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The Spiritual Perspective

Ever wonder what the spiritual perspective is on genocide? On cheating? On getting back with your ex? On toxic people?If so, this is your channel.You identify as spiritual — but you’ve still got questions about how to show up in life’s messiest, most nuanced situations.And you don’t have time for fluffy, feel-good answers that don’t hold up in the real world.This is where you’ll find a grounded spiritual take on life’s hardest questions.I’m Light Watkins — keynote speaker, author, and longtime

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245: Plot Twist: How to Align Your Passion and Turn...

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2024/10/04

In this bite-sized Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits an inspiring conversation with spoken word poet and artist, Adam Roa. Adam shares a pivotal moment in his life when everything changed and he found his true path, leaving behind a comfortable career in advertising to pursue acting in Los Angeles. However, years of rejection and struggle in the acting world led him to hit rock bottom. This low point became the foundation of his spiritual awakening, ultimate...

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244: How Shifting to a Spiritual Perspective Can Help...

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2024/10/02

In this special solo episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light dives deep into the idea of looking at life from a broader, spiritual perspective. Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a meditation teacher and spiritual practitioner, Light shares insights on how to shift from the everyday “ground-level” view of life to what he calls the “spiritual perspective.”He explains how the ground-level perspective focuses on who did what, when, and why, often leading to stress, anxiety, and judgmen...

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32:19

243: Plot Twist: How Embracing Sex Talk Propelled Dr....

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2024/09/27

In this special “Plot Twist” episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins shares an inspiring conversation with Dr. Emily Morse, one of the world’s top sex therapists, authors, and media personalities. The episode features a pivotal moment in Dr. Morse’s life when she faced a major setback—losing all of her money, couch surfing, and driving friends to the airport for extra cash. But instead of giving up, Dr. Morse found this plot twist led her toward her true calling.Listeners will hear h...

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242: How to Overcome Workplace Challenges and Inspire...

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2024/09/25

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Shola Richards, a powerful speaker, author, and expert on workplace civility, to explore his incredible story of transformation. Shola opens up about surviving a toxic work environment, dealing with depression, and facing his darkest moment—a suicide attempt. What might have been the end of his story instead became a turning point that set him on a mission to create more kindness and empathy in the workplace.Shola shares the defi...

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28:48

241: Plot Twist: How To Turn Financial Ruin into a...

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2024/09/20

In this special bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light shares an inspiring moment from a previous conversation with ultra-successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling author Ed Mylett. Ed takes listeners back to one of the most pivotal moments in his life—a time when he was broke, in poor health, and feeling like a failure.During this tough period, a shocking conversation with his doctor about his future health forced Ed to confront the hard truth that his lifes...

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240: How to Truly Connect with Your Heart to Achieve...

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2024/09/18

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with renowned author and wellness expert, Kimberly Snyder, to discuss her new book, The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts. Kimberly, known for blending spiritual wisdom with modern science, shares her groundbreaking insights on how the heart plays a critical role in both physical and emotional wellness.During their conversation, Kimberly takes listeners through the five stages of heart awakening: the Dark Heart, the Propelled Heart, the...

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18:27

239: Plot Twist: Given 10 Years to Live Due to...

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2024/09/13

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits an inspiring conversation with Kris Carr, a New York City dancer and actress whose life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. As part of Light's "Plot Twist" series, Kris shares the pivotal moment that forever changed her life and career, and how a devastating diagnosis led her to discover a higher purpose.Kris walks listeners through the unexpected detour that began with a nagging pain in ...

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238: Overcome Addiction and Thrive in Life through...

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2024/09/11

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with George Peterson, a Vedic meditation teacher, author, and recovery advocate, to explore his inspiring journey from addiction to teaching meditation and finding purpose. George opens up about his personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, and how years of addiction nearly destroyed his life. He shares powerful stories of hitting rock bottom, including his arrest for multiple felony charges, and how he used meditation to transform h...

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29:17

237: Plot Twist: Why Achieving Your Dreams Won’t Make...

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2024/09/06

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, actor and mental health advocate Zachary Levi shares a deeply personal and powerful story about the ups and downs of his career and mental health journey. Known for his starring roles in Shazam and American Underdog, Zachary’s path to success wasn’t as smooth as it might seem. In fact, when his dreams of acting came true, his personal life hit some of its lowest points.Zachary opens up about the pivotal moment when his career began to take...

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236: How to Orgasm Your Way to Enlightenment with...

