
Teal Swan
A podcast for everyone who wants to get inspired towards authenticity, freedom and joy. Featuring the "AskTeal" episodes, meditations and inspiration by author and public speaker Teal Swan.
Latest episodes

Nov 23, 2024 • 16min
Want To Be a Good Guy? Take Ownership of What Makes You a Bad Guy
In this video, we explore why taking ownership of the aspects that might make you a “bad guy” can actually transform you into a better person. Discover the path to genuine self-awareness and how embracing your less-than-perfect traits can lead to a more authentic and impactful life.

Nov 16, 2024 • 16min
Optimism Can Oppose Your Success!
While optimism is often seen as essential for success, it can actually backfire if it blinds you to reality. In this video, Teal Swan explores how unchecked optimism can sabotage your efforts, limit growth, and damage relationships. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, ensuring your path to success remains grounded and responsive.

Nov 9, 2024 • 14min
Don’t Use Spirituality as a Nullification Tool
In this episode, Teal Swan explores the common but damaging practice of using spirituality to deny or bypass uncomfortable truths. Discover how to avoid this pitfall and embrace a more authentic, integrated approach to spirituality.

Nov 2, 2024 • 17min
Can You Recognize a Spiritual Persona?
The path of spiritual awakening is full of potential pitfalls, and one of the most deceptive is the creation of a "spiritual persona." In this episode, Teal Swan reveals how a spiritual persona can mimic genuine awakening, leading to self-delusion and confusion for others. Learn to recognize this pitfall and avoid mistaking a spiritual façade for true awakening.

Oct 26, 2024 • 17min
The How Might This Be FOR Me Exercise
When something bad happens, it often feels like the universe is against you, making it hard to accept the situation. In this episode, Teal Swan introduces the "How Might This Be FOR Me?" exercise, designed to help you shift out of resistance and see how even challenging situations may be working in your favor. Learn how this spiritual exercise can bring you into alignment with the bigger picture of your life.

Oct 19, 2024 • 10min
Stop Trying to Regulate Your Emotions!
In this episode, Teal Swan explains why trying to control or regulate emotions is detrimental and suggests a healthier approach: embracing your emotions while mastering your behavior. Discover why emotional regulation isn't the answer and what you should be focusing on instead.

Oct 12, 2024 • 13min
Non Reactivity is not Necessarily an Indication of Health or Enlightenment
In this episode, Teal Swan explores why emotional non-reactivity is not necessarily an indication of personal growth or enlightenment, and how the societal obsession with emotional control may be causing more harm than good. Learn the truth about emotions and the importance of being in a healthy relationship with them.

Oct 5, 2024 • 14min
The Negative Impacts of Dating Apps
Dating apps have revolutionized how we form romantic relationships, offering convenience and access to more potential partners. However, they come with significant downsides. In this episode, Teal Swan explores the negative impacts of dating apps, from superficial connections and hookup culture to reduced emotional intimacy and self-esteem.

Sep 28, 2024 • 15min
The Gates: the Great Untold Prerequisite to Getting What You Want
The path to achieving what you want is never straightforward—it’s filled with challenges and obstacles that often reveal themselves only as you progress. In this episode, Teal Swan uncovers the great untold prerequisite for getting what you want, helping you navigate the inevitable "gates" you’ll encounter on your journey. Learn how to consciously embrace these barriers as opportunities for personal transformation and success.

Sep 21, 2024 • 21min
Toxic Positivity: Why 'Good Vibes Only' is Hurting You
Toxic positivity is becoming a rampant coping mechanism in today's society, where many turn to it to avoid facing negative emotions and difficult realities. In this episode, Teal Swan explains what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to break free from it to embrace true healing and growth. Discover how to navigate life with authentic positivity, grounded in reality.