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55. Finding Calm in the Chaos: How to Access Comfort in Difficult Times
20 juli 2021 · 48 min
There are always challenges in life, and there are also always thought processes that can help us find comfort in those dark times and even become stronger for it. Listen as Michael and Monica discuss viewing life in its totality – rather than defining our lives by singular events – and how in doing so, we can look beyond the false narratives our ego builds and truly become the creators of our story. Lees meer
A problem is but one paragraph of a chapter in the story of our lives; it’s nonsensical to fall into the lie that this paragraph is everything. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
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54. Greatness Within: How to Live Free of Self-Doubt
13 juli 2021 · 43 min
True confidence, the kind that isn’t arrogance in disguise, emanates from our soul – or the place within ourselves that is limitless and harbors only pure desires to grow and do good in the world. Tune in as Michael and Monica share practical tips on how to reveal our innate greatness and, thereby, build our confidence and live a happier, more purposeful life. Lees meer
Accepting ourselves for who we are, while devaluing external validation, is the beginning of our transformation. – Monica Berg
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53. More Money, Less Problems: Creating a Healthy Money Consciousness
7 juli 2021 · 53 min
The kabbalistic perspective on money is that it, like all things, has a spiritual energy, an energy that is meant to bring us joy and fulfillment. Listen as Michael and Monica explain that when we have the right consciousness around money, in which we understand that it is never really ours, we can attract more of it – and more blessings and appreciation from it – into our lives. Lees meer
The amount of money we have is not as important as the consciousness we have surrounding our money. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener
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52. True Love: How to Kindle A Soul Mate Relationship
30 juni 2021 · 59 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael continue their discussion on true love with a focus on the kabbalistic definition of a ‘soul mate’ relationship, or one in which each partner is supporting each other to grow and change. Listen as they explore what it means to really be loved, how we can stay true to ourselves while in a relationship, how to positively challenge – and be challenged by – your partner, and more. Lees meer
When soul mates come together, they enable each other to complete their different, separate purposes, as well as their common purpose as a whole. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Rethink Love by Monica Berg
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51. True Love: Practicing Giving Over Receiving
22 juni 2021 · 47 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore the definition of ‘true’ love – the unconditional love we have for others that isn’t based in our ego’s selfish desires but, rather, our desire for them to have goodness and blessings in their lives. Tune in as they share practical tools for creating a solid foundation and actively growing our relationships. Lees meer
For a relationship to really grow, there has to be a shift to where we ask ourselves, “What am I giving to it?” – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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Ep 50 Growth in Failure: Ditching Perfectionism & Embracing A Messy Life
15 juni 2021 · 53 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael conclude their series on self-sabotage, this week exploring how striving to be perfect actually disrupts our lives and leads us to judging ourselves and others. Listen as they discuss the real benefits of leading a ‘messy’ life, one in which we abandon the illusion of perfection and embrace our failures as opportunities for growth. Lees meer
We aren’t meant to be perfect; we are meant to live in the mud and, from that mud, take out a spark of Light. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Mental Immunity by Andy Norman
Bird By Bird by Ann Lamott
The Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar
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49. Take the Power Back: How to Banish Helpless Beliefs
8 juni 2021 · 46 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael continue the discussion on self-sabotaging thoughts and behavior, this week focusing on helplessness and how it prevents us from fulfilling our potential. Tune in as they explore how taking actions – big or small – that go directly against our helpless beliefs empowers us to create positive change in our lives. Lees meer
We can diminish our belief that we are helpless by choosing to change our mindset and truly opening ourselves to solutions – even when the solution isn’t what we thought it would be. – Monica Berg
Further readings:
Learned Helplessness by Dr. Martin Seligman
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48. Eternal Optimism: Moving Beyond Self-Defeating Thoughts and Behavior
1 juni 2021 · 49 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into pessimism as a form of self-sabotage and how it actually doesn’t come from us but, rather, from what the kabbalists call the ‘negative inclination,’ or ego. Listen as they discuss ways in which to become more aware of our true essence so that we can constantly diminish our self-destructive thoughts and actions and, thereby, set ourselves up for lasting fulfillment. Lees meer
