoofortheskeptic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woowoo4ts Kim Polinder's website: http://kimpolinder.com
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