The Time-In Talks Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tejal V Patel
Join me (Tejal V Patel) Award-Winning Author and Mindfulness/Mediation Expert for Families for refreshingly real talks that help modern moms find spiritual solutions to the biggest problems we experience in motherhood + life. Episodes will include topics on mindful parenting, stress-relief tips, Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom for the modern family, inspiring convos with fellow experts + moms and fun mini-episodes with my son Ayaan where he will share mindful solutions to modern kids problems. You’ll leave each episode with real-life mindful takeaways you can use right away. Get ready to feel inspired to take on tough motherhood moments with a renewed sense of positivity and confidence. Follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel for more tips!
In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity.
We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why weight comments are so normalized in South Asian households
- How to separate love and concern from control and criticism
- Ways to communicate boundaries clearly without escalating conflict
- Why setting limits isn’t “Western” or “disrespectful” — it’s healthy
- How speaking up can shift family dynamics and nurture mutual respect
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“The Gift Inside Confusion: Turning Overthinking into Divine Guidance”
This week, I uncover the hidden purpose of mental overwhelm. What if your endless thoughts and pain weren’t problems—but messages? Discover how confusion is the universe’s way of cleansing the old energies of doubt and fear from your being. I’ll guide you through a sacred practice to turn overthinking into intuition, so you can hear the whisper beneath the noise and step into your next level of certainty.
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In many South Asian communities, overthinking is worn like a badge of honor — a sign of intelligence, preparation, and control. But what happens when the mind won’t stop looping? In this episode, we unpack the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why logic alone can never bring peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, constantly analyzing, doubting, or worrying about the future — this is your invitation to drop into a deeper truth. Your breath is your anchor. Your body is your compass. Wisdom lives in the quiet.
📌 Episode Talking Points
- Why overthinking is often praised in South Asian culture — and how it can become addictive
- The difference between knowledge (mental) and wisdom (embodied)
- How anxiety gets mistaken for intuition or “being prepared”
- Overthinking as a survival response — not a sign of control
- Logic has limits — peace doesn’t come from thinking harder
- Letting go of urgency, self-doubt, and the need to figure it all out
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Let’s be honest—blaming your parents, your partner, or your past feels good in the moment. But staying stuck in blame mode? That’s emotional quicksand.
In this episode, we’re getting real about the hidden payoff of complaining, why venting keeps you from healing, and how to shift from reaction to responsibility—without bypassing your pain or excusing bad behavior.
If you’re tired of spiraling in “Why am I like this?” and ready to step into “What can I do with this?”—this one’s for you.
🎧 Tune in and learn:
– Why blaming is a form of emotional outsourcing
– How to recognize if you’re in a complaint loop
– The mindset shift that turns triggers into teachers
– Somatic tools to move from reaction into healing
This episode is a loving call-out with zero shame—just truth, growth, and a little tough love. Let’s stop circling the wound and start doing the work.
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In this episode, we explore what it really means to be your authentic self—especially as a South Asian navigating layered identities, generational expectations, and unspoken cultural rules.
We dive into the Kabbalistic idea of the higher, perfected self—the version of you that already exists on another timeline. What if becoming authentic isn't about inventing yourself, but remembering who you’ve always been?
We'll talk about:
- Why safety—not self-discipline—is the true gateway to authenticity
- How multiple timelines and micro-decisions shape your lived identity
- The tension between cultural loyalty and personal truth
- Reclaiming your voice in spaces where you were taught to stay silent
You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to start living from your highest timeline, create safety within yourself, and begin the gentle unraveling back to your true self—without shame, guilt, or apology.
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What's the difference between being nice and kind? A whole world of a difference. It goes from being a people pleaser to being authentically soul aligned.
We dive into this nuance in today's episode when we talk about how to raise authentic kids who are honest and know how to set strong boundaries vs being nice, polite and appeasing to authority.
If you want to become and raise strong boundaries and soft hearted souls- this one is for you!
Wanna dive into learning more into getting unstuck from people pleasing and setting strong boundaries?
Join my free 3 week people pleasing email series starting on 8/26 - SIGN UP HERE!
Sign up for my 90 min Boundary Setting Masterclass on 9/12 HERE!
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This is for all my recovering people pleasers...
In this episode I talk about:
1. The spiritual and somatic intersection of people pleasing.
2. How it's a trauma response and not a personality trait.
3. The 3 levels of healing we will go through to transcend pleasing into authentic expression and the steps to heal.
You'll walk away from the episode feeling confident how to be in relation to your people pleasing tendencies and start breaking the patterns.
Wanna dive into learning more into getting unstuck from people pleasing and setting strong boundaries?
Join my free 3 week people pleasing email series starting on 8/26 - SIGN UP HERE!
Sign up for my 90 min Boundary Setting Masterclass on 9/12 HERE!
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Awakening to the Educational Industrial Complex.
- How Rockefeller designed our schooling system to raise kids who don't know how to think but are taught what to think.
- How does that still apply now
- Importance of raising kids with critical thinking skills
- What parents can do at home to build kids critical thinking skills.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
I've been oddly fascinated with how rampant cancel culture has gotten in our society.
And in this opportunity to help heal this collective wound in the macrocosm, I'm sitting with how we can heal the roots in our own microcosm and relationships.
In this episode I talk about:
- How attachment wounds play into these roles like people pleasing and insecure attachment.
- Transforming judgment to curiosity
- The power to live like we are already canceled.
If you find yourself judging, shaming, lashing out on others how who think or believe differently than you, this episode will give you steps to start building the capacity of how to allow two truths to co-exist.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
If you're on the awakening journey but you wish you know where you were going, what is the point of this whole thing, and would like a BIG picture, well then this episode is for you.
I break down the 3 ego beliefs that keep us stuck in suffering, pain and confusion.
How to balance our dignity and humanity.
The purpose of the spiritual ego and how to integrate out of it.
If you are on a spiritual awakening journey, this episode will deeply speak to you.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
We are constantly being bombarded of devastating images of destruction and war but how do we cope with the activation in our body. How can we learn to build attunement to what's happening without bypassing what's happening in our body.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
I share some of the spiritual truths I've learned through the Bhagvad Gita that can help us understand Kal Yug, the two polarities and why the trauma we see in the world is happening.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
When we are bombarded with world crisis how do we find our voice when we don't know all the facts? What is our purpose, how are we meant to serve and what can we truly do?
I dive into all these ideas from a spiritual lens.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
Over the past year going on a fitness and physical well-being journey many habits and lifestyle practices in my life has changed. I'm sharing in this podcast the habits and the steps on how I made being part of the 5AM club, sleeping early, getting workouts and steps in without it feeling overwhelming or stressful.
If you want practical tips for transforming your morning and eventing routine tune into this episodes for actionable advice and fresh perspectives.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
With the recent events happening the world we see such a divide, pain, violence and death and it can be a lot for our nervous system and hearts to handle.
In this episode, I'm going to share some somatic techniques to regulate our nervous system back to a space of safety after witnessing global atrocities and pain.
This podcast will be your guid not staying grounded, embodying strength and finding safety within amidst the chaos.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
There is something to be said that only age can bring certain kind of wisdom. I'm sharing some of my greatest truths and lessons when I turned 40 and how I'm ushering in 41 from a different energy and intention.
SO if any of these topics speak to you:
- Knowing the Right Path to take
- Self-Actualization - how to do it and what it means
- Dealing with disrespectful people and finding your worth.
This episode will greatly speak to your soul.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
As moms we desperately need breaks from our kids.
But then we feel guilty that we can't spend all our time with them.
It's essential for our well-being and to be able to co-regulate our kids but why do we struggle so much with it, how can we start infusing it and why it's so important.
