A simple, short meditation to relax and focus on the next actionable things in your life. By releasing the things we cannot control and focusing on the places where to we do have influence, we can reduce stress and feel more present in our work and life. Find meditations like these on the Insight Timer app: https://insighttimer.com/happyyouarehere I have this track downloaded so I can easily access it and listen to it as a grounding meditation almost daily. It can be really helpful when feeling overwhelmed at work or by life circumstances.

In this solo episode I take some time to share some insights from my own practice. These relate to the Buddhist concept of Right Speech including abstaining from false speech, abstaining from slanderous speech, abstaining from harsh speech, and abstaining from idle chatter. The book that I reference in this episode is a great reference for those interested in Buddhism as a spiritual path or if you just want to explore some of the concepts for personal development. It is called The Noble Eightfold Path by Bhikkhu Bodhi: https://www.amazon.com/Noble-Eightfold-Path-Way-Suffering/dp/192870607X Thanks for listening. 🙏

Bridget Lavin is a spiritual practitioner, previous yoga studio owner, and retreat leader. We sat down to talk shortly after she returned to Omaha, NE from completing her MSc of Science & Religion at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She now lives in Denver, CO. We talk all things spiritual practices including how to let go (and what that even means) as well as the nuances of clinging to a particular practice as a form of suffering itself. It was truly an enjoyable conversation that I hope you will enjoy too. You can find Bridget's Instagram linked here.

Sandy Irwin is a musical artist based in Omaha, Nebraska.  She joined our show almost two years ago while working as Come Back Sandy. Over the following two years, Sandy's sound has transformed to incorporate more genres and collaborators. Now she heads up SAND and just released a 3-track project called Hourglass. The new project collaborates with some of the best musicians and producers in the city including production by David Hawkins and a lyrical verse on Pass You By by Lite Pole. Find music videos, the website, and where to listen at https://linktr.ee/sandiverse You can listen to the previous episode with Sandy at https://happyyouarehere.life/podcast/mindful-creating-and-community-with-come-back-sandy/

Kelsey Kowalski is an Omaha, Nebraska multi-disciplinary artist recently nominated for Outstanding Emerging Visual Artist by The Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards.  Kelsey shares about her journey of how her art has evolved since she started painting age five. That journey took her through recovery and relapse from alcoholism, surviving an abusive relationship, and finding community among other artists and creators in Omaha.  Her artwork is a delight. It is vibrant, colorful, and often a bit (or very) psychedelic. As she says, she's trying to "give the world some more color." Follow her artwork at Acrylic and Mind Trip on Facebook or her Etsy page under the same name. Find more of this podcast at HappyYouAreHere.Life

In this episode, I sit back down with Jill Schrack to discuss past life regressions. Specifically we discuss the four past life regressions I've done so far in detail. We talk about the details of the experience and also the lessons arching through the stories. It's an exciting, deep, and sometimes funny episode. Jill also happens to be my fiancé, so we recorded this episode in our living room with our dog Max in the background. Check out the HappyYouAreHere.Life blog for some pics of how cute he is. 😉 Find the Past Life Regression videos we talk about and more about Jill's business at https://www.mesmerisehypnosis.com/ Key Points, Summarized by Melville Ai 08:28 Craig Inzana and Jill Schrack discuss past life experiences and how they can help us understand our current life. They also plan to do more episodes discussing different topics related to peak experiences. 12:16 The participant has described how hypnosis and spiritual tools such as light and sound can lead to powerful visuals and a connection to the spiritual realm. 13:59 Past life regressions are a way for people to gain insights into their current life. Craig Inzana's past life regressions led him to learn about lessons he was currently learning in his current life. 17:35 Craig Inzana explains that he holds multiple belief systems in his mind at one time, which can be a little exhausting at times. He uses past life regressions as a way to connect with his subconscious and gain guidance on what he is working on subconsciously. 22:08 Craig Inzana talks about his experiences with addiction and how it felt familiar and how it was hard to get out of. He talks about how he eventually got sober and how it was a much better choice than suicide. 36:46 Craig Inzana remembers a past life in which he was stabbed to death by three men. In this life, he is able to see both the good and the bad that he did in his previous life. After his death, he is taken to a place where he is mentored on how to use his knowledge to help others.

It's been a long year with a lot of growth. The Happy You Are Here Podcast was gone for that time, but many of you found this podcast for the first time and listened to many episodes while I was away. I'm grateful to be able to share with you. This episode is a solo episode sharing where the podcast is going this coming season. I've been called to use this as a platform to dive deeper into my authentic communication and bring that authenticity out of my guests too. Over this coming season I'll be sharing a lot of the lessons and growth (both mental and spiritual) I've traversed over the past year. At the same time I'll be interviewing some of the most lovely, interesting people I know. Some previous guests will make a return and you'll meet plenty of new people as well. Happy You Are Here 🙏 https://happyyouarehere.life/

Hannah Stainer, Founder of Psykhe Coaching, is a Mindset and Mental Wellbeing Coach, Youth Coach, Qualified SEN Teacher and Speaker. She's also a mental health advocate and the creator and host of the Psykhe Mental Wellbeing Podcast which I was a guest on almost a year ago. It was great to have Hannah on the Happy You Are Here Podcast to talk about some of the takeaways she's had from over 50 interviews about mental wellness with all sorts of professionals.

