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Life Lessons with Jim Carolla

Life Lessons with Jim Carolla

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Farewell

Jim, Ray & Gary look back at Life Lessons with Jim Carolla & say a sad goodbye as the series comes to an end.

Jul 11, 201235 min

Stepping Back

Jim and Ray continue their discussion from last week & take an email question from a listener that Jim, Ray & even Gary weigh in on.

Jun 27, 201231 min

Key Ideas

Jim touches on a variety of things including Father's Day, personal space & ways to improve yourself professionally. Ray also discusses an interesting job site he's working at & how his crew has been reacting to the surroundings.

Jun 21, 201243 min

The Silent Witness

Jim brings up the idea of the silent witness and explores how awareness can be a very useful tool when used in the proper fashion.

Jun 13, 201236 min

Basic Searches

Jim & Ray discuss a variety of different elements that can play into peoples lives

Jun 6, 201235 min

The Hidden Self

Jim & Ray wrap up their discussion of Fathers & Sons and explore where they need to go beyond the habits of their regular lives as well as the dynamic of the 'hidden self'.

May 30, 201244 min

Fathers & Sons Continued

Jim & Ray pick up where they left off last week continuing their discussion of fathers and looking at lineage.

May 23, 201234 min

Fathers and Sons

Jim & Ray continue the discussion of Fathers and go back to their earliest memories to examine how that may have factored into the dynamics of their relationships

May 16, 201241 min

Fathers

Jim and Ray discuss relationships people have with their fathers & how those relationships can have different characteristics depending upon the point of view of each person within the relationship.

May 9, 201246 min

Pass The Time Away Watching Shadows

The discussion continues, this week with a focus on trying to compare Jesus' radical ways of the time as compared with other spiritual figures.

May 2, 201236 min

The Kingdom of God

Jim and Ray continue their journey discussing the Age of Sages and focus this episode on Jesus.

Apr 25, 201235 min

The Age of the Sages

Jim and Ray discuss religion and the similarities and differences of Judaism, Buddhism & Christianity among others.

Apr 18, 201236 min

The Three Domains of Human Existence

Jim and Ray discuss how psychotherapy and spirituality work together to achieve a balance.

Apr 11, 201238 min

The Conditioned Eye

Jim starts the show on his own talking about the roots of Christianity and Ray joins him mid way through the show due to an automobile incident.

Apr 4, 201235 min

Bondage of Nature

Ray and Adam continue their discussion of St. Paul and trying to take a look at yourself from the outside perspective. Ray also discusses a friend whom he sent to Jim but who ultimately only met with Jim once and how that is representative of a majority of people.

Mar 28, 201248 min

Flesh & Spirit

Ray and Jim discuss the dog and the ways in which it splits from itself into the ego-self and the false self. Jim also uses the metaphor of the holocaust to demonstrate a very extreme example of the splitting of self.

Mar 21, 201249 min

Born Spiritually Blind

Ray and Jim sit down to continue their talk on Paul. Also Ray discusses a New York Times article from the first week of March regarding will power & the guys reiterate their plea for PayPal donations.

Mar 14, 201246 min

From Buddha to Paul

Jim takes the show on a journey to moving into the beliefs of other groups including, but not limited to, St. Paul.

Mar 7, 201244 min

Day Dreams & Night Movies

Jim and Ray discuss the continuation of the climb as well as touching on dreams and discussing their new donation option for listeners

Feb 29, 201247 min

The Climb Continues

Jim and Ray continue the climb for higher consciousness, and discuss ‘the beast that guards the heart.’ They also describe some of their worst nightmares and try to figure out who is really having the dream.

Feb 22, 201245 min

Beginning the Climb

Jim and Ray pick up where they left off at the base of the mountain, take an e-mail question from a listener and discuss the uses of sexuality.

Feb 15, 201242 min

The Birth of a Thought

Today, Jim and Ray focus on the mind, and how thoughts are processed. Jim dives into the natural history of thoughts and consciousness, and explains the danger of losing the present moment.

Feb 8, 201243 min

Hiking With Jim

Jim recalls a hiking trip with his friends that changed his attitude on life. Ray also talks to him about his early days playing trumpet.

Feb 1, 201246 min

Throw the Ball Part 2

In today's podcast, Jim, Ray and Producer Gary discuss the people that made the biggest impacts in their lives.

