• How to Find Meaning in Money
    Oct 18 2024

    Suresh is interviewed by Meg McLynn, his voice coach, who asks him insightful questions about connecting values with money.

    Suresh shares his extensive experience advising people on their financial goals and underscores the importance of linking money with personal and core values such as authenticity, honesty, and generosity. He discusses how having a clear vision, rooted in values, can help navigate financial journeys with purpose.


    Moreover, the conversation dives into the significance of passion in achieving financial and personal fulfillment, and the role of responsible investing in making a positive societal impact.


    Suresh and Meg also touch upon cultural attitudes towards money and taxes, emphasizing the need for transparency and education within families to foster healthy financial habits.


    Throughout the conversation, they explore practical steps for aligning financial actions with inner values, making it an enlightening session on finding deeper meaning and contentment through financial decisions.


    01:32 Guided Meditation for Financial Clarity

    03:52 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    05:23 Understanding Values and Money

    07:29 Challenges of Connecting Passion and Values

    11:18 The Role of Passion in Financial Success

    18:36 Cultural Perspectives on Money and Giving

    22:56 Short-Term vs Long-Term Financial Goals

    25:12 Teaching Financial Responsibility to Kids

    29:03 The Ethics of Taxes

    36:16 Finding Fulfillment in Financial Journeys

    38:41 Practical Steps to Align Money with Values

    43:46 Final Thoughts and Next Steps


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    46 mins
  • Creating Impact: Gail Rubinstein on Meaning, Mentorship, and Personal Growth
    Sep 30 2024

    Suresh welcomes Gail Rubinstein, a transformative figure in the automotive industry and a dedicated mentor.

    Gail Rubinstein currently serves as the Founder & President of Retail Resilient, Social Selling for the Car Industry. Her entrepreneurial skills have been utilized for 25 years in the Automotive Space building start-up wholesale companies and driving performance in the variable and fixed operations of multiple privately held dealership groups in the United States & Canada.


    Gail shares her path from Winnipeg to building multi-million dollar companies in the U.S., overcoming career dissatisfaction, and finding fulfillment through a pivotal retreat.


    She talks about balancing her professional life with personal well-being, the importance and impact of mentorship in her personal development and career, and her journey towards a value-driven, balanced life.


    Gail also discusses her near-death experiences, the impact of self-care practices like yoga and meditation, and her commitment to treating everyone with respect.


    The episode dives into how Gail’s personal and professional challenges and triumphs have taught her to find meaning in all areas of her life, and help others do the same.


    00:00 Introduction to Gail Rubinstein

    01:35 Meditation Session

    03:38 Gail's Journey in the Automotive Industry

    05:29 Pivotal Moments and Career Shifts

    06:59 The Heart Retreat Experience

    09:22 Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

    16:50 The Importance of Mentorship

    19:40 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

    30:24 Personal Journey: Yoga, Surfing, and Meditation

    32:03 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    38:19 Near-Death Experiences and Spiritual Healing

    44:20 Finding Meaning in Life and Success

    48:40 Regrets and Legacy

    53:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    55 mins
  • How to Prepare for Retirement Income Planning
    Sep 13 2024

    In this episode of 'Finding Meaning in Life, Love and Money' with Suresh Basnet, Suresh provides a comprehensive guide on planning and preparing for retirement income.

    Suresh breaks down the essential steps in creating a financial plan to avoid running out of money during retirement, including setting goals, minimizing taxes, and considering various types of income and assets.

    He also emphasizes the importance of professional financial planning and addresses the need to incorporate long-term care, healthcare, and funeral expenses into one's retirement plans.

    Suresh outlines strategies for efficiently managing taxable and tax-free assets to optimize financial security for oneself and future generations.

