A bi-monthly podcast of deeply personal and relatable anecdotes about becoming a better human every day. Co-Hosts, Friends and Yogis Deb Frischmon and Jim Herbert are established Spiritual Mentors sharing their conversations about living mindfully, embracing spirituality, opening your heart and the human experience of spiritual beings. Listen for the magic in life!
It is said that one of the best way to find peace and contentment in this lifetime is to follow your Soul's true calling, but what does that actually mean? In this episode Deb and Jim will help you clarify what it means to understand the relationship between body, spirit and soul. They will unpack and define phrases like "soul mate" and "soul contracts" just to name a few. In the end their hope is that you will have a better understanding of the infinite levels of support, guidance and wisdom that are available to you and through you, for now and for eternity. All of that and a little Halloween/All Soul's day fun in this episode of It's About Life!
In each and every challenge there is a hidden gift. The gift is not always evident while we are going through the challenge, but with a little space and distance, we realize that that our personal growth requires that we experience some level of pain and frustration along the way. In this episode, Deb and Jim talk about how to see the gifts more in the moment, both in the everyday frustrations and in the big" life lessons" moments." When we tune into the idea that we are always learning and always supported, it can be easier to move through our challenges and find meaning.
In a world that is so quick to judge and create division, forgiveness is the tonic that ails many wounds. In this episode we explore the topic of forgiveness from a number of angles. We start by looking at why people at times don't forgive and what happens when we hold back from offering forgiveness. We'll also look at forgiveness practices from both a modern psychology perspective and an ancient wisdom perspective. Last but not least, we will cover the critical topic of self-forgiveness. All of that and more in this episode of It's About Life.
"Don't you just love a good mystery? In this episode Deb and Jim came to the recording studio with no knowledge of what the other one was prepared to talk about. Go figure, their individual topics fit together perfectly to create a conversation about the collateral fallout from humanities great awakening, the pain and suffering that exists in life, the burnout that so many people are currently facing and FINDING THE MEANING in ALL the transitions and challenges of everyday life. Listen up to hear Jim and Deb's thoughts on all of that and a whole lot more in Episode #26 of It's About Life."
In this episode, Jim and Deb take a look at wellness through three different lenses - physical well being, emotion well being and spiritual well being. Hear about Deb's new family fitness challenge. Listen to the story of Jim's aha moment when he knew he needed to put effort into his caring for emotional/mental wellness. Get ideas for how to improve your spiritual hygiene. All of that an a whole lot more in this episode of It's About Life.
It's our one year anniversary at It's About Life! In this episode Deb and Jim look back at some of their favorite moments in their podcasting journey. Along the way they touch on some of the favorite themes and topics like manifesting abundance, working with spirit energy, living from the heart and a whole lot more. Happy Anniversary to all of us in the It's About Life Universe!
"In this episode Deb and Jim have a good old fashioned virtual fireside chat. They talk about how they both approach summer, how to navigate communication and relationships as well as how to be present and love your life right NOW!"
"In this episode Deb and Jim do a little bit of "winging it" as they practice the arts of surrender and acceptance live time during a podcast. Along the way they'll talk about things like why the earth's vibrational frequency may have you feeling out of sorts, how gratitude can cure all that ails you, how to talk to God and why the last ever Beatle's single released in 1970 is an anthem of how to live a better life. All of that and more in this episode of It's About Life.”
In this episode Deb and Jim will talk about the cycle of life in general and death and rebirth in specific. These days we hear a lot about the concepts of surrender, acceptance and letting go. Patterns of an old paradigm mindset continue to die off and make way for new opportunities. We as individuals get to choose whether we are willing to let go of things that are getting in the way of our own re-birthing. By allowing aspects of our individual worlds to die off, we gain a freedom to live more fully and in alignment with our highest purpose. All of that and more in episode #21 of It's About Life.
In this episode Deb and Jim explore how connecting your passion to your purpose can lead you to your own personal zone of genius. Taking the time to explore how passion and purpose can play a bigger role in your home life, your relationships and your work life will help you learn how to paint your own personal masterpiece of life in whatever fields of life you choose to operate in. Tune in to hear more in episode #19 of It's About Life."
In this episode Deb and Jim explore how connecting your passion to your purpose can lead you to your own personal zone of genius. Taking the time to explore how passion and purpose can play a bigger role in your home life, your relationships and your work life will help you learn how to paint your own personal masterpiece of life in whatever fields of life you choose to operate in. Tune in to hear more in episode #19 of It's About Life."
In our modern day world, and particularly here in the west, we have a tendency to hear the word “medicine” and we think of the diagnosis and treatment of illness. Throughout the world for thousands of years though, the energy and the more sacred aspects of “medicine” focused on developing a better understanding of one’s true nature in order to live in a state of balance and wellness. In this episode Deb and Jim examine the field of Ayurvedic medicine in general and the three dosas in particular. When we better understand our constitution, we can do a better job of living in total alignment with our soul's calling.
In this episode Deb and Jim go all the way back to the very first It’s About Life podcast and revisit the foundational teaching that we are ALL spiritual beings having a human experience. Talking about spirituality can at times feel complex and intimidating so tune in and listen to how simple it can be to notice the path of spirituality unfolding in your current everyday life in the most unexpected places. Deb will share how she’s currently in a stage of metamorphosis as she lets go of some her previous needs to have certain tools within her spiritual practice. Jim talks about how he learned to divide the spiritual journey into stages, much like author Joseph Campbell did in his groundbreaking work about mythology and storytelling called The Hero With 1000 faces. In the end our hosts finish up with a look at how to surrender into things as they are and reach a place of acceptance. All of that and more in this episode of It's About Life.
