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In this week's podcast, we're joined by mental exercise coach Trixi Menhardt. Join us as we explore the journey that led Trixi to her current career path.
From her diverse upbringing across the globe, Trixi reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her passion for PQ reps as a therapeutic practice. Discover how these experiences have influenced her unique coaching style.
Today, Trixi runs Red Pants Coaching, her own company specializing in coaching corporate teams, where she applies her expertise in mental exercises and therapeutic techniques to empower professionals.
To find out more about Trixi and the links discussed:
Trixi’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/redpantsprincipal
Red Pants Coaching LLC: https://www.redpantscoaching.com/
Positive Intelligence Inc: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/program/
Ep 38: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/episodes/13369084
Podcast Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Trixi’s years growing up
11:40 Raising a family and marriage
21:47 Carrer
25:06 PQ
36:33 Break
37.22 Understanding Anxiety
41:14 Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
This week on the show, we have former paratriathlon world champion, motivational speaker, and author Steve Judge. Tune in for a truly inspiring conversation as Steve shares the story of his accident and his remarkable journey to recovery, which ultimately led him to become a world champion athlete.
Steve, now a motivational speaker and author, has written two books: his autobiography "Don't Lean on Your Excuses" and "GOLD," a book focused on the mindset needed to achieve winning.
To find out more about Steve and the links discussed:
Website: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-judge-908293b1/
GOLD: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/gold/
Don't Lean on Your Excuses: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/dont-lean-on-your-excuses-2/
Podcast Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Introduction to Steve
3:54 Steve’s Accident
9:31 How to identify excuses
13:46 Physio after the accident
22:50 Who helped Steve on his journey
27:10 Becoming an elite athlete
37:48 Steve’s wave of resilience
43:35 Steve’s recent mental health
52:52 Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Join us on this episode of The Cosmic Bridge as we welcome Alex Stephany, the Founder and CEO of Beam, an innovative online platform dedicated to crowdfunding employment training for homeless individuals.
Discover the inspiring journey that led Alex to establish Beam and learn about the transformative power of technology in aiding their mission. From leveraging AI to utilizing cutting-edge tech solutions, Alex and his team are revolutionizing the way homeless individuals access employment opportunities.
To find out more about Alex, Beam, and the links discussed.
Alex’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexstephany
Beam: https://beam.org/
Magic Notes: https://magicnotes.ai/
Episode 33: https://tinyurl.com/247zxh2t
Podcast Chapters:0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Going from tech into homeless work
14:15 - How people become homeless
16:23 - How Beam works
24:33 - Break
25:44 - Why it’s important to help the homeless get work
30:21 - What’s next for Beam
31:21 - The hardest thing about running a homeless organization
40:19 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
In this week's episode, we're joined by gut health expert Jasmin Corbett. Join us as Jasmin and Mikey delve into the intricate world of gut health, discussing everything from identifying harmful products to avoiding chemicals in your food and daily use items.
Jasmin shares invaluable insights drawn from her personal journey with gut health and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her own diagnosis served as a catalyst for deeper exploration, leading her to study the profound connection between gut health and conditions like arthritis.
Tune in as we uncover practical tips, personal anecdotes, and expert advice to empower you on your journey to optimal gut health and overall well-being.
To find out more about Jasmin and the links discussed.
Website: https://www.jasmincorbett.com/
Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5ffsdj2t
LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/36aekptx
Sardinia article: https://tinyurl.com/2emnxppn
Yuka App: https://yuka.io/en/
ThinkDirty App: https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/
Podcast Chapters:0.00 Trailer
0.55 Intro
2.48 Jasmin’s personal journey
10.35 Diet and gut health
25.42 Processed foods
27.58 Personal care & cleaning products
31.34 What products are good to use
34.04 Food Portions and Nutrition
40.46 Sardinia and the world’s blue zones
53.58 Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
**Join us for a captivating excerpt from Episode 62 of the Cosmic Bridge Podcast, featuring Drewe Broughton.
In this episode, Drewe delves into the mindset and drive of sports personalities like Novak Djokovic and John Terry. He explores the reasons behind their behaviors and what these insights reveal about their approaches to performance and management.
Podcast Chapters:
00.00 Analysing the best
2.50 Wellbeing movement
5.14 There’s fallout from the winner
9.30 How football has changed**
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Join us for a captivating excerpt from Episode 76 of the Cosmic Bridge Podcast, featuring Sister Bliss. Delve into her insightful reflections on navigating criticism and industry pressures as an artist.
This snippet offers a glimpse into the broader conversation, shedding light on the challenges artists encounter. Whether you're in the industry or simply curious, this segment promises valuable insights.
Podcast Chapters:00.00 - The power of the streaming era
01.17 - Health and well-being as a musician
06.28 - Dealing with the inner critic
7.50 - Faith and graft
9.55 - Outro
10.19 - End
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Unlock the secrets to living fully by embracing death positivity in our newest podcast episode featuring Jack Frimston. Jack, a former musician who once sought harmony through melodies.
Now, as a death enthusiast, he shares insights on how understanding death can profoundly shape our lives. Join him and Michael as they delve into the transformative power of confronting mortality and cultivating a mindset of acceptance and appreciation for life's fleeting moments.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
Find out more about Jack:
- Jack’s LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/jptxf27z
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.46 - Trailer
5.10 - Becoming obsessed with death
15.20 - Living with monks
17.20 - Hallucinations while meditating
19.50 - Regrets of the dying
23.00 - Doing what you love
26.54 - Nihilism and Stoicism
35.10 - Appreciate the older people in your life
38.40 - Becoming a father
42.51 - How attitude to death can make you a better salesperson
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Chris Hatfield is a dedicated mindset and wellbeing coach with a passion for empowering individuals to thrive in both their professional and personal lives. As the founder of Sales Psyche, Chris specializes in coaching sales professionals, recruiters, and leaders to cultivate high-performance mindsets while prioritizing mental wellbeing.
Chris shares valuable insights and actionable techniques in this episode of The Cosmic Bridge, including the "5 Senses Exercise," designed to foster mindfulness and enhance focus. Join Chris and host Michael as they explore the intersection of mindset, wellbeing, and professional success, offering invaluable guidance for personal growth and fulfillment.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
Find out more about Chris and the links discussed:
- Chris’s Linked In: https://tinyurl.com/dtdwk6sp
- Banish your sales burnout course: https://tinyurl.com/2s48mdh9
- Sales Psyche: https://tinyurl.com/mr26ck88
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.54 - Intro
2.25 - Chris Mental Healthy Journey
5.42 - Chris on Anxiety
10.24 - Recharging Your Batteries
12.23 - 5 Senses Exercise
17.00 - Limiting Beliefs & Imposter Syndrome
19.18 - Self Criticism
21.45 - “Why” Questions
27.23 Vulnerability
40.08 Get Comfortable with Feedback
44.18 Take Aways from The Show
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
In this episode of The Cosmic Bridge Podcast, Michael dives into the world of social media addiction. He shares his own journey with it, dishes out some tips for breaking free, and throws in some eye-opening stats!
7 Tips for Overcoming Social Media Addiction.
1. Leave your phone outside of your bedroom while you sleep.
2. Leave your phone outside of your office.
3. Be a creator not a consumer & use social media consciously not subconsciously.
4. Hide apps from your home screen or delete apps from your phone.
5. Customize your feed.
6. Don't take your phone to the toilet, leave books in there instead.
7. Go out locally for dinner without your phone.
Enjoy the show, subscribe, and let us know what you think!
To find out more about Michael & the links he mentions in this podcast:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
- Will Aitken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justwillaitken/
- Podcast with Will Aitken: https://tinyurl.com/5ypc2n99
- Podcast with Sam Flynn: https://tinyurl.com/75kczmfm
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
2.25 - Crazy Social Media Addiction Statistics
4.00 - David Goggins on His Relationship With His Phone
4.45 - How to Change Your Relationship With Your Phone
12.09 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Ayalah Bentovim, better known by her stage name Sister Bliss, is a British keyboardist, record producer, DJ and songwriter.
In the studio, she is best known for her work with Rollo Armstrong as one half of the production duo Rollo & Sister Bliss, and particularly as part of the group Faithless.
In this episode of the show she discusses her relationship and upbringing with music, her journey to global stardom with Faithless, how it came with a lot of hard work and grit, why music is so special, and we leave talking about the passing of Faithless rapper Maxi Jazz.
It’s a phenomenal show with someone who has been through so many incredible life experiences.
Subscribe and let us know what you think!
To find out more and for the links to her upcoming shows:
- Sister Bliss’ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5ymjxvx4
- Camp Bestival Show Link: https://tinyurl.com/2a89knux
- 'Insomnia' The Making Of A Dance Anthem: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3a49v
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Trailer
1.10 - Introduction
1.50 - Childhood & What Inspired Her to Get Into Music
8.00 - Early Years as a DJ
10.01 - Her First Break as a DJ
13.30 - Mindset and Dedication When Breaking Through
18.40 - Breaking Through in the Current Music Industry Compared to the 90s
20.20 - Maxi Jazz’s Faith
27.40 - The Story of Insomnia, The Early Years of Faithless & Their First Album
43.00 - Second Album, God is a DJ & Not Selling Out
48.08 - The Connection Between Raving and Spirituality
54.10 - Becoming a Mother
57.10 - Health, Mental Health & Online Abuse in The Music Industry
1.07.10 - Maxi Jazz’s Death
1.13.40 - End
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Sales and Your Dark Side, Your Shadow!
How does Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow show up in sales? What is the shadow? How can you use it to your advantage? And what do you need to be avoiding?
Listen to a fascinating show with Michael Hanson on the concept of the shadow in sales.