After listening to this episode you'll start re-thinking taking breaks from your kids isn't a bad thing, but the best thing you can do as a parent.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
Doing this real time recording to share why the collective male figures in the world are slowly crumbling and losing their power. And what can we do at this pivot point in human history to evolve ourselves into soul-aligned humans.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
How do you stay emotionally connected to your partner when you are upleveling on the spiritual journey and they are not?
This was a hot topic on IG and I've definitely been there and have great insights to share. If you are on a conscious spiritual journey and feel that your partner is being left behind, definitely tune into this one.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
Did you ever feel growing up you didn't fit in or belong with a group of friends? You aren't a lone. In this solecast I share my journey of never fitting in up until my 30's and how you stop seeking friends and start inviting them into your life when you take the steps to belong to your authentic self first.
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
Do you feel like a broken record?
You are constantly reminding your super wise and smart child over the smallest tasks. You forgot to pick up your book bag.. .AGAIN!
Do you have your stuff for basketball?
Where is your water bottle?
All the reminding is draining on our energy and over time it naturally gets us frustrated. But this episode is all about solutions and strategies to stop getting into power struggles with our kids and finding ways to support them while allow natural consequences to unfold.
If you have a child between the ages of 6-12 who needs some additional support from you to learn to focus and be more responsible this episode is for you.
Resource Links:
Amazon white board checklist
Ayu's Traffic Light Signs - help slow down and focus
Dr. Becky Kennedy Book- Good Inside
Episodes for younger children
EP 97 Teaching morning/evening routine for kids 3-6
EP 99 5 Tips To Raise Responsible Kids
For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel
For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com
Did you know Monday's are the least ideal to workout or start new habits?
Each day of the week carry a different energy which means different tasks and workouts are more and less ideal on given days.
Based on the Ayurveda dosha's I break down which tasks, self-care and workouts are best to focus on each day of the week.
Did you ever notice that some weeks you have no motivation to workout and others you have the energy to workout? That's because as females we are cyclical beings that follow the monthly moon cycle. Our energy wanes and gains throughout the month which means that our workouts need to change week to week to match our energy.
Not sure where to start? Don't worry I walk you through the steps to match your workouts to your dosha and menstrual cycle.
Self-regulating yourself and co-regulating your kids on vacation is a whole different beast. With more opportunities for sensory overload, routines messed up and skipped naps it's a recipe for whining, meltdowns and big feelings (them and yours).
In this episode I share some of the key practices I use when self-regulating on trips and new strategies on helping your kids through big feelings in public places.
Something triggers you and you immediately react. How often does this happen? If you have found that no matter how much you try to be patient and access that "pause" before your respond it feels impossible.
Don't worry this episode is for you. I give you some of my best secrets I've learned to help me stop having knee-jerk reactions.
You want to workout. You know you'll feel better. But you just can't find the energy and motivation to get your butt off the couch.
Today I share 3 super tangible and effective ways to naturally surge your energy so you can get motivated to move and release that stress from your body.
You ever struggle with constantly reminding your kids to do their chores and responsibilities? Do you feel frustrated? Wanna know how to set firm boundaries around screen-time?
Tune into this episode where I walk you through 5 necessary tips to help you raise independent, mature and responsible kids.
If you ever struggled with fear of rejection and failure this episode is for you.
In this episode I share my own experience with fear of rejection and the perspective shifts and spiritual lessons failure is here to teach us in the new paradigm.
If you feel like you are constantly rushing, stressed and overwhelmed during the morning and evening routine this episode is for you.
I share some of my best organization and planning tips to help morning and evening routines with kids flow more smoothly.
In this episode we walk through the steps of what emotionally mature parent looks like, the practices we need to focus on so we can be a more regulated and balanced parents for our kids.
So you listened to EP 94 and realized you were raised by emotional immature parents and carry the patterns into your parenting. Now what? You want to be a generational cycle breaker but you can't think your way and talk yourself into becoming emotionally mature. You have to heal yourself.
In this second episode in the emotional maturity series we talk through the steps of how to train your brain to stop knee-jerk reactions, learn self-regulation and resilience.
Tune in now!
Did you have one or both parents who weren’t able to nourish you emotionally? You didn't feel emotionally safe to be seen, share your feelings and be given support without judgment?
Physical + Emotional Safety is necessary for every child. Mental health professionals call being raised by emotionally immature parents a silent epidemic that affects us as parents who aren't able to be empathetic, patient and supportive when our kids have big feelings.
Tune into this first episode in this 3 part series where we talk about what it means to be raised by emotionally immature parents, how it effects us as parents and what we can do to break the generational pattern.
We complete the burnout series with this episode. Today we are answering the burning question about why is it that sometimes we can be patient and sometimes we immediately snap?
- I share how science and spirituality are not different and one of the same thing.
- I give you the science of understanding how to build stress resilience, frustration tolerance and willpower.
- And I explain how building a stronger vagus nerve is the secret to becoming more patient and build willpower.
Tune in now!
Have you ever felt "not good enough?" Like you had to prove yourself, you don't belong and make choices so others perceive you in a certain way?
Wanna know how to master a better relationship with yourself so you can feel enough despite what others say or feel about you?
In this episode, I share the 4 daily "selfies" to build a deeper and more empowering relationship everyday. This includes tips on how to build self-love, self-compassion, self-worth and self-care so you can become the best version of yourself.
After a stressful situation ends like traffic or your child's meltdown how long does it take for you to recover from the stressful situation?
Once it ends does your stress end and do you bounce back to feel calm and balanced again?
Or does the frustration, irritation and overthinking linger long after the stressful situation ends?
In this episode, I talk about the differences between stressors and stress, how to dump out stress from our system so we can end chronic stress that leads to burn out.
I'll also introduce you to the power of the Vagus nerve the epicenter of the mind-body connection and how it's the antidote to manually regulated your stress mode on command!
Tune in now!
The Chutney Life Therapist per state list
This is the first episode in a four part series on Burnout.
This episode will help anyone feeling parental burnout and pandemic fatigue by learning the different stages that lead to burnout and 5 steps to start shifting out of this low vibe space into a state out of more balance, flow and energy from the inside out.
Bring out a pen and paper to take action on each step!
You ever wonder why despite your greatest intentions of NOT snapping at you kids, you find yourself doing it anyway?
In this episode we break down why we feel stuck in this pattern and how to FINALLY break out of it.
Get your notebooks out, this episode is jam packed with wisdom that will change your life!
INSIGHT TIMER MINDFULLY HANDLING MELTDOWNS COURSE
Do you know the difference between your child's tantrum or meltdown?
Nope they aren't the same thing and YES there are very different strategies to help your child ride-through-these tough situations.
I break it all down in this episode. The differences, your role as a parent and strategies to help support your child (without you having your own meltdown).
Tune in now!
INSIGHT TIMER MINDFULLY HANDLING MELTDOWNS COURSE
Screentime struggles, tantrums, picky eaters, bad sleepers oh my.
Do you ever wish that your kids came with an owner's manual?
Well since they don't I got the next best thing.
Early childhood development expert, parent coach and founder of Spark Wonder Mona Singhal who can guide us to answer the questions we so desperately confused about when our children are between the ages of 9 months to 5.
Parenting takes a village. there is no shame to ask for support when you feel lost and confused. I'm not talking about asking your parents or friends who have no idea what is going on in a toddlers development or head, I'm talking a parenting expert!
In fact it's the BEST thing you can do for yourself to build your confidence, ditch mom guilt and find a roadmap to help you and your child connect and thrive.
In this episode we talk about:
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Tips on creating sensory and educational playrooms for toddlers
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How to handle screen time tantrums and how to make transitions smoother.
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The best ways to "play" with our kids that builds deep connections.
