Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“Nobody wants your perfect, everyone just wants your human.” This episode’s guest is no stranger to the Stay Grounded Podcast. Nataly Kogan was one of our very first guests when we launched back in 2017. Nataly’s ‘Happier’ message was powerful back then, but it feels even more potent now - thanks to the new normal we’re navigating ourselves through.This current climate is bringing out the worst - and the best in us. Lockdown and all its associated uncertainties has pulled out the rug in so many areas of our lives. Trying to make sense of it all is tough and new emotions, fears, and experiences are constantly bubbling up. Nataly’s message of self-compassion is vital under these pressures. With the stresses we face right now, mistakes are inevitable. We’re going to get triggered and frustrated and that’s OK because as Nataly reminds us we’re all human and perfection is inauthentic. And amongst it all, self-compassion is the gateway to freedom, happiness, and joy. “Be a kind observer instead of an opinionated judge.” Nataly Kogan is a refugee, mama, artist, and the founder of Happier - an organization [and Nataly’s life purpose] on a mission to help millions of people thrive in work and life by improving their emotional health with science-backed skills and practices. Nataly believes happiness is a skill you can master as well as a feeling you experience. And because it’s a skill, that means you work at being happier. In this episode, Nataly reveals some of her favorite practices and insights designed to help you feel more compassionate to yourself and others. Tune in now to hear about:How do you find happiness in turmoil? Navigating the ‘valley of suffering’ through acceptance. Why does the ego create suffering if its role is to protect us? How self-compassion increases resilience and growth. How to practice self-love when your mistakes hurt others. The power packed question to ask when you start losing yourself in fear, guilt, and self-criticism. Why perfection is a coping mechanism that keeps you from feeling a spectrum of emotions. And more! “The ego is there to teach us the lesson if we want to learn it.” How to contact https://www.happier.comhttps://www.instagram.com/natalykogan/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 you just leave your mind alone for extended periods of time, you start to see profound depths and profound stillness.” We live in beautiful times where meditation is no longer a fringe ritual. You can even practice on your phone in the comfort of your home any time you choose! This is good news because meditation as a practice offers profound benefits. You can expect everything from the ability to create stillness and clarity to an awareness of the vast potential we have as humans. But what happens if you’re a ‘bad’ meditator? And what layers are we really uncovering when we sit with stillness and become the observer of our thoughts? In this powerful episode, mindfulness teacher Jon Krop explains how you can use meditation to live more skillfully in the modern world. His insights could be life-changing for you. “Meditation is really just a practice of cultivating new mental habits.” Jon Krop is a Harvard-educated lawyer and mindfulness expert who’s been meditating for over 13 years. Through his company Mindfulness For Lawyers, Jon has taught mindfulness at Harvard, Yale, the Pentagon, the world’s top law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and other organizations. His obsession for mindfulness began at law school as he explored strategies to increase his grades and get a cognitive edge. After a chance meeting in Argentina led him to study with the Dalai Lama’s Latin American translator, Jon explored the spiritual benefits too. Although Jon has studied with traditional Buddhist teachers, his teaching style resonates with people who aren’t drawn to chanting, crystals, and new age overtones. If that sounds like you then you’ll especially love this interview!Given our current times, an ability to create stillness, reduce stress, and increase mental clarity is more important than ever - and Jon is here to help you walk that essential path. Here’s a taste of what Jon and I discuss: The story of Jon’s transition from law to mindfulness. The power of week-long meditation retreats. Jon’s response to coronavirus. The potency of impermanence and why we need to embody this reality. How to feel grounded enough to surrender. The potential of these times to spark transformation and transcendence. How do you empower someone who ‘can’t’ meditate.What is meditation supposed to look like? And more!  Check it out. “Meditation will force you to learn over time to let go of expectations, to let go of the need for perfection, and to realise that you aren’t really driving. So just lean back and enjoy the ride.” How to contact Check out www.Mindfulnessforlawyers.com@JonKrop on InstagramWe 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.

“There is a twelve step process to burnout. We start with excessive ambition and end with a total mental and physical collapse.”Have you noticed that burnout is a badge of honor? As a society, we place a high value on the hard work and the hustle - and if you’re burnt out, by definition you’re a hard worker! But does burnout deliver the results you want? And is it even the best strategy to create success in business and in life? This episode’s guest says not. After burning out riddled with a collection of physical and emotional symptoms, John Wang realized there had to be a better route to success.In this episode, John not only shares his story, but reveals the logic and story behind our willingness to burn out - so you can choose a more empowered path to your goals.  “We almost celebrate the word burnout because of our ego. “Look at how hard I work to the point that I get to burnout” - which makes no sense.” John Wang has been a speaker and an educator for the last 15 years. His passion is coaching high-achieving entrepreneurs and students to create productive, work-life balance systems that are focused on self compassion. In particular, John gets excited about creating tools and systems that empower people to live a balanced life. John has traveled through over 50 countries and is also the founder of the OneKindness Challenge Movement - where he inspires people to change their life through an act of kindness each day. In this beautiful episode, John and I talk about: What does burnout mean?Where does the stress that causes burnout come from?  How to find the balance between impact and avoiding burn out.How to make hard work feel easy. How to infuse fulfilment into work you don’t really enjoy.  John’s four questions for moving through procrastination. John’s definition of purpose.And more…If your ego has a hustle tendency, but your heart wants more balance, do not miss this episode. When you understand the internal dialogue and stories that promote burnout, you’ll never want to choose that path again.  “Attachment, boundaries, and core beliefs - these three things are almost always what causes people to go into burnout rather than causing them to be able to scale what they are doing to a higher level.” How to contact www.shapeframework.comhttps://www.facebook.com/johnwangofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/johnwangofficialWe 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.

