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Today we have a very relaxing, healing, and detoxing Pranayama meditation that goes great with today’s interview with Dr. Kalpna Ranadive on Detoxing and Ayurvedic Medicine and Healing Wisdom. You can do this meditation anytime of the day, and virtually anywhere, it helps promote greater concentration, boosts your energy levels, and at the same quiets the mind. You can start with as little as one minute of this meditation and gradually build up from there. You can even work to extend your breath, holding longer, and releasing longer over time. If you like this meditation, please do us a huge favor and rate and review our show on Itunes. It’s the #1 way you can show your support. Of course, we also LOVE getting your emails, particularly late at night when we’re burning the midnight oil to get out the shows for the new day. Thanks so much for your love and support! To check out Dr. Ranadive’s interview or hear more great meditations from me, or our guests, visit our inspire nation show or inspirenationshow.com.

Did you ever wish you could talk with God, that you could ask questions, and have your queries answered! Then if so, do we have the show for you! No, today we’re not going to be talking with God, but boy would that be a show. We are however, going to be talking with Beth Banning, best-selling author of Interviewed by God: A Journey to Freedom. We’ll talk about communicating with God, or how to turn inwards, and listen to our own inner wisdom. And we’ll talk about the incredible inspiration and freedom one can find, by taking a journey on the inside. Of course, we’ll also talk about turtles, crows, kundalini rising, and what in the world Pizza Chicken and unicorns have to do with enlightenment! Beth Banning Show Notes What do Unicorns and Synchronicities Have in Common? Did you have a close encounter with a dolphin? What was life like before you had an inner knowing? Everything we’re seeking is right here within What is this underlying tension that’s got us in knots? The importance of being willing to be u

Today we have a very simple, relaxing mindfulness meditation to help you clear your mind and drop your thoughts. You can do this meditation almost any time of the day and for any length of time. You can do it at your desk, walking, laying down, almost anything, though I wouldn’t recommend doing it while driving or operating heavy machinery. This meditation goes well with today’s guest, Beth Banning, talking about connecting to your higher self or your inner wisdom. To check out her interview, or hear more meditations from me or our guests, visit our inspire nation show or inspirenationshow.com. And if you like this meditation, please do us a mondo-big favor and please rate and review our show on iTunes. It’s the #1 way to show your support and help people to find the show. Thank you so much! I send love. I send light. And many, many blessings your way. This is a super-simple four count meditation. It doesn’t get much simpler than this. Of course, in its simplicity lies it’s beauty. All you’re going to do is

Ever wish you could upgrade your relationships…not meaning drop the one you’re with, but bring more love, kindness, compassion, and even a bit of spirituality to the table, or to the bedroom for that matter. Well, if this sounds exciting, then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Best-Selling Author Lodro Rinzler, Author of The Buddha Walks Into a Bar, and co-author of How to Love Yourself…and Sometimes Other People. Today we’ll talk about loving yourself, loving another, and spiritual advice for modern relationships, that plus slaying sharks, and what in the world bow ties and sex have to do with one another! Interview Topics and Questions Include: What is an Open-Hearted Warrior What is a Bodhisattva What is wrong with “You Complete Me” from Jerry McGuire? We are inanately whole, just need to go down a process of discovering that How do we start loving ourselves? Gom – the process of becoming familiar Meditation – the process of becoming familiar with all that we are Helps us be

Today we have a very relaxation guided meditation to take you on a beautiful Hawaiian sea canoe adventure. My wife Jessica and I lived in Hawaii for the last few years, and this was a treasured event I would do each Saturday morning. It was pure bliss, and a LOT of sweat. Today you’ll get all the bliss, but not of the sweat! If you like this meditation, please do us a HUGE favor and rate and review our show. It’s the #1 way to show your love AND help others to find the show! To check out more meditations from me, or our guests, visit our Inspire Nation Show, or InspireNationShow.com. I send love. I send light. And many, many blessings your way. Namaste. Okay, for this meditation you can either be sitting comfortable, or laying down on your back. It’s very relaxing so we don’t want you driving, operating heavy machinery, or even a bicycle while doing this one. Before you begin, in your mind’s eye, I’d like you to head over to the supplies shack. It’s just past the coconut tree, and pick out your favorite paddl

