The Living For Today Podcast https://livingfortoday.podbean.com The possibilities of an enlightened world are supported by those willing to do the work to realize it. Here we meet those people who go beyond their dreams and imaginations to give a better world for those who follow. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:22:29 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Health:Self-Help 1440 episodic The possibilities of an enlightened world are supported by those willing to do the work to realize it. Here we meet those people who go beyond their dreams and imaginations to give a better world for those who follow. Ryan Kurczak Ryan Kurczak No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4996575/Logo1_itunes.jpg The Living For Today Podcast https://livingfortoday.podbean.com 144 144 The AIP Diet, Healing Auto Immune Challenges, and Illness OCD The AIP Diet, Healing Auto Immune Challenges, and Illness OCD https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/the-aip-diet-healing-auto-immune-challenges-and-illness-ocd/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/the-aip-diet-healing-auto-immune-challenges-and-illness-ocd/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:22:29 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/the-aip-diet-healing-auto-immune-challenges-and-illness-ocd-bc1928692f6af8754999a8e51d4401fb In this episode I am speaking with Mitch Hankins, founder of InstinctualWellBeing.com. Mitch was diagnosed with a very serious health condition, that was likely going to require very serious treatment options. Through his research and perseverance, Mitch navigated the modern health mine field of information and mis-information to find an approach which allowed him to live well and happily through natural means. Our conversation ranges from:

  • discussions on the AIP Diet
  • the effect of stress as a silent killer
  • the unspoken problem in the alternative health community of Orthorexia
  • the power of meditation and inner development for lasting well-being
  • what it really means to be healthy

Today's guest is Mitch. Mitch is a husband, cat dad, author, health coach, yogi, paleo/AIP enthusiast, and your guide at InstinctualWellbeing.com.

Your host is Ryan. Ryan Kurczak is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher. He has written several books on Kriya Yoga Meditation and other metaphysical topics. Ryan offers 2 year Kriya Yoga Meditation online learning intensives through https://kriyayogaonline.com/.

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Resources Mitch Mentioned in This Podcast

The free "mini course" I mentioned where I talk about "Illness OCD": https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/5-mistakes-autoimmunity/   Books I recommend to help with Emotional Healing: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/emotional-healing/   A truly fantastic book to help address disordered eating (don't be fooled by the name - this is a truly profound book!): https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Eating-Should-Be-Easy-ebook/dp/B07C685Q6L   Blog post - Emotional Meanings Behind Autoimmune Conditions: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/emotional-meanings-autoimmune-conditions/    The 'Other 20%' blog post I mentioned: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/other-20-percent-to-healing-autoimmunity/   The Career book I mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Orson-Scott-Card/dp/1416991794 

 

]]> In this episode I am speaking with Mitch Hankins, founder of InstinctualWellBeing.com. Mitch was diagnosed with a very serious health condition, that was likely going to require very serious treatment options. Through his research and perseverance, Mitch navigated the modern health mine field of information and mis-information to find an approach which allowed him to live well and happily through natural means. Our conversation ranges from:

  • discussions on the AIP Diet
  • the effect of stress as a silent killer
  • the unspoken problem in the alternative health community of Orthorexia
  • the power of meditation and inner development for lasting well-being
  • what it really means to be healthy

Today's guest is Mitch. Mitch is a husband, cat dad, author, health coach, yogi, paleo/AIP enthusiast, and your guide at InstinctualWellbeing.com.

Your host is Ryan. Ryan Kurczak is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher. He has written several books on Kriya Yoga Meditation and other metaphysical topics. Ryan offers 2 year Kriya Yoga Meditation online learning intensives through https://kriyayogaonline.com/.

(Keep scrolling ALL THE WAY DOWN to the bottom of this text to find the Podcast Play Button.)

Resources Mitch Mentioned in This Podcast

The free "mini course" I mentioned where I talk about "Illness OCD": https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/5-mistakes-autoimmunity/   Books I recommend to help with Emotional Healing: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/emotional-healing/   A truly fantastic book to help address disordered eating (don't be fooled by the name - this is a truly profound book!): https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Eating-Should-Be-Easy-ebook/dp/B07C685Q6L   Blog post - Emotional Meanings Behind Autoimmune Conditions: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/emotional-meanings-autoimmune-conditions/    The 'Other 20%' blog post I mentioned: https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/other-20-percent-to-healing-autoimmunity/   The Career book I mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Orson-Scott-Card/dp/1416991794 

 

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 4508 7 full The ACE Study, Resources for Resilience, Meditation for Children The ACE Study, Resources for Resilience, Meditation for Children https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/the-ace-study-resources-for-resilience-meditation-for-children/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/the-ace-study-resources-for-resilience-meditation-for-children/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:05:00 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/the-ace-study-resources-for-resilience-meditation-for-children-db9e6d44d7c5f7311d8ce81315cfd833 In today's episode, I will be talking with Ann DuPre Rogers, executive director for Resources for Resilience, about how understanding ACE Scores can heal our society and improve our personal well-being.  We also touch upon ways to help children experience a mindful body centered meditation to increase resilience.

This particular podcast was inspired by the work Melissa Baker, my wife of 18 years, was so passionate about. She had a strong drive to share this information and pioneered its dissemination in and around Asheville, NC where we lived for 10 years. Even in the final weeks of her life, she would brighten at any opportunity to discuss these topics. She has left behind a legacy of powerful professionals in the Asheville area to carry on this profoundly healing work. It is my hope that you discover a way to bring this knowledge to your own community.

I was also inspired by all the questions I received from meditation students asking about the value of meditation for children.  While I think meditation is fantastic to learn at any age, in our current culture, the trainings and techniques promoted by Resources for Resilience will likely have a more immediate effect on a child's well-being.

https://resourcesforresilience.com/

 

]]> In today's episode, I will be talking with Ann DuPre Rogers, executive director for Resources for Resilience, about how understanding ACE Scores can heal our society and improve our personal well-being.  We also touch upon ways to help children experience a mindful body centered meditation to increase resilience.

This particular podcast was inspired by the work Melissa Baker, my wife of 18 years, was so passionate about. She had a strong drive to share this information and pioneered its dissemination in and around Asheville, NC where we lived for 10 years. Even in the final weeks of her life, she would brighten at any opportunity to discuss these topics. She has left behind a legacy of powerful professionals in the Asheville area to carry on this profoundly healing work. It is my hope that you discover a way to bring this knowledge to your own community.

I was also inspired by all the questions I received from meditation students asking about the value of meditation for children.  While I think meditation is fantastic to learn at any age, in our current culture, the trainings and techniques promoted by Resources for Resilience will likely have a more immediate effect on a child's well-being.

https://resourcesforresilience.com/

 

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 4166 1 6 full Living Through Death: In the Light of Ayurveda and Yoga Living Through Death: In the Light of Ayurveda and Yoga https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/living-through-death-in-the-light-of-ayurveda-and-yoga/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/living-through-death-in-the-light-of-ayurveda-and-yoga/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:43:00 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/living-through-death-in-the-light-of-ayurveda-and-yoga-6b8ed64dfd5ff8e8430dd2e05914a98d Can death make us whole?  Can we be healed through the dying process? As of today, this does seem like a very real possibility, even in the face of its painful reality. In today's episode, I am speaking with Vincent DiPaola, A Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yogi, about how living through death can transform our spirit. Both Vincent and I have lost some of the most important people in our lives in these past 2 years. It felt appropriate to explore the possibility of healing and growing when such apparent tragedies shake our world.

Today's guest is Vincent. Vincent DiPaola is a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda (CCA), located in Nevada City CA. In 1972 he studied Yoga & Meditation in India, where he first came into contact with Ayurveda. He had been practicing and studying these ancient systems of India ever since. He is presently undergoing the 'Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner' internship program at CCA.  https://vinayaka.life/about/

Your host is Ryan. Ryan Kurczak is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher. He has written several books on Kriya Yoga Meditation and other metaphysical topics. Ryan offers 2 year Kriya Yoga Meditation online learning intensives through https://kriyayogaonline.com/.

 

]]> Can death make us whole?  Can we be healed through the dying process? As of today, this does seem like a very real possibility, even in the face of its painful reality. In today's episode, I am speaking with Vincent DiPaola, A Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yogi, about how living through death can transform our spirit. Both Vincent and I have lost some of the most important people in our lives in these past 2 years. It felt appropriate to explore the possibility of healing and growing when such apparent tragedies shake our world.

Today's guest is Vincent. Vincent DiPaola is a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda (CCA), located in Nevada City CA. In 1972 he studied Yoga & Meditation in India, where he first came into contact with Ayurveda. He had been practicing and studying these ancient systems of India ever since. He is presently undergoing the 'Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner' internship program at CCA.  https://vinayaka.life/about/

Your host is Ryan. Ryan Kurczak is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher. He has written several books on Kriya Yoga Meditation and other metaphysical topics. Ryan offers 2 year Kriya Yoga Meditation online learning intensives through https://kriyayogaonline.com/.