    00:00 Introduction and Meditation

    01:39 Importance of Retirement Planning

    07:04 Types of Retirement Income

    09:18 Designing a Financial Plan

    20:18 Tax Planning Strategies

    28:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    30 mins
  • Grounding and Self-Acceptance: A Meditation Journey
    Aug 12 2024

    Join this guided meditation session that focuses on grounding and self-acceptance. Suresh guides this meditation through a series of body scans and intentional breathing exercises to bring awareness to the present moment.

    Suresh emphasizes that meditation is more than just a relaxation tool; it is a gateway to tuning into our body, sensations, and heart to find clarity, purpose, and abundance.

    This episode aims to help viewers connect with their inner voice, recognize their uniqueness, and practice self-care.

    This session concludes with sending love and kindness to oneself and others. Suresh encourages feedback and offers to explore various aspects of meditation in future episodes here on Finding Meaning.

    00:00 Introduction to Finding Meaning

    00:27 The Power of Meditation

    02:17 Guided Meditation Session

    09:13 Embracing Uniqueness

    20:38 Sharing Love and Compassion

    25:06 Conclusion - Give Us Feedback!

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    27 mins
  • Compassionate Leadership with Jairo Munoz, PhD
    Jul 19 2024

    Join this episode for a heartfelt conversation between your host, Suresh, and guest Jairo Munoz, who share how compassionate leadership can help you find meaning in your life.

    Jairo shares his journey from growing up in Colombia to settling and retiring in the United States. Reflecting on his modest upbringing in Colombia, he attributes his rich life to family and education, rather than material wealth.

    He dives into his commitment to nonprofits and community service, citing his belief in interconnectedness and the power of technology and financial planning to uplift others.

    Jairo breaks down the challenges and rewards of working in large corporations as an immigrant, highlighting the importance of team collaboration over individualistic pursuits.

    His dedication to mentoring and aiding young professionals, especially in STEM fields, shines through as he details his initiatives in both the US and Colombia.

    Both Jairo and Suresh advocate for compassion in leadership, stressing the importance of understanding and acting to alleviate others' struggles through education and support.

    00:00 Opening Meditation and Connection

    02:57 Reconnecting and Reflecting on a Longstanding Friendship

    03:34 The Impact of Nonprofits and Personal Commitment

    06:34 Journey from Colombia to the U.S.

    12:54 The Meaning of Money and Financial Planning

    16:46 Deciding to Retire Early

    27:24 Professional Growth and Challenges in Big Corporations

    34:26 Empowering the Next Generation: Mentoring and Education

    43:01 Compassion as a Core Value in Leadership


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    52 mins
  • Exploring Vulnerability and Connection with Marshall Graeber
    Jul 14 2024

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    Suresh interviews Marshall Graeber, an intimacy and relationship coach and certified advanced tantric educator.


    Marshall empowers individuals to come together and co-create a deeply connected relationship that combines everything they’ve ever dreamed of. He creates a space of possibility through personalized coaching founded in self responsibility, communication, energy, and magic.


    Marshall shares his journey from personal dissatisfaction to mastery in intimacy and relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility, communication, and emotional awareness.


    He shares the importance of following desire to reach more fulfillment, joy, and passion in life.


    Topics include the significance of meditation, the challenges of confronting suppressed emotions, and the role of vulnerability in forging deeper connections. Marshall also outlines methods for men and women to enhance their emotional intelligence and relationship skills, which all starts with connecting with oneself.


    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:33 Guided Meditation Session

    03:02 Marshalll's Journey into Relationship Coaching

    04:11 Discovering Meditation

    05:16 Embracing and Understanding Anger

    09:33 The Importance of Self-Responsibility

    11:33 Building Intimacy and Connection

    21:51 Understanding Vulnerability

    32:11 The Journey from Head to Heart

    32:42 Meditation and Personal Growth

    33:27 Common Barriers in Relationships

    40:11 The Importance of Emotional Safety

    47:17 Steps to a Fulfilling Life

    49:27 Exploring Tantric Masculinity

    53:15 Concluding Thoughts and Meditation

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    56 mins
  • From Chaos to Cosmos with Rebecca Sophia Strong
    Jul 5 2024

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    In this episode of Finding Meaning with Suresh Basnet, Suresh interviews visionary artist and trauma resolution psychotherapist Rebecca-Sophia Strong.

