The Person You Want to Be, with Eric Teplitz

Susan Werner is a versatile singer/songwriter and a highly engaging musical performer.

Her songs run the gamut stylistically from folk to country to pop to jazz to "agnostic gospel" to showtunes and beyond.

In this interview, Susan candidly shares the highs and lows of her path toward authentic creative self-expression.

Susan Werner Links:
Website: https://susanwerner.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanwernerpage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theentertainher/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/susanwerneronline

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

Just as I did for the Season One Finale, I have pulled together clips here from each interview of Season Two, and organized them into themes that highlight key aspects of becoming The Person You Want to Be:

Category #1: Listening to your life for clues.
Category #2: Reading books / taking in good quality inputs.
Category #3: Eliciting or accepting help from outside sources.
Category #4: Using difficulties, challenges, or setbacks to propel you forward.
Category #5: Random other things!

Check out the full interviews for those guests whose clips were of interest to you: https://thepersonyouwanttobe.buzzsprout.com/ (or on your favorite podcast platform).

Revisit the "Season One Finale" episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1964290/11807757

Please share this episode if you have enjoyed it!

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I present a case for viewing your own mortality as an ally in living your best life.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/better-humans/3-ways-to-become-besties-with-your-own-mortality-567cee8e67a3

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

In this audio essay, I share some thoughts about why self-compassion can be so difficult, but also how it can be immensely helpful and healing.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/illumination/kindsight-ef592a394102

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

In this audio essay, I share a profound lesson in perspective imparted to me at Arches National Park in Utah.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/the-sky-always-wins-21129bfa2d86

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

Kent Weishaus had a successful career in television when, in his fifties, he decided to completely switch gears in search of work that would have a more positive social impact.

He is the author of the recently released book "Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-Up".

Kent Weishaus Links:
Website: https://www.kentw.net/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Breaking-Down-Avoiding-Overwhelm/dp/B0C8786FMB/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I provide a seven-step framework for building self-discipline, derived from my experience training for and completing my first-ever marathon.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://betterhumans.pub/iron-discipline-these-7-steps-can-help-you-accomplish-your-goals-5e8c7a587274

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

In September 2020, at the age of 25, Danny published Episode 1 of a long-form interview podcast called simply: The Danny Miranda Podcast.

34 months later, The Danny Miranda Podcast reached the milestone of one million plays (including downloads and YouTube views).

It is in the top 1% of all podcasts in the world in terms of its reach, and as of our recording date he has released a staggering 414 episodes.

Danny interviews some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and thinkers on his show, and he has recently released a course entitled “Art of Interviewing” for those who wish to learn from his experience about how to attract guests, do research, and conduct the highest-quality interviews possible.

Danny Miranda Links:
Podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMiranda
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda⁠
Course: ⁠https://www.artofinterviewing.com

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I share with you how mindfulness meditation can be helpful in practical terms.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/begin-again-78462ac2de7b

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

In my conversation with grief therapist and educator Mitch Davidowitz about his life, he shares a number of examples of fortuitous experiences that, for him, proved to be catalysts for personal transformation. They each were pivotal to his becoming the person he was to become, many aspects of which were completely unplanned.

For me, it brings up a lot of questions. Are we being nudged by life to move in a particular direction? Is who we ultimately become inevitable? How much say do we have in the matter? How much of who we become is luck vs. happenstance vs. a result of decisions freely made (aka, free will)? How much does our own openness, willingness, stubbornness, or inborn nature play a part in our unfolding?

Check out my discussion with this fascinating and beautiful human being, where we explore some of these questions while covering Mitch’s path toward becoming a therapist, avid student of meditative practices, and inspirational writer, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

Mitch Davidowitz Links:
(You can find Mitch's daily postings on any of the following sites):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-davidowitz-m-s-w-m-ed-ed-s-4574983/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitch.davidowitz
Ram Dass Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ramdassgroup/

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I offer an alternative to labeling yourself as "lazy" that is more empowering and may help you get in touch with your motivation.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/laziness-is-not-the-issue-e11cb67ec839

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

A rare neurological disease. Divorce. Cancer. Business catastrophes.

Pat Wetzel has had her share of “bumps in the road.”

Yet, her adventurous spirit, perseverance, and curiosity have allowed her to reinvent herself time and again and tap into previously unimagined possibilities for meaning and fulfillment.

Out of a strong desire to learn how others have managed to overcome massive challenges in their own lives and come out the other end with renewed purpose and passion for life, Pat created a podcast called "Bump in the Road".

The podcast led to a book she has recently authored and just released, called "A Bump in the Road: 15 Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience", in which she shares the inspiring stories of some of her most memorable podcast guests, as well as pieces of her own story, in an effort to spread messages of hope to others.

Pat Wetzel Links:
Website: https://bumpintheroad.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpInTheRd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CancerRoadTrip (@CancerRoadTrip)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerroadtrip/ (@CancerRoadTrip)

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I share my philosophy on how to find the love of your life.
(One correction to the content within: this was recorded while I was still 50 years old, but I've since turned 51! )

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-find-the-love-of-your-life-f54191e39f87

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

27 was a pivotal age for Clementine Moss. That was the year she decided to take up learning to play the drums, and that she attended her first ten-day Vipassana meditation retreat.

Little did she know the lasting impact each of these decisions would have on her life, nor the ways in which these parallel disciplines would complement each other and liberate her creative spirit.

Clem is the founder and drummer of Zepparella, an all-female-member Led Zeppelin tribute band that has been rocking North America since 2004.

She is also a spiritual counselor, who assists her clients using a range of healing modalities.

Her wonderful and unique new memoir is entitled "From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer".

Clementine Moss Links:
Website: http://www.clemthegreat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClementineDrum/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clemthegreat/
Amazon link to Clem's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNWGHVY7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_10CSDKDKS0YHJBS1TJT3
Zepparella: http://www.zepparella.com/

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

In this audio essay, I share a potentially liberating perspective that serves as an argument for going after what you want in life.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/change-your-mind/you-cant-screw-up-455fb49b5dcc

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

Born and raised in Serbia, Aleksandra Vancevska today lives in London, where she is a biomedical researcher at the Francis Crick Institute and a Gestalt therapist-in-training at the Metanoia Institute.

She also paints, dances, practices and teaches yoga, hosts a podcast called “Being and Doing” and serves as an interviewer on another podcast, “Humans of Gestalt”!

In this wide-ranging conversation, Aleks shares insights on her development as both a scientist and an artist, being multilingual, becoming interested in psychotherapy, and a whole lot more.

Aleksandra Vancevska Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleksandra.vancevska/
Instagram (Being and Doing Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/being_and_doing/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beinganddoing.community
Website:  https://aleksandravancevska.com/

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ 

Journaling is a simple yet powerful practice that has made a profound difference in my life.

In this audio essay, I describe 5 key benefits that I hope will inspire you to give it a try (or, to give it another try!).

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/change-your-mind/the-value-of-journaling-c83472752dac

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

Derek Sivers is a deep thinker, a restless explorer, a prolific creator, and an active lifelong learner.

He has reinvented himself many times over: musician, circus ringleader/MC, computer programmer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, resident of numerous cities and countries around the world, and author of books that are both philosophical and filled with highly pragmatic advice.

In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground: how to get luckier, the importance of environment, the worst day of Derek's life, becoming more self-aware through the practice of journaling, and much more.

Derek is my kind of human: thoughtful, generous, self-reflective, brimming with intelligence and enthusiasm, a pursuer of his own dreams and an encourager of others pursuing theirs, and a living reminder that there are other ways of doing things than those we are simply accustomed to or conditioned for.

Derek Sivers Links:
Website: sive.rs (go here for all things Derek, including his books, his blog, and a contact form he encourages you to use to connect with him directly!)

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

An audio essay about the most memorable lesson I took with me from acting classes.

For a written version of this essay, go to: https://ericteplitz.medium.com/your-life-as-a-labor-of-love-9efe62520cc4

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/

Finding one's path in life, particularly with regard to a career that fits, is a daunting task for many.

Charlotte Angeles had to zig and zag a bit before she found hers, but she eventually did.

Her story normalizes how tricky this navigation can be, and how the answer is not necessarily as simple as following your passion. Sometimes it takes a bit of exploration, and paying mind to clues along the way, before declaring and stepping into The Person You Want to Be.

To view the painting of Charlotte's mentioned in this episode, please go to: https://inspiredlivingblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/25/dental-hygienist-fine-artist-and-conscious-mom-charlotte-angeles-the-person-you-want-to-be-ep-29/

Charlotte Angeles Links:
Website: https://www.charlotteangeles.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecharlotteangeles/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecharlotteangeles
Santa Monica Bay Dental: https://www.santamonicabaydental.com/

About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/