DROP IN WITH DAN: Recent Episodes
Dan Ballard
A short form, straight to the point podcast. Offering listeners conscious insight upon wisdom and knowledge, to leverage and actualise your inner potential. Use the short offerings as a tool to harness you individual ability to perform confidently without stress. And to build your personal curriculum of inner skill and resourcefulness, creating more meaning, joy and prosperity in your life.
The fear of commitment is a shadow that looms over meaningful relationships, decisions and ultimately:
Our successes in life long-term.
This shadow strikes hardest when we are closer to fulfilling the true yearning inside our hearts.
In fact the greater the resistance, the higher likelihood that it will fulfil your needs, purpose & growth.
I've learnt in my relationship:
The harder it strikes, the more it truly meets your needs, and that person is deeply in love with you.
Here's what you need to know...
(It’s all in this episode):
The closer we come to breakthrough.
To fulfilling our deepest yearnings within.
The harder the shadow will strike you.
It grips, holds, pulls, pushes and does anything it can subtlety; in an attempt to keep you back.
Back from experiencing again what hurt you, what let you down and failed you before.
But it also doesn’t allow meaningful relationships to flourish, it limits your success and impact on others.
The shadow is pain, evidence and energy of something anchored in the past, preventing a future opening of greater fulfilment & prosperity.
I’ve moved through the full spectrum of grief, shame and everything in-between with this shadow.
I still work with this fickle bastard to this day.
But the best part is you can overcome it, and when you do life opens up in all domains.
You can’t skip the process, what is repressed will return.
New level, new devil.
The good news is you can overcome this to thrive.
Men are allowed to have wayward emotions.
But to what point & for how long until it controls his life?
Confidence is when you know how to communicate & emotionally regulate yourself as a man.
In relationship, you can do one or two things:
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React, overthink, overanalyse, disconnect.
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Regulate, hold space, communicate, connect.
There is NO neutrality in intimacy with your woman, or your purpose in the world.
You're either connecting or disconnecting.
In this episode I vulnerable openly up and explore the landscape with you.
I position a common scenario and how to navigate it, without disconnect.
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Bad communication ends a lot of good things.
Good communication ends a lot of bad things.
Good communication is a fundamental skill that can positively impact various aspects of life.
In almost 13 years as a full-time entrepeneur working intimately people.
With a string of epic highs and crushing lows.
As a married man in a healthy relationship.
With long trail of relationship troubles, heartbreak & lessons.
As a father-to-be, a friend, and mentor to many.
Who has always valued the relationship first.
As someone living a life by my own design.
Living with creative control of my time & energy.
I want to share one idea with you that will serve you well across a lifetime, and aid you in your successes & ease across all domains.
IDEA:
Your Communication & Articulation is The Highest Value Asset.
STORY:
I’ve been so far out of balance with myself, that I've lived most of my life from childhood with hypervigiliance. Today it is my power, but not so long ago it was my prison.
It lead me to an identity crisis, in the midst of heartbreak; without the skills to get me right. I was so highly attuned to the thoughts, emotions, non-verbal communication and energy of others. That I was running my own life outside my own frame, without control.
What I did learn from these anxious years of my life, is just HOW important it is to get our communication with others on point. Because I got to deeply understand human behaviour.
I could sense what people were going through, I could see into the nature of their thinking, and I did everything I could to assist others (whilst betraying myself) to tend to their thoughts & emotions.
This was actually a healthy response to an unsafe inner child. But when it came to being in alignment with my own thoughts, emotions, needs, values and word. I was actually losing personal power.
Healing and deeply understanding myself, allowed me to become a fluent communicator, with a greater depth of empathy to understand other people.
This is the most important thing to note because all human beings long to be seen and understood on deeper levels.
Most of us listen to people to respond, but those who are masters of communication, understand that good communication is actually good listening.
I came to learn first hand that:
Good Communication Is The Bridge.
Between Clarity and Confusion.
Clear is kind, unclear is unkind.
And Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony - Ghandi
The predicament is that money means so much to all of us, and It’s actually an easier game, than it often feels.
Our relationship to money determines the quality of our life (whether we like that or not).
In this explorative conversational episode I sit down with wealth coach and owner of StrategiQ advisory Ryan Bultitude.
He is a certified practising accountant and registered financial advisor, with a healthy business, partnerships and a property portfolio.
Ryan turns up in this episode to go deep with Dan.
We explore the in’s and out’s of financial literacy (IQ) and the importance of emotional intelligence in money (EQ).
The predicament is that money means so much to all of us. Often we experience so many emotions around money, that it feels easier to sweep our concerns and worry under the rug.
We have times where we don’t want to address it.
That’s when the E.Q - Emotional Intelligence is so important around money and ultimately ourselves.
Just as it was in both of our painful experiences that we go into.
If we can have an equilibrium point between the IQ & EQ, where:
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You feel competent to invest and grow your knowledge, so we can make good decisions.
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You can work on your own temperament, fear and limitations around money.
You can keep it on a level playing field and give yourself the best chance to continue to move forward.
When it’s really in check and able to flow, you will prosper.
The outcome at the end of the day is a life you love, doing things you love doing, with freedom from money concerns.
- TIMESTAMPS -
0:36 Intro & Welcoming
3:40 Ryan’s Background
5:30 What is Money IQ? (Financial Literacy)
8:45 Dan Had $50,000 In Cash Stolen (The Turning Point)
9:35 What Is Peoples Resistance Around Money About?
11:36 Wealth & Money Mindset (How to Approach It)
14:26 WHY Money EQ (Emotional Intelligence + Mindset) Is Key
20:46 Fear Is Ok, But It Doesn’t Control The State
22:00 The Difference Between Money & Wealth
25:20 Fulfilment & Financial Freedom Perspective
27:52 Work Out What Wealth Means To You
32:00 The Subconscious - What You Think & Feel You Get
39:38 - Prosperity Is An Inside Job
41:00 - The Economy & Your Own Economics
52:40 - Retirement Is A Lie
The funny thing about the stories that we tell ourselves in our head are that...
Is that most of them are untrue.
We get straight to the point Drop In With Dan.
Straight to the question,
What is the most important story we will tell?
HOW to use the Fascinating Science Behind the Pleasure-Pain Cycle, on the Path to Personal Growth and Success. “These pains you feel are messengers, listen to them” - RumiIf you want to avoid being a statistic of those struggling in pain right now.Those who repeat the same frustrating cycles, feeling stuck for years on end.Then don’t watch this.Growth is an uncomfortable process, and pain is a necessary investment for progress.
'Vikings: Valhalla' Star Sam Corlett Goes Deep Beyond the Actor & Inside of the Character.
He reveals the depth of his mind, and why he is one of the most sort after and admired actors.
This is a behind the scenes masterclass, a deep dive into the aspects of character development with one of Australia's most talented.
Exploring a tapestry of conversation crossing:
• Mindfulness
• Psychology
• The Arts
• Philosophy
• Ritual
• Mastery
• Human Behaviour
He sits down in this warm exchange with Australian Personal Growth Mentor & Speaker Dan Ballard, on a Special Guest Episode of The Drop in With Dan Podcast.
- TIMESTAMPS -
0:00 Intro & Welcoming
3:10 Guided Breathing
9:20 Sam’s Health & Mindfulness Rituals
14:35 Are You Seeking & Exploring?
20:50 What Is The Most Challenging Roles?
26:00 How Do You Get Into Character?
29:25 Know Yourself, The Whole Character
37:10 How To Deal With Stress, Emotional Demands to Strike Balance.
43:10 Honouring Competitive Spirit
44:05 The Etymology of Character
51:00 Peace, Happiness & Being
58:55 The Saints & Sages Over Time Forget Themselves, Over and Over.
59:49 Longterm Happy Relationships
01:02:30 How Did You Get Where You Are?
01:08:30 A Message to The Dreamers
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There's a new look for the Drop in with Dan Podcast.
