The first season of the Forever Break podcast is live.
Across 14 episodes, this season focuses on the theme of mindfulness, as hosts Lianne & Corey have frank and insightful discussions with world-renowned experts in self-love, meditation, relationships, epigenetics, personality types, and more. Join this journey of self-discovery that unveils easy ways to bring mindfulness into your life, increase awareness, understand yourself, and experience genuine peace.
And the best part is Lianne & Corey are just like you... learning as they go along.
Episodes
Click on each episode to listen with your web browser (or your favorite podcast player app) and dig through the rich show notes which take your journey even further.
Mindfulness
What Is It? How to Switch off Autopilot + Tools to Practice Self-LoveYour hosts, Lianne & Corey, take a deep dive into the topic of mindfulness, mulling over what it means to be present in the moment, accept change, manage stress, and switch off autopilot. Who better to start your journey towards mindfulness with than this witty duo.
Meditation & Breathing
Easy Advice for Beginners From Dr. Christopher Willard of Harvard Medical SchoolDo you, like our hosts, imagine meditation to be like floating on a cloud, chasing enlightenment, kind of like a modern-day Buddha? Discover the practical elements of meditation as Lianne & Corey share giggle-worthy stories from a 3-day meditation retreat they attended in Kerala, India, and interview Dr. Christopher Willard of Harvard Medical School. Let's explore the wide world of meditation together.
Personality Types
Best Tests to Unlock the Secrets of Your Type + How to Interpret the ResultsHave you ever wondered why you naturally do things differently from your family members or friends? Your personality type could be playing a big role. Knowing your personality type can also play an important role in personal growth and developing a sense of identity and purpose. Join Lianne & Corey as they quiz author A.J. Drenth on personality types and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Expect many laughs and a few eureka moments as you uncover your own personality type.
Love & Relationships
What Are Love Languages? + Communication & Conflict Resolution Advice From Dr. Arthur AronClose relationships are something most people yearn for, but those in a romantic relationship know they take much more work to sustain than you initially expect. In episode 4, Lianne & Corey discuss the importance of knowing and loving yourself, understanding your values and deal breakers, and bringing the best version of you into your relationships. They interview expert Dr. Arthur Aron who shares practical advice backed by scientific research and a 50+ year-long happy marriage of his own.
Highly Sensitive People
How to Tell If You’re an HSP + Shedding Light on This Misunderstood TraitAfter taking an online test and discovering they are definitely not Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), Lianne & Corey decided to ask expert Dr. Bianca Acevedo to shed light on this misunderstood trait. Dr. Acevedo explains how to tell if you are an HSP, what that means, and how to look after your sensitive body to reduce overwhelm and experience the many benefits of high sensitivity. If you’re an HSP, or know someone who is, episode 5 will prove you’re not as alone as you may have thought.
Epigenetics
What Is Inherited Trauma and How Does It Impact Your Life? + Break the Cycle With Insights From Mark WolynnLianne & Corey interview Mark Wolynn, the leading expert in inherited trauma and author of award-winning book "It Didn’t Start With You". By asking the right questions, Mark explains how to identify unresolved traumatic events from our parents’ and grandparents’ lives, and even from our own early childhoods, that can impact our DNA and produce symptoms and behaviors we simply can’t explain. Prepare to have your mind blown and a few cases of the goosebumps.
Sound & The Mind
Can Soundwaves Really Affect the Subconscious? + Unlock This Power to Strengthen Your MindLianne & Corey explore the benefits of listening to alpha wave music to tap into the natural state of rest and improve mental coordination, alertness, creativity, focus, and learning. Then, curious about how soundwaves work, they interview Terri Bowman, founder of the Brain Wellness Spa where sufferers of depression, anxiety, and other common struggles are treated by listening to voice at specific harmonic frequencies and vibrations to tap into the unconscious.