Jan 25, 201234 min

Throw The Ball

Jim and Ray discuss how to guard your self esteem and psyche from the stresses of your childhood. They also break down the three elements of stress, and describe the differences between first and second nature.

Jan 18, 201241 min

Who Do We Think We Are?

In the first show of the new year, Jim and Ray talk about the impact your family has on your relationships, and how to awaken your spiritual self.

Jan 11, 201246 min

The Two Levels of Nature

Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "Jim and Ray talk about basic sanity, the two levels of nature, and the Lakers-Mavericks game."

Jan 4, 201245 min

First Relationships

Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "In this week’s episode, Jim and Ray discuss what relationships are really about, and why that first interaction with your parents is the most important relationship."

Dec 28, 201143 min

Conscientiousness

Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "Today the guys chat about family struggles and the key to leading a long, happy life."

Dec 21, 201150 min

Relapse

This week, the guys talk about the ‘inner no’ and why it’s so important to draw attention to your automatic negative thoughts.

Dec 14, 201143 min

The Science of Personal Change

Jim and Ray talk about being your own personal scientist, and how our compulsions can inhibit us from growing.

Dec 7, 201140 min

Crucial Moments

Jim and Ray talk about mastering skills to make change more permanent, and discuss the importance of writing down the crucial moments of your life.

Nov 30, 201137 min

The New Now

Jim emphasizes the importance of living in the present, and suggests various ways for Ray (and everyone else) to combat their ANTs.

Nov 23, 201148 min

The Science of Change

The guys review the different types of ANTs that can affect your life, and also discuss the dangers of idealizing a person you don’t know.

Nov 16, 201140 min

Thoughts Can Lie

Jim and Ray discuss the problem with “automatic negative thoughts” and go through some fan mail.

Nov 10, 201148 min

The Power Inside of You

In this week’s podcast, Jim helps listeners develop alertness and concentration, and explains the importance of having a positive mentality while doing the training exercises.

Nov 2, 201147 min

Rogue Eyes

Jim explains the Horse and Carriage metaphor of will power, and Ray talks about his continuing struggle to rid his body of nicotine.

Oct 26, 201142 min

The Chocolate Cookie

Jim talks about a tough mental decision to pass up a delicious dessert, and Ray asks how you cope when the thing you’re trying to resist wins the day.

Oct 18, 201147 min

The Willpower Muscle

Today’s topic is the importance of willingness, and Jim offers a number of ways to make little changes in your life that will have big results.

Oct 12, 201143 min

Sustaining Willpower

Today the guys talk about the importance of staying in the moment, and how it applies to Will Power.

Oct 5, 201135 min

What Is This Thing Called Willpower

Jim and Ray talk about ‘the mind stream,’ and discuss how taking your time can help you make important decisions.

Sep 28, 201146 min

Meditation in the Moment

Today's podcast focuses on the importance of being in the moment. Jim leads everyone in a guided meditation, and the guys talk about will power and self-control.

Sep 21, 201147 min

Buddhist Love

Jim and Ray discuss the 4 elements of Buddhism that add to our love lives. They also discuss the importance of listening, and how psychology and science are linked. Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Sep 14, 201138 min

Love & Sports in the Pain Body

In today's show, the guys talk about love, sports, and when families break apart. Check out Jim and Ray online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Sep 7, 201137 min

The Pain Body

Jim and Ray focus on how the past can influence your current relationship. Ray also updates everyone on his efforts to quit smoking. Don't forget to check out the power of Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Aug 31, 201147 min

Dimensional Love

Jim compares the ‘cosmic dimension of love’ to the ‘human dimension of love,’ and Ray questions the effectiveness of couple’s therapy. Check out Ray and Jim at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Aug 24, 201141 min

What is this Thing Called Love, Part 3

In today's podcast, the guys take a closer look at the dimensions of love, and the impact of living with your partner's 'pain body.' Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Aug 17, 201148 min

The Work of Love

The guys discuss the 3 Levels of relationships, and joke about the early days of porn. Don't forget to check out the boys at http://AceJimCarolla.com

Aug 10, 201141 min

What is This Thing Called Love? Part 2

In the second part of this lesson, Jim reflects on meeting his wife in California, and the difficulty of describing love. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Aug 3, 201135 min

What is This Thing Called Love? Part 1

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The first of a two-part episode about the levels of love and how to sustain it. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com

Jul 27, 201140 min