Waking Up to Life
NOVEMBER 6TH 2024
EPISODE 67: WAKING UP TO LIFE
In this compelling episode of The Gently Used Human, Dr. Scott Lyons sits down with Rainier Wylde, a gifted writer, teacher, and guide known for his candid and insightful approach to life’s toughest questions. Rainier has dedicated his life to helping others awaken to their truest selves through the power of honest reflection, creativity, and storytelling. He leads by example, drawing from his own experiences of profound personal loss and transformation to show us how we, too, can break free from the habits of sleepwalking through life.
Rainier’s approach blends wisdom from ancient traditions with a modern understanding of life’s impermanence, challenging us to confront our fears, embrace discomfort, and cultivate the strength to be fully present. Together, he and Dr. Scott unpack what it means to embrace life in all its fleeting beauty, exploring topics like the connection between joy and grief, the need for community, and how we can reclaim the central role in our own lives. This conversation is an invitation to dive deep into the journey of self-discovery, to live with intention, and to find the courage to show up for the life we truly want.
So, find a quiet space, tune in, and let this conversation inspire you to live more fully, bravely, and joyfully.
Topics We Break Down:
Awakening from “sleepwalking” and learning to live fully
The importance of facing mortality to enhance presence
Savoring life’s impermanent moments as a path to joy
Finding solace and strength through grief and personal loss
Becoming the main character in our own lives
Understanding joy versus fleeting happiness
Using artistry and creativity as tools for healing and transformation
Show Notes
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Special Guest
RAINIER WYLDE
Rainier Wylde, is a transformational author, teacher, and trainer dedicated to awakening a vibrant, courageous way of living. For over two decades, he has empowered countless individuals to embrace daily joy, courage, and deep, lasting intimacy with themselves and others. Known for his compassionate yet straightforward approach, Rainier helps people thrive by teaching them to engage with reality as it truly is.
He is the author of “As You Are: Meditations on Self & Other” and co-hosts the LOVE LIKE HELL podcast. His powerful presence has been featured on numerous well-known podcasts, making him a beloved voice in many communities. Thousands of people follow his daily essays on intimacy, creativity, and bold, joy-filled living @rainierwylde.
Rainier’s work is rooted in profound spiritual and philosophical insights. His relentless curiosity has led him around the globe, learning from anyone capable of illuminating the path to deeper transformation. Holding a Master's degree in Psychology and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching and Dialectical Behavioral Studies, he blends academic rigor with life’s raw lessons, offering wisdom grounded in both scholarship and personal experience.
Today, Rainier is a highly sought-after mentor and consultant. His unique fusion of spiritual depth and strategic coaching continues to inspire and ignite change. Rainier and his family embody his teachings, living and exploring the world, fully embracing the wild, precious adventure of life.
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Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
