Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“I don’t think I’ve found any greater amount of growth than I’ve found as a result of choosing to look into the shadow.” Do you have emotions that you struggle to feel? Is there a dark shadow to your character that you’re reluctant to explore? Have you noticed an undercurrent of anger, shame, or guilt that bubbles to the surface every now and again? If so, you’re human. Most of us struggle to navigate and hold emotions associated with our shadow. As a society, we’ve labelled feelings such as rage or grief ‘bad’ and as such, we’re reluctant to feel them. The shadow can feel like a scary place to go. But when you have the courage to look inside, you tap into the most profound opportunity to release, heal, and step into a more authentic version of who you are. In this episode, I’m talking with the founder of Visionary Alignment, Jason Ayers. As an executive coach, Jason is gifted at guiding entrepreneurs to navigate their darker emotions to find more authenticity. His ability to hold people in their darkness continues to blow me away. It’s a reflection of who he is as a man, a husband, father, and business owner. He’s done the work (and continues to do so) and is a role model for others willing to step into the abyss. “Your unwillingness to feel anger, for example, mutes your ability to feel the other emotions.” In this episode, Jason shares the story of how he reclaimed himself through an acknowledgement of anger. As a society, we label anger as bad, but like every emotion, it has utility. For Jason, anger was a form of protection that was concealing much deeper feelings of isolation, hurt, and powerlessness from a childhood experience. We also explore…Why we are so afraid of our shadow.Alchemizing feelings of resentment into compassion. Redefining anger. The difference between shame and guilt.What we can learn from the root of Jason’s anger.  Why forgiveness can become a form of spiritual bypassing. How shadow work elevates self-awareness. Discovering the gold that lies inside the hard stuff. Inviting compassion by asking for help. And more…Developing the capacity to navigate and alchemize ALL our feelings is central to becoming grounded, centered, whole humans. Jason’s work and story is here to inspire you to feel into your shadow - so that you can ultimately set yourself free. I’m excited to see what this conversation opens up for you. “When you fully embrace both sides of you — the light and the dark — your capacity grows exponentially.” Contact Info:Website - https://www.visionaryalignment.comSummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rian Doris, CEO of The Flow Research Collective, discusses the role of feelings in decision-making, the power of curiosity and fascination, and the importance of intuition. They explore fear, apathy, and boredom's impact on decision-making, and introduce the MacGyver method for intentional decision-making. The guest also shares their experience with Wim Hof's breathwork app for stress management.

“When it comes to healing the body, one of the most fundamental things that we need to do is whatever action we take, if we don't believe that it's going to work, it will not work.” How can you heal from the challenges that keep you from expressing and experiencing your fullest potential? Jena Sophia is a world-renowned Subconscious Specialist and Healer who’s helped thousands of people - including celebrities, CEOs, creatives, and billionaires - transform emotional stress and physical pain in record time. Jena has worked with the subconscious and various healing modalities since the age of 12. At the time, she was experiencing trauma, depression, and chronic illness, which led to her taking a lot of medications. She chose a path of self-healing, which empowered her to heal from all conditions and get or medication permanently.  Through this personal healing journey, Jena cultivated a deep understanding of epigenetics and how our emotions, traumas, and ancestral influences affect how the physical body operates today. Combined with her deep understanding of the conscious mind, Jena guides people to step into their personal power and realign their energy so they can experience better health, relationships, success and fulfillment. In this powerful episode, Jena reveals some of the practices and principles she’s used in her own life and with her clients for optimal results.“I think something that's really important to recognize is that before we are physical, we are energetic.” Jena has a depth of insight on the subject of holistic healing. She studied at Columbia University and SOAS University of London. She’s taught energy healing classes and stress management seminars for hundreds of corporate clients and university students. She’s also studied along with some of the top scientists and healers in the world, and uses this knowledge in her holistic approach to becoming your optimal self.Tune into this episode to hear Jena and I explore: What is the energy body? The reason we have to do so much work to remember who we really are. Understanding the role of the mind in the healing process. What is pain? Exploring the language of the subconscious.A process for transforming challenging emotions and feelings. How to know which healing tools and modalities will work for you. How does resonance feel?And more…“It's always our responsibility to decide how something makes us feel. The external world—it's not good or bad, it just is.” The way you work with your subconscious mind can change the way you show up for yourself and your life. From releasing emotional blocks to moving through challenging physical ailments, your power to heal is astounding. If you’re ready for a transformation and are curious about how this looks through