Living in a state where you believe that you are deserving and capable will most often lead to you manifesting good things in your life. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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47. Sleep Secrets: Understanding Sleep and Dreams
25 mei 2021 · 51 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore sleep and dreams from a kabbalistic perspective, which explains that true rest not only rejuvenates the mind and body but also elevates and cleanses the soul. Listen as they expound upon the spiritual journey our souls experience when we sleep and share tools for entering into sleep with consciousness, showing us profound insights in our dreams and recharging us with blessings for the following day. Lees meer
When we sleep, our soul leaves this world and goes back to its source, to truth. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Lights Out by T.S. Wiley and Brent Formby
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
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46. Ignoring the Noise: How to Avoid Distractions and Succeed in Life
19 mei 2021 · 54 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael broach the concept of focus as it relates to our ability to grow and connect to our true purpose in life. Tune in as they share spiritual tools and tips for avoiding distractions, identifying the things that actually serve our purpose, and training our minds to be 100% present in the truly valuable moments of our lives. Lees meer
Don’t allow distractions to steal the ‘now’ from you. – Monica Berg
Further readings:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
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45. How to Ensure We’re Evolving: Grasping the Good and Bad Within
11 mei 2021 · 49 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into the spiritual definitions of good and bad – good being anything that benefits us or others; bad being anything that hurts us or others. Listen as they explore ways to constantly connect with our true, ‘good’ essence and how doing so creates myriad blessings in our lives. Lees meer
The negative inclination is not our essence, it’s an intruder. It’s also a tool, an opportunity to choose good every day. – Michael Berg
Further readings:
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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44. Are Angels Real? Understanding the Unseen Forces Around Us
4 mei 2021 · 50 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss the spiritual concept of angels and how we can connect to their energy to support us in every facet of life. Listen as they explore how we can transform all of our negative thoughts, acts, and traits into positive entities that we can use to improve our life, as well as the experiences of the people around us. Lees meer
You are living the energy you have created. – Michael Berg
Get Out of Your Mind and into Your Life by Steven C. Hayes, PH.D. and Spencer Smith
The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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43. The Secret of Love: The Benefits of Breaking Our Ego Boundaries
27 april 2021 · 54 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore the meaning of true, unconditional love – romantic or otherwise – and its power to expand our souls. Tune in as they share tips and tools for receiving love from others and truly sharing our love with the people in our lives. Lees meer
Every single exchange in every day is an opportunity to show love – even to ourselves. – Monica Berg
Further readings:
Rethink Love by Monica Berg
The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D.
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42. Live in Truth: Lessons from Death to Live Fully
14 april 2021 · 42 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into death and why changing the way we view it has a big impact on the way we live. Listen as they discuss how becoming intimate with death — especially that of a loved one — is an incredible gift that teaches us how to profoundly reexamine our own life, make the necessary changes, and experience a life of fulfillment. Lees meer
Life is too important not to grab every minute of potential joy. – Michael Berg
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41. Healing Our Grief: How to Find Meaning in Loss
6 april 2021 · 32 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore the pain of loss and how we can infuse spirituality into the grieving process to help us better handle our sorrow. Listen as they share their personal experiences with loss and provide tools for avoiding becoming defined by our grief and, instead, growing from it. Lees meer
We can choose to see the grief we feel as the evidence of our incredible capacity to love. – Monica Berg
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40. Reincarnation Part 2: How to See A Bigger Picture
30 maart 2021 · 50 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael continue their discourse on reincarnation and its practical applications in our daily reality. Tune in to discover Kabbalah’s insights on the five levels of the soul, why we have difficult people in our lives, why bad things happen to good people, and more. Lees meer
How we experience this life in this body is actually a very small part of the reality of our entire existence. – Michael Berg
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39. Understanding Reincarnation: How to Find Purpose in the Past
