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On this episode of Impact Theory, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the stories and lessons Matthew has accumulated throughout his life that defines his drive, purpose, and his true self-identity. They discuss the lessons in Matthew’s new book ‘Greenlights,’ why you need to discover your true self, how needing puts you in a position to not be yourself, how to truly develop confidence, why resistance in life reveals who we truly are, why reinventing yourself through life is key to growth, how chasing fear keeps your drive alive, and what values are important to leading a life of freedom. Order Matthew’s new book, ‘Greenlights’: greenlights.com
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SHOW NOTES:
Intro | Tom introduces and welcomes Matthew McConaughey to today’s show. [0:03]
Origin | Matthew discusses the origin behind writing his new book, 'Greenlights.’ [1:02]
Knowing Yourself | Matthew shares the importance of knowing yourself on a deep level. [3:10 ]
Stop Needing | Matthew shares how desperation removes us from being truly ourselves. [7:07]
Confidence | Matthew reveals the power of truly not giving a damn. [10:10]
Resistance | Matthew shares an incredible story of truly discovering himself in Australia. [13:42]
Alone | Matthew discusses the power of sitting alone with yourself. [21:10]
Journeys | Matthew shares how uncomfortable journeys always provide life lessons. [23:34 ]
Identity | Matthew reveals what forms our identity as we walk through life. [27:46]
Re-Invent Yourself | Matthew discusses how he didn’t let fame trap him from growing. [34:03]
Chase Fear | Matthew shares why you should pursue things that scare you. [37:11]
Challenge | Matthew shares a story of chasing a recurring dream of a journey in Africa. [40:12 ]
Just Go | Matthew reveals the power of making a choice and committing to it. [54:01]
Values | Matthew shares the values you should embrace for a life of freedom. [55:45]
Lessons | Matthew shares the lessons he seeks to pass on to his children. [1:01:25]
Closing | Tom shares the inspiration found in Matthew’s new book, ‘Greenlights.’ [1:04:02] Q
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On this episode of Health Theory, holistic solution-oriented specialist and environmental health expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez joins Tom Bilyeu to sit down and discuss such matters and mores as they discuss the link between our environment and illness, disease, and cancer. They discuss the impact of GMOs on our health, which foods to avoid, which foods to consume more of, how our environments affect our health, the affect of BPA on the body, ways to detox our bodies and rid ourselves of pesticides and heavy metals, how cancer forms in the body and ways to prevent it, and how our diet is directly linked to cancer growth.
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SHOW NOTES:
GMOs | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the importance of gut function and GMOs. [0:51]
Food List | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares common foods that are affected most by GMOs. [3:19]
Tests | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the way to test your body for pesticides. [4:00]
What to Avoid | Dr. Christian Gonzalez reveals the pesticides to avoid and how to do so. [6:16]
BPA | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the negative affects of BPA in the body. [7:30]
Heavy Metals | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the heavy metals that affect our health. [9:52]
Detox Systems | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the detox systems we need everyday. [11:19]
Cancer | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the links and causes of cancer. [20:05]
Trauma | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the link between trauma, stress, and cancer. [24:20]
Sophisticated | Dr. Christian Gonzalez reveals what cancer is trying to do in the body. [26:58]
Cells | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses how a cell is triggered and becomes cancerous. [30:35]
Causes | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares what tests could determine causes of cancer. [33:14]
Diets | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the diets he puts his patients on. [34:32 ]
Anti-Cancer | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares what has anti-cancer properties. [35:13]
Keto & Fasting | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses glucose, fasting, and cancer. [38:52]
Connect | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares how you can find him and follow him for more. [40:43]
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom joins neuroscientist, psychologist, and author Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett to discuss such matters and more as they explore how the human brain develops it’s responses to the world and why it’s important for us to not only understand it for our own sake, but for the benefit of others as well. They discuss the difference between emotion and affect, how our brains develop during childhood, how culture is built into our brains, how concepts are formed and used within our brains, what our body budgets are, and why we should be always approach each other with empathy and compassion first. Order Lisa’s Book, ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain’: lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/
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SHOW NOTES:
Intro | Tom introduces today’s guest, neuroscientist, and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. [0:03]
Emotions | Lisa discusses the key differences between experiencing emotion and affect. [0:39]
Brain Guesses | Lisa breaks down how our brains process data to inform us how to feel. [9:07]
Semantic | Lisa reveals why the notion that we don’t experience emotion isn’t semantic. [19:59]
Development | Lisa discusses the early development and wiring of a baby’s brain. [25:34]
Culture | Lisa discusses how our cultures are developed into us at an early age. [31:04]
Usability | Lisa breaks down culture and how they serve us in our pursuit of our goals. [37:31]
Concepts | Lisa discusses what concepts are and how they work in our mind’s eye. [42:21]
Stuck in the Past | Lisa discusses why people are stuck on past experiences. [54:30]
Body Budget | Lisa shares what your body budget is and how you balance it. [57:19]
Deficits | Lisa discusses the traits of today’s world that drains our body budgets. [1:03:53]
Give and Take | Lisa shares how we influence and balance each other’s body budgets. [1:11:46]
Responsibility | Lisa shares why we need to educate ourselves on body budgets. [1:16:52]
Little Things | Lisa shares the things we should be mindful of for a more fulfilling life. [1:23:23]
Different Paths | Lisa discusses the benefits and disadvantages of a zen approach. [1:25:19]
Goals | Lisa discusses how we prioritize in pursuit of achieving our goals. [1:37:58]
Empathy | Lisa shares the practice of approaching people with compassion. [1:42:36]
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