Shed and Shine

In this week’s Riff, Gino shares five simple ideas that have been nudging at him lately, small “ahas” that open big awareness. Each one invites you to pause, look inward, and notice what is really going on beneath the surface.He begins with a physical reminder to drop your shoulders and breathe. From there, he explores a five-stage journey of waking up to your True Self, the realization that every trigger points inward, and the subtle difference between performing and being authentic. He closes with a question that brings it all home: What do you produce?These five moments of reflection capture what the 10 Disciplines are all about: living awake, aware, and aligned. Chapters00:00 Introduction: Five Things That Make You Go “Huh?”00:35 Drop Your Shoulders02:01 Awareness and the Deep Breath Practice03:00 There Is a Process (Five Stages of Awakening)06:17 Waking Up and Seeing the Matrix07:15 Re-entry as Your True Self08:15 Enlightenment and Flow10:18 Triggering: When It’s You12:22 How to Heal the Trigger13:21 Performing vs. Being Authentic15:35 What Do You Produce?17:31 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you’re done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you’re ready to reconnect with who you really are, you’re in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

A candid look at how a driven mind builds and also traps you. Personal stories about loving thinking while losing touch with the body. Practical stillness practices like breath work, meditation, and journaling. Tips for sensing the felt difference between thinking and being present. A simple process for combining mind and body in decision making.

In this week’s Riff, Gino asks a question that has been stirring in him lately: are we all meant to serve? What began as a simple conversation opened into a deeper look at purpose, ego, and what truly fulfills us. He shares how the word “serve” has taken on new meaning in his life and challenges listeners to consider what service means to them.Gino explores how service connects to the 10 Disciplines, especially Discipline 3 (Know Thyself) and Discipline 5 (Know Your 100%). Through eight key questions, including “How do you serve?” and “What has life prepared you for?”, he encourages listeners to reconnect with what drives them. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or sweeping hospital floors, the invitation is the same. Service is not about status; it is about alignment. When we know how we are meant to serve, the noise falls away and our True Self is free to rise. Chapters:00:00 Are We All Meant to Serve?03:39 The Meaning of ‘Serve’06:56 Discovering Your Purpose10:25 Embracing Your True Self ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you’re done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you’re ready to reconnect with who you really are, you’re in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

Discover the ancient wisdom of self-knowledge as hosts explore the journey to understanding oneself. Gino shares insights from decades of personal growth, revealing how skills evolve into deeper emotional awareness. Rob unveils a healing practice centered on five elements. The discussion links the shadow self to chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of addressing buried emotions. They also delve into the power of personality profiles and how recognizing strengths can transform patterns. Ultimately, it’s about shedding layers to embrace your True Self.

A month-long sabbatical that led to slowing down and surprising clarity. Intentions to remember the True Self, see life without filters, and release what no longer serves. Honest conversations and clearer roles emerged. Subconscious healing surfaced, easing long-standing back pain and opening space for gentle transformation.

They walk through a 20-question self-check that high performers take every 90 days to spot where they are stuck. Stories show how the tool helped people rebuild organization, set boundaries, and stay present. The hosts discuss blending practical habits with deeper healing and recommend making the assessment a regular part of quarterly planning.

In this introspective Riff, Gino opens up about how writing Shine has invited deep, often painful conversations about trauma, and why he welcomes them. As he sits with stories of suffering, he notices how differently his nervous system responds today compared to five years ago. That shift, he believes, is the result of years spent shedding old layers and facing his own pain.This episode explores a bold idea: what if your trauma isn’t punishment, but a lesson? Gino introduces the concept of soul contracts and invites you to consider whether your challenges might hold the key to your growth. Healing looks different for everyone, but one thing is clear. You cannot grow by clinging to pain. You have to shed it. So ask yourself honestly, what is your lesson? Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:22 The Power of Conversations about Trauma02:30 Understanding Collective Pain05:17 Introducing the Soul Contract Theory07:53 What Is Your Lesson?09:54 Embracing Continuous Growth   ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Do you want to let your freak flag fly, and be your most authentic self at all times? Do you want to accomplish more without burning out, or doing a lot of damage to yourself (emotionally, physically, and mentally), and the relationships around you? Do you want to know the person beneath the identity you’ve created of work, accomplishments, and successes? If so, you’re in the right place. You've put a lot of focus on your outer world. Let's start your inner world journey together. ⚡️ Join The 10 Disciplines Group Coaching Program: https://the10disciplines.com/group-coaching-program/ ⚡️ Take The True Self Assessment: https://the10disciplines.com/assessment CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/❤️ https://www.youtube.com/@The10Disciplines MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