23 maart 2021 · 49 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into reincarnation from a kabbalistic perspective – the spiritual concept that our souls are eternal forces of energy that cycle through incarnations. Listen as they discuss the influence past lives can have on our current lifetime and how understanding our soul’s history gives us deep insights and shifts our perspective on life. Lees meer
The purpose of reincarnation is to get a better understanding of what our souls are in this world to do. – Michael Berg
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38. No Regrets: How to Use Failure as a Tool for Growth
16 maart 2021 · 50 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael illustrate how making mistakes and failing are part of our spiritual process, teaching us valuable lessons that help elevate our souls. Tune in as they discuss training ourselves to embrace our failures as fuel for our next success. Lees meer
Failure is a great indication that we have more work to do. – Monica Berg
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37. Spiritual Focus: Taking Your Soul’s Work Seriously
9 maart 2021 · 43 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore how growing our self-awareness feeds our soul and fills our life with joy and purpose. Listen as they discuss the myriad benefits of injecting consciousness into everything we do, thereby developing the traits we want while letting go of those that don’t serve us. Lees meer
We can learn to actively participate in life rather than just reacting to it. – Michael Berg
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36. How to Receive Endless Goodness: Earning Our Blessings
2 maart 2021 · 52 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael offer their thoughts on the spiritual concept of energetically earning – through hard work and consciousness – the gifts and blessings we want to receive in our lives. Tune in as they explain how everything in this world has an energy, and how we can use our energy to manifest our dreams into reality. Lees meer
When we invest the difficult work into everything we do, we ready ourselves to receive the ultimate blessings. - Michael
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35. Live with Audacity: How to Tap Into Your Potential
23 februari 2021 · 49 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into our view of ourselves – how we often see ourselves through a distorted lens that leads us to underestimating our potential, which, in fact, is limitless. Listen as they explore how having the audacity and drive to overstep those limiting boundaries we’ve set for ourselves creates the solid foundation for finding happiness and fulfillment. Lees meer
Remember to truly appreciate the greatness of your soul and manifest it through actions every day. – Michael Berg
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34. Think Better: How to Change Negative Thought Patterns
16 februari 2021 · 52 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael examine the way we think, which can often be self-defeating despite our potential to do great things and having much to be grateful for. Tune in as they explore tools for letting go of negativity while building positive thinking that leads us to living the kind of life we truly want to live. Lees meer
The world is filled with abundance; we don’t have to focus on lack. – Michael Berg
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33. Love in Challenging Times: How to Create Resilient Relationships
9 februari 2021 · 50 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explain how rethinking our relationship can take it to new heights. Listen as they discuss building a strong, resilient relationship through consciousness and action, and how we can expand our capacity for love every day. Lees meer
There will be ebbs and flows in a relationship, but if you keep showing up with integrity, it will thrive. – Monica
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32. Exercising Mindfulness: How to Live with Intention
2 februari 2021 · 56 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss how living with intention helps us change what we want to change about ourselves and direct our energy in ways that support our growth. Tune in as they delve into the benefits of being mindful and how being curious about ourselves helps us discover ourselves. Lees meer
If we’re setting intentions, we are on the path to achieving our potential. – Michael
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31. Angels are Real: How to Identify the Universe’s Messages
26 januari 2021 · 50 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael examine the spiritual support system that exists to help us accomplish our purpose in life and become who we are meant to be. Listen as they shed light on the spiritual definition of a messenger and messages, how we can attract their positive influence, and how we ourselves can become messengers for others. Lees meer
There’s a universal force that is invested in giving us support, often through messages and messengers – we call these energies angels. – Michael Berg
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30. The Freedom of Surrender: How to Let Go
20 januari 2021 · 48 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore the power of surrender to help us transform our reality and find true freedom in our lives. Tune in as they explain that control is merely an illusion and that life is actually a partnership between ourselves and the energy of the universe. Lees meer
If you can’t change it, consider surrendering it. – Monica
