Barbara made a comment about your link:
“I figured out a summary of my TruSage/beach experiences – before all this I thought I was living my life — with/after all this I am finding more and more to life every day – and IT IS GREAT!!”
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The Facebook Team
People are usually more amazed that I have 6 kids than getting training from Dr. Milton Erickson.
This makes sense because we may all agree that parenting is the most challenging job in the world…hopefully, the most rewarding…and can be tons of fun!
When anyone tells me they don’t work and they just raise their kid(s), I say, “WOW!”
Each kid is a full-time job!
Raising yourself is a full-time job!
Add kid(s)!
Give credit where credit is due!
The link above is from FOX news last week in Denver. They had “teen week” and I was a guest to help people break the patterns that parents pass on to their kids.
It’s more like “adding on” to the patterns with www.TruSage.com because I have learned that it takes lots of calls, lots of techniques, consistency, perseverance, patience, love and guidance….and that is why we deliver these daily for motivation, letting go of inner and outer “weight” and wellness.
Parents all over the world benefit from these calls and I hope you do, too.
To more successfully parent yourself? Or your kids. Or your parents.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brian Alman
http://www.kdvr.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=c2356f7e-36c4-4112-a9e2-07a1e181d6c3&src=front
September 2009
The Gloria (Sobol) Story.
Hi. My name is Gloria. I had been a binge eater since I can remember. Cookies, Candy, Ice Cream, Potato Chips…oh how I love Potato Chips. If I couldn’t get my hands on these, I would make toast. And then dress it up with tons of butter and sugar! Always there was a weight problem. Being over-weight is a problem, especially in High School and as a young adult. I was aware of how unhappy I was in my own life. And in my own skin. I just didn’t know how to make the necessary changes. I didn’t know I had choices. Sadness and Self Judgment was where my companions. Food filled the void that these created. I lived an endless cycle of eating and dieting. Truly, I’ve them tried it all. Many of them weren’t very healthy.
By the time I met and started to work with Dr. Alman I weighted 265+ pounds. I had lost and gained back my weight so many times. I call it ‘my weight’, because it was “my baggage.” We immediately started to explore, not the weight, but who I was. Who I am. I began the process of self-exploration and self-acceptance. Self-acceptance is a wonderful thing. As I learned to be my own best friend, the extra weight I carried around just fell away. I began to incorporate new ways of self-care. Healthy eating, exercise, play…ways that work for me, because they come from inside of me, not what someone else thinks I should do. I used the tools Dr. Alman taught me, breathing, colors, letting go, last row perspective… as I learned to accept and express each part of me, my inner view changed. My habits changed, almost without me noticing, my body changed too.
That was almost 10 years ago. It’s great. I am still down 90 pounds. I still use the tools Dr Alman teaches in Trusage. My life continues to get more exciting. Life is a joy to live, even in the hard times. This hasn’t always been my view. Today, there is not one moment I can’t “breath” my way though. Challenges become opportunities for growth. Change is inevitable. I see with new eyes, who I am, how I walk in the world, what I want to become…what works for me.
What do I want? I want to continue to live fully each moment, to “express” myself. Love myself. Give myself the care I need so I can care for others. I want to walk in greater awareness of my thoughts and actions. This is how I make a ‘world of difference’ around me and within me.
Truly,
Gloria Sobol
TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN DO THIS or FOR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT: www.keepitoffforlife.com
“Passion” was a dirty word . . .
Yesterday morning, “passion” was a dirty word – not just in the sense of it being something that I might have considered overused or meaningless. I mean, really, a dirty word. Not quite as bad as f—, or s—, but, nevertheless a dirty word. In my case, it was crippling because I could acknowledge that I had something that others labeled “passion” for things outside of myself and that was sort of okay. But, I was unable to have any “passion” for me (self care) because it felt “wrong”, “selfish”, “dirty”.
This was inconvenient because I was often told that I was a passionate person, or that I had great passion within me! Although, intellectually I understood that others were not really trying to condemn me with that – I felt condemned!!!
Then I spent the day at the beach with Brian . . .
I have worked with Brian at the beach before, and only with him am I willing to explore such depths within me. I have been in traditional therapy in the past, and have been a therapist in the past. Working with Brian and self-hypnosis is radically different and thorough. I totally trust his expertise and have NEVER been disappointed.
