Warrior Monk Conversations

In this episode, I talk with Manas Kshirsagar about resilience. We also discuss the challenge of mental health. He shared that the reason millennials are greatly affected with mental health is because there are things that they yearn for that have the same roots as past generations but have no ability or resources to fulfill it. We also delve deeper into how Ayurveda has all of the tools necessary to combine the physical body, the mind, and spiritual connection. He emphasized that understanding your dharma is the key in being resilient. Manas Kshirsagar also shared the two doshas—Prakriti as the composition of the body and Vikiriti as the imbalance. He also talks about how Prakriti will always determine our stress response while Vikriti will determine how our physical body responds to that stress. Further, he shared why the Amalaki flower or Amla in common language is considered by some as a biohack. Lastly Dr. Manas shared his recommendations of herbs and supplements for the physical body, for the mind and also for sleep. Manas Kshirsagar is a certified Ayurvedic doctor with an extensive Ayurvedic background as he comes from a Rig Vedic Bramhin tradition. He is an acclaimed wellness consultant, who has worked as an Ayurvedic Consultant at MAPI and the prestigious Raj Panchakarma center in Fairfield, Iowa. Follow Dr. Manas Kshirsagar on www.instagram.com/ayurvedaman Read more about Dr. Manas Kshirsagar here: https://ayurvedaman.com/about-dr-manas Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this episode, I talk to Rev. Tiffany Barsotti, and we discuss the importance of biofield in wellness, spirituality, science, and the Bio-Well technology. She looks back on being a sensitive child to protect her sibling and she also tells the story of how her body was processing the trauma as she resides in the area where 9/11 happened. She further shares on how to maximize your energy to heal yourself, the beauty of clairvoyance, and the importance of grounding where you think of yourself like a tree. She caps the episode with the statement that when something comes into your field or experience three times, there's something for you to extract. Tiffany is a clinician and researcher of subtle energy, biofield therapies and energy psychology. With her wide use of various subtle energy devices along with her spiritual and intuitive guidance, she serves as an integrative practitioner working alongside medical doctors, naturopaths, osteopaths and allied professionals. She received her Masters of Theology in Energy Medicine with special emphasis in Medical and Spiritual Counseling from Holos University Graduate Seminary and was personally mentored by the school’s founders, Drs. C. Norman Shealy and Caroline Myss. Her novel thesis topic earned her honors and recognition amongst peers and scholars who equally desire the reunion of Science and Spirit. Read more about Rev. Tiffany Barsotti here https://healandthrive.com/about-tiffany-barsotti Connect with Rev. Tiffany Barsotti on https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybarsotti11 Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

I converse with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, where he shares the three pillars of the recipe for life which are, “what you eat, what you consume, and what you ingest” and that learning to pay attention to your environment is something that we can learn during this time. He also emphasized the importance of having a good night’s sleep and our chronobiology to boost our immune system in this pandemic. Dr Suhas also discussed how the Super Moon influences and affects our health. Lastly, he summarized his 10 Tips On How to Stay Healthy—how to boost your immune system in these very turbulent times of COVID-19. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is a classically trained Ayurvedic physician and a gold medalist from the prestigious Puney University. He is also the author of the book Hot Belly Diet. He is one of the most accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in the US and the lead faculty at several Arabic institutions worldwide. Connect with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drsuhashi Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

