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The Heart Warrior ProjectQ&A: Hereditary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Arrest | Prof. Dr. Saenen and Prof. Dr. LoeysIn this Q&A episode, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming two cardiac health experts: Prof. Dr. Saenen, a cardiologist (he’s actually my cardiologist!) and specialist in invasive rhythmology, who is also an expert in hereditary heart diseases and the prevention of sudden cardiac death; and Prof. Dr. Loeys, a clinical genetics specialist, who is the head of the Medical Genetics Center and the Rare Diseases department at Antwerp University Hospital.
This fascinating episode provides an in-depth dive into the complex topics of invasive rhythmology, hereditary heart disease, and sudden cardiac arrest.
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for Life8 Ways to Handle Pain and Suffering | Insights That Changed My LifeIn this video, I open up about the challenges I've faced in life: losing my dad at a young age, living with heart disease, enduring years of depressive thoughts, surviving sudden cardiac arrest, and today, battling chronic health issues. By sharing my journey of dealing with suffering and pain, I hope to offer insights and perspectives that may resonate with you.My goal is for this video to introduce new ways of dealing with suffering and pain or serve as a reminder of strategies that might help lighten your burden—even if just a little._____Resources Mentioned:...2024-11-1725 min
The Heart Warrior Project(Q&A) Mental Care for ICD Carriers and Cardiac Arrest Survivors | Dr. Samuel SearsDr. Samuel Sears, a leading clinical health psychologist known for his work with ICD patients and cardiac arrest survivors, returns to The Heart Warrior Project podcast for another Q&A episode. We covered topics suggested by listeners, including recent ICD research, trauma treatment options, new technologies, support for family members, and ICD-related insecurities. This episode offers valuable insights for those with ICDs or who have survived sudden cardiac arrest.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/mental-care-for-icd-carriers-dr-samuel-sears/📰A Newsletter for Heart Warriors📰This newsletter has zero intention of spamming you every week...2024-08-191h 19
The Heart Warrior ProjectI Had a Cardiac Arrest on the Hockey Field | Heart Warrior Grant McLeodGrant McLeod, a cardiac arrest survivor from Canada, shares his story of surviving a cardiac arrest during a hockey game 8 months ago. In this episode, Grant discusses how he survived the event, what caused the cardiac arrest, and how his life has been since then.As I mention in the episode, I met Grant during one of our online Cardiac Comeback Crew meetups, which we host here at The Heart Warrior Project. If you are a survivor and you'd like to meet and chat with fellow survivors, be sure to check out the following page: Cardiac Comeback...2024-08-021h 20
The Heart Warrior ProjectReturning to Competitive Dog Agility After Surviving a Cardiac ArrestMarkus Lindgren, my first guest on the show from Sweden, shares in this episode his recent experience of surviving a cardiac arrest and the impact it has had on his life. Having survived it only but 8 weeks from recording, it’s all pretty fresh. Yet, the way Markus approaches it all, and has returned to doing competitive dog agility (more of that in the episode), is inspiring.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/cardiac-arrest-survivor-and-dog-agility-champion-markus-lindgren/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis V...2024-07-011h 12
The Heart Warrior ProjectI Had a Cardiac Arrest In the Ambulance | Winnie DonoghueWinnie Donoghue, a cardiac arrest survivor and heart warrior, joins us on the show as the first guest from Ireland. In this episode, Winnie shares her journey of recovery after a cardiac arrest, discussing the complexity and uncertainty of cardiac health diagnosis, the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions and evaluations, the mind-body connection, and much more. Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/i-had-a-cardiac-arrest-in-the-ambulance-winnie-donoghue/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life...2024-06-071h 11
The Heart Warrior ProjectHow Life Has Been 11 Years Later After My Cardiac Arrest | Joke GyselAbout 11 years ago, Joke Gysel, a Belgian dentist, suffered a cardiac arrest while riding her bicycle with her daughter. This led her to restart BIPIB, a nonprofit organization in Belgium that helps provide information about pacemakers and ICDs.Here, in this episode, Joke shares her story on what life has been like these past 11 years since her cardiac arrest.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/how-life-has-been-11-years-later-after-my-cardiac-arrest-joke-gysel/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studie...2024-04-231h 03
The Heart Warrior Project(Q&A) In-Depth Q&A About ICDs: Former Medtronic Employee, Douglas RachacDouglas Rachac (better known as Doug), who is the moderator of several support groups for ICDs, a device patient, and a former Medtronic employee, answers various questions sent in by you, the listener, in this Q&A episode on the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project.
Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/all-about-icds-douglas-rachac/
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📰A Newsletter for Heart Warriors📰
This newsletter has zero intention of spamming you every week or so. This is simply a newsletter if you’d like to get notified about any upcoming events (in-person and online), when there is a new podcast episode released, or when ther...2024-04-101h 24
The Heart Warrior Project(Checkup) The Emotional Struggle After a Cardiac Arrest | Brooke JonesIn this checkup conversation, I had the pleasure of welcoming cardiac arrest survivor Brooke Jones back to the podcast. These checkup episodes provide an opportunity for me to reconnect with guests who appeared on the show about a year ago, allowing us to catch up and see how they've been doing.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/the-emotional-struggle-after-a-cardiac-arrest-brooke-jones-checkup/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in...2024-04-0358 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectI Survived Cancer and a Cardiac Arrest | Heart Warrior, Djara WalgienDjara Walgien, a fellow heart warrior from the Netherlands, who not only survived a cardiac arrest but also battled cancer a decade ago, endured a sudden cardiac arrest in his sleep after discovering his heart condition just 3 months prior. Luckily, his wife was there with him to save him—along with plenty of other people who soon came to his aid.____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some...2024-03-171h 09
Jellis Vaes12 Lessons Learned Turning 30: Dying, Suffering, Friends, Meaning, and MoreAnd so, I turned 30 years old in 2023!
Five years ago, I decided to make time every five years to reflect in-depth about all that has happened in my life and everything that I have learned over those past five years.
Therefore, I am releasing a new edition in the archive. Hopefully, by sharing my lessons and insights, you can find some truths of your own that can help you in your own life.
