Taoist Psychology
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Release Date: 06/24/2025
How To Drink Yourself Sober
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. The narrative around alcohol addiction often revolves around abstinence and traditional recovery programs. Katie Herzog took a different path. She drank herself sober. Using the Sinclair Method, which uses naltrexone, a drug that blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol, Katie started down the path to sobriety. Over time, her cravings lessened and so did her drinking. Today she is sober. Katie's drinking was both secretive and problematic. I was...
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A Guide To A Good Divorce
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. What is a "good divorce"? According to Sarah Armstrong, it's one that puts your children first. It's a collaborative process with coaches for each parent and a child specialist. This team-based, child-centric strategy helps limit the collateral damage to the children involved. Putting the children first also provides a positive focus in a very difficult situation. Taking the high road may be difficult, but it's the way to go. Throughout the...
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One Leg, One Heck of A Life
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Imagine having your life dedicated to global adventure and exploration through the lens of the camera. Now imagine falling off a tall stone wall in Italy, badly fracturing your body. What do you do now? For David DuChemin, it was years of rehab and pain. He pivoted his work towards more on-line courses and sales and he continued leading photographic tours. But eventually the pain was just too much and he decided to have his leg amputated. David...
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Have you ever felt unseen when you were growing up? That no one really listened or understood? I suspect this feeling is nearly universal, but for some young people, facing poverty and family difficulties, the need to connect is keen. Enter Carlamay. She started off in Nashville, pursuing a love of music. And from there to Calgary where oil and gas were booming. But something was missing. Until she went into law enforcement. She worked in areas...
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TJ Jones: The Caring Warrior
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
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Consciousness and Spiritual Transformation
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Stephanie MoDavis has been battling with autoimmune issues since she was just 19 years old. Multiple medications, doctors and chemotherapy drugs all failed her. Until she discovered the profound impact of self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and spiritual connections. Today, Stephanie blends evidence-based natural wellness with deep spiritual practice, offering a path that honors both the body’s wisdom and the soul’s journey. Her...
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Surviving The Loss Of Your Pet
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. How does one mourn a beloved pet? I know for me, the turning point on my grief was when I could honestly look at all a pet gave me, rather than what I lost. But to this day, I still tear up at the loss of my animals. And I suspect I'm not alone. Jean Alfieri is a grief coach specializing pet loss. Grief, she explains, is not a linear process; rather, it evolves over time, much like a circle that grows and shrinks in relation to our lives. In...
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Finding Your Highest Vibration
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. After years of running successful businesses, Bill Heinrich found himself sabotaging his achievements due to a lack of self-worth. This realization led him on a quest for understanding—a journey that would change the direction of his life. Along the way, Bill learned to connect to the present moment and cultivate trust in his intuition. As he shifted his focus from material success to relationships, he also shifted his life. Bill's quest was...
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The Badass Woman
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Is your workplace stressful? Jen Fort lost two peer managers within weeks of each other. It was time to rethink things. Jen decided to transition into the role of career coach. She brings a healthy dose of capability, reality and hard earned wisdom to the role. But her wisdom isn't staid; it's often fun and to the point. Jen has authored a series of books titled "Wisdom and Warnings," including " where she shares insights and lessons...
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From The Farm: Knowing The Source of Your Food
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. A.J. Richards is on a mission. He has created , a platform aimed at decentralizing the food supply chain and empowering family farms. From the Farm is not just a business; it’s a movement. It connects consumers directly with farmers and ranchers, eliminating unnecessary middlemen. This approach not only supports local agriculture but also provides consumers with the opportunity to know exactly where their food is coming from. A.J....
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This is a story about radical transformation.
Gerard Wouters brings us into the fascinating world of Taoist therapy. With his revolutionary approach, he focuses on using the present to change our attitudes about the past. Instead of focusing on what cannot be changed (i.e., the past), he encourages people to embrace the present moment and create a new path forward. In this manner, deep seated psychological change can be nearly instantaneous, rather than taking months or even years of talk therapy.
This Taoist approach touches upon consciousness and the unconscious mind. Gerard explains that we only utilize a small fraction of our consciousness, and by tapping into a deeper understanding of ourselves, we can unlock transformative potential. Through techniques that blend elements of hypnosis and body awareness, he guides individuals to connect with their emotions and release pent-up energy that often manifests as physical tension or emotional distress.
This episode is about personal development, emotional intelligence, and the art of living a more conscious life. By embracing the principles of Taoist therapy, listeners can learn to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience.
Tune in to discover how you can apply these teachings to your own life, and take the first step towards a happier, more successful existence. Whether you are facing setbacks or simply seeking to understand yourself better, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom that invites you to explore the Taoist way.
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