Life Lessons with Jim Carolla Podcast
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Farewell
Jim, Ray & Gary look back at Life Lessons with Jim Carolla & say a sad goodbye as the series comes to an end.
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Stepping Back
Jim and Ray continue their discussion from last week & take an email question from a listener that Jim, Ray & even Gary weigh in on.
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Key Ideas
Jim touches on a variety of things including Father's Day, personal space & ways to improve yourself professionally. Ray also discusses an interesting job site he's working at & how his crew has been reacting to the surroundings.
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Basic Searches
Jim & Ray discuss a variety of different elements that can play into peoples lives
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Fathers and Sons
Jim & Ray continue the discussion of Fathers and go back to their earliest memories to examine how that may have factored into the dynamics of their relationships
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Fathers
Jim and Ray discuss relationships people have with their fathers & how those relationships can have different characteristics depending upon the point of view of each person within the relationship.
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Pass The Time Away Watching Shadows
The discussion continues, this week with a focus on trying to compare Jesus' radical ways of the time as compared with other spiritual figures.
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The Kingdom of God
Jim and Ray continue their journey discussing the Age of Sages and focus this episode on Jesus.
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The Age of the Sages
Jim and Ray discuss religion and the similarities and differences of Judaism, Buddhism & Christianity among others.
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The Conditioned Eye
Jim starts the show on his own talking about the roots of Christianity and Ray joins him mid way through the show due to an automobile incident.
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Bondage of Nature
Ray and Adam continue their discussion of St. Paul and trying to take a look at yourself from the outside perspective. Ray also discusses a friend whom he sent to Jim but who ultimately only met with Jim once and how that is representative of a majority of people.
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Flesh & Spirit
Ray and Jim discuss the dog and the ways in which it splits from itself into the ego-self and the false self. Jim also uses the metaphor of the holocaust to demonstrate a very extreme example of the splitting of self.
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Born Spiritually Blind
Ray and Jim sit down to continue their talk on Paul. Also Ray discusses a New York Times article from the first week of March regarding will power & the guys reiterate their plea for PayPal donations.
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From Buddha to Paul
Jim takes the show on a journey to moving into the beliefs of other groups including, but not limited to, St. Paul.
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Day Dreams & Night Movies
Jim and Ray discuss the continuation of the climb as well as touching on dreams and discussing their new donation option for listeners
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The Climb Continues
Jim and Ray continue the climb for higher consciousness, and discuss ‘the beast that guards the heart.’ They also describe some of their worst nightmares and try to figure out who is really having the dream.
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Beginning the Climb
Jim and Ray pick up where they left off at the base of the mountain, take an e-mail question from a listener and discuss the uses of sexuality.
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The Birth of a Thought
Today, Jim and Ray focus on the mind, and how thoughts are processed. Jim dives into the natural history of thoughts and consciousness, and explains the danger of losing the present moment.
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Hiking With Jim
Jim recalls a hiking trip with his friends that changed his attitude on life. Ray also talks to him about his early days playing trumpet.
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Throw the Ball Part 2
In today's podcast, Jim, Ray and Producer Gary discuss the people that made the biggest impacts in their lives.
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Throw The Ball
Jim and Ray discuss how to guard your self esteem and psyche from the stresses of your childhood. They also break down the three elements of stress, and describe the differences between first and second nature.
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Who Do We Think We Are?
In the first show of the new year, Jim and Ray talk about the impact your family has on your relationships, and how to awaken your spiritual self.
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The Two Levels of Nature
Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "Jim and Ray talk about basic sanity, the two levels of nature, and the Lakers-Mavericks game."
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First Relationships
Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "In this week’s episode, Jim and Ray discuss what relationships are really about, and why that first interaction with your parents is the most important relationship."
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Conscientiousness
Enjoy this best-of episdoe. Happy Holidays. "Today the guys chat about family struggles and the key to leading a long, happy life."
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Relapse
This week, the guys talk about the ‘inner no’ and why it’s so important to draw attention to your automatic negative thoughts.
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The Science of Personal Change
Jim and Ray talk about being your own personal scientist, and how our compulsions can inhibit us from growing.
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Crucial Moments
Jim and Ray talk about mastering skills to make change more permanent, and discuss the importance of writing down the crucial moments of your life.
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The New Now
Jim emphasizes the importance of living in the present, and suggests various ways for Ray (and everyone else) to combat their ANTs.
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The Science of Change
The guys review the different types of ANTs that can affect your life, and also discuss the dangers of idealizing a person you don’t know.
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Thoughts Can Lie
Jim and Ray discuss the problem with “automatic negative thoughts” and go through some fan mail.
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The Power Inside of You
In this week’s podcast, Jim helps listeners develop alertness and concentration, and explains the importance of having a positive mentality while doing the training exercises.
