Are you struggling with accepting and moving on from a devastating loss in your life ?

In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore how to find meaning and healing during times of loss and adversity. Mitra shares practical tools like zooming in to process emotions and zooming out to see the bigger picture. They talk about the power of neutrality, imagination, and self-compassion in navigating challenges. The episode offers hope, reminding listeners that even in hard times, there are opportunities for growth and connection.

What You’ll Learn:

• Discover how to balance processing emotions while taking initiative to find solutions through Mitra's "zooming in and out" approach
• Receive a short 5 minute guided meditation on getting to neutrality
• Gain practical insights on how self-compassion and curiosity can help you navigate life’s toughest challenges.

If you’re someone who ….

• Was impacted by any of the recent natural disasters, including the Los Angeles Fires, or
• Feels stuck moving past your grief, or
• Is just curious about who to enhance your personal development journey

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : Acknowledging Loss: Do We Truly Lose Everything?

00:46 : Starting Point: Recognizing What We Still Have

03:58 : The Balance of Zooming In and Out

04:50 : The Neutral Room: A Place of Clarity

09:01 : Guided Meditation: Getting to Neutrality

15:49 : Another Tool for Getting to Neutrality

19:48 : Finding Connection Amid Chaos

24:23 : Shifting Perspective: Seeing the Bigger Picture

27:28 : Inviting Curiosity: What Can Adversity Teach Us?

31:45 : Growth Through Loss: Lessons from Hardship

Links :

Mitra’s Website : https://mitramanesh.com

Social Media:

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Are you going through an experience that has left you feeling like you’ve lost everything?

When such devastation shocks us, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by emotions like grief, guilt, and anger. Many of us try to "tough it out" or jump straight into problem-solving mode, but what if that’s stopping us from truly healing? In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional aftermath of the Los Angeles fires and explore how to process grief in a way that allows us to move forward with compassion, resilience, and grace.

Here’s what you’ll learn :

1. Understand the significance of giving yourself space and permission to undergo a process of grieving after losing your home
2. Get clarity on the common blocks one could experience in navigating the grief, including guilt and premature problem solving.
3. Practical tools and resources to help you process grief

If you’re someone who ….

• Has lost your home or something deeply sentimental to you, or
• Struggles with connecting with your grief, or
• Has someone close to you who was impacted by a natural disaster

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : Intro

00:24 : Step 1 is Acknowledging Your Emotions

02:42 : Understanding Loss as a Form of Death

06:43 : The Non-Linear Nature of Grieving

08:41 : Self-Compassion as the Cornerstone of Healing

12:00 : For Men: How to Connect with Your Emotions

13:09 : Connecting with Your Own Emotions By Helping Others

19:16 : Dealing with Guilt: Why Its Debilitating & How To Overcome It

22:10 : Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

32:27 : Practical Tools To Help You Work Through Difficult Emotions

36:46 : Key Takeaways

38:22 : Closing

Resources :

Men of Means is hosting free men’s circles to support men who have been impacted by the Los Angeles fires: https://bit.ly/42e2PnJ

Mitra’s Self Coaching Program : https://mitramanesh.com

Huberman Labs podcast episode on Grief : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzOvi0Aa2EA

Ben’s Decompress Music Playlist to Support Your Process: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7joMsyAvS0jMde5CLkENzz?si=byWR6e1fSGuE35btDuQJgA&pi=u-JEa9JTa-Scyz

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Are you currently suffering from high levels of anxiety or feelings of guilt or shame?

In this episode, we speak with Harvard-trained Cardiologist/Heart Doctor and author, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, about the path to healing your heart–physically and emotionally. Dr. Fisher discusses how the heart, mind, and our emotions are all intimately connected. He shares his personal experience of coping with and overcoming intense levels of anxiety as well as the debilitating emotions of guilt and shame, which have damaging impacts on the heart. There are practical and scientifically backed methods you can use to help you in your healing journey, which he shares in this episode. Self compassion and re-parenting your inner child are key and we go in-depth on those topics in this conversation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Methods and perspectives for alleviating your anxiety, including regulating the nervous system
• The essential role of courage in opening the heart
• Techniques for self-compassion and re-parenting, which are essential to healing

If you’re someone who ….