Do you ever wonder what you’re most incredible self is truly capable of, if you were giving half the chance? What you could do, build, achieve, design how you could thrive or shine, if only there was a way! Well if this sounds even remotely like you (and this means pretty-much all of us) then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Bernie Roth, cofounder of the Stanford D. School, one of the world’s pioneers in robotics, and the primary developer of the concept of the Creativity Workshop. He’s one of the most empowering people you’ll ever meet, and he’s also the best-selling author of one of my NEW favorite books on achieving your dreams, called, The Achievement Habit Well today we’ll talk about moving past the what if’s and the if onlys…SO you can stop wishing and start doing, and take command of your life to achieve goals you once never thought possible. That, plus we’ll discuss the power of crap-ups and why streaking may be the greatest thing in the world! Questions and Topics Include: Wh

Today we have a very special mindfulness exercise that will help you relax, rewire, and quiet the mind. This exercise can be done any time of the day, and overtime you can use it while going about your daily activities! If you like this meditation, please do us a HUGE favor and rate and review our show on iTunes. It’s the #1 way to show your love for Inspire Nation, and to help others to find the show. That and of course, it’s boat loads – toot toot, of karma points coming your way! To check out our latest interviews and here more meditations from me, or our guests, visit our Inspire Nation Show, or InspireNationShow.com. I send love, I send light, and many, many blessings your way. Namaste. Okay, this is a meditation or exercise I use quite frequently, especially over recent days as I’m doing some pretty fun rewiring of my mind, and I’m going to have you do it at first, slightly different from how I’m doing it. The goal of this meditation is to help you catch repeated thoughts before they start creating an e

If you’ve ever wondered how to get fit, become an athlete, or simply enjoy something for the pure act of doing it, without the need for accomplishment, accolades, or perfection, then do we have the show for you. Last year, right before he retired from public speaking, I had the rare opportunity to interviewed John Bingham, aka The Running Penguin on his career as a back-of-the-pack runner and running journalist on mindfulness, enjoying running for the pure joy of it, and his zen-like approach to athletics and life. A self-proclaimed former smoker, drinker, and fat guy He’s written numerous books on the subject, including confessions from a running penguin, and would call himself an accidental athlete. His humor and attitude toward life are incredibly contagious, and you’ll leave this interview feeling inspired, uplifted and ready to run or take on your day, whether at the front of the pack, or the back. So have fun, enjoy this interview, and above all else, Shine Bright.   Inspire Nation Accidental Athlete To

Today we have a very special Easin’ into the Season meditation to help you leave your early holiday stresses behind. You can do this meditation anytime of the day, even, or especially mid-day when the hectic hustle and bustle of the holiday season almost seems like too much. If you like this meditation, please do us a HUGE favor and please rate and review our show on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews mean the world to us, and greatly help others to find the show. To check our interviews, or hear more meditations from me, or our guests, please visit our Inspire Nation Show, or InspireNationShow.com. I send love. I send light. And many, many blessings your way. Namaste. Okay, for this meditation you’re going to want to be sitting down comfortably, or laying down on your back. As always, I’d like you to begin gentle breathing in and out through the nose, all the way down to your belly. Breathe in and out, nice and slow. Now I want you to imagine any potential burdens you may have right now… Relax & Release Yo

Today we have a very special show for you, on a very special day. Because today Inspire Nation turns two…two months old that is. Yes, hard as it is to believe, we’re only two months old, and already one of the top-ten self-help shows in the world, with listeners in 116 countries and counting. How in the world did we do it, and reach this rapid success… well, that’s the topic of today’s show! I’ll be interviewing your dependable host Michael Sandler, my loving husband on how in the world we went from zero, to top 10 in just 8 short weeks! That plus why in the world, we’re working 16 hour days, and what it means to be a unicorn! Yes, I said unicorn. Questions/Topics Include: Was Becoming a Radio Show Host Always My Dream? How did we go from the Mindful Running Program to Inspire Nation? Did you rush to get a program started once you moved from Hawaii? What does it mean to have a “fire lit under you’re a**?” How did you take inventory about your passions? Making a love-letter to yourself about what you’re most

