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Paradigm Surf Podcast

Paradigm Surf Podcast is a show where Eiji, an English learner from Japan, and Abby from the U.S. dive into deep conversations in English on topics such as:SpiritualityReality CreationPersonal GrowthMeditation[Host Profiles]EijiFrom Tokyo, JapanOver 20 years of English learning experienceStudied abroad in California for about 3 years in his 20sEnjoys extensive reading of English booksAbbyFrom Michigan, USAEnglish teacherHas experience teaching English in Japan for about a yearCurrently learning

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00:19:59

What’s it like being a foreigner in Japan? | English...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/09/29

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vlas5B7D0B8🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Eiji and Isabella explore what it’s like to experience Japan as a foreigner—from everyday conveniences to unexpected and sometimes uncomfortable encounters.Isabella shares her impressions of Japan’s clean streets, the challenge of finding trash cans, and the feeling of standing out in public. She also recalls moments when people seemed hesitant to approach her—and others

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00:29:45

Birthdays in Japan vs. America: Celebrations and...

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2026/09/17

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/VNIJIoWRyMs🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Eiji and Isabella explore how birthdays are celebrated in Japan and America—and how their meaning changes as we get older.Inspired by Isabella’s recent birthday, the conversation begins with her “birthday week,” family gatherings, and childhood parties. Eiji shares his own memories of birthdays in Japan and how celebrations became less important to him as he grew

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00:18:05

Who Are You When Nobody Is Watching? | English Podcast

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/09/10

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Ufyqx3R614w🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Eiji welcomes his new co-host, Isabella, to explore a deceptively simple question: Who are you when nobody is watching?The conversation begins with the different versions of ourselves we show at work, with friends, and when we’re alone. Isabella reflects on how adapting to different situations doesn’t necessarily mean being fake—each version can still be part of who we

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00:17:20

How Do We Communicate in Dreams? | Decoding the...

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2026/04/13

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/sTwb4JMprYA🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Abby and Eiji explore a mysterious question we all experience every night: What do dreams really mean?The conversation begins with the idea that dreams often communicate through symbols rather than direct messages. Abby and Eiji discuss how dreams may reflect the subconscious mind, revealing patterns in our thoughts, emotions, and inner state.Eiji shares his perspective

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00:19:09

Where Do Our Souls Come From? | Past Lives & Soul...

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2026/04/03

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/-8CztygUgS0🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Abby and Eiji explore a timeless question: Where do our souls come from?The conversation begins with a reflection on reincarnation and the idea that the same soul may experience life through different bodies, much like an actor playing different roles. From there, Abby and Eiji discuss how people often feel a mysterious connection to something beyond Earth.Eiji shares his

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00:12:14

Are Human Souls Different from Animals?

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/03/11

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/f5DSozNs5pM🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Abby and Eiji explore the idea of the soul and the relationship between humans, animals, and consciousness.The conversation begins with a simple question: Are human souls different from those of animals? From there, Abby and Eiji reflect on the nature of identity, awareness, and the special bond that often forms between humans and the animals they live with.Eiji shares

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00:18:34

Is Imagination Really Yours? | Exploring the Akashic...

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2026/03/05

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Wie7C9cDamY🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Paradigm Surf Podcast, Abby and Eiji explore the idea of the Akashic Records and the relationship between imagination, intuition, and inner guidance.Many people imagine the Akashic Records as a mystical library somewhere in the universe. But what if it’s something closer to us—something we are already connected to?Eiji shares his recent experiences learning how to access the Akashic Records and

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00:12:41

What Gets Lost When Books Are Translated? | Japan vs...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/02/19

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/fijqabHBNyU🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, Abby and Eiji continue their conversation on the differences between Western and Eastern approaches to spirituality—this time focusing on books and translation.They explore why many spiritual and self-development ideas originate in English, how these works are adapted for Japanese audiences, and what can sometimes be lost in the process. From personal reading experiences to broader cultural

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00:12:07

English Is a Tool, Not a Goal | Immersion vs Exams

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2026/02/13

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/fijqabHBNyU🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, Abby and Eiji explore whether English proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS truly prepare learners for real-world communication—especially in the context of Japan.They discuss the difference between studying for exams and living in English, the power of immersion, and how personal motivation shapes language growth. The conversation also touches on the challenges of translating between Japanese and

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00:16:32

East vs West Spirituality — Logic or Fantasy?

