293 – 10 Things Science Says Will Make you Happier – 600 Seconds
Today’s show features the ten things that scientist agree will make you happier. Have a quick listen to this 600 Second Podcast and make today and happy day! Useful Links: Article From Yes Magazine http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/sustainable-happiness/10-things-science-says-will-make-you Todays Fun Facts http://www.savvysugar.com/facts-make-you-smile-32288928 Todays Songs Good To Be Me – Uncle Kracker Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin Happy (from Despicable Me 2) – Pharrell...
285 – Crystal Flaman – Unlock Your Passion and Purpose
Social Entrepreneur and Athlete, Crystal Flaman. David is extremely excited to have the opportunity to interview this amazing woman who lives here in beautiful Kelowna! Crystal’s is the owner of the Kelowna International Hostel, an international travellers hostel in BC, Canada, an 11 x Ironman finisher, 273 km Ultra-marathoner and she has cycled across Canada on the first tandem bike to cross the country, with her twin sister. She’s the creator of Imagine The Ripple Effect and the Inspiring Tin Of Wisdom, that now has 7 different themes and she’s also the author of The 90 Day Intentional Living Challenge and has just written A Village Inspired (Simple Ideas To Live A Long, Healthy and Happy Life). Her personal mission in life is to make a difference in the world. She’s raised over 1.4 million dollars for various charities including the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Diabetes Association and Room To Read through her work and athletic endeavours. On today’s show Crystal will share: How words of encouragement are so powerful. Her experience and how she started doing Ironman’s and then on to Ultra Marathons. The importance of surrendering to what is going on with you, being open with your heart and mind. How to discover what your are truly made of. Having a RIPPLE EFFECT and what this means to Crystal. How the Tin of Wisdom was born and what it is. Great tips on how to be accountable and following through on things you set out to do. Making our journey from our heads to our hearts and from success to significance Crystal is so kind and her language is beautiful. She shares amazing stories of being an athlete, going on amazing adventures, how she became an owner of a local hostel and about her HEART wanting to BURST open. She is so very kind and is truly living a kickass life. You don’t want to miss this amazing show and be sure to listen to the end! Contact Crystal and she will help you to find out your purpose, you will clearly know this in about 3 minutes. Email her at [email protected]. Favorite Quotes: “We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.” “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of...
284 – Raising Great Kids
Today David explores 30 simple parenting tips from celebrities like Michelle Obama, Courtney Cox, Arianna Huffington, Laura Bush, Kathie Lee Gifford, and of course shares some of his own parenting tips. 30 Simple Parenting Tips from Celebrities http://www.redbookmag.com/kids-family/advice/parenting-advice-from-celebrity-moms#slide-30 Fun Facts In 1972, a 22-year-old Spanish man named Gabriel March Grandos was sentenced to 384,912 years in prison, the longest sentence on record. Despite the harsh sentence, Grandos was not guilty of murder or any other violent crime. Instead, Grandos was punished for failing to deliver 42,768 letters during his job as a post officer. The man was accused of fraud for losing the letters. The second longest sentence ever handed down happened in 1989 in Thailand when Chamoy Thipyaso was found guilty of defrauding over 16,000 Thais in a pyramid scheme valued at over $204 million. Thipyaso was sentenced to 141,078 years. In the United States, the longest sentence ever given was 30,000 years to Oklahoma Charles Scott Roberts Todays Songs Katy Perry – Unconditionally Katy Perry – Roar Christina Aguilera – Just A Fool Christina Aguilera – Beautiful Find David’s new show – www.amplifiednetworkmarketing.com Facebook Page for New...
279 – Warren Buffett’s 10 Ways to Get Rich
Today, David discusses the ever important topic of money, money, money! For most of us, there is a point in our lives when we do not have enough money to buy life’s essentials. David talks about his story when he arrived to Kelowna, British Columbia and simply stepped off the bus with his back pack and nothing else and how he focused his effort and drive, step by step, to get him to the lifestyle he currently leads of service, generosity and wealth. He shares his lessons learned and discusses some key tips for creating wealth from someone he admires for his consistent and noble path for success, Warren Buffett. Useful Links: Warren Buffett’s 10 Ways to Get Rich The Best Advice Warren Buffet Ever Recieved (YouTube) Todays Songs: Money Honey – Lady Gaga Money – Pink Floyd Money Make Her Smile – Bruce Mars Money – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Money For Nothing – Dire Straits Todays Quotes: Money was never a big motivator for me, Except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game -Donald Trump “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love Don’t make money your goal, Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you” -Maya Angelou Find David’s new...
276 – Valentine’s Day Special – Dave & Jen – Our Secrets of Love, Sex & Intimacy
David and Jen sit down and share the good, bad and not so good of their journey into love and their secrets that have helped them create a beautiful adventure of love, passion and excitement. What You will Learn on Today’s Show How to create a love friendly home How to include kids in your love story Why Space is so important The role TV plays in intimacy What little acts can do for a relationship 5 little love acts that make a difference The importance of imagination How to fight well The how and when of fighting agreement The importance of forgiveness Why having each others back is so important The Five love languages What a Man needs to stay in his best energy What a Woman needs to stay in her best energy The importance of Range in and out of the bedroom Todays Songs U2 – One Van Morrison – The Beauty of Day’s Gone by Sarah Harmer – Open Window (The Wedding Song) The Pogues – Tuesday Morning Firework – Katy Perry Adele – Make you feel my Love Todays Quotes The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love. – Henry Miller You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. – Dr. Seuss And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. -Paul McCartney Useful Links The Prophet – Khalil Gibran (Book) (Audio) http://www.katsandogz.com/onlove.html David’s New Show –...
272 – Arjuna Ardagh – Enjoy Experiences “Better Than Sex” Through Awakening
On today’s show David is very excited to be interviewing Arjuna Ardagh. Arjuna is an Awakening Coach, writer and public speaker. He has trained more than 1300 people to become facilitators of awakening. He is the author of 7 books, including the #1 National Bestseller The Translucent Revolution, and his new book Better Than Sex. In David’s words, Arjuna, is always 100% in it, he is a very present and a grounded connector. He will talk about his new book Better Than Sex and will share about his life, how he discovered meditation and what he has learned over the years. On today’s show you will learn: Feeling Incredibly energized when you do the THING you were born to DO. What are the core ingredients, what is it that allows you to be able to go to sleep and say “Another PERFECT Day.” What he learned from his “teacher” and how he passed this onto others. The meaning of “Awakening.” Getting lost in a game and how this can lose humor or playfulness. Choosing to participate and recognizing all the wonderful opportunities that life has to offer us. How Arjuna came up with the title of his book “Better Than Sex.” Discovering the gift and what this means to Arjuna. About the 5 sections of his book “Better Than Sex.” An overview of the 7 SIMPLE qualities. The valuable distinction between PRINCIPLE and TECHNIQUE. You DON’T want to miss this show. Arjuna is amazing. He uses beautiful language and is very captivating. He coaches people to make a difference in the world. If you would love find out more about learning from Arjuna, please go to arjunaardagh.com or awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached. Todays Songs: Bee Gees – More Than A Woman Bee Gees – Staying Alive Useful links: Blog: arjunaardagh.com Published books: arjunaardagh.com/books Endorsements: arjunaardagh.com/endorsements Seminars: arjunaardagh.com/seminars Getting Coached: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached Becoming a Coach: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/become-a-coach Store:...
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