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Breaking the stigma of how it’s absolutely OKAY to need help in learning how to engage, stimulate and connect with your toddlers emotional and educational needs.
And so much more!
If you have kids between 9 months and 5 years old, this is a must-listen to podcast!
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Today I have Christy Whitman NY Times #1 Best Selling Author and sought after Celebrity Coach talking about her new book, THE DESIRE FACTOR: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power
Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people a month and her work has been promoted by and featured with esteemed authors and luminaries such as Marianne Williamson, Dr. Wayne Dyer, & Marci Shimoff.
On this episode we talk about:
- The 7 essential universal laws that each one of us need to be aware of and why they are so important.
- The common obstacles that is standing in your way of manifesting yours desires
- Why hard work is not the key to creating what you want.
- And the one secret desire most people have but are ashamed to have it.
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
Infertility challenges are unfortunately way to common these days. Either we have personally be on the journey or we know someone close to us who is currently on it.
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and in support for all my fellow mamas who have been on or are currently on this journey, I invited two infertility warriors, advocates and co-founders of Fertility Rally, Ali Prato and Blair Nelson onto the show to talk about how they offer 24/7 support, content and curated events for anyone going through infertility or building their modern families.
We talk about:
- What to say and what not to say to someone on the infertility journey. (EVERYONE needs to hear this!)
- Common misconceptions about infertility.
- And we talk about ways someone on this journey can find nourishing support and sisterhood through Fertility Rally.
Whether you have gone through infertility or not it is our duty to be educated so we can be empathetic and supportive to those on this path.
Every wonder why you don't have what you want and how you can actually get it?
This week I've invited mindset coach, law of attraction expert and author of the Best-Selling Manifest That Miracle Lana Shlafer to talk us through how to get through the blocks of manifesting.
In this episode Lana talks about :
- How your struggles are the exact seeds to harvest your success.
- The transformation process required make miracles happen
- How to stop playing small and live the life you deeply desire.
And so much more.
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
We talk about creating birth plans, but have you ever creating a post-partum plan?
In today's episode I invite Ayurveda post-partum doula, new mom coach and founder of Masala Mommy Anisha Patel on the podcast to talk about all things post-partum mental, emotional and physical well-being and health.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Key Ayurveda post-partum practices for stress relief
- What is a post-partum plan and why it's important
- How new mom coaching can help you feel confident and prepared mentally and emotionally for the baby to arrive.
And so much more! Tune in now!
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Whoever thinks that Ayurveda is only for adults got that wrong.
Whether nutrition, massage or stress relief awareness, there are many ways in which you as a parent can lovingly support the development of young ones through Ayurvedic principles.
And that's what we are dishing about today! Simple and practical ways to infuse Ayurvedic wisdom into the lives of our children.
In this episode with Ayurveda health counselor and founder of Honey Ghee and Tea, Pooja Sahgal, shares:
- How your child's dosha type is the blue-print of understanding their mood, personality and foods that will nourish them.
- Natural ways to boost our child's immunity to prevent colds, ear infections, and allergies?
- Simple Ayurveda home remedies for tummy aches
And so much more! Tune in now!
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
Do you proactively teach your kids about other cultures and traditions?
We focus so much on teaching our kids our own culture, traditions and heritage but if we want to raise inclusive, empathetic and global-citizens awareness of other cultures begins at home.
Today I have Diversity and Inclusion Expert and founder of InKidszCo, Dr. Zabina Bhasin on the podcast talking about how parents can start teaching their kids about diversity from a young age.
If we have any hope to see racism and division end in our children's generation, it takes a grassroots effort to be the change of what we teach at home.
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Ever wonder if crystals were good for kids?
Well the answer is YES! In this week's episode I'm going through the TOP 10 crystals for babies, kids and moms during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
From great crystals for sleep, focus, confidence and calming down big emotions and anxiety I share it all!
You'll learn everything you need to know about how kids can use crystals to harness their energy and magic. Take a listen now!
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Do you feel insecure in your post-baby bod? Ever look into the mirror and ask "Is that body in the mirror really me?"
Did you ever feel bad about yourself when you see other moms quickly "bounce back" and feel like it's taking you forever?
We don't have to be stuck in this rut of feeling bad about your body's and today I sit down for another real talk with a real mom episode with Ronnie Kalra from Million Dollar Listing NY to talk about how to create a positive mindset about our post-baby bod and how to deal with the external and inner pressures to "bounce back".
Accepting your new, postpartum body can be a struggle but today I want to give you some positive mindset shifts and self-care practices to be kind to your mind and body post-partum.
If you've ever judged your body, you'll feel heard and find relief after listening to this episode.
FULL SHOW NOTES AND GUEST INFO
Just like kale is a superfood for the body, breathwork is the newest growing superfood for the mind, body & soul.
I'm not talking about generic take deep breaths when upset advice, in this podcast I go through:
- What a breathwork practice really looks like and how it can be done in 3 minutes
- The BIG difference between Meditation and Breathwork
3.Why it's crucial to infuse this into your routine to survive pandemic stress - How both you and your kids can start practicing today!
If you have been feeling more overwhelm, stress and burnout during the pandemic, you MUST tune into this episode!
Today we are talking about something we all think about. MONEY!
We want more of it. We don't have enough.
Alot of women have limiting beliefs and stories based on through generations that creates money blocks. And that's what we are talking about in this episode.
Money like all things is a spiritual journey.
Today we are going to take a spiritual look at money and learn how to dismantle these negative of beliefs with my dear friend certified transformation and success coach who specializes in money manifestation and self-worth, Michelle Dunk will talk to us all about how to heal generational trauma around money, how to shift our relationship with money so we can manifest more in our life.
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Have you ever felt unsupported by someone close to you when you've experienced success?
Or have you ever felt a tinge of jealousy when someone achieves success or gets what you want?
Jealousy and feeling unsupported is a normal part of the human experience. It's calling us to rise up to cultivate empathetic joy.
Never heard of it? Well that's what we are dishing about on this episode.
You'll learn:
- How to truly learn how to be happy for others success.
- How to not take it personal when others can't celebrate our wins.
- How to tap into the mindset of learning and feeling Inspired by others instead of hating on them.
Along with love, loss and grief is a natural part of EVERY person's experience. Some of the deepest pain we experience in life is the death of our marriage, loss of a loved one and the death of our child.
Today we talk to a truly awe inspiring mother Shraddha Patel who has experienced both the loss of a marriage and child. She talks about the steps she took to heal herself so she can find meaning from her pain.
For anyone who has experienced loss or you haven't experienced It yet, this Is a must listen because WE ALL experience grief.
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Sleep deprivation for parenting is a normal part of parenting BUT it doesn't have to STAY the norm.
In this week's episode, I chat with Wee-Sleep Consultant Diana Martins to answer all your questions regarding creating healthy sleep foundations for infants, how to sleep train and best advice tips when dealing with toddler sleep regression and kids who refuse to sleep I n their beds because they are scared of the dark.
She shares the benefits for healthy sleep not only for kids but for parents as well and how you can solve sleep issues with your children.
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You may not know this but I've experimented with being sober curious for the past 8 years.
Whether you participated in Dry January or not, if you're curious about the journey and experience about becoming sober (without being an alcoholic), take a listen to this episode.
Not using alcohol as a crutch to numb, suppress or give me permission to let loose has been LIBERATING!
Take a listen and see if experimenting with being sober curious is for you.
Pregnant mamas want nothing more than to feel a bond with their baby during pregnancy.
Sometimes It happens and sometimes It doesn't.
But did you know that within the 9 months a mother has the power to clear the subconsious and karma of a child?
In this episode you'll learn how to do that.
