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| Rounding: Turn Up The Volume on Your Practice | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:08:45 | |
Let's discuss starting the day with a complete "round" of practice vs meditation alone. This comprehensive sequence—gentle yoga, pranayama breathing, and meditation followed by deep rest—can sometimes create synchronicity and flow throughout the day, but is it the right option for you? In this week's episode, we discuss:
Join us in India this month for our Vedic Immersion Rounding Retreat, where you'll experience the transformative power of up to 10 rounds per day. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| From Fear to Flow: The Journey Through Meditation's Layers | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:14:20 | |
Meditation takes us on a journey from linear thinking to the source of universal intelligence, where kaleidoscopic visions represent our detection of reality's coherent nature from an internal standpoint. As we move closer to this intelligence, our mind becomes more orderly, transforming anxieties and fears into unified experiences. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Beyond the Depths: Navigating Oceanic Consciousness | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:10:03 | |
Have you ever felt like your meditation practice has lost its depth? That moment when your once-profound journeys into transcendence seem to have flattened into something more... ordinary? This fascinating exploration reveals why that apparent plateau might actually be your greatest breakthrough. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Change is Happening Now | 11 Apr 2018 | 00:34:13 | |
One of our guests Lauren, a successful PR executive in NYC, asks a personal question about how she can bridge the gap or take the leap into what she knows she needs to do to start living a happier and more fulfilled life. Jonni cuts to the heart of her challenge by revealing that in fact she has already arrived at where she thought she needed to be. This revelation immediately elevated her perspective to see exactly what she needs to do right now. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Jonni's Road to Meditation | 10 Apr 2018 | 00:38:05 | |
Andrea Stern has invited 12 friends to ask Jonni some hard questions about the relevance of meditation in the face of the challenges that we each face day to day. Andrea kicks off by asking Jonni to share a little about his journey of reclaiming his power by living life from what he describes as his ‘deepest nature of love’. He shares how meditation plays the leading role in his success in stabilizing a deep and sustained connection to his truest self. He also shares how the knowledge he’s gained through his personal studies and practice have enabled him to empower so many others to awaken self-awareness and reclaim their personal power to have an impact in the world. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Ripple Effect: How Inner Coherence Transforms Your World | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:12:24 | |
What if your personal practices were about something much bigger than self-improvement? The journey toward inner coherence isn't just about feeling better—it's about becoming a transformative presence in your relationships and community. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Divine Blueprint: Exploring Our Spiritual Essence and Purpose | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:11:15 | |
We explore the profound concept that humans are spiritual beings at our core, with souls that represent the pure light of divine consciousness existing before sound and form. Our existence is intentional and purposeful, created with great force by the divine source to fulfill specific functions in the cosmos. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Transcending Together: Why Group Meditation Amplifies Consciousness | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:21:10 | |
Ever wonder why meditation feels more powerful when practiced in a group? The answer lies in the fascinating science of collective consciousness. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Cosmic Consciousness: Are We Alone in the Universe? | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
Have you ever wondered if consciousness can go backward? The journey begins with a provocative question about ancient civilizations and their apparently higher states of consciousness compared to our current world. This leads us down a fascinating rabbit hole exploring human evolution, crisis as a catalyst for growth, and the mathematical certainty that we're not alone in the universe. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Peeling Back the Curtains of Ignorance: Finding What Was Always There | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:13:50 | |
This conversation reveals the fascinating mechanism behind pre-transformation anxiety. When we commit to spiritual growth, the universe doesn't wait for the official start date—the process begins the moment we press "register." That mounting tension, those emotional releases, the irrational fears? They're all part of divine intelligence orchestrating your preparation, ringing out your nervous system before the formal work even begins. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Subtlety is Power: Discovering Universal Intelligence Through Meditation | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:14:20 | |
Have you ever found yourself witnessing kaleidoscopic patterns during meditation and wondered what they mean? You're not alone. These mesmerizing visual phenomena represent a profound shift in consciousness—your mind moving from the gross level of awareness toward the source of thought itself. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Compassionate Design of Universal Intelligence | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
Our intuitive feelings aren't random thoughts but glimpses of our natural intelligence breaking through our conditioning. We explore how we are intelligence itself rather than having intelligence, and how trusting our gut feelings connects us to a deeper knowing. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Beautiful Mess of Being Genuinely You | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:08:21 | |
Authenticity and enlightenment represent different points on the spiritual journey, with authenticity being the courageous expression of one's true nature while enlightenment transcends strategy altogether. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Surrendering to Your Spiritual Intelligence: The Art of Doing Nothing to Achieve Everything | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:17:04 | |