Today we have a very gentle, healing, soothing, and recharging meditation. It’s one I like to use if I’m not feeling well, sore, anxious when I wake up, or a bit exhausted. In fact, I used it this morning after a late night’s recording session. It helps recharge my body, makes me feel better all over, and I believe even helps boost my immune system. That, and it’s super simple to do. You can of course, do this meditation any time of the day, and I love it just after waking, or immediately before bed. If you like this meditation, please do us a HUGE favor and rate and review our show on iTunes. It’s the #1 way you spread the love, and help others to find the show! That, plus of course, it’s instant great karma points. And who couldn’t use that? To hear more meditations from me, or our guests, please visit our Inspire Nation Show or InspireNationShow.com. I send love. I send light. And many, many blessings your way. Namaste. Woo Hoo! Okay, you can do this meditation sitting upright, but I recommend laying down

This is part II of our 2 month anniversary show on Inspire Nation! Woo Hoo! In this part we’ll dive into all the lessons we’ve learned from daily interviews, and a show that never sleeps. Plus the creative process, creative angst, the extreme importance of mindfulness and efficiency, and why it’s so important to do things your own way. That plus Jordan and The Voice, and why you need to bring out your inner unicorn! Prepare to shine bright! Questions & Topics Include: The beauty of a daily show and learning to let go A daily show is forcing us to: Prioritize Use resources wisely How to reach the most people Hal Elrod of The Miracle Morning mentions an effect, you’ll use whatever time is given to you. Forces greater efficiency Forced Daily progress Working to hone skills before you get assistance Want to be open and new sponges Rather than to have entrenched habits Why moments where we’ve been stuck have taught us the most Why podcasting and interviews has become a giant game of chess. What’

Have you ever felt there had to be an easier way, that working, striving, and pushing as hard as you can, just isn’t getting you where you really want to go? If so, then do we have the guest for you! His name is Timber Hawkeye, he’s the best-selling author of the Buddhist Boot Camp, an inspiring book to help you shift and improve your life, almost one breath at a time. It’s a fantastic read on Buddhism, but you don’t need to be a Buddhist to enjoy it! Today we’re going to talk about the true meaning of freedom, success, and happiness, or about how we can live more and work less, or at the very least, live more, by worrying less! Timber Hawkeye Topics Include: His History: From Tibetan Buddhism to Zen Looking to move past hierarchy, dogma, and chanting in a foreign language Was looking for something that felt right Travelling from the core of the intentions Had to remind himself taking off robes was taking a step inwards How Buddhist Bootcamp came about Letters over 8 years, a collection of personal insig

Today we have a short, relaxing walk-in-the-woods meditation, inspired, by a recent walk I took myself. It’s fall here in the northeast, and I wanted to share a gentle tromp through the leaves with you to leave you relaxed, refreshed and at ease. If you like this meditation, please leaf us with a HUGE favor, and please rate and review our show on iTunes. It helps our rankings, and helps others to find the show. Thanks so much. And to hear more meditations by me or our guests, visit our inspire nation show or inspirenationshow.com I send love. I send light. And many many blessings your way. Namaste. Alright, are you ready to begin? We’ll have you start by taking some nice, gentle slow breaths, in and out through the nose. Now as you continue to breathe, we’ll go on a very short journey. Feel free to close your eyes so you can travel in your minds eye. We’re going to head out onto a nice gentle trail next to some giant oak. It’s early fall, so the air is crisp, clear, and a perfect 68 degrees...   EXPERIENCE TH

If you’ve ever wanted to reduce stress, feel better, supercharge your health, take control of your weight, sleep better, or simply to quiet your mind, then do we have the show for you!!! Today we’ll be talking with Patrick McKeown, a world leading expert in Breathing, Health, Fitness, and Asthma, and author of the groundbreaking book, The Oxygen Advantage. Now I’m biased, I’ve used Patrick’s techniques for years, and have been blown away by the results. I’ve taught it to my athletes, to everyone I coach, and I even try and include it in my meditations. I’ve found his techniques to be life and well as health transformative. So today we’ll be talking about simple changes in your breath you can make to feel better, reduce stress, supercharge your fitness, eliminate asthma and shortness of breath, help you sleep better, and even to lose weight. Topics Include: How an asthmatic became a world-leader in breathing education Why everyone, from CEO’s to athletes needs to learn about breathing The Oxygen Paradox How t

