Podcasts about Sweta

What if our approach to mental health is reactive instead of proactive? In this provocative episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body” host Angie Miller and featured guest, expert Dr. Sweta Vikram, reveal why mental wellbeing should be an ongoing process, not just a response to stress or crisis. Sweta, a doctor of Ayurveda, adjunct professor, and best-selling author, shares her holistic view of mental health, how different doshas influence mental states and emotional resilience, and healing practices to balance emotions. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking unique, time-tested wisdom to cultivate lasting mental wellness beyond conventional approaches. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Welcome to this heartfelt episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, where we dive deep into the complex terrain of grief, loss, and healing with author and Ayurvedic practitioner Sweta Vikram. In this vulnerable and profound conversation, Sweta shares her personal story of losing both her father and father-in-law within days of each other and how her yoga and Ayurveda practices carried her through the darkest moments. Together, we explore what it means to lose a father, how grief reshapes our identity, and how to gently find a way forward through daily self-care, boundaries, and spiritual practices. Whether you have experienced loss or are preparing for the inevitable grief we all face, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate, and real-world path to healing.In this episode, you'll learn:What it looks like to navigate profound loss and how grief can completely reshape who we are.How Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy offer practical tools for grief support, including how to manage a dysregulated nervous system.The lifelong imprint fathers leave on us—whether present, absent, or complicated—and how to honor or heal that relationship.How to recognize and shift out of grief-related stagnation (Kapha imbalance) using movement, diet, and daily rituals.Why setting boundaries is essential for healing—and how to do it without anger or resentment.What to do when grief is complicated or unresolved, especially for those who did not have a loving or supportive parent.About Sweta Vikram:Sweta Vikram is a 14-time published author, Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga therapist, and grief coach. She specializes in helping people navigate grief, loss, and trauma using the integrated wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. Sweta also works with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as a trauma-informed yoga teacher.Visit her website: www.swetavikram.comExplore her latest book: The Loss That Binds Us: 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss — a compassionate, accessible guide filled with real-life, simple practices to navigate grief when words are not enough.One-on-One Support: Sweta offers private Ayurvedic coaching, yoga therapy, and specialized grief coaching—details on her website.The Yoga Therapy Bridge Blog: https://amywheeler.com Come join us at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) for our Signature Programs starting in Fall 2025. Master of Science in Yoga Therapy https://lnkd.in/gBSCUsMQ Are you already a licensed healthcare professional? Explore MUIH's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals.  https://lnkd.in/gbWHSjQqConnect with Amy Wheeler:Website: www.TheOptimalState.comPodcast: The Yoga Therapy HourInstagram: @theoptimalstate Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your community. Your support helps us bring inspiring stories and valuable insights to listeners worldwide.

Grief is more than an emotional experience—it leaves its imprint on the body, digestion, and overall health. In this deeply personal episode, host Kate O'Donnell speaks with Ayurvedic doctor Sweta Vikram, author of The Loss That Binds Us, about how Ayurveda helps us process grief. Kate shares her own journey of loss after her father's passing, while Sweta discusses how grief manifested physically and emotionally after the sudden deaths of her father and father-in-law. Together, they explore Ayurvedic practices that support the digestion of emotions and movement of grief through the body.From understanding how grief shows up in digestion and tongue diagnosis to setting boundaries and finding rituals that honor lost loved ones, this episode offers compassionate wisdom and actionable steps for navigating loss.Topics Covered in This Episode: • The connection between digestion and grief in Ayurveda • How grief manifests physically in the body (inflammation, digestion, immune system) • Ayurvedic breathwork practices for processing emotions • The importance of setting boundaries and creating space for healing • Movement and mindful rituals for emotional release • How unprocessed emotions turn into toxicity (Ama) in the body • The role of nature, journaling, and solo walks in grief processing • Ayurvedic insights into different grief responses based on doshasGuest Bio:Sweta Vikram is an Ayurvedic doctor, author, and mindfulness coach specializing in holistic well-being. Her latest book, The Loss That Binds Us, offers 108 actionable ways to process grief and loss. With a background in both Western and Eastern healing modalities, Sweta integrates Ayurveda, yoga, and mindfulness into her grief coaching practice, helping individuals navigate loss in a deeply compassionate and sustainable way.Learn more about Sweta Vikram and her work:

In this episode of Get Out of Your Own Way, I'm joined by Dr. Sweta Chawla, a Leadership Coach and Vocal Empowerment Facilitator, who shares her journey of breaking free from people-pleasing and discovering her authentic voice. Dr. Sweta opens up about how she followed a career path in pharmacy to fulfill her mother's dream, only to realize later that it wasn't aligned with her true passions. Through deep self-reflection and coaching, she learned to identify her values, recognize her patterns of people-pleasing and perfectionism, and find the courage to speak her truth. Now, as a speaker and coach, she empowers others to step into their authenticity, embrace discomfort as part of growth, and design lives that align with their values and desires. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that reclaiming your voice starts with small steps and a commitment to self-awareness. Questions for you to consider: Am I living according to my own desires or someone else's expectations? What small step can I take today to honor my truth? How can I build the courage to express what I truly want? Tune in to hear Dr. Sweta's powerful story and gain insights into how you, too, can activate your authentic voice and create a life that feels true to you.   Watch April and Dr. Sweta: https://youtu.be/JA_QOMUsYy0    Connect with Dr. Sweta: Website: https://www.drswetachawla.com Decision matrix: https://www.drswetachawla.com/matrix

John once again presents this week's Native American segment "We're Still Here" with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella. This time they discuss indigenous traditions, how Trump's illegal immigration round-up is also targeting Native Americans, and former interior secretary Deb Haaland running for Governor of New Mexico. Next he interviews Dr. Sweta Chakraborty who is a globally recognized risk and behavioral scientist and expert on global risks ranging from climate change to COVID-19. She is a trusted authority on proactive preparedness to mitigate against the impacts of climate change, motivated by the need for clear, credible, evidence-based communication. And lastly, John speaks with KD Chavez, executive director of the Climate Justice Alliance. She is a revolutionary organizer and strategist, who leads by way of ancestral knowledge and the land. They have spent the last decade in social justice philanthropy moving millions to the frontlines and working to advance freedom through culture shift and intentional investments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"If women came together, instead of trying to get that one seat at the table, we're making the table much bigger." - Dr. Sweta Chawla As a former clinical pharmacist turned leadership coach, this week's guest, Dr. Chawla, shares her transformative journey and insights on how women can leverage their innate strengths in leadership roles. For aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this conversation challenges traditional leadership paradigms. Dr. Chawla explores how feminine qualities like intuition, empathy, and adaptability can become powerful assets in the corporate world. She emphasises that feminine leadership isn't about gender - it's about embracing a different approach to power and influence, one that focuses on creation rather than control. In this episode you will learn: How to harness feminine energy as a leadership advantage in corporate settings Ways to redefine power from control to creation in your career The importance of self-recognition and articulating your unique value Strategies for building collaborative leadership networks The discussion delves deep into practical strategies for women in leadership positions. Dr. Chawla shares valuable insights about overcoming cultural conditioning and stepping into authentic leadership. Through real client examples, she demonstrates how women can transform their careers by recognising their worth and articulating their unique contributions. This episode presents a refreshing take on leadership development, encouraging women to trust their intuition and embrace their natural strengths. Whether you're navigating a male-dominated industry or seeking to elevate your leadership presence, Dr. Chawla's insights offer practical guidance for authentic leadership growth. Connect with Dr. Sweta on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drswetachawla/ Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/ Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

Sweta Vikram is an International Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Ayurveda-based Health & Mindset Coach. She grew up in an Indian home that used Ayurvedic healing sciences in day-to-day life. Sweta's latest book (her 14th ) is The Loss that Binds Us: 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss. It is a grief manual that helps when you lose someone to death but also a loss of a relationship or job. She sheds light on the various stages of grief and coping with it, emphasizing emotional and mental wellbeing, providing readers with practical suggestions to cope with, embrace and live through grief. Heather and Sweta talk about ayurvedic healing principles, the holistic view of mind, body and spirit and the journey through grief. Sweta is a Doctor of Ayurveda who graduated from Columbia University. As a trusted source on health and wellness, she appears in a documentary with Dr. Deepak Chopra. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and other publications across nine countries on three continents. She was voted as "One of the Most Influential Asians of Our Times" and winner of the "Voices of the Year" award (past recipients have been Chelsea Clinton). She also teaches yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as incarcerated men and women. Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/ You Tube: https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSORS: LMNT - Go to www.drinkLMNT.com/Heather and Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. JENNI KAYNE- Gift yourself and your loved ones the best gift of all—Jenni Kayne. Go to www.Jennikayne.com and Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code HEATHER15 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #239: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Sweta Vikram. Sweta is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. Her impactful work has been featured in renowned publications, including The New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra. On this episode we talk about Ayurvedic tips and how we can incorporate them into our daily routines, how Ayurveda practices differ from rituals often found in the Western world. We also discuss Doshas and the elements, what they are, and how to know if we are out of balance, natural supplements and tips for combating cold and flu season, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com Connect with Sweta: Website | Instagram -------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.   ------------------------------------------  Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.   ------------------------------------------                  Living Libations is giving all Balance Your Life Podcast Listeners 10% off when you use code balanceyourlife at checkout, or you can use this link here.   --------------------------------------------- Do you want to win my signature product, the belly bump butter and belly bump body oil? You could also win the Yoga Mama Journey program and guide. All you have to do is rate the review and show! I'll be going through the reviews and randomly picking winners to receive either my belly bump butter, belly bump oil, or my signature program; yoga mama journey. Leave your Instagram handle in the review, or take a screenshot of your review and DM me on Instagram @balancebymeghan or email me info@balancebymeghan.com with your review and you'll be entered to win the giveaway! Good luck!

Follow on Instagram for photos and fun.   What you'll learn: You'll discover insights on how to build authentic relationships, set healthy boundaries, and find true connection. Additionally, you'll hear real, anonymous reflections from women who shared why they believe others may not want to be their friend, offering a heartfelt look into common fears and insecurities. By the end, listeners will be encouraged with hope and practical steps to take toward deeper, more fulfilling friendships. I'm so excited for today's episode, where I'll be joined by Dr. Sweta Chawla—a speaker, facilitator, and leadership coach who empowers professionals to lead with authenticity, balance, and greater impact. In a world dominated by social media and technology, it feels harder than ever to make genuine, lasting connections. Many of us are left wondering why, despite having hundreds of followers or connections online, we still feel isolated or misunderstood. In today's episode, Dr. Sweta and I will dive into this challenge and chat about how to build friendships that are true and real, even in today's digital age. Dr. Sweta brings a wealth of experience, not only as a coach but also through her personal journey, which she shares in her new book I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For: Now What? Together, we'll explore how friendships can shape our lives and what it really means to find connections that matter. 41:01  I'll be sharing some powerful and vulnerable thoughts from women who anonymously shared why they feel others may not want to be their friend during one of our Trusted Friend events. I'll be posting more of these reflections later this week on social media, and I'd love for you to join the conversation! More about Dr. Sweta Chawla  

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Walsh is joined by Dr. Sweta Rai, a consultant dermatologist and surgeon at King's College Hospital, London. Dr. Rai, who has an impressive training experience across Manchester, Yale, and more, shares her journey into dermatology, inspired by her father's surgical career. The conversation explores a recent Swedish study on complicated surgeries, with Dr. Rai offering a unique UK perspective on defining surgical complexity and the challenges posed by treatments like cryotherapy. Tune in for an insightful look into the world of dermatological surgery!   Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5mFx4sZqS_vQtdTGOGIbwb1   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your feedback is valued and appreciated to allow us to better serve our audience: https://eadv.org/eadv-podcast-survey/

Sweta Vikram is an International Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Ayurveda-based Health & Mindset Coach. She grew up in an Indian home that used Ayurvedic healing sciences in day-to-day life. Sweta's latest book (her 14th ) is The Loss that Binds Us: 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss. It is a grief manual that helps when you lose someone to death but also a loss of a relationship or job. She sheds light on the various stages of grief and coping with it, emphasizing emotional and mental wellbeing, providing readers with practical suggestions to cope with, embrace and live through grief. Heather and Sweta talk about ayurvedic healing principles, the holistic view of mind, body and spirit and the journey through grief. Sweta is a Doctor of Ayurveda who graduated from Columbia University. As a trusted source on health and wellness, she appears in a documentary with Dr. Deepak Chopra. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and other publications across nine countries on three continents. She was voted as "One of the Most Influential Asians of Our Times" and winner of the "Voices of the Year" award (past recipients have been Chelsea Clinton). She also teaches yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as incarcerated men and women. Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/ You Tube: https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSOR: Wash your OUAI to healthier hair Go to www.theouai.com and use code INMYHEART for 15% off entire purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special episode features Sweta Vikram, author of the new book The Loss that Binds Us, as well as the award winning author of 13 other books. Sweta is also an Ayurvedic doctor and teaches the power of this science around the world.Leah and Sweta discuss doshas, and how to get back to balance with food, emotions and tips when we are under stress, or enduring grief. This practical life-science is helpful for all people and Sweta's book offers 108 tips to cope with loss. To find out more about Sweta, visit her website. To find out more about Leah's work, visit her website. Sweta Srivastava Vikram, PhD is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. With a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and a post-graduate degree in Sports Nutrition, she applies her expansive knowledge to shape her approach. Sweta has recently released her newest book, "The Loss That Binds Us, by publisher Loving Healing Press. It is a heartfelt guide through grief. Her impactful work has been featured in renowned publications, including The New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra. Thanks for listening! Follow leah on IG, FB & TK @leahthemodernsage for more!

Send us a Text Message.What does it mean to truly advocate for accessibility and inclusivity? Join us on AXSChat as we spotlight Sweta Mantrii, a dynamic advocate and stand-up comedian, who has navigated the complexities of living with spina bifida while challenging societal norms. From childhood struggles and school restrictions to her parents' unwavering support, Sweta shares her deeply personal journey. Her story is one of resilience and determination as she faces societal ableism and emerges stronger, turning her life's hurdles into powerful advocacy and comedy.Sweta's comedy isn't just about laughs; it's a platform for thoughtful storytelling and social change. Learn how she masterfully balances humor to address and dismantle prejudices, ensuring her jokes "punch up" at power structures rather than down at marginalized groups. She opens up about the unique challenges of being a disabled woman in comedy, especially in a society still learning the ropes of inclusivity. Sweta's strategies for making audiences comfortable before diving into more impactful topics demonstrate the nuanced way humor can spotlight biases and drive meaningful conversations.In a digital age, Sweta's insights into leveraging social media platforms are invaluable for aspiring comedians. She discusses the intricacies of balancing online content creation with live performances and emphasizes the importance of representation in corporate gigs. As we wrap up, we reflect on the necessity of authentic storytelling by disabled individuals and express our gratitude to Sweta for sharing her inspiring journey and transformative humor. Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the power of comedy in advocacy.Support the Show.Follow axschat on social mediaTwitter:https://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruhLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links  Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation!  Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!   #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices"Never stop improving."This tagline from the popular ad campaign for the Lowe's Home Improvement stores describes the process by which the company's Senior Director of the Global Security Operations Center, Sweta Patel, has achieved what she has in her career.After coming to the US from India a little over a decade ago, Sweta has quickly moved her way up in the field of intelligence, threat analysis, and emergency notifications.Since 2011, she has performed these jobs at some of the country's biggest corporations including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and now Lowe's.  In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Sweta and host John Scardena discuss her improbable success story.  Sweta also gives advice to young professionals about the importance of having a "hunger" for professional growth and development opportunities.  Major Endorsements: L3Harris's BeOn PPT App.  Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.comImpulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulse  Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

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Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links  Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation!  Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!   #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices"Never stop improving."This tagline from the popular ad campaign for the Lowe's Home Improvement stores describes the process by which the company's Senior Director of the Global Security Operations Center, Sweta Patel, has achieved what she has in her career.After coming to the US from India a little over a decade ago, Sweta has quickly moved her way up in the field of intelligence, threat analysis, and emergency notifications.Since 2011, she has performed these jobs at some of the country's biggest corporations including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and now Lowe's.  In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Sweta and host John Scardena discuss her improbable success story.  Sweta also gives advice to young professionals about the importance of having a "hunger" for professional growth and development opportunities.  Major Endorsements: L3Harris's BeOn PPT App.  Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.comImpulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulse  Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

In May of 2023, Sweta Vikram was overwhelmed with grief. In the span of three days, her father died, her father-in-law died, and it was the  9-year anniversary of her mother's death. When she looked for information on how to survive the maelstrom of emotions, she found reassurances that she would eventually get to the other side, but nothing that showed her how to do that. So, Sweta set out to create the resource she was looking for and recently published, The Loss That Binds Us, a manual with 108 practical tips to survive and navigate grief.   We discuss: The overwhelm of multiple losses  Turning to writing for solace and support Lessons she learned from each of her parents The impact of sudden vs. expected death Becoming a protector & caregiver for her dad - and the comfort that brought after he died How grief shaped Sweta's values The meaning behind the number 108 across multiple cultures How she managed to finish her PhD in Ayurvedic Medicine so early in her grief Which of Sweta's tips are the easiest and hardest for her to follow Her relationship to forgiveness in the context of grief How she approaches the anniversary season Sweta's self-care practices Sweta Srivastava Vikram is an international speaker, author, and Ayurvedic Doctor who also teaches yoga and meditation.

Dr. Sweta Vikram, PhD is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients' lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. She specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. I was so excited to talk to her more about Ayurveda, specifically, because this practice was a key focus as I was earning my Soul Purpose and Transformational Life Coaching certification. Ayurveda has truly been transformative not only in coping with my grief and improving my overall health and wellbeing, but really in my own journey of finding my soul's purpose and understanding how to move forward after loss. It led me to some major changes in my life, and I have no doubt it can open that door for you, too. But even more than the Ayurveda piece of this puzzle, we get into so many beautiful topics around loss and navigating life with grief that will leave you uplifted and inspired. Work with me: 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief Explore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membership Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara Connect with me further: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gains Website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/ Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journal By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don't attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

This Sunday I sat down with Author and Ayurvedic doctor, Sweta Vikram to talk about her new book "The Loss that Binds Us." Sweta discusses how there is no hierarchy in grief. She shares ideas and tools for navigating grief when you had a complicated or strained relationship. Sweta reminds the audience, that managing our grief requires balance and self-awareness. Sweat emphasizes the important of self-honesty when interacting with our grief, and she says "being honest about your grief will help you heal."     Sweta Srivastava Vikram is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. As a reputable authority on health and wellness, Sweta, who holds a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, wholeheartedly dedicates herself to promoting and teaching a holistic approach to creativity, productivity, health, and nutrition.  Sweta's newest book, "The Loss That Binds Us," released on April 2, 2024, through Loving Healing Press, isa  heartfelt guide through grief. With profound wisdom and a compassionate touch, this beautifully crafted manual offers solace, comfort, and inspiration when the pain of losing a loved one strikes. Readers will discover 108 practical tips to navigate the myriad emotions accompanying loss. Drawing from her own experience of losing her parents, Sweta shares examples that resonate, allowing readers to acknowledge, understand, and accept their grief. Her insights aim to be a go-to resource readers will want by their side, offering support and guidance during challenging times     To find out more about Sweta or work buy a copy of her book, head over to her website.    You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here!   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

In this holistically healing episode of White Shores, Theresa talks to renowned Ayurvedic doctor and international mindset coach and author Sweta Vikram about finding light and hope again during times of loss and grief. Voted one of the most influential Asians of Our Times, Sweta's healing wisdom has appeared on NBC and been featured, among others, in The New York Times. To find out more about Sweta, her healing mission and order her latest title,  The Loss That Binds US visit: https://swetavikram.com/To find out more about Theresa's bestselling dream, intuition, afterlife, astrology and mystical titles and mission, visit:Www.theresacheung.comhttp://linktr.ee/theresacheungYou can contact Theresa via @thetheresacheung on Instagram and her author pages on Facebook and Twitter and you can email her directly at: angeltalk710@aol.comThank you to Cluain Ri for the blissful episode music.White Shores is produced by Matthew Cooper 

This week Tee welcomes Sweta Vikram for a wonderful conversation about Ayurvedic self-care practices and her journey into embracing an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Sweta is an international speaker, best-selling author, and Doctor of Ayurveda with a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition. Sweta's journey began after consistently questioning the uniformity of dietary recommendations across diverse backgrounds. Before embracing Ayurveda, Sweta found herself on the cancer watchlist, struggling for breath in the emergency room, and had to put her life on hold for six months to heal. Despite growing up in a Hindi household where Ayurveda was an unknowingly integral part of daily life, influencing food choices, seasonal eating habits, and the therapeutic use of spices, Sweta's immersion into the study and practice of Ayurveda was catalyzed by this personal health crisis and the heartbreaking loss of her mother nearly a decade ago. Her story is documented in Sweta's new book, The Loss That Binds Us, a heartfelt guide through grief filled with profound wisdom and a compassionate touch. In this chat, Tee and Sweta discuss her journey from rebelling against childhood teachings to rediscovering Ayurveda as a holistic way of life that addresses nutrition, mental well-being, and productivity. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, practicing mindfulness, and incorporating Ayurvedic principles like eating seasonally and managing stress through natural means rather than quick pharmaceutical solutions. Sweta suggests simple, practical steps for integrating Ayurveda into daily life, such as checking in with oneself every morning, engaging in regular movement, and starting the day with warm water. The conversation also touches on the significance of detoxification, both physically and mentally, by avoiding processed foods and maintaining a disciplined lifestyle in harmony with nature's rhythms. Connect with Sweta: Website Book LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  Get 10% Off Your First Session with Sweta Using the Promo Code GGLSV  __________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee's Organics - Therese's Healthy Products for You and Your Home: Check out these incredible products made only with purified water, seven essential oils, and vinegar. Once you clean with them, you will be addicted! No more spraying chemicals in your home. Use the code Healthyliving for a 15% discount on my products at Shop Tee's Organics Austin Air Purifiers: For Podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air The Green Living Gurus Website  Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced By: Social Chameleon

In this episode of Spiritual Biz with Kimberly Maska, we dive into the journey of spiritual entrepreneurship with our special guest, Sweta Vikram. Sweta, an Ayurvedic doctor, shares her insights and experiences, guiding us through her path from personal awakening to professional empowerment. Key Points: From Hobby to Business: Sweta reflects on her pivotal moment in 2018 when illness led her to reevaluate her life's purpose. Amidst accolades for her novel "Louisiana Catch," she realized the necessity of self-care as the foundation for helping others. This awakening prompted her transition from corporate and nonprofit backgrounds to nurturing her own wellness while impacting the world. Inner Growth and Authenticity: As a spiritual entrepreneur, Sweta emphasizes the importance of inner reflection and authenticity. She shares candidly about navigating ego, acknowledging the genuine desire to make a difference while ensuring personal and financial well-being. This journey of self-awareness shapes her approach to business and client relationships. The Entrepreneurial Landscape: Sweta discusses the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship. She appreciates the flexibility to align work with personal well-being but emphasizes the discipline required to maintain balance. From managing schedules to navigating financial uncertainties, she highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in this journey. Marketing and Client Engagement: Sweta's approach to client engagement focuses on authenticity and trust-building through social media and content creation. She emphasizes the significance of sharing genuine experiences and expertise, fostering connections that resonate with her audience's needs and values. Navigating Money Beliefs: Acknowledging the significance of money beliefs in entrepreneurship, Sweta underscores the importance of aligning financial goals with personal values. She encourages entrepreneurs to confront scarcity mindsets and cultivate abundance consciousness, recognizing that prosperity emanates from within. Closing Thoughts: In closing, Sweta offers sage advice to aspiring spiritual entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of intentionality, authenticity, and compassion in their journey. By aligning personal values with professional pursuits, entrepreneurs can create sustainable businesses that nourish both themselves and their communities.   Learn more about her work here: https://swetavikram.com/  https://www.facebook.com/Words.By.Sweta  https://www.instagram.com/swetavikram/  https://twitter.com/swetavikram    

In today's episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty. Sweta is a renowned Climate Behavioural Scientist and risk management expert. And Sweta is also the US CEO of ‘We Don't Have Time'. We Don't Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change.   In today's episode, Sweta breaks down what a climate behavioural scientist is, she takes us back to the origin of ‘We Don't Have Time'. And, amongst all the big questions, Sweta shares her favourite thing to eat right now.   Resources and links: We Don't Have Time website We Don't Have Time on Instagram We Don't Have Time on X We Don't Have Time on Youtube Sweta Chakraborty on Instagram Sweta Chakraborty on X Sweta Chakraborty on Facebook Sweta Chakraborty on LinkedIn Sweta Chakraborty website   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Sweta Srivastava Vikram is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda and an acclaimed author of 14-best selling books.  Sweta holds a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and wholeheartedly dedicates herself to promoting and teaching a holistic approach to creativity, productivity, health, and nutrition. In her new release, The Loss that Binds Us, Sweta follows the principles of her Ayurvedic practice, which illuminates the existence of 108 crucial "Marma points" distributed throughout our bodies.  It is these focal points that help navigate the myriad emotions accompanying loss.  Her profound insights into navigating the challenging journey of losing a loved one offer invaluable perspectives worth sharing.    For more information about her many offerings, or to schedule an appointment, please see:  https://swetavikram.com/ Sweta's work has been featured in the New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra, she was voted as "One of the Most Influential Asians of Our Times" and earned the "Voices of the Year" award.  This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-287-sweta-srivastava-vikram-ayurveda108-marma-pointsthe-loss-that-binds-us Have a blessed week! 

It's common to overthink decisions and choices- especially if you are letting others' needs, wants and feelings guide you. In this episode we discuss how Perfectionsists, People Pleasers and Over Performers approach decisions, common pitfalls and how to reframe the internal conversation to make empowered decisions more easily. Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Facilitator & Leadership Coach and Author. She supports organizations, highly driven professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs to reinvent how they work and lead. Through her well-resourced model, she guides her clients to create personal structures that leverage their natural brilliance--resulting in more authenticity, impact and balance. Dr. Sweta is the author of the book I Still Haven't Found What I'm LookingFor...Now What? and contributor to the award-winning Anthology She's Got This: Essays on Standing Strong and Moving On. View the Decision Matrix www.drswetachawla.com Learn more about coaching with Kristen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachwithkristen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Sweta Vikram is joining me in this episode of the Conscious Diva Podcast. Sweta is an Ayurvedic doctor and an international speaker. She has written multiple award-winning books and is a trusted source on health and wellness, frequently appearing on NBC.  Today, we are chatting about her latest book, The Loss That Binds Us. It is the first book to use the principles of Ayurveda to heal grief. Sweta shares how Ayurveda and grief work together. She explains what grief is and how it shows up differently for everyone, which has a lot to do with our Ayurvedic constitution - our predisposed characteristics.  Her book offers 108 practical tips to help navigate the multitude of emotions brought on by loss, as well as helping you identify what you are experiencing so you can acknowledge, understand, and accept. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the challenging journey of healing after the loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, job loss, or a breakup. I hope you enjoy this episode on conscious grieving.  HIGHLIGHTS: Sweta explains what Ayurveda is and its purpose. Sweta explains the doshas, Ayurvedic constitution/body types made up of the five elements: water, air, space, fire, and earth.  How Ayurveda and grief work together. How grief shows up differently for people. How we can use her 108 tips to support the five stages of grief. ABOUT Sweta Srivastava Vikram: Featured by Asian Fusion as “One of the most influential Asians of our time,” is a best-selling author of 14 books, a mindfulness writing coach, a headstand-devotee, and a certified yoga & Ayurveda counselor who helps people lead creative, productive, and healthier lives. Born in India, Sweta spent her formative years between the Indian Himalayas, North Africa, and the United States collecting and sharing stories. She writes about women, multiculturalism, wellness, and identity. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, amongst other publications, across nine countries on three continents, is an award-winning writer and graduate of Columbia University. She lives in New York City with her husband and in her spare time, teaches yoga to female survivors of rape and domestic violence.   You can find her in these online spaces: X (@swetavikram), Instagram (@swetavikram), and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Words.By.Sweta

On the show today, I interview Sweta Vikram, a Doctor of Ayurveda and author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. With a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and a post-graduate degree in Sports Nutrition, she applies her expansive knowledge to shape her approach. Sweta's upcoming book, “The Loss That Binds Us, set to release this month is a heartfelt guide through grief. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra.On the show we discuss:Self-care, trusting women's wisdom, and menopause from an Ayurvedic perspective.Her new book called “The Loss That Binds Us” about grief and loss after experiencing the deaths of her father and father-in-law.How Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health issues, looking at all contributing factors rather than just treating individual symptoms.Also happening next month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting May 1st at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting – I'll be there facilitating the community sharing portion of the event and I'd love to see you there!www.100WomenABQ.orgReady to make a meaningful impact while staying active? Girls on the Run Rio Grande is all about empowering young girls through running, building confidence, and promoting healthy habits.Here's how you can be part of the action:Our SoleMates adult running group kicks off on April 13th. Find all the details on our Instagram @girlsontherunriogrande or Facebook at Girls on the Run Rio Grande – Central New Mexico. This is a casual running group that benefits the young girls in our community. Your registration gives you access to our community, free coaching, free race registration, discounted coffee and so much more!Save the date for May 11th! Join us for the Ladies Night 5K, where your registration directly supports Girls on the Run Rio Grande. Expect a fun run with music, vendors, celebration and more!On May 19th, join us and our girls for the End of Season 5K hosted by Wise Pies Pizza. Keep an eye on our social media or visit WisePies Pizza Run for updates.This is your chance to be a part of empowering the next generation of strong, confident girls!The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz

Sweta Sansara, a Nepalese woman, is a passionate advocate against the stigmas surrounding alcoholism, mental health, food addiction, and related issues. With 17 years of sobriety and profound personal healing, she is dedicated to sharing her journey to inspire and support others in their paths to mental wellness and holistic healing. Sweta is the first person from Nepal to join the U.S. armed forces. She joined the U.S. Marines at age 18 and spent two and a half years serving the United States. She then studied theater and pursued an acting career in Los Angeles, while working at the tony Beverly Hills Hotel, attending Oscar parties, meeting Diana Ross, John Stamos, Stanley Tucci and other big names in the business, before feeling called to return to the east coast, where her immediate family resides. Sweta shares the darkest parts of her journey and relatable experiences online that give thousands of people hope. She offers resources to those struggling with addiction, and will start her own podcast, Wild & Free in Recovery, in April 2024. Sweta, who begins each day sitting in meditation, is raising two wonderful children in the Washington, DC area. She is the founder of the Nepal Youth Fund, which brings resources to schools in small villages of Nepal, and on whose board I serve. My life, and those of many others, are blessed having Sweta in their lives. Learn more at www.Sweta.com⁠ Follow Sweta at: Instagram: @Sweta  YouTube @SwetaSansara --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

Sweta Vikram is a dedicated doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 bestselling books. The goal of Sweta's work is to alleviate stress and elevate the quality of her clients' lives, specializing in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. Sweta's Ayurveda-based approach gives us a unique perspective on grief, and she's here to help us understand the grief experience.Learn how grief is seen through the lens of Ayurveda and learn about the six (not five) stages of grief. We're discussing why we naturally want to turn away from grief and how we can instead start navigating grief with more grace for ourselves.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/219 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the escalating threat of climate change, urgent action is paramount. But how do we not only address this pressing issue but do so with climate justice? How can we confront climate solutions head-on, ensuring equitable outcomes for all? And what simple yet impactful steps can each of us take to contribute positively to the cause? Join me in this episode as I delve into these critical questions with Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a distinguished climate behavioral scientist and CEO of 'We Don't Have Time.' Dr. Sweta Chakraborty is a climate behavioral scientist who is regularly interviewed on major, international news media outlets like CNN, BBC, MSNBC, etc. Sweta is the CEO of North America for We Don't Have Time, the world's largest social media and communications company for accelerating climate solutions. She is a partner at Pioneer Public Affairs and is on the steering committee of the Global Commons Alliance. She is an Independent Director at Lightbridge Corp. where she chairs their ESG committee, and is on several advisory boards like the New York Academy of Sciences and Climate Power. She is a book author from her time as a postdoc at Oxford University. She is a TEDx, SXSW, and globally recognized keynote speaker and consultant for several Fortune 100 companies. Through our conversation, we'll explore strategies for fostering climate action that promotes justice and equity. Tune in now to gain valuable perspectives and take action towards a greener planet!

Are you looking for more passion, meaning, and balance in your life? Are you at a career crossroads and are looking for clarity and support? Do you know in your heart that you are meant for something different or more impactful? Have you thought about doing your own thing, creating a life on your terms, but don't know where to begin or have trouble taking consistent action or managing it all?Well, meet Dr. Sweta Chawla. She is an author + renown leadership coach who also speaks the languages of goal setting, emotional intelligence, somatics, biology, mysticism, intuition, quantum science, energy medicine, creativity, feminine power, strategy...not to mention English, Spanish + Hindi.She has walked the walk and transformed her own life. She knows your highest potential lies in who you are, not in who you think you should be. She now lives to guide you to reclaim your power and fully step into your innate leadership potential, creating new possibilities for work and life. MORE FROM DR. SWETA CHAWLAFind out more about working with Dr. Sweta at drswetachawla.com. Get Dr. Sweta's Natural Leadership Framework Download Dr. Sweta's Name Your North Star  guided workbook Check out Dr. Sweta's booksFollow Dr. Sweta on InstagramVisit theseekingcenter.com for more from Robyn + Karen, plus mega inspo -- and the best wellness + spiritual practitioners, products and experiences on the planet! You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter

Dr. Sweta Chakraborty is a behavioural scientist whose work is motivated by the need for clear, credible, science communication to urgently and proactively manage the risks that threaten human security and well-being, encompassing everything from climate change to COVID-19. Sweta brings a unique blend of academic, as well as public and private sector expertise, as a communicator and consultant, merging science, policy, and the media, to get decision-makers the information they need for better behavioural outcomes, with the intention of having a positive impact on the planet. Currently the U.S. Representative for “WE DON'T HAVE TIME”, the world's largest climate action network known for launching Greta Thunberg to global renown. She is also the host of ‘Risky Behavior', a dynamic podcast that explores controversial issues and discusses a variety of topics ranging from nutrition and climate change to sex and prescription drugs. Sweta is a correspondent for multiple publications, a book author, a TEDx and globally recognized keynote speaker, and is regularly featured on global media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the BBC. In her own words, she has: ‘chosen to be an unapologetic communicator of sciences and facts' and she thrives in it.

All organizations should foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within them. In this episode, experts Geoffrey Roche, Sweta Sneha, and Angelita Howard discuss the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action ruling and its profound impact on the healthcare talent pool, particularly within the healthcare technology industry.  Geoffrey Roche, Director of Workforce Development (North America) for Siemens Healthineers, underscores the critical need for organizations to persevere in recruiting diverse candidates. Despite potential challenges and questioning from state leaders, he urges companies to reflect on whether they aspire to be progressive workplaces of the future or cling to outdated practices. Geofrrey also encourages leaders to actively pave the way for a more inclusive and representative workforce. Sweta Sneha, Founder and Executive Director of Healthcare Management and Informatics at Kennesaw State University, believes that intentional efforts must be made to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a growing institution and a health tech program boasting almost equal representation of men and women, Sweta highlights the importance of fostering diversity in the classroom and maintaining a commitment to students from diverse backgrounds. Angelita Howard, Founding Dean for Online Programs and Extended Programs at the Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses her institution's response to the Supreme Court ruling, emphasizing its purpose to rectify past and present discrimination. She explores the impact on historically black medical colleges and the potential increase in enrollment at institutions due to the absence of race considerations. Tune in and learn about the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, its implications for healthcare technology, and the crucial role diversity plays in shaping a brighter future for the industry! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-kunney/support

Imagine the strength it takes to not only battle multiple autoimmune conditions but to also travel across 40 countries seeking knowledge from experts and scientists. That's exactly what Sweta did. Born with epilepsy, and later diagnosed with rare autoimmune hemolytic anemia, lupus, IVSC, Hashimoto's, and alopecia, she was determined to learn how to manage her symptoms and prevent other autoimmune conditions from developing. Her resilience and relentless pursuit of health led her to establish Healveda Health, providing others with the tools to overcome their conditions. Sweta's story is one of victory over adversity. In this conversation, she reveals her 'Spoonie Toolkit,' a treasure trove of her top five must-haves for dealing with an autoimmune condition. You'll learn about the mindset changes and lifestyle alterations Sweta believes are key to maintaining a positive outlook amidst health challenges. She also discusses the 'Make Me Visible' campaign by Healveda Health, a movement that focuses on making visible the struggles of those with autoimmune conditions. Whether you are fighting an autoimmune condition yourself or know someone who is, this episode is filled with invaluable insights, inspiration, and practical advice. Join us as we unravel Sweta's inspiring journey and learn how to manage autoimmune conditions effectively.https://healveda.health/make-me-visible/ Support the showWebsite: https://myspooniesisters.com/Support:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MySpoonieSisters

Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Sweta Regmi and I met on Twitter and have been trading media referrals and recommendations.  One day she posted a series of tweets and tagged 2 banks and several high profile journalists and media outlets: "Verbal communication ratings how you evaluate for accent, ESL, immigrants, international students, speech, language barrier, neurodiverse folks etc who is a auditing AI tool?" "Media needs to cover AI one way video interview. Who is auditing AI tools and biases in hiring? Does Canada has compliance or watchdog?" I was the only person to respond. "Yes, agree. AI in recruiting needs attention. Aside from the possible biases, how does it inform human decision making, how does it make candidates feel and what are the legal concerns?" So we decided to do a podcast about the topic.  Please feel free to share and tag your favourite journalists, AI experts, recruiting, DEI and HR leaders and government officials - Ministry of Labour, anyone?  Let's raise awareness for this discussion - more research is needed. Teachndo was officially launched after Sweta Regmi, Founder & CEO, developed Job Search Strategy for her when she was laid off from a leadership role. Sweta Regmi is a seasoned leader, with experience of more than 20 years in corporate mixed with non-profit employment services. Sweta moved up from an entry-level role at the bank to the hiring role with 9 promotions within 12 years. She teaches her lived and tested career strategy to career professionals through Teachndo. Sweta's insights have been featured in CBC News, Global National, CBC online, CTV, City News, MSN, Yahoo, National Post, Toronto Sun, Forbes, LinkedIn News, Canadian Business Canadian Immigrant Magazine and many more.   Sweta Regmi - CEO | Certified Career & Résumé Strategist | Interview & Personal Branding Coach & Career Advisor - Teachndo | LinkedIn Resume Services | Teachndo Career Consultancy | Ontario Looking for a job?  Sign up for Sweta's workshop on November 6. Free 5-Day Career Workshop (linkedin.com) FREE 5-DAY JOB SEARCH & CAREER WORKSHOP | Teachndo

Innovating in an old industry that's dominated by men, my latest guest Portfolio Manager Sweta Singh shares how her curiosity and sense of adventure led her to join the founding team of a new investment management firm based in (and inspired by!) Sante Fe, New Mexico. Sweta and I chat about the big picture of working in finance, especially as a woman, pros and cons of remote work, and how not projecting too much into the future can lead to some incredible opportunities! As always, we chat books at the end of the show, her secret to keeping it all together as a busy working mom, and more on Santa Fe if you're considering a visit! Listen now below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you're listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 83:Read more about Sweta and her firm City Different on their website Books we discussed:Darkness by Bharati MukherjeeTalking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm GladwellQuestions? Comments? Get in touch @theindianeditpodcast on Instagram !Special thanks to Sudipta Biswas and the team @ Boon Castle / Flying Carpet Productions for audio post-production engineering!

On Episode 9 of The 360 Podcast, I'm joined by Sweta Regmi to discuss "culture fit" for new immigrant job seekers. What is it? And how do newcomers to Canada specifically navigate it during their job search? Tune in for Sweta's tips and advice. Sweta's upcoming Workshop: https://www.teachndo.com/workshop For more info about Sweta and to schedule a free discovery call: https://www.teachndo.com/appointment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dktechrecruiter/message

In this episode, I sit down in New York City with Sweta Doshi. Sweta is the founder of Bubbsi, a coconut oil-based skincare line for babies. In this conversation, Sweta takes us through her childhood in Alabama, visits back to our respective motherlands, and birthing both children and a brand. We talk about food being the carrier of culture, the duality of life inside and outside the home, and what it's really like to create and run your own business. Please enjoy this refreshingly honest conversation with Sweta Doshi. Follow Sweta on Instagram @lovebubbsi, and you can follow Leah @leahsoojinkim. This podcast was produced by Just Breathe, find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our intro and outro music is from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Graduate student Sweta Dixit explains her research and analysis of the park revenue sharing policy in Nepal.

In this episode, we will delve into the topic of building a brand for yourself and your startup, and hear from one inspiring entrepreneur who never lost hope on her journey to success.Join Jim Doyon as he interviews Sweta Rai, Hollywood film producer, director, writer, and entrepreneur, who has made a name for herself by creating meaningful cinema. Her latest documentary feature film, A Pandemic Away from the Motherland, was even shortlisted for the Oscar race. Sweta is the founder and CEO of Indo Holly Films and Diverse Cinema, both of which she started after producing her feature films to help bridge the gap between underrepresented communities around the world and Hollywood.In this episode, Sweta shares her personal story of growing up in India, creating a personal brand, and using her talent and passion to make a difference in Hollywood. She offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of building a successful startup, and shares her secrets to never losing hope and staying motivated on the path to success.If you're an entrepreneur or startup founder looking to build a brand and make a difference in the world, you won't want to miss this episode of Remote Start Podcast. Tune in now to hear Sweta's inspiring story and learn from her experience!Learn more about Sweta Rai at:Website: https://www.diversecinema.com/ https://indohollyfilms.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swetarai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetarai/?hl=enLearn more about Remote Start Podcast at: https://www.remotestartpodcast.com/episodes/

Are you thinking of transitioning toward the keto diet?  In this episode of The Evolving Wellness podcast, we chat with Sweta Kumar about her personal experience with transitioning towards the keto diet. Before this transition, Sweta was doing intermittent fasting and following a vegan diet which was both unhelpful for her chronic disease and hormonal balance, especially cortisol. Sweta also explains the importance of considering our individuality when it comes to diets. Too often, we look at what other people are doing and expect to achieve the same results that those people they are comparing themselves to claim to be getting. However, we don't always know the full story and this can be dangerous for our health. What we discuss: 00:42: Intro 2:04: Sweta's experience with the Keto diet 14:06: How did nature help with Sweta's health? 17:52: Why we need to know ourselves first before starting any diet 18:45: What can you replace coffee with? 21:53: The importance of syncing yourself with the sunrise 25:54: How intermittent fasting is messing with your cortisol 33:10: What did Sweta's testing look like? 36:43: Why you shouldn't follow people's word for the diets they follow 43:18: The importance of experimenting and actively searching knowledge 45:39: How to stop focusing on weight loss 50:36: Sweta's experience with sugar and protein 53:04: Where to find Sweta 55:50: Outro To learn more about Sweta: Instagram: @primal.kumaree YouTube: Primal Kumaree Website: primalkumaree.com Thank you to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Optimal Carnivore - Use code CarnivoreY to save 10% - https://amzn.to/3Hjp0Nv This episode is sponsored by Upgraded Formulas - Use code YOGI12 or YOGI to save on anything from Upgraded Formulas - https://www.upgradedformulas.com/?rfsn=4637317.2071db5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4637317.2071db5 This episode is sponsored by Vivarays - Use code YOGI to save 15% https://vivarays.com/carnivoreyogi Want more from me? FREE GUIDES: Free guide on how to use blue blockers - https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/pl/2147647734 Shorter Days longer nights guide: https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/pl/2147633082 Get my Leptin Reset program before price increase on February 15th - code PODCAST to save even more -https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/offers/NNFJ5zEi Get on the waitlist for Quantum Nutrition & get 25% off during course launch - https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/pl/2147641871 My cold therapy course: https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/wrMnowb

INTRODUCTION: Master Joshua: Why I do what I do My whole purpose is to help people self-actualize. I've walked my own journey of identity for as long as I can remember. And in my life's journey, adversity, stress, anger and sadness all came in different forms. What I do with my work is take the experience of trying to find myself, my struggles with self-acceptance and help clear paths so that people can ask themselves these questions. We talk through it. I want people to find their authenticity in expression and existence, to be able to sit in their truth not just in BDSM, but in their entire life. I needed to accept myself around my struggles with resentment about the color of my skin and my stress around expression. What was it like to find peace within myself? What did it mean to work through my relationships and find peace, and to find peace spiritually and religiously? What would that be like for you? I teach folks to empower themselves. I provide one-on-one training, couples training, and group training.  For those folks who want to pursue the BDSM route of self-actualization through submission, to really experience those desires, I curate and guide them through an introspective journey. I provide guidance to people trying to discover themselves. These are the various options for the time I spend with people, for personal growth and spiritual development, through the lens of BDSM. I will empower you through experience and introspection. I will help you find the power of your voice. We will find a way to get your soul to the surface. We will remove blockages and build our own community. Let me help you. Healing through the lens of BDSM, the space we hold is sacred. The feelings and the emotions run deep. Upon reflection of the lives we live, we stand in a judgment-free zone in a space that is empowering in truth. That's what I get to create. That's what I create for you. My purpose in all of this has been to witness other people's experiences in life, to capture them in my memory and to use all this knowledge to help others find peace within themselves. With permission I photograph what I witness. I bring all of this experience to bear on how I help you, and in this way, you will contribute to help me to help others find themselves. Let's connect with all parts of yourself. Let's acknowledge the wide range of personality we all have. Karma Said:My (pen) name is Karma Said. I'm Master Joshua's sex slave, and a happily married (to another man) mother of two. I'm the author of "Surviving Master Joshua: The BDSM Memoir Of An Unfaithful Wife" (Carnal Culture, April 2022). When Joshua and I met, I was a staff reporter for a reputable conservative publication, and Joshua was research. But, following Him deeper and deeper into New York's sexual underground, I crossed the line between observer and participant, right and wrong. I started out in this lifestyle as a cheater... turning that around reshaped more than just our own lives. At its core, our story is one of an uplifting personal transformation; it also showcases the lifestyle of one of the most sensationalized and least understood factions in LGBTQA+.  INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to): ·      The Role Of The Dominant·      Healing Found In The Kink Community·      Validation Found Within The Kink Community·      Gaining Power Over Sex Addiction Through Kink·      Me Too Accusations  ·      Talking About Things That Really Matter·      BDSM & Religion ·      BDSM Definitions ·      The Importance Of Aftercare·      A Sweet Breakdown Of Harnesses  CONNECT WITH MASTER JOSHUA: Website: https://masterjoshua.com/Website: https://carnalculturepublishing.com/Book: https://survivingmasterjoshua.com MASTER JOSHUA'S RECOMMENDATIONS: SSDCE: https://ssdce.orgThe Kink Collective: https://kinkcollective.net  CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON: Website: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comWebsite: https://www.DownUnderApparel.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexdrugsandjesusYouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexDrugsAndJesus/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexdrugsandjesuspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TabooTopixLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonPinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/SexDrugsAndJesus/_saved/Email: DeVannon@SDJPodcast.com  DE'VANNON'S RECOMMENDATIONS: ·      Pray Away Documentary (NETFLIX)o  https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370o  TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_CqGVfxEs ·      OverviewBible (Jeffrey Kranz)o  https://overviewbible.como  https://www.youtube.com/c/OverviewBible ·      Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (Documentary)o  https://press.discoveryplus.com/lifestyle/discovery-announces-key-participants-featured-in-upcoming-expose-of-the-hillsong-church-controversy-hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed/ ·      Leaving Hillsong Podcast With Tanya Levino  https://leavinghillsong.podbean.com  ·      Upwork: https://www.upwork.com·      FreeUp: https://freeup.net VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ·      Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org·      American Legion: https://www.legion.org ·      What The World Needs Now (Dionne Warwick): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfHAs9cdTqg INTERESTED IN PODCASTING OR BEING A GUEST?: ·      PodMatch is awesome! This application streamlines the process of finding guests for your show and also helps you find shows to be a guest on. The PodMatch Community is a part of this and that is where you can ask questions and get help from an entire network of people so that you save both money and time on your podcasting journey.https://podmatch.com/signup/devannon  TRANSCRIPT: Karma & Master Joshua[00:00:00]De'Vannon: You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to! And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right at the end of the day. My name is De'Vannon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world as we dig into topics that are too risqué for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your life.There is nothing off the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.Joshua and his happily married to another man. Sex Slave Karma said are here to tell us their whole truth, and they're doing it with boldness and with zero shame. Y'all master Joshua is a professional dominant. , which is the male equivalent of a dominatrix, and also he's a non-traditional sexual behaviors consultant.Now, carer wrote a book called B D S M, memoir of an unfaithful Wife, and well [00:01:00] look, all I have to say is fucking wow.This conversation is deep and unadulterated in a way I've never done before.I mean, if you really wanna see something new, watch us on my YouTube channel because we take off our tops as I reveal to the world my special red and black harness for the first time. So if y'all wanna see these tits pop on over to the YouTube channel, baby.  Enjoy .Ooh, y'all. I've really, really, really, really, really been looking forward to this one here. Now, y'all all know me and my boyfriend have a, an open relationship, and we're new into the kingery and stuff like that. We're little baby virgins, and at least in that aspect all over again. But today I have with me on the sex drugs in Jesus podcast, a masterMaster Joshua: I'm blushing, [00:02:00]De'Vannon: a master. His name is Master Joshua. And Karma is it print property. Call you his slave, submissive, sex slave. Sex slave. And they have written a book called Surviving Master Joshua's, a memoir of an unfaithful Wife . And that's what we're gonna be talking about today. How are the two of you beautiful souls doing today?Master Joshua: Doing really well. Really excited to be on this morning. To, to talk about it. Being able to, to have Karma's story out there accessible is really exciting and important to me. Cuz she's worked really hard at it. She's dealt with me for four years to turn it out. . Karma: Yeah. It's a culmination of a big, big personal transformation and it's a, for me, it's a big personal victory to be able to talk about it cuz like the title says it's a V d s m memoir of an unfaithful wife.So that's where we start off from and it [00:03:00] ends with us being able to talk openly. And I still have my family so De'Vannon: You do. But it was, it was, it was a process and it's so interesting to see like how, you know, how you evolve in the story from. Somebody who's like, kind of timid about it all. It's by the end of the book.And you know, really the end of the book, you're like, you know, like, it's like there's like this cutting going on and stuff like that that we're gonna talk about, you know, later. And I guess it was fascinating to me that part three of this book is basically like one chapter. It's, it's like, it's like PO Box, I think it was like 1125 or, you know, something, something along those lines.And you know, the, you know, so that, that lets me know how important that that one section is. You know, that you separated it like that, you know, so, okay. I wanna get into y'all's very, very, very titillating like history [00:04:00] now. Now Master Joshua, I believe you've been doing this for at least like 20 years, I believe.No, I, Master Joshua: I I've been doing it professionally for about a decade. I actually have to sit down and do my timelines again cuz I've been saying a decade for a minute now. But I've been on my own personal journey. You know, there's levels to it cuz I can, I can remember a story I to I was told about when I was five and I would rub my aunt's nylons and they would, it would excite me as a five year old.Stimulating my body was a sexual in nature. No, it was all sensation and stimulation, right? I lost my virginity at 12. That's another major turning point in my life. I had my first child at 18, 19 having to deal with family court at 19. These are all different layers of my own identity and journey that, that all matter up until the point where I'm at today, you know, for all of us.But my purpose was [00:05:00] discovered about 10 years ago when I started doing this professionally. And by purpose, I mean people come to me for self-actualization and safety and submission. Being able to have someone hold space for them where they can be. Authentically themselves, you know, one piece at a time because you don't just jump out of the closet, right?It's like being deviant as some people call us, being perverted as some people call call us kinky fetishists. It's not easy because we're not the norm right now. The coolest part about it is that everybody wants something. It's just shame and fear and safety, right? People don't feel safe enough to be vulnerable, to be able to open those doors.My role is to be that safety for people to open the doors either in events that I produce or one-on-one sessions or intensives that we host. That's how I found power over sex addiction. And it was incredibly life changing to be able to [00:06:00] say no. Right? Just that simple word. No. And it really put the power back in my hand around who do I connect with and who do I not?De'Vannon: you say you've got the victory over sex addiction. At what point did you feel like you were a sex addict and why? Master Joshua: Oh, I mean, , I have four kids. I have four different w moms. I I would go outta my way in severe ways, detrimental ways to have sex. Right? It, it, I I had to, I was mandated to attend a program once, and while I was there, I was one of those guys sitting in the back like, why the fuck am I here?I'm not one of these guys. And, you know, for substance, I wasn't. Right. It was, it was a, an eye-opening experience though, cuz as I heard people's telling of the stories of their relationship with substances, that was my relationship with sex, the [00:07:00] things that they were ruining about their lives, the relationships that they were tanking financially, what they were doing, how irresponsible they were being.That was my relationship with sex. And that's how I know sex addiction is a thing. To get over it. It took a long time. I had a really intense relationship with sex. And I'm glad to be able to look back at it and say, this is what happened. And this is what was the turning point for me. De'Vannon: I was thinking about that earlier today about how addictions how we get carried away with desires.So be it drugs or the pursuit of money. People get addicted to their careers, people get addicted to their children, people get addicted to all sorts of things and but it's some sort of pleasure there that we tend to, to, to not be able to get enough of what I think that's [00:08:00] beautiful about what you're saying and a part of the reason why I.You know, take issue with a lot of like more anti elu addiction theories. Like, say the anonymous program says if you've been an addict, you can never stop being one. You can't ever do a drug again. So like, so somebody who's like an identified sex addict, you know, it's not gonna stop ever having sex.You're gonna find a way to get that shit together. Cause it is unrealistic to think just because you were once a sex addict, you're never gonna have sex again. You know? And I feel that. So I, I, I appreciate the fact that you've done that, and I commend you for that. But I feel like it's the same way with people who were once addicts and drug addicts.I don't feel like you always have to be one. I feel like you could learn girl, how to not do your crystal methyl cocaine every damn day, but just to deal with every now and then and still be fine. , Master Joshua: listen. No, listen. This is my theory around that. Right? If people were to handle their problem, They would be good.Right? But that's the hard part. This, the addiction is the easy way out of the problems. [00:09:00] The hard work is looking at the problems and it's okay that you resort to substance. It's okay that you fail sometimes. Just keep trying. Just get up and do the next right thing. It's, it's not easy, right? It sounds easy, but it's not.It's not. It's a simple solution. But by no stretch of the imagination, easy because it all starts with integrity. Right? And what we try to do, what I tried to do with this relationship and we'll, and we'll get into it, is I try to circumvent morals with ethics. Right? And you can't circumvent morals, right?Ethics are manmade rules around human relations and what it is to do good morals are like universal law, right? And the basis of this book is built off of our developed relationship connection into a deep relationship where. I have the perspective of I only need her permission. I only need her consent.Right. Ethically, morally, that's not the truth. [00:10:00] The truth is I needed to know all the ducks were in a row before opening that door, but I, I got selfish in it too because she provided me a safe space. And we'll get, we'll get into that cuz it's, we're human beings, right? And we make choices that aren't always the right thing.Well, sometimes they're the right thing for us, but they're not the right thing. De'Vannon: Well, we can talk about it now. It sounds like what you're referring to is that, that part of the book that I was reading where like karma, like maybe your husband gave you certain permissions, maybe you had, I think it read like you, you had loopholes and you used them, you know, quite severely.Is that what you're referencing right now? Having the liberty and taking it a bit too far? Karma: Well I'm glad the book leaves leaves that space where it's not quite clear where the fault is but as in the way I see it there, [00:11:00] the loopholes were big as in really ill-defined, and it was, it's, it's a fig leaf really, that my husband and I negotiated certain terms of, and it wasn't really a negotiation.We agreed on certain terms in which we can in which I could explore the topic of V D S M because I was interested in it, but he wasn't right. We should tell the people, , we should give them a little bit of background. Right. I went in as a reporter reporting on a story about religion in kink. Joshua and his partner, master Joshua and his partner were the people who let me in.I was writing about an event that took place in their venue. Once I went to that event and spoke to the people and witnessed what happened, it became clear to me that my interest goes beyond the professional in B D [00:12:00] S M. And shortly after it became clear to me that my interest in Joshua goes beyond the professional as well, but we were kind of entangled.It wasn't, the boundaries were very blurry. Is it personal? Is it professional? Is it about being a journalist? Is it about my interest in B D S M? Is it about my interest in him? It was all kind of like mixed in. And of course, I'm married in a traditional marriage plus kids, and I don't wanna risk that.So I am trying on, on the other front, on my husband's front to to be in a space where I'm not actually cheating. And, and it's kind of like okay, I am doing th so. I keep reaching agreements with him, and the agreements keep falling short of reality because in reality, I'm already in love with him.I fell in love with him very early on. So what was [00:13:00] happening was that it just wasn't an honest,it's very hard to be honest when you don't know what's happening and when you are in a vortex, right? But that vortex created a situation where I really wanted something and that something was not allowed within the framework of a traditional marriage. And I kept tweaking the framework, but not being honest about my intentions or about what I really want, because at the time I didn't know.I just, I was exploring, discovering, and I got that permission to explore and discover. But within, you know, nothing more than a kiss and. Less than a kiss with another man. And that kind of was hard to keep , right? De'Vannon: So, Master Joshua: so, so you don't, can I, can I throw in my half of [00:14:00] that e of the equation , right? No, because it's, it's like, it's, it's tough.I was going through when she met me, I was going through a breakup. It was at a dissolution of a dynamic, right? They're not really the same dynamics are power exchange relationships, where this case was a baby girl in the daddy dom this is master slave. There's dom sub, there's all types of power exchange relationships where the focal point is the energy, the power exchange differential.So I was going through a breakup, and this was around the Me Too movement when I first started. Now, the Me Too movement was very necessary, and the bad actors, everyone got called out. and over time we went from bad actors to bad people to bad relationships. And it got weaponized At a point I was subjected to a weaponized me to dissolution and [00:15:00] she came into the class that we were teaching the round table discussion around B D S M and religion, which believe it or not is, is they're, they're two peas of the same two peas in a pod.So dealing with that while still hosting events, while still trying to provide service to the community. Cuz when you're accused of something like that, no one wants to hear it from you. Right. Everyone. And I understand the believe the victim approach. I too, when as event as an event producer, I have to hold space for the victim.Right. And I believe what you're saying, what I am also responsible, especially in this lifestyle, which is heavily defined by integrity, is I have to ask the other party what happened. I have to because I need to hear the whole story to find out what's going on. Because it's our responsibility if we're gonna keep the community safe from all types of situations, right?We can't just pick and choose. Leadership [00:16:00] requires doing the hard work. So I had no platform still doing what I do because this is what I do. This is my, I found purpose in my journey through B D S M and holding space for folks to find safety and self-expression and to, to dive into their sexuality is important for me because there's liberty in that I was shut down and Karma was interested and curious about the lifestyle.So I gave her space and I gave her all my information, everything I could provide her information with, I would. And then she caught wind of the accusations. You wanna take it from there, ? Karma: Well you read the book so you know, , but what happened was I started exploring this world through Master Joshua, right.Attending a little bit more events being a little bit more involved on a personal level and getting a taste [00:17:00] which really kind of threw me off personally. It was such a shocking discovery. It, it really impacted me to, I, I read about it in fiction books, so I kind of assumed that this whole lifestyle was fiction, , cuz I never saw it in real life until I met him.And then the whole discovery of it was kind of like, it, it was just walking headlong into a train for me. And then, so I'm trusting him as a guide during this period, which is very brief. Just a matter of days or weeks. and very soon I come across one of the people I interviewed about the King and religion story told me, well it's a more interesting story to examine the impact of me too on the king scene.Take the accusation against Mr. J Master Joshua, for example. I'm like, whoa, whoa, hang on. What accusations against Master Joshua? And so he [00:18:00] sent me the link to the accusations which were on Fe Life, which is kind of like the Facebook Forsters mm-hmm. . And I began following up on them and my first step was to confront Joshua about them and then interview him and his then partner about them and.You read the book. So, you know, as I went along, I let go of that story first because he and his partner were not interested in the Me Too story coming out at that time because of, they've already been through a lot with it. They were tired, his partners specifically. But I let go of it because I couldn't find enough concrete evidence that would meet my that part is not in the book.So I'm telling you there are certain standards for my publication to run with a story that is, that involves a [00:19:00] me too story. You need a certain amount of sources. They need to be verifiable to a certain extent, and their, their testimony needs to be. About some concrete me, some concrete things. Now there's a lot of noise about a me too movement in the kink scene, but once you look at the complaints, the noise, the story changes because it's sort of like the story becomes not oh, they are bad people out there using kink as a, as a way to abuse people's consent.But the story becomes, there's a lot of confusion there about what consent means and how do you verify it, and when is somebody doing something wrong and when are they not? Because there were no clear parameters. So everybody who yelled abuser just, you know, okay, that person became an abuser and that's it.And there was no [00:20:00] recourse for them. That, that became my story. In the end. My, the story I wanted to write as a journalist, but I could not run with it as a journalist because I would be standing on the right, wrong side of history as a liberal and as a woman and as like nobody would publish it. And if they did publish it, I would get into a lot of backlash.So I ended up publishing that. It's not even a story because it, I ended up publishing that outlook in my book because as I was, it's not just my story, right? It's a part of history. It's a part of a movement in history and it's a part of history that impacted people I love very much. So I really wanted to do something with it as a journalist, and I couldn't, so I did something with it as an author.De'Vannon: You can't speak one way, you gotta find another way. I appreciate your thoroughness and, and I agree. You know, nothing [00:21:00] in this life you know, is really ever a hundred percent, you know, and it's somebody who has stood in front of a judge several times. I got like four felonies, you know I, I appreciate thorough research rather than jumping like to conclusions and things like that.So there's like literally no way every man who's ever been accused of abuse has done it. It's not possible. There has to be somebody lying somewhere, you know, or, and taking advantage of that movement. So Master Joshua: you know, one of, one of the, one of the great things about our relationship is the accountability that she holds me to.Right? And I've grown a lot and I've reflected a lot around my life, and I've, I've even come to admit the points. Where I was a horrible partner within those relationships. Not to the degrees that they made the accusations, but enough to know that I had a role in the love going from love to hate, right?So it's, and that's what these relationships bring out, [00:22:00] is she's held my feet to the fire because I have a role that I play. And it's like, if I'm falling short, she, she's gonna make sure that I'm aware of it. Karma: I'm gonna quote him on that when it comes my time to make sure that you're aware of it. , it's not easy.De'Vannon: Love it. It's beautiful. So I wanted to read a snippet from the book. Thank you. I may because it's, they're very fun. I actually have a lot of quotes that I pulled from there that I thought were just like, so fun. So y'all, karma had mentioned earlier, like she was a reporter and everything like that.Well, she had reached out to a friend Bec wanted to do this b s m religion story, like what she said. And and the response that Karma got from her friend included this here. She said and I quote she quickly lay out a feast for me heavy on the red meat. Seeks, seeks in diapers, clergy, men and kennels.Yeah, I'm thinking like dog kennels ca seeds, ca seeds [00:23:00] getting fucked up the ass with bottles of kosher wine in quote. I thought that You know, I'm thinking, why can't the Catholic church just admit that they do the same shit and be done with it?Master Joshua: No, I have a, I have a client who's been a priest for 40 years. Right. And it's like legit. It's everywhere. Everybody's got something. Everybody's got something. De'Vannon: And then another part. How Karma was saying she was timid and shy. You know, it's like the, the roles were, were flipped. You know, all the times you hear about the guy sneaking around with his porn and everything like that.In this case you were that person s smut, as you called it. You had these dirty little habits and stuff like that, and you were hiding him from your husband. And I thought, well, what a role reversal. And and speaking of fe life, you understood that you had to establish a profile to, you know, as you, if you're gonna be going down this road, and I'm gonna read how you felt about it at [00:24:00] first, so quote you said, but scrolling through the avatars on the list of attendees, an unsavory collage of inch by inch asses, tits, cunts, cocks, and combinations thereof, unease swept over me in quote.I thought that was so beautifully written. . , thank Master Joshua: you. Karma: Thank you. Master Joshua: I De'Vannon: appreciate that and it's very, very powerful that you, that we're so transparent about going from like being uneasy about it to all immersed in it. And a big thing about, even as I, myself and my partner trying to approach, you know, the B D S M community, I think it's super important to to ease into it.You know? Cause in the book you talk about how it's very complex, there's a lot of layers to it. You started off as an observer, then you transitioned, you know, into participating, you know, as you got comfortable with it. And I think that that's an important thing to point out. So Master Joshua, you're technically speaking [00:25:00] professional, dominant.And then a non-traditional sexual behaviors consultant are the two titles I found when I was Master Joshua: researching. Yeah. Yeah. So essentially I do professional domination and N T S B counseling is B D S M without B D S M, right? Non-traditional sexual behavior. It's for those who are afraid to call it B D S M, but they're into something that isn't so intense, right?It all falls into the big umbrella that B D S M is, right? Fetish and kink. The desire for something we're afraid to speak of, right? So I make myself accessible. I make this journey accessible in both perspectives, right? For someone who isn't ready to say that they're that far into it in B D S M or leather or kink, we can call it non-traditional sexual behavior.Hey, it is what it De'Vannon: is. now. Yeah. Now I'm gonna read a portion of. [00:26:00] Of of, of, from my research of, of you master Joshua. This is not specifically from the book, so, but that you stated that when you first started, you say, when I first started practicing B D S M and Earnest, I assumed that what interested me in kink was, well, the kink, you say the thrill, the rush I got from dominating other person made the Y seem pretty self-explanatory.You go on to say, I used to play a lot of play at a lot of parties in the beginning before Scene, my bottom and I would talk, these talks were often uniquely candid. We were heading into a heightened situation and people wanted to let go of their masks, show me what was really going on inside. And you go on to say that by the end of.It was people's trust, you desire their permission to connect on a deeper, truer level. Kink was just the way in. Now, I've never heard B D S M describe like that before because when it's presented, a lot of times all we see is the [00:27:00] kink. Speak to me about how it's not really about the kink so much. Master Joshua: So this, and this is gonna go back to my relationship with sex.I enjoy kink, I enjoy the intensity, the director energy of it, being able to, and because domination looks at 20 different ways, right? The way I enjoy it is like Rocco sire, if you watch porn, , right? I really enjoy being a monster sexually. I also bought 'em, right? I'm also a sex submissive too, right?I enjoy intense things. I enjoy being fisted, right? I enjoy licking shoes, so it's a very visceral. Raw primal energy exchange for me. Now in order to access that, and this is where the title Sex Slave comes in what Karma's given me is freedom to be who I want to be within the four walls of our intimacy.[00:28:00] And that looks whichever way I want it to block because she's given me the permission by calling me master and me calling her my slave. There's a freedom, there's a weightlessness of being able to express yourself sexually, that you can't compare it to anything else. So knowing that that's earned through trust, right?That the, when I connect with people, I have a level of, of emotion and safety I want to feel. And if you don't hit that bar, we're probably not gonna be hanging out. And all that's earned through trust. And that's, that's how I want to live my life, is surrounded by people who I can not have to wear as many masks as, as we often have to.Hmm. And then, I mean, once you have that freedom, that permission, dude, you can do whatever you want, man. Let's go. Let's play, let's be nasty. Let's do what you want. I'm [00:29:00] game. Right, because there's no judgment. I love how it's beautiful. De'Vannon: I love how relationship based it is. I do. Because you know when a lot of people think about sex, you know, so, so many times, you know, our mind defaults to like maybe apps or like quick hookups and things like that.And it seems like the way that this is set up is getting away from like more superficial connections.Do you feel like, you know, this community provide. As we might say, chosen family. You know, maybe somebody's been rejected by their biological family. Can people find their way into the B D S M community and find the new community that accepts them or others have rejected them? Master Joshua: I think that's a false hope.I think what people find in community is validation and affirmation that you're not alone. What I don't find in community more often than that is growth [00:30:00] beyond the validation, right? Once you hit that bar of what community is, and that's set by the lowest common denominator. Now I say that because I put a lot of time into community and there's not a lot of return that community gives back because a lot of people in community are there to take their validation and affirmation and experiences and not really contribute.So that's a lot of energy being put out. This comes to connection right now through the years of doing professional domination. I've spoken to and hosting events. I've spoken to thousands of people. I've done thousands of sessions. I've played thousands of times. I actually complained about my joints now because my shit's hurt, man, , like my arthritis is kicking.I got tennis elbow and stuff, and people laugh, but that shit for real, right? Because I can't do it forever. What I learned in that time is how to connect with people, how to hear what people are saying, and keeping my mouth shut and processing. Right now, while we're all different, we're all very much the [00:31:00] same, right?We fall into like six categories of people and we just have variables to each of us. What we're all looking for is connection and validation, right? Being seen and being heard. What we need, if we're going to find that piece, is to be put into positions where we're questioned about our beliefs. We're questioned about our journey and our directions, and that requires growth because you gotta be put in uncomfortable situations.That's the type of community I'm trying to build, where we. Know who we are. We know who we are not. Right? We we're trying to unlearn what society's taught us and we're trying to dig into finding out who we are because no one taught us how to do any of this stuff. No one taught us how to have relationships.No one taught us how to have sex. No one taught, taught us how to communicate , right? It's simple. Communication is all boils down to communication. All I do is hold space for people and ask questions that have you reflect. And cuz you [00:32:00] know all the answers, I'm not, no one can teach you anything. All we can teach you, all we can help you do is ask you the questions that you can answer for yourself, right?And transitioning from B D S M as a community, more towards human responsibility, right? As a community is where we're going. And I've learned all of that through my own journey, through my relationships, through our relationships. Of the importance of integrity and trying to be as judgment free as possible.Trying to always do, try, remember, try cuz we're not superhuman. Trying to always just do the next right thing. Because if you do that in your relationships, you'll see all of this is a achievable. You can achieve anything if you're open and honest. Cuz what you're doing there is you're, you're gauging your safety.You're ga gauging if you're being seen and heard. [00:33:00] And if you don't have that, why would you put your guard down? Right? So you gotta really reevaluate these things. I hope I didn't go off too far off topic, and how, De'Vannon: I mean, know how intelligent is all smart. It's like mindful, mindful sexual behaviors rather than just reacting to the fact that you're horny.You know, I think it's a smart way to do, you know, who is this person and do we have a connection? I think it's brilliant. I think it's bloody brilliant. Master Joshua: You can also do it on, on like a, a hookup, right? Because I, I've taught a few classes at Claw. Claw is Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend. They teach it, it's, it's held in Cleveland every April.And it's the, in my opinion, the best large format education convention out there, especially for men particularly gay men interested in leather culture. And I've taught about hookup culture and how it deteriorates our connection, right? Because it's more like playing jackpots. You, you, every time you hit that hookup, you get [00:34:00] that rush of endorphins and Oh my God, you're gonna go hookup and then you're gone and you're depleted again and it's empty.So you go back on there and you're trying to hit that hook up again. And it's, it's a cycle, right? And all you have to do is, it's not really all you have to do, cuz it's not, it's, it's work. It, it takes pr, it takes work is you have to. Be okay with not being who you want thought you were and doing some, find a mentor, find someone who's at where you want to be, and develop a, a friendship.Friendship, meaning have conversation without intention. Right? Meet people without thinking, what can I get from them? And just hold space. Hold space. Ah, holding space, meaning giving undivided attention and not judging. When you do that, and this can be with anyone, [00:35:00] right? If you do that without the intention, you'll hear yourself reflected back in many different ways, in ways beyond you can even comprehend.Now, imagine doing that in an arena where you are looking to meet someone because you have similar. Interest. Right? It doesn't just have to be at a bar or a club, but let's say you're into pottery, right? Or you're doing some Groupon Eatery event, or you go do movie, movie screenings, right? And you sit and you just have conversations about things that interest you hold space and listen for people, and you'll see how easy it is to hear yourself in things that matter from the other person.Not about sports, not about the movies, and not about TV shows, but about shit that matters, right? You open those doors and while they're scary, you'll see how much return you get back on that stuff. Mm-hmm. , you better De'Vannon: preach. And, and, and by the way, I wanna say I love the nails. You talk with your hands a lot, so I [00:36:00] think it's beautiful that you have those all dead up.So you mentioned earlier that you feel like B D S M and religion are two peas in the same pod. Break that down for me please. Master Joshua: So I define spirituality as how I treat myself through my belief system. My belief system is karma, right? I, what I put out is what I get back, meaning I drink alcohol. I know I shouldn't because it's bad for my body, right?The right thing to do is to not drink alcohol, right? I smoke marijuana. It has medicinal purposes, but it still puts tar in the lungs. I know that, right? Who am I kidding? It's not the right thing to do unless there's di cer certain circumstances, but I do it recreationally, right? There's lack of integrity in how I'm treating my body, and I'm aware of it, right?That spirituality, how I treat myself under my belief system. Religion, as I define it, is how I treat others through my belief system right now, karma, right? If I treat you like an asshole, you'll probably treat me like [00:37:00] an asshole back, right? If I do something nice for you, maybe you'll do ni something nice for me.Without in expectations, right? Intentions without expectations. Now, B D S M, and at this point, all the reli, reli, all the relationships I develop are built off of my belief system that B D S M works as a way to build deep and meaningful relationships, open and honest communication, transparency, integrity, doing the hard stuff that isn't fun, right?Having the hard conversations that aren't fun. That's my belief system. If I approach this with integrity, it's going to come back with integrity. And if I don't feel it, it's not meant to be, but we're not dealing with that level of integrity at this point, that petty shit, right? But you have to unlearn a lot of that stuff because what does it mean to feel safe, right?So how I associate the two is [00:38:00] people choose what religion they put in there. Ju Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism. Right? That's your belief system. Now the difference between talking, the talking, walking the walk is another big thing, right? Because you can say you're of any of these religions, I can say I practice B D S M, but it doesn't mean I practice that shit safely or correctly.Right? Who's not saying, I'm not using my knowledge to manipulate the situations. Wow. That kind of sounds like religion. , right? because that's it. It's all about human relations. That's all life is about, is human connections. Hmm. What did that was the first time I said that shit like that. Wow. I gotta have to play that shit back.Hopefully De'Vannon: you're on the podcast . What a deep thinker you are. Master Joshua. Yeah. Things come out of us when we need it to. Master Joshua: I found my connection to God through this journey. I mean, it's faith, right? The faith that if I continue doing the right thing, it'll come [00:39:00] back. Mm-hmm. the faith of. . When I need something, it'll be provided.This, the faith of, they won't disappoint me because I won't disappoint them. Right. It's like we've invested a lot of time and energy into building this. And it's not a house of cards. This shit's built out of steel and brick . Oh, that's right. I'm all hyped up, man. Karma: Finally, somebody wants to hear about religion.Master Joshua: It's crazy cuz I, I would've never seen myself here. I'm one of those guys. I was, I'm Latino, right? I grew up in New York, east Harlem. I pushed religion aside at an early age because you couldn't prove it to me. You can't prove it to me. What, how, what are you gonna prove to me? Nothing. What I learned it through was consistency in the return of doing the right thing and that that.Now, I've touched the iron many times, , right? But the point is, am I changing my behavior after I touched the iron, right? We can't just repent on Sunday and say we're all [00:40:00] forgiven. That shit doesn't work like that. We're just, that's a joke, right? Can I give you one philosophy? One theory. One theory. Just one theory.East Easter Sunday, I was coming out of the train and this guy goes, Jesus died for your sins. I'm like, Jesus did not die for my sins. I don't know Jesus. Jesus doesn't know me when they say he died for your sins. I said, maybe. Maybe he died for the sins of inaction, right? Of all the people that watched him, he get crucified for doing the right thing and they fell to do the right thing and that's why he died for their sins of inaction.So maybe the lesson to take away from that shit is if you see something wrong, do the right thing. Karma: Theta says it all the time. , you see something, say something. Master Joshua: Okay. Ah, sorry. I'm gonna drink my water now. . De'Vannon: No, you are so good, man. Like I love, I love me a good deep thinker, you know? And wouldn't I agree with everything that someone is saying?What I, what I always agree with is the passion and the conviction, [00:41:00] you know, behind it. And I can tell you believe every word that's coming outta your mouth. And I know that that translates to your, to your submissive and your slaves and everything like that, you know, confidence. That's something I love in a man.You know, it'll make you follow 'em to the end of the earth. Oh yeah. . Karma: Yeah, Uhhuh. You get it. You know how it works. De'Vannon: You know, so Carmen, so, so something that I read that you wrote in, in one of your profiles, probably on matchmaker, maybe on one of the websites, was that this lifestyle, referring to bds, the B D S M lifestyle is one of the most sensationalized and least understood factions of the L G B T Q I two s plus community.Right. I wanted to dwell on this for a moment, because I know when a lot of people think bd s m, they don't necessarily place that in the plus of the L G BT Qia A so, and I don't, to my knowledge, I mean, [00:42:00] are most people who practice BD s m in our community, is it sometimes separate? Is it always together?Help me understand. Karma: I'm gonna give you my, this is master Joshua's question, but that's his answer. No, no, go ahead. But I'm gonna give you my outlook. P D S M was something I was interested in, but once I began exploring it and living it as some, as, as a submissive, as a slave, it's not a, well, I, this is just how I enjoy fucking, it's not just, this is, it's an inherent part.It's, it's a identity, it's a sexual identity, and it's a personal identity, and it's a setup of how I would like to interact with people on, it has parts of it that are integral to who I am. [00:43:00] It should not be viewed as a I say it's as much of a, an identity as transgender. Transgender is, or gay is, or lesbian ins.It is not a game. It's a peoplehood in a way. . And for me, and, and it, it has very concrete aspects, right? Because for example, if I try to to advertise my book on Amazon so people could see it, so it would get some, you know, just because I exist and I want people to know about the book I wrote obviously.So if I wanna advertise on Amazon, I can't because the word B D S M is not they do not advertise anything that has B D S M in the title because B D S M is a perversion, a sexual thing, [00:44:00] a and they don't run with that, right? But transgender is okay, you transgender has its own category and is promoted as such.And in a way it comes to, I have a truth about myself that I cannot speak. Because V D S M is not acceptable as other sexual identities are. Right? I can't, I can't be who I am openly. I have to, I can't talk about this almost anywhere, right? I am, I'm poly, right? I, I have a husband and a master and I can't talk about that anywhere.And I am kinky, right? I, I, I like sex to involve certain things that other people do not like. And I can't talk about that. And both of these things are huge parts of who I am and what I do with my life, but I don't have any permission to approach it as such. However, there is a [00:45:00] community, and there is, and there are people who do this as, as a lifestyle and as an expression of self, an expression of identity.So in my eyes, it is just a matter of time until B D S M or the leather community or however it ends up calling itself or unifying itself, will become part of that umbrella of the L G B T Q A and it will be the plus, right? It's it somewhere in that plus is our place in humanity. And that's why I identified the book as such, because it really is, if you look at the larger picture of things at history, at what's happening, that's the purpose of my book, to show people that this is, this is an identity and a legit one, and it belongs into a group of people and this is the group it belongs to.De'Vannon: Yeah. That and [00:46:00] master Joshua, was there anything you wanted to add to that? Master Joshua: Yeah, because , I, I have the like the technical stuff, so while. And it's evolved a lot over the last X amount of years. It's, it was hugely segregated between gay pansexual and pansexual is more heteronormative and the queer community you had smaller subsets within those, with the times everyone's evolved.Mostly everyone's evolved to where everyone's promoting inclusivity, but the vibe still changes with every event that you go to. The, what we're trying to do within that event space and what people come to us for is a level of equality where people are just, again, people are just people. We have the, the name of the intensive that we host [00:47:00] is called People Before Kink. And it's like, it's all about getting to know the person next to you because I.I have a personal agenda around B D S M and getting it to fall under the Civil rights protection. Right. To be identified as an identity because I, we're not, we're born this way. Right? We have these desires, these relationship developments. Like I identify as a leather sexual because I need to get to know you and once I get to know you, I'll determine if I like you or not.It has nothing to do with what's between your legs. Nothing to do with what's between your legs. Nothing to do with how you identify. I don't care. Anything else other than are you a good person? And if I can vibe with you, I probably wanna fuck . Right? But it's like, don't put on a mask. Don't lie to me.Right. I [00:48:00] have no agenda with I I have, I, I just wanna, I just wanna witness your existence. Tell me about yourself. And just on that alone will tell me which way we're gonna go. Right. And I, I found that shit out in 2019 at, at Palm Springs pride March. I was standing in the back of the chute. Did I tell you this story?Mm-hmm. and everyone's waving their flags. And I'm tight, right? Because my relationship with my orientation has always been up in the air. I, like, I've, I, I don't identify as straight, I don't identify as gay. I, I'm, I fell somewhere in bi pansexual, like, eh, but it always fell short and everyone's waving their flags and I'm like, but does the genitalia really fucking determine, does this really determine like, what determines for me?And I said, well, I've been doing this process for years now and this is what matters to me, determines whether I wanna hook up with you or not. Cuz I've met enough people where they, once they opened their mouth, I was like, that's a done deal. I just spent all this time meeting them, talking to them, and then I've then fucking [00:49:00] box of rocks.Like I have no interest in them. . So I changed the way I approach to this lifestyle, and this is how we develop relationships. Once you have the taste for being seen and heard, you are not gonna settle for nothing else. If, if you do your sac, your sacra, if you're doing yourself, you're doing yourself harm.Right? By not doing what it, just being seen and heard, right. And learning the value of the roles that we play. So it's like,I believe it's that ingrained into us. It's about once you, we realize that it's about the connection we're making, that is our lifestyle.De'Vannon: I look forward to your book coming out. Master JoshuaMaster Joshua: Yeah, no, we're I'm working on it cuz. Something that just came to mind. I was visiting a, a [00:50:00] mistress friend of mine out in Pennsylvania and she's been doing it as long as I have and it was such an amazing connection to meet someone who is on the same page of, cuz once you've been doing this shit for so long, you've been wearing your mask for too long, your teacher hat.And we've gotten to the point where we've taken it off and it's like, we need to continue our own personal journeys. Dom domination aside, what does that mean? Now we got to share that space and vulnerability with each other was incredible. We also got to share perspectives of what are we doing with this knowledge And what I'm walking away, what I walked away with is creating a power exchange economy where just like our people before kink intensives and our other personal development intensives the idea behind.And all of it is how do we help you find your version of what you're looking for? How do we help you tap into your dominance? How do we help you tap into your submission and what does it look like and what does [00:51:00] structure look like? And all that's gonna be built and taught off of philosophy, safety, and techniques.Right now the book is gonna come out based off of that too, cuz there's a lot to say about this. That I believe bd, s m could be a form of therapy now, not only therapeutic as in the spanking and the relief that a person can get, but therapy with the understanding that the professional dominant understands the responsibility of the space that you hold.The person is coming into you, you're giving them, again, the undivided attention and you're judgment free and you're reflecting back to them that they're okay and that they're not broken. We also have the ability to connect with them on the, on the level of giving our own examples and life experiences that a lot of mental health professionals can't.They have to keep that wall up. So imagine you're sitting with someone who you just told you deepest, darkest secrets and they didn't even bat an eye. And then they said, you know what? I understand. I had an experience like that one time with broom. And then they just lay it out and you're like, holy fuck, I'm [00:52:00] not broken.I'm not wrong. What they've told me for the last 20 years was a lie. , right? Now that I'm talking about that level of therapy and healing, and then you walk into the therapeutic stuff. But we as the professionals have to understand the role that we play in all of it. You can't just say, listen, this is what I'm doing.And the only way you can do that is by doing the fucking work yourself. You have to go and you have to walk and you have to open the closets and you have to look in and you have to cry, and you have to have imposter syndrome e every other month, right? You gotta do all the ugly shit so that you can say the P, the point of suffering is on the other side of all that suffering.You can say, you know what? I see you coming. Keep coming because you can survive. I did it. Just keep going. Right? You can provide that space. Dude, that's all we're doing. That's all we're doing. So that's why I think it's a form of therapy. Well, De'Vannon: after that af after that sermon right there, I think it's about time [00:53:00] I take off my top for you,Master Joshua: I like it. I like it. So now we're all at home. Can I, can I turn on, can I, can I take off my shirt? Whatever it is you wanna do. . De'Vannon: So, sorry, I'm keeping in Karma: mind . De'Vannon: So this is the introductory piece of leather, one of the two, me and my boyfriend got when we started to experiment. And so I wanted to read a couple of chapter titles during this part cause I thought that they were so fun.And you have masochism, knives, rope negotiation, the dungeon , you know, that was my Karma: life at the time. That is my life. That is my life at the time now.De'Vannon: And so I wanted to just read a few definitions. So we were talking, you were talking about how like your bottom and everything like that, and I love your [00:54:00] tattoos and the harness and everything. All very thoughtful and thought out. It was very intriguing to me to find some of the you know, like top and bottom and everything like that, those terms, you know, in the B D S M community.Look, as far as I'm concerned, everyone's welcome. B D S M. Come on and play with us too. You know, as you mentioned in the book, you know, karma, you mentioned, you know, it was like, it's like coming out of the closet, you know, even, you know, like for you and I'm, and I was like, okay. You know, I don't know that I've ever, you know, con stepped to that deep into the BDSM world to realize that people who really like, you know, that sort of lifestyle have have all these barriers too and all this judgment and so, As far as I'm concerned, come on and play with us.I'm so happy that you go to Pride, you know, master Joshua and everything like that. I think it's so inclusive and I, I feel like, like your book, karma is really, really, you know, for people who are in that situation where you were, you know, in a relationship feeling like [00:55:00] something's missing. They don't know what in, you know, how the hell were you gonna tell your husband?And we're gonna talk about that after I go over these Definition, Sarah. So I just wanna read them. So top you say in the context of B D S M A top is a term given to the individual who assumes the controlling or dominant role over a submissive participant or bottom. I get the sense that it doesn't matter if it's male, female, other, it is just like whoever.And I think that that's more comprehensive than how it is. You know, like in the gay community, seeing the definition of seeing is A B D S M scene is a pre-planned space where BD B D S M activities take place. It is als it al it, it, it also includes the participation of B D S M related activities like we were saying earlier.There's a lot of work and planning that goes into this sort of thing. Now, what interested me the most, so, and what I want y'all to talk about is the after. Now, this is particularly interesting to me. It says in B D [00:56:00] S M aftercare is the period of time after a scene in which partners attend to one another's physical, emotional, and psychological needs.Typically, the dominant partner in the scene will be the one caring for the submissive partner or partners. B D S M scenes are often very intense and can often be emotionally and psychologically draining. Physical injuries are also not uncommon during these scenes. Tell me about this aftercare and why it's needed, honey.Karma: Well, first we should source them. This came from kingley.com. The definitions are from kingley.com. And I was learning them as I was going. So for me, how. There was a discussion, how should I put them as, should it be in glossary? Should it be at the end of the book? But I put them as I learned them, right?I would go after, each time I met Joshua, I'm online. I'm doing my research. I'm like, what the fuck happened to me right now? Let me see. And, and that's [00:57:00] and that's how all these things were, were pulled. Now of course he is the professionals, so he is the one who should be talking about what these things are and how you properly employ them.But in the place, in the book that you came about, the place where aftercare was mentioned, it was in the context of a party, right? Master Joshua was playing with another man. And, and it was a very intense scene. It involved breath play. and the person at the other end of it, he was, he was barely standing when we were done.He was not standing when we were done. He was, he was. When they were done master Joshua took him off the restraints and the person just kind of collapsed in, into his arms. And it master Joshua you don't see it here, but he has a pretty smallish frame. And the person [00:58:00] was much bigger than him. And when that person fell into his arms, they both had to sit down cuz master cuz he couldn't hold him.And what happened was he kind of master Joshua, kind of propped him up in his arms and, and put his held his head in his lap and kind of just caressed his head for, and just held his hands and caressed him. And it looked very, it was very tender and very peaceful and not at all something that I.Ever thought of in the context of bdsm. And I think that while the whole party, you know, the whole thing was exciting and mesmerizing, I think that was the moment where I kind of like fell in love both with the lifestyle and probably was Joshua because it was so just tender and, and naked. Like the, it's, it, it had a, a, a gravity [00:59:00] to it of like holding a baby or, or a tenderness, just there was so much warmth and, and empathy in it that it felt like the height of, of, of what a human relationship could be.Right. And there was, so, there was such a sweetness to it, right? The, the other person has surrendered, the conqueror has taken what he, it wasn't clear who was taken and who was given anymore, but there was just a, a comfort there. He was comforting him. . And I was like, how does that work? That person just beat the other person till he was senseless and now he's, he's holding him and he's comforting him.Like, like that big man is, is like a child, like a baby. And it was incredibly sweet. And later I researched it and came up with, what is that? Why, why did that happen? What, what is that about? And so I came across aftercare and I'm like, oh, there's a term for it. Okay, great. And that's the term [01:00:00] I included in my book, but really it's seeing it and, and that that's what got me hooked.I would say more than, more than all the rest because it's so De'Vannon: beautiful. Interesting. So since we're wearing these harnesses, what is it, you know, how, how, how are these used? In the, you know, in, in the community and, you know, why is the leather such a draw? But I see these harnesses everywhere in all the gay bars, you know, everywhere I go.What's the big deal with the harnesses? People want to know. Master Joshua: I think, I think now it's just a symbol, right? I, I think, I think it's a fashion statement is mainstream, which is cool. I'm thankful for it because it allows it to be more okay to go out in public like it granted I have a lot more leather than, than, than a piece or two, but being able to normalize bd, s m like 50 shades good, bad or, or different?It, it put B D S M [01:01:00] into the spotlight. Yes. As time has progressed, and we have other artists who have come forward with harnesses and other le leather outfits. I mean, there's designers out there that rock leather 24 7. I think it gets lost in the fashion that sometimes you can use these to fuck Right.And use those. You see the bar across your chest, you have a similar one on the back. Yeah. Right. And they're made outta leather cuz leather is very durable. Right. So imagine being off on all fours and using the harness as straps. As handles. Okay. You can also, you can also lead around on the leash. Kinda like a range.Karma: Yeah. right Master Joshua: On a horse. Nah. And yeah, you're not going anywhere cuz those are built to holdDe'Vannon: Yes. . Master Joshua: I mean they look cool too. Right. But like, the one I haven't like here in the back, my,[01:02:00] it's, it's it's meant to , it's meant to hold, to be Karma: sturdy. That was the first time I actually got to grab the shotgun . De'Vannon: I'm so happy. Oh, that's how it's . I'm so happy that was a part of your first time experience. . Master Joshua: Look at that. Four years later, five years later, we still happen. Seriously, . Yeah. Put a strap on.De'Vannon: So then the last thing I wanna talk about, and I thank y'all so much for your time today. I appreciate it immensely. Time is one resource that we cannot get back or create anymore. So I appreciate that when people sit down to give of their time, to me it means everything. And I humbly am thankful for it and I humbly accept it.So in that, in that last cha, you know, chapter in the book, you know, you were really, really giving a lot of like heavy emotion. You know, you were talking about how the burden of this, I guess you could say, like [01:03:00] maybe the secret life or the life you wanted to live, you know, was getting to you, you were like, I so unhappy.and then you've got an exacto knife, and then you begin to cut yourself. And you showed these, these cut wounds to master Joshua. And without really saying much, you know, he, he did. You know, he, he affirmed that he was going to take on this problem for you and then his solution was to Cru was to make you his submissive and to be enslave them for you to become, for him to become your master.You know, in the book you talk about how you were so, like relieved that you've gotten down and kissed his feet and gratitude. So, because I felt like this book is really, really written for people in like similar situations, whether they may find themselves in those situations today or in the future, I really want you to talk about just how unhappy you [01:04:00] were that it brought you to the point of self-mutilation and how what he offered you.Seemed to be like instant relief for you. Karma: WellI was cheating on my husband and I was living a lie. AndI, Joshua and I were too deeply involved. For me to walk away from it, walking away from it was just, it, it felt too much like walking away from my own story. Right. I was, I was invested in it. I wanted it, I did not wanna walk away from it. And every time I walked away from it, it just resulted in me coming back because this was, this is my story, this is what I'm going through.It's not. At some point, I stopped viewing it as a mistake and started viewing it [01:05:00] as my own personal odyssey. I cannot walk away. Uh, It's just like a hero walking away from his movie. You can, there's always a point where he wants to, there's always a point where he tries to, but , he's in the movie, so he stays and he sees the, the, the adventure through.So I couldn't walk away from that. But I also did not have the, the courage to step up to my husband and tell him, this is what I'm going to, because I see I'm, I was, I came from a, I didn't know much about this world going in. And for me, to me, the fact that Joshua has other partners, other women meant that he's not all in there for me, right?He has other women. It's not, I'm probably not that important. So how can I risk my whole family life? . You know, there, there was always that thought of like, you know, if I, if I, if I fail [01:06:00] and, and my husband leaves me, and like if I tell him the truth and it ends up in a divorce mm-hmm. , how am I gonna, will Joshua be there for me?Will there be anything left? Like well Joshua be there for me, you know, tomorrow. like, cuz I don't, it wasn't really clear how much, how, how deep his commitment was. Because coming from a monogamous world, how do you judge commitment? You judge it by you're my only one, right? That's not true. In this case you judge it by I love you more than anybody.It's not true in this case. I, you judge it by I'll give you all. My time, I'll give you it. It just doesn't work that way when you're in a, in, in other kinds of [01:07:00] partnerships. And that made me very wary of him. Plus again, he, he was going through a lot of difficult, his world was forming at that time.He was going through a lot of d

In October I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Sweta Hariharan at the mad mystic tour in New York City. You may not have heard of her but I was so impressed with her knowledge as a Neville Goddard historian. On that tour we visited historical sites related to Neville Goddard's past and I learned so much about Neville and his life. I thought I knew everything about Neville.   I learned so much that I did not know from Neville's Joseph Murphy connection to fascinating new details uncovered about Neville and Murphy's mentor Abdullah. I simply had to bring her on the podcast to discuss Neville's history.   By learning about what Neville did and the rich details of his life I felt I had a greater understanding of his teachings. Sweta also shared her own experiences in using Neville's teaching to change her own life. Buy My Art - Unique Sigil Magic and Energy Activation Through Flow Art and Voyages Through Space and Imagination. https://www.newearth.art/ The New Earth Activation trainings - Immerse yourself in 12 hours of content focused on the new earth with channeling, meditations, advanced training and access to the new earth https://realityrevolutioncon.com/newearth Alternate Universe Reality Activation  get full access to new meditations, new lectures, recordings from the reality con and the 90 day AURA meditation schedulehttps://realityrevolutionlive.com/aura45338118 BUY MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Revolution-Mind-Blowing-Movement-Hack/dp/154450618X/ Listen to my book on audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Reality-Revolution-Audiobook/B087LV1R5V Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Reality-Revolution-Podcast-Hosted-By-Brian-Scott-102555575116999 Join our Facebook group The Reality Revolution https://www.facebook.com/groups/523814491927119 Contact us at media@advancedsuccessinstitute.com For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com Follow Us on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TheRealityRevolution/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_reality_revolution/ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/mediaprime Follow me on MeWe https://mewe.com/i/brianscott71 All My Interviews -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_Y78_zt_zv9TI1AGx-WimT All my Audiobooks - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo-ArT_9WQ-SrKaEP7VgIPb5 #nevillegoddard #manifestation #history 

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Every Soul Has a Story with guest @swetavikram. Sweta is an international speaker, bestselling author, and Ayurveda-based Health & Mindset Coach in New York City who is committed to helping people thrive on their own terms. She has a background in eastern and western nutrition/wellness is an award-winning wellness changemaker who graduated from Columbia University and studied with Dr. Vasant Lad (the man credited for bringing Ayurveda to the US). Voted “One of the Most Influential Asians of Our Times” and winner of the “Voices of the Year” award (past recipients include Chelsea Clinton), Sweta has dedicated her career to writing, speaking, coaching, and teaching a more holistic approach to creativity, health, and wellness. What an insightful conversation about balance (especially during the holidays), wellness, writing, self compassion, and much more.

In this episode, powerhouse & boss woman Sweta Sridhar sits down with the CB duo to share how she built an impactful coaching business (almost overnight!) while working a 9-5 job.She starts the episode by sharing her journey, how a post on LinkedIn during the pandemic turned into 500+ responses from people who wanted to connect with her during a time of struggle. Sweta breaks down her thought process as she combined her passion and intention for change with how she can make a long-term impact.Still holding a 9-5 and working as a coach and content creator, she keeps herself busy! She shares some of her must-have thought patterns and routines that she utilizes to set herself up for success.Follow Sweta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetathansugar/?hl=enContact Sweta: contact@swetasridhar.comSupport Sweta's website launching in 2023: www.swetasridhar.comFollow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsbrewing/?hl=enFind Divya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindmatterswithdiv/Find Ravisha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raysofravisha/?hl=enIf you liked this episode, please leave us a review here! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us (@conversationsbrewing) so we can appreciate you!

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What does breaking the barrier mean for Sweta? "It's intersecting passion with purpose," she answers. The guest on today's episode is very special to me, as she's one of my dear friends. Sweta Sridhar is a woman who wears multiple hats. During the day, she works as a Product Marketing Manager in the financial services and technology industry, and by night she is a career coach and digital content creator. She has made noteworthy accomplishments in the media space including partnerships with L'Oreal, H&M, Amazon, Liquid IV, Bumble, and other fast-growing Fortune 100 brands. I truly have no idea how she manages to do this all while sending me detailed voice notes throughout the week checking in on me while also training for a half marathon. She's not only a powerhouse woman but a great friend I've been blessed to have in my life. In this episode, we will highlight Sweta's journey on how she started in the content creation space, learn what inspires her as she shares her tips and tricks on taking aesthetic photos and landing huge brand deals, and what's in store for her future. Welcome, Sweta!To connect with Sweta and her services:E-mail: contact@swetasridhar.comInstagram: @sweetathansugarWebsite: www.swetasridhar.com (coming soon in 2023!)If you liked this podcast episode, please leave a review and follow me on Instagram @ambilyxx to stay up-to-date on the latest guests and content I post! Thanks for tuning in

Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist whose focus is on climate, joins Abhay to chat about being tagged as an alarmist, about our primitive decision making roots, and how focusing on our humanity can help build climate action.

The current crisis in Ukraine is an unfortunate lesson in the dangers of fossil fuel dependency. We're joined by renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty to better understand how Russia's invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine is clearly, inexplicably linked to the global oil market, and how we as everyday consumers are both feelingRead more The post 172: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine is All About Fossil Fuels | Dr. Sweta Chakraborty appeared first on ECO CHIC.