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When I Love Me the World Loves Me Too with Erin Diehl

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Post published:April 15, 2024
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Erin Diehl joins Refractive host Johnny G to discuss the power of perspective in creating a happy life- specifically that when I love me the world loves me too. Erin, an author and motivational speaker who uses improv to help people clear barriers and live authentically, shares her wisdom and experience with Refractive listeners. She and Johnny G discuss creating our reality, opening the heart, and the secret superpower for fulfillment: being of service to others. Find Erin's book "I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy" at your favorite bookstore or online. Learn more about how she helps others to live joyful, powerful lives at www.itsErinDiehl.com To contact host Johnny G for spiritual coaching or for speaking engagements, email him at refractivepodcast@gmail.com or visit www.refractivecoaching.com

The Spiritual Wisdom of Genesis with Michael McPadden

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Post published:March 15, 2024
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Author Michael McPadden and host Johnny Guidry discuss the Spiritual Wisdom of Genesis. Pulling from his book, "Genesis to Revelation," Michael shares his insights on how the stories in the book of Genesis are layered through with spiritual and metaphysical significance. He discusses his perspectives on heaven and hell, the creation story, Abraham, and more. He then weaves connecting threads through the Gospels and the book of Revelation. Join Refractive for an enlightening episode that encourages listeners to look closer at some of humanity's most treasured stories in order to uncover rich guidance for spiritual growth. Learn more about Michael McPadden and his book "Genesis to Revelation" at www.Michael-McPadden.com. To contact host Johnny Guidry for spiritual coaching or to book him for speaking events, send a message to RefractivePodcast@gmail.com or visit www.refractivecoaching.com.

The Spiritual Side of Romance and Intimacy with Mariko Sakai

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Post published:February 28, 2024
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Mariko Sakai, aka Mistress Mariko, joins host Johnny G to discuss the spiritual side of romance and intimacy. Mariko, a coach and expert in field of relationships, intimacy, and sexuality, presents listeners with a hard-hitting question: are we REALLY willing to get honest about who we are, what we want, and how we can get there? Whether in romance, sexuality and intimacy, family life, or business, Mariko explains that our inner guidance has all the information we need to reach ongoing joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment. The map to find it is simply the willigness to love ourselves unconditionally and boldly embrace authentic living. To learn more about Mariko's work, visit her website at www.MistressMariko.com or find her on social media: @MistressMariko. To contact host Johnny Guidry to discuss spiritual coaching, speaking engagements, or episode feedback, email him at RefractivePodcast@gmail.com or visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com

Embracing the Shadow Self with Deborah Eden Tull

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Post published:February 8, 2024
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Deborah Eden Tull, lovingly known as Eden, joins Refractive with the message of embracing the shadow self. She encourages linsteners to see our inner darkness as sacred and perfect, a necessary part of the whole of creation rather than as a defect. Eden shares her journey of awakening, including 7 years as a Zen Buddhist monk and decades of leaning towards unconditional love, healing, and self-acceptance. Her book, Luminous Darkness, distinguishes between the evil, coloquially synonymous with "darkness," and a broader concept of luminous or regenerative darkness. She discusses a range of impactful topics such as fierce compassion, moving beyond duality, the healing and sacred nature of darkness (physically and metaphysically), and the path to endarkenment, what Eden calls the path to unconditional love of self and of all.

Rejection Junkies with Gary Lawrence

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Post published:January 19, 2024
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Dr Gary Lawrence, lovingly known as Dr G, joins host Johnny Guidry to review the harmful emotional patterns created by rejection experiences, and why we continue to put ourselves in the path of rejection. Dr G offers us a new, broader definition of rejection, including any number of painful emotional experiences and behaviors: agression, isolation, passive-aggressive tendencies, dishonesty, and more. He explains that we become dependent on these painful emotional experiences, and that form of dependence can develop into symptoms of depression, anxiety, violence, and extreme avoidance. A devout Christian, Dr G weaves in his own faith-based experience to explain that simply possessing faith and deep spiritual beliefs isn't enough to break that addiction to emotional pain. Dr G digs deep into his knowledge and expertise to offer listeners suggestions for breaking these devastating patterns. You can find Dr G's book, Rejection Junkies online at his website, www.RejectionJunkies.com . While you're there, you can also take the free quiz "Are You a Rejection Junkie" and learn more about how Dr G helps people break free from painful emotional patterns. To contact host Johnny Guidry for speaking, spiritual coaching, or just to ask questions or suggest topics, email him at RefractivePodcast@gmail.com or at www.RefractiveCoaching.com. For similarly themed episodes, try Spiritual Healing through Toxic Relationships or A Modern Look at the Sermon on the Mount with Rev Rich Tafel.

