The XPAND Podcast: Recent Episodes
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How do we gather the golden nuggets of life's hidden lessons while parting on our journey for human development? How do we become more mindful within our every day behaviors, patterns, responses, relationships, health regimens, and perception? How do we attune deeper within the presence of Nature's present moment? How do we build the attributes for becoming the person we were destined to be? The XPAND Podcast is designed to bring the hidden gems of perception from people around the world for a discussion around the round table, a place where we are both students and professors of perception. A place where we are both equals, with something to share. Follow XPAND on Social Media @XPANDyourself and checkout www.xpandyourself.com for a deeper look into who we are and what we do. XPAND Yourself, and Align With Purpose.
Britney Jane explains her journey of going from the mentality of fighting her illnesses, to working with them. This approach has had a profound influence on her overall physical and mental health. Britney has been diagnosed with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis and becoming more mindful of her process has substantially improved her conditions and overall experience of life.
Toby Hawley has been building a beautiful online presence through Real Estate and Social Media Marketing in the Boise area for years. We cover what to watch for when purchasing a home and how to handle being vulnerable through the online world. Toby has been a major online supporter of XPAND for years and it is always beautiful to connect with people in the Treasure Valley on a much deeper level. Plus, she is full of knowledge and experience.
@tobyinboise
Natalie Lemas is an incredible speaker, entrepreneur, mother, and human being on the path of unraveling emotional blocks for herself and for the people around her. She shares deep traumatic experiences and the process she has been through for better healing and understanding, allowing her to become a beautiful guide for other people. She is a beautiful representation of healing through her journey. Find Your Lesson.
@Natalie_lemas
www.natalielemas.com
Marisa Radha Weppner brings her lifelong experience of spiritual exploration to the XPAND round table. Her embodied wisdom truly comes through the words she chooses, the insight she shares, and the tone in her being. We talk about the Tao, how ultimately we do not KNOW, the flow of life, how when we judge we separate ourselves, and so much more. The discussion is fluid, genuine, honest, and exploratory.
Marisa
@marisaradhaweppner
Krisha is a phenomenal musician known as East Forest with a world of knowledge and perspective to share. We are all on the journey, and Krishna does a wonderful job at embodying the process and becoming the practice. We talk about working with limitations, his relationship with Ram Das, Keith Jarrett's historical Jass Album "The Köln Concert", and the beauty of knowing nothing.
East Forest
@eastforest
www.eastforest.org
Keith Jarrett
The Köln Concert
Martin and Nick are experts and professionals in brand design, content production, podcast engineering, and social media marketing. Martin does brand design and marketing with people like Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Bryan Callen, Brendan Schaub, HBO, Showtime, and more. Nick is the Podcast Producer for Theo Von's This Past Weekend and King and the Sting. These two are a wealth of knowledge, experience, inspiration, and motivation.
www.drastic-graphics.com
Conrad Jeffries is running 210 miles from LA, California to Las Vegas, Nevada for suicide awareness. He is the Founder of Shot At Dawn Project designed to help prevent and reroute military suicide by screening people with a specially designed form. He is doing this run to make a statement that no matter how hard it gets, he will finish this run. No matter how hard battling suicide can be, we can get through what seems to be impossible. Charlie Mike. Continue Mission.
www.shotatdawnproject.org
Joshua Nesta shares his story about addiction and healing deeply interwoven family trauma. How his mom healing her trauma helped him heal his, and how him healing his trauma helped his mom heal hers. This is an incredibly powerful story about the importance of putting in the work for the people around you (ourselves included), and for our collective experience as a whole. Wow... Absolutely heartwarming...
@joshnesta
Happy Holidays, everybody!! Thank you for your support, presence, wisdom, and community engagement. We hope you had a beautiful 2019, and begin the DECADE with beautiful flow. Please, let us know if you would like to join the XPAND Polar Bear Plunge Team and we will send you the link! Much LOVE!!!
www.xpandyourself.com
Brock Rice is a phenomenal young entrepreneur with a huge heart and broad perspective. We both deeply align with the concept of us being here for Soul Progression or the Evolution of Consciousness. We share beautiful insight on entrepreneurship, lessons on the path, and Brock even asks me to lead everybody through a 6 breath meditation during the episode. We hit multiple important angles through this episode and there is deep value through each minute.
