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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 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 & KismaWhat to do when you finally have some spaceIn this episode we discuss what to do when you finally have some space. 00:02:35 - Empty Space Well, this is something I definitely noticed with myself is, you get that empty space and there's usually like a sigh of relief. Yeah, man. You know, maybe something got canceled or, you know, a meeting got canceled or something shifted and it's like, oh, now I don't have to do that thing. And whew, man, it's like sigh of relief for a second. But immediately the mind is like, well, what am I going to fill it with? NICK I don't even k...2021-06-2217 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhat to do when you finally have some spaceIn this episode we discuss what to do when you finally have some space. 00:02:35 - Empty Space Well, this is something I definitely noticed with myself is, you get that empty space and there's usually like a sigh of relief. Yeah, man. You know, maybe something got canceled or, you know, a meeting got canceled or something shifted and it's like, oh, now I don't have to do that thing. And whew, man, it's like sigh of relief for a second. But immediately the mind is like, well, what am I going to fill it with? NICK I don't even k...2021-06-2217 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Be ExtraordinaryIn this episode we discuss How To Be Extraordinary. 00:02:00 - Perception Perception is everything. Yeah. KISMA Those can be the days that you look back on two and you're like, dang, you know, I really handled that. NICK I handled it. It was cool. Which leads us to the topic of extraordinary. I think it is someone who faces each and every day and makes it the best day. I think being extraordinary doesn't mean that you're, you know, it is extraordinary to climb Mount Everest. It is extraordinary to make a billion dollars or a hundred million or 10 million or...2021-06-1518 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Be ExtraordinaryIn this episode we discuss How To Be Extraordinary. 00:02:00 - Perception Perception is everything. Yeah. KISMA Those can be the days that you look back on two and you're like, dang, you know, I really handled that. NICK I handled it. It was cool. Which leads us to the topic of extraordinary. I think it is someone who faces each and every day and makes it the best day. I think being extraordinary doesn't mean that you're, you know, it is extraordinary to climb Mount Everest. It is extraordinary to make a billion dollars or a hundred million or 10 million or...2021-06-1518 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaReDefining NormalIn this episode we discuss Redefining Normal. 2:48 Venturing Out So today we're talking about redefining normal and this really was inspired by a conversation we were having. I was mentioning how, going out into the world now that things are opening up. I mean, they've been opening up for awhile, but I think we've started venturing out more than usual. KISMA I'd say that's fair. Nick I even took a trip. I flew across the country, and it was fine, but it's just, it's a little bit sensitive. And so my go-to is like, well, I can just be inside the...2021-06-0820 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaReDefining NormalIn this episode we discuss Redefining Normal. 2:48 Venturing Out So today we're talking about redefining normal and this really was inspired by a conversation we were having. I was mentioning how, going out into the world now that things are opening up. I mean, they've been opening up for awhile, but I think we've started venturing out more than usual. KISMA I'd say that's fair. Nick I even took a trip. I flew across the country, and it was fine, but it's just, it's a little bit sensitive. And so my go-to is like, well, I can just be inside the...2021-06-0820 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Most Important Thing that No One Wants to Talk AboutIn this episode we are talking about The Most Important Thing that No One Wants to Talk About. 1:16 This is Important for Your Journey We're talking about something important that nobody wants to talk about, but if you're on any sort of spiritual journey, personal growth journey, success journey, you got to get this under control. KISMA If you just want to be a little bit happier, this is actually really important for that too. Nick 2:18 The Role it Plays What we're talking about today is shame and the role that it plays in our lives and also how to...2021-05-1126 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Most Important Thing that No One Wants to Talk AboutIn this episode we are talking about The Most Important Thing that No One Wants to Talk About. 1:16 This is Important for Your Journey We're talking about something important that nobody wants to talk about, but if you're on any sort of spiritual journey, personal growth journey, success journey, you got to get this under control. KISMA If you just want to be a little bit happier, this is actually really important for that too. Nick 2:18 The Role it Plays What we're talking about today is shame and the role that it plays in our lives and also how to...2021-05-1126 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 & 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 & KismaHow to Be Successful Without Burning OutThis episode is about three skills to be successful without burning out. These skills can be used in a lot of different ways and these principles apply in a lot of different areas. 1:16 These Skills are Valuable This is really Nick’s system and it is three skills to be successful without burning out. KISMA These principles apply to anybody who is busy in their life, an active person, and anyone who has a lot of different irons in the fire. These are skills that are definitely going to be really valuable for you. And if you want to be able...2021-02-2324 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Be Successful Without Burning OutThis episode is about three skills to be successful without burning out. These skills can be used in a lot of different ways and these principles apply in a lot of different areas. 