Paula Swope, author, speaker, and Chopra Certified life coach and instructor, aims to leave you in better shape than when you tuned in. Each podcast guest is selected strategically with your health and wellness in mind. Guests appearing on Paula’s podcast are from all walks of life, but they share one commonality – expertise to help you improve in every way.
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What if the people who hurt you weren’t mistakes — but part of a plan you chose? In this episode of The Thought SNOB Podcast, Paula explores the idea of soul contracts: the unseen agreements we make before birth to experience growth, challenge, and healing. She shares personal stories of painful relationships that ultimately shaped her strength, ex…
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This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Luck: The Psychology of a Mansion-Level Manifestation
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27:35What if I told you that luck isn’t random, but neurological? In this solo commentary episode, Paula shows you how to activate the psychology of luck using brain science, intention, and a little bit of bold belief. You’ll learn how the reticular activating system, prefrontal cortex, and neuroplasticity work together to create the filter through whic…
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Heather Yerrid: What Number Sequences Are Trying to Tell You
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1:20:43"Our conversation was days ago, and I'm still thinking about it." ~Paula Swope This week on The Thought Snob Podcast, Paula is joined by the incredible Heather Yerrid — founder of Selfcessful™ and a life coach who helps people build unshakable self-certainty and lead themselves (and their businesses) with clarity, strength, and pride. Heather’s jou…
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Jason Staats: Red Flags, Modern Stigmas, and the Mental Health Conversation
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46:39In this week’s Thought Snob Podcast, Paula sits down with Jason Staats, CEO of SUN Behavioral Kentucky, for a powerful conversation about the shifting landscape of mental health awareness and care. After the interview, Paula said, "Jason made me rethink some things. Parents should never assume their children are just on their phones. We need to kno…
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Jessica Mathis - Wired Differently, Winning Big
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1:28:26Paula got one whiff of Jessica Mathis's energy and was adamant about getting her in the podcast studio. When these two ladies sat down, almost two hours passed before either realized it. Paula said, "We went from neurodivergence to Ron Howard to levitating to foster care to premonitions...it was awesome!" Jessica is a beacon of storytelling, so the…
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My Magic Kingdom Meltdown - Coping with Triggers, Family, and Self-Betrayal
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20:10Paula's back from Disney World—and let’s just say the trip went way deeper than the pocketbook pain of visiting what she now calls “the hell hole.” By day two, she was in full meltdown mode at Magic Kingdom. But that emotional unraveling cracked something open: a realization that she’d been betraying herself to keep others happy, giving everyone wh…
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Athena Short: The Divine Dose - Psychedelics for the Right Soul at the Right Time
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1:17:23For years, Paula had been curious about Psanctuary – The Sacred Mushroom Church in Louisville, KY. Then, out of the blue, she crossed paths with its founder, Athena Short—and didn’t hesitate to invite her on the show. After their conversation, Paula shared: “Using psychedelics is more than a trip. Athena’s expertise fills a gap—she understands the …
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Pinky Jackson: The Magic of Letting Go - How Decluttering Fuels Manifestation
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46:38Did you know that a cluttered space could be blocking your manifestations? It’s true—your environment plays a powerful role in your ability to create the life you desire. In this week’s episode, Paula dives deep into the connection between physical clutter, manifestation, and mental well-being. She’s joined by the vibrant and insightful Pinky Jacks…
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Dr. Carl Paige: A Whole Health Approach to Mental Wellness
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1:00:51Paula invited Dr. Carl Paige, co-founder of the state-of-the-art Medical Transformation Center (MTC), to the show to discuss combining traditional treatment methods with cellular and regenerative medicine, which aims to repair cellular damage, support cellular function, and improve health on a deeper, biological level. Anxiety continues to rise amo…
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Chelsea Wilder: Decoding Histrionic Personality Disorder
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1:16:53Paula stays up to date with trending topics, especially in mental health. When Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) gained traction on TikTok, she knew exactly who to ask—therapist and mental health advocate Chelsea Wilder. Inviting Chelsea to the Thought Snob Podcast was a natural choice, as Paula recognized the importance of educating listeners …
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TSL 7: Tips to Manifest Anything You Want
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34:41Each Wednesday, Paula hosts "Thought SNOB Live" on TikTok LIVE, and her episodes are often aired on The Thought Snob Podcast. The March 4, 2025 podcast episode is from Paula's most recent TikTok LIVE show, where she taught easy-to-use manifestation tips. This episode's information is invaluable and will help you enhance your manifestation game. In …
