The Aspiring Self

The Aspiring Self

Mark Stolow is on a quest to invite people to step into their greatness. The Aspiring Self features Mark riffing with transformational leaders who are on a mission to inspire people to bring out their very best. Why play connect the dots with someone else’s vision of your life? This is an invitation to look at our lives as a big, blank canvas primed for our creative energy. Discover the beauty of life lived on purpose and go on a Journey of a lifetime; your lifetime.

Episodes

June 29, 2023 74 mins
We tend to think of anger as a negative experience. Images of hulk-like, aggressive outbursts dominate our thinking about anger. We may even go so far as to moralize anger - we tell ourselves and others that it is wrong. In this conversation with Alistair Moes, Durwin Foster and Alejandra Proaño from Healing Anger and Anger Moose Management, we peel back the misconceptions around anger. Together we explore the wisdom that hides b...
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In conversation with Huddol Mentor Joe Weston about how we transform difficult conversations into an opportunity for transformation. Joe talks about the opportunity to turn confrontation into a mutually empowering experience, where people can stand in their power, show up for each other mindfully, and discover deeper truths. Listen as he shares helpful insights about how we can show up to a confrontational experience that leaves ...
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September 14, 2022 19 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Mark Matousek about the power of journaling to transform how we see ourselves and the world. Mark describes the process of moving our inner world outward. Through journaling, we nurture an objectivity that invites clarity. Writing to awaken activates a process where we see ourselves anew. This experience of witnessing our inner most thoughts and feelings liberates us from worn out stories. Freed f...
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March 7, 2022 28 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Bhaskar Goswami about how we embody our values. What happens when theory and inspiration meet embodied practice. How does one become a living, breathing expression of one’s values and make the shift from explaining what we stand for to walking that path mightily.
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February 4, 2022 69 mins
What can we learn from the dying? In conversation with palliative care doctor Dana Tarcatu about spending a career in the company of those who are dying and what is revealed in their presence. Dana talks about the remarkable impact end of life care has had on her experience of being in the world and how it can expand our ideas around the practice of health care – what do the dying invite us to honor about the nature of life, bea...
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In conversation with Chris Desmond about how we aspire to deliver really great health care by blending clinical AND human skills. Are these human skills being undervalued in the professional health care experience? If you’re nodding your head yes, then you probably believe it's time that changed. Discover how professionals can cultivate unconditional positive regard for themselves and the people they show up for in the experience o...
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November 29, 2021 40 mins
In conversation with Eva Villalba about a new kind of conversation in health care – one focused on human potential, empowerment and meaning. What is value-based care and why is understanding what people want from their health care experience integral to the healing journey and shifting how we practice the craft of care.
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October 29, 2021 34 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Brian Trzaskos about how we move from a "to" healthcare system to a "with" health care system. We explore how personal motivation and deep collaboration are the groundwork for the empowerment of people.
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In conversation with Huddol Mentor Philip Horvath about how we embrace the creative possibilities that exist in a world of uncertainty and ambiguity.
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September 17, 2021 34 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Jeena Earthiva about her experience of deep suffering and how she transformed the most difficult period of her life into a soundtrack to help people heal and embrace the fullness of their untapped potential. Journey into the greatness of you, guided by a powerful network of transformational life coaches. Be inspired to achieve your dreams and courageously walk the path of your life: https://www....
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September 3, 2021 41 mins
In conversations with Huddol Mentor David Frank Gomes about being your own life coach and being crystal clear with the vision you want for your life. Journey into the greatness of you, guided by a powerful network of transformational life coaches. Be inspired to achieve your dreams and courageously walk the path of your life: https://www.huddol.com/download-app
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In conversation with Huddol Mentor Brian Trzaskos about the deep connection between mind and body and how we can tap into that intelligence to alleviate pain and suffering.
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May 24, 2021 15 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Robert Pardi about awakening the leader that abides in each of us. Leaders use their life to hone their A.G.I.L.E. leadership skills. Journey into the greatness of you, guided by a powerful network of transformational life coaches. Be inspired to achieve your dreams and courageously walk the path of your life: https://www.huddol.com/download-app
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In conversation with Huddol Mentor Bhaskar Goswami about the further reaches of what is "I". Bhaskar pulls back the curtain on the "I" that one tends to believe is pulling all the life strings and invites us to drop the rope.
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May 10, 2021 36 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Ellen Korman Mains about the transformation that takes place when we put out a welcome mat for our feelings. In that allowing, space is created. Through that space we tap into the wonder of being fully present and open. Journey into the greatness of you, guided by a powerful network of transformational life coaches. Be inspired to achieve your dreams and courageously walk the path of your life: ...
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May 4, 2021 24 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Robert Pardi about how we live life forward when dealing with small or big losses. Robert talks candidly about losing his wife to breast cancer and finding himself in the process.
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April 27, 2021 26 mins
Small Creates Big Changes by Mark Stolow
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April 20, 2021 18 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor J. Paul Nadeau about our mind's tendency to hold us hostage to unhelpful and judgmental thoughts. Paul explores how we check out from the "poor me" hotel.
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April 13, 2021 16 mins
In conversation with Huddol Mentor Brian Trzaskos about how we tune into the energy that flows in and around us. Brian talks about what keeps us feeling fatigued and unwell and how to reclaim the source of our natural energy systems.
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April 6, 2021 20 mins
In conversation with Journeys Mentor Ani Anderson about expanding our understanding of choice and aligned action. Ani invites you to see that you can do the things you dream about and have absolutely anything you want, once you understand the laws of manifesting.
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