Hey Jacob, Hi Scott Jacob Nordby Scott Stabile
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Writers Jacob Nordby and Scott Stabile sharing their uncut take on living in the world as sensitive people – keeping open hearts, learning, growing, and loving. Tune in and join the conversation.
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Episode 55: Influence vs. Control – and how to walk with strength and compassion in a world at war
It’s been a minute! Jacob and Scott are back after a six-month hiatus with the first episode of Season 3. After a fairly brief catch-up, they don’t waste much time before diving into the deep end and discussing the collective response to the war between Israel and Palestine. How do we keep our hearts open, how do we stay connected to compassion and love in the face of such monstrous actions?
The friends talk about how difficult it is to stay centered in love when invitations all around us are calling on us to hate. They discuss how they navigate these waters and what practices help them to remember their hearts. It’s a doozy of an episode after so much time away and highlights the honesty and vulnerability we’ve come to expect from and appreciate about them both.
Don’t forget to get Scott’s new book, Enough as You Are, available everywhere on October 17th! Find it here: https://amzn.to/46sBYE0
Here’s the piece of writing by Ori Hanan Weisberg, an Israeli citizen, that Scott began to share: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2276492825888934&set=a.122696751268563
Here’s the compassion practice Jacob shared: https://www.mindful.org/just-like-me-compassion-practice/
Jacob’s retreat in Sayulita in February: https://events.healcreate.org/mexico-yoga-creativity-retreat/
Scott’s retreat with David Gandelman in Bali in May: https://www.meditationschool.us/bali-retreat-2024
A Writing Room Collective – a place for writers and those who want to be. https://awritingroom.com/
“We're not on our journey to save the world but to save ourselves. But in doing that you save the world. The influence of a vital person vitalizes.” ― Joseph Campbell -
Episode 54: Poisonous Caterpillars in New Orleans, How to Use the Healing Power of Pleasure, and Developing a Powerful Sense of Safety in Life
In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about giving and receiving feedback, and how easy it is to get triggered by someone’s experience of you, and to shut down to feedback even from those closest to you. They discuss the importance of looking at what you value in your life — in both an embodied and aspirational sense — and giving energy to creating more alignment with your values. Values are foundational and the more we consider them, the more likely we are to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. The friends also talk about how complex getting honest with yourself can be, and sometimes in our eagerness to eliminate what we see as unhealthy and untrue may actually be a true part of our nature.
Scott’s Writing Yourself Workshop on April 29th: https://writingyourselfapril.eventbrite.com
Scott’s Spain retreat with David Gandelman: https://www.meditationschool.us/spain-retreat-2023 -
Episode 53: Triggers, Patterns, Authentic Self Expression, and How Not to Throw Out Your Best Self While Growing and Shedding
In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about giving and receiving feedback,
and how easy it is to get triggered by someone’s experience of you, and to shut
down to feedback even from those closest to you. They discuss the importance of
looking at what you value in your life — in both an embodied and aspirational
sense — and giving the energy to create more alignment with your values.
Values are foundational and the more we consider them, the more likely we to
live meaningful, fulfilling lives. The friends also talk about how complex
getting honest with yourself can be, and sometimes in our eagerness to
eliminate what we see as unhealthy and untrue conditions may actually be a true
part of our nature.
Scott’s Writing Yourself Workshop on April 29th: https://writingyourselfapril.eventbrite.com
Scott’s Spain retreat with David Gandelman: https://www.meditationschool.us/spain-retreat-2023 -
How to steal joy from uncomfortable situations with a key question
In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about Scott’s rough entrance into New Orleans and his attempts to jibe with the Mardi Gras vibe, even though drunken crowds are decidedly not his thing. They discuss the importance of honoring where you are, and at the same time not being bound to stories about yourself that may prevent you from moving forward. The friends talk about the witness again, that place within each of us that only observes the mind and its thoughts, without becoming attached to any of them.
They leave listeners with a question to consider, in general, and especially when we find ourselves in a circumstance we’re not excited about: what do I need right now?
Scott’s Writing Yourself Workshop on Feb. 25th: https://writingyourself.eventbrite.com
Scott’s Spain Retreat with David Gandelman: https://www.meditationschool.us/spain-retreat-2023
Scott’s Breathwork Journeys: https://www.scottstabile.com/events -
Episode 51: Enough light for the next step on the path
In this conversation, Jacob and Scott talk about the ways in which they’ve been navigating despair and overwhelm in recent months. For Jacob, keeping steady with his daily journaling practice has been a consistent source of grounding. For Scott, remembering to bear witness rather than become the thoughts of his despairing mind has helped create a bit more peace. The friends talk about accepting rather than resisting what is, and moving forward and creating change from this place of acceptance. As well, they remind us that we all have an inner knowing that will (if we let listen) guide us to choices and practices that are likely to serve our growth and healing.
Scott’s Spain retreat with David Gandelman: https://www.meditationschool.us/spain-retreat-2023
Breathwork with Scott on Wednesday, January 25th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-breath-belonging-with-scott-stabile-tickets-520667028097
Breathwork with Scott on Thursday, January 26th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-breath-belonging-with-scott-stabile-tickets-520676997917 -
Episode 50: Developing meaningful rituals, community, and the truth of "this too shall pass"
In this conversation — the 50th episode of Hey Jacob, Hi Scott! — Jacob and Scott talk about the importance of community, and the power within each of us to create community in our lives, whether in person or online. Sometimes, when we’re in compassionate communion with others, we are most able to find our way back to ourselves. They talk about integrating rituals into our lives, especially during the times of year that tend to be most difficult. Jacob offers up some great ideas for easy rituals that can be integrated at any time. The friends speak to how difficult the holiday season can be for many, and to remember the importance of the mantra, “this too shall pass.” Sometimes that’s the one thing we can hold onto when we’re going through a funk.
Scott’s visualization workshop “Imagine It” to start 2023: https://imagineimagine.eventbrite.com
Order signed copies of Scott’s books for the holidays: https://www.scottstabile.com/books-1
Julia Cameron Virtual Workshop: Write for Life – https://www.healcreate.org/write-for-life-creative-tools-for-every-writer-workshop-with-julia-cameron/
December Stress Relief Sessions: https://www.healcreate.org/december-stress-relief-sessions/
These include Breathwork with Scott Stabile and Therapeutic Doodling with Carin Channing!
Customer Reviews
Love love LOVE Jacob and Scott!!!
Long overdue review for this awesome podcast. I often listen on my daily walks and it feels like I am walking with two good friends. I have followed Scott for years on his creator journey from TV development exec, to filmmaker to author. He is not only talented but one of the most kind-hearted humans you could ever hope to know. It shines thru in this podcast. I have enjoyed getting to know Jacob here as well (currently reading and loving his book “The Creative Cure”). The variety of topics they touch on is vast and NOTHING is off limits. Whatever the discussion, you can count on honesty, heart and soul with splashes of laughter when you most need it. There is never a dull moment with Jacob and Scott. My only complaint is I am left wanting more…waiting for the next episode…still waiting…:) Seriously do yourself a favor and give this show a listen!
So glad I found these two!
I’m not sure how this podcast came to me but I’m so glad it did. Lots of thinking, situations, realizations that I can relate too. Totally different perspective for me, coming from two guys; feels like you are sitting around a table just talking and listening. Thank you🙏
Always interesting and thought provoking!
I’ve discovered this podcast recently and find that I keep looking forward to each episode. There’s a natural, easy flow to their conversation. The topics they cover seem to always align with where I am in my life. Thank you for this podcast! I’m so glad you’re doing video now!