Light Within by Aura

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.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, been hard on yourself without knowing why, or struggled to make sense of old wounds that still affect you—this conversation will resonate deeply.Dr. Lauren Bochicchio is a therapist, clinician scientist, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University. With years of experience working at the intersection of trauma, emotion, and healing, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and human warmth. Lauren’s work is grounded in science, but what makes her approach so powerful is how clearly she sees people—especially when they’re struggling to see themselves.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why trauma isn’t always about what happened, but about how it shaped the way you see yourself💬 How emotions like anger and withdrawal often mask deeper feelings like sadness, shame, or fear🔍 Why so many of us downplay or dismiss our own pain—and how that keeps us stuck🛠️ What effective therapy really looks like, and why learning emotional skills as an adult isn’t a weakness, but a strength💡 A simple shift in perspective that can help you get to the root of an emotional reaction and start to change itThis conversation won’t tell you to “just think positive” or push through. Instead, it offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance for anyone ready to understand themselves better—and feel a little more human in the process.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.Connect with Dr. Lauren Bochicchio:Website: https://www.laurenbochicchio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiricalinsights/🎧 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/

What actually helps us feel happier? In this episode, Dr. Laurie Santos shares practical, science-backed strategies that really work.Dr. Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist and tenured professor of psychology at Yale University. Her class, “Psychology and the Good Life,” became Yale’s most popular course in its 300-year history— and has now helped millions of people rethink what truly leads to a better life.In this conversation, Dr. Laurie Santos unpacks why so many of our instincts about happiness lead us in the wrong direction and what the science says to do instead. Drawing on decades of research, she explains how our brains are wired to chase things that don’t actually make us feel better— and how small, intentional shifts in our habits and mindset can lead to real, lasting change.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why our brains are wired to chase success, status, and more—yet still leave us feeling unsatisfied📉 How “hedonic adaptation” makes even our happiest moments fade faster than expected💡 How to rethink ambition so it supports—not sabotages—your well-being⏳ Why buying back your time is often more valuable than buying more stuff📌 What your negative emotions are trying to tell you—and how to respond in a healthier way🛠 Simple, proven tools to build real happiness without overhauling your lifeIf you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just want to live with more intention—this episode is for you.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.Connect with Dr. Laurie Santos:Website: https://www.drlauriesantos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriesantosofficial🎧 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/

If you’ve ever struggled to love yourself— especially in the moments when you feel unworthy, lost, or disconnected— this conversation is for you.Today, we sit down with psychotherapist and spiritual teacher Dorothy Zennuriye Juno to talk about why self-love can feel so far away, especially for those who are always showing up for others, and what it really looks like to return to yourself with honesty and care.Through a blend of therapeutic insight, spiritual wisdom, and everyday tools, Dorothy invites us to stop abandoning ourselves, live in alignment with who we are, and access the peace that comes from honoring ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why self-love feels so hard—even when you’ve done the inner work🔄 The hidden reason we lose ourselves in relationships, roles, and routines💗 How to practice radical kindness when you feel unworthy, ashamed, or stuck💡 A reframe that turns “selfish” into self-honoring (and why it changes everything)🛠️ Daily tools to rebuild confidence, peace, and emotional resilience✨ How to access your inner wisdom—so decision-making feels easier and lighter🔮 What real spirituality looks like (even if you don’t identify as “spiritual”)If you’ve forgotten how to love yourself, this episode will remind you how—one honest, heart-led step at a time.Listen to Dorothy’s meditation, affirmations and Life Coaching tracks on Aura with 30-Day Free Guest Pass: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.Connect with Dorothy:Aura: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/dorothy-zennuriye-junoWebsite: https://dorothyzennuriyejuno.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorothyzennuriyejuno/🎧 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/

If you’ve ever felt stuck in negative patterns, low self-worth, or struggled to break free from old habits, this episode will show you how to reclaim your power and rewrite your story.Today, we’re joined by Glenn Harrold, Aura Coach, bestselling author, and UK’s #1 hypnotherapist. Glenn’s personal story is incredible— from addiction and homelessness to selling over 10 million hypnosis recordings worldwide, he opens up about his incredible journey and the powerful tools he used to transform his life.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why most people stay stuck in self-sabotage patterns — and how to break them✨ The science behind hypnotherapy and how it helps you heal childhood wounds and unconscious programming🔥 How to raise your vibrational energy and attract better experiences into your life💡 Daily practices Glenn uses to stay mentally, physically, and spiritually strong🔮 Why visualization works, and how to use it to reprogram your mind for successIf you’re ready to heal, get unstuck, and create a happier life for yourself— this episode will give you everything you need to start.—Listen to Glenn's hypnosis tracks on Aura with 30-Day Free Guest Pass: 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=1—Connect with Glenn:Aura: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/glenn-harroldWebsite: https://www.glennharrold.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennharrold8/?hl=en

Dr. Stuart Ablon, a Harvard Medical School professor and clinical psychologist, shares insights on changing behavior through empathy and skill-building. He explains why behavior is about skills over willpower and provides a 4-step empathy framework for conflict resolution. The discussion highlights how Collaborative Problem Solving, used globally, transforms challenging behaviors into growth opportunities. Listeners will learn about essential skills for personal development, navigating self-awareness in relationships, and how trauma affects behavior, all while fostering compassion and effective communication.

If you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or find yourself waking up at 3AM, you’re about to learn why— and what to do about it.In our very first episode, we’re joined by Aura coach, psychologist, and sleep expert, Cassandra Carlopio, who’s spent years helping elite athletes, clinicians, and individuals around the world navigate stress, anxiety, and restless nights. In this conversation, Cassandra breaks down what’s really keeping you from deep, restful sleep— and what you can do about it starting tonight.In this conversation, you’ll learn:🧠 Why sleep isn’t something to “fix” but something to nurture and protect 🔄 How stress, trauma, and modern life keep your nervous system in overdrive 💡 The biggest sleep myths preventing you from getting rest 😴 Simple, actionable ways to create a sleep-friendly environment ✨ The power of Yoga Nidra, meditation, and deep rest techniques to reset your system and reclaim your nightsWhether you’re stuck in a cycle of restless nights or just want better, deeper sleep, this episode will help you understand why it’s happening and give you the tools to start improving it today.—🎁🎁 HAWAII GIVEAWAY 🎁🎁We're giving away two round-trip tickets to Hawaii! Entries close Tuesday (6/10) 11:59PM PST. Enter at the link: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin/light-within-launch  —Listen to Cassandra’s sleep and meditation tracks on Aura with 30-Day Free Guest Pass: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.—Connect with Cassandra:Aura: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/cass-carlopioWebsite: https://www.cassandracarlopio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandracarlopio/—🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b?si=f1093e8c7e3a4537 —💌 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=1