Ted in Your Head

“Judge a man by his questions, rather than his answers” - Voltaire. We ask questions and we want answers. But if your questions contains a hidden self-limiting belief, then no answer will be helpful. Better to ask better questions that give you access to possiblility. Ted tells you how. http://TedinYourHead.com

Have you ever walked into a social situation with fear or dread about what you will say or do in front of other people? If so you have experienced social anxiety, which can be chronic and disabling. Ted give 8 solid tips to help you deal with social anxiety. http://TedinYourHead.com

You have the ability to create calm, peace and relaxation whenever you want to. The question is, are you good at doing that? Are you practicing? If not, listen to this podcast where Ted talks about a simple technique that takes 5 minutes and will leave you feeling more calm, more relaxed and more refreshed. http://TedinYourHead.com

To keep from catching the body flu, you need a strong immune system to fight off the viruses that can make you sick. To keep from catching the mind flu, you need to take your mind vitamins to ward off “stinking thinking” and maintain positivity and inspiration! Ted talks about how you can keep your head immunity strong against the negativity that surrounds us. http://TedinYourHead.com

“I worked for a menial's hire, only to learn dismayed, that any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid.” Why are we so afraid to ask for what we want? http://TedinYourHead.com

When Ted was young and naïve and didn’t know any better, he was able to manifest something he would have never expected. He didn’t think not to ask for it, so he asked and got exactly what he asked for. Turned out it wasn’t really what he wanted, but it was a valuable lesson learned. Listen to the “Porsche” story. http://TedinYourHead.com

Everybody wants something. We don’t always get what we want, but some people seem to get it much more often. To achieve your goals dreams and desires, you must become a person that has mastered certain ways of being. Are you a person who can overcome inertia? Are you able to motivate yourself? Can you be uncomfortable? Ted talks who you need to be to move forward in life and business. http://TedinYourHead.com

Your language is powerful and creative. Shamens and wise men have said throughout history that you create your world with language. Once you understand the power of your language you can begin to use it to create. Ted discusses how to use language in a way that programs your mind for success Remember, talk is not cheap, so don’t cheapen your talk. http://TedinYourHead.com

Hiring an ape in a suit to stomp on you when you are procrastinating is a sure fire way to get things done. However, if that is not practical or desirable, there are some other ways to stay productive that are less painful. Everyone procrastinates, the ones that get stuff done are those that have found ways to manage procrastination and overcome the resistance to taking action. There will be later podcasts that will address this challenge, but for now, listen to the story of the Gorilla. https://TedinYourHead.com

Maybe you know that you’ve got some trash in there that you’re trying to get rid of. Maybe you want to have more of the positive thinking. Maybe you’re aware that some of your more squishy thoughts are not serving you. Maybe you’re a DIY type of person. Ted give some proven techniques for changing stuff up in your head. https://TedinYourHead.com

Even though hypnotherapy is become more widely accepted as valuable modality for change and healing, there are still a lot of misperceptions and misunderstanding about exactly what hypnosis and hypnotherapy is all about. As a hypnotherapist in private practice for over 15 years, Ted explains what hypnotherapy is and dispels some of the myths surrounding hypnosis. Take some time to listen to find out how you can make your mind work for you. https://TedinYourHead.com

Are you ready for change? You’d better be, because it’s coming whether you’re ready or not. Maybe it will come gently inquiring if you are ready to take a ride, or maybe it will come crashing through your door and come rolling in like a locomotive. When should you get ready for change? How about now? Ted talks about being ready for change so that you can go with the flow with grace, trust and confidence. https://TedinYourHead.com

You might be thinking “How can I possibly be thankful for that thing that went wrong?!” Well, did you learn something? Did you become stronger, more compassionate, wiser? Did you find some tough stuff within you that you didn’t know you had that still serves you to this day? If so, then you’ve got something to be grateful for. Question is, can you feel that gratitude as you go through it? Ted gives you an opportunity for a powerful shift in perspective. https://TedinYourHead.com

“Ya gotta be alive to be grateful” someone very wise once said. What’s so great about being grateful? Well for starters, everything looks better, feels better, and works better when you are living in gratitude. And feeling good is good for you! This episode is a reminder about how important it is to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. https://TedinYourHead.com

We love going to the movies because we love to me moved and inspired. But have you ever walking out of a movie feeling ripped off? Or depressed, worried or anxious? You probably wouldn’t see that movie again. Yet, many of us have a tendency to play the same scary movies over and over again in our heads: scary visualizations or imaginations of what the future holds. Listen to this podcast and what Ted says may give you a ticket to a better film. https://TedinYourHead.com

Do you ever get the feeling that all you do is work and be responsible? When someone asks you how you are doing do you say SSDD? (Same stuff, different day…) If so, then you owe yourself a listen to this episode! Ted offers 14 simple things you can do to connect with your inner sense of wonder, creativity and inspiration. It all starts with connecting (or re-connecting) with those things that fill you up inside. Consider it’s time to from SSDD to SMILE! (Simple Measures Increase Life’s Enjoyment!) https://TedinYourHead.com

