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What is an empath? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by other people's emotions or drained after social interactions, you might be an empath. This episode is your complete guide to understanding empath signs and protecting your sensitive energy.

Join Ananta Ripa Ajmera in conversation with George Lizos, author of Protect Your Light, as he shares powerful techniques for empath health and energetic well-being.

What you'll learn about empath meaning and protection:

• What does empath mean and how to recognize empath signs in daily life
• Step-by-step cord cutting ritual and cord cutting ceremonies to release toxic attachments
• How does cord cutting affect the other person - understanding the energetic impact
• Spiritual protection prayer and techniques for daily use
• Energy healing techniques using earth, water, fire, air, and ether

Practical spiritual cleansing rituals covered:

• Spiritual cleansing bath practices for deep energy clearing
• Candle cleansing techniques you can use tonight
• Negative energy clearing and negative energy protection methods
• How to protect yourself from energy vampires in person and online

For empaths navigating relationships:

• Empath meditation practices for maintaining boundaries
• Empath and intuitive development - strengthening your psychic abilities
• Understanding empath fatigue and how to recover
• The empath and narcissist dynamic and how to protect yourself
• Spiritual protection from evil entities and dark attachments

Whether you're just discovering what an empath is or you're an experienced intuition empath dealing with empath fatigue, George shares practical, earth-based protection tools you can use immediately.

Perfect for anyone searching for empath books, developing empath training skills, or seeking compassionate empath tools for navigating energetic boundaries.

Get George's book and free workshop at https://georgelizos.com/protectyourlight.

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What is manifesting and how does it work for empaths? Discover manifesting techniques, the law of attraction, and how empaths can use their intuition to manifest without stress or burnout.

In this episode, I'm joined by Emma Mumford, the UK's leading law of attraction expert and author of Hurt Healing Healed. We dive deep into what empaths are, and why highly sensitive people need a different approach to manifesting.

Emma shares powerful manifesting techniques that honor empaths and intuition, revealing why traditional manifestation advice often leaves empaths feeling overwhelmed. Learn how the power of manifesting comes not from control, but from surrender and nervous system regulation.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• How to manifesting something using law of attraction and manifesting aligned with your true self
• Manifesting affirmations and manifesting examples that feel authentic for empaths
• The deep connection between empaths and intuition in the manifestation process
• Why self care for empaths is essential during your manifesting journey
• Manifesting techniques for letting go and surrendering to receive abundance
• How to distinguish intuition from trauma responses
• The importance of therapy for empaths and understanding empaths and mental health
• Practical manifesting now strategies including vision board for manifesting tips

Emma explains 7 energetic laws of the universe, the law of polarity, and shares manifesting quotes and wisdom from her journey of manifesting everything on her vision board - only to discover the missing piece was inner healing.

If you've ever felt stressed by manifestation practices or wondered why your empathic nature makes receiving difficult, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on manifesting power that honors your sensitivity.

Emma Mumford is the UK’s leading manifestation expert, a four-time bestselling author and renowned speaker. As the host of the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes, Aligned Abundance, Emma has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to manifest their dream lives. 

Emma's website: https://emmamumford.co.uk 

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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Learn a powerful breathing exercise to relieve anxiety to support you with the sacral chakra healing journey. This is also a wonderful sleep promoting breathing exercise. It is an ideal breathing exercise for singing, as well. There has been research conducted by the International Journal of Yoga to demonstrate how this is a great breathing exercise to help lungs.

The best part? You only need 30 seconds to practice this breathing exercise to relieve anxiety, help you sleep better, warmup for singing and/or improve your lung function.

Join me on this special 'practice' episode of the True to Yourself Podcast to start your journey today with this breathing exercise that, when practiced regularly, can be a true game changer for your health, relationships, and the sacral chakra healing journey.

This breathing exercise to relieve anxiety is featured in Chapter 2 of my book, The Way of the Goddess.

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If you are ready to rise from the ashes of trauma and to stop being in emotional pain, this episode on the sacral chakra healing journey holds a sacred key to your spiritual liberation. 

