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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
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Capturing Holi's Essence: Art and Friendship Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हार्दिक वसंत बेबस बारिशों की मिट्टी सी गंध के साथ खिल उठा था।En: The heartfelt spring blossomed with the scent of helpless rain-soaked soil.Hi: हुमायूं के मकबरे के हरे-भरे बगीचे सदियों की कहानियाँ सुनाते हुए होली की मौज-मस्ती में रंग चुके थे।En: The lush gardens of हुमायूं Humayun's Tomb, telling tales of centuries, were now painted in the merriment of होली Holi.Hi: हर ओर गुलाल की सुगंध थी, और रंग-बिरंगे कपड़े पहने लोग, हंसी-ठिठोली से माहौल महका रहे थे।En: Everywhere, there was the fragrance of गुलाल gulal, and people dressed in colorful clothes were filling the atmosphere with laughter and joy.Hi: आरव, एक होशियार फ़ोटोग्राफ़र, अपनी कैमरा लटकाए इस ऐतिहासिक स्थल पर पहुंचा।En: आरव Aarav, a talented photographer, arrived at this historic site with his camera dangling by his side.Hi: वह इस उत्सव की हर छवि को अपनी तस्वीरों में कैद करना चाहता था।En: He wanted to capture every image of this festival in his photographs.Hi: अपने भीतर की भावनाओं से संघर्ष करते हुए, वह सोचा करता, क्या वह अपने जीवन में अपनी संस्कृति से वाकई जुड़ पाया है?En: Struggling with his inner emotions, he often wondered whether he was truly connected with his culture in his life.Hi: उसी समय, निश्चय और कला से भरी निशा भी मकबरे के करीब आ पहुंची।En: At the same time, the determined and artistic निशा Nisha also approached the tomb.Hi: परिवार की अपेक्षाओं और अपनी रचनात्मकता के बीच झूलती, वह होली के रंगों में अपने कला की प्रेरणा तलाशने आई थी।En: Caught between family expectations and her creativity, she sought inspiration for her art in the colors of होली Holi.Hi: सुंदर गुलाल की फुहारों के बीच, उसकी आँखें चमक उठीं जब उसके चेहरे पर रंगों की बारिश हुई।En: Amidst the beautiful showers of गुलाल gulal, her eyes sparkled when the colors rained down on her face.Hi: बड़ी भीड़ के बीच, आरव ने नज़रें उठाईं और देखा, नटखट हंसी से भरी निशा, रंगों में सराबोर।En: Among the large crowd, आरव Aarav looked up and saw नटखट mischievously laughing निशा Nisha, drenched in colors.Hi: वह उसके इस अद्वितीय क्षण को कैमरे में कैद करने को मजबूर हो गया।En: He was compelled to capture this unique moment on camera.Hi: तस्वीर खींचते ही, उनकी नज़रें मिलीं।En: As soon as he took the picture, their eyes met.Hi: तस्वीर से ज्यादा, बातचीत ने एक सजीव एहसास जगाया।En: More than the picture, the conversation sparked a lively feeling.Hi: "तुम्हारी ये हंसी, ऐसा लगता है जैसे होली का असली मतलब मिल गया हो," आरव ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Your laughter seems to capture the true essence of होली Holi," आरव Aarav said with a smile.Hi: निशा हंस पड़ी, "कला और रंग, ये मेरा जीवन है।En: निशा Nisha laughed, "Art and color, that's my life."Hi: "बातों में लगे दोनों ने अपने अनुभव साझा किए।En: Both engrossed in conversation shared their experiences.Hi: आरव ने अपने भीतर के द्वंद्व को व्यक्त किया और निशा ने अपने कला के प्रति संकल्प।En: आरव Aarav expressed his inner conflict, and निशा Nisha her resolve toward art.Hi: दोनों ने महसूस किया कि अपने-अपने तरीके से वे अपने आग्रह का सामना कर रहे हैं—चाहे वह दृश्य रूप हो या कलात्मक।En: Both realized that in their own ways, they were confronting their desires—be it in visual form or artistic pursuit.Hi: फिर दोनों ने मिलकर एक विशेष परियोजना शुरू करने का निर्णय लिया।En: Then the two decided to start a special project together.Hi: कला और तस्वीरों के संगम को दर्शाते हुए, ये उद्यम उनकी संस्कृति और व्यक्तिगत अनुभवों का जश्न था।En: This venture, showcasing the fusion of art and photography, was a celebration of their culture and personal experiences.Hi: समाप्ति के रूप में, आरव ने नये दृष्टिकोण से अपने विरासत को अपनाया, और निशा ने अपनी कला की राह पर आत्मविश्वास के साथ कदम बढ़ाए।En: In conclusion, आरव Aarav embraced his heritage with a new perspective, and निशा Nisha confidently advanced on her artistic path.Hi: हुमायूं का मकबरा, गवाह बना उनकी इस अनोखी दोस्ती और सहयोग का, जहाँ वोटिव कला ने जीवन के रंगों को उकेरा था।En: हुमायूं Humayun's Tomb became a witness to their unique friendship and collaboration, where votive art had carved out the colors of life. Vocabulary Words:heartfelt: हार्दिकblossomed: खिल उठाhelpless: बेबसrain-soaked: बारिशों कीsoil: मिट्टीlush: हरे-भरेmerriment: मौज-मस्तीfragrance: सुगंधatmosphere: माहौलtalented: होशियारdangling: लटकाएcaptured: कैदstruggling: संघर्षemotions: भावनाओंdetermined: निश्चयartistic: कला से भरीsparkled: चमक उठींpriorities: अपेक्षाओंvotive: वोटिवshowers: फुहारोंcompelled: मजबूरunique: अद्वितीयconversation: बातचीतresolve: संकल्पconfronting: सामनाfusion: संगमheritage: विरासतperspective: दृष्टिकोणcollaboration: सहयोगcarved: उकेरा
We set up at Warnor's Theater to capture a Valentine's showcase where Fresno artists, organizers, and fans turned a historic room into a living network. Conversations with performers and community builders reveal how local support, small venues, and family-led production create real momentum.• live interviews with Ralph Edwards' collaborators and openers• With Brandon Freeman how Monday Salon evolved into Detention's growing scene• why intimate venues help artists scale sustainably• family-powered video and photography with Frankie Leal• Mia Mie on college, stage craft, and her Janet Jackson cover• Kenny Iko on post-show momentum and new music• Sadie Dahl on The Voice, pranks, and future collabs• the Morenos on resilience after loss and upcoming dates• the role of curators like Nisha in stitching the scene• crowd energy, dress code vibes, and behind-the-scenes momentsFollow all our amazing guest:Cesar - @betweenpodzRalph- @ralphedwardsmusicBrandon- @brandonfreeman559Nisha- @allthingsfresnoReggie- @culturefresnoMia Mie- @officalmiameiFrank- @frankielealphotographyKenny- @iamkennyikoThe Morenos- @themorenosbandfresnoSadie- @sadie.dahlAdrie- @_trueadrie21Follow us @ brokeboyz_ff on Instagram and TikTokIntro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)Christmas Intro Song by Nico
In this episode of Truth & Shadow, the host reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating its 100th episode by exploring the themes of dreams, the shadow self, and the importance of psycho-navigation. This conversation with Norma and Nisha Burton, delves into the significance of lucid dreaming, the role of guides in inner exploration, and the alchemical process of healing through understanding one's psyche. The guests share their insights on the importance of lineage in dream work and the transformative power of dreams, emphasizing the need for community and support in the journey of self-discovery.To donate to me: Simply buy me a coffee @ buymeacoffee.com/truthandshadowpodcastImportant Links:We just launched our first course - Purpose Mapping with Lucid Dreaming and right now we have it at the discounted rate of only $27 - here is a link to that - https://lucidliving.thinkific.com/courses/purpose-mappingWe also have a free mini-class online - https://luciddreaminglucidliving.myflodesk.com/dreamalchemybundleMain website and links to both of their books there - https://LucidDreamingLucidLiving.comFollow our socials:Instagram @Lucid_Dreaming_Lucid_LivingYoutube: @LucidDreamingLucidLivingTiktok - @lucidliving1We will soon be launching an app and when that is live, people can find it on our website Also to work directly with Norma and her Journey to Completion shadow work system visit - https://NormaBurton.com and https://journeytocompletion.com/
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Johari Bazaar with Love: A Sari to Shine at the Wedding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जौहरी बाजार की सर्दियों की एक सुनहरी सुबह थी।En: It was a golden winter morning in johari Bazaar.Hi: जयपुर अपनी खूबसूरती और परंपराओं के लिए प्रसिद्ध है, और जौहरी बाजार इसकी धड़कन का हिस्सा है।En: Jaipur is famous for its beauty and traditions, and johari Bazaar is part of its heartbeat.Hi: बाजार की तंग गलियों में रंग-बिरंगी साड़ियों और चमकदार आभूषणों की दुकानें सजी थीं।En: In the narrow lanes of the bazaar, shops adorned with colorful saris and sparkling jewelry were set up.Hi: हर ओर ग्राहकों की चहल-पहल थी।En: There was a hustle and bustle of customers everywhere.Hi: आवासित इन हलचलों में, अराव अपनी बहन निशा के साथ दिखाई दिया।En: Amidst these bustling activities, Aarav appeared with his sister Nisha.Hi: निशा को एक साड़ी लेनी थी, जो उसे परिवार की शादी में सबसे खूबसूरत बनाती।En: Nisha needed to buy a sari that would make her the most beautiful at the family wedding.Hi: दोनों भाई-बहन बाजार में चल रहे थे, दोनों के मन में थोड़ी-सी उत्सुकता और घबराहट थी।En: Both siblings were walking through the market, with a bit of curiosity and nervousness in their minds.Hi: निशा के मन में सवाल घुमड़ रहे थे, "कौन सी साड़ी मुझे सबसे ज्यादा सूट करेगी?En: Questions swirled in Nisha's mind, "Which sari will suit me the most?Hi: क्या यह मेरी बजट में आएगी?En: Will it fit within my budget?"Hi: " जबकि अराव की चाह थी कि निशा सबसे खूबसूरत साड़ी पहने और शादी में आत्मविश्वास से भरी हुई दिखे।En: Whereas Aarav hoped that Nisha wore the most beautiful sari and looked confident at the wedding.Hi: अराव ने कहा, "चलो निशा, हमें पूरी तरह देखभाल कर खरीदारी करनी है।En: Aarav said, "Come on Nisha, we have to shop carefully."Hi: "वे चलते-चलते कबीर की दुकान पर रुके।En: They stopped at Kabir's shop as they walked.Hi: कबीर अपनी दुकान का सबसे अच्छा और समझदार दुकानदार था।En: Kabir was the best and most sensible shopkeeper in the store.Hi: उसका फैशन सेंस काफी बढ़िया था।En: His fashion sense was quite impressive.Hi: कबीर ने हंसते हुए स्वागत किया, "अरे, आओ भाईसाब, बीजीजी!En: Kabir welcomed them with a smile, "Oh, come brother, sister!Hi: हमारे पास आजकल नई कलेक्शन आई है।En: We have a new collection these days.Hi: चलो, देखते हैं क्या सूट करता है।En: Let's see what suits you."Hi: "निशा ने कुछ साड़ियां देखीं पर सभी उसे या तो ज्यादा चमकीली लग रही थीं या फिर थोड़ा महंगी।En: Nisha looked at some saris but found them either too shiny or a bit expensive.Hi: वह परेशान हो गई, निर्णय नहीं ले पा रही थी।En: She became troubled, unable to make a decision.Hi: अराव उसे प्रोत्साहित करता रहा, "कोई बात नहीं निशा, जो पसंद नहीं आता उसे छोड़ दो।En: Aarav encouraged her, "It's okay Nisha, leave what you don't like.Hi: और देखो।En: Look more."Hi: "कबीर ने कुछ अलग प्रकार की साड़ियां निकालनी शुरू कीं।En: Kabir started pulling out some different types of saris.Hi: "यह देखो, यह आपके ऊपर बहुत सुंदर लगेगी।En: "Look at this, it will look very beautiful on you.Hi: और यह, यह साड़ी खासतौर पर इस मौसम के लिए है।En: And this one, this sari is specially for this season."Hi: "धीरे-धीरे, निशा ने कुछ साड़ियां ट्राई कीं।En: Slowly, Nisha tried on some saris.Hi: लेकिन अभी तक कोई खास पसंद नहीं आई।En: But still didn't find anything special.Hi: तभी कबीर ने एक खास साड़ी निकाली, जो रेशम से बनी थी, इसकी कढ़ाई नायाब थी।En: Then Kabir pulled out a special sari made of silk, with exquisite embroidery.Hi: इसे देखकर निशा के चेहरे पर एक चमक आई।En: Seeing it, a glow appeared on Nisha's face.Hi: "भाई, यह साड़ी कितनी सुंदर है!En: "Brother, this sari is so beautiful!"Hi: " निशा की आँखें खुशी से चमक उठीं।En: Nisha's eyes sparkled with joy.Hi: लेकिन जैसा कि अराव ने कीमत पूछी, उसकी उम्मीद टूटी।En: But as Aarav asked about the price, his hopes shattered.Hi: साड़ी की कीमत उनके बजट से ज्यादा थी।En: The sari's price was beyond their budget.Hi: अराव और निशा दोनों का मन खट्टा हो गया।En: Both Aarav and Nisha felt disheartened.Hi: अराव ने संयम रखते हुए कबीर से बात की, "कबीर भाई, देखो, यह साड़ी हमारी बजट से बाहर है पर यह निशा के लिए परफेक्ट है।En: Keeping his composure, Aarav spoke to Kabir, "Brother Kabir, look, this sari is beyond our budget but it's perfect for Nisha.Hi: क्या आप कुछ कर सकते हैं?En: Can you do something?"Hi: "कबीर ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "भाईसाब, देखकर अच्छा लगा कि आप दोनों इतने प्यारे हैं।En: Kabir smiled and said, "It's nice to see how dear you both are.Hi: ऐसी काॅम्प्रोमाइस के लिए मेरा दिल भी है।En: My heart is also for such a compromise.Hi: आपकी बहन के लिए खास डिस्काउंट।En: A special discount for your sister."Hi: "यह सुनते ही निशा और अराव के चेहरे पर खुशियों की झलक दिखी।En: Hearing this, joy gleamed on the faces of Nisha and Aarav.Hi: आखिरकार, निशा ने वह साड़ी ली, जिसने उसे आत्मविश्वास से भर दिया।En: Finally, Nisha got the sari, which filled her with confidence.Hi: जौहरी बाजार की गलियों से चलते हुए, निशा और अराव ने सर्दियों की उस धूप में साड़ी की चमक महसूस की।En: Walking through the lanes of johari Bazaar, Nisha and Aarav felt the sari's shine in the winter sunshine.Hi: अंततः, अराव ने समझा कि समर्थन और धैर्य महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं।En: Ultimately, Aarav understood that support and patience are important.Hi: निशा ने आत्मविश्वास से आत्मनिरीक्षण किया और अपनी पसंद में विश्वास किया।En: Nisha introspected with confidence and trusted her choice.Hi: जौहरी बाजार की खुशनुमा सुबह उनके लिए खुशी का संदेश लेकर आई थी।En: The cheerful morning of johari Bazaar brought them a message of happiness. Vocabulary Words:golden: सुनहरीnarrow: तंगadorned: सजीbustle: चहल-पहलcuriosity: उत्सुकताnervousness: घबराहटintrospection: आत्मनिरीक्षणcomposure: संयमexquisite: नायाबsparkling: चमकदारembroidery: कढ़ाईencouraged: प्रोत्साहितfashion sense: फैशन सेंसcompromise: काॅम्प्रोमाइसglow: चमकconfident: आत्मविश्वासhesitant: संकोचीemerged: प्रकटspecial: खासimpressive: बढ़ियाtroubled: परेशानsensible: समझदारgleamed: झलकshattered: टूटीpatience: धैर्यbudget: बजटtrust: विश्वासintrospected: आत्मनिरीक्षण कियाshine: चमकdiscount: डिस्काउंट
Friends, it's been a minute. I'm deeply troubled by the times - yet, I'm honoured to share this conversation with Nisha Moodley, an integrative leadership coach, community builder, and founder of the Center for Devotional Leadership.We have been in mutual orbit for years, including sharing a number of mutual friends and an appreciation for each other's work in the realms of cultural healing. While much of our current collective attention is fixed on the horrific revelations of the Epstein files, Nisha and I sit on either side of this inquiry to ask: What is the deeper work required of us now?Nisha shares her perspective on the “holy wail” currently rising from women and mothers—a fierce refusal to continue normalizing a culture of domination and extraction. We explore the “social codes” that keep men silent and the “alpha” masks used to hide deep-seated anxiety. Together, we look at the necessity of moving beyond the trap of being a “good man” to instead take a clear-eyed look at the shadow we all carry.Central to our talk is the exploration of matriarchy- not as a mirror of patriarchal power, but a return to the sacred circle, where our societies are reorganized around kinship, service, and a “soft-bellied” freedom that makes the world safer for all our children.Subscribe to The Mythic Masculine for new episodes in your inbox.For men who wish to do this inner work, you are invited to my upcoming immersion & online cohorts: * Awakening the Wild Erotic, Vancouver Island (April 24-26) * The Deep Masculine, Online (next cohort begins May 3) As well, don't miss the innaugural Cascadia Men's Conference, happening just north of Vancouver Aug 6-9th, 2026. LINKS* Nisha Moodley Official Website* Nisha Moodley on IG* Nisha's post An Open Letter to MenSHOW NOTES* The collective “quiet heaviness” and nervous system exhaustion felt in the wake of the Epstein files and global revelations of exploitation.* Why Nisha feels a “holy wail” of rage rather than shock, as these headlines mirror patterns women have navigated for a lifetime.* The danger of distancing ourselves from “bad actors” and how that prevents us from seeing the micro-ways domination exists in our own communities.* Ian's reflection on moving from being a “good man” who points fingers to a man who stands with others to say, “Brother, we can do better.”* A story from Nisha's youth about the “parking lot code” and how social pressure often forces men to choose status over the truth.* An analysis of the “alpha” performance—using figures like Andrew Tate—as a mask for deep-seated anxiety and a desperate need for control.* How we have all internalized systems of domination and extraction, even in our most personal relationships and parenting.* Why we often use outrage as a “safe” way to avoid the deeper, more transformative vulnerability of collective grief.* The unique healing and “dropping of the guard” that happens in single-gender spaces when the performance for the other is removed.* Exploring “matriarchy” as the fundamental antidote to patriarchy—shifting from a culture of domination to one that centers the protection of life.* The shift from “power over” to “power with,” moving from ego-driven heroism to leadership rooted in service to the whole.* A closing vision of “soft-bellied” freedom—the ability to live without armor and build a world that prioritizes the well-being of all children.ALSO RECOMMENDED: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe
Click the post for details on this episode! Welcome back to Open House! Randy Seidman here, coming to you with another two hours of the grooviest beats. Awesome times last month playing the DXB Boat Party in Phuket and at the mighty Mustache in Bangkok. Next week I'm in San Francisco for Valentine's Day and then back to Los Angeles for a quick west coast tour just before a busy March ahead. Today's episode is a special one with some of my favorite tunes in the first hour, followed by an exclusive session with the rising San Francisco based talent, SSEDA. For now, turn it up. Randy Seidman's Website Randy Seidman's SoundCloud Randy Seidman's Beatport Randy Seidman's Spotify Randy Seidman's Facebook Randy Seidman's Twitter Randy Seidman's Track List: 01. Marvel Riot ft. Celina Sharma - Say You Want It (Extended Mix) [Lift Me Up] 02. James Ponette, Winkar - Come Back (Instrumental Mix) [Bunny Tiger] 03. Anthony Sebastian - Akwa (Extended Mix) [MAKEMBA Music] 04. James Mac - Breathe (Extended Mix) [Sweat It Out] 05. HARDEN - Breathe (Super Flu Remix) [Casa Alta] 06. Silver Ivanov, Hreez, Monica Koleva - Come To Me (Original Mix) [World Up Records] 07. Yves Eaux, Azpecialguest - Indigo (Original Mix) [Magnitude Recordings] 08. Alex Konstantinov, Poli-Poli - The Beauty and the Whale (Extended Mix) [SkyTop] 09. SIN - Panto (Original Mix) [Bias Beach Records] 10. Nihil Young - Sweet Dreams (Original Mix) [UV Noir] 11. Avoure & Gio Santi - Always On My Mind [Biome Recordings] 12. Marsh - Stay (Extended Mix) [Interstellar] 13. Michael Calfan, Nisha, HARBER - Feelings After Dark (Kiko Franco Extended Remix) [Musical Freedom] 14. Tinlicker - Light Beam (extended Mix) [Anjunadeep] I hope you enjoyed the first hour with some of my top recent tunes. Up next is a special exclusive session with the talented Taiwan-born San Francisco-based artist, SSEDA. I recently had the pleasure of playing with SSEDA at Baccarat in Bangkok, and loved her musical vibe. She is rooted in deep, emotive melodic house and techno. Her sets are carefully crafted journeys that blend raw energy with clean sound design, which has led to stage time with Mind Against, Âme, Guy J, Notre Dame and more. But today she is here just for you. For the next hour, SSEDA is in the mix. SSEDA's Instagram SSEDA's Linker.ee SSEDA's SoundCloud SSEDA's Track List: 01. Johannes Brecht - In My Time Of Dyin' (Original Mix) 02. Agustin - Giri Dune (Original Mix) 03. Solomun - Dre (Original Mix) 04. Guy J - Karma (Original Mix) 05. Booka Shade, 8Kays - In White Rooms (2023 Remix) 06. Francisco Garcia, Abuk - Transitions (Original Mix) 07. Adriatique - Patterns of Eternity (Original Mix) 08. Julya Karma - vOne You Want (Original Mix) 09. Gespona - Slow Lasers (Original Mix) 10. Alexey Romeo - Set Me Free (SKLV Remix) 11. Jepe, Manu Strasse - Roots & Wings - Murat Uncuoglu & Alican Remix (Original Mix) 12. Stephan Bodzin Earth (Mind Against Remix) 13. Julian Koerndl - Self Portrait (Original Mix) Randy Seidman · Open House 252 w/Randy Seidman + SSEDA [Feb. 2026]
Ideen des Verrats - Verrat als Ende der Naivität - EKIW Session mit #manuelanisha Mehr Informationen zum Programm der Aleph Akademie: https://www.aleph-akademie.de Telegram: https://t.me/AlephAkademie WhatApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/L40lKLGeL7H5JM8BTvFY1J #alephakademie #einkursinwundern #ekiw Alle Sessions als Audio sind hier zu finden: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/aleph-akademie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HRjaWo11mazIcgEaSWNt3 Apple-Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/aleph-akademie/id1531860057 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/3f5c0081-60eb-47ef-a6ac-d55335c26b4a/Aleph-Akademie deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TgUdkZFGCmmaiZZN9 Alle Zitate stammen aus Ein Kurs in Wundern ©2006 Foundation for Inner Peace, Novato, CA 94949, https://acim.org, verwendet mit freundlicher Erlaubnis.
Hey everyone, and welcome back to The D Shift: Redefining Divorce And Beyond! On today's episode, host Mardi Winder welcomes fellow Canadian and self-love guru Nisha Goyal, a certified life coach with more than 25 years' experience in helping women build a stronger, more loving relationship with themselves.This episode kicks off with an honest look at those core beliefs so many of us wrestle with, feeling not good enough, unworthy, powerless, and why women tend to fall into the role of people pleaser. Nisha shares about her own story of burnout, how she realized she wasn't truly valuing herself, and what it actually takes to flip that script.Mardi and Nisha have a down-to-earth conversation about the difference between self-care (no, it's not just about spa days and chocolates!) and self-love, which goes way deeper. Nisha breaks down how to start treating yourself with the same kindness and nurture that you'd give to a partner, especially when you're feeling lost after a breakup or divorce.They also tackle some big topics, like why being child-free doesn't mean you have it any easier during divorce, and how societal pressures can make anyone feel like they're failing, whether or not they fit the usual “wife and mom” box. Mardi and Nisha share strategies for rewriting those old stories in your head, forgiving yourself, and making daily decisions that fill your own cup first.About the Guest:Nisha Goyal is a Self-Love expert and Certified Life Coach with 25 years of experience in the art of self-devotion. She has transformed her own experience of overcoming burnout into a passion for helping high-achieving women optimize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. She specializes in teaching women how to date themselves and cultivate unapologetic AF self-love so they can create a life of abundance.For Nisha's amazing gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19QkwdsKNmXqZfOD6KyC10RyR-Rh1ec2K/view?usp=sharingTo connect with Nisha:Website: https://nishagoyal.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselflovemaven/ LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/nishagoyal About the HostMardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please...
Deine Verbindung zum HAUS GOTTES - Der Schatten der religiösen Indoktrination - EKiW Session mit #manuelanisha Mehr Informationen zum Programm der Aleph Akademie: https://www.aleph-akademie.de Telegram: https://t.me/AlephAkademie WhatApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/L40lKLGeL7H5JM8BTvFY1J #alephakademie #einkursinwundern #ekiw Alle Sessions als Audio sind hier zu finden: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/aleph-akademie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HRjaWo11mazIcgEaSWNt3 Apple-Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/aleph-akademie/id1531860057 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/3f5c0081-60eb-47ef-a6ac-d55335c26b4a/Aleph-Akademie deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TgUdkZFGCmmaiZZN9 Alle Zitate stammen aus Ein Kurs in Wundern ©2006 Foundation for Inner Peace, Novato, CA 94949, https://acim.org, verwendet mit freundlicher Erlaubnis.
Enneagram 2.0 on a Tuesday? You heard that right! Our hosts have some exciting news to share!In this very special episode, Urânio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut greet Nisha Advani, Enneagram coach and corporate consultant. In a heartfelt conversation, Nisha share meaningful insights on the enneagram, carreer and personal journey. Learn more about her:Born and grew up in Calcutta, India. Was middle daughter of 4 children. Went to Catholic school for 13 years and was active in many extra-curricular activities. Came alone to the USA at age 17 as a Rotary exchange student; attended senior year at a local public school, and lived with a Caucasion family for a year. Town had 5,000 people and almost everyone recognized me as "their" exchange student (my birth city had over 13 million at that time and I was a nonentity.) Came to USA to study psychology and in my path, after a few detours, found social/organizational psych which was a perfect fit. Always knew i had to be very well qualified and differentiated as in India life can be fiercely competitive and it is a numbers game as well. Got an MBA to support employability, worked in NYC for some years in corporate, got my green card through horrendous circumstances, and decided to go back to school for psych. Got married to a man who was well settled in India while I was working on my doctorate. He was very supportive of my finishing my studies. Changed my dissertation topic to do a more interesting cross-cultural study on conflict resolution and spent time in India collecting data. Was too difficult to do my research in India and eventually I returned alone to NYC. Had our first child alone while there and fortunately he got his green card soon after I graduated. Have lived in CA since graduation. Worked in OD and LD in different companies for almost 20 years and about 10 years ago started my own practice as a leadership coach and OD consultant. Volunteer in a South Asian domestic violence organization. Do mindfulness meditation and yoga a few times/weeks. Have 2 children, 1 little grandchild whom I learn from continuously including with my Enneagram lens, and am in close touch with my siblings, relatives, dear friends over the years. Grateful to be living in the Bay Area. Life is abundant!Like learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at https://learn.cpenneagram.comWant to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage https://enneagramcompass.com to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpenneagramSign up for our newsletter https://cpenneagram.com/newsletterQuestions? hello@cpenneagram.com
Send me a messageIs ESG really about sustainability, or is it quietly becoming a hard economic filter for who gets to trade, raise capital, and survive?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Nisha Kohli, Founder and CEO of CorpStage, to unpack why ESG has shifted from glossy reporting to something far more consequential for supply chain resilience, risk, and competitiveness. Nisha has spent over two decades working across corporate governance, sustainability, and finance, and she's seen first-hand where most organisations are still getting this badly wrong.We talk about why ESG reporting remains broken for so many companies, and why ratings and rankings often mislead investors rather than inform them. You'll hear how credible, auditable data is becoming a prerequisite for access to markets, tenders, and green finance, especially as tariffs, carbon taxes, and mechanisms like CBAM start reshaping global trade.We also break down why ESG isn't just a cost centre. Nisha shares real examples where relatively simple greening measures delivered 50–60% IRR with short payback periods, reduced operational risk, and opened doors to new markets. You might be surprised by how often the biggest barrier isn't technology or regulation, but confusion, fragmented data, and treating ESG as a PDF rather than infrastructure.We explore the growing role of data, AI, and system integration in making sustainability usable at scale, why carbon pricing is about to become a core input into supply chain decision-making, and the mindset shift leaders need to make as sustainability moves from “business as usual” to business critical.
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All in a Day's Work features many scientists and many entrepreneurs, but rarely does it have scientists who are also entrepreneurs. That's where Dr. Nisha Maheshwari, co-founder and CEO of CaroRhythm, comes in. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with the recent NYU alum about their interest in the sciences as a child, their experience launching a medical device as a student, and their advice for scientists and engineers looking to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Nisha recently received their PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. They are interested in product design of non-invasive or minimally invasive medical devices for diagnostics and treatment of various diseases. Nisha is currently working on a low-cost system for the detection and quantification of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This includes the expansion of the existing functionality and improvement of the clinical utility, accuracy and user-friendliness. They have channeled their passion for social good, activism, and engineering to be at the forefront of change in the healthcare industry as the CEO of CaroRhythm, a medical device company with a focus on bridging critical gaps in stroke care.For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Capturing Joy: A Photographic Journey at Chowpatty Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के चटपटे जीवन से भरपूर चौपाटी बीच पर हलकी ठंड का अहसास हो रहा था।En: A gentle chill was being felt at Mumbai's lively Chowpatty Beach, full of excitement.Hi: मकर संक्रांति के अवसर पर आकाश रंग-बिरंगी पतंगों से सजा हुआ था।En: On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the sky was adorned with colorful kites.Hi: परिवारों के चेहरों पर हर्षोल्लास की छटा थी।En: There was an aura of joy on the faces of families.Hi: बच्चे उछलते-कूदते हुए अपनी पतंगों को ऊपर उठा रहे थे।En: Children, jumping and frolicking, were lifting their kites high.Hi: ऐसे ही माहौल में करन और निशा अपने कैमरों के साथ विशिष्ट क्षणों की खोज में थे।En: In such an environment, Karan and Nisha were on the lookout for special moments with their cameras.Hi: करन, जो फोटोग्राफी को अपनी जिंदगी मानता था, आज थोड़ा तनाव में था।En: Karan, who considered photography his life, was a bit stressed today.Hi: उसे आने वाली फोटोग्राफी प्रदर्शनी के लिए एक शानदार तस्वीर चाहिए थी।En: He needed a stunning picture for an upcoming photography exhibition.Hi: मगर, भीड़-भाड़ और रंगीन माहौल ने उसे बलहीन कर दिया था।En: However, the crowd and colorful atmosphere had left him feeling powerless.Hi: दूसरी ओर, निशा अपनी चंचल आंखों से सामान्य दृश्यों में भी खूबसूरती तलाशने की कला जानती थी।En: On the other hand, Nisha knew the art of finding beauty in ordinary scenes with her lively eyes.Hi: "करन, क्यों ना हम कुछ पल के लिए तस्वीर खींचने के दबाव को भूल जाएं?En: "Karan, why don't we forget the pressure of taking pictures for a few moments?"Hi: " निशा ने मुस्कराते हुए सुझाव दिया।En: Nisha suggested with a smile.Hi: "कभी-कभी असाधारणता साधारणता में छिपी होती है।En: "Sometimes, extraordinariness is hidden in the ordinary."Hi: "करन ने गहरी सांस लेते हुए सहमति जताई।En: Karan took a deep breath and agreed.Hi: उन्होंने भीड़ का हिस्सा बनते हुए मानवता के सरल और सजीव क्षणों को कैमरे में कैद करना शुरू किया।En: They became part of the crowd and began to capture the simple and lively moments of humanity with their cameras.Hi: जैसे-जैसे समय बीता, सूर्य धीरे-धीरे ढलने लगा।En: As time passed, the sun began to set slowly.Hi: चारों ओर सुनहरी आभा फैल गई।En: A golden glow spread all around.Hi: अचानक करन की नजर एक अद्भुत दृश्य पर पड़ी।En: Suddenly, Karan's eyes fell upon a marvelous scene.Hi: एक छोटा बच्चा अपनी पतंग उड़ाते हुए खांटी खुशी से छलक रहा था।En: A small child, flying his kite, was brimming with pure joy.Hi: सूर्य की किरणें पतंग पर पड़कर अद्वितीय रंग बिखेर रही थीं।En: The sun's rays were falling on the kite, scattering unique colors.Hi: करन ने फुर्ती से कैमरा उठाया और वह क्षण कैद कर लिया, मानो समय थम गया हो।En: Karan swiftly picked up the camera and captured that moment, as if time stood still.Hi: निशा ने मौका न गंवाते हुए करन के चेहरे पर फैली प्रशंसा की झलक पकड़ी।En: Nisha didn't let the opportunity slip by and caught a glimpse of admiration spread across Karan's face.Hi: वे दोनों समझ गए थे कि असली खूबसूरती पल की अनायासता में ही छुपी होती है।En: Both understood that true beauty is hidden in the spontaneity of the moment.Hi: इस दिन के अनुभव से करन ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी सादगी में भी अद्वितीयता होती है, और वह अपनी नजरिए पर भरोसा करना सीखा।En: From the experience of that day, Karan learned that sometimes there is uniqueness in simplicity, and he learned to trust his perspective.Hi: निशा और करन ने चौपाटी बीच की इस यात्रा को अपने दिल में बसा लिया, जहां उन्होंने पेशेवर सफलता से ज्यादा अपनी दृष्टी की सच्चाई को समझा।En: Nisha and Karan cherished the Chowpatty Beach trip in their hearts, where they understood the truth of their vision more than professional success. Vocabulary Words:gentle: हलकीchill: ठंडlively: चटपटेadorned: सजा हुआaura: छटाfrolicking: उछलते-कूदतेstressed: तनाव मेंstunning: शानदारpowerless: बलहीनordinary: साधारणताextraordinariness: असाधारणताperspective: नजरिएspontaneity: अनायासताuniqueness: अद्वितीयताmarvelous: अद्भुतbrimming: छलक रहाscattering: बिखेर रहीswiftly: फुर्ती सेadmiration: प्रशंसाcherished: बसा लियाvision: दृष्टीmoment: क्षणhumanity: मानवताcapture: कैद करनाenvironment: माहौलflying: उड़ाते हुएglow: आभाglimpse: झलकtrust: भरोसाexhibition: प्रदर्शनी
Dr Nisha explores how digital technologies are reshaping religious life in contemporary India. Challenging the strict divide between the secular and the religious, she argues that digital media has given rise to new hybrid forms of belief, practice, and spiritual experience.
In this Research Seminar, Dr Zairu Nisha (University of Delhi) explores infertility among Muslim women in India through feminist bioethics and phenomenology. She introduces the concept of the body as a site of moral injury, showing how reproductive expectations, religious belief, and assisted reproductive technologies shape women's moral identities and lived experiences.Drawing on thinkers such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoir, Dr Nisha challenges mind–body dualism and argues that the body is not separate from the self, but a moral subject formed through relationships with others. When infertility disrupts social and religious expectations of womanhood and motherhood, women experience guilt, shame, and alienation — not because of moral failure, but because they are caught between conflicting moral worlds.Read more or watch the full seminar:Audio Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:40 - Self and Body Dichotomy04:53 - The Lived-Body in a Lived World07:35 - Embodiment and Moral Injury 12:27 - Female Body and Reproduction15:30 - Infertility and Moral Problem17:55 - Technology and Motherhood22:24 - Muslim Women and Reproduction25:26 - Conclusion: Towards Moral Repair
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Echoes in the Ruins: Friendship in the Face of History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: आसमान में बादल गहरे, धीरे-धीरे मंडरा रहे थे।En: Clouds were slowly drifting deep in the sky.Hi: एक पुराना खंडहर, बर्फ से ढकी हुई पहाड़ियों के बीच बसा, अपनी रहस्यमयी कहानियों को छिपाए बैठा था।En: An old ruin, nestled among snow-covered hills, sat hiding its mysterious stories.Hi: इसी खंडहर को देखने के लिए आरव, निशा और रिया ने सर्दियों की छुट्टियों में अपनी यात्रा की योजना बनाई थी।En: Arav, Nisha, and Riya had planned their winter vacation trip to see this ruin.Hi: आरव हमेशा से इतिहास का दीवाना था।En: Arav had always been a history buff.Hi: जब कभी भी मौका मिलता, वह प्राचीन जगहों पर जा कर वहाँ के रहस्यों को जानने की कोशिश करता।En: Whenever he got the chance, he would visit ancient places and try to uncover their mysteries.Hi: लेकिन इस बार, आरव को इस यात्रा में कुछ और भी खोजना था – अपने जीवन का अर्थ।En: But this time, Arav was looking for something more on the trip – the meaning of his life.Hi: दिन की शुरुआत खुशगवार हुई।En: The day started pleasantly.Hi: आसमान बेरंग था, लेकिन हवा में सर्द धुंध थी।En: The sky was colorless, but there was a cold mist in the air.Hi: तीनों दोस्त गर्म कपड़े पहने खंडहर की ओर बढ़ चले।En: The three friends, wearing warm clothes, set off toward the ruin.Hi: जैसे-जैसे वे करीब पहुंचे, प्राचीन इमारतें उभर आईं, जैसे किसी खोई हुई दुनिया की चिरपरिचित कहानी सुनाना चाह रही हों।En: As they approached, the ancient buildings emerged, as if wanting to narrate a familiar story of a lost world.Hi: आरव, निश्चल खड़ा होकर उन पर नज़रें फेरता रहा।En: Arav stood still, gazing at them.Hi: उसके मन में हजारों ख्याल उठ रहे थे।En: Thousands of thoughts were arising in his mind.Hi: इतिहास के इन निशानों में वह अपना मौजूदा देखकर कोई न कोई समाधान चाहता था।En: He wanted to find some solution by seeing his present in these historical marks.Hi: लेकिन तभी, हवा अचानक से तेज़ होकर बर्फीली लहरों के साथ बर्फबारी लेकर आई।En: But then, the wind suddenly became strong, bringing a snowstorm along with snowy gusts.Hi: निशा और रिया घबरा गईं।En: Nisha and Riya became frightened.Hi: "आरव, चलो वापस चलते हैं।En: "Arav, let's go back.Hi: यह बहुत खतरनाक हो रहा है," निशा ने आग्रह किया।En: This is getting very dangerous," Nisha urged.Hi: आरव के पास दो विकल्प थे – इतिहास के इस रहस्य को जानकर अपनी जिज्ञासा शांत करना या अपने दोस्तों की सुरक्षा का ध्यान रखना।En: Arav had two choices – to satisfy his curiosity by uncovering this historical mystery or to take care of his friends' safety.Hi: थोड़ी रात की तड़प के बाद, उसने फैसला किया – "हम सुरक्षित रहेंगे, चलो चलते हैं।En: After some internal conflict, he decided – "We will stay safe, let's go."Hi: "लेकिन जैसा कि अक्सर होता है, नियति का दूसरा ही इरादा था।En: But as often happens, fate had other plans.Hi: भारी बर्फबारी और तेज़ हवा की चपेट में आरव अपने दोस्तों से बिछड़ गया।En: Caught in heavy snowfall and strong winds, Arav got separated from his friends.Hi: खंडहर के गुप्त मार्गों ने उसे अपनी ओर खींचा।En: The secret passages of the ruin drew him in.Hi: कई मोड़ और रहस्य थे जिन्हें वह समझ नहीं पा रहा था।En: There were many turns and mysteries that he couldn't comprehend.Hi: हर कोने पर नए-नए पत्थरों का ढेर संजीवनी चुप्पी में संजीदा था।En: Every corner had stacks of new stones, standing in a solemn silence.Hi: तभी एक चमचमाता चाँद खंडहर के पीछे से झांकने लगा।En: Then a shimmering moon began to peek from behind the ruins.Hi: आरव ने खुद को एक अंधेरे में पाया, जहां से वह बाहर आना चाहता था।En: Arav found himself in darkness, from which he wanted to escape.Hi: उसने अपने साथियों को दूर बुलंद आवाज़ में पुकारा।En: He called out loudly to his companions.Hi: उसकी पुकार सुन निशा और रिया ने आगे बढ़कर उसे पकड़ लिया।En: Hearing his call, Nisha and Riya moved forward and caught him.Hi: तीनों एक-दूसरे को देखकर मुस्कराए।En: The three of them smiled at each other.Hi: आश्रय के लिए इन्होंने एक पुराने दरवाजे के पास जाकर ढंकों बना लिया।En: For shelter, they huddled near an old door.Hi: जब बर्फबारी थमी, आसमान साफ़ हो गया था।En: When the snowstorm ceased, the skies cleared.Hi: चांदनी ने खंडहर को सुंदरता से नहला दिया।En: The moonlight bathed the ruins in beauty.Hi: आरव ने महसूस किया कि असली खजाना तो उसके दोस्त ही हैं।En: Arav realized that the real treasure was his friends.Hi: इन दोस्तों के साथ संवाद और हंसी से ज़्यादा मूल्यवान कोई इतिहास उसे अपने दिल की गहराइयों में नहीं बसा सकता था।En: No history could be more precious in his heart than the conversations and laughter with these friends.Hi: आरव ने उन दोनों को गले लगाते हुए कहा, "इतिहास बोलता है और हमें हमारी जड़ों से जोड़ता है, लेकिन भविष्य केवल उन लोगों के साथ संजोया जा सकता है जो हमारे साथ होते हैं।En: Hugging them, Arav said, "History speaks and connects us to our roots, but the future can only be cherished with those who are with us."Hi: " उस ठंडे खंडहर में, तीनों दोस्तों ने एक-दूसरे का सहारा पाया और खतरा टला।En: In that cold ruin, the three friends found support in each other, and the danger passed.Hi: जब वे लौटने लगे, आरव ने खंडहर को अंतिम बार देखा।En: As they began to leave, Arav looked at the ruin one last time.Hi: यह अब केवल पत्थरों का धेर नहीं था, बल्कि एक नई समझ का प्रतीक बन गया था, जिसे उसने अपने दोस्तो के संग हंसते-गाते पाया।En: It was no longer just a pile of stones but had become a symbol of a new understanding, which he had found laughing and singing with his friends. Vocabulary Words:drifting: मंडरा रहेnestled: बसाruin: खंडहरmysterious: रहस्यमयीbuff: दीवानाancient: प्राचीनuncovers: उभर जानाnarrate: सुनानाgazing: निहारनाarising: उठ रहे थेsolution: समाधानgusts: लहरोंfrightened: घबरा गईंurged: आग्रह कियाcuriosity: जिज्ञासाinternal conflict: रात की तड़पseparated: बिछड़ गयाpassages: मागोंcomprehend: समझshimmering: चमचमाताpeek: झांकनाmoon: चाँदshelter: आश्रयhuddled: ढंकों बनाstorm: बर्फबारीbreathed: नहला दियाprecious: मूल्यवानroots: जड़ोंcherished: संजोयाsupport: सहारा
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE TO LIVING ALCOHOL-FREE HERE Megan sits down with special guest, Nisha Patel, LPC, the founder of The Nishe — a counseling and coaching practice rooted in helping people heal, grow, and design lives aligned with their values.Long before she became a therapist, she knew she wanted to help others. As a child, she would often say she'd grow up to be a teacher — and in so many ways, she did… just not in the way she originally imagined.After getting sober at just 24 years old, Nisha gained the clarity that changed the course of her life. She left behind a marketing career and pursued her true calling, earning her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor over a decade ago.In this episode, we talk about:✨ How sobriety creates clarity and opens doors to purpose✨ Navigating identity shifts after quitting drinking✨ Career changes and major life transitions✨ What it means to design a life around your values✨ Moving beyond survival and into a life that feels meaningful and groundedNisha began her clinical work as a DBT therapist and has since expanded her approach to include hypnotherapy, brainspotting, and Life Design & Transition Coaching. Nisha's coaching supports not only individuals in recovery, but also those navigating major life transitions — including career changes, identity shifts, and seasons of reinvention. Her work helps clients anchor into their core values while stepping into new chapters with clarity, intention, and confidence.Through counseling, coaching, workshops, and speaking, Nisha blends evidence-based therapy with creativity and compassion to help people move beyond survival and into lives that feel meaningful, grounded, and fully lived.FOLLOW NISHA ON INSTAGRAMBALI RETREAT 2026 USE CODE: GLOW200 FOR $200 OFFJoin the Sobriety Accelerator 90-Day Program $500 OFF with code: DRYJAN
This episode of Sober Motivation Holiday features Jess Lopez, Megan, and Nisha, who share their collective experiences and expert insights on maintaining sobriety through the holiday season. Hosted by Brad, the discussion includes practical tips on planning for sobriety at social events, embracing joy and gratitude, handling grief, and supporting loved ones on their recovery journeys. The guests highlight the importance of community, self-care, and intentional living as essential tools for thriving in sobriety during the festive period. ----------- Jess: https://www.instagram.com/mysobersunrise/ Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/nishapatelcoaching/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganeileen3/
In this episode, Guy talked with Dr. Nisha Manek. She challenges conventional understandings of consciousness and delves into the intersection of science and spirituality. Emphasizing that consciousness is not a product of the brain, Nisha discussed the latent capacities of human beings and the need to elevate our levels of conscious awareness. Through her experiences as a medical doctor and her studies with physicist William Tiller, she explored the potential of intention to affect physical reality, the limitations of modern medicine, and the importance of inner work. Nisha also shared practical advice on meditation and the transformative power of silence. About Dr. Nisha: Nisha Manek is an internally recognized leader in the field of integrative medicine. Nisha's humble background from Kenya propelled her to transcend limitations: gender, ethnicity, and financial status. From Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she graduated Summa cum laude, to the University of Glasgow School of Medicine in Scotland, Nisha's uncommon tenacity has driven her to ask difficult questions and pursue answers beyond traditional medical paradigms. Nisha began her career in rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Recognized as Teacher of the Year in the School of Medicine, she brings storytelling as a core skill to bedside medical teaching and on the plenary stage. But she didn't stop there. Nisha partnered with one of the world's most innovative physicists, Emeritus Professor William A. Tiller of Stanford University, and pushed the boundaries of what is possible in medicine. She is the preeminent doctor of information medicine, which intersects consciousness, biofield science, and rheumatology to improve human health. She has authored a one-of-a-kind book, Bridging Science and Spirit, which closes the gap between two seemingly separate areas of knowledge. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Key Points Discussed: (00:00) - The Hidden Science of Consciousness They Never Taught Us! (00:41) - Welcome to the Podcast (01:11) - The Seeker of Truth (01:43) - Straying from the Truth (02:57) - The Invisible Essence of Consciousness (04:46) - Bridging Science and Spirit (07:25) - The Role of Intention in Medicine (08:07) - The Human Behind the Technology (09:42) - The Power of Consciousness and Intention (12:59) - Meeting William Tiller (22:59) - The Experiment with Water (26:40) - The Unique Feel of Different Spaces (27:13) - The Sacredness of Tiller's Lab (27:49) - Bridging Science and Spirit (29:11) - The Power of Intention and Energy (32:11) - The Potential of Human Consciousness (39:51) - Daily Practices for Consciousness (49:05) - Reflections and Personal Journey (51:09) - Final Thoughts and Book Information How to Contact Dr. Nisha Manek:www.nishamanekmd.com About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''
In this episode, Pastor Nisha encourages us to live a life of progress. Part 34 of the sermon series titled 'Word Became Flesh', preached at the Sunday Service on 9 November 2025 at Revelation Church.
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In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary mother–daughter team Norma and Nisha Burton, co-authors of Navigating Liminal Realms: Psycho-navigation Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys and Altered States. Their work blends ancient psychonaut wisdom with modern neuroscience to revive a long-forgotten skill: how to consciously enter, explore, and return from the dreamscape, trance worlds, and psychedelic visions with clarity and intention.Together, we explore the unique ways Norma and Nisha use their complementary approaches to help others navigate the inner wilderness — cultivating practices that deepen self-awareness, expand perception, and reconnect us with the vast terrain of our own consciousness and beyond.This is a rich, fascinating conversation for anyone drawn to lucid dreaming, shamanic journeying, psychedelics, or the mysteries of the mind.Visit Norma + Nisha's websiteVisit Nisha's websiteVisit Norma's website________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course For more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy's website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg® Lucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube ★ Support this podcast ★
Nisha Adhikari is a Nepali actress, producer, mountaineer, and social advocate best known for films like First Love and Soongava. In 2013, she became the first Nepali actress to summit Mount Everest. A former Miss International Nepal (2005), she actively champions women's health and youth empowerment, and recently joined the Gatishil Loktantrik Party in 2025.
What does it take to perform at your best — not once, but over and over again? Olympian Nisha Millet has spent her life answering that question.In sport, as in business, success isn't about one big win — it's about showing up, even when it's hard. From the pressures of competing at the Olympics to building a career as a coach and entrepreneur, Nisha shares what the pool taught her about focus, resilience, and managing performance under pressure.In this episode, we explore how elite athletes think about consistency, how they recover from failure, and what leaders everywhere can learn from the mindset of those who compete for fractions of a second.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories. Join The Ken as a Podcast Producer and work with India's most ambitious storytellers! We're creating a podcast about India's biggest companies, with each episode backed by weeks of deep research. You'll lead the workflows that turn that research into exceptional narratives and bring the show to listeners around the world. Join us to help shape something exceptional. Check out the details and apply here.
November is here and so is a fresh episode of your favorite candle podcast! This week, Selena chats with Nisha Rana, the founder of AyurLight candles (@ayurlightcandles on Instagram). Nisha was inspired to launch her own brand of candles that merge the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes maintaining balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit) with the science of aromatherapy to create "candles with a purpose." She shares her candle journey, lessons learned as a founder, and introduces Selena to many new scents! Please enjoy and remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candle heads! (Music: bensound.com)
223 As we prep for the holidays and turn our attention to food, we're revisiting our chat w/ cookbook author, registered dietician, and culinary school grad Nisha Melvani. Covered in this episode:-how living in many places (Jamaica, England, Canada, NY) has impacted her cooking-how food affects our bodies-how to eat more plants even if you're not vegan-how to welcome a career change even while raising kids-how sharing her recipes led to unexpected writing opportunities-how to have a healthy relationship with social mediaAbout Nisha:Cookingforpeanuts.com I @cookingforpeanutsNisha is a vegan Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a master's degree in nutrition from Columbia University, an ACCET accredited trained Chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, and a published cookbook author of Practically Vegan. She currently lives with her three teenagers in New York City. Nisha uses her professional expertise and personal experience as a vegan to help vegans and nonvegans transition to a plant-based diet and meet their nutrient needs. She enjoys helping her clients with their cooking, nutrition, and health goals.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today's top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack.
Ayurveda, often referred to as the “science of life,” is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, with origins dating back over 5,000 years to ancient India. From understanding the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—that govern our physical and emotional states, to the powerful cleansing and rejuvenating process known as Panchakarma. Ayurveda is rooted in harmony between mind, body, and spirit, and it views health as a dynamic balance rather than the mere absence of disease. Can this ancient system continue to offer profound guidance for holistic wellness in the modern world?In this episode, we are joined by Nisha Saini, CHHP. Nisha is the Founder and Director of the award-winning New York Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center in 2006, and is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Panchakarma Specialist, and licensed holistic esthetician. Nisha and New York Ayurveda have been featured on Vogue and NPR.Follow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz (Host): Instagram, YouTube
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Diwali Dream: Turning Little Efforts into Big Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: कनॉट प्लेस का नजारा वैसे तो हमेशा ही आकर्षक रहता है, लेकिन इस बार कुछ अलग था।En: The view of Connaught Place is always attractive, but this time it was something different.Hi: हर दीवार, हर इमारत, दिवाली की सजावट में झिलमिला रही थी।En: Every wall, every building was sparkling with Diwali decorations.Hi: रंगीन लाइट्स और दीयों से जगमगाते हुई सड़कों पर चल फिर रहे लोग, हर किसी के चेहरे पर उत्साह झलक रहा था।En: The streets, lit up with colorful lights and diyas, were filled with people moving around, and excitement was evident on everyone's face.Hi: दिल्ली में इस समय पतझड़ का मौसम था।En: It was autumn in Delhi at that time.Hi: हल्की ठंड और त्योहार की खुशबू चारों ओर फैली थी।En: A slight chill and the aroma of the festival pervaded everywhere.Hi: ऐसे में, छोटे से Aarav का दिल भी कई सपने देख रहा था।En: In such an atmosphere, little Aarav's heart was also dreaming many dreams.Hi: Aarav एक मेहनती और जिम्मेदार लड़का था।En: Aarav was a hardworking and responsible boy.Hi: अपने छोटे से घर में अपनी मां और छोटी बहन, निशा के साथ रहता था।En: He lived in a small house with his mother and younger sister, Nisha.Hi: पिता नहीं थे, इसलिए घर की जि़म्मेदारी में Aarav अक्सर अपनी मां का हाथ बंटाया करता था।En: His father was not there, so Aarav often assisted his mother in household responsibilities.Hi: दिवाली आने वाली थी।En: Diwali was approaching.Hi: Aarav का मन करता था कि इस बार दिवाली कुछ खास हो।En: Aarav wished for this Diwali to be special.Hi: लेकिन उनके पास पैसे कम थे।En: However, they had limited money.Hi: Aarav की मां ने कभी फिजूलखर्च नहीं किया था।En: Aarav's mother never spent frivolously.Hi: Aarav ने एक योजना बनाई।En: Aarav made a plan.Hi: वह अपने छोटे-मोटे काम से कुछ पैसे बचाने लगा।En: He began saving some money from his little odd jobs.Hi: उसने तय किया कि वह इन पैसों से घर पे छोटी-छोटी सजावट और मिठाइयाँ लाएगा।En: He decided that he would use this money to bring small decorations and sweets for the house.Hi: हफ्तों तक वह चुपचाप अपने पैसे बचाता गया।En: For weeks, he quietly kept saving his money.Hi: इसी दौरान उसने अपनी पढ़ाई में भी ध्यान लगाया, ताकि उसकी मां को उस पर गर्व हो।En: During this time, he also focused on his studies, so that his mother would be proud of him.Hi: दिवाली से कुछ दिन पहले उसने नए कपड़े भी खरीदे — एक उसकी मां के लिए और एक नन्ही निशा के लिए।En: A few days before Diwali, he bought new clothes — one for his mother and one for little Nisha.Hi: दिवाली का दिन आया और Aarav का चेहरा मुस्कान से भर गया।En: The day of Diwali arrived, and Aarav's face was filled with smiles.Hi: उसने घर को सजा दिया।En: He decorated the house.Hi: छोटी-छोटी दीयों से रोशनी की।En: He lit small diyas.Hi: मिठाई खरीदी और छोटे-मोटे उपहार तैयार किए।En: He bought sweets and prepared little gifts.Hi: शाम होते ही उसने अपनी मां और निशा को एक साथ बुलाया।En: As evening approached, he called his mother and Nisha together.Hi: उसने जब घर की सजावट दिखाई तो उनकी आंखें खुशी से भर गईं।En: When he showed them the decorations, their eyes filled with joy.Hi: उसकी मां और निशा ने उसे गले से लगा लिया।En: His mother and Nisha hugged him tightly.Hi: उस शाम, उनकी खुशियाँ और भी बढ़ गईं जब उन्होंने साथ में पंगपोहर्लाई दिवाली की मिठाइयाँ खाईं।En: That evening, their happiness grew even more when they shared and enjoyed Diwali sweets together.Hi: उन पलों में Aarav ने जाना कि छोटी-छोटी कोशिशों से भी कितनी बड़ी खुशियाँ मिल सकती हैं।En: In those moments, Aarav realized how small efforts can bring about immense happiness.Hi: उस रात कानॉट प्लेस की चमकदार रोशनी और घर में जलते दीयों के बीच, Aarav की कोशिशों का फल मिल गया था।En: That night, amidst the bright lights of Connaught Place and the burning diyas at home, the fruits of Aarav's efforts shone through.Hi: उसका छोटा सा परिवार पास-पास आ गया था।En: His small family came closer together.Hi: यही दिवाली की असली खुशी थी।En: This was the real joy of Diwali. Vocabulary Words:attractive: आकर्षकsparkling: झिलमिलाdecorations: सजावटaroma: खुशबूfestivities: त्योहारdreaming: सपनेresponsible: जिम्मेदारfrivolously: फिजूलखर्चdecorations: सजावटsweets: मिठाइयाँnurture: बंटायाapproaching: आने वालीefforts: कोशिशोंrealized: जानाimmense: बड़ीfuriously: गर्मी सेpervaded: फैलीevident: झलकodd jobs: छोटे-मोटे कामretraced: वापस आईsubtle: हल्कीvisible: झलकताclips: उपकरणimmortal: अमरanticipation: उत्सुकताchill: ठंडglow: चमकeffulgence: चमकदारproximity: निकटताsiblings: भाई-बहन
Entrepreneur & designer Nisha Vikram, founder of Craft Canvas, shares her inspiring journey from engineering to reimagining Indian crafts for luxury brands, cultural spaces & global recognition. A story of passion, heritage, and co-creation with artisans.00:34- About Nisha VikramNisha is the founder and promoter of CraftCanvas, which is a design studio that collaborates with over 30 craft clusters across India to create large scale installations for luxury brands, government institutions and cultural spaces
Neue Stadt, neue Wohnung, neue Connections: Nisha ist schon x-mal umgezogen und weiß, dass Neustarts oft tough sind. Für Introvertierte noch viel mehr, sagt ein psychologischer Psychotherapeut. Was außer Freundschaften wichtig ist, um anzukommen.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartnerin: Nisha, ist in ihrem Leben oft umgezogen, fühlt sich in Düsseldorf angekommen Gesprächspartnerin: Julia Diringer, hat Stadt- und Regionalplanung studiert und forscht als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Deutschen Institut für Urbanistik Gesprächspartner: Raphael Tron, psychologischer Psychotherapeut in Weiterbildung Autor und Host: Przemek Żuk Redaktion: Lara Lorenz, Sarah Brendel, Ivy Nortey, Friederike Seeger Produktion: Rufus Zoller**********Quellen:Oldenburg, Ray (2023). The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community. Great Barrington, Massachusetts: Berkshire Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-61472-097-3. Schröter, Christian (2023): Der Dritte Ort, Third Place, Great Good Place. In: Gütsel Online, https://www.guetsel.de/content/guetersloh/32564/der-dritte-ort-third-place-great-good-place.html Duyvendak, J.W. (2011). Why Feeling at Home Matters. In: The Politics of Home. Palgrave Macmillan, London.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Heimat: Was uns zu Hause fühlen lässtAlleine Wohnen: Wie wir uns nicht einsam fühlenZuhause: Warum wir alleine wohnen wollen**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.
This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes mother-daughter duo Norma J. Burton & Nisha Burton, co-authors of the transformative new book Navigating Liminal Realms.Together, they explore the mysterious in-between spaces of human experience, the thresholds between the seen & unseen, waking & dreaming, life & death, and how these liminal realms can become gateways for healing, creativity, and awakening.With over 30 years of experience apprenticing with Indigenous elders and holding advanced degrees in Buddhist psychology and shamanic traditions, Norma brings profound insight into trauma healing, shadow work, and the power of mythic understanding. Her Journey to Completion methodology and Circle of Trust Healing Center have supported countless individuals in transforming pain into purpose. Nisha, an award-winning filmmaker and dreamwork specialist, weaves her expertise in lucid dreaming, storytelling, and emerging technologies to illuminate how imagination and consciousness intersect in modern life.In this deep and fascinating conversation, Norma and Nisha share how their collaborative work bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge thought, guiding us to navigate times of transition with courage and grace. From dream messages to shadow integration, from personal transformation to collective evolution, this episode invites you to discover how to embrace uncertainty as the portal to profound renewal.Tune in and share your own thoughts and feelings about exploring your psyche on our YouTube livestream or on our Facebook page.https://amzn.to/4qcpIBUhttps://www.NormaBurton.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Mysteries: The Locket Unites Past and Present Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गंगा के पवित्र घाटों पर शरद ऋतु की एक सुनहरी शाम थी।En: It was a golden autumn evening on the sacred ghats of the Ganga.Hi: दीवाली का उत्सव अपने चरम पर था।En: The festival of Diwali was at its peak.Hi: आसमान में आतिशबाज़ी की चमक और घाटों पर जलते दीयों की पंक्तियाँ, हर तरफ एक अलौकिक दृश्य बना रही थी।En: The sparkle of fireworks in the sky and rows of burning diyas on the ghats were creating an otherworldly scene everywhere.Hi: चारों ओर मिठाइयों की खुशबू और पूजा के मंत्रों की गूंज, माहौल को और भी खूबसूरत बना रही थी।En: The aroma of sweets and the echoes of worship chants were making the atmosphere even more beautiful.Hi: ऐसी ही एक घाट की सीढ़ियों पर, आरव और निशा ने सफाई करते हुए एक पुराना और रहस्यमयी लॉकेट पा लिया।En: On the steps of one such ghat, Aarav and Nisha found an old and mysterious locket while cleaning.Hi: आरव, जो पुरानी चीजों में बेहद दिलचस्पी रखता था, उस लॉकेट को देखकर अचंभित रह गया।En: Aarav, who had a keen interest in old things, was fascinated upon seeing the locket.Hi: निशा, उसकी बचपन की दोस्त, उसी में घिरी दीवाली की खुशियों का आनंद लेने को उत्सुक थी।En: Nisha, his childhood friend, was eager to enjoy the Diwali festivities engrossed in it.Hi: "आरव, यह लॉकेट दीवाली की खुशियों में खलल डाल रहा है," निशा ने चिंता जताते हुए कहा।En: "Aarav, this locket is disrupting the Diwali celebrations," Nisha expressed with concern.Hi: "निशा, तुम्हें ये समझ नहीं आ रहा।En: "Nisha, you don't understand.Hi: ये लॉकेट हमारे इतिहास का कोई अंश हो सकता है," आरव ने उत्तेजित स्वर में जवाब दिया।En: This locket could be a piece of our history," Aarav replied in an excited tone.Hi: लेकिन लॉकेट की तलाश ने आरव को एक अजीब सी बेचैनी में डाल दिया था।En: But the search for the locket put Aarav in a strange restlessness.Hi: दिन में साफ-सफाई के बाद की थकान के बावजूद, उसने तय किया कि वह रात इसी शोध में बिताएगा।En: Despite the exhaustion after the daytime cleaning, he decided to spend the night researching it.Hi: निशा ने उसे मनाने की कोशिश की, "आरव, आज तो दीवाली है।En: Nisha tried to persuade him, "Aarav, it's Diwali today.Hi: चलो साथ में पटाखे जलाते हैं।En: Let's light fireworks together."Hi: "आरव ने कहा, "मुझे माफ करना, निशा।En: Aarav said, "I'm sorry, Nisha.Hi: ये लॉकेट मुझे बुला रहा है।En: This locket is calling to me."Hi: " निशा निराश होकर अकेले ही दीवाली की खुशियों में खो गई।En: Nisha felt disappointed and got lost in the Diwali festivities alone.Hi: रात बढ़ती गई और अजीब चीजें होने लगीं।En: As the night progressed, strange things began to happen.Hi: जैसे-जैसे दीवाली की रौनक अपने चरम पर पहुंची, आरव और निशा को लगने लगा कि लॉकेट में कुछ छिपा हुआ है।En: As the Diwali merriment reached its peak, Aarav and Nisha began to feel there was something hidden in the locket.Hi: अचानक, आरव को एहसास हुआ कि वे दोनों एक रहस्य की डोर से बंधे हैं, और इसे सुलझाना जरूरी है।En: Suddenly, Aarav realized that they both were bound by a thread of mystery that needed to be unraveled.Hi: एक अजीबोगरीब अनुभव के बाद, वे घाट पर लौटे।En: After a surreal experience, they returned to the ghat.Hi: कई पीढ़ियों से अज्ञात ये लॉकेट उन्हे अतीत और वर्तमान के बीच के संतुलन का संदेश दे रहा था।En: This locket, unknown for many generations, was delivering them a message of the balance between the past and the present.Hi: समझते ही, आरव ने उस लॉकेट को गंगा के किनारे विशेष जगह पर वापस रखने का निर्णय लिया।En: Understanding this, Aarav decided to return the locket to a special place by the Ganga's edge.Hi: आरव और निशा ने मिलकर यह भी समझा कि हर रहस्य अपनी समय और देखरेख मांगता है।En: Aarav and Nisha also understood that every mystery requires its own time and care.Hi: उत्सव के इस माहौल में, आरव ने महसूस किया कि उसे न केवल अपने इतिहास, बल्कि अपने वर्तमान को भी जीना सीखना चाहिए।En: In this festive atmosphere, Aarav realized that he needed to learn to live not only in his history, but in his present as well.Hi: आरव ने निशा की ओर देखा और कहा, "चलो, दीवाली की खुशियों का आनंद लेते हैं, हर पल को जीते हैं।En: Aarav looked at Nisha and said, "Let's enjoy the Diwali festivities, live every moment."Hi: " निशा ने मुस्कुराकर उसकी ओर देखा।En: Nisha smiled back at him.Hi: उनके दिलों में संतोष और उनके चेहरों पर खुशी की चमक थी।En: There was contentment in their hearts and a glow of happiness on their faces.Hi: उन्हें पता चल चुका था कि जीवन के रहस्य और उत्सव का आनंद, दोनों का एक अद्वितीय संतुलन है।En: They realized that the mysteries of life and the joy of celebrations, both have a unique balance.Hi: जैसे-जैसे उनके कदम घाट से ऊपर उठे, उनके मन में जीवन की नई समझ और दोस्ती की गहराई को लेकर नया जोश था।En: As their steps moved up from the ghat, a new enthusiasm filled them with a fresh understanding of life and the depth of friendship.Hi: वह जानता था कि अतीत को समझना आवश्यक है, परंतु वर्तमान को जीना उससे भी अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है।En: He knew that understanding the past is essential, but living in the present is even more important. Vocabulary Words:ghats: घाटोंautumn: शरद ऋतुsparkle: चमकfireworks: आतिशबाज़ीotherworldly: अलौकिकaroma: खुशबूchants: मंत्रोंmysterious: रहस्यमयीlocket: लॉकेटfascinated: अचंभितengrossed: घिरीdisrupting: खललconcern: चिंताkeen: बेहदexhaustion: थकानpersuade: मनानेresearching: शोधrestlessness: बेचैनीmerriment: रौनकunraveled: सुलझानाsurreal: अजीबोगरीबgenerations: पीढ़ियोंbalance: संतुलनcontentment: संतोषglow: चमकenthusiasm: जोशunderstanding: समझdelivering: दे रहा थाpresent: वर्तमानessential: आवश्यक
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Arjun's Journey: Balancing Dreams and Education Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: नई दिल्ली के एक छोटे से अनाथालय में, पतझड़ का मौसम अपनी रंगीन छटा बिखेर रहा था।En: In a small orphanage in Nayi Dilli, the autumn season was spreading its colorful splendor.Hi: हर तरफ खुशनुमा हल्की हवा चल रही थी, और दूर से चाट की दुकानों की खुशबू आ रही थी।En: A pleasant light breeze was blowing all around, and from afar, the aroma of chaat stalls was coming.Hi: अनाथालय की दीवारों पर महात्मा गांधी और अन्य नेताओं की तस्वीरें सजाई गई थीं।En: Pictures of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders were displayed on the walls of the orphanage.Hi: उनमें से एक तस्वीर के सामने खड़ा था 12 साल का लड़का, अर्जुन।En: Standing in front of one of those pictures was a 12-year-old boy, Arjun.Hi: अर्जुन की आँखों में चमक और दिल में जिज्ञासा थी।En: There was a sparkle in Arjun's eyes and curiosity in his heart.Hi: उसकी पसंदीदा कहानी महात्मा गांधी की थी, जिन्होंने सत्य और अहिंसा के रास्ते पर चलकर दुनिया को बदल दिया था।En: His favorite story was of Mahatma Gandhi, who changed the world by walking the path of truth and non-violence.Hi: अर्जुन भी कुछ ऐसा ही करना चाहता था।En: Arjun also wanted to do something similar.Hi: हर वर्ष गांधी जयंती पर वह कुछ खास करना चाहता ताकि हर कोई अहिंसा और सत्य के महत्व को समझे।En: Every year on Gandhi Jayanti, he wanted to do something special so that everyone could understand the importance of non-violence and truth.Hi: लेकिन आज भी उसकी एक और चिंता थी - स्कूल की परीक्षा।En: But today, he had another worry - the school exam.Hi: उसने सोचा, "अगर मैं कार्यक्रम का आयोजन करूँगा, तो पढ़ाई का क्या होगा?En: He thought, "If I organize the event, what about studying?"Hi: " अर्जुन के पड़ोसी कमरे में उसकी दोस्त निशा और देव रहते थे।En: In the neighboring room, his friends Nisha and Dev lived.Hi: अर्जुन ने उन्हें बुलाया और अपना विचार साझा किया।En: Arjun called them over and shared his idea.Hi: उसने कहा, "गांधी जयंती पर एक अहिंसा और सत्य पर आधारित कार्यक्रम करते हैं।En: He said, "Let's organize a program based on non-violence and truth on Gandhi Jayanti."Hi: " निशा बोली, "हमें तो पढ़ाई भी करनी है, परीक्षा है।En: Nisha replied, "We have to study too; there are exams."Hi: " देव ने कहा, "हमें मिलकर काम करना होगा।En: Dev said, "We will have to work together.Hi: अगर हम समय का ठीक से प्रबंधन करेंगे, तो सब हो जाएगा।En: If we manage our time well, we can do everything."Hi: "उन तीनों ने मिलकर दिनभर पढ़ाई की और शाम को कार्यक्रम की तैयारी में लग गए।En: The three of them studied all day and in the evening started preparing for the program.Hi: अर्जुन ने वहां कुछ बच्चों को महात्मा गांधी के जीवन पर भाषण देने के लिए तैयार किया।En: Arjun prepared some children to give speeches on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.Hi: निशा ने पोस्टर तैयार किए और देव ने सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों का प्रबंधन किया।En: Nisha made posters, and Dev managed the cultural programs.Hi: गांधी जयंती के दिन अनाथालय में कार्यक्रम की शुरूआत हुई।En: On Gandhi Jayanti, the program started at the orphanage.Hi: बच्चों ने गांधी जी के विचारों पर भाषण दिया।En: The children gave speeches on Gandhiji's ideas.Hi: नाटक, कविताएँ और गाने पेश किए गए।En: Plays, poems, and songs were presented.Hi: हर कोई आनंदित हुआ और सबने अहिंसा का महत्व समझा।En: Everyone enjoyed and understood the importance of non-violence.Hi: कार्यक्रम के बाद, अर्जुन और उसके दोस्त जल्दी से परीक्षा हॉल की तरफ दौड़े।En: After the program, Arjun and his friends quickly ran to the exam hall.Hi: उनकी मेहनत रंग लाई थी।En: Their hard work paid off.Hi: अर्जुन ने सब कुछ देकर परीक्षाएँ दीं।En: Arjun gave his exams with all his might.Hi: दिन के अंत में, जब परिणाम आया, अर्जुन और उसके दोस्तों ने अच्छे अंक प्राप्त किए।En: At the end of the day, when the results came, Arjun and his friends received good marks.Hi: अर्जुन ने सीखा कि सच्चे हृदय से की गई मेहनत कभी बेकार नहीं जाती।En: Arjun learned that hard work done with a true heart never goes to waste.Hi: उसने देखा कि सहयोग से, बड़े बदलाव किए जा सकते हैं।En: He saw that with cooperation, big changes could be made.Hi: अंत में, अर्जुन को यह एहसास हुआ कि वह भी इस दुनिया में बदलाव ला सकता है और यह समझा कि विद्या और दृष्टि दोनों को संतुलित करके आगे बढ़ा जा सकता है।En: In the end, Arjun realized that he too could bring about change in this world and understood that by balancing education and vision, one could move forward.Hi: अब अर्जुन आत्मविश्वासी था और उसे अहिंसा व सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने में अधिक विश्वास था।En: Now Arjun was confident and had more faith in walking the path of non-violence and truth. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: अनाथालयautumn: पतझड़splendor: छटाbreeze: हवाaroma: खुशबूcuriosity: जिज्ञासाnon-violence: अहिंसाworry: चिंताorganize: आयोजनneighboring: पड़ोसीmanage: प्रबंधनprepare: तैयारposter: पोस्टरcultural: सांस्कृतिकspeeches: भाषणunderstood: समझाcooperation: सहयोगexam: परीक्षाprogram: कार्यक्रमimportance: महत्वhard work: मेहनतtrue heart: सच्चा हृदयresults: परिणामvision: दृष्टिbalance: संतुलितfaith: विश्वासconfident: आत्मविश्वासीchange: बदलावpath: मार्गforward: आगे
Nisha Sharma is the author of several adult romance novels, including The Letters We Keep, and several YA titles. Her new YA novel, Illusions of Fire, is a paranormal fantasy romance with inspiration from Hindu mythology. Nisha joins us to chat about what wouldn't happen on her perfect first date, her dating horror stories, why she ghosted someone, feminine rage, autonomy, the impact of British colonization, what terrifies her, how to promote inclusivity, and so much more! To learn more about Illusions of Fire and Nisha, visit her website https://nisha-sharma.com/ or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nishawrites/
Navigating Liminal Realms with Norma & Nisha Burton Sponsor: https://www.ritualshelter.com/ As this podcast goes to air, we've moved the eclipse energy and are opening up to the new season of fall and the cosmic energy of Libra, which brings us some powerful medicine right now. It teaches us that mastering balance requires understanding imbalance first. You can't appreciate harmony without experiencing the chaos. And after what we've just moved through? We're ready to embrace that equilibrium with open arms. ⚖️ This season is asking you to look at your relationships - not just romantic ones, but all the partnerships in your life. Which ones are serving your highest good? Which ones need a loving adjustment of expectations? Libra reminds us that not all relationships are created equal, and that's okay. Some people are here to be mirrors, reflecting our strengths and shadows. Others are here for a season, a reason, or a lifetime. And the most important relationship.. the one we have with ourselves, our Soul. It is the unseen realms that shape our lives. Have you been caught in a pattern of uncertaintly? Not sure how to trust your inner guidance? I have another complimentary online class coming up… Stop Absorbing Everyone's Drama: The Sensitive Person's Energy Protection Plan Sat 10/04 at 10AM CT. In this class, we will look at the energy of an empath and how that can get in the way of trusting your inner guidance, and a plan that will help you stop taking in excess energy so that you can know your energy. Or if you would prefer, schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me and let's talk about the #1 thing getting in your way of trusting your inner guidance. In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible mother-daughter duo, Norma J. Burton and Nisha Burton, to discuss their new book, Navigating Liminal Realms: Psychonavigation Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys, and Altered States. They guide us through the inner landscapes of the dream time, the power of trance journeys, and the skills needed to safely explore altered states of consciousness. About Our Guests •Norma J. Burton: A psychologist, mystic, and researcher with over 30 years of experience studying the psychology of religious experiences in indigenous cultures worldwide. She specializes in using drums to induce trance states for inner exploration. •Nisha Burton: Raised in a lineage of dream workers, Nisha is an expert lucid dreamer and a filmmaker specializing in immersive technologies. She combines ancient wisdom with modern techniques to teach others how to navigate the dream time. Key Takeaways Psychonavigation is an Essential Skill: Before diving into expansive states like those induced by psychedelics, it is vital to develop the skills to navigate your inner world. Practices like dream work and trance journeys build this foundation. Your Psyche Has a Unique Language: Pay attention to your personal dream signs and symbols. Your psyche communicates with you in a specific language that you can learn to understand through consistent engagement and journaling. Integration is Non-Negotiable: Profound experiences require a structured integration process, preferably within a supportive, dream-honoring community. Without it, you risk fragmentation and miss the opportunity for true healing and growth. Sound is a Gateway: Rhythmic sound, particularly from drumming, is a powerful, scientifically-backed tool for shifting consciousness and entering liminal states where you can receive guidance and insight. Lucid Dreaming Unlocks Agency: By learning to become lucid in your dreams, you can move from being a passive observer to an active participant, allowing you to confront fears, solve problems, and explore the vast potential of your consciousness. Mentioned in this Episode •Book: Navigating Liminal Realms: Psychonavigation Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys, and Altered States Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe for more journeys into the unseen realms that shape our lives.
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Souvenirs and Sentiments: Aarav's Aquarium Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई का एक चमकदार दिन था।En: It was a bright day in Mumbai.Hi: आकाश साफ था, और लोग गणेश चतुर्थी का उत्सव मना रहे थे।En: The sky was clear, and people were celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: ऐसे में, आरव, काव्या, और निशा मुंबई के प्रसिद्ध मछलीघर में घूमने गए।En: In this festive atmosphere, Aarav, Kavya, and Nisha went to explore the famous aquarium of Mumbai.Hi: मछलीघर की जीवंतता देखते ही बनती थी, पानी के अंदर तैरते हुए रंग-बिरंगे मछलियों का प्रदर्शन मन मोह लेता था।En: The vibrancy of the aquarium was captivating, and the display of colorful fish swimming inside the water was enchanting.Hi: मछलीघर के अंदर आरव की आंखें उत्सुकता से चमक रही थीं।En: Inside the aquarium, Aarav's eyes sparkled with curiosity.Hi: वह समुद्री जीवन से बहुत प्रभावित था और इस अनुभव को हमेशा के लिए यादगार बनाने के लिए एक स्मारिका खरीदना चाहता था।En: He was deeply impressed by marine life and wanted to make this experience memorable by buying a souvenir.Hi: काव्या, जो उसकी चचेरी बहन थी, हमेशा बजट का ध्यान रखती थी।En: Kavya, his cousin, always kept track of the budget.Hi: वह आरव को सोच-समझकर खरीदारी करने की सलाह दे रही थी।En: She was advising Aarav to shop sensibly.Hi: वहीं, निशा, उनकी दोस्त, चकाचौंध भरी स्मारिकाओं की चमक-दमक में खो गई थी।En: Meanwhile, Nisha, their friend, was dazzled by the glittering souvenirs.Hi: जैसे ही वे उपहार की दुकान में दाखिल हुए, उनकी आँखें चमकीली और आकर्षक वस्तुओं से चौंधिया गईं।En: As soon as they entered the gift shop, their eyes were bedazzled by the shiny and attractive items.Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी के मौके पर खास तौर पर सजावट की गई थी।En: The decorations were particularly special for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: आरव ने देखा कि वहां बहुत सारी स्मारिकाएं थीं - समुद्री गोले, रंगीन मछलियों की मूर्तियां, और गणेश जी की तस्वीरें।En: Aarav noticed that there were many souvenirs - sea shells, statues of colorful fish, and pictures of Ganesha.Hi: हर एक सामान उसे अपनी ओर खींच रहा था।En: Each item was pulling him towards it.Hi: इतनी चीजें देखकर, आरव थोड़ा उलझन में था।En: Seeing so many things, Aarav was a bit confused.Hi: उसका बजट सीमित था, फिर भी वह सबसे सही स्मारिका ढूंढना चाहता था।En: His budget was limited, yet he wanted to find the perfect souvenir.Hi: काव्या ने उसे सलाह दी, "आरव, देखो, हमें सोच-समझकर खरीददारी करनी चाहिए।En: Kavya advised him, "Look, Aarav, we should shop wisely.Hi: जो सबसे ज्यादा पसंद हो और बजट में हो, वही लेना।En: Take what you like the most and is within the budget."Hi: "हालांकि, निशा उसे उकसा रही थी, "अरे, आरव, दिल की सुनो।En: However, Nisha was urging him, "Oh, Aarav, listen to your heart.Hi: जो सबसे अच्छा लगे, वही लो।En: Take what feels best.Hi: ये मौके बार-बार नहीं आते।En: These moments don't come often."Hi: "तभी आरव की नज़र एक अनोखी चीज पर पड़ी।En: Just then, Aarav noticed something unique.Hi: वह एक सुन्दर मछली की मूर्ति थी, जिसकी दुम पर गणेश जी की आकृति उकेरी हुई थी।En: It was a beautiful fish sculpture, with an image of Ganesha etched on its tail.Hi: यह मूर्ति आरव के दिल को छू गई, पर इसकी कीमत थोड़ी ज्यादा थी।En: This statue touched Aarav's heart, but its price was a bit high.Hi: आरव के दिमाग में सवाल उठने लगे - "क्या इसे खरीदना सही रहेगा?En: Questions began to arise in his mind - "Would buying this be the right decision?"Hi: "काव्या ने कहा, "अगर ये तुम्हें इतना खास लगता है, तो शायद ये तुम्हारे लिए सही होगा।En: Kavya said, "If this feels so special to you, then maybe it's the right choice for you.Hi: कुछ तो चीजों का महत्व दिल से होता है।En: Some things hold meaning from the heart."Hi: "आरव ने गहरी सांस ली और मूर्ति को खरीदा।En: Aarav took a deep breath and bought the statue.Hi: उसने सोचा कि वह आने वाले खर्चों में समायोजन कर लेगा।En: He thought he would adjust in the upcoming expenses.Hi: यह मूर्ति उसके दिल के करीब थी, और वह इस याद को अपने साथ घर ले जाने को तैयार था।En: This statue was close to his heart, and he was ready to bring this memory home with him.Hi: इस अनुभव से आरव ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी भावनाओं को महत्व देने से ही सही खुशी मिलती है।En: From this experience, Aarav learned that sometimes giving importance to emotions brings true happiness.Hi: कुछ यादें ऐसी होती हैं, जो हमारे दिल के लिए अमूल्य होती हैं, और उनके लिए थोड़ी अतिरिक्त मेहनत कोई बड़ी बात नहीं।En: Some memories are invaluable to our hearts, and a little extra effort for them is not a big deal.Hi: इस तरह आरव ने एक संतुलन सीखा - भावनाओं और व्यावहारिकता के बीच, और हमेशा के लिए एक सुंदर स्मारिका के रूप में एक अनमोल याद घर लेकर आया।En: In this way, Aarav learned a balance - between emotions and practicality, and brought home an invaluable memory in the form of a beautiful souvenir. Vocabulary Words:bright: चमकदारcelebrating: उत्सव मना रहे थेfestive: उत्सवपूर्णvibrancy: जीवंतताcaptivating: मन मोह लेता थाsparkled: चमक रही थींcuriosity: उत्सुकताimpressed: प्रभावितsouvenir: स्मारिकाbudget: बजटsensibly: सोच-समझकरdazzled: चकाचौंधglittering: चमक-दमकbedazzled: चौंधिया गईंattractive: आकर्षकoccasion: मौकेshells: समुद्री गोलेetching: उकेरी हुईunique: अनोखीstatue: मूर्तिadjust: समायोजनinvaluable: अमूल्यemotions: भावनाओंpracticality: व्यावहारिकताmemorial: यादगारadvised: सलाह दीurging: उकसा रही थीdecision: फैसलाimportance: महत्वeffort: मेहनत
Ever wondered how to turn your short-term rental into more than just a stay—but a shopping experience?In this episode, I sit down with Nisha Franklin, co-founder of From Where, a platform that turns your STR into a fully shoppable experience. Imagine your guests falling in love with your mattress, coffee table, or artwork—and then being able to purchase those exact items through your personalized digital storefront.Nisha's path to entrepreneurship is anything but typical. From her days as a marketing maven in Los Angeles to running a cheese education business, she and her husband David stumbled on a brilliant idea while vacationing in Hawaii. Their lightbulb moment? Creating a platform where hosts can effortlessly monetize the items guests constantly ask about, earning commissions on every single sale.We dive into the nuts and bolts of how From Where works, including how to set up your storefront, source forgotten items, and start generating new income streams. Nisha also shares insider tips on promoting your digital store, the types of products guests love most, and how even local furniture finds can be made shoppable.Beyond the tech and strategy, this conversation is a refreshing look at entrepreneurship, time management, and building a community-driven platform. Whether you're a seasoned host or just getting started, Nisha's insights will inspire you to see your short-term rental not just as a place to stay—but as a goldmine of untapped opportunity.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[00:46] A short introduction about our guest Nisha Franklin and including how she first got started in the short-term rental space and what drew her into the industry[05:17] Nisha explains what From Where is — a unique platform designed for hosts to share, recommend, and earn from the products they use in their properties — and why it's becoming a valuable tool for the STR community[07:25] How hosts without receipts or with locally purchased items can still participate on FromWhere and create storefronts that reflect their property's style[10:04] Nisha talks about the items that are trending on FromWhere storefronts[10:48] Nisha walks us through the From Where sign-up process, explaining how pricing works, what commissions look like, and how hosts can leverage promotions to boost their earnings[14:08] Nisha describes how timing for sales varies depending on host engagement and promotion [16:09] How Nisha juggles multiple businesses and family life through planning and time blocking [18:00] Nisha shares her vision for From Where's growth over the next five years and how she relies on her tech-savvy team to power the backend[20:37] The lightning round Golden Nuggets:"Don't be afraid to make mistakes.”“The biggest failure is not the mistake itself. It's failing to learn from that mistake.”“When we have that one thorn in our side, that one pain point, if we ignore it and we just say, Oh, it'll go away; It might, but it might come back to bite you in the future. So take care of that pain point, solve the problem.”Lets Connect:Website: https://fromwhere.com/Facebook:
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Chaos to Collaboration: Triumph in the Golden Office Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: धूप की हल्की-हल्की किरणें बड़े-बड़े खिड़कियों से छनकर ऑफिस में आ रही थीं।En: The soft, gentle rays of the sun filtered through the large windows and into the office.Hi: खिड़की के बाहर, पेड़ के पत्ते अब सुनहरे हो चले थे, मानो पतझड़ ने इनको सोने से मढ़ दिया हो।En: Outside the window, the leaves of the tree were turning golden, as if autumn had gilded them with gold.Hi: यही खूबसूरत नज़ारा Aarav के प्रवेश पर था, जब वह अपने डेस्क पर चला गया।En: This beautiful view was there when Aarav entered and went to his desk.Hi: उसका डेस्क फाइलों और कॉफी के कपों से भरा था, और कंप्यूटर स्क्रीन पर केवल प्रोजेक्ट की जानकारियाँ ही नजर आ रही थीं।En: His desk was filled with files and coffee cups, and the computer screen showed only project information.Hi: Aarav एक महत्वाकांक्षी टीम लीडर था, और उसे भरोसा था कि इस बार का प्रोजेक्ट उसके करियर में प्रमोशन ला सकता है।En: Aarav was an ambitious team leader, convinced that this project could lead to a promotion in his career.Hi: उसकी टीम में Nisha और Rohan भी थे।En: His team included Nisha and Rohan.Hi: Nisha, अपने अनोखे रवैये के कारण मशहूर थी, वहीं Rohan एक समझदार पर थोड़ा नर्वस जूनियर था।En: Nisha was famous for her unique attitude, while Rohan was a sensible but slightly nervous junior.Hi: प्रोजेक्ट के आखिरी चरण में, अचानक तकनीकी दिक्कतें आने लगीं।En: In the final stages of the project, technical issues suddenly began to arise.Hi: तय तारीख पर प्रोजेक्ट पूरा करना अब मुश्किल हो गया।En: Completing the project by the designated date now seemed difficult.Hi: तनाव और बढ़ गया, जब टीम के अलग-अलग काम करने के तरीके टकराने लगे।En: The stress increased when the different working styles of the team began to clash.Hi: समय की कमी ने काम को और भी चुनौतीपूर्ण बना दिया था।En: The lack of time made the work even more challenging.Hi: Aarav की हमेशा की विधि अब मुश्किल लगने लगी।En: Aarav's usual method now seemed difficult.Hi: उसने एक साहसी निर्णय लिया, और Nisha के कुछ अनोखे आइडियाज को लागू करने का सोचा।En: He made a bold decision and thought of implementing some of Nisha's unique ideas.Hi: दूसरी ओर, Rohan को एक महत्वपूर्ण काम सौंप दिया, जो उसके आत्मविश्वास को बढ़ा सकता था।En: On the other hand, a significant task was assigned to Rohan, which could boost his confidence.Hi: Aarav ने टीम में विश्वास की अहमियत समझी और बदलाव को अपनाने का निर्णय किया।En: Aarav realized the importance of trust within the team and decided to embrace change.Hi: जल्द ही, टीम ने मिलकर एक पूरी रात जागकर काम किया।En: Soon, the team worked together, staying awake the entire night.Hi: सभी ने जी जान लगाकर प्रोजेक्ट के आखिरी समय में बदलाव किए।En: Everyone put their heart and soul into making last-minute changes to the project.Hi: जब सुबह हुई, टीम के चेहरे पर थकान और संतोष एक साथ दिख रहे थे।En: By morning, the team's faces showed fatigue and satisfaction simultaneously.Hi: उन्होंने समय पर प्रोजेक्ट जमा कर दिया।En: They submitted the project on time.Hi: प्रोजेक्ट की रचनात्मकता और दक्षता ने प्रबंधन को प्रभावित किया।En: The creativity and efficiency of the project impressed the management.Hi: Aarav ने सीखा कि अपने साथी सदस्यों पर भरोसा करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है और अनुकूलनशीलता के माध्यम से वह बेहतर नेतृत्व कर सकता है।En: Aarav learned how important it is to trust his fellow members and that through adaptability, he could lead better.Hi: अब वह अलग-अलग दृष्टिकोणों और तरीकों को अपनाने के लिए ज्यादा खुला रहने लगा।En: He became more open to adopting different perspectives and methods.Hi: इस अनुभव ने Aarav को और मजबूत बनाया।En: This experience made Aarav stronger.Hi: Nisha के आइडियाज ने दिशा बदली, और Rohan की मेहनत ने उसे पहचान दिलाई।En: Nisha's ideas changed the direction, and Rohan's hard work earned him recognition.Hi: टीम ने साथ मिलकर एक ऐसा मुकाम पाया जो उन्हें गर्व और नई ऊर्जा से भर दिया।En: Together, the team reached an achievement that filled them with pride and new energy.Hi: टीम कमरे में हल्की सुनहरी धूप के साथ, इतिहास बनाने का हिस्सा बन चुकी थी।En: With the gentle golden sunlight in the room, the team had become a part of creating history. Vocabulary Words:gentle: हल्की-हल्कीgilded: मढ़ दियाambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीconvinced: भरोसाunique: अनोखेsensible: समझदारnervous: नर्वसdesignated: तयclash: टकरानेchallenging: चुनौतीपूर्णimplementing: लागू करनेboost: बढ़ा सकताadaptability: अनुकूलनशीलताperspectives: दृष्टिकोणोंrecognition: पहचानachievement: मुकामfatigue: थकानefficiency: दक्षताcreativity: रचनात्मकताtrust: भरोसाembrace: अपनानेtask: कामdecision: निर्णयcontentment: संतोषadopting: अपनानेmethod: विधिconfidence: आत्मविश्वासgolden: सुनहरीwindow: खिड़कीhistory: इतिहास
How do you socialize without alcohol? If this question has ever crossed your mind, you're not alone. Nisha spent years using alcohol to cope with life's challenges, from fitting in socially to relaxing after a long day. It was always there for her, a crutch in moments of loneliness and stress. But just two days into The Alcohol Experiment, something shifted. The internal tug of war she'd struggled with for years—between wanting to quit and the comfort alcohol provided—came to an end. In this episode, Nisha shares her journey to alcohol freedom, the identity struggles she faced, and how she learned to find joy and meaningful connections without alcohol. Her story is proof that sometimes the hardest part is just taking that first step—and how everything can change once you do. In this episode, Coach Cole and Nisha discuss : Nisha's 25-year relationship with alcohol as a coping mechanism The emotional and social struggles of drinking to fit in and relieve stress The internal tug of war: wanting to quit but feeling stuck with alcohol How alcohol became a crutch during tough times like loneliness, depression, and work stress The pivotal moment two days into The Alcohol Experiment when everything shifted Overcoming the fear of socializing without alcohol The role of identity and how alcohol affected Nisha's sense of self How The Alcohol Experiment helped Nisha realize the physical toll alcohol was taking on her body Learning to enjoy social events without the pressure to drink Nisha's advice for anyone struggling with the idea of living without alcohol How she now enjoys socializing with non-alcoholic optionsChoosing the "harder" immediate path for long-term benefits. Her message to her past self: "You don't need it, and you're not alone."And much more… Episode links:The Alcohol Experiment - alcoholexperiment.com Related Episodes: Alcohol & Older Adults, What We Need To Know - Reader Question - E152 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-152-reader-question-alcohol-and-older-adults-2/ How Do I Become Socially Confident Without Alcohol? - Reader Question - E582 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-582-readers-question-how-do-i-become-socially-confident-without-alcohol Beyond the Bottle: Finding a Fulfilling Life Using The Alcohol Experiment - Lisa's Naked Life - E812 - https://thisnakedmind.com/using-the-alcohol-experiment-to-quit-drinking-e812/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
Nisha Mody, Life Coach for Liberatory Dreamers and Leaders, discusses trauma informed workplaces. During our conversation, she mentioned WeHere.
In today's episode, we spoke with Nisha Joseph, MD, and Hans Lee, MD, about the FDA's accelerated approval of linvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 4 or more prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. Joseph is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Lee is the director of Myeloma Research at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. In our conversation, Drs Lee and Joseph discussed the significance of this approval, key data from the pivotal phase 1/2 LINKER-MM1 trial (NCT03761108), and where linvoseltamab fits into the relapsed/refractory myeloma treatment paradigm alongside other approved agents.
Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with... Norma J. Burton is a counselor with a degree in comparative religion focusing on Buddhist and shamanic traditions, who specializes in trauma healing, shadow work, and dream analysis. Having apprenticed with Indigenous elders for over 30 years, she founded the Institute of Ancient Healing Arts and the Circle of Trust Healing Center. Nisha Burton is a skilled dreamworker trained in the art of journeying into the deep subconscious from a young age. For the past decade she has been immersed in the practice of lucid dreaming. She is also an award-winning filmmaker, and a branding and emerging technologies consultant for for Fortune 100 companies. She is a speaker and teacher at universities. Norma and Nisha live in Ashland, Oregon. They are the authors of Navigating Liminal Realms. https://normaburton.com/ https://luciddreaminglucidliving.com/ https://nishaburton.com/ The Mystical Underground Blog: https://themysticalunderground.com YouTube: / @themysticalunderground Insta: https://tinyurl.com/TMUIG
In this episode I talk with the remarkable mother-and-daughter team, Norma and Nisha Burton, co-authors of 'Navigating Liminal Realms: Psychonavigation Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys, and Altered States'. Together they bring a rare fusion of deep psychology, shamanic practice, and creative vision, guiding seekers safely into altered states of consciousness. Their work centers on the practice of psychonavigation—the art of exploring the liminal realms of the psyche with clarity, intention, and tools that prevent overwhelm while unlocking profound insight.Drawing from Norma's decades as a Jungian-trained therapist and shamanic practitioner, we explore how drumming-induced trance states align with brainwave frequencies and connect to indigenous wisdom from cultures like the Sami and Huichol. Nisha brings her perspective as a filmmaker, technologist, and lucid dreaming expert, sharing advanced techniques that go beyond basic induction—methods for sustaining lucidity, integrating shadow material, and unlocking deeper levels of self-awareness. Their combined perspectives create a powerful map for anyone seeking to explore their inner cosmos.The Burtons also offer guidance on the mindful use of psychedelics, showing how practices like trance work and lucid dreaming can prepare the psyche to safely navigate entheogenic journeys. By bridging ancient psycho-spiritual traditions with modern science and psychology, they present a holistic approach to altered states that emphasizes healing, integration, and transformation. This conversation is a profound exploration of how to consciously journey into the depths of the mind and emerge with wisdom that can reshape our daily lives. Drop in!www.luciddreaminglucidliving.comNorma Burton Bio:Norma J. Burton is a counselor with a degree in comparative religion focusing on Buddhist and shamanictraditions, who specializes in trauma healing, shadow work, and dream analysis. Having apprenticed withIndigenous elders for over 30 years, she founded the Journey to Completion, Institute of Ancient Healing Arts, andthe Circle of Trust Healing Center. Norma lives in Ashland, Oregon.Nisha Burton Bio:Nisha Burton is a skilled dream worker, trained in the art of journeying into the deep subconscious from a youngage. For the past decade, she has been immersed in the practice of lucid dreaming. She is also an award-winningfilmmaker, and branding and emerging technologies consultant for Fortune 100 companies. She is a speaker andteacher at universities. Nisha lives in Ashland, Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what's happening here on Earth.This special episode is entirely dedicated to Pallas Athena — the asteroid and warrior goddess known for her strategic genius. We start by unpacking her many myths, including the famous story of her birth from Zeus' head, her role in the beheading of Medusa, and her origins in ancient Libya. Then we get into the astro of it all. We break down how Pallas Athena became one of the four asteroid goddesses, and how the archetypal warrior queen manifests in your birth chart. And finally, we look at the charts of major icons with prominent Pallas placements — like Amelia Earhart, Nina Simone, Issa Rae, and Britney Spears — and dig into the ways they each used intelligence, independence, and innovation to their advantage. Ready to enter your strategy era? Pull up your chart in the CHANI app (yes, your Pallas Athena readings have arrived), and welcome Pallas Athena into the chat.Content warning: sexual assault, domestic violenceTimestamps:(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 22(00:50) - An introduction to Pallas Athena(11:16) - Mythological origins and evolution of Pallas Athena(23:46) - Pallas Athena's role in Greek tragedy(25:00) - The complexities of Pallas Athena's relationship with the patriarchy(27:16) - Athena and the betrayal of Medusa(36:31) - Pallas Athena and the archetype of the virgin goddess(39:12) - Pallas Athena's astrological significance(41:06) - The astronomy of the asteroid Pallas Athena(45:39) - Amelia Earhart: aviation and Athena on the ascendant(54:15) - Audre Lorde: “poetry is my primary weapon”(01:00:28) - Nina Simone: child prodigy and musical genius(01:13:09) - Diana Ross: international icon and innovato(01:15:17) - Issa Rae: “Insecure” and strategizing in communit(01:21:38) - Miley Cyrus: Pallas vs. Billy Ray Cyrus(01:24:01) - Britney Spears: a legal battle for freedom(01:27:24) - Tina Turner: superstar, sensation, survivor(01:34:12) - Lucy Lawless: TV's warrior princess(01:43:02) - How to work with Pallas Athena in the CHANI appThis episode was recorded on 7/30/2025.For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky.The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.This episode also mentioned the following creative works:“Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine” by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch“Circe” by Madeline Miller“Flowers” by Miley Cyrus“Hit Me Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears“Insecure” (2016-2021) TV series created by Issa Rae“Metamorphoses” by Ovid“The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl” (2011-2013) Web series created by Issa Rae“Mississippi Goddam” by Nina Simone“The Oresteia” by Aeschylus“What's Love Got To Do With It?” (1993) Film directed by Brian GibsonP.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.
Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with with Nisha Dua of BBG Ventures, a VC fund that invests in “underestimated founders” and founders building a polycultural future. Learn more at https://www.bbgventures.com/ In this episode we talk about the evolution of the fund from a focus on female founders to one with a polycultural thesis, how to treat your first fundraise as a structured process, how to de-risk and solve the chicken and egg problem by warehousing deals, how to broaden your LP base for Fund II and beyond, advantages of raising capital from Fund of Funds LPs, and more. Nisha also drops an excellent tip for sourcing LP intros around the 18:00 mark :) BBG Ventures most recently raised a $60 million Fund II from LPs including the State of Michigan Retirement Services, Illumen Capital, and the George Kaiser Family Foundation, alongside new LPs Fairview, Pivotal Ventures, California Endowment, and Mizuho. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $21 Billion since 2016. If you are a startup, create a free account at www.foundersuite.com. If you are a VC, venture studio or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com
Safely explore inner worlds through altered states of consciousness• Investigates drumming-induced trance states through shamanic journeying• Provides advanced lucid dreaming training, sharing techniques for inducing lucidity and skillfully navigating our inner cosmos• Explores the mindful use of psychedelics, offering guidance on setting intention, navigating the experience, and integrating insightsOFFERING TECHNIQUES from psychonauts ancient and modern, this profound guide helps you navigate consciously into the depths of the human psyche. Psychonavigation is the art of mindfully exploring the liminal realms of consciousness. This requires a map, a guide, and a clear intent, so one does not emerge overwhelmed and struggling with unexpected shadow material.Norma and Nisha Burton map the important connection between three gateways into the psyche's depths: lucid dreaming, shamanic drumming trance journeys, and ceremonial plant medicine journeys. With drumming-induced trance journeys, they explore the scientific effect on brainwave frequencies alongside consciousness teachings from indigenous cultures like the Sami of Norway and Huichol of Mexico. Their masterful approach to lucid dreaming transcends basic instruction, offering sophisticated techniques to not only summon but sustain lucidity and integrate suppressed parts of oneself. They explain how a mindful engagement with entheogens can be profoundly enhanced through these precursory mystical practices, creating a safe container for integration and meaning-making that honors the gravity of such experiences.With these skillful methodologies, ancient psycho-spiritual techniques meet ultra-current science to enable seekers to process and integrate profound encounters with expanded consciousness.Norma J. Burton is a counselor and theologian with academic degrees in Buddhist psychology and shamanic traditions. She specializes in trauma healing, shadow work, and Jungian dream analysis. Having apprenticed with indigenous elders for more than 30 years, she founded the Journey to Completion methodology and the Circle of Trust Healing Center.Nisha Burton has been a skilled dream worker and lucid dreaming practitioner for more than a decade. She's an award-winning filmmaker and a sought-after consultant on branding and emerging technologies for Fortune 100 companies. A specialist in visual storytelling and film-AI integration, she speaks at conferences and universities worldwide.www.thejourneytocompletion.conBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
Shownotes Nisha's core components of leadership and why they're so important The internal narrative Layla used to carry around leadership How to be both soft and gentle and ferocious and fiery as a woman Why we are exhausted from hypervigilance Steps you can take right now to build your own sanctuary Why the world represses mothers from their eroticism Bio Nisha Moodley is a Devotional Leadership guide, founder of Global Sisterhood Day, host of Devotion Podcast and a mother. As a biracial woman with training in health and executive coaching, ancestral healing work and community building, she has a unique relationship to the ecology of leadership and a profound ability to catalyze growth for her clients. Her work centers around the path of matriarchal leadership as an expression of our devotional care. For 18 years, Nisha has guided intimate councils and online courses and taught 65+ live retreats, supporting women in liberating their leadership and weaving their gifts in service of a more beautiful world. Learn more about Nisha and her work on her website. Timestamps 00:00:42 - Guest introduction 00:03:59 - Layla reads the email love letter she sent to Nisha in 2014 00:10:58 - You never know what might happen when you take a chance 00:12:03 - Nisha's core components of leadership and why they're so important 00:15:16 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:16:00 - Layla shares the internal narrative she used to carry around leadership 00:21:04 - The world teaches women that in order to be powerful, they must remain frozen 00:27:06 - How savoring life begins to naturally start shifting your attention outward 00:29:36 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:30:34 - Layla and Nisha drink MOOD SEX MAGIC™ 00:32:54 - You can be both soft and gentle and ferocious and fiery as a woman 00:37:28 - We are exhausted from hypervigilance 00:44:47 - Steps you can take right now to build your own sanctuary 00:51:42 - How to be engaged in the sensual experience of life 00:54:08 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure 00:57:12 - Nisha's advice to people who believe in their erotic power but don't feel it yet 01:04:03 - Why the most real sense of power comes from trusting your body 01:08:44 - Why the world represses mothers from the knowledge that they are erotic beings 01:11:34 - Reach your full pleasure capacity with Men's Sexual Mastery 01:13:19 - Nisha shares a powerful moment from her journey to erotic reclamation 01:18:27 - Nisha explains what she calls the “great trick” of midlife for women 01:21:04 - Conclusion
This is Part Two of Five of Schizophrenic: The Real/Fake Peter Bryan.Peter Bryan is regarded as one of Britain's most infamous serial-killers and cannibals with almost every article and documentary about him slavering over the grisly details of his murders, and especially his cannibalism. But how much of this story is the truth, an exaggeration or a lie? Who created these myths, why do we still believe them, and what evidence is there of cannibalism? Told in full for the very first time, this is Schizophrenic: The Real/Fake Peter Bryan.Part One: Peter's upbringing, symptoms and diagnosisPart Two: The Murder of Nisha SheshPart Three: The Assault of Girl 'P4'Part Four: The "Cannibalism" of Brian CherryPart Five: The Murder of Richard LoudwellMurder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. Triple nominated at the True Crime Awards and nominated at the British Podcast Awards. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.YouTube Video (out 7th June) - Peter Bryan is NOT a Cannibal by me, click hereFor links click hereTo subscribe via Patreon, click here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.