1:16 These Skills are Valuable This is really Nick’s system and it is three skills to be successful without burning out. KISMA These principles apply to anybody who is busy in their life, an active person, and anyone who has a lot of different irons in the fire. These are skills that are definitely going to be really valuable for you. And if you want to be able...2021-02-2324 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Win Over the IRSThis episode is about How to Win Over the IRS. 00:02 Energy of Attitude and of Personality Today's episode is about an interesting topic, how to win over the IRS This is really about something that Nick went through and his story, and we thought it might be really helpful because it was such a cool use of energy of attitude and of personality. KISMA That's a good way to put it. And I kind of put together a little formula for how I was going to approach this. Nick 4:12 Strategy So we had to refile some stuff from 2018 and I g...2021-02-1626 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Win Over the IRSThis episode is about How to Win Over the IRS. 00:02 Energy of Attitude and of Personality Today's episode is about an interesting topic, how to win over the IRS This is really about something that Nick went through and his story, and we thought it might be really helpful because it was such a cool use of energy of attitude and of personality. KISMA That's a good way to put it. And I kind of put together a little formula for how I was going to approach this. Nick 4:12 Strategy So we had to refile some stuff from 2018 and I g...2021-02-1626 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy Bad Things Happen in 3sIn this episode we are talking about Why Bad Things happen in 3s. 3:14 Does This Really Happen? We are diving into why bad things happen in threes. “As far as I know, bad things happen in threes.” We hear this all the time and I think it's interesting to look at. Does this really happen? Do we create it or is it the force of nature? KISMA Personally, I do believe bad things happen in threes, but I also believe that we create that circumstance. Nick So in other words, they don't have to happen in threes. KISMA They don't have...2021-02-0923 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy Bad Things Happen in 3sIn this episode we are talking about Why Bad Things happen in 3s. 3:14 Does This Really Happen? We are diving into why bad things happen in threes. “As far as I know, bad things happen in threes.” We hear this all the time and I think it's interesting to look at. Does this really happen? Do we create it or is it the force of nature? KISMA Personally, I do believe bad things happen in threes, but I also believe that we create that circumstance. Nick So in other words, they don't have to happen in threes. KISMA They don't have...2021-02-0923 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhat You Want to Know About the Energy of TVIn this episode we are talking about What You Want to Know About the Energy of TV. We are going to give you some really helpful tips and guidelines about what you consume and what it's really all about. 1:16 The Energy of TV Today we are talking about television and what you want to know about it’s energy. Nick Just a heads up, we're not here to tell you to stop watching TV because I know the title is like what you want to know about the energy of TV, but we’re going to talk through what TV can...2021-01-2726 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhat You Want to Know About the Energy of TVIn this episode we are talking about What You Want to Know About the Energy of TV. We are going to give you some really helpful tips and guidelines about what you consume and what it's really all about. 1:16 The Energy of TV Today we are talking about television and what you want to know about it’s energy. Nick Just a heads up, we're not here to tell you to stop watching TV because I know the title is like what you want to know about the energy of TV, but we’re going to talk through what TV can...2021-01-2726 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shift Your State InstantlyThis episode is about How to Shift Your State Instantly. 1:21 What it Means to Shift Your State I had the idea of the topic of shifting your state because I love shifting my state and I love helping people shift theirs. I think when we understand who we are as a human being, and when we understand that we're the only ones thinking in our mind, like it's our thinker, and when we can think differently, we can create a completely different experience than what we're having. That's what it means to shift your state. KISMA 4:58 The Bigger Future Challenge And...2021-01-1923 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shift Your State InstantlyThis episode is about How to Shift Your State Instantly. 1:21 What it Means to Shift Your State I had the idea of the topic of shifting your state because I love shifting my state and I love helping people shift theirs. I think when we understand who we are as a human being, and when we understand that we're the only ones thinking in our mind, like it's our thinker, and when we can think differently, we can create a completely different experience than what we're having. That's what it means to shift your state. KISMA 4:58 The Bigger Future Challenge And...2021-01-1923 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Have a Bigger FutureThis episode is about How to Have a Bigger Future. We talk about our Bigger Future Challenge, which you can join us for 3:00 A Clean Slate It's 2021 and this is our first recording this year. I wanted to share with our listeners our different perspectives of how we close out a year and enter a new year. KISMA I think this year it's a little bit different. I like to think that every day is a clean slate. I like to think that every minute is a clean slate. But for me entering a new year, the way I was app...2021-01-1225 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Have a Bigger FutureThis episode is about How to Have a Bigger Future. We talk about our Bigger Future Challenge, which you can join us for 3:00 A Clean Slate It's 2021 and this is our first recording this year. I wanted to share with our listeners our different perspectives of how we close out a year and enter a new year. KISMA I think this year it's a little bit different. I like to think that every day is a clean slate. I like to think that every minute is a clean slate. But for me entering a new year, the way I was app...2021-01-1225 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 3This episode is part three of The Getting Unstuck Series and today we are discussing the energy stuck. 1:13 Energy Stuff This is The Getting Unstuck Series. We have talked about the in-between stuck and the mental stuck. This week is the energy stuck. Now of course, Nick is an expert on energy healing, energy work, energy clearing, energy coaching, so he is going to tell us what it feels like to be in energy stuck. KISMA Energy stuck shows up in more subtle ways, but also really obvious ways. People just don't think it's energy stuck. It'll show up as fee...2020-12-0822 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 3This episode is part three of The Getting Unstuck Series and today we are discussing the energy stuck. 