In this episode, Raj speaks with Sarah Spears about her journey of healing from an eating disorder using emotional release techniques. With over a decade of experience as a licensed therapist, eating psychology coach, EFT practitioner, and certified reiki master, Sarah intimately understands the mind-body connection and has leveraged her journey of recovering from an eating disorder into a passion for helping others achieve freedom from their pain.A few things they discuss:How tapping into long-buried emotions finally enabled Sarah to break free from years of secret bulimia after failed attempts to control her compulsions.Why we emotionally eat and abuse substances - the childhood origins of losing touch with our feelings.The unexpected mental, physical and spiritual shifts Sarah began experiencing when she found the courage to express anger for the first time.How fully feeling rather than feeding our feelings opens conduits to self-trust, embodiment and unconditional self-love.Where mindfulness reaches its limit - and how Sarah accessed radical new dimensions of joy and creativity by connecting to her Highest Self.Sarah guides people to break free from the food addiction cycle by discovering the emotional roots perpetuating their issues and developing skills to healthfully feel, express and release pent up energies for good. This episode offers an integrative approach addressing mind, body and spirit simultaneously so we can transform our inner worlds and outward habits for lasting change.Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahspeers.com/Email: info@sarahspeers.comPodcast: https://the-empowered-eating-living-podcast.simplecast.com/ Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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 mini episode Raj shares powerful insights on the spiritual practice of letting go - from being forced versus choosing to surrender, to examining what parts of ourselves resist change.This episode offers perspective on why we cling to people and situations that no longer serve us, as well as how making the choice to release resistance plants the seeds for profound happiness.Stay Grounded Shorts are real-time contemplations from Raj’s day-to-day life, transformed into bite-sized nuggets for you to explore on your own path. Enjoy!Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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_jana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, Raj speaks with transformation coach Alyeria Faith about how we can learn to trust our body's innate wisdom when it comes to healing from emotional wounds and trauma.Alyeria shares her powerful personal journey of moving through childhood attachment wounds and freeing herself from the binds of past pain. She beautifully articulates how when we can meet our challenging emotions with non-judgment and compassion, we allow space for repressed energy and trauma to move through us, bringing heightened alignment and expansion.Tune into this soul-stirring conversation to discover:Why emotions are not obstacles, but gateways waiting to reveal truths about ourselves in their own unique language.Practices like prayer and conscious "pausing" that help rupture the illusion of limitation created by our survival-based minds.The incredible difference between healing from a space of lack versus one of empowered wholeness.Simple but profound tools to help anchor in presence, cultivate courage, expand inner freedom.If you find yourself constantly struggling upstream against feelings you just can't shake or pain that continues its haunting echoes through relationships and daily life, this is an absolutely essential listen. Let Alyeria be your guide to finally coming home in yourself - body, mind and soul.Time stamps:0:00 - Intro10:00 - Faith and knowing13:58 - How much of your soul do you think you’re living from?26:00 - Knowing you’re safe in your experience31:00 - Developing the courage to surrender38:00 - Moving into expansion47:00 - How to find AlyeriaConnect with Alyeria:Email: alyeriafaith@gmail.comInstagram: @alyeriafaithConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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 mini episode, Raj gets real about his own inner "gremlin" - that voice of self-doubt and unworthiness. Rather than feeling like a victim to his self-criticism, Raj has found freedom in integrating these parts of himself and responding with compassion.If you struggle with an inner gremlin holding you back, this conversation will give you hope and practical tools to gain power over that inner voice. Tune in for an empowering 20 minutes.Stay Grounded Shorts are real-time contemplations from Raj’s day-to-day life, transformed into bite-sized nuggets for you to explore on your own path. Enjoy!Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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.