Note: Everything I share in this video are insights and lessons I learned in life. These are not meant as absolute truths. A realization I had...2024-03-1138 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe Healing Power of Nature | Meet Dr. Melissa Lem, The Doctor Who Prescribes NatureMany are familiar with the age-old wisdom that emphasizes the positive impact of nature on one’s well-being. Those who have immersed themselves in the tranquility of forests, mountains, oceanfronts, or other natural settings can attest to the profound sense of wellness they impart.Beyond the intuitive understanding that nature feels good, there is actually also an extensive amount of research spanning over a decade that substantiates the remarkable impact it has on both our physical and mental health.To delve in-depth into this topic, I invited, as a guest of our show, Dr. Melissa Le...2024-02-0357 min
The Heart Warrior Project(Q&A) Psychologist Dr. Samuel Sears: Depression, Anxiety, the Future of ICDs, and MoreDr. Sears is considered by many as the world authority on the psychological care and quality of life outcomes of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). He has published over 200 articles in medicine and psychology research literature and has well over 10,000 citations. In 2021, Expertscape.com named Dr. Sears one of the top 50 experts / prolific authors in the world on implantable defibrillators over the last 10 years from amongst the 27,847 authors of the topic.In this Q&A episode, I ask the questions that many of you sent me for Dr. Sears. We discuss a...2024-01-261h 43
The Heart Warrior ProjectMy Mom Had to Perform CPR on Me | Heart Warrior, Derrick PurdyDerrick Purdy had a cardiac arrest at the age of 17 while playing basketball. His mom, who was watching the basketball game, rushed toward him to perform CPR. Luckily for him, a retired paramedic was also at the basketball game and immediately went to get the AED.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/derrick-purdy/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to...2024-01-1353 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeImprove Your Sex Life with Adult Sex Educator and Coach, Ruth RamsaySex educator and coach Ruth Ramsay shares key pieces of advice and tips on how to consciously improve your sex life here in this episode.Ruth has made notable appearances in the media, boasting a rich background that spans over a decade as a striptease artist. She now holds a transformational coaching diploma and supports clients by blending her coaching skills with her life experience. Beyond this, she has contributed to discussions around the intricate world of sex through her writing and played a pivotal role in establishing the first union for adult workers in the UK.2023-12-061h 18
The Heart Warrior Project(Q&A) Cardiologist Dr. George Adesina: Mental Health, Cardiac Arrest, COVID, and More*Note: Upon review, Dr. Adesina realized that he mistakenly stated, 'The higher the LDL, the lower the risk of heart blockages.' He acknowledged that it should be the opposite: 'The lower the LDL, the lower the risk of heart blockages.' This is just to make everyone aware of the correction and ensure accurate information is communicated :).*In this Q&A episode on the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project, I invited board-certified cardiologist Dr. George Adesina to the answer questions you sent in. Dr. Adesina currently practices as a cardiologist at the Kelsey-Seybold C...2023-12-031h 00
The Heart Warrior ProjectUpcoming Health Expert! Ask Your Question to Clinical Health Psychologist: Dr. Samuel SearsWhat question would you like to ask Dr. Samuel Sears? Let me know by going to the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/.
Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announc...2023-12-0302 min
The Heart Warrior Project(Checkup) I Had a Cardiac Arrest While Driving | Jamey BowdenIn this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming, for a second round, the first guest I had on this podcast! Cardiac arrest survivor and heart warrior Jamey Bowden survived a cardiac arrest while driving and was saved by his partner Alma.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/cardiac-arrest-while-driving-jamey-bowden/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some...2023-11-171h 24
Setbacks to ComebacksJellis Vaes On Surviving a Sudden Cardiac ArrestIn today's Setbacks to Comebacks episode, Kevin & Jellis discuss:
1. What is it like to live with a heart condition
2. How to unlock your comeback season
3. The power of supporting other survivors
4. Finding your happy place after depression
Connect with Jellis Vaes:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jellisvaes/?hl=en
Heart Warrior Project: https://heartwarriorproject.com/
Follow Kevin on Social Media:
https://kevinmarcusmiller.com/
Learn more about the Setbacks to Comebacks...2023-10-3028 minThe Heart Warrior ProjectUpcoming Health Expert! Ask Your Question to Cardiologist, Dr. George AdesinaWhat question would you like to ask Dr. George Adesina? Let me know by going to the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/.
Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an ann...2023-10-2301 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeWhat to Do When Dark Thoughts Consume YouNo one is immune to sickness. Whether we are talking about a cold or a mental illness. Yes, even if you are a doctor, you can still get sick physically. And yes, even if you are a psychologist, you too can suffer from mental illness. No one is immune. But what do you do when dark thoughts consume you? How can you be there for yourself? In this video, Jellis Vaes, a mental health coach and founder of The IPS Project, an educational platform on life, explains step-by-step how to use The Wellness Plan—a to...2023-10-1516 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectHow I Survived 12 Cardiac Arrests | Heart Warrior, Kevin Marcus MillerSurviving a cardiac arrest is something you don’t wish upon anyone. Truly. It’s only those who went through one who can state with absolute certainty that it can completely shatter someone’s life. Therefore, once I read our guest for this conversation, Kevin Marcus Miller, had 12 cardiac arrests, I was shocked. As well as intrigued.Shocked by how, despite all this, he has continued to fight. And intrigued by how he has managed to stay optimistic through this all and continues to build the best life he can with the cards that life has dea...2023-09-2656 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today | Reinvention Expert, Craig StanlandIn this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming reinvention architect Craig Standland, who knows all about how to reinvent your life after watching his own crumble in 2013, when the FBI came knocking at his door, for a second round on the podcast.In this episode we delve deeper into Craig’s current occupation as a reinvention architect, what that means, and how he guides others as they navigate big life changes and end up becoming better people because of it. Craig is also the author of the best-seller ‘Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life...2023-09-141h 30
The Heart Warrior ProjectMike Papale from In A Heartbeat | Surviving a Cardiac Arrest at Age 17At the age of 17, Mike Papale survived a cardiac arrest while playing basketball. In an act to prevent more people from dying from a sudden cardiac arrest and spread more awareness on this topic, Mike started In A Heartbeat in 2015, a foundation which so far has donated 200 AEDs, raised $35,000 to research, trained 3,000 in CPR, and screened 4,000 hearts. Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/mike-papale-surviving-a-cardiac-arrest-at-age-17/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis...2023-09-1051 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeLearn How to Talk to Anyone, Even If You Feel Shy and InsecureIf you see me today talking to strangers on The IPS Podcast and doing these videos here, you wouldn’t say that I used to be a very shy person. But I was. In fact, it’s quite an understatement. I was always the quietest person in the class or in any room. Through the years, all this changed when I applied all the techniques, skills, and knowledge (and a lot of effort and work) of the ways to talk to anyone, and when I did the deeper inner work of increasing my self-confidence and taki...2023-08-2034 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectBethany & Hannah Keime from HeartCharged talk HCM: #1 Killer of Student-AthletesBethany and Hannah Keime are two sisters who were both diagnosed at a young age with HCM (Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), the number one killer of student-athletes.While both have the same heart condition (with differences in severity) and found much support from each other in that, they also have their own personal challenges dealing with the heart disease and all the life changes it has caused (more on that coming up in the interview). In order to prevent more people from dying from a cardiac arrest, they started HeartCharged to spread awareness, and they are doing...2023-08-0858 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeYou Look Fine: The Struggle of Invisible Pain, Illness, and InjuryIn this episode, get advice from Jellis Vaes, the founder of The IPS Project and a mental health coach, about what to do when dealing with an invisible pain, illness, or injury. Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2023/05/the-struggle-of-invisible-pain/_______📚The IPS Academy📚If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests h...2023-07-1215 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeDr. Abby Medcalf: The Art of Thriving Relationships (Bonus Episode)In this bonus episode, Dr. Medcalf, a psychologist and relationship expert with more than 30 years of experience in the field, takes over the IPS podcast.If, by the end of this episode, you’d like to learn even more from Dr. Medcalf, do check out the interview I did with her in ‘EP 035 - The Key to Great Relationships with Psychologist and Relationships Expert Dr. Abby Medcalf’, where we cover a whole lot more of good stuff on the topic of dating and relationships.Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned by Dr. Me...2023-07-0335 min
The Heart Warrior Project(Q&A) Cardiac Rehab for SCA Survivors | Cardiac Rehab Expert, Angela HartleyIn this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to renowned cardiac nurse and rehab expert, Angela Hartley, about cardiac rehab for sudden cardiac arrest survivors.About Health Expert Angela Hartley: Angela Hartley is a cardiac rehab nurse who has a private practice in London. She has dedicated her life to helping those who have suffered heart attacks, heart surgery, or a sudden cardiac arrest, become empowered through gaining the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to get their energy and life back on track. Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/angela-hartley/...2023-06-2353 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5-Bullet Point Episode (EP’s 31-35)And here is our 7th installment of the 5-Bullet Point Episodes.
This time covering episodes 31 to 35. In this 5-bullet point episode, you get to hear short clips from the past 5 episodes to help you find an interesting episode for you to delve into.
These episodes also are a great way to get your daily dose of inspiration and motivation. A huge thank you to each recent guest: Ashley McHan, Alex Lewis, Karen Faith, Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, and Dr. Abby Medcalf, for appearing here on the show.
And thank you for listening to The...2023-06-1127 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectSCA Survivor Matthew Wood: Capturing Your Own Death on Camera, Meeting Those Who Saved You, and Much MoreMatthew Wood had a cardiac arrest at home. Luckily, his partner heard something and immediately jumped into action.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/matthew-wood/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuine...2023-06-021h 14
The Heart Warrior ProjectJoe Fisher, Psychologist and Cardiac Arrest Survivor Shares AdviceJoseph Fisher (or Joe for the friends), is a psychologist, fellow cardiac arrest survivor, and heart warrior. He had his cardiac arrest while swimming at the pool. An off-duty police officer managed to save him.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/joe-fisher/https://heartwarriorproject.com/joe-fisher/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze...2023-05-201h 09
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeUnlocking the Cure to Relationship Struggles with Psychologist Dr. Abby MedcalfDiscover the secrets to building great and healthy relationships with relationship expert, Dr. Abby Medcalf. With over 30 years of experience counselling individuals and couples, Dr. Medcalf is the author of the highly-rated book 'Be Happily Married' and host of the popular podcast 'Relationships Made Easy'. Get ready for an energy-filled discussion on the fascinating topic of romantic relationships.Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned by Dr. Medcalf can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2023/05/the-key-to-great-relationships/_______The IPS AcademyIf you feel that you’ve gained some insights an...2023-05-121h 12The Heart Warrior ProjectUpcoming Health Expert! Ask a Question for Cardiac Rehab Expert, Angela HartleyWhat question would you like to ask Angela? Let me know by going to the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/.
Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement wh...2023-05-1002 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor, Alan Owen: Dealing with Fatigue, Appreciating Life, and Much MoreAlan Owen had a cardiac arrest while playing walking football. Luckily, an ex-police and military officer on the field knew what to do and started performing CPR on him while two helicopters flew in to provide further support to Alan. All of this was unfolding right before the eyes of his teenage son.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-alan-owen/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, s...2023-04-281h 18
Jellis Vaes7 Years of Being a Digital Nomad: Advice and Words of Caution for Aspiring NomadsThis podcast episode is meant to share advice and words of caution to show the full picture and not just fragments, like so many other videos, of what it’s like to be a digital nomad. Hopefully what I share can help you prepare for this lifestyle even more, so you won’t be caught off guard when confronted with all the aspects of life as a digital nomad, and to enjoy it more fully.
