#356 Reflecting on a year of personal and spiritual growth, and the Top-9 episodes of 2023.

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Welcome to Personal Development mastery podcast episode 356. This episode comes just before Christmas. And for many, myself included Christmas is a period of celebration of family time of enjoyment. And I will start today with this show, the podcast will break its normal flow until the new year. So starting from today, we're not going to have two episodes a week. As a matter of fact, there will be one more episode in December. And then again in January, we will start again, with two episodes a week, Monday and Thursday. 

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However, worry note because if you would like to take the time, all those the more free time of Christmas to catch up with some of the really important previous podcast episodes, I have exactly the thing for you today. And that will point out the ones that I really recommend and invite you to listen. And I'm going to get into that in a moment. This was the fourth year of the podcast with 81 episodes published in 2023: 35 of them were conversations with guests, and there were 26 snippets of wisdom episodes, which means that there was a snippet of wisdom roughly every other week. And that is for me, first of all, something that I enjoy seeing, and I will live there is immense power in these kind of episodes. Because it's one thing to listen to a 40 minute conversation on a podcast and pick some insights. And it's another thing to listen to five minutes to a podcast and find something that is so powerful that it inspires you to take action on it. 

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Another important thing that happened was a podcast this year. And really, I can't just call it important, it is a big milestone, actually. And that was the pivotal shift in the podcast content steering towards deeper spiritual conversations that we started in October. So it's almost three months now of this new direction of embracing a spiritual focus. And in case you have missed the episode that I discussed about this, it's one of the episodes that I will direct you to and invite you to have a listen. By the way, all the links will be in the show notes so you can listen to the episodes that you want with ease. As a reflection here, I have noticed that the audience of the podcast is readjusting the last few months, which is hardly a surprise with having this significant change in the topics. Even though for me there is not two topics personal development, mastery and spirituality. It's one there is there is no for me anyway clear, distinctive line that one on one side, it is personal development, mastery. And on the other side is spirituality, the spiritual growth. So for me, it's not a significant change in the topics as someone might perceive it, for me is simply an evolution and a necessary one a pertinent one and one that I was in a way asked of me to do I was inclined to do I was inspired to do you know, it's that beautiful feeling that happens sometimes when you realise that your work or your life, what you produce with your life is happening through you show not by you necessarily but through you. So you are the conduit for that to be expressed. And the reason why I'm saying that is because I do believe that the evolution of the podcast direction in embracing a spiritual focus is exactly happening through me and not by me not from me as such. 

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Anyway, I will move on and before I share with you the five plus One episodes of the year that I will invite you to listen to. Of course, there's one more big, well, huge for me milestone this year. And that's launching my book, my first book 88 actionable insights for life with only happened a couple of weeks ago. That was a lifelong dream come true to publish my own book. And I've had an outpouring of reviews and comments. And that has been heartwarming. I'm deeply touched and grateful for your support. I had some of you sending me snapshots of you holding the a date actionable insights for life book in your hands. And you know, for me, seeing the book out there making its way into your lives. And when I receive your photographs and messages, these are all real life proof that the insights in the book resonate with you. And I'm totally honoured to be a part of your personal development journey. So if you've gotten the book, and you haven't share the photo of it yet, I'd love to see where the book finds its home. So post a photograph of you holding the book and tag me. 

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One other thing that happened with the book was that it had a very warm reception. Actually, it was a hot one, because 88 actionable insights for life showed to number one on Amazon's hot new releases released in two different categories. And this means that more people will discover these insights and potentially transform their lives. And that is, and I will digress for a moment with a book. Well, actually, I have already digressed. But I want to say a huge thank you. To everyone of you who has bought a copy, left a review, send me a message to congratulate me or helped spread the word about the book. Your support has been nothing short of amazing and I'm truly grateful. 

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And coming back to the episodes of the year that I will invite you or redirect you to listen to during the Christmas period. And I will mention them in no specific order. Well, apart from the first one and the first one is episode 288 how to manifest miracles with Victoria Raiders. This is simply a must listen episode. If you enjoy listening to personal development mastery if you resonate with this podcast, then that episode, you really don't want to miss unlocking the power of manifesting miracles and understanding your dominant vibration. The six mental faculties it is a really special episode. And if you are a soul that is seeking by listening to that episode, you will find a miracle. 

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The second episode that I will invite you to listen from this year is episode 312. The power of just feel good. And the secret to the life you've always wanted with Andrew Kap, where we discuss the simplicity of feeling good the power of gratitude and practical techniques to cultivate a positive mindset being present, enjoying the moment an insightful conversation full of actionable advice and simple practices to help you improve your well being and create more fulfilling life. 

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Number three on my list of recommendations for this year is episode 302. How to create a lasting motivation you need to overcome obstacles and realise your dreams with Jaime Fair, where we discussed how to cultivate love Still motivation, push through fears and make the most of our unique circumstances, especially during adversity. 

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The fourth episode of the year that I will invite you to listen is number 288. How to find happiness and fulfilment in your midlife season with Bernie Borges. This episode is enlightening in many ways we discuss midlife and the most common misconception about it that midlife is a midpoint. In that conversation, there's also the distinction between happiness and fulfilment. So if you are seeking greater fulfilment in your midlife season, this conversation is definitely one you won't want to miss. 

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And the fifth episode of the year that I will invite you to listen to is episode 294. How to embrace your feminine energy with Gul Sonmez where she discussed what is feminine energy, what are the qualities associated with it, and how one can improve their connection with their feminine energy. 

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I will also make a special mention to one of my most recent episodes of the podcast and that is of course, Episode 350. With Dr. Cristina Leira. We talked about bridging science and spirituality as a holistic approach to well being. If you want to learn how to integrate science and spirituality in a way that enhances mental and physical well being and to build inner strength and find peace of mind. That is simply but one of the most significant conversations that I've had on the podcast. 

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So here we are. This concludes the five plus one episodes that I will invite you to go back and listen to. Again, you will find the links to all of them in the show notes so you can easily listen to the one that you want. I will also add a couple of wildcards if you want. So especially if you have been following my personal journey, there are two significant episodes that I will direct you to. One is episode 326, where I described my insights and learnings from volunteering as crew member at Tony Robbins event in the fire team. The other episode is of course the very recent episode 353 where I share my release of my new book my first book 88 actionable insights for life. I share the backstory of how the book came to be and the invaluable lessons it offers combining practical and inspiration inspirational insights from some of the most exceptional guests I had on my podcast. So here we are. These are nine in total episodes from this year that I invite you to listen to during the Christmas season. 

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I want to thank you very much for listening to personal development mastery for letting me into your life allowing me to inspire you to take action towards improving your life. I wish you a wonderful Season's greetings and joyous and peaceful entry to the New Year 2024 my warmest wishes to you. Thank you. And until next time, stand out don't fit in!