• Is seeking relief from your anxiety
• Struggles with shame and guilt
• Is curious to get a more holistic understanding of your heart

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:08 Dr. Fisher's Journey: From Anxiety to Healing
06:06 The Role of Courage and Warmth in Heart Health
17:23 Mindfulness and Body Practices for Anxiety
21:20 Guilt, Shame, and Self-Compassion
34:43 The Healing Power of Self-Caress
35:54 The Science Behind Relaxation Techniques
39:01 Creating Space and Doing Less
45:09 Generational Perspectives on Achievement and Rest
57:31 Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Wholeness

Links :

Dr. Fisher’s Book (Just One Heart) : https://a.co/d/iUVbcbb

Dr. Fisher’s Website : https://www.drjonathanfisher.com

Social Media:

@happyheartmd (https://www.instagram.com/happyheartmd/)

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Bio:

Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, author and renowned public speaker dedicated to transforming heart health through integrative approaches. He is the author of Just One Heart, a book that reveals how emotions impact heart health and offers tools to master stress and cultivate traits like Stability, Wisdom, and Courage. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he specializes in stress management and emotional well-being as crucial components of cardiovascular care. Dr. Fisher is a passionate advocate for blending modern medicine with mindfulness and compassion-based practices to empower patients in their healing journeys. He frequently shares his expertise at global conferences, offering insights into the mind-heart connection and the science of stress resilience.

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Are you tired of wearing a mask but don't know how to reconnect with your authentic self?

So many of us have been conditioned to become a version of ourselves that is disconnected from our true, authentic self. When you become aware of this it can be a shock. But, then what? It often seems impossible to change your conditioned way of being–in relationship with yourself and with others–and that can be a source of anxiety. There is a whole lineup of subconscious characters/personalities in our mind that seem to function on auto-pilot, beyond your control and they fear the idea of you being your true self.

In this episode, mindfulness expert Mitra Manesh and Ben Dadbin share their personal journeys of self-discovery, providing practical techniques to help you to overcome these subconscious characters and make your way back to finding your true, empowered self.

How You’ll Benefit :

1. Learn about the power of creating space and how you can use it to make real progress in dis-identify from your subconscious characters
2. Learn how to overcome your inner critic and how to make self acceptance more accessible to you
3. Learn the key belief systems and perspectives that you can adopt to help make your self discovery process easier for you

If you’re someone who ….

• Is perpetually anxious, or
• Is a people pleaser, or
• Is feeling unfilled with the direction your life is going

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Interview
00:56 The Journey to Self-Awareness
01:42 The Concept of Holding Space
02:56 Identifying and Naming Subconscious Characters
06:55 The Power of Doing Nothing
09:14 The Role of Compassion and Curiosity
13:25 The Importance of Creating Space
19:40 Responsibility and Responding
25:14 Upcoming Topics and Future Episodes
25:35 Mitra's Program and Closing Remarks

Links :

Mitra’s Website : https://mitramanesh.com

Social Media:

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Keywords :

Overcoming fear of being yourself, Mindfulness for self-discovery, How to break free from societal expectations, How to practice self-acceptance, Stories of self-discovery, Personal transformation journey, Overcoming self-doubt, Understanding the ego vs true self, Living authentically, How to express your true self

Are you currently grieving the loss of a loved one ? Or do you have unprocessed grief from a past loss that you're ready to face now ?

In this episode we speak with renowned contemporary artist Austyn Weiner about her profound and “primal” journey of coping with deep grief. Within a matter of weeks, she had lost her father, her grandmother, and mentor–just days after she got married. She describes in vivid detail the stages that she went through in processing her grief as well as shares how art, music, and spirituality have played a key role in helping her overcome the challenging emotions that come with grief.

