Making Meaning with Doug Sands

03/04/2021

Life happens at the edge of our comfort zone - but how do we get there?

This episode is all about helping you find the perfect adventure for you to stretch your limits. This adventure will stretch you, but not break you, and you'll learn exactly how to choose the perfect one for you.

02/02/2021

I never thought I'd be a dancer, but Zumba gave me the freedom to love it. Here are the lessons I've learned from Zumba about chasing my dreams and building my life's purpose.

11/01/2021

Not sure if saving is right for you? Check out these four tips to make it simple in your life!

28/12/2020

We're never quite ready to do the difficult, scary things in life. But when we really want something to happen, we've got to go for it.

That's the focus of this episode of the Making Meaning podcast. I share what I've learned about acting before we're fully ready, as well as how to overcome analysis paralysis.

If you haven't, be sure to check out this episode for some amazing mindset shifts!

Empowering Question: "What major change am I telling myself I'm not ready for, and what step am I going to take TODAY to accomplish it?"

Empowering Metaphor: Life Like a Quick Jump

Best,
Doug

22/12/2020

How does hypnosis help with mental health? Check out the Resilient Minds 365 Podcast for the full details!

Cleoni Crawford and I spoke about mental health and the many ways we all manage it. We walked through my own journey, from mental illness to meditation to hypnosis and beyond. We also:

- Detailed some amazing resources for helping mental illness
- Talked about hope, and what it can mean for those suffering
- Shared how hypnosis and modern therapy can (and do) support each other

This one was a fun one! Be sure to listen in, because we go into quite a bit of depth here.

You can find the link here: https://anchor.fm/michael-obi/episodes/Episode-31---Doug-Sands---Mental-Health--Hypnosis--Meditation-enrog3.

You also find the episode by finding Resilient Minds 365 on your favorite podcasting app!

19/12/2020

How can hypnosis help a business? Listen in for the answers in this Casual Convo Friday!

I spoke with Tisha Marie Pelletier () and Nathan Flood () about:
- How hypnosis can revolutionize your business and mindset
- The surprising link between hypnosis, meditation, and motivation
- What hypnosis is, what it isn't, and how it can help you

I had an absolute blast with this one. Be sure to listen in, because there's a ton of great content here.

Get the audio here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tishamariepelletier_casual-convo-friday-activity-6735605251992354816-VsSf

Thoughts? Questions? Let me know in the comments?

Best,
Doug

07/12/2020

Missed this interview with scuba diver Alanna Wasserman? It's a great one - be sure to check it out!

Alanna and I met while working at the Alta Lodge in Alta, UT. Neither of us had skied before arriving, and we each have a unique story to tell on how we ended up there.

Beyond diving and skiing, Alanna is also a future thru-hiker. She had planned on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, but due to the COVID shut-down, she had to post-pone these plans.

You can also find her on Instagram:


Be sure to subscribe, because there are plenty of adventure stories just waiting to be told.

Best,
Doug

07/12/2020

Ever wanted to climb mountains in South America? Travel southeast Asia? What about running chainsaws in the Rocky Mountains?

Maybe you missed Zoey's podcast before. If you haven't heard it yet, I definitely recommend it. Zoey's story is worth it. Apart from being a kick-ass skier, climber, and world traveller, Zoey is also a good friend of mine.

I'm so excited to share this interview with you. Listen in to hear Zoey's story about how all of these events have shaped her unique life.

Best,
Doug

02/12/2020

Sometimes, Life beats you with a 2x4.

Listen in for my personal story of how life roughed be up a bit. This isn't me complaining, though. This episode is to help you learn from what I've experienced along the way.

Not subscribed to the podcast yet? Search for it on your favorite podcasting app. Hit subscribe there, because there are so many episodes just waiting to reach you.

Let me know what you think!

Best,
Doug

26/11/2020

Featured on the Zack Ballinger podcast!