Intro 00:00 - 01:52
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Become a Digital Nomad? What is a Digital Nomad? 01:52 - 02:29
What Do You Do? 02:29 - 04:45
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeLessons about Life and Death from a Cancer and a Cardiac Arrest Survivor | Dr. Martin Inderbitzin and Jellis Vaes“If you don’t invest in your wellness, you will have to invest in your illness.” – Martin Inderbitzin Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and cancer survivor, and Jellis Vaes, a mental health coach and cardiac arrest survivor, share lessons about life and death in this interview on The IPS Podcast.Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Dr. Martin Inderbitzin and Jellis Vaes: https://theipsproject.com/2023/04/lessons-about-life-and-death/Dare to Live by Dr. Martin InderbitzinDare to Live by Dr. Martin Inderbitzin is a collection of condens...2023-04-131h 43
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor Brandon Griffith on Being a Police Officer, Griffith Blue Heart, and Much MoreBrandon Griffith had a cardiac arrest at home while reading a book. Despite his SCA, he is still an active police officer and founded Griffith Blue Heart, a nonprofit organization that specializes in training, preparing, and equipping law enforcement for cardiac emergencies.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-brandon-griffith/_____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to...2023-04-031h 14
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor, Trish Phelps: Self-blame, Feeling Like a Failure, Losing Friends, and Much moreTrish Phelps, our guest in this episode, had a cardiac arrest while working out at CrossFit. She had been feeling unwell throughout the day leading up to the incident. Thankfully, her friends were able to act quickly and save her life.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-trish-phelps___🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze...2023-02-231h 21
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeEmpathy: It’s Not a Feeling; It’s a Practice - Karen Faith“Compassion is for people who are suffering. Sympathy is for people who are suffering. Empathy is stepping out of my point of view and stepping into your point of view. And I can do that with you if you are happy, if you are confused, if you are suffering or not suffering.” - Karen FaithEmpathy is a practice, not a feeling.Yes, you read that right.Whether you’re naturally good at feeling it or not, there is a set of skills behind empathy that anyone can learn and get better at.K...2023-02-071h 18
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor, Brooke Jones: Having a 4-Month-Old, Living With Fear, and Much MoreAfter feeling unwell throughout the day, and knowing something was not right, Brooke Jones had a cardiac arrest when she wanted to go shower. Her husband managed to save her. She had another one in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. And a third one once she had arrived there.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-brooke-jones/Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior ProjectAre you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt...2022-12-2959 min
Jellis VaesDoing a Year Review, Every Year, Changed my Life. Here are the 10 Questions I UseThe questions mentioned in this podcast (and which you can find down below) are questions I recommend asking yourself every year. If we aren’t close to the new year yet, don’t wait, use them to reflect back on the previous year.
Why Do a Year Review?
Because we all accomplish so much more than we give ourselves credit for. Taking time to reflect and acknowledge this, is not alone fun, it is also empowering and greatly helps in designing your life even more in the direction you want it to go.
Thre...2022-12-1307 min
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor, Jasmine Wylie: Dealing with Memory Loss, Getting Shocked, and Much MoreIn 2009, Jasmine Wylie, a fellow heart warrior, survived a cardiac arrest while she was asleep. She was just 24 years old. Luckily, she wasn’t sleeping alone and her husband noticed something was not right. He managed to save her. Join Jasmine and me in this conversation of her journey of being a cardiac arrest survivor so far.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-jasmine-wylie/Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior ProjectAre you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I hav...2022-12-111h 35
The Heart Warrior ProjectCardiac Arrest Survivor, Jamey Bowden: Living with Survivor’s Guilt, Struggling with PTSD, The Road to Recovery, and Much MoreJamey Bowden, a fellow heart warrior, survived a sudden cardiac arrest in 2020. Jamey had a cardiac arrest while he was driving. His wife, in a truly astonishing and heroic manner, somehow managed to stop the car and perform CPR on him. All the while, their kids were in the back watching all this happen.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-jamey-bowden/Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior ProjectAre you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some...2022-11-1858 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeQuadruple Amputee Alex Lewis: Finding Your Way Out of Hell—and Thriving“I was told early on that with amputation 95% is mental and 5% is physical. If you get your head straight, the rest will follow.” - Alex LewisThere are people in this world who just blow your socks off with their courage and strength despite the massive adversities they had to go through.Alex Lewis, our guest in this interview, is one of those people.Before Alex lost his limbs and his lips, he was—as he describes himself—just a regular guy, with a partner and a two-year-old son, who ran a restaurant and who...2022-09-141h 43
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeBonus Episode - Kristina Paltén: The Questions That Were Not Asked (Three Things She Can’t Live Without, Keeping Big Goals Fun, and Much More)Are you ready for a new bonus episode? In this bonus episode, adventurer, lecturer and two-time world-record holder Kristina Paltén takes over the podcast.
Kristina has so far appeared twice in on The IPS Podcast. The first time was in episode 013: ‘Kristina Paltén, Ultra Runner – Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness’, and the second time in episode 029: ‘The Good Life with Kristina Paltén, a Woman with an Extraordinary Life’.
EP 013 - Kristina Paltén, Ultra Runner - Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness
EP 029 – The Good Life with K...2022-06-2341 min
Jellis Vaes4 Ways Video Games Saved My Life by Taking My Mind Off SuicideVideo games saved my life… It’s true. Between 12 to 18 years old, I hated my life and found it extremely boring and dull.
The way I escaped this stage and found some joy was through video games.
Back then, I loved (and still love today) the MMORPG genre. I played literally all of them: Warhammer Online, Star Wars Galaxies, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Final Fantasy XI, Everquest, The Secret World, Aion, DC Universe… you name it. But the one MMO world that I adored and regarded as home was… (you might have guessed it) World of...2022-06-1021 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeUnderstanding Eating Disorders | Eating Disorder Specialist Ashley McHan“Eating disorders are not about food.” - Ashley McHanIn this interview on the podcast of Inner Path Seekers, Ashley McHan, a licensed eating disorder and trauma specialist sits down with Jellis Vaes, the host of the podcast, to talk about eating disorders.Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Ashley: https://theipsproject.com/2022/04/understanding-eating-disorders-ashley-mchan/2022-05-201h 04
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeVoices of Wisdom: An IPS Original Short Movie (SEASON 3)Every 10 episodes on The IPS Podcast, we create an IPS Original Short where we review short clips that contain snippets of wisdom from our past 10 guests and piece them together into one wisdom-filled video, with stunning video footage and beautiful music for you to enjoy.