This episode’s conversation is about yoga for the home or the very ancient science of Vastu Shastra where I talk with Michael Mastro, one of the foremost practitioners of yoga for the home. Vastu is a sister science to Ayurveda and Jyotisha. Michael further shares how these three sciences aim at balancing the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space. Michael also talks about how Vastu is also all about living in harmony with nature, in your environment, and how energy gets stuck if things aren't organized in our environment. Michael Mastro and his wife Robin founded the American Institute of Vastu. Read more about Michael Mastro and his work here: https://www.vastucreations.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this episode, I talk to Nirupama and Rajendra—two of India’s foremost classical dancers who hail from a family of educationalist artists. We discuss traditional dance, specifically Natya Shastra, and how it was created for the sole purpose of entertainment but also drives messages and values for people to get a sense of solace and relief. Nirupama and Rajendra also share how Indian dance is presented through the four modes of communication which are the physical representation, verbal representation, make-up and costumes, and then pure emotions using Natya Shastra as a text for all the theater forms of India such as dance and music. In addition, they also discuss how Navarasa—which refers to the nine expressions that humans often show—is expressed in dance form. Lastly, Nirupama and Rajendra mention how dance has affected India for the last five years. Discover how we can bring wellbeing to the world through Natya Shastra through this episode. Nirupama and Rajendra are the founders of Abhinava Dance Company, one of India's most popular and cutting edge production houses that is recognized worldwide. They have been working in the field of dance for 25 years. Connect with Nirupama + Rajendra on https://www.instagram.com/nirupama_rajendra Learn more about the Abhinava Dance Company here: https://www.abhinava.dance/who-we-are Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this episode, I talk to Love Malone—CEO & Founder of Gradient Group—and we focus on diversity in the creative industry. She also shares stories of how she was able to help individuals based on skillset and talent, provide access to people, and connect brands to talented individuals. Further, she delves deeper on increasing access and finding the right talent via The Gradient Group. Love also talks about how she loves LinkedIN and how it has helped her be more connected with people. Finally, Love Malone also shares where she has been getting her strength for resilience in dark times—which includes meditation, prayer, and daily routine of being connected with herself. Love Malone is the Founder and CEO of The Gradient Group . Prior to starting the Gradient Group, Love received numerous awards at both Ogilvy & Mather and BBDO Worldwide where she diligently worked with fortune five companies to create innovative advertising content, brand sponsorships, collaborations, and consumer experiences. Some of her client experience includes: BlackRock, iShares, Universal Pictures, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Genentech. Connect with Love Malone on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/love.malone and on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-malone-b3b39ba Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

I interview my dear friend Tech Guru Sridhar Solur—responsible for life-changing technology in our world like the wearables, and we talk about using technology for the greater good. He emphasizes on the importance of creating products that address a need, the humanization of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how institutions will adapt in the future including education (MOOCs), the process of bioinformatics in healthcare, e-Commerce, among others. He also talks about the era of mobile as the era of equalization when anyone has the opportunity to launch a startup and be connected with other communities. Sridhar Solur is the Founder of HP's Cloud/Mobile Printing business, Mobile Incubator. He’s also the former head of all products and Engineering for Digital Home at Comcast. He was Chief Product Officer, EVP/GM at SharkNinja working on Appliances, Foodtech and Robotics and Board Member of IOTC. He’s also the Head of Business and led the creation of Shark’s first advance navigation robot—SharkIQ Robot. In addition he was the Top 20 IoT influencers by Ink Magazine and Mentor to 500 Startups and an Alchemist Enterprise Accelerator. Sridhar holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Technology in India. Follow Sridhar Solur on Twitter.com/sridharsolur Connect with Sridhar on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solur Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram.com/warriormonk, Facebook.com/thewarriormonk, and Twitter.com/warriormonkiam Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

I talk to Dr. Peter MacKay—a board-certified chiropractor in the State of California and a Qualified Medical Evaluator—and we discuss how to optimize the human body for movement, prevention of injuries, and tips for seniors to stay healthy. Dr. MacKay also talks about customizing exercise based on one’s default pattern, the importance of sleep to seniors, how vital sleep is for deep learning, and using essential oils to enhance sleep. Furthermore, Dr. Peter MacKay explains about the olfactory system and the Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) in the context of repair and rehabilitation in healthcare. Finally, Dr. Peter MacKay touches on the secret to what makes an elite athlete. Find out what that common denominator is in this episode. Also, don’t miss the simple exercise to adjust your gait which Dr. MacKay shares towards the end of this episode. Dr. Peter Mackay is an Honors graduate of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He is a former consultant to the Toronto Blue Jays and director of therapy for the Canadian Open and Canadian PGA Tour. Read more about Dr. Peter McKay and The Elite Performance Institute here: http://www.episandiego.com Contact Dr. James Meschino here: http://meschinohealth.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Tulika Singh and we discuss: -her work with the Desert AIDS Project (DAP) amidst the COVID19 pandemic -the reason why COVID19 spread like wildfire -why social distancing, washing and sanitation of hands, not touching your face, and wearing face masks are important -maximizing technology to perform routines and still stay safe indoors -her self-care routines (which you can follow, too!) -her insights on the early experimental medications for COVID19 Please support Desert AIDS Project—COVID19 Response here: https://www.desertaidsproject.org/support-our-mission/make-a-donation Dr. Tulika is a Board Certified HIV Specialist and an Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician who has been working in HIV care since 2009. Prior to joining DAP, she worked as a Primary Care and Infectious Disease Specialist at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven, Michigan, and as an HIV Specialist at Mercy Health Partners of Muskegon, Michigan. Read more about the Desert AIDS Project (DAP) here: https://www.desertaidsproject.org Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

