Being Fully Me

Coming soon: Being Fully Me. The Podcast from author and Spiritual Mentor, Uma Girish. About Being Fully Me: Stories from my life. Mistakes and failures, gains and losses, laced with the life lessons and wisdom I've gleaned from living it all. My podcast is a collection of personal shares about what I've struggled through and learned from. My soul has been shaped by these experiences. I am who I am because of the life I have lived.

The first episode of Being Fully Me is dedicated to fond memories of my paternal grandmother whom I call Thaathi. You'll hear me share about: why she's at the center of my vivid childhood memories how she shaped my creative abilities how significant her death was in me living my purpose This is my way of saying a giant thank-you to my beloved grandma who didn't live to see all that I continue to create. Website: www.umagirish.com Music: Forest Lullaby by Lesfm

In Part 1 of this episode, I share how my writing journey began as an innocent love for words. I couldn't have mapped this journey. I didn't have a word for it back then, but I know now that "trust" guided the way. my father's encouragement and why it meant so much the special "high" of seeing my name in print a decade-long career in advertising my stint as a freelance writer and the success I enjoyed how a Booker Prize winner's words served as magic fuel Website: www.umagirish.com Music: Forest Lullaby by Lesfm

In this episode I continue the story of how my writing journey evolved. * My first writer's group experience in suburban Chicago—and the 3 books I wrote with them * The mother who gave me the seed for my first novel * How effortlessly a Hay House contract dropped into my lap * The importance of connecting with my WHY * Lessons and insights from my writing trajectory www.umagirish.com/books Find my books here! If you've enjoyed these episodes please subscribe so you don't miss any of my upcoming episodes and share it with your friends

When the time is right for something to enter my energy field, the universe gets my attention. This is the story of how Human Design found me. ·         My wound of "lazy" ·         How Jackie introduced me to Human Design ·         What is Human Design? ·         How knowing I am a Projector landed for me ·         The Projector aura ·         When I feel recognized and invited ·         What a HD reading with me includes  To book a Human Design reading with me: https://umagirish.com/human-design-offerings/#partnership Check out Jackie Johnstone on Instagram: @jackiejohnstone I am an affiliate for Erin Claire Jones @humandesignblueprint

I read you a chapter from my memoir Losing Amma, Finding Home: A Memoir About Love, Loss, And Life's Detours. How I created accountability in getting my book done What's most important when you're creating something? Devotion as the path to completion Living in the space of "not-knowing" Find my books at www.umagirish.com/books If you'd like a grief guidance session, please email uma@umagirish.com  

This episode features two stories from my childhood. Why I chafed against structure and regimentation How my child-self knew what would become an important value The confirmation I received many decades later from Human Design Check out my 3 Human Design Offers at: https://umagirish.com/work-with-me

In this episode, I share the story of how I was put in a situation where I had to take the stage and face an audience of 100 people when I was 22 years old. How my child-self was demonstrating my purpose The experience of being thrust into the spotlight What the curious mix of excitement and fear signals The shift in my speaking that came with my transformation Why we struggle to share our gifts I'm no longer on social media. You can stay connected with me in the following ways: Join my email community at https://umagirish.com Subscribe to this show and never miss an episode

This episode is all about the story of what led me to question my presence and eventually quit ALL social platforms. how the universe had my back the two books that opened my eyes the resources that showed up magically my top 5 reasons for quitting social media  Join my email community at https://umagirish.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515 by Cal Newport https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Resistance-Reclaiming-Divine-Right/dp/0316365211 by Tricia Hersey Find out more about Belinda Marie's work at https://soulandself.com/ Off The Grid, Amelia Hruby's outstanding podcast about doing business without social media is at https://www.softersounds.studio/off-the-grid

A dream I held very dear died because the identity that had created the dream died. In this episode I unpack the story of why the dream died and what I understood about that process. When dreams are no longer aligned with our current identity The new dream that emerged for me Why we hold on to old dreams The energy center in our Human Design chart that encourages us to let go Two powerful questions you can take to your journal pages   To book a 30-minute, commitment-free discovery call go to: https://umagirish.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=40021233   My transformational memoir Losing Amma, Finding Home: https://umagirish.com/books   Book a Human Design reading with me at: https://umagirish.com/work-with-me  If you need grief guidance sessions, please email uma@umagirish.com 