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Rogue Eyes
Jim explains the Horse and Carriage metaphor of will power, and Ray talks about his continuing struggle to rid his body of nicotine.
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The Chocolate Cookie
Jim talks about a tough mental decision to pass up a delicious dessert, and Ray asks how you cope when the thing you’re trying to resist wins the day.
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Sustaining Willpower
Today the guys talk about the importance of staying in the moment, and how it applies to Will Power.
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What Is This Thing Called Willpower
Jim and Ray talk about ‘the mind stream,’ and discuss how taking your time can help you make important decisions.
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Meditation in the Moment
Today's podcast focuses on the importance of being in the moment. Jim leads everyone in a guided meditation, and the guys talk about will power and self-control.
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Buddhist Love
Jim and Ray discuss the 4 elements of Buddhism that add to our love lives. They also discuss the importance of listening, and how psychology and science are linked. Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Love & Sports in the Pain Body
In today's show, the guys talk about love, sports, and when families break apart. Check out Jim and Ray online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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The Pain Body
Jim and Ray focus on how the past can influence your current relationship. Ray also updates everyone on his efforts to quit smoking. Don't forget to check out the power of Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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The Work of Love
The guys discuss the 3 Levels of relationships, and joke about the early days of porn. Don't forget to check out the boys at http://AceJimCarolla.com
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What is This Thing Called Love? Part 2
In the second part of this lesson, Jim reflects on meeting his wife in California, and the difficulty of describing love. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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What is This Thing Called Love? Part 1
The first of a two-part episode about the levels of love and how to sustain it. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Societal Addictions
Jim and Ray discuss the 3 components of Buddhism, and how to avoid getting trapped in the ‘I want mind.’ Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Addiction Potholes
Ray makes an important personal announcement, and Jim talks about taming 'the wanting mind.'
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Fuel of Addictions
Ray talks about his European vacation, and the guys continue their discussion on the power of addiction. Check out Ray and Jim at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Addiction Born of?
In today’s podcast, Jim and Ray discuss the power of addiction, and what it means to feel truly alive. Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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The Two Levels of Life
The guys discuss the morality of Anthony Weiner, and how the two levels of life drive our actions. Check out Jim and Ray at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Different Levels
Jim and Ray continue their quest for higher consciousness, and have a discussion about their troublemaking days. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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5 Seconds of Awareness
Jim explains how your personality can overshadow your essence, and later leads Ray and Gary in a meditation to reach a deeper understanding. Check out Ray and Jim online at http://AceJimCarolla.com
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The Mechanics of Mind
The guys explain what ‘maze conditioning’ is, and talk about the importance of having someone to confide in. Don't forget to check out Jim and Ray online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Thinking or Not Thinking
Jim and Ray discuss the importance of thinking clearly, and the search for higher consciousness.
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The Two Levels of Nature
Jim and Ray talk about Basic Sanity, the two levels of nature, and the Lakers-Mavericks game.
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First Relationships
In this week's episode, Jim and Ray discuss what relationships are really about, and why that first interaction with your parents is the most important. relationship Check out Jim and Ray online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Conscientiousness
Today the guys chat about family struggles and the key to leading a long, happy life. Check out Jim and Ray online at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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The Beginning Part II
You read that right: Jim and Ray are BACK! In the first new episode, the guys analyze the 'blindness of the natural state', and discuss their acid trips. Check out Jim on the web at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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FIN
In the final episode of Life Lessons, Jim and Ray discuss psychosexual development, and the difference between Rational and Mythical Consciousness.
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The End Part I
Jim and Ray begin with the show with the sad news that the show will be wrapping up soon. They then continue the episode with more tools to guide you in your every day life and review some of the lessons they’ve taught over the past episodes. Jim also talks about how relaxation helps prepare us to be more receptive to the life going on around us. Check out Jim's website http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Lost in the Woods
Jim gives Podcasters another tool to utilize, and Ray talks about getting lost in the woods. Check out Jim's Website at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Study Yourself
Jim and Ray discuss how bringing awareness to yourself can prevent you from humiliating those around you. Check out Life Lessons witht Jim Carolla's at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Casanova Jim Carolla
The guys focus on the importance of mindfulness, and later exchange stories about their first kisses. Check out Life Lessons Website at http://AceJimCarolla.com
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Mind your Mindfulness
At the top of the show, Jim jumps into some difficult questions that were submitted. He talks about dealing with loss, pain, and the emotional withdrawal that results. Ray also talks about his relationship with his siblings, and strained relationship with his dad.
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Up With Hope, Down With Dope
The guys talk about the struggles of addiction, and coming to terms with your own habits and obsessions. Check out the Life Lessons with Jim Carolla at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Ego
The main topic of today’s show is ego development. The guys chat about the route to the soul, and Ray tries scatting for the first time. Check out Jim's blog at http://www.AceJimCarolla.com
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Posture
72 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Jim introduces the concept of the beginner’s mind, and chats with Ray about playing trumpet with the legendary Dizzy Gillespie.