If you're currently pregnant or are planning to get pregnant this is a must-listen to episode.
We all have arguments. We get triggered by someone and get into a heated debate, conflict or fight.
Knowing how to stay calm and communicate respectfully and mindfully is learned and not innate. That's what we are talking about today.
If you hate conflict and avoid it at all costs or if you confront conflict but not In the most constructive way this episode is for you.
Learn mindful communication tips when faced with conflict and arguments to get your point across without having to be loud or forceful.
So often when we think of karma we think of Justin Timberlake's " What Goes Around, Comes Around song...
But this is such a small part of what karma Is really all about.
In this episode:
I break down the 12 laws of Karma everybody MUST know to live a fulfilled, whole and meaningful life.
You'll learn how these 12 laws play a role in your life.
And If you truly want to manifest amazing desires, you need to know these laws come into play.
Ayu's BACK with a remarkable new episode for the new year!
Can children learn about empathy? And how do we teach the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Well have no fear, Ayu discusses these topics in a way kids (and grownups) can understand and he shares SO much more.
Like his candid thoughts on elections, Trump and empathy. I'm not sure where that tangent came from but it made for a remarkable Mommy/Ayu podcast episode.
Tune in with your kids today!
Book referenced in the podcast is A Kids Book About Empathy by Daron K. Roberts.
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So you think you might be an empath? You feel deeply. Absorb peoples emotions. And a highly sensitive person.
Being an empath isn't what it's cracked up to be if you haven't learned how to handle emotional overload.
In this episode you'll learn how empaths can deal with sensory overload.
How to feel safe in your body and set clear boundaries.
How to not use being an empath as a cop out to not deal with difficult relationships
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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Are you on a spiritual path seeking that ONE guru?
That person who will blow you away with their presence, vision, wisdom? The one to give you all the answers, the path and tell you what steps to take so you finally feel at peace and feel like you have reached 'enlightenment'?
Well that person doesn't exist. I believe you have to become the wise sage who you seek. And in this short yet impactful episode I share how YOU are your own guru and how to tap into the wisdom within.
With kids schools being disrupted this year and programs like PE, art, music and yoga cancelled, these aren't just fun extra-curriculars, these are necessary for a child's mental and emotional well-being.
In this episode, I chat with award-winning music artist, author and mindfulness for kids expert Kira Willey all about the importance of Music, Mindfulness and Movement with kids and tips on infusing it with your kids at home since they aren't getting it at school or while distant learning.
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If you are trying to manifest something In your life and It's not showing up then you need to listen to this episode.
You'll learn what's keeping you blocked from manifesting what you desire and the steps to truly raise yourself to be a vibrational match for what it is you desired.
If you want to learn important nuisances of manifestation to make It work for you, definitely listen now!
Empathy is not a character trait that comes to us innately. And many of us mistakenly Interchange sympathy and empathy but they are 2 TOTALLY different characteristics.
In this episode, I talk about how healing humanity can only come from embodying empathy for our fellow human beings.
I talk about the difference between empathy and sympathy.
How to cultivate empathy and
Why It's an essential skill our soul needs to embody at this time.
Empathy is the first step to heal division, hatred, judgment, racisim and It MUST be talked about. Tune In now!
People-pleasing and comparatives is the greatest forms of self-sabotage.
But why do we do it and how do we stop it for good? That's what we are going to discuss on this week's podcast.
How to break the need of external validation and support and how to develop deep unwavering self-worth.
In this episode, I share life-changing tips so that you are no longer held back by self-judgment and what other people think and build up a healthy sense of confidence.
What does therapy look like? Who does It help? And Is It just for crazy people? In a world where we have been taught it's not safe to have big feelings and being emotional makes you weak, therapy has picked up a stigma that only messed up people go to therapy.
And that's just NOT the case.
Today I talk with licensed marriage and family therapist Archana Neelmegh who breaks down the stigma of therapy by answering all the questions we have about therapy but were too embarrassed to ask.
Take a listen as we break the stigma of therapy and talk about how it can help with postpartum depression, divorce, family/parenting issues and other difficult life transitions.
Connect with Archana at presentFULLmama.com or her upcoming site WellnesswithArchana.com
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — postpartum depression.
In this episode, I sit with celebrity expert Ali Levine who candidly talks about her journey with postpartum depression and the resources and support that helped her reconnect with herself.
If you've ever gone through postpartum depression or currently pregnant or have a sister or friend who is pregnant, def listen I n to understand how and what postpartum depression looks like.
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
If you're using social media to show up BIG to share your brand, blog or business then at some point you'll find yourself confronted with a naysayer.
I know your word of choice maybe #hater or troll but in this episode I share how our words have energetic frequencies. Labeling someone as a hater perpetuates duality, discord, defensiveness and disconnection but meeting yourself with a naysayer means you can agree to disagree and their opinion isn't your truth.
In this episode, I discuss how to handle unwarranted criticism from a social media strangers, why naysayers want our attention and how to approach naysayers so it doesn't bring your self-worth and pull your high vibe energy down.
If you put yourself out there on social media OR If you've ever faced criticism from someone IRL, the rules from this episode still apply. Tune in now!
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE.
To my pet lovers out there.... You ever wonder If your pet could talk what would they say?
What If I told you just like there are people who are mediums and can talk to spirit guides, there are people who have the gift to communicate with animals?
In this episode I chat with animal communicator, meditation teacher and Hot Mess To Mindful Mama author Ali Katz.
- She's going to share the benefits of animal communication
- How she does it without being with the animal
- How she communicates with souls of animals passed and alive and
- She even a fun live reading of my pet parakeet Skye.
If you have a pet or have a pet that Is deceased, you'll want to tune into this episode to understand how you can find out what your pet feels, thinks and even their past lives.
Guest Info and Full Show Notes HERE. 💜There's still time to join my Mindfully Handle Meltdowns Training on Oct 24th, 2020... Sign up HERE.
In this bonus episode, I wanted to address one of the biggest fears you mamas shared with me on a recent Q&A Friday on my Insta Story.
When I asked you what is your greatest fear so many of you are worried you wont' have a deep and trusting bond when your kids get older.
You're wondering that every time you are impatient or lose your cool you are messing up your kids and messing up your bond.
I wanted to put your heart and soul and ease with this podcast.
If gut-wrenching guilt, shame for past parenting mistakes has made you fearful of the future relationship you'll have with your littles- listen to this short but heart-easing episode now.
You'll thank me later!
Join me for a hour long training and virtual laser coaching group workshop on October 24th, 2020. Reserve your spot here.
One of the most difficult of parenting young kids are the meltdowns. What do we say? How do we stay calm? What If we try to help them take deep breaths but this triggers them even more?
Riding through meltdowns requires a 3 step skilled process where we understand what and when to say the right thing.
In this episode, I break the different brain states children go through during a meltdown and your strategy for each. You'll learn how to get them to calm down, when to ask them to take deep breaths, and when to have the teachable moments.
Listen in now!
Join me for a hour long training and virtual laser coaching group workshop on October 24th, 2020. Reserve your spot here. Full Show Notes Here
Nearly 40-50% of marriages end in divorce.
Divorces are portrayed as stressful, contentious and bitter, but when children are involved it behooves us to ask is there a more amicable way to divorce and co-parent?
As a former divorce meditator and collaborative divorce attorney I sit with attorney and mindfulness teacher Radhika Lakhani to dish all about mindful way to divorce and conscious co-parenting.
We dish about:
- What are the more amicable alternatives to litigious court divorces
- The spiritual lessons behind divorce + how to emotionally heal from the trauma
- The pillars of successful + respectful co-parenting
- And so much more about how to respectful separate while taking care of you and your families emotions during this challenge transition.