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29. The Illusion of Perfection: How to Embrace the Messiness of Life
12 januari 2021 · 46 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into the benefits of leading a ‘messy’ life rather than striving for perfection at all times. Listen as they discuss how we can learn from our mistakes, and how to adjust our consciousness to the point where we embrace them as opportunities for growth. Lees meer
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28. Time – The Most Valuable Thing You Can Spend
5 januari 2021 · 47 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg discuss time while posing the question, how are you spending your days? Listen as they discuss the science that supports long-standing kabbalistic beliefs about time and how to create a greater reservoir of energy through acts of kindness and sharing. Lees meer
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27. Seeking Yourself: 3 Tools to Identify Who You Really Are
29 december 2020 · 41 min
In the final episode of Spiritually Hungry for 2020, Monica and Michael explore the possibilities the new year brings and how we invite lasting transformation when we first examine what we really think, or “know,” about ourselves. Tune in to discover how being honest with and seeing yourself in a true light can help you create a truly amazing 2021. Lees meer
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26. Family Matters: 3 Tools to Grow Relationships with Loved Ones
22 december 2020 · 30 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael share insights into how to heighten our relationships with our families who, on a spiritual level, are in our lives to show us the things that we need to outgrow. Listen as they discuss the importance of practicing proactive confrontation with our families and making the effort to share our time, energy, and appreciation with the people we love most. Lees meer
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25. Loving Yourself: How to Live Your Potential
15 december 2020 · 53 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explain how each of us are powerful beings who are aspects of the energetic force that created this universe. Tune in to discover how to grow our appreciation for ourselves, accept our flaws as necessary elements for our growth, and manifest our greatness each and every day. Lees meer
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24. Religion vs. Spirituality: How to Become Better People
8 december 2020 · 54 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael examine the difference between religion and spirituality and how both are meant to help us, as individuals and as a collective, change and grow. Listen as they explain the true purpose of religious writings as a framework for connecting to the vital energy of the universe and how we attract more of this energy by our actions and consciousness. Lees meer
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23. Transformational Giving: The True Power of Sharing
1 december 2020 · 47 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into the transformative energy of true giving – sharing from the heart without conditions or judgment – and its tremendous benefits not only for the recipient, but for ourselves as the givers. Tune in as they shed a light on why sharing is crucial to our growth and, ultimately, our fulfillment in life. Lees meer
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22. Challenging Relationships: How to Transform Them
24 november 2020 · 47 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael examine relationships and their immense ability to assist us in growing into the person we are meant to be – for even a challenging relationship is a mirror that shines a light on how to be true to ourselves and grow. Listen as they lay the groundwork for building a great relationship, romantic or otherwise, through such spiritual tools as tempering our expectations, accepting responsibility for our role, and more. Lees meer
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21. Live Inspired: This Is What Inspires Us
18 november 2020 · 51 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explain why inspiration is one of the most important parts of life as it awakens our desire and pushes us closer to reaching our potential. Tune in to discover tools for finding inspiration in everything – from family and friends to challenges and difficulties – and unlock the unique possibilities of each and every day. Lees meer
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20. Chasing Change
10 november 2020 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into the unique power of change to help us reach our potential in life. Whether it’s thrust upon us or we plan for it, change will come – it’s up to us to see it as a tool for transformation and pursue it on a daily basis. Listen to find out how to create true positive change in your life and how doing so brings lasting fulfillment. Lees meer
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19. Reducing Stress: How to Grow Free from its Damaging Impact
3 november 2020 · 58 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join Monica and Michael as they unravel the mysteries of stress and its capacity for pushing us to transform our self and our reality. Tune in to discover the positive aspects of stress, how we can choose to view it in a new light, and how we can lessen its negative influence on our lives. Lees meer
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18. Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality!