1:13 Energy Stuff This is The Getting Unstuck Series. We have talked about the in-between stuck and the mental stuck. This week is the energy stuck. Now of course, Nick is an expert on energy healing, energy work, energy clearing, energy coaching, so he is going to tell us what it feels like to be in energy stuck. KISMA Energy stuck shows up in more subtle ways, but also really obvious ways. People just don't think it's energy stuck. It'll show up as fee...2020-12-0822 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 2This is episode two in The Getting Unstuck Series and in this episode we're talking about the mental stuckness; what to do about it, and how to get out of it. 4:36 When We’re Mentally Stuck It's funny that we're talking about mental stuckness. Because I know tech, but I'm not a techie tech per type of person. When it comes to all those little things and all the little boxes to check and the ways that the audio gets routed through a mic, to a board, into the computer and back out to somewhere else, there's all these little thin...2020-12-0122 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 2This is episode two in The Getting Unstuck Series and in this episode we're talking about the mental stuckness; what to do about it, and how to get out of it. 4:36 When We’re Mentally Stuck It's funny that we're talking about mental stuckness. Because I know tech, but I'm not a techie tech per type of person. When it comes to all those little things and all the little boxes to check and the ways that the audio gets routed through a mic, to a board, into the computer and back out to somewhere else, there's all these little thin...2020-12-0122 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 1This episode is the first episode in our series called The Getting Unstuck Series. In this episode we're going to be talking about the in-between stuck. 2:28 Stuck Stuck: unable to move or set in a particular position, place or way of thinking. It's a frustrating feeling, a frustrating energy, and a frustrating mindset. KISMA It’s a frustrating circumstance all the way around. Nick It does not go well with creating success or prosperity. KISMA 6:28 The In-Between Being specific about where you're stuck is the number one step for getting unstuck. If you have an idea of what you want to...2020-11-2424 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Getting Unstuck Series, Part 1This episode is the first episode in our series called The Getting Unstuck Series. In this episode we're going to be talking about the in-between stuck. 2:28 Stuck Stuck: unable to move or set in a particular position, place or way of thinking. It's a frustrating feeling, a frustrating energy, and a frustrating mindset. KISMA It’s a frustrating circumstance all the way around. Nick It does not go well with creating success or prosperity. KISMA 6:28 The In-Between Being specific about where you're stuck is the number one step for getting unstuck. If you have an idea of what you want to...2020-11-2424 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Shape Your Reality Part 4In this episode we are continuing with our series How to Shape Your Reality. This is part four and we talk about how to align the head and the heart. 1:11 Rewriting The Script Last week we talked about rewriting your script. Nick If you've not listened to last week’s episode yet go back when you're done with this one and listen to it. KISMA 3:02 Head and Heart Conflict Let's talk about that head and heart. What does it mean to not be in alignment with the head and the heart? KISMA Well, that's a good question. That is a ver...2020-11-1123 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Shape Your Reality Part 4In this episode we are continuing with our series How to Shape Your Reality. This is part four and we talk about how to align the head and the heart. 1:11 Rewriting The Script Last week we talked about rewriting your script. Nick If you've not listened to last week’s episode yet go back when you're done with this one and listen to it. KISMA 3:02 Head and Heart Conflict Let's talk about that head and heart. What does it mean to not be in alignment with the head and the heart? KISMA Well, that's a good question. That is a ver...2020-11-1123 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Shape Your Reality Part 3In this episode we are continuing our series on How to Shape Your Reality, Part 3 by talking about how to rewrite your life script. 2:14 Smaller Things When you look at rewriting your life script, that's a big topic or big idea to begin with. You don’t have to rewrite your whole life and change everything. Sometimes it's just certain areas or smaller things that you may be getting caught in the mundane or stuck in a certain way, a certain attitude, or something like that that you can rewrite. Nick I think you're onto something. Sometimes it's those small atti...2020-11-0525 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow To Shape Your Reality Part 3In this episode we are continuing our series on How to Shape Your Reality, Part 3 by talking about how to rewrite your life script. 2:14 Smaller Things When you look at rewriting your life script, that's a big topic or big idea to begin with. You don’t have to rewrite your whole life and change everything. Sometimes it's just certain areas or smaller things that you may be getting caught in the mundane or stuck in a certain way, a certain attitude, or something like that that you can rewrite. Nick I think you're onto something. Sometimes it's those small atti...2020-11-0525 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shape Your Reality, Part 2In this episode we are continuing with part two of How To Shape Your Reality. 1:40 Recap I do want to give a little recap from last week. Basically we're breaking this down into four principles. Knowing, Heart, Action and Receptivity. The knowing and the heart work together. Knowing in your mind's eye what it is you want to create or who it is you want to be, and what it is you want to manifest. Now, we also talked about how that heart place is even deeper knowing. A knowing plus acceptance. And I bet you've all felt it right wh...2020-10-2624 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shape Your Reality, Part 2In this episode we are continuing with part two of How To Shape Your Reality. 1:40 Recap I do want to give a little recap from last week. Basically we're breaking this down into four principles. Knowing, Heart, Action and Receptivity. The knowing and the heart work together. Knowing in your mind's eye what it is you want to create or who it is you want to be, and what it is you want to manifest. Now, we also talked about how that heart place is even deeper knowing. A knowing plus acceptance. And I bet you've all felt it right wh...2020-10-2624 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shape Your Reality, Part 1In this episode we talk about How to Shape Your Reality. 2:48 Manifesting What we want to talk about today, and we might be talking about it more and more, is how to shape your reality, basically manifesting. And I think I know where I want to kick this off. If you're not shaping your reality, the outside reality is gonna shape you. KISMA I feel like this goes beyond manifesting as well. When I think about shaping your reality, that involves the flow of your life and the direction that it goes, your experience of the things. And I'm excited to...2020-10-2024 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Shape Your Reality, Part 1In this episode we talk about How to Shape Your Reality. 2:48 Manifesting What we want to talk about today, and we might be talking about it more and more, is how to shape your reality, basically manifesting. And I think I know where I want to kick this off. If you're not shaping your reality, the outside reality is gonna shape you. KISMA I feel like this goes beyond manifesting as well. When I think about shaping your reality, that involves the flow of your life and the direction that it goes, your experience of the things. And I'm excited to...2020-10-2024 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaCosmic PeaceThis episode is about Cosmic Peace. 