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Wilk is joined by Yogi Aaron in DTH Episode 156 to talk about being a judgemental asshole

Judgemental Awareness and Finding Peace Within… DTH Episode 156 with Yogi Aaron

April 12, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧
I wouldn’t have guessed it, being somewhat judgemental myself. I know, or knew little prior to this week’s conversation about yoga. I would have never guessed that having a conversation with a world-renowned yoga teacher could be so enlightening. One of the greatest part of having conversations is learning. I’m always trying to learn new things, but when this week’s guest reached out, I wasn’t sure his pitch was fitting what I’m trying to do with the DTH podcast. He then reached out a second time, bringing to my attention an article he’d recently written called “How to stop being a judgemental asshole & find peace within”. Now, not to discount yoga in any way, that made a lot more sense to me and I’m glad it did. What a great conversation that led to, talking judgemental awareness and finding peace within.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐢 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧?
Yogi Aaron is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga — Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA), host of the yoga podcast ‘Stop Stretching’, author of ‘Autobiography of a Naked Yogi’ and the forth-coming book ‘Stop Stretching: Eliminate Pain. Transform Your Life. Fulfill Your Purpose’, and Co-Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica. Aaron’s time is spent helping others tap into their greatest Self!

Yogi Aaron has spent 30+ years studying the ancient teachings of yoga as well as modern and scientific practices that promote pain-free living on all levels of self — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. His passion is in guiding people back home to their truest self, helping them tap into their limitless potential, eliminate their pain, and live their life’s purpose.
𝑻𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒊 𝑨𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒏, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑯𝒂𝒕𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎.

Wilk is joined by Neo Positivity in DTH Episode 155 talking Law of Attraction

Through Positivity, Thoughts Become Things… DTH Episode 155 with Neo Positivity

April 5, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Have you heard about the law of attraction? You’ve probably heard me talk about the reticular activating system. I first mentioned it way back in DTH episode 52. The law of attraction works very much along the same lines. The basic principle is, the things you focus upon most, you will attract more of. If you are constantly focusing on negativity and toxicity, you will then invite into your life more negativity and toxicity. The same goes for positivity my friends. It is without question, if you spread positivity, more positivity will find you. Through positivity, thoughts become things.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬” 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?
Born in one of the poorest and most dangerous cities in America, Neo was determined to make something of himself. His accomplishments in karate, football and on the police force were soon overshadowed by his true passion: the human brain. After discovering the law of attraction in 2008, Neo devoted himself to learning, studying and practicing it daily. By the end of that year, Neo had retired with a wealth of knowledge. In gratitude, Neo made a vow to share this secret with the world. He then set out to compile and share every Law of Attraction tip and secret he could find. His passion for developing his own unique methods and sharing them with others had just begun. Since then, Neo has hosted talk shows, radio shows, podcasts and over 1000 live streams.
Neo has dedicated himself to teaching the law of attraction through conferences, group settings, and one on one coaching sessions. His course is a culmination of the knowledge he has gained from his own experience and from the monthly Law of Attraction Summits he hosts. His ultimate mission is to bring the Law of Attraction to the forefront of people’s minds and create a positive, lasting change in the world.
𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑵𝒆𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑯𝒂𝒕𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎.

Wilk is joined by Nathaniel A. Turner to discuss backwards design and what it means to be a Humanity Propulsion Engineer

You Shall Be Known By The Fruit You Bear… DTH Episode 154 with Nathaniel A. Turner

March 29, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, in some fashion or another, that is derived from Matthew 7: 15-20. It’s not an exact quote, but the meaning is so very true. What is more important that we can do in this world than to leave good humans to follow up where we left off? We as individuals have a responsibility to be good people. If we choose to have children, it is then our responsibility to make them good humans too. Human nature is not “inherently good”, so it is our responsibility to guide our children in the ways of goodness. Are you good? What would your children say? You shall be known by the fruit you bear.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐀. 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫?
Nathaniel A Turner is the author of multiple books, including the history-making Raising Supaman. Turner’s books, videos, speeches, and training programs have empowered countless numbers of people and organizations.
So that his child might be intellectually astute, globally competent, and socially conscious, Nate intentionally backward designed his son’s life. Today, those tools, techniques, and strategies which were initially created explicitly for his son are educational and life development staples for people all over the country.
𝑻𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑯𝒂𝒕𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎…

