The Being School

A conversation with Coach Hunter Milligan covering the relax and release technique, what makes a good coach and some profound personal advice offered by Hunter.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this discussion between me and Hunter Milligan.Hunter's Website and Work:  https://www.becalmandclear.com/00:02:43] What got Hunter interested in Engineering[00:03:50] Why move from Engineering to Coaching[00:07:42] What is the Relax and Release Technique?[00:16:28] Ways to Avoid Emotions[00:21:20] Positive and Negative Sides of Emotions and Freeing Space[00:32:10] How to Work with Hunter and What to Expect [00:36:54] What Makes a Good Coach [00:40:33] Potential Coaching Red Flags[00:44:10] One of the Top Pieces of Advice Erik Has Received in Years[00:52:15] Turning it Into a Game

We did it!  10 Episodes for 2023- Chapter 6 Life Events from The Being Equation.

A reading of Chapter 5 of The Being Equation followed by answering of the questions at the end of the chapter. 

There were some technical issues with the recording so we don’t have a full transcript but here are the 5 Gems for 2023 and the Bonus Gem.Keep Rollin’Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by R. Buckminster Fullerhttps://www.amazon.com/Operating-Manual-Spaceship-Buckminster-Fuller/dp/3037781262On Writing by Stephen Kinghttps://stephenking.com/p/20-years-on-writing/John O’donohue with Krista Tippett On Being: https://onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-of-beauty/Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilberthttps://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Hillhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10713286-outwitting-the-devilThe Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life by Boyd Vartyhttps://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/

Reading of Chapter 4 of The Being Equation and a rather personal dive into the thought provoking questions at the end of Chapter 4.  I also talk a bit about how turning the camera on oneself starts to feel personal.

We take a deep dive into Chapter 3 of The Being Equation in which we discuss Spirit, Spiritual Body and Source Energy. This has been a journey for me.Please take a listen.  Also, huge shout out to Susan Peterson and Andy Sturm aka Budd Bronco for the awesome t-shirt.  Go support Live Music!

In this episode I touch on the concept of Imposter Syndrome and talk about The Being Equation.​

Episode 4. Is your Life Significant?Is your life significant? What a question. I think that's a question that I know keeps me awake at night and I think about often, and I'm sure many others think about it as well. So I thought what I would like to do today is just kind of dissect that question, is your life significant? 

I am thrilled to have my friend, Sarah Hepburn on this episode of The Being School Podcast.Sarah released her first book, Walking Forward, a few months ago and it is about using the power of habit, both consciously and unconsciously, to navigate chaos and uncertain times and move your towards how you want to be in the world.  Besides the book we talk about journaling, competitive synchronized swimming, writing groups, the self publishing process, success and failure, fear and so much more.  So, sit back, and enjoy this wide ranging conversation with my friend, Sarah Hepburn.Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahhepburn.ca/Sarah’s book: Walking Forward:  ​​https://www.sarahhepburn.ca/bookEpisode Notes2:30 - Sarah’s early years4:00- Competitive synchronized swimming6:40- Love of Nature and summer cottages8:30- Where does the love of writing originate10:00- Into the weeds on journaling14:30- The transition from competitive swimming to college and freedom16:00- The power of those around you17:00- Writing groups21:30- The book writing journey23:30- Sarah’s book - Walking Forward26:15- How personal to be in public content29:45- Share your creation publicly32:30- How do you know if you have anything to say?34:30- How to handle hard creative days37:30- Capturing ideas as they crop up- parking lots.39:30- Capturing using voice memos41:00- The post college years43:00- Parenting through college and a gap year45:30- The safety net metaphor for parenting49:30- The need to ask for help when raising children51:30- What pushed you into pulling the trigger on a writing a book54:00- Habits leading to calm in chaos56:45- Clarity creates confidence and how to use that in life58:00- Sarah’s morning routine58:50- What not to do in the morning- no scrolling!1:00:00- Who do you want to be?1:04:30- The power of retreats1:08:30- The 12-Hour walk1:10:00- The Obituary Exercise1:16:30- Checking in on your dreams and listening to your intuition1:25:40- Pushing yourself and failure1:29:30- Three takeaways from Walking Forward

I am excited to have my friend, Ali Jafarian, on this episode of The Being School Podcast.  In this episode, Ali helps me parse out the questions to consider when starting a podcast. We also delve into how fear holds us back, how to use curiosity as a sign post and the importance of taking action.Ali is a tech entrepreneur who now focuses on coaching and mentorship, and hosts a podcast called The Power of Space. His podcast explores personal development, leadership, and spirituality, and features conversations covering topics including mindfulness, emotional intelligence, building meaningful relationships, and finding purpose in life. The podcast aims to provide practical insights and strategies for personal growth and self-discovery, and encourages listeners to explore their own journeys of transformation and evolution.Please enjoy this episode with my friend, Ali Jafarian and be sure to check out his podcast. Links to allow below:Ali's PodcastAli's HomepageEpisode Notes:0:00- saying hello2:50- Questions to mindset around starting a podcast4:51- The inner creator and voice5:40- Questions to ask of someone starting a podcast7:40- The commitment of podcasting8:50- Ali’s workflow12:50- AI Tools and Implications15:40- Changing the name of a podcast 18:50- The Lesson of Letting Go19:50- The meaning behind words- “Pursuit” versus “Create”23:50- What would the child version of Erik do?24:50- What role does fear play?29:50- How to dance with social media30:50- Social media as a tool to reach people where they are33:10- Knowing your zone of genius37:50- The importance and impact of taking retreats39:50- Curiosity and learning and how it leads you in the right direction41:50- Fear and hiding and what scares Ali45:50- What are people going to think?48:25- How to build an audience and strategy50:30- Getting to comfortable with “sitting with things” and not challenging yourself51:35- Ali and James Clear54:50- Answering the question: “What’s the point?”57:35- People that ask “why” and the Seeker archetype59:55- The danger of over analyzing1:00:50- The power of the circle in understanding space1:01:50- Types of goals1:03:50- The Goal is to be in love with the process1:05:10- Different types of profit1:09:10- Questions to ask that haven’t been asked1:10:25- Is this more energy giving or energy taking1:11:20- Style of podcast- Interviews versus monologues1:12:20- Power question: What’s in Focus?1:15:20- The power of writing and not letting your mind skip over things1:18:15- How does a child do things and what can we learn from them1:20:15- Is The Being School the right name for a podcast? Choosing a podcast name1:23:50- Can ChatGPT write Ali’s intro?1:27:20- Ali and Erik land the bus

Welcome, my friends, to a groundbreaking podcast that celebrates the incredible power within each and every one of us. I am your host, Erik Hardy, and together, we're embarking on an extraordinary journey where you become the architect of your own life.At the core of this podcast lies a fundamental belief: that we are the creators of our own lives. Through the enlightening stories of others, we gain invaluable insight into the paths we desire and aspire to walk.So, my fellow creators, let us seize this opportunity to craft a life that is uniquely ours. Welcome to a transformative podcast that celebrates your potential and ignites the flame of purpose within you. Let's embark on this remarkable voyage together, as we shape our own destinies and inspire the world with our authentic selves.