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E69 - Bruce Lipton on Epigenetics, Living in the Matrix, and the Biology of Belief - Part 1
Season 3
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In this episode, we speak with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD, about the biology of belief and how, in fact, we’ve all been programmed. Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. In this conversation, we learn from Bruce about epigenetics, how our subconscious is running our lives and that we, indeed, are living in the Matrix.
Part 1 of this conversation gives you everything you need to know about how our consciousness changes our life experiences. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we build on this foundation and learn how to change our programming and change the world!
What we talk about:
- The difference between genetics and epigenetics
- How to become the master creator of your life
- Why positive thinking alone isn’t enough
- How we’ve been programmed since birth
- You’re only conscious 5% of the day (and what that means)
- Why falling in love changes your life (the quantum physics way)
Learn more about Bruce:
Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/
Instagram: @BruceLipton
Twitter: @Biologyofbelief
CONNECT + FOLLOW:
Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin Shaw:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.
Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/
Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/
Music produced by Jackson Whalan
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