We’ve mastered how to fight. But no one ever taught us how to repair.In this raw, emotionally electric episode, Raj sits down with his brother-in-growth Alex King to unpack the real reason our relationships—romantic, professional, and personal—fall apart: unseen attachments and unconscious triggers.Raj reveals the invisible architecture behind every emotional reaction, conflict, and moment of disconnection—and how to rewire your nervous system, soften the ego, and build true safety in love.This is the deep inner work that leads to freedom, resilience, and unshakable peace. And once you learn how to repair… everything changes.🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:The #1 relationship skill no one teaches—but every partnership needsHow to recognize when your inner child is running the showWhy “I’m sorry” is more powerful than you think (if it’s real)How to turn triggers into tools for transformationThe subtle difference between control and curiosityWhy your relationship to uncertainty shapes every decisionHow to shift from codependence to devotional loveA framework to feel safer, stronger, and more self-aware—starting nowIf you’ve ever asked, “Why do I keep reacting this way?”—this conversation is the answer.Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this captivating episode of Stay Grounded, host Raj Jana sits down with the remarkable Stephen Brooks, an ethnobotanist, permaculture teacher, passionate speaker and educator, and founder of thriving ecological communities Punta Mona, La Ecovilla, Tacotal and Alegria Village. He is also a co-founder of Envision Festival, an educational and conscious celebration in Costa Rica. A self trained ethnobotanist, specialist in exotic fruit trees and permaculture education, Stephen has taught over 40 Permaculture Design Courses in Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and the US and last year he co-founded Ecoversity which is teaching permaculture and other Earth skills online. In this conversation Stephen shares his profound insights on the incredible partnership between humans and plants, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the transformative power of devotional living. With his infectious enthusiasm and deep reverence for the natural world, Stephen invites us to rediscover the beauty, wisdom, and healing potential that exists all around us.Key Takeaways:The incredible unconditional love and support that plants offer us, even as we often fail to reciprocate that love and careThe importance of reconnecting with our food, spending time in nature, and cultivating a sense of gratitude and presence in our daily livesThe principles of permaculture and herbalism, and how they can empower us to become our own healers and live more sustainablyThe power of devotional living - respecting and revering the divinity within ourselves, each other, and the natural worldThe joy and wonder that comes from cultivating a deep relationship with plants, and sharing that love and knowledge with othersIf you're feeling called to reconnect with the wisdom of nature and to explore the profound healing potential of plants, this episode is a must-listen. Stephen's passion and expertise will inspire you to look at the world around you with new eyes, and to cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and partnership with the incredible beings that share our planet.If you’re interested in taking your mastery of plants to a whole new level, check out Ecoversity's new online herbalism course, where you'll learn from some of the most renowned herbalists in the world and gain the skills and knowledge you need to become your own healer. Connect with Stephen:Instagram: @stephenrbrooks @ecoversity @alegriavillageTo enroll to the Ecoversity course use this link https://www.entv2trk.com/88CX5K/2CTPL/ and apply the code SGPOD to get a 10% discount off the regular course pricing.Connect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490 Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this illuminating Stay Grounded episode, Raj is joined by Alex, one of his mentees, for a vulnerable exploration of learning to trust our inner voice amidst life's uncertainties. Through personal stories and hard-won wisdom, they uncover why prioritizing this innate intuitive guidance system is the key to emotional liberation and making aligned choices.Join this conversation to discover:Why we ignore our intuition and how this leads to more sufferingThe power of "zooming out" and accessing your inner witnessHow to hold space for all your parts and build self-trustWhy addressing root emotional wounds rewires unhelpful patterns for goodThe importance of supportive community along the healing journeyIf you've ever struggled to decipher your inner knowing from fear, people-pleasing or old conditioning, this episode will empower you with the awareness to choose yourself anyway. Raj and Alex get radically honest about their own battles, learning to honor their truth - and provide a practical roadmap for courageously following your own inner compass. Tune in to (re)connect deeply with your authentic self and confidently