In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about what it means to hold space for others – and yourself – in an honest way, and how doing so elicits not only more depth of connection but also a more authentic and heart-centered response. They also discuss the importance of owning our hypocrisy, as Scott shares a story about his own blatant hypocrisy related to podcast reviews and ratings. They take a deep dive into their understanding of the soul, and the importance of connecting to the ever-present peacefulness of that soul-centered place within yourself, while at the same time honoring your very human humanity. Scott’s Detroit breathwork gatherings Saturday, August 20th: https://saturdaybreath.eventbrite.com and Sunday, August 21st: https://sundaybreath.eventbrite.com Scott’s online breathwork journey on Thursday, August 11th: https://onlinebreathing.eventbrite.com Grab Jacob's book, The Creative Cure, on Kindle for just 99¢ or equivalent in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia: Audio or reading sample at https://www.CreativeCureBook.com 

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about the difference between trying to fix yourself and working to accept yourself, quirks and all. They discuss how the self-help culture makes it easy to get lost in the desire to change ourselves, when what serves us better is acknowledging who we really are, with compassion and love. They talk about the benefit of teachers, as long as they recognize the power to create healing lives within the students, and dependence upon a teacher or guru is not only unnecessary but likely harmful. The friends dive into the Enneagram a bit (as Scott tries to figure out his type) and acknowledge whether it’s with the Enneagram, astrology, Meyer’s-Briggs, or any other system of understanding oneself, the aim is to create more acceptance and healing around whatever personality traits are yours to work with. Oh, and they talk about envy and the other less desirable aspects of the human mind. “I was a neurotic for years. I was anxious and depressed and selfish. Everyone kept telling me to change. I resented them, and I agreed with them, and I wanted to change, but simply couldn't, no matter how hard I tried. What hurt the most was that, like the others, my best friend kept insisting that I change. So I felt powerless and trapped. Then, one day, he said to me, "Don't change. I love you just as you are." Those words were music to my ears: "Don't change. Don't change. Don't change . . . I love you as you are." I relaxed. I came alive. And suddenly I changed! Now I know that I couldn't really change until I found someone who would love me whether I changed or not.” - Anthony DeMello Scott’s Santa Fe workshop this weekend with Ruthie Lindsey: https://loveyourselfwhole.eventbrite.com Scott’s Detroit Breathwork workshops in August: Saturday, August 20th: https://saturdaybreath.eventbrite.com Sunday, August 21st: https://sundaybreath.eventbrite.com

In this episode, Jacob and Scott talk about the time we’re living through as an actual apocalypse, or an “unveiling,” as the word used to be defined. They ask the question, whether we see the world as crumbling or as flourishing, who do you want to be within it? How do you want to show up in your life, no matter how life around you is showing up?  The friends talk about the overturning of Roe v Wade, how that is affecting them, and the ways in which we humans are entirely too comfortable wanting to control others when we ourselves would never want to be controlled in the same ways.  Jacob gets forceful (for him) in his plea to all of us to live into choices that create more peace and grounding in our lives. It’s not enough to want it without doing anything to create the “it” you want. As usual, there’s lots of heart and many laughs throughout the conversation. Scott’s newsletter: scottstabile.substack.com Jacob’s “peace of heart and mind healing Rx program” https://www.healcreate.org/creative-self-journaling-program-gift/

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about their relationships with prayer, and how and why they use it in their lives. From there, they take a deep dive into miracles, with practical ideas about how to stay open to the possibility of and create miracles in your life. They discuss the power of listening to and acting on those internal nudges and whispers that can be easy to ignore and making a practice of asking for what you’d like to happen or receive in your life. This is an especially high-energy and uplifting conversation and one that will likely have you feeling more empowered to create the changes you’ve been seeking to create. Scott’s Coming Home to Yourself workshop on June 25th: https://cominghometoyou.eventbrite.com Scott’s Online Breath & Belonging on June 14th: https://onlinebreathe.eventbrite.com Jacob's Microdosing workshop on June 28: https://www.healcreate.org/microdosing-101-an-introduction-to-practicing-plant-medicine-for-healing-creativity-and-personal-growth/

