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What if you could ‘think’ your way to your ideal body? Or ‘think’ your dream life into reality? Today’s podcast guest, author Jon Gabriel says that you absolutely can. And this isn’t just ‘pie in the sky’ talk, he’s actually done it — he’s the living, breathing proof that this is 100% possible. And in today’s episode he’s spilling all his secrets…
Jon Gabriel is a best-selling author, international weight loss expert, and successful entrepreneur.
If you’ve never heard his story before, it’s insane: Jon shed a whopping 103 kilos in just over two years, and went from being unhappy and unfocused to living his absolute dream life. He attributes his success to a secret weapon that we’ve all got access to, but that most of us don’t know how to use properly: our brains! Yep, when he got his brain on board — which he did using a powerful form of visualisation — everything about his body and life started changing rapidly. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on the mental techniques that had the biggest impact on his transformation, so that you can try them for yourself and see the difference in your own life.
So if you’d like to know how to add rocket fuel to your visualisations, convince your brain that it’s safe to let go of excess weight, and ‘think’ your dream life into reality, then press play on this life-changing episode… you’ll never think about your brain the same way again!
In this episode we chat about:
- His incredible journey from being obese and working on Wall Street… to losing 103 kgs in 2.5 years (05:10)
- The life altering experience that happened to him on September 11, 2001 (12:34)
- How he lost half his body weight without dieting, deprivation and restriction (13:00)
- Why diets don’t work and can actually harm your chances of reaching your ideal weight (15:23)
- What the Gabriel Method is and why it’s so powerful (17:00)
- Why stress is making you put on and hold onto weight (21:22)
- The power of visualization for weight loss and living your dream life (22:20)
- The exact 3 steps that will help you lose weight, no matter how stubborn (25:19)
- How to start using visualization today to see fast results (29:46)
- How emotional stress can negatively impact kids — and even infants (and the simple shifts you can use to help them get back into balance) (34:52)
- An epic mindset hack for more abundance in your life (55:41)
- Jon’s favorite visualization technique for more love (58:02)
- Plus so much more!
Episode resources:
- 21 Day Meditation Challenge with John Gabriel (website)
- The Gabriel Method by Jon Gabriel (Amazon)
- Visualization for Weight Loss by Jon Gabriel (Amazon)
- Free Evening Visualization – The Gabriel Method (website)
- Gabriel Method Coaching Programs (website)
- The Secret (Amazon)
- Awaken Healing Energy Through The Tao by Mantak Chia (Amazon)
- Open Wide by Melissa Ambrosini (book)
Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I’m so honored that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could take 2 minutes to leave me a 5-star review in iTunes or on your podcast app, that way we can inspire even more people together.
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Wow, wow, wow… what an inspiring interview. This one really resonated with me. It’s my favourite episode so far. Thank you so much Melissa! xx
So glad honey, what did you love most about it?
I tried Jon’s evening visualization last night and wow I can feel a difference today. I feel amazing! the whole episode was just great.
WOW! I am so happy for you honey. Keep doing it each night for the best results. xx
I loved this episode Melissa! John’s voice is so beautiful to listen to & I can’t wait to listen to his evening meditation tonight. I know first hand the power of meditation & I just love knowing that we can always open ourselves up to our higher powers to find guidance & strength in life. That we can heal ourselves with meditation to achieve vibrant health & happiness is just divine & so assuring on my own weight loss journey.
Thank you for aways finding such inspirational souls to share with us Melissa, no two are two same!
I’d love for you interview Australian Musician, Tash Sultana or Vegan Activist James Aspey!
Much love, Emily
Hey Emily, I am so glad you loved this one as much as I did and thank you so much for the recommendations. What were your top 3 key takeaways from this podcast?
I loveddd this Melissa!! I have been looking for someone who speaks about weightloss and visualisation for a long time after hearing Louise Hay mention that weight gain can be to do with protection – thank you for this beautiful interview. Kimberley x
Pleasure Kim, I am so glad it resonated. What were your top 3 key takeaways?
This one made me cry! It’s my story too and when I heard him talk I knew this was my path…. I’m going to use his free resources and not jump straight in like I always do and really go inward too see if buying his transformation kit is what I should do…..
Always feel into everything honey and listen to your intuition. It always speaks the truth. xx
Wow!! First ever podcast that I have listened to from The Melissa Ambrosini Show and it didn’t disappoint! Loved it!! Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Welcome Carolyn, so great to have you here and so glad it deeply resonated. What were your top 3 key takeaways?
Hi Melissa! Love love love all of your work and podcasts. Have listened to them all! I have noticed you talk a lot to your interviewees about the morning ritual and your own: how you get up often around 430am and do two hours of self work …. would love to know what your two hours of self work encompasses? XX
Hey Georgia, mine changes every day but here is some of the things I do and how you can create your own. xx
I loved this one. I tried the meditation last night and woke up feeling nice and relaxed (which is quite rare for me). I’m going to search his website now to see what other little gems I can find. Also finally going to leave that 5 Star review⭐️ I have been meaning to do it forever! Love your work Melissa x
Thank you so much, Carol, I am so grateful and so glad you loved his meditation, his work is very powerful! Make sure you check out more of his work it’s amazing! xx
This was the most incredible conversation!! The simple realization that I was using food as protection has been absolutely life changing. I have been using the visualization practice since listening to this episode and it’s magical. I’m beginning to feel like the best version of myself. A huge thanks to you Melissa for interviewing wonderful thought leaders and showing us your path – you’re such an inspiration and I look forward to your podcasts each week. Much love, Katie
You’re so welcome Katie. I am so glad you get so much out of them, this is music to my ears. Thanks for listening angel. xx
Melissa for some time now you have been inspiring me to look deeper into my own life, health and spiritual awareness. I am so drawn to the incredible people that you share with us each week on your podcasts. Last year you helped me so much when my mother was dying of cancer and this year I am also battling my own breast cancer. Through awareness and information I am taking great care of myself – knocking that ‘Mean Girl’ off my shoulder and becoming a true version of a healthy, vibrant and ready to live life fully and completely ME- My goal is to give you a BIG personal hug one day – filled with love and gratefulness to have found you. xxxx Much love Michelle
Oh honey, I truly hope to hug you in person one day too. Make sure you let me know if you’re ever in Sydney or Noosa so we can make that happen. xx
I’m very interested (as I’ve recently stumbled upon this), when you visualise, do you literally “see” pictures in your mind? I don’t “see” anything, only black and was blown away to learn that most people literally see images, ranging from blurry to moving mental imagery. I thought the idea of counting sheep was just a metaphor. I since have discovered that my lack of visual imagery is called aphantasia.
Thank you for all the amazing content xxx