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The Best of Refractive: You Already Know, You Already Are

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Post published:December 29, 2023
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Host Johnny G shares one of his all-time favorite episodes, truly among the best of Refractive. This episode originally aired in May 2022. We spend so much of our lives scrounging and begging for scraps when there is a banquet laid out at the next table, and it's been put there JUST for us. The truth is, we humans often trade our birthright of magnificence for a life of scratching and clenching and snatching and wishing. Fortunately, we have a treasure map built into our being, it just requires us to seek to quiet the noise around us and re-learn how to access it. Johnny G discusses how holding tightly to careers, relationships, and ideologies that no longer fit keep us small and block our light. He encourages listeners to remember that no matter how dark and rough and confusing life can be, there is one thing for certain: you already know and you already are.

Learning to Like Yourself with Alan Questel

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Post published:November 9, 2023
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We hear about self love, and self care, but what about self like? Guest Alan Questel, author of "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness" talks about the importance of learning to like yourself. In this episode, Alan talks about his journey through life challenges and interpersonal relationships that led to struggles with how he saw himself. He shares how he has been able to heal those wounds and how to find the power to shift out of that painful way of life. To contact Alan with questions, to find his book, or to inquire into how he helps people live a more loving life, visit his website: www.UncommonSensing.com To contact host Johnny Guidry with questions or to inquire on coaching or speaking engagements, email him at RefractivePodcast@gmail.com or visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com.

Does It Feel Good to be around You?

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Post published:October 18, 2023
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You know the saying: some people are a blessing when they walk into your life, and others are a blessing when they leave! Why do some people feel energizing to be with while others are draining? And more importantly, does it feel good to be around YOU? Host Johnny G discusses how to manage the energy you put out to those around you. We end every episode of Refractive with the same phrase: "aim your light." What does that mean? Can you enhance the experience of your fellows by simply entering the room? You absolutely can- and it's not difficult at all. This episode reviews some practical methods for maintaining a natural lightness of energy and cleansing and clearing any heavy energy that you might be carrying. For some more great ideas on managing your energy, check out this post from YogaBasics.com: https://www.yogabasics.com/connect/yoga-blog/clear-negative-energy/ For similarly themed content, try these other episodes from Refractive: Energy Work to Support Your Goals, and All About Reiki. To contact host Johnny Guidry for questions, coaching support, or feedback, email him at RefractivePodcast@Gmail.com or visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com.

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The Best of Refractive: Surrender to Greatness

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Post published:September 28, 2023
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For the Best of Refractive, turn the dial back to February 2020 for an all-time favorite episode- powerful, raw, uplifting. Enjoy "Surrender to Greatness." Magnificence is our birthright. The illusion of struggle, expectations, status, and what's "fair" causes us to actually fight against our own greatness as we desperately seek to control our existence. We can begin to see life as a series of threats and hardships. The truth is: something IS hurting us, and it's US. The self is the only opponent powerful enough to drag us down. And when we put down the weapon and realize that we were fighting shadows, our true power begins to manifest and doors swing open. In this episode of Refractive Johnny G looks into the saga of our battles through examples of interpersonal relationships, the epidemic of shame, and growth lessons from the allegory of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. Are you ready to surrender? Because despite our best efforts, while we can temporarily blind ourselves to it, our magnificence will win in the end. For coaching services or speaking engagements, contact host Johnny Guidry at refractivepodcast@gmail.com For similarly themed content, try these other episodes: You Already Know, You Already Are and Making Peace with Our Dark Side More information on living your most authentic life is found at RefractiveCoaching.com and RefractivePodcast.com

Investigating the Fear of Abandonment with Connie Monroe

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Post published:September 13, 2023
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The fear of abandonment is one of the most common and most damaging types of anxiety. It involves an overwhelming worry that people close to you will cease to be available (physically or emotionally). Whether through walling yourself off, sabotaging relationships, or developing unhealty forms of attachment, it can seem nearly impossible for someone with a fear of abandonment to develop healthy relationships. Author and life design coach Connie Monroe joins host Johnny G as they discuss their experiences with this paralyzing fear, how it contributed chaos in each of their lives, and how they found relief and healing. For more information or to contact Connie Monroe, visit www.MonroeCoaching.com. You can find her book, "Holding onto Joy through Abandonment and Divorce" on Amazon.com. For information on coaching services or speaking engagements, contact host Johnny Guidry at refractivepodcast@gmail.com or visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com. For similarly-themed episodes, try Healing Parental Trauma, Redefining Grief, or Spiritual Healing through Toxic Relationships.