Exploring the paradoxical wisdom of "do least, achieve most; do nothing, achieve everything" reveals how our deepest human nature flows from spiritual experience rather than materialistic thinking. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Unmasking Your True Self | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:12:25 | |
What happens when our self-judgment collides with glimpses of our true brilliance? This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound relationship we have with ourselves – examining how we navigate between moments of unworthiness and expressions of our innate intelligence. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Beyond the Body: Why We Meditate When Breathwork Feels Better | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:07:41 | |
A profound exchange about balancing different spiritual practices when breath work starts feeling more appealing than meditation. We explore how to navigate when kriyas provide an immediate high while meditation requires more discipline but offers deeper transformative effects. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Beyond Traditional Therapy: The Vedic Approach to Healing Trauma | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:34:35 | |
Jonni shines light on the foundations of Veda Therapy, a therapeutic approach rooted in Vedic tradition that focuses on liberating people from trauma patterns by reconnecting them with their true nature as knowing beings. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Chain movement: The Holistic Approach to Physical Healing | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:27:21 | |
Our body's physical ailments often reveal deeper emotional and spiritual blockages that conventional medicine fails to address. Holistic physiotherapy treats the interconnection of mind, body, emotions, and spirit to create lasting healing beyond symptom management. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Mind-Body Connection: Unlocking Your Divine Intelligence | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:18:12 | |
The mind and body are inextricably linked, and physical symptoms often point to deeper emotional blockages that need to be addressed for true healing and transformation to occur. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Sacredness of Masculinity | 19 May 2025 | 00:46:15 | |
What does it mean to be a real man in today's world? This profound conversation between spiritual teacher Jonni and his wife Carla cuts through cultural confusion to reveal the essence of authentic masculinity. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| What Happens When You Stop Fighting Your Sacred Nature? | 12 May 2025 | 00:07:51 | |
Caught in the dance between remembering and forgetting who you truly are? This profound conversation reveals a liberating truth: you haven't forgotten anything at all. What feels like forgetting is actually ignoring – a temporary turning away from the divine nature you already know exists within you. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Awakening to Natural Consciousness: Beyond Mindfulness Practices | 05 May 2025 | 00:11:14 | |
Witnessing consciousness transforms our relationship with ourselves and others in ways mindfulness practices only hint at. Unlike deliberate attention practices, true witnessing emerges spontaneously when we make contact with our deeper nature – pure consciousness itself. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Breaking Through Meditation Plateaus | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:11:26 | |
Feeling like your meditation practice has lost its spark? You're not alone. After years of consistent practice, many meditators encounter a mysterious plateau where the once-transformative experience becomes mechanical and seemingly lifeless. This conversation dives deep into the phenomenon of meditation staleness and offers a refreshingly practical path forward. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Healing Through Understanding: Moving Beyond Pain and Resentment | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:14:48 | |
We explore the journey beyond conventional forgiveness to a deeper understanding of compassion and healing. Discovering that true liberation comes not from pardoning others but from recognizing the divine nature within everyone – even those who have hurt us. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Birth of Ritam Studio | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:22:43 | |
Jonni Pollard and Carla DiMattina introduce their new venture, Ritam Studio, which combines Jonni's meditation expertise in "Veda Therapy" with Carla's holistic physiotherapy approach "Chain Movement" to create a powerful system for transformation and healing. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Golden Sequence: Breaking Free from the Mind's Control | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:12:06 | |
What happens when all your attempts to control negative thinking fail? This profound conversation explores why the intellect—our analytical, thinking mind—can't solve problems created at the level of thought. "You can't change your thinking with thinking," reminds our host, illuminating why traditional self-help approaches often leave us feeling more frustrated. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Perspective: How Cynicism Chokes Our Human Connection | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:10:41 | |
We explore whether it's possible to raise children in our modern world without trauma and how belonging is essential to human wellbeing. The conversation delves into the shift from communal living to isolated households and offers insights on cultivating resilience, community, and human connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Pain vs Suffering: Understanding the Critical Difference | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:09:21 | |
Pain is inevitable in life but suffering is optional and largely self-created. Suffering occurs when we feel trapped in narratives about our pain, believing we're victims rather than recognizing our capacity to overcome challenges. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Compassionate Boundaries: How to Give Without Getting Depleted | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:12:53 | |
We explore how to be of service without being taken advantage of through understanding our inherent value and setting compassionate boundaries. When we resolve our need for external validation and recognize our worth, service flows naturally from a place of abundance rather than depletion. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Healing in a Traumatized World: Finding Your Baseline | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:11:32 | |