If you or anyone you know Is on the verge of divorce or has gotten a divorce please share this episode with them.
Full Show Notes HERE.
If you're into teaching your kids about the meditation, yoga and mindful breathing then you gotta also teach them about chakras.
In this Mommy/Ayu podcast Ayu takes the lead to teach you and your kids:
- A kid-friendly explanation of chakras
- Why they are Important
- How we can keep our chakras healthy and balanced
- And why the aura Is Important and so cool.
This Is a must-listen with your kids!
Chakra book referred to In the episode is HERE.
For more tips on teaching kids mindful breathing, implementing calm down corners and building emotional regulation skills check out my Mindful Kids Masterclass course.
Full Show Notes HERE.
In this episode I sit with award winning, Ranavat skincare founder Michelle Ranavat to talk all about the power of mindful rituals and how to treat your skin like royalty.
We dish about:
- How rituals like skincare regimes are a necessity to create micro-moments of bliss and presence for busy moms
- The difference between habits and rituals?
- How this modern Ayurveda inspired skin-care Iine is perfect for time-starved moms
- And what it means to have a #Claimyourcrown moment
Full Show Notes HERE.
So you want to publish a book... Well I'm dishing about all the things I wish someone told me.
In this episode I share my journey of being a published author plus
- Tips on finding an agent
- How to find an editor to help you write a book proposal
- Plus all the tips and secrets I wish I knew when I was starting my writing journey.
For all the mamas out there who have a dream of writing a book... this episode is for YOU.
In this episode I sit down with author of the wildly popular book Well-Behaved Indian Women, Dr. Saumya Dave.
- We talk about the inspiration about her multi-generational novel.
- She puts on her psychiatrist hat to share her wisdom on how to stop seeking our parents approval
- She gives us a secret sneak peek inside the plot of her second novel and SO much move.
Saumya is humble, down-to-earth and you'll quickly fall in love with her like I did.
P.S- There are no book spoilers in this interview!!!
Full Show Notes HERE.
Did you know on the spiritual journey many of us make a pit stop to spiritual egoland?
Learn how this trickiest of ego's traps us into staying stuck I n our conditioning by giving us sophisticated and evolved spiritual reasons and beliefs for staying small.
In this episode you'll learn how to break free from the spiritual ego so you can become your highest most evolved self!
Full Show Notes HERE!
In addition to the usual nerves that come with going back to school, families are experiencing a whole new wave of emotions this year. There's fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety about academic performance, and stress about virtual learning.
Meltdowns. Big feelings. Lack of focus. Distractions galore. For kids AND parents.
But as we re-ZOOM school this fall, what if we can help support our kids through this stressful time?
What if we can empower our kids to take brain breaks when distant learning gets to be TOO much for their minds and hearts?
Tune Into this episode to learn some of the BIGGEST life skills of mindfulness, emotional intelligence and growth mindset that aren't taught In school that you can teach your kids while home (and how to teach them).
Get Full Show Notes with all product links and promo codes HERE.
Trying new things and the fear of failing isn't fun and Is scary for kids.
Grit, resilience and the confidence to face challenges and learn from mistakes Is something Ayaan and I want all children to learn.
In this mini-episode, Ayu talks to your kids about
- The Importance of a growth mindset
2.The difference between a fixed and growth mindset and - How to start building Inner resilience NOW!
Listen with your kids!
Get full show notes here.
We hear a lot about ego.
The ego gets a bad rap and has a negative perception that we have to destroy I t.
But what if the ego is a helpful and necessary part of the spiritual journey?
In this episode I give you a clear picture of what the spiritual awakening process is about.
And the REAL way to get release your ego without waging a war with It. Tune In now!!
Get Full Show Notes HERE.
I welcome well-trusted, board certified Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin from the wildly popular PedsDocTalk podcast and Instagram where she empowers parents through education to make the most well-informed decisions for our family.
Today we are talking about all things Covid and Kids. With the confusion and conflicting information we are receiving about re-opening our economy while In the midst of a pandemic, Dr. Mona will assuage your stress and anxiety to feel confident you know what to be mindful of as we start to assimilate back to playdates, family visits and school.
Find Mona on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and tune into The PedsDocTalk podcast
In this episode, I deep-dive into how to balance Pitta Dosha in the Summer season. late I'll discuss simple Ayurvedic lifestyle practices (food, self-care, exercises, yoga) to keep your body and mind balanced and stress-free in the hots, humid or dry Summer season.
You'll learn the signs of Pitta Dosha imbalances, the foods that will balance out your system to reduce stress and the types of yoga poses and meditations you can do to keep your body, mind and spirit cool, calm and collected.
Tune in now to keep you and your kids calm and cool this Summer!
How do you get teens and tweens interested in meditation (without forcing or bribing them) making it fun and relatable of course.
In this episode I have founder of Next In Mind, Gwen Joy Schanda giving you her best tips to inspire your tweens and teens to meditate.
Gwen has taught hundreds of children at schools and one on one how to download what she calls "mind apps" to help them conquer challenging feelings and moments and live their most epic lives.
If you have children Ages 8-13 then this is a MUST listen to episode.
How do you approach the scary and uncomfortable topic of race and racism with kids?
And what age is the right time?
How do we help our children cope with the anxiety of Covid pandemic and the protests and deaths due to inequality and racism.
In light of the powerful BLM movement, many parents are wondering how to talk about the deaths and unrest with their children.
But just as important in the long run, especially for nonblack parents, is how to keep the conversation about race and racism going when we’re not in a moment of national outrage, and to make sure all children see black people as heroes in a wide range of their own stories, and not just as victims of oppression.
To guide us through this unknown, scary and daunting task of teaching children about race and today's guest Reena B. Patel parenting, expert, psychologist and author who has personal experience leading her own 3 kids and other parents through this challenge is sharing her practical approaches and talking points.
If you have ever asked yourself how do I get my hubby on board with mindful parenting? How do I inspire him to meditate without forcing him?
How do I approach him about practicing meditation with our kids?
If you're curious how our meditation and mindful parenting journey has evolved then this is the podcast episode you want to carve out a date night to listen with your partner.
Join me and my hubby, Chirag for an intimate, raw and candid conversation with all things meditation for men, mindful parenting for dads and the low-down deets of struggles in our marriage and how our spiritual journeys differ thus far.
Schedule a date night and dive into this episode together!
One important the pandemic has taught us is simplification of our life.
Today I interview Dr. Sonia Batra dermatologist and co-host of the CBS syndicated daytime talk show "The Doctors" to bust the myths about what simple skincare routines look like for busy moms.
I'll be honest, I don't know much about skincare and all the products out there overwhelm me, but Dr. Batra breaks down the ABC's of a healthy and simple daily skincare routine that is simple, inexpensive and doesn't take too much time.
In this episode you'll here Dr Batra's:
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Top 3 skincare daily regime tips we can do at home (that doesn't require fancy treatments or too many products)
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The secret of helping dark under eye circles and why the products you've tried may not have worked.
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The right age to introduce children to a daily skincare routine and
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She'll also share how she has been personally adjusting to the new post Covid quarantine period as a professional and mom and what her biggest takeaways from this time.
I learned so much from this conversation about a minimalistic skin care routine and I know you will too.
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Sonia Batra is the founder of a dermatology practice in Santa Monica, CA and a host of CBS’ syndicated daytime talk show, The Doctors. Dr. Batra received her A.B., M.P.H, and M.D. degrees from Harvard University, was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and trained in Dermatology at Stanford University. Her husband, Sameer, is a urologist, and they are the proud parents of a 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son.