As Carl Jung puts it, “The shadow is that hidden, repressed, for the most part inferior and guilt-laden personality whose ultimate ramifications reach back into the realm of our animal ancestors…
It can now be ascertained on closer investigation that the unconscious man, that is his shadow, does not consist only of morally reprehensible tendencies, but also displays a number of good qualities, such as normal instincts, appropriate reactions, realistic insights, creative impulses."
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
To find out more about Michael or the TedX Talks we mention:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
- Steven’s First TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nshc-ay1p7A
- Steven’s Second TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZOPKbBKh4o
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro to The Shadow
4.28 - The Shadow and Sales
10.04 - What Archetype Does a Salesperson Have?
17.08 - Why Is Sales So Relevant to Everyone?
22.47 - The COSMIC Bridge and Writing to People on Death Row
31.09 - Debating People with Different Opinions
36.00 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Charlotte Lloyd helps Founders and Solopreneurs increase pipeline and convert clients on LinkedIn by showing you how to social sell using content along with a warm cold outbound system to close sales.
However in this episode of the show we won’t be discussing sales.
We talk about an incident much closer to home and deeper in Charlotte’s story.
The death of Charlotte’s mother when she was 17.
How she initially dealt with this. The delayed bereavement. The lessons and gift it gave to her.
We also touch on her sales journey, how she approaches the topic of death with her children, and so much more.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Please subscribe and let us know your thoughts
To get in touch with Charlotte or to find out more:
- Charlotte’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottelloydsales/
- Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-selling-cold-outreach-made-easy/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.54 - Intro
2.44 - The Death of Charlotte’s Mother
12.28 - Delayed Bereavement
18.16 - Talking About Death
23.45 - What Did You Wish You Knew?
29.15 - Using Tough Times as a Gift
35.08 - Approaching Death with Young Children
47.44 - The Law of Attraction
49.55 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
In 2021, Jake Housdon walked away from his executive role at a tech company to create a retreat center in the Peruvian Amazon.
After a decade in SaaS sales, he’s redesigned his life and is no longer choosing between his hustle and his health, his drive and his thrive.
His three loves in life are people, plants and creativity. He’s a devoted student of each and likes to hang out where they intersect.
If plants are on one side of a Yin Yang, and people on the other, he’s the wavy line in the middle, a bridge.
He likes to geek out on astrology, herbalism, ayurveda, alchemy, plant medicine, eastern philosophy, shamanism, flow states, creative ritual, and metaphysics.
He also spends some time advising tech startups and coaching founders.
To find out more about Jake and his work:
- Jake’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakehousdon/
- InSpirit Community: https://www.skool.com/inspirit/about
- Jake’s Retreat Centre: https://www.instagram.com/jungle_life...
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.41 - Intro
4.21 - Jake’s Experience with Ayahuasca
11.58 - Using Cannabis Therapeutically
19.28 - Jake’s Journey to the Jungle
29.12 - Why Did You Set Up Your Own Ayahuasca Retreat Centre?
33.02 - Choosing Your Ayahuasca Shaman
42.49 - How to Prepare and Integrate Your Spiritual Experiences
53.04 - Getting the Most From Your Ayahuasca Ceremony
55.09 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Dr.Kaushik Ram is a distinguished Neuroscientist, Author, Board Member and Inventor of the Precognition Method, formulated from two decades of study into the optimal performance of the brain and nervous system.
His career defining invention shows you how to biologically modulate the rhythms of the heart to release stress, overwhelm and anxiety, instead of relentlessly attempting to calm the racing mind.
In this episode of the show we discuss how a near death experience he had in Papua New Guinea shaped the rest of his life and studies in neuroscience, the problems of modern psychiatry, how you can bring about chemical balance in your life, and so much more.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
To find out more about Kaushik and the links discussed:
- Kaushik’s Website: https://drkaushikram.com
- Kaushik’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkaushikram/
- Kaushik’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKaushikRam
- Kaushik’s Book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxphfuc
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.23 - Intro
1.25 - How Did You End Up in Neuroscience?
2.51 - Kaushik’s Near Death Experience
4.19 - How Did the Near Death Experience Happen?
15.22 - Did You Feel Like You Were in Another World?
20.37 - The Brain, Mind and Body Connection
23.45 - Why Psychiatric Medication Doesn’t Work?
28.48 - The Importance of the Vegas Nerve
33.40 - You Don’t Need Medication and WHat You Can Do Instead
38.25 - Voluntarily Giving Yourself Stress
45.48 - Heart Rate Variability and Breathing
49.12 - Talk Therapy
56.20 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
James Ski is a public speaker, soon to be author, the Founder and CEO of Sales Confidence, and is a prominent voice for sales on LinkedIn.
In this episode of the show we discuss James’ journey with mental health, how he was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 20, what obstacles he’s faced in his life and career as a result, how he’s overcome the challenges, and so much more.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
Sales Confidence is a community elevating sales as a profession and helping all salespeople and sales leaders at each stage of their career, with their growth mindset, wellbeing and constant never ending performance improvement.
To get in touch with James or to find out more about his work:
- James’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesski
- Sales Confidence Website: https://salesconfidence.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.36 - Intro
1.37 - Door to Door Milk Sales
4.10 - James’ Journey with Mental Health and Bipolar
11.43 - Insights from James’ Mental Health Experiences
15.41 - The Process in a Mental Health Facility
20.52 - Working in Sales with Bipolar
25.40 - The Great Experiences James Has Had in Mental Health Facilities
28.22 - Letting Go of Attachment to Loss
34.50 - Digital and Social Media Wellness
41.50 - Social Media, LinkedIn and YouTube
45.23 - The Correlation Between Elite Sport and Sales
48.30 - The Secret to Mr.Beast’s Success
53.40 - LinkedIn to Learn
60.31 - What Advice Would You Give to Yourself Before Your Last Mental Health Incident?
61.57 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Petra Velzeboer is a renowned author, psychotherapist, TedX speaker, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL.
Born into a notorious cult ‘’The Children of God’’, Petra was raised in a strict environment where individuality and self expression were discouraged. Travelling the globe, she learned firsthand about cultures and people but was sheltered from education, books or friendships outside of the community.
Raised to believe the world was going to end, she took her birthright as god's endtime soldier seriously, turning a blind eye to cruel and unusual punishments, abuse and the fact that the world never did in fact, end.
Leading a double life for many years, she knows firsthand the toll it takes to wear a mask of conformity on one side while leading a hedonistic escapist life on the other.
Eventually the cracks started to show, falling pregnant at 22 and moving to London to start a new life with a boyfriend outside of the community. Life had enabled her to escape and offered up a new path.
In this episode of the show we take a deep look into Petra’s journey, from her time in the cult, to her life afterwards and the struggles she faced along the way, eventually leading her to a life of service and leadership.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
To get in touch with Petra or to find out more about a few of the things we discussed:
- Petra’s Website: https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
- Petra’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
- Petra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/
- An Apple Documentary on the Cult: https://tinyurl.com/3ux67sjw
- An Amazon Documentary on the Cult: https://tinyurl.com/5n8b8ft4
- A Podcast on the Cult: https://tinyurl.com/2b7hcj6t
- A Second Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3p5886rw
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer
0.51 - Intro
1.34 - Petra’s Childhood and Upbringing
3.44 - The Children of God Cult
5.35 - The Cult’s Beliefs
7.45 - The Tyranny of the Majority
13.11 - Looking into the Abyss
16.40 - Petra’s Problems After the Cult
19.05 - Victim Mentality
23.15 - Working with Fear
28.17 - Think About Other People!
31.25 - Petra’s Relationship with Religion and Spirituality Now
34.40 - Psychedelics and Mental Health
37.36 - The Importance of Creativity!
40.45 - Some Actionable Takeaways
48.57 - Setting Boundaries
51.02 - What Advice Would You Give to Yourself as a Teenager?
53.12 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Jocelyn Pepe is a mum, a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate, an eternal learner, a truth seeker, daughter, sister, niece, and partner.
She’s also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Registered Health Coach, and as a founder of TrU Living, Jocelyn has co-created profound change globally, partnering with individuals and organizations to develop healthy habits to truly thrive.
She is passionately committed to every individual realising the benefits of having their total wellbeing aligned.
In this episode of the show we discuss all things being a mother and balancing a successful career, spirituality, intuition, addiction, mental health, and more.
Enjoy the show, subscribe and let us know what you think!
To get in touch with Jocelyn or to find out more:
- Jocelyn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-pepe/
- Jocelyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocepepe/
- TrU Living Website: https://truliving.ca/
- The Show with Ardeshir Mehran: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/14175240
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.02 - Looking at Star Signs
2.31 - Jocelyn’s Mental Health Journey
5.49 - A Personal Story of Addiction
8.45 - A Transition to Her Purpose
13.30 - Looking at Spirituality
17.30 - Being a Mother, Running a Company, and Finding Balance
22.45 - The Early Years of Having Children
26.39 - How Do You Find Your Purpose?
32.42 - Meditation and Exercise
41.53 - How Do You Become More In-Touch with Intuition?
45.58 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Donald Trump! A new format this week and the first time talking about politics on the show.
Michael Chapman and Michael Hanson sit down to have a balanced debate and discussion about this very controversial figure.
But the central theme to the whole debate is dialogue.
In many parts of the world we’ve lost the ability to have sensible discussion about things we disagree with, and when this happens, society begins to break down.
So even though the two Michael’s disagree on many things about the former president, they agree on one thing, differences of opinion are part of life, and they are healthy, when discussed in an open and respectful way.
We hope you enjoy the show. Let us know what you think!
To find out more about Michael Chapman and a couple of the things we discuss:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/3mhyfd7v
- President Joe Biden on Jay Shetty’s podcast discussing family values: http://tinyurl.com/5n885kds
- Jordan Peterson Discussing Trump on a podcast: http://tinyurl.com/bdhddasw
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
2.35 - Why Are We Having this Conversation?
