739 | Breathwork Goes Deeper Than Breath with Victoria Starr
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Release Date: 08/08/2024
938 | Turning Grief Into Purpose with Mindset Mentor Chuck Barnard
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In this episode, I am speaking with Mindset Mentor, Author, Educator, and Speaker, Chuck Barnard. Chuck is a best-selling author, master educator, and mindset mentor with more than 30 years of experience guiding students, families, and athletes through personal transformation. Armed with advanced certifications in NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Time-Line Therapy®, Chuck has helped thousands overcome anxiety, disconnection, and emotional shutdown—not with endless talk therapy, but with mindset rewiring techniques that create lasting change. His signature “Garden of the Soul” method was born from...
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937 | The Diamonds Were Always Within You
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In this episode, Marsha recounts a powerful story known as "The Acres of Diamonds," from Matt Cook's book, Beyond Wanting, which illustrates how individuals frequently overlook the treasures that lie within their own lives while searching desperately for fulfillment elsewhere. The tale follows a farmer in 1800s Africa who, driven by the desire to provide for his family, sells his farm in pursuit of diamonds. After years of fruitless searching and ultimately losing everything, he tragically takes his own life. Ironically, the new owner of the farmer's land discovers that it sits atop one of the...
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936 | Your Ceiling Is Your Biggest Thought
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In this episode, Marsha speaks to the distinction between operating under pressure and embracing a state of internal power. Marsha introduces the concept of the "ceiling" and "floor" in relation to personal beliefs and aspirations. The ceiling represents the highest thoughts one allows themselves to entertain, while the floor symbolizes the deepest beliefs that anchor an individual. She explains that our lives are constructed within the space between these two points, shaped by subconscious programming rather than mere strategy. Marsha discusses the importance of recognizing and...
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935 | How Light and Sleep Impact Your Energy with Meredith Oke
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In this episode, I am speaking with Meredith Oke. Meredith is the Co-Founder of the Quantum Biology Collective, a Podcast Host, and a Speaker, and she is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday well-being. After facing her own health challenges, Meredith discovered the emerging field of quantum biology—the science of how light, water, and circadian rhythms influence human health at the cellular level. Through her work, she helps people move beyond surface-level health fixes and instead address the “light side” of health—how our environment,...
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934 | If You Spoke Your Thoughts Out Loud
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In this episode, Marsha invites listeners into a deeply personal exploration of the power of thoughts and self-talk. She begins by posing a thought-provoking question: if one were to vocalize their inner thoughts, what would others hear? Would it be a stream of empowering affirmations or a verbal dump of self-doubt and criticism? Marsha emphasizes that our internal dialogue is a powerful broadcast that shapes our reality, and she encourages listeners to reflect on the nature of their own thoughts. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - The Power of Your Thoughts 00:02:00 - Facing Challenges 00:04:30 - The...
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933 | How to Shift from 'Away From' to 'Towards' Your Goals
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In this episode, Marsha discusses the difference between conscious and subconscious values and highlights the frustration that arises when one's conscious goals clash with subconscious beliefs. Throughout the episode, Marsha explains that while conscious values represent only 5% of our mindset, the remaining 95% is governed by the subconscious. She illustrates how this disconnect can manifest in daily life, where individuals may claim to value freedom or health but find themselves trapped in patterns that contradict those values. Marsha emphasizes that true alignment can only be achieved when...
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932 | Heart Wired CEO Recap: Holding the Vision, Trusting the Pause, and Leading from the Heart
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Live from Langdon Hall, Marsha Vanwynsberghe and her Heartwired CEO co-founder, Meghan Weir, reflect on their first-ever Heartwired CEO live event — a transformational experience blending embodiment, leadership, and intuition. They share behind-the-scenes lessons, what it means to lead from the heart instead of the hustle, and how slowing down to integrate can create lasting impact. They also announce what’s next for the Heartwired CEO Mastermind 2026, a deep 12-month container for nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, and authentic business growth. Highlights: [01:05] The...
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931 | Healing Doesn't Have to Be Hard
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In this episode, I challenge the notion that healing must be a heavy, burdensome experience. Instead, I advocate for a lighter approach, where we can learn to feel our emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Throughout the episode, I discuss the concept of nervous system regulation and how it plays a crucial role in our healing journey. I explain that healing does not necessitate a complete pause in our lives; rather, it involves training our minds to respond differently to triggers and challenges. By embracing emotions and learning to navigate them, we can create a sense of safety and...
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930 | Inspiration Isn’t Enough — Why I’m Here to Activate You
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In this episode, Marsha dives into the distinction between inspiration and activation, sharing her personal insights and experiences that have shaped her understanding of these concepts. She begins by expressing her mixed feelings about being labelled "inspiring," revealing that while she appreciates the sentiment, it often feels superficial unless it leads to tangible change in others' lives. She explains how activation reaches beyond the conscious mind, tapping into one's identity and beliefs, ultimately leading to a shift in perspective and behaviour. Marsha passionately advocates for the...
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929 | Improving Brain Health with BrainTap with Dr. Patrick Porter
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In this episode, I am speaking with Neuroscience Expert | Inventor of BrainTap® | Brain Fitness Pioneer, Dr Patrick K. Porter. Dr. Porter has spent his life asking a radical question: What if we could train the brain like a muscle and transform lives without pills, struggle, or guesswork? Introduced to the power of mind training by his father at an early age, Dr. Porter’s lifelong passion has been exploring how visualization, brainwave science, and neuroplasticity can unlock human potential. As a pioneer in brainwave entertainment since the 1980s, Dr. Porter saw possibilities where...
info_outlineIn this episode, we speak with Master Breathwork Facilitator, Retreat Host & Podcaster, Victoria Starr. Victoria is a soul-activation mentor and master Breathwork facilitator, whose journey began as a high-level athlete competing in Ironman triathlons, marathons, and Olympic weightlifting. Victoria's discipline and determination in sports mirrored her relentless pursuit of personal growth and healing. After experiencing her transformation through breathwork, she felt called to share this powerful practice with others.
Victoria's mission centers on empowering individuals to break free from societal constraints and limiting beliefs, cultivate self-trust and confidence, and embrace a life of authenticity. She combines her sacred gifts of intuitive channelling with transformative breathwork to guide people on a profound journey of self-discovery. Her approach awakens inner wisdom, heals generational trauma, and fosters emotional and spiritual liberation.
Through her breathwork sessions, Victoria offers a sacred journey into the self, providing a path to emotional and spiritual liberation. She specializes in breathwork for healing trauma and recovering from toxic relationships, helping individuals achieve emotional freedom and rediscover their inner strength.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) Victoria shares the science behind breathwork, the steps and mechanics of breathing, and the power of breathwork and understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how this work can improve and impact our health.
2) There is so much wisdom, magic and knowledge in our breath and this is instrumental in our healing and health.
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Email: vicki@victorialeestarr.com
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Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Storytelling NLP Trainer, Speaker, Publisher & Author, 2xs Podcaster
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 that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has been published 7xs, most recently with her co-platform, Every Body Holds A Story, and she is on a mission to continue to help women and men to speak, share, and publish their stories.
Through her tools, OUTSPOKEN NLP certification, programs, coaching, and podcast, Marsha teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers people how to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders, and build platform businesses that create massive impact.