exprience — Be Alive with Kate Manser

What are the lessons about living and dying that stick with an ICU nurse for life? Megan Titcomb shares the challenges of navigating the survival-focused medical system, the importance of listening to one's intuition about when it’s time to "call it," and her own journey transitioning career paths. The episode highlights the beauty and courage in facing mortality honestly and using that awareness as a catalyst to experience life fully.

⚕️Why navigating the healthcare system requires understanding about its survival-driven mindset.

❤️‍🩹What to do to prepare for unexpected illness or death (for you and the people you love)

🌻How an ICU Nurse lives after being around illness & death for years

👉Key points

(01:10) Introducing Megan Titcomb: A Journey from ICU Nurse to Life Coach

(03:03) The Realities of Nursing and Burnout

(04:41) Transitioning to Coaching: Finding New Purpose

(05:44) Defining Holistic Nursing

(07:44) Experiences in the ICU During COVID

(09:16) The Importance of Accepting Mortality

(12:35) Navigating the Medical System and End-of-Life Decisions

(22:43) Living in Alignment: Coaching for a Fulfilled Life

(30:25) Introduction to Dr. Irvin Yalom's Work

(31:36) Transition to Physical Wellness Coaching

(34:18) Personal Growth Through RV Renovation

(35:15) Facing Fears and Building Confidence

(40:55) The Nomadic Community Experience

(43:59) Reflections on Alternative Lifestyles

(49:10) Future Plans and Affirmations

(54:55) Closing Remarks and Gratitude

⚡️Megan’s answer to: What does living your most alive life mean to you?

It means living a life that is in line with my values and not a life of fear or hiding my true self. It means embracing the fact that one day I will die and I want to be prepared for that in both the logistical ways ("having affairs in order") and emotional and spiritual ways.

I've had many experiences with death throughout my life, each shaping my beliefs around it. A few particularly profound moments during my time working in the hospital have stood out, offering me great comfort and deepening my understanding.

About Megan Titcomb

Megan is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga teacher, and Certified Critical Care nurse. For years, I've straddled the divide between conventional medicine and holistic healing. Unfortunately, these worlds often operate independently. My passion is bridging that gap. I'm dedicated to helping others navigate the complex world of Western medicine while uncovering their own inner compass, allowing them to make informed life (and end-of-life) choices. Thus empowering them to live a more purposeful life that honors them and their uniqueness.

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In this episode, join me as I demo aNUma ClearLight, an immersive VR program designed to foster profound interconnection experiences. Yes, you read that right: VR as a tool for human connection.

If you’re into non-ordinary states of consciousness, peak experiences, and how technology can be something other than brain rot that might take over humanity…this one’s for you.

Following my reflections from experiencing the VR demo myself, watch my fascinating interview with the CEO of aNUma and Numadelic, Gregory Roufa. Gregory and I delve into the significance of communal experiences, the ethical use of technology, and how mortality awareness can enrich our lives. Rufa also shares his journey from a tech career to creating spiritually enriching VR experiences, emphasizing the ripple effect of positive human connections.

ABOUT VR AS A PEAK EXPERIENCE TOOL

00:00 Drug-Free Peak Experiences

01:55 Exploring Virtual Reality for Consciousness

02:28 Demoing Anuma Clear Light

03:00 Personal Mortality Awareness Journey

03:57 The Power of VR in Facing Mortality

04:37 Engaging with Mortality for a Fuller Life

05:05 Experiencing the aNUma ClearLight Demo

05:29 Challenges and Benefits of Psychedelics

06:00 Overview of Today's Journey

REFLECTIONS AFTER MY VR DEMO

07:02 Post-Demo Reflections

07:56 The Most Powerful Moment of the Demo

INTERVIEW WITH GREGORY ROUFA, CEO of aNUma and Co-Founder of Numadelic Labs

10:48 Gregory's Insights on VR and Consciousness

14:08 ClearLight Program and Mortality

18:31 Expanding VR Applications

18:43 The Role of Technology in Human Connection

21:38 Future of VR in Healthcare and Beyond

28:27 Ethical Use of Technology

31:45 Personal Choices for Digital Well-being

32:48 Diagnosing Technology's Impact

34:23 The Importance of Attention

35:42 Navigating Digital Consumption

37:41 The Role of Long-form Content

44:13 A Personal Journey to Mindfulness

47:15 Facing Ecological and Spiritual Realities

55:33 The Power of Mortality Awareness

01:00:35 Connecting Through Numadelic Labs

01:02:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Who is Gregory Roufa? Mr. Gregory Roufa is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Anuma and is a founding member of the Numadelic Labs Collective.

Gregory devotes his time to being the best father and local community member he can be, as well as work dedicated to wise use of technology to help humans appreciate the preciousness, joy and beauty of all life.

An entrepreneur and executive with a deep product background, Mr. Roufa started his first VR company in 1995 driven by a vision of embodied experiences of deep inter-connection.

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Greg's response to: When you think about living your most alive life - what does that mean to you?

“Joyful experiences of the mundane. Balancing peak experiences with the janitorial aspects of life. Playing with edges.” —Gregory Roufa
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