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069: Reclaim Your Own Light: Guided Visualization to Release the Need for Approval | Astral Chakra Release

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever known, intellectually, that you don't need someone's approval anymore — but still felt something inside you waiting for it? Maybe you've already set the boundary, made the decision, or moved on. And yet, some part of you still wonders: Do they understand? Do they approve? Are they proud of me? Do they finally see who I am?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—closes the Astral Chakra series with the Release stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Through a guided visualization inspired by Siddhidhatri, a mythological goddess archetype representing spiritual gifts, wholeness, and inner power, Ananta guides you into the deeper work of releasing your dependence on someone else's approval and reconnecting with the light that exists within you.

This final Astral Chakra practice also completes our journey through all nine energy centers — bringing together the themes of sovereignty, discernment, intention, integrity, and what it means to become increasingly self-luminous.

In this episode, you'll experience:

A Guided Visualization for Releasing the Need for Approval — A gentle inner practice for the part of you that may know you're free but is still waiting for someone else to validate that freedom.
Reclaiming Your Own Light — An exploration of the difference between receiving love and recognition from others and depending upon them to know your own worth.
The Siddhidhatri Archetype — Ancient goddess mythology illuminating the final stage of this journey toward wholeness, integrity, and inner power.
A Return Through the Nine Chakras — A closing journey through the energy centers we've explored together throughout the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey.
Becoming Self-Luminous — A spiritual practice for receiving guidance, love, and connection without losing your relationship with yourself.
The Completion of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey — A final Release practice for integrating the path you've traveled and carrying its wisdom forward.

Perfect for empaths, people pleasers, spiritual seekers, and anyone ready to loosen the hold of external validation and come home more fully to themselves.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series.

"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ amzn.to/4rQXYml

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you.
→ bit.ly/ancientwayvillage

Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

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Ananta's books

The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self
"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
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The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More
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More free resources

Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com
Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com
Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing

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Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

068: How to Stop Seeking Approval & Start Trusting Yourself | Astral Chakra Ritual

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Have you ever known what you wanted to do — and then asked so many people what they thought that, by the end, you couldn't even hear your own answer anymore? Or maybe you didn't ask anyone at all. Maybe you just found yourself wondering: Will they approve? Will they understand? Will they still love me?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—continues the Astral Chakra series with the Ritual stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Drawing inspiration from Siddhidhatri, a mythological goddess archetype representing spiritual gifts, wholeness, and inner power, Ananta shares a Vedic practice for recognizing when you're living from your own inner knowing — and when the need for someone else's approval may still be quietly shaping your choices.

Through the ancient Vedic distinction between desire and ideal, this ritual invites you to look beneath something you want, reconnect with what matters most to you, and strengthen an inner authority that doesn't depend on anyone else's permission.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How Approval-Seeking Can Hide in Plain Sight — Why we can become independent on the outside while still looking inwardly for someone else's approval.
Desire vs. Ideal — An ancient Vedic perspective for exploring what may really be driving the things we want.
A Ritual for Reconnecting With Your Inner Voice — Reflective questions to help you hear yourself beneath other people's expectations.
Self-Trust Without Closing Yourself Off — How to honor your inner knowing while remaining open to wisdom and guidance.
The Siddhidhatri Archetype — What this ancient mythological goddess symbolizes about intention, integrity, spiritual gifts, and becoming self-luminous.
From External Validation to Inner Authority — A practice for those moments when you find yourself looking outside yourself for permission, reassurance, or proof that you're enough.

Perfect for empaths, people pleasers, spiritual seekers, and anyone learning how to listen to others without losing the sound of their own voice.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ amzn.to/4rQXYml

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

067: 5 Signs You Can Truly Trust a Spiritual Teacher or Guide | Astral Chakra Reflection

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever deeply trusted a spiritual teacher, healer, mentor, or guide — only to eventually wonder whether following their guidance was helping you trust yourself more, or less? Maybe nothing was obviously wrong. Maybe they were wise, charismatic, even genuinely helpful. And yet, somewhere along the way, you started looking outside yourself for answers you once knew how to find within.

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—opens the Ninth Chakra series with the Reflection stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Guided by Siddhidhatri, the archetypal goddess of divine gifts and the ninth and final form of Durga celebrated during Navaratri, Ananta explores a question every sincere spiritual seeker eventually has to face: how do you know who is truly worthy of your trust?

Drawing from ancient Vedic spiritual wisdom and a deeply personal chapter of her own spiritual journey, Ananta explores the difference between guidance that helps us become more fully ourselves and spiritual authority that can quietly pull us away from our own inner knowing.

In this episode, you'll discover:

5 Signs You Can Trust a Spiritual Teacher or Guide — A framework for discerning the people you allow to influence your spiritual journey.
The Sun & the Moon — A powerful metaphor for recognizing the difference between reflected and self-luminous spiritual power.
Siddhidhatri & the Astral Chakra — What the final goddess of Navaratri teaches us about integrity, intention, and the responsible use of our gifts.
Ananta's Personal Journey With Spiritual Authority — What years of close study with different teachers taught her about trust, questioning, boundaries, desire, and ultimately finding her own way.
When Spirituality & Power Become Entangled — Why discernment matters so deeply in spiritual spaces, particularly for empaths and highly sensitive people.
The Journey Behind The Way of the Goddess — How Ananta's own search for truth became intertwined with the hero's journey at the heart of her book—and helped shape the kind of teacher she felt called to become.

Perfect for empaths, spiritual seekers, and anyone who has ever wondered: Is this person's guidance bringing me closer to my true self—or farther away from it?

066: How to Release What's Aging You: A Guided Visualization for Rejuvenation | Higher Heart Chakra Release

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Is there an old version of yourself you've been carrying that's ready to be released? What if you could honor the part of you that once needed it — and finally let it go?

In this guided visualization, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and co-founder of The Ancient Way—closes the Higher Heart Chakra series with the Release stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, guided by the radiant goddess archteype Mahagauri.

Using the image of a cobra shedding a skin that once protected it but has become too small, Ananta guides you through a gentle practice for releasing an old emotional skin: a belief, role, identity, or way of protecting yourself that may have helped you survive, belong, stay safe, or be loved — but no longer fits the person you're becoming.

This isn't about rejecting who you used to be. It's about thanking the version of you who carried you here, allowing her to rest, and making room for what's been underneath all along.

In this episode, you'll experience:

Shedding the Old Skin — A guided visualization inspired by the cobra, inviting you to identify an old belief, role, or pattern you've outgrown without forcing it away.
Honoring What Once Protected You — Instead of fighting the old version of yourself, you'll ask what it was trying to do for you, thank it for carrying you this far, and gently give it permission to rest.
Kalaratri to Mahagauri — Journey from the fire of what you've already survived into the sacred waters of Lake Manasarovar, where Mahagauri emerges as the great shining one and invites you to release what is already ready to fall away.
Meeting Your Inner Eight-Year-Old — Reconnect with the innocent, curious part of yourself that existed before you learned to shrink, perform, overgive, or earn your right to receive.
Receiving Back What Was Always Yours — Playfulness, softness, wonder, your voice, your capacity to receive, your trust, your rest, your joy — whatever your Higher Heart is ready to reclaim.
A Closing Anointing Practice — Anchor the visualization through your own touch as you welcome yourself home to the person you're becoming.

The deeper teaching?

The serpent doesn't hate the skin it sheds. It simply grows beyond it.

You don't have to reject who you were in order to become who you're becoming. You can honor every version of yourself that brought you here — and still decide that something no longer needs to come with you.

Perfect for empaths, sincere spiritual seekers, and anyone ready to release old beliefs, identities, relationship patterns, people-pleasing, overgiving, or ways of protecting yourself that no longer feel like who you truly are.

CONTINUE THE ANOINTING RITUAL - FROM ANANTA

The visualization closes by inviting you to place your hands on your own body as an act of anointing and welcoming yourself home. If you'd like to carry that ritual into your daily life, these are the Sahajan products I personally love:

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Sahajan Sacred Flower Oil — A fragrant facial oil I love and had the opportunity to contribute to during its development by recommending Ayurvedic ingredients for the formulation.
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Sahajan Eternal Glow Cream — One of my current favorites as I tend the hyperpigmentation left behind from an earlier chapter of my own skin journey.
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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ amzn.to/4rQXYml

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

065: How to Feel Young Again: 3 Ayurvedic Rituals for Rejuvenation | Higher Heart Chakra Ritual

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if the secret to younger-looking skin isn't only what you put on your skin? And what if feeling younger has as much to do with what you're willing to release — and how much joy you allow yourself to feel — as it does with what you put on your body?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and co-founder of The Ancient Way—continues the Higher Heart Chakra series with the Ritual stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, guided by the radiant goddess archetype Mahagauri, 'the shining one.'

Beginning with her own unexpected struggle with adult breakouts and the deeper emotional and subconscious healing that unfolded alongside her skin journey, Ananta explores rejuvenation from both