Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“Mindful eating is a process of connecting to your body more and letting your body be the guide of how you should be eating.” For many people, January represents the chance to start afresh. Health plans often top the list with people choosing new diets and setting resolutions around their food habits. If you’re someone who’s struggled to create long-term results from dieting, or you find it difficult to take control over food, this powerful episode is for you. Most of us haven’t been trained to be mindful eaters. Instead of using food as a vehicle to connect deeply with our bodies, we get lost in emotional or comfort eating. As unlikely as it sounds, there is a way to change your eating habits without the need for calorie counting, meal plans, or regimented diets. Each of us has innate wisdom coursing through our body. We can use this wisdom to guide our dietary choices - and create more health and fulfillment in the process. This episode will show you how. “My clients change their eating habits without me ever giving them a meal plan.” This week’s guest is Gina Worful; a registered dietitian and master of human nutrition. Gina became passionate about behavior re-patterning after seeing so many people frustrated with their self-sabotaging habits and repeatedly failing to stick to their nutrition program. This led to the development of her published book, Mastering Mindfulness, and her method that has been presented at conferences nationwide. In this episode, Gina and I explore: What is mindful eating?How to use food as a way to reconnect with your body. What kids can teach us about intuitively eating. The psychology of comfort food and emotional eating. Why willpower alone won’t help you stick to a diet. The power of starting with a breath.How you can learn to trust yourself with food. How to start a mindful eating plan. Why your body already knows what it wants to eat. The power of playing with colors in food. The role of intuition in eating. And more...If you’re ready to ditch the diets and create a guilt-free, empowering relationship with food, this episode is packed with insights, ideas, and inspiration that will help you make 2021 the year you kick dieting for good.  “We all have this intuition on what we should eat, when we should eat, how much we should eat but we just end up blocking it out and not trusting it.” How to contact www.ginaworful.com/programshttps://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/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.

“Most people think about purpose as this thing you want to do in the world. I think purpose is who you are.” What do you do next when you rip up the conventional rule book and create a situation where anything is possible in life? For me, this reality themed the second half of 2020. After my eight-year relationship ended, I felt heartbreak, shame, and fear, but there was also a sense of release and symbolism. I was free of cultural expectations, and with no roadmap, it was time to create my own. What followed was an intense healing journey guided by mentors, various modalities, journaling, and a north star of my truth. In this episode, my Message Muse Georgina El Morshdy guides us through my journey of becoming. In part 2 of my 2020 year-end review, I share my experiences, lessons, and learnings as I figured out how to navigate an unknown path - which ultimately led to me finding me. “Sometimes you are the medicine you’ve been craving all along - and it takes crises and shitty situations for you to get to a point where you can actually appreciate that fact.” The healing path I chose has been one of the most powerful, painful, and potent journeys I’ve ever experienced. Check out this episode to hear Georgina, and I explore:What happened next after I decided to choose myselfHow to lead a life guided by YOUR truthFinding mentors who embodied the life I wanted for myself Focusing on who I wanted to BE rather than what I wanted to HAVE or DOLeaning into the potency of present moment awarenessNavigating the shift from external to internal validation Rites of passage and transitioning from Prince to King energyWho did you become this year?The one thing you can do to kick-start your own healing journeyAnd more…Looking back, 2020 has been one of the most profound years of my life. As the door on this challenging, life-changing, and beautiful year closes, I feel complete. For me, 2020 will forever symbolize a powerful rite of passage that has equipped me with everything I need to step into the next chapter - whatever that brings. By listening to this episode, I hope you get some clarity for your own healing journey. I hope this episode inspires you to extract the beauty of your 2020 - and in the process, you get to see who you became as a result of everything you’ve lived through this year.  “Life is always giving us the perfect cocktail of crisis to unearth the next layer of truth within ourselves.” 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.