“There is a cost to trying to be successful. There is a cost to trying to change the world. For many entrepreneurs and founders, it is destroying us and our companies.” Does success require burnout? Can you build a thriving business and live a calm life? As a society, we’ve been raised on a diet where hard work equals the path to success, but is that really true? What’s more, are the sacrifices involved with the high stress, high-success ethos actually contributing to the lifestyle and results we really want? After finding himself on the floor of his dream home unable to move, Aaron Houghton realized there had to be a better way to live. An entrepreneur since the age of 17, Aaron launched more than ten tech startups - including one which he sold to a publicly traded company for $169 million before his 30th birthday. He’d ‘made’ it! The money, the business, the awards… but after pushing himself to his limits, Aaron began to question if the panic attacks, debilitating anxiety, and chronic stress was a required sacrifice - or was there another way? “The incredible entrepreneur, the hero of the world, is the person who just decides to start.” Over the past five years, Aaron has been on a mission to save entrepreneurs from themselves so they can change the world. He’s passionate about studying how entrepreneurs manage stress and uses his insights to build his own techniques that deliver high performance without compromising mental and physical health. And in this must-hear podcast, Aaron shares insights and strategies to help you experience calm while you make an impact. Here’s a taste of what we discuss:How to differentiate between fears that are irrational and fears that keep you safe. What does calm feel like? The three resources we should be managing. The bigger reason why Aaron reduced his alcohol intake.Why entrepreneurs need to fall in love with the process and not the outcome.How to navigate the sine wave of life. A list of Aaron’s daily rituals that help him create calm.How to release the need for external validation. The simple litmus test that warns you it’s time to slow down.If you’re ready to do the thing you’re here to do without losing yourself in the process, this episode is for you. Don’t miss it! “I think a lot of us have lost touch with what calm actually feels like.” How to contact aaronhoughton.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aaronwhoughtonhttps://www.instagram.com/aaronwhoughton/https://www.twitter.com/aaronwhoughtonWe 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.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the first thing anyone must do before they put themselves in a position to grow from their circumstances. When you are honest with yourself, you give yourself a chance to start fresh from a blank slate. And oftentimes, starting fresh is easier than patching up something that doesn’t work for you.Hope you enjoy it :) If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to join the Find Your Lens Challenge - A Powerful LIVE group experience to help you identify your biggest fears, limiting beliefs, and disempowering stories and transform them into profound tools for personal and professional growth.⁣It will happen Friday through Sunday. To take part for FREE, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the power of channeling your actions in a constructive way when you’re down. It’s impossible to always be in a joyful mood, and I hope this episode reminds you of the power you have to create your way through anything.Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I share a simple reminder to be mindful of where you pay your attention. You may not be able to control who you are around or what’s happening in the world, but by being conscious of where we place our focus, you give yourself the biggest gift of all. The ability to access the wonderful power of being a human being. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Compassion, connection, and community are the world’s most valuable commodities right now.” This global pandemic is taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Just when we think we’ve found our groove and new normal, another layer slips away - leaving you dancing with a rush of new feelings. This extended time at home is contributing to the spectrum of emotions… tragedy to triumph and pain and joy. But amongst the chaos and turmoil is a chance to tune into yourself. To strip away what no longer serves. To surrender to the flow of what is.And perhaps even remember what it means to be human. In this beautiful episode, I riff about what it means to be human with my good friend Tim Palladino. It’s crazy that we need to learn how to be human beings, but thanks to a culture of doing and distractions, so many of us are stuck on the hamster wheel. Now we have a time to pause, reflect, and refresh our perspective - and fall in love with life at a whole new level. “I think we are built to be able to get through anything.” Tim Palladino is a social entrepreneur who combines his love of business with serving his community. Tim’s efforts were recognized in 2016 when he was presented with the 40 Under 40 Shaker Award by the Hudson Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tim is also the creator of the “Entrepreneurial Hierarchy of Needs” assessment - a tool that allows business owners to take an objective snapshot of where they rank in the categories of mental and physical health, personal wealth, their relationships, recreation, and their business.In this deep-dive down the rabbit hole, Tim and I explore:Why this is a time of refresh, NOT reset. How to navigate the grieving process that coronavirus has created. What happens when you go through the ‘storm’ and how it empowers you to go forward. Why we have to remember that we are part of nature. Why the duration of this crisis is something to feel grateful for.The power of expressing your emotions. Why it’s dangerous to compare how you’re feeling to anyone else. What is self-esteem? Why your ego is your property - and how to use it. And more. This conversation gave me a lot of comfort in this super tough time. I hope you extract something similar.  “Our flow is directly linked to our self esteem, and our self esteem is our reputation with ourself.” How to contact TimPalladino.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TDPalladino/https://www.instagram.com/tdpalladino/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.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I cover the simple truth that everything in life is seasonal. It’s important to recognize that this too shall pass, so we can operate from a place of abundance instead of scarcity when we’re in the thick of it. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I cover the reasons why it’s important to be aware of and celebrate your increasing ability to navigate through tough times. It doesn’t matter if you’re out of muddy waters yet or not, being able to recognize your progress will empower you to continue building yourself up in beautiful ways throughout this crisis. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.