Brock
@brockjrice
Daniel Olson (@CosmicFuture) is on a mission to bridge meaningful human connection into Planet Earth. Join us at his New Years Eve Event - Cosmic Future - designed to connect people through art, music, expression, dinner, community, and more. Every single dollar goes to a non-profit organization to help provide people with "basic human needs." These conversations never cease to amaze me, and this one is deliciously cosmic.
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David Mckinzie is an incredibly talented young entrepreneur and media personality. His grasp on reality, willingness to continually learn, openheartedness, and focus on community are key components to the foundation that David lives from. We talk about how the greats reach new heights and how we reach our purest form of potential, the importance of community, following intuition, and continually refining your intention with each moment of progression and lesson learned.
David M
@dmac_1
Paul Tokgozoglu is the host for the Beyond Homo Sapien Podcast. We discuss many different facets of what consciousness may be and stretch our beings into new forms of function. Is consciousness transitioning into oneness? Can we turn the most mundane practices into deep meditations?
Paul Tokgozoglu
@beyondhomosapien
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@xpandyourself
This episode is DENSE. This episode is hard to digest, full of deep discussion, intricate threads, and a WHOLE LOT OF GROWTH. Jerry Catt was one of my favorite Communication Professors in College and there are never any territories off limit for our discussion. He helps me grow, expand, ponder, perceive, and question my own philosophy each discussion we have.
Jerry Catt, Communication
www.listen4achange.com
www.listeningforachange.com
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How do we become more mindful? What kind of nutrients do our body vessels feed The Divine? How do we help the healthy cellular division and evolution of our beings? Shyla Ray is an absolutely beautiful human being on the path of deeper discovery. The depth of her practice truly shows through her behavior, through her words, through her patterns, and through her being. Deep deep deep deep love.
"Ceremony is a metaphor for our life." - Shyla
Shyla Ray
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www.xpandyourself.com
Jacob Butcher and I started The XPAND Podcast one year ago and this is our first episode recorded and released during our second year of operation. We go over some of the lessons we have learned, what we are working on, and genuinely share our journey through this process. We are profoundly grateful for everyone who has been involved in this journey and can not thank you enough. If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes. All love!!
@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com/
This was our very first LIVE audience podcast recorded right after our Wim Hof Method Workshop in Boise, ID. Shereen and I talk about the method, our experiences, and then open the floor up for people to share their own experiences during the workshop and ask any question they would like. The community vibe in this episode is absolutely undeniable and I am deeply grateful for everyone involved in this process, in the event, and in the episode.
Book Shereen: WHM
@shereenyusuff
@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Jon Morse and I have become brothers over the past year and immediately connected over our Winter River Gatherings, floating, MAPS, and perception. Each and EVERY discussion we hold offers growth, depth, discovery, and deeper understanding. There has not been one moment around Jon where I am not growing and learning, more about myself, and more in general. Thank you, brother!!
Jon Morse
@jon_morse_boise
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Casey Levins and I have one of the most genuine discussions I have ever been involved in. Depth. Vulnerability. Compassion. Sincerity. And Beyond. Casey is one of my best friends and one of the best people I know. I am deeply grateful for this discussion, and every component we highlight. Potential, meditation/prayer, development, and deep vulnerability. Enjoy, two people, being people.
Casey Levins
@casey.levins
www.fifth-seal-creative.com
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Tamara Cameron is a major ingredient to the recipe that makes The Boise Farmers Market great. Community, passion, sustainability, and eco-friendly resources are essential components to the overall function and experience to the BFM. Subscribe to their newsletter and stay up to date on the many great things this organization has to offer. Get ready for a nutritious discussion about health, local eating, and the beautiful BFM.
BFM
www.theboisefarmersmarket.com
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www.xpandyourself.com
Carlie Young is an incredible Health Coach in Boise, ID. She will be speaking at the Expo Idaho Health and Fitness Event on Saturday, October 5th 2019. Carlie is an incredible model of behavior on how to overcome struggles and truly embody a healthy way of being. She is 9 years sober and offers a beautiful perspective on the all encompassing world of Health.
