My guest on this episode of This Magic Life, began experiencing the magic of synchronicity at the young age of just 9 years old. Since then, he’s built an entire career around the power of what he likes to call ‘meaningful coincidences’ and how they shape our lives.

Yale Medical School trained psychiatrist Dr. Bernard Beitman joins Andrea on an enlightening episode you won’t want to miss, exploring the science behind synchronicity and serendipity and how to attract more of both of these powerful forces in your own life.

Dr. Beitman shares his journey from being serendipitously reunited with his lost puppy as a little boy to the synchronistic meeting between him and his wife on an airplane, as well as how a random visit to say goodbye to a colleague at the University of Washington ended up leading him to a 17-year career at The University of Missouri-Columbia as chair of psychiatry.

Listen to the full episode to discover Dr. Beitman’s top advice for the “in between” phases of life when you’re not quite sure what comes next and to learn how you can become more attuned to attracting more magical serendipities in your life.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on July 3rd to discover the serendipitous journey of Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human performance, Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective and 4x New York Times bestselling author .

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• 02:37 The definition of serendipity and synchronicity and where they originated.

• 06:24 The distinction between serendipity and synchronicity.

• 07:45 Why the experience itself is more important than what you call it.

• 09:03 How a serendipitous farewell to a colleague led Dr. Beitman to a successful 17-year career.

• 13:57 How Dr. Beitman became fascinated with the topic of synchronicities.

• 16:58 What exactly is a ‘meaningful coincidence?’

• 17:47 Dr. Beitman breaks down a series of serendipities directly from Andrea’s life.

• 23:07 The importance of being willing to play in the “minor league” in your career journey.

• 27:39 Similar characteristics shared among people who frequently experience serendipities and synchronicities.

• 32:45 How ‘failure’ can force you to reinvent yourself and your life in an even more magical way.

• 33:52 What you can do to become more attuned to synchronicity in your daily life.

• 37:35 How to balance the polarity of good and bad in your daily life.

• 38:56 How Andrea defines “magic” in her life.

• 40:37 The top things you can do now to experience more magic and serendipity.

• 41:49 The secret behind the incredible magic that’s happene in Dr. Beitman’s career.

Resources to go deeper:

• Follow Dr. Beitman on Instagram

• Buy Dr. Beitman’s book, Meaningful Coincidences

• Watch the Connecting with Coincidence Podcast

• Buy Dean Radin’s book, Real Magic

• Visit Dr. Beitman’s website

On this super inspiring episode of This Magic Life, Andrea sits down with world traveler, sky diver, helicopter pilot, bestselling author of Level Up and Ironman-winning athlete Alvaro Nunez, whose “titles” don’t stop there!

As a rising tennis champion at 16 years old, Alvaro’s life changed dramatically when the combination of his father suffering a massive heart attack and Spain’s economy tanking ended his dream to continue playing tennis at a world-class level.

Instead of wallowing in self-pity, Alvaro landed a sports scholarship to attend university in the U.S. where he studied marketing. Over the next several years, he’d graduate as the class Valedictorian and would land a 6-figure job at a hot marketing company and accomplish everything he ever dreamed of… Only to find himself unfulfilled, lose his Visa, and forced to leave the U.S.

Listen to the full episode to hear Alvaro share how that massive curveball allowed him to start dreaming even bigger and how he went from door-knocking to owning a successful luxury real estate business.

Plus, discover why he actually seeks out challenges and his secret to attracting more serendipity to your life.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on June 26th to hear the story of a Yale Medical School psychiatrist who believes deeply in the power of magic and serendipity and has written books on the synchronicities of coincidences.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• 04:30 How Alvaro has used the Law of Attraction to create the life he always wanted.

• 08:10 Alvaro’s most unexpected, unpredictable experience of his life.

• 12:46 Why Alvaro’s selfish thought process led him nowhere, but serving others led him to magic.

• 18:12 The wake up call that changed Alvaro’s life.

• 24:29 How to silence other people’s opinions so you can hear your inner voice.

• 25:53 Alvaro’s secret formula for crushing his goals.

• 28:28 How Alvaro shifted door-knocking into an incredibly successful business.

• 40:25 How to reframe a problem to become an opportunity.

• 46:19 How momentum causes your mind to start evolving, eventually becoming unstoppable.

• 51:08 Alvaro’s secret to attracting more magic to your life.

