“A real master knows that we’re always a student and we’re always learning and you’ll never there, whatever there is.”
In this episode of the Onkens World Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Nicky Clinch, a master maturation coach with over 16 years of experience in training and facilitating body-mind maturation. We dive deep into the concept of body-mind maturation, a unique body of knowledge that Nicky has developed, which emphasizes the importance of maturation over mere transformation.
Nicky explains that while transformation suggests a sudden change into a new version of oneself, maturation is a continuous process of outgrowing old identities and ways of being. This process is essential for our evolution as human beings, and it is intricately linked to ontology, the science and nature of being. We discuss how our experiences shape our identities and how many of us are trapped in repetitive patterns of suffering due to our unawareness of these mechanisms.
Throughout our conversation, Nicky shares her personal journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and bulimia to becoming a coach dedicated to helping others. She emphasizes that true healing and change come from understanding the deeper roots of our suffering and recognizing the universal structures that govern our experiences as human beings.
We also explore the concept of identity, particularly how it is formed during childhood and how it can become a blind spot that limits our perception of ourselves. Nicky highlights the importance of consciousness and self-responsibility in breaking free from these limitations. She provides insights into how we can begin to recognize and address our blind spots, especially when we find ourselves in spirals of negative thought patterns.
As we shift the conversation towards business, Nicky discusses how body-mind maturation principles apply to entrepreneurship. She explains that our businesses are reflections of our inner worlds and that the challenges we face in our professional lives often mirror our personal struggles. By taking ownership of our experiences and understanding the resonance we emit, we can create more authentic and successful businesses.
Nicky shares her own transformative journey over the past year, including significant shifts in her health and business. She candidly discusses the impact of shedding physical weight as a manifestation of her internal changes and how this has led to greater success and fulfillment in her work.
This episode is a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds, the importance of maturation in our personal and professional lives, and the power of consciousness in creating meaningful change. Join us for this enlightening conversation that challenges conventional notions of identity and transformation, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and business success.
Apply for Emanate: The Mastermind –
Follow Nick Onken & Nicky Clinch on Instagram
Learn more about Nicky’s Body-Mind Maturation work.
Visit onkensworld.com
00:00:14 – Meet Nicky Clinch: Master Maturation Coach
00:01:40 – Defining Body-Mind Maturation
00:03:54 – The Shift from Transformation to Maturation
00:05:07 – Understanding Ontology and Human Being
00:06:34 – The Universal Design of Human Experience
00:08:12 – The Repeating Patterns of Suffering
00:10:11 – The Importance of Context in Human Problems
00:11:22 – Nicky Personal Journey to Maturation
00:14:57 – Exploring the Concept of Identity
00:19:51 – The Paradox of Identity and Conflict
00:21:08 – The Role of Consciousness in Healing
00:25:01 – Defining Consciousness and Awareness
00:27:21 – Navigating Spirals of Repetition
00:30:50 – Understanding the Mechanism of the Mind
00:32:30 – The Interconnection of Body and Mind
00:38:11 – Body-Mind Maturation in Business
00:42:46 – The External Reflection of Internal States
00:44:05 – The Impact of Personal Branding
00:49:10 – Shifts in Identity and Business
00:52:07 – The Connection Between Physical Body and Internal Truth
00:56:26 – Emanation and Its Effects on Business Success
00:59:01 – Responsibility and Ownership in Business Dynamics
Links Mentioned:
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“A real master knows that we’re always a student and we’re always learning and you’ll never there, whatever there is.”
In this episode of the Onkens World Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Nicky Clinch, a master maturation coach with over 16 years of experience in training and facilitating body-mind maturation. We dive deep into the concept of body-mind maturation, a unique body of knowledge that Nicky has developed, which emphasizes the importance of maturation over mere transformation.
Nicky explains that while transformation suggests a sudden change into a new version of oneself, maturation is a continuous process of outgrowing old identities and ways of being. This process is essential for our evolution as human beings, and it is intricately linked to ontology, the science and nature of being. We discuss how our experiences shape our identities and how many of us are trapped in repetitive patterns of suffering due to our unawareness of these mechanisms.
Throughout our conversation, Nicky shares her personal journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and bulimia to becoming a coach dedicated to helping others. She emphasizes that true healing and change come from understanding the deeper roots of our suffering and recognizing the universal structures that govern our experiences as human beings.
We also explore the concept of identity, particularly how it is formed during childhood and how it can become a blind spot that limits our perception of ourselves. Nicky highlights the importance of consciousness and self-responsibility in breaking free from these limitations. She provides insights into how we can begin to recognize and address our blind spots, especially when we find ourselves in spirals of negative thought patterns.
As we shift the conversation towards business, Nicky discusses how body-mind maturation principles apply to entrepreneurship. She explains that our businesses are reflections of our inner worlds and that the challenges we face in our professional lives often mirror our personal struggles. By taking ownership of our experiences and understanding the resonance we emit, we can create more authentic and successful businesses.
Nicky shares her own transformative journey over the past year, including significant shifts in her health and business. She candidly discusses the impact of shedding physical weight as a manifestation of her internal changes and how this has led to greater success and fulfillment in her work.
