Dr. Friedemann Schaub

Are you heading towards physical and emotional burnout? After everything we went through in the last 18 months what’s the status of your batteries? You may think that what you are dealing with isn’t that serious; nothing that can’t be fixed with a few good nights’ rest. Yet, the problem is that many people overlook the early signs of burnout

Do you ever wonder about the purpose of your life and what you are here for?  Most of us don’t take the time to contemplate such philosophical head-scratchers - until we are forced to, which happened to me when I woke up at 2AM with horrible abdominal pain. After being rushed to the ER, it turned out to be a relatively minor gallbladder issue, but it felt like my system was giving me a solid knock to make me notice that lately, I may not have been caring for myself. It also gave me another wake-up call for evaluating my purpose and whether I am living in alignment with it. Fittingly, my guest this week on my Get Real podcast has written two books on consciousness and the meaning of life. Author Mark Gober 's worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. Mark says, "I argue that the brain acts more like a filtering mechanism that restricts, limits, and processes a consciousness that exists independently of the body. Consciousness doesn’t need a brain to

Why do we do what we do?   What drives our choices and actions more than any outside influences is also one of the least acknowledged aspects of our psyche. I am talking about core values. Values define what is important to us – and what makes us either go towards something – or away from something. When we live in alignment with our values, we usually feel happier and more fulfilled. When we make choices against our values, we often struggle with anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness.   Do you know your values? And do you know whether you are living in alignment with them?   00:00 - Our subconscious values 4:38 - Changing core values 8:22 - Values imprinted upon your early life 11:00 - How to define your own values to live authentically 14:10 - How to properly assess your values 20:48 - An envisioning exercise to see how changes in your life will impact you 25:41 - How to tune into your inner map to guide you   READ MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://drfriedemann.com/how-our-core-values-define

Do you believe in karma, the law of cause and effect? To quote Wayne Dyer: “How people treat you is their karma – how they react is yours.” Another wise man said that we are free to choose, but we are not free from the consequence of our choice. But how often have we seen people doing horrible things, lying, cheating, hurting others – and they still seem to get away with it? Does this mean that karma doesn’t exist and that there is no justice in the universe? But what if our karma is like the blueprint for future lives? What if we had past lives and are working through our old karma this time around? This is how many Eastern philosophies view our existence. You may think past lives don’t exist because you have no recollection of living in ancient Egypt or during the medieval times. But my guest on this next episode of Get Real, Dena Merriam, has very clear memories about her past lives and wrote several bestselling books about it. During her years of meditation, many vivid memories of past births began to

For almost twenty years, I have been on my soapbox about how to view anxiety not as our enemy but as our responsibility. Rather than wrestling with our emotions, we need to accept them as a form of communication from the deeper parts of our minds. When it comes to anxiety, at first glance, its messages are about not being safe or being worried about the future. Yet, when we dig a bit deeper, we realize that the reason why we feel anxious isn’t that we are in danger, but because our subconscious got triggered into self-defense mode. There are five common mistakes we make when dealing with our anxiety that may make it worse. When I was dealing with anxiety, I made all of them. At the time, I wished there was someone to guide me. In this episode, I share these five mistakes, and how you can easily avoid them to accelerate your healing. READ MORE ON MY BLOG >> 00:00 - General guidelines for anxiety relief 4:04 - First mistake: identifying ourselves with anxiety 6:07 - Second Mistake: being afraid of our own

"Do you remember how electrical currents and ‘unseen waves’ were laughed at? The knowledge about man is still in its infancy." -- Albert Einstein Emotional health, is one of the areas that cause more head-scratching than certainty. One of the most fiercely discussed topics is whether feelings such as anxiety or sadness are created by our mind or created by biochemical changes in our brain. Medical research has mainly focused on a physiological solution to emotional problems. But what came first—the chicken or the egg? Are neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain the root cause of fear and anxiety, or are they just a biochemical symptom of consciousness-created emotions? And what if there is another explanation for what causes our emotions – an explanation that potentially changes our entire view on health and well-being? My guest on this episode of Get Real is Eileen Day McKusick, a pioneering researcher in the fields of electric health and therapeutic sound... READ MORE