12.35 - Where Trump and Cancel Culture Come Together
24.39 - Choosing Between 2 Evils and the Latino Debate
35.00 - When Did the Problem Begin?
42.08 - The Agenda vs the Person and Looking at the Vote
47.05 - The Victim Mindset and the Politically Correct
51.22 - Do We Have a Political Crisis?
56.55 - Let’s Learn from Each Other
58.48 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Donna Star is a highly sought-after certified executive coach and professional speaker after a successful thirty-year career in corporate America.
At the heart of Donna’s success is her ability to connect with people in a deep and meaningful way.
Donna has always been intuitive, but she received formal training from a forensic medium and taps into this skill to help bring her clients even greater clarity.
She’s a proud Bostonian with two amazing adult children, and, yes, she loves Boston sports.
In this episode of the show we discuss all things workaholism, the effect it had on her children, strategies to find balance, what you need to earn to be happy, and so much more.
To get in touch with Donna or to find the links we discussed:
- Donna’s LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/ycy9xm5d
- Donna Instagram: http://tinyurl.com/3rbt22sp
- Donna’s Book: http://tinyurl.com/bdf8fs6x
- The Laurie Santos Lecture: http://tinyurl.com/pxwnwabs
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - The Trailer
0.40 - Intro
2.05 - Struggling with Workaholism
7.34 - How Workaholism Was Affecting Family Life
12.30 - Are You a Wage Slave?
17.37 - Advice for Great Leaders
23.02 - Where Spirituality Shows up - Intuition!
30.27 - Finding Balance
36.43 - The Value of Coaching
39.47 - Some of the Most Common Problems for Females
42.11 - We Can Live with Less than We Believe
50.24 - Advice for Your Younger Workaholic Self
51.57 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Amy Englemark is the author of the book, "From Burnout to Bliss: The 21 Day Plan To Boost Health, Wealth and Happiness" and the founder of Amy Englemark Coaching and Consulting.
She provides practical tools and strategies to help business owners and healthcare leaders decrease stress and increase happiness while achieving professional dreams.
In 2012 Amy established her coaching and consulting practice and has mentored clients in Costa Rica, US, Poland, London, Denmark, Africa, Ontario, Regina, Whitehorse and more.
In this episode of the show we discuss her journey to where she is today, some of the struggles she’s had with flow, finances, and feeling enough, the steps she took to overcome them including a deep faith in God, and so much more.
Enjoy the show, subscribe to the podcast and let us know what you think!
To get in touch with Any or find the links we discussed:
- Amy’s LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/an5ubye
- Amy’s Book: http://tinyurl.com/y69unr93
- Amy’s Website: http://tinyurl.com/ycy7j7ft
- Amy’s Free Gift: http://tinyurl.com/mrxa2sea
- The episode with Ardeshir Mehran: http://tinyurl.com/5n8zheum
- More on the COSMIC Framework: http://tinyurl.com/4aub5nxb
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.11 - From Burnout to Bliss
13.43 - Turning Back to God and Spirituality
21.15 - Humility and Surrender
24.15 - Recovering from a Desperate Place
34.50 - The Role and Shame of Spirituality in Business
43.30 - Maintaining Joy and Calmness When Everything is Out of Control
51.19 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Will Koning is an entrepreneur disrupting the sales education and recruitment space.
In this episode of the show he discusses his entrepreneurial journey to date, the failure of his first company, the pain he went through, and why he’s doing it all ago.
We also go into detail about an incredibly powerful Ayahuasca experience he had and how he was able to heal from the death of his father 10 years earlier!
Enjoy the show and let us know what you think!
To find out more about Will and his work:
- Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saasleads/
- Meritt Website: https://www.meritt.io/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.42 - Will’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
7.09 - Mistakes as an Entrepreneur
13.08 - Why It’s a Journey of Discovery
15.34 - Will’s Ayahuasca Journey
40.21 - Integrating the Ayahuasca Experience
43.39 - How It Helped in Tough Times
45.15 - Synchronicity and Signs from the Universe
51.00 - Why Are You Going into Entrepreneurship Again?
53.20 - What Advice Would You Give to Yourself as Your Business Was Failing?
54.17 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Today’s guest is Drewe Broughton. In 1986, aged 8, he set his heart on becoming a professional footballer at the very summit of the game. In 1993 aged 16 whilst a schoolboy and signed with Norwich City FC, he was asked to be in the squad for the First team in the Premier league against Everton, based on his performances in the U.15s. 6 months later In 1994 aged 16 he left school and home to move to Norwich and pursue his dreams. In March 1996, aged 18 he made his professional debut for Norwich City away at Wolves, scoring and getting rave reviews. Three months later he was in the England U.20 World Cup squad and signed a 3 year contract with adidas. He was tipped for the top with his talent and attitude.
In 2011, aged 33, 15 years, 100 goals and 600 professional games later, lived out across 3 of England’s 4 Professional divisions, representing 20 clubs; promotions, relegations, administrations, lauded, rejected, admired, mocked, he was retired from the game. No longer was he able to perform. A career spent dogged and undermined by soul searching and Fear, It culminated in him going into rehab for addictions. At the same time his agent died, his marriage broke down and he was homeless.
A natural leader at every stage of his life. Well educated, well raised with great morals, the confusion for many around me was enormous. For him it was even greater.
What he discovered about myself during his darkest hours, he will be forever grateful for.
Such hard earned wisdom aligned with such vast experiences and exceptionally high emotional intelligence has enabled him to unlock the potential of a huge diversity of people from around the world. From Founders of businesses, to management teams, PGA golfers, International Footballers, Tennis players and many others.
He has appeared in and on, an array of media platforms from;
The New York Times , Sky Sports, Bt Sport, The Guardian, The Times, BBC, ITV
Discussing Fear and the ongoing lack of understanding around human performance and coach education.
He has found that the leaders and performers who have contacted him all have the same traits. That strong moral compass, sensitive, yet fiercely driven, relentless ambition to the point where nothing is ever enough. Traits that he hugely relates to, having had to battle that himself In a public and merciless industry for nearly two decades
Today he combines his 1:1 coaching with athletes and business owners with consultancy, which has taken him around the world, since 2019 he has taken 200+ thru his education in Advanced EQ for leaders whilst growing his company ; Sweat & Courage
To get in touch with Drewe, to find out more or see the links we discuss :
- Drewe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewe-broughton/
- Drewe’s Book: http://tinyurl.com/4bzaz9fm
- Lion King Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnngqq4o8g
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.46 - Drewe’s Journey with Fear
2.58 - Rehab
13.20 - Dealing with Your Shadow
19.55 - Letting Go
29.10 - How the Greatest Have a Dark Side
39.36 - Truth, Authenticity and Dialogue
51.42 - The Next Mountain?
56.04 - Finding Balance
65.05 - Spirituality and God
77.36 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael and Tom look into the concepts of nationalism and globalism, whether the two can co-exist, some of the major things that divide people, and how we can overcome these issues.
Ultimately things come down to understanding, discussion and dialogue.
They both touch on some of their personal stories and lessons along the way as well.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and let us know what you think.
The Links We Discuss:
- The Human Documentary Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqz1aUj7Yek
- Accidental Courtesy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5390430/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Nationalism, Globalism and Polarisation
3.04 - Tom’s Personal Journey with the Subject
7.15 - Similarities and Polarisation
9.20 - The Role of the Media
10.44 - The Collective Unconscious
13.41 - The Importance of Dialogue
16.25 - An Incredible Story of Hope
19.00 - Understanding Both Sides of the Story
22.36 - Be That Light
23.43 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Chapman took the bold step of restructuring his career, life, and goals around his values and faith.
After recognizing his path was leading him away from God and his highest potential, he knew he had to make a change or risk losing a full life lived.
In August of 2017, on the heels of a painful second divorce, loss of a child, and multiple job losses, he decided to walk away from a toxic work environment and 26 years of working for others across multiple industries.
As a father of 4, he walked away with NO job in hand. He answered a call to take his hand, get out of the boat, walk on water, and help others achieve their own breakthrough.
The day he walked away back in 2017, he began looking for a new opportunity on LinkedIn. He had written more than 2000+ journals about his life, losses he had endured, and subsequent learnings in tandem. As a result, he began to share those with the LinkedIn community.
In this episode of the show we discuss all things entitlement, political correctness, masculinity, his journey, and so much more.
Enjoy!
To find out more about Michael, the posts we discuss and his work:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/3mhyfd7v
- More on the Harvard Scandal: http://tinyurl.com/3wcas5xd
- A Video on the Incident: http://tinyurl.com/yc6d6fj9
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.36 - Entitlement
6.52 - How to Help Stop Entitlement
14.14 - Where Do You See Entitlement?
19.17 - Letting Go
28.15 - Managing Social Media Use
34.39 - The Need for Masculinity and What It Means
40.55 - Finding Balance
46.18 - What Hope Is There for the Education System?
48.56 - Sending a Message to Campuses and the Woke
54.12 - Outro and Takeaways
A Couple More Podcasts on the Harvard Scandal:
- The Charlie Kirk Show: http://tinyurl.com/bddb4857
- Inside The Plagiarism Scandal Roiling Harvard: http://tinyurl.com/z64rkje9
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Hanson discusses his time living in Medellin, Colombia, and some of Medellin’s past and present.
Did you know Medellin went from being the murder capital of the world in 1994 to being voted the world’s most innovative city in 2013?
We discuss some stories of Colombia’s past, the warmth and resilience of the Colombian people, how this ties in with the Christmas holidays, and so much more.
It’s a fantastic show about so much more than just Medellin.