Join me as I share the sacral chakra healing journey I personally underwent, and how it empowered me in the face of wolves disguised in sheep’s clothing.

In this episode, we explore the practice of brahmacharya, a powerful spiritual transformation growth factor and discipline that guides you towards a higher spiritual power within you. Together, we will dive deeper into the sacred realms of brahmacharya for the healing of emotional wounds.

This episode is especially intended to support anyone who has had their vulnerability taken advantage of by leaders of any religious or spiritual tradition. 

It will empower you to awaken your own inner guru in the face of trauma and those with narcissistic qualities, so you can ultimately become the hero of your own spiritual growth journey. 

Let's uncover the radiant light that emerges from the depths of our darkest experiences together. Remember, you are never alone on your self-mastery journey. 

And all that you seek ultimately lives within you. 

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Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Dive into a profound journey, wherein we will explore the depths of sadness and discover a transformative path that not only uplifts you emotionally, but also propels your spiritual evolution. I invite you to join me as I share my personal journey of channeling sadness into creativity and inner growth, tracing back to when I first learned how to do so in childhood.

Together, we’ll embark upon a soulful exploration, delving into the profound wisdom of ancient Yoga and Ayurveda psychology. I unlock ancient wisdom behind converting painful experiences into powerful catalysts for spiritual evolution, unveiling the sacred key to transform life’s seemingly poisonous challenges into sweet nectar for your soul.

This episode holds deep significance, as I reveal how I’m currently applying its wisdom in real-time, navigating the heartache of losing one of my dearest teachers who taught me this very practice. 

Join me to learn how to embrace sadness and channel its energy to unlock your own creative and spiritual potential. It’s time to infuse every chapter of our lives with purpose, spiritual growth, and profound beauty. 

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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This month here on the True to Yourself Podcast, we've been talking about getting spiritually grounded. This means being able to say yes to the experiences and relationships that support you and no to those that don't. Having this power means cultivating the courage to go inward, developing balance and grounded-ness from within. One of the most powerful ways I know of to cultivate stability is via grounding activities to connect with nature's medicine.

Today, I'm joined by Emma Loewe on her new book: Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us.

Emma takes us on a journey through landscapes, like deserts and dry lands, oceans and coasts, and ice and snow, and shares insights gathered from science, personal experience, and interviews. She shows us how each place is unique in the way it uplifts and supports life. 

Learn more about Emma Loewe, Health & Sustainability Director at mindbodygreen.com, and check out her book: https://amzn.to/41rOMHp

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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I recently experienced the life-altering impact of a major car accident. But instead of taking painkillers prescribed in the ER, I delved deeper into my spiritual practices, finding solace and strength to be mentally and emotionally stable in the midst of trauma and adversity. Listen in to learn how you, too, can find inner peace that goes beyond temporary relief with simple and short Yogic and Ayurvedic rituals to unlock your own potential to remain calm in the face of the storms life throws your way. Let the storms be the catalysts for your growth and embrace the serenity and strength that comes from within. In this show, I show you how. 

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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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Discover the key to finding spiritual grounding amidst the chaos of our modern world. In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to lose sight of our inner light. But fear not, as I bring you the ancient mythological story of Goddess Shailputri to support you to reconnect with your true Self. Shailputri embodies the essence of stability, grounding, and strength within your very own root chakra. Through her story, you'll learn to find your spiritual footing, even in the midst of challenging everyday experiences.

I open up and share my personal journey, from being a worldly, approval-seeking individual to becoming a deep spiritual seeker. You'll hear firsthand how I discovered the path to inner fulfillment and profound transformation that followed.

But that's not all. This episode includes a special practice designed to bring you back to your center in a matter of seconds. Whenever you feel scattered or out of sorts, this practice will ground you and help you regain grounding and stability.

