Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

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.

What if the very thing you're hiding is the key to your healing? In this powerful episode on vulnerability and shame healing, Raj reveals groundbreaking insights from hundreds of thousands of data points at transformation company Liber8, proving shame is the invisible force driving our deepest disconnection and loneliness.Research shows loneliness impacts health more than smoking daily, and at the root lies shame: believing we're fundamentally flawed and must hide our darkest parts. This transforms how you understand shame and gives you practical tools to heal trauma, build self-compassion, and create authentic connections.What You'll Learn About Healing Shame & Building Self-Love🎯 Vulnerability Psychology - Why things you refuse to share reveal deepest wounds and how vulnerability becomes your pathway to emotional freedom🎯 Guilt vs Shame Recovery - The life-changing distinction between "I did something wrong" versus "I am wrong" for mental health healing🎯 Shadow Work & Projection - How judging others mirrors your hidden shame and blocks authentic relationships🎯 Psychological Safety - What makes someone feel truly safe to be vulnerable and share their deepest truths🎯 Inner Critic Transformation - How shame-based self-talk sabotages relationships and blocks self-compassion🎯 Nervous System Healing - The neuroscience of how being witnessed literally rewires your brain for connection🎯 Trauma Release Techniques - What happens in your body when shame releases and your nervous system finds rest🎯 Failure Reframing - Transform your relationship with mistakes through self-forgiveness and emotional intelligenceStart Your Healing Journey TodayHere's what Raj wants you to know: there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are worthy of love exactly as you are, and every mistake has shaped the beautiful, complex human you are today.The shame you carry isn't protecting you—it's blocking the love and connection your soul craves. Here's the liberating truth: shame cannot survive in the light of loving witness and radical self-acceptance.This is your permission slip to stop hiding. Watch the full episode and discover why the most healing thing you can do is exactly what you're most afraid of: being fully, authentically seen.Connect with Raj: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.

This discussion dives into the transformative concept of 'frequency of alignment,' highlighting how true healing comes from connection rather than addition. It contrasts chaos with genuine vitality and emphasizes the importance of feeling safe in order to thrive. The speaker explores the role of mindful rituals in fostering alignment and personal growth, including a unique ceremonial tea practice. Additionally, the conversation touches on navigating intentional action, self-discovery, and the necessary embrace of chaos as a path toward authentic living.

Alexa Rosenthal is the co-founder of Eco University, where she built a multi-million dollar herbalism program after receiving guidance from plant medicine to "make plants sexy again." But behind her entrepreneurial success was a 20-year journey with antidepressants that began at age 16. After seven failed attempts to get off SSRIs, Alexa finally found a path to freedom through sacred witnessing, grief work, and learning to trust her body's natural capacity to feel. Now eight months medication-free, she's courageously sharing the raw reality of what worked—and what didn't—in her healing journey. Through radical vulnerability and honest storytelling, she's pioneering a new model of feminine leadership that refuses to hide the messy, non-linear path of authentic transformation while demonstrating that regulation, not performance, can be the foundation for sustainable creation.What You'll Discover: Why a $1.6 million business milestone became her breaking pointThe shocking reality of what happens when your emotional "container" disappearsHow she broke her hand learning to feel again after 20 years of numbnessThe ancient healing technology called "sacred witnessing" that changed everythingThe disturbing 2013 medical change that criminalized natural griefWhy antidepressants are actually "outsourcing your emotional power"The surprising link between women's rage and planetary healingWhat happened when she tried to raise capital while getting off psychiatric drugsYour vulnerability is not your weakness. It's your gift.If you're feeling the call to trust what your body is telling you—whether about medication, relationships, career, or anywhere you've been outsourcing your power—you're not alone in this work.The courage to feel fully, ask for help, be seen in your mess, and trust your body's wisdom over external validation is the revolution our world needs right now.Listen to discover the practical tools and raw honesty that can support your own path to wholeness.Connect with Lex:Website: https://www.ecoversity.org/Instagram: @lex.of.roseConnect 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 engaging discussion, Dr. Alec Verkuilen-Brogan, founder of Geometry of Grace and a master practitioner of transformational arts, reveals how your spine serves as a spiritual blueprint. He explores the connection between the nervous system and personal awakening, emphasizing how trauma creates energetic patterns that can hinder spiritual growth. The conversation dives into why psychedelics provide states without stages and discusses the crucial role of safety in achieving deeper consciousness. Uncovering your 'geometry of trauma' can be a key to unlocking true bliss and healing.