Carlie Young
@carlieyoungfit
www.balancingfit.com
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Devante Crawford is an unbelievable martial artists with endless potential and 23 years of experience. He shows this in the way he moves, expresses himself, and I learned this during our pad session in Boise, ID. He moves unlike anyone else I have ever watched, and is waiting for an opportunity to show the hard work he has put in. Brother, thank you for helping me grow as a person. And good luck on your future endeavors.
Devante Crawford
@kombat.god
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
www.xpandyourself.com
Kris Gethin is an extremely well known figure around the entire Health Industry. He is the CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements, host of The Knowledge And Mileage Podcast, and is holding a Health Retreat in Sun Valley, ID October 9-13, 2019. Kris is the real deal when it comes to applying knowledge and expertise into your own personal health regimen, as well as sharing the knowledge with others.
Kris Gethin
@krisgethin
www.krisgethin.com
www.kagedmuscle.com
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Lenny Bates and I go deep into understanding the gems hidden beneath the soil, what is hidden within your goal, what is actually built from our routines, and how our approach to life is a catalyst for our development. Thank you, brother. This discussion revealed a lot of deep trenches within my own internal world, and I hope it will help show people deeper trenches within theirs.
Lenny
@iamlordlen
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Ricky Steele is an undefeated martial artist with Wins on both Dana White's Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter. Ricky discusses his fight on the DWCS, his fight camp preparation for the event, how he is now incorporating float tanks into his regular training regimen, and what he plans to do next. Ricky is hands down one of the best people I know, and this episode highlights his genuine character.
Ricky "The Karate Kid" Steele
@karatekid208
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Shereen Yusuff is an incredible mobility and Wim Hof Method Coach with an enormous heart. We became immediate friends during the filming of Onnit's Online Certification Courses in Austin, TX. Shereen has an incredible worldview from living in multiple different countries and a beautiful understanding of her internal self through the Wim Hof Breathing Method. Book a WHM Workshop with her and find her on IG!
Shereen Yusuff
@shereenyusuff
www.suda-prem.com
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@xpandyourself
www.xpandyourself.com
Ben Walker has gathered an incredible life perspective from an array of experiences including: acting, meditation, philosophy, coaching, and an in-depth knowledge of health. Ben has been a dear friend and incredible supporter of XPAND over the years, as well as an extremely hard worker in anything he touches. We go DEEP into emotional intelligence, meditation, philosophy, and have a silly goose time. Brother, thank you.
Ben Walker
@built_by_ben
www.builtbybenfitness.com
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www.xpandyourself.com
Mercedes and Jade are the hosts of the Majic Hour Podcast and bring nothing but absolute beauty to this discussion. We talk about the internal resistance that comes from walking your path, being your authentic self, the healing properties of plant medicine, and stepping into your deep faith. Both Jade and Mercedes apply their beautiful perspectives on the world around them into their Majic Hour Platform and life missions.
The Majic Hour
@themajichour
Mercedes
@mercedesterrell
Jade
@thejadebryce
Craig Boxcar is a world renowned Tattoo Artist with an elaborate background in philosophy, meditation, and world travel. We are able to find a deep groove through this entire episode and ponder some questions that don't get asked very often. "How do we build new thoughts?" and topics that involve reshaping our perspective on the world around us. Thank you for your time and expertise, brother! This episode provides value and growth to people from all different levels of experience.
Boxcar
@boxcartattooer
Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas; Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform; and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies.
Dr. Engle is the author of The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as his new book, A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Dr. Dan's Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information in this podcast is at one’s own discretion, and is not an endorsement of use given the complexity inherent in these medicines, and the current variable widespread illegality of their usage.
Hallie Rose is an author, entrepreneur, educator, and relationship coach with a beautiful company, Lunar Wild, that provides young women with a first period gift box to help them transition into womanhood. Hallie has also started her own podcast, The Thought Room Podcast, that will without a doubt bring beautiful content to people all around the world. Thank you so much for your beautiful and present energy, Hallie. This was an absolute pleasure. Find her @hallie_rosebud @thoughtroompodcast and @lunarwild.