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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
Discover where your energy flows and where it’s blocked with actionable insight: chakrahealingguide.com

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Welcome to a celebratory return to this show after over a year! In this episode, I open up and share the challenges I've personally faced since I recorded the last show. Join me as I reveal how I transformed these obstacles into powerful catalysts for growth, making each day a joyful celebration of the eternal victory of light over darkness.

Prepare to dive deep into the ancient wisdom of the Vedic spiritual tradition. Discover profound insights behind the 4 goals of human life - a timeless roadmap for purpose and fulfillment.

This episode also unveils my transformative 9-step framework, a roadmap to leading with integrity and unlocking spiritual liberation along the way. As you embark on this journey with me, you'll gain the practices and knowledge needed to navigate life's challenges and align with your highest potential. 

As we move forward, each episode will be infused with the essence of my transformative framework. Together, we'll systematically explore diverse spiritual topics, uncover hidden truths, and empower ourselves to live with integrity and purpose.

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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Discover the transformative power of being an instrument of the divine in this episode. From a young age, my heart yearned to make a difference and give back to the world, yet I sought clarity on how to truly serve at the highest level. It was through the sacred Vedic spiritual teachings that I uncovered the profound meaning of service and its ability to elevate our existence.

Join me on an enlightening journey as I unveil the essence of instrument consciousness - a powerful concept that has shaped my spiritual studies and path. Learn what it truly means to be a vessel of the divine, channeling its wisdom, love and compassion into every aspect of your life. As you embrace this understanding, you'll unlock the key to leading with unswerving integrity and becoming a force of extraordinary service to all living beings.

Prepare to gain invaluable insights and practical guidance that will empower you to life a life of profound purpose and impact. Together, we'll explore how to apply this profound knowledge to every facet of your existence, nurture your relationships, work, and connection to the world around you.

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
“I very highly recommend it... I think anyone can benefit from its wisdom." Dr. Deepak Chopra: a.co/crHf7Wm

Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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Prepare to be amazed as we unravel the hidden wisdom behind mosquito bites and their profound connection to our path towards spiritual liberation. In this episode, I delve into a revelation that may well forever change the way you perceive these tiny creatures. 

Join me as I recount my recent relocation to the enchanting state of Florida, where I found myself in a fierce battle against swarms of relentless mosquitos. Little did I know that this seemingly mundane experience held the keys to unlocking the path to spiritual freedom. 

Discover how the process of overcoming mosquito bites mirrors our journey of freeing ourselves from the clutches of desires, which hinder our connection to our true Self.

Embrace the saying, "If you ever think you're too small to make an impact, try spending the night with a mosquito." These miniscule creatures possess an incredible power that transcends their size, warranting an entire podcast dedicated to unraveling their profound messages.

Gain a fresh perspective on the significance of desires (that mosquito bites represent) and the steps we must follow to break free from their grasp. 

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
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Prepare to embark upon a transformative journey through the holidays and beyond. During this time, our buried emotions resurface, presenting us a unique opportunity for profound healing and transcendence.

In the depths of these challenging moments, we have a chance to connect with our inner child, heal old wounds and foster deep inner growth. Simultaneously, we are invited to expand our spiritual consciousness, transcending the limitations of our passing emotions and incessant thoughts.

Unlock the power of emotional healing as we dive into the profound truth that feeling is the gateway to healing. Together, we'll unravel the path of remembering who we truly are, beyond fluctuating emotions and thoughts. 

Discover the transformative practice of experiencing emotions without being consumed by them. Learn to embrace every difficulty, trigger and challenge as a profound opportunity for growth. Each moment becomes a catalyst for spiritual evolution, propelling you forward by leaps and bounds.

This episode is not only your companion through the holiday season; it is an invaluable resource to revisit whenever stress and triggers arise in your life.