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Paula was scrolling through TikTok one night when a LIVE tarot card reading caught her eye. She joined the room and, within minutes, knew what she saw was the real deal. What she saw was Alysia Marie Short working her magic. Paula was so impressed she booked a reading with Alysia and invited her to be a guest on the podcast. After a year of trying …
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Unconscious creation has got to go once and for all! Ridding your subconscious of self-sabotaging beliefs is the only way to tear down this roadblock to happiness and abundance. Watch this episode to learn how to stop unconscious creation and self-sabotage for good. You'll find out where your self-sabotaging behaviors come from and how to identify …
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Jennifer Swope - Breaking Barriers: Career Strategies for Women
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47:58Work significantly impacts your quality of life. If you're unhappy at work, you aren't likely to be happy, period. Since Paula's work all boils down to teaching people how to make conscious creation work for them, she brought a career expert on the show to offer a wide range of advice for women who want to advance in the workplace. Today's guest is…
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TSL 5 - How to Handle Yourself with People You Dislike
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36:58Paula's January 22nd episode of Thought Snob Live, which airs on TikTok each Wednesday at 2 pm EST, was about handling yourself with people you don't like. Notice this episode is about handling yourself, not the people you dislike. Paula's work is always client-centered, and this workshop is no different. To raise awareness, she teaches you the dan…
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Dr. Melissa Carver - Advice for Aspiring Authors
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1:05:27If you're an aspiring author who feels called to write and publish a book but is clueless about how to make your dream come true, this episode is for you. Paula invited her friend and Chopra Center colleague to the show to discuss a resource they created for new authors - the Aspiring Author's Summit. Melissa and Paula are pretty frank about what t…
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Thought Snob Live 4 - Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
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50:50Paula's January 15th episode of Thought Snob Live was about activating the vagus nerve. Since her Thought SNOB method is designed to help people heal through various modalities, a workshop-style lecture about the vagus nerve is fitting. Our bodies are wired to heal, and this week's episode teaches you how stimulating your vagus nerve daily activate…
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Amber Wardell - Facials Won't Fix It: Self-Care Unmasked
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59:39Amber Wardell, PhD, is a cognitive psychologist, a contributor toPsychology Today, and an internet personality. Her book, Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips: Choosing Nourishing Self-Care in a Quick-Fix Culture, is one of Paula's favorite self-help books because Amber doesn't sugarcoat life or offer quick-fix gimmicks that never work. Paula and Amber ha…
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Paula says that meeting people like Carly Brinkman makes the whole madness of social media worthwhile. A message from Carly on Facebook united her and Paula. Although they had never met before this interview, Paula felt she had known Carly for years. Carly Brinkman is a writer, podcaster, and coach. Her brand, On the Brink, is all about connection.…
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On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Paula taught a meditation technique during her weekly TikTok show, Thought Snob LIVE! This week, her workshop is being aired as a podcast episode so her technique can be available to everyone! You have inner wisdom but aren’t taught how to access it. Paula walks you through a process you can use daily to get the corr…
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Heather Bryant - Messages From the Other Side - Part 2
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1:01:28Paula describes her time spent with Heather Bryant as "fascinating," "truly inspirational," and "incredibly insightful." No one has a story quite like Heather's. After barely surviving a toxic corporate world working environment, Heather's life took a significant turn when she realized she could get psychic downloads and channel messages from the o…
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Heather Bryant - Messages from the other side - Part 1
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56:21Paula describes her time spent with Heather Bryant as "fascinating," "truly inspirational," and "incredibly insightful." No one has a story quite like Heather's. After barely surviving a toxic corporate world working environment, Heather's life took a significant turn when she realized she could get psychic downloads and channel messages from the o…
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Leo and D. Melissa Carver: Relationships
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1:16:16The dating world is insane, and marriage can be challenging, so how do we manage relationships effectively? I sat down with two of my Chopra Center colleagues, Leo and Dr. Melissa Carver, to discuss this so that we could deliver the best relationship advice possible to listeners of The Thought Snob Podcast. You'll learn how to navigate challenges c…
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Thought Snob Live 2: How External Influences Change Your Energy
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1:01:08Thought Snob LIVE is a weekly show on TikTok that airs on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. EST. Paula brings experts from various fields to have candid, raw, unscripted discussions about nontraditional topics and out-of-the-ordinary ways of living. Sometimes, these shows are aired as podcast episodes for those who couldn't join Paula live. In this episode, lea…