"This time around Deb and Jim are keeping it casual and having a fun conversation about Spring and the season of renewal. Jim will talk about the history of daylight time and the significance of the vernal equinox throughout time. Deb will share some of her favorite spring activities and rituals.
Along the way there will even be stories about eagles and snakes and wolves…oh my! All of that and a whole lot more on episode number 16 of It’s About Life."
"Speaking openly about anxiety and depression is an important step forward in eliminating some of the confusion and in reducing the shame that can often come along with facing these challenges. In this episode Deb and Jim will each share some of their personal experiences as it relates to anxiety and depression and look at tools that they use to manage some of the day to day stressors in their own lives. Tune in for an hour of vulnerable and inspiring conversation in this important episode of It’s About Life.”
“In this episode Deb and Jim will focus on the topic of abundance and share strategies to develop a mindset that welcomes abundance into every aspect of your life. Whether you're seeking more time, more money, more love or more of anything else in life… it all comes down to your mindset! The dynamic duo will share some of their top tools to help you manifest the life of your dreams and to accept the timelines and pathways that lead to those dreams.”
"In this episode Jim and Deb extend the conversation from the last episode about wrapping up the year and winding things down, but they also layer in thoughts on how to begin new cycles in life. Jim and Deb also share some of the exciting things they have in store themselves, for the podcast and for all of you out there who are looking to make 2023 the most dynamic year of your entire life. Be prepared for a taste of numerology and intention setting tips as well as info as to why the 2023 is primed to be the perfect year to dive deep, go within and listen to our inner guidance systems to help gain clarity in all aspects of our lives."
In this episode Deb and Jim discuss the path already traveled in the first nine episodes. They also address the important topic of how to stay present when the intensity of the holiday season starts to pull you in multiple directions. Last but not least, the dynamic duo shares how they close down the year or any other cycle with ritual and celebration that makes life more sacred. All of that and a whole lot more in this episode of It’s About Life.
In this episode, Deb and Jim talk about their take on the concept of “healing from the inside out” and what they’ve each learned from the teachers and healers they have had the chance to study with over the years. Jim will also talk about celebrating the one-year anniversary of his sobriety. Deb will give us a glimpse into her recent weeklong intensive working with Dr. Joe Dispenza. All that and a whole lot more in Episode #9 of It’s About Life!
In this episode, Deb and Jim officially kick off season number two of the It’s about live podcast with their first ever live call in show. If you missed it don't despair. There will be more live shows in the months ahead!
This time around Deb and Jim will answer questions about some of the core teachings they have covered in the first six episodes AND some of things that they have not even touched on yet. Some of the topics covered in this episode include how to build empowering beliefs, how to steer away from labeling or judging ourselves or others. Deb and Jim also look at how to let more of the inner artist come out and play.
All of that and a whole lot more….in this episode of It’s About Life.
"In this episode Deb and Jim discuss connecting with spirit energy in honor of the fall holidays that come at the end of October and the beginning of November. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Halloween, the Celtic festival of Samhain, All Saints Day, Dia des los Muertes or anything else…all of these Autumn rituals celebrate our never ending connection to the spirits of our ancestors and our connection to everything else that exists in the Universe.
This episode also takes a look at death, but from a place of empowerment and acceptance instead of from a place of fear.. Last but certainly not least, Deb and Jim will each share their own personal stories about how they stay connected to spirit energy in their lives with the hope that each of you out there listening can also find more peace in your connection to your ancestors and angels on the other side of the veil.”
Join Deb and Jim as they talk about their favorite tools they use to live more mindfully and stay grounded in times of turbulence. Over the years both Jim and Deb have explored many tools that people can use to find balance in life. Whether it be yoga, mediation, journaling or whatever, some of the tools may suit you and others might not feel quite right. Without a doubt though, there are tools for each and everyone of us to use to get better at being human each and every single day.
Join Deb and Jim as they talk about relationships!!! In their minds, everything in life comes down to relationships. In this episode Jim and Deb will talk about their relationship and the multitude of other relationships they have with other humans and other things! We all have relationships with our immediate family, with our circles of friends, co workers and so many other people. We even have relationships with things like our homes, jobs, cars, food, alcohol… you name it, it’s all relationships!
Some of our relationships serve our highest purpose while others can be a drain of our life force. We’ll learn how to identify which relationships might be in need of a little healing and when it might be time to let go. All that and whole lot more in Episode #5 of It's About Life.
Join Deb and Jim as they talk about the books that blew their minds and helped them transform their lives. In this episode Deb and Jim will each reveal their five favorite, life altering reads along with the stories about why these books made such an impact. You’ll hear about mystical beings in the high mountains, messages that didn’t get discovered for 15 years and near death experiences. All that and whole lot more in Episode #4 of It's About Life.
Join Deb and Jim as talk about how to move beyond the fear based mindset that is the byproduct of our very 3D world and instead open your heart to the possibility that there is nothing but LOVE in the entire Universe. In this episode Deb and Jim will look at the difference between various states of consciousness that are available to all of humanity and they will even teach you how you can live your life with a greater synchronicity between your material body, your mental body and your emotional body. Deb will explain how our entire species is already working together with Mother Earth to ascend to a new paradigm of reality and Jim will offer you ways that you can experience a higher vibration RIGHT NOW as you cross the bridge from your 3D world to the higher vibrations of 4D, 5D and beyond! All that and more in Episode #3 of It's About Life.
Join Deb and Jim as they ponder the subtle shift in mindset that happens when we realize that life is happening FOR us and not TO us. In this episode Deb and Jim talk about connecting to your higher self and how we always get to choose how we view the external circumstances of our lives. They also discuss how to break the shame cycle that can be present from past life trauma and surrendering into the truth that our lives are perfect just the way they are, even when things happen that we might not prefer. All that and more in Episode #2 of It's About Life.
