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Spirit By Design: Your Weekly Survival Guide

Author: Todd Andrewsen

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Formerly ToddTalks: Design Your Best Life! Spirit By Design is for Those of you who struggle to maintain your spirituality, your beliefs, your testimony, in this chaotic world. Maybe you can't make it to church due to your responsibilities whatever they may be. Maybe you struggle with your Testimony or beliefs and are looking for help. Maybe you just need someone to give you ideas on how to build and strengthen your faith. This podcast is to help you design your spiritual life. Spirit by Design means you are in charge of your life. You surrender it to God and allow him to help you design the life you desire. By developing and strengthening your spiritual side, you will find peace, joy and serenity in this chaotic world that is only getting worse.

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Send us a textDiscover the obvious patterns that have caused the downfall of great empires and personal lives alike. Understanding these ancient cycles could transform your own spiritual journey as you seek to get out of the cycle. Join me, Todd Andrewsen, as I unravel the pride cycle utilizing the historical stories of empires long since fallen. Through historical insights and personal anecdotes, I explore how pride often follows success, leading to a disconnect from spiritual growth. I'll s...
Send us a textThis is a re-release of a previous ToddTalks episode because it fits well into this new Spirit By Design format. I'm thrilled to welcome the ever-inspiring Al Carraway to ToddTalks' 100th episode! Al opens up about navigating the whirlwind of family life in New York, surviving a tough winter, and the bustling schedules of children's sports. She also shares the exciting news of her upcoming book releases, a children's book in August and a New Testament book in October. Together, ...
Send us a textWhat if the key to overcoming life's biggest challenges lies in something you can't even see? Join us on this week's episode of "Spirit by Design" with Todd Andrewsen as I unpack the profound role of faith in spiritual growth and everyday life. Iexplore the concept of faith as an active principle—like a seed that needs nurturing through prayer, scripture study, and personal revelation. I share inspiring scriptural stories and teachings that demonstrate how true faith requires ac...
Send us a textEver feel like life’s demands pull you away from your spiritual journey? Join me, Todd Andrewsen, on "Your Spirit by Design," where we explore how to keep your spirituality alive even when regular church attendance isn’t possible. Drawing from my own experiences over the past several months, I share how scripture study and prayer have been essential in maintaining a closer relationship with Heavenly Father. I cover such topics and rule as —study diligently, choose carefully, pra...
Send us a textEver felt torn between the demands of daily life and your spiritual commitments? In our latest episode, I share my own struggles and the profound lessons learned from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I’ll show you how to metaphorically put on your armor of righteousness to stand firm in your beliefs and bolster your spirituality amidst life's chaos. This Episode is the introduction to the new version of this podcast as I transition from "Todd Talks Design Your Best Life" to "Yo...
Send us a textEver found yourself sweating bullets over a simple office presentation or felt your heart racing from just the thought of a looming deadline? That's your fight, flight, or freeze response in action, and I'm here to guide you through the labyrinth of our instinctual survival mechanisms. In a revealing discussion, I dissect how the amygdala and hypothalamus trigger a hormonal cascade that primes our bodies for battle or bolt, even in today's high-stress, low-danger world. I'll pro...
Send us a textHave you ever felt like an impostor in your own dreams, grappling with the fear of not being good enough? I use the story of Alex, a budding student pilot, faced as he embarked on his journey to the skies. On today’s Todd Talks, we unravel the story of how Alex turned his self-doubt into sky-high confidence, and we discuss actionable strategies to help you do the same. Whether you're staring down the runway of a new career or navigating the complex flight paths of personal aspir...
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to customer loyalty with Ali, the brain behind "Keep Your Customers," who joins us to spill the beans on her proven retention strategies. Our chat traverses the landscape of Alignment Growth Strategies, where Allie's wisdom takes center stage, bringing to light how the internal process of a company can dramatically affect the service delivered to its customers. The conversation stretches from the influence of every single employee, regardless of their role, to...
Send us a textPicture this - you're in your 50s, and instead of planning retirement, you're learning the ropes of becoming a pilot and soaring high in the sky. Too often I've heard the lament that, "I'm too old to start something new!" I want to demonstrate that age is but a number and it's never too late to pursue your dreams. In this episode, we unveil the science of neuroplasticity, explaining how our brains can adapt and learn new skills regardless of age. We also discuss how contin...
Send us a textCan you imagine short-circuiting those negative thought spirals that often stem from past trauma or anxiety? That's exactly what we're tackling in this enlightening episode of Todd Talks. I'm sharing powerful techniques and personal experiences about how I helped a friend overcome a massive migraine through a simple blessing, demonstrating the profound impact of faith and spirituality. We'll also explore an effective strategy involving writing, destruction, breathwork, and grati...
Send us a textWhat if chaos wasn't your enemy, but your ally in creating a balanced and fulfilling life? With my personal journey as a guide, we unravel how to harness the power of chaotic moments to boost productivity and bring back the joy in living. Breaking down overwhelming situations into bite-sized tasks, and focusing on self-care and your breath, you'll discover fresh perspectives on stress reduction and anxiety management. In this journey, I've developed a meticulously designed ...
Send us a textAre you drowning in the sea of self-criticism? Feel like anxiety is a constant companion? Let Shane Murphy, a skilled psychotherapist, guide you towards the shore of peace and positivity. Shane and I navigate the turbulent waters of the mental health crisis that has washed over the globe, fueled by the coronavirus pandemic. The isolation and online dependency caused by lockdowns have left many of us gasping for breath, struggling with panic attacks and anxiety. Join us as we dem...
Send us a textWhat if paradigm shifts could be your personal catalyst for growth and transformation? Would you dare to embrace them? In a stimulating conversation with international best-selling author, Smita Joshi, we traverse the terrain of paradigm shifts and personal transformation, examining how these elements intersect with trust, vision, and overcoming trauma.Smita weaves personal narratives and professional insights from her experience of integrating Indian IT into the mainstream UK m...
Send us a textEver wondered how life changes can shape your perspective and lead you to design a life that you truly desire? Picture this - retiring from a military career, moving countries, attending your child's wedding, and launching into a dream job. That’s the whirlwind of changes that I've navigated recently. Join me as I share insights from this intense journey and break down the importance of the five pillars of health and wellness. I'll also let you into the secret of how these pilla...
Send us a textBe Visionary - Marty Strong and I discuss leadership, vision, and strategic understanding.What do I want to be, or do over the next few years?Who do I want to be?What goals am I going to set? How do you determine what goals you need to set in order to create your vision?These are some of the many questions we answer in this episode.Support the showYou can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig
Send us a textBeing an entrepreneur is not an easy road. It is often a road that is taken in lieu of college, and in today's world of colleges as indoctrination centers, and a serious need for blue collar professionals, entrepreneurship is a path you should look into.One essential of entrepreneurship is marketing. Marco Salinas, Ceo of Expert Publishing Associates, and I discuss everything from universities to starting your own business. Additionally, once you've decided to go out on you...
Send us a text11 wholesome techniques for managing stress. You need to try these scientifically supported strategies to handle stress when it becomes unbearable.You don't need to use every one, you just need to find which one works best for you.There are so many good ways to reduce stress. There are also many people that don't do anything to manage their stress. They just get overwhelmed.Here are some simple techniques to try that are scientifically proven to reduce stress.There's always an o...
Send us a textWhy do we do what we do?Why do we act the way we act?Putting things in context can be healing. Learning to forgive yourself and others is central and one of the greatest gifts you can receive.Your mind is always trying to protect you and in this episode we focus especially on active acceptance. In order to perceive new opportunities and take advantage of them, we need to accept where we are.Lee Chaix McDonough and I had a great discussion on a variety of topics to help you impro...
Send us a textDo you know what you want to do? What's your dream job? What career goals do you have? Fatemah Mirza, Owner of Career Tuners, helps people navigate the job search, resume build, and stress of figuring out what they want to do with their life.We come at things with different perspectives, but have a great conversation about how you can develop interview strategies, negotiate pay, and command the value you are worth.What fulfills you? What are some personality tests you can t...
Send us a textTedX Speaker and Author Dai Manuel and I sat down and discussed whole life fitness, what that means, and how you can improve your life through fitness.Fitness is one of the pillars of life. I teach four pillars: Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health.Dai focuses on the pillars of Fitness, Faith, Family, Finances and Fun.Together we break down why you need to develop resiliency in this crazy world. Physical health is highly dependent on how much you move. Reclaim ...
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