636 | If You Want To Change Your Life, Change Your Story with Dave Albin
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Release Date: 12/01/2023
812 | Manifesting with the Power of NLP
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In this episode, I am sharing the message of manifestation combined with NLP. I am currently reading "Mind Magic" by Dr. James Doty, a neurosurgeon who explores the science behind manifesting and how our brains function. His insights have resonated with me, especially as he outlines a six-step process for manifesting anything you want. I share these steps through the Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) lens, hoping to provide a fresh perspective that might resonate with you. Bring your pen and paper. This is a packed episode. The six steps broken down in this episode are: 1. Reclaim...
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811 | The Book You’re Writing Every Day
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In this episode, I dive into the concept of our daily thoughts and how they shape the narrative of our lives. I start by sharing a striking statistic: we have between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts daily, with 80% to 90% being repetitive and predominantly negative. This realization led me to a powerful metaphor: if we write a book in our minds daily, what kind of book are we writing? What is your "daily book" revealing about you? Are the thoughts uplifting and empowering, or do they serve to tear you down? What would someone learn about you if they read the book of their thoughts from that...
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810 | Bridging Cultures with a Focus on Philanthropy with Erika Aquino
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We speak with Angel Investor, Advisor and Mentor Erika Aquino in this episode. Erika is an experienced angel investor, strategic advisor and world traveller. She is passionate about empowering startups that balance profit with purpose. Based in the Philippines but often travelling between Miami, Singapore, and other global hubs, Erika specializes in supporting early-stage ventures focused on sustainability, wellness, education, and the future of work. Her philanthropy and volunteer work include providing educational access to underprivileged children and supporting underserved entrepreneurs....
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809 | You Will Never Outrun Your Thoughts
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In this episode, I share the transformative power of our thoughts and how they shape our lives. I start by sharing my experience of entering the year feeling slightly off and struggling to pinpoint the reasons behind my funk. It wasn't until I revisited a journaling practice that I began to uncover the layers of my thoughts and emotions. I emphasize the importance of allowing ourselves to express our thoughts freely without judgment or editing. This brain dump technique can lead to surprising revelations about our inner dialogue, often exposing feelings and beliefs we may not consciously...
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808 | Creating Safety Within Will Help to Manifest Your Dreams
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As we kick off this short Friday episode, I introduce a tool that I wish I had understood much earlier in my journey. The key takeaway? To truly create results in your life, you must first feel it before you see it. I discuss the importance of cultivating a sense of safety within your body to hold the goals you desire. Many of my clients come in with big dreams, but when I ask them how it would feel if those dreams were realized today, they often express feelings of fear and unpreparedness. This reaction stems from the subconscious mind's primary job: to keep us safe. I emphasize that stepping...
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807 | How to Turn Wounds into Rocket Fuel with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco
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In this episode, we speak with Serial Entrepreneur, Author, and Co-Founder Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco. Mike is a futurist, serial entrepreneur, and luminary in business. As the founder of That1 Brand and Agency, he has demonstrated an unparalleled knack for launching and scaling successful enterprises. Renowned for his visionary leadership and dynamic public speaking abilities, Mike is the author of the acclaimed book, "ROCKET FUEL: Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable" and the host of the inspirational podcast "What Are You Made Of?" He has been acknowledged by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top...
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806 | The Power of Your Thoughts Through The Lens of NLP
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In this episode, I am talking about the transformative potential of your thoughts. Through the lens of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I share how our thoughts shape our reality. I stress the importance of managing your thoughts, as they directly influence your feelings, behaviours, and, ultimately, the results you achieve. I encourage listeners to identify their most persistent negative thoughts and to recognize that these thoughts are like seeds that can either nurture growth or hinder progress. I share practical strategies for catching and reframing negative thoughts. First, I discuss...
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805 | Why Growth Takes Time and Effort
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In this episode, I encourage listeners to embrace the challenges of pursuing their dreams. I discuss the inevitability of losing people along the way and how this can create space for new relationships that align with our evolving journey. I also share my strategies for navigating tough days, reframing them as "off days" rather than reflecting my worth. As I recount my own experiences in the online space over the past 12 years, I highlight the significance of playing the long game and remaining anchored in our vision. I remind listeners that success may seem distant, but it is often just...
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804 | From Taboo to Truth: Navigating Midlife Sexuality with Karen Bigman
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In this episode, we speak with Certified Sexuality Educator & Menopause Coach Karen Bigman. Karen is the dynamic host of "Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations of Sexuality in Midlife." With a passion for empowering women and a wealth of knowledge as a Certified Menopause Coach and & Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sexuality Educator, Karen is on a mission to break down barriers and liberate us to engage in open conversations about sexuality in the later stages of life. Drawing inspiration from her journey of divorce and the transformative realization that one's sex life...
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803 | Navigating the Journey of Writing Your Book
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I reflect on my own journey of writing my solo book, "When She Stopped Asking Why," which I began in 2016 and published in 2017. I share the challenges I faced, including the lack of support and the vulnerability of sharing my story while still living it. This experience led me to create the "Write Your Damn Book" mastermind, aimed at providing the support I wished I had during my writing process. Throughout the episode, I explore the common barriers that prevent aspiring authors from writing their books. Many people feel their stories aren't significant enough, are overwhelmed by the enormity...
info_outlineIn this episode, we speak with CEO, Founder, and Master Instructor, Dave Albin. Dave was born in 1954 at Queen of Angles Hospital in Hollywood, California to a single mother. He was adopted by his Aunt and uncle on his mother’s side at the age of 5. His adoptive parents told Dave they were not his parents at 11 years old. Later that year both his adoptive parents started drinking. This is where Dave’s life took a hard turn. Dave tried alcohol at the age of 12. By the time he was 14, he was experimenting with hard drugs. Grossly addicted to drugs and alcohol he joined AA some 20 years later in June 1988. This is when Dave was introduced to the personal development industry. He attended a seminar with Tony Robbins in 1995 where he did his first firewalk. Dave went on to work for Tony Robbins for just shy of 20 years as Tony’s Firewalk Captain. Dave retired from the Anthony Robbins Companies in 2014 shortly after GOOGLE hired him to put on an event for them in Mountain View, California Corp Headquarters. Firewalk Productions, LLC was born in 2014.
Dave has done gigs for NASA, Heineken, The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), RE Max, Chick-fil-A, Pruvit, Google, NI, NC Chiropractic Association, Wayne Dyer, T Harv Eker, CRISP Video, Tony Robbins and many others. Dave currently lives in the Appalachian Mountains in Ashe County North Carolina.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) Dave’s experience with Firewalking, how it changed his life, and how it led him to work with Tony Robbins for over 2 decades and then to run his own Firewalk Adventures for business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs.
2) Dave openly shares his back story, the years of addiction, his sobriety journey, and how he has conditioned himself to focus and live in gratitude. Fear and gratitude cannot occupy the same space and learning to see the story differently is how you change the story.
Connect with Dave
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firebuilder2
Website: https://firewalkadventures.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-albin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firewalkadventures
Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach
Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation.
Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life. She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves, and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others