Ep. 61 From Combat to Coaching: The Unyielding Creed of JR Spear
Release Date: 10/09/2023
Ep. 77 Embracing Light: Finding Love and Healing Within
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Welcome to Episode 77, a heartfelt and transformative journey into self-love and healing. In this solo episode, I delve into the art of truly loving the life we have by shedding light on the seven struggles we need to let go of. It's a personal, deep dive into the practices that can elevate our lives to a space of profound appreciation and joy. I open up about my recent health and healing journey, sharing the challenges and revelations I've encountered over the past 12 weeks. This episode is an intimate reflection on how mindfulness, meditation, contemplation, and mysticism have been...
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Ep. 76 Harmony & Healing: Ben Glover's Melodic Journey of Mindfulness and Hypnosis
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Ep. 75 The Joy of Inclusion: Chris Reina’s Journey from Childhood Imagination to Transformative Leadership
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Welcome to Episode 75 of our podcast, where I delve into a captivating conversation with Chris Reina, a remarkable professor at Virginia Commonwealth University with a PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in management. In this episode titled "The Joy of Inclusion: Chris Reina’s Journey from Childhood Imagination to Transformative Leadership", we explore Chris's unique path from early childhood, where his imagination and make-believe laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Our discussion takes us through Chris's early recognition of social disparities and his innate...
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Ep. 74 The Spirit of Freedom: Unveiling the Core of Universal Spirituality with Tiger Coll
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Ep. 73 Yedda's New Year's Alchemy: Crafting Your Dream Life Experience!
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Welcome to a special New Year's Day episode of "Shut Up and Sit with Yedda"! I'm your host, Yedda Stancil, and today, I'm bringing you an exclusive opportunity to transform the way you approach the new year. This isn't your typical New Year's resolutions talk – it's something much deeper and more profound. In this episode, I'll guide you through the art of consciously creating a New Year's Plan that transcends mere goals. We'll delve into the essence of crafting experiences that resonate with your heart's desires. Learn how to identify the personal development steps needed to manifest these...
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Ep. 72 Spiritual Synergy: Navigating Spirit Guides, Archetypal Energies, and Ego Harmony with Richard Lassiter
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Welcome to Episode 72 of the "Sit with Yedda" podcast, and today, we have a very special guest back in the studio! I'm your host, Yedda Stancil, and I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Richard Lassiter for a second interview. Richard is an incredible spiritual teacher and guide, and after our first conversation, I knew we had to have him back to delve even deeper into the realms of spirit guides, archetypes, ego, and personal development. In this episode, Richard shares profound insights on how to connect with your spirit guides, those unseen but ever-present sources of guidance and wisdom....
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Ep. 71 Dramatic Evolution: Crafting Your Inner Characters for Personal Growth
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Episode 71 Description: Welcome back to another exciting episode of Shut Up and Sit with your host, Yedda Stancil! In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating worlds of improv, alter egos, and archetypes, exploring how they intersect in personal growth and leadership development. Episode Highlights: 1. The Art of Improv: We kick things off by exploring the world of improvisation, where creativity knows no bounds. Discover how improv can enhance creativity, improve communication skills, boost confidence, and even provide a therapeutic release for your emotions. 2....
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Ep. 70: Unfolding Wisdom with the Garment King - Stacey Conigliotti
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Ep. 69 Exploring Leadership Integrity and Inner Wisdom with Angela Cusack
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Podcast Title: Exploring Leadership Integrity and Inner Wisdom with Angela Cusack Description: Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Angela Cusack, an esteemed colleague from the first Narrative Coaching cohort, and delve into the profound themes of leadership, integrity, and personal evolution. Angela enlightens us on the pivotal role of asking transformative questions such as "Who am I?" and "Whose voice am I speaking?" in shaping our personal and professional lives. We venture into discussions about the importance of integrity in leadership, with Angela providing valuable...
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Ep. 68 Unpacking Narrative Coaching with Yedda Stancil
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Episode Description: Narrative Coaching has emerged as a transformative tool, helping countless individuals rewrite their life's story and navigate toward success. In this solo episode, Yedda delves deep into the world of Narrative Coaching, sharing its core tenets, the unique matrix on how it operates, and its multitude of benefits. Through personal reflections, Yedda provides a glimpse into how Narrative Coaching has not only transformed their own life but has also made a significant difference in the lives of their clients. Show Notes: 1. Intro – The Power of Stories and Why Narrative...
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In a deeply evocative episode of Shut Up & Sit, Yedda unravels the resilient tapestry of JR Spear's life. From being the rock of his family at just 10 years old to facing off against a suicide bomber in Iraq, JR's journey epitomizes courage, command, and commitment. Dive into a tale of triumph, trauma, and transformation.
Highlights:
1. Early Responsibility: The formative years of JR's life as the man of the house, supporting his mother and four sisters.
2. Martial Command: Delve into JR's foray into martial arts at age 12, a discipline that instilled a profound sense of leadership and control in him.
3. Military Mettle: Witness JR's military encounters, including a heart-stopping confrontation with a suicide bomber in Iraq.
4. Birth of CREED: Understand the pillars of "CREED" – Commitment, Resilience, Excellence, Execution, and Discipline, and how it shaped JR's personal and professional trajectory.
5. From Learning to Leading: Explore JR's evolution from being mentored to mentoring, as he empowers other leaders using CREED's core tenets.
6. Silence, Stillness & PTSD: Experience a vulnerable JR, discussing the challenges of PTSD and the power of introspection, and his personal practice of "shutting up and sitting".
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Key Takeaways:
- Leadership and discipline can be fostered from a young age and can influence one's trajectory in life.
- Adverse experiences, while challenging, can pave the way for profound personal transformation.
- Embracing silence and introspection, even amidst internal turmoil, can be deeply healing.
**Call to Action**:
To delve deeper into JR's methodologies and perhaps embark on your own journey of transformative leadership, connect with him and explore his offerings at CREED Consulting http://www.creedconsulting.com.
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