1:33 Elevating Ourselves Last week our episode was about how to anchor the peace within, it was practical application about choosing to turn the noise down, choosing to not get into arguments, and more. Today we're going to raise it up into more of the cosmic nature. So when we think about what happens to our human in the world, you know, we've got the physical, we've got our body, we've got our brain firing in so many ways. We've got our emotions, our heart going off. We've got actions that we take, or we do...2020-10-1322 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaCosmic PeaceThis episode is about Cosmic Peace. 1:33 Elevating Ourselves Last week our episode was about how to anchor the peace within, it was practical application about choosing to turn the noise down, choosing to not get into arguments, and more. Today we're going to raise it up into more of the cosmic nature. So when we think about what happens to our human in the world, you know, we've got the physical, we've got our body, we've got our brain firing in so many ways. We've got our emotions, our heart going off. We've got actions that we take, or we do...2020-10-1322 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Anchor the Peace WithinThis episode is about How to Anchor the Peace Within. 01:01 Your Peace There's a lot going on right now. Nick There is a lot going on, and that's why we wanted to talk about anchoring the peace within. We felt it was really important to find ways to bring your peace and anchor it because there is so much noise in the world, there is a lot of negativity, fear, and heaviness being thrown at us from many different directions. KISMA 05:55 Present To The Universe What I've seen is that when there are events such as this pandemic, elections, where t...2020-10-0619 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Anchor the Peace WithinThis episode is about How to Anchor the Peace Within. 01:01 Your Peace There's a lot going on right now. Nick There is a lot going on, and that's why we wanted to talk about anchoring the peace within. We felt it was really important to find ways to bring your peace and anchor it because there is so much noise in the world, there is a lot of negativity, fear, and heaviness being thrown at us from many different directions. KISMA 05:55 Present To The Universe What I've seen is that when there are events such as this pandemic, elections, where t...2020-10-0619 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMoving from Chaos to Calm, Part 3In this week’s episode we are concluding our series on Moving from Chaos to Calm. 2:55 Recap This is part three of our series about going from chaos to calm. So just to recap, in part one we talked about the fact that you have the ability to create calm. And then in part two we talked about what's really going on inside you. KISMA 5:03 What Is Going On In The Inside This episode is an interesting one and that is for you to ponder that in some way, if there's chaos in your life, you've created it. You attracted it. ...2020-08-3119 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMoving from Chaos to Calm, Part 3In this week’s episode we are concluding our series on Moving from Chaos to Calm. 2:55 Recap This is part three of our series about going from chaos to calm. So just to recap, in part one we talked about the fact that you have the ability to create calm. And then in part two we talked about what's really going on inside you. KISMA 5:03 What Is Going On In The Inside This episode is an interesting one and that is for you to ponder that in some way, if there's chaos in your life, you've created it. You attracted it. ...2020-08-3119 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMoving from Chaos to Calm, Part 2In this week’s episode we're continuing the series, Moving from Chaos to Calm. And today we’re focusing on what's going on inside you. 2:17 The World Is A Mirror If you want to create calm, we have to look at what's going on inside of you. You've probably heard the teaching of the world is a mirror of what's going on inside. You work on your internal and the external does recreate. When we're willing to examine, to be present, and ask “Okay, what the heck is happening inside of me that I can alter, that I can change, that I...2020-08-2518 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMoving from Chaos to Calm Part 1This week’s episode is Part 1 of a series called Moving from Chaos to Calm. Today’s episode is really about understanding, embodying, and trusting that you have what it takes to create calm. 1:13 Podcasting From Home It's a big day. We're podcasting from home. KISMA It's exciting. We have some new equipment and it's really nice to be able to sit down in this kind of comfort and record. Nick I mean it was fun to be able to record from Common Grounds. You know, that's where my office was for the last three or four years, and we've recor...2020-08-1820 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMoving from Chaos to Calm Part 1This week’s episode is Part 1 of a series called Moving from Chaos to Calm. Today’s episode is really about understanding, embodying, and trusting that you have what it takes to create calm. 1:13 Podcasting From Home It's a big day. We're podcasting from home. KISMA It's exciting. We have some new equipment and it's really nice to be able to sit down in this kind of comfort and record. Nick I mean it was fun to be able to record from Common Grounds. You know, that's where my office was for the last three or four years, and we've recor...2020-08-1820 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaAbundance Disruptors- Things People Do to Mess Up Their Love, Money, and HappinessIn this week’s episode we talk about Abundance Disruptors- Things People Do to Mess Up Their Love, Money and Happiness 1:34 Boil Things Down Sometimes we need a little pep talk. KISMA Yeah, you need a little pep talk every once in a while. We're so busy and our heads get cluttered up with so many things. So when you can boil things down to very simple steps that can reset you, it's so powerful. Nick So if you haven’t listened to Episode 198 yet, listen to it. It's all about deciding what kind of day you're going to have. In toda...2020-07-1455 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaAbundance Disruptors- Things People Do to Mess Up Their Love, Money, and HappinessIn this week’s episode we talk about Abundance Disruptors- Things People Do to Mess Up Their Love, Money and Happiness 1:34 Boil Things Down Sometimes we need a little pep talk. KISMA Yeah, you need a little pep talk every once in a while. We're so busy and our heads get cluttered up with so many things. So when you can boil things down to very simple steps that can reset you, it's so powerful. Nick So if you haven’t listened to Episode 198 yet, listen to it. It's all about deciding what kind of day you're going to have. In toda...2020-07-1455 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy We Self Sabotage