The Feel Good Factor

Ever wanted to do something that you thought might help others, but then hesitated because you questioned your own ability and authority? Imposter syndrome is a feeling of self-doubt. It makes you wonder what right you have to be doing anything or sharing any knowledge with the world, even though you feel called to do so. You're not alone. We all go through this at one point or another. "I'm too old to do this." "I don't have enough knowledge to talk about this." "There are so many people teaching this already." "What if others laugh at me?" If thoughts like these ever stopped you from writing/recording/posting/teaching something you felt passionate about, then it's not a co-incidence that you've stumbled upon this episode my friend. You are meant to listen to the message I've shared today. Link to this episode's blog post: https://www.veganosaurus.com/imposter-syndrome-episode-41/ If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Life is not necessarily easy just because you’ve overcome something. But you can use that as an experience to help other people. This is Tamar Medford's message to everyone. As you listen to Tamar share her story, you’re filled with an immense sense of hope. It intensifies your trust that at any moment you choose, you can turn your life around, as long as you have a clear intention, vision and deep commitment. Tamar talks about overcoming addiction, her book Hope Elevated, her journey into building a life that makes her happy and finding her highest purpose in helping others as a performance consultant/life coach. Link to the original blog post for this episode: https://www.veganosaurus.com/hope-elevated-tamar-40/ More about Tamar: Tamar Medford is a performance consultant, podcast host, and champion for people who suffer from addiction. Since overcoming her own 20-year battle with addiction and obesity in 2012, Tamar has dedicated her life to inspiring and empowering others to believe their positive transformation is possible too. She was inspired to start helping others and creating her podcast because she understands how difficult it can be to stay healthy and turn your life around. Tamar struggled with alcoholism and obesity until she hit her bottom. In early 2012, she let her troubled past inspire her to make some much-needed changes. Tamar realized that she could no longer do this alone and decided to ask for help. She started to take action and took responsibility for the life she had created for herself. Since then she has changed her mindset around health, taken control of her life and now wants to empower and inspire others to do the same. Connect with Tamar on: Website Instagram: @theroadtohealthpc Facebook Group If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

In the quest to weight loss, Pragya Bhatt discovered the power of mindfulness in her health and fitness practices. She embraced self-love, dove deep into Yogasana and found her calling as a Yoga instructor and writer. In today's episode, Pragya and I discussed: The many aspects of Yoga beyond just the Asana practice Understanding the symbolism and deeper meaning behind each pose Developing a healthy, loving relationship with food Being mindful about the energy of the foods we eat on a subtle level Getting over the emotional toll of fat shaming And so much more Link to the original blog post for this episode: https://www.veganosaurus.com/mindfulness-in-fitness-pragya-bhatt-episode-39 More about Pragya A lifelong battle with weight and an increasingly unhealthy corporate lifestyle are what propelled yoga teacher and writer Pragya Bhatt towards the practice of yoga.  After about a decade of teaching, Pragya Bhatt is now an international yoga teacher and author of the best selling book 'Beyond Asanas: The Myths and Legends Behind Yogic Postures'.  The book was published in 2019 by Penguin Random House and was awarded the best book in the Health and Wellness category at the Gurgaon Lit Fest in the same year. With a degree in computer engineering, Pragya has over 8.5 year of experience in the corporate world.  While she values the lessons she learned there, she's glad to be donning the Yogiprenuer hat. She conducts a yoga retreat annually in Italy and is also a council member of the Karnataka State Yoga Council.  Pragya is currently pursuing her Master's in Yoga Therapy from the Swamy Vivekananda University and working on her next book.  Read her blog and follow her on social media for an interesting and quirky take on everything yoga related. Connect with Pragya on: Website/Blog Instagram: @yogawithpragya Facebook Amazon link for her book Beyond Asanas If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Is there one relationship in your life which overpowers all other aspects of it? Are your losing a large part of who you are to this? This short solocast episode is all about detaching in a healthy way and reclaiming your identity. You are not just one thing! Allow yourself to completely be who you are and let every part of yourself shine. Main episode blog post (with transcript and option to share a voice message with me): https://www.veganosaurus.com/reclaim-your-identity-episode-38 If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

