The biggest breakthroughs ensue when you surrender to your feeling(s). Yes, even the negative ones.  Basking in the bad feels, instead of bypassing them, might just be the key to overcoming your greatest setbacks and difficulties.  Why? Because your most negative feelings, physical or otherwise, are trying to tell you what you need to hear most: you are strong and capable of withstanding anything. Feelings, both positive and negative, are embodiments of our intuition. So when we ignore the pain of a bad back injury or can’t admit that our marriage is failing, we aren’t following our knowing. And in turn, limiting our beliefs that we can experience vibrant, larger-than-life opportunities.  So when Skip Kelly was offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build his own brand in public speaking, he knew he wasn’t ready.  He knew there was so much more inside him just waiting to be released, so that he could return to this opportunity (or one similar) with the wisdom, grace and fulfillment he knew was integral to his message. Skip Kelly is not your average podcast host. He’s cultivated a multi-faceted movement that prioritizes mindfulness, mindset, and most importantly belief.  After a grueling back injury at the age of eighteen, he gathered as much knowledge as possible to heal himself.  In the midst of this journey, he discovered a magical practice: The art of surrender. By facing his pain and conflicting emotions head-on, he realized that attuning to his instincts bridged the gap between his beliefs and actions.  Before he knew it, he was teaching the masses! It’s time to lean into your intuition and listen to the secrets it whispers back to you. And if you’re ready to learn how to do so, then this IHML Show episode is perfect for you!  In this episode, I have Skip Kelly on as an amazing guest to talk about his work, what is fulfillment, how we can heal through surrender, and the beauty behind our struggles.  Skip is showing up with nothing but true vulnerability, wisdom, and insight that’ll inspire you like never before! Believe me, I know how scary it is to face the fears fueling your feelings. But if there’s anything Skip and I want you to remember from our time together, it’s this: The unknown is full of profound surprises and the possibility that you might find what you’re looking for.   In This Episode: [01:17] Skip shows us around the pivotal twists and turns that brought him into his work. [05:38] What is fulfillment? Skip breaks it down, and how it inspires his podcast! [09:52] How a grueling back injury implored Skip to heal himself— from the inside out. [13:00] Skip shares how he brought his knowledge of healing to the masses! [16:58] Listen to Skip harp on the importance of belief and mindset in his work... and whether or not people don’t want to heal subconsciously. [18:48] Skip circles us back to the very essence of his work and how his podcast, program, and practices emulate his impact. [25:57] The art of surrender, as described by Skip and Emily. [29:38] This is how Skip moves through fear and insecurity within his big visions! [34:02] Skip frames *this* particular mindset eloquently and effectively. [35:47] And of course, we ask Skip: What’s the secret to a life better than your dreams?   Quotes: “Eventually he [Eric Bostick] offered to build my own brand so that I could sell my own speaking stuff and be on the road with him. And I actually said no to that. I don't know where that wisdom came from at the time, but I just knew that I needed to get more life experiences so that I could speak from a place of wisdom and knowledge.” — Skip Kelly “Fulfillment is a deeper feeling of happiness. If happiness is being really joyful in a moment and everyone can define it differently. And I know there's lots of awesome definitions out there of it, but for me, it's being happy in a moment, creating happy memories and that doesn't necessarily have to be good stuff. It could also be challenging things, things that you lear