and What You Can Do to Stop ItIn this week’s episode we are talking about Why We Self Sabotage and What You Can Do to Stop It.1:24 A Thing We Humans DoWhy are we talking about self sabotage? Nick I think it's an interesting thing that happens. I hear it a lot with new clients or new students coming in. And you know, it's also tied into that series we did on . The upper limiters and things. When we humans aspire, desire, want something to be greater, better in our lives, or we want to be better and greater in our lives and then boom, before you...2020-06-2324 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy We Self Sabotage and What You Can Do to Stop ItIn this week’s episode we are talking about Why We Self Sabotage and What You Can Do to Stop It.1:24 A Thing We Humans DoWhy are we talking about self sabotage? Nick I think it's an interesting thing that happens. I hear it a lot with new clients or new students coming in. And you know, it's also tied into that series we did on . The upper limiters and things. When we humans aspire, desire, want something to be greater, better in our lives, or we want to be better and greater in our lives and then boom, before you...2020-06-2324 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Listen to Your EnergyThis week's episode is all about How to Listen to Your Energy.1:12 Listen To The EnergyWe talk about energy a lot, but today's conversation is a little bit special. Nick, what do you mean in particular when you say listen to the energy?KISMA It really means to sense or perceive it in your own way, and to be more attuned to it.Nick1:43 Energy Always Comes FirstSo talk a little bit about why it's important to listen to your energy, to know it, to understand it.KISMA Energy is what always comes first. We have ideas and all these...2020-06-1622 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Listen to Your EnergyThis week's episode is all about How to Listen to Your Energy.1:12 Listen To The EnergyWe talk about energy a lot, but today's conversation is a little bit special. Nick, what do you mean in particular when you say listen to the energy?KISMA It really means to sense or perceive it in your own way, and to be more attuned to it.Nick1:43 Energy Always Comes FirstSo talk a little bit about why it's important to listen to your energy, to know it, to understand it.KISMA Energy is what always comes first. We have ideas and all these...2020-06-1622 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMaking PeaceToday’s episode is all about Making Peace and where making peace matters most. 01:14 How Do We Begin to Make Peace? We are recording this in 2020. It's been a wild ride so far this year, which is why I really think this topic is important. You know, we’re talking about making peace and making peace where it matters first.Nick I know that’s something you and I have been talking about a lot, so many tragedies and so many beautiful awarenesses during this time, but what matters most? Where do we start? How do we begin to make peace...2020-06-0923 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaMaking PeaceToday’s episode is all about Making Peace and where making peace matters most. 01:14 How Do We Begin to Make Peace? We are recording this in 2020. It's been a wild ride so far this year, which is why I really think this topic is important. You know, we’re talking about making peace and making peace where it matters first.Nick I know that’s something you and I have been talking about a lot, so many tragedies and so many beautiful awarenesses during this time, but what matters most? Where do we start? How do we begin to make peace...2020-06-0923 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Deal with AngerIn today’s episode we are talking about anger, specifically How to Deal With Anger. 1:07 Important to Discuss This is a really interesting topic and oddly one of my favorite topics to talk about. Nick I'm just gonna launch right into why I think it's an important thing to discuss. There's a lot of anger right now. We're recording this, hopefully towards the end of a pandemic, yet we are seeing the results of the stress and the struggle and misinformation and just all sorts of things. There's a lot of anger and anger is a powerful emotion. I think th...2020-05-2623 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Deal with AngerIn today’s episode we are talking about anger, specifically How to Deal With Anger. 1:07 Important to Discuss This is a really interesting topic and oddly one of my favorite topics to talk about. Nick I'm just gonna launch right into why I think it's an important thing to discuss. There's a lot of anger right now. We're recording this, hopefully towards the end of a pandemic, yet we are seeing the results of the stress and the struggle and misinformation and just all sorts of things. There's a lot of anger and anger is a powerful emotion. I think th...2020-05-2623 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Stay in Your Own LaneToday we're talking about How to Stay in Your Own Lane and why it's important.03:34 Staying in Your Own Lane is Important We've had a few fun episodes recently and we want to change the tone here because there's a couple of serious topics that we want to talk about over the next two episodes. Starting with how to stay in your own lane. Nick And why it's important. KISMA 04:05 Most Powerful Skills So what does it mean to stay in your lane? KISMA To me, this is one of the most powerful skills you can develop in your life...2020-05-1925 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Stay in Your Own LaneToday we're talking about How to Stay in Your Own Lane and why it's important.03:34 Staying in Your Own Lane is Important We've had a few fun episodes recently and we want to change the tone here because there's a couple of serious topics that we want to talk about over the next two episodes. Starting with how to stay in your own lane. Nick And why it's important. KISMA 04:05 Most Powerful Skills So what does it mean to stay in your lane? KISMA To me, this is one of the most powerful skills you can develop in your life...2020-05-1925 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaChaos BusterToday's episode is called The Chaos Buster. We're going to bust through and resolve chaos in our lives. 1:01 It is 2020 We're recording this and I don't know what month or day it is. KISMA We know it's 2020 and it's weird. Nick It's 2020. The year that was supposed to be so great, and we're still opting for great. Just the chaos got thrown out, and it is super weird. KISMA 1:14 What You Can Do I do want to give a shout out. It's very important to give a shout out to all of our frontline people. Our medical workers, our healers, o...2020-05-1229 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaChaos BusterToday's episode is called The Chaos Buster. We're going to bust through and resolve chaos in our lives. 