Alive & Healthy
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlive & Healthy is a non-profit organization offering online classes, audio blogs, and mentoring services for those seeking a life coach with spiritual insights into all aspects of life.
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The Story of Freedom
April 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBThe story of freedom is the memory that self-improvement is possible. It’s the primordial memory that things can be better than they are now in our lives. In today’s podcast, Blair discusses the drive for self-improvement and where it originates:
40 Days or 4 Years
March 27, 2017 10:00 - 4 minutes - 7.8 MBThere are a lot of valid self-improvement plans that can be very helpful, but a lot of the time we don’t fully understand the time commitment they will take to complete. It may take 6 months or longer to complete a 40 day self-improvement program. Why? Listen to today’s podcast and find out.
Quiet vs. Loud
March 20, 2017 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.87 MBThe conscience is relatively quiet. The mind on the other hand, is extremely loud, chatty, and obsessive. Sometimes the mind needs strict directions in order to calm down. Its time to lessen our attention to these sneaky habits of our mind, and to start hearing the voice of our conscience.
The Result is a Deep Respect of Understanding
March 13, 2017 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.74 MBThe final stage of any self-improvement program is not necessarily a longer life span. There is something greater that can be obtained. Some day we can all realize that it doesn’t matter how many positive or negative experiences we have in the world, because who we are transcends all of it.
It’s Normal to Run into Roadblocks
March 06, 2017 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.49 MBA common phrase when working in the field of self-improvement is, “Where did my customers go?”. Believe it or not, this is a good sign! Many times when people start working on themselves, things come up in their lives that need to be taken care of before moving forward. Here is Blair to further explain:
I Watch The News
February 27, 2017 11:00 - 2 minutes - 5.26 MBGo outside, stand on the stoop of your front door, and look around. How are things really? You will probably see that things are actually going well around you right now. In this podcast, Blair shares a new perspective of real vs. “fake” news. Let this be the framework for your work towards helping others.
Stop Blaming (Part 2)
February 20, 2017 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MBWhat we think caused our problem, probably isn’t what actually caused our problem. In Part 2 of Stop Blaming, Blair reminds us that there are endless options when we are trying to decide who is at fault, and none of them really bring you to the outcome of blame you are seeking.
Stop Blaming (Part 1)
February 12, 2017 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.05 MBIt is very easy to point fingers at others and try to divert attention away from ourselves when our own carelessness has caused a some sort of disorder in our life. Maybe it’s time to stop blaming and instead start nurturing our ability to respond… our responsibility.
I Knew That
January 30, 2017 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.04 MBPart of the path to a sustainable society is abundant kindness. Listen to this week’s podcast from Blair where he reframes what seems to be a small, maybe even mundane part of daily conversation between two co-workers or two family members, into a conscious act of kindness that we can all do.
Can You Turn Up the Quiet?
January 30, 2017 10:30 - 1 minute - 2.53 MBToday, the voice of our ego has become so loud, that we can no longer hear our true voice, the voice of our conscience. But there is always hope! Because happiness never leaves us, all we need is a guide to show us how to turn down the noise of the ego. As a result, […]
Once You See It, You Can Never Not See It
January 16, 2017 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.75 MBHave you ever bought a red car, and then noticed how many red cars are being driven on the road? This is a common phenomenon. Likewise, when someone is made aware of positive attributes in their personality, they naturally begin to develop an awareness about these specific traits and can’t help but pay attention to […]
Look in Your Back Pocket
January 09, 2017 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.79 MBEvery human being has everything they need to have a happy fulfilling life, however, we have to know where to look. Listen here as Blair sets up the ground work for a new life changing philosophy, and then tune in next week to hear how to put this philosophy into action.
The Warehouse of the Mind
January 02, 2017 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.35 MBThe unconscious mind is vast and mysterious. We may never fully comprehend or understand this part of ourselves. However, it always gives us hints and clues that it still exists and is always influencing us. In this story, Blair talks about how our warehouse in the mind helps us spell.
The 4th Component of the Mind
December 26, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.59 MBThe first three components of the mind are: The Importer/Exporter The Ego The Enlightened Intellect The fourth component of the mind is the massive Warehouse, which stores every experience and memory we have ever had. This warehouse also holds all the experiences that we were not even aware we were experiencing. Listen to Blair explain […]
Default Qualities of Every Mind
December 19, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.46 MBThere 6 qualities to every mind that most of us are unaware of. We don’t have to earn these qualities, because they are inherent in all of us. Some of these qualities might surprise you, and as soon as you hear them, they start to manifest. They inspire us, give us hope, and ground us.