21/11/2020

Listen in for my interview on "It's All About Evolving", because this conversation was amazing. We covered so many topics, from using hypnosis for anxiety relief to my own path to these tools.

I also shared three of my favorite tools for anxiety relief - they're psychologically proven, simple to learn, and incredibly powerful at giving relief.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Best,
Doug

01/11/2020

❓ What IS the meaning of life? ❓

And is it the same for everyone?

I've been studying this question from a lot of different angles: Buddhism, Stoicism, Psychology, and more. Here's my take on it:

Life's meaning is a little different for all of us, but all of our meanings have similar foundations.

What are those foundations?

1. Prioritizing what's important 1️⃣
2. Living life in full accord with your morals and beliefs 🎚️
3. Having an abundance 🍎
4. Feeling Gratitude 😍

Be sure to follow me, because I'm going to break each of these down in a separate post, and I don't want you to miss it.

Let's break down the first one: Prioritizing what's important.

People who have found their meaning don't waste their time chasing what isn't important to them.

Every person values different things, so the key here isn't WHAT they value. It's HOW.

Finding your meaning means following your own moral compass, no matter what.

That may include cutting out parts of your life that no longer serve you.

When you cut out what doesn't matter, you're left with what does.

So ask yourself today, "What am I prioritizing in my life, and is that what's really important to me?"

Let me know what you're prioritizing - and if it's what you really want. It's the first step towards making your own meaning in life.

Best,
Doug

23/10/2020

Want to test-drive what hypnosis is like? Watch this week's Free Hypno Fridays to get your free hypnosis for stress relief.

07/10/2020

Missed the last podcast? This conversation with adventurer Zoey Gray is one you won't want to lose.

Check out the link below to hear the full podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1307344/5616544

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04/10/2020

Zoey's interview is live!

Ready to hear an amazing conversation with Zoey Gray, a world-travelling climber, skier, and all-around bad-ass?

Check out the link below to hear the full episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1307344/5616544

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30/09/2020

30/09/2020

Episode 35 is out and it's a fun one.

The interview is with speaker, motivator, all around inspirational woman Ivy Watts of Beautifully Simply You, and the Shout Out is from Making Meaning with Doug Sands, a professional hypnotist!

You'll also get a Blurt Foundation card reading from my mother, Julie Shifman, and a Good Egg in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

Get the Choose Your Struggle podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://kite.link/Choose-Your-Struggle

20/09/2020

When you're taking the next big step in your life, do you get it running on the side, or do you dive in with both feet?

This episode details two strategies for tackling a big project - talking about the benefits and the risks of both.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

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13/09/2020

Life Ain't Easy.

Sometimes life works with us, and sometimes it outright goes against our goals. It's all about how we overcome it that make us into what we are.

Listen in for Doug's personal story on struggling with unexpected challenges.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

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13/09/2020

When facing challenges in life, it's often better to take an imperfect action than to take no action at all.

This episode examines how taking action is critical to any goal - and how taking responsibility can make huge changes to your life.

Click below to listen on Apple Podcasts and on Stitcher, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

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13/09/2020

No matter what we do in life, we always have some ability to change our circumstances.

This podcast details a four-step formula for breaking out of any stuck state. I've used it many times in my own life - and you can use it in yours.

Click below to listen on Apple Podcasts and on Stitcher, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

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13/09/2020

We're never ready for the big changes we make in our lives - but we make them anyway. That's the theme of this first episode.

Finding the courage to take those first steps can be tough, but the rewards are worth it on the other side. Listen in to find out more, including some tips and strategies on making it through the first steps of any project.

Click below to listen on Apple Podcasts and on Stitcher, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

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13/09/2020

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast! This brief intro episode details who this podcast is for, and how it can benefit your own life.

If you like what you hear, subscribe on your favorite podcast network, because there's plenty more on the way.

Click below to listen on Apple Podcasts and on Stitcher, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529175643
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-meaning-podcast

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