1:01 It is 2020 We're recording this and I don't know what month or day it is. KISMA We know it's 2020 and it's weird. Nick It's 2020. The year that was supposed to be so great, and we're still opting for great. Just the chaos got thrown out, and it is super weird. KISMA 1:14 What You Can Do I do want to give a shout out. It's very important to give a shout out to all of our frontline people. Our medical workers, our healers, o...2020-05-1229 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaOur Life in LockdownIn this week’s episode, Our Life in Lockdown, Nick and I talk about our life during quarantine. 1:08 Quarantined I want to start this episode by saying we are not making light of the situation of COVID-19. But, maybe we're going to make a little bit of light about being quarantined. KISMA Yeah, it's freaking weird. I mean let's just call it what it is. This is a really weird time. Nick I'll just share, my life hasn't changed that much because I work from home or the office anyways. So it's been a full on schedule for me at wo...2020-04-2119 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaOur Life in LockdownIn this week’s episode, Our Life in Lockdown, Nick and I talk about our life during quarantine. 1:08 Quarantined I want to start this episode by saying we are not making light of the situation of COVID-19. But, maybe we're going to make a little bit of light about being quarantined. KISMA Yeah, it's freaking weird. I mean let's just call it what it is. This is a really weird time. Nick I'll just share, my life hasn't changed that much because I work from home or the office anyways. So it's been a full on schedule for me at wo...2020-04-2119 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Signs of Depression and What You Need to KnowThis week’s episode is about The Signs of Depression and What You Need to Know. We look at this from an energetic perspective along with mindset. 01:50 Depression is Not a New Thing Depression's a really big deal and it's not a new thing. The ancient Greeks called it black bile. There's a one in six chance that you'll deal with this at some point in a significant way in your lifetime. It's that prevalent and I think a lot of the time, it doesn't look or feel or sound like what we think it's supposed to so we're like, no...2020-04-1433 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Signs of Depression and What You Need to KnowThis week’s episode is about The Signs of Depression and What You Need to Know. We look at this from an energetic perspective along with mindset. 01:50 Depression is Not a New Thing Depression's a really big deal and it's not a new thing. The ancient Greeks called it black bile. There's a one in six chance that you'll deal with this at some point in a significant way in your lifetime. It's that prevalent and I think a lot of the time, it doesn't look or feel or sound like what we think it's supposed to so we're like, no...2020-04-1433 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma5 Lessons We Learned from The Bestest Boston Terrier EverIn today’s episode, we are talking about Leonard, our Boston terrier and the five lessons that we learned from The Bestest Boston Terrier Ever. If you're looking for a little bright space on the internet, go find 00:48 Our Boston Terrier I wonder how this episode is going to go because we're talking about Leonard, our Boston terrier. KISMA Sadly, Leonard has left us. He's crossed the rainbow bridge as they say. He was a really good dog. He was so amazing. Nick 6:29 Everyone Loves a Boston Terrier That brings me to lesson number one, everybody loves a Boston terrier. Nick...2020-03-2421 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma5 Lessons We Learned from The Bestest Boston Terrier EverIn today’s episode, we are talking about Leonard, our Boston terrier and the five lessons that we learned from The Bestest Boston Terrier Ever. If you're looking for a little bright space on the internet, go find 00:48 Our Boston Terrier I wonder how this episode is going to go because we're talking about Leonard, our Boston terrier. KISMA Sadly, Leonard has left us. He's crossed the rainbow bridge as they say. He was a really good dog. He was so amazing. Nick 6:29 Everyone Loves a Boston Terrier That brings me to lesson number one, everybody loves a Boston terrier. Nick...2020-03-2421 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
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Secret to Positive ThinkingToday's episode is all about The Secret to Positive Thinking. We discuss the importance of letting go of attachment, as well as cutting your cords to manage your energy. 0:51 It's the perfect day to record the episode about the secret to positive thinking. KISMA Yeah, yeah. It is the actual perfect day for it. Nick 4:29 It’s the Attachment It's a really interesting moment where one can start getting super upset (and I know these are, alone, first world problems.) Nothing to really complain about. But it's the attachment. It's the attachment to it's going to be this way. And the...2020-02-2522 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Secret to Positive ThinkingToday's episode is all about The Secret to Positive Thinking. We discuss the importance of letting go of attachment, as well as cutting your cords to manage your energy. 0:51 It's the perfect day to record the episode about the secret to positive thinking. KISMA Yeah, yeah. It is the actual perfect day for it. Nick 4:29 It’s the Attachment It's a really interesting moment where one can start getting super upset (and I know these are, alone, first world problems.) Nothing to really complain about. But it's the attachment. It's the attachment to it's going to be this way. And the...2020-02-2522 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 4 - Einstein TimeIn this week’s episode, The Big Leap, Part 4 - Einstein Time, we are wrapping up our series on with part four called Living in Einstein time. If you did not listen to episodes one, two and three around this, part one, two, and three, go back and listen. 0:56 Dealing with Time We could go on and on with this book. There's so much good stuff in it, but I felt like this was one piece that was really important to pull out just because all of us are dealing with time in some way. Nick 1:26 Bend Time We talk a...2020-01-2833 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 4 - Einstein TimeIn this week’s episode, The Big Leap, Part 4 - Einstein Time, we are wrapping up our series on with part four called Living in Einstein time. If you did not listen to episodes one, two and three around this, part one, two, and three, go back and listen. 0:56 Dealing with Time We could go on and on with this book. There's so much good stuff in it, but I felt like this was one piece that was really important to pull out just because all of us are dealing with time in some way. Nick 1:26 Bend Time We talk a...2020-01-2833 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 3In this week’s episode, The Big Leap, Part 3 we are continuing the journey with by Gay Hendricks and we are talking about the methods of self sabotage. 01:31 The Ultimate Life Tool I've been thinking a little bit about that zone of genius (as we have been discussing in this current series) and just how instructive can be for that. I was thinking about it for myself actually, and I was like, wow, you know, it really shows you so much of how you're built and what your natural styles are. And what I've noticed about that is everybody will hav...2020-01-2128 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 3In this week’s episode, The Big Leap, Part 3 we are continuing the journey with by Gay Hendricks and we are talking about the methods of self sabotage. 