As I sat with Brian yesterday under an umbrella on a perfectly perfect beach day, we did several hours of trance work. Yes, it is definitely work! With his gentle, inspired, focused guidance I was able to find the very deepest connotations of “passion” that were skewing my view. It was hard, so hard – unpleasant at times, even to the point of being disgusting. But, Brian stuck with me – almost like being my huge oak shelter during a blizzard. It was sort of like (to continue this analogy) he allowed me the safe freedom to check out the snowflakes until I was strong enough to jump into the blizzard and learn how to take care of myself. All in one day!
It seems like it should be easy to just redefine a word, but the emotional baggage that goes with it can be very heavy without even realizing just how far it goes. Once we were able to get to the core of my difficulty with “passion”, he then helped me rebuild into a new and beautiful place.
That process is just that – a process. We worked back and forth with the old concept of “passion” and the new concept of “passion” until the new (and very positive) concept was firmly in my head and heart. I learned that my old definition was something I had gotten from my parents and other earlier life experiences. It was really perversion and denial – NOT “passion”!
My new definition of “passion” is happy energy, deep enjoyment, enthusiasm, flowing freely, something to be added onto my daily being (as opposed to trying to remove something I might consider negative).
Now I have PASSION! Passion is safe, passion is wonderful, passion is very good!!
I woke up this morning feeling wonderful, alive, and ready to tackle anything. I now have passion for me and for my life! I am excited to move forward!
Thank you Brian for being there for me! You have totally changed my life with the work we have done together. We have plumbed depths that had been hidden but were spewing their poisons into my life. I thank God every day for having the opportunity to explore my life and passions with you!
Dear Friends,
I’m bronzed and relaxed. Last week I media trained Dr. Brian Alman.
This was a first for me as sand, sea and sound bites don’t usually go together.
I loved it! The beach is where he does his private sessions. All
day. He does 20 years of work in 2 days.
Guaranteed.
He’s helped everyone from celebrity stars to people who are sent to him from doctors as a last resort because they aren’t getting better and yet they don’t die.
I have a lot to learn from him.
Brian packed a delicious vegetarian lunch, two towels and other
necessaries and we zoomed off in his super fast Corvette. I admit I
LOVE fast cars. Fast cars are a lot like sound bites. When you move
at high speed you need to be super-focused so you can control the car and it takes concentration and ability to go smooth without
doing yourself (and your passenger) in. Brian’s road savvy
translated easily to sound bite skills.
One of the reasons he is so successful is that he’s already been creating sound bites with the messages that he records for his http://TruSage.com, Kaiser Permanente and http://www.keepitoffforlife.com clients.
They are streamlined to get to the heart of what’s not working in
your life.
So I would understand why his work is so effective with people for weight loss, quitting smoking, healing relationships and developing self love I subscribed to his service to get support calls three times a week. I didn’t really get why people were so devoted and looked forward to those calls.
Now I get it. I’m one of them.
The 10 minute calls are delivered to you at the time, day, and
number of your choosing.
Once you take a personality test developed by two leading experts, one in weight loss, the other in
personality, your profile is personalized so you get calls tailored to your needs and goals.
The calls never repeat, are interactive and have an immediate lasting effect.
You’re given tools, techniques and practices that are simple to
incorporate into your life seamlessly.
I’m using one right now as I
write. The surprising thing is, the results don’t just manifest in
those problem areas, but translate to all areas of your life.
Brian is the Zen Master of self-acceptance. Which is why I’m
recommending his program for all of you no matter what your issue or desire.
Who among us doesn’t dislike some part of ourselves or those around us?
The bottom line is that whatever ails you will dissipate and you’ll become happier, calmer, and more loving toward yourself and others on a daily basis.
This will help you greatly to help get you ready to put yourself in
the public eye, do media interviews, speaking engagements and handle the high-stress of media pressure-cooker situations.
Warmly,
Susan
P.S. You can try the calls/this self-acceptance system for yourself here at www.keepitoffforlife.com
Susan Harrow
Media Coach & Marketing Strategist
http://www.prsecrets.com
Interested in adding more passion to your life? Here’s some techniques from www.TruSage.com and a FREE SAMPLE of what you will get in a telephone call to you as soon as you sign up. SIMPLE & POWERFUL!!
PASSION…..stuck? Get FREE!
Let’s say you are focused on your goal today and it’s to be more passionate….more alive….more total….more free….more happy and more your true, authentic self!
Want to learn a HOW-TO? Want to LIVE IT? Ready or knot?
