In today’s episode, I am speaking with Gay Hendricks to discuss what it takes to make a personal transformation, how we can live a more embodied life, and much more. Gay is a psychologist, writer, teacher, and co-founder of the Hendricks Institute.Topics Include:Gay’s personal transformationInteractions with Ram DassKey tenets of personal transformationWhy many struggle to keep the weight offAnd other topics[2:57] - Gay shares his background with breathwork, his story, and how he discovered this powerful practice.[6:49] - The shift Gay made that changed everything.[7:46] - Making the shift BEFORE a crisis. The power breathwork has to change your life and Gay’s experience with Ram Dass.[14:00] - Gay leads listeners through an embodiment practice.[18:44] - What Gay’s transformation has taught him about business, people, and life.[24:20] - Openness to learning as the key tenet of personal transformation.[34:40] - Discussion on intimate partnerships.[38:58] - What is happening in someone’s mind when they’ve lost the weight, but are now slowly gaining it back.[42:18] - Finding ways to feel more alive and connected to your body every day. Closing comments from Gay and Mordechai.