In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, we're forgetting the most sophisticated intelligence system ever created—the one inside your own body. While AI processes information, ancient intelligence processes life itself: healing wounds, creating connection, and generating the aliveness that makes existence meaningful. But here's the problem: most of us have been systematically disconnected from this intelligence since childhood, leaving us numb, anxious, and searching for answers outside ourselves.Steven Jaggers is the founder of Somatic Breath Work and a pioneer in the nervous system regulation movement. With over 3,000 practitioners trained across 40+ countries, his work is now accredited by Arizona State University for continuing education credits. A former neuromuscular therapist, Steven has spent years studying the intersection of physical alignment, emotional regulation, and human connection. His unique approach combines Eastern somatic practices with Western neuroscience to help people reclaim their birthright: the ability to feel fully alive in their own bodies.What You'll Discover• Why numbness is actually an active process that's draining your life force – and the counterintuitive truth about why it takes more energy to suppress your feelings than to feel them• The "Attunement Code": How to host another human inside yourself – the meta-skill that data shows is more healing than any technique, tool, or modality• Why your nervous system regulation isn't about staying calm – it's about developing choice, and the surprising reason most people are stuck in the anxiety-depression ping-pong cycle• The parasitic tension stealing your energy – how unconscious muscle contractions are robbing power from your healing, creativity, and aliveness (and how to redirect that energy)• Why healing trauma alone is actually impossible – the science of co-regulation and why your wounds from people can only be healed with people• The "Completion Principle" that changes everything – how somatic breathwork helps your nervous system finish the stress responses that trauma interrupted• How to tell if someone is safe using your nervous system – the congruence test that reveals when someone's words don't match their internal state• The four meta-skills of human intelligence – alignment, attunement, holding space, and range – that no AI can replicate and why mastering them is your greatest advantage in the age of artificial intelligenceYour Invitation to AlivenessYour nervous system holds the key to healing, connection, and true aliveness—if you know how to access it. In this episode, Steven distills years of research and client work into practical insights you can use right away. Whether you're facing anxiety, feeling off, or seeking more from life, this is your roadmap. Tune in and discover why your ancient intelligence may be the most vital skill of the decade.Connect with Steven – Instagram: @jaggersjrWebsite: https://go.somabreath.com/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 by information in this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Mackey is the visionary founder of Whole Foods Market, one of the world's largest natural and organic foods retailers, which he sold to Amazon in 2017. Now leading Love.Life, his wellness-focused venture, John has spent over four decades studying consciousness, spirituality, and what it means to live an awakened life. A student of A Course in Miracles for 41 years, he recently shared his remarkable journey in his memoir "The Whole Story." In this profound conversation, John reveals the spiritual principles that transformed his relationship with failure, rejection, and his own ego—turning them into the very forces that fueled his extraordinary success.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why John's inner voice told him his future wife was "more conscious" than him on their first date—and how learning to trust that voice changed everything• The "Old Bob" technique: How naming and befriending your ego transforms it from your worst enemy into a manageable backseat passenger• Why you're guaranteed to make every mistake twice (and why that's actually perfect for your growth)• The simple daily test that reveals whether you're expanding toward your purpose or contracting away from it• How rejection becomes "redirection" when you understand you're planting seeds that may bloom years later• Why taking full responsibility for your life as "your dream" unlocks miraculous synchronicities and connections• The morning ritual that keeps you grounded and heart-centered no matter how chaotic your day becomes• How to love yourself unconditionally while maintaining the highest standards—without the self-criticism that cripples most high achieversThe path to greatness isn't about avoiding obstacles—it's about alchemizing them into wisdom, strength, and deeper love. John Mackey's journey from a young entrepreneur plagued by self-doubt to a conscious leader who built one of America's most beloved companies proves that your greatest challenges can become your most powerful teachers. Listen to the full episode to discover how to transform your inner world and create the life your soul is calling you to live.Connect with John:Website: https://love.life/Instagram: @iamjohnmackeyConnect with Raj: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.

