Humble Warrior Podcast

This week we talk to Denley Fowlke, the co-founder of Sun Warrior Super Foods. Denley talks about taking care of his baby twin daughter's while they were suffering from a chronic illness, rediscovery of a health lesson from his childhood and his weekly fasting trip to the mountains. Here are this week's show notes: (3:50) The universe connects the dots, (9:05) Denley Fowlke interview, (11:28) Twinkie, coke and puff of smoke, (14:37) Baby twin daugters suffer from mysterious chronic illness, (27:08) Cleanse your body and connect with spirit, (36:08) Having faith and knowing who you are, (41:34) Denley’s personal spiritual fitness practices

This week we interview the philosopher and founder of Citizen Yoga Kacee Must. Kacee has practiced yoga since she was 10 and spent 3 years in India studying Vedanta philosophy. We talk about the importance of purpose and direction, spirituality and why she started Citizen Yoga. Here are this week's show notes: (2:00) Kacee Must Interview, (3:27) Practicing yoga when it wasn’t cool, (5:18) Getting through struggle and finding liberation, (9:11) Finding direction and identifying purpose, (16:43) Actions and fields of activity, (23:05) Importance of having people around you, (28:54) Trying yoga for the first time

This week we talk to former NFL football player Derrick "DJ" Townsel.  DJ is a  personal trainer, health coach, and yoga instructor. DJ tells us about how he discovered a love for yoga and decided to become an instructor after learning on YouTube and taking 2 classes. Show notes: (2:55) Derrick "DJ" Townsel Interview, (4:02) DJ leaves football to maintain long term health, (5:55) Yoga on YouTube, (7:40) Yoga complements workouts and sports, (10:25) Making a spiritual connection through yoga, (16:40) Discovery of true self-expression, (22:00) Working to inspire people, (28:00) Patience with family

This week we talk about meditation and interview Bob Roth who has practiced meditation for over 40 years and is one the most experienced and sought-after meditation teacher’s in America.  Bob is also the Executive Director of The David Lynch Foundation which brings meditation to underserved schools, veterans and their families and survivors of domestic violence.  On this week's show we cover:  (1:33) Bob Roth Intro, (3:06) Bob discovers Transcendental Meditation as an 18 year old student, (5:26) The ocean waves of mediation, (10:20) What is meditation?, (14:43) Transcendental Meditation helps people with trauma and stress, (20:18) How to get started with meditation

This week we interview former Golden Gloves boxer turned yoga vinyasa teacher Tommy Mack. Tommy is leading the yoga certification class that Chris is taking. We talk about how Tommy found yoga after boxing and discuss the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. (1:58) Tommy Mack Interview, (3:36) Boxing, back surgery and yoga, (11:47) Leaving boxing behind, (20:00) Yoga transforms the soul, (26:00) Discovery of your emotions, (34:56) Being in the zone, (40:20) Finding a yoga practice for you

This week we talk about some unexpected learnings while Chris takes a 30 day 200 hour yoga certification. He opens up to his classmates about how gambling lead him to contemplate suicide. Here are this week's show notes: (1:35) Chris starts intensive yoga teacher certification, (8:30) What is yoga?, (11:00) Certification is harder than Chris thought it would be, (13:30) Sports gambling leads Chris down a dangerous path, (23:40) The only bet that Chris remembers, (31:30) Chris escapes life by gambling, (38:30) Self-discovery and purpose

This week we talk to soul pathway healer, psychic and spiritual leader Janelle Hoyland. She shares her journey on how she came to help others. We talk about voices, money and parenting. Here are this week's show notes: (1:22) Janelle Holland Interview, (3:00) Janelle is kidnapped at age 3 by her father, (8:10) Listening and trusting, (15:13) Identifying and believing in yourself, (24:30) Letting your life unfold, (30:20) Psychics do not predict the future, (35:35) Taking money out of the equation, (43:20) Observe understanding your surroundings, (50:33) Giving your children freedom while teaching them discipline, (59:50) Resources for men

On this week's episode of the Humble Warrior podcast, we talk with Dr. Nisha Chellam, a Board Certified Internist who is also Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine.  She tells us how she discovered functional medicine through her own health struggles.  We talk about making your health a priority and she gives us some tips on dealing with stress.  Show Notes:  (1:21) Dr. Neesha Chellum Interview, (2:09) Dr. Chellum’s journey into medicine, (8:40) New expectations from your doctor, (12:22) Functional medicine vs classic medicine, (18:04) Creating a relationship with your doctor, (21:31) Five pillars of health, (24:26) Giving your body a higher priority, (26:51) The myth of health insurance, (29:11) Investing in your health, (35:21) Making the quality of your life non-negotiable, (39:38) What happens to your body when you’re stressed, (48:18) Recognizing early warning signs