How you’ll benefit :

1. You will get a clear understanding of what it means to allow yourself to FULLY feel through your emotions
2. You will reframe your understanding of grief in a way that is positive and constructive for you
3. You will learn unconventional ways you can approach processing your grief

If you’re someone who has difficulty expressing your emotions and looking for ways to navigate and cope with your grief, you don't want to miss this episode.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:16 Initial Experience with Grief
02:37 Expressing Grief Through Art
05:21 The Physical Toll of Grief
08:11 A Profound Weekend with Her Father
10:27 Animalistic Expression of Grief
23:51 Connecting with Spirit and Energy
34:35 Physical vs. Non-Physical Presence
38:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links :

Austyn’s Website : https://austynweiner.com

Social Media:

@austyn (https://instagram.com/austyn/)

@austynweinerarchive (https://instagram.com/austynweinerarchive/)

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Bio:

Austyn Weiner is a contemporary artist known for her bold, emotionally charged works that blend abstract expressionism with a raw, narrative edge. Born and raised in Miami, she draws inspiration from her vibrant upbringing and the complexities of human connection. Her large-scale paintings, often featuring vibrant colors and gestural brushstrokes, explore themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and self-discovery. Weiner’s art has been featured in renowned galleries worldwide, making her a rising star who invites audiences into the depths of her inner world.

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Keywords :

How to cope with grief, Grief support videos, Overcoming grief and sadness, Managing grief and depression, Understanding grief emotions, What to do when you feel stuck in grief, Inspirational grief stories, How to move forward after loss, Grief and spiritual growth, Coping with the death of a parent, Dealing with grief and anger, Music therapy for grief, How to support yourself in grief

Are you easily triggered by certain family members despite doing a lot of inner work on yourself?

It seems impossible to control, right? Well, there is a path to overcoming these emotional triggers and we lay it out for you here, in this episode.

We provide practical and effective steps you can take to start reprogramming your subconscious mind today. We teach you how to prepare your subconscious mind ahead of family gatherings as well as mindfulness and somatic tools you can use during those psychologically triggering gatherings. Importantly, we equip you with new mindset and perspectives to support your subconscious mind in healing the childhood traumas and inner child wounds that are the root of your triggers. Looking at your situation from a new lens can be one of the most powerful ways to initiate a chain reaction for reprogramming your subconscious mind permanently.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand why you get triggered and why it is so hard to overcome
• Reframe how your subconscious understand triggers see them as opportunities for growth
• Practical steps you can take to start overcoming those triggers today, including mindfulness and somatic techniques

If you’re someone who ….

• Is easily triggered by one or more family members
• Is committed to your personal growth journey, but feels stuck in this department
• Is looking for solutions that lead to long term healing

…then you don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : Setting the Stage – Why Family Triggers Happen

00:22 : Understanding Expectations as the Root of Triggers

01:24 : Taking Responsibility for Your Reactions

03:11 : Preparing for Family Interactions

05:57 : Practical steps - Mindsets

07:47 : Recognizing the Reactive vs. Wise Self

12:44 : Reframing Triggers as Opportunities for Growth

21:05 : Rewriting Relationship Contracts for Healing

27:02 : Calling on a Higher Power for Support

37:16 : Compassion and Self-Soothing in Difficult Moments

Links :

Sign up for Mitra’s Self Coaching program : https://mitramanesh.com

Social Media:

@mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_/)

@theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)

Bio:

Mitra Manesh is a mindfulness educator, speaker, and coach blending ancient wisdom with modern practices. With over 35 years of experience, she has guided individuals, corporations, and communities in cultivating awareness and emotional resilience. Mitra is also a senior faculty member at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, where she integrates mindfulness into everyday life. Known for her practical and compassionate approach, Mitra inspires global audiences to lead more intentional, connected, and fulfilling lives.

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Are you someone who has been successful at realizing your goals but are still feeling unfulfilled?