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Paula was joined by six people who read Thought SNOB and were so deeply impacted by her book that they graciously donated their time to discuss their reactions on a book panel. The conversation is focused on Thought SNOB: The Modern Spiritual Playbook For A Better Life, but this unscripted, raw taping was so much more. There are laughter, tears, st…
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Thought Snob Live 1 - Find Out if You Are Psychic
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1:25:01Thought Snob LIVE is a weekly show on TikTok each Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST. Experts from various fields join Paula to discuss nontraditional topics and out-of-the-ordinary living. Occasionally, these shows will air as podcast episodes for those who couldn't tune in during the live show. In this episode of Thought Snob LIVE, Paula is with a Thought S…
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Alison Jennings - Surviving and Healing After Sexual Assault
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1:42:23***TRIGGER WARNING*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULTS. WARNING! You may never look at football the same again. This episode is dedicated to bringing awareness to sexual violence against women and how victims of rape can move on and heal after sexual assault. Paula invited Alison Jennings on the show to share how hypno…
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Snobby Thoughts 4 - Relieving Election Anxiety
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35:02Listen to Paula's nonbiased, nonpartisan talk about how to relieve election anxiety. Emotions are running high, and political anxiety has reached unprecedented levels. Paula carefully designed this episode so that anyone will benefit from it, regardless of where they stand politically. She states facts, demonstrates real-life scenarios with persona…
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Becky Galli - What To Do When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
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35:57Many people shatter when life doesn't go as planned. Life will never always go as planned, and you must stay emotionally resilient when circumstances aren't in your favor. When Paula learned about Becky Galli, she knew she had to have her on the show to talk about emotional resilience during life's most tragic curveballs. Most people haven't dealt …
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Karen Olson - How One Woman's Kindness Sparked a National Movement
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48:11If there's one thing that Paula loves, it's real life heroes. Karen Olson is a real life hero and the epitome of what a pillar of strength looks like. Paula admits she had to hold back tears several times during this interview. The trajectory of Karen's life changed unexpectedly after she met a homeless lady named Millie. Karen is the CEO and emeri…
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Ra Rishikavi Raghudas - Celebrity Astrologist
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1:15:59Paula invited Ra to the show to provide an expert analysis of Pluto's being in Capricorn since 2008. Not only did Ra fully educate her about the impacts this astrological event has had on the world, but he also talked about what to expect from Pluto's retrograde. Astrology affects us personally on a profound level, and it can be used as an invaluab…
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Snobby Thoughts 3 - Manifestation Do's and Don'ts
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38:14When Paula started her spiritual journey, she was clueless about how to consciously create and made a lot of mistakes that delayed her progress. Although manifestation is something we do naturally, some people must be taught how to do it properly. This episode is dedicated to teaching you how to approach manifestation effectively and efficiently an…
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Linda Broenniman - A Real Life Depiction of Divine Intervention
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40:05Imagine being raised Catholic only to learn that your father was hiding his Jewish heritage (going back eight generations to Budapest). Linda Ambrus Broenniman's father intended to carry this family secret to his grave, but the Divine had other plans. Linda sat down with Paula and told how her family's hidden Jewish heritage was revealed through a …
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Etta Sundberg - Balancing Life with Vestibular Disorders: An Unexpected Healing Modality Revealed
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1:07:08A vestibular disorder diagnosis can be a death sentence. Although these disorders aren't fatal, they can make someone miserable enough that suicide seems like the only answer. After having bouts of spontaneous vertigo for years, Etta Sundberg landed in the ER after collapsing at home. A few weeks later, she was diagnosed with vestibular migraine an…
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Amber Davies - DIY Trigger Point Therapy
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1:02:47You will walk away from this episode knowing how to relieve yourself of pain. Amber Davies is a board-certified myofascial trigger point therapist and Kentucky-licensed massage therapist. She has been using problem-solving massage techniques to treat people with chronic and acute pain conditions professionally since 2001. In addition to treating cl…
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Snobby Thoughts 2 - Three Ways to Improve Your Health
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47:14This episode is part of Paula's commentary-only Snobby Thoughts series, where it's just her, a microphone, and the truth. So many factors influence your ability to attract what you want, and one of those is your health. Paula outlines three ways to improve your health without spending a dime, and she's not giving some old lecture about how you shou…
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Paula Lafferty - Making Dreams Come True 101
