The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Paula taught a meditation technique during her weekly TikTok show, Thought Snob LIVE! This week, her workshop is being aired as a podcast episode so her technique can be available to everyone!    You have inner wisdom but aren’t taught how to access it. Paula walks you through a process you can use daily to get the correct answers. You don't get the correct answers when you fall into the trap of asking other people for advice. No one knows you better than you, but your inner wisdom gets muffled by employers, the news, social media, friends, family, and society in general.    Her blended technique combines self-reflection, breathwork, and visualization, which creates a powerful meditation practice. Practicing this daily produces life-changing benefits, which include, but are not limited to:    Reduce Inflammation  Increase Longevity  Let Go of Limiting Subconscious Beliefs  Activate Parasympathetic Nervous System  Enhance Conscious Creation Effectiveness  Heal at a Cellular Level  Release Stress    These benefits make you feel better, and when you feel better, you attract better people, places, things, and experiences.

Paula describes her time spent with Heather Bryant as "fascinating," "truly inspirational," and "incredibly insightful." No one has a story quite like Heather's. After barely surviving a toxic corporate world working environment, Heather's life took a significant turn when she realized she could get psychic downloads and channel messages from the other side.   In this episode, Heather is entirely forthcoming about how the corporate world nearly destroyed her health, but when the Divine revealed her life purpose, her health was restored, and her life changed forever.   Today, Heather uses her gifts to help people worldwide align to their mission and purpose, understand their soul contracts and the life blueprint their soul created for them before incarnating so that they can step into their mission and help to create the new earth paradigm.   Learn more about Heather and her services at https://www.heatherjbryant.com/aboutheather.

Paula describes her time spent with Heather Bryant as "fascinating," "truly inspirational," and "incredibly insightful." No one has a story quite like Heather's. After barely surviving a toxic corporate world working environment, Heather's life took a significant turn when she realized she could get psychic downloads and channel messages from the other side.    In this episode, Heather is entirely forthcoming about how the corporate world nearly destroyed her health, but when the Divine revealed her life purpose, her health was restored, and her life changed forever.    Today, Heather uses her gifts to help people worldwide align to their mission and purpose, understand their soul contracts and the life blueprint their soul created for them before incarnating so that they can step into their mission and help to create the new earth paradigm.    Learn more about Heather and her services at https://www.heatherjbryant.com/aboutheather.

The dating world is insane, and marriage can be challenging, so how do we manage relationships effectively?    I sat down with two of my Chopra Center colleagues, Leo and Dr. Melissa Carver, to discuss this so that we could deliver the best relationship advice possible to listeners of The Thought Snob Podcast. You'll learn how to navigate challenges caused by the inherent differences between men and women, and you might reconsider some of your beliefs about gender roles in relationships.    Whether you've been married for a short while or a long time or if you're in your dating era, this episode will provide excellent advice. Knowing how to communicate with men and women is imperative in relationships; you'll learn much about that. So, please sit back, relax, and enjoy our candid discussion about making heterosexual relationships work.

Thought Snob LIVE is a weekly show on TikTok that airs on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. EST. Paula brings experts from various fields to have candid, raw, unscripted discussions about nontraditional topics and out-of-the-ordinary ways of living. Sometimes, these shows are aired as podcast episodes for those who couldn't join Paula live.    In this episode, learn about finding your purpose in people you admire and how external influences can change your energy. Rebecca Lyons and Alison Jennings, two Thought Snob favorites, joined Paula. Wait until you hear what they discovered during their talk.

Paula was joined by six people who read Thought SNOB and were so deeply impacted by her book that they graciously donated their time to discuss their reactions on a book panel. The conversation is focused on Thought SNOB: The Modern Spiritual Playbook For A Better Life, but this unscripted, raw taping was so much more. There are laughter, tears, stories, and epiphany moments.   You’ll learn about each panel member at the end of the episode. They would love to hear from you if any of their services sound appealing!   Paula Schandle   Paula helps people regain their health and reclaim their lives by focusing on wellness from the inside out using Arbonne International’s incredible nutritional line.   Website: paulaschandle.arbonne.com Email: Paula schandle@gmail.com.    Paula donates a portion of her Arbonne sales to the Ronald D. Ray Library of American History. You can donate online at rdrlibrary.org/donate or mail a check payable to the Ronald D. Ray Library of American History to PO Box 104 Crestwood KY 40014.   Barbara Bos   Barbara Bos is the managing editor and owner of Women Writers, Women’s Books, an online literary magazine by and about contemporary women writers worldwide. It was launched in 2011 as another platform for contemporary women writers and authors around the world writing in English. Its mission is to encourage and promote the visibility of women writers with a particular interest in the edges and the intersections between genres, nationalities, languages, arts, and cultures.   Website: www.booksbywomen.org   Michelle Breathitt   Michelle started Limitless Network Solutions, LLC, to help businesses manage cybersecurity risks in today’s complex digital landscape. Cybersecurity risks pose real threats that can disrupt your operations, erode customer trust, and even jeopardize your future. Limitless Network Solutions, LLC, is here to simplify and strengthen your cybersecurity so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.   Website: https://limitlessnetworksolutions.com/   Rebecca (Becky) Hatfield   Becky is an Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code Specialist. She teaches people how negative emotion and negative energy can be trapped in the body and cause pain and disease. Her customized practice of muscle testing and the power of intercessory prayer can bring about supernatural healing.   Email: beckyhatfield615@gmail.com Instagram: @beckyhatfieldhair

