Podcasts about Mantra

Dreams don't compound. Deposits do. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor shares two powerful concepts that can completely change the way you approach progress: "daily deposits and puddles of progress," the Mantra of his good friend Joezon Darby. Too many people love to talk about their dreams. They explain what they want to accomplish, where they want to go, and the life they plan to build someday. But dreams alone don't produce results. Progress happens through deposits. A deposit is simply an installment you make today that will pay off later. Just like putting money into a bank account, every action you take toward your goal adds to the total. The amount doesn't have to be huge. It just has to exist. The question Baylor asks is simple: at the end of your day, do you have a receipt? Can you point to something tangible that moved you closer to the person you want to become? Did you write? Did you train? Did you learn? Did you create? If the answer is no, then the dream stayed a dream. But when you stack deposits day after day, something powerful happens. Compound progress. Small consistent actions start to multiply into massive outcomes over time. Then Baylor adds a second concept: puddles of progress. This idea comes from the image of sweat pooling on the floor during a hard workout. When you see puddles on the gym floor, you know someone didn't just show up. They worked. They pushed. They maximized their time. Puddles of progress represent effort that goes beyond checking the box. It's the difference between attending and engaging. Between participation and commitment. Most people either dream without depositing or deposit without intensity. Winning requires both. Make the daily deposit. Then make sure you leave puddles behind. Because when consistent action meets full effort, the results compound faster than you ever expected. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why dreams without deposits never materialize How daily actions compound into major results The importance of having a "receipt" for your day Why consistency beats intensity alone What puddles of progress represent How maximizing effort accelerates growth Featured Quote "At the end of the day, ask yourself one question: do I have a receipt?"

If you've been feeling braced, overextended, or stuck in your head — this episode is for you. In this conversation with one of my Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training graduates, Polly of North & Soul, we explore the Adi Shakti mantra not as theory… but as medicine. This isn't just a breakdown of Sanskrit. It's a conversation about what happens when you stop micromanaging your life force — and allow energy to move again. In this episode, we explore:

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Snatam Kaur is a world-renowned, Grammy-nominated devotional singer, touring musician, teacher, and author known for her luminous voice and deeply embodied teachings. For decades, she has carried the ancient practice of mantra and sacred sound into modern spaces — helping audiences around the world experience the healing power of devotional music.In a world saturated with noise and isolation, many of us are longing for real connection. One of the most powerful and ancient ways we remember that connection is through chanting together.Group chanting is more than singing. It is shared breath. Shared rhythm. Shared vibration. When voices rise together, something shifts. Separation softens. The nervous system settles. The heart opens.In this conversation, Snatam and Sasha explore why chanting in community is such potent medicine, how mantra works whether we understand the words or not, why singing together dissolves loneliness, and how devotional practice creates a sacred space where healing naturally unfolds.If you're curious about the science and spirituality of mantra meditation, the healing intelligence of sacred sound, or how singing together can restore connection to yourself and to each other, this episode is for you.Send a textFor 20% off Kerala Ayurveda products, use code OjasOasis at checkoutFor 20% off GarryNSun products, use code OJASOASIS20 at checkoutFor 20% off Ora Cacao products, use OJASOASIS20 at checkout Receive $500 off your Panchakarma retreat at SoHum Healing Resort with code OjasOasisPK2025 Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube

A rather foundational and exciting discussion about linguistic mysticism in both its psychological and metaphysical dimensions. We first sketch out the Sanskrit language system and then we make a case for how words sculpt our reality, on a psychological level. But then, we daringly go beyond mere linguistic mysticism to a far deeper insight on the inseparability of the world and language. The world IS language!And so if Tantra is a tradition that promises to create change in the world through its application (which is to say, change in the mind since, having proven that world is only ever internal and never external, to change the mind is to fundamentally alter the "world" experienced within it), then naturally the main modality employed in tantra is language, or rather, the power of the Word. Also, I was trying to share my wifi password but then accidentally turned off the wifi at the end so the video dropped. By I think that was a good place to end our discussion anyway! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah Coon sits down with Mike Nellis, a Democratic strategist and creator of the Substack newsletter "Endless Urgency." Mike shares his compelling personal journey from struggling with depression and weight management to becoming a prominent voice in Democratic politics and digital strategy. He opens up about his philosophy of "endless urgency" - living every moment fully and intentionally - which emerged from his own experiences with suicidal ideation and a transformational journey from 600 pounds to a healthier, more engaged life.The conversation covers Mike's 20-year career in political strategy, his work on major campaigns including Bernie Sanders' 2016 run, and his role as a co-founder of "White Dudes for Harris." He discusses the current state of the Democratic Party, the importance of engaging with voters across the political spectrum, and why Democrats need to be more strategic about communicating with all Americans - including those who disagree with them. Mike also reflects on the challenges of the 2024 election, the need for Democrats to understand and wield power more effectively, and the critical importance of showing up in uncomfortable spaces to have difficult conversations.Throughout the episode, Mike emphasizes the value of building systems, staying present, and finding joy even during challenging political times. He shares mantras and advice for maintaining momentum, from "1% better every day" to being a "joyful warrior" in the face of adversity.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:31 What is "Endless Urgency"?01:47 Mike's journey: from 600 pounds to transformation09:11 What the Substack offers: No BS Democratic strategy14:28 How Mike got into political strategy21:28 Staying in the Democratic Party vs. going independent23:10 Kamala Harris and the 2024 election: what went wrong27:53 Strategic messaging and power40:11 Handling family members who voted for Trump42:25 Why cutting people out weakens democracy47:21 Going on Fox News and right-wing media52:55 "White Dudes for Harris" and organizing men56:07 Mantras and advice: 1% better every day58:40 Being a "joyful warrior"65:23 Who inspires Mike right nowNote from Rabiah (host):Mike Nellis and I quickly found out we have more in common than we could have realized! You'll hear about what when you listen. And please do listen because Mike is doing the hard work that is so needed right now which the work of speaking out against the Trump administration and working to get Democrats elected. He is doing it his way and after our conversation I have even more respect for him. Honestly, Mike is doing a version of what I would have done if I'd had the courage. I've been volunteering for various Democratic candidates, the general party and with non-partisan voter registration for years but he pursued the work as a career. What he is doing really is More Than Work. Mike was very open and honest so I've added a trigger warning to this episode. It is that kind of honestly I like to approach conversations with too and I am grateful that he made it through his early battles and is here today. Enjoy our conversation. And check your voter registration while you do.+++++Find MikeWebsite: https://endlessurgency.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mike_nellis+++++More than Work Social Media: @morethanworkpod (Facebook, Instagram) and @rabiahcomedy (TikTok)Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

Schließlich verschwamm seine Sicht, es wurde dunkler um ihn. Er fühlte sich wie in Watte gepackt, aber dieser eine Gedanke hämmerte wie ein Mantra durch seinen Geist: „Es ist immer das, was wir am meisten lieben, was uns zerstört ...“

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a book of nonfiction that may sound like a parenting book, but doesn't, in fact, contain useful advice for the modern parent. It's Ungovernable: The Victorian Parent's Guide to Raising Flawless Children by Therese ONeill.Terri's random recommendation is a pair of documentaries that are helping her justify her streaming subscriptions: Still, on Michael J. Fox and his life with Parkinson's disease, and BRATS, a look at the Brat Pack from one of its... aggrieved members. Mentioned: "Murder Show" on SNL.In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2020 on parenting mantras.Next week's lineup:Shrinking S3 E6, "Dereks Don't Die," on Tuesday, March 10Lost S5 E4, "The Little Prince," on Wednesday, March 11Weekly roundup on Thursday, March 12Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

On the day of Śrī Caitanya's appearance, this episode is a crash course in what makes His gift of bhakti so special. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore His followers' central claim: Caitanya isn't a saint among many, but Kṛṣṇa Himself—appearing with Rādhārāṇī's mood, drawn by one "impossible" desire: to experience the love She feels… and then share it with the world. They also unpack why the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahāmantra is treated as more than a spiritual soundtrack—it's a direct entryway into the highest love: beyond ritual, beyond liberation, and beyond the spiritual ego's favorite résumé. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

On the day of Śrī Caitanya's appearance, this episode is a crash course in what makes His gift of bhakti so special. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore His followers' central claim: Caitanya isn't a saint among many, but Kṛṣṇa Himself—appearing with Rādhārāṇī's mood, drawn by one "impossible" desire: to experience the love She feels… and then share it with the world. They also unpack why the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahāmantra is treated as more than a spiritual soundtrack—it's a direct entryway into the highest love: beyond ritual, beyond liberation, and beyond the spiritual ego's favorite résumé. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Besides the fact that Sri Krishna and Ma Kali share the same bīja mantra and besides the significant historical and cultural overlap between these two traditions in Bengal, there is a certain esoteric "bħāvic" connection between these two deities, one of madness and ecstasy that we see so perfectly expressed in Sri Ramakrishna. In this talk, we explore that bhāva of mad love, with some important digressions into the Tāntrik understanding of Deity and of Mantra. Happy Holika/Kama Dahanam! Happy Chaitanya PurnimaHappy Vasant Purnima/ Spring Eclipse Full Moon!You'll find all of our Tāntrik Vaishnavism lectures here & all our stuff on Mā Kālī here. Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Adapt. Evolve. Scale. That's the Mantra at Subatomic.Ai and in this episode, Fred Davis sits down with Karl Simon, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Subatomic AI, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping industries from manufacturing to wealth management to legal services. Karl has been in the data game since the 90s (yes, building data warehouses at Oracle before it was cool), and now he's leading a company that's gone from 23 to 100+ AI coworkers internally — while maintaining zero dissatisfied customers.This conversation delves into: ✅ Why businesses should hire AI coworkers, not buy software ✅ How agentic workflows adapt, evolve, and scale at the speed of business ✅ The "SaaS apocalypse" and why static software is dying ✅ How Subatomic turned a pessimistic prospect into their lead investor ✅ The AI bubble: infrastructure vs. application layer✅ Why "seeing is believing" — and how to demo AI in days, not months ✅ The future of work: humans as managers of AI coworkers ✅ What we're getting right (and wrong) about AI

Colleen Souza joins this week's episode to talk about how daily mantras and mindset fuel personal and professional growth, and why values and habits—not talent—are the real foundation for lasting success. To learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/colleensouzaFull Description / Show NotesColleen's background and how she got started in real estateWriting her book and what inspired itHow mantras translate to professional and personal growthThe importance of mindsetThe benefits of using mantras on an everyday basisHow to start using mantrasWhy values and habits matter more than talentSome of her favorite mantras

In this special bonus episode, Christine Marie Mason offers an intimate preview of her new book, Mantra, Tantra, and Ayahuasca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body.Drawing from her own journey through exhaustion, loss, and profound spiritual opening, Christine reads from the book's introduction and shares how practices like Mantra and Kirtan, Tantra as a fully embodied spiritual worldview, entheogenic medicines such as Ayahuasca, and breathwork can reconnect us to ecstasy, belonging, and our innate holiness—without bypassing the hard work of healing.This episode is an invitation to listen to the preview and feel into whether this path and these stories resonate with your own freedom journey, to pre-order the book to support its launch and help bring these conversations to more people, and to leave a review once you've read it so others can discover the workLearn more, pre-order at christinemariemason.com/books, and share your reflections on Instagram @christinemariemason. Join Christine in this movement toward more love and more liberation.In this episode, we cover so many topics, including:Exploring Psychedelics and TantraThe Concept of EnlightenmentThe Book's Structure and ContentTaboos and Conformity in Authoritarian CulturesThe Risks and Benefits of OpeningThe Importance of Community and SupportHelpful links:NEW Book Mantra, Tantra, Ayahusaca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body by Christine Marie Mason - Now Available on Amazon and Spotify AudiobooksPress Kit Indivisible: Coming Home to Our Deep ConnectionEscape from Freedom by Erich FrommStanislav GrofYour host:NEW Book by Christine: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonEaster Intensive: A Holy Week Journey with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh on April 2-5, 2025Bhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guests Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis and Peter Dawkins on May 17–27, 20262026 Living Tantra Online Course: An Introduction to Tantra, Neo Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Starts March 10, 2026.Good Gathering Events at Sundari GardensBrought to you by Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care:Log in to the Rosebud Woman WebsiteThe Rosewoman Library: The Embodied Menopause & Intimacy LibraryBody Love Journal: The 9-Week Body Love JournalChristine Marie Mason+1-415-471-7010@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud WomanCo-Founder, Radiant Farms and Sundari GardensHost, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation: Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | SpotifyNEW BOOK: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonThe Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100, Order in Print or on KindleSubscribe: The Museletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore why the mind bounces at night and teach a simple, four-phrase practice that builds calm and focus. By repeating kind wishes for safety, health, happiness, and ease, we train attention to settle and let sleep come naturally.• why thoughts race at bedtime• how repetition builds focus and calm• the four phrases and their purpose• gentle instructions for practicing in bed• returning to the words when the mind wanders• extending the practice to loved onesSupport the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Create Custom Mindfulness Exercises: MindfulPro.aiFree Weekly Mindfulness Exercises: Newsletter Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an auth...

In this inspiring episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with leadership coach and educator Colleen Souza, author of Living by the Mantras, as she shares how small, intentional words can create powerful shifts. She invites us to live with greater purpose, one mantra at a time. A nationally recognized educator turned real estate leader, speaker, author, and podcaster, Colleen has spent decades guiding others with honesty, clarity, and practical insight. Her advice is grounded and refreshingly real, the kind that comes from experience, resilience, and a conscious choice to lead with joy. In her book, Living by the Mantras, Colleen shares the powerful phrases that have shaped her life, along with the lessons behind them, for readers ready to live with more intention and more heart. Her hope is to empower others to live from their values with positivity, heart, and humor.   ABOUT COLLEEN SOUZA: LinkedIn – Colleen Souza Website – Living by the Mantras Podcast – Living by the Mantras BOOK: Living by the Mantras   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

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Guest Bios Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda) One of the most academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in the Western world. Former personal physician to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Bestselling author of Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life and co-author of Awakened Sleep. Faculty at numerous integrative medicine programs. Trained in both classical Ayurvedic medicine and modern clinical research. His work bridges 5,000 years of Vedic wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience and AI-driven health research. Renowned globally for his clinical expertise and his ability to make the ancient tradition accessible, scientific, and immediately practical. Dr. Sheila Patel, MD Board-certified family medicine physician and a leading voice in integrative health. Former Chief Medical Officer of the Chopra Center. Co-author of Awakened Sleep. Dr. Patel's clinical practice synthesizes conventional medicine with Ayurvedic principles, meditation, and mind-body approaches. She has spent decades helping patients understand the connection between emotional regulation, sensory awareness, and physical health — with sleep as the connective thread. Brought to you by MTE — More Than Energy, the performance formula designed for those who live life at full resonance. Trusted by top performers worldwide, MTE blends adaptogens, nootropics, and essential minerals to fuel focus, vitality, and flow — without the crash.  Code Michael Elevate your day, sharpen your mind, and feel More Than Energy. 15% OFF YOUR ORDER:: https://getmte.com/products/mte-daily-energy-wellness?ref=MICHAEL Key Themes & Timestamps  [00:00] Introduction — launching Resonance, the long tail of a book [02:28] What is Awakened Sleep? The Vedic perspective on sleep as a journey into consciousness [06:13] Modern science validates ancient wisdom — the convergence [08:13] The doshas explained — Vata, Pitta, Kapha and your sleep constitution [14:24] Universal sleep principles — temperature, light, timing, and the Stanford AI study [17:19] Personalized sleep — why one size doesn't fit all [20:00] The nervous system connection — parasympathetic tone and sensory overload [23:47] Your evening meal is your sleep prescription [25:50] The world has changed more since 1992 than in the previous thousand years [28:14] Orthosomnia — the new tech-induced sleep disease [29:09] Email apnea and text apnea — we literally stop breathing [30:15] Somniphobia — the fear of being alone in the dark (and why loneliness is the real insomnia) [37:47] Breath as medicine — the yogic prescription for sleep [40:11] Mantra, sound, and the neuro-associative conditioning of sleep [42:27] Creating your evening routine — the practice Michael is starting tonight [45:05] The dress rehearsal for dying — sleep as a journey into consciousness [51:17] Awakened Sleep as meditation's companion — the fourth state of consciousness [56:04] Geography, doshas, and the places that heal us [59:56] Vedic astrology, the eclipse, and the chapter we're entering [1:02:49] Closing — guiding us home in a noisy world Key Quotes Dr. Suhas: "We are doing a dress rehearsal of dying every night. We go to the same place where we were before we were born and long after we will be gone." "Sleep outweighs diet and exercise. If you rank lifestyle things, sleep is even higher ranked than diet and exercise and loneliness." "Orthosomnia — about 40% of Gen Z adults are experiencing sleep anxiety because of the gadgets they are wearing." "Where your attention goes, that's where the energy is flowing." "These techniques are not free. They are very expensive — because the most expensive commodity right now is me time." "An introspective sage is awake when the rest of the world is sleeping." — Bhagavad Gita Dr. Sheila: "Sleep is an active process. It's not just rest — it's an active rest." "So much of depression, anxiety is that disconnect from nature, disconnect from community. Everyone's all in their own individual bubbles." "Pick the weeds, plant some seeds, water them with gratitude." "We have so many tools within us — and with our breath, it's free." Michael: "I think a lot of us as humans have lost our way with all of the conflicting signals. And it's hard in a noisy world to find true signal that reminds us of who we are and how we can find our way home." Resources Mentioned Awakened Sleep by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar & Dr. Sheila Patel Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life by Dr. Suhas Stanford Medicine AI Sleep Study (January 2025) — 65,000 participants, 600,000 hours of sleep data, predicting 130+ health conditions Oura Ring — wearable sleep tracking Vedic Meditation / Mantra practice Temescal (traditional sweat lodge) ceremony Bhagavad Gita — "Yānishā sarva-bhūtānāṁ tasyāṁ jāgarti saṅyamī" Rathri Sukta — Vedic hymn to the twin sisters Usha (dawn) and Nisha (dusk) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Connect Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar: [website] | [Instagram]  Dr. Sheila Patel: [website] | [Instagram]  Michael Trainer: michaeltrainer.net | @michaeltrainer | Resonance Podcast Pre-Order Resonance Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection arrives May 5, 2026 from BenBella Books. Foreword by Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art. "Outstanding. I wouldn't change a word." — Steven Pressfield  Companion Substack Read Michael's full essay on this conversation: "The Dress Rehearsal for Dying: What Vedic Sleep Science Reveals About Why We Can't Connect" — exploring how orthosomnia, somniphobia, and the loneliness epidemic collide with the Resonance framework and the Seven Pillars of authentic connection. https://substack.com/@michaeltrainer Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

Pronunciation Tip for ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः(From Pāṇiniya-śikṣā – the ancient Sanskrit phonetic guide)In the word सुब्रह्मण्याय, the conjunct ह्म (in ब्रह्म) is not pronounced like a hard “h” followed by “m” (as many say “subrah-maṇyāya”).According to the traditional rule (Pāṇiniya-śikṣā verse on aurasya pronunciation):When ह् (ha) joins a nasal like म् (ma), the ह् should be produced from the chest (aurasya / उरस्य), not strongly from the throat.This makes the sound flow as:subram-haṇyāya(म first, then a soft, breathy ह् gliding out from the chest)So chant it smoothly like:ॐ सु-ब्रम्-हण्याय नमः(with the “म्-ह” feeling almost like “m-ha” – nasal leading, gentle chest breath following)Avoid the common modern style “sub-rah-maṇyāya” (strong throat ह before म).The Vedic way keeps the vibration pure, fluid, and powerful.Chant slowly at first – feel the म resonating in the nose/chest, then let a soft ह् release like a gentle exhale.This small adjustment brings the mantra closer to its ancient, correct energy.=======My Email = Cosmicbond7@gmail.com

Wie authentisch bist du, wenn es dunkel ist? Genau darüber spreche ich heute – nicht geschniegelt, nicht geschniegelt-plus, sondern echt. ❤️Ich nehme dich mit in eine sehr persönliche Zeit rund um meine Gesundheit, Schmerzen und das, was dabei innerlich passiert.Worum geht's heute wirklich?Um Selbstliebe, wenn's wehtut. Um Authentizität, wenn du nicht „funktionierst“. Und um die Frage, ob wir uns selbst auch dann noch halten – wenn wir gerade nicht stark sein können.Ich erzähle dir, was diese Phase mit meiner Gallenblase (körperlich und sinnbildlich) in mir ausgelöst hat – und warum „Schwäche zeigen“ manchmal die mutigste Form von Stärke ist.Für wen ist die Folge?- Für dich, wenn du gerade durch eine schwere Zeit gehst – gesundheitlich oder emotional.- Für dich, wenn du oft stark bist, aber innerlich müde.- Für dich, wenn du lernen willst, dich in Krisen nicht zu verlassen.Das nimmst du mit ✨- Ehrlichkeit ist nicht nur ein Luxus für gute Tage.- Schwäche zeigen kann ein Akt von Selbstachtung sein.- Selbstliebe erkennt man nicht am Mantra, sondern am Umgang mit dir, wenn's brennt.- Dein Körper spricht – und es lohnt sich, zuzuhören.- Heilung ist manchmal kein Sprint, sondern ein „okay… dann halt Schritt für Schritt“.O-Töne„Ich bin gerne stark.“„Wie authentisch bist du, wenn es dunkel ist?“„Ich kann nicht mehr, hab ich gesagt.“Kapitel00:00 Einführung und persönliche Ansprache06:28 Kampf mit der Gesundheit und Authentizität12:06 Schmerzhafte Erfahrungen und der Weg zur Erkenntnis20:20 Die Bedeutung von Wut und Trauer29:28 Selbstliebe und Achtsamkeit35:21 Vertrauen ins Leben und persönliche EntwicklungLinks & Ressourcen

In this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Brie and Nikki sit down with the endlessly charismatic Josh Segarra to talk wrestling dreams, Broadway roots, dad life, and his latest role in Fox's Best Medicine. From starring in Abbott Elementary, She-Hulk, Scream 6, and The Other Two, to lighting up the stage on Broadway in On Your Feet, Josh has truly done it all, and somehow still makes time for school pickups and rehearsal at 4:30. We love a working dad king!Of course, we had to dive into his wrestling fandom. Josh shares how he grew up idolizing the Ultimate Warrior and why he'd absolutely say yes if WWE ever called. We're already fantasy booking Sheriff Mark with handcuffs at ringside to help The Bellas snag those tag titles. Manifestation activated! And when it comes to comedy, Josh opens up about sharpening his tools on Broadway, honoring great writing, and how the best laughs often come from truth, not improv. He also gets candid about rejection, jealousy, overthinking, and dealing with online hate, dropping wisdom that honestly feels like its own form of best medicine.Between talk of Chinese food therapy, Frosty-and-fries debates, and heartfelt reflections on fatherhood, this episode is funny, grounded, and unexpectedly inspiring. Josh reminds us that comparison is the thief of joy, that overthinking is usually fiction we write in our own heads, and that sometimes the best cure is turning off the noise and going home to the people who love you. So whether you need a laugh, a pep talk, or just a reminder that you're doing better than you think, you're going to want to press play. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mantra — the sacred sound of yoga — is, for many students and teachers, shrouded in mystery. In this episode, yoga teachers Dr. Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall join host Rachel Land to unpack the myths, misconceptions, and cultural questions surrounding mantra in modern yoga practice.  Together, they explore whether the practice of mantra is religious, the importance of correct pronunciation, and how teachers can introduce sacred sound into Western yoga classes without alienating students. Listen in to learn why chanting in community might be one of the most powerful nervous system anchors available. "It's not performative. It's an expression of something bigger." — Steph Wall. — What You'll Learn: Is mantra religious? [5:04]
 Does perfect pronunciation matter? [9:10]
 The roles of mantra in western classes [13:40] Do you need an empty mind for mantra to "work"? [16:35]
 Fear of "singing in public" [20:00] Mantra vs. affirmations [25:59]
 Is westernizing mantra cultural appropriation? [27:59]
 How to introduce mantra respectfully [32:13] Yoga Medicine 20-Hour Mantra Immersion [35:31] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube  20-hour Mantra Immersion with Yoga Medicine at the Kali Collective (Glasgow, May 29–31) Yoga Medicine Yin & Meditation Yoga Teacher Training  Podcast Episode 06: The Power of Mindfulness  Podcast Episode 21: South Asian Teacher Panel  Podcast Episode 72: Counter Compassion Fatigue Podcast Episode 59: Explore the Dark Side Podcast Episode 94: Magic of Mythology Connect with Dr. Rashmi Bismark: Facebook | Instagram | Rashmi Bismark MD | X | YMO Guest Teacher Connect with Steph Wall: Facebook | Instagram | Kali Collective Instagram | YMO Guest Teacher

The Good Guys fold some paper and punch some holes. The one where The Good Guys watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Hole.-The Good Guys:  Regan, Rob, and Ryan -Producer:  Eric 'e0n' Chung  -Engineers:  Regan & Eric  -Social Media Strategist:  E  -Background Music and FX courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  - -How A Blackhole Works -How A Blackhole Really Works -Maximum Max -⁠ -⁠⁠ -Featured background music playlist:  Ad Infinitum, Data, Mantra, Symbolic, Vintage, and Arcadia  by  White Bat Audio  -Background music for POP Quiz and Trailer is Galaxy by  White Bat Audio  - Theme music is Battle (Boss) by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - Additional music is Against the Wall by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  -

People-centered HR isn't a luxury—it's essential. Learn how nonprofit leaders can build equitable, transparent, and humane people practices that strengthen their organizations, even amid uncertainty and limited resources. In episode 143 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton speaks with Megan Rolfe about: what it really means to practice people-centered HR in nonprofit and social-change organizations—especially small teams navigating limited resources, rising uncertainty, and growing demands for equity.  reframing HR not as a compliance or risk-management function, but as a shared set of agreements about how people work together.  equitable compensation, including the difference between living and thriving wages, transparency in pay practices, and  balancing risk, safety and boldness in today's environment Throughout, Megan emphasizes progress over perfection, collective responsibility, and the relief that comes from remembering: you don't have to do this all by yourself, all at once, or exactly right.   Episode highlights: [00:08:06] Finding HR by Accident—and Choosing It on Purpose   [00:10:05] Why Small Organizations Are Where HR Can Be Transformative   [00:12:50] What People-Centered HR Really Means [00:14:30] Protecting the Organization Because of the People   [00:18:52] Living Wage vs. Thriving Wage   [00:21:44] Start Where You Can: Entry-Level Pay Matters Most   [00:24:52] Concrete Steps Toward More Equitable Pay—Without New Money   [00:29:23] Why Pay Transparency Builds Trust   [00:31:07] Navigating Risk, Fear, and "Safety" in Uncertain Times   [00:34:15] Scenario Planning for People, Not Just Programs   [00:37:030] A Mantra for Leaders Carrying Too Much   Guest Bio: Megan Rolfe provides small social justice organizations with the HR support they need to move work forward and impact change. Having spent 15+ years supporting nonprofits and small businesses focused on making the world a better place, equipping the teams that most need capacity for their vital work holds a special place in her heart Important Links and Resources: Megan "MR" Rolfe Blue Swallow Consulting: Resources including working towards a thriving wage and first steps towards more equitable compensation Vega Mala Consulting: includes more resources on equitable compensation   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

Send a textHost: Kendra Beavis Guest: Jacquie BirdIn this episode, Kendra Beavis sits down with wellness guide, artist, and former performer Jacquie Bird for a grounded conversation on sound healing, intuition, forgiveness, and the power of slowing down.Jacquie shares her journey from Broadway, TV, and choreography to a life rooted in mindfulness, sound healing, journaling, and creative expression. Together, they explore how stress and fear-based thinking disconnect us—and how curiosity, play, and presence help us reconnect.A reminder that healing isn't about fixing yourself, but listening more deeply.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:10 Jacquie's journey 07:40 Sound healing 14:20 Stress & intuition 21:00 Healing & mindset 28:10 Breaking fear-based patterns 35:40 Forgiveness & growth 44:30 Play & creativity✨ Topics CoveredSound healing, mindfulness, stress & anxiety relief, intuition, forgiveness, creativity, mindset shifts

The music in today's Healing Music Podcast has it's roots based in ancient healing mantras. Here are the lyrics for a beautiful mantra or psalm dedicated to the theme of peace. This composition blends well-known, ancient Vedic Shanti Mantras (peace prayers) to create a powerful chant for universal harmony. It is provided in traditional Devanagari script, phonetic transliteration (so you can chant it), and the English translation. Title: The Universal Psalm of Peace (Vishwa Shanti Mantra) Verse 1: The Invocation for All ॐ सर्वेषां स्वस्तिर्भवतु । Om Sarveṣām Svastir-Bhavatu | (May there be well-being in all) सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु । Sarveṣām Shāntir-Bhavatu | (May there be peace in all) सर्वेषां पूर्णंभवतु । Sarveṣām Pūrṇam-Bhavatu | (May there be fulfillment in all) सर्वेषां मङ्गलंभवतु । Sarveṣām Maṅgalam-Bhavatu | (May there be auspiciousness in all) Verse 2: The Prayer for the World लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु । Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu | (May all beings in all worlds become happy and free) विश्वे शान्तिः सर्वदा अस्तु । Vishve Shāntiḥ Sarvadā Astu | (May there always be peace throughout the universe) Verse 3: The Inner Journey to Peace असतो मा सद्गमय । Asato Mā Sadgamaya | (Lead us from ignorance to truth) तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । Tamaso Mā Jyotir-Gamaya | (Lead us from darkness to light) मृत्य्योर्मा अमृतं गमय । Mṛtyormā Amṛtam Gamaya | (Lead us from the fear of death to the knowledge of immortality) Outro: The Ultimate Seal of Peace ॐ द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः Om Dyauḥ Shāntir-Antarikṣam Shāntiḥ (May peace radiate there in the whole sky and in the vast ethereal space) पृथिवी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः । Pṛthivī Shāntir-Āpaḥ Shāntir-Oṣadhayaḥ Shāntiḥ | (May peace reign all over this earth, in water, and in all herbs) ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥ Om Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ || (Om Peace, Peace, Peace) How to use these lyrics: Tempo: Ancient Sanskrit chants are traditionally sung at a slow, deliberate, and meditative pace. The Three "Shantihs": The word Shanti (Peace) is always chanted three times at the end of a mantra. In ancient tradition, this represents a prayer for peace on three levels: internal peace (mind/body), environmental peace (the world around us), and divine or cosmic peace. Enjoy the music in today's podcast and don't forget to click subscribe and like! Make today an amazing day!

In this episode, I talk about the most powerful science-backed affirmation. My new book "The Opposite of Settling" is out now! Instagram: @case.kenny Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 In today's mantra, I'm going to remind you that you are right where you're supposed to be. So anytime you feel rushed, anytime you feel behind, anytime you feel like you need to catch up listen to this mantra. This episode will help you relax, enjoy the ride, and romanticize this beautiful journey of entrepreneurship. Feb 25-27 we've got a free 3 day workshop to help you move like a leader. Save your spot below. https://spiritually-ambitious.kit.com/move This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 100khealer.substack.com/subscribe

When an eclipse happens, something shifts. The light changes. The atmosphere feels different. Traditionally, these moments were never treated as ordinary.In this episode, Dylan is joined by Jyotishi and Ayurvedic practitioner Laura Plumb, Vaidya Dr Krishna Raju, Vaidya and medical astrologer Dr Harsha Raju, and mantra teacher Purnesh. Together they explore eclipses through the lenses of Ayurveda, Jyotish and mantra śāstra.They speak about Rahu and Ketu, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, why digestion and prāṇa are considered more sensitive during these periods, and why eclipses have long been used as powerful windows for mantra and inner practice. Specific mantras and simple ritual guidelines are shared, along with practical recommendations around food, rest, meditation and how to orient the mind during these heightened times. The conversation moves between astronomy, subtle physiology and lived experience, offering a steady and grounded way to approach eclipse events.Rather than sensationalising eclipses, this episode invites a composed perspective. A reminder that moments of shadow can also be moments of alignment.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

In this episode, you will hear a daily reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about our mantra, which is so valuable and has such exquisite power.Thank You very much Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim.Hapchang,Yours in the dharma, Gak Duk

In dieser Folge hörst Du einen Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über unser Mantra, welche so wertvoll ist und eine vorzügliche Kraft besitzt.Vielen Dank Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim,Hapchang,Deine Gak Duk

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Today we're sharing something special that was previously only available over on our Substack page, our exclusive live post-episode chat Mayim and Jonathan did with our special Substack community about the recent episode we did with Michael Singer, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of The Untethered Soul. While many enter 2026 with a "best year ever" mentality that can feel arbitrary or even off-putting, this discussion offers something more grounded: a simple and powerful mantra for when things go wrong—"I can handle this." How do we do that? We start by deconstructing the internal narratives that keep us in a reactive state. Mayim and Jonathan dive into the "most valuable sell" for anyone seeking peace: the realization that we don't need to "wake up" to a new reality, but rather stop putting ourselves back to sleep with our own "emotional garbage". But "I can handle this" is more than just a phrase; it's a way to influence our biology. Mayim explains that when we use our intellect to imagine something different, we are actually changing our physiology—altering our body's ability to heal, connect, and thrive. By leaning into this mantra, we stop the "animal part" of our brain from merely reacting to past programming and instead use our consciousness to navigate the world with choice. The live also explores: - The Myth of the Permanent High: Spiritual awakening is not a constant state of euphoria. It's about the "residue" you bring back from the mountaintop to handle the messy reality of traffic, technology fails, and human conflict. - The Sky Metaphor for Awareness: Peace and beauty are always available—like the sky—but we are often "unavailable" to notice them because we are fighting reality rather than acknowledging it. - Navigating the "Grit vs. Flow" Balance: A deep dive into the tension between the tenacity required to achieve goals and the spiritual wisdom required to read the "writing on the wall" when it's time to change course. - Micro-Deconstruction of Fear: Jonathan explains how to slow down a reactive moment to distinguish between a genuine lack of safety and a familiar "story" generated by past programming. - Acceptance as an Active Choice: How to move beyond "ignoring" or "suppressing" difficult feelings and instead learning to take the "signs of resistance" as vital information. This is a conversation about the intersection of neurobiology and ancient wisdom, providing a toolkit for anyone ready to stop fighting the universe and start handling whatever 2026 brings. We hope you enjoy it, and we hope to see you over on Substack! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something To Think About Series #341 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex takes a deep dive into the world of magick to compare esoteric systems from around the world including Western Occultism, Tibetan Buddhism, Indian Tantric and Goddess systems, Santeria and more. Alex gives a history of the development of Western Occultism, exploring the Egyptian mysteries, Neoplatonism, Catholic mysticism, Kabbalah, Shi'ism, Wicca, the Golden Dawn, Thelema, Chaos Magic and beyond. Alex discusses esoteric techniques such spellcraft, opening the psychic senses, working with entities, mantra, yantra, alchemy, astrology, and divination. He considers the tension between natural talent and practiced skill, reviews strategies for protection against curses and entity oppression, and recounts his own path as a practitioner of the occult. … Full episode: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep349-deep-dive-into-magick-alex-w Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - History of magick 06:08 - Christianity as a reinterpretation of Egyptian mysteries of Osiris 06:40 - Syncretism of the Golden Dawn 08:48 - Thelema 09:50 - English vs French magick 11:10 - Wicca 12:55 - Chaos Magic 16:04 - Belief and manifestation 19:26 - Theory vs practice 20:52 - Neoplatonism 22:54 - Kabbalah 29:09 - Shi'ism, Sufism, and the Church fathers 30:42 - Renaissance 32:36 - Not superstition? 33:53 - Alex's magick path 35:32 - Training under Alan Chapman 38:21 - Scrying and the Holy Guardian Angel 40:10 - What is the HGA? 46:04 - The real initiation of Western Occultism 47:37 - Santeria and spirits 51:16- Exploring the Renaissance grimoires 54:56 - Catholic mysticism, angels, and saints 56:25 - Spellcraft 57:25 - Hinduism and Buddhist magick 01:03:33 - Mantra 01:07:29 - Yantras and Indo-European astrology 01:10:15 - Tantra as a ritual process to effect change and invoke spirits 01:11:34 - Ramnath Aghori Baba  01:12:51 - How Goddess traditions work 01:19:13 - Initiated by Kālī and the Dark Feminine 01:25:21 - Opening the psychic senses 01:27:19 - Kālī, Chinnamastā, and the Dark Feminine 01:30:41 - Hecate 01:33:10 - Dark spirits, ḍākinīs, and the 64 yogis 01:37:19 - Network of friends 01:41:06 - Past lives 01:42:38 - Astrology 01:46:12 - Which practice is right for you? 01:47:42 - Alchemy 01:48:46 - Why practice magick? 01:53:14 - Divination and protection against curses 01:54:28 - 3 magickal self defence methods 02:02:10 - How common are curses? 02:05:26 - Why seek the Western Tradition? 02:12:08 - Indian vs Tibetan tantra 02:15:29 - Is magick well understood? 02:20:34 - Talent, lineage, and technique 02:22:44 - Crowley's birthchart 02:27:32 - Alan & Duncan's relationship 02:29:08 - Dangers 02:35:089 - Spiritual psychosis 02:37:50 - Devotion … Previous episodes with Alex W: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=alex For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In this episode of Adulting With Autism, April is joined by Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez—licensed professional counselors in Arizona with 25+ years of combined experience—about how to interrupt negative thought loops using simple, personalized mantras that actually feel authentic. Helene and Beth are the co-authors of Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts, a practical mental health toolkit built from real therapy sessions: the "one thing" clients needed to remember after they walked out the door. We talk about why the brain gets stuck in repetitive patterns like "I'm not good enough," "I'm not loved," or "I can't," and how the survival brain (including the amygdala) can send false alarms based on old experiences. This conversation includes: How to create mantras that work for autistic and neurodivergent adults (without toxic positivity) Why repetition builds new neural pathways—and what consistency realistically looks like Tools for regulation beyond talk therapy: somatic yoga, sound therapy, and "bottoms‑up" nervous system support How to "catch it, check it, change it" when the spiral starts Self-compassion prompts that don't feel fake—and how gratitude can shift internal dialogue Practical mantra examples like "That's just a brain glitch," "People will people," and "Just don't stand still." If you want mental health strategies that are simple, research-informed, and usable on hard days—this episode delivers. Guests: Helene Zupanc, LPC + Beth Valdez, LPC Book: Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts Website: https://stickynotemantras.com Therapy (AZ Telehealth): Available via their website Topics: autism and adulting, neurodivergent mental health, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, rumination, self-compassion, gratitude practice, mantras, nervous system regulation, somatic tools.

1) Para unirte a mi newsletter: https://elestoico.com/newsletter-estoica 2) Para unirte a mi membresía en Patreon: https://patreon.com/elestoicoesp 3) Mi segundo libro "Manual para la serenidad": https://elestoico.com/libro-estoicismo-manual-serenidad/ 4) Para hacerte con mi primer libro "Siempre en Pie" y conseguir los bonus extra: https://elestoico.com/libro-estoicismo-siempre-en-pie/ Quiero comenzar el episodio de hoy haciéndote una pregunta: ¿Qué pasaría si los primeros minutos de tu día determinaran las siguientes 16 horas? Sé que esto puede sonar exagerado, pero hoy vamos a hablar de algo que he estado testeando en mi propia rutina matutina durante las últimas semanas: cinco mantras estoicos que funcionan como una especie de sistema operativo para tu mente. Y digo sistema operativo a propósito, porque esto no va de pensamiento positivo barato ni de manifestación. Va de algo mucho más profundo. Va de reprogramar literalmente cómo respondes a todo lo que el día te va a lanzar.

What if the way you age isn't just about time and genetics—but about your beliefs? What if your face, your energy, your vitality are shaped not only by biology but by what we might call your belief biology? In this episode, Harmony Slater sits down with Angelika Anagnostou, a practitioner of the Life Alignment methodology, to explore a radically different perspective on rejuvenation—one that blends the science of consciousness with the body's innate intelligence.   Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and experiences expressed by the host and guest reflect their personal perspectives and practices and should not be interpreted as medical claims. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine or discontinuing any medical treatment. Neither Finding Harmony Podcast, its host, guest, nor production team assume any responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the content of this episode.   IN THIS EPISODE: What “belief biology” means and how your thoughts directly shape how you age The science of biophotons: how your cells literally emit light—and how your emotional state changes that light Why your body is your most faithful servant and responds to every instruction you give it The morphogenetic field: the collective agreement about aging that most of us unconsciously follow Ellen Langer's “Clockwise” study: how elderly participants reversed biological markers of aging How emotions get stored in the face and body—and how to release them The difference between fighting aging and reconnecting with your original energetic blueprint Why presence and the power of the present moment are the keys to rejuvenation Harmony's personal story of healing her eyesight without surgery Practical steps you can start today: observing the thoughts you direct toward your body How the Life Alignment method creates a meditative space for reprogramming the body The seven codes for rejuvenation and radiance (preview)   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Finding Harmony: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life 00:42 Belief Biology: Rethinking Aging, Beauty & Vitality 04:04 Meet Angelica: Why Rejuvenation Starts From Within 07:20 The Age ‘Download': How Birthdays Trigger Beliefs in the Body 09:53 Mantras, Biomarkers & the Body Listening to Your Commands 13:37 Stress, Presence & Life Force: The Fast Track to Looking Younger 16:11 Biophotons and Inner Light: The Science Behind Radiance 18:34 Life Alignment Method: Quiet the Mind, Reprogram the Body 20:13 Your Original Blueprint: Sacred Geometry, Energy Codes & Choosing Your Form 22:33 Consistency Creates Change: Building a New Identity Beyond Old Conditioning 25:36 Where Science Is Pointing: Quantum Physics and the Future of Healing 26:45 Biohacking vs Mind: The Energy Field Behind Healing 27:15 Ellen Langer's ‘Clockwise' Study: Reversing Aging Through Context 29:00 DNA, Entanglement & the ‘Biology of Belief' Explained 30:07 The Aging Script: How Midlife Retraction Programs the Body 31:37 Cancel the ‘Shut Down' Narrative: Watch Your Self-Talk 32:36 Field Consciousness & Radical Healing Stories (Organs, Skin, Vitality) 34:20 Beyond Genetics: You're the Engineer of Your DNA & Patterns 35:32 What to Expect in the Masterclass: Emotions in the Face + ‘Spiritual Botox' 37:18 How the Group Chooses the Focus Area + Spinal Energetics Recalibration 39:30 Dates, Details & One Practice to Start Now: Catch the Thought Loop 42:05 Mirror Work & Playfulness: Reprogramming Beauty Beliefs (Salma Example) 44:24 Final Invitation + Podcast Wrap: Where Rejuvenation Really Begins   GUEST BIO: Angelika Anagnostou is a practitioner of the Life Alignment methodology who helps people reconnect with their innate intelligence and energetic blueprint. Her work focuses on using consciousness, energy, and direct experience to facilitate deep healing, rejuvenation, and personal transformation.   Find Angelika on IG: https://www.instagram.com/living.alchemy Find Angelika online: http://www.iamwellness.in   SPECIAL OFFER: Join Harmony and Angelika for the Inner Rejuvenation Codes masterclasses: February 21 and March 7, 2026. Plus a 6-week program launching at the end of March 2026. https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies Saturn in Aries (finish up, get it done, shedding + completion) and the Moon in Aquarius. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - Support QS  via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE.  We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners.  Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.  Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

There's a modern phenomenon in a place like America of pushing many young people into a relentless pursuit of being perceived as a leader. The pressure is on! But just what does that mean in God's economy? Well, it means the pressure's off! Join Kevin as we take a look at three Bible passages that help bring discernment about God's ways in an era of omnipresent pressure on young people to be leaders! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There's a kind of power that cannot be taken from you. A power you can access right now, in this very moment. Even when you feel helpless. Even when everything is out of your control. This power remains. This audio will activate your anti-fragile power, and turn you into a force to be reckoned with. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 100khealer.substack.com/subscribe

In this energizing episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott and Kelly Grates sit down with Christine Spiak and Tricia Sticca, co-founders of Success Circle — a membership community for women solopreneurs in the Mohawk Valley. What started as two coaches sharing office space has grown into a powerful movement built on collaboration over competition, vulnerability over ego, and action over perfection. At its core, Success Circle exists to help women stop doing business alone and start building with intention, clarity, and confidence.Christine and Tricia share how creating safe, supportive spaces — from Coffee Connections to their Accelerator Membership — is helping women step out of isolation, combat burnout, and take meaningful action in their businesses. This conversation isn't just about networking; it's about integration, identity, and building a ripple effect that strengthens families, businesses, and the entire Mohawk Valley community We Cover:• Why collaboration over competition is the heartbeat of Success Circle's mission• How small “weekly ones” and intentional baby steps create real momentum• What makes a safe space powerful for vulnerable conversations and growth• Why community-based coaching hits differently than national, one-size-fits-all programs• The long-term vision to impact one million women — starting right here in the Mohawk Valley---Episode Markers:(0:00) - Show Start & Introduction(1:00) - What Is Success Circle?(2:10) - How Two Coaches Joined Forces to Build a Movement(3:35) - Creating a Culture of Support & Safety for Women(6:35) - Who Can Join? Membership Tiers & What They Include(8:35) - Being the Catalyst for New Ideas & First-Time Founders(9:30) - Coffee Connections: What to Expect(10:55) - Why Women-Only Spaces Matter in Business Networking(13:30) - How the Talking Stick Changes the Game(14:00) - Blending Leadership Coaching with Financial Clarity(15:30) - What Members Get from the Accelerator Program(17:05) - The Summer Connection Series – Real-Time Problem Solving(19:20) - Action Over Perfection: Baby Steps & Momentum(21:40) - Weekly Wins & The Power of Small Victories(23:30) - Long-Term Vision: Franchise, Foundation & Global Impact(25:00) - July 17th Workshop at SUNY Poly – Collaboration in Action(26:30) - Advice for Women Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck(27:30) - Seasons of Life & Redefining Success(28:05) - Why One-Size-Fits-All Coaching Doesn't Work(31:15) - Rapid Fire: Biz Besties, Mantras & Local Favorites(34:50) - One Thing Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know(36:30) - Final Thoughts – Be Present, Be Real, Be in the Circle---Success Circle's Links:Website - https://www.successcircle.bizFB - https://www.facebook.com/SuccessCircleCommunityNYLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-circle-communityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/success_circle_community

In this episode, I am joined by Jensen Martin, a scholar-practitioner and PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Jensen recalls how his childhood experiences playing the World of Warcraft and reading fantasy books awakened a deep longing for real experiences of magick and shamanism, how reading spiritual biographies inspired him become a live-in member of the Self Realisation Fellowship, and how trips in India drew him to the practice of bhakti. Jensen recounts powerful visions of Narasiṃha and Egyptian gods, transformative darśanas with Indian gurus such as Amma the Hugging Saint, and experiments with the power of mantra recitation. Jensen also describes his deep dive into psychedelic use, reveals his extensive experience with ayahuasca, and details his journey to a full-scholarship PhD at the Graduate Theological Union. … Video version: www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Narasiṃha 01:52 - Jensen's childhood 02:50 - Drawn to shamanism through World of Warcraft 04:41 - Reading about shamanism and pagan religion 06:17 - Inspired by fantasy and World of Warcraft 09:48 - Lucid dreaming practice and animal totems 12:42 - Reading “Autobiography of a Yogi” 14:35 - Move to Humboldt county to pursue samadhi in nature 15:45 - Experimenting with substances 16:48 - Living at the Self Realisation Fellowship and time in India 20:55 - Masters degree in Yoga Studies 21:36 - Thirst for magickal experiences 27:50 - Living hand to mouth 29:33 - Jensen's practice regime 32:00 - Hassidic Judaism, Orthodox Christianity, and Amma Sri Mātā Amritānandamayī Devi  35:35 - Academic studies 37:09 - Powerful darśana from Amma Sri Karunamayi 40:38 - Further trips to India and practicing bhakti 42:36 - Encounter with Narasimha 46:38 - Attending the 2019 Kumbh Mela 50:00 - Dream of Egyptian Narasimha connections 54:41 - Extreme sickness and vision of Narasimha 01:02:52 - Meeting Dhruva Gorrick 01:04:37 - Powerful encounter with Amma the hugging saint 01:08:52 - Why not to share significant spiritual experiences 01:10:00 - Going deep with ayahuasca and other psychedelics 01:23:18 - Mantras coming alive 01:24:54 - High frequency of psychedelic trips 01:25:58 - Work as park ranger 01:26:54 - Negative ayahuasca experiences and magickal attack 01:39:47 - Encountering Narasimha on ayahuasca 01:49:37 - A new theme for Jensen's ayahuasca ceremonies 01:57:02 - Lineage spirits commanded Jensen to stop ayahuasca 01:57:38 - Further visions 01:59:05 - Encountering Vishnu and further pleas to stop taking ayahuasca 02:07:27 - Return to Amma and Narasimha initiation 02:08: 42 - Receiving a PhD scholarship to study Narasimha 02:15:41 - Still drinking ayahuasca 02:19:52 - Uniqueness of the human body 02:21:02 - Borrowing psychic power and astral contracts 02:29:46 - Why does Jensen keep using ayahuasca despite warnings? … To find our more about Jensen Martin visit: - https://www.instagram.com/jensen_sudarshan/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Find out what your Love Forecast is for 2026:  www.jilljardineastrology.com Get your copy of the book, "Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind:  Sanskrit Mantras to Raise Your Vibration, by Parashakti Jill Jardine. Join Author, Jill Jardine, as she reads from her book from the chapter on Mantras for Love and Relationship.  We all could use some more Love in our lives, so chant your way to fulfilling relationships, more self-love and connect to Divine Love.  Aham Prema!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gayathri Narayanan is the founder of Myndtree and a contemplative guide whose work centers on integrating deep inner inquiry with the realities of modern life. With more than three decades of sustained practice and study, she brings together the wisdom of the Narayana Guru lineage, as transmitted through her own Guru, Nitya Chaitanya Yati, with secular mindfulness and lived inquiry. Her grounding lies in Advaita Vedanta and Yoga, supported by long-term study of classical texts including the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and key works of Narayana Guru such as Ātmopadeśa Śatakam and Darśanamālā. Over time, her path expanded to include sustained study and practice in Buddhist traditions, with particular depth in Theravada teachings through close study with Gil Fronsdal, as well as engagement with Zen through teachings with Reb Anderson. More recently, she has begun studying Tibetan Buddhism with Anam Thubten.https://www.myndtree.org/

In this expansive episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner is joined by returning guest Phil McLemore for a deep, practical teaching on meditation as the highest form of prayer. Phil presents meditation as an ancient practice of awareness, union with God, and transformation.Together, they explore the difference between mindfulness and transcendental (yoga) meditation, why stillness is essential for spiritual perception, and how meditation aligns with Jesus' own teachings on prayer, the inner kingdom, and becoming “one” with God. Phil offers step-by-step guidance on posture, breath, mantra, handling distractions, and receiving meditation as a feminine, receptive flow of grace rather than a forced effort.This episode also addresses common fears around meditation, ego resistance, spiritual ego, emotional release, and discernment—grounding the practice firmly in Christ-centered theology, embodiment, and character transformation. For anyone seeking a deeper experience of God, inner healing, and true at-one-ment, this episode serves as both teaching and invitation.00:00 | Introduction & why meditation matters for spiritual growth03:00 | Phil's background & discovering meditation through pain06:10 | Meditation as prayer, not self-improvement07:20 | God in the present moment & spiritual awareness09:00 | Mindfulness vs transcendental (God-centered) meditation12:50 | Jesus' model of prayer & the Aramaic meaning of “pray”16:30 | Awareness of awareness & inner stillness19:00 | Yoga, atonement, and union with God23:00 | Still mind, pure heart, and scriptural foundations29:40 | Preparing for meditation: time, place, posture34:00 | Harmonizing the body & devotional intent43:10 | “Don't pray to God—pray in God”46:20 | Breath as the gateway to Spirit52:35 | Diaphragmatic breathing & nervous system safety56:00 | Mantra meditation & examples (“Be Still,” “Peace, Be Still”)01:05:30 | Handling intrusive thoughts & ego resistance01:11:50 | Concentration vs meditation: receiving grace01:15:40 | Oneness, transformation, and Christ-consciousness01:23:30 | Obstacles, emotional release, and patience01:31:30 | Discernment, symbolism, and avoiding spiritual ego01:33:30 | Character transformation as the true fruit01:37:15 | Closing reflections & invitation to practice Join the Contemplative Prayer + Meditation Q&A with Meghan and Phil McLemore, on February 16th at 7pm MT. Register here! Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Coming Spring 2026! Pathway programs, community, library, events and more! Join the waitlist for updates, sneak peeks, and discounts!

 If you've been losing a lot of your precious time and attention to social media, doom scrolling, this episode is going to help you reclaim your focus and take your time and attention back.Be sure to check out the substack article for all my best practices/ resources for beating the brain rot. If you want 2026 to be the year you make your first $100k in coaching, then Create Your Six Figure Offer is the space for you. Click here to enroll now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 100khealer.substack.com/subscribe

In the episode, we discuss a simple yet potent three-sentence mantra that cuts through our delusions and drops us into a more connected, spacious awareness.

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