CONNECT WITH DR. SONIA BATRA
www.batraskincare.com
https://www.thedoctorstv.com/
IG: @drsoniabatra
Twitter: @DrSoniaBatra
Facebook: @BatraDermatology
Rock bottoms are painful. But they lead to something beautiful If you use the right tools to ride through it
Right now many of us are experiencing intense inner pressure and stress and anytime we are living with chronic stress for too long it can manifest in physical illness and dis-ease.
This weeks guest Misha Vayner knows that from her own personal experience of having stress shut down her entire body and she shares the tools she used to go from breakdown to breakthrough mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
This is an extraordinary story you'll get so much depth and value from. Tune in now!
More about our guest:
Misha Vayner is a Holistic Health Coach and the Creator of the mindful online brand, Your Well Guide, inspired by her transformational and ever evolving wellness journey. Through this platform, she helps women enjoy the fullness of their lives through incorporating realistic and supportive wellness strategies that feel good. From nourishment, mindfulness, movement, self care, self love & inspiration, Your Well Guide’s mission is to help women feel their best without the stress.
By always creating with purpose, she stand for radical self love, flow based living and empowering women to invest in their well being.
CONNECT :
www.instagram.com/mishavayner
www.facebook.com/feelgoodwellness
www.mishavayner.com/newsletter
Rejection is a natural, normal and unpleasant part of life. Nobody likes to be told "NO" especially when it's something you really desire.
Most fear of rejection lies on the desire of needing approval from others and defining our self-worth based on that approval.
Today I interview a guest who can shed some light on gaining a thick skin when it comes to rejection because her profession is basically made of hearing 10,000 no's or you're not good enough.
Today we have Melanie Chandra, actress, producer and mom who is sharing the wisdom she has learned from facing rejection in the entertainment Industry and how It's helped her become mentally strong and build a thick skin.
This is a life-skill we ALL need to embody whether we are an actor or not- how do you get comfortable with hearing "NO" without It eroding your self-confidence and self-worth.
That's what you'll discover in this week's episode
Okay where my fellow control freaks at? Raise your hand 🙋🏽♀️
Don't be shy. Recovering control freak right here! This pandemic is really teaching us the wise lesson that life is largely out of our control. In another pandemic inspired podcast I talk about how to move from the fear based "what If worst-case scenerio" consciousness to the "even If this happens, I'll be okay" faith based consciousness.
I'll share some of the most powerful Insights from Matt Kahn's new book The Universe Always Has A Plan and how to use this Insight to build the grit, resilience and adaptation energy that Is necessary to get through this time.
The reality is everyone of our children at some point in their Iives will be singled out for being different.
In this episode Ayu shares how he felt when he noticed his skin I s different colored than everyone else and the wisdom I've shared to help him process when someone comments or teases him about it.
Regardless of your race, this is a must listen to episode with your kids to build a conversation If this happens to them and making sure they don't tease others for being different.
To live in a more compassionate world, it begins by teaching empathy and compassion to our kids at a young age. This I s a great conversation starter for an important topic.
"Meditation is way to hard. My mind won't stop racing. I can't still. And if I can't do it there is no way my child can learn either."
This is one of THE biggest misleading AF belief holding parents back from building a necessary and essential peaceful pause and breathing break practice into their families life and in today's podcast I'm busting open some of THE biggest myths about meditation.
- Why you don't need to stop your thoughts to meditate
- My mistakes and lessons from meditation over the past decade to help you prevent making mistakes.
- The difference between active and passive meditation and how children learn to mediate.
If you're ready to build a meditation practice into your families Iife, to help us better cope with uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, fear and anger then this episode is A MUST Iisten to podcast.
In this episode Tejal gets interviewed by That's Total Mom Sense podcast host Kanika Chadda Gupta about all the Meditation for Kids book!
In this episode Tejal talks about:
- Her real truth and story about why she was called to become a mindfulness and meditation expert (before she became a mom)
- The steps to take to teach kids 3-8 how to meditate and how parents
- Why kids CAN learn to meditate even if parents struggle with it.
- And how YOU can get started teaching your kids.
We are experiencing a collective experience of intense friction within us in the form of anxiety through the pandemic situation. Uncertainty is shattering open our belief systems, patterns and ego. But we are not powerless.
To rebuild safety, in this episode I walk through the 4 step process of learning how to enhance our adaptability energy and resilience reserve so we don’t get debilitated by stress and anxiety.
Come join me now I know you’ll feel lighter and find relief!
As parents we want one main thing for our kids. To be happy. But with the Coronoa virus happening out of the blue, we are reminded that largely life is out of our control. Life is filled with unpredictable events, uncertainty and you aren't always going to get what you desire.
In this episode I share why we should stop focusing all our attention on raising happy kids and focus on raising kids who know how to handle unhappiness.
I share practical tools to help build our children's stress resilience, grit and confidence so that they can calmly and confidently handle big feelings, anxiety with unwavering self-confidence.
In this episode Ayaan shares how children control their own happiness by explaining the "Steering Your Ship" meditation exercise from our Meditation for Kids book.
This exercise teaches kids (and grownups) how you are the captain of your feelings ship and how you can use a fun mindful breathing meditation to choose the emotion island you want to go on.
Fun fact- This meditation was created by Ayaan for the book.
Buy your copy of Meditation for Kids book now!
Want the step-by-step NO-GUESSWORK roadmap to know the easiest and stress-free way to teach meditation to your kids? Check out the Meditation for Kids Masterclass course now!
With such intense anxiety and chaos arising during this time of the Corona virus uncertainty I wanted to do this bonus episode to help you find some relief and possibly looking at it from a spiritual lens and uncover the message the Universe is trying to send to us. All situations including pain and discomfort are opportunities of growth and learning.
In this episode, I deep-dive into how to balance Kapha dosha in the late winter and Spring season. I'll discuss simple Ayurvedic lifestyle practices (food, self-care, exercises, yoga) to keep your body and mind balanced and stress-free in the wet, sluggish and cold late winter and Spring season.
You'll learn the signs of Kapha dosha imbalances, the foods that will balance out your system to reduce stress and the types of exercises you can do to keep your energy, mood and happiness high in the cold and rainy Spring.
Full Show Notes: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep31
How do you explain what mindfulness is to a kid?
If you want your child to learn how to be present, focus better and slow down there is no better way to teach them then letting them hear it from one of their peers.
In this episode Ayu breaks down the often boring and confusing topic of mindfulness so your kids will understand!
Share what your child has Iearned from the podcast and get a chance to be given a shout out as the mindful superhero of the week in a future podcast episode!
Full show notes: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep30
Do you find yourself constantly feeling you don't have enough time?
In this episode, you'll learn how to schedule to-do list to the Ayurvedic clock and a powerful energy management technique that links wisdom of moon cycle and menstrual cycle to plan out your month so you know what are high energy and low energy weeks so you can pick the right projects and tasks to do in the right week.
If you're ready to feel more productive and easeful as you move through day-to-day tasks I'm dropping wisdom bombs like nobody's business this week. Get out your notebook.
Get ready for some new time management tips!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep29
**Does the Universe send us signs?
If you've ever wondered if the Universe communicates to us and sends us signs, this podcast episode is for you.**Most people are surprised to discover that the Universe is extremely present in our life and is constantly sending messages during the mundane and special moments of our life. The only reason you can't hear or notice them is because you aren't paying attention.
In this episode, I share my personal experiences of how I discovered that the Universe does in fact communicate with us, what signs to pay attention for and how to understand the message the Universe is sending you.
You'll learn what synchronicity is and stop playing off signs as merely just a "coincidence"
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep28
Today Ayu shares a problem that he had with a friend that led to a discussion about how everyone expresses and feels love differently. Tune into this episode with your kiddos and dive deeper into a nice convo about the 5 different love languages and what the love languages of each of your family members is.