27 oktober 2020 · 52 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael explore the potent influence our thoughts have on our reality and why it behooves us to practice reinforcing our positive thoughts – while not giving gravitas to the negative ones. Listen as they take a deep dive into the power of our thoughts and how by changing them we can change our consciousness and, in turn, our reality. Lees meer
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17. Kindness: Your Superpower for Happiness
20 oktober 2020 · 54 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into the power of kindness to elevate both the recipients and the givers, particularly when we display kindness from the heart free from any agenda or expectations. Tune in to discover how challenging yourself to take your kindness to another level on a daily basis brings instant and lasting positive change to our lives. Lees meer
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16. Great Love 2: How Challenges and Fighting Can Bring Us Closer
13 oktober 2020 · 56 min
In this episode on relationships, Monica and Michael Berg explore the ways in which our relationships can evolve through challenges and how we argue and fight, enabling us to become closer and stronger. Listen as they discuss vulnerability and the qualities that make us better partners over time. Lees meer
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15. Not My Kid: Transformational Parenting
6 oktober 2020 · 59 min
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, listen as Monica and Michael examine the strong connection between parenting and spiritual growth. Learn what kabbalists mean when they say, “Our children do not belong to us.” This conversation promises to rewire the way you think about parenthood. Lees meer
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14. Achieving Greatness: Make Your Ego Small and Your Soul Great
15 september 2020 · 55 min
Our egos desire to control everything that occurs in our lives. But our job is to trust the process. In this follow-up episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg continue their discussion about the ego. Listen as they expand on the importance of maintaining a balanced ego in order to share our unique gifts with the world. Lees meer
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13. Stop the Pain: Why We Must Tame Our Ego
8 september 2020 · 56 min
Kabbalists teach that our souls’ primary purpose is to grow. But the ego loves to get in the way. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg discuss the ways ego can prevent us from reaching our highest potential and how we can use it as a tool to redirect our consciousness, so we can instead focus on kindness and sharing. Lees meer
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12. Great Love: How to Achieve a Thriving and Conscious Relationship
1 september 2020 · 53 min
Kabbalists teach us that when two people in a relationship treat the other even better than they treat themselves, there is no limit to the amount of blessings they can bring into their lives. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, listen as Monica and Michael Berg uncover how to get the relationship you want through deep empathy, compassion, and being constantly open to change. Lees meer
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11. Life lessons from our teachers Rav and Karen Berg
25 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 7 min
In this intimate episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael share the most meaningful lessons Karen and Rav Berg taught them over the decades. Listen as they share personal stories of the woman who made it her life's work to teach the world about certainty and love, making the wisdom of Kabbalah accessible to all those with a desire to learn. Lees meer
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10. You Gotta Have Friends
18 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
Are you a good friend? How would you need to change to become a better friend? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg discuss what it means to be a good friend, have a good friend, and maintain true friendship in every relationship. Lees meer
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9. Find Your Happy
11 augustus 2020 · 56 min
What is the secret to creating lasting happiness? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg discuss how to use sadness as a catalyst for necessary change in order to achieve deep fulfillment. Join them for a powerful conversation about sharing and experiencing true happiness within. Lees meer
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8. You Are Destined for Greatness!
28 juli 2020 · 47 min
The kabbalists teach that greatness is not reserved for a select few. It is, in fact, what we are meant to achieve in our lifetime. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg discuss how we can manifest our highest potential by cultivating self-love and appreciation for our unique gifts. Lees meer
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7. You Don’t Scare Me! – How to Eradicate Fear From Your Life
21 juli 2020 · 1 uur 1 min
Let’s talk about fear! In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael Berg explain the three different kinds of fear and how to use them as tools for growth and transformation. Listen as they discuss the difference between fear and intuition, and how to ultimately eradicate fear from our lives. Lees meer
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6. Stop Playing the Victim!: Writing Yourself a Better Story
14 juli 2020 · 56 min
In this compelling conversation, Monica and Michael uncover the source of the negative stories we tell ourselves. Learn how victimhood can become a trap for the ego, and conversely, how we can begin to take responsibility for our own growth and rewrite our story in a more positive light. Lees meer