Have you ever walked on a moonlit night when all was awash in bright moonlight? When was the last time you walked barefoot in the grass? Our bodies are designed for walking, but we are now a society that walks much less than we used to. The cost is disconnection between mind and body. Ted extols the virtues of walking in this episode and explains many of the benefits for mind body and spirit and why you should give yourself the gift of a wonderful walk. https://TedinYourHead.com

The title of this podcast comes from a Bruce Springsteen song called “Atlantic City”. Maybe it’s true, that the things within you that seem to have died, are just dormant, waiting to be re-invigorated. Sometimes, those essential things that once defined us, such as hope, wonder, fun and creativity can get covered up by the daily routine of life. In this episode, Ted explores how to get re-connected with the most important parts of ourselves. https://www.TedMoreno.com/ted-in-your-head.

In the previous episode 40 Ted talked about the epidemic of the overwhelm in modern life and the cost in terms of focus, productivity and presence. In this episode, Ted gives practical tips on how you can begin to take control of your mind and stay out of overwhelm. https://www.TedMoreno.com/ted-in-your-head.

In this podcast Ted discusses the epidemic of the overwhelm of modern life and the cost that it extracts from us: we can end up spending hours in a fog, tired, confused, and unable to concentrate. We can actually go into a negative state of hypnosis where we become highly suggestible to our own negativity. In the next two episodes, Ted talks about why this happens, what it looks like in your life, and how you can begin to take control of your mind and stay out of that zombie-like state called overwhelm. https://www.TedMoreno.com/ted-in-your-head.

Ted tells the story of his short stint in the rodeo and how the lesson of letting go got pounded into him courtesy of a bucking bronco. Sometimes, in the excitement or routine of life, we can forget we are still holding on to things we should have let go of long ago.

Ted talks about a cross country coach in high school that introduced him to a level of physical pain that he has not have encountered since. He ran more miles in high school than most people walk in a lifetime. The coach would ask things that seemed totally impossible. But the team did them anyway. Ted never for a second thought he could be a good runner. But Coach thought differently. The value of a good coach is something you probably won’t know until you get one. So if you want to do stuff you don’t think you can do, go get one.

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Nina Impala, Certified Grief Counselor, author and Reiki Master. For well over 20 years Nina has worked in the hospice field visiting the dying and educating their families. Her passion is to educate her community about the transition from this life, a subject that has been sorely neglected in our society. Her desire is to help people feel at peace with themselves whether the transition process is loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, or a job. Nina’s passion and love for what she does shines through her thoughtful answers in this podcast. Even if you are not in grief or suffering a loss, give yourself the opportunity to hear the empowering yet gentle perspective that Nina brings.

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Harvey Slater, Holistic Nutritionist and Weight Management Consultant. In this interview that is chock full of tasty tidbits, Harvey talks about his approach to achieving a sustainable, healthy eating lifestyle. Some of the questions that Harvey answers is “What about New Years diet resolutions? What’s the best diet to follow? Can you help people lose weight? Can you help people who have autoimmune issues such as Crohn’s Disease and IBS? If you are interested in eating better to feel better, check out this podcast. http://www.tedmoreno.com/podcast

January means ringing in the New Year! For many of us, it also means new goals, new dreams and new desires. However, an essential part of bringing in the new is letting go of the old, allowing something new to flow. Whether it’s love, money, or attracting new opportunities, space needs to be made by letting something go. Ted talks about the need to let go, especially when it comes to old beliefs and habits that are no longer working for you.

Ted is interviewed by Carrie Stanfield and Elida Tsou about their transformational event "Breakthrough with Carrie and Elida" to be held in Laguna Beach CA on the weekend of Feb. 15 to 17th, 2019. For more info, go to https://www.breakthroughwithcarrieandelida.com.

In the third installment of the Ted in Your Head interview series, Ted interviews Dr. Roxanne Prilutsky, otherwise know as “Dr. Rox.” In this interview Dr. Rox will focus on her work with trauma, an area she is passionate about. Be sure to listen to this informative interview with Dr. Rox as she helps us understand how to deal with trauma.

The very first things that you do after you awake can have a tremendous impact on the quality of your day. Your mind is very suggestible the first half hour after waking up. Why not put good stuff into your headspace? Whether you are an early morning riser, or an early morning grump, implementing of few of these 25 things can make a difference. Check it out, and greet the morning with more gratitude, peace, and energy.

Life is hard. Plans fall apart. You will screw up, you will fail. You’ll hurt the one you love. Bad stuff will happen. What does it all say about you? Nothing except you’re alive and still have something to learn. Might also mean that you are up to stuff. What it doesn’t mean is that you suck or that there’s something wrong with you. Feel better?

Do you find yourself wishing that you’ll get into an accident on the way to your speech? Does the thought of speaking in public make your heart pound and hands sweat? Fear not, there is hope for those called upon to get up talk in public. Fear of public speaking is something that is learned, and what is learned can be unlearned. In this humorous episode, Ted discusses how you can manage the prospect of speaking in public and what you can do to get through it. If you would like to read a blog of this podcast go to www.tedmoreno.com/publicspeaking

It’s all about looking good, nobody wants to look foolish. But, “Everybody plays the fool, sometime” as the song says. Bless the fool within you, for without the Fool, you are less human. In this podcast Ted talks about why embracing the fool in you can help you experience fully this fleeing life.