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Being Comfortable with Yourself
Jim and Ray discuss impermanency and the importance of being comfortable in your own space. They also answer some of your Twitter questions, and Jim shares his thoughts on Adam’s book.
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Breath
The importance of breathing and body sensitivity is at the forefront of today’s podcast. Jim leads Ray through a meditation, and talks about his experience learning about Scientology.
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More Holiday Cheer
72 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Jim incorporates the Buddhist notion of Mindfullness in today’s podcast. Ray also talks about being a prisoner of your thoughts, and what you can do to escape that feeling.
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The Christmas Special
Jim and Ray take fan questions from @LLJimCarolla and the website. They continue on from last podcast by diving even deeper into the discipline of meditation, and wrap up with discussing meditation in the major religions. Happy Holidays from Jim, Ray, and the entire Ace Broadcasting Network.
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Guided Meditation
Jim leads Ray through a guided meditation. Feel free to participate as well!
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The Big Three
Since this is the second of the two episodes Jim and Ray recorded, Jim mentions something spontaneous that happened during their break. Ray went out to smoke a cigarette as he usually does, only today he decided to put it down. Jim talks with Ray about his emotional response to this, and how cigarettes can become a symbol for something much larger . Jim also expands more on what he said last week about how old mental programming from previous generations can be subconsciously controlling the...
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Meditate on This Part I
Jim and Ray discuss the transcendental experience of meditation, and find they share more in common from their pasts than they thought.
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Me, Myself, and I
This week on Life Lessons with Jim Carolla, Jim introduces the archeology of the self, and Ray wonders what we should be expecting from ourselves infinite universe. Ray tries to spot all the splits in his personality, quizzes Jim about his experiences in self & group meditation, and find out the real reason why Jim meditates. Executive Producer: Donny Misraje
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A Higher Plane
Jim thanks everyone for the nice comments on the message boards, and begins the weekly exercise to become more in tune with a higher level of consciousness. He talks about how being a real person requires one to find a stable place between the two levels of being. He also points out that to make changes within ourselves, we need to give stuff up. Namely, they talk about the difficulty in getting rid of addictions. Whether you have bad eating, drinking, or smoking habits, trying to go against...
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Ray’s European Vacation
Jim opens with the notion that your personality can over-dominate your actual essence. He says you use your personality to get along in society, but if it won’t allow for you to realize your core dignity, then you need to make adjustments. Ray talks about his older brother being raised in Germany, and dominating his parents’ attention once he moved to the US. He also mentions his time spent in jail—much to Jim’s surprise. Jim flashes back to his earliest childhood days; sleeping in a crib...
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The Shawshank Jim Carolla Part 2
In Part 2 of “The Shawshank Jim Carolla”, Jim gets into the thick of things in his prison riot story, and talks about the aftermath of the events. He also goes in depth about two of his favorite prisoners, and discusses the psychological side-effects of being frightened day in and day out. Executive Producer: Donny Misraje Producer: Brian Meyer Show Summary: Matt Fondiler
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The Shawshank Jim Carolla Part I
This episode begins with Jim taking all of us through an exercise where we gain awareness of breathing and try to get a sense of our true selves. Jim also explains the issue of resisting this awareness, and also the Ego Defense System. Ray begins speaking about his struggle to quit smoking, and Jim also mentions how he was once overweight and had to get over a level of food addiction. The guys also go more in depth about the importance of seeing the core dignity of a person—or seeing through...
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Roots
Jim opens with a brief discussion of his professional background as a MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist). He also talks about his psychology curriculum, including a philosophical dissertation. They also discuss Ray’s background, and he talks about a huge project he’s been working on in Downtown LA. Jim goes into a routine exercise to bring awareness to both your breathing and posture—he says it’s important to focus attention on your body, and getting both your mind and body energies on the...
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Power of Attention
Dr. Carolla opens with a discussion of the power of attention. As he puts it, there is one level of attention that you use when you work or play music, but then there is a second level, or ‘The Next Attention’ which allows us to connect to a deeper, more present self. Jim also stresses the importance of having a magnetic center, or a place we can mentally return to so that we feel like ourselves. Dr. Carolla asks Ray what being centered and grounded feels like to him. They discuss how it’s a...
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Ray Oldhafer Professional Patient
Jim Carolla welcomes Adam’s long time friend Ray Oldhafer to the show for the first of many reordered psychiatry sessions. Find out the inner workings of the man made infamous by Adam Carolla. Sex , drugs, and daddy issues this week on Life Lessons with Jim Carolla.
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- Comedy, Spoken
- ACE Broadcasting
- English
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