
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

Sep 7, 2024 • 14min
The Difference Between Discipline and Bulldozing
There is a lot of confusion going around about when doing something qualifies as being disciplined and when doing something qualifies as bulldozing yourself. This confusion is a problem when one is an important element of success and the other is a road to failure. For this reason, I’m going to explain the difference between discipline and bulldozing.

Aug 31, 2024 • 10min
How Validation Can Become a Form of Abuse
Validation is crucial in relationships, especially for those who've experienced invalidation. It involves recognizing and accepting someone's feelings as real and important. However, validation can be misused when it’s given without taking action to resolve the underlying issue, leaving the person stuck in pain. Watch this video as Teal unpacks this far too common form of abuse.

Aug 24, 2024 • 11min
Accept This Truth to Experience True Happiness
Many of us believe that reaching our desires—whether it's finding a soulmate, achieving financial success, or attaining enlightenment—will bring us lasting happiness. However, Teal challenges this belief by showing that achieving what you desire won't lead to enduring happiness.

Aug 17, 2024 • 15min
A Big Reason Many People Never Succeed
Teal Swan, a renowned speaker known for her deep insights into personal growth, delves into the often overlooked relationship between pain and success. She discusses how contrast avoidance can hinder our progress, urging listeners to embrace discomfort as a necessary step towards achieving their goals. By examining the sacrifices involved in success, Teal emphasizes the importance of understanding individual definitions of success and the balance between effort and meaningful outcomes. Prepare to rethink your approach to achieving dreams!

Aug 10, 2024 • 10min
Reality Check about Inner Work
Simply doing inner work isn’t enough to meet your or your partner's needs. Misunderstanding this can lead to greater disconnect. Teal offers insights and practical advice on bridging the gap between self-improvement and relationship satisfaction through this reality check using powerful case study that might be a little too familiar for most.

Aug 3, 2024 • 11min
How Unresolved Trauma Manifests as Emotional, Mental and Physical Health Issues
Explore the profound impact of unresolved trauma with Teal Swan in this compelling episode. Discover how distress manifests emotionally, mentally, and physically, shaping our lives in ways we often don't realize. Teal explains how trauma can affect anyone, regardless of background, and offers insight into her transformative Completion Process. Join us to understand how healing trauma can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Jul 27, 2024 • 12min
Why Successful Women Struggle to Find Love
In this eye-opening video, Teal Swan exposes the harsh realities and double standards successful women face in their romantic lives. Through powerful examples and insights, she illustrates how gender biases create nearly impossible relationship expectations for high-achieving females. Teal explores the unfair perceptions and limited roles society imposes on both men and women, and how these dynamics set successful women up for disappointment in love.

Jul 20, 2024 • 23min
Why Relationships Don't Work Anymore
In this eye-opening episode, Teal Swan exposes the shocking truth that traditional relationship models simply don't work in today's rapidly evolving world. She explains the social shifts that have made old templates for love, marriage and family obsolete. Teal then reveals the key to relationship success going forward: customizing partnerships based on our authentic needs and desires, rather than trying to force ourselves into outdated molds. If your relationships feel stuck in a painful cycle of unmet expectations, this episode will give you the insight and inspiration to rethink the structures and bravely create more authentic connections.

Jul 13, 2024 • 13min
Best Lifestyle Habits for Optimal Wellness
In this life-changing video, Teal Swan shares her top 12 lifestyle habits for optimal wellness. From the transformative power of shadow work to the importance of sleep, emotional attunement, and living your values, Teal covers every key area of mind-body health. You'll learn tips for nourishing your body, managing stress, cultivating healthy relationships, and creating an environment that supports your well-being.

Jul 6, 2024 • 14min
When Positivity Becomes a Parenting Problem
In this eye-opening video, Teal Swan exposes the dark side of positivity in parenting.
While positivity is often seen as desirable, "positivity parents" can inflict severe damage by using it to avoid painful realities. By creating a fantasy "overlay reality," they emotionally abandon and gaslight their children. The child is left alone in pain, unable to get their emotional needs met.
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