Iram Gilani is a Pakistani-American author who has faced abandonment, physical and emotional abuse, homelessness, and a violent gun assault, but has risen from the depths of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to be a voice for the abused and marginalized.  Her new book, Silent No More, is available for free for anyone who needs it: https://iramgilani.com/the-book/ She speaks out to audiences to raise awareness of the personal and universal effects of trauma, as well as how to help others overcome it. In addition, she mentors young men and women throughout the U.S. on how to make positive choices and find their paths in life. She completed her education at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Melissa Jirovec is the founder of Prosperity Unleashed and now co-author of The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self Care: 25 Tools for Stress Relief. Her chapter of the book is on Effective Decision Making to Eliminate Conflict & Confusion. The project pulls together 25 professionals from different backgrounds and specialties to offer tools for stress relief. She thinks it will be a much needed resource for many people this year. In this episode we discuss the often missed piece of the Law of Attraction, how to set goals that are inspiring and motivate you to work hard, and some goal-setting pitfalls to avoid.

Sean Rosensteel is the author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, The School of Intentional Living and the founder of The Intentional Living Academy. In this episode, Sean shares his number one tool out of a vast toolbox as well as many other insights from his book. Sean’s passion for serving others started after he found himself bankrupt at the age of 28 years old. He had been following the conventional ideas about success which led to unsustainable aspirations for material wealth. After the bankruptcy, he realized that finances was the least of his bankruptcy. He was also emotionally and relationally bankrupt. This was an eye-opening moment that taught him that attaining fulfillment in life means breaking free from conventional living and creating your own intentional path. Now, he’s inspiring and empowering others to achieve their dreams and live the lives they truly deserve. Sean currently lives in the Dallas, TX area with his loving wife, Karen, and their three young children. Check out Sean’s 5-Day challenges and other offerings.*

We could use better vocabulary to describe the opposite of toxic masculinity.   Alex Olshonsky, writer of Fridays on the Olo, suggested the answer to that question is something he calls Tonic Masculinity. We talked at length about what this term might mean for all masculinity, not just those identifying as men.

Mike is the founder and Board Chairman of Transformation Yoga Project.  Since 2010, Mike has dedicated his time and passion to provide individuals in justice and recovery settings access to mindfulness-based yoga practices, which have been proven to improve self-regulation while reducing depression, stress and anxiety.  He also coaches executives to be responsible leaders at https://www.mdhuggins.com/.

Jane Egerton-Idehen is an impressive Tech Executive, Author, and Speaker. She shares the mindset that brought her from a childhood of poverty in Lagos, Nigeria to being an influential executive and leading other young women to success. To Jane, when it was out of her control wether her family would be able to provide her with a great school, new clothes, or even food to eat, she focused on what she could control. That is what led her to apply herself fully in school and later in her career. Now Jane gives back by running a hugely successful mentoring program for young women all around the world. She is also the author of the book, Be Fearless: Give Yourself Permission To Be You.

Roshan Shetty's new book, Shift Left, is a call to re-evaluate the lifestyle choices that are supposed to bring joy but end up bogging you down in uncertainties. This impacts your critical decisions, resulting in grief instead of joy. His book will abolish the boundaries that restrict you to be your better self in every choice you make on the journey to your desired goal.

Modita van Zummeren had 20 years experience as a medical doctor and struggling through depression. After fighting the depression for decades, she discovered how healing through depression is possible. This is the principle of her book, "Depression, a Stepping Stone Towards Bills". Now she is trained as a therapist (in bodywork, gestalt, zen counselling), as well as a family constellator and facilitator of meditation. Her book, 'Depression, a Stepping-stone towards Bliss' is available now on Amazon. You can learn about her services and work by visiting her website: genietenvanmeditatie.nl

Astara from Illuminating Hearts joins the Happy You Are Here Podcast again to share her upcoming Energy Codes: Project Awakening course. This course is based on The Energy Codes from Dr. Sue Morter. Astara is the first and only certified facilitator of the Energy Codes in the state of Nebraska. Visit the HappyYouAreHere.Life website to enter to win the 100% scholarship to the course provided by Happy You Are Here. “You can expect to walk away from this course more awakened and aware of your magnificence.”

Matt Tompkins, host of It’s The Fix Podcast, talks about recovering from an opioid addiction and coming to terms with his mental illness while managing a career in TV & Radio. We dive into the differences in looking for a short term fix to issues vs investing in long term fixes. Matt, an avid fitness enthusiast also explains how fitness alone won’t save you. He tells the story of coming out about his addiction to his coworkers and employers to be surprised at the support he received. Matt also tells some stories about how to relate mindfully in conflict (a popular topic we recently covered with Margo Helman in “Calm in Conflict”) as well as a piece of advice that has become a pillar of the Happy You Are Here show: "Focus on what you can influence. Don’t give your energy to things you can’t control."

Do you ever feel like you have a strong mindfulness or yoga practice but then when it comes to relationships you just lose it? Margo Helman specializes in staying mindful in the ways we communicate especially during conflict. Margo Helman, MSW is a therapist and clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. She shares a lot of wisdom in this episode about mindfulness as a mental health practice, how to stay calm but confident in a confrontation, and how we can mindfully relate to everyone we meet. The Soft Belly Method - Download this simple three-step practice to be your best self with the people you love. Calm the Conflict Facebook Group

Would YOU like to learn how to eliminate PERSISTENT aches, pains, fears, phobias and debilitating emotions, such as anger, confusion, depression, that stuck feeling, etc.? No medication, no prescriptions, no surgery and no on-going therapy involved, just your past life memories? Chris Lee is a Canadian Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in his method of past life regression therapy and will explain how to learn his system! Chris realized through the years that he enjoyed helping people, first in sales and then 8 years as a policeman. Then the opportunity to become a hypnotherapist came along 25 years ago… that changed his life… and he is hopeful this may happen for you today when you listen to him share his journey. He has toured 6 countries presenting his Talk “Life in the Past Lane” over 225 times where he explains what he does, how he does it and the benefits of his method. Chris has written 4 books in his series called Life in the Past Lane with 2 more coming. You can also check out the longer talk he references in the episode here: https://youtu.be/fSm7_qp68bM