Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast, leaving you disconnected from yourself? In a world overflowing with technology, endless to-do lists, and constant distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. But self-realization offers a way back—a path to slowing down, tuning in, and seeing life through a clearer lens. When we take the time to go inward and connect with our inner self, we uncover a deeper understanding of our thoughts, emotions, and purpose. By stepping away from the noise and reconnecting with ourselves, we don’t just change how we see the world—we transform how we experience it.

In this episode, we talk about the overwhelming technology in our lives, how constant stimulation affect our minds, bodies, and energy, and how practices like acupuncture can help us restore balance with hero Jacques Depardieu. Jacques is nationally board-certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese pharmacology and has been practising for over 25 years. He has a masters in oriental medicine and has been a Qigong practitioner for over 30 years. Jacques is a self-described advocate for the human spirit, having treated thousands of individuals for a wide array of conditions. He understands the role that spirit, creativity, and spontaneity play in creating health and recovery.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jacques Depardieu
• [05:34] What acupuncture is and how it has helped Jacques’ patients
• [08:30] How technology is affecting our physical and mental wellbeing
• [14:28] Common physical ailments caused by technology overuse
• [17:14] Emotional trends among women linked to technology
• [23:20] Technology, multitasking, and productivity vs. knowing self
• [28:04] The gift of acupuncture: A thinking self vs. knowing self
• [36:17] How acupuncture helps us be present and connect with our inner knowing
• [43:33] Self-realization and cultivating self-compassion
• [48:00] Practices to help mitigate technology's negative effects
• [54:16] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Without us, technology is useless and meaningless.” [08:40]
• “The way ‘knowing self’ experiences life is much faster and much greater than the one that is constantly trying to be productive.” [24:16]
• “If we can become aware of that aspect of ourselves which still sees the world as meaningful, it will bring us physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.” [28:46]
• “Any human being has had good or bad, joyful and difficult moments, but this is the moment, and it’s up to us to choose how we want to experience it.” [52:37]

Resources Mentioned

Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: https://www.amazon.com/Worthy-Believe-Enough-Transform-Pre-Order/dp/140197760X

Let’s Connect

Jacques Depardieu

Website: https://www.everydayvitality.com/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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