Hi Everyone, Michael Sandler here, your host on Inspire Nation. Today we have a very special relaxing meditation from our guest Patrick McKeown, author of the amazing new book, The Oyxgen Advantage. This meditation can be done in the morning or at night, and has great long-term benefits if done on a regular basis. If you enjoy this meditation, please do us a favor and rate and review our show on iTunes, it’s the #1 way to send your love, and help others to find it as well! To hear Patrick’s interview, or more meditations from me or our guests, please visit our inspire nation show, or inspirenationshow.com. I send love. I send light. And many, many blessings your way. Namaste. A beautiful soothing meditation to put your body, mind & soul at ease. Helps relax & rewire the body for greater focus, patience & inner peace throughout your day, plus melts stress away. Patrick McKeown, Author of Oxygen Advantage. Inspiration | Motivation | Mindfulness | Breathing | Spiritual | Spirituality | Health | Heali

This is part two of our fascinating interview with Patrick McKeown, a world-renowned expert in the field of breathing, and the best-selling author of The Oxygen Advantage. In part two we’ll look at more of the incredible benefits of changing your breath, and how to begin. We’ll cover relaxation, rewiring the mind for less stress and anxiety, how to get a better night’s sleep, eliminate sleep apnea, increase focus and reduce adhd systems, and for athletes or those looking to get in better shape, look at the performance, health, and fitness benefits from simple changes to your breath. Yes, you can literally boost your VO2. And yes, it can help you loose weight too! That plus how you can reduce or eliminate asthma in both kids and adults, by changing the way we breathe. This is one power-packed interview, so let’s dive right in and shine bright.  Topics Include: When you’re stressed you breathe quickly and can’t get oxygen to the brain So you can’t think Gives us an exercise to rewire the body so we can cope

Did you ever wish you could be happier right now, much happier? That life could be, well, happier in each moment, more puppies and roses, or that at least the sun could be shining more than half the time? Well then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Tal Ben Shahar, a former Harvard pyschology professor and a leader in the field of positivity and happiness. He’s also the author of the best-selling book: Choose the Life You Want: The mindful Way to Happiness. Today we’ll be talking about at least 10 key ways to CHOOSE Happiness in Each moment, plus the power of smiling and why we both do it before starting the show, plus why we might want to forgo that new Porsche, and instead head for Cabo pronto. Arriba! Interview Topics Include: Got into studying happiness because wasn’t happy studying computers Generosity Brings Happiness There was a study that gave you money to go shopping Shoppers high had 1 day stick – then gone Those who were give money to instead give away, had more stick, even

Hi Everyone, Michael Sandler your host on Inspire Nation. Today we have a very short happiness meditation to help you find a ray of sunshine in any moment, in any situation. This meditation goes well with today’s guest, Tal Ben Shahar, a former Harvard Positivity Professor and author of Choose the Life You Want: The mindful Way to Happiness. You can of course do this meditation anytime you want, and use it as a mantra or reminder to bring you back to a state of happiness in any moment. If you like this meditation, please do us a HUGE favor and rate and review our show on iTunes. Ratings and Reviews are the #1 way to send happiness our way, and to help others to find the show. Thank you so much! To listen to Tal’s interview or hear more meditations by me or our guests visit our Inspire Nation Show or InspireNationShow.com. I send love. I send light. And many many blessings your way. Namaste. Okay, this is a very simple meditation. To begin, I’d like you either sitting up good and tall, which is a position of c

We’ve been talking a lot lately about bringing out the gifts within each us and living your greatest life. But what do we do if we don’t know our gifts inside of us, or have no idea where to turn with them? Well, as the expression goes, who you gonna call…ghost busters? No in this case you’[d call Sue Frederick, a Career Intuitive, who helps people discover their greatest path and wrote a beautiful book I see your dream job. Today we’ll cut through a bit of the confusion, and talk about uncovering our gifts and discovering our own paths, whether that’s in our current field, a new field, or somewhere out in Far Left Field. In short, today we’ll learn how to unwrap the gifts we came here with to discover what on earth you were meant to do. That, plus we’ll learn ENERGETIC PERSONAL RESUCITATION, OR EPR, or how in the world to tun up our vibes and shine extra bright! Topics Include: Following our soul path Using different tools to intuit our soul path The importance of meditation and listening to our inner voice