Lenny Bates and I met during the Aubrey Marcus FFS Mastermind and became "Soul Brothers" over the whole weekend in Austin, TX. Lenny has been able to begin meditation despite the environment he group up in and the resources he had nearby. We go DEEP into gratitude for the FFS Fellowship and this entire discussion beautifully highlights the spectrum of lessons and perception obtained through meditation. Love you, brother!!! Check out Lenny @iamlordlen on IG!
Kaveh Kavoosi brings his PURE genuine presence to this entire discussion. We go DEEP into Internal Family Systems Therapy, internal traumas, language, harmony, compassion, and integrating our obtained recognitions. This episode, will help shift how people perceive inner work, how people communicate with themselves, and how they comprehend the vastness of what builds a person to be the person they are. Kaveh Kavoosi, thank you brother. Deeply. @kavehkavoosi
Wyatt is a member of the Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service Fellowship and we became friends immediately. Our discussion goes down the rabbit hole of Mother Ayahuasca and plant medicine, energy being felt through the body, becoming our highest self, and how everything will ultimately be okay in the end. Brother, thank you so dang much for this. Check Wyatt @wyatthagerty and on his podcast Predicaments with Wyatt Hagerty.
Cory Allen is extremely well known for producing meditative binaural beats, his podcast The Astral Hustle, and his online meditation program Release Into Now. Cory is releasing his book on September 24th, Now Is The Way, and I know this will be pure gold. Thank you for your grounded and genuine presence, brother. Find Cory Allen at www.cory-allen.com and on IG @heycoryallen. We go deep in this episode. We go deep.
Erick Godsey is well known for his expertise in psychology, Carl Jung, interpreting dreams, and journaling. Godsey and I met about 2 years ago and his position in my life has helped me grow in ways that I could not have predicted. Godsey's podcast "The Myths That Make Us" is an excellent way to find more about his personal work and development through his life mission. Thank you for everything, brother. Check out his website www.erickgodsey.com and IG handle @erickgodsey for more information.
Founder of TimeWheel and Bodaishin, Matt Xian and I go deep into content creation, medicine, music, community, and relationships in part 2 of our group discussion with Matt and Steven Samadhi. Matt has worked with incredible people such as Mitch Shultz (Producer of DMT: The Spirit Molecule documentary) and Aubrey Marcus (Owner of Onnit) to help push the evolution of consciousness further along. It's a beautiful time for The Renaissance of Consciousness. Find Matt at @xianarchive, @timewheel and @bodaishin.
This episode is Part 1 of our group discussion with Steven Samadhi and Matt Xian, highlighting Steven in Part 1/2. Steven is an incredible musician and kundalini yoga instructor that has found a beautiful way to blend the metaphysical world of beauty and love into his daily behavior and way of being. @Stevensamadhi is his SoundCloud and Instagram handle if anyone feels the calling to be uplifted with powerful energy and healthy vibes. Thank you both for driving all the way to Austin for these episodes
Pat Divilly is a world-renowned public speaker with deep insight and experience in personal discovery. Pat and I met each other through the Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service Mastermind and this episode was 1/9 during the week of our first group gathering. So much love, Pat! This entire episode is full of GEMS for deep internal discovery. Check out Pat's incredible work through @patdivilly and www.patdivilly.com.
Dr. Tim Floyd is one of the most interesting and intellectual human beings I have ever met.... with some of the most incredible experiences I have ever heard. Dr. Floyd has been an orthopedic spine surgeon for decades, has served in the military, worked on developing an osteoporosis cure from hibernating bears, and is an author and photographer. I was legitimately blown away during this entire episode... Dr. Floyd, thank you for your time and sincere consideration. @timfloydphoto
Nick Serrano has deeply and inherently become a brother and genuine tribe member in a matter of moments. Brother, thank you dearly for this. We go deep into different techniques and tools for meditation, the benefits of the insight from patiently observing (internally and externally), and the remarkable connection we share as people in our day and age. This is a must listen for anyone and everyone (I may be biased, but I deeply feel the beauty through each episode we provide.) Thank you once again, brother.