Attraction & Resistance
Discover the Missing Ingredient to the Law of AttractionLianne & Corey interview Paige Oldham, author of 'The Mindful Guide to the Law of Attraction' who brings home the fact that the law of attraction is so much more than positive affirmations. According to Paige, we won’t attract the things we think we want into our lives if there's a disconnection from our true inner desires and motivations. The secret ingredient is mindfulness. Are you ready to create the life you’ve always wanted?
Food
Busting Diet Myths + Break Unhealthy Eating Habits With Dr. Lynn RossyDo you ever find yourself truly enjoying the food you eat? In this episode, Lianne & Corey explore the relationship between mindfulness and food, asking the question 'why do you eat what you eat'? In a friendly interview, Health Psychologist Dr. Lynn Rossy explains that by incorporating mindfulness, we can discover what our bodies are really saying about the foods they need, and discover a richer eating experience.
Healing
How to Adopt a Holistic Approach to Health With Naturopathic Doctor, Karen DeVoreLianne & Corey compare mainstream vs natural medicine and question the motives of pharmaceutical companies in their usual, hold-nothing-back style. In a thought-provoking interview, naturopathic doctor, Dr. K, explains how natural medicine considers patients' holistic, long-term health with an emphasis on both prevention and treatment. Find out how familiarity with your body's instincts about what it needs to heal can help choose the right remedy for your health circumstances.
Exercise & Yoga
Choose the Right Workout for Your Body and Mind + 2 Expert InterviewsWe all know the importance of staying fit, even if only in pursuit of a swim-suit-ready body. In this episode, Lianne & Corey discuss being mindful while you exercise to reap benefits for your body and mind, and note the importance of listening to your body's limits. They have not 1, but 2, expert interviews lined up this episode: Joseph Sham, yoga instructor and wellness center owner from Kerala, India, and Ashleigh Stewart, health coach and yoga and Pilates instructor from Western Australia.
Self-Expression
Unleash Your Creative Perspective + Meet Singaporean Artist, Francis TheoIt’s time to share your beautiful self with others. Lianne & Corey explore common methods of expressing the unique way you see the world, through dance, music, writing, art, and fashion. They debate the pros and cons of using social media to express yourself, then interview Singaporean artist, Francis Theo, to learn about his passion to sketch objects and events in his home city and when he travels. This episode provides several prompts to think about how you express your unique perspective.
Media
Is Your News Source Trustworthy? + Healthy Social Media HabitsWant to know which news sources are trustworthy? We hate to break it to you, but you can’t fully trust any. What you can do is be mindful of things like funding, bias (both the news provider's and your own) and engage your critical mind by fact-checking a range of sources. Lianne & Corey divulge how hidden agendas of advertisers are often spun as breaking news, then interview journalist Chuck Jaffe, to explore the inner workings of the media industry.
Money & Spending
Make Budgeting Easier + Guidance From an Irish Mom Who Saved €27,500 in 1 YearWe all know the saying "money makes the world go around", but have you ever stopped to ask why? Lianne & Corey wrap up season 1 with hard-hitting questions about Western society’s relationship with money. They share their favorite tips for saving money while traveling, and interview Kel Galavan, an Irish mom who reduced her annual household spending by €27,500. For those who have experienced failed budgeting or saving plans, Kel advises the missing ingredient – mindfulness.Hosts
Who the heck are Lianne & Corey, anyway? We've answered that question right here.
How to Get the Most out of This
There's no magic formula for listening to this season of our podcast. We recommend starting with episode 1 and going through each following episode sequentially.
However, you're more than welcome to pick and choose the topics that are most interesting to you.
If the theme of mindfulness is quite new to you, or you're just feeling a little unsure about all this, then the following quote (which is found at the start of episode 1) is your best possible preparation.
It means ladies and gentlemen, please check your ideas and opinions at the door. First of all, all your philosophical and religious views, all your logic. Because I say 'check it at the door' advisedly because you can pick it up again when you go out, if you feel unsafe without it. I'm not trying to argue you out of your opinions and views, I'm merely suggesting that for the sake of an experiment you temporarily suspend them.
Alan Watts
Short version: keep an open mind.
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