I've interviewed Travel and Yoga Blogger, Namita Kulkarni, who has been pivoting into different paths that bring her joy for many years now. Listening to this episode will leave you feeling incredibly inspired to bravely follow your excitement and passion. Namita has spoken about: Quitting her day job in law against all odds to become a yoga teacher Embracing the Covid-19 lockdown as a beautiful experiment How her work brings her happiness and fulfilment Blogging and creating art Making practical plans before embracing recklessness and adventure How to use social media to our advantage instead of letting it overpower us Defining success in a more meaningful way And so much more There is so much information and motivation stuffed into this well paced 45 minute conversation! More about Namita: Namita Kulkarni is a Yoga teacher, an artist and a writer. She runs the popular travel and Yoga blog Radically Ever After, ranked one of the top 50 Yoga blogs worldwide and one of the top 5 solo women travel blogs in India. Reach her at namitayoga@gmail.comfor live and private online Yoga classes. And follow her on instagram @radicallyeverafter. Her are the links she mentioned on the episode: Blog Post about Funny Conversations on the Road Timelapse videos of her drawings of real scenes from photos: Bombay, Peru, Kodaikanal If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Learn about the four phases of your menstrual cycle, and the self-care practices to follow to align with your energy in each phase. In this conversation, Shilpa Jindal and I have discussed: The naturally flowing phases of the menstrual cycle Connection between the lunar cycle and menstrual cycle Foods to consume during each phase Suitable exercise routines Journaling and other beneficial activities Self-care practices Tuning in to your body, mind and soul to know what's right for you And much more For a while now, I've been wanting to talk about menstrual cycle phases on the podcast. The Universe always has its beautiful way of making things fall into place. A few weeks ago, I saw Shilpa had posted on her instagram profile that she'd be doing a series about the connection between the menstrual cycle and lunar cycle. I immediately reached out to her and invited her to come on to my podcast to have a conversation about the topic. This episode is a goldmine of inspiring information! And we're both very excited to share it with you on the first day of this new moon cycle in August 2020. No matter which point in the menstrual cycle you're at right now, listening to this conversation is bound to help and guide you. We promise you'll be looking at your menstrual phases in a whole new light. Shilpa Jindal is a holistic wellness coach, yoga teacher, and health educator. She is big on mindfulness, meditation, and various other practices for mental and emotional well-being. She is on a mission to help others embrace self-love & self-worth. Shilpa also loves to simplify 'health & fitness' in this world of confusion. Her other interests include Spirituality, Ayurveda, Energy healing & Routine building, etc. She is a big-time foodie and promotes local food with a great emphasis on intuitive mindful eating. Her own transformation is an inspiration to many. Connect with her on: Facebook: @feel.fit.foodie Instagram: @feel.fit.foodie Twitter: @feel.fit.foodie If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Rheea Mukherjee is an author who has to ability to open minds and make people look at divergence from societal norms and constructs through a new lens. One of curiosity, understanding and love. In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, Rheea and I discuss: Drawbacks of the mainstream education system. Nuances in love, relationships and sexuality – in the Indian and global context. Breaking away from toxic, heteronormative rules originating from a colonised mindset. Her journey into becoming an author. The Body Myth – the novel she published last year. And so much more! Connect with Rheea, know more about her work and read her articles and short stories via the following links. Website: www.rheeamukherjee.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/rheea.mukherjee (Rheea Rodrigues Mukherjee) Instagram : @messycooking_alwaysvegan Blog: www.messycookingalwaysvegan.blogspot.com You can purchase her novel, The Body Myth on Amazon India and Amazon USA. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

As another powerful new moon cycle begins, I felt called to create a manifestation meditation for you. When I asked the Universe for guidance on the message I should share through this meditation, I felt a strong pull to focus on the blocks we create in the way of manifesting. All the positivity, love, abundance, success, joy, friends, happiness... everything we desire is attracted to us and is constantly flowing towards us. But often, instead of simply relaxing and receiving them, we let fear based thoughts and feelings become blocks that obstruct this flow. Through the guided imagery in this meditation practice, you will identify and melt these blocks away. Gently, powerfully and with love. I start with an introduction to explain the different kinds of blocks that we create. The actual meditation begins at 3:42 (incase you're coming back to do the meditation after the first time and would like to jump to it). If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Shailaja Vishwanath is a blogger and solo entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the blogging space. In this conversation, Shailaja and I discussed: Finding joy in whatever you do Non-negotiable self care practices Social media breaks Healthy relationship with the digital world Day blocking for efficiency Creating authentic content And so much more... Shailaja shares blogging advice, productivity tips and social media strategy on her blog, www.shailajav.com. She is an ardent fan of books, worshipper of tea and an advocate of mindful productivity who aims to help people build their blogs and brands on social media, in an organic manner. She has published e-books on SEO (https://shailajav.com/seo-secrets-for-you/) and Pinterest (https://shailajav.com/12-week-pinterest-roadmap/). Sign up for her weekly newsletter at https://shailajav.com/newsletter/ Connect with her on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shailajawriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/shyvish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shailajav/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/shyvish Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailajav Links for resources she mentioned during the conversation: The article on ‘My Distraction Sickness’ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/09/andrew-sullivan-my-distraction-sickness-and-yours.html The Book by Catherine Price on ‘How to Break up with your phone’ https://amzn.to/32gMnV4 (https://amzn.to/32gMnV4 If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