If your child loves the podcast be sure to share the videos on Instagram and tag me @tejalvpatel and email me your child's greatest takeaways and they can get a shout out as the mindful superhero of the week.
Eensy Weensy Song in the episode is by Shakta Kaur Khalsa - Cozy Soundtrack
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep27
Avani Sarkar the co-founder and face of ModiToys is working mom, mompreneur and a mom of almost 2 honestly shares her struggles and experiences with overcoming working mom guilt as you builds a business she is deeply passionate about.
We believe whether you get a paid or not ALL moms are working moms! So we're talking about overcoming guilt even If you don't go out of the house to work In the traditional sense.
There are so many nuggets of wisdom in this intimate interview with Avani and is right on brand with my mission to eliminate mom guilt once and for all.
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Full Show Notes: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep26
Did you know not all self-care is good self-care?
In this episode:
- I break down the 3 kinds of self-care the "water", the "green juice" and the diet soda" self-care and what they mean.
- what the difference between self-love and self-indulgent activities are
- and how you know if your "me time" is truly rejuvenating you in mind, body and soul
Tune in now where we will Press The Reset Button on "Diet Soda Self-Care"
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep25
Do you ever feel like you always say the wrong thing to your kids when they are upset and it escalates them to get upset even more?
What do you actually say during sticky parenting situations
Today I sit down with co-authors Julie Wright and Heather Turgeon of the book Now Say This who solves this head-scratching and uber-frustrating dilemma.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Their popular 3-step "ALP" model to handle any touch communication issue.
- How to be empathetic yet effective in setting boundaries and when disciplining
- You'll finally learn the right things to say during the most common problems in your home like when your child has a tantrum, sibling rivalry and when your I kids don't listen.
FULL SHOW NOTES: tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep24 MEET MY GUESTS:Find them at www.thehappysleeper.com
Instagram @TheHappySleeper
Facebook @TheHappySleeper
This week's episode is a must listen for all parents who have ever felt stressed out and taken their frustration out on their kids.
Today I sit with Hunter Clarke-Fields the mindful mama mentor and author of the new book Raising Good Humans. We sit down and talk about how to change our "autopilot reactions" when under stress and how to keep our cool and respond more calmly to our kids in challenging life moments.
In this episode Hunter shares powerful mindfulness skills for calming our own stress response when difficult emotions arise and strategies for effective conflict resolution and reflective listening.
An essential podcast for all parents to listen to-now more than ever.
What are you waiting for? Press play now!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep23 **MEET MY GUEST:
Website: MindfulMamaMentor.com Instagram: @mindfulmamamentor**
Ever lose it with your kid?Don't feel bad cozwe ALL have. I know my hands raised here!
Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human.In this episode, I have the honor to sit down with Carla Naumburg, PhD, a clinical social worker and author to talk about her most recent parenting book How to Stop Losing Your Sht With Your Kids.*She's not only going to explain why we explode at our children (and why it's not our fault) but also research and evidence-based practices that will help us decrease stress and increase patience.
Carla is relatable, super witty and fun! Tune into this episode where we bring humor to one of the most difficult part of parenting- keeping our sh*t together.
FULL SHOW NOTES: tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep22 MEET MY GUEST:Website: www.carlanaumburg.com
Instagram: @carlanaumburg
Facebook: Carla Naumburg, PhD
Are you tired **of battling with your kids over everything?
Are you having more communication breakdowns than breakthroughs?
It’s time for a communication makeover!**
In this episode, I interview Roma Khetarpal the author of the award-winning book The Perfect Parent.
She explains how the key to a fulfilling parenting experience is to stop chasing an ideal of being "the perfect parent" and instead use your inner perfection to nurture a strong, communicative connection with your children—which will lead kids to be happy, think positive, and do good.
Warning- This episode is a bit longer than usual. It is so jam-packed with wisdom bombs I just couldn't cut anything out.
Take your time and clear your mind when you listen to this podcast and listen in two parts if you need to! It's worth it!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep21 MEET MY GUEST:WEBSITE: Toolsofgrowth.com
INSTAGRAM: @toolsofgrowth @romakhet
Ready to press the reset button on the patterns, beliefs that are rooted in past lives that have been keeping you stuck?
In this episode:
- I talk about how to access your past lives.
- How knowing your past lives can heal trauma, break patterns and tap into your gifts.
- You'll learn your soul age and if you or your child is truly an "old soul".
If you believe in reincarnation and want to learn more about your past lives, this podcast will totally be your jam.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep20
If your child often acts out with negative behavior to get your attention, then this episode is perfect for you to listen along with your kids.In this mini-episode, co-hosted with my 4 year old Ayaan, we share the steps of how to keep our children's positive attention bucket full by creating a habit of special Mommy & Me and Daddy & Me time daily.
This habit will help you become a more confident parent knowing that you are being present, making simple memories daily and connecting to your child daily. It helps your child feel seen, special and safe because they are getting positive attention and interactions with you daily.
Ayu and I LOVE hearing your kids stories about how they are using the tools from the podcast.
To submit YOUR child's story, email me at Tejal@TejalVPatel.com with the name, age, where you are from and the tool from the podcast your child loves and practices. We can't wait to hear from YOU!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep17
Ready to make the shift from punishing your child to positive discipline?
In this episode I’m going to dish about :
- The 3 root causes of misbehavior and how to address them with positive discipline.
- How to stop Time-Out's and start using Time-In's and calm down corners.
- Lastly I’ll go through some common problems we face with our kids (like dealing with meltdowns, not listening and talking back) and positive discipline solutions that are mindful respectful and mutually beneficial.
SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep18
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In this mini-episode Ayu talks about high and low emotions, the importance of energy and raising your vibrations.
We discuss the book Miss Alignment The Emotion Fairy by Tina Balodi.
In this episode you'll learn the difference about high vibe and low vibe emotions and 10 different kid (and adult) friendly ways to raise you vibration when we feel grumpy, moody, mad or sad.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep17
Ayu and I love hearing your families story about how you are using the mindfulness tools from the podcast. If you'd like your child be given a shout out as the mindful superhero of the week this is what you do:
To submit YOUR child's story, email me at Tejal@TejalVPatel.com with the name, age, where you are from and the tool from the podcast your child loves and practices. We can't wait to hear from YOU!
You ever wonder if that elusive work-life balance is truly possible?
And how do you stop playing small when it comes to achieving your beautiful dreams and desires?
If you are a driven, ambitious mama who wants to overcome self-doubt and stress that stands in your away of achieving and enjoying your success, this week's guest Shonda Moralis has some truth bombs that will transform your life.
**Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW, is a women’s mindful empowerment coach, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice and the author of award-winning Breathe, Mama, Breathe and newly released, Breathe, Empower, Achieve: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Women Who Do It All.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep16**
Do the words you say have the power to change your life?
Yup it can and I have two incredibly inspiring women who are going to tell you how.
Tune in to today’s episode for a heartfelt conversation with Lindy Sood and Anna Lozano, the founders of Love Powered Co, an affirmation company whose mission it is to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, through.
Tune Into this episode where the ladies talk about the POWER of I AM affirmation and how it fuels positive self-talk, confidence, self-worth and self-love in women teens, and kids.
In addition to hearing their personal stories of overcoming anxiety and mom guilt through affirmation, we’re chatting all about finding confidence in motherhood.
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Did you know each season relates to a different Ayurvedic dosha energy.
In this episode I deep-dive into how to balance Vata dosha in the Fall season. I'll discuss simple Ayurvedic lifestyle practices (food, self-care, exercises, yoga) to keep your body and mind balanced and stress-free in the cool, dry and windy Fall season.
