After almost five years of podcasting and nearly 300 episodes recorded, I am excited to announce…Season 2 of Stay Grounded!It's been over 5 years since I launched Stay Grounded. The show started out as a tagline for my first company, JavaPresse, with the intention to inspire you to infuse more passion and fulfillment into your daily life.As beautiful of an intention that is, I have had a hard time sticking to it. As I evolved over the years, so did the show. The questions I asked shifted as I navigated incredible highs and debilitating lows. Through business failures and breakups. Through peak experiences and adventures. Through profound transformations and evolutions.Who I am is not the same young man that began down this path. As I was reflecting on this, I realized I haven’t updated the branding, intro, outro, or feel of the podcast to align with who I am today and what I'm most passionate about stewarding into the world.Hence, the revampSeason 2 will have the same caliber of amazing guests, same depth, and the same Raj you’ve grown to know and love. But instead of just helping you STAY grounded throughout your day, we'll be sharing perspectives to help you BECOME the most grounded, whole, liberated versions of yourself that you can possibly be.Thank you all for being part of my journey. Thank you for giving me the gift of your attention. So excited to share what's coming next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you've built the canoe to cross the river, which is the threshold to awakening, you don't continue walking with the canoe up the mountain. You leave the canoe there. - Dr. Andrea PaigeDr. Andrea Paige is a dear friend, founder of The Institute for Aliveness, a world-class fasting expert, passionate polymath, and gifted facilitator who has held space for 1000s to embark on the journey of inner transformation. I’ve been on a journey of understanding the depths of what astrology has to offer my own journey, and Andi’s guidance in that department has been profound in helping me make sense of present moment challenges and initiations in such a potent way. I’m excited to hear your takeaways.Here are a few things we discuss:The significance of the messy middle in the journey of transformation and stepping into one's authentic self.Understanding emotional inheritance and how early life experiences shape patterns and behaviors.Recognizing the resistance to feeling shame and doing inner work, and its impact on personal growth.The delicate balance between destiny and free will, and the role of astrology in offering insights into life.Emphasizing the importance of listening from the heart instead of the mind to properly grasp spiritual concepts.The significance of surrendering to the present moment and embracing life with a full "yes" in the journey of personal growth.How to avoid falling into spiritual narcissism.Emphasizing the power of nonverbal communication and connecting with nature as profound teachers.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.

Dream Mullick is a visionary, teacher, producer, and death coach who has dedicated her life to helping people use various spiritual practices and healing modalities to their true essence and embrace the magic of everyday life. Her current work focuses on the sacred bookends of birth and death along with bridging the ancient and modern science of plant and psychedelic medicines. Dream has been deeply informed by her own experiences with Death, Sacred Plants & Psychedelics, all of whom she considers her master teachers. Her first experience with mushrooms, 35 years ago, continues to have a lasting impact on her life and her work with death has been greatly informed by the deaths of her father and husband.In this episode, you will learn how to:Infuse meaning into your life through mastering the art of living in a perpetual ceremony.Cultivate a deep connection with your inner wisdom by embracing a daily rebirth practice.Successfully navigate your life path by decoding your unique blueprint and realigning yourself to what really matters.Fine-tune your abilities to recognize, understand, and heal a dysregulated nervous system.Unleash your true potential by recognizing your innate worth and embracing your life's purpose.Contact Info:Check out Dream’s site – https://www.dreammullick.com/Learn about Dream’s awakening community: https://entheowheel.com/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.

