Light Within by Aura

True belonging isn’t found in blending in— it’s discovered in the freedom of being fully yourself.In this powerful conversation, Ritu Bhasin, global speaker, award-winning author, and #1 self-empowerment coach, reveals how to stop performing for approval and start living authentically.You’ll discover how self-belonging creates deeper connection, why trauma lives in the body, and practical tools to embrace every part of yourself. Ritu shares her own journey of overcoming childhood bullying, code-switching, and chronic health struggles to find freedom through authenticity and healing.If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to be accepted, this episode will show you how to live authentically, heal deeply, and create relationships that feel safe and true.Where to find Ritu Bhasin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritu_bhasin/?hl=enLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ritubhasin?originalSubdomain=caWebsite: https://ritubhasin.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you think about success, healing, and what it really means to find peace.This week on Light Within, Andy Johns— a former Silicon Valley executive who helped shape Facebook, Twitter, and Wealthfront— shares why he walked away from a life most people only dream of. After years of pushing through panic attacks and breakdowns, Andy decided enough was enough. He chose to begin again— this time with himself.In this episode, Andy opens up about what letting go really means, how breakdowns can spark breakthroughs, and the realizations that changed his life forever.You’ll walk away with insights that bring clarity to what truly matters— and open the door to lasting peace, freedom, and fulfillment.If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, or searching for more, this episode is for you.Where to find Andy Johns:Clues Dot Life Newsletter: https://cluesdotlife.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjohns/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you understand your mind.Today, we’re joined by Dr. Dan Siegel— UCLA psychiatrist, bestselling author of Mindsight and The Whole-Brain Child, and a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.His work has redefined how millions think about the mind, healing, and human connection, and has been studied everywhere from classrooms to the Vatican.He explains why the mind is more than just the brain, how integration is the key to resilience, and simple daily practices that help us feel whole again.By the end, you’ll see your mind and how you care for it in a completely new way.If you’ve ever felt scattered, stuck, or searching for clarity, this episode is for you.Explore more of Dr. Siegel's work: Website: https://drdansiegel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdansiegel/?hl=enYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTk7DmiA7NRmpxeX4jeB3wGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

Many of us have been told to “just be yourself.” But what does that actually mean?Today, we’re joined by Dr. Serena Chen — a Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and one of the world’s leading researchers on identity, the self, and authenticity.Dr. Chen's core insight is simple and freeing: you don’t have one “real” self. We all show different sides of ourselves— at work, with friends, and at home— and each can be authentic in its own way.And it’s not just theory— Dr. Chen offers practical tools you can use right away:Simple ways to practice self-compassionHow to notice when you’re out of alignment in your values, andSmall shifts that will make it easier to bring your true self to every part of your life.If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to fit one idea of who you “should” be, this episode will help you let go of that myth and embrace the freedom of showing up as all of you.Explore more of Dr. Chen’s work:UC Psych: https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/serena-chenSIR Research Lab: https://serena-chen.squarespace.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you live your life. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Neha Sangwan— physician, burnout expert, and bestselling author of Powered by Me.Dr. Neha has spent decades helping people break free from burnout and build lives that truly feel like their own. In this conversation, she explains why so many of us chase approval at the cost of health— and how honoring our true feelings can guide us back to a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.You’ll learn simple, proven tools she uses with patients (and in her own life) to reconnect with what matters most. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly seeking approval or just feel out of touch with yourself, this episode is your reminder: it’s never too late to return to your true self.Explore more of Dr. Neha’s work: Website: https://nehasangwan.com/about/Intuitive Intelligence: https://intuitiveintelligenceinc.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you think about your childhood.Today, we’re joined by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first Surgeon General, pediatrician, and author of The Deepest Well.Her groundbreaking work on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has transformed how millions understand health, trauma, and resilience.She breaks down how childhood experiences can shape your brain, body, and health—and why even subtle moments from the past can leave a lasting mark.You’ll learn simple, proven tools she uses with patients (and in her own life) to heal, manage stress, and break old patterns.By the end, you’ll see your past— and your future— in a whole new way.If you’ve ever wondered why certain challenges keep coming back, this episode is for you.Explore more of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’s work:The Burke Foundation: https://burkefoundation.org/what-drives-us/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drburkeharris/?hl=enGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will completely change how you understand your brain.We’re joined by Dr. Jeff Karp— a Harvard & MIT professor, world-renowned biomedical engineer, and founder of the Karp Lab, where his medical breakthroughs have led to the launch of over a dozen innovative startups.In this conversation, Dr. Karp opens up about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and how that experience pushed him to rethink how the brain really works. He shares the science-basked strategies he now uses (and teaches) to help people move through overwhelm, build lasting focus, and reconnect with what truly matters.By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with practical tools to help you bring more clarity, energy, and intention into your daily life.If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or just ready to reset— this one is for you.Explore more of Dr. Jeff Karp’s work:Website: https://www.jeffkarp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjeffkarp/?hl=enGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

Can spiritual practice rewire your brain? The science says yes.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Newberg, a physician, neuroscientist, and pioneer in the field of neurotheology — the study of how spiritual practices affect the brain.Dr. Newberg has spent decades studying the brain during spiritual practices like meditation and prayer. His key finding: mindfulness and reflection don’t just feel good— they physically reshape the brain, helping you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.Whether you’re deeply religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, or just curious about the brain’s hidden potential— this episode might change how you see healing forever.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why 8 billion people perceive reality differently— and what that reveals about truth, belief, and the brain🧬 The four core dimensions of healing: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual🧘‍♀️ What brain scans show during meditation, prayer, and trauma recovery🌊 Why “surrender” is a powerful and measurable brain state linked to transformation💫 How rituals, community, and individualized practices impact your well-being🙏 How people of any faith (or none at all) can access deep healing through spiritual practices🧩 Why your biology, upbringing, and environment may shape your health more than you realizeGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.Connect with Dr. Newberg: Website: https://www.andrewnewberg.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrewnewberg/?hl=en🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

True healing begins when you stop performing and start listening to yourself.Today, we’re joined by Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition, founder of Impact Theory, and host of the Women of Impact podcast.In this episode, Lisa shares the deeply personal story behind her rise as an entrepreneur— and what it really cost her to chase success without limits.She opens up about the moment she realized she couldn’t even eat the viral product she helped market, why she stayed silent in her marriage for eight years, and what it took to finally reclaim her voice and her health.In this episode, you’ll learn about:💥 The moment Lisa launched a viral product she couldn’t even eat— and what it exposed about her health🤐 Why she stayed silent in her marriage for 8 years and the exact shift that helped her speak up🧭 The one question she asks to know if a habit, job, or goal is helping or hurting her🗑️ Why she ditched the scale and stopped tracking calories— and how it gave her power back❤️‍🔥 What healthy boundaries actually look like inside a long-term relationship📉 How to stop tying your self-worth to your productivity or success✅ The simple mindset hack that allowed her to set boundaries and prioritize healing without guiltIf you want to learn how to take full ownership of your life and truly heal from the inside out, this episode is for you.Explore more of Lisa’s work, voice, and mission:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=enWomen of Impact: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaBilyeuWebsite: https://lisabilyeu.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.

Dr. Jeb Hurley, a behavioral scientist and leadership expert, shares transformative insights from his extensive experience coaching leaders. He discusses how self-awareness drives influence and the importance of trust in work environments. Listeners will learn about the power of reframing stress as a growth catalyst and strategies to improve motivation and foster healthy workplace cultures. Hurley also provides actionable tips for approaching tough conversations and recognizing red flags in organizational health. This conversation empowers individuals to thrive at work.