I talk to Dr. Vershalee Shukla and Dr. Pablo Prichard and they discuss factors as to the upsurge of cancer in young people, the importance of prevention and early detection of cancer among first responders, utilizing new technology to screen persons who are at risk of cancer due to environmental exposure, and instituting not just treatment plans but policy changes as well. Dr. Shukla and Dr. Prichard also share their very own best practices when things get stressful, their use of revolutionary technology like Zap, and dealing with immunocompromised patients in the time of COVID-19. Dr. Vershalee Shukla is the co-founder of Vincere Cancer Center. She is a board-certified radiation oncologist in private practice in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area for the past seven years. She went on to complete highly specialized training at the world-renowned University of Heidelberg, in Germany, in Proton and Heavy Ion therapy. Connect with Dr. Vershalee Shukla on Instagram @vincerecancer and Dr. Pablo Prichard @pabloprichard Read more about Vincere Cancer Center here: https://vincerecancer.com Dr. Pablo Prichard is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at John C. Lincoln Hospital, and Medical Director for Plastic Surgery. He is also a Senior Partner at Advanced Aesthetic Associates. Dr. Prichard is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. For more information about Dr. Prichard, redirect here: https://www.drprichard.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Iva Fattorini about the therapeutic power of the arts and using it to address emotional needs of patients and their families. She also shares about her experience growing up during the Balkans War in Croatia, how her parents influenced her and how she is doing the same to her daughters by teaching them about human values. Dr. Iva Fattorini, completed her dermatology residency and masters in Croatia, and undertook an international training program at Harvard University. From 2004-2015 she worked in executive roles at the Cleveland Clinic, in the USA and in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She founded Artocene in 2014 and Artocene Digital in 2018 with a vision to activate the latent therapeutic power of the arts on a global level with the highest professional standards. To know more about Artocene, redirect here: https://www.artocene.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

Dr. Lynn Marie Morski is a physician, attorney, and lifelong quitter. In this episode she shares her story—growing up with an uber strict, right-wing father but gave her freedom to make decisions for herself, learning dance as a kid, studying multimedia in graduate school, pivoting to medical school to financially secure her future, becoming an attorney, and making the decision to stop living in fear which led her to discovering plant medicine. Dr. Morski also talks about the medicinal benefits of Ayahuasca, CBD, Creatine, Kambo, Ketamine, LSD, Mescaline, and Psilocybin. Dr. Lynn Marie Morski is a Mayo Clinic-trained physician in family medicine with specialty training in sports medicine. After graduation from sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Morski began work as a physician at the Veterans Administration, and then later began law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA, where she graduated as valedictorian in December 2014. She was admitted to the California Bar in June 2015. She wrote the book Quitting by Design and also hosts the podcast Quit Happens. Connect with Dr. Lynn Marie Morski on Instagram @lynnmariemorski and on her website: https://quittingbydesign.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In this insightful episode, I talk to Dr. Deepak Chopra about wellbeing—career, social, physical, financial, and community—that are in rock bottom these days because of the coronavirus. Dr. Chopra also discusses the importance of virtual connectedness in the time of social distancing, the role of technology in work and education, and the shift towards wellbeing when this pandemic is over. He also shares his very own best practices on optimizing physical wellbeing which includes yoga, meditation, and sleep among others. Dr. Deepak Chopra is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on wellbeing, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at intersectional science and spirituality. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as one of the Top 100 Heroes and Icons of the Century. He is the author of over 89 books, translated into over 43 languages including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 90th book and national bestseller Meta Human: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential, unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. Connect with Dr. Deepak Chopra on Instagram @deepakchopra, Twitter @DeepakChopra, and on his website https://www.deepakchopra.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