“Choosing yourself is one of the most exhilarating, fulfilling, exhausting, intimidating, scary, and just rich journeys one can go on.” For me, December is traditionally a time of reflection and review. I love to pour over my journals and really take the time to pull out and consolidate all that I’ve learned. Looking back, 2020 has felt like a decade in itself! I’m in awe of how much can happen in a year when you live with intention, focus, and awareness. In this episode, I’m giving you an insight into my journals by sharing all my standout growth lessons in detail. My intention is that you can not only learn from my journey, but also get to see how preparation and certain practices can empower you to unlock your true potential.I’ve found that radical honesty and self-awareness are key tools for growing at an exponential rate. The more you’re able to make sense of how life is unfolding for you, the easier it becomes to bend time and move forward with depth and speed. So if you’re curious to know how you can reflect on your year to unlock your fullest potential, this episode is for you.“Self-love is you giving yourself permission to be honest, to set boundaries, to choose yourself, to honor your truth, and to not get lost in the morality of life.” To help me navigate this reflective journey, I’ve brought back my Message Muse, Georgina El Morshdy, to pull out the things that I know I can't pull out on my own! Here’s a taste of all the standout moments we explore in this episode:What Kobe Bryant’s death brought to life for me. How Panache Desai created a contrast that deepened my understanding of love.Exploring my instinctive response to the arrival of COVID.Explaining the role that fear plays in my life.Meeting Grace Smith - a perfect example of how my podcast brings key people into my life. Self-love lessons after my eight-year relationship ended.How I learned to surrender to the feelings in my body. Discovering what it takes to choose yourself. And more.  “That inner voice sees you, it honors you, it recognizes the true power of you. So don’t ever push that voice away because listening to it is the biggest gift you can give the world.” 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.

“You are a special human being and when you realize that, you’ll set boundaries for what you want in your life.” How can you live a life that leaves a legacy and makes you feel incredible about the impact you make? From business to parenting, community, and impact, Dwayne J. Clark is blazing a trail for purposeful living that touches everyone in his wake.I’m so inspired by Dwayne’s story and his achievements. His story has left a mark on my heart and I’m grateful for the example he’s created for others to follow. And while Dwayne is living an incredible life now, it wasn’t always this abundant. As a child, Dwayne experienced poverty. In this episode, he tells the story of the time his mom ‘borrowed’ potatoes from her workplace to feed her children for a week. But as you’ll hear, Dwayne has mastered the art of leveraging his ‘scar tissue’ to raise the bar on living well, with extraordinary results. “‘Living artifacts’ is really about doing something on this planet that lives longer than you do.” Dwayne is one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. Dwayne is a multi-faceted individual who’s an Industry Disruptor, Culture Curator, Artifact Collector, and Experience Creator. He’s also an author, sought-after speaker, producer, and philanthropist, as well as the CEO of Aegis Living - one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country that owns 30 senior living facilities in the Western U.S., employs more than 3,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 60,000 residents. And if that wasn’t enough, currently, his life story is being made into a Hollywood movie! In this captivating interview, Dwayne shares some of the big lessons from his life and explains how his purposeful approach has allowed him to create a vast collection of Living Artefacts. Tune in now to hear Dwayne and I explore: How do you choose the next thing that you want to focus on? The daily choice we ALL have every day - regardless of our circumstances. The story of Dwayne’s 86-year-old spiritualist. The most important gift a parent can give their child.How to start living a purpose-driven life?Learning to trust the flow of life. The harsh truth that a lot of parents disengage with.What Wayne Dyer taught Dwayne about parenthood. How Dwayne remembers the lessons that are worth remembering. What Dwayne hopes to inspire others through his presence. How to respond to someone who says you can’t do something. Dwayne is a beautiful example of what’s possible when you believe in something bigger than yourself. This man is rewriting the rulebook on life and it was an absolute privilege to record this conversation to share with you. “Most people are more powerful than they give themselves credit for, more capable than they give themselves credit for, can do greater things than they believe they can.” How to contact https://www.dwaynejclark.com/https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo/https://www.instagram.com/dwaynejclark/https://twitter.com/dwaynejclark60 Years of Wisdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOu_WEbPuwkWe 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.