Thought Snob LIVE is a weekly show on TikTok each Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST. Experts from various fields join Paula to discuss nontraditional topics and out-of-the-ordinary living. Occasionally, these shows will air as podcast episodes for those who couldn't tune in during the live show.    In this episode of Thought Snob LIVE, Paula is with a Thought Snob favorite, Rebecca Lyons, and they discuss psychic abilities. Over 1,700 people listened in to learn how to determine whether they have psychic talents, cultivate those talents, and live with them. Paula and Rebecca had an eye-opening, honest, and very candid discussion about their experiences and took questions from audience members.

***TRIGGER WARNING*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULTS.   WARNING! You may never look at football the same again. This episode is dedicated to bringing awareness to sexual violence against women and how victims of rape can move on and heal after sexual assault.    Paula invited Alison Jennings on the show to share how hypnotherapy helped her to heal after a group of well-known football players gang-raped her. And here's the kicker. The police department destroyed evidence to cover it up and ensure she didn’t have a case.    The traumatic events Alison suffered led her to become a spokesperson for RAINN, which is the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. She also works with an organization called We Lead Athletes. Her story has been featured on the world's largest and most prestigious media networks, including Dateline, CNN, Fox News, the New York Times, and many more.    After years of being a sexual assault speaker, Alison scaled her work, and now her speeches are dedicated to empowering women in general. You can also add singer-songwriter, visionary entrepreneur, Goddess of ideas, connoisseur of satire, and car lover to her long list of talents and interests.    To connect with, ar learn more about Alison, visit her website: http://alisonjennings.com/

Listen to Paula's nonbiased, nonpartisan talk about how to relieve election anxiety. Emotions are running high, and political anxiety has reached unprecedented levels. Paula carefully designed this episode so that anyone will benefit from it, regardless of where they stand politically. She states facts, demonstrates real-life scenarios with personal experiences, and teaches how to live stress-free with emotional intelligence and mindful awareness. If you feel like you've lost your power because of fears related to the election, you'll know how to reclaim it after you listen to Paula's talk. You are way more powerful than any elected official, and you will learn why in this episode.

Many people shatter when life doesn't go as planned. Life will never always go as planned, and you must stay emotionally resilient when circumstances aren't in your favor. When Paula learned about Becky Galli, she knew she had to have her on the show to talk about emotional resilience during life's most tragic curveballs. Most people haven't dealt with half of what this woman has been through, and she didn't shatter. Becky is a best-selling author and columnist who powered through situations that would have broken many people, which she speaks candidly about in this episode. One of her most effective daily practices for ensuring emotional resilience is a morning ritual. Her new book, Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day, contains a meticulous collection of daily readings, reflective questions, and inspirational stories to help you integrate a daily morning practice that gives you sustainable strength throughout your day.   Paula advises you get your chocolates and Kleenex for this one. Please visit Beck'y website to learn more about her work and her new book: https://rebeccafayesmithgalli.com

If there's one thing that Paula loves, it's real life heroes. Karen Olson is a real life hero and the epitome of what a pillar of strength looks like. Paula admits she had to hold back tears several times during this interview. The trajectory of Karen's life changed unexpectedly after she met a homeless lady named Millie. Karen is the CEO and emeritus of Family Promise, a nonprofit that serves nearly a quarter of a million people annually. For her work, Karen received the prestigious Annual Points of Light Award from President George H.W. Bush. She shared some pretty interesting details about her time spent at the White House the evening she received this award. Michael Jackson was there! Watch or listen to Paula's interview with Karen and find out how looking outside yourself and helping others has the power to turn tragedy into triumph. To learn more about Karen, visit: https://karenolsonauthor.com

Paula invited Ra to the show to provide an expert analysis of Pluto's being in Capricorn since 2008. Not only did Ra fully educate her about the impacts this astrological event has had on the world, but he also talked about what to expect from Pluto's retrograde. Astrology affects us personally on a profound level, and it can be used as an invaluable tool. You want to make sure to catch this episode! Ra is a professional astrologer with over 40 years of experience. He created the STAR BLESSED astrology series and works as a consulting astrologer. Every day, prominent business and entertainment industry figures call on Ra for expert advice, including Paula. Ra is full of surprises! He is also a renowned poet, screenwriter, producer, and author who mixes astrology with show business. On his Astro Oscars show, he predicts who will take home the Oscars with incredible accuracy purely through astrology. Speaking of predictions, in this episode, Paula and Ra use astrology to predict who will win the Presidential election.   Ra can be reached for consultations through his website, www.starpresence.net. Paula strongly encourages you to book a reading with him.

