The Dream Beyond with Nik Tarascio

• The Power of Lucid Dreaming: Self-Discovery and Healing with Mia Lux

  Lucid dreaming is a unique mental state where the dreamer is fully aware they’re dreaming and can control their dream environment. The practice has fascinated researchers for over 40 years, with studies linking it to transformative psychological benefits.Today’s guest, Mia Lux, is an expert in lucid dreaming and Tibetan dream yoga, blending modern neuroscience with ancient practices. Mia shares her journey from overcoming a deep-seated fear of death to discovering lucid dreaming as a tool for profound inner growth and healing.Lucid dreaming allows you to confront fears, work through limiting beliefs, and even heal emotional wounds by directly interacting with parts of your subconscious. Mia describes how lucid dreaming can provide insights into issues like self-worth, financial beliefs, and other internal barriers, helping individuals experience emotional freedom and self-empowerment.If you’re curious about exploring this extraordinary state of consciousness, tune in to discover how lucid dreaming can unlock hidden layers of your mind and bring new dimensions to your journey toward self-discovery.“ Lucid dreaming is a unique brain state where your dreaming mind is online. You're fast asleep, you're in REM, you're having a dream, but then something makes you realize that you are dreaming.” - Mia LuxIn This Episode:-What is a lucid dream?-The brain science and spirituality behind lucid dreaming-How lucid dreaming can help with fears and limiting beliefs-Emotional healing and financial freedom through lucid dreaming-Overcoming the fear of death through lucid dreaming-Tibetan Buddhists dream work and self-awareness practices-How to start lucid dreaming Resources Mentioned in the Episode:-Charlie Morley’s Book “ Dreams of Awakening” - https://a.co/d/4rPx1ua /-Mia Lux Lucid Dream Dojo - https://www.luciddreamdojo.com/ Connect with Mia Lux: Website - https://www.luciddreamdojo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mymialux YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LucidDreamDojo Connect with Nik Tarascio:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/niktarascio/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ntarascio

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• The Multiplicity of Self with Heather Smith

  Internal Family Systems (IFS) is rapidly becoming a leading modality in the mental health field. IFS, also known as parts work, helps individuals heal their inner selves by recognizing and communicating with various parts of their psyche. Today’s guest, Heather Smith, is a certified IFS therapist and consultant. Heather explains the philosophy behind IFS, distinguishing it from traditional talk therapy and illuminating its effectiveness in dealing with trauma. She shares personal anecdotes of overcoming deep-seated fears through parts work. As a practitioner, she emphasizes the relational nature of IFS therapy and the importance of a genuine therapeutic bond for effective healing.IFS addresses the root causes of psychological issues. The modality helps you understand and transform the parts of your psyche that cause distress and eventually build a compassionate relationship with all of them.If you are searching for inner healing and lasting transformation, tune in to learn the impact that compassionate self-understanding can have on your journey toward authentic fulfillment.“ The reason IFS is different than talk therapy is because we can actually identify to the core of where did the problem originally start and what was an inciting incident that we can now go back and begin to work with, not necessarily rewrite history, but to change our relationship with our history.” - Heather SmithIn This Episode:-The core philosophy of Internal Family Systems (IFS)-How IFS is different from talk therapy-The somatic aspect of IFS-The skepticism and science behind IFS-Why IFS is growing in popularity-Navigating the challenges of finding an IFS therapist-The significance of genuine therapeutic relationships-Personal anecdotes of transformation through parts work-Where to find IFS resources and courses for self-healingResources Mentioned in the Episode:-Heather Smith's Moxie School - https://www.moxieschool.com/ -Dr. Richard Schwartz’s Book “No Bad Parts” - https://a.co/d/0cCfNIQZ-Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s Book “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” - https://a.co/d/02L6bGpl -IFS Institute Website - https://ifs-institute.com/ Connect with Heather Smith: Website - https://www.moxieschool.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersmithlpcConnect with Nik Tarascio:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/niktarascio/

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• Resonance and Healing: Exploring Sound Medicine with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary

  Many people are skeptical about ancient sound medicine and question its place in modern health practices. Today’s guest, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, will help us move from skepticism to embracing sound as a powerful mental and physical wellness tool. Dr. Kulreet is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and a pioneering voice in sound medicine and Ayurveda. She is the author of "The Prime" and "Sound Medicine" and has shared her insights on national platforms like The Dr. Oz Show and Home & Family.Dr. Kulreet introduces the concept of brain entrainment and explains how sound can change the brain's firing patterns. We also explore the specifics of sound prescriptions, such as the mantra for increasing wealth, vitality, anti-aging, and mental clarity.Additionally, Dr. Kulreet shares a step-by-step guide on how to start a mantra practice, emphasizing the importance of beginning with small sessions and gradually increasing the duration.Tune in to learn how to incorporate simple mantras into your daily routines and discover the transformative potential of sound healing for your mental and physical wellness.“ The brain has this amazing process of being able to entrain in response to certain stimuli. That means it will change the way that it's firing. Now, we can work really hard at changing the way the brain fires through coaching or psychotherapy, or we can just present it with the stimulus that will start to force the brain cells to start communicating in a certain way.” - Dr. Kulreet ChaudharyIn This Episode:-Dr. Kulreet’s expertise and journey into sound medicine-The scientific validation of sound medicine -How does sound medicine work? -Brain entrainment and its connection to sound frequencies-The concept of fields -The role of mantras and sound medicine in mental and physical health-Specific frequencies for different desired outcomes-Practical steps for daily mantra practice-Where to find chakra mantras and soundsBuy Dr. Kulreet’s Books:-Sound Medicine: How to Use the Ancient Science of Sound to Heal the Body and Mind - https://a.co/d/0hbO7EAv -The Prime: Prepare and Repair Your Body for Spontaneous Weight Loss - https://a.co/d/06OQTlJs Learn More About Dr. Kulreet’s Prajna Ayurveda line:https://www.healthydirections.com/dr-kulreet-chaudhary Shop Dr. Kulreet’s Chakra Mantras: https://drkulreetchaudhary.com/sound-healing Connect with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary: Website - https://drkulreetchaudhary.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_kulreet_chaudhary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkulreetchaudhary YouTube -

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• The Journey of a Lifetime: Faith, Service, and Entrepreneurship with Andy Ellwood

  Some success stories are unconventional. You have to connect the dots backward to see how seemingly unrelated life experiences culminate in fulfilling your highest calling. Today’s guest, Andy Ellwood, shares his unique journey from an aspiring pilot and pastor to a successful lawn care business owner.Andy has over a decade of experience founding, building, and selling startups. But his current role, where he truly found his culminating point, is running one of New York City's fastest-growing coaching practices, Crux Point, which empowers entrepreneurs and executives worldwide. Andy opens up about the life experiences that culminated in his current coaching role, including his unique blend of curiosity and love in his professional and personal life. We explore the importance of faith and hubris in entrepreneurship and maintaining high self-esteem.If you’re still trying to find your culminating point or highest calling, Andy’s story will teach you how to embrace your background and turn it into a cohesive path of success and fulfillment. Tune in for this and more!“Coaching is, you've already achieved some level of success, you’re at 70 miles an hour, but everything's rattling. There might be a little smoke coming out of the hood. The door might fall off at any moment. And you're not allowed to pull over to fix it all. You have to maintain your speed, if not increase it, while finding ways to stabilize everything that's happening ” - Andy Ellwood.In This Episode:-Andy’s journey to becoming an executive coach-The importance of balancing integrity and ambition-How to overcome self-esteem issues-Why delegation and team alignment are crucial for leaders-How to create a loving environment and its significance -The role of faith and hubris in businessResources Mentioned in This Episode:Subscribe to Andy’s ‘Make Room For Many’ Newsletter - https://www.makeroom.fm/Join Crux Point Leadership Studio - https://www.cruxpoint.co/Connect with Andy Ellwood: Website - https://www.andyellwood.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyellwood/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/ Connect with Nik Tarascio:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/niktarascio/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ntarascioLinkedIn-

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• Leading with Trust: How to Delegate for Real Impact with Dave Kerpen

  Scaling an organization requires leaders to master delegating and leading with trust. However, despite the abundance of tools and techniques available, effective delegation remains an elusive skill for many. The root cause lies in deep-seated mindsets that hinder our ability to delegate successfully. Today’s guest, Dave Kerpen, draws from his entrepreneurial experiences and insights in his latest book to shed light on the necessary mindset shifts for overcoming the emotional barriers to effective delegation.Dave is a renowned serial entrepreneur, co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, global keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He identifies fear, distrust, the need for control, and the pursuit of perfection as the common obstacles to delegation. In addition, he recommends self-awareness, self-improvement, and courage to overcome deep-rooted fears and trust issues.Dave underscores the significance of vulnerable leadership and the power of delegating outcomes rather than tasks in fostering organizational growth. Additionally, he highlights the broader implications of effective delegation in both professional and personal spheres.If you are ready to level up your delegation skills and scale your business, this episode is for you. Tune in!“Delegation is a really big problem, and the problem isn't that people don't know the tools and systems. The problem is that we are stuck in our own heads, and we can't get over ourselves. Specifically, we are afraid, and we are distrustful" - Dave Kerpen.In This Episode:-Embracing self-awareness and self-improvement for growth-The strength in vulnerable leadership-The four mental obstacles to effective delegation-Navigating fear and courage in leadership-How to overcome mental barriers to effective delegation-The power of delegating outcomes rather than tasks Resources:Get Over Yourself - https://a.co/d/5yh1EODLikeable Social Media - https://a.co/d/4Dedviq Likeable Business - https://a.co/d/9WgRwFk The Art of People - https://a.co/d/6yeXPph Connect with Dave Kerpen: Website - https://davekerpen.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekerpen Instagram -

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