Morning practices were all the rage a while ago. In this final episode of Season 1, I share how my morning practice has evolved over 14 years. Do you need a morning practice? The 2 most important questions to ask before you start one How your Human Design can help you find a practice that works for YOU I learned the Divine Abundance Prayer from Tosha Silver If you've been curious about your Human Design, schedule a session with me at www.umagirish.com/work-with-me

This episode is vignettes from my schooling experiences in southern India. why I hated elementary school why I loved grades 6-10 what my classroom looked like my experiences going to school the values my school embraced Get "10 Truths Your Soul Wants You to Know" at https://umagirish.com

In this episode I unpack the 4 systems (Healing From Loss, Healing Generational Trauma, Human Design, and Soul Purpose Mentoring) that I support my clients with and my mentoring trajectory. I speak about how we can't see how one thing leads to the next, but when we trust the universe to lead us, everything flows as it is meant to. How my own personal journey through grief led me to my life's work How invisible ancient grief and generational trauma can be How Human Design tells us who we came here to be before the world told us who we should be Why we can't live our purpose until we know who we are How all these 4 systems weave beautifully together My loss memoir: Losing Amma, Finding Home: A Memoir About Love, Loss, and Life's Detours Book a Human Design reading HERE Visit my BLOG If you have a difficult relationship with your mother, THIS may be for you

In this episode I speak about my obsession with "finding" my purpose, the arc of how my purpose evolved, and what it has grown to become today. how we're living our purpose in every season of life how my father was my role model in me living my purpose the indelible image that started my purpose journey how the apprenticeship of my soul evolved my 3 purpose takeaways My memoir is "Losing Amma, Finding Home" and can be found at https://umagirish.com/books  

In this episode I share about how "finding" your purpose and "living" your purpose are two different things. How people-pleasing gets in the way of your purpose Why it's important to speak the truth even when you're not sure how to articulate your dream Living with the uncertainty of how your purpose will unfold The significance of trusting your connection with a Divine Presence Your money mindset, fear of visibility, and challenging your limiting beliefs If something in this episode spoke to you, I'd love to know. Email me at uma@umagirish.com Losing Amma, Finding Home: https://umagirish.com/books

In this episode I share the top 5 values that have served as my guideposts in 2023. Instead of a word-of-the-year I find it useful to think about 3-5 values that will help me show up for my work, relationships, well-being, and life in general with integrity and ease. My top 5 values How each of these values impact my decision-making The ways in which I infuse these values into my work Why values are important guideposts My two masterclasses on "Surrender" and "Boundaries": https://umagirish.com/shop2 Book a Human Design Session with me: https://umagirish.com/work-with-me

In this episode, I unpack how my relationship with rituals evolved over time. Born and raised in southern India I brought a healthy rebellious spirit to practicing rituals that didn't feel meaningful to me. Now I love rituals because the practices I call rituals have little to do with complex astrology or cosmic alignment. How humans practiced rituals Why a life without rituals feels empty How rituals keep us connected to the sacred My favorite rituals today Work With Me: https://umagirish.com/work-with-me  

Living life as a Human Design Projector has been a very satisfying experiment so far. Knowing the ebbs and flows of my energy; my strengths and shadows; my purpose and life of service; and how I am meant to make decisions has made all the difference. I experience more peace and flow in my life as a result of living this aligned life. In this episode I dive into the 7 truths Human Design confirmed about me. It still blows my mind how accurate a system this is and how trusting my body's wisdom has brought me rich and deep rewards. To understand the 5 Energy Types in Human Design: https://umagirish.com/2023/07/01/the-9-energy-centers-in-human-design/ To understand how to create opportunities with ease and flow for your type: https://umagirish.com/2023/06/12/human-design-strategy/ To understand how differently people are meant to follow their inner GPS is to make decisions: https://umagirish.com/2023/06/22/your-authority-in-human-design/ To book a Human Design reading: https://umagirish.com/work-with-me

Vulnerability is a buzzword these days. Especially as a marketing tactic that coaches promise will bring in more followers, clients, and income. I share my thoughts on vulnerability in this episode. The 3 key elements of vulnerability What people who embrace vulnerability cultivate Why vulnerability as a marketing tactic can backfire The importance of your vulnerability guardrail   To work with me, visit https://umagirish.com/work-with-me 

Big announcement in this episode! After three years in Düsseldorf, Germany we're moving back to suburban Chicago. Our three international moves The challenges of moving during a pandemic The grief of a language barrier What I learned during this season of life What I'll miss about Germany What I'm looking forward to in Chicago