navigate the path that's truly right for you.Time stamps:[00:00:00] Introduction and catching up[00:02:23] The importance of zooming out and having awareness[00:04:12] Raj's process for dealing with obstacles and roadblocks[00:07:45] The importance of listening to your inner voice[00:10:00] Ignoring the whispers until life throws you a bus[00:13:18] Raj's messy process of waking up and listening to his inner voice[00:16:34] Connecting to your infinite self/higher self/authentic self[00:17:31] Alex's first experience feeling grounded and present[00:19:47] Raj's experience at Vipassana and letting go of control[00:22:21] Holding space for all parts of yourself - the witness[00:24:47] Alex's biggest unlocks from the Liberate mapping process[00:27:41] Going to the root cause to experience lasting shifts[00:30:03] People's fear of unlocking their power and responsibility[00:32:49] What daily awareness practices look like for Raj[00:36:35] Wrap-upConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've done the work. You've built the career, gone to therapy, read the books. So why does love still feel like the one area where your brilliance doesn't translate?Annie Lalla is a relationship cartographer with an Honors Science Degree in Biology and Philosophy, a minor in Buddhism, and professional certifications in Coaching, NLP, and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her work weaves evolutionary psychology, integral theory, intergenerational family systems, and therapeutic sexuality into a framework that actually works. She helps singles done with dating find their person—and couples in love resolve the conflicts that keep them stuck. Her mission: help you build a relationship that's a trampoline for your dreams and a sanctuary for your heart.In this episode, you'll discover:→ Why women are actually the visionary leaders of relationships—and what happens when they wait to be rescued instead→ The reason your partner triggers you so intensely (hint: you've time-traveled back to childhood)→ How to know if overwhelming emotions are actually yours—or inherited pain you've been carrying for someone else→ The simple practice that releases feelings that aren't yours back to their rightful owner→ Why conflict is actually a collaboration trying to happen—and how to use it to strengthen your bond→ The "WTF to MLK" method that transforms criticism into an invitation your partner can't refuse→ What your partner is really doing when they challenge you (think Michelangelo carving David)→ The one question that reveals whether a relationship is worth the growth it demandsHere's the truth: The love you're looking for exists. But it won't come from rescue. It won't come from finding someone who finally "gets it" so you don't have to feel your feelings anymore. True love is the emotional CrossFit of human existence—and it's rare because most people are chasing happily ever after instead of alive ever after. The fantasy says love should be easy. The truth says love is the highest game you can play as a human being. You have everything you need to lead. Listen to the full episode and let Annie show you how.Connect with Annie:Website: https://www.annielalla.com/Instagram: @lallabirdConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You sent the text. Now you're spiraling. Rereading it. Analyzing their response time. Convincing yourself you said too much, came on too strong, ruined everything. You're not crazy. You're not broken. You're running on outdated childhood wiring—and it's time to update the code.In this raw solo episode, Raj shares his personal journey from crippling relationship anxiety after a nine-year relationship to finally feeling secure in love. No fluff. No generic advice. Just the actual map he walked to heal patterns of self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and the constant fear of saying the wrong thing.In this episode, you'll discover:→ Why your anxious attachment isn't a flaw—it's a child frozen in your nervous system between ages 4-7→ The reason meditation and talk therapy alone can't heal relationship anxiety→ How the wiring you developed to survive childhood is now sabotaging your adult relationships→ The counterintuitive truth: you can't heal attachment wounds alone because you didn't get them alone→ A simple reframe that transforms how you relate to your anxiety (hint: it involves compassion, not control)→ The exact script Raj uses to communicate vulnerability without self-abandoning→ Why risking losing the other person is actually the path to keeping them→ What becomes possible when you finally stop operating from outdated programmingYou're not too much. You're not too needy. You're carrying pain that was never yours to hold in the first place. This episode is your permission slip to put it down—and your roadmap to relationships that actually feel safe. Listen now and take the first step toward secure love.Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the reason you can't speak your truth isn't suppression at all—but complete disconnection from what your truth even is?In this intimate conversation, Raj sits down with his beloved Natalie Adele to explore why so many of us (especially women) have lost access to their authentic voice. It's not that you're choosing to stay silent. It's that you've been severed from the body, the heart, and the stillness where truth actually lives. This is your guide to finding your way back.In this episode, you'll discover:Why suppression isn't the real problem—and what disconnection has to do with your silenceThe surprising place where feminine truth actually lives (hint: it's not your mind)What we're really afraid of when we fear being seen—and why confidence dissolves that fearHow childhood micro-moments slowly dialed down your life force without you realizingThe difference between being seen and being truly knownWhy "sorry" and "sorrow" share the same root—and what that reveals about your energyThe practice of "dropping anchor" that rebuilds trust with yourselfHow reclaiming your voice transforms the way men respond to youYour voice was never lost. It's waiting to be reclaimed. The truth you've been afraid to speak, the emotions you've been afraid to feel, the version of yourself you've been afraid to reveal—they're all still there. Underneath the noise. Underneath the conditioning. Underneath every moment you made yourself smaller to feel safe.This episode is your invitation to come home to yourself. 🎧 Listen now and begin the journey back to your voice.Connect with Natalie:https://www.instagram.com/thenatalieadele/profilecard/https://www.youtube.com/@natalieadeleGIFT FOR YOU👇🏼🎁 🌹Power doesn’t come from pushing harder...it blooms from allowing. Let yourself soften open with my Rose Receptivity Meditation. It’s my free gift to help you remember that receiving is your superpower. Download here 👉🏼https://tinyurl.com/groundedroseConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if 40% of the patients walking into doctor's offices have real, debilitating symptoms—but nothing physically wrong with their bodies?Dr. David Clarke has spent decades proving this isn't "all in your head." It's in your brain—and it's changeable. After treating over 7,000 patients with mysterious chronic conditions, earning Doctor of the Year honors, and authoring the groundbreaking book They Can't Find Anything Wrong, Dr. Clarke has become one of the leading voices in stress illness recovery. His work reveals why gold-standard research centers are now showing remarkable outcomes for conditions that baffled medicine for generations.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your chronic symptoms might be a form of communication from your mindThe surprising childhood patterns that predict adult illness decades laterHow one woman's 60 hospitalizations ended when she identified a single triggerThe "butterfly on the wall" exercise that unlocks buried emotional truthWhy writing a letter you never send can eliminate years of physical painThe personality traits that make mentally strong people more vulnerable to stress illnessHow the brain physically changes when emotional wounds are finally addressedThe missing self-care skill that prevents full recoveryIf you've been suffering for months, years, or even decades with symptoms that doctors can't explain... if you've been told "there's nothing wrong" while your body screams otherwise... this episode is your permission slip to believe what you've always sensed: your pain is real, AND there's a way out.Dr. Clarke's patients have recovered from 55 years of abdominal pain. From decades of unexplained symptoms. From conditions so severe they required hospitalization and round-the-clock morphine. Not through more tests or medications—but by finally understanding what their bodies were trying to say.The most powerful truth in this conversation? You're not broken. You're not weak. You're actually stronger than average—you've just been carrying weight no one should have to carry alone. And once you learn to set that weight down, you don't just lose the pain. You gain the life you were always meant to live.🎧 Listen now—because the body that's been speaking to you in symptoms is waiting to speak to you in healing.Connect with Dr Dave:Website: https://www.symptomatic.me/Books: They Can't Find Anything Wrong and Psychophysiologic DisordersConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your body is screaming for rest, but the moment you try to slow down, every alarm in your system goes off. Why does stillness feel like a threat?Because while you're chasing tangible solutions, your nervous system is running on an invisible map—one created when you were 3 years old. A map that says: the world is dangerous, don't let your guard down. And that map is keeping you sick.Most people don't realize that safety itself feels dangerous. The moment symptoms improve, you're waiting for them to come back. The moment you start to relax, panic sets in. This isn't self-sabotage. This is your nervous system operating on outdated programming—and it's triggering something called Cell Danger Response at the cellular level.