
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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'.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

The Three Domains of Human Existence
Jim and Ray discuss how psychotherapy and spirituality work together to achieve a balance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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

Relapse
This week, the guys talk about the ‘inner no’ and why it’s so important to draw attention to your automatic negative thoughts.
The Science of Personal Change
Jim and Ray talk about being your own personal scientist, and how our compulsions can inhibit us from growing.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is This Thing Called Love? Part 1
EThe 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