Allen Bittaker is a healer, coach and facilitator who helps people transform their lives by connecting with their inner experience. He has overcome many health challenges, such as asthma, allergies, staph infections and boils, by exploring different modalities of healing, such as nutrition, fasting, meditation and network spinal. He is passionate about sharing his insights and tools with others through energetic table sessions, workshops and retreats in Costa Rica, Bali and online. He believes that by becoming aware, acknowledging and accepting our current reality, we can create the space for healing and growth. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate difficult emotions and resistance with grace and understanding, the important role of victim consciousness when it comes to awakening, and why it’s so important to be mindful of the words you use and the language you speak. I hope you guys enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s been true in my life is that when I declare something to the Universe, the Universe tests me. June has been a wild testing ground for growth, healing, and expansion as I followed through on my commitment to investing in 100 days of Raj. The month has been a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences as I’ve navigated my relationship transition alongside some really big business challenges. As always, I’ve stayed true to my desire for reflection, which means I’ve been able to extract some powerful insights. And I’m excited to share them with you in this episode. Tune in now and hear Georgina and I explore: The power of choosing to believe that your story is still being written.My process for asking questions that get to the core of who you are and what you actually desire. Learning to distinguish between intuition and fearWhat happened when I created a contract with Spirit. Specific ways that June taught me to deepen my faith in God. Disciplines for bringing you back on track when you fall into an unhelpful spiral. The subtle but significant difference between freedom and liberation. How I learned that I’m unconditionally deserving of love.The power of spiritual forgiveness. And more…It’s not always easy to keep your heart open through challenges, disappointments, and pain. What I’ve discovered is that there is ALWAYS wisdom in your present moment experience. Cultivate the courage to be fully with yourself -- in all the emotions of the present -- and once you’ve processed the feelings, you’ll arrive in the realm of insight, intuition, and clarity. I’m learning that I can hold more of life than I ever thought possible, and that’s making me stronger, surer, and more loving of myself. I hope that by sharing what’s working in the trenches of my life, you find something that can inspire your own journey. It’s why I keep showing up month after month and why I’m so grateful for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-release of an episode with one of my favorite human beings on the planet. I’m currently re-reading his book and the wisdom shared in this episode is timely for myself.“When we begin to understand that our challenges are there to point us in certain directions so that we will focus on those specific things in our lifetime, then it's exactly what we need to be working on.” Ron was one of the first teachers that taught me to go within for the answers, the awareness, and the healing. His impact on me was profound. In this conversation, we explore the intense wisdom that your soul’s curriculum has as you navigate this incarnation on earth. Tune in now to hear Ron and I explore: Understanding the concept of a soul emergence. What self-care is and what it isn’t. How to know what’s your truth. The concept of: Do unto yourself what you would do to others. Using breath to release stored emotion safely.Claiming self as the main prize.Ron’s experience of doing an audible recording of his book. And more… There’s so much freedom in discovering what our souls are here to experience. There’s so much peace in understanding that our wounding is here to help us learn specific lessons to expand and evolve us. In this beautiful episode, Ron helps us remember the depth of truth that can be found inside. After all, when we know it’s there, we feel compelled to go and find it.Contact Info:Check out Ron’s site - https://www.ronbaker.netGet Ron’s book on Amazon - Bright Lights, Big Empty. 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’m a massive advocate for leaning into your family and intimate relationships as catalysts for rapid transformation and growth. May 2023 has been a masterclass for me in showing up with authentic and grounded vulnerability to unleash profound levels of emotional intimacy and connection in my relationships. One of the most profound months of growth I have ever experienced. There is so much going on in my life right now, and as usual, you get a front row seat in this month’s reflection episode. Tune in now to hear Georgina and I explore: What’s possible when you choose to close one chapter of a relationship with love to intentionally create space for the nextThe power of keeping your heart open when it feels safer (or easier) to close. The 100 days of Raj challengeGiving your shame and other “prickly” emotions the space to breatheWhy mastering your interpersonal relationships begins with a commitment to self How expressing your vulnerability gives others permission to do the same Communicating your needs to others