01:31 The Ultimate Life Tool I've been thinking a little bit about that zone of genius (as we have been discussing in this current series) and just how instructive can be for that. I was thinking about it for myself actually, and I was like, wow, you know, it really shows you so much of how you're built and what your natural styles are. And what I've noticed about that is everybody will hav...2020-01-2128 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 1This week’s episode we are covering a book that is really special to us called: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks .) It's all about self sabotage and overcoming our upper limiters. 01:57 - Big Leaping! 2020, the year of perfect inner vision. We are big leaping everyone. KISMA 01:16 - Covering The Big Leap You know that if we're covering a book, either it really meant something to us in our lives or it's something that we think would be super relevant to all of you or both. And this one happens to be both. Nick 02:23 - EEK! Self Sabotage Gay has suc...2020-01-0726 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaThe Big Leap, Part 1This week’s episode we are covering a book that is really special to us called: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks .) It's all about self sabotage and overcoming our upper limiters. 01:57 - Big Leaping! 2020, the year of perfect inner vision. We are big leaping everyone. KISMA 01:16 - Covering The Big Leap You know that if we're covering a book, either it really meant something to us in our lives or it's something that we think would be super relevant to all of you or both. And this one happens to be both. Nick 02:23 - EEK! Self Sabotage Gay has suc...2020-01-0726 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWorking with the Law Part 11 - The Law of ObedienceToday we are wrapping up our extended series on Working with the Law - book by Raymond Hollowell and his 11 truth principles. This is part 11, wrapping it up with the Law of Obedience. 03:11 - OBEDIENCE, no thank you! This obedience word, it has a charge to it. KISMA 3:12 - I don’t like being told what to do… how about you? I don't like being told what to do. Anybody who knows me, knows I do not like being told what to do. However, in this context we want to break down what obedience is. Why? So you can make peac...2019-12-1724 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWorking with the Law Part 11 - The Law of ObedienceToday we are wrapping up our extended series on Working with the Law - book by Raymond Hollowell and his 11 truth principles. This is part 11, wrapping it up with the Law of Obedience. 03:11 - OBEDIENCE, no thank you! This obedience word, it has a charge to it. KISMA 3:12 - I don’t like being told what to do… how about you? I don't like being told what to do. Anybody who knows me, knows I do not like being told what to do. However, in this context we want to break down what obedience is. Why? So you can make peac...2019-12-1724 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWorking with the Law Part 10 - The Law of SacrificeIn today’s episode we are continuing the discussion of Working with the Laws - Chapter 10 by Raymond Holliwell. He opens the chapter for The Law of Sacrifice, by saying every man should have an ideal or a hero. If there is one who has none and desires none, do not trust him too far. A man who has no ideals, does not wish to be any greater than he is and will in time prove a detriment to others. 7:20 - What are you sacrificing? Yes, I have to give time. I have to sacrifice time to attain it. Yes, I...2019-12-1028 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWorking with the Law Part 10 - The Law of SacrificeIn today’s episode we are continuing the discussion of Working with the Laws - Chapter 10 by Raymond Holliwell. He opens the chapter for The Law of Sacrifice, by saying every man should have an ideal or a hero. If there is one who has none and desires none, do not trust him too far. A man who has no ideals, does not wish to be any greater than he is and will in time prove a detriment to others. 7:20 - What are you sacrificing? Yes, I have to give time. I have to sacrifice time to attain it. Yes, I...2019-12-1028 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy You Don't Have What You Want Part 1This week’s episode Why You Don't Have What You Want, Part 1 is about understanding if you don't have what you want, you're resisting it in some way, shape or form. When we understand why we don't have something, our dreams, our desires, et cetera, we get to shift it. So let’s dive into the shift! Hosts: Nick and KISMA 03:28 Resistance Stops You So we want to understand why we don’t have what we want. Maybe somebody wants a new job, maybe those of you that are building businesses, you want to hit a certain financial place. Maybe some o...2019-11-1924 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaWhy You Don't Have What You Want Part 1This week’s episode Why You Don't Have What You Want, Part 1 is about understanding if you don't have what you want, you're resisting it in some way, shape or form. When we understand why we don't have something, our dreams, our desires, et cetera, we get to shift it. So let’s dive into the shift! Hosts: Nick and KISMA 03:28 Resistance Stops You So we want to understand why we don’t have what we want. Maybe somebody wants a new job, maybe those of you that are building businesses, you want to hit a certain financial place. Maybe some o...2019-11-1924 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma3 Ways to Overcome ObstaclesThis week’s episode is all about unpacking the 3 Ways to Overcome Obstacles. This episode is very effective and relevant for coaches, healers and business owners who have people come in because their prospect faces what we would call an obstacle. We are going to discuss how to move past a problem to get the result. Hosts: Nick and KISMA 04:30 Something Came UpScenario: someone wants to purchase a training or course from you but then comes back and says: “something came up”. When a client focuses on the thing that they perceive as a problem, this creates the obstacle, it begins t...2019-11-0525 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma3 Ways to Overcome ObstaclesThis week’s episode is all about unpacking the 3 Ways to Overcome Obstacles. This episode is very effective and relevant for coaches, healers and business owners who have people come in because their prospect faces what we would call an obstacle. We are going to discuss how to move past a problem to get the result. Hosts: Nick and KISMA 04:30 Something Came UpScenario: someone wants to purchase a training or course from you but then comes back and says: “something came up”. When a client focuses on the thing that they perceive as a problem, this creates the obstacle, it begins t...2019-11-0525 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Have