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2026/02/07

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vociwaYkLww🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore the differences between Eastern and Western approaches to spirituality—and what those differences reveal about culture, identity, and the way we relate to reality.Building on Eiji’s experiences living in Japan while engaging with English-speaking spiritual communities, and Abby’s reflections from a Western perspective, we unpack how the same spiritual ideas can feel logical in one culture

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00:14:48

Watch Your Reality as the Viewer | How Dimensions...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/01/29

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Myyo5ynMjlc🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore how dimensions actually work—and what that means for free will, reality, and perception.Building on Eiji’s perspective on dimensions and reality creation, and Abby’s reflections as she examines these ideas through conversation, we unpack the relationship between time, parallel realities, and choice.We discuss the idea that the three-dimensional world is already “edited,” much like a

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00:13:01

Do We Really Have Free Will?

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/01/23

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore the idea of free will—and question whether it truly exists in the way we usually believe.Drawing from Eiji’s evolving perspective on free will and reality, and Abby’s reflections as someone examining these ideas through conversation, we unpack the tension between choice and inevitability, action and perception.We discuss the possibility that events, reactions, and even emotions may already be decided within this reality. Rather than having free will

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00:16:22

We Are Asleep in Waking Reality | TUFTI

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/01/17

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore a core idea from TUFTI—the notion that most of us are asleep in waking reality.Drawing from Eiji’s experience reading and reflecting on TUFTI, and Abby’s perspective as someone encountering these ideas for the first time, we unpack what it means to live on autopilot and why trying to change reality from within it often leads to frustration.We discuss how TUFTI reframes manifestation—not as creating reality from scratch, but as composing it. Using

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00:28:00

English Improves When You Stop "Studying" It |...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/01/10

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore a different way of thinking about English learning—one that moves beyond tests, techniques, and “shoulds.”Drawing from Abby’s experience teaching English in Japan and Eiji’s personal journey as a learner, we talk about the gap between studying English as a subject and using English as a living language. Many learners can read, write, or pass exams, yet still struggle to communicate freely—and we examine why that happens.We discuss how curiosity changes

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00:14:27

Why You’re Not Receiving What You Asked For |...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2026/01/06

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, Abby and Eiji explore a core idea from the book:The universe has already received your wish — but manifestation unfolds through alignment, not force.They discuss how free will, vibration, and belief systems interact in the manifestation process, and why desires often take time to appear in physical reality. Rather than seeing this delay as a failure, the conversation reframes it as a natural outcome of emotional and vibrational adjustment.The episode also touches

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00:13:17

Why Your Current Reality Is Your Past Vibration |...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2025/12/29

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore a core idea from Abraham’s teachings: the reality you are experiencing now is the result of your past vibration.Eiji and Abby discuss why manifestation often feels delayed, and how the time gap between asking and receiving plays a crucial role in reality creation.Using metaphors such as movies, scripts, and autopilot mode, the conversation explains how much of our daily life is lived reactively, following patterns set by earlier emotional and

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00:10:28

The Law of Attraction: What Abraham Teaches Us |...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2025/12/16

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore the Law of Attraction and what Abraham—the original source behind these teachings—is truly pointing us toward.Eiji and Abby begin by discussing common understandings of the Law of Attraction, often shaped by books like The Secret, and then move deeper into the ideas presented in Ask and It Is Given.We talk about who or what Abraham is, not as a single being, but as a collective, non-physical consciousness formed by intention. The conversation introduces

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00:15:33

Why Top Performers Value Spiritual Guidance |...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2025/12/03

🌈 Episode Overview In this episode, Abby and Eiji explore In this episode, we explore why many top performers and high achievers place such strong value on spiritual guidance.Eiji and Abby discuss a common pattern seen among successful people: despite being logical and realistic, many of them trust intuition, belief, and forces that cannot be fully explained rationally.The conversation touches on intuition, openness, and the absence of resistance, as well as the idea that luck, energy, and

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00:17:59

How Breathwork Helps You | Paradigm Surf Podcast –...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/22

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore how breathwork can help us protect our energy, calm the nervous system, and return to a state of presence.Building on our previous conversation about energy exchange, Eiji and Abby talk about how words, emotions, and other people’s energy can affect us, and how breathing helps create distance and stability.We discuss breathwork as a foundation for meditation, yoga, and relaxation, and how deep breathing can intentionally shift brain states from beta to

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00:13:34

Does Our Energy Affect Each Other? | Paradigm Surf...

Paradigm Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/17

🌈 Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore the question: do our energies affect each other?Continuing from our previous discussion on energy, Eiji and Abby talk about the relationship between energy and emotion, and how we constantly exchange energy with the people and environments around us.We discuss the idea of energy feeling “light” or “heavy,” and how emotions such as anger, sadness, or joy can shape the atmosphere of a room. Everyday examples like tense situations, concerts, and shared

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