You'll learn the signs of Vata dosha imbalances, the foods that will balance out your system to reduce stress and the exercises, yoga postures, breath work (pranayama) and meditations you should do to keep your health, vitality and energy high In Autumn.
Anxiety is a major issue with everyone young and old and in this episode I bust I open misleading AF belief that anxiety is an epidemic we have to fear, makes us weak and consumes us.
Because there are natural tools to help you overcome anxiety. That are within YOUR control.
I'll dive into the Ayurvedic perspective on dealing with anxiety and how anxiety isn't "bad" and help you understand what anxiety is trying to teach you and how you can solve the issue.
And you'll learn how to make sure anxiety doesn't linger around too long with powerful and life-changing Ayurvedic and yogic anxiety relief tools. Whether you suffer from anxiety or simply just overthink a lot (who doesn't?!) you'll find value in this episode.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep13
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Do we ever outgrow needing our parent’s approval?
The pressure to perform and to "live up to other people's expectations" creates an enormous amount of stress in our lives.
And that is what today’s guest mompreneur founder of Lark Adventurewear Pallavi Golla is dishing about today in this episode. How do we confidently stop needing our parents approval and follow our own path that fulfills our passion.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep12
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Kids face problems big and small everyday.
In this mini-episode Ayaan breaks down the difference between big, small and medium problems and how to solve each kind.
This week we start showcasing our Mindful Superhero kids. Ayu and I love hearing stories from kid listeners.
At the end of the Mama/Ayu episode's you'll hear stories from kids around the world who are using the tools from the podcast to be more mindful in their own lives. Be prepared to be dazzled
This week, we celebrate Shivam from Irvine, California as he is mindfully solving a BIG problem of bullying he has been facing.
To submit YOUR child's story, email me at Tejal@TejalVPatel.com with the name, age, where you are from and the tool from the podcast your child loves and practices. We can't wait to hear from YOU!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep11
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If you ever dealt with self-sabotage (which you probably have) you will LOVE today's guest.
From Auto-immune disease at 23. To postpartum depression. To numerous failed businesses. Today's guest Visa Shanmugam is a successful Mindset Transformation Coach who transformed her life from self-sabotage to radical self-love and helps women do the same time.
Visa will help you take the right steps to get past self-sabotage and embrace unwavering self-love.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep10
Have you ever caught yourself disciplining your kids the same way your parents used to do that you HATED?
That's what today's episode is all about.
Breaking our parent's parenting style thats encoded in us, and embracing a more respectful parenting approach: mindful parenting.
NO it's not permissive parenting, or letting your kids get away with throwing spagetti on the walls. And it's certainly not always being peaceful, perfect and meditating in a corner while your kids beat each other up.
If you are looking for different tools to be a more present, patient and peaceful parent.
This EP is for YOU!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep09
Have you ever felt like a victim in your life?
Like a life circumstance has such a powerful hold on you, that you feel like you'll never get out?
If you've ever experienced sexual violence or any sort of addiction (drugs, alcohol, food, anger, negative self-talk, judgment etc) then this episode is for you.
I sit with Empowerment coach and mom of 2, Blaze Bell who is a survivor of sexual trauma and addiction. She discusses the spiritual tools that helped her THRIVE after these painful situations and how these tools can help you process difficult situations in your life too.
FULL SHOW NOTES: WWW.TEJALVPATEL.COM/PODCAST/EP08
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Yes mama, there is a WRONG way to pray.
I know coz I've made the mistake for years. If you feel Iike your prayers are falling about deaf ears, you wanna why Invoking your inner power maybe more important than prayer at this time and what TRULY is the purpose of meditation...
Put on your earbuds and dive into this #truthbomb packed solocast episode.
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://TejalVPatel.com/podcast/ep07
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Sensations, Feelings and Solutions oh-my! Big feelings visit all of us!
In this episode Ayaan and I dish about how to listen to your body, what it’s trying to tell you and kid-friendly solutions to help your kids feel better when big feelings visit.
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep06
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Whether we want to believe it or not, we have been trained from childhood to be judgmental.
From being told we are a good/bad boy and girl to being rewarded or punished for good and bad behavior, this is the #1 reason we are so disconnected from one other. We have become overly opinionated, self-righteous and become an either you are with me or against me society.
In this episode, I share how to truly feel empathy for people we judge, how to use discernment to set healthy boundaries.
And I'll share how Real Housewives and the Menendez brothers and R Kelly case has helped me practice empathy.
Tune in now to detox yourself from judgment!
FULL SHOW NOTES: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep5
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Do people who make poor choices have peaceful souls?
How do you know if a stranger is kind or one to stay away from?
In this episode Ayu talks about how kids can tap into the power of their souls, the difference between light and dark souls and how to show compassion to those who make poor choices.
Show Notes: https://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalks/ep04
If you have a question for Ayu to answer on a future episode, go to www.TejalVPatel.com/contact or email me at tejal@tejalvpatel.com and submit it to us. We can't wait to hear from YOU!
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Do you believe is a natural and inevitable part of modern motherhood + life?
Most of us have been taught so.
In this episode we'll dive into what stress really is and how exercise, yoga and meditation can have fleeting affections.
If you're living a stressful life with fleeting moments of peace, this episode will unpack how to live a peaceful life with fleeting moments of stress.
Tune in to discover why stress management tools are like yo-yo diets and what is the TRUE antidote to stress relief.
If you don't know your Ayurvedic mind-body dosha type, find out by clicking here.
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep03
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It's our first Mama/Ayu Time-In Talks episode!
In these mini-episodes, 4-year-old Ayaan Aum shares his perspective and advice about mindfully solving the biggest problems modern kids face. These podcasts are perfect to listen along with your kiddos.
In this episode, Ayu dishes about how he is working through his fear of swimming, we share a powerful affirmation to tap into your inner power and I share 3 simple steps to help you and (your child) overcome your greatest fears.
He also schools me on why calling people "old" isn't kind. Get ready to be in awe with Ayu's old soul wisdom, honest banter and sweet innocence!
Ep Show Notes: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep02
"Everything Is Working Out Best Case Scenerio" - From Heather @activationvibration on Instagram.
If you have a question for Ayu to answer on a future episode, go to www.TejalVPatel.com/contact or email me at tejal@tejalvpatel.com and submit it to us. We can't wait to hear from YOU!
If you loved this episode, please rate us in the Itunes store and as a special thank you I'll send you my 7 Day Stress Detox course for free.
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We all have that friend or family member who always says and does things to trigger us. When you’re trying to be positive and live in the light how do you co-exist with toxic, chronic complainers or negative nancy's? (No offense to the people named Nancy out there)
In this episode, I share #truthbombs on how to set boundaries, co-exist peacefully without feeling triggered and how to not let low vibe peeps in your life (you can’t divorce) bring down your energy.
If you loved this episode, please rate us in the Itunes store and as a special thank you I'll send you my 7 Day Stress Detox course for free. All you have to do is screenshot your review and email me a picture at tejal@tejalvpatel.com with Subject Time-In Talks Review. I'll send you the course for free.
Ep Show Notes: http://tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep01
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In this intro episode, I share what to expect when listening to The Time-In Talks podcasts.
Who the three visionaries behind The Time-In Talks podcast are (#spoileralert: one is a four-year old and one is Zach Morris from Saved By The Bell) AND -
if you are a mom who is currently stuck and struggling with something in motherhood or life - how YOU can be a part of this podcast experience and get tools and solutions to the biggest problems stressing you out.
Click play and let's get started!
Ep Show Notes: https://www.tejalvpatel.com/podcast/ep00
If you loved this episode, please rate us in the Itunes store and as a special thank you I'll send you my 7 Day Stress Detox course for free.
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