Resources to go deeper:

• Follow Alvaro on Instagram

• Buy Alvaro’s book, Level Up

• Visit Alvaro’s website

• Discover Alvaro’s Level Up Program

On this episode of This Magic Life, you’ll discover the story of an angel investor, bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur who has walked an incredible career path through jobs like stand-up comedian, hedge fund manager, podcaster, and even chess master.

Andrea sits down with James Altucher to talk about how you can turn the unpredictable parts of life into magical opportunities and the “you can’t make this up” story of rejection behind why James suddenly closed his first hedge fund and pivoted his career, which ended up leading him straight to his next incredible (and unexpected!) career endeavor.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts to hear James share an inspiring journey that has been fueled by deep curiosity and a healthy fear of the unknown…

Plus, what he would say to someone afraid of choosing the wrong industry or job, the daily writing exercise he’s been doing for 22 years that has led him to an incredible number of magical opportunities, and his top advice for how you can attract more serendipity to your life starting today.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on June 19th to discover the journey of a world-class Ironman athlete, real estate CEO, and international speaker who has surfed the waves of serendipity to his most magical life before even reaching his 30s.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to turn the unexpected, unpredictable parts of life into magical opportunities.

• Why a huge hedge fund investor offered James a job, but not an investment.

• Why having different careers enriches the experience of your life.

• The advice from James’ sister that he still refers to today.

• Why it’s actually a good thing when your career path is very different from others.

• How working in the IT department at HBO led James to shooting one of the first web series that ever existed.

• James’ advice to someone just starting their career and afraid of choosing the wrong industry.

• Why the money you make when you’re 25 actually has nothing to do with the money you’ll be making when you’re 55.

• The story behind James’ “10,000 experiments” rule.

• The innate power of pushing through discomfort to discover what’s on the other side.

• Why James doesn’t publish an article unless he’s a little bit afraid to hit the publish button.

• Why we tend to feel life challenges more deeply than positive experiences.

• James’ secret to his incredibly successful career journey.

Resources to go deeper:

• Read James’ work

• Listen to The James Altucher Show

• Visit James’ website

• Follow James on Instagram

On this episode of This Magic Life, join Andrea as she interviews an MBA student who turned an unconventional job opportunity into a successful side hustle on TikTok that has rapidly grown to reach over 260k followers (and she started that unconventional job in the midst of COVID, by the way!).

25-year-old Elena Brown flashes back to her days as a new grad in the spring of 2020 working as a terrified PostMates delivery driver with no plan or next move in place, to receiving a serendipitous message on a job-seeking website that led to an incredible and super unique career opportunity.

Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify, or watch it on YouTube, where Elena shares how taking bold risks and not being afraid to fail can lead you to achieve anything you want to pursue…

As well as the powerful advice she’s gotten from her mom, the one time your college major actually matters (and all the times it doesn’t), and the advice she offers to listeners about what they can do right now to attract more magic and serendipity into their lives.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on June 12th to discover the path an American hedge-fund manager, New York Times bestselling author, and podcaster took to create his most magical life.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• How sheer serendipity led Elena to a unique career opportunity she couldn’t refuse.

• The importance of having a positive attitude, especially while exploring opportunities.

• How the level of inspiration Elena took from the team of creatives around her influenced her own next career step.

• The transferable skills Elena’s sociology major gave her that she uses in her everyday life and career.

• How powerful being part of clubs and communities outside of school can be for your wellbeing and creativity.

• The key factors that allow you to push through the unknown.

• How Elena has successfully married her many interests into one brand to truly dive deep.

• Elena’s biggest lessons straight from the TikTok Trenches.

• The mindset you need to cultivate to build courage that’ll carry you through fear.

• Why saying “yes and” to what you truly want can help you get closer to it.

• What spirituality means to Elena and how it influences her life.

• Elena’s 3 life lessons that allow each and every one of us to become more magical.

Resources to go deeper:

• Connect with Elena on TikTok

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On this episode of This Magic Life, Andrea explores the power of career magic with the chief evangelist of Canva, bestselling author of over 15 books, and creator of the Remarkable People podcast…

The self-acclaimed ‘Poster Child for Serendipity,’ Guy Kawasaki, shares his journey from growing up in Hawaii as a young boy who was robbed for his lunch money on the bus ….to a serendipitous college friendship that eventually led him to a prestigious role at Apple Inc. (even with no background or degree in tech… they just shared a love of luxury cars!).

Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify or watch it on YouTube for a deep dive into the open secret Guy says has been the key to the incredible level of good fortune throughout his career…

As well as Guy’s advice for how any job seeker can make themselves indispensable, the most important thing to embrace in order to make massive strides in your life, and how to navigate the anxiety of whether your college-aged child will actually be able to find a job after graduation.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on June 5th for the serendipitous story of a foodie-influencer who quickly scaled a (delicious) COVID hobby into over 260k followers on TikTok.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• How a shared love of luxury cars led Guy to a prestigious role in the tech industry.

• The most important thing about motivation.

• The simple, but profound, attitude that helped Guy become incredibly successful.

• What sales really is and how to use it in everyday life.

• What type of magical opportunities opened up for Guy when he moved from Hawaii to the mainland to go to Stanford University.

• Guy’s first job after college (spoiler alert: it had nothing to do with tech!).

• Why following your interests is more important than following your passion.

• The mindset that will unlock the type of serendipity that will change the trajectory of your life.

• What “sampling” is and why you need to do a ton of it when you’re young.

• One of Guy’s greatest regrets in life.

• The myth within the concept of “the perfect first job.”

• Why expertise doesn’t always transfer from one area to another.

• The physical impairment that actually improved how Guy podcasts and shows up in the online space.

• Exactly what you can do right now to become more magical and experience deeper serendipity.

• The 3 phases Guy shares in his book that lead you to your greatest success.

Resources to go deeper:

• Follow Guy on Instagram

• Buy Guy’s latest book, Think Remarkable

• Listen to the Remarkable People Podcast

• Visit Guy’s website

• Learn from Guy on Udemy

• Learn from Guy on Skillshare

This magical episode is a deep dive into the profound transformation of one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs…

And the completely different life he thought was in store for him decades ago as an IT guy with a degree in computer information systems.

In this ‘Danger Coffee’ fueled conversation, Andrea interviews tech entrepreneur-turned-master biohacker and New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey, who shares how deep curiosity has led him straight to magic in his life and career.

Dave went from being a 300+ pound college student with chronic diseases to founding the Biohacking movement and transforming the health of people all over the world…

And is now sharing the top qualities to cultivate if you want to attract more magic to your life, his #1 piece of advice for listeners, and why you’re actually ahead of the game if you feel like you’ve gotten the wrong degree.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life to discover the power of the mind to heal the body with Dr Joe Dispenza.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• What exactly to do when it feels like everything is going wrong.

• How a serendipitous trip to Nepal gave Dave the idea to start what became Bulletproof Coffee.

• A revolutionary perspective on whether the glass is half empty or half full.

• What interoception is and how it impacts men and women differently.

• Where a woman’s intuition and deep inner knowing is rooted biologically vs. a man’s.

• The qualities you need to cultivate in order to mindfully attract more magic to your life.

• What Dave has learned from hiring over 1,000 people in his career.

• The power of gratitude to alter your mental state.

• Trends coming up in content (and life) Dave sees as a self-proclaimed trendspotter.

• The two specific things Dave seeks out in anyone he’s looking to hire.

• Why Dave would rather smoke a cigarette before eating a single French fry.

• Quick and cheap health hacks college students can implement today.

• Dave’s words of wisdom for Gen Z to ease fear and anxiety about the future.

• How stepping into your courage releases the hold of imposter syndrome.

• The cheapest thing you can get to curb hunger, grow muscles, and improve brain performance.

• The #1 thing you should be focused on before you go to sleep.

• What motivates Dave in the present day.

Resources to go deeper:

• Buy your ticket to the 10th Annual Biohacking Conference

• Listen to Dave’s podcast, The Human Upgrade

• Follow Dave on ‍Instagram

• Buy Dave’s book, ‘Smarter Not Harder’

• Join The Upgrade Collective

On this episode of This Magic Life, you’ll be inspired by the incredible story of a man who has truly discovered how to be the creator of his own life.

His unique response to a life-changing cycling accident at 24 years old ultimately led him to a successful career inspiring thousands of people to step into their power and manifest their best lives…

While trusting that some of the most extraordinary opportunities they’ll experience … don’t even exist yet.