Travis Brewer is a fitness ninja and entrepreneur on a mission to spread positive energy through movement. His dedication to movement has led him to become a finalist on the hit TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC. Leah Russell is a movement enthusiast and a certified acro yoga instructor. She has taught at some of the world's largest workshops such as AcroLove in San Diego and Miami, and in Divine Plain Jamaica and Perth, Australia. I interview Travis Brewer and Leah Russell and we talk about their secret to a youthful mind and body, their personal and spiritual journeys, and the pivotal moments in their lives which led them to be passionate about movement, acroyoga, and spirituality. Travis and Leah also share how to get into a flow state and divine play, their vision and mission for the world in the time of the coronavirus, and the incredible resilience story of a friend named Charles Ryan or CR. Connect with Travis @travisbrewer.ninja and Leah @little_beastmode on Instagram Read more about Travis Brewer here: http://www.travisbrewer.ninja Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

In the time of the coronavirus pandemic where schools are being closed and are transitioned to online classes, Melissa Painter shares her experience on collaborative virtual workspaces and collaborative practices. Melissa also talks about her journey as a transmedia storyteller—from MFA at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to designing 5D workspaces, transitioning from long-form narrative filmmaking to short-form documentaries and eventually wanting to design real-world solutions. She further discusses her vision for the world in the advent of AI and spatial computing, making a radical choice which changed her trajectory, founding Breakthru—a platform of immersive wellbeing experiences for the workplace, and how she sees the future of education and healthcare. Melissa Painter heads MAP Lab. She has deep experience in narrative design, augmented and virtual reality, content strategy, interaction design, storytelling, both cinematic and live, and in leading large and small teams in creative collaboration. As a filmmaker, her films have premiered at Sundance, Cannes, The New York Film Festival, SXSW, and Telluride. She is also co-author of the book Edie Sedgwick, Edie: Girl on Fire. Check out the trailer for Embody here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oTTjrMqSDA Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com The repository of Warrior Monk Conversations podcast episodes are found here: https://www.thewarriormonk.me

This episode provides a scientific perspective backed by research towards survival and resilience. Dr. Ricardo Gil-da-Costa shares their work in Neuroverse to solve problems in mental health using neuroscience, aspects of resilience in terms of cognitive performance and aging, and the three pillars of maximizing human potential. Dr. Ricardo also relates an incredible story of his research on vocal communication between monkeys as a result of the monkeys’ interaction between newly-introduced species of eagles, overriding this primal behavior of predator-prey in humans, the effects of hyper-vigilance and his suggestions on how to deal with it, and his vision for the world and Neuroverse. Dr. Ricardo Gil-da-Costa is the founder and CEO of Neuroverse, an integrative neurotechnology company. For the last 19 years, his pursuit of how the mind and brain work led him to behavioral field studies in Africa and Central America and neurophysiology laboratory research from Harvard University to the National Institutes of Health. Read more about Neuroverse on https://www.neuroverseinc.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com

Pam Butler is the author of “Return to Life: Finding Your Way Back to Balance and Bliss in a Stressed-Out World” and the creator of the Bliss Toolbox Kit, simple daily techniques to celebrate your life and make every day better. Pam shares about that time when she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, how her medications affected her, being introduced to Deepak Chopra and how it changed her life, using the tools like yoga, meditation, and mind-body connection to rise above the dark hole in her life, and writing a book about her resilience story. She further shares tips on wellness, choosing change (which is Chapter 2 of her book), and her inspiring advice to her daughter. Check out Pam's book Return to Life, Bliss Toolbox and Bliss Coaching on her website https://returntolife.com Connect with Pam Butler on Instagram @pambutlermeditation, Twitter @Returntolife_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r2lifepambutler Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com