There’s a Change in Seasons
December 12, 2016 11:00 - 1 minute - 3.08 MBNope, I am not talking about the weather changes. We has human beings have our own cycle of seasons that we go through every 24 hours. In the same way that no one complains about the lack of snow in the middle of July, we can learn to be indifferent to the different qualities of […]
The Vicious Cycle of Anxiety, Hate, and Sadness
December 05, 2016 11:01 - 2 minutes - 4.39 MBAnxiety, hate, and sadness are not permanent and have specific causes. We can resolve these. Most of the time, we just do not know what we are working with and what parts inside of us to pay attention to. There are very specific techniques and concepts that we need to grasp if we are going […]
The First 24 Hours
December 05, 2016 11:00 - 4 minutes - 7.32 MBDid you know you can use the first 24 hours after a traumatic or disturbing event to mitigate its long term effects on your mind and body? Here’s how to begin.
The Wild Stallion and the Mind
December 05, 2016 10:59 - 2 minutes - 4.14 MBThe mind wanders far and wide when it is awake and returns to itself when we sleep. When we are training our mind to behave, we can think of it like training a wild horse. Like training any animal, there are multiple approaches to taming its behavior. However, for the best results, try this approach:
Advice before the Fire
November 17, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.64 MBWe are all trying to make our lives better. We never want to be more sad, more depressed, more anxious, more needy. This journey to better health and happiness usually finds us after we have been brought to our knees by the relentless world. We all must take this journey at some point in our […]
Your 2 AM Best Friend
November 07, 2016 11:00 - 5 minutes - 9.73 MBWe have all had those experiences when we wake up in the middle of the night, wide awake, and are unsure of what to do next. Should we force ourselves back to sleep? Sometimes we are plagued by racing thoughts that will not lose their grip on our attention, making sleep a lofty fantasy. In […]
We Need You
October 31, 2016 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.98 MBLessons we can learn from imitating a basketball or tennis ball may be the best solution to stress. While the worldly chaos increases, the mirror can reveal the one who needs to level up.
DIY Project
October 27, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBAnytime you decide to make changes in your lifestyle, or begin a process of self improvement, YOU are the one who starts the project…the DIY project.
Rethinking the Idea of Health
October 17, 2016 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBIf modern medicine cannot find or prove that anything is wrong with you, you are considered healthy. Maybe it’s time we begin the conversation about the difference between this label of good health, and what optimal health means at a more subtle level. In this podcast, Blair addresses the topic:
If You’re Really into Astrology
October 10, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.34 MBHere is a brief introduction to the very practical aspects of astrology that influence all of our lives. Importance is placed on the planet that has the most power over the lives of all human beings.
Finding Your Purpose
October 03, 2016 11:00 - 4 minutes - 7.57 MBTake a peek at what the journey of self-discovery looks like, and the tools you will need to find your purpose in life. Here is a thoughtful reflection by a fellow traveler on the journey to lasting joy.
What is Better Than “Why?”
September 25, 2016 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.41 MBThere is a better question to ask than why. To change your results and outlooks, first start by changing the questions you ask.
Embracing Diversity
September 19, 2016 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MBCould you allow the world to be the way it is? Most of us cannot. Our pain is birthed by refusing to accept our day as it is. When we are constantly denying the reality in front of us, then we suffer even more.
The Saint Is a Sinner Who Doesn’t Give Up
September 11, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 5.03 MBFailing your way to freedom – that’s how the pros do it in business and in self-improvement. The real question is: “Are you a walker?”
Attitudinal Healing
September 05, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.47 MBWhat happens to our diet and lifestyle when happiness is missing? Without healing the mind’s wounds, our life will be shaped to match the madness of the mind.
When We Can’t Tell Right from Wrong
August 28, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.28 MBThere are 5 types of mental impurities, so humiliating, that we try to hide from them. If we do not know them and manage them, they can unleash a chain of events causing us to forget what truly is right and wrong.
A Paper Cut Is Proof
August 21, 2016 11:00 - 1 minute - 3.32 MBThere is a reality that never judged you and always rushes in to help. Maybe we should remember this truth.
What To Do When the Bad Guys Always Win?
August 08, 2016 11:00 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBWhen they hurt our climate, our schools and our hearts, we have to do something! What can we do that will actually help? You can learn how to not get hurt in these modern storms of social unrest. These 6 minutes may help.
Strength, Cheerfulness, the Habit of Selfless Service
August 01, 2016 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.15 MBWe can awaken and fortify the three basic principles of life that bring us unlimited success and joy. They are hardwired strengths in everyone, and yet our own inner unrest can disconnect us from our true invincibility. This excerpt has key insights to help all of us.
Digesting Disturbing News
July 25, 2016 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.75 MBHow do you find a constant source of safety and security in a world filled with disturbing news? This could really help!
Tylenol Can Hurt Their Feelings
July 18, 2016 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.89 MBRecent studies show that millions of Americans are taking over the counter medicines everyday which reduce their level of empathy toward themselves and others. In this podcast, Blair shares with you the studies and the challenges of how a medicated society is subtly, yet profoundly, changing our world: Unabridged Version We know that all of […]