Respark Your Life
“Every single time anybody has ever gotten angry, they've been looking through those three filters 'cause that's how you produce anger. And the other interesting thing about it is you'll realize a lot of the times one or more of those three things may not be completely true” Anger doesn’t just disrupt your mood—it wrecks your relationships, your health, and your business. This episode breaks down the hidden mechanics behind anger and why “just managing it” is a band-aid solution. Instead of reacting to triggers blindly, we learn that our brain runs a four-step...
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“A brand is a promise. It’s an emotional connection with your target audience. It’s how you stand out and become visible in an increasingly invisible world.” Most people treat branding like an optional accessory when it’s actually the operating system for success. Branding isn’t just how you look—it’s how you’re remembered, how you’re trusted, and how you get paid what you’re worth. In business, if you don’t stand out, you disappear. The best brands aren’t created by accident—they’re intentional, clear, and consistent across every touchpoint from...
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“I help you bridge the gap between where you are today and where you want to be in the future. And I do that by working really closely with nature.” Success doesn’t always come from doing more, grinding harder, or following rigid structures. Sometimes, it comes from tuning into the intelligence of nature itself. This episode explores how adopting a plant-inspired mindset—one of deep presence, multidimensional creativity, and inner alignment—can radically transform your entrepreneurial journey and help you reconnect with your authentic purpose. Instead of forcing a single...
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“We live in the world we choose, but we have to learn how to make choices.” We’re used to thinking of literacy as reading and math—but what if the missing piece of success in life and business is emotional and mental literacy? The key idea here is simple: we’ve developed amazing tools to train actors to step fully into human emotion and psychology, and now it’s time to bring those same tools into real life. When we can systematically break down a moment and understand our environment, purpose, and obstacles, we stop running on autopilot and start acting with clarity and...
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“Most people aren’t even aware of what is expected of them in the world of accountability. They’re not aware that they’re playing the victim role, but in life, we become very comfortable playing the victim.” Accountability isn’t a punishment—it’s freedom. When you take full ownership of your choices, you stop waiting for things to change and start making them happen. Most people don’t realize how often they default to excuses or a victim mindset. But accountability means recognizing where you are, where you want to be, and taking action. It’s about...
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“Everybody is looking outside for the answers and the results and the healing, but the cure is you, you are the cure. And it is an inside job, meaning that it’s your responsibility to take your healing into your own hands and understanding the power of the body to heal itself in the right condition.” When it comes to health, the biggest secret might be that the cure isn’t something you find—it’s something you become. In this episode, we dive into the profound idea that healing is an inside job, requiring a shift in mindset, habits, and awareness. The discussion...
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“I started developing with the help of actually 30 brilliant tech wizards in Europe. They helped me develop this AI algorithm where all you got to do is answer about 40 to 50 questions, press a button and 10 seconds later, my template is customized to your unique life.” Artificial intelligence is not just shaping industries—it’s shaping the way we think, act, and, in some cases, rewrite our own lives. The foundation of success, according to decades of wisdom, lies in what you envision in detail with emotion on a daily basis. The challenge? Most people don’t have a system to...
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“Working hard does not get you to success. Working smart and working in your unique ability, delegating everything except genius, that’s what gets you the scale.” Great interviews don’t just happen—they’re built on a foundation of curiosity, structure, and the ability to truly listen. The best interviewers know how to guide a conversation while giving their guests the space to reveal insights that matter. Whether hiring the right people, networking, or hosting a podcast, the ability to ask the right questions and follow up with precision is a skill that separates...
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“My passion gives me the ability to help people. From my perspective, those who have had negative experiences with music often feel vulnerable, and I can sense that. Understanding this has been the most important part of my growth as a teacher and educator.” Music is often seen as a talent reserved for the naturally gifted, but in reality, it’s a skill that can be developed with the right guidance. The ability to learn and grow in music isn’t about perfection from the start—it’s about embracing mistakes, building confidence, and understanding the structure behind what...
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“Most people are just winging life. They don’t really have a way of doing life. They just do the best they can. And the problem is that they have nothing pulling them forward to their desired life, so they continually recreate their past.” There’s a reason Think & Grow Rich has sold over 150 million copies worldwide—it contains a secret. But here’s the catch: Napoleon Hill only gives you half of it. The other half? That’s where the game changes. This episode breaks down the science of success, revealing why 95% of your daily actions are unconscious and how to rewire...
info_outline"Being yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually the hardest thing you can do. And that’s okay. It takes time, but it will come.”
Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than just going through the motions? What if the key to a fulfilling life lies in an unexpected source: the art of clowning? In situations that often feels heavy and overly complicated, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are and the joy in everyday moments. Many of us are searching for a way to reconnect with ourselves and with others, and today, we’re exploring a unique approach that does just that.
The qualities of a clown—authenticity, vulnerability, and radical honesty—can profoundly transform not only how we interact with others but also how we see ourselves. Embracing these traits can help us live a life with purpose, view failure as a tool for growth, and apply these principles to build better relationships, navigate life’s challenges, and improve in business or leadership roles.
Eddy Smits has spent over a decade as a hospital clown, visiting thousands of sick children and bringing joy to their lives in the most challenging circumstances. His work inspired him to explore the deeper impact of authentic communication and human connection, which led him to write his book, Model C. Eddy shares how clowning has shaped his journey, the lessons he’s learned about resilience, and how he applies these principles in his work as a personal development coach.
Check out Eddy’s book, Model C: https://www.eddysmits.com/modelc.
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Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul. Raymond’s latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire’s Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!.