In today's episode, Yvonne interviews neurosurgeon, new york times bestseller and international public speaker, James R. Doty, otherwise known as Jim. Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming a challenging childhood and finding hope through a chance encounter with a compassionate mentor. He shares practical steps for manifesting dreams, rewiring the brain, and finding gratitude in everyday experiences. This episode highlights the power of manifestation, the importance of changing one's mindset, and the role of self-awareness in achieving success. Jim is also currently set to release his upcoming book "Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything." KEY TAKEAWAYS Start by changing how you view the world and your circumstances. Shift from a negative mindset to one that sees infinite possibilities. Recognize the importance of value tagging in manifestation. By embedding your intentions in your subconscious and making them salient, you increase the likelihood of manifesting your desires. Manifestation requires effort and action. It's not just about visualizing, but also about actively working towards your goals and being open to opportunities. Cultivate a mindset of gratitude and positivity. By focusing on what you are grateful for and maintaining a positive outlook, you can attract more positive experiences into your life. Learn to find peace and acceptance in the journey, regardless of the outcome. Avoid attaching your happiness solely to achieving specific goals and instead find contentment in the present moment. BEST MOMENTS "The universe doesn't give a f**k about you because it has no f***s to give." "I'm an atheist. I'm a complete non-believer, at least in the context of organized religion." "I cannot control my circumstances or my situation, but I can control how I respond to them." "I did an event for 25 people last Sunday. Over one-third of the group said they hate their jobs."   VALUABLE RESOURCES website: pausepenny.com Instagram: @yvonnetchrakian_manifest @pause.penny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-tchrakian-64257619/   https://www.instagram.com/jamesrdotymd/ Pre-order Jim's upcoming book on manifestation here: https://amzn.eu/d/addnirp   HOST BIO Yvonne started her career as a corporate lawyer for one of Ireland's top law firms. After the loss of a baby during pregnancy, Yvonne founded Pause. Penny - which was created to inspire people to manifest their dream lives. She is also a mom of four. Yvonne is a serial manifester, manifesting everything from her dream jobs (yes, multiple), her soulmate, dream house and even her twins! Podcast Description This podcast is all about manifesting your dream life. Interviews with incredible entrepreneurs who are using manifestation to create successful businesses and solo episodes on how to start manifesting everything you desire. Yvonne teaches you 7 simple steps to manifesting your dream life, shares her own personal manifestation stories and gives practical advice on how to make manifestation a lifestyle. Tune in and I guarantee you will be manifesting your dreams!