18 year old Bryce Howell is an incredible inspiration to the people around him. He is always open to trying new things, he continually works for improvement, and he even joined us by the river for our Saturday Sunrise Winter River Dip. We discuss emotions, competition, floating, being "differently abled", and some beginning ways into meditation. Bryce, you really are a one of a kind human being. Thank you for everything, brother. Everything.
Vanessa Ferguson is one of the most engaging and active people I know. She is continually putting herself out there and building relationships in anything she does. We touch base on many of the components that build us into great leaders and great participators in our community. Vanessa is involved with The I-Deal Abundance Academy (marketing and consulting company) that is FULL of years of experience. I recommend everyone to check her out and follow along with her journey. Thank you, Vanessa!! @iam.vkf
Conrad shares his deep passion for helping the unfortunate epidemic of veteran suicide. Conrad has an unbelievable plan for helping our military after they are deployed and/or enlisted. His knowledge on the topic shows through his direct confidence and ability to put his words into action. This was a deep episode with information that everyone should pay attention to involving the state of our country. Conrad, thank you for shining a light on this topic. www.shotatdawnproject.org and @projectshotatdawn.
Kyle Warner is hands down one of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of speaking with. We go deep into how the growth of others can inspire the people around them, the beauty of following the path of your dreams, and the power of being a genuine human being with each and every person you meet. This episode is full of many different invaluable pieces of perception, for people in all aspects of their journey. Brother, thank you dearly for sharing this discussion with me. @kylewarnermtb
Wow.... Dr. Christensen goes deep into brain therapy, healing the body-mind connection, feeling our emotions, and ways to bring our perception back into balance. Ciara, has been floating continually for the past few months at Stillwater and it was such a pleasure to speak with her more in depth on this episode. We become real, we become genuine, and we become people within the portal of discussion. Thank you, Ciara. Re-listening to this episode brings back the feelings of presentness during the moment.
We deeply discuss the benefits of world travel, the differences in cultures with more freedom and more control, and the undeniable benefits of journaling throughout your lifetime. Sabrina, has been one of the most beautiful people in our life and this was such a pleasure to have the opportunity to do. It's amazing how much journaling can help us comprehend or understand our own emotions on a deeper level. Sabrina, you are beyond beautiful and your soul is wholeheartedly warming. Thank you for this.
Ava shares her wonderful story on following her passion with cooking, nutrition, hiking, and overall health in general. Her personality is extremely contagious, even from the first few moments of speaking with her. She explains the process of running her meal prep company (AvaFlava's) and what healthy nutrition means to her. This is an excellent episode for people of all knowledge levels with an interest in either health, nutrition, or running a business. Thank you, Ava!!!
Tay has been deeply learning how to produce music, build a brand, and move with discernment for a major portion of his life. Every song produced from Tay comes from a deeper experience within the moments of his life. He comes from a place of realness and genuine expression. Thank you for joining us, brother.
Find Tay on SoundCloud: Duece Tray (Tay)
Raven shares deep parts of her journey and where she is within her own process. This discussion is relatable for people of all levels during any moment of their life. The importance of mental performance, self actualization, perceiving both parts of the discussion, and being perceptive as much as possible may be more important than we even realize.... Comprehending where we are, where we are.... No matter where that may be. Thank you for this, Raven. Truly beautiful.
Max is an extremely professional business owner in Boise, Idaho that focuses on building caring relationships with their customers at Rise & Grind. We talk about his unique approach to customer care, how he has turned weaknesses into strengths, the importance of personal experiences, and the beauty in watching people transform through healthy decisions. Every time I walk into Rise & Grind, I feel remarkably welcomed and cared for. The delicious products are just a bonus :) Thank you, brother!!
Tyler talks about the reasons why he opened Stillwater Float Center in Boise, deeper insights about the business, and the overall health benefits of floating. We have developed a solid relationship over the years and now I am currently managing Stillwater to help push the movement of floating further along. Floating has done wonders for our overall health and we are deeply committed to helping spread the word about the benefits of floating. Thank you for this, brother. Float On!!!!