You may now be (or you may prefer to wait a few moments) determined to be passionate, positive, to keep moving forward, and to feel good.
Now, let’s say that you have had a very best friend (BFF = Best Friend Forever) and this person is now asking you for help – for 1 year…every day they need you to help them stay on track in regards to staying passionate, positive, moving forward, and feeling good.
You say, “YES, I will help you!”
Your best friend loves it!
Please take one or more deep, satisfying breaths = right now….
[note: inhale and exhale]
You can now realize that you have to be your own best friend (BFF) everyday for the entire year…and for a long time after that.
Now, let’s say that being a best friend means that you are always going to be friendly, caring, and compassionate.
That’s the right attitude…From your new, best friend to yourself, a 1 year commitment … and longer… to eat light, to let go of stress, to be more physically active…
But how do you make sure this will happen? How do you get from A to B in your daily life? In other words, how do you get from your intentions to actions?
Can you now imagine a personal coach / cheerleader / loving support person standing beside you and giving you a special feeling of encouragement?
Can you maintain your focus on what’s right about your health — all day and throughout the evening?
I think we can all agree that what matters most is how you take care of yourself today, inside and out.
Are you developing a passion for living well? A legendary medical doctor who inspired many of the ideas in these calls would often say, “Living well is the best revenge.”
Hint: Milton Erickson, MD.
Are you passionate about the most important thing in life — your relationship with yourself… and others? The relationship you have with yourself is always going to be the best predictor of how you take care of yourself on a daily basis … and also of how you take care of your relationships with others on a daily basis. These all mirror one another.
Are you passionate about music, a sport, walking, singing, yoga, or the importance of a sense of humor?
How many times a day are you getting stuck in the 15th row self-critic, judging yourself and others?
Being critical and negative is one of the #1 over-eating, loss of passion triggers. You have to watch that one. Whenever you get negative on yourself or someone else, you have had to “stuff” the feelings because you’d look pretty foolish walking down the street whacking yourself on the head with an umbrella. So, over-eating…especially when you are “biting mad”…at yourself or someone else…is a trigger to “stuff” those feelings by “stuffing” yourself.
Some people do this their whole lives; stay mad at themselves or someone else and over-eat as they are re-triggered on a daily basis. This can go on for decades.
But here is the good news….although you can’t get rid of your critical 15th row perspective (because it’s been with you for decades… and it does have some usefulness), you can learn to get un-stuck easily and to develop your ability to be more in the last row / more positive / PASSIONATE and LOVING / and have a more relaxed perspective about everything.
You are going to be learning how to take the best care of yourself … naturally.
You are connecting with your own INNER TRUE SAGE.
Thousands of “HOW-TO’s” are available to you on a daily basis at www.TruSage.com. Never underestimate what 30 years of writing and a couple of million dollars in technology can do to create thousands of calls, a sophisticated algorithm and what we call the simplest and most powerful 10 minutes a day that is 100% tailored to fit you and your true, personal needs.
You know, everybody has a story to tell and that most people are going through life the best they can.
You never know who the next person will be that you will learn from.
Something someone else has experienced in their life may be of tremendous value to you and open you up to more awareness and acceptance of yourself.
It is simpler to become more aware about your own life while observing and listening to other people because they are like mirrors to us. When you listen to other people you will hear some of your own challenges in their behavior, and you may realize things about yourself that open you up to new learning. You can become immediately more aware and accepting.
It is almost impossible to grow as a person – no matter what your job is — when your perspective of yourself is your 15th row critic/judge.
Again and again, thank you for your openness to GIFTING YOURSELF PASSION!
If you can imagine your life as a movie, you are now able to expand and add PASSION to your script.
Hint: 1st things happen on the inside and then they happen on the outside.
HINT: THIS IS THE PART…when you receive your TruSage call….your phone rings and it’s TruSage calling you….your exact method is based on your PERSONAL PROFILE / LIFESTYLE and you will do your “homework” right in the telephone call together with me…..The TECHNIQUE you will learn about PASSION will EXPAND YOUR ABILITIES in the MOMENT! The EXACT METHOD is FUN, SIMPLE & POWERFUL!
With Love,
Dr. Brian Alman
Thank you Dr. Alman
for ….
the start of the path ..
the continual excavating paving & repaving of it and
allowing my “navigational” system …
the tweaks and all to flourish ..
and most importantly to breathe in the moments from the milli to the BIG.