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52:14Paula Lafferty is an author and her debut novel "La Vie de Guinevere" is being released on October 29th. In her appearance on this week's episode, she discusses how the littlest actions can make a big difference and how, by putting in the work, you can turn a dream into a dream come true. Preorder La Vie de Guinevere at https://a.co/d/bW5YWsh Buy T…
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Marcia Naomi Berger is a psychotherapist who helps couples and individuals create fulfilling relationships. She has written multiple books and her latest is called "The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey From Madness to Love and Meaning" and joins The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope to discuss bipolar disorder and her story of living with this diso…
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Sean Grace - The Art of the Question
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1:17:28Sean Grace is a communication consultant, author, coach, and speaker, with over 25 years of experience developing and training sales, marketing, and leadership talent across diverse industries. He is also an accomplished jazz flautist who first played at Carnegie Hall at the ripe old age of 11. He studied music at Julliard and SUNY Purchase, and fi…
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Snobby Thoughts Part 1 - Paula's New Book
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1:00:11Paula goes solo for this episode to discuss the release of her new book, Thought Snob: The Modern Playbook for a Better Life. She gives a high level overview of the S.N.O.B. method and even reads an excerpt from the book, which is available now on Amazon and PaulaSwope.com.By Thought Snob Media
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***Since the recording of this podcast with Vickie, she was informed that her Marconics attunements prior to covid are energetically unsafe. Please visit Marconics.com if you would like to find a practitioner or more information.*** Vickie is an extraordinary person, and she has obtained credentials that place her in the top tier of experts in her …
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Phyllis Leavitt- America in Therapy
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1:15:58Phyllis Leavitt is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in dysfunctional and abusive family dynamics. In her new book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, she addresses the nation's mental health crisis, proposing psychological insights can heal our deep seeded psychological …
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Live Workshop and Guided Meditations
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1:10:04Join Paula as she answers questions from a few members of her Manifestation Challenges group. They cover topics like breakups, toxic work environments, and the science behind the Law of Attraction. This episode is also bookended with two great guided meditations. For more information on Paula, her Manifestation Challenges, and more guided meditatio…
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Alana Higginbotham- How to Say NO without Over-Explaining
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1:21:37Alana Higginbotham is a renowned figure in the field of personal development. Known to many as The Mental Strategist, Alana is an accomplished author and radio show host, a certified life coach, and a professional speaker. Her dedication to her roles as a homeschooling mom of two and a loving wife is as admirable as her professional achievements. A…
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Sarah Beth Terry- The Big Lie in Rural America that No One Wants to Talk About
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1:14:51Nashville recording artist, singer, songwriter, and Transylvania University alum Sarah Beth Terry is the epitome of a woman raised in rural country who rejected societal norms and expectations. Sarah Beth admits she’s relentless in her work. Her life motto is, “If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it right.” As a staff writer for Three Hounds Mus…
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Jamie D- Free Yourself from Your Past with Bio-Energetic Synchronization
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1:04:51Jamie Dickerhoof is a holistic and bioenergetic healing practitioner and founder of Human Soundcheck, her holistic health practice. She is a certified Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) practitioner, Energy Codes Life Coach, Pranic Healer, Master Herbalist, and Nutritional Health Counselor. Jamie also holds a BA of Arts in Music. Sh…
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David Waldy- Living the “American Dream” & Still Suicidal
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1:25:44Known to many as the “Fierce Empathy Coach,” David Waldy is not only wildly successful in business, having worked with power players like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, and many more, but he also has a personal story that needs to be heard. After nearly taking his own life and experiencing a divine wake-up call, David left his corporate career to r…
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Rebecca Lyons (Part 2)- What Life Looks Like after a Near Death Experience
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57:04Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and en…
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Rebecca Lyons (Part 1)- The Akashic Records Know Everything About You!
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48:56Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and en…
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Joe "Drummer Boy" Moody- Confused about Life? You Won’t Be After This.
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1:02:03About Joe Moody He is known to his 3M followers as “Joe Drummer Boy,” Joe primarily considers himself a fellow soul sharing what’s helped him in a loving manner. Joe was invited to appear on the “Thought Snob Podcast” because of his expertise in Qigong, psychology, and self-care. To learn more about Joe Moody, visit Club Qigong at https://joemoody.…
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