A new way of doing things...
In this episode I bring you in on the new feel and atmosphere.
And what you can expect moving forward.
An unconventional and proven approach to setting a vision for the year ahead.
This Drop In is all about Vision.
But not in the way that most people approach it.
6-12 months of applied focus, is life changing.
In this drop I will help you understand:
- WHYanti-vision is so powerful ?
- WHAT the hell anti-vision is ?
- HOW to set yours up.
If you are not on my email, where I give you tools and mental models to support these podcast drops.
Use the link here https://direct.me/danballard
Alou flew in from Germany, and joins my LIVE for this conversation.
He is an international footballer currently playing and signed to giants VFB Stuttgart in Germany.
He knows how to lift the roof off of stadiums, and inspire the hearts of many.
His rise to success paved the way for many, including his younger brother Garang who is currently playing in the World Cup for Australia.
It's said that Charisma is the fragrance of the soul, and he has bucket loads.
We dive into all things belief, and the psychology required to pursue what you love and be GREAT at it.
It's the first time I've seen him, since we worked together with the team in 2021.
We Touch On:
- Discomfort and Growth
- Importance of Environment
- Having a Vision
- Excuses
- Discipline
- Enjoying Yourself
My mission is to go beyond the titles, and status and get into the person.
Inside the minds of individuals (who are just like you, and I).
But demonstrate high value.
It's about become higher value yourself.
This episode is loaded with mastery codes from an elite performer with her eyes on the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
These codes are relative to everyday life, and improving our own focus.
It also marks the first of it's kind for the Drop In, as it returns once again!
Tori is a multidimensional thinker that I put to the test with penetrating questions to evoke high value for you guys.
In this episode we go deep into the process of focus, performance and critical thinking + strategy.
In a world that profits off of our attention, it is our attention and focus that is a powerful currency.
I couldn't think of a better guest, that has flown in to be with me in person to drop this.
I describe Tori as multidimensional, because the Olympic dream is just the tip of the iceberg.
She is a code and blockchain queen.
"The future belongs to those who can master media and code" - Naval
She will open your mind to a lot more than you may be open to right now.
Episode features:
Mastering 7 Fields of Focus
Journey to the Olympics 2024 Paris
Tori's Painful Story that Built Her as a Grounded Woman
Purpose, Self Awareness and God
Her Project "Peak"
Her Grant with Blockchain Giant Ripple (XRP)
Blockchain & Web3
This is an organic podcast (no adds/ promo)
If, and only if this episode brought you value.
I would appreciate a rating, review and re-share to social media.
Big Love Dan
Please Enjoy!
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hooponopono #healing #guidedmeditation #forgiveness #selfcare #selflove
Welcome to my channel, my name is Dan Ballard.
I am a 33 year old Australian man, with a visionary heart.
My life’s work spans over a decade in self-leadership.
I am a mentor, international teacher, educator and facilitator.
I have worked with 10’s of thousands around the world, to help people feel and perform at their best.
I teach you how to upgrade your mind, energy and skills for happiness and prosperity.
In this practice: I prepare you intentionally for accessing the healing power of the ancient Hawaiian Prayer Ho’oponopono.
I encourage you to find a quiet and safe place for your mind, body and energy in this practice.
The 4 phrases I repeat are:
- Im sorry
- Please forgive me
- Thank you
- I love you
It is important to do the best that you can, to open yourself somatically for the power of this guided practice to work through the deeper layers of your being and free you, and anyone else that may have been involved in hurts, stress or conflicts of the past.
The Ho’oponopono:
The Hawaiian word ho'oponopono comes from ho'o ("to make") and pono ("right"). The repetition of the word pono means "doubly right" or being right with both self and others. In a nutshell, ho'oponopono is a process by which we can forgive others to whom we are connected.