“When you do go inside and you realize that that’s where your strength is, that literally shifts the ground for you.” As a society, we have a very limited definition of what it means to be beautiful. Thanks to the beauty and fashion industries we’ve become obsessed with products that promise to enhance our appearance and push back the years. As a result, lots of people - women in particular - find their value in the way they look rather than the person they are inside. But if the way you look defines your self-worth and value, what do you do when your physical appearance is cruelly stripped away? This episode’s guest - Hollywood Beauty expert Kym Douglas - experienced this first-hand. Kym started out in television when she was just 16. Over the years, she built a career sharing her passion for ALL things beauty on shows including Hallmark’s Home & Family Show and the Ellen Degeneres Show.But In 2018, Kym’s world turned upside down after a routine mammogram revealed she had stage 3B breast cancer. As chemo stripped away her external beauty, Kym had no choice but to find meaning elsewhere. In this episode, she shares that story. “It’s more important for me to pick me and - get that inner strength every day.” After decades of looking outside herself, Kym was guided to embrace the inner work. With the help of God, divine signs, and a meaningful oak tree stump, Kym found the strength and courage to overcome the disease. Today, she’s more beautiful than ever after learning how to redefine beauty and most importantly, choose herself. Tune into this powerful episode and discover:  The moment when Kym found the strength to fight cancer. How an oak tree stump became the trigger that transformed Kym’s life.The healing power of vulnerability. The importance of checking the ingredients in your make-up and skincare. Big life lessons from Kym’s healing journey. How tragedy inspires us to discover what’s really important. The ONE thing that all scientists and healers agree on which you can do to prevent disease. And more...Kym’s story is a source of hope and inspiration and I can’t wait for you to discover it all inside this incredible episode.  “I don’t believe in luck, I don’t believe in coincidence. I 100% believe that it’s all a divine plan.” How to contact www.Kymdouglas.com@kymdouglasWe 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.

“Presence is the ability to be with what is.” What happens when you sit in the silence and take quality time to be with yourself? Are you able to be present with everything that is? Or do you get distracted easily and struggle to hold all your emotions? Most of us weren’t raised to be emotionally intelligent beings. Instead, we were programmed to shut off and push down the harder, ‘socially unacceptable’ feelings. Unfortunately, this strategy doesn’t work. Our challenge is that the body doesn’t forget. Any emotions that you resist get stuck inside of you instead of flowing through you. In turn, suffering and pain begin to build-up, making it harder to feel a sense of peace and safety within. The good news is you can reverse this programming. With the help of embodiment practices, you can reclaim and rekindle your personal power by embracing the gift of presence. Tully O’Connor is here to help you navigate that beautiful journey with more grace and ease. “So much suffering in life comes from resistance to what is.” Tully has a deep passion for helping people explore their potential and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Tully has an incredible background of training and experience. He started his career as a Physiotherapist in 2011 and has spent the last decade exploring human movement, NLP, leadership development and peak performance. He’s worked with teachers in the fields of Tantra and Depth Psychology, gaining a deep understanding of how our unconscious emotional patterns drive our behaviour and impact on our wellbeing. Through his coaching programs and retreats, Tully helps men to develop more depth, live a life of purpose, create rich connected relationships and expand their influence as integrated leaders in all aspects of their lives. He’s also the Co-creator of the Ignite Couples Course with his wife Kaitlin.In this powerful episode, Tully and I explore:  What is presence and why it’s such an important skill to cultivate? Tully’s breaking point. What is embodiment work and what tools are available to help us navigate this?How to create a sense of safety in your body. The power of leveraging breathwork to crack you open. Tapping into the healing power of inner child work. Why a little bit of fear is good for the soul. Leveraging vulnerabilty and stories to feel seen. If you’re ready for some deep healing and you’re curious about which techniques and practices could help you take your life to the next level, this episode will show you the way.  “All of the things that contribute to a fulfilling life that we all desire, are on the other side of presence.” How to contact www.tullyoconnor.cohttps://www.facebook.com/tully.oconnorhttps://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/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.