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
Discover where your energy flows and where it’s blocked with actionable insight: chakrahealingguide.com

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Discover powerful throat chakra healing techniques to overcome fear of rejection and stop people pleasing behavior. Learn how spiritual practice through silence can heal throat chakra blocked symptoms and unlock your authentic voice.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Throat Chakra Healing – Transform throat chakra blocked symptoms through the power of silence and deep reflection
• How to Stop People Pleasing – Break free from people pleasing behavior patterns that cause self-betrayal
• Overcome Fear of Rejection – Release your fear of rejection and express yourself courageously
• Bhagavad Gita Quotes – Ancient wisdom on conscious speech: is it truthful, pleasant, and beneficial?
• Finding Your Voice – Build conviction through spiritual practice to express your deepest truth authentically
• Healthy Relationships Communication – Create boundaries and communicate without abandoning yourself
• Self Love Affirmations – Connect with your higher self through silence and sacred study

This episode explores throat chakra healing through The Way of the Goddess spiritual book framework. You'll discover how spiritual practice in silence helps you stop people pleasing behavior, overcome fear of rejection, and develop healthy relationships communication.

Perfect for anyone experiencing throat chakra blocked symptoms who wants to heal people pleasing behavior, embrace self love affirmations, and master the art of finding your voice.

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Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
“I very highly recommend it... I think anyone can benefit from its wisdom." Dr. Deepak Chopra: a.co/crHf7Wm

Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Unleash the power of gratitude and the secrets for a joyful and spiritual lifestyle as we delve into the ancient Vedic spiritual tradition, which unveils profound wisdom that places gratitude at the very heart of human existence. Join me in this episode as we explore the sacred teachings of the Vedic scriptures, revealing the five daily sacrifices that, when offered into the sacred fire of transformation, reveal a profound spirit of  gratitude within us.

Discover the extraordinary power of these sacred offerings, designed to nurture your soul and awaken your spirit. We'll unravel how these practices can bring forth an immense sense of fulfillment, joy, and purpose in your life. Through the wisdom of the ages, you'll gain invaluable insights into how to infuse gratitude into your daily routine, fostering a vibrant and spiritually enriching lifestyle.

Uncover the hidden treasures of gratitude as I guide you though each of the five sacred offerings of gratitude we are called to make to the five entities that surround us in this world. By embracing these ancient practices, you'll embark on a path towards greater happiness, spiritual growth, and an elevated sense of gratitude.

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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In this episode, I sit with Gautamji Jain, senior protege of world renowned philosopher Swami Parthasarathy, to discuss the spiritual process of transformation. We discuss the biggest subconscious thought pattern that everyone wrongly believes, the law of karma, how to control your mind to control your life and be true to your conviction and conscience.

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking to look within to examine your life and develop greater self-control and self-mastery on the spiritual path with time-tested  wisdom teachings to support you. 

About Gautamji:

Gautamji has dedicated over 2 decades to full time study, research and propagation of Vedanta and its practical application in life. He heads Vedanta Cultural Foundation. 

The Fall of the Human Intellect: https://amzn.to/3D6pS4N  

Vedanta Cultural Foundation: www.vedantausa.org/online-weekly-lectures/

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A true spiritual warrior can dance between the heights of light and the despair of the darkness, unscathed. I share in this podcast about my personal journey of awakening to the power of my inner light in the midst of the darkest experience of my life.

In the Vedic spiritual tradition, it is believed that all the suffering we experience in life is due to lack of spiritual knowledge of who really are as eternal, all-powerful souls. You can activate your inner light by learning from ancient wisdom traditions.

The spiritual science of Vedanta reveals to us the fundamental oneness of the universe, and how we can return back to our original state of divinity. In doing so, you have the opportunity to look darkness in the face, see through illusions and reclaim your sovereign power as a spiritual being full of the light of a thousand radiant suns.

Learn about how I befriended darkness on my spiritual journey in this episode, and how you can, too, by learning and embodying spiritual knowledge.

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Having healthy boundaries is one of the hardest things for empathetic souls to successfully manage. We tend to put the needs of others ahead of our own, to the point where we don't even feel like it's okay to have any needs of our own. When people with domineering personalities take over us to the point of even denying our lived subjective experience, and/or what objectively happened in our lives, it's really easy for empaths to start seriously self-doubting.