    Rebecca Sophia Strong is the author and visionary behind Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us. She is a trained psychotherapist in private practice and an independent Playwright/Screenwriter. Chosen for her visionary script & artistic excellence in bringing the arts & sciences into one unifying story, Rebecca Sophia has a lifetime of dedicated creative work at the intersection of education, performance art and science.

    As a response to a “crisis of meaning” in young people due to racism, climate change and a loss of a sense of belonging, along with Cosmogenesis, Strong created a 15- part, non-formal science curriculum and a one-woman show teaching the 13.8-billion-year scientific story as a message of hope and inspiration.

    Rebecca Sophia is a practiced meditator, dancer, aikido practitioner, embodiment guide and social artist. Nominated for the MacArthur Fellowship, Rebecca Sophia is a TEDx speaker and has worked with Ithaca College, University of Minneapolis Minnesota, the WILD Foundation, University of Colorado Boulder’s Environmental Center and Fiske Planetarium sharing the message of Cosmogenesis.


    Rebecca shares her transformative journey from studying cultural anthropology and psychology, to traveling the world. She discusses her experience with grief, her passion for social diversity, and how her work, including the screenplay Cosmogenesis, is seeking to inspire and heal.


    The episode includes meditative practices and insights into blending Eastern and Western philosophies for holistic well-being.


    00:00 Introduction to Finding Meaning with Suresh Basnet

    00:41 Meet Rebecca Sophia Strong: A Visionary Artist

    02:36 Starting with Meditation

    06:08 Rebecca's Journey in Cultural Anthropology

    08:08 Travel Tales: From Japan to Nepal

    10:25 The Impact of Global Travel on Personal Growth

    22:29 The Role of Grief in Healing

    30:34 Women of Wisdom: Love and Belonging

    33:23 Evolutionary Cosmology and Personal Transformation

    38:48 The Human Story and the Universe

    39:58 Embodiment Practices for Fulfillment

    44:03 Western and Eastern Philosophies

    51:12 Social Impact and Financial Aspects

    54:10 Influential Figures and Personal Growth

    59:06 Hopes for the Future

    01:01:49 Balancing Life and Career

    01:03:22 Advice for Younger Generations

    01:10:01 Closing Thoughts and Meditation


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • How to Find Meaning in Money
    Jun 29 2024

    Suresh is interviewed by Meg McLynn, his voice coach, who asks him insightful questions about connecting values with money.

    Suresh shares his extensive experience advising people on their financial goals and underscores the importance of linking money with personal and core values such as authenticity, honesty, and generosity. He discusses how having a clear vision, rooted in values, can help navigate financial journeys with purpose.


    Moreover, the conversation dives into the significance of passion in achieving financial and personal fulfillment, and the role of responsible investing in making a positive societal impact.


    Suresh and Meg also touch upon cultural attitudes towards money and taxes, emphasizing the need for transparency and education within families to foster healthy financial habits.


    Throughout the conversation, they explore practical steps for aligning financial actions with inner values, making it an enlightening session on finding deeper meaning and contentment through financial decisions.


    01:32 Guided Meditation for Financial Clarity

    03:52 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    05:23 Understanding Values and Money

    07:29 Challenges of Connecting Passion and Values

    11:18 The Role of Passion in Financial Success

    18:36 Cultural Perspectives on Money and Giving

    22:56 Short-Term vs Long-Term Financial Goals

    25:12 Teaching Financial Responsibility to Kids

    29:03 The Ethics of Taxes

    36:16 Finding Fulfillment in Financial Journeys

    38:41 Practical Steps to Align Money with Values

    43:46 Final Thoughts and Next Steps


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    46 mins