“When I find presence, that is when intuition can come in.” We don’t only experience grief after the death of a loved one. We also experience grief when our plans are forced to change. Late last year, Phoebe Mroczek was hit by a car in downtown Austin. After choosing the path of positivity to empower her healing, Phoebe was able to explore an even deeper path of self-discovery and self-love. Through the power of presence and by asking a new set of questions, Phoebe learned to refind her center amongst the chaos. By creating space for pauses and presence, Phoebe was able to embrace a journey of unbecoming as she journeyed back to her truth. In this heart-warming episode, Phoebe and I explore the magic that can open up after life knocks you down. Tune in to discover the personal growth that becomes possible when you’re willing to dance fully with whatever’s in front of you. “When your cage is rattled a little bit, it is a new invitation to go deeper.” Phoebe Mroczek is a personal strategist to the most successful business leaders, helping them uncover and integrate their own unique formula for self-mastery, deep connection and fulfillment.Phoebe is the founder of Unbecoming®, a leading podcast and nationally-syndicated radio show that helps 110,000+ weekly listeners release what is holding them back, step into alignment and awaken to the truth of who they are.Phoebe believes that while what we do in the world is important, we are meant to do so much more in life than just work. As a curious explorer and recovering perfectionist, she has traveled to nearly 70 countries on 6 continents, been cage diving with great white sharks, camped in the Serengeti and motorcycled across 15 countries in Europe.In this powerful conversation, Phoebe and I explore: What does it mean to create space in your life?What are we trying to return to when we pause?Navigating the truth that we’re always put together. The guiding force of questions. How to tap into intuition through presence. The difference between purpose and missions. Healing residual emotions for deeper self-acceptance. How to navigate your grief when life undermines your plans. And more…Phoebe is an incredible human whose presence and heart has a lot to teach us about unbecoming so we can truly live.  “Patience is a really big part of the journey back to myself.” How to contact www.unbecomingpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/phoebemroczek1https://www.instagram.com/phoebemroczek/https://twitter.com/PhoebeMroczekWe 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.

“Our grief is sacred and it’s a rite of passage.” 2020 has forced us all to explore our relationship with grief. At some level, we’re all grieving - for unexplored plans, for the old way of living, and for loved ones who are no longer with us. You may know I lost my grandmother and aunt recently to COVID-19. As my family moves through our grief, I’m experiencing the pain and beauty of dancing with a rich spectrum of emotions. At times, I’m overwhelmed with pain, hurt, and confusion. Then without warning, my emotions flip to deep gratitude for the memories and the opportunity to deepen the connection I feel with my family. Turns out there is no playbook for grief. Instead, death is a rite of passage and grief is a personal process that we will all experience at some point during our lives. So to help break down the taboos and myths around grief, I wanted to bring Death Doula, Jessica Reis onto the show. “There’s no right way to grieve.” Jessica is an incredible human who’s doing incredible work. She specializes in Grief, Loss, Shadow work and Death Guidance, and nourishes with love, guidance and support while helping people to navigate the loss of a loved one. In this powerful conversation, Jessica and I explore. Why do we struggle to navigate grief? How do you dance through grief so you can feel the full spectrum of emotions? The importance of meeting a grieving person where they are. How you can change the story about grief to make it a more beautiful experience Why grief is sacred and a rite of passage. How the presence of death can become life-affirming. Death-nesting and the power of supporting someone to move into the portal of death. How I connected energetically with my grandmother in the last moments of her life. The power of moving through grief with ceremonies. Why inauthenticity repels. And more…Whether you’re grieving for a loved one or the loss of your pre-COVID plans and dreams, this beautiful conversation will help you dance with your emotions - wherever they want to take you.  “It’s not about feeling better, it’s about understanding the rhythm and the timing of your grief.” How to contact Jessicawww.deathempath.comhttps://www.instagram.com/deathempathWe 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.