Though the very word 'boundary' itself can conjure up an image of a thorny gate locking a person into a cage (that may well be full of fear), we can change the way we see boundaries by first better understanding what they are. From there onwards, everything in our lives as empaths can transform for the better, as we honor our gifts and benefit from them ourselves, to deepen our capacity for empathy towards others. 

Learn in this podcast on empath protection about what boundaries actually are, how you can have 'fragrant' boundaries that can be expressed in a loving way, and how boundaries can be your saving grace on your spiritual growth journey as an empath. 

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We live in a world of projection. There is so much we can learn about ourselves and one another by listening very deeply to our own words, those of others and the emotions underlying them. If we look very closely, we will see that whatever we really admire in another is a reflection of what is admirable within us. Whatever we criticize in another is what we are critical of in our own selves.

That is why it is so important to continuously look inwards and engage in battle with the lower qualities within our own selves that we wish to transform, to be true to our higher Self.  As the Prophet Muhammed once said: "the most excellent jihad is the conquest of one's self." Winning the war within is also the subject of The Bhagavad Gita, the 9-night goddess festival of Navratri, and so many other epic spiritual conquests.⁠ 

Learn in this podcast how you can start tuning into your own criticisms to practice releasing judgments towards others and continuously work to transform your own negativities instead.

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Discipline often sounds like a scary word that many of us perhaps associate with being punished for things we did - or did not do. In The Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest spiritual texts that is essentially a manual for how to be successful on the battlefield of our daily life challenges, it says "What is like poison in the beginning becomes like nectar in the end. What is like nectar in the beginning becomes like poison in the end."

Discipline is like a sacred fire that transforms the difficulty involved with overcoming your resistances into the power of winning a victory over your own self. It is what empowers you to taste the divine nectar of your true Self: the source of abiding love, peace, happiness, balance and radiant health. 

Learn more about how discipline is the greatest act of self-love, and how to start seeing it as an empowering force that supports you along every step of being true to yourself. 

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We often hear this expression about forgiveness and forgetting, to simply 'forgive and forget.' What often happens, however, when we simply forget past violations is we tend to unconsciously recreate the situation in a new context, with a new cast of characters, playing the same old roles.

The only way to truly forgive without recreating situations that allow others to harm us is to develop our subtle intellect, a faculty of the higher mind, called buddhi  in the Vedic spiritual tradition. 

Learn the difference between intelligence and intellect, and how you can develop your intellect to forgive by never forgetting the spiritual power that you are. You'll also learn what it means to serve Truth and the greatest good of all in strong ways, with forgiveness in your heart, to become your highest Self.

The Fall of the Human Intellect by Swami Parthasarathy:  https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/13-the-fall-of-the-human-intellect

Hollywood to Himalayas by Sadhviji: https://a.co/d/crlWOhz

Two Classical Plays from India by D.P. Sinha on the violence of non-violence: https://a.co/d/cbbZ50n  

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Prepare to break free from the shackles of fear and unlock the boundless potential that resides within you. In this episode, I dive deep into the heart of fear, unraveling its intricate web of limitations that hold us back from living life to the fullest.

Join me as I unveil the primary root causes of fear, shining a light on the hidden corners of our minds, where it takes root.

Discover the transformative power of facing your fears head-on, as I provide you guidance to step into a life of courage, authenticity, and personal fulfillment.

Get ready to rewrite your story, transcend your limitations, and step into a future brimming with endless possibilities. It's time to live fearlessly and embrace the extraordinary life that awaits you.

Resources:

Read "Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities" by Swami Parthasarathy: https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/86-vedanta-treatise-the-eternities

Study Vedanta online with Swami Parthasarathy: https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/

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In this episode, I sit with Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles, a motivational speaker, healer and teacher dedicated to sharing medicines for expansion into your fullest power. We discuss a potent time when she was initiated into her calling to be true to her highest Self, how to reclaim your intuition, our personal connections with members of the big cat family, how you can connect with power animals and benefit from their medicine and much more. 