In this episode, Rob and Gino sit down for a spontaneous and unscripted dive into recent shifts, personal healing, and the balance between drive and peace. Gino reflects on his sabbatical, a pause that revealed a deeper truth: while the outer search can feel heroic, the answers often lie within. He describes how his foundation has quietly shifted from fear and anxiety to love and light, allowing his True Self to shine without armor. Together, they explore the power of embodiment. Understanding isn’t enough without feeling, and healing old wounds can reconnect us to our core sensitivity. We’re perfect already, cocooned only by ego. With mentions of Steve Ozanich, Gabor Maté, and the mind-body link, they invite listeners into a quieter wisdom. This one is for anyone seeking both impact and inner peace. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Shop Conversation02:01 The Impact of a March Sabbatical06:01 The Hero’s Journey: Returning to Self10:01 Shedding Old Layers14:00 The Simplicity of Healing18:00 Books and Insights on the Journey ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Do you want to let your freak flag fly, and be your most authentic self at all times? Do you want to accomplish more without burning out, or doing a lot of damage to yourself (emotionally, physically, and mentally), and the relationships around you? Do you want to know the person beneath the identity you’ve created of work, accomplishments, and successes? If so, you’re in the right place. You've put a lot of focus on your outer world. Let's start your inner world journey together. ⚡️ Join The 10 Disciplines Group Coaching Program: https://the10disciplines.com/group-coaching-program/ ⚡️ Take The True Self Assessment: https://the10disciplines.com/assessment CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/❤️ https://www.youtube.com/@The10Disciplines MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

Gino explores how to identify the unique gift you bring to the world and who it can serve. He walks through exercises that clarify focus, define a target audience, and distill your offering into three simple words. A guided five-part visualization helps you feel and own that gift before choosing one concrete next step.

As driven individuals, many of us end up saying “yes” to everything: talks, podcasts, meetings, projects, etc. We chase impact while losing sight of what really matters. In this episode, Gino and Rob unpack the cost of overcommitment and explore how to reclaim clarity, boundaries, and presence. Gino reflects on his own journey toward finding a “happy medium,” while Rob highlights the power of pausing for regular self-assessment. Together, they invite listeners to question the motivations behind their choices: Is this rooted in fear or love? Is it aligned with who I truly am? The conversation reveals how often we try to fill an invisible hole, only to realize there’s nothing missing. Wholeness was there all along. By honoring our capacity and saying “no” to what doesn’t serve us, we make space to mentor, to connect, and to truly shine.   Chapters00:00 The Quest for Balance02:20 Finding Your Limits05:30 Lessons from the Past07:15 Identifying Sacrifices10:40 The Cost of Achievement13:20 Awareness and Alignment ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINES The 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Do you want to let your freak flag fly, and be your most authentic self at all times? Do you want to accomplish more without burning out, or doing a lot of damage to yourself (emotionally, physically, and mentally), and the relationships around you? Do you want to know the person beneath the identity you’ve created of work, accomplishments, and successes? If so, you’re in the right place. You've put a lot of focus on your outer world. Let's start your inner world journey together. ⚡️ Join The 10 Disciplines Group Coaching Program: https://the10disciplines.com/group-coaching-program/ ⚡️ Take The True Self Assessment: https://the10disciplines.com/assessment CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/❤️ https://www.youtube.com/@The10Disciplines MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine