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Nov 2024
1h 52m

#465: Nick Sweeney – Living In Alignment

Danny Miranda
About this episode

Alignment Academy [cohort starting January 1]: https://alignmentacademy.co/


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Episode 465. After a 6 month break from the podcast, I sat down with my friend Nick Sweeney. Nick and I explore courage, alignment, and the breakthroughs of embracing resistance. 


We talk about breathwork, purpose, and the power of community in creating transformation. If you want to step into your highest self, this is for you.


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Chapters:

00:10 Back After a 6-Month Break

01:22 Navigating Breakup and Breakthrough Moments

02:56 The Role of Friendship in Overcoming Life's Challenges

04:35 The Evolution of Partnership and Shared Purpose

09:32 What Makes Austin a Magnet for Growth and Transformation

11:45 Vibrations and the Power of True Connection

13:44 The Impact of What You Do Behind Closed Doors

16:39 Resistance as a Signal for Growth

18:06 The Healing Power of Community at the Retreat

20:45 First Breathwork Session and Overcoming Fear

27:00 Lessons from Courage and Living on the Edge

34:10 The Trap of I’ll Be Happy When

37:43 Aligning Your Life with Love and Purpose

41:00 The Role of Community and Accountability in Transformation

46:26 Facing Resistance and Accepting Your Truth

55:21 Courage as the Catalyst for Change

1:00:27 Trusting Intuition and Surrendering to the Process

1:07:40 The Synergy of Opposite Strengths in Partnerships

1:13:03 Synchronicities and Divine Timing in Business and Life

1:17:34 Living on the Razor’s Edge of Intuition and Analysis

1:23:11 Breaking Free from Old Patterns to Embrace Growth

1:28:45 The Courage to Take the First Step Toward Change

1:33:12 Building a Container for Collective Transformation

1:39:08 Who Is Programming You and Holding You Back

1:43:45 Recognizing and Releasing Limiting Beliefs

1:49:12 Overcoming Fear and Living in Alignment with Faith

1:55:01 Final Thoughts on Courage, Purpose, and Partnership

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