In this deeply reflective episode of the Hero Podcast, Pete Cohen is joined by longtime friend Paul for an open, heartfelt conversation about what it means to be guided—and to guide others. Together they explore the essential role of mentors, the power of presence, and how authentic support can transform lives.

Drawing from personal experiences, they discuss spiritual awakening, healing from trauma, grief, and the importance of stopping to truly meet oneself. This episode invites listeners to think about who has guided them, and how they might become a guide in someone else’s life.

• The difference between a teacher and a true guide

• Why presence leaves a lasting imprint

• Spiritual embodiment and awakening

• Learning through grief and loss

• Creating space for others without losing yourself

• Living in alignment with universal intelligence

• Radical self-honesty and emotional responsibility

• "A great guide doesn’t tell you what to do—they help you discover who you really are."

• "Presence is more powerful than information."

• "You can only pass something on if you truly embody it."

• "The work is learning to stop, reflect, and listen to your own needs."

• Andy Sibson and Andy Sellins (mentors)

• Dr. Ray Sylvester

• Raphael (spiritual guide)

• Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey

• Muji and ashram experience

• Gabor Maté – Authenticity vs. Attachment

• 12-Step Recovery (Adult Children of Alcoholics)

Website: www.petecohen.com
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Paul Hurcomb Conscious Golf Group (Facebook) – for golfers seeking deeper conversations and connection through golf

www.meetingsinstillness.com

www.Paulhurcomb.Org

In this profoundly honest and soul-stirring episode of the Mi365 Podcast, Pete Cohen is joined by spiritual teacher and lifelong golfer Paul Hurcomb for a deep dive into golf as a mirror for life.

What begins as a chat about The Masters and favorite players quickly evolves into a powerful exploration of identity, ego, emotion, and personal transformation—through the lens of the game they both love.

From childhood golf memories to elite performance coaching, Pete and Paul reveal how golf exposes our deepest thoughts, insecurities, and patterns, and how the game can be a tool for spiritual growth, presence, and healing.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Why golf is unlike any other sport – and how it mirrors our internal world

How golf reveals your emotional patterns, resistance, and unconscious beliefs

The concept of "Conscious Golf" – playing from presence, not pressure

How trauma and ego show up in performance (and in life)

Pete’s raw reflections on grief, loss, and learning to stop

The importance of letting go of outcome and playing from joy

How to be with emotions like rejection, frustration, and fear

The relationship between self-worth and performance

What “the second before the swing” reveals about you

Zen teachings, stillness, and what it means to truly listen

Powerful Quotes:

“Golf is like a mirror — it reflects your inner world back at you.” – Paul Hurcomb
“Every round of golf is your life playing out over 18 holes.” – Pete Cohen
“When ego is lost, universality exists.” – Tea bag wisdom (and now a life mantra)
“Golf can’t give you peace. But it can show you where you’re not at peace.”
“You don’t need a better plan. You need more discipline with the one you’ve got.” – Jack Nicklaus to Rory McIlroy
“The ball doesn’t move. You do. That second before you swing… that’s the moment of Zen.”
“There’s only one way in life — yours.”

Who This Episode Is For:

Golfers looking to connect deeper with the game (and themselves)

Coaches, athletes, and performers navigating mindset and emotional regulation

Anyone interested in mindfulness, self-inquiry, or conscious living

Those processing grief, change, or a desire to stop and reflect

Listeners ready to explore the longest journey – the one within

Connect with Pete & Paul:

Pete Cohen Website: petecohen.com

Paul Hurcomb Conscious Golf Group (Facebook) – for golfers seeking deeper conversations and connection through golf

www.meetingsinstillness.com

www.Paulhurcomb.Org

Loved this episode?
Let us know your thoughts. Whether you’re a golfer or not, we’d love to hear what resonated most for you. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that golf — and life — is more than just a scorecard.

Contact Paul here; www.meetingsinstillness.com
www.Paulhurcomb.Org

DM Pete with your reflections or stories from the golf course at @PeteCohen_

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Pete Cohen explores the transformative concept of "Stop To Start"—how taking intentional pauses can open the door to clarity, healing, and true progress.

Pete reflects on the major stop moments in his life—from the unexpected meeting of his wife during a volcanic ash cloud in Croatia to facing profound loss with the passing of his wife, parents, and other life-altering experiences. These moments, though painful, became turning points that reshaped his life.

You’ll hear about:

• Why we need to pause before we progress

• The dangers of being busy just to be busy

• Pete’s decision to step away from social media—and the liberation it brought

• The power of auditing your life across health, relationships, purpose, and service

• Reconnecting with the past to realign with what truly matters today

• A special reflection on legacy, presence, and the question: What are you really here for?

• Plus, an introduction to Pete’s secret wellness weapon—reishi mushroom-infused tea and coffee

Key Takeaway:

“If you want to start something new, meaningful, or different… first, you need to stop. Stop to reflect. Stop to reconnect. Stop to make space for what really matters.”

Questions to Reflect On:

• What do you need to stop doing in order to start what truly matters?

• Where are you right now in your life audit—your energy, your relationships, your purpose?

• What legacy are you creating with how you're living today?

Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear what resonated with you. Join our growing community in our WhatsApp group—a space for those committed to living more intentionally. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Pete’s recommended reishi-infused tea and coffee https://www.mi365.me/coffee

• Watch the short film and expert interviews on the power of Ganoderma

• Connect with Pete for coaching or support

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If this episode spoke to you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review. Let’s help more people learn to stop… so they can start living fully.