A Magnificent Mind

A Magnificent Mind

If you are the type of person who finds thoughts are always whirling in your head, too many thoughts to settle down, and you feel stressed about life in general, solving problems feels impossible, then you should tune in to hear a way to settle your mind, settle your thoughts, and find a peacefulness inside that you never knew existed. It’s been there since you were born, you just need someone to help you get back to it. Each week we will have different guests who will each show you of their journey to a discovery of their magnificent mind to help you see yours. This magnificent mind gives you access to a whole world of feelings, experiences, creativity and problem solving that you can’t even imagine but we can show you how this works for all of us as humans.

Episodes

Episode 13: from guns to gratefulness

November 4, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 13 of A Magnificent Mind, and today our guest is the warmhearted and powerful Shenan Charania. In this episode, Shenan shares how being bullied drove him into criminal activities, drugs and alcohol abuse, and how one insight that he received while hiding in a bush, caused him to change his life. He tells us about his wish to own a Tim Hortons, and how he went about this extremely challenging adventure. Shenan also t...
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Episode 12: beingfulness

October 28, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 12 of A Magnificent Mind, and today we have a real treat for you! Our guest is the awesome Suresh Ramaswamy. Suresh is a transformational teacher and visionary entrepreneur, with a background as an electrical engineer and technology executive. He is passionate about igniting and catalyzing the transformation of humanity, and he’s the award-winning author of Just Be: Transform Your Life and Live as Infinity. And more...
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Episode 11: feeling like shit

October 21, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 11 of A Magnificent Mind, and today Jan and Marnix talk about… feeling like shit. With a lot of experience around feeling like shit as part of their history, Jan and Marnix reflect on why we feel like shit, if it’s necessary to feel like shit, and if it’s a good idea to try and stop feeling like shit. Is it our own fault? Can we overcome it? And what if it keeps coming back, even if we think we know how it works and...
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Episode 10: acceptance and surrender

October 14, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 10 of A Magnificent Mind, and today Jan and Marnix talk about what it means to surrender, and how you can learn to accept - We talk about it so easily, ‘you should just accept it’, but is that even a thing we can deliberately do? Isn’t accepting something we hope will help us get rid of pain, like a neat little trick to bypass things we don't like? And what does it mean to surrender, is there something or someone to...
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Episode 9: intuitive coaching and healing

October 7, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 9 of A Magnificent Mind, and today Jan and Marnix have an energetic and fun conversation with Robin Pollak, speech language pathologist and intuitive Health and Life Coach. What does it mean to be an intuitive coach? How do you get there? Robin answers this and many more questions in her own sparkling way. In this episode we also talk about free will, our true potential, connecting with spirits, gut instinct, flo...
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Episode 8: domestic violence and how to change

September 30, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 8 of A Magnificent Mind, and today Jan and Marnix have a heartwarming conversation with Samantha Koellhoffer, Volunteer Coordinator & Social Media Strategist at Laurel House. Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Samantha talks about her job, the service that is provided by Laurel House, and how domestic ...
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Episode 7: first responders and mental health

September 23, 2020 • 60 mins
This is episode 7 of A Magnificent Mind. Today Jan and Marnix have a very inspiring chat with Sam(antha) Dutton, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Dean and Director of the Social Work Program at University of Phoenix, and also has military experience spanning 27 years. Today’s episode is a very encouraging conversation around mental health in the United States Air force (and in general), and how to create a safe environment for first responde...
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Episode 6: The Wounded Healer (with Andy Chaleff)

September 16, 2020 • 60 mins
This is Episode 6 of A Magnificent Mind! Today Jan and Marnix have an amazing guest: author, mentor, speaker and coach Andy Chaleff! In 1990, Chaleff left the U.S. to escape the pain of his mother's death, who was killed by a drunk driver when he was 18-years-old. In 2018 Chaleff came out with his first book, 'The Last Letter', about his journey of healing. His second book is called 'The Wounded Healer', and it's about Andy's trip ...
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Episode 5: Wisdom and Intuition

September 9, 2020 • 60 mins
This is Episode 5 of A Magnificent Mind! Today Jan and Marnix talk about wisdom and intuition. It took three days and a couple of crappy sessions to finally record episode 5, but it had to be done this way. Intuition made that very clear! In this sparkling episode hosts Jan and Marnix talk about the importance of gut feelings, and the relationship between wisdom and intuition. What can intuition do for you? What is Wisdom and wh...
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Episode 4: Creativity

September 2, 2020 • 60 mins
This is Episode 4 of A Magnificent Mind! Let’s talk about… creativity. What does it mean to be creative? Do you have to be a serious painter, poet or musician to create? Where does creation come from, and why can it seem so hard to accomplish? In this episode Jan and Marnix get creative about creativity. They talk about writing their respective books, how we can get in our own way when we want to create stuff, and why we seem...
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Episode 3: Happiness, and Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously

August 26, 2020 • 60 mins
This is Episode 3 of A Magnificent Mind! Today Jan and Marnix start their discovery with a juicy chat about happiness. What is it and why is it so elusive? Can we find it somewhere and if not: how do we attain it anyway? Jan and Marnix share their journeys of pain and confusion, and the insights that helped them transform their lives. No effort required! After the break they discuss the idea of 'not taking yourself too seriously...
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Episode 2: Stress and Anxiety

August 19, 2020 • 60 mins
This is Episode 2 of A Magnificent Mind! Today Jan and Marnix talk about stress and anxiety: what's the biggest misunderstanding around these very human phenomena? Why isn't stress what we think it is? What causes anxiety, and why is it so devastating? But, most important: how can we live a life where both stress and anxiety are optional instead of ever present, and come from a place of peace and clarity? Both Jan and Marnix su...
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Episode 1: What's it all about?

August 12, 2020 • 60 mins
In episode 1 you get to know the hosts of A Magnificent Mind, Marnix Pauwels from the Netherlands, and Jan Christenson from Canada. What's their story? What will they talk about and why would that be life-changing for you? And what gives them any credibility in the first place? Check in, and listen to Marnix and Jan talk about a fresh understanding of the human experience that will open up a whole new way to see and enjoy life... e...
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