 

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 4856 1 5 full An Ex-Police Officer Caught in Indra's Net An Ex-Police Officer Caught in Indra's Net https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/an-ex-police-officer-caught-in-indras-net/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/an-ex-police-officer-caught-in-indras-net/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:35:00 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/an-ex-police-officer-caught-in-indras-net-e9092293951fecadebbead55caecb04b Jim Nolan, ex-police officer turned sociology professor (and I-Ching enthusiast), joins us for a conversation on Indra's net. Jim takes us through a journey of understanding how an ancient Vedic myth can help communities heal social disparities.

Dr. Nolan is a professor at West Virginia University. He teaches courses in the area of crime and social control. His research currently focuses on neighborhood dynamics, police procedures, crime measurement, hate crimes, and equity and inclusion in higher education. He is also the author of The Violence of Hate: Understanding Harmful Forms of Bias and Bigotry.

]]> Jim Nolan, ex-police officer turned sociology professor (and I-Ching enthusiast), joins us for a conversation on Indra's net. Jim takes us through a journey of understanding how an ancient Vedic myth can help communities heal social disparities.

Dr. Nolan is a professor at West Virginia University. He teaches courses in the area of crime and social control. His research currently focuses on neighborhood dynamics, police procedures, crime measurement, hate crimes, and equity and inclusion in higher education. He is also the author of The Violence of Hate: Understanding Harmful Forms of Bias and Bigotry.

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 3171 1 4 full Top 10 Secrets to a Healthy Happy Relationship Top 10 Secrets to a Healthy Happy Relationship https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/top-10-secrets-to-a-healthy-happy-relationship/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/top-10-secrets-to-a-healthy-happy-relationship/#comments Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:23:00 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/top-10-secrets-to-a-healthy-happy-relationship-7dcdeb169121c45ba6f35315c07489f9 Karen White, fellow astrologer and successful relationshipeer, joins us for a discussion on the the top 10 characteristics of a good relationship. Relationships are successful because of one's ability to love and support a partner and also to receive that same support. Here Karen and I dig into our own 5 most important qualities that contribute to a lasting (at least as long as it is able!) and worthwhile relationship.

For more information on Karen White and her work, please visit: www.divinetimeastrology.com.

]]> Karen White, fellow astrologer and successful relationshipeer, joins us for a discussion on the the top 10 characteristics of a good relationship. Relationships are successful because of one's ability to love and support a partner and also to receive that same support. Here Karen and I dig into our own 5 most important qualities that contribute to a lasting (at least as long as it is able!) and worthwhile relationship.

For more information on Karen White and her work, please visit: www.divinetimeastrology.com.

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 4525 1 3 full Resolving Traumas for Better Meditations and a Better Life Resolving Traumas for Better Meditations and a Better Life https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/resolving-traumas-for-better-meditations-and-a-better-life/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/resolving-traumas-for-better-meditations-and-a-better-life/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2019 10:29:00 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/resolving-traumas-for-better-meditations-and-a-better-life-2ea850996607fd9545f4926f92747f97 Jim Norton, retired Methodist Minister, joins us for a discussion on the impact of trauma on our bodies, minds and spirit. We discuss ways of understanding, working with and growing from the traumas common to the human condition.

]]> Jim Norton, retired Methodist Minister, joins us for a discussion on the impact of trauma on our bodies, minds and spirit. We discuss ways of understanding, working with and growing from the traumas common to the human condition.

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 3682 1 2 full Why Living for Today? Why Living for Today? https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/why-living-for-today/ https://livingfortoday.podbean.com/e/why-living-for-today/#comments Wed, 01 May 2019 09:27:24 -0500 livingfortoday.podbean.com/why-living-for-today-c85a195b1d7537255c65a1594993dbb1 Why is it important to live for today? Can living for today improve our personal lives, our society or our health?

In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind the podcast, and the topics that can lead us individually and collectively to a greater sense of wellness.

]]> Why is it important to live for today? Can living for today improve our personal lives, our society or our health?

In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind the podcast, and the topics that can lead us individually and collectively to a greater sense of wellness.

]]> Ryan Kurczak false No 3127 1 1 full