When Paula started her spiritual journey, she was clueless about how to consciously create and made a lot of mistakes that delayed her progress. Although manifestation is something we do naturally, some people must be taught how to do it properly. This episode is dedicated to teaching you how to approach manifestation effectively and efficiently and avoid common pitfalls.

Imagine being raised Catholic only to learn that your father was hiding his Jewish heritage (going back eight generations to Budapest). Linda Ambrus Broenniman's father intended to carry this family secret to his grave, but the Divine had other plans. Linda sat down with Paula and told how her family's hidden Jewish heritage was revealed through a chain of rare circumstances and an accumulation of tiny miracles. After finding a box containing her father's harbored secrets, she went on quite a journey to discover the truth about her family, and she put it all down in a book, The Politzer Saga. In this episode, you will get a real-life look into what Divine Intervention looks like and how it works, all while being captivated by Linda's story, which is a story you don't hear every day. To learn more about Linda and The Politzer Saga, visit: https://politzersaga.com

A vestibular disorder diagnosis can be a death sentence. Although these disorders aren't fatal, they can make someone miserable enough that suicide seems like the only answer. After having bouts of spontaneous vertigo for years, Etta Sundberg landed in the ER after collapsing at home. A few weeks later, she was diagnosed with vestibular migraine and Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD). Since Etta’s diagnosis, she has never been the same. There was a time when she entertained the option of dying with dignity, which she openly talks about in this podcast episode. However, her life took a significant turn after she was introduced to an unexpected healing modality that worked. Check out Paula's interview with her to find out what that was!

You will walk away from this episode knowing how to relieve yourself of pain. Amber Davies is a board-certified myofascial trigger point therapist and Kentucky-licensed massage therapist. She has been using problem-solving massage techniques to treat people with chronic and acute pain conditions professionally since 2001. In addition to treating clients hands-on, Amber also teaches simple self-treatment techniques as part of their routine home care. Amber co-authored the best-selling book The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief with her late father, Clair Davies. While Clair is still listed as the lead author, Amber revised the book for a third edition after his death. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook is published in the US by New Harbinger Publications and is available internationally in over 20 languages. Amber Davies has extensive experience teaching problem-solving massage in continuing education courses for manual therapists and trigger point self-care to chronic and acute pain patients. She brings her wisdom and DIY teachings to this episode of the podcast!   Buy The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paulaswope/list/PJ5UZ28B5BE3?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfpaulaswope_BVZK5QNZ8F23X8TTQVTJ   To contact Amber Davies, visit: www.NewDayMyopain.com

This episode is part of Paula's commentary-only Snobby Thoughts series, where it's just her, a microphone, and the truth. So many factors influence your ability to attract what you want, and one of those is your health. Paula outlines three ways to improve your health without spending a dime, and she's not giving some old lecture about how you should eat right and exercise. You won't expect her three recommendations and how those are HEAVILY tied to the quality of your manifestations.

Paula Lafferty is an author and her debut novel "La Vie de Guinevere" is being released on October 29th. In her appearance on this week's episode, she discusses how the littlest actions can make a big difference and how, by putting in the work, you can turn a dream into a dream come true. Preorder La Vie de Guinevere at https://a.co/d/bW5YWsh Buy Thought Snob: The Modern Spiritual Playbook to a Better Life by your host Paula Swope at: https://a.co/d/0IjTvGC

Marcia Naomi Berger is a psychotherapist who helps couples and individuals create fulfilling relationships. She has written multiple books and her latest is called "The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey From Madness to Love and Meaning" and joins The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope to discuss bipolar disorder and her story of living with this disorder while also treating her own patients. You can find out more about Naomi at www.marriagemeetings.com.

Sean Grace is a communication consultant, author, coach, and speaker, with over 25 years of experience developing and training sales, marketing, and leadership talent across diverse industries. He is also an accomplished jazz flautist who first played at Carnegie Hall at the ripe old age of 11. He studied music at Julliard and SUNY Purchase, and finance at Wharton. His new book, The Art of the Question is a comprehensive exploration into the crucial role that questioning plays in every aspect of our lives. Enjoy this episode of The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope!