Many people want to know how to control anger issues as a self transformation project goal for finding the inner peace they seek and to have healthier relationships. For those of us who are empaths, we may not feel comfortable even acknowledging that we ever get angry, or feel it's not acceptable to experience anger. But we can still experience resentments that build up from time to time when we give our all to others who don't reciprocate our love and care, or worse, betray us. No matter...

How do you know you are awakening spiritually? There are 3 main signs I feel are critical to gauge how much you are progressing on your spiritual growth journey. Learn what these are, and how to cultivate them on an ongoing basis as part of your emotional self care and to evolve and heal spiritually. I share with you stories from ancient mythology, including that of an Indian goddess with many arms, and my own personal experiences, what it means to embody these 3 signs, as well as embrace...

Did you know that there is a strong connection between how to build immunity system health and bloom fertility in both men and women, according to  ancient goddess fertility wisdom from the holistic health tradition of Ayurveda?  What the ancient holistic healing wisdom of Ayurveda reveals about extended fertility in particular is that it actually has a lot more to do with your overall immune system health than it does with your biological age.  You'll learn in this episode how to build...

Learn a powerful breathing exercise to relieve anxiety to support you with the sacral chakra healing journey. This is also a wonderful sleep promoting breathing exercise. It is an ideal breathing exercise for singing, as well. There has been research conducted by the International Journal of Yoga to demonstrate how this is a great breathing exercise to help lungs. The best part? You only need 30 seconds to practice this breathing exercise to relieve anxiety, help you sleep better, warmup for...

If you are ready to rise from the ashes of trauma and to stop being in emotional pain, this episode on the sacral chakra healing journey holds a sacred key to your spiritual liberation. Join me as I share the sacral chakra healing journey I personally underwent, and how it empowered me in the face of wolves disguised in sheep’s clothing. In this episode, we explore the practice of brahmacharya, a powerful spiritual transformation growth factor and discipline that guides you towards a...

Dive into a profound journey, wherein we will explore the depths of sadness and discover a transformative path that not only uplifts you emotionally, but also propels your spiritual evolution. I invite you to join me as I share my personal journey of channeling sadness into creativity and inner growth, tracing back to when I first learned how to do so in childhood. Together, we’ll embark upon a soulful exploration, delving into the profound wisdom of ancient Yoga and Ayurveda psychology. I...

This month here on the True to Yourself Podcast, we've been talking about getting spiritually grounded. This means being able to say yes to the experiences and relationships that support you and no to those that don't. Having this power means cultivating the courage to go inward, developing balance and grounded-ness from within. One of the most powerful ways I know of to cultivate stability is via grounding activities to connect with nature's medicine. Today, I'm joined by Emma Loewe on her...

I recently experienced the life-altering impact of a major car accident. But instead of taking painkillers prescribed in the ER, I delved deeper into my spiritual practices, finding solace and strength to be mentally and emotionally stable in the midst of trauma and adversity. Listen in to learn how you, too, can find inner peace that goes beyond temporary relief with simple and short Yogic and Ayurvedic rituals to unlock your own potential to remain calm in the face of the storms life throws...

Discover the key to finding spiritual grounding amidst the chaos of our modern world. In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to lose sight of our inner light. But fear not, as I bring you the ancient mythological story of Goddess Shailputri to support you to reconnect with your true Self. Shailputri embodies the essence of stability, grounding, and strength within your very own root chakra. Through her story, you'll learn to find your spiritual footing, even in the midst of...

Welcome to a celebratory return to this show after over a year! In this episode, I open up and share the challenges I've personally faced since I recorded the last show. Join me as I reveal how I transformed these obstacles into powerful catalysts for growth, making each day a joyful celebration of the eternal victory of light over darkness. Prepare to dive deep into the ancient wisdom of the Vedic spiritual tradition. Discover profound insights behind the 4 goals of human life - a timeless...

Since I was a young child, I wished to live a life of service and giving back to the world in some way. Only I didn't quite know what it meant to do so until I encountered the deep Vedic spiritual teachings, which reveal to us what it means to serve at the highest level of our being. Central to the new understanding of service I gained along my spiritual journey and deep studies is that of developing instrument consciousness. I share with you in this podcast what it means to be an instrument...

There is a deep interconnection between mosquito bites and the path to attain moksha (spiritual liberation). The process of overcoming the nuisance of mosquito bites is strikingly similar to the process we must follow to free ourselves of desires (which keep us separate from our true Self). I share in this episode about my recent move to Florida, and how getting swarmed by mosquitos upon arrival and working to overcome them was a great reflection to me of the entire path of attaining...

Holidays can be a very challenging time when all our buried away emotions arise to the surface. This gives us a very unique opportunity for healing at the level of our inner child, and an opportunity for transcendence at a cosmic, spiritual level. We need to feel to heal and, simultaneously, constantly learn about and remember who we are beyond our passing emotions and incessant thoughts. This helps us heal the split within us, which stands in the way of us evolving spiritually. When you are...

Gratitude is considered the parent of all the other virtues, according to the ancient Vedic spiritual tradition. The ancient Vedic scriptures outline 5 daily sacrifices, or sacred offerings, that householders (non-monastic people) are to make to express profound gratitude and appreciation towards all of the entities of this earth. Learn what they are in this episode, and how you can begin to practice them to lead a happier, more spiritual, grateful lifestyle.  Resources: Connect with Ananta...

In this episode, I sit with Gautamji Jain, a senior protege of world renowned philosopher and author Swami Parthasarathy, to discuss the spiritual process of transformation and evolution. We discuss the biggest subconscious thought pattern that everyone wrongly believes, the law of karma, how to control your mind to control your life and be true to both your conviction and conscience. This episode is perfect for anyone who is seeking to look within to examine your life and develop greater...

A true spiritual warrior can dance between the heights of light and the despair of the darkness, unscathed. I share in this podcast about my personal journey of awakening to the power of my inner light in the midst of the darkest experience of my life. In the Vedic spiritual tradition, it is believed that all the suffering we experience in life is due to lack of spiritual knowledge of who really are as eternal, all-powerful souls. You can activate your inner light by learning from ancient...

Having healthy boundaries is one of the hardest things for empathetic souls to successfully manage. We tend to put the needs of others ahead of our own, to the point where we don't even feel like it's okay to have any needs of our own. When people with domineering personalities take over us to the point of even denying our lived subjective experience, and/or what objectively happened in our lives, it's really easy for empaths to start seriously self-doubting. Though the very word 'boundary'...

We live in a world of projection. There is so much we can learn about ourselves and one another by listening very deeply to our own words, those of others and the emotions underlying them. If we look very closely, we will see that whatever we really admire in another is a reflection of what is admirable within us. Whatever we criticize in another is what we are critical of in our own selves. That is why it is so important to continuously look inwards and engage in battle with the lower...

In this episode, I sit down with Corinne Andrews, co-owner/director of Yoga Center Amherst and Shraddha Yoga, developer of the Birthing Mama Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga & Wellness Teacher Training and author of the new book "Birthing Mama." We discuss how motherhood became an unexpected and life-changing opportunity for her to be true to her higher Self, how you can approach the act of conception, pregnancy and parenting spiritually (whether you are male or female), how to develop a...

Discipline often sounds like a scary word that many of us perhaps associate with being punished for things we did - or did not do. In "The Bhagavad Gita," one of the greatest spiritual texts that is essentially a manual for how to be successful on the battlefield of our daily life challenges, it says "What is like poison in the beginning becomes like nectar in the end. What is like nectar in the beginning becomes like poison in the end." Discipline is like a sacred fire that transforms the...

We often hear this expression 'just forgive and forget.' What often happens, however, when we simply forget past violations is that we tend to unconsciously recreate the situation in a new context, with a new cast of characters, playing the same old roles as before. The only way we can truly forgive without continuing to recreate situations that allow people to harm us is by developing our subtle intellect, a faculty of the higher mind in the Vedic spiritual tradition, which is known as the...

Fear is an emotion that holds us back from realizing our full potential in life. It is probably the number one reason why we are not true to our own selves. Living your life in the chains of fear is no way to live. Learn the primary root causes for fear in this podcast, as well as ways you can begin to liberate yourself from your fears, step by step, and thereby lead a more empowered and fulfilling life.  Resources: Connect with Ananta on Instagram for empowerment to ignite the fire of...

In this episode, I sit down with my first guest, Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles, a motivational speaker, healer and teacher dedicated to sharing medicines for expansion into your fullest power. We discuss a potent point in time when she was initiated into her calling to be true to her highest Self, how to reclaim your intuition and spiritual gifts, our personal connections with members of the big cat family, how you can connect with power animals and benefit from their medicine, and so much...

So many people believe that you can simply meditate your way to the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. They say how much relief they got from meditation, only to then get frustrated with it later, not be able to sustain the practice and eventually give it up altogether. This is extremely normal. The ancient wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita explains WHY it happens, and what you should actually focus upon instead to find greater, more lasting peace of mind from your spiritual quest. ...