SO SO THANKFUL!!!
Diane
Dr. Brian Alman was on (7/22/09) Dallas Radio to discuss how PARENTS CAN BREAK THE PATTERNS (especially WEIGHT ISSUES and EMOTIONAL MIRRORING) with……….Gene & Julie Gates host the award-winning Gene & Julie Show. Based at CBS Radio’s legendary KVIL in Dallas, the show is streamed by an international audience on AOL Radio. Gene & Julie have been on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in the New York Times.
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CBS Radio
Location:
Dallas, TX
THANKS GENE and JULIE! I am the parent of 6 kids! I’ve been teaching parents about these topics for 30 years!
Shifting from judgmental to accepting of your kids – as they are now, including if they are overweight, is 100% right!
Getting stuck in judgment and pushing your kids through criticism will never work – even though it seems rational and logical.
Kids need LOVE to succeed; inside and out.
My program at www.keepitoffforlife.com is fun, fast, scientifically-proven, inexpensive and guaranteed! WE CARE!
Thank you for having me as a guest.
Dr. Brian Alman
Hi Brian. Hope your summer is going well. I will contact TruSage today. I know you have the formula.
To my friends… check this out.
Betsy
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HI Betsy! For you and your friends, the 90 MOTIVATION TECHNIQUES from www.TruSage.com will bring out the CALM POWER of your inner true sage, everyday.
With Love,
Dr. Brian Alman
P.S. For weight-loss, it’s www.keepitoffforlife.com!
www.TruSage.com Tip for Today
A lot of you are keeping in touch with questions and sharing successes! This is great! We are here for you. You are building a solid foundation for years of success (inside and out). You will definitely be practicing and utilizing your new methods forever!
You are learning how to be 100% on your team and you can reach out to us to help you with all the issues that matter to you.
Not surprisingly, there are a lot of different perspectives and approaches.
The 19th century poet and lawyer John Godfrey Saxe told a tale of six blind people who encounter an elephant. The first man person felt the sturdy side of the beast and declared the elephant to be like a wall; the second felt its fearsome tusk and proclaimed that the creature is like a spear; the third felt the trunk and decided the animal was like a snake; the fourth felt a sturdy, rotund leg and concluded that an elephant is like a tree; the fifth confused an ear with a fan; and the sixth blind person, seizing the elephant’s tail, concluded the animal is like a rope.
Saxe, who based this work on a fable told in India, concluded:
So oft in theologic wars,
The disputants, I ween,
Rail on in utter ignorance
Of what each other mean,
And prate about an Elephant
Not one of them has seen!
Many people argue that human behavior is so complex and challenging to explore, that we haven’t even come close to understanding how human beings work as a whole. Like the blind people and the elephant, we know a lot about individual components and the challenge is to integrate the perspectives into a bigger picture.
You are learning, because of your openness, how to integrate your behavior, awareness and actions into losing weight and keeping it off. You know how to breathe your way through anything — awareness and acceptance. You know how to step way back and see the big picture so that you can tap into your own inner wisdom – last row. You know how to get unstuck from the 15th row of self-doubt, self-criticism and expectations of perfection – awareness, acceptance, breathwork, and getting yourself back to the last row. Plus, you have your telephone calls, emails, DVD’s, CD’s, book, journal, notebook, and your daily tips.
Of course, you are developing self-care skills that you can use on a daily basis in all kinds of situations.
Isn’t it wonderful to know you can always use your new tools to help yourself to feel good, make healthy choices and be happier than you have felt in a long time?
Most importantly, it’s 100% Y-O-U!
CHALLENGES are continually going to come up. Perhaps, much of your life may feel like it’s been an adventure, challenging and difficult. Or maybe it’s just been during certain scenes or at different ages that you’ve noticed it’s been more challenging.
A person who is stuck in the 15th row (critic / judge) is usually thought of as egotistical because it’s always about them, their drama and their misfortunes. Remember, everyone gets stuck in the 15th row – and probably everyday – but you just don’t want to get stuck there for long…an hour, minutes and then moments. The egotistical person, the person stuck in the 15th row, always wants more or better because the ego never allows you to rest.
From the last row, you can go on accepting new challenges. Learning how to take better care of your self than ever before is a real challenge. Naturally, you feel more alive and you know that life is to be lived today. You have your intuition, inner wisdom, peace of mind and now you really care about your body. Your care does imply everything.
Best wishes!
Dr. Brian Alman
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