Deeper Understandings of the 4 Phrases:
Step 1: Repentance – I’M SORRY This tradition holds that you are responsible for everything in your mind, even if it seems to be “out there.” Once you realise that, it’s very natural to feel sorry. …This realisation can be painful, and you will likely resist accepting responsibility for the “out there” kind of problems until you start to practice this method on your more obvious “in here” problems and see results.
Step 2: Ask Forgiveness – PLEASE FORGIVE ME Don’t worry about who you’re asking. Just ask! PLEASE FORGIVE ME. Say it over and over. Mean it. Remember your remorse from step 1 as you ask to be forgiven.
Step 3: Gratitude – THANK YOU Say “THANK YOU” – again it doesn’t really matter who or what you’re thanking. Thank your body for all it does for you. Thank yourself for being the best you can be. Thank God. Thank the Universe. Thank whatever it was that just forgave you. Just keep saying THANK YOU.
Step 4: Love – I LOVE YOU This can also be step 1. Say I LOVE YOU. Say it to your body, say it to God. Say I LOVE YOU to the air you breathe, to the house that shelters you. Say I LOVE YOU to your challenges. Say it over and over. Mean it. Feel it. There is nothing as powerful as Love.
Clean up the leaks in this episode...
Resolve split energy, and get right on track to leverage your greatest currency.
Energy; like knowledge is great to have, but it isn't worth much until it becomes coupled with clear + right action,
It must be focussed through the lens of output, to create action, that produce outcomes.
All the leaks of energy being disbursed and wasted- is costing you, and it's draining time, energy and money...
It must be cleaned up practically, and I'm going to bring you briefly into a the first module of The Prosperity Mastermind.
We will generate get the means, with wisdom, to take a deep dive with this nuance and overlooked piece of who and what we are.
For people, organisations this is hack you want to get active on.
It will create a rapid shakeshift as it has done within The Sold Out Prosperity Mastermind.
Let's get into it!
ENERGY MANAGEMENT 1 awaits....
Welcome to Season 2!
How many books must I read, before I get on with it?
I titled this podcast “Get on with it”.
What am I suggesting here?
Well we do an outstanding job of consuming.
And an even better job of procrastination and avoidance.
By now we probably have gathered enough information that we can use.
How much more do we actually need?
At some level do a terrible job of taking the action we know we need to take.
And we are stressed out, overwhelmed and overcommitted.
Do you think more information is the answer?
Because of this we are under delivering.
You will only get as far, as you are clear.
Clarity is first point of call, we generate the means and energy to get clear.
Then we ask ourselves how many books must I read before I get on with it?
How many people must I collect validation from.
How many courses do I need to do, to start making impact and deliver my message.
The truth is, no one cares. They really don’t unless you have something they want. When people get what they want, you see who they are. When they don’t get what they want you will see who they are faster.
This tells us something,
It tells us that despite our fears of what people think, what they may say or do, we must move on with it.
Because nothing anyone says or does has anything to do with us, its a projection, and they are flying in the wind around this period of chaos in time.
So most of this now is just yourself and your own inner critic trying to keep you low.
You were not born this way, you were born worthy and knowing.
But now, you are in the practice.
Self care and self reliance is a practice to get there.
Do we really care how many books you read these days?
I think it’s more like this- show me what you have done with it.
Show me who you are, and that is what is required.
Consistency said, I knew what outcomes I wanted, so I built the steps into my plan.
I focussed on the stepping stones and where they lead to.
Consistency said, I figured out my highest priorities and had the courage, pleasantly and unapologetically to say “no” to other things.
Consistency said, the way it is possible is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside.
It said, even when I wasn’t motivated, something else drove me.
And consistency knows, it is the key to success, no matter what you are doing.
Without consistency, mastery in the important or specific areas of your life becomes fleeting, vague or even unachievable.
Mastery in how it applies to you is an embodiment that says I value and care more about knowing myself than the judgement of others.
It says I enjoy my existence, and I want to learn about it deeply to harness my potential.
And mastery was possible because I didn't deny consistency, the right of being the primary focus in all areas of my life, because it’s said how you do 1 thing is how you’ll do them all.