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why your nervous system learned that feeling safe is actually dangerous—and how this contradiction is manifesting in your body right now• The unconscious "safety map" created between ages 0-7 that still dictates your healing capacity as an adult• How Cell Danger Response keeps your cells in defense mode, blocking detox, energy production, and healing—no matter what supplements you take• The survival strategies you developed (perfectionism, hyper-independence, people-pleasing) that saved you then but are destroying your health now• Why you can't think, supplement, or protocol your way out of nervous system dysregulation• The three pillars of true nervous system transformation: Awareness, Witnessing, and Integration• Why relational medicine (being seen and held by safe others) is more powerful than any biohack• How one woman raised her HRV from the 30s to the 90s in 90 days using this exact frameworkReady to experience what it feels like to be truly witnessed? Book a complimentary 30-minute Liber8 session at https://www.liber8.health/witness and discover what happens when your nervous system is held in safe presence.Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You crave deep love, but when it shows up, your body goes into lockdown.Your partner is loving, consistent, devoted—yet something inside you tightens. You forget how much they care. You pick fights. You feel safer in chaos than in peace. Sound familiar? This isn't self-sabotage—it's your nervous system protecting you from a love your childhood didn't prepare you to receive.In this raw and intimate conversation, Raj and Natalie share how they've navigated this exact edge in their relationship—and the practice of surrender that's transformed grip into grace.Here's what you'll discover:→ Why relationship "ruptures" might actually be signs of expansion (not collapse)→ The surprising reason unconditional love feels confronting (and what it's illuminating in you)→ How to practice surrender without losing your discernment or safety→ What it means to "pull up a chair" for your fear instead of fixing it→ Why frozen nervous systems block love—and the daily practice that thaws them→ The difference between surrendering and fawning (and how to tell which you're doing)→ How to build self-trust so opening doesn't feel dangerous→ Why "letting it be this good" requires more courage than staying in familiar painThe truth? You can't receive a gift with clenched fists—and you can't create magic while bracing for impact.If you've ever wondered why love feels scarier than loneliness, or why you resist the very thing you're praying for, this episode will crack you open. Raj and Natalie aren't offering theory—they're sharing the lived transmission of two people learning to trust love in real time.Listen now and discover the practice that unlocks what force never could. Connect with Nataliehttps://www.instagram.com/thenatalieadele/profilecard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SatNamSocietyGIFT FOR YOU👇🏼🎁 🌹Power doesn’t come from pushing harder...it blooms from allowing. Let yourself soften open with my Rose Receptivity Meditation. It’s my free gift to help you remember that receiving is your superpower. Download here 👉🏼https://tinyurl.com/groundedroseConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're doing everything right. The supplements. The protocols. The appointments. But you're still sick. Still exhausted. Still stuck. Here's the truth nobody's telling you.The people who actually heal aren't following better doctors—they possess four qualities that have nothing to do with medicine. And after witnessing 60+ transformed lives at a groundbreaking health conference, the pattern is undeniable. What separates those who break free from illness and those who stay trapped on the healing hamster wheel forever? The answer will challenge everything you thought you knew about getting well.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why illness is actually a messenger, not an identity—and what happens when you learn to decode what your body is trying to tell you• The shocking difference between people who heal and those stuck in chronic illness (hint: it's not about access to better doctors)• What "internal safety" really means and why your nervous system might be sabotaging every protocol you try• The courage paradox: Why looking at your past won't destroy your life—but avoiding it might be killing you slowly• How feeling "seen" outperforms hundreds of thousands of dollars in therapies, treatments, and modalities• Why HRV and cortisol levels reveal the hidden stress you don't even know you're carrying• The transformational shift from "fixing a problem" to "uncovering a mystery" that changes everythingYour body isn't broken. It's brilliant. Listen now and discover the four qualities that could finally set you free.If you're ready to create deep, unwavering internal safety and heal the root traumas keeping you stuck in dysregulation, join Dr. Nasha Winters and I for an exclusive webinar where we show you how to put these principles into practice. Register here: https://luma.com/4me0t5epConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you starting something new but feeling stuck in old patterns? The problem isn't the opportunity ahead—it's the unfinished business you're carrying with you.Most people try to move forward while dragging the weight of unclosed chapters, unprocessed emotions, and misaligned relationships. They wonder why new relationships feel like old ones, why career changes don't bring fulfillment, or why success still feels empty. The truth? Transformation isn't complete until you properly close what was.In this raw and deeply personal monthly reflection, Raj shares his journey of returning to Austin after five years of self-discovery, moving in with his partner, and completely reimagining his company Liber8. He reveals the often-overlooked art of completion—and why mastering it is the key to creating alignment in everything you do.In this episode, you'll discover:Why friction in your life is actually a gift showing you what's misalignedThe cancer survivor who experienced remission only after addressing her emotional trauma (and why the symptom is never the root cause)How to track "dis-ease" in your body as a map to know exactly where you are in lifeWhy you can't birth something new without letting old versions of yourself die firstThe question you're afraid to answer—and how it's keeping you stuckWhat happens to your body when you finally release emotional debt through being witnessedWhy the science doesn't heal you (but creating safety for your soul does)How monthly reflection became Raj's most powerful tool for closure and transformationThe truth is simple but profound: You are enough. You don't need to do more—you need to be held, witnessed, and seen as you release what you've been carrying.This isn't just another self-help conversation. It's an invitation to give yourself permission to complete, to grieve, to let go—and finally step into full alignment.Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've built the career. Earned the title. Checked all the boxes. So why does success feel like you're wearing someone else's skin?If you've ever felt the weight of a job title that no longer fits, or sensed a growing gap between who you are and what you do, this episode is your permission slip to explore what's underneath. Raj opens up about his own identity crisis as a CEO—and the vision quest that helped him separate the labels others gave him from the truth of who he really is.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why the identities we didn't choose often create the most suffering in our lives• What happens when you write down every label you've ever carried (and why this exercise changes everything)• How to distinguish between the roles you were given and the ones you actually chose• Why "I am" without any label attached might be more powerful than you think• The difference between sourcing power from titles vs. sourcing it from soul• How letting go of "CEO" opened up a more authentic way to lead • Why expanding beyond one audience (cancer patients) actually aligned him with his true mission• What humility and vulnerability have to do with stepping into your real identityHere's the truth: You are so much more than your resume, your role, or what people call you.The labels you carry either liberate you or trap you—and most of us don't realize we have a choice. If you're navigating a career transition, feeling misaligned in your work, or sensing there's a more authentic version of yourself waiting to emerge, this conversation will help you see the path forward.Listen to the full episode to learn how to reclaim your identity and build a life that's truly yours.Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's an elephant in the room that's keeping you sick, stuck, and afraid—and almost no one is talking about it.Trauma isn't just the big things that happened to you. It's the feelings that never got expressed. The shame that never got released. The hurt that never got processed. The beliefs you learned about yourself that keep you trapped. The grief you never fully let in. All of it—stored in your body—keeps you stuck in cycles of suffering.After 4 years of research with cancer patients, I discovered this truth: until we address what's actually at the root, we stay on a hamster wheel of healing.Liber8 isn't just for cancer patients. It's for anyone whose body is breaking, whose symptoms are screaming, whose life is trying to send them a message—but they're looking in all the wrong places.In this episode, you'll discover:• The elephant in the room that a $4.4 trillion healthcare system refuses to address• Why one cancer patient's tumor activated when she finally remembered her trauma• What "stuck feelings" actually are—and why they're keeping you sick• The real reason traditional therapy can only take you so far• Why feeling safe isn't a precursor to healing—it IS the healing• The 3-step framework (Awareness → Witnessing → Integration) that creates transformation in 12 weeks• How your body already remembers how to heal once it feels safe• Why I'm fired up and can't stay silent about this work anymoreReady to break free?If you're tired of running in circles—spending money on therapy, on personal growth and development, on things that don't actually move the needle—and you're ready to finally address what's really keeping you stuck, this episode is for you.Your body isn't broken. Your life isn't crumbling. All of this is happening to help you meet a part of you that IS the medicine.Listen now to discover how Liber8's new 12-week program can help you decode the message your body has been trying to send you—and finally break free from the patterns that have kept you sick, stuck, and playing small. Liber8: liber8.healthConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Amy Albright is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and clairvoyant healer with 23 years of experience reading and transforming the human energy field. She's the co-founder of Holon, where she partners with leading neuroscientists to deliver intensive neurological transformation retreats that produce EEG-verified brain changes in just four days.But here's what makes Amy different: she doesn't believe in processing trauma. She believes in paradigm shifts so profound that the wound doesn't just heal—it disappears entirely, leaving you stronger, wiser, and more expansive than before.Most of us have been taught that healing means understanding our problems, labeling our pathologies, and slowly working through the pain. But what if that's the exact reason we stay stuck? What if the mind's need to process keeps us trapped in the story, while the energetic body holds the key to instant liberation? In this transformative conversation, Raj and Amy dismantle everything you thought you knew about healing and reveal the quantum mechanics of true transformation.In this episode, discover:• Why most healing modalities keep you stuck in your story—and what actually creates lasting change • The "tailbone technique" that activates biological safety in seconds (you can do this anywhere) • How to identify when you're truly healed vs. when you're still carrying trauma you don't realize • Why "processing" emotions mentally keeps you trapped—and what the energetic alternative looks like • The "coordinates method" for flipping paradigms instantly instead of analyzing problems for years • How to hold space for others' pain without getting pulled into their suffering • The foundational ingredients required for transformation that most people miss entirely • Why becoming grounded means remembering you're an "endless soul on an infinite journey"You are not broken. You never were. You are an energetic being capable of quantum shifts that transcend everything you thought was fixed. This conversation will show you how to stop swimming in circles and start embodying the freedom that's already yours.Connect with Dr. Amy:Instagram: @dramyalbrightWebsite: https://www.holonexperience.com/Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a paradigm shift happening in healing that most people are missing - and without understanding it, you'll keep hitting the same ceiling no matter how much inner work you do.You've been told that healing is an individual journey. Fix yourself first, then help others. But what if this entire framework is keeping you stuck at a developmental stage that can never access the deepest states of consciousness, embodiment, and transformation?Dr. John Churchill - clinical psychologist, 15-year Tibetan meditation practitioner, and founding member of Ken Wilber's Integral Institute - has spent 25 years mapping why individual healing approaches plateau and what actually unlocks the next evolutionary leap in human development. This Episode Reveals the Missing Key That Changes Everything:Why your nervous system has a biological ceiling when healing happens in isolation - and how to transcend itThe hidden reason trauma isn't personal but multi-generational, cultural, and civilizational - affecting your capacity for awakeningHow attachment wounds create an invisible barrier to accessing mystical states, no matter how advanced your spiritual practiceWhy even successful therapy can only make you "a functioning member of a dysfunctional culture" - and what comes nextThe evolutionary shift from hero's journey individualism to collective awakening that unlocks planetary consciousnessHow community healing rewires your nervous system in ways solo work cannot achieveThe integration of cleaning up (healing trauma), growing up (developmental maturity), waking up (spiritual realization), and showing up (service)Why understanding humanity as a single organism fundamentally changes your healing trajectoryThis isn't about adding community to your healing journey - it's about recognizing that the deepest states of consciousness, the most profound embodiment, and the transformation our world needs can only emerge through collective awakening.Without this paradigm shift, you'll remain in what Churchill calls the "pre-collective" stage of development, unable to access the planetary awareness and heart-centered intelligence that represents the next phase of human evolution.This conversation doesn't just offer new techniques - it provides the framework that makes all your previous healing work