73 Urban Monk: Interview with Pedram Shojai
Hello my Clan of the Crave Bears!In today’s Crave Cast episode #73 I want to talk about the feeling of overwhelm that I have been experiencing, many of my friends and so many of you my readers and listeners been dealing with. It comes with frustration and anxiety this overwhelm.We are just at the beginning of month two on 2016 and so many people have come to me saying they are so anxious, so stressed out. How is this possible? I am supposed to feel rejuvenated at the beginning of the year. How do I deal with this? Today’s episode is for you if you are dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm.My guest today is a dear friend, Pedram Shojai the founder of well.org, editor of "Be More" Magazine (that I have appeared in) and is the author of “Rise and Shine” and co-host of the podcast, The Health Bridge, and producer of the movie “Vitality” and the upcoming film “Origins”.Pedram's new book “The Urban Monk: Eastern wisdom and modern hacks to stop time and find happiness, success and peace” drops this week, and it's a game changer:Pedram has a very interesting life story. He is trained as a chiropractor, he is also a Taoist priest, a Doctor of oriental medicine, he studied Kung Fu. He is a fierce global green warrior! He just has all these incredible old school, Jedi, bio hacking tricks. So he really brings together eastern wisdom and modern bio hacking.In this episode you'll hear how Pedram sees my theory about the four root causes of cravings and his perspectives as an eastern, medical expert. And then lastly his book “The Urban Monk” talks about a way to simply and effortlessly integrate the powerful teachings of spiritual masters to modern life. This is not about religion at all! It’s about a connection to spirit! You can get his book this week. It’s destined to be a bestseller! You can go to bit.ly/urbanmonkalex.
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"We forget to drink from the fountain and then wonder why we are thirsty" ~ Pedram Shojai (Click to Tweet)
Show Notes:
- Energy is from earth, not caffeine or food
- Do one thing at a time
- Where do we get energy from?
- The body needs nature!
- Stand barefoot in nature at least 30 minutes a day
- Vibram footie shoes- good or bad?
"Our lives are generating energy leaks." ~ Alexandra Jamieson (Click to Tweet)
- How do you “up” your energy?
- Don’t bring work home
- What is a life garden?
- You have to hold a line with your children!
- Needs vs wants
- Bonus 7-day reboot adventure with Pedram!
Every "yes" I agree to now causes me to say no to something I already agreed to." ~ Pedram Shojai (Click to Tweet)
Links Mentioned:
Enter to win my$1000 swag bag: write a review at bit.ly/cravecast or go to iTunesGet Pedram’s book: bit.ly/urbanmonkalexCheck out www.well.org and pick up a copy of Be More MagazineGet a copy of Pedram’s first book: Rise and ShineCheck out Pedram’s Podcast: The Health Bridge - Pedram ShojaiGet his movie: Vitality - Pedram ShojaiSwag bag products are from some of my favorite companies: http://www.superlovetees.comwww.kriscarr.comwww.gabbyb.tvwww.daniellelaporte.comwww.bulletproofcoffee.comwww.TaraMohr.comwww.annemariemakeup.comwww.naturopathica.comwww.glassdharma.comBe sure to check them out! xo, Alex