To find out more about Michael, see the article discussed in the show or to get in touch:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson
- The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
- Medellin: The Most Innovative City in the World: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-21638308
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Intro
1.21 - Medellin and It’s Transformation
6.08 - The Resilience of Colombian People
10.04 - The Real Colombia and Medellin
13.00 - Colombia, Christmas and Jesus
15.23 - Everything Will Be Okay. Never Suffer Alone
16.38 - Be a Light in the Darkness
17.25 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Jay O’Malley has 15 years of military experience having served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia, was at one stage involved in the training of over 300 medics, and was the leader of an expedition to Mount Everest that set 2 Guinness World Records while raising >£500k.
He’s now an experienced CEO and Operations Director, with a proven track record of delivering business critical change programmes.
In this episode we discuss his journey to the military, some of the experiences and lessons he gained there, and his expedition to Mount Everest that lead him to the brink of death.
It’s an action packed show with a lot of incredible stories.
His business Fusion Initiatives works with businesses, charities and academic institutions to provide leadership and development, high performance coaching and team building with a focus on corporate social responsibility. Team building with social impact!
Fusion believes that strong communities are the foundation of a better world. This is the principle that underpins everything they do.
To find out more about Jay and his work:
- Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-o-malley-fcmi/
- Fusion Initiatives Website: https://fusioninitiatives.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.40 - Jay’s Journey to the Military
4.11 - The Toughest Military Challenges
10.40 - The Emotional Side of Being a Medic
13.45 - How Have You Coped and Remained Stable?
18.15 - Lessons from the Military
26.21 - A Near Death Experience on Mount Everest!
41.33 - Recovery in the UK
43.09 - PTSD
45.34 - The Lesson from the Near Death Experience
49.05 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Ardeshir Mehran, Ph.D. is a leadership excellence coach, who enables leaders to achieve their personal and operating goals, at faster and higher rates.
In this episode of the show we discuss his journey from depression and a lost corporate life, to a life of service helping others through his passion, psychology and coaching.
We break down his ‘’7 Emotional Bill of Rights’’ - 7 fundamental needs of any human at birth that can help you overcome adversity, anxiety and depression, and lead you to a life of fulfilment and joy.
In his work Ardeshir has led the development of high-impact global leadership and training systems, succession planning, and spearheaded culture change, organisation design, and business transformation initiatives.
To find out more about Ardeshir and his work:
- Ardeshir’s Website: https://ardeshirmehran.com/
- The Bill of Emotional Rights: https://ardeshirmehran.com/copy-of-bio
- Ardeshir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.50 - Ardeshir’s Journey to Psychology
6.42 - History with Depression
9.24 - Errors with Treatment for Modern Depression
14.13 - The Emotional Bill of Rights
19.52 - I Belong
22.59 - I Am Boundless
25.32 - I Am Complete
28.16 - I Matter
29.36 - I Make
32.25 - I Am
36.48 - I Soar
39.48 - How Can People Feel Like They Matter?
46.44 - Solutions to Anxiety
55.16 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Constantine Georgiou is the founder of Ineffable, a human potential accelerator.
As a Mindful Self Discipline Coach, Emotional Processing Healer and Mahamudra/Dzogchen Meditation Guide, Constantine has facilitated many clients to discover and abide in their ineffable nature, in pursuit of unlimited potential.
His concentration and healing practices enable cutting through obstacles when pursuing moonshots. He is passionate about keeping the ancient Tibetan and Kashmiri traditions alive through modern guidance and biofeedback technology for immediate and sustainable impact.
He has facilitated over 750 entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations to build sustainable businesses and individuals that consistently come from presence and deep embodied belief.
He believes that only enlightened leaders can end suffering in the workplace and the world.
To find out more about Constantine and his work:
- Constantine’s Website: https://www.ineffableoneness.com/
- Constantine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineffableoneness/
- Immersion Wearable App: https://besttuesdayever.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.27 - Constantine’s Personal Journey
11.07 - How Did You Feel in Your Toughest Year?
13.29 - What Were the First Steps You Took to Transform?
17.44 - Process of Inquiry
22.27 - How to Say a Healthy No
27.23 - What’s the One Thing to Find Peace?
30.59 - A Quick Practical Exercise!
38.18 - Concentration, Balance and Presence
42.09 - What Is Biofeedback?
50.20 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Pablo Stewart is a psychiatrist for people on death row, and a nationally recognized expert in capital (death penalty) litigation, having worked on over 300 capital cases.
In this episode we dive into how he ended up in this line of work, why he does what he does, stories from some of the people he’s worked with, his beliefs on psychology and Carl Jung, and so much more.
It may be one of the most amazing shows we’ve ever had!
Let us know what you think.
To find out more about Pablo and his work:
- a bit more about Pablo: https://www.queens.org/providers/1331/pablo-stewart/
- 2022 Human Writes Conference: https://www.humanwrites.org/conference?year=2022
Michael’s Episode about writing to a prisoner on death row: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/episodes/13926773
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
3.24 - How Pablo became a psychiatrist for people on death row
8.24 - Why do you work with people on death row?
10.27 - A particularly impactful story
15.10 - How to stay neutral with such difficult work
21.25 - Diagnosing mental illness
24.39 - What things typically lead to mental illness
28.25 - How do you keep yourself healthy?
34.06 - How has Carl Jung influenced your thinking?
38.29 - The collective unconscious
46.45 - Have you worked on any cases where the person was innocent
52.40 - What would you like to see happening in the US going forward
59.10 - Outro and takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Andy Culligan is a husband, father, marketing leader, and someone with a lot of wisdom to share from both his personal and entrepreneurial journey.
In this episode of the show we touch on what led him to setting up his own fast growing marketing consultancy, the challenges he’s faced along the way, how he finds balance in life, the impact the death of his brother had on him, and so much more.
Andy is brutally honest in his assessment of every area of his life, and he shares a wealth of takeaways that anyone will be able to learn from.
We hope you enjoy the show!
To get in touch with Any or to find out more:
- Andy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-culligan
- Andy’s website: https://andyculligan.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.34 - Andy’s Entrepreneurial Journey
9.16 - Finding Balance in Life
20.38 - The Loss of Andy’s Brother
29.31 - His Wim Hof Experience
34.25 - Integrating Spiritual Experiences
38.38 - Andy’s Spiritual Journey
44.27 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Will Castle is a real estate professional who also works as a volunteer Community Ambassador for the men’s health charity Movember.
In this week’s show we go right back to a short recap of one of our most impactful episodes with Will.
After losing his father to suicide over 12 years ago, Will brushed his feelings under the carpet and kept his story extremely private. Most of his colleagues weren’t aware of what he went through and it was never spoken about amongst his friends.
Ten years later, when COVID hit, Will wanted to do something positive and without understanding the potential impact he could make, started to talk about his experiences with the aim of raising money for Movember.
Later that month, he published a first-hand account of the day itself and raised over £16,000 and was in the top 5 Movember fundraisers in the country.
He now works part time for the charity as a Community Ambassador travelling up and down the country to share his story with the aim of breaking mental health taboos, raising suicide awareness and of course raising much needed funds in the name of men’s health.
To date Will has raised over £25,000.
Outside of his charity work, Will is a husband and a father of two boys. He loves spending time with his family and going to watch his beloved Arsenal Football Club.
Here's the link to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/12757802
To find out more about Will, Movember, his story and to get in touch:
Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-castle-3172b82a/
Will’s Story: A first-hand account of the harrowing events of 17th November 2010: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-story-17th-november-2010-will-castle/
Polo Times: A tribute to Paul Castle written by John Horswell: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-6-will-castle/
Paul Castle Tribute (The Times): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-5-will-castle/
Movember Website: https://movember.com/
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - The Story of His Dad’s Suicide
1.23 - Why Did You Tell Your Story?
4.20 - The Impact
5.17 - The Stats on Suicide
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
In this week’s show we go right back to a short recap of one of our most popular episodes to date with Jeremy Connell-Waite.
Jeremy is a Global Communications Designer at IBM.
In this short cut he talks about Ikigai, which is a Japanese technique to help combine your profession, your passion, your impact, and something you love, and he discusses how he used it to design his dream job.
To listen to the full original episode: https://tinyurl.com/4rkt7mu3
For more about Jeremy and to get in touch:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite
The post on Ikigai we talk about: https://cutt.ly/F3ICewA
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - What Is Ikigai?
3.12 - Designing His Dream Job with Ikigai?
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast and the CEO of Growth Genie, a consultancy that helps B2B sales teams have more human conversations.
In this episode he discusses his journey and experience writing to an inmate on Death Row in the USA through the organisation Human Writes.
Michael also talks about his time at the Human Writes conference and an incredible story of forgiveness from an inmate who was pardoned from Death Row.
To find out more about Michael or Human Writes, and to get in touch:
- Human Writes Website: https://www.humanwrites.org/
- To find out more about Billy, simply Google: Billy Neal Moore
- Billy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shall-Not-Die-Seventy-two-Hours/dp/142083262X
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson
- The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.28 - How I Started Writing to a Prisoner on Death Row
4.38 - Why Am I Doing This?
9.31 - The Human Writes Conference
11.44 - Billy Neil Moore and an Incredible Story of Forgiveness
18.14 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Katarina Polonska is an accredited relationship coach who helps hardworking high achievers be as successful in their relationships as they are in their careers.
In this episode of the show we discuss her journey into coaching, her struggles to find her path living in the luxury drinks sector in Dubai, and her journey with and to overcoming anorexia, plus so much more.
Enjoy the show and drop us a message to let us know what you think!
To get in touch with Katarina or to find out more about her work:
- Katarina’s Website: https://www.katarinapolonska.com/
- info@katarinapolonska.com
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.34 - Where Katarina’s Anorexia Began
6.15 - Identifying and Overcoming Anorexia
10.42 - Path to Meditation
12.17 - The Hoffman Process
16.19 - Initial Career
21.23 - What Is Self-Abandonment?
31.02 - Psychedelics
34.30 - Surrender
41.08 - Advice for Tough Times
43.34 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Miles Veth is a follower of Jesus Christ, and his professional goal is to honour Him in the way he does business and leads life.
His firm, Veth Group, focuses on helping businesses grow through human-to-human marketing with services including outbound prospecting, LinkedIn personal branding, podcasting, and creative direct mail.
In this episode we discuss all things running a business with Jesus’ message at the heart, using money for greater good, giving back, AI, and so much more.
To get in touch with Miles or to find out more about the Veth Group:
- Miles' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesveth
- Veth Group website: https://www.vethgroup.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.23 - How Does Your Faith Affect Your Business?
3.28 - How Do You Effectively Manage Your Business?
4.45 - Letting Go of Money with Faith
9.31 - Hiring the Right People
13.40 - Making Money vs Living in Coherence
20.30 - Spirituality vs Faith in God
24.01 - What’s Your Moral View on AI?
26.55 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast and the CEO of Growth Genie, a consultancy that helps B2B sales teams have more human conversations.
He’s passionate about finding balance, which led him to set up the COSMIC Bridge.
In this episode he talks about the COSMIC Sales framework:
C - Challenge
O - Open
S - Spiritual
M - Material
I - Influence
C - Consequence
A framework to bridge all aspects of sales.
To find out more about Michael, Growth Genie, The COSMIC Bridge, and to get in touch:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
- The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - The Problem with Modern Sales
0.36 - COSMIC Sales
0.44 - Materialism and Spirituality
1.50 - Challenge and Consequence
2.34 - Influence
3.49 - Open and Authentic
5.00 - The Definition of COSMIC
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast and the CEO of Growth Genie, a consultancy that helps B2B sales teams have more human conversations.
He’s passionate about finding balance, which led him to set up the COSMIC Bridge.
In this episode he talks about all things balance in sales, from the material to the spiritual, and quality to quantity.
- Here’s the link to the diagram: https://tinyurl.com/2tcezdc3
To find out more about Michael, Growth Genie, The COSMIC Bridge, and to get in touch:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
- The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
0.53 - Balance
2.01 - Sales Balance
2.44 - Spirituality in Sales
6.48 - Quality and Connection in Sales
9.15 - The Material Side of Sales
10.24 - Quantity, Numbers and Sales
14.15 - Discipline in Sales
15.20 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Jodie is founder of the News Literacy Lab, author of “You Are What You Read: why changing your media diet can change the world” and of children’s book, “Little Ruffle and The World Beyond“.
Over the past decade, Jodie has researched the damaging impact of the negativity bias in the news on our individual and collective mental health, as well as promoting the impact of solutions-focused journalism.
To get in touch with Jodie or find the content we discuss in the show:
- Jodie’s Website: https://jodiejackson.com/
- Jodie’s Book: https://tinyurl.com/ykmfef6a
- Jodie’s TEDX Talk: https://tinyurl.com/2p8be4jf
- Future Crunch Newsletter: https://futurecrun.ch/subscribe
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
00.57 - What Is News Literacy?
2.10 - How Did You End Up in this Field?
5.14 - The Effect of News on Mental Health
12.22 - Conscious Engagement
19.43 - Progress in the World
25.37 - Problems and the Solutions
31.57 - Active Coping and Hope
37.20 - Identifying Fake News
40.23 - Construct Your Own News
42.12 - News Literacy with Children
44.29 - One Tactic You Recommend to the Audience
46.16 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins and Michael Hanson sit down to talk about abstinence, fasting and arguably the biggest addiction of this century, porn.
The episode on porn addiction with Ian Koniak was our most popular yet and we wanted to dive deeper into the subject. We touch on the negative effects porn brings you, the benefits of leaving it forever, why it’s a subject not talked about, and how it should be.
We also touch on fasting, voluntary suffering and the reasons why it’s so good for you, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Here’s the link to the episode with Ian Koniak: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/12475997-porn-addiction-ep-18-ian-koniak
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.52 - Porn and the Harm it Brings
3.00 - How Porn Has Evolved
4.35 - Semen Retention and the Benefits
12.31 - Fasting
16.29 - Using Fasting to Benefit the Homeless
17.11 - Voluntary Suffering and Pushing Limits
23.14 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Sam Jacobs is focused on helping people unlock and achieve their professional potential.
He’s built a company called Pavilion and the purpose of that company is to help their members, employees, and stakeholders realise the greatness within themselves.
Sam is also the author of the book ‘’Nice Folks Finish First’’
In this episode we discuss his journey to where he is today, how he’s dealt with the challenges and stresses he’s faced from a divorce to running a business, the principles and beliefs of his book, and so much more.
Enjoy!
To get in touch with Sam and see more of his content:
- Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfjacobs/
- sam@joinpavilion.com
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.09 - Start with the assumption that You Might Be the Problem
9.08 - What Do You Do in Tough Moments?
15.29 - How Do We Find the Balance between Self-Love and Demands
20.00 - Presence vs Planning
31.37 - Being Kind Can Be Demanding
41.32 - What Advice Would You Give Yourself When Making a Tough Decision
43.30 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
James Honda-Pinder is a master storyteller and Head of Strategy at We Are Social living out in Singapore.
In this episode we discuss the power of stories and how they transcend time, how to create a truly impactful story, the possibilities this can bring, and so much more.
When stories are the backbones of communication, becoming a master storyteller is an art in life!
To Find the Resources we discuss in the show and for James’ LinkedIn@
- Story by Robert McKee: https://tinyurl.com/4635xybs
- 6 Rules of Great Storytelling by Pixar: https://tinyurl.com/yxr4caxn
- The Book Creativity Inc.: https://tinyurl.com/4exysejf
- David Hieatt’s Books: http://tinyurl.com/46ay7vhh
- James’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-honda-pinder-a6036a44/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.45 - The Villains of James’ Life
3.09 - What’s the Hero’s Arc?
5.50 - The Power of Context
12.33 - How Stories Transfer Morality
20.02 - The Power of Stories
25.09 - Self-Therapy Through Stories
34.26 - Presenting a Better Future
40.40 - Letting People in Emotionally
43.16 - Creating the Less Is More Effect
49.34 - Resources, Outro and Takeaways
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy.
- The COSMIC Bridge website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Bishop Mark Strange is a British Anglican bishop.
He’s the current Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness in the Scottish Episcopal Church and he’s the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
In this episode we discuss Mark’s path to the church from working in a pub, challenges he’s faced along the way, his faith in God in the hardest moments, serving the community, and so much more.
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.00 - Mark’s Path to a Bishop
12.31 - Finding the Balance Between Free Will vs a Higher Power
15.44 - How Can We Bring Young People Back to God?
23.56 - Conversations in the Pub
34.25 - Finding God in Darkness
40.02 - Serving Humanity
44.19 - The Balance Between Serving Others and Serving Ourselves
49.07 - Outro and Takeaways
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy.
- The COSMIC Bridge website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins and Michael Hanson sit down to talk about manifestation, visualisation and the law of attraction.
Often viewed negatively or as a bit of a spirituality buzzword, they dive deep into the topic, the power manifestation can actually bring, and what people often miss.
Afterall, if manifestation comes without action, it means nothing and ultimately is negative.
But when coupled with action…
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.33 - Taking Action
3.04 - Honesty and Manifestation
4.22 - Getting Specific
6.43 - The Process
9.18 - Getting to the Top
12.10 - Steps to Take
14.30 - The Snowball Effect
14.57 - Habits and Ask for It
16.12 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins and Michael Hanson sit down to talk about how it's often in our darkest moments, that we find our passion, light and happiness.
From touching on stories of previous episodes, to sharing their own personal journeys, they see how people have transformed very dark and difficult experiences into the magic of their daily life.
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.05 - Tom’s Journey from Dark to Light
3.29 - The Shadow
9.46 - The Concept of Time
13.41 - Self-Forgiveness
15.33 - Leading by Example
19.31 - Dealing with Darkness
24.48 - Treating Yourself with Love
26.23 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Boston, is a comedy sales content creator, social selling trainer, personal brand champion and podcast host.
In this episode of the show we discuss all things sales, content creation and the imposter syndrome he went through when he began life in tech sales.
However, on a much deeper and more impactful level, we discuss the loss of his son, the struggles he went through, the lessons he learned, and what advice he’d have for others in a similar situation.
It’s an impactful episode with many strong takeaways.
To find-our more about Tom:
- Tom’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-boston/
- Tom’s Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_boston?lang=en
- Tom’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tomboston
- No-Nonsense Sales Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h3BNLlhS3m7nzwX0iFwE5
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.48 - How Did You Get into Sales Comedy?
2.54 - Where Does Your Creativity Come From?
6.21 - Imposter Syndrome
10.38 - The Power of Honesty
15.47 - Maintaining Discipline
19.40 - The Loss of Tom’s Son and Making Him Proud
24.33 - How Humour Can Help You Heal
28.07 - Where Does the Humour Come From?
30.54 - Finding Home
37.23 - What Advice Would You Have for Dealing with Loss?
39.07 - Why Did You Share Your Story?
43.06 - Outro and Takeaway
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins and Michael Hanson sit down to talk about all things breathing, meditation and breathwork.
We’ve had a number of guests touch on this topic from Lucy Pattinson to Shaun Doherty and we wanted to go deeper discussing some of their lessons and our experiences.
From controlling stress and anxiety, to opening up different states of reality and dreams, there’s so much more to the breath than just survival.
Find out more here.
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
1.09 - Tom’s Breathing Experiences
2.28 - Box Breathing
3.07 - Mistakes with Meditation
6.30 - When to Meditate?
8.33 - Intense Breathwork
14.38 - Understanding your Experiences
17.12 - Meditation and Ceremonies
18.47 - Have We Forgotten How to Breath?
20.03 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Nick Gold is a leading marketer, the founder of YoGeez and the co-founder of Levels.
YoGeez is a space for men to take better care of their mental, emotional and physical health.