finally integrate and unlock the transformational states you've been seeking.Connect with Dr. John:Website: https://www.planetarydharma.com/Instagram:@PlanetaryDharmaEmail: hello@planetarydharma.comConnect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Danette May is a spiritual entrepreneur who transformed devastating loss into profound wisdom. After the passing of her son led to a complete dismantling of her conditioned life - her marriage, religious practice, and social circle - she learned to distinguish between fear-driven decisions and spirit-led guidance. Through multiple business ventures and major life transitions, she's mastered the art of surrender without giving up.What You'll Discover:The surprising difference between spirit-led urgency and fear-based impulses - and how Danette learned to tell them apart through her most challenging decisions.Why losing everything can actually activate your deepest spiritual gifts - the hidden catalyst that transforms tragedy into profound awakening.The powerful "holding the rope" method of surrender - how to stay in action while releasing attachment to outcomes (this isn't what most people think surrender means).The choice made before disruption that determines everything - why some people wake up from tragedy while others stay numb to life's lessons.A profound Buddha story about destiny versus free will - this ancient parable will completely reframe how you see your life's predetermined path.The embodied signals that reveal when spirit is guiding you - Danette's physical process for distinguishing divine guidance from ego-driven decisions.How to govern your life from faith instead of fear - practical tools for breaking free from conditioning and choosing love-based responses.Why gratitude becomes your most potent spiritual compass - the practice that transforms your relationship with both crisis and abundance.Ready to transform crisis into catalyst? This conversation will shift how you navigate uncertainty forever. Sometimes the very thing that's falling apart is making space for what wants to emerge. Listen to discover how your intuition might be your greatest compass through any storm.Connect with Danette:Instagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayWork with Danette: danettemay.comConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Traver Boehm: Founder of the UNcivilized men's movement, former bodyguard to billionaires, TEDx speaker, and licensed acupuncturist who has spent 77 cumulative days in complete darkness retreats. After hitting rock bottom following divorce and business loss, Traver transformed his pain into purpose - spending 28 days in pitch-black isolation that fundamentally changed his relationship with death and masculinity. Now, after completing an unprecedented 49-day darkness sit, his new book "28 Days in Darkness" chronicles these profound journeys into the depths of the human psyche.What You'll Discover:Why complete darkness strips away every coping mechanism you rely on dailyHow Traver's mind "broke" around day 9 - and why this was necessary medicineThe difference between 3-day, 28-day, and 49-day darkness experiencesWhat pre-verbal trauma looks like when it surfaces after 6 weeks of isolationWhy grief became Traver's greatest teacher (and how to surrender to it)The moment he thought he had died - and what death actually felt likeEssential skills needed before attempting any darkness retreatHow to create intimacy with yourself in just 20 minutes weeklyTraver's journey from rock bottom to spiritual breakthrough reveals that our deepest healing often requires venturing into territories our minds desperately want to avoid. His unflinching honesty about the physical and psychological challenges - from hallucinations to pre-verbal trauma surfacing after weeks of isolation - offers both a sobering reality check and profound inspiration. This conversation will challenge your assumptions about what it means to truly know yourself and why the path to freedom might require temporary surrender of everything you think you control. Listen to discover how one man's extreme practice became a roadmap for accessing the untouchable depths of the human soul.Connect with Traver:Instagram: @traverboehmWebsite: https://www.manuncivilized.com/Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Debra Silverman, one of the world's leading astrologers with a Master's in Clinical Psychology and nearly 50 years of experience. Her new book "I Don't Believe in Astrology (For People Who Don't Believe in Astrology)" has helped thousands discover their authentic selves through the stars. With 22 certified astrologers in her school and a practice that includes celebrities and everyday seekers alike, Debra bridges ancient wisdom with modern psychology.What You'll Discover:• Why your biggest "flaws" are actually your greatest gifts - and how to stop fighting your true nature • The real reason your life transforms every 27-30 years - Saturn Return decoded beyond the buzzwords• How to distinguish your soul's blueprint from your ego's neurotic demands - the key to inner peace • Why generational trauma shows