Humble Warrior Podcast

This week Chris talks about his most recent bout with love versus fear and how guns knives and veggies are intertwined.  Chris gets the results of his book submission to the Hay House publishing contest and we're joined by special guest Katie Daleabout.  Here's this week's rundown:  (3:38) Veggies, Guns and Knives, (4:50) Love over Fear, (6:57) Chris takes email wrong way, (8:38) Chris responds negatively with fear, (11:57) Challenges with communicating through email, (13:47) Spending too much time thinking, (14:29) Responding with love when disagreeing, (15:40) HayHouse book publishing contest winner, (17:02) Telling your true story, (19:10) Having faith when facing adversity, (22:50) Katie Daleabout Interview, (25:10) Katie’s winding path,(28:00) Body image issues leads to eating disorder, (32:20) Turning to personal growth self-development, (36:24) Figuring out who you are through journaling, (42:18) Deepening your relationships, (44:41) Safe places for your thoughts, (46:00) How to journal, (51:39) The artist way/Julia Cameron, (54:25) Working with Katie, (56:40) Katie training with Real Girl, (1:01:00) Challenges women face navigating the world

This week we're joined by Cassie Sobelton who is an author, speaker + wellness expert who teaches people how to crack their Mind, Body, Spirit code to transform their health.  We have an upbeat conversation and talk about:(2:30) How Cassie connected to spirituality, (4:00) Ruptured appendix leads to discovery of Crohn’s disease, (6:10) Questioning the need for prescribed medication, (7:30) Finding a doctor that works with your needs, (8:45) Trusting your instincts, (10:00) Getting off meds in 6 months, (11:45) Mind, body spirit practice, (14:10) Steel manufacturing and prison guards, (16:50) Friend’s suicide leads to defining moment, (18:49) Breaking away from corporate America, (22:35) Trust in following your heart, (26:43) Dealing with people that want you to follow a conventional path, (33:00) Importance of wellness programs, (38:30) Taking little steps over time, (40:58) Understanding why you do things, (43:01) Cassie’s 3 steps to making change

Chris is back from China and shares details about his trip.  His dog Buddy also joins the podcast in the background.  Chris and Jon talk about: (1:30) Chris talks about his trip to China, (3:30) Traffic, scooters and clothes, (6:00) Coping with the circumstances of traveling in a group, (8:30) Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, (11:00) Business/Cultural revolution, (14:20) Being a minority in a foreign country, (17:15) Adjustments to daily practices on the road, (19:15) Grade school visit, (21:25) Chris plays ping-pong with old ladies, (23:46) 2-weeks with your daughter, (25:25) Children are our teachers, (29:20) Parenting guilt

Pat Jones co-hosts this week's podcast with Jon Moises while Chris Forte is in China.  Pat shares her story of having mysterious autoimmune symptoms and finding happiness.  We talk about (7:33) Pat is diagnosed with MS, (9:03) 9/11 feelings of despair, grey dust and neurological issues, (11:40) Treating her symptoms, (12:30) Pressing the reset button, (16:09) Leaving corporate America, (19:52) Soul’s desire, (23:27) The struggle of money, (25:23) Hearing God at housing court, (36:42) Paying double rent filing for bankruptcy, (38:52) Declining mobility, (40:22) Focusing on what’s important when your life changes, (43:08) Following your calling, (46:13) Coming home, (47:50) Surrendering control, (49:09) What you actually need vs what you think you need, (55:47) Personal happiness and guilt, (1:00:32) Expectations, (1:04:16) Guiltless joy, acceptance and permission, (1:08:00) Money, freedom, independence and happiness, (1:12:34) Faith

While Chris is on a 2-week trip to China, Jon takes over the Humble Warrior Podcast.  This week, Jon's wife Erika is a guest host and they discuss Erika's spiritual fitness practice through yoga martial arts.  They talk about how her practice has helped her in her personal and work life including working with people, internal confidence and empowerment.  (2:45)  Beginnings of Erika's spiritual fitness practice, (7:15)  Vinyasa yoga quieting your mind, (10:50) Martial arts helps you work with people, (14:00) Feeling empowered by knowing self-defense, (16:05) How practicing both yoga and martial helps me deal with internal and external stress in life, (18:10) Jon considers taking his first yoga class, (22:28) Spiritual practice helps work life on the road, (26:13) How life changed by quitting smoking.   

This week we interview Lisa Hickey, the CEO and co-founder of GoodMenProject.com, a website aimed at providing a glimpse of what enlightened masculinity might look like in the 21st century.  Here's what we cover this week:  (1:10) Chris talks about the emotional stress of moving into a new house, (11:40) Jon’s talks about having a soul discovery session, (13:50) Chris shares some info about his channeling session, (20:01) we discuss the steps you should take before making an appointment with a spiritual practitioner,  (31:14) we interview with Lisa Hickey, CEO of GoodMenProject.com.  

This week we talk to Detroit native Jason Wrobel.  Jason is a world-renowned leader in organic raw vegan cuisine, culinary education and epicurean entertainment.  He also is the host of The Cooking Channel's How to Live to 100.   We talk about Jason's journey from growing up on the west side of Detroit to traveling to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.  He shares a personal story about how his grandfather's bout with cancer led him to a Vegan and spiritual lifestyle.  Jason explains how he combined his passion for cooking and performing into a career.   Check out Jason's new book Eaternity, available April 5, 2016. Learn more about Jason Wrobel: website:  http://www.jasonwrobel.com Facebook:  JasonWrobelOfficial Twitter:  @JasonWrobel YouTube:  JasonWrobelTV

We had such a great time having the creator of the Dance Meditation Technique, Michael Patrick Peters on the show and before we knew it, this week's pod went almost 2 hours.  Michael tells his personal story about being a troubled teen and shares insight on how found a path to spirituality that eventually led to the creation of the Dance Meditation Technique.  We hope you enjoy! Episode Info: (0:00) Introduction (1:34) Chris talks about his upcoming move, Jon talks about attending a holistic/wellness fair, his heart and sleep apnea (16:28)  Interview with Michael Patrick Peters/Dance Meditation Technique Learn more about the Dance Meditation Technique by visiting:  http://dancemt.com/

This week we interview Glenn Barker, Executive Director of The Mankind Project/Chicago.  We talk about how The Mankind Project provides a community for men to explore their vulnerabilities. Glenn shares some details about the benefits of The New Warrior Adventure Training.

On this week's pod, we interview Camille Leon, the founder of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce.  Camille shares how she discovered holistic treatments when she was suffering from a personal health problem.   She tells us why she created the chamber and we even touch upon the importance of balancing mind body spirit with business budget planet.

You've gotta have heart, a healthy one at that.  This week, it's our pleasure to have Dr. Joel Kahn as our guest.  We talk about healthy hearts, diet tips, saving the environment and much more.

This week we interview yoga master Jonny Kest.  Jonny has studied yoga and meditation for over 25 years.  He's also the founder of Michigan's Center for Yoga and the National Director of yoga for Lifetime Fitness.  We talk to Jonny about the power of yoga and how it can open your spiritual life.

This week, Chris Jon discuss ways on how to identify your true passions.  They explore ways to make a living while still following your dreams.  Finally, the talk about the freedom you can find by identifying what your truly love in life.  

On our 13th episode, we explore superstition, luck and positive thinking.  Jon talks about how he avoids the number 13 and we explore the difference between routines and disciplines.  

Sometimes you experience the most growth from the things that you've regretted doing in the past.  This week we talk about how to let go of past actions that you wish could change.  Jon shares one of his biggest regrets with his grandfather.