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Oct. 27, 2026

You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Quiet Conversation with Sonika Cottman

After twenty years in HR, Sonika Cottman heard the voice in her head and realized, for the first time, that it was not her. Nothing on the outside changed. Same home, same job, same children. Everything on the inside did. In this gentle conversation, Sonika and Dr. Doug explore awareness, the patterns we carry from childhood, and the quiet freedom of no longer taking life personally. You may already be closer to home than you think. Https://eyesclosed.love

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Oct. 27, 2026

You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Quiet Conversation with Sonika Cottman

After twenty years in HR, Sonika Cottman heard the voice in her head and realized, for the first time, that it was not her. Nothing on the outside changed. Same home, same job, same children. Everything on the inside did. In this gentle conversation, Sonika and Dr. Doug explore awareness, the patterns we carry from childhood, and the quiet freedom of no longer taking life personally. You may already be closer to home than you think. Https://eyesclosed.love Inspire Vision Podcast is broadcast on
Oct. 20, 2026

We Were Taught How to Perform. We Never Learned How to Be Human.

Nami Prakash spent 20 years as a healthcare communications leader before discovering, at 40, that she had complex PTSD rooted in childhood bullying, abandonment, and abuse. In this conversation with Dr. Doug, she shares how high performance can be a survival strategy, what it means to turn dark into light, and why the inner skills that make us human are almost never formally taught. A gentle, honest look at what lies beneath the version of us that performs. https://themindquotient.co/home Inspi

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May 4, 2026

Ancient Anchors Lost

I knelt before a statue of Buddha in a temple in Vietnam, and something happened that I did not expect. I felt peace. Not the idea of peace. Not a theological understanding of peace. Something my body recognized before my mind could name it. The sta…
Sept. 27, 2025

The Spiral Within: What Snail Shells Teach Us About Humanity

The Spiral Within: What Snail Shells Teach Us About Humanity  In a simple clay pot, I found a collection of snail shells. Their colors were striking — earthy browns, golden ambers, pure whites, and shades in between. Each shell was unique, a natura…
Aug. 17, 2025

Life as a Mirror of the Self: Finding Clarity Within

A still lake reflects the clear blue sky and emerald trees like a perfect mirror, illustrating how calm clarity within can echo as beauty in our surroundings. Have you ever noticed how the tone of your day seems to echo your mood? This isn’t just c…

About the Host

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Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen

Speaker/Author/Coach/Radio & TV Personality/Podcaster

In a timeless parable, a man sells his farm in pursuit of diamonds, only to learn that the new owner uncovers record numbers of diamonds in the same land, waiting to be discovered. Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen, much like the new owner, is dedicated to helping individuals uncover, appreciate, and refine their inherent personal treasures.

As the esteemed host of the Inspire Vision Podcast, Dr. Doug has spent the past 15 years prior to his podcast focusing on guiding and mentoring individuals and business owners towards lives filled with happiness, fulfillment, and prosperity. His impact has been profound, as evidenced by the lasting transformation experienced by his clients.

Larry Peterson, a certified financial planner and managing member of Amicus Settlement Planners, attests to the enduring benefits of Dr. Doug's guidance, even a decade after their collaboration. "I was prepared to be proactive for my own growth," Larry reflects. "Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen provided me with powerful tools to achieve that growth, including cultivating an abundance mindset for both me and my wife, and leveraging our behavioral profiles to work and live more effectively within our inherent strengths."

Dr. Doug's influence extends far beyond theory, as his clients have witnessed remarkable shifts in every facet of their lives. One client, inspired by Dr. Doug's training, doubled his time spent with family while simultaneously doubling his business revenue. Another client, reeling from a significant business loss, experienced an immediate elevation in their perspective of life, performance and personal relationships under Dr. Doug's guidance.

Dr. Doug Gulbrandsen's desired legacy though his podcasts is one of empowerment, as he continues to inspire, uplift, and drive meaningful change in the lives of those who listen and are touched.

Reviews

Dr. Doug Truly Does Inspire!!! Love his show
Dr. Doug & Friends Radio is a great podcast show full of insights from Doug as well as his amazing guests. For anyone seeking a lifestyle of happiness, success, and fulfillment, this show will uplift, inform, and inspire you to take the necesary actions to create the life of your dreams. I was lucky enough to be a featured guest on the show recently and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation where we talked about how to re-ignite our human spirits to overcome failure, and the subsequent fear and do
Cool Show with Intriguing Guests
This is such a cool show. A live radio show turned into a podcast. The host interviews the most intriguing guests to determine how their story can relate and help you.
Insight & Intelligence
I trust this podcast as essential in the rise of consciousness. Love & Gratitude 🙇🏻‍♀️
Fantastic
What a great show! Doug is very knowledgeable and inspiring and makes the whole experience both enjoyable and helpful. Highly recommended. Thanks for having me as a guest.
Fun and Insightful
Dr. Doug is well prepared and led us through a robust set of engaging topics. Fun and interesting.
Great
Dr Doug is a welcoming, insightful host who gets his guests to give it their all. It's easy going but deep and meaningful. If you want to get to know yourself better, tune in. Highly recommended.
Gracious and Delightful Host!
Dr. Doug was gracious and a delight to speak with! Together we shared the value of meditation!
Amazing Podcast
It was great spending time with Dr. Doug and loved our conversation together.