What we label as PTSD is actually a condition experienced by nearly everyone, with most people suffering from both past and present traumatic stress in our chaotic world. True mental health—the freedom to actualize our deepest desires—is declining as people feel increasingly overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to self-actualize in today's environment. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Our role in the Greater Evolution? | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:20:01 | |
Is it our role to educate others or is it enough to maintain our own patch? Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| The Rise of Technology | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:46:57 | |
Andrew asks for a perspective on the push-pull relationship between spiritual life and modern tech. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| How Do We Reconcile The Darkness? | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:19:42 | |
How do we find that universal compassion for the most terrible violations of our humanity? Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Procreation? | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:18:50 | |
Laura asks Jonni for a perspective on if we should be bringing kids into the world or not. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Cultivating Personal Power | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:15:10 | |
Nida asks jonni how can we no be in a hurry for the shift that we are collectively experiencing right now to be over? Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Why does Nature need us? | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:17:45 | |
Nida asks the question, if there intelligence of Nature has orchestrated all that is in the universe, why does it require our participation? Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Path to Self-Discovery: Riding the Waves of Discomfort | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:17:57 | |
When meditation makes you irritable, agitated, or emotional, you're likely experiencing what Vedic traditions call "unstressing." Far from being a sign to abandon your practice, these challenging moments represent the release of samskaras—impressions or traumas lodged in your nervous system from experiences you couldn't fully process, especially during formative years. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Fire | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:17:56 | |
Stel asks Jonni to go a bit deeper on the element of fire (Agni) and how to deepen our relationship with it. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| When Action becomes Inaction | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:18:52 | |
Mattie asks the question about when action becomes inaction. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Detecting Subtlety | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:14:29 | |
Lise asks how do we increase awareness of the subtle aspects of our experience. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Trust Vs Knowing | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:19:40 | |
Niko asks Jonni to explain the difference between trust and knowing and the value of investigating the relationship between the two. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Covid, What Happened? | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:16:59 | |
In this episode show producer Dan asks the question- What was that covid thing all about? Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Sensitivity | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:14:44 | |
The mighty Jez asks about increased sensitivity as he progresses toward enlightenment. Jonni reflects that as we become more able to process the data that our senses yield we increase sensitivity to detect ever more subtle layers of information. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Elegant Sufficiency | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:20:03 | |
Daniel takes the hot seat to make an enquiry about a seeming lack of abundance and limiting self belief structures. Jonni explains that not having the distraction of money can be a gift to help to refocus on what is actually most important. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Speaking in Tongues | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:15:27 | |
Guest Haley asks about her spiritual practice of Speaking in Tongues now that she no longer practices in a religious setting. Jonni reveals that it is an intimate practice that can be a powerful tool in self development. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Having our needs met | 04 Apr 2021 | 00:15:02 | |
Josh jumps back in the hot seat to delve deeper into relationships, specifically how to know when you’re asking too much of a partner to fulfill our needs. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Night terrors | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:17:17 | |
Our guest Bish asks for Jonni’s perspective on night terrors & sleep paralysis Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Right vs. Happy: Navigating Relationship Conflicts with Grace | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:09:35 | |
We explore the transformative principle of choosing happiness over being right in relationships, examining how surrendering self-righteousness creates space for genuine connection and understanding. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Victimhood | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:19:08 | |
Our guest Niko asks a juicy Q about how to interact with people that seem to be trapped in their story of victimhood. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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| Integrating Higher states of Consciousness | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:24:54 | |
In this episode Bini asks how to bring the experience of going beyond boundaries and being quite expansive in Meditation back into a relative and relevant form and follows up with a second question around the enquiry into- "who you are"? Jonni unpacks both offering a different perspective on a question that many are seeking to answer. Tell us what you loved about this episode. Send a text now. Transform Knowledge into Embodied Living Begin your transformation now with a 7-day free trial of Ritam Studio. Our next Ritam Journey is right around the corner: Join us February 8-14, 2026 for Overcoming Unworthiness. Learn More >> Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the inability to receive, playing small, over-giving, people-pleasing and the relentless pursuit of external validation. When we strip away the surface patterns, we discover that underneath them all lives a belief: I am not enough. Most people know this intellectually, they’ve identified the pattern, they can describe it clearly, and yet they’ve been unable to resolve it. The journey we’re about to begin gets to the heart of this.
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