Callie is a phenomenal business owner in Boise, ID that is truly passionate about what she does. She owns Viva Fit Boise and is doing a remarkable job at sharing deep health benefits with her community. We talk about how martial arts can benefit women, understanding what real coaching and health is, being an entrepreneur and business owner, the journey of XPAND, and the deeper aspects of meditation. Callie brought such a wonderful and unique energy into our episode. This one will resonate deeply with many.
Krista is a phenomenal Behavioral Interventionist that specializes in building healthy behaviors in children and families with special needs or emotional disturbances in their lives. She applies meditation and mindful techniques to bring intense behaviors back to a healthy level of homeostasis. Krista shares the benefits that meditating with her daughter (every night) does for her behavior, emotions, and growing potential. We also discuss the importance of building from your genuine platform of experiences.
Wow.... this was genuinely one of the best discussions I have ever had... Trentamus brought every bit of his heart and soul to this episode... We go deep into his upbringing and how meditation, breathing, and dialing his frequency to meet the best quality of life possible saved his life. This is an incredibly powerful episode and Trentamus shows the depth of his knowledge and character within one hour of discussion. Thank you, brother. This one hits home.
Maria is one of the most beautiful people I know.... She has become a wonderful woman, human, artist, partner, and model of behavior. We go deep into the powerful benefits of being a woman, the healing and therapeutic parts within art, and working on your voice. We go deep into personal experiences, being a woman, and much much more... Thank you, Maria.... You are always a deep pleasure to share moments with. Both men and women will deeply benefit from the dichotomy of male and female perception during this episode.
Brandon is extremely passionate about combining all of the religions and resources from the world into a common understanding of growth, development, and enlightenment. He is an extremely avid meditator, entrepreneur, learner, sharer, and beautiful human being. We discuss some personal experiences, break down religious lessons into spiritual understandings, and discuss the importance of living in harmony. This episode was an absolute pleasure to record from Brandon's energy and friendship. Much love, everyone!! Enjoy!
Chad has been an XPAND member for almost two years and has shown remarkable results in both his physical and mental nature. We go deep into what it's like to be vulnerable with other men, the importance of being the best you can be for your children and family, and some of the things we focus on during XPAND sessions. Chad's knowledge runs deep and this was an absolute pleasure. Thank you, brother. Para el bien de todos.
Jason is a phenomenal human being with a heart of pure gold. He has found remarkable benefits from using mediation, floating, reading, writing, poetry, and music after a TBI in his youth. The amount of conscious awareness, humility, mindfulness, and intuitive knowing he has fashioned throughout life is phenomenal. Jason moves sincerely from his heart and it is always a pleasure to share some wisdom with a fellow friend. Much love, brother.
Kevin delves DEEP into the meaning and application choosing the proper words to explain yourself and the experiences you have, the journey of healing yourself, and perceiving each moment from a nonjudgmental platform. This was a SPECTACULAR Part 2 of our discussion that kept the both of us extremely present throughout the whole episode. As always, THANK YOU BROTHER. Much much love, everyone!!!! MUST LISTEN
Kevin is a phenomenal musician, poet, and artist of many forms with a phenomenal perception on the world around. We discuss the depth of the world around us, the power of grounding through the breath and essentials of life (water, breathing, etc), and the beauty of being present present present present. This was one of the best discussions I have ever been in and this episode was an absolute honor. Love you, brother. Deeply.
Jose expresses the deep benefits that meditation has brought into his life and the importance that meditating plays on who he is as a person. From overcoming deep internal dialogue to discovering meditative mindsets in various activities, meditation has become necessary for Jose to be the person that he is, and the person that he will become. Thank you brother, as always.
Jose is one of the most genuine, honest, blunt, and well spoken people I know. We go deep into his journey of weight-loss into becoming Batman and the many emotional switches along his journey. Jose gets real, deep, honest, and purposeful with his words. Thank you for sharing yourself in such a vulnerable way, brother. All the love in the world, Jose. All the love in the world.