an energetic lens, this episode is for you. Contact Info:Check out Jena’s work at https://www.beyondthebelief.comSummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I actually don't want to try to be divine. I want to try to be as human as possible.” Welcome to the first interview of 2022! Traditionally, this time of year is potent for goal setting because January represents a fresh start. In the past, I’ve been used to setting clearly defined goals and I’ve had a lot of success with the process. However, as I feel more deeply into a more holistic way of creation, I’m discovering new ways to spark growth and evolution. In this episode, my good friend Makhosi and I explore why the most rich and fulfilling life starts with YOU. We discuss the different energetics that you can weave into the way you create your life - opening a gateway for Euphoric Evolution. This episode is a doozy and I’m so excited for you to dive in and kick-start your 2022 with the ideas and concepts we present.  “Who you are is most evident when there aren't people around.” Makhosi is a powerhouse with one of the strongest energetic presences I’ve ever experienced. Better known as The Royal Shaman, Makhosi is a divine oracle for Elite Empire Builders, an illustrious priestess of epic abundance, advisor to new kings and queens, breaker of paradigms, and a mystic of life beyond accomplishment. In this episode, Makhosi and I explore: Why your beingness can help you achieve bigger goals. What happens when you take the timeline away from goal setting. Creating goals from a place of how you want to FEEL. The power of calibrating to an aspirational version of you. Using senses intentionally to shift your mood. Why who you are is most evident when people aren’t around you. Secrets of branding yourself. The key to the creative process. Strategies for bringing more depth to your human experience. And more…If you’re curious to start the new year in an elevated, evolved way then this episode is for you. Tap into Makhosi’s energetic presence and allow yourself to be inspired by a life beyond expectation, settling, and societal definitions of success. “We can play and create different emotions and different states of being from scent.” Contact Info:Website - https://www.theroyalshaman.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroyalshaman/Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I knew what I wanted, and I was so afraid that I wasn't going to get it. But when I let myself surrender and just feel the disappointment of not getting it, I ended up getting it.” This first episode for 2022 has been an entire year in the making. Welcome to my 2021 reflection - a culmination of hours of intentional reflection to extract and share the lessons and insights that life has been teaching me. Tune in to hear a deep-dive account of all my highs and lows and discover how these experiences led to a lot of healing, growth, feeling, expansion, and love. This is one of my favorite episodes to record and a tangible representation of my commitment to living a lifestyle of awareness. I hope this episode inspires you to create your own 2021 reflection. If you want to understand my process for creating this reflection, you’ll want to check out last week’s episode (#211), where I reveal all my secrets! “Purpose is not found in what you do, purpose is found in who you are.” As usual, my dear friend Georgina El Morshdy is here to hold space and guide us as we navigate this conversation into all the events, challenges, celebrations, and inspirations that made my 2021 a year I’ll never forget.Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll hear us discuss: How my breaking open earlier in the year invited deep connection. The lesson of living an inspired life rather than hustling to be an inspiration. The joy of finding a deeper sense of self. Learning to trust that everything is happening FOR you. The secret to getting what you really want. What I learned about cultivating energetically sound endings. What are we robbing ourselves from by keeping one pinky on the shore? The role symbology played in my year. What I learned about crafting a lifestyle of awareness. Why does the universe love us so much? How I stayed grounded in 2021. And more! “Don't lean back, lean in—lean into all of this.” I’m so grateful for the man I’ve become thanks to the life I’ve been blessed to live in 2021. It’s been a spectrum of highs and lows. I’ve experienced some of my biggest challenges, but in the process, I was able to feel a depth of love and connection that I’ve never been able to touch before. If this reflection inspired something in you, please let me know. Share your takeaways on Instagram or DM me. I love hearing from the Stay Grounded community. I’m so grateful you’re a part of it.Contact Info:Georgina’s - Instagram & Facebook. Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It doesn't matter if you're closing out a year or 10 years, the act of closure feels the same.”When I think about my pace of growth, I’m so clear it’s because I’ve cultivated a lifestyle of awareness. This means I intentionally carve out time to reflect on the things that are happening in my life - and how I move through them. For me, hindsight is 20/20 vision. Reflection reveals all the lessons and secrets life is teaching me. You can avoid repeating mistakes and integrate discoveries with more ease and grace by pulling them out. If you’re a regular listener of Stay Grounded, you’ll know I reflect monthly. I reflect on an annual basis too. It’s actually one of my most favorite things I do. And in this episode, I’m revealing my entire process- step-by-step - for the first time. Check it out. “That's why my life has been able to grow so fast over the years—it's because I don't make the