This week we talk about the dynamics of our family relationships.  How our families stir different emotions than other people our lives.  We also interview Andrew Brewer, the rock n' roll psychic and he talks to us about past lives and being the love child of Vin Diesel and Jim Carey.  Here are this week's show notes:  (2:25) Chris attends his uncle’s funeral and talks about his family dynamics, (6:25) Chris reluctantly shows his chakra’s to his cousins, (6:50) Your family personality, (10:05) We choose our parents, (11:50) Family road trips, vacations, traditions and get togethers, (21:50) Emotional outbursts with your family, (26:00) Focus on enjoying your time with your family, (27:58) Andrew Brewer Interview, (29:05) How Andrew discovered his psychic abilities, (33:30) Understanding your past lives and akashic records, (41:19) How Andrew became known as the Rock n’ Roll psychic, (44:32) Why aren’t men practicing spirituality?, (47:14) Physical fitness, mental attitude and preparation, (56:35) Law of attraction and emotional root causes, (1:04:20) Taking the first step to change

This week we explore what it means to be authentic. Our search for the definition of authenticity brings us to an article from Psychology Today called "The 7 Habits of Truly Genuine People". We review each habit and talk about when were both good and bad examples of each. Here's this week's rundown: (2:40) What does it mean to be authentic?,(3:33) Genuine people speak their mind,(9:40) Responding to internal expectations vs external,(16:08) Forging your own path,(19:35) Not fearing failure,(26:02) Honesty about your thoughts, actions and behavior,(28:11) Embracing individuality and not judging others,(33:00) Self-esteem, not getting too high or too low

This week Chris and Jon talk about vulnerability.  They discover instances when speaking the truth opened them up to being vulnerable.  Here are this week's show topics:  (2:00) What does vulnerability mean?, (3:12) Chris talks about his recent vulnerabilities, (8:11) Writing a book can’t be delegated, (13:15) Creativity vs business, (14:07) Finding your authentic voice, (16:40) Speaking the truth, (17:46) Jon speaks truth to pre-school teacher, (24:58) Chris deals with being on-hold with Delta for an hour, (28:17) Jon gets called snarky by website developer, (33:00) Be honest, don’t hurt people’s feelings, (34:47) Truth makes you feel vulnerable

This week we discuss fear and failure and we learn about mediums with our special guest Martha Blessing.  Here are this week's show notes: (1:30) Understanding fear and failure, (3:00) Chris shares his life failures, (12:00) Moving on from past, (13:15) Chris is afraid but has faith, (19:00) Embracing fear, (28:00) Martha Blessing Interview, (29:10) Transitioning from main stream medicine to a medical medium, (36:25) Listening to your soul, (41:35) Belief and trust in yourself, (47:15) What is a medium?, (53:20) Inner voice, heart, soul, god, (59:20) Martha talks about overcoming her back problems, (1:04:50) Giving yourself a time-in to get plugged in, (1:10:00) What does prayer mean to you, (1:17:32) Building a spiritual team

This week we talk about winning and losing and the lessons learned from competing.  We interview Motor City Bad Boy turned wellness advocate John Salley.  John talks about how he found a vegan lifestyle and how it changed his life.  Here are this week's show notes:  (1:00) Winning and losing, (5:00) Thought process of winning, (6:30) Why do you want to win, (8:14) John Salley Interview, (9:25) Om Cafe leads to vegan lifestyle, (10:37) Impact of caring for your gut, (12:29) Vegan impact in Detroit, (15:43) Importance of water, (17:25) Vegan wine, (19:30) Control your breath, control your mind, (23:11) Building the body through physical activity, (29:21) Food changes life, (31:52) Play to win or to be free, (34:15) How do you deal with competition?, (37:29) Individual competition vs team, (39:15) Moments of defeat, (43:30) Learning about yourself, (45:30) Competing as you age, (48:20) Love what you do

Jon watches a movie and is inspired to talk about a life without time and then we're joined by holistic health coach Renee Heigel and she tells us about trust belly's and showing up fully.  Here's this weeks rundown:  (0:52) Discussion about time, (2:30) Living in the moment, (3:15) A world with no time, (6:00) Feelings associated to time, (9:05) Scheduled vs unscheduled time, (10:12) Judging yourself on time,(14:18) Giving time power, (17:54) Renee Heigel Interview, (19:06) Renee’s journey starts as a workaholic, (23:25) Renee hires a life coach at 22, (27:26) Renee balances baby, business and divorce, (32:24) Loving yourself naked, (39:00) Meditation, yoga, boxing and boundaries, (44:50) Competition between making money and spiritual practice, (49:52) Aligning yourself with what you’re good at, (52:47) Making your job meaningful and purposeful

Chris talks about his personal discovery about while attending a Bo Eason public speaking seminar, how he lost and rediscovered his path and we interview the founder of the Body Mind Institute - Lars Gustafsson.  This week's show notes:  (0:35) Chris goes to Bo Eason speaking conference, (3:15) Self-discovery/Defining moments, (7:35) Uncovering past patterns, (9:00) Lars Gustafson Interview, (10:22) Body Mind Institute, (12:30) Course Topics,(13:35) Lars faces the most difficult part of his life, (14:45) Daily spiritual practice routines, (16:17) Self-forgiveness, surrender and detachment, (22:23) Waking up with water/healthy body practices, (32:25) Starting your body, mind and spirit practice, (36:12) Working with Lars, (38:26) Jon asks Chris about following his inner voice, (41:24) Losing your way when following your path, (50:20) Flight attendant tests Chris