I waited for the right time to release these words, and this podcast...
In this practical episode I assign meaning to consistency, for the word to be embodied- where it really counts.
We are always students first, and when the ego starts to think otherwise we are reminded in a not so gentle way.
The teacher and the taught create the teaching.
In this episode I let you in on what it was like processing a compromising ordeal where I was robbed of $50,000 from my own home.
I take you through the process and what it has been able to teach me.
This episode is raw + reflective.
I thought that would be the best way to bring things back.
Dan is a mentor of both mine & Jarreds, so to sit down with him to dive deep into his story was incredibly fascinating. Welcome to episode 25 of the Bridge The Gap Podcast with Dan Ballard.
Dan is a mentor & a re educator, who has filled the last 3 decades with a massive amount of questions, suffering, growth and intelligence, which is what makes this one of our longest, but deepest podcasts we’ve had so far.
Dan dives into his experiences growing up, finding an outlet in the gym and moving into the world of performance enhancing drugs. The insight into this world is something I’ve never heard before, and Dan doesn’t hold back. He takes us through his pain and suffering, and how it lead him into the man he is today.We talk on key relationships and transitions, the introduction of Yoga and how that impacted his reputation in the fitness industry.
There are so many times where Dan has gone against the grain, and with his heart which showed true challenges, but immense growth. I strongly believe there is an opportunity in this episode for you. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself by really listening to what’s being said, because there’s a huge part of our conversation that may trigger you, or may seem like too much.
I want you to know that if you feel this way, I was exactly like you. I wasn’t interested in deep thinking and understanding myself, but as Dan explains so well throughout this episode, for us to really take control and understand ourselves, we must start on the inside, and there are so many incredible tools in this episode to begin to learn and develop that deeper.
The most common problem I’ve recognised that people have on their hands:
deep down they crave true self-confidence and meaningful direction, so they can express themselves.
But instead, people are concealing their reality.
Holding split energy inside.
They want change, yet the emotional emptiness remains. Despite trying all the things that make us ‘feel’ better, it doesn’t fill the void.
I’ve known this deeply first hand to share this.
Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy right?
I know that when we feel worried, anxious, doubtful, ashamed, or even scared to be ourselves; we tend to care more about the opinions of others.
That’s interesting because, among these ‘others’, most are also hiding under a veil, not showing who they really are.
They don’t even like themselves, and you’re wrapped up in what they think.
We care, and that’s normal. We’re social beings.
But when what’s ‘normal’ comes at the cost of what is true, and what’s needed for our peace, health, success & fulfilment;
You will feel stuck, resistant, resentful/ angry and disempowered.
What’s this telling you?
You’re trading your authenticity for approval.
I’m calling you to this podcast my friend.
I’ve titled it “The Inner Voice”.
The approval we seek of others, is actually the same approval we seek of ourselves. These words stuck with me for years from a mentor.
I’ve also learnt that empowered living is a decision you can make at any point.
Seeing Problem vs Solutions is a choice. What precedes our change in behaviour, is repeated choice.
You will need 🎙14 mins for this one, bring YOUR choice. Let’s invest where it truly matters.
Common scenario... Men you’re racking your brain, about how impossible she is to please, and at night, you just into bed, she's disconnected, she's got a headache, she's too tired, and not up to it. I’m going to expose some things, and help you understand the deepest layer of human communication & connection. How to read and understand someone, for your benefit and theirs. If there’s one thing being a poster boy of co-dependancy, a string of relationship pain, being a recovering people pleaser and a sensitive old soul has taught me. It’s how to understand people. For a lot of people, they will have little to no awareness surrounding the second language, which is an absolute super power in truly understanding others. 90% of these problems, tend to stem from emotional lack, of feeling unloved. Now whether thats yours or not I'm not sure, But you need to interpret the second language and use your empowered manhood, otherwise its going to cost you most of the time. She’s going to reveal her wild side in the bedroom. When she feels your unwavering presence in her heart.