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Jasmine Rausch, Certified Yoga Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. Jasmine specializes in working with a wide range of chronic health conditions chronic pain and autoimmune disease to anxiety and depression. In this interview, Jasmine discusses her journey from horrible back pain and asthma to being pain free through the practice of yoga therapy. After practicing yoga for 10 years, she entered teacher training at the Clinical Yoga Therapy Program at Loyola Marymount University. You may have heard of yoga, but listen to Jasmine tell you about yoga therapy in this wonderful podcast.

Did Ted really get abducted by aliens? Or perhaps he just dreamed of his conversation with the alien who felt lost and disconnected. A parable for those who struggle during the holiday season.

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Elida Tsou, with Elida Designs. Elida designs and creates jewelry with meaningful messages inspired by truths for her own life and from her experience as a marriage and family therapist. She’s known for the originality of her designs as well as the quality of her work. In this podcast Elida discusses how she became a designer, how she gets inspiration for her pieces and how she invokes the creative process using her intuition. You won’t want to miss this awesome podcast!!

When something does not have integrity, that means it’s in danger of falling apart, like the model airplane I built using Elmer’s glue instead of modeling cement. You can have the greatest plan, the most sincere intentions, the most brilliant idea, but if you don’t have the integrity to bring it together and keep it together, it just won’t fly. What is integrity? The ability to be your word. Need some practice doing what you say you are going to do? Listen to today’s podcast

Are you tired and unmotivated? Are you looking for a way to find more energy? Ted talks about energy and how you must generate it, from within, using a few simple tips that he shares in this podcast. You might be able to relate to this funny but informative parable.

What is meditation? Seeing what is. Why should you meditate? To be ok with what is. Interested in peace of mind, greater focus, less anxiety and more self control? Listen to this podcast.

We all want it to it easy, don’t we? We don’t want deadlines or benchmarks or timelines or completion dates. We want to have all the time to do the things we need need and want to do. How’s that worked for you in the past? Ted talks about why you need to be under pressure.

Do you find that you are finding all kinds of reasons to scare the poop out of yourself? Ted talks about the power of the mind, and all of the ways it tries to scare us away from what we know we should be doing.

Do you think the walking dead is just a tv show? Think again, then look around to see how many people are on automatic. Then, look in the mirror! Are you walking around looking for brains – namely, your own? Ted talks about how easy it can be to go into the Zombie trance and offers some suggestions to stay awake and feeling alive.

We walk among others with eyes averted, faces hard, closed off. What would happen if we went through our day looking into the eyes of every person we come into contact with? Would you be willing to try it and see?

In the fourth installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Tarnie Fulloon, Transformational Mentor and Embodiment Coach. Tarnie supports women to freedom from neck and back pain by healing the root cause. Tarnie discusses the idea of “body awareness” and how we are often disconnected from our bodies and the wisdom that they can give us. Be sure to listen to this fascinating interview.

Do you allow troublemakers such as Cynicism, Despair and Negativity into your head space? Not only will they trash your life, but once they move in, it can be hard to get them out. Ted gives you 5 simple steps for keeping these head hoodlums away.

What is the most important thing? Is it love? Is it peace? Do you think it’s happiness? Those things won’t matter unless you have this thing first. Listen to find out what it is.

What if life really is a dream? What if when you die you’ll wake up to a completely different life? What if the only place you ever are is here and the only time there ever is is now? What if? This podcast contains excerpts from Fantasia in D Minor, K. 937 Composed by: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performed by: Stefano Ligoratti Used under a Creative Commons 3.0 license https://musopen.org/music/2427/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/fantasia-in-d-minor-k-397/

Why is watching a movie so fun? Because it allows us to forget that we are in a movie theatre and believe that what we see on the screen is really happening. Our minds are the same. Our awareness is the screen onto which all of our thoughts and feeling are projected. How do we get free from the ones we don’t want? Get up and walk out.

You may say that you want to be liberated from the law, from money troubles, from your job, or from your spouse. But what you really want is liberation from the habit of being you. The hard part is that you probably haven’t even realized it yet.

In the second installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews “Chiropractor to the Fabulous”, Dr. Harrison Darling of Darling Chiropractic. She explains why you should go to a chiropractor, why you need regular chiropractic adjustments, and why your back “cracks” when adjusted. Think you know about chiropractic? Listen to Dr. Darling and learn something new.

How many opportunities have you passed up because you wanted to avoid some discomfort? How many cool adventures have you missed out on? You need discomfort! Ted talks about how to make it work for you get reap the rewards of being willing to endure discomfort.

There is always what happened, and then there is the story you make up about it. Problem is, we get the two confused and mistake our stories for what happened. Then we base our behavior on these made-up stories. Time to take a bite out of the reality sandwich.