We’d like to thank each guest who appeared on The IPS Podcast for sharing his/her words of wisdom.
Dr. Rick Hanson, Scott Pinyard, Sean Galla, Rena Romano, Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, Signe Hegestand, Craig Stanland, and Kristina Palten—thank you all for your time and valuable words.
To a...2022-04-2506 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5-Bullet Point Episode (EP's 26-30)Woohoo! Another 5 episodes have passed on The IPS Podcast.
As the host of this podcast I’d like to take a moment to celebrate putting these episodes out into the world and a moment to feel deep appreciation for each guest who took the time to appear on the show and share their lessons, wisdom, and insights.
Therefore, Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, Signe Hegestand, Craig Stanland, and Kristina Paltén (if you wonder why there are only 4 guests it is because episode 30 was one I did), thank you, if you are reading this, for being a gue...2022-01-1736 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for Life5 Positive Changes in the Environment - The IPS Positive News StoriesThe world is falling apart...
At least according to mainstream media.
In reality, that is not true. Yes, bad things happen. However, incredible things happen every day too. People show kindness and love to others, animals, and our environment all the time.
In this episode of The IPS Positive News Stories, the main theme will be the environment and the positive changes and improvements that have been happening over the last few years.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/12/positive-changes-in-the-environment/
Like...2021-12-2414 min
Jellis VaesSystems and Tools that Significantly Improved My RelationshipYou can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W4WfxJqy8Qo
Note: I do not want to come across as a relationship expert. I am not. Nor am I saying that my girlfriend and I do not have our ups and downs. We do. Every relationship has them.
This is simply an episode where I want to share the tools and systems that have significantly improved the foundation of our relationship. Hopefully, this will introduce you to some new concepts for your relationship—or your future one.
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow to Live a Meaningful Life with Two-Time World Record Holder, Kristina PalténNote: For those who are interested, this interview was also videotaped. You can watch the full interview on the Youtube channel of The IPS Project here: https://youtu.be/dzEZToK5NDE 3 years ago, Kristina Paltén appeared on the show in episode 013, where she got interviewed about her two world records, becoming the first woman to run 1144 miles alone through Iran, and on the topics of goal setting, facing your fears, and confidence (You can find the interview here: https://theipsproject.com/2018/06/kristina-palten-the-negative-influence-of-media/)
This time, Kristina is being interviewed here on The IPS Podcast on the topics o...2021-10-152h 52
Jellis VaesThinking Practice to Increase Your Revenue TODAYIf you rather like to watch the video on YouTube, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/-oNSyHI84S8
While the words “restrictions” and “limitations” might sound negative to many, they do not always mean something negative. In fact, these words can at times open up a range of ideas and insights you would never have thought about if you did not have restrictions or limitations.
Some of the most beautiful poems and stories were written in World War I and II because people were restricted in what they could say and do.
Thus, th...2021-09-0204 min
Jellis VaesCAREER - 12 Valuable Career Lessons Learned in Life - 25 Years of Being AliveIf you rather like to watch the video on YouTube, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/erXBIbKKYDc
I have been alive for 25 years now. While it hasn’t exactly been a smooth ride all the way, it’s been a heck of an interesting one so far.
In this podcast episode, I want to summarize some personal and career life lessons that I’ve learned throughout these 25 years that have had the most significant impact on my life.
In this part, Part 2, I share the most impactful career lesson I’ve learned...2021-07-2923 min
Jellis VaesPERSONAL LIFE - 13 Important Life Lessons - 25 Years of Being AliveIf you rather like to watch the video on YouTube, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/PBWmdjQLBrM
I have been alive for 25 years now in this world. While it hasn’t exactly been a smooth ride all the way, it’s been a heck of an interesting one so far.
In this video, I want to summarize some personal and career life lessons that I’ve learned throughout these 25 years that have had the most significant impact on my life. In Part 1, I will touch upon the lessons learned in my personal life.
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeBonus Episode - Craig Stanland: The Questions That Were Not Asked (Meditation, Suicide, Prison Nicknames, and More…)Hereby, we would like to introduce you to a brand-new kind of episode on The IPS Podcast: bonus episodes. In these bonus episodes you get the chance to spend some more quality time with some of our guests as they take over the podcast.
In this first bonus episode, you get to spend some more time with Craig Stanland, a reinvention architect, TEDx speaker, author, and coach who appeared in the previous episode on the podcast which was Episode 028: Life After Prison – Craig Stanland: Losing Everything You Have and How to Start Over.
Show notes and l...2021-07-1648 min
Jellis VaesWhen You Hate Going to Bed: How to Feel Excited About SleepingYou can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ZRpUsVEMHU
People struggle with various sleep problems. Amongst them is one that is not often talked about: not feeling motivated to go to bed. In the past, I always used to struggle with the lack of motivation for going to bed.
Yes, even sleep itself is not motivation enough for me. However, I discovered a magical solution that changed everything for me: Having a GOOD fiction book in my life.
BOOKS
The Farseer Trilogy (Assassin's Apprentice, Book 1) https://amzn.to/2IV9...2021-07-1314 min
Jellis VaesWhat to Do If You Feel Suicidal: Advice from Someone Who Attempted SuicideYou can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HQw-k1Gf-t8
Thank you for being here, and for wanting to do something about the suicidal thoughts you are living with. Living with these thoughts does not have to stay a reality.
Yes, it might be difficult to believe that. But as a suicide survivor who has lived for 6 years with constant suicidal thoughts, I truly can say that things can be different.
By studying psychology, volunteering at a suicide hotline, doing professional work around mental health through The IPS Project (an...2021-07-1235 min
Jellis VaesHow to Increase Your Confidence? Climb a Mountain!You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/erRRAF2oXCU
Yes, I know, there are many podcast episodes out there on the topic of self-confidence and self-esteem. It is also a topic many people struggle with and seek answers to.
Now, whether you believe it or not, I used to be someone who was scared of SO MANY things. I used to completely shy away from girls and other strangers, I used to be the quietest person in the room, I used to be utterly afraid of heights, small spaces and crowded...2021-07-1215 min
Jellis VaesThe SMART Way to Get in ShapeYou can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5aL2Suh2JH8
We live in a time and age where we spend way too much time sitting.