This episode is a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds, the importance of maturation in our personal and professional lives, and the power of consciousness in creating meaningful change. Join us for this enlightening conversation that challenges conventional notions of identity and transformation, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and business success.
Apply for Emanate: The Mastermind –
Follow Nick Onken & Nicky Clinch on Instagram
Learn more about Nicky’s Body-Mind Maturation work.
Visit onkensworld.com
00:00:14 – Meet Nicky Clinch: Master Maturation Coach
00:01:40 – Defining Body-Mind Maturation
00:03:54 – The Shift from Transformation to Maturation
00:05:07 – Understanding Ontology and Human Being
00:06:34 – The Universal Design of Human Experience
00:08:12 – The Repeating Patterns of Suffering
00:10:11 – The Importance of Context in Human Problems
00:11:22 – Nicky Personal Journey to Maturation
00:14:57 – Exploring the Concept of Identity
00:19:51 – The Paradox of Identity and Conflict
00:21:08 – The Role of Consciousness in Healing
00:25:01 – Defining Consciousness and Awareness
00:27:21 – Navigating Spirals of Repetition
00:30:50 – Understanding the Mechanism of the Mind
00:32:30 – The Interconnection of Body and Mind
00:38:11 – Body-Mind Maturation in Business
00:42:46 – The External Reflection of Internal States
00:44:05 – The Impact of Personal Branding
00:49:10 – Shifts in Identity and Business
00:52:07 – The Connection Between Physical Body and Internal Truth
00:56:26 – Emanation and Its Effects on Business Success
00:59:01 – Responsibility and Ownership in Business Dynamics
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Guest Name on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website Name
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“A real master knows that we’re always a student and we’re always learning and you’ll never there, whatever there is.”
In this episode of the Onkens World Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Nicky Clinch, a master maturation coach with over 16 years of experience in training and facilitating body-mind maturation. We dive deep into the concept of body-mind maturation, a unique body of knowledge that Nicky has developed, which emphasizes the importance of maturation over mere transformation.
Nicky explains that while transformation suggests a sudden change into a new version of oneself, maturation is a continuous process of outgrowing old identities and ways of being. This process is essential for our evolution as human beings, and it is intricately linked to ontology, the science and nature of being. We discuss how our experiences shape our identities and how many of us are trapped in repetitive patterns of suffering due to our unawareness of these mechanisms.
Throughout our conversation, Nicky shares her personal journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and bulimia to becoming a coach dedicated to helping others. She emphasizes that true healing and change come from understanding the deeper roots of our suffering and recognizing the universal structures that govern our experiences as human beings.
We also explore the concept of identity, particularly how it is formed during childhood and how it can become a blind spot that limits our perception of ourselves. Nicky highlights the importance of consciousness and self-responsibility in breaking free from these limitations. She provides insights into how we can begin to recognize and address our blind spots, especially when we find ourselves in spirals of negative thought patterns.
As we shift the conversation towards business, Nicky discusses how body-mind maturation principles apply to entrepreneurship. She explains that our businesses are reflections of our inner worlds and that the challenges we face in our professional lives often mirror our personal struggles. By taking ownership of our experiences and understanding the resonance we emit, we can create more authentic and successful businesses.
Nicky shares her own transformative journey over the past year, including significant shifts in her health and business. She candidly discusses the impact of shedding physical weight as a manifestation of her internal changes and how this has led to greater success and fulfillment in her work.
This episode is a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds, the importance of maturation in our personal and professional lives, and the power of consciousness in creating meaningful change. Join us for this enlightening conversation that challenges conventional notions of identity and transformation, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and business success.
Apply for Emanate: The Mastermind –
Follow Nick Onken & Nicky Clinch on Instagram
Learn more about Nicky’s Body-Mind Maturation work.
Visit onkensworld.com
00:00:14 – Meet Nicky Clinch: Master Maturation Coach
00:01:40 – Defining Body-Mind Maturation
00:03:54 – The Shift from Transformation to Maturation
00:05:07 – Understanding Ontology and Human Being
00:06:34 – The Universal Design of Human Experience
00:08:12 – The Repeating Patterns of Suffering
00:10:11 – The Importance of Context in Human Problems
00:11:22 – Nicky Personal Journey to Maturation
00:14:57 – Exploring the Concept of Identity
00:19:51 – The Paradox of Identity and Conflict
00:21:08 – The Role of Consciousness in Healing
00:25:01 – Defining Consciousness and Awareness
00:27:21 – Navigating Spirals of Repetition
00:30:50 – Understanding the Mechanism of the Mind
00:32:30 – The Interconnection of Body and Mind
00:38:11 – Body-Mind Maturation in Business
00:42:46 – The External Reflection of Internal States
00:44:05 – The Impact of Personal Branding
00:49:10 – Shifts in Identity and Business
00:52:07 – The Connection Between Physical Body and Internal Truth
00:56:26 – Emanation and Its Effects on Business Success
00:59:01 – Responsibility and Ownership in Business Dynamics
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Guest Name on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website Name
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