In this insightful episode, Andrea interviews modern-day mystic, world-renowned lecturer, and international bestselling author Dr Joe Dispenza, who shares how he went from being told he would never walk again…

To walking right back into his life using only the power of his mind.

He’s scaled that profound experience into several bestselling books, an award-winning film, and a world-wide audience of die-hard fans who turn to his work daily to master their mindsets and heal themselves from a variety of illnesses.

Dr Joe shares tangible actions you can take to stop anxious thoughts, what he sees as the biggest challenge for today’s youth, and the candid story of the cycling accident that magically redirected him from practicing chiropractic medicine to studying the innate power the brain has to heal the body.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life to discover the mind-altering world and magical journey of psychedelic artist Alex Ruiz.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• The practice Dr Joe used as a teenager to cultivate his manifestation skills.

• A list of tangible ways students and young professionals can use to stop anxious thoughts.

• The moment Dr Joe was told he would never walk again post-accident.

• The unconventional route Dr Joe has taken to heal his body, mind, and soul.

• Dr Joe’s mantra for managing anxiety and overwhelm.

• How to rewire your brain to attract the abundance you want and deserve.

• How to avoid going unconscious and shifting back to old patterns.

• The power of disconnecting in order to reconnect with ourselves.

• The keys to change without relying on vices and coping skills.

• Why investing in yourself is the most powerful thing you can do.

• The 3 things Dr Joe suggests to invest wisely in yourself.

• How studying self-hypnosis led to unusual experiences that altered Dr Joe’s life.

• Dr Joe’s advice for becoming a master manifestor.

• Why meditation work is primarily meant to change you first, not heal you.

Resources to go deeper:

• Visit Dr Joe’s website

• Follow Dr Joe on Instagram

• Join Dr Joe on Facebook

• Watch Dr Joe on YouTube

• Join Dr Joe’s Next Retreat

Join Dr Joe for the free worldwide online screening of the new documentary SOURCE – It’s Within You. Be a part of this global event with @drjoedispenza from June 21 to 23. Mark your calendars and register at SourceTheFilm.org to receive notifications and the latest news about the launch.

On this episode of This Magic Life, join Andrea as she sits down with Alex Ruiz, an Emmy-award winning animator and psychedelic artist who shares how he navigated his way from what felt like an earth-shattering rejection…

To a prestigious slot as an animator on The Simpsons, which, even dozens of seasons later, generates the fourth most demand of any tv show in the United States (and only accepted 3 portfolios out of hundreds of submissions the year they hired him!).

Alex’s story doesn’t end there, by a long shot. Listen to the full episode to hear how he achieved his teenage dream to work at Disney, but in a role that was very different from what he’d imagined.

He shares moments of serendipitous career victories, including the manifestation strategy behind booking his very first art show, and his deep resonance with one of the most twisted Simpsons characters that became his own…

As well as the candid truth behind one of the lowest points of his life and whose powerful work finally pulled him through that dangerous period of darkness.

Alex has worked as a professional artist and art instructor for the last 25 years and is dedicated to the transformative power of creativity, which has allowed him to create and manifest his dreams into reality, as well as show others how to do the same through their own art.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on May 29th to discover even more stories of serendipity and career magic with a well-known tech entrepreneur whose love of Italian sports cars back in college unexpectedly opened the door for him to work at Apple.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to navigate being pigeonholed into one place/job/school.

• The biggest problem for creatives in the modern world.

• Alex’s top suggestion for young artist’s who want to monetize their work.

• The fake-it-til-you-make-it moment that led Alex to a serendipitous career change.

• How you can start with an epic fail and still end up with huge success.

• The candid, painful realization Alex had in March of 2018 that changed his life forever.

• How to borrow inspiration from artists you admire without feeling like you’re stealing.

• One of the best things an artist can do to improve their skills.

• The power of mindfulness to change Alex’s life.

• The deep importance of coaches for artists of all types.

• Different types, patterns, and structures of psychedelic art.

• The importance of loosening your grip on how your dreams are “supposed” to unfold.

• The advice Alex would offer his younger self about how to become a creator of his life.

• Why visualization is one of the most powerful tools for success.

• Alex reveals what he calls, “The greatest act of vandalism in film history.”

Resources to go deeper:

• Follow Alex on Instagram

• Visit Alex’s website

• Connect with Alex on Facebook

• Enjoy the art of Android Jones

• Discover Jesse Elder’s work