About Alyson:

Alyson is a revered shaman, seer and spiritual teacher devoted to being of service by living by the calls of inner wisdom, mysticism and shamanic practices she mastered through her studies with spiritual teachers of and beyond this world. She is host of Ceremony Circle Podcast and a Bestselling Author.

Animal Power is an enlightening guide to rituals, meditations and visualizations to connect with 100 remarkable animals: www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower

Follow Alyson for spiritual inspiration: www.Instagram.com/iamalysoncharles 

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So many people believe that you can simply meditate your way to the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. They say how much relief they got from meditation, only to then get frustrated with it later, not be able to sustain the practice and eventually give it up altogether. This is extremely normal. The ancient wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita explains WHY it happens, and what you should actually focus upon instead to find greater, more lasting peace of mind from your spiritual quest. 

Resources:

Study Vedanta online with Swami Parthasarathy in Vedanta World's E-learning program: https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/

Learn the timeless wisdom of Vedanta by ordering Swami Parthasarathy's translation of The Bhagavad Gita: https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita 

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What are the warning signs about suicide that even loving, attentive parents miss?

At 82 years young, psychotherapist Sally Raymond shares her extraordinary journey from devastating loss to life-saving mission. After losing her brilliant 23-year-old son to suicide, Sally spent 28 years uncovering the truth about what she missed—and transforming that wisdom into hope for others.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Warning signs about suicide parents, teachers and loved ones often overlook
• Suicide prevention quotes and wisdom that offer actionable guidance
• How to help with suicide ideation with emotional resilience and conscious parenting
• Healing the throat chakra: Finding your authentic voice after trauma and loss
• The power of silence as a path to spiritual growth and self-discovery
• Hero's journey therapy approach to transforming tragedy into purpose
• Real stories about suicide that illuminate the path to prevention and survival
• Suicide prevention training insights from Sally's 29,000+ therapy sessions with 0 losses
• Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and live with purpose at any age

Resources mentioned: Sally's book: The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive (https://a.co/d/eW6bWFi) Books for spiritual growth, throat chakra healing practices, suicide prevention national resources

Perfect for suicide survivors, parents, educators, therapists and anyone seeking to build emotional resilience and prevent loss.

About Sally:

Sally Raymond is a living embodiment of resilience, purpose and love in action. At 82, her light shines brighter than ever. A psychotherapist, mother, author and truth-teller, she has walked through the deepest valley of loss to emerge with a voice that uplifts others. Through Become the Hero of Your Own Journey (https://theancientway.co/hero), Sally deepened her connection to the power of silence — discovering how true strength arises not from doing more, but from listening within.

Her book, The Son I Knew Too Late, transforms her personal tragedy into a mission to help parents, teachers, and youth build emotional resilience and

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Spiritual awakening is the ultimate goal of our human existence, according to all the world's ancient wisdom traditions. The ancient spiritual science of Vedānta (the spiritual philosophy underlying the Yoga and Ayurveda traditions) gives us a solid framework of 4 stages to be true to our own higher Self. Learn what they are, how I applied them to my own life (to overcome shame) and how you can apply it, too, in this podcast episode. 

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Central to the process of being true to your higher Self is freeing yourself from the grip of desires that keep you feeling bound by your physical body, your emotional feelings and intellectual thoughts. Learn in this episode about 3 timeless paths designed by ancient Vedic sages to help you transcend your desires at all three levels. I also share about the spiritual meaning of cockroaches and snakes, how both have supported me in practicing these paths, to be true to my own higher Self, and how they can offer you spiritual guidance to become your highest Self. 

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Welcome to the True to Yourself Podcast, where we explore the power of authentic living. I'm Ananta, Co-founder and Director of The Ancient Way.  Ayurveda, and its sister science, Yoga, are oral lineage-based traditions, passed from teacher to student since time immemorial. I consider myself fortunate to have studied in lineages for 12+ years. I learned Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta spiritual philosophy from ancient source texts.  

Ananta is a spiritual name I received while studying. It's symbolic of my journey to know my true Self. It means "eternal." Another meaning of Ananta is King of the Naga serpents. Ananta is an Ayurvedic herb with deep roots, benefitting skin and digestion. It's a definition of Truth.    

I look forward to sharing the alchemy of Ayurveda, which has deep roots in my family, and ancient wisdom of the Vedas. I'll help you understand verses of revered texts like The Bhagavad Gita. I'm delighted to also introduce you to some of my soul friends. 

Welcome home, to your true Self.   

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Discover the purest love—self-love—and learn how to love yourself through ancient wisdom and daily practice. In this episode, host Ananta shares powerful affirmations for self-love, including the mantra "I love myself unconditionally," and teaches a simple hands-on-heart practice for forgiveness of yourself.

Topics include:

• Self-love affirmations and mantras for daily practice
• Learning how to love yourself after betrayal and trauma
• Forgiveness and letting go of painful experiences
• Self-love journal prompts for inner healing
• Quotes about how to love yourself from the Bhagavad Gita
• The purest love: discovering the true Self within
• Pray for forgiveness meditative practice

Whether you're healing from codependency, seeking forgiveness of yourself, or looking for a book on how to love yourself (check out The Way of the Goddess: https://theancientway.co/wayofthegoddess), this episode offers practical wisdom for becoming your own best friend.

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Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Struggling with emotional numbness or a closed heart chakra? In this powerful episode, Cheryl shares her journey from feeling emotionally numb to opening her heart chakra and rediscovering herself at 50.

After leaving a 22-year relationship, Cheryl spent years in emotional numbness, not realizing she needed to heal childhood trauma while helping everyone else. Learn the blocked heart chakra symptoms she experienced—going with the flow, people-pleasing and disconnection from her own desires.

Discover the heart chakra healing practices that transformed her life:

• Writing letters to release unspoken resentment
• The power of silence and morning rituals
• Recognizing symptoms of closed heart chakra
• Therapy for emotional healing through energy work
• How to open heart chakra through self-awareness

Cheryl reveals the opening of heart chakra symptoms she experienced—from crying for the first time in years to feeling joy in everyday moments. If you're experiencing blocked heart chakra symptoms or feeling emotional numbness, this episode offers practical steps for healing heart chakra wounds.

About Cheryl:

Cheryl Montanez is a multidimensional entrepreneur and creator dedicated to building a life of balance, purpose and growth. With a strong foundation in business and finance, she brings clarity and vision to projects across business management, property development, plan design and financial planning.

A graduate of The Ancient Way's Become the Hero of Your Own Journey program (https://theancientway.co/hero), Cheryl experienced profound transformation in her heart chakra and continues her journey in our Take Health Into Your Own Hands program (https://theancientway.co/health). A certified Emotion Code practitioner and Reiki Level 3 attuned healer, she blends modern wellness practices with timeless wisdom, helping others release emotional blocks, restore energetic harmony and embrace holistic well-being.

Book a 1-1 session with her at: https://blurredcompass.com.

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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Do you recognize the signs of high functioning depression in yourself or someone you love? In this powerful episode of True to Yourself, we dive deep into the hidden world of high functioning depression with renowned psychotherapist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, author of "Perfectly Hidden Depression."

Dr. Rutherford introduces her groundbreaking concept of "perfectly hidden depression" - a form of high functioning depression where emotional suppression becomes a survival strategy. Unlike traditional depression symptoms, perfectly hidden depression often goes undetected because sufferers appear successful, grateful, and put-together on the outside while struggling with deep loneliness and despair internally.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The key difference between perfectionism vs excellence and how destructive perfectionism fuels high functioning depression
• Signs of emotional suppression and how hiding behind masks impacts your authentic living journey
• Why therapy for high functioning depression requires a unique approach focused on vulnerability and emotional access
• The connection between childhood trauma and perfectly hidden depression patterns
• How toxic positivity and forced gratitude contribute to emotional suppression
• Practical strategies for healing from childhood trauma while maintaining your drive for excellence
• The role of anger management in depression recovery and why suppressed anger manifests through the body
• How to begin your journey from people-pleasing to authentic living without losing your relationships

Whether you're struggling with high functioning depression yourself, supporting a loved one, or working in the helping professions, this episode offers practical tools for recognizing emotional suppression and moving toward authentic living.

Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience, author and podcast host. Her book Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression has reached readers worldwide. Her TEDx talk has over 2 million views, and her SelfWork Podcast is ranked among the top mental health podcasts.

Visit her website: drmargaretrutherford.com

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Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Many people want to know how to control anger issues as a self transformation project goal for finding the inner peace they seek and to have healthier relationships.

For those of us who are empaths, we may not feel comfortable even acknowledging that we ever get angry, or feel it's not acceptable to experience anger. But we can still experience resentments that build up from time to time when we give our all to others who don't reciprocate our love and care, or worse, betray us.

No matter what your current relationship to anger is, it is really important, on the spiritual path, to start to befriend this emotion, and to learn from all the many things it has to inform us about how to embody our true essence.

In this episode, you will learn a self-love and self care strategy that will not only help you with how to control anger issues, but also even serve as a catalyst for your entire spiritual growth journey and ability to form healthier relationships.

The key to all of this is the self discovery process anger can lead you on to learn more about who you truly are, which will, in turn support you to more fully embody your true essence. When you are true to yourself, you are in the best position possible to form healthier relationships with others.

When seen in a positive light, we can understand the gift that anger has to offer us to ignite our personal spiritual growth transformation process and create healthier relationships in our lives in powerful ways that could never be possible without its presence. 

Resources:

Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
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Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
Discover where your energy flows and where it’s blocked with actionable insight: chakrahealingguide.com

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How do you know you are awakening spiritually? There are 3 main signs I feel are critical to gauge how much you are progressing on your spiritual growth journey. Learn what these are, and how to cultivate them on an ongoing basis as part of your emotional self care and to evolve and heal spiritually.

I share with you stories from ancient mythology, including that of an Indian goddess with many arms, and my own personal experiences, what it means to embody these 3 signs, as well as embrace greater self-love, no matter where you're at on your spiritual journey home.

This episode brings the true to yourself quote (that this podcast is based on) to life. 

It will be particularly helpful for those who identify as an empath. Boundaries and a fuller definition of forgiveness of yourself and others (vs forgiveness and forgetting) are explained in terms of how they support your journey of change + transformation.

Resources:

Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
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Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
Inspiration to stay steady and radiant in your purpose: theancientway.kit.com

Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
Discover where your energy flows and where it’s blocked with actionable insight: chakrahealingguide.com

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Did you know that there is a strong connection between how to build immunity system health and bloom fertility in both men and women, according to  ancient goddess fertility wisdom from the holistic health tradition of Ayurveda? 

What the ancient holistic healing wisdom of Ayurveda reveals about extended fertility in particular is that it actually has a lot more to do with your overall immune system health than it does with your biological age. 

You'll learn in this episode how to build immunity system health and simultaneously overcome problems with fertility through:

• Food for increasing fertility and building immunity naturally
• The best times of the year to conceive
• How your mindset and fertility are intricately connected
• What 'brahmacharya' means, and how it supports your spiritual growth journey while building your immune system health and helping you bloom fertility

Resources:

Transform Your Life: Book a Free Discovery Call Explore working together: calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call

Begin with Wisdom: The Way of the Goddess Book
“I very highly recommend it... I think anyone can benefit from its wisdom." Dr. Deepak Chopra: a.co/crHf7Wm

Get Grounded: Free Living Liberated Newsletter
Inspiration to stay steady and radiant in your purpose: theancientway.kit.com

Know Yourself: Free Chakra Healing Guide
Discover where your energy flows and where it’s blocked with actionable insight: chakrahealingguide.com

Heal Your Gut: Free Digestion Healing Guide
theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing

Give from a Full Cup: Circle of Life Community
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Disclaimer: Resources are for educational and purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.