Wilk is joined by Amir Siddiqui to discuss his book, "From Suicidal to Serene"

Happiness is a Journey, Not a Destination… DTH Episode 153 with Amir Siddiqui

March 22, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
I’ve said it time and time again on this podcast, we have a moral obligation to be happy! Friends, smiles and bad moods are contagious, so we owe it to those around us to put in the effort to be happy people. If you are not happy, it is up to you to change it. As my guest this week, Amir Siddiqui put it, “change is inevitable, growth is a choice”. Sometimes it takes a little growth to become the happy you that you should be. Just remember, happiness is a journey, not a destination.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶?
Following a series of disappointments as a young man, Amir Siddiqui became depressed and suicidal. He spent the next eight years pursuing personal growth and completely turned his life around. Now he aims to help people overcome negative mindsets to live happy, healthy lives.
Amir was born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States in 1994. He lives in Virginia, where he loves nature, particularly forest bathing, kayaking, and sailing. He also enjoys meditating and yoga. Amir now aspires to become a life coach, so that he may use his life experiences to help others on their journey to happiness.

Wilk is joined by Dr. Tabia Lee to discuss being fired by De Anza College as their DEI director

DEI Might Not Include Diversity of Thought… Bonus Episode with Dr. Tabia Lee

March 20, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭
I think most people by now are familiar with DEI trainings and what they are supposed to be about. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, on their face, have an awful lot of merit. In the work I’ve done with this podcast though, we are seeing far too many instances where these programs are being hijacked by “woke” ideology and an almost militant “anti-racist orthodoxy”. Unfortunately, many who are working for the cause of diversity, equity and inclusion, are now ostracized for not “towing the line” as it is defined by the woke and militant. It turns out, DEI might not include diversity of thought.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐞?
Dr. Tabia Lee, EdD, a founding member of Free Black Thought, has contributed to the design, implementation, and evaluation of numerous educational and professional development programs. Her commitment to teacher education and pedagogical design is grounded in her experience as a lifelong educator and a National Board Certified English, Civics, and Social Studies teacher in urban American public middle schools. Dr. Lee prepares K-12 and higher education faculty to work with diverse students by focusing on better understanding the pedagogical and curricular implications of ideology-in-practice.
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Wilk and Madonna Hanna discuss bullying on DTH episode 152

Thank Goodness I Was Bullied! DTH Episode 152 with Madonna Hanna

March 15, 2023 wilkwilkinson 0 Comments

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝!
Many may be struck by this statement, some may even find it a bit offensive. That I can understand, because when I first read it, I was a bit struck too. Those who have been bullied may even find the statement a bit hurtful and that is by no means the intention. Regular listeners to the DTH podcast know that I speak often of the lessons of my life, and this is definitely one of those times. Both my guest, Madonna Hanna, and I speak on this topic with passion and vulnerability from a position of personal experience. It is my great honor to have met, and share with all of you, this conversation my new friend Madonna Hanna because of her statement, “Thank goodness I was bullied!”
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐁. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚?
Madonna was born on the Pensacola Naval Base and was raised in the conservative white suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts during the 60s and 70s. She was the only African-American student in her elementary school class. Her parents overcame incredible obstacles of discrimination to provide their family with the American dream of a suburban middle-class lifestyle.
Despite her creativity and talent, Madonna faced bullying, racial prejudice, and isolation at school due to the color of her skin. At that time, many white parents would not allow their children to play with her, which is why she only had a few friends.
The pain, loneliness, and injustice Madonna experienced could have destroyed her. But reflecting on it now, she recognizes that these adversities taught her how to meet future challenges with determination. It also informed her decision to always treat others with respect and compassion.
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦

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