Levels is a charity that helps overlooked and underrepresented entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.
On this episode of the show we discuss all things masculinity, Yoga, spiritual integration, strategies for males to open up, becoming a father, and so much more.
It’s a great show with a broad range of powerful topics discussed.
To find-our more about Nick, YoGeez and Levels:
- Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gold-9a8a8122/
- The YoGeez Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737337
- Levels website: https://2020levels.org/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro and Trailer
1.36 - What is YoGeez?
4.16 - Men’s Health and Suicide
6.23 - What is Sad Fishing?
9.38 - The Time for Sharing
13.59 - Nick’s Journey with Yoga
22.30 - How Have You Integrated Your Experiences?
25.44 - Becoming a Father
33.07 - Maintaining Health and Balance as a Father
44.48 - Adulting and Masculinity
45.10 - Fill Up Your Own Cup
48.10 - Giving Back
51.31 - What Advice Would You Give to Yourself as a New Parent?
55.03 - Takeaways and Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins and Michael Hanson sit down to talk about their journey’s with alcohol.
From growing up with a heavy binge drinking lifestyle to now being practically non-drinkers, they discuss how their relationship with alcohol evolved and changed with time.
What are the benefits this brought them? What lessons did they learn? What advice would they have for others looking to make a similar change?
Listen and find out more.
To listen to the episode with Ruari Fairbairns:
- From Boozy Oil Broker to Sobriety & Wellness Entrepreneur: https://tinyurl.com/2baw3ynk
Cosmic Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro and Trailer
1.49 - Tom’s Journey with Alcohol
5.07 - Alcohol and Confidence
7.06 - Quitting Alcohol
12.30 - Michael's Journey with Alcohol
18:00 - Don’t Cut Yourself Off
25.16 - People’s Relationship with Alcohol is Changing
31.31 - What Advice Would You Have for Someone Looking to Change Their Relationship with Alcohol?
36.12 - The Snowball Effect and Benefits
43.41 - What’s Been the Biggest Benefit?
45.41 - Takeaways and Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
This week’s episode is a summary of the Will Aitken podcast ‘Cancel Culture’
Michael Hanson and Tom Jenkins dive into the topics discussed on the show including social media addiction, setting boundaries at home, Will’s experience with cancel culture, and so much more.
Enjoy!
To listen to the original episode:
- Cancel Culture: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/13109314-cancel-culture-ep-32-will-aitken
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.47 - Finding Balance at Work and Home
7.39 - Conscious Presence
12.04 - Cancel Culture
17.10 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
This week’s episode is a summary of the Christine Armstrong podcast ‘Finding Freedom at Work and at Home’
Michael Hanson and Tom Jenkins dive into the topics discussed on the show including the leading cause of anxiety and stress at work, mental health, what leads to micro-stresses, strategies for dealing with them, and so much more.
Enjoy!
To listen to the original show or find the articles mentioned in the discussion:
- Finding Freedom at Work and at Home: https://tinyurl.com/bdd6erxe
- David Hawkins Hierarchy of Human Consciousness: https://tinyurl.com/495wjthk
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.52 - Biggest Takeaway - Balance Between Work and Home
5.52 - Intuition and Finding Your Path
10.25 - Dealing with Micro-Stresses
14.26 - Having Powerful Conversations
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
In this week’s episode of the COSMIC Bridge, we’re introducing a new concept.
By popular request and because people wanted us to go deeper into the topics, our host Michael Hanson with the help of former guest Tom Jenkins will be doing 15-20 minute summaries of recent episodes.
This week we’re looking at episode 31 with Mags Tanev, talking about the responsible and beneficial use of psychedelics, particularly Ayahuasca.
We dive deep into what Mags discussed about integrating spiritual experiences, respecting indigenous and ancestral cultures, ceremony preparation, and more.
Let us know what you think of the new format.
We’re sure you’re going to love it!
To listen to the original episode:
- The Responsible Use of Psychedelics - Mags Tanev: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/13061690-the-responsible-use-of-psychedelics-ep-31-mags-tanev
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Intro
0.52 - The Responsible Use of Psychedelics
3.48 - Integrating Spiritual Experiences
6.31 - The Indigenous Voice
9.22 - Respect the Rituals
11.00 - Key Takeaways
15.23 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Will Aitken is a master content creator, top salesperson, and family man.
For a while now he’s been documenting his journey and progress and tips through video with his own style of humour, comedy and education, gaining a large following across various different platforms.
In this episode of the podcast Will discusses the challenges he’s faced through his life, the positives and dangers of social media, his journey to content creation, and ends with a personal story on cancel culture.
Lots of takeaways, lots of lessons and lots of thoughts on the journey.
It’s a great listen!
To find out more about Will, the things he mentions, and to get in touch:
- Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justwillaitken/
- Will’s Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwillaitken?lang=en
- Book: Come As You Are: https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090
Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Trailer and Intro
3.05 - The Challenges You’ve Faced
7.10 - Dealing with Loneliness
11.21 - Making Content
15.56 - Social Media Addiction
19.53 - Finding Balance
24.56 - What’s Been Your COSMIC Bridge?
29.31 - Where Does Your Creativity Come From?
34.01 - Bring Yourself to Content Creation
37.37 - People Pleasing and Disqualifying
39.50 - Cancel Culture
47.08 - What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
51.14 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Mags Tanev is a journalist, copywriter, and facilitator in the psychedelics and sacred medicine space.
She facilitates the monthly online integration circle for Colibri Garden and is passionate about creating spaces where participants feel safe to explore their experiences and connect with others on a similar path.
In her writing, she focuses on highlighting indigenous voices in the psychedelic renaissance and providing reliable information to help psychedelic seekers on their path.
She has been building a relationship with yagé/ayahuasca since 2019.
To read some of Mag’s articles, find out more about her and to get in touch:
- Mags’ Website: https://www.magstanev.com/
- Mag’s Article on Choosing the Right Ceremony: https://medium.com/@HealingMaps/how-to-find-the-right-ayahuasca-retreat-for-you-c68ed7144f74
- All Mag's Work including Articles on Integration: https://www.magstanev.com/work
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
2.11 - Mags Journey to Psychedelics
4.54 - How Has Ayahuasca Changed Your Views on Spirituality?
6.17 - What Is Ayahuasca?
10.31 - How Was Your First Ceremony?
15.06 - The Experience that Led to the Most Growth
18.20 - How Do You Integrate Your Experiences?
24.47 - Are Psychedelics a Medicine or Drug?
29.22 - The Responsible and Respectful Use of Psychedelics
40.02 - The Power of Music and Dance
44.39 - What Advice Would You Give to Mags Before She’d Taken Ayahuasca?
47.20 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast and the CEO of Growth Genie, a consultancy that helps B2B sales teams have more human conversations.
He’s passionate about finding balance, which led him to set up the COSMIC Bridge.
In this episode he talks about his life and journey, the events that led to him finding his COSMIC Bridge, lessons he’s learned along the way, his beliefs in life, and so much more.
To find out more about Michael, Growth Genie, the COSMIC Bridge, and to get in touch:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
- The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/
- Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
1.16 - Balance, Sales and Resilience
3.15 - Michael's Background
4.01 - Overarching Belief and the Collective Unconscious
5.25 - Rebirthing Breathwork
9.52 - The Shadow
13.50 - Learn to Receive Negative Feedback
14.42 - Delayed Gratification
15.37 - Abstinence
16.52 - Fasting
18.31 - Anima and Animus
21.40 - Taoism and Natural Balance
21.31 - Outro
Links to Episodes Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lucy Pattinson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1rKD5jGTkc
Ruari Fairbairns - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK_-DWeZS-s
Kawan Glover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZYwBukm1FM
Ian Koniak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa1p1Esnjqk&t=
Dale Dupree - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxaB8wM9cEw
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Christine helps you to understand the new world of work, and what makes people and companies successful and productive.
Her job is to conduct and review the research into what works and what doesn't. To deliver practical strategies to improve productivity, communication, retention and well-being, based on what real people working in real teams are experiencing.
In this podcast she discusses her life and journey to where she is today, some of the research she’s conducted, strategies for your success at work and home, and so much more.
To find out more about Christine, the resources she mentions and to get in touch:
- Christine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechristinearmstrong/
- Armstrong and Partners Website: https://www.armstrongpartners.co.uk/
- Dr. Bill Mitchell’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/No-Time-Breathe-Navigating-Happiness/dp/1472972988
- Rob Cross and Karen Dillon’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Microstress-Effect-Little-Things-Problems-ebook/dp/B0B5YDDR7F
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
1.09 - The Worst Job!
4.42 - Using Intuition
14.40 - Creating a Good Environment at Work
20.28 - Learning Public Speaking
23.20 - Keeping Virtual Audiences Engaged
26.12 - Thoughts on Hybrid Work
32.14 - Demographics and Where People Want to Work
37.56 - Tips for Mental Health When Working Remote
42.52 - What Are Micro Stresses?
45.09 - Having Activities Out of Work
47.28 - What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
49.26 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Luigi lives and breathes sales. He’s not a guru. He’s a practitioner. He teaches sellers the exact principles that he uses to close six, seven and eight figure deals.
However, this episode is about so much more than sales.
Luigi shares his philosophy and the power of his mindset in everything he does, how a battle with cancer at the age of 20 taught him a lot about life, his belief’s today, what advice he’d have to his younger self, and he shares so many powerful lessons that can benefit you too.
To find out more about Luigi and to get in touch:
- Luigi’s LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/luigiprestinenzi?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image
- A powerful podcast on mindset: https://www.growthforum.io/podcast-episodes/mindset-monday-the-power-of-believing
- Skalable Growth Podcast - https://www.growthforum.io/podcasts/skalable-growth
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
2.06 - The Impact of Not Growing
6.36 - Strategies to Adopt a Growth Mindset
9.12 - Looking at Things Objectively
14.27 - Skill vs Will
18.17 - Constant Growth
20.39 - Can You Teach People Curiosity?