What if everything you've been taught about consciousness is backwards? In this mind-expanding conversation, Raj sits down with Mark Gober—Princeton graduate, former Silicon Valley strategy partner, and author of seven groundbreaking books—who went from hardcore materialist to consciousness researcher after discovering peer-reviewed scientific evidence that completely shattered his worldview. Mark has spent nearly a decade diving deep into the research that mainstream science doesn't want you to see, and what he's uncovered about the nature of reality, consciousness, and your soul's role in designing your life will leave you questioning everything.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Nobel Prize-winning physicists believe consciousness is fundamental and matter is just a derivative—and what this means for how you experience reality• The University of Virginia's 2,500+ documented cases of children remembering past lives, complete with birthmarks that match historical death records (and why this changes everything about medicine)• How your brain functions more like a radio antenna receiving signals than a computer generating thoughts—and how to tune into higher intelligence• The specific body sensations that signal when you're in alignment versus living a lie (and why ignoring these signals literally makes you sick)• Why the beliefs you inherited from family, school, and society might be keeping you trapped in someone else's reality—and how to identify what's actually yours• The difference between intuition, channeling, and psychic phenomena (plus how to distinguish between fear and genuine inner knowing)• Mark's "falsification method" for questioning any belief system without needing to have all the answers—a skill that could save you years of living someone else's truth• How to practice "holding the gold"—why rushing to share insights before they're fully integrated actually waters down your deepest wisdomThis isn't just another consciousness conversation—it's a scientifically-backed roadmap for recognizing that your soul chose this exact life experience, and how to live in alignment with that deeper intelligence. If you've ever felt like reality is more mysterious than we're taught, or if you've had experiences that don't fit the mainstream worldview, this episode will give you both the permission and the scientific foundation to trust what you already know deep down. Get ready to see your life—and your role in it—in a completely new way.Connect with Mark:Website: https://www.markgober.com/Instagram: @markgober_authorConnect 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.

Do you find yourself constantly saying "I'm sorry" for taking up space, speaking your truth, or simply being yourself? If you're trapped in endless cycles of apologizing, people-pleasing, and seeking forgiveness from others, you're not alone—and more importantly, you're looking for healing in all the wrong places. In this eye-opening episode, Raj and Alex reveal why your compulsive need to apologize is actually a symptom of a deeper wound, and how shifting your forgiveness practice inward is the key to breaking free from chronic people-pleasing forever.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why constantly apologizing to others is actually a sign that you haven't forgiven yourself (and how this keeps you stuck in victim mode)• The hidden inner critic that's driving your need for external validation—and how to transform it from your worst enemy into your greatest ally• How Raj's pattern of "I'm sorry for being too much" was actually his inner child crying out for self-acceptance• The revolutionary shift from seeking forgiveness from others to facilitating forgiveness between the parts of yourself• Why your guilt about advocating for yourself reveals exactly where you need to do inner healing work• The Ho'oponopono practice that stops the apologizing cycle by directing "I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you" toward yourself• How to parent your inner child in the ways you desperately crave from others—so you stop seeking that validation externally• The counterintuitive truth that taking full responsibility for your reality (including forgiving yourself) actually gives you more power and choice in your lifeIf you're exhausted from walking on eggshells, over-explaining yourself, and carrying guilt for simply existing, this episode will show you how to break the cycle. It's time to stop apologizing for who you are and start healing the relationship that matters most—the one you have with yourself.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.