Many of us don’t dare to show who we really are. Even if we were to ignore the COVID-pandemic and other global challenges we’re confronted with, modern-day life has become increasingly stressful.  We no longer slow down to listen to our thoughts, to face our emotions, or to ask deep questions such as “What do I really want?” “What is my purpose?” or “What is the meaning of life?” As a result, we feel increasingly ungrounded, powerless and disconnected from ourselves, which further triggers stress and anxiety. So how can we break through this vicious cycle and get back in touch with who we are?  0:00​ - What does it mean to "Get Real"? 3:20​ - How our insecurities cause us to make assumptions of others 6:50​ - So how did we get "unreal"? 9:00​ - How high achievers become disconnected with themselves 11:07​ - How our "owner's manual" was written by someone else 15:44​ - The hardest things we need to do in order to start getting real 19:15​ - The damage competition does to us 22:51​ - An exercise to start

Do you sometimes feel that you live on autopilot, going through the motions, dutifully attending to your obligations and utterly unaware of your body and what happens in the present moment? Most of us are so busy that we forget to focus on how we really feel, what we truly desire, and what we need to do to move our lives in the right direction. My guest on this last episode of Empowerment Radio is productivity and wellness specialist Melissa Steginus, who just released her new book Everyday Mindfulness: 108 Simple Practices to Empower Yourself and Transform Your Life. Melissa's motto is that Your time and energy are your most precious resources. Her new book is your master manual for reconnecting with yourself and your inner resources so you can take immediate action to transform your life. Join Melissa and I on Thursday, March 18th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET and learn simple practices on listening to your body, understanding your feelings, gaining mental clarity, and managing your time and energy to pur

There are plenty of reasons to be afraid these days. But whether we are worried about COVID, flying, loneliness, our financial security, or the uncertainty of the future, most of our concerns are rooted in four major fears change, failure, loss and powerlessness. Yet, rather than addressing these fundamental fears, we usually focus on battling their different expressions as they surface. When a tree continues to produce unripe or flavorless fruit, just polishing the fruit or discarding it won t solve the tree s problems. To truly overcome our fears, we need to address them at their roots. Join me on Thursday, March 4th at Noon ET on Empowerment Radio, learn how to resolve your deepest fears and build a stronger foundation of trust and confidence.

Finding love during COVID has been challenging for many. But even before, you may have struggled with finding, holding or maintaining deep, safe and long-lasting love in your life. The reason isn t that you ve been jinxed, the lovers you ve attracted have been selfish and insensitive, or your partner no longer cares the way he or she did. It s because your brain has been mis-programmed. That s according to the vast research done by relationship counselor Dr. Gary D. Salyer, Ph.D. in his breakthrough new book, Safe to Love Again: How to Release the Pain of Past Relationships and Create the Love You Deserve. Join Gary and me this Thursday and the roadmap to healthy, secure and lasting relationships.

Are you the first one raising your hand when your church or community center is looking for a volunteer? Do you financially overextend yourself to once again help your sibling who just can't seem to catch a break? Or, are you the one patiently listening to your friend's problems for the umpteenth time, but never share your own personal struggles because you don t want to be a burden? Pleasing others while putting our own needs on the back burner isn t a virtue or a sign of generosity, but more often a long-standing, self-defeating pattern. If you are ready to stop pleasing others at the expense of your own health and happiness, tune into this episode of Empowerment Radio on Thursday, February 4th at Noon ET / 9AM PT.

Have you been feeling lost lately? Are you not sure how to approach the new year, so that it does not become just another mountain to climb or another circle to go around without an ending in sight? Have you been wondering - who am I and why am I here in the first place? Imagine you could discover your underlying operating system that creates the way you see the world, your beliefs, behaviors, and relationships to money, health, love... What if you could suddenly understand why you are facing certain challenges and how to move beyond them. And what if you could gain crystal clarity on what is best for you to thrive in life? All of this is possible through the fantastic work of my 2 guests today, Tahnee Woolf and Allen David Reed, founders and authors of Ten Terrains of Consciousness. Join us on this episode of Empowerment Radio and learn how the Ten Terrains of consciousness can help you to understand your true purpose and discover the best strategies to help you thrive in your life. Read mor

For most of us, 2020 was a very strange and challenging year one that we are more than happy to leave behind. But what if you can not look forward to the future because all you can see are the traumas of the past? What if the weight of loss, pain and uncertainty holds you back from entering into the New Year with lightness, hope, and positivity? Join me on Thursday, January 7 on Empowerment Radio and learn how you can start the new year with a clean slate and positive momentum.