24.32 - Motivation from a Health Scare
27.03 - What Is a Scarcity Mindset and How Can You Transform It?
33.00 - Why Is Belief so Important?
33.50 - What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
38.17 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Amaranatho is an accredited coaching supervisor and senior practitioner of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) who brings a unique blend of business and spirituality to his clients. With a background in technical support management and a degree in AI, he has a wealth of experience in diverse industries, from education and IT tech companies to the health industry.
As a leadership consultant and mindfulness-based executive, Amaranatho utilises his PlayfulMonk method to help executives, agile leaders, and teams stay calm and connected during complex situations. Drawing on his experiences as a former Buddhist monk and world explorer, he brings a deep understanding of solitude and uncertainty to his coaching practice, helping his clients realise inner peace and clarity.
Amaranatho has worked with an array of clients, including founders of large startups, HR executives, and cybersecurity teams, helping them improve self-reflection skills, boundary management, ethical awareness, and ability to manage personal and group tensions. His current focus is on collective leadership, helping executive teams work together effectively and harmoniously.
Currently, Amaranatho serves as the part-time Head of Faculty and Leadership for Blend Associates, which supports National Health Service executives, leaders, and teams in navigating complex, chaotic, and stressful environments. With his diverse background and unique approach, Amaranatho is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their full potential and lead with confidence and compassion, all while staying connected to their spirituality.
To find out more about Amaranatho and to get in touch:
- Amaranatho’s LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/amaranatho
- Playful Monk Website: https://www.playfulmonk.net/
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
2.23 - Traumas in Amaranatho’s Life
8.52 - The Reality of Death
14.28 - How Did You End Up Becoming a Monk?
19.27 - What Was It Like Without Material Possessions?
24.00 - Finding Freedom
27.52 - Transitioning Back to the Material World
31.04 - Finding Balance
36.05 - What Did Begging Teach You?
40.38 - What Do You Coach People?
45.40 - The Body in Spirituality
52.40 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Ambreen Nadeem is a psychologist, founder of Psychology Talks and an Amazon bestselling author.
She is passionate about helping people understand the importance of psychology in their daily lives. She is actively spreading awareness and helping people to deal with mental health issues through counselling, blogs, podcasts, and live shows, having struggled heavily in her earlier life with these issues.
Ambreen is also the Co-Founder of the Save Live Project and was nominated as one of the Top 50 Most impactful people on LinkedIn in 2021.
To find out more about Ambreen and to get in touch:
- Ambreen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambreen-nadeem/
- The Psychology Talks Website: https://thepsychologytalks.com/
- Ambreen’s Book - The Algorithm of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Algorithm-Life-Code-Choose-Destiny/dp/B0B7H949DY
Podcast Chapters:
0.00 - Trailer and Intro
2.16 - Ambreen’s Journey
11.05 - Changing Perception of Reality
12.59 - Dealing with Thoughts
16.48 - Acceptance
18.52 - What is the Algorithm of Life?
23.34 - Raising Energy Levels
31.43 - Finding Purpose in Darkness
34.10 - How to Face Your Fears
38.21 - Mental Health Awareness
40.08 - Advice to Younger Self
42.38 - Outro and Takeaways
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Rana Kordahi is the Founder and Director of The Selling Academy. However today we’re not going to be talking too much about sales…
Rana spent large amounts of her infancy in a war shelter in Beirut, Lebanon and spent the first few years of her life in this environment. She then moved to Cyprus with her family and later Australia. We’ll be discussing this journey, how it shaped her and the lessons she learned throughout.
We’re also going to be touching on the victimhood mindset and how she transformed this mindset as well as discuss her travelling, living in Mexico and a powerful experience with Ayahuasca.
To find out more about Rana and to get in touch:
Rana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranakordahi/
The Selling Academy Website: https://thesellingacademy.net/
Rana’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKedDUV8MO0
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Will Castle is a real estate professional who also works as a volunteer Community Ambassador for the men’s health charity Movember.
After losing his father to suicide over 12 years ago, Will brushed his feelings under the carpet and kept his story extremely private. Most of his colleagues weren’t aware of what he went through and it was never spoken about amongst his friends.
Ten years later, when COVID hit, Will wanted to do something positive and without understanding the potential impact he could make, started to talk about his experiences with the aim of raising money for Movember.
Later that month, he published a first-hand account of the day itself and raised over £16,000 and was in the top 5 Movember fundraisers in the country.
He now works part time for the charity as a Community Ambassador travelling up and down the country to share his story with the aim of breaking mental health taboos, raising suicide awareness and of course raising much needed funds in the name of men’s health.
To date Will has raised over £24,000.
Outside of his charity work, Will is a husband and a father of two boys. He loves spending time with his family and going to watch his beloved Arsenal Football Club.
To find out more about Will, Movember, his story and to get in touch:
Will’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/will-castle-3172b82a/
Will’s Story: A first-hand account of the harrowing events of 17th November 2010: www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-story-17th-november-2010-will-castle/
Polo Times: A tribute to Paul Castle written by John Horswell: www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-6-will-castle/
Paul Castle Tribute (The Times): www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-5-will-castle/
Movember Website: www.movember.com
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Imam Sayed Razawi is a British scholar and religious leader with a research interest in Islamic philosophy, mysticism, and comparative religion.
In particular, he focuses upon the concept of “love” and applies his insights as a practitioner of theology to expand upon the values and thought-system of Islam on one hand, and to undertake interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding through civil society engagement on the other.
He is the Chief Imam and Director General of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS), a staunch supporter of a whole host of not-for-profit and socially focused organizations, and a massive advocate and practitioner for connecting people from all faiths, races, religions, and different walks of life.
To find out more about Imam Sayed Razawi and to get in touch:
- Imam Sayed's Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Sayed-Ali-Abass-Razawi/100050219121317/
- SABS Email: info@scottishahlulbaytsociety.org
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Intro
1.09 - His Path to Becoming an Imam
1.50 - Finding and Expressing God
11.56 - Jesus’ Role within Islam
17.45 - Describing the Spirit
24.52 - The Pursuit of Happiness and Materialism
34.06 - Helping People and Finding the Divine
42.11 - Self-Reflection
47.42 - Lessons to Take Home
54.08 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Paul L Gunn, Jr. has built a hugely successful career around procurement, logistics and supply chain, and he takes an active role in all the firms he has owned.
In this episode of the podcast he discusses all things creativity, kindness and empathy, and how they have been key pillars to his success, and how they could be for you too.
He includes an example of how simply being curious in a flower shop, led to a major customer for his logistics business.
There are many tales that Paul has learned along the way that he powerfully shares with you in this episode.
To find out more about Paul and to get in touch:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-l-gunn-jr
Paul’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/stores/author/B0979QMV44
Podcast Chapters
0.00 - Intro
1.33 - What is Heart Intelligence?
6.33 - The Power of Empathy
12.16 - Cognitive Empathy vs Emotional Empathy
16.14 - Military Connection
19.24 - Curiosity
23.51 - Introvert vs Extrovert
29.22 - Advice for Younger Self
32.27 - Outro
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Felix Koch is a father, husband, former agency leader, and now has a company that radically helps people improve their mental health and connection at work.
In this episode we discuss Felix’ journey to where he is today, the benefits he found through therapy after feeling heavy rejection, the suicide of his sister, and how this led to powerful and open conversations about death with his family and children.
It’s a strong topic but one Felix talks about with a lot of passion to bring about joy and celebration of life.
To find out more about Felix, to find out about workshops and to get in touch:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixdavidkoch/
Within Website: https://www.within.business/
A General Intro to Felix: https://tinyurl.com/5d9vye5t
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Neil Jurd is an expert in leadership development. He’s the Founder of Leader Connect, and author of The Leadership Book – the bestselling handbook to leadership and team development. His articles on leadership and team development regularly feature in international business publications and he’s often a guest on leadership podcasts.
Leader Connect run highly effective leadership development courses for organisations, based on the theory in The Leadership Book. Neil founded the Michelle Jurd Trust, which promotes character education and adventure for young people, and as a volunteer he is Director of adult leadership development for the Army Cadets UK.
A former Army Officer, Neil has led soldiers on operations and expeditions around the world. He was injured by enemy fire in Iraq, and served as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Neil has an MA from Cranfield University, is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Lancaster University. He was awarded the British Citizen Award in 2020 and was appointed OBE in 2021.
To find out more about Neil and to get in touch:
Website: https://leader-connect.co.uk/
His Book: https://tinyurl.com/5c6pc5se
Leadership Videos: https://leader-connect.co.uk/videos/leadership-basics/
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Nail Tolliday is one of the two members of Bent, one of the world’s largest upbeat chillout music bands.
In this week’s episode he shares how his love for music began, and the story of Bent and their rise.
Music aside, he goes into detail about his long battle with alcohol, the lows he hit, the steps he used to pull through, and the advice he’d have for others in the same position.
To find out more about Nail and Bent's music:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nail89ghost/?hl=en
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59xljcfdN2Z9VX2U5RFKEa
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bent/2658409
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Ian Koniak is a father, husband, top sales leader and recovering addict, especially from sex, porn and strip club addiction.
In this episode he shares his whole journey, how he earned millions as a number 1 salesperson leading to little fulfilment, how he nearly lost his family to his sex addiction, the dangers of porn, strip clubs and objectifying women, and so much more.
However, not just sharing his journey, he shares some powerful tips and strategies that he learned along the way to help you overcome your addictions if you’re struggling with similar issues.
To find out more about Ian and to get in touch:
- Website: https://untapyoursalespotential.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankoniak/
- Newsletter: https://iankoniak.com/get-weekly-sales-tips-delivered-to-your-inbox/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IanKoniak
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Sam Flynn is a digital wellbeing and social media coach, trainer and speaker. Her aim is to help you more consciously manage your relationship with the digital world.