You know you’re talking with a primary school teacher when she says, “pardon my language” and, while you brace for colourful expletives, follows up with “stupid” or “sucks” instead. LOL  In this easy, fun, free flowing conversation, Jill Tomback and I discuss: Keeping kids engaged during the lockdown. Pandemic life in LA and India. The importance of honest, loving communication. Why we shouldn’t be watching the news. Our most memorable day of adventure, exhaustion and fabulous food from the Food Heals retreat in Italy (where we met). And so much more… I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did! Jill is a school teacher in Los Angeles, USA with 15 years of experience under her belt. She is a breast cancer survivor and has been going a decade strong after reversing her disease. If you’d like to connect with Jill, reach out to her on instagram at @jillctomback If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

A recent conversation with a friend about how we use our weaknesses to our benefit reminded me about this blog post I'd written over a decade ago. It's all about how I would push my laziness to its limit and come out of the other end to stop procrastinating and get household chores done. It made me so happy to see that something I'd written so long ago actually aligns with a lot of the messaging I share on my podcast now - loving and accepting ourselves for who we are, rewarding ourselves and celebrating even the smallest of achievements, and so much more. I had to read it out to you all. It's kind of funny that a large part of this episode is about dealing with procrastination, because it's being published a day later than usual due to... surprise surprise... my procrastination! Hehe I hope you get a good laugh out of this episode. I totally did. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

In celebration of Episode 30, I've put together a collection of some of my favourite moments from the podcast. If you've just discovered this podcast, then this episode is a great way to get a feel for the kind of conversations and topics featured on The Feel Good Factor. For regular listeners, I'm hoping these moments fill you with nostalgia and make you smile. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Continuing my conversation with Kuntal Joisher about his feelings and experience when he reached the summit of Mt. Everest, and his life after that. In last week's episode, he spoke about what made him become a vegan mountaineer to begin with. In this second and final part of the interview, he shares his motivation behind going through the arduous journey of climbing the mountain for the second time, what keeps him going in life after achieving his biggest dream and  his goals for the future. This episode is worth a listen just to hear the powerful emotions in his voice as he shares his story! Be prepared to be moved. More about Kuntal: Kuntal Joisher combines the distinction of being both an accomplished mountaineer and a high-end, computer science professional. His insatiable passion for mountaineering has led him to climb mountain ranges across the world, including the Western Ghats, the Northern Ice cap in Chile, and the Nepalese and Indian Himalaya. Kuntal has climbed to the top of Mt. Everest from both Nepal side (May 19th 2016), and China side (May 23rd, 2019). He regularly travels across the world to speak about his life transforming journey of climbing Mt. Everest in hopes to inspire his audience to pursue their dreams and passions. In addition to his dedication to mountaineering, Kuntal is passionate about three causes: raising awareness about the disease of Dementia, spreading the message of Veganism, and education of the underprivileged in Nepal. Connect with him on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuntalAJoisher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KuntalJoisher If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Kuntal Joisher is the first Vegan to have climbed Mt. Everest. And he’s done it twice! This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. In today’s conversation we get to know all about Kuntal’s back story and inspiration. The twists and turns in his life that unexpectedly led him on his journey to becoming a passionate mountaineer. Kuntal is an incredible storyteller! Each time I listen to him talk, I can picture his experiences with so much clarity and detail. Today’s conversation stops short of Kuntal’s actual arrival at the summit of Mt. Everest, and there’s already so much to be inspired by! My hope is that between this episode and the next, Kuntal’s story motivates you to follow your dreams and see the value in making them come true no matter what. More about Kuntal: Kuntal Joisher combines the distinction of being both an accomplished mountaineer and a high-end, computer science professional. His insatiable passion for mountaineering has led him to climb mountain ranges across the world, including the Western Ghats, the Northern Ice cap in Chile, and the Nepalese and Indian Himalaya. Kuntal has climbed to the top of Mt. Everest from both Nepal side (May 19th 2016), and China side (May 23rd, 2019). He regularly travels across the world to speak about his life transforming journey of climbing Mt. Everest in hopes to inspire his audience to pursue their dreams and passions. In addition to his dedication to mountaineering, Kuntal is passionate about three causes: raising awareness about the disease of Dementia, spreading the message of Veganism, and education of the underprivileged in Nepal. Connect with him on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuntalAJoisher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KuntalJoisher If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

A total disconnection from the digital world is something we all intend to do at some point, but rarely ever get around to it. Recently I took a complete day off without even turning on the internet on my phone. No social media, no emails, no messages... IT. FELT. AMAZING. I knew I had to share the experience with you all. In this episode, I've spoken about the why it's such a good thing to do a digital detox, what we can do in the freed up time and how it has the potential to greatly benefit us. I intend to practice this regularly and I hope you'll join me on this journey. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Our thoughts and feelings are immensely powerful tools. We can use them to attract and create the life that we desire. But often, we end up throwing them away on people and situations that don't deserve them. In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on how we tend to waste our precious energy on past hurts, and how we can turn things around to become strong magnets for good things. Because feeling good is the key to manifestation. Also, I mentioned Gourmet Garden while sharing my lockdown experience. If you're in Bangalore and would like to order some super fresh greens from them, use the code VEGANOSAURUS30 during check out and get a sweet 30% off on your first order. https://gourmetgarden.in If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Ayurveda is a powerful holistic healing science with its origins in ancient India. In this incredibly insightful conversation with Dr. Vidya, an Ayurvedic and functional medicine practitioner and an ethical vegan, we discussed the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of healing as taught in Vedic texts thousands of years ago. And the smooth merging of these practices with purely plant based living to align with the needs of today's times. Dr. Vidya Chakravarthy is an Animal Lover, Activist, Speaker, Plant Based Ayurvedic Doctor and Healthcare IT specialist for over 17 years. She is currently focused on improving ways to take Ayurveda to the world, with a vision to enhance and enrich health and wellness. Connect with her via: https://PromotiveHealth.com https://instagram.com/doctorvidya If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

From being a model/actor/tv show co-host to pivoting into a career as a highly successful vegan chef, Leslie Durso talks about her journey, inspiration and work ethic in this conversation. Her message? With determination, dedication and discipline, you can achieve all your dreams! A vegan chef and wellness expert, Leslie is the glowing face of a fresher plant-based movement that refuses to compromise style for sustainability. Walking the plant-based talk since age eight, this Southern California native has always been well ahead of the times with her meatless mindset. She works as a consulting chef for hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world and is currently the vegan chef at the Four Seasons, Punta Mita, Mexico. Once simply known as Leslie the lab girl with Bill Nye the science guy, Leslie took her love of education and shifted from science to plant based food. After establishing herself as a private chef for the NYC and Hollywood elite, Leslie emerged as a public persona, hosting cooking segments on television and online. Maxim Magazine wrote: “We want to hire Leslie as our own personal chef! We’ll even eat vegetables for her.” You can connect with Leslie at: Instagram @lesliedurso https://youtube.com/lesliedurso https://lesliedurso.com If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

From IT project manager to vegan baker to holistic life coach, Smitha Hemadri shares her journey of finding her life's path and purpose in this enlightening and inspiring conversation. Natural healing, art of surrender, going with the Universe's flow, teaching children to unreservedly follow their inner voice - Smitha shares a wide range of guidance from what she has learnt through her life experiences. I hope that her story offers clarity and direction to everyone in this time of self-reflection as we stay home during the coronavirus lockdown. Smitha Hemadri is a holistic lifestyle coach with over six years of experience specialising in educating people to heal naturally. She uses an integrative approach to lifestyle habits such as nutrition, dealing with social relationships, physical fitness and spirituality to name a few. She has learnt the art of listening to her inner voice to make changes that were needed to get her to where she is today. She aspires to transform the lives of as many people as possible in her lifetime and inspire many more to join this cause. You can connect with her at @smithahemadri on Instagram. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Dealing with plagiarism, building a supportive tribe, being confident in your authentic voice, and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, content creator, or just someone who resonates with the idea of ethical collaboration, this smoothly flowing conversation between Rheea, Samyukta and me is sure to inspire ideas, evoke faith in a new business paradigm and uplift you. Rheea Rodrigues Mukherjee is a bangalore based writer. Her writing, advocacy and workshops work at the intersections of gender, social justice, animal rights, mental health, and sexuality. She is the author of The Body Myth and was shortlisted for the TATA Literature Live First Book Award 2019. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, Scroll.in, Electric Literature, Out of Print Magazine and Southern Humanities Review, among others. She co-founded Bangalore Writers Workshop in 2012 and currently co-runs Write Leela Write, a Design and Content Creation Lab. Samyukta Kartik is a vegan culinary artist and chef, based in Auroville. As the founder of India's first ever vegan e-learning culinary academy - Yume Culinary - she seeks to educate people around the world on the vast creative scope of plant-based cuisine, as well as all the dots that connect between animal rights, health & wellness, the environment, and what’s on our plates. Having trained with highly experienced chefs at Matthew Kenney's culinary academy in Barcelona, she is a raw foods specialist who always has some exciting fermentation experiment up her sleeve! You can connect with these awesome ladies via the links below... Rheea: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rheea.mukherjee Instagram: @messcooking_alwaysvegan Twitter: @cashewcutlet Websites: https://www.rheeamukherjee.com/ https://www.writeleelawrite.com/ Sam: Instagram - @yume.culinary Website - https://yumeculinary.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/yumeculinary If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com