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2024/09/04

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Emily Fletcher, a former Broadway performer turned renowned meditation teacher, founder of Ziva Meditation, and host of the popular podcast Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?. Emily shares her journey from the bright lights of Broadway to becoming a leading voice in the wellness space, where she’s impacted hundreds of thousands of people with her meditation techniques, courses, and insights.Listeners will be inspired by Emily...

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235: Plot Twist: What Happens When Your Life Plans...

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2024/08/30

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, renowned author and host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, to explore the deep connection between happiness, success, and what truly matters in life. Dr. Chatterjee shares his personal journey of discovering the importance of core happiness, a concept he developed and discusses in his latest book, "Happy Mind, Happy Life."Dr. Chatterjee's story is both powerful and relatable, rooted in his...

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234: How to Heal After a Breakup, Cultivate True...

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2024/08/28

In this enlightening episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Mark Groves, a human connection specialist known for his candid and practical approach to improving relationships. Mark’s journey from a successful career in pharmaceutical sales to becoming a relationship coach is a testament to his passion for helping others build healthier, more fulfilling connections.Mark dives deep into his personal experiences, sharing how his father played a pivotal role in shaping his emotion...

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37:31

233: Plot Twist: How Surrendering and Letting Go Can...

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2024/08/23

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits a powerful and transformative moment from a past conversation with Kyle Cease, a comedian turned transformational speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Kyle shares a pivotal plot twist in his life, where his successful career in comedy took an unexpected turn that ultimately led him to discover his true calling.At the height of his comedy career, Kyle was performing regularly, yet he began to experience intense anxiety...

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232: How to Redeem Your Life, Break the Cycle of...

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2024/08/21

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Cobe Williams, a true example of transformation and redemption. Cobe’s story is one of overcoming incredible odds and breaking free from a life of violence. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Cobe followed in the footsteps of his father, a gang member, and spent years in and out of prison. But his journey didn’t end there.After multiple incarcerations, Cobe decided to turn his life around, inspired by the desire to ...

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37:08

231: Plot Twist: How Healing Your Body with Just Your...

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2024/08/16

In this special "Plot Twist" episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits a pivotal moment from a past conversation with Kelly Noonan Gores, the creator and director of the acclaimed documentary HEAL. Kelly shares the inspiring story of how her deep curiosity and a life-changing discovery led her to follow her heart and pursue a dream she had been nurturing for over a decade.In this bite-sized episode, listeners will hear how Kelly, who had no prior experience directing a film, w...

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81:51

230: How to Break Free from Self-Doubt, Overcome...

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2024/08/14

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Peter Crone, known as the "MindArchitect," to explore the transformative power of mindset. Peter is renowned for his work with athletes, celebrities, and high performers, helping them break free from mental blocks and self-imposed limitations. But his journey to becoming a leading voice in personal development was anything but ordinary.Peter shares the incredible story of his early life, including the tragic loss of both his pare...

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32:29

229: Plot Twist: How to Get Out of Debt and...

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2024/08/09

In this week’s Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit the story of Humble the Poet, a renowned author, rapper, and spoken word artist, to uncover the extraordinary twists and turns of his life's journey. Humble the Poet shares an inspiring and candid story about how he faced and overcame tremendous challenges, including financial ruin and personal heartbreak.Listeners will hear about a pivotal moment when Humble was deceived into believing he had secured a lucrative music de...

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61:11

228: 5 Proven Ways to Get Unstuck in Life: A Solo...

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2024/08/07

In this solo episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins dives deep into the transformative process of getting unstuck in life. Drawing from his recent workshop titled "5 Proven Ways to Get Unstuck in Life," Light shares valuable insights and actionable techniques to help listeners move progressively toward their purpose.Light Watkins, a renowned meditation teacher, author, and speaker, begins by discussing the common feelings of being overwhelmed and directionless. He explains how these...

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25:30

227: Plot Twist: From College Dropout to Spiritual...

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2024/08/02

In this inspiring episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True Publishing, to explore the incredible journey that led her to discover her true calling. Tami shares the pivotal moments in her life, starting with a trip to India that took an unexpected turn and set her on a path she never could have imagined.Tami recounts how getting sick in India forced her to return home, but also ignited a deep desire to drop out of college and dedicate h...

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85:05

226: The Science Behind Defeating Stress, Why There's...

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2024/07/31

In this captivating episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with the renowned Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a neuroscientist, primatologist, and acclaimed author of "Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers" and "Determined." Known for his extensive research on baboons and their stress-related behaviors, Dr. Sapolsky dives deep into his fascinating journey from growing up as an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn to becoming a leading voice on the science of stress and the concept of free will.Listene...

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