For most people, the following is a reality: lie in bed, sit in a car to go to work, sit in a chair at work, sit in a car to drive home, sit on the couch to watch Netflix, go to bed and lie down again. Moving your body is a ridiculously easy way to maintain your health.
There’s no question about it. I...2021-07-1210 min
Jellis VaesA Fun Way to Increase your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MwIef7a-RSs
If you are interested to buy one of the editions, through the following link you will receive a 15% discount
http://theskindeep.refr.cc/jellisvaes. I am by no means sponsored by {THE AND}, nor am I benefiting in any significant way from the discount link. I also simply receive a 15% discount.
I just genuinely love their product and my main motivation for signing up for their affiliate program was to encourage anyone who would like to try this game by...2021-07-1208 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeLife After Prison – Craig Stanland: Losing Everything You Have and How to Start Over“This story is a piece of me. It is not my proudest moment. But it is a piece of me. If I denied it, how can I ever be whole, how can I ever be enough if I deny a piece of what made me, me?” - Craig Stanland
In 2012, Craig exploited the warranty policy of one of the world's largest tech companies for his own financial gain—a decision that would change the rest of his life…
In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Craig Stanland talks about life after prison, losing everything you have and...2021-06-061h 18
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHealing from Emotional Abuse with Licensed Psychologist Signe M. HegestandSigne M. Hegestand, a licensed psychologist, talks about how to start healing from emotional abuse and the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/signe-hegestand-healing-from-emotional-abuse/
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You will also get access to all the online courses on The IPS Academy: high-quality...2021-04-231h 19
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow to Handle Dark Times with Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, Pancreatic Cancer SurvivorMartin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and pancreatic cancer survivor talks about how to handle pain and suffering.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/how-to-handle-pain-and-suffering/
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For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you can enjoy over +100 blog articles converted to audio files, so you can listen to them on the go.
You will also get access to all the online courses on The IPS Academy: high-quality courses taught by experts to improve the...2021-04-141h 01
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeFeeling Unhappy? Research Shows Laughter is the Best Medicine | How to Laugh More in LifeLaughter is not only incredibly healthy for the body and mind, but it can also bail you out of an unhappy state.
Therefore, if there is one medicine, we could all take more of, it would be laughter. And, we do not need to worry about getting overdosed with it!
Here you will find a list of highly-rated comedians with a link to one of their YouTube videos. Have fun laughing!
Louis Ck https://youtu.be/iHnsajl-kB8
Jimmy Carr https://youtu.be/4pCGLT65uMU
Ricky Gervais https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6omFJhKr6...2021-02-2608 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5 - Bullet Point Episode (EP's 21-25)Another 5 episodes have passed, which means another 5-Bullet-Point Episode here on The IPS Podcast.
Each 5-bullet-point episode features selected short clips from each of our past 5 episodes. These excerpts are meant to help listeners choose which full episode or episodes they’d like to listen to.
Likewise, these episodes can also be used as a boost of inspiration for your day, hearing the inspiring words of different experts in their field.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/01/the-5-bullet-point-episode-eps-21-25/
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeRena Romano: Healing Child Sexual Abuse and Conquering Past HurtsIn this episode, we’ve invited survivor and advocate of children who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault, Rena Romano.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/12/rena-romano-healing-child-sexual-abuse/
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeSean Galla, Founder of Men’s Group: The Struggles Men Face and How to Support Men BetterBeing a man is not easy. Sean Galla, founder of https://mensgroup.com/, talks about masculinity, men’s health, and the struggles men face.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/10/sean-galla-being-a-man-is-not-easy/
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Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in your life and to those around you, but, with each purchase, you also get to cho...2020-09-1158 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeScott Pinyard on Alcohol Use Disorder, the Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body, and How to Provide SupportScott Pinyard, head coach of This Naked Mind, talks about alcohol use disorder, the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, how to help someone struggling with alcohol addiction, and how to be there for yourself if you are wrestling with alcohol.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/09/alcohol-addiction-with-scott-pinyard/
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeVulnerability and the Importance to Talk About the Scars You Wear InsideSometimes we need to hear again why it is okay to be vulnerable, and why it is important to talk more openly about the scars we wear inside.
In this episode you hear the audio from the animated video: Vulnerability and the Importance to Talk About the Scars You Wear Inside
If you are curious about any other videos we have on life topics such as these, to better the quality of your life, check out the YouTube Channel of The IPS Project through the link below, or simply search for The IPS Project on...2020-06-2607 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow to Handle Distressing Times (COVID-19 Special Episode)Learn how to handle distressing times from an ex-SAS Commander, a pancreatic cancer survivor, a monk who lived for 37 years in a monastery, and other experts.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/05/ep-022-how-to-handle-distressing-times/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, improving your life quality, etc.
Each course we offer has been made in collaboration with an instructor who has also been a guest here on The IPS...2020-05-2033 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow to Rewire Your Brain to Be Happy | Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. | The Science of HappinessIn this episode on The IPS Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., leading expert on positive neuroplasticity, talks about how you can rewire your brain to be happy.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/04/rewire-your-brain-to-be-happy-rick-hanson/
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Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in your life and to those around you, but, with each purchase, y...2020-04-281h 11
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeTogether - An IPS Original Short Movie (SEASON 2)Every 10 episodes on The IPS Podcast, you get to enjoy an IPS original short movie, combining inspirational words from past guests we have had on the podcast, along with some beautiful music and video footage.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/01/together-an-ips-original-short-movie/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, improving your life quality, etc.
Each course we offer has been made in collaboration with an instructor who has...2020-01-2206 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 409: Jellis Vaes. Life LessonsToday I’m very excited to be joined by Jellis Vaes.Jellis is the founder of Inner Picture Stories, an educational platform on life. The platform contains hundreds of resources, life lessons, quotes, practical articles, courses, and a regular podcast, The Inner Picture Stories Podcast. (I was proud to be his guest, and you can check out that interview here.)First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of...2019-11-2533 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5 - Bullet Point Episode (EP's 16-20)In this new Five Bullet Points Episode of The IPS Podcast, listen to snippets from Episodes 16-20 to find the right one for you.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2019/10/5-bullet-point-episode-eps-16-20/
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We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts: t-shirts that change the world.
Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in your life and to those around you, but, with each purchase, you also get to...2019-10-2522 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeCertified Sexologist Shan Boodram, Talks about Sex, Dating, and RelationshipsShan Boodram, the most sought-after sex educator on the internet, shares ways to improve your relationship, dating and sex life.
Some of the Questions:
How would you define how a good healthy relationship looks like? What are some fundamental traits to have a successful long-term relationship?
In making the first move, what tips do you have for guys in approaching someone? What in general works and what does not work?
Do you have any pieces of advice on how to start communicating your desires in the bedroom, and ask your partner or date what they like?
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeDr. Guy Macpherson, Ph.D. What is Psychological Trauma and How to Heal ItWhat is psychological trauma? In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Dr. Guy Macpherson, Ph.D. an expert in trauma, provides a base understanding of psychological trauma.
Some of the Questions:
How would you define and explain to someone what trauma is?
From all your experiences of working with trauma, and all the health professionals you've interviewed, do you have any advice for listeners on how to find a good therapist, and what to pay attention to?
What could be the long term "dangers" when someone does not heal their trauma or traumas?
What You Will Learn from th...2019-08-0351 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeWhy Do People Self-Harm? | How to Cope with It and Provide Support - Dr. Stephen P. Lewis"Self-injury is what we see above the surface, and there is a far greater story below the surface." - Dr. Stephen P. Lewis,
How to stop self-harm? In this episode of The IPS Podcast, we have invited Dr. Stephen P. Lewis, Ph.D. to provide a deeper understanding of NSSI.
Some of the Questions:
What is non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)?
For any parent, teacher, friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, family member, etc. who knows someone in their life who causes self-harm, what are some of the best pieces of advice you could give them so they could p...2019-06-2454 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeWithin the Mind of a Warrior: Rich Hungerford, Former SAS Patrol Commander“99% of your battles are quiet.” - Rich Hungerford
In this interview of The IPS Podcast, Richard Hungerford, former SAS Patrol Commander, talks about fear, mindset, nature, and what it means to be a warrior.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2019/04/within-the-mind-of-a-warrior/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, improving your life quality, etc.
Each course we offer has been made in collaboration with an instructor who has...2019-04-251h 17
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for Life“How to Have Better Conversations,” with Kalina Silverman, Founder of Big Talk"Everyone has something to teach you." - Kalina Silverman
In this episode of The IPS Podcast, we invited the founder of Big Talk, Kalina Silverman, to chat about how to have better conversations and skip the small talk.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2019/04/how-to-have-better-conversations/
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We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts: t-shirts that change the world.
Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in...2019-04-1240 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5 - Bullet Point Episode (EP's 11-15)Five episodes have come and gone once again, bringing us to a new Five Bullet Points Episode. It's been a wide range of exciting topics and subjects that we covered in Episodes 11-15.
All from astonishing people who shared their knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration that can impact, change, and bring a greater understanding of us and the world.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/11/eps-11-15/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, per...2018-11-2220 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for Life6 Heartwarming True Hero Stories - The IPS Positive News StoriesWelcome, here’s the very first IPS Positive News Stories. We at The IPS Project are delighted to introduce this new type of episode on our podcast, and we are excited to have you here looking for positive news rather than the negative news we so often already see on the mainstream news.
Each episode of The IPS Positive News Stories focuses on a different topic of positive change happening in the world: from the environment, to mental health, animals, and, as you can see here, true hero stories.
Show notes and links for this ep...2018-09-3017 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow Your Thoughts Create Your Life - The Power of Positive PsychologyYour thoughts create your life.
Being aware of how much your thoughts determine your life quality is of fundamental importance—more so than many may realize.
While this podcast episode delves more deeply into precisely how negative thoughts create much of all our sufferings, in the show notes, you will find various happiness exercises to practice the skill of happiness.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/07/how-your-thoughts-create-your-life/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on...2018-07-2319 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeKristina Paltén, Ultra Runner - Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness“To develop as a person, you have to go out of what is comfortable and experience new areas.” - Kristina Paltén
Kristina Paltén – Swedish ultra-runner, two-time world-record holder, adventurer, and in all, a beautiful soul – joins us today on The IPS Podcast to talk about courage, facing your fears, following your heart, and how the negative influence of media gives us an incorrect image of reality.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/06/kristina-palten-the-negative-influence-of-media/
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If you are interested to learn more from Kristina Palt...2018-06-061h 05
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeCoping With Suicidal Thoughts | Mark Henick - Mental Health Advocate“Life is going to be tough sometimes. But it's tough for everybody, and we are in it together. ” - Mark Henick
Suicide: it’s a topic that deserves more attention.
Let us, therefore, give it the attention it deserves within this interview.
Today, we have invited someone who has firsthand experience with suicide, Mark Henick, a mental health advocate, to The IPS Podcast.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/04/coping-with-suicidal-thoughts/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best i...2018-04-0755 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeRichard Ayling on How to Become Superhuman, Master the Mind & Body, and Influence the Autonomic Nervous System“It’s amazing what the body can do. We just don’t realize that we’d forgotten that.” - Richard Ayling
Rich Ayling is a life coach who, after battling an unstable lifestyle and being diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disease – ulcerative colitis, started to shift his life around.
In his own words, “perhaps the most powerful moment on my journey came with the discovery of the Wim Hof Method, where my ability to take control of my entire health and wellbeing was realized."
Rich became one of the first international Wim Hof instructors, whe...2018-02-051h 17
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe Travelers We Are - An IPS Original Short Movie (SEASON 1)No matter what your beliefs are in life, and whatever you believe death will have in store for you, one way or another, we are all travelers in this world, on our way to whatever you define the afterlife to be.
Heading towards home.