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about guns in America, the situation with endless mass shootings, and what paths, if any, there are to healing the current divide regarding gun control. They discuss how to take care of ourselves when the world feels especially brutal, and how to hold space for one another’s humanity when we’re in complete disagreement with their convictions. Jacob and Scott would love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics they discuss, as well as any questions you might have for them moving forward. Scott’s May 31st Online Breath & Belonging breathwork journey: https://onlinebreathjourney.eventbrite.com Scott’s Newsletter: scottstabile.substack.com Jacob's upcoming June 28 workshop on microdosing

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about chewing mastic gum to open your nasal passages and strengthen your jawline (yes, it’s a thing). They talk about the pressures of purpose and the liberation that comes from seeing one’s purpose as whatever it is that’s happening at the moment, even if that’s only washing dishes or brushing your teeth. They discuss the importance of focusing on your inner self and inner circle when the insanity of the outside world feels especially out of control and unbearable. And they reflect on moments in their lives that completely changed their experience of this reality when it was no longer possible to see the world, or their worlds, the same way. Scott’s May 24th Online Breath & Belonging breathwork journey: https://onlinebreathjourney.eventbrite.com Scott’s Newsletter: scottstabile.substack.com Jacob's Heal + Create Writers' Community: https://www.healcreate.org/

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about what depression can look and feel like for the two of them, and what they do when they’re feeling depressed and/or hopeless. They discuss bringing radical acceptance to the experience of being human and seeing how different life can feel when we’re not acting in a constant state of resistance to what is. The friends talk about the power of choice in our lives, and checking in with and listening to the body when it comes to making decisions. Scott ends the episode with a guided meditation that takes listeners into the love of their hearts and the peace of their souls. Subscribe to Scott's Substack content Scott’s May 17th Online Breath & Belonging breathwork journey Get the info on Jacob's Writers' Community launch Catch Julia Cameron's virtual workshop: The Artist's Way Essential Tools

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about Scott’s experience with the current New Mexico wildfires and holding space for beauty within tragedy and heartbreak. The friends share their views on abortion and the cognitive dissonance we can all feel when discussing our convictions regarding controversial topics. How can we stay aligned with compassion when being confronted with the opposing views of others? We don’t have to compromise our convictions in order to love people who don’t share them. This is the longest episode to date and one of the rawest as well. Scott's May 10th Breathwork Session – Live via Zoom Jacob's Heal + Create Writers' Community Program Launch The Artist's Way Essential Tools workshop with Julia Cameron Scott's BIGGER LOVE substack “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.” ― Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about empaths and highly sensitive people and the need for regular “hygiene” in order to balance out our empathic nature. They discuss returning to one’s innate wisdom and lived experience when it comes to finding the tools that help us recharge and feel more connected to joy, meaning, connection, peace, and whatever else it is we’re seeking more of in our lives. The friends focus on the power of baby steps to create a more fulfilling life, reminding us that you don’t go from A to Z, but from A to B. And Scott obsessed some more about the power of the breath. Scott’s Online Breath & Belonging class on Tuesday, April 26th << CLICK CLICK HERE TO FIND LISA CAMPION'S BOOK: ENERGY HEALING FOR EMPATHS CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ASSESSMENT JACOB TALKED ABOUT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR "THE ARTIST'S WAY ESSENTIAL TOOLS" LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP WITH JULIA CAMERON CLICK HERE TO FIND JAMES NESTOR'S BOOK "BREATH: THE NEW SCIENCE OF A LOST ART"

In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about what do to with feelings of hopelessness, and how to know, not that it’s always possible, whether you’re rooted in deep acceptance or deep denial (They can look the same.). They discuss the “come-down” from transformative experiences and how tricky it can be to integrate a powerful event into your day-to-day reality, and how much self-grace is necessary while doing so. The friends responded to a listener’s question about worthiness, lack, and feeling less than, focusing on the distinctive voices of the heart, mind, and soul. A question to consider: How would your life look and feel different if you were to accept that every single thing about you is a natural reflection of the human experience? **** Many spiritual people are involved in a radical denial of what is happening.  They want to transcend it, get rid of it, get out of it, get away from it. There’s nothing wrong with that feeling, but the approach doesn’t work because it’s escapism in spiritual clothing. It’s wearing spiritual clothing and spiritual concepts, but it is really no different than a drunk in the gutter who doesn’t want to feel the pain anymore. When you abide and accept everything completely, you automatically go beyond. – Adyashanti **** Subscribe to Scott's Substack feed & content Register for the Julia Cameron "Artist's Way Essential Tools" workshop with Jacob's Institute for Creative Living in May