In this episode she shares how it was her daughter who questioned her social media and phone use, and that was the point she realised she needed to make a change.
She made some powerful decisions to cut back on and better use social media that she shares here, and from that point her mental health has improved massively, but more importantly her relationships with her children have gone from strength to strength
In this episode she shares the whole story as well as some great tips that can help you too.
To find out more about Sam and to get in touch:
- Website: https://samflynn.co.uk/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samflynnsm/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samflynnsm/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/samflynnsocialmedia
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Justin has been blessed with adversity which has made it easy for him to realize that he needs to make the most of this thing called life.
From being the first ever ECMO baby at Children’s Memorial in Chicago, to having 34 surgeries after a near-death snowmobile accident, to growing up blue-collar in construction and being the first one in his family to graduate college, blessings upon blessings helped prepare him for life as a leader once he entered the workforce.
He stumbled into sales selling cutco knives and was fortunate enough to start as an SDR as Salesforce where he rose through the ranks and ended his career there selling in the enterprise space.
Some other parts of his journey include leading the Sales org at Base CRM prior to it's acquisition by Zendesk, and now he's fortunate enough to lead Sales and Success at FitGrid.
The journey has been filled with highs and lows, but what remains constant is the relentless desire to grow so he can help others. To be the beautiful savage that he knows he's capable of being every day.
More about Justin and to get in touch:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjayjohnson/
- Calendy Link: https://calendly.com/jjjfitgrid/career-chat
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers is a mother, wife, Rabbi, broadcaster, writer, and community leader.
In this episode she shares some incredibly powerful stories on her journey to finding God, becoming a Rabbi, the suffering she’s seen and faced along the way, and how she was able to find meaning and joy through her journey and life.
She also discusses the different forms of Judaism, how community is at the heart of religion, being a female Rabbi, and so much more.
To find out more about Debbie and some of the articles she mentions:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_debbie?lang=en
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mr_and_mrs_rabbi/
- Haiti One Year On: http://rabbidebbie.blogspot.com/2011/01/haiti-one-year-on-my-theodicy.html
- Sandy Hook and Superman Sam: http://rabbidebbie.blogspot.com/2013/12/sandys-hook-and-superman-sam-theodicy.html
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Jeremy Connell-Waite is a Global Communications Designer at IBM.
The main concept he’s going to be talking about is Ikigai which is a Japanese technique to help combine your profession, your passion, your impact and something you love.
However before this he’s going to be talking about his days as an entrepreneur, some extremely tough and difficult experiences he went through, and how they helped shape him as the person and communications leader he is today.
More about Jeremy and to get in touch:
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite
- The post on Ikigai that we talk about: https://cutt.ly/F3ICewA
- EarthShot Academy: https://www.earthshot.academy/
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tyler Hall is a successful founder, CEO, tech leader, investor, advisor, motorcycle enthusiast, dad and husband.
As the founder and CEO of a VC backed automotive tech company Drivably, Tyler led the company through an acquisition in 2021. To reach that point there were some very difficult moments and lessons along the way.
However it was events away from work that had the biggest impact on him with an extremely traumatic family event leading him to question a lot of the ways he was living his life and make some big decisions.
Find out more about Tyler and his work here:
- LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Shaun Doherty is a happy husband and proud dog dad.
He danced with cancer throughout most of his 20s and escaped with his life. Before, during and after this process he’s learned some incredibly powerful lessons that have helped shape many of the things he now does, and he shares much of these experiences in the podcast to help inspire you.
Professionally he’s the Founder of The555club - a live bite size wellness drop in service for companies and teams of all sizes with 5 minutes of breathwork, 5 minutes of meditation and 5 minutes of gratitude journaling that happens 5 times a day. 5 times a week Monday through Friday.
Find out more about Shaun and The555club below:
- The555club: https://the555club.co.uk/
- Shaun's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the555club/
- Shaun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shaun555/
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
John Barrows is a family man, mentor and role model to many, who puts a huge focus on his core values and his why.
Professionally he's been involved in the world of sales for 25 years, now running his own sales training company (Sell Better by JB Sales) working with organizations like Salesforce, LinkedIn and Amazon.
Away from sales John's been through a number of life changing experiences that have helped transform who he is today and his plans for the future. From resetting his core values putting family at the center of everything, to a pilgrimage to Sedona after the passing of his dad, you'll hear a number of inspiring stories in this episode.
Find Out More About John:
- An Article About His Trip to Sedona: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/how-hugging-a-tree-in-sedona-helped-me-release-the-pain-of-losing-my-dad-kpkn/
- A Video from John on the ''Give a S**T Factor'': https://www.linkedin.com/posts/johnbarrows_sales-salesdevelopment-salesleadership-activity-6899866406851018752-hcEN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- John's Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SellBetterXYZ
- John's Company Website: https://sellbetter.xyz/subscribe
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Originally an outdoor instructor from New Zealand, Arjuna Ishaya has been a monk and spiritual teacher since 2003.
Arjuna's aim is to make spirituality accessible for real people – not only as a tool for inner freedom and enlightenment, but to make peace practical so people can get what they want from life while having the most fun possible.
He is currently working with the British military and London’s Metropolitan Police bomb disposal squads, and has published two books.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjuna-ishaya-a0831056/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjunaishaya/
Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/MrArjunaIshaya
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKGnUdwZj1BvJLbLoIVVXZg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arjunaishaya
Books:
200% – An Instruction Manual for Living Life Fully:
https://amzn.eu/d/1HSzqsS
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Ruari Fairbairns is the co-founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, a global alcohol prevention program, aimed at anyone drinking more than 3 glasses of wine a week. Originally from a small island off the West coast of Scotland, in his younger years, he was no stranger to a pint or two. After moving down to London and starting a career as an oil broker, he quickly fell into the ‘work hard, play hard’ style of living.
After meeting his wife, and having a child, his old ways started to wear thin and create friction in relationships as well as cause me a few health problems. Reluctant to blame alcohol for any of these issues, he took an anger management programme where he quickly learned that coffee and alcohol are the two biggest instigators of anger. After reading this, I decided to drop them for the length of the programme (90 days) and that is when everything changed.
Happier, healthier and fitter for being 90 days alcohol and caffeine free, he realised that no one was championing the benefits of abstaining from alcohol – but instead, all of the focus was on how bad drinking was for you. That is when he decided to set up One Year No Beer, a toolkit for surviving modern society alcohol-free.
I absolutely love my current role because every day I get the opportunity to help people and I genuinely believe that this is what I was put on this earth to do. Changing my own relationship with alcohol was the starting point for my journey with OYNB, because this allowed me to create space in my life, to find my true meaning and purpose. I couldn’t believe how much happier and healthier and fitter I felt. It has opened up an incredible life for myself and my family – one of meaning, purpose and ‘healthy’ socialising. One my kids will be proud of and my wife loves being part of.
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Tom Jenkins is a sales professional, environmental entrepreneur and training Ayahuasca shaman.
He worked for many years across numerous sales and marketing roles in various countries, eventually settling in Medellin, Colombia.
Having become disillusioned with his path and where he was heading, he decided to head to a 6 day Ayahuasca retreat. The rest is then history.
3 years on he's now training to work with Ayahuasca and other natural medicines, owns 800 hectares of land in Colombia with the plan of growing the land to the biggest natural reserve in Colombia, combined with a self-sustainig community, healing center and so much more.
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Sarah Brazier is an Account Executive at Gong and has built a loyal following of over 56,000 followers on LinkedIn. In this chat, we break down this COSMIC post she recently wrote and what inspired it:
"I've been thinking a lot about kindness lately.
Living, whether or not we do it well and with grace, is no easy feat:
there is loneliness,
suffering, and isolation.
This is the human experience John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath documents excruciatingly well.
Good people, wholesome people, people hanging on with their fingernails
fall on hard times,
and in their suffering and sojourn are often met with more suffering - be it at the hands of mother nature, unkind circumstances, or another human being.
There are moments, though, of kindness -
The shopkeeper, who gives the children candy, pretending it costs less than it actually does
Because the father misreads the sign
And the children are starving.
There are moments like these daily
When, caught up in my own self interest,
I fail to maintain the perspective of the burden we all carry
And perhaps, the best thing, the most important, the wholesome and gracious act,
is not to ruminate on my load,
but instead to give as best I can
kindness."
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Kawan is the founder of Overcome Adversity and coaches others to overcome their own adversities. After a stroke and three brain surgeries, he became driven to inspire others. He coaches individuals struggling with adversity in personal and professional lives by identifying true potential and creating a customized plan to utilize that potential.
His never-quit attitude, despite his health risks, and mindset that it can always be done no matter the obstacle will push you toward your goals.
You can read his book Favor here. You can follow him on Instagram here.
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Guillermo Molano is a professional coach and trainer, and owner of Big Tree Coaching. Throughout his career, he has helped thousands of clients achieve success and enjoy a fulfilling life through neuro-linguistic programming.
He is passionate about helping individuals overcome their limitations, tap into their greatest potential and become who they want to be. His NLP techniques changed his life and he is committed to teaching them, so many more people can thrive. Above all, he still works constantly on himself in order to become a person that can lead by example, and to do his part in making this world a better place to live.
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Dale Dupree is the founder of the Sales Rebellion. To understand his business, first you need to hear and acknowledge the role that his Father played in his life.
His legacy is one of integrity, perseverance, and service to others. In Dale's own words, he spent his life in the shadow of one of the greatest men to ever walk this earth and I am eternally grateful for his amazing example. In this episode, he discusses his relationship with his wife, his father and his battle with depression as he built his business and became an influential content creator and entrepreneur.
(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)
Welcome to my podcast, this episode walks through why I started it and what you can expect going forward.