“Vulnerability is just sharing whatever emotion is in you.” One of the reasons 2020 has been so unsettling is because safety is a basic human need. When certainty is stripped away, fear bubbles up - causing us to feel as though the world is unsafe. But despite the chaos, there’s an opportunity to be found in the current climate. When the outside world shifts, we have no option but to dive within. In the process, we can cultivate emotional resilience and tap into a more reliable form of safety… the safety that comes from feeling certain inside your own emotions and your own body. So if you’re craving a sense of peace in this ‘unsafe’ world, this you’ll want to hear what this week’s incredible guest - Elisabeth Cardiello - has to share. “I like to think of empathy as opening this ocean of space so that you can meet the emotion.” Elisabeth Cardiello is the founder of a coffee company called Caffè Unimatic. Created by her father in the 1950s, the Unimatic drip-percolator became a symbol of Elisabeth’s childhood and hours of coffee-fuelled conversations. It was while sorting through her dad’s affairs after his unexpected death that the Unimatic took center stage in Elisabeth’s life again. Safely stored in the office’s storeroom, Elisabeth discovered a collection of 5,000 Unimatics manufactured by her dad in the 1960s - and Caffè Unimatic was born.Then more dots began to connect…As a child, Elisabeth was obsessed with asking better questions. As an adult, she’d deconstructed conversation and understood the importance of listening. Combined, this fueled her desire to use coffee to start the conversations that will harmonize our world - and the BRAVE Framework was born. BRAVE Conversations Over Coffee® is a platform designed to help companies, families, and teams communicate in a way that inspires vulnerability, empathy, courage, and acceptance. Elisabeth’s work has taken her to speak at UN Conferences. She’s given Congressional briefings, two TEDx Talks, and multiple keynotes, as well as been featured by the likes of Forbes, NBC, and Goop. What’s more, her life story is currently part of a Netflix documentary about how coffee connects humanity.In this beautiful conversation, Elisabeth shares how her coffee became a trigger for creating emotional resilience and unlocking the bravery we all need to thrive. Here’s a taste of the topics we explore. Methods for creating more safety in yourself.How rituals help you find deeper levels of resilience. The powerful ways that community helps you move forward.How Elisabeth’s dad inspired her business and her life’s work. Secrets for communicating compassion through your eyes. Strategies for using the ritual of coffee to start conversations that can harmonize the world. Elisabeth’s five-step BRAVE framework for vulnerable, authentic conversations. How to create and hold compassionate spaces for others to step into and thrive. And more…Elisabeth is an incredible human doing amazing work - especially given the times we’re in. I’m so excited for you to experience her presence in this powerful conversation.  “For me, coffee is the opportunity to take a step forward every day.” How to contact caffeunimatic.com / braveconversationsovercoffee.comhttps://www.instagram.com/caffeunimatichttps://www.twitter.com/caffeunimaticFacebook: caffeunimaticWe 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.

“Each person has a unique set of values. It’s very much like a snowflake or a fingerprint. It’s unique to you.” I’ve found that one of the keys to staying grounded and living a fulfilling life is to discover your purpose and define your values. Together, these two inner guidance systems create a north star that helps you make decisions and live in a direction of increasing choice.Doing the inner work to distinguish between my values and those I’ve picked up from others has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. And in this week’s episode, you get to meet the man who helped me do it. Will Etheridge is a human behaviorist, value systems expert and a Perceptual Balancing Specialist. His genius is in taking clients from a clouded view of their direction in life and crystallizing it using their unique set of values in order to bring them clarity, focus and the inspiration necessary to live an amazing life.I couldn’t be more excited to bring you this episode, so tune in now and discover how knowing your values can transform your life. “Living in your values, is living in inspiration.” Knowing what motivates you will help you live a more fulfilling, purposeful life. As you’ll hear in this episode, values work is a powerful tool that will help you take your own personal growth into your hands. Listen to this episode and you’ll hear Will and I explore:The default state that most people are in.The reason we close down on someone before we even know them. What is a value system and how does that impact your choices? Whether or not your values are set in stone? How the priorities of your values change during the day. Why we fear our feelings. How do you differentiate between injected values and your own values? And more... “Your perception filters through your value system.” How to contact Discover more about Will’s work at www.willetheridge.com. Follow Will on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willcetheridgeWe 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.