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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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28:42

257: Plot Twist: How a Health Scare Inspired Simon...

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2024/11/15

In this Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Simon Hill to uncover the pivotal moments that led him to become a leading voice in nutrition and wellness. For Simon, the journey began with a family crisis—a heart attack his father suffered at the age of 41. This health scare became a wake-up call, as a cardiologist warned Simon that, due to genetics and lifestyle, he might face the same fate. Although the warning lingered, Simon initially pursued a career i...

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256: Overcome Hustle Culture, Avoid Burnout and Find...

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2024/11/13

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with licensed therapist, mental health educator, and author Israa Nasir to dive deep into the topic of toxic productivity. Israa recently released her debut book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaiming Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More. Her story is rooted in personal experience, having grown up in a culture where productivity and achievement were prioritized above all else. Like many, Israa was driven to c...

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28:22

255: Plot Twist: How Divorce and a Leap into Writing...

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2024/11/08

In this Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins brings listeners the inspiring story of Christine Platt, a writer, speaker, and advocate for minimalism. Christine’s journey, shared through a heartfelt and relatable narrative, explores the defining moments that led her to rediscover her passion for storytelling and become known as “The Afrominimalist.”The episode begins with Christine’s early experiences—her unexpected choice to attend law school, becoming a single mother, ...

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97:38

254: The Easiest Way to Learn a New Language (and...

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2024/11/06

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Mihalis Eleftheriou, the creator of the revolutionary language-learning platform Language Transfer. Mihalis shares his inspiring journey, from growing up in a multicultural neighborhood in East London to creating a powerful method for learning languages that’s changing the way people approach not just language, but communication and connection itself.When Mihalis first began learning Spanish, he noticed that traditional language ...

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29:13

253: Plot Twist: How a Failed Dance Career Led Yoga...

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2024/11/01

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Tara Stiles, the pioneering founder of Stråla Yoga, to explore how she transformed a simple idea into a global wellness movement. Tara shares her journey from modeling in New York to becoming a yoga icon known for making yoga accessible, relaxed, and truly inclusive. If you've ever thought about starting something new or felt drawn to create a positive impact, Tara’s story is filled with down-to-earth insights and inspiri...

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252: Rev. Michael B. Beckwith on Transforming...

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2024/10/30

In this enlightening episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins welcomes back Reverend Michael Beckwith, renowned founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center and one of the world’s leading voices in modern spirituality. Reverend Beckwith shares how his understanding of spirituality has evolved over the years, moving from teaching concepts to fully embodying the wisdom he now offers to countless seekers worldwide. He opens up about the powerful shifts that transformed his spiritu...

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30:46

251: Plot Twist: How Life’s Hardest Lessons Helped...

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2024/10/25

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Danielle LaPorte, best-selling author and spiritual thought leader, for an inspiring conversation about overcoming challenges, healing, and leading with love. Danielle shares the story of how she was unexpectedly fired from her own company, leaving her with massive debt and no savings. Instead of giving up, she turned this hardship into an opportunity, creating her Fire Starter groups and launching a successful career hel...

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90:52

250: How to Build Confidence and Navigate Life’s...

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2024/10/23

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Cesalina Gracie, a member of the legendary Gracie family, best known as the creators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As the granddaughter of Carlos Gracie Sr., the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cesalina shares her unique journey of growing up in a family of martial artists and how that shaped her view on self-defense and empowerment.While she was immersed in Jiu-Jitsu from a young age, it wasn't until Cesalina left Brazil at 17...

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29:35

249: Plot Twist: How Burnout and A Life-Threatening...

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2024/10/18

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light shares a powerful "Plot Twist" moment from a past conversation with Manoj Dias, a mindfulness and meditation teacher who experienced a life-changing transformation.Manoj was on the fast track to success, working in marketing and climbing the corporate ladder. But behind the scenes, he was struggling. The pressures of his career, personal life, and a non-stop lifestyle eventually led to a panic attack that brought his world crashing d...

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88:54

248: What a 7-Year Journey Around the Globe Teaches...

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2024/10/16

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Tom Turcich, a man who achieved an extraordinary feat—walking around the world. Tom's incredible journey began with a dream at the age of 17, and after years of saving and planning, he set off on foot to circumnavigate the globe. His adventure took seven years and covered 28,000 miles across six continents. Along the way, Tom adopted a dog named Savannah, who walked 25,000 miles by his side.Throughout the episode, Tom sha...

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30:33

247: Plot Twist: How Setbacks Can Guide You to Your...

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2024/10/11

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, renowned mindfulness teacher Sharon Salzberg shares the incredible story of how a college trip to India completely changed her life. Light Watkins takes listeners back to that pivotal moment when Sharon, a young student with a passion for meditation, encountered several twists and turns that ultimately led her to discover her true calling.During this episode, Sharon recounts her journey, which started with meeting Tibetan Lama Trungpa Rinp...

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83:20

246: How to Manifest Everyday Miracles and Create a...

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2024/10/09

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins welcomes back best-selling author Pam Grout for an inspiring conversation about creativity, spirituality, and manifesting miracles. Pam, known for her popular books like E-Squared and Thank and Grow Rich, shares her journey of following her heart and trusting in the power of possibility.Listeners will learn how Pam's thoughts on manifesting your reality, based on her deep understanding of A Course in Miracles, can inspire them to see li...

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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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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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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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76:56

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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