What if the key to innovation lies in embracing the absurd? In this episode, we sit down with David Carson,... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, I, Jeffrey Besecker, delve into the intricate relationship between our behaviors, emotional patterns,... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the often-stigmatized topic of menopause, exploring how cultural... more

In this episode of The LightInside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the concept of conditional self-worth and its impact on... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Biesecker delves into the complex relationship between chronic pain and emotional... more

Podcast Episode Summary: The Light Inside Host: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: Patrick Boylan, Actor, Musician, and Musical Educator In this episode of The Light... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey engages in a thought-provoking discussion with transformative wellness coach Lori Beth... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the complexities of intuition with Intuitive Transformation Coach,... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the complexities of our inner truths and the... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the tumultuous journey of sexual awakening that many experience... more

Exploring the impact of emotional trauma on our decision-making, The Light Inside delves into how buried emotions can lead us... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the intricate world of emotional triggers and self-regulation. We all... more

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Light Inside. I'm your host, Jeffrey Besecker. Today, we delve into the intriguing... more

Explore the complexities of receiving feedback in this episode of The Light Inside. Discover how embracing criticism can lead to... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we introduced a new feature called the Mind Warp, where we take a... more

Today on The Light Inside, we delve into the intricate world of social stigmas and their impact on mental health.  Join... more

This episode of The Light Inside delves into the fascinating world of beliefs and how they impact our perceptions, decisions,... more

Today's episode explores the intricate world of our psyche and ego processes, shedding light on how they can sometimes lead... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the pervasive issue of distractions in our modern world, particularly... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores how our mental constructs shape our perception of life,... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the intricate world of belief perseverance and its impact on... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we dive into the profound influence of belief systems on our self-concept, relationships,... more

In this illuminating episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the intricacies of effective communication and the unseen barriers... more

Explore the often misunderstood world of narcissism with guest therapist Shannon Petrovich on The Light Inside. Discover the signs of... more

Heroes. Are they born - or made? They touch our hearts, fill us with admiration, and make us reconsider our world... more

This episode of The Light Inside reflects on the power of gratitude in the face of challenges, such as surviving... more

Explore the origin of the word "OK" and embrace imperfection in this episode of The Light Inside. Join holistic coach... more

In today’s enlightening episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh George, a sixth-degree black belt martial arts instructor... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the crucial topic of sleep and its impact... more

Explore the importance of sleep and its impact on our physical and mental health in this episode of The Light... more

n this thought-provoking episode of The Light Inside, we dive deep into the fascinating world of human psychology, ego processes,... more

Exploring the intricacies of human perception and judgment, this episode of The Light Inside unravels how we often form opinions... more

Explore the impact of psychological triggers on our perceptions with trauma recovery coach Joe Ryan in this episode of The... more

Tune in to The Light Inside to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on mental health with Karen Stevens, co-founder... more

Explore the intriguing relationship between emotions, perceptions, and memories on The Light Inside.  Our guest, Kim Korte, author of "Yucky,... more

Explore the hidden layers of existence in this episode of The Light Inside with host Jeffrey Besecker. We unravel the... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we extol the profound significance of the word 'kahu' within Hawaiian culture and... more

Unprocessed Trauma. In the aftermath of the unspeakable, our stories unfold—marked by the haunting echoes of anguish and distress.  In this... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, we explore the complex nature of color perception and what it teaches us... more

In this thought-provoking episode of The Light Inside, we explore the complexities of neophobia—an unhealthy fear of the unknown—and how... more

In this enlightening episode of The Light Inside, we unravel the concept of emotional uncoupling and the importance of establishing... more

In this podcast episode, host Jeffrey Besecker reflects on the year 2023 and the deep exploration of the human experience... more

In the podcast episode titled "The Light Inside," host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of subconscious scripts and their profound... more

The podcast explores the concept of anxious insecurity and its various effects. The host, Jeffrey Besecker discusses how anxious insecurity... more

In this episode, the host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the topic of pain and suffering and how they contribute to... more

In this episode, the podcast explores the role of subconscious scripts and self-sabotaging behaviors in intimate relationships. It discusses how... more

In this podcast, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the nature of subconscious scripts and how they shape our beliefs and... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of moving on from narcissistic abuse. He... more

In this episode, Jeffrey Besecker and Kathy Hadizadeh delve into the concept of action bias, heuristics, and their effect on... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the complexities of circular thinking and rumination with Executive... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the power of humor.  He discusses how humor can serve... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the importance of healthy connections in our lives. He... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of the soul and why we have... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of declinism and its impact on our... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the psychology behind body weight regulation. He delves into... more

On this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the labyrinthian experience of battling cancer. With over 19.3... more

In this opening episode of Season 5 of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker and guest Tanith Carey explores the... more

Welcome to Episode #160 of The Light Inside podcast, titled "Energizing Your Life: Harnessing the Power of Conscious Energy”. In this... more

