In this episode of Regarding Consciousness, host Jennifer K. Hill interviews G. Brian Benson, a TED speaker, author, filmmaker, podcast host, intuitive mentor, and triathlete. Brian shares his personal journey through prostate cancer and open-heart surgery, discussing the lessons he's learned about surrender, love, and resilience. The conversation touches on the importance of self-acceptance, perspective, and tools for navigating life's challenges. Hill and Benson also explore the power of mindfulness, the impact of diet, and the role of the heart in personal transformation. Episode highlights: 00:27 Meet G. Brian Benson: A Multifaceted Thought Leader 01:35 Navigating Life's Challenges: Brian's Personal Journey 02:42 The Power of Surrender and Acceptance 06:33 Tools and Perspectives for Overcoming Hardships 19:32 The Role of Diet and Self-Care in Health 24:46 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom Resources mentioned: Brian's website Brian's YouTube channel About the guest: G. Brian Benson is an award-winning and #1 best-selling self-improvement and children’s book author, filmmaker, intuitive mentor, podcast host, spoken word poet, actor, and TEDx speaker. As a 4x Ironman triathlete and cross-country bicyclist, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions. Brian’s latest book “Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar” was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller and was selected as a 2019 Book Excellence Award Winner in the Motivational book category. OptiMatch Are you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces. OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools. Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue. Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.