Dr. Ara is a highly sought after personal physician on the PGA and LPGA Tour, a practicing ER Physician & Chief Wellness Offi­cer for Florida Emergency Physician and an Assistant Professor in Clinical Medicine at the University of Central Florida Medical School. He is also the Chief Medical Analyst on the NBC Sports Golf Channel. In this episode, Dr. Ara Suppiah shares his story—growing up in Malaysia, losing his dad at an early age, aspiring to become a professional tennis player, getting a scholarship to Liverpool University in the United Kingdom, struggling during the first year in medical school, working in Burger King while studying at the same time, deciding between being a cardiac surgeon and an ER doctor, meeting a patient who eventually motivated him to study sports medicine, and what he learned from his most recent trip in Tanzania while studying the Hadza tribe. He also provides insight about the ultimate medicine (find out what it is in this episode), gives tips for recovery, and shares the secret to his infectious optimism. Connect with Dr. Ara Suppiah on Instagram @draraoncall, Twitter @draraoncall and check out his website at www.draraoncall.com Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com

Was there ever a point in your life when you felt like you had no options left, and someone says to you “I got you”? In this episode, I talk to Joe Musselman, founder of The Honor Foundation (THF), a national non-profit and the first-ever career transition institute for the US Navy SEAL & Special Operation Forces (SOF) communities. Joe shares how one retirement of a Master Chief Navy SEAL, who became a close friend to him during his rehabilitation after he sustained a spine injury during his training, started The Honor Foundation. He also talks about the concept of TLC or Teams, Leadership and Culture formula, becoming addicted to helping others, the difference between net worth and self-worth, the value of getting resilience from within, showing vulnerability and authenticity as men in a world of toxic masculinity, his relationship with his parents and his big sister, and more. Connect with Joe Musselman on Twitter: @jmusselman1776 and The Honor Foundation on Instagram @honorfoundation, Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheHonorFoundation, Vimeo: vimeo.com/thehonorfoundation and website at www.honor.org/ Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com

Ever had a traumatic event in your life where you found yourself crying every night, questioned your existence, and wondered where the pain is coming from? This episode is for you. Listen to this episode as I talk to my dear friend Gabriella Wright—classically-trained Shakespearean actor, humanitarian, changemaker, and co-founder of the Never Alone movement for mental health and suicide prevention. She pours out her heart as she shares how she was kidnapped before she turned 18 years old, how she dealt with the trauma and the pain, how her journey into Buddhism started, how she was able to heal, her relationship with her son, and how she became resilient through all her struggles as a woman, mother, and human. Connect with Gabriella Wright on Instagram @ladygwright Twitter @ladygwright Check out the NeverAlone Movement here: https://neveralone.love/ Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com

Welcome to the first episode of Warrior Monk Conversations, a treasure trove of inspirational discussions in personal and professional development! My name is Poonacha Machaiah, your host for this journey as we have immersive conversations with the most thought-provoking leaders and everyday heroes from our communities to inspire, educate, and empower you to build resilience and reach your highest potential. In our first episode, I interview Naveen Jain—founder of Moon Express, World Innovation Institute, iNome, TalentWise, Intelius, and Infospace. Naveen is an entrepreneur and philanthropist driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. We talk about Naveen’s key influences in his life, his thought processes, and a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about purpose, perspective, and resilience. Naveen shares so many inspiring one-liners, anecdotes, and advice towards living your best life, creating a world where no one feels helpless and hopeless, and aspiring for a world where being sick is a choice and not about bad luck. Find out more details on his website www.naveenjain.com and connect with him on Twitter @Naveen_Jain_CEO and Facebook www.facebook.com/NaveenJainCEO Intro and Outro Music: Hearts on Fire by Immersive Music Connect with me for inspiring and educational content on Instagram @warriormonk and Facebook: facebook.com/thewarriormonk Read more about the Warrior Monk mission here: www.thewarriormonk.com