Not only do today’s guest and I share a birthday, but our brains work very similarly. Dov Baron often says that “Curiosity is his religion”, and he’s certainly lived his life this way. In addition to engaging in hobbies and professions such as surfing, bodybuilding, rock climbing, and working as a hairdresser, he has now become a distinguished speaker, facilitator, podcast host, bestselling author, and the foremost authority on fostering cultures of belonging. Yet… Dov grew up in abject poverty, surrounded by crime, violence, and addiction… and his dad left the family, leaving him to “be the man of the house” at age seven. There is SO much in this conversation, but here are 3 things to look forward to: 1. How Dov survived a 120 foot free climbing fall and broke dozens of bones, including every bone in his face (and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him) 2. How to leverage people as mirrors to increase your levels of consciousness and compassion 3. What questions you can ask yourself that will help you to transform your pain into purpose To learn more about Dov Baron, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/Dov-Baron