#154 Uncovering the Truth of Addiction with Thomas Brosnan

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” - Simone Weil​​​​​​​ Are you merely surviving? Would it not be great if you were thriving? We survive through our attachments but thrive by being authentic. Authenticity is being true to yourself, and standing up for your values and principles in the metaphysical state. It is the result of who you think you are and the things to which you are attached. There is nothing better than finding our own unique gifts and sharing them with others. We can all contribute and make the world a better place in our own distinct way. However, most of us are governed by our attachments because of the enormous impact of what we are told and the trauma we experience. This prevents us from discovering our true potential. For us to be who we truly are, we need to be aware of our negative attachments, detach from them, and find positivity. Join us in today’s episode to gain more insights on how you can master a balance between the two human needs. Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will delve deeper into this incredibly significant subject. This is the fourth part in a series of podcasts. We encourage you to listen to the whole sequence to understand more how your attachments affect you as well as how you can fulfill your need for authenticity. Be kind to yourself. Be the best version of you. Highlights: Detaching does not invalidate attachments. Attachments are connected to our five senses and are evidence-based. We can master a balanced perspective on managing setbacks by being kind to self while recognizing where you are. The sixth sense is the origin of movement toward authenticity; it is a deeper form and sense of self. Being in a deep contemplative state allows us to break away from fear and the association of experiences as well as find our potential. Important stories: 1:28 Detaching from attachments to be authentic. 4:48 Negative attachments in life. 10:31 Setback, relapse, denial, and recognizing attachment. 18:28 Identity with a better version than the current self. 22:40 Living the challenges now. 24:55 Choosing authenticity and having faith to find your own way. 37:15 The balance between engagement and disengagement in today’s times. 41:36 Making attachments positive. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It is about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” - Brené Brown Our attachments begin to form from inception as part of our survival mechanism. They are our way of navigating through the world we live in. However, there are those that limit us from being our authentic selves. It is therefore imperative that we recognise and let go of the ones that do not serve us, as well as understand our necessity for authenticity. How do we do this when our attachments are connected to our everyday interactions? These are some of the points that Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will delve into today’s episode. This is already the third part of our new series of podcasts.  Join us in our profound conversations on the incredibly significant matters of identity, attachment, and authenticity. We will also further touch on the impact they have on our lives and the importance of looking at who we are at our core. Nothing is more fulfilling than being true to yourself.  Give yourself time to reflect on the things you are attached to in your life. Stand up for your deeper purpose. Highlights: Thriving is becoming authentic through your own decisions. The need for attachment is stronger than the need for authenticity. Attachment is our way of navigating around this world, while authenticity is finding who you are and having a deeper sense of purpose. Symbolic interaction is a dichotomous assessment of identity. Our reflection space helps us move into authenticity. You are addicted to your attachments if you are busy being busy. Important stories: 2:34 Identity formation. 5:59 Attachments can unknowingly impact our lives. 8:38 The challenges in education in relation to attachment and authenticity. 10:09 My own attachments. 13:20 Moving from social identity to authenticity. 16:55 Dr. Ray Sylvester’s attachments. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“As soon as extreme attachment comes, a man loses himself, he is no more master of himself, he is a slave.” - Swami Vivekananda Are you having difficulty getting out of the situation you are in? We all pursue to veer away from where we are, but we often get entangled and instead fall deeper into the conditions we do not want. Although attachments are part of our lives, being overly concerned about them is detrimental to us. It is only when we learn to disengage that we discover our authentic self and gain more peace and fulfillment. Come with us as we venture deeper into the realm of attachments in our pursuit for authenticity. Tune in to this second episode of a new series of podcasts to gain more insights. Learn how to acknowledge and safely detach from the tangible measures that others have imposed on you. Avoid self-destruction. Have the power to stand up for your true self. Highlights: References to us are typically connected to tangible measures that we recognize. People use tangible measures to protect themselves from the view and perceptions of others. Peak consciousness is the ability to explore based on who you are and not on where you are. Deep levels of attachment drown out the ability to hear your authentic self, if they become the most important thing in your life. The easiest we can be is ourselves and the hardest is to be something we are not, but the world teaches us otherwise. If you do not seek support, you could find yourself falling into a deeper state of being attached to where you are. Important stories: 4:15 The tangible and intangible measures in the pursuit of your authentic self. 8:46 Finding oneself again. 16:10 Identifying with and being inspired by David Goggins. 20:30 Empowered not to be attached to anything. 23:19 Acknowledging attachments. 28:58 The cliché in being a self-made person. 33:01 Getting and giving the needed support to get out of where you are. 39:01 Things you can do to avoid compromising your true self. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” - Brené Brown Are your attachments holding you back? We all have attachments; they are part of our needs. However, most of us give-in to them which in turn, make us live less than who we can be. This does not need to be your reality, for the power lies in what you decide to do with your attachments that can lead you to who you were truly meant to be. Nothing is more fulfilling than being your authentic self, but how do you remain true to yourself and navigate through a world that is full of biases and subjectivity that predisposes you to be otherwise? This is one of the things we will address starting today and in the upcoming episodes. Join us, as Dr. Ray Sylvester and I embark on a new series of podcasts to explore the two basic human needs - attachment and authenticity. In this 5-part sequence, we will have deeper conversations to help you discover your own uniqueness and capabilities.  Come with us on this journey. Learn how to let go of the labels others have imposed on you. Understand how you can detach yourself from the things that do not serve you. Elevate from where you are. Experience the magic of being your own unique self. Highlights: The first step to changing is addressing in your own mind, the uncomfortable label that has been applied to you. It is important to have the right time to reflect, make changes, and do the right level of diligence both internally and externally. You avoid impulsivity and inconsistency by being present. Individual identity is more than the accomplishments you see. It is only when you accept and understand that all your experiences contribute to your wholeness will you be able to decide what to do with the attachments you have. Being able to decide what meaning you put to things in life is the highest level of consciousness. Important stories: 1:57 An overview of my multifaceted relationship and journey with Dr. Ray Sylvester. 5:26 Learning to be you in the presence of others. 9:58 Social identity as opposed to individual or business identity. 13:40 The goodness of being in a pickle. 19:02 The highest level of consciousness. 21:30 The difference between setback and relapse in the pursuit of understanding who you truly are.  Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“A short practice that you do every day is better than a long practice you keep putting off to tomorrow.” - Kelly McGonigal Are you making your health a priority? Health is our most important wealth; without it, we would not achieve what we want to accomplish. However, most people do not stop to realise the things they do that adversely affect their well-being until it is too late. They avoid doing things that cause inconvenience. These have resulted in a staggering number of individuals afflicted with debilitating illnesses and even death. The good news is, we can still do something to reverse the statistics. We have the power within ourselves to break habits that are causing us to be less than we can be and learn new ones that will help us live a more meaningful life. Our health lies in what we do every single day. Tune in as I share with you the key areas to better health, the challenges we face, the reasons why we do so little for our betterment, and more importantly how we can live fully. I want to empower you to rise to the challenge. Stand up for your authentic self. Take charge of your health now. Highlights: Learning to evolve and form habits have caused human beings to survive and surpass other animals. We generally like to feel pleasure and avoid pain. Our bodies were designed for movement, but we currently exist in a world that encourages us to live a life of convenience and move less. We all do things that make us less than we can. Obesity is excess energy stored in the body. Emotional struggles cause us to eat more. Important stories: 4:30 Seven key areas of health and the difficulties we face. 9:51 My previous predicament - seeking solace from chocolates. 13:45 Some concerning health statistics. 17:41 Empowering myself. 20:35 The challenges in the food we eat. 22:37 Taking control of your health. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” - John C. Maxwell Everyone wants to win but only a few succeed. You can be one of those winners! You do not have to keep living a life you do not want or continue to be where you currently are. You can be more. The choice is yours. Are you happy with who you currently are? What do you want in your life right now? Where do you want to start winning? Listen in and get to know the most efficient way for you to be a champion.  Discover how you can tap your full potential and be triumphant every single day. Even if you are in your most difficult season, there is still a way for you to accomplish the things you desire. You can be who you want to be. The path will not be easy as the world is full of challenges, distractions, and oppositions, but you have the power in you to overcome them and transform your life. Simply choose and decide to exist with intentionality. Live a life of significance. Be the best version of yourself. Start winning today! Highlights: ~ Winning is about the process that will create results over time. ~ A better tomorrow lies in what you do today. ~ Power lies in knowing who you are and that you can become unstoppable. ~ Self-actualizing is when you know who you are. ~ Being intentional is about being the best version of yourself. Important stories: ~  2:33 Winning defined. ~  6:13 Realising what is important – normality as opposed to intentionality. ~ 16:24 The difference between goals and intentions. ~ 18:05 The might of being intentional. ~ 23:02 The power of faith. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” - Steve Maraboli In a world full of chaos and distractions, how can you rule over your life to have a meaningful and happy existence that reflects your true essence? Are you living as you should? Can there be more than the one you currently have? Existing in today’s macrocosm is challenging, but that does not mean that you must live less than you can be. You have the power within yourself to exert your own influence and move from where you are. You can create a future you so desire. Tune in and get to know the seven steps that can dramatically turn your life around. Invest two percent of your day in gaining new perspectives. It is time to break free from drifting. Stop looking for solutions outside yourself. The key is within you. You are your greatest asset. Thrive to be who you truly are. Highlights: ~ The greatest opposition is the one within. ~ You show and exert self-control when you overcome what you feel and do what must be done. ~ Love doing the things that make your and other people’s lives better. ~ The key to being intentional is to be present as well as to know and want it to be challenging. ~ Becoming more target-orientated allows you to feel content and have peace. Important stories: ~ 2:24 Life and having control. ~ 7:25 The first step. Stop and reflect. ~ 9:53 Second step. Acknowledge and take responsibility. ~ 11:14 Third step. Find your greatest desire and happiness. ~ 15:15 Fourth step. Meet your opposition. ~ 16:16 Fifth step. Know your greatest asset. ~ 18:40 Sixth step. Be intentional. ~ 21:06 Seventh step. Live a life of love. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world." - Gabor Maté Are you where you want to be? Are you aware that you can be more than who you currently are? You do not have to keep being the person others want you to be. You can impact the world in ways you would have never expected. All you need to do is to redefine your identity. You have the power within you to reinvent and be your authentic self. Join me to understand the steps you must take to live a better tomorrow. See how changing the way you look at yourself and being more intentional can lead you into a vast universe of opportunities. I, myself, have done this. I have inspired as well as helped thousands of people connect with their real selves and do astounding things. Discover the essence of who you are. Be more than amazing! Highlights: ~ Identity is your repeated beingness and how you perceive yourself. It governs everything and drives your outcomes. ~ Most people choose to keep recreating who they are. ~ Belief in yourself outweighs talents and skills. ~ You become your true self when you genuinely pay attention to and acknowledge how you feel. ~ Reflecting on your current identity, understanding how your mind works, and living intentionally leads to change. Important stories: ~ 5:43 What identity is. ~ 10:15 Excerpt from Matthew McConaughey’s Oscar-winning speech. ~ 13:12 Finding your essence in challenging times. ~ 19:01 Future casting. ~ 20:10 Benjamin Hardy on prospection. ~ 22:36 America Ferrera speaks about identity as a superpower. ~ 25:44 Stepping into the challenge of investing in oneself. ~ 30:59 Testimonials from some of the participants of the 30-day Kickstart Program. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“What we call the personality often is a jumble of genuine traits and adopted coping styles that do not reflect our true self at all but the loss of it.” - Dr. Gabor Maté The journey within is a challenging but fascinating feat. It is one that we do not typically go on because of the fear of what we might discover. The world we live in does not encourage us to explore deep within ourselves, instead, we are persuaded to be what is perceived as the norm. For many of us, what we know as our identity is in fact a result of how we cope with our environment. This in turn denies us the opportunity to be our true selves. However, it is our authentic selves that allow us to navigate through life’s challenges and live a more meaningful life. Knowing oneself gives us peace and happiness. It is for these reasons that I will share my insights from my own journey of self-discovery and reinvention. I will also delve into some of my learnings from Gabor Mate’s book "The Myth of Normal, Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture". Have you found the essence of who you are? Are you being true to yourself? You do not have to be what society dictates, for you are the author of your own life. Go on an epic adventure with me and discover the value and greatness that resides within you. Become who you were truly meant to be. Highlights: ~ According to Gabor Maté, we are born with the need for attachment and the need for authenticity.  ~ Attachments help us survive. ~ Authenticity is being true to oneself. ~ How we think and feel is correlated. ~ We develop personalities and habits at an early age as coping mechanisms. Important stories: ~ 2:30 The essence of you. ~ 4:46 The two needs with which we are born. ~ 6:12 The correlation between how we think and feel. ~ 10:26 Gabor Maté’s normalized ways of being. ~ 15:02 Our own identity and the attachments we have. ~ 21:11 Type C personality. ~ 23:39 My wife’s impact. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“You will never find yourself until you face the truth.” - Pearl Bailey What is the reality of where you are? Can your current circumstances support what you aspire to do? Sometimes, life gives us challenges that throw us out of balance. Reality can hit hard and cause us to do things that harm ourselves to cope with what we are experiencing. I, for one, am not immune to this. I am just like you. I am human with all my faults and deficiencies. I falter at times. Today, I want to honestly share with you the truth about where I am, the reasons behind it, as well as the things I am going to do. It is quite ironic that, as a well-known health and fitness professional, I am now having afflictions with my well-being. However, I refuse to be defined by the situation I am in. I will rise to the challenge and be who I truly am. I invite you to come on this journey with me as I face the reality of where I am. I want to live and lead by example, to inspire and help you realise that you too can overcome life’s adversities. The world is full of temptation. Reach out to us because there is nothing more empowering than having people that support you. Email us at [email protected] if you want a copy of Hannah’s cookbook for a sugar-free and starchless diet. Change your inner environment to achieve what you desire. Be who you truly are. Highlights: ~ Diseases arise because conditions are right. ~ It is difficult to say no when you feel helpless and have dependencies. ~ Food, particularly sugar, is a source of solace and addiction. ~ You need to stop and face the reality of where you are to realise your true self. ~ Changing your inner environment is key to better well-being. Important stories: ~ 2:44 The reality of where I am now. ~ 8:26 Why I want to go public. ~ 12:37 My wife’s contribution to a healthy world. ~ 15:06 Getting on with the challenge. ~ 18:20 Facing reality to live by the preached principles. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.