In this episode, we speak with Ted Gedebou, a Stanford educated cosmetic surgeon, who had left everything behind–his prestigious medical career, friends, social life, money–in order to discover where true happiness comes from. From Taipei to to Los Angeles, he took himself through a profound and unusual process which led him to successfully re-wire his subconscious mind and realize true happiness–the kind that doesn't depend on anything outside of him. In this episode, he lays out in detail his journey, and his process.

What You’ll Learn:

• The specific steps that Ted took to transcend the root of his unhappiness and rewire his subconscious mind
• New mindsets and attitudes you can adopt to support you on your journey along the way
• A deeper understanding of what true happiness and fulfilment actually is

If you’re someone who ….

• Is successful but unfulfilled
• Is looking for new perspectives what true happiness is
• Are ready to surrender everything to realize your happiness
• Are curious about how you can re-wire your subconscious mind effectively

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Early Life
02:22 The Journey to Becoming a Surgeon
05:12 The Turning Point: Taiwan and Beyond
43:04 Striving for Acceptance and Success
46:43 Realizations and Shifts in Perspective
53:00 Embracing Intuition and Inner Wisdom

Links :

https://theinnerview.live

Social Media:

@theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)

Bio:

Dr. Tewodros Gedebou is a renowned cosmetic surgeon based in Ethiopia, celebrated for his precision and artistic approach to aesthetic procedures. A Stanford-educated physician, he completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and earned his medical degree from the prestigious University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Gedebou is deeply committed to enhancing patient confidence through individualized care, blending advanced surgical techniques with a compassionate touch. Beyond his clinical work, he is dedicated to advancing the field of cosmetic surgery in Ethiopia, mentoring young surgeons, and making aesthetic care more accessible in the region.

Are you currently putting energy towards a project or endeavor that feels like a constant uphill battle?

In this episode with master musician Nacho Arimany, we unfold a universal challenge—finding balance between the need for control and the power of surrender. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to balance your emotions and responsibilities, this conversation will inspire you to see those moments as opportunities for transformation. Nacho shares personal stories of navigating creative blocks, balancing masculine and feminine energies, and the alchemy of turning life’s tensions and our trauma into growth.

What You’ll Learn:

• The power of admitting to others “I don’t know what to do next”
• How to transform tension and trauma into sources of strength and creativity
• Practical insights on balancing masculine and feminine energies to find alignment in work and relationships

If you’re someone who ….

• Feels stuck on a project or creative endeavor that you’re leading, or
• Desires to bring more balance between your masculine and feminine at work, or
• Is processing a trauma currently

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

(00:00) Surrendering Control and Admitting "I don't know"
(08:50) Embracing Tension for Healing Transformation
(23:35) Exploring Light and Darkness Within
(36:18) Cultivating Authentic Connections in LA

Links :

Nacho’s website : https://nachoarimany.com

Social Media:

@nachoarimany (https://instagram.com/nachoarimany/ )

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Bio:

Nacho Arimany is a master percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer whose musical journey began at six as a classical piano student and singer with the Spanish National Choir. He created The Arimany Method, a voice and movement technique enhancing brain coherence through harmonic patterns. Nacho co-produced "inTime," a rhythm-based sound therapy program distributed in 35 countries to support brain health and conditions like autism and depression. He has taught globally, led masterclasses at institutions like NYU, and performed at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. His work fuses musical talent with a passion for using rhythm and sound to enhance well-being.
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Keywords :

overcoming creative blocks, transforming trauma into growth, balancing masculine and feminine energy, power of surrender in life, finding purpose through vulnerability, navigating professional challenges, alchemy of personal transformation, rhythm-based healing techniques, emotional balance in leadership, integrating creativity and well-being, insights on team dynamics, using music for healing, practical self-growth strategies, building resilience through challenges, embracing vulnerability for growth, harmony in personal and professional life, self-awareness and emotional health, letting go of control, finding joy in everyday challenges, achieving alignment through rhythm