We have entered the age of disbelief. As cynicism and populism relentlessly attack science and common sense and the lines between lies and truth become almost indistinguishable, doubt and distrust replace curiosity and open-mindedness. So the notion that miracles exist may appear completely ludicrous. Yet, throughout history, humans have always had extraordinary experiences we called miracles events that fill us with wonder and bafflement. My guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio is author, researcher and philosopher, Dr. Michael Grosso. In his latest book, Smile of the Universe: Miracles in an Age of Disbelief , Dr. Grosso provides evidence for the reality of phenomena we perceive as healings, levitation, bilocation and much more. Join us for a mind-expanding interview and learn why Dr. Grosso believes that miracles are facts of the natural world pointing toward something supernatural.

While our society may appear as divided as ever, there is one thing we all can agree on: 2020 made us come face to face with fear and anxiety. Some may have encountered these challenging emotions for the first time, while others may have felt even more trapped and overwhelmed than usual. Most people who are anxious and afraid wonder how they can get rid of these utterly uncomfortable feelings. There is a lot of confusing, misleading and disempowering information about fear and anxiety out there. One common misconception is that we can get rid of these emotions by either fighting or ignoring them. In my almost twenty years of experience helping people overcome fear and anxiety, I can tell you that the opposite is the case. The best way to heal fear and anxiety is to approach them with curiosity and compassion. How? Join me this Thursday, December 3, on Empowerment Radio, where I will answer this and any of your questions on how to grow from and beyond fear and anxiety. Send me your questions at hello@drf

We are living in a time when many people are feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders global and personal stress, financial challenges, illness, loneliness, depression and lack of purpose. What if there was a pathway out of turmoil and towards a life of happiness, peace and abundance. Mabel Katz is the creator of Zero Frequency, a philosophy which helps people enjoy the many possibilities that life has to offer when we return to our natural state of Zero. We experience the state of Zero Frequency when we live in the moment - present, conscious, free of judgments, when our heart is open to the wisdom within. Join Mabel Katz and me on Empowerment Radio this Thursday, November 19th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET and discover how Zero Frequency can help you to reclaim your life and rediscover your joyous self.

Are you feeling wired-tired? Stressed out because of the election, the worsening pandemic and the uncertainty of the future? At the same time, are you feeling exhausted because there is just too much to be worried about right now? As we go through this period of challenges, it is tempting to search for comfort and reassurance in the newest poll numbers, messages on social media, or conversations with others that share our views. Yet, at some point, we realize that no matter how much time we spend watching the news or scrolling through the web, we still feel uneasy and off-balance. The reason is that with all the distracting chaos and noise that surrounds us, we have lost connection with ourselves. Yet, to traverse these turbulent times with clarity, peace, and positivity, we can t let our mind get tossed around like a feather in the wind. Instead, we need to become like a tree that weathers the storm: rooted in serenity and integrity, flexible in how we approach every day, and open to let the light of truth

Imagine you've had it all - a flourishing career, a stable marriage , and financial abundance. And then from one day to the next, all is taken away from you. Wouldn t your confidence be shattered? This is what happened to Kate McGuiness, my guest on the next episode of Empowerment Radio. Within a short time, she found herself from being a high-flying Los Angeles lawyer to existing as a divorced, broke exile in an Iowa farm town. But this was just the beginning of her journey. In her new book, Confidence Lost Confidence Found, which she wrote especially for women, she describes the insights and tools that helped her rebuild her confidence in a stronger and more sustainable way. Like Kate, if you found that your life has been turned upside down and your confidence is nowhere to be found, join us on Empowerment Radio, Thursday, October 15th at 9AM PT / Noon ET and learn how you can regain the belief in yourself and the motivation to make your life even better than ever before.

Are you worried about the upcoming election? Afraid about the future of our democracy and the direction our country is heading? If you, like so many of the people I talk to, suffer from election anxiety, join me on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio, Thursday October 1st at 9AM PT / Noon ET to share your thoughts and feelings. Learn effective tools on how to stay calm and centered during this pivotal time in our history.

Stress is at the root of a long list of emotional and physical challenges, including anxiety, depression, heart disease and cancer. Stress can also greatly diminish the immune response to viruses and bacteria. This is especially of significance right now, as we are going through one of the most challenging periods in our lifetime. Facing the risk of COVID-19 on a daily basis, we cannot afford to let stress take over. My guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio is Master Mingtong Gu, a man who brought a profound 5,000-year-old form of Chinese healing - Wisdom Healing Qigong - to the West. Join me and Master Mingtong on Thursday September 17th, 9AM PT / Noon ET, as he will share how Wisdom Healing Qigong can help you increase your resistance to COVID-19, decrease your stress, feel more connected in a time of isolation, and even heal faster if you ve been infected.