same mistakes again.” In this episode, we explore:Why your annual reflection starts with a month-by-month overview.Why we look for the highs and lows - not the wins and losses. Annual reflection as a game of two halves. Really learning from ‘mistakes’. My closure ritual (and why it’s not for the end of the year alone). My 7 reflection questions. Finding your theme. Crafting goals around the way I want to feel - instead of the things I want to attract. And more…BONUS! Here’s a list of the reflection questions I ask in the episode: Who or what would you like to acknowledge?What would you like to acknowledge about yourself?What are you ready to let go of or forgive?What did you love most about 2018?What do you want more of / what do you want to do differently in 2019?What would need to happen for you to feel complete closure of 2018?What’s next for you RIGHT NOW?This reflection process is here for you to explore whenever you choose to take some self-awareness time for yourself. It’s perfect for closing out the year, but you can also use this sequence anytime you’re at an ending. If you want to see this process in action, check out next week’s episode of Stay Grounded when I share my personal annual reflection. “At the core, it's not the things we accomplish that bring life into our years... it's the things that we feel.” Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The reaction to the trauma doesn’t necessarily stop with the people who experienced it.” Do you have symptoms that you can’t explain? For example, are you overly anxious for no obvious reason? Do you instinctively push people away or intentionally disassociate from difficult feelings in your body? Do you have irrational fears or thoughts about what could happen that don’t make logical sense?If so, there’s a chance you may be experiencing inherited trauma; that’s trauma, which started with your parents or your grandparents - not you. Generational trauma can impact our lives in profound ways. Fortunately, there is something you can do to transform the fears and soothe the feelings. There is a way to break the pattern so that the ancestral trauma stops with you. Mark Wolynn - author of It Didn’t Start With You and the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco has devoted his life to understanding and healing inherited family trauma. In this must-hear episode, Mark reveals how his work holds the potential to wildly transform your life as well as the life of your children and grandchildren [even if they’ve not yet been born].    “We don’t make the link that our anxiety, our depression, our shutdown is connected to our parents and our grandparents. We just think we’re wired this way.” The concept of inherited trauma is backed by science. As Mark explains in the episode, as we learn more about epigenetics, our clarity about the way trauma is passed on increases. Ancestral trauma is often behind the curtain. Logic can convince us that certain things are best left unsaid. But just because we don’t hear things doesn’t mean we can’t feel things. Mark’s work empowers people to dig deeper into their familial setting so they can understand the reactions and feelings locked in their body. As a result, his clients get to experience unimaginable feelings of freedom, closure, and clarity. You can get a taste of the potential that healing ancestral trauma could have for you when you tune into this episode. What is inherited trauma?What’s a healthy way to experience a healing event if you can’t tap back into the original trauma? How can you learn to be present with what is? How to differentiate between attachment and generational trauma. Why traumas affect fathering and mothering. The profound difference between forgiveness and understanding.What is inner child healing and why is it powerful healing work?How healing generational trauma impacts your children [and your children’s children].Changing how our genes express to protect our kids [and grandchildren]. Why Mark is passionate about this work [and how it healed his sight]. The significance of Mark crying into his mother’s clothes. And more…  “We’ve got to tame our trauma responses so we can live a loving, open, compassionate, and gentle life.” How to contact Discover more details about Mark’s work at https://markwolynn.comLike Mark on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.wolynn.31Follow Mark on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markwolynn/We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I would say mindfulness, as a practice, as a whole, is about waking up to the true experience of life.” Sara Raymond was in her early 30s when she realised she was drifting through her life aimlessly. Up until this point, her life had been guided by what she felt she ‘should’ do. The feeling of being in the status quo inspired Sara to reinvent her life. This feeling was the beginning of The Mindful Movement. Sara founded The Mindful Movement in 2016 with a desire to inspire others to live mindful, fulfilled lives. Sara is passionate about self-healing movement practices. Through her work, she combines her skills of hypnotherapy, meditation, pilates, and yoga to help others build confidence in their body and release stress, anxiety, and emotional blocks. Sara has also guided 100,000s of people through mindful practices on her YouTube Channel and in her private practice. “Underneath the fear is our unconscious beliefs.” In this conversation, we explore the power of mindfulness to ignite presence. I also loved hearing Sara share about the role her son has played in the development of her business by helping her start her YouTube channel. Here’s an overview of what else we talked about. Key takeaways:Waking up and recognizing that you’re living in the status quo. The work to connect with safety in your heart. How contrast helps us feel the beauty of life.How other people’s feelings spark our own emotional responses. Sara’s definition of mindfulness. Where does resistance come from and does it have utility for humans? Cultivating the courage to decide. Education for the next generation. And more...This was a candid conversation that inspired me to open up vulnerably about my journey over the past 18 months too. If you’re ready to live a life of desires instead of ‘shoulds’ and you’re curious to know what lies on the other side of tough decisions, this episode is for you.    “We need to have struggles and challenges to make the amazing experiences in our life really stand out and be amazing.” Contact Info:The Mindful Movement - https://themindfulmovement.comSummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Growth, to me, is a self-defined concept, because the hardest thing for you might not be the hardest thing for me.” One of my favorite rituals is the deep-dive reflection I do monthly. I love looking back over everything that happened to pull out the patterns, lessons, and learnings. Best of all, I get to share the highlights with you in this episode.The theme of this month was finding and navigating my edges - the point of tension where growth can skyrocket. My new personal trainer ignited this thread after helping me become aware of an unexpected growth opportunity within my body. That awareness spilled into other areas of my life, creating beautiful opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. This month taught me the power of building a relationship with my limits. Every edge is a catalyst for expansion. When we cultivate the capacity to feel safe inside tension, our true depth and potential cracks open. As a result, this month has seen an elevation in everything from my health to my businesses to my relationships. “You can't be excited about where you're going if you can't also be grateful for how far you've come.” As usual, my dear friend Georgina El Morshdy is here to hold space and guide us as we navigate this conversation about playing inside tension, igniting the curiosity to explore expansion, and having the courage to stretch yourself outside of what feels comfortable. Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll hear us discuss: How my new personal trainer opened a gateway to finding new limits to explore. How you can feel when you're at your edge. There’s always a new limit to find - in every area of your life. Why the concept of personal limits can help us escape comparison culture. My new understanding of energy and the role it plays in my life.Learning to connect with how I want to feel, not what I want. And more…We all have different edges where growth can happen - because we’re all experiencing unique journeys through this dance of life. Our edges are an invitation. An opportunity to explore what’s beyond the sense of self we believe we can hold. As a result, the courage to dance with yoru personal edges can empower you to optimize your personal and spiritual growth. Tune in to hear the whole story in this month’s reflection episode. “Technically, I'm an entrepreneur that moves energy in the form of money.” Contact Info:Georgina’s - Instagram & Facebook. Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I think we can use our challenges or our pains to go into gratitude with that lens of like, “How can I be grateful for it?”.” This week’s episode is the recording of an impromptu conversation between me and my sweetheart - the incredible Gina Worful. Here’s the backstory… It was Thanksgiving morning and Gina and I got talking about all the things we’re grateful for. We went deep; remembering all the people, opportunities, and synchronicities that have shown up for us. As we reflected together, some deep insights bubbled up and we realized that we wanted to share them with you. This episode is the product of that decision. I hope you enjoy it. “I think we needed to actually go against the grain of our intuition in order to break ourselves open and get those sledgehammer experiences.” A brilliant dietician, Gina is exceptionally gifted at bringing spiritual concepts back to the body - so we can experience who we are on a physical level more deeply.  In her work, Gina helps people connect to their body through food and I really appreciated how this angle showed up in this conversation. Here’s what else we discussed: The power of listening to life’s nudges to change. How the death of Raj’s mentor inspired him to change his life.Why do we allow our health to get off track?What stops us from listening to instincts & intuition. Why anxiety shows up. How it feels to connect with yourself. Gina’s story of feeling gratitude for the moment when her life fell apart. The power of using fear to identify your edges. Why gratitude is like prayer. How food cravings are whispers that something needs to change. Leaning into the wisdom of the body. And more…It’s easy to be grateful for all the good things in your life and it doesn’t take much to show appreciation when life is on the up. But can you stay in a place of gratitude when you’re going through the worst struggles? One of the biggest takeaways for me was leaning into the power of feeling gratitude for the pain - knowing that there’s a learning or a hidden gift waiting to be discovered somewhere. I loved this episode because it helped me uncover insights about gratitude I’ve never discussed before. I’m grateful this conversation allowed me to uncover them. I hope you enjoy this conversation too. “I feel like our souls are choosing a path before we choose our path. Our souls know.” Contact Info:Raj details.  www.ginaworful.com/programshttps://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.