This original short movie is the first of its kind and was created thanks to and out of the interviews with the wonderful guests we had on The IPS Podcast.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/10/the-travelers-we-are/
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5-Bullet Point Episode (EP’s 6-10)The IPS Podcast hits another milestone of 10 episodes. That means nothing less than a new 5-Bullet Point episode!
Each one of them serves one of two functions. Firstly, you can either listen to them at a moment when you are in need of a quick boost of wisdom, insights, lessons, or reminders from our past 5 guests that we had on the show.
Secondly, they can be used as preview episodes for you to filter out and select which one of the past episodes suits the current situation you are in, in your life.
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Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeMartin Inderbitzin: Tasting Death, a Survival Story of Pancreatic Cancer - The Lessons, The Hardships, and Becoming a Triathlete"One day you are going to die, the question is just what you will do until then." - Martin Inderbitzin
Help Make a Difference. Consider a small donation to My Survival Story.
While without a doubt experiencing death is scary, painful and lonely, there is a beauty and truth about life that can also be found by facing such suffering.
In this episode, we touch upon these topics and the rollercoaster of emotions, events and changes Martin went through; why he decided to run a triathlon while still being treated for cancer, and ho...2017-07-1139 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeDormant Lives and a Broken Marriage: The Story of Multi Award-Winning Travel Bloggers Dave & Deb (The Planet D), and How Travel Changed Everything"By pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone a little bit allows you to discover more about yourself and about your life." - Dave & Deb
Life is an adventure. It's one of the many perspectives you can choose to see life through.
In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Jellis Vaes talks with Dave and Deb, the founders of The Planet D.
A multi-award-winning travel and adventure blog, where they share stories, travel tips, tricks, advice, and inspiration to give you a taste of what this world can feel like.
There is a...2017-06-201h 04
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeHow Travel Can Change Your Life, and How it Saved Mine“Traveling healed me by simply reopening my view upon the world and myself. ” - Jellis Vaes
In this episode of The IPS Podcast your host, Jellis Vaes will share with you all the story, how traveling changed and saved his life.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/05/ep-008-how-travel-can-change-your-life/
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The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, improving your life quality, etc.
Each course we offer has been mad...2017-05-0411 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeLet's Talk About Loneliness: a Conversation with Julia Bainbridge, Host of The Lonely Hour“Without loneliness, I would appreciate company less. The darkness makes those light parts feel brighter.” - Julia Bainbridge
Let’s talk about loneliness… Yes, that's right.
Loneliness is increasing, with more and more people experiencing it in some form or other in their lives today. We have seen in recent years some dramatic changes in technology, the way we work and in our communities, changes that have transformed our ultra-social species into a population of loners.
In this episode of The IPS podcast, Jellis Vaes sits down with Julia Bainbridge, host of the podcast The Lo...2017-04-1249 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeMuni Natarajan - The Wisdom of a Monk Who Lived 37 Years in a Monastery“Life is your teacher no matter what. You can't have an experience that doesn't teach you something.” - Muni Natarajan
Ready for another fascinating and wisdom-filled episode on the Inner Picture Stories Podcast? Sure you are! In this interview, we will chat with Muni Natarajan, an ex-monk who lived 37 years, yes 37 years, in a monastery.
We discuss some really interesting topics in this interview including his journey to the monastery, the lessons he learned from his teachers and the wisdom he gained throughout all those years as a monk, and finally into becoming the person he is today...2017-03-191h 12
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeThe 5 - Bullet Point Episode (EP's 1-5)The IPS Podcast has just achieved its first milestone of 5 episodes!
Each time we hit another 5 episode milestone you can expect a 5-Bullet Point Episode serving as a preview episode with some important lessons, wisdom, and insights from the past 5 episodes, helping you to get an idea what they are all about.
Then you can easily find the right episode or episodes that contain the lessons and information that you are most interested in at that time.
You could also use The 5-Bullet Point Episodes when you need a little dose of goodness i...2017-02-2515 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifePaul Gilmartin on Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, ... The Fight Against our Inner Demons"All feelings are valid, there are just healthy and unhealthy ways of expressing it." - Paul Gilmartin
We all have feelings and emotions running through us, yet more often than not we keep them out of sight, hiding them away from those around us, keeping them captive deep down inside of us.
In this episode, Paul Gilmartin, TV personality, stand-up comedian and host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour - a podcast that centers around the struggles of mental illness and the battles we all have within our head - we dive into these subjects and t...2017-02-0351 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for Life2 Things that Dramatically can Impact Your HappinessIn this episode, your host Jellis Vaes, will share some of the wisdom he has learned in his life, and that has made a huge difference to him.
They are both easy and accessible for anyone to do - all that really matters is that you actually give them a try.
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We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts: t-shirts that change the world.
Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in your life and to...2017-01-0211 min
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeUnleashing Creativity With Award Winning Author - Debra Moffitt"The reason most people are unhappy is because they are looking outside of themselves for something that’s within them." - Debra Moffitt
Creativity runs through everyone, we are all creative beings in some way, shape or form.
Whether you think you are creative or not, this episode on The IPS Podcast will be of use to everyone.
We’ll explore, together with award-winning author Debra Moffitt, some deeper areas within creativity itself and Debra’s life as a writer, but we also touch upon some incredible life lessons that anyone and everyone can be...2016-12-221h 00
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeBruce Langford: How to Take Control Over The Mind And Live In The Moment"Be who you are because there is no one else on this earth or ever will be, who is exactly like you." - Bruce Langford
As the philosopher, Lao Tzu said, "If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present."
We allow ourselves to dwell in the past and worry about the future more often throughout the day than most of us are even aware of. The mind is a busy place, and...2016-12-031h 13
Inner Path Seekers | Lessons for LifeNancy Kerkhofs: How to Live on after Losing the Love of your Life“Acceptation is the most important thing in life.” - Nancy Kerkhofs
Welcome to The IPS Podcast and to the first interview of the show! This was a true blast of an interview to start with.
At the incredibly young age of 34 Nancy Kerkhofs lost her husband, which was, as you can imagine, an incredibly traumatic experience. One that sadly enough, life can throw at us from time to time.
Together we dive into the journey she took while dealing with her loss and how she finally managed to move on and lead a happ...2016-11-281h 25