We all have parts of ourselves that consciously or unconsciously undermine our own wellbeing and dreams. But what causes this self-sabotaging tendency? Where does that inner voice dismissing our needs come from?On this month’s reflection episode of Stay Grounded, Raj takes a stab at answering these questions from his own lived experiences. Amidst pivotal healing work and relationship mirrors, Raj gains profound clarity on childhood origins of his own self-abandonment patterns.Tune in now to learn:Why our closest relationships often reveal our deepest triggers needing releaseThe subtle childhood “trauma” that started Raj’s pattern of self-abandonmentThe steps Raj is taking to clear himself of unhealthy attachment dynamicsHow to reframe disappointments as helpful redirects on your soul's unique pathWhy surrendering control is required to experience the life you actually wantRaj offers an inside look at his emotional process - from uprooting energetic parasites from his system to gaining self-awareness around dynamics with loved ones that conditioned him to put the needs of others before his own. If you resonate with feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns of self-abandonment, Raj's story will inspire deeper trust in the artful unfolding of life through a commitment to the inner work.Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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 episode, Raj sits down with Brian Johnson who has dedicated over two decades towards studying and integrating ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to help people enhance their potential.As the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, Brian is committed to helping create a world where 51% of humanity is flourishing by 2051. As a modern philosopher and teacher, Brian has helped millions of people optimize their lives, trained 10,000+ coaches in 100+ countries, and created protocols scientifically demonstrated to drive change.Tune in to learn:Hard-won wisdom from ancient philosophy on building empowering identityMastering life's "basics" to create the foundation for living aligned to your heroic potentialSteps to override self-doubt and evolutionary programming holding you backDaily practices to tap into latent abilities towards higher aimsCrafting your own epic narrative fused with symbolic meaningIf you’re looking to actualize more of your potential and lead a life of excellence grounded in ancient wisdom and modern science, don’t miss this inspiring conversation. You’ll come away with practical perspectives and tools to start living your heroic potential.Tools and resources mentioned in this episode:Areté: Activate Your Heroic PotentialHeroic (app by Brian's company focused on actualizing potential)Heroic Coach Certification Program (has trained 10,000+ coaches globally)Phil Stutz (Brian's coach, featured in documentary "Stutz")David Allen (author Brian interviewed)Barbara Fredrickson (scientist researching science of love)Patrick McKeown (author of "The Oxygen Advantage" on breathwork)Connect with Brian:Brian’s book: Heroic.us/areteYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrianConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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 week’s episode of Stay Grounded, Raj interviews a cancer thriver who recently completed Liber8’s Precision Emotional Healing for Cancer program. If you or someone you love has been impacted by cancer, you know the immense physical, mental, and emotional toll it can take. While essential, standard medical treatments are simply not enough. Angie's story beautifully illustrates how holistically supporting mental and emotional health can profoundly improve quality of life and health outcomes.  In the Precision Emotional Healing for Cancer program, participants like Angie undergo a proprietary mapping process to pinpoint core wounds and hidden stressors that may be sabotaging health and wellbeing. They receive tailored support and practices to process old pain, build self-worth, and move forward with more resilience and joy. A few things discussed on this episode: - Angie was first diagnosed with a rare blood cancer (hairy cell leukemia) at age 41, then had two additional recurrences. Her cancer journey has been stressful and emotionally difficult.  - She intuitively felt stress played a major role and tried various things like meditation and therapy to relieve it, but still felt overwhelmed.- Angie joined Liber8's Precision Emotional Healing for Cancer program after seeing Raj in a video. She intuitively trusted that this program could help support her recovery.- Through the 3 month program, Angie gained profound insight into core wounds and pain points sabotaging her health. We discuss her tailored program for building self-worth, confidence to trust her intuition, and the ability to handle challenges with more ease and humor. The transformations the Liber8 program facilitates for cancer patients are remarkable - improved labs and scans, healed relationships, enhanced energy, purpose and zest for life. Angie described emerging with greater confidence, intuition, and excitement to pursue her soul's calling of serving others impacted by cancer. If you found Angie's experience relatable and inspiring, visit www.liber8.health/cancer to learn more about this innovative program and upcoming cohort dates. Investing in emotional healing and empowerment could be one of the most meaningful gifts you give yourself or a loved one on the cancer journey.Connect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Liber8:  www.liber8.health/cancer 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 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 thought-provoking discussion, Dan Russell chats with Raj Jana about the discomfort that often arises when we allow ourselves to sit with challenging emotions and triggers. They explore how we can build the "courage muscle" to lean into these difficult spaces on the path to growth and self-discovery.By sharing vulnerable stories from their journeys, they expose how suppressed trauma, limiting beliefs, and unresolved pain can silently manifest in the body as symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, sexual dysfunction, and poor digestion. Our guest Dan Russell brings a deep experience in personal development and spiritual discovery to this conversation. As the founder of Hama, a personal growth community offering online and in-person programs focused on enlightenment, Dan has dedicated himself to researching techniques and tools for conscious living. After stepping back from a successful marketing career to embark on his own journey of self-inquiry, he now guides others looking to actualize the best version of themselves.Key takeaways:Plant medicines and other modalities can bring unconscious beliefs and traumas to the surface, but the real work happens in how skillfully we integrate these lessons into our daily living.Sitting with discomfort and leaning into triggered emotional spaces with courage is essential for growth - this builds our "awareness muscle."Realigning with our deepest principles helps us stay anchored in a state of grace, allowing external triggers to bounce off us.Cultivating proactive awareness through stillness practices allows us to pause and retain choice over our responses rather than blindly reacting.The journey of self-inquiry and consciously working on ourselves is a profound gift that serves our life purpose in each passing moment.This insightful discussion reminds us that integrating our experiences and doing the ongoing work of "becoming" is what enables real and lasting transformation. If you found value in it, share it with a friend you feel might resonate!Tools/ resources mentioned in this episode:Liber8 app: https://liber8.health/Books: The 4-Hour WorkweekBiology of Belief by Bruce LiptonTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Raj’s story -10:23 - Growing up religious13:00 - Our beliefs about health16:00 - Finding the root of your health problem23:00 - Being an infinite soul on an endless timeline26:30 - What is mindfulness?33:00 - Garbage in garbage out -41:00 - The skill of sitting in spaciousnessConnect with Dan:Website: hamasocial.comConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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 episode, Raj shares about his experience recently completing a 10-day silent meditation retreat. He discusses the profound lessons and insights he gained.Key Takeaways:The difference between "doing" and "being" and how we often use activity and busyness to distract from simply being.How sitting in stillness and silence forced Raj to confront deeply rooted patterns, beliefs, fears and attachments.The value of "zooming out" - accessing higher states of consciousness and awareness to witness the egoic mind with compassion.Letting go of control and moving from a place of trying to "manifest" outcomes to one of allowing and trusting in the perfection of each moment.Shifting perspective - how our perceptions create our reality. WIDENING one's lens is a spiritual practice.Aloneness versus loneliness. Learning to find nourishment in solitude.Why Raj feels integrating more slowing down and stillness will serve his life in 2024.In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, creating space for stillness often takes courage, but offers immense rewards. As Raj discovered, when we slow down and cut away external distractions, we open the doorway to greater presence, self-awareness, and alignment with our deeper truth. We come home to who we really are.If you're feeling the urge to explore more stillness and silence in your own life, whether for 10 minutes or 10 days, this episode offers much food for thought. Raj's experience serves as inspiration to us all on the value of simply "being" amidst life's perpetual motion. Tune into his hard-won insights - it just may change the way you see the world.Tools/resources mentioned in this episode:Vipassana meditationSatsangs (spiritual discourses and Q&A)Plant medicines/psychedelicsJournalingBook recommendation: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor FranklConnect with Raj:Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/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.

This week, Raj speaks with internationally renowned coach and speaker Philip McKernan about the courage required to face messy truths and let things die.As founder of the One Last Talk movement and SoulSet philosophy, Philip has built an impressive career guiding entrepreneurs and leaders to uncover their gifts and live aligned impactful lives. His unique thinking challenges the status quo and brings refreshing dialogues around personal clarity and transition.Philip's decades of experience empowering teams like the Canadian Olympic squad and The Pentagon as well as individuals across 80 countries gives him deep insight into the human journey. From spearheading an orphanage in Peru to producing films exploring concepts like giving, Philip has walked his talk in awe-inspiring ways.Show Highlights:Why avoiding truth takes more energy than facing itHow Philip’s own relationship with “giftedness” has evolvedThe importance of letting go of things you love when it’s timeFollowing intuition even when it sounds crazyTaking responsibility for the hurt in our livesPhilip challenges us to courageously peer within, embrace uncomfortable truths, and give birth to latent gifts ready for the world—are you prepared for that journey? By listening to this episode, you’ll feel stirred to live more fully from the power of your authentic being.Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction6:00 - The Truth Is A Sledgehammer 11:00 - Fear of being seen 17:40 - What does giftedness feel like? 25:40 - The Beauty in falling away. 38:00 - The truth of your authenticity 43:30 - Following your intuitions 51:00 - Getting in touch with Philip Tools and resources mentioned in this episode:One Last Talk by Philip McKernanConnect with Philip:Philip McKernan's websiteConnect with Raj:WebsiteInstagramiTunesSpotifyYouTubeLegal 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 health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.