The Aubrey Marcus Weekend in Santa Monica, CA was definitely one to remember. The Coaches (Kyle Kingsbury, Aaron Alexander, Christine Hassler, Whitney Miller, Duncan Trussell, Chris Ryan, Erick Godsey, and Caitlyn Howe) and all of the people who participated made the whole weekend remarkably worthwhile. Each person involved brought their own unique medicine to the table that everyone around was able to benefit from. All the love in the world. Para el bien de todos.
The Aubrey Marcus Weekend in Santa Monica, California came with many heartfelt surprises, new friendships, being a kid again, finding and honing in on our true purpose, and many moments with incredible people from all around the world. Phil and I met this weekend and we will be good friends from here on out. We discuss the weekend, things we've learned, switches in mindset/approach, giving more than getting, and how martial arts have made him a better person in his adult life. Thank you, brother.
Ricky's knowledge on properly training the body for health and optimal performance is among the top coaches and athletes in the health industry. His knowledge on the nervous system, heart rate variability, fascia, nutrition, and movement in general fill the room with better knowledge and expertise. Ricky is on point with everything he stands for through his own trial and error and proper direction from the coaches and athletes around him. SHARPEN UP OUR YOUTH!!! There is no reason for poor health anymore. "Do your homework." - Ricky Steele
Ricky Steele is a martial artist through every aspect of his presence and demeanor. He speaks about his time on the UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter Season 27: Undefeated", a season that featured only undefeated fighters from all around the world. Ricky was on Team Cormier with Champions Daniel Cormier and Cain Velazquez and holds deep knowledge on the topic of health, proper training, perception, and martial arts. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!!
Jesse Itzler has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast (#1,127), Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, lived with Navy Seal David Goggins for 31 days, lived with monks, managed the infamous hip-hop group RUN-DMC, and has become a very successful business owner. We started the mentorship off with finding our foundation to build the next 8 weeks on. Jesse has been a wonderful mentor with insight and knowledge that differs from many people around. I am very much looking forward to continuing this process for the next 2 months.
Michael Norsk takes us through a powerful expression on how art, breathing, and other mindful techniques have helped him build his colosseum of mental strength, stability, and peace. He is extremely active and passionate about helping spread Mental Health Awareness by sharing his story and artistic creations. This is a powerful podcast to better understand mental stability, mental health, and how our outlets can help us regain balance in our body and mind. Thank you, Michael!!! For everything. You are a dear friend and this was an absolute honor.
During Episode 3 with Ross, the concept of group training and personal training popped up in multiple different ways. Here we go into greater depth on the benefits and differences between the two, what to be aware of, what to look for, and how to progress down the path better suited for you as an individual. MUST LISTEN!!!!
Ross is a phenomenal coach and wellness warrior in the Boise region. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him and discuss the benefits of mindful training, building your formula for overall health, facing adversity, and so much more. We highly respect and appreciate the perception and expertise Ross has accumulated over the years. A must listen to!!!
What does it mean to XPAND? Expand isn't only something that we do.... it's something that we are. Within every moment. Within every breathe. Continually absorbing new information, continually growing (for better or worse), continually adapting our perception to each environment we're in. XPAND should hold a different meaning and definition to everyone who encompasses the path for expansion. Absorbing your own information through the lens of your own perception. Please, reach out.... What does XPAND mean for you?
Meet the man behind the scenes, Jacob Butcher. Jacob has been a very special component for building the mission and community of XPAND. He continually stays on top of our technical needs and is involved in everything we do. Jacob and I have been dear friends for awhile now and it's an honor to officially sit down with him at the round table. There's not another person that would be right to fill the spot of Episode #1. We discuss mindfulness, meditation, the process of our own development, what it has been like to work with one another, and many many more heartfelt topics. Much love, brother. Much much love, indeed.
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Welcome everyone, to the XPAND Podcast where we have built an environment for discovery, discussion, and communication for the betterment of others, and for the good of all. My name is Zerin Beattie, the Founder of XPAND, and we are here to bring you a powerful pillar for the XPAND platform... Podcasting. Please, join us at the roundtable where we are both apprentices, and maestros, with something to learn... And something to share. Much love, everybody. Thank you!!!