More Confidence Part 2This week’s episode is all about How to Have Confidence Part 2. During this episode we are going to deep dive into how when we break agreements with ourselves we are eroding our confidence layer by layer. Learn the key questions to ask yourself to ensure you are saying yes to what you can commit too and how to restore your confidence when promises are broken. Hosts: Nick and Kisma 03:35 - BEFORE WE DIVE IN - AddictionAlcohol abuse and addiction run rampant in our world. Often times it is happening behind closed doors and although we know something is not wha...2019-10-2227 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaHow to Have More Confidence Part 2This week’s episode is all about How to Have Confidence Part 2. During this episode we are going to deep dive into how when we break agreements with ourselves we are eroding our confidence layer by layer. Learn the key questions to ask yourself to ensure you are saying yes to what you can commit too and how to restore your confidence when promises are broken. Hosts: Nick and Kisma 03:35 - BEFORE WE DIVE IN - AddictionAlcohol abuse and addiction run rampant in our world. Often times it is happening behind closed doors and although we know something is not wha...2019-10-2227 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEp: 166 - How to Have More Confidence Part 1This week’s episode is all about How to Have Confidence. In part 1 of this 2-part series, there are three main areas that will really trip people up when standing in their own personal confidence; Specific things that can put a chink in our armor without even realizing what is happening. You’ll also discover some simple hacks to regain your confidence and ground yourself in your truth. Hosts: Nick and Kisma (6:15) - Opening the Yoga StudioI have a great example story. When I opened my yoga studio, I didn't really know what I was doing. I was fresh out of be...2019-10-1529 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEp: 166 - How to Have More Confidence Part 1This week’s episode is all about How to Have Confidence. In part 1 of this 2-part series, there are three main areas that will really trip people up when standing in their own personal confidence; Specific things that can put a chink in our armor without even realizing what is happening. You’ll also discover some simple hacks to regain your confidence and ground yourself in your truth. Hosts: Nick and Kisma (6:15) - Opening the Yoga StudioI have a great example story. When I opened my yoga studio, I didn't really know what I was doing. I was fresh out of be...2019-10-1529 min
Illumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 161: How to NOT Take on Negative EnergyComing off of the tail end of episodes and Being Prosperous series, this week’s topic of discussion is about How to NOT take on Negative Energy. What better way to maintain a prosperous vibe than keeping negative energy at bay? So, how can we do it? How can we not take on the negative energy of others? It’s important to note that energy is energy, however, labels are often apart of the conversation. At the root of it all, it comes down to truly being in our energy and making sure that it’s as clear and bright as pos...2019-06-1034 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 159: Being Prosperous - Part 1We’re back this week and very excited to be discussing prosperity. We kick off the conversation with a new series: Being Prosperous. In this episode, Part 1, we cover the State of Mind of Prosperity. This conversation ties back to teachings that we’ve discussed in previous episodes, surrounding The Law Attraction. Quite simply, we attract what we are - so we think, we become. As with anything, challenges will arise - particularly when it comes to sustaining this mindset. We discuss tools, tips, tricks and practices that we can do realign ourselves, share insight into the Laws of Attraction and...2019-05-2727 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 159: Being Prosperous - Part 1We’re back this week and very excited to be discussing prosperity. We kick off the conversation with a new series: Being Prosperous. In this episode, Part 1, we cover the State of Mind of Prosperity. This conversation ties back to teachings that we’ve discussed in previous episodes, surrounding The Law Attraction. Quite simply, we attract what we are - so we think, we become. As with anything, challenges will arise - particularly when it comes to sustaining this mindset. We discuss tools, tips, tricks and practices that we can do realign ourselves, share insight into the Laws of Attraction and...2019-05-2727 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 152: Mental ConvictionThis week’s episode is a juicy one - it’s the last (at least for now) of the India Series. We jump right in at the top of the episode with the discussion on Mental Conviction. This topic came up while Kisma was at the Vedanta Academy and she wanted to share some of the amazing lessons that came from the discussion. Kisma raised the question, ‘what is the difference between fanaticism and conviction?” To sum up Swamiji’s response (or at least attempt to), the differences between the two come down to being led by our emotions versus being led...2019-04-0123 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 152: Mental ConvictionThis week’s episode is a juicy one - it’s the last (at least for now) of the India Series. We jump right in at the top of the episode with the discussion on Mental Conviction. This topic came up while Kisma was at the Vedanta Academy and she wanted to share some of the amazing lessons that came from the discussion. Kisma raised the question, ‘what is the difference between fanaticism and conviction?” To sum up Swamiji’s response (or at least attempt to), the differences between the two come down to being led by our emotions versus being led...2019-04-0123 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 137 - Kisma's Gift IdeasIn this week’s episode, Kisma (aka “The Master of Gift Giving”) shares her insights on intentional gift giving, along with a list of her favorite gift ideas. Last week, Nick and Kisma talked about the impact and causes of Festive Stress - gift giving was among the top contributors. Along with being an additional expense, many people get very stressed about picking out the “right” gift. Nick and Kisma encourage us to reignite the joy in gift giving, and receiving, that we experienced as children - their gift suggestions are just the spark that we need!2018-12-0324 minIllumination Podcast with Nick & KismaEpisode 137 - Kisma's Gift IdeasIn this week’s episode, Kisma (aka “The Master of Gift Giving”) shares her insights on intentional gift giving, along with a list of her favorite gift ideas. Last week, Nick and Kisma talked about the impact and causes of Festive Stress - gift giving was among the top contributors. Along with being an additional expense, many people get very stressed about picking out the “right” gift. Nick and Kisma encourage us to reignite the joy in gift giving, and receiving, that we experienced as children - their gift suggestions are just the spark that we need!2018-12-0324 min