in a loving way that invites collaboration How creating a personal manifesto serves as an essential grounding tool to carry you through challenging momentsAnd more…It’s not always easy to live our truth when we’re afraid of how we will be received by others, but if embraced, I’ve found that vulnerability and authenticity can offer so much freedom. When you choose to keep your heart open and seek love in every moment, somehow, you naturally experience more of who and what you actually are. Thanks for tuning into this reflection. I love you guys very much and appreciate you being on this path with me. Means a lot.Stay Grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When confronted with adversity, it is natural to tense up and resist what is happening. But what if there’s a more intuitive approach to managing adverse life experiences that leaves you feeling emotionally resilient, connected to forces unseen, and held by the graceful hands of life? Bailee Buckedorff’s life turned upside down when she lost her husband to suicide and was left to tend to her 3 young children on her own. Shortly afterwards, she “fell” into an opportunity to learn from and be held by Guru Singh, a celebrated 3rd generation yogi and master spiritual teacher. Fast forward 4 years, Bailee is now the founder of 13 Moons - an online community that showcases a library of Guru Signh’s teachings and provides tools like guided meditations and kundalini to help you stay grounded through a daily spiritual practice. This podcast is the story of a woman who has allowed herself to be led by spirit through the darkest of times. She fell into entrepreneurship through seemingly divine orchestration, by listening to what wants to happen and acting in the direction of what she hears. We discuss the power of slowing down in times of adversity, using reflection as a tool for growth, and the power of operating in life through the lens of your unique design. Hope you guys enjoy it.Resources mentioned13 Moons Website - https://the13moons.studio/Guru Singh’s Website - https://gurusingh.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional avoidance can leave us feeling empty and disconnected. In this episode, we'll explore the power of feminine embodiment and the impact it can have on helping you find the emotional fulfillment you've been searching for.This episode’s guest is the founder of The Way of Devotion, the incredible Nina Lombardo.In her work as a teacher, mentor, and artist, Nina supports women in embodying their most authentic mental, emotional, and spiritual expressions. Through workshops, retreats, and private mentoring, she provides women with somatic-based tools to embody their love and deepen their capacity for intimacy and connection, so they can create the lives and relationships they yearn for.But these tools and practices aren’t just for women. We all have both masculine and feminine energy within us. I was specifically drawn to Nina because her teachings are conveyed in a way that is accessible to men as well.Learning to harness and work with my inner feminine has created profound levels of depth and connection in my life. I hope this episode gives you the tools and information to unleash more emotional fulfillment in yours.Contact Info:www.wayofdevotion.comInstagramIf you have a moment, please leave the podcast a review on whichever platform you listen on. Reviews go a long way in helping me understand what you love (and don’t love) about the show.—Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve known for a while that April would be a big month. Earlier in the year, I booked an 8-day ayahuasca retreat with 21 other men. This is the most nights I’ve sat in a ceremony, and the first with a group of men. I spent the first three weeks of April prepping for the event. It was important to me to get clarity on the intentions I wanted to take into ceremony. The retreat was an invitation to explore what’s been hiding in my shadow - the source of my greatest fears and my greatest potential. It’s been a long road to get to this point in my life, but something inside me knew it was time to ask myself the bold questions that I was afraid to know the answers to.What resulted was the most transformative journey I’ve ever experienced. I found the root of my inner critic, and replaced the critical voice in my head with that of a compassionate guide. My relationship with myself has shifted entirely. More than that, I now understand what it means to love myself fully - and it’s changing how I show up in every single area of my life. I share many more details and takeaways in the episode, including: Using feelings in the body as a gateway to healingRecognizing and communicating with the different voices within Cultivating compassion for the protective mechanisms that cause pain. The power of seeing others as a mirror. What’s possible when you feel trapped emotions. Honoring the commitments I make with myself. And more…Thank you all for giving me the gift of your attention. I hope you enjoy this month’s reflection episode.P.S. If you have a moment, please leave the podcast a review on whichever platform you listen on. Reviews go a long way in helping me understand what you love (and don’t love) about the show. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again!PSS. If you guys want support implementing any of the practices mentioned on this episode, head to www.liber8.health.—Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.