The Change Agents Podcast With Dr. James Rouse

This is a case for integrity and character. It comes down to one simple practice. Just do what you said you would do. Whether that may be meditating, walking in nature, eating clean, healthy food, making eye contact, smiling at strangers. Follow through and you'll be happier and live longer.

Today's message is based on the work of Roy Baumeister, a Psychologist who is especially known for his work on willpower and self-esteem and how they relate to success. I will be sharing three things that you can do each morning, to set your body and brain up for success and willpower.

Today I want to talk about turning back your cellular clock through five easy practices that you can begin today. This is all about methylation, epigenetics, fermented foods, cruciferous vegetables - fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a fun message.

This is all about taking advantage of that hypnogic window, which is that space between sleep and wakefulness. This is the time to get into the zone of focus and productivity. I'm sharing five practices that you can do in five minutes to start your day off amazingly.

Self-compassion helps nearly every aspect of our well-being. It helps us express the best version of ourselves. There are three vital aspects of self-compassion: Self-kindness, mindfulness, and challenges any and all beliefs that interfere with self love.

Let's take the etymology of the word discipline and unpack it. Discipline comes from disciple - being students of the world. I want to talk about becoming students of life - of the things that make you come alive.

Without meditation, I would be nowhere. Meditation is the foundation of my daily practice. It is a game changer for success, purpose, and life fulfillment. We all have time to do it. No excuses. Start with ten minutes/day and grow from there.

How does an overactive Amygdala manifest in our lives? Anxiety, stress, mental distress, strong emotional reactions, and PTSD may all relate to an overactive amygdala. Learning to tame the amygdala begins with these simple suggestions.

If you struggle with self-love or self-loathing, you are not alone. Moving from working on yourself to loving yourself takes recognition and willingness to do a little work. Here are a few things that really have helped me.

What is your giant calling? There are trolls and critics everywhere you might tell you, "you can't do that." Tune them out. This is an opportunity for advanced action. Lean into your higher power.

Live your life with a depth of spiritual integrity. Decide to be heroic in your aliveness and your loving. Let go of status quo thinking. Align with the truth of your being.

Are you lost in the sea of sameness? The valley of mediocrity? The default mode network is one way our brain tries to find a way to conserve energy. It's time to zealously and mindfully deviated from this road to mediocrity. Demonstrate your possibility. Get outside the current status quo.

Overcoming our history is a huge undertaking. I know this is not easy work. What makes you feel more inspired and awake? It's time to pursue that. What we can be we must be. Don't talk yourself out of greatness. Here are five practices to help you get there.

This is all about programming our genes for greatness. Every day we have the choice about what gets replayed and woven into our history and our belief system. Bring in new music, new beliefs, a new playlist to play well. Here are ten things to help you do that.

How is your body, your brain, your physiology? Are you feeling the need to exhale? Today I am going to share some of my favorite natural plant medicines to help support your whole body health.

Can you think of a person or persons who have served as a mentor to you? Perhaps you are that person for someone? Mentors lead by example. Having a mentor increases our likelihood of success AND prosperity.

This isn't about happiness or being happy, this is about being present to the moment you are in. Getting present to our life experience brings with it an awareness of truth. This space is grace.

Spreading kindness is one of the most contagious things you can do. Convince by your presence. Allow your kindness to spread. Your kindness affects everyone around you, including yourself, in the most wonderful of ways.

As we mindfully ease back into the flow of life, we have an opportunity to build love and trust via oxytocin. This compassion compound, love hormone, is associated with increased longevity and happiness. Let's be intentional and present as we embrace ten practices that build oxytocin.

Today I am talking about the Bodhisattva vow and how it relates to you and I. Your life is your message. Look inside yourself and others and find something beautiful. The world needs your courage and compassion.