I created this for you to use each day because I believe in breaking the status quo to perform, and enjoy life confidently without the stress and overwhelm that we’re under each day. Our goal today is not to stop our thoughts, or even pursue the ideal meditation each time you practice. I just encourage you on each unique day, to be your true self and make your mental practice a priority, in order to open some space and awareness that will really come in handy for life. The track can assist you in lowering stress and resistance, to unlock the potential of your mind; connecting you to your natural wellbeing and inner wisdom. The practice is designed so it is easy to follow and use for listeners. When we are in the reactive or resistant and stressed state, we are operating from our lower instinctual nature. It makes it hard for us to access our natural intelligence, to be calm, avoid recurring patterns/ mistakes, see the broader picture and deal with reality as it is (not as we perceive). Because of the way we are operating under the chemicals of stress throughout the brain and body, it becomes hardwired into our system, and limits us in ways that we seldom realise. It’s through this regular practice I am providing you, that we will initiate ourselves in becoming the master of our own inner space and power, so that we are clear and calm to make higher decisions in life and experience vitality. The key is to become conscious of what you’re experiencing, and we explore the relationship between awareness and thinking whilst building upon our knowledge of self.
This is exclusive podcast is very close to my heart, I will be vigilant, raw and open about what I have to share.
Self sabotage is a result of being unable to love yourself for who you are.
As a result of this, you allow people, life, and anything for that matter to walk all over you.
In addition, you begin to devalue yourself. It's a terrible combination of damaged emotion, behavioural patterns, toxic relationships, and
anxiety.
The only way out is when you learn to love yourself, you'll find that there is no need to engage in self sabotage because that's not something
you do as a person who enjoys their existence.
Self love is the preventative all-cure for any form of self sabotage.
“ You deserve better, so do better”. - Love
Are you the rider or the horse?
In this episode I will use tools + insight to hack your thinking.
In order to improve the context and results in your life dramatically.
I will do this by opening up our discernment surrounding decision making.
With use of a powerful metaphor from the ancient greeks and practical knowledge taking complex understandings, into digestable messages
to help you grow...
Decision making can sound like...
What if I make the wrong decision?
What if my actions I'm about to take cost me invaluable time and money.
What if it steers me in the wrong direction, or sets me up to fail?.
Not only do I lose what I have or what I could have, but also end up unhappy, stressed and unfulfilled.
And I could look back on this and think about that time I lost the opportunity I once had.
Imagine if I say how I really feel, then what will people think of me? ... And how will that affect my business, friends or family.
We cannot divorce emotions from thinking. The two are completely intertwined. But we can find the optimal balance of thinking and emotion.
So are you the rider or the horse?
We don’t set boundaries to offend or upset people. We do it to manage the priorities and goals we have set for our lives. They’re a way to fill our cups, and ensure that the overflow we give out is rich, supportive and healthy. It's a way to mitigate confusion, misunderstanding and toxic behavioural patterns. When it comes to setting a boundary in any area of our lives it can feel like we’ve let down others, and we can feel guilty, or live in a fear that we have disappointed someone. But this is just how it feels and it doesn’t have to be that way. By the end of this podcast I’d like to have you feeling clear, informed and unapologetic. I also offer you 10 Principles for effective communication.
What does it truly mean to be empowered?
The primary key principle to empowered living in all cultures is self- reliance.
This podcast marks the first delivery on this platform and it promises to net you some invaluable messages. I do hope you're able to drop in and go on to utilise the offering. You may want to keep your notepad handy (I love my note section within my phone for this, i'd be lost without it).
Im extremely blessed to be trusted in the scope of mentoring + facilitation using a non-conventional approach to emotional wellbeing, performance, behavioural based psychology and mindfulness. In this episode I delve into important understandings that can empower you in gaining self control + personal power/freedom, and transformation through self-care, self-reliance and personal leadership.
Keeping a keen ear, you can learn about becoming a powerful holder of space for other people too. If you're in a role of influence and responsibility- these understandings may prove invaluable once you practice and apply them.
Big Love,
Dan