up in your birth chart - and how to break family patterns • The "observer" technique that instantly gives you free will - even when you can't change your personality• How your birth chart reveals your life's purpose - including the secret of your Midheaven • Why God didn't have a bad day when she made you - embracing your perfect imperfections • The hidden connection between astrology and emotional freedom - practical tools for daily lifeRemember: You're not broken, you're not behind, and you're not doing it wrong. Your chart holds the roadmap to stop sabotaging yourself and start celebrating who you really are. As Debra says, "There's nothing you could do to get this wrong." Listen to discover how the stars can finally set you free from the exhausting battle against yourself.Get Debra's book and learn about her astrology certification program mentioned in this episode. Debra’s new book: https://idontbelieveinastrologybook.com/Connect with Debra:Website: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/Instagram: @debrasilverman_astrologyConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if everything that triggers you is actually pointing toward your greatest transformation? In this groundbreaking episode, Raj reveals why traditional therapy often keeps people stuck—and shares the research-backed framework that's helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.As co-founder of Liber8 and creator of 400+ podcast episodes exploring human potential, Raj brings a unique perspective forged through years of studying psychedelics, Vipassana, and transformative protocols. Through Liber8, he's analyzed hundreds of thousands of data points and discovered something profound: true healing isn't about managing symptoms—it's about developing unshakeable resilience across five crucial areas of life.In this episode, Raj shares the framework that's helped thousands move from chronic stress to authentic living, proving that your triggers aren't your enemy—they're breadcrumbs leading you home.What You'll Discover:• Why your biggest triggers are actually treasure maps to wholeness (and how to read them) • The shocking difference between inner work and therapy that no one talks about • Which of the 5 types of resilience you're strongest in—and which is secretly sabotaging your progress • Why spiritually advanced people still manifest illness (and what they're missing) • How chronic stress operates as a "complex web" that mental health alone can't solve • The one awareness skill that makes you immune to life's curveballs • Why living out of alignment creates more stress than any external circumstance • The exact assessment process that reveals your biggest growth opportunity in 30 minutesReady to transform your relationship with struggle? Your triggers aren't your enemy—they're breadcrumbs leading you home to your most resilient, authentic self. Listen to this episode to discover how to turn your greatest challenges into your most powerful tools for transformation and learn the exact framework that's helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.If you're interested in actually learning more about where you are on your inner journey, take Liber8’s brand new Resilience Assessment at https://liber8.health/resiliency-assessment/. Use code SG15 for 15% off and get a personalized consultation to map your path forward across all 5 pillars of resilience.Connect with Raj:Assessment: liber8.health/assessmentNewsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Colquhoun is the former CEO of Gaia and an accomplished filmmaker who discovered the life-changing power of mantras during a profound spiritual awakening. After witnessing billionaires' misery as a ship's captain, James found that ancient Sanskrit and simple English mantras became his "cheat codes for life"—literally rewiring his consciousness from victim to creator. His mantra-driven transformation from serving the ultra-wealthy to awakening millions through film and conscious leadership proves these sacred sounds hold real power.8 Things You'll Learn:The exact 5-word mantra that rewired James's entire reality (and how to use it immediately)The 3 stages of spiritual evolution - from victim to creator to divine vesselWhy billionaires are often miserable - what James discovered working for the ultra-wealthyHow to alchemize pain into power using mantras instead of spiritual bypassingThe family crisis that launched James's awakening journey and global movementWhat "God resides within you" actually means in practical, non-religious termsWhy serving others IS serving yourself - the fastest path to abundanceHow to bend reality through consciousness - creating from soul instead of egoYour infinite self is calling through the same mantras that transformed James's life. These aren't just words—they're vibrational keys that unlock your true nature. Every moment you delay using these ancient technologies is another moment living below your potential. Listen now and discover the mantras that will rewire your reality.Connect with James:Instagram: james_colquhounConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.