In this podcast, we look at how a concept of logic known as the Unity of Opposites can empower us... more

In this podcast, host, Jeffrey Besecker discusses the significance of goal setting in defining one's purpose and achieving personal growth.  While... more

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the importance of active listening in our increasingly polarized... more

We all have our preferences.Everything from the clothes we wear, to the car we drive, and even our favorite flavor... more

Jeffrey and Constantin discuss a range of topics related to personal growth and self-assessment. They explore the complexities of emotional... more

In this episode, guest, Rachel Lavin and host Jeffrey Besecker, discuss healthy ego development and empowering our ego to work... more

Emotions. They play an essential role in creating our perceptions throughout life.  They signal awareness of our current circumstances and guide our... more

Our Ego. Just what is it - and what are the key roles this mystical entity serves as we navigate a... more

Denial. We’ve all heard that somewhat childish joke. You the one  - about how ‘it’s not just a river in Egypt’.... more

Marketing Professor, Dr. Aaron Ahuvia and host, Jeffrey Besecker discussed the psychology of love and how it applies to why... more

Constructive criticism. Why does it often seem to so hard to find clear, direct, and honest feedback - And even more... more

Manuj Aggarwal was an exceptionally brilliant and vibrant child. Burdened by a family history of mental illness, he searches for... more

-Uncertainty. We’ve all felt it within our day-to-day lives. It manifests itself in a variety of ways, such as feeling overwhelmed,... more

In this episode, Clarissa, a 36 year old hairdresser from a small Midwestern town, struggles to find her place in... more

Julia Wesley is a medium and spiritual healer who is helping to uncover the soul blueprint for happiness. In this... more

Our individual pursuit of growth and excellence does not always equate to joy, due to regular responses, beliefs and self-doubt.  Today... more

When Allen Klein, spurred on by the power of intention and the awe of childhood, sets out to march in... more

In this episode, we’re exploring the Complex Relationship between Food, Emotions, and Society with Dr. Marcella Raimondo. Marcella is a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders... more

Having experienced both direct and indirect verbal and non-verbal abuse in a narcissistic relationship, Angela Myer became determined to learn... more

Having experienced both direct and indirect verbal and non-verbal abuse in a narcissistic relationship, Angela Myer became determined to learn... more

Pain. Our emotional reactivity frequently causes it to surface as the emotional turmoil we feel. You’ve perhaps heard this clique, and... more

When J. Stamatelos confronted his anxious insecurity; he discovered the underlying power of self-acceptance and the vicious cycle of validating... more

2022. -- What a year, what an amazing journey, and what a fascinatingly thought-provoking ride. We couldn't have been more thrilled... more

Screen time. It’s the new currency utilized when measuring how our children spend much of their time interacting with the world. With... more

Marina Yaney Triner, a self-proclaimed empath and trauma expert, dives into the world of repressed trauma and how it affects... more

Well-being. Recent research has revealed that this often-overlooked, yet essential element is a core value of personal growth and sustainable success. Somatic... more

Blind spots. We each have them. In the context of personal change, why is it we often settle for "good enough?”... more

Yes…At the behest of alienation, testing the current trends, harsh judgments, losing listeners, and the endless guffaw of our peers… It’s... more

Space. In the rise of both our race for human evolution and within the context of that ever-popular television series “Star... more

Motion. It implies movement. With all motion inferring a dynamic “mover”. Matter is dormant, yet humans are an active power - a... more

Knowledge. It’s one of the only resources that grows as we share it. Yet sometimes, that’s not so easy. Why do... more

Intuition. That still small voice inside that sometimes whispers…while at others - it roars. Einstein once shared with us: “I believe in intuitions... more

Your inner voice. That light inside - the being that we are being. Society and our daily interactions seem to increasingly... more

Our bodies; for eons - we’ve been reminded to treat them like temples. Yet our view of that temple -... more

The Earth. Not only is it our biological home. It also anchors us to our metaphysical and spiritual perception of place... more

Loss. We each experience it in a variety of ways. Oftentimes, the repeated and prolonged cycles of grief can reveal our deepest... more

In a world where we can each be ANYTHING we want. Ironically, we often discover a world that feels like it's... more

Staying afloat. It often becomes our central focus. And at times, it can seem like we barely keep our heads above... more

Our emotions. They frequently serve as one of the more mystifying aspects of our humanness, yet just what role do they... more

Your body. Its your home - unique, individual  and universal all at the same time. Yet the way we communicate through our... more

Conflict. It often becomes our greatest source of confrontation, yet that which is not addressed, often goes unanswered. Our emotions, at times... more

Constructive criticism. Why does it often seem to so hard to find clear, direct, and honest feedback? And even more so, why... more

Life. -It moves at times; in stages and cycles. Each instant a moment which often is etched into our brains. Sometimes even keeping... more

Happiness. Its often thought to grow in direct proportion to our level of acceptance. Yet, expectations frequently limit our ability to... more

By The Age of five, the word “NO’ is etched in our brains - happening at a startling 60,000 times. And... more

We are joined today by Mark Scherer - Founder and CEO of Encompass Life. Mark is a life coach who... more

The Oxford dictionary describes confidence as the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. To quote the Great and... more

If you joined us last week, you learned how our biases influence so much of our reality. Shaping and moving... more

Today we look at the psychological aspect of Magical Thinking and the role it plays in the introspection illusion of social influence. Explaining perhaps why the... more

Leigh Hearl had a secret. A secret which filled her with guilt and shame… A secret, which nearly killed her.... more

We lean in today, looking ay what it means to be neurodivergant - and exploring how both as a community... more

Change. Its perhaps the one thing in life with any certainty. Inevitable in its being, and as a result, evolution and... more

It’s not easy to know how we come across to others, especially when we’re meeting people for the first time. Finding... more

Enoughness. Perhaps one of our more persistent burdens in life, often becomes the tireless pursuit of improvement; of feeling the consequences... more

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking... more

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking... more

Human nature. Its the one constant throughout our being.  Within our nature, the desire to seek connection with others. Our relationships enriching... more

Kindness. It’s more than a behavior. An Action or response. Kindness is a quality of being. This act of giving and being kindness... more

Inspirational Author- Lailah Gifty Akita tells us: “A Calm water, is like a still soul.” When navigating the occasionally stormy seas of... more

The greek philosopher Plato Tells us: “Love is the name of our pursuit of wholeness. For our desire to be complete.... more

Welcome back! And Thanks for joining us for this, the inaugural episode of the year 2022 as we debut season three... more

Your truth. My Truth.  Just Who’s truth is it- getting in the way? And is there any way, we can see our... more

Apathy. That often overrated rock of protection each of us frequently finds ourselves hiding under. Life’s seemingly endless challenges, often placing one... more

Comparison. It’s the thief of self-awareness, and as a result of our own limiting biases, the idea of embracing change can... more

In Latin, human beings are homo sapien, loosely translated as ”The man who knows”. Yet within each of, remain parts... more

Cynicism. It often clouds one’s ability to remain open to the possibilities in life, as one observes some of the hardest... more

One of the greatest gifts one can shine on themselves is the gift of perpetual learning. When we expand as... more

Reality Its often a reflection of your beliefs. This is not to say one becomes self-limiting in their beliefs, and why... more

“We cannot control the winds, but we can absolutely control how we set our sails” When one shifts from searching for hope and inspiration in others and place faith and belief in the life you... more

GRACE- For some, it's the simple, elegant refinement of their movement. For others it's courteous goodwill and respect for others. A simple... more

Join us, on the adventures. The tales. And the search for truths. As we explore the people. The stories. That... more

As children, we are each given a metaphorical bag and this bag, we carry throughout our lives. And we fill... more

Reality. It's a question of perspective. We each hold a different view of our beliefs, with others often holding their own... more

We begin today, by simply asking: What label have you attached to yourself lately? In our modern search for meaning. One’s... more

“Who you are begins with creating your inner truth.” That simple act of self-determination allows us to become who and what... more

There is a well-worn adage: a time and place for everything- A time for work, a time for play, and... more

Optimism. Just what is it? The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as: the quality of being full of hope, emphasizing the good parts of a situation,or a belief that something positive will happen. Our guest today, author... more

“Your life is within your fingertips. You can create the life you want.”- Author, Phoebe Garnsworthy Today, Phoebe and I explore... more

Trauma can often have a devastating impact on our emotional and physical health. EFT or Emotional -Freedom Technique is a... more

Nikola Tesla once said: “If you want to know the secrets to the universe, think in terms of energy, vibration... more

Einstein tells us: “A human being is a part of the whole called by us- universe. A part limited in time... more

Author Michael Singer, In his book “The Untethered Soul” shares this sage advice- “There is nothing more important to true... more

Somewhere in America, every 2 minutes, a woman is raped. National surveys of adults suggest that between 9-32% of women... more

Most of us have such psychological “blind spots,” aspects of our personalities that are obvious to everyone but ourselves. You... more

Spiritual Teacher Eckhart Tolle tells us: “Ego is presented as an accumulation of thoughts and emotions, continuously identified with, creating the idea and feeling... more

In a world where we can each be ANYTHING we want; Ironically, we often discover a world which feels like... more

When we each embrace our personal journey throughout life, we each get to uniquely become the authors of our own... more

"He who is rooted in oneness realizes that I am in every being; wherever he goes, he remains in me.”... more

When you step back and take a look at the picture of your life do you like what you see? If... more

Mahatma Gandi tells us- “Man is a social being.” And “Interdependence is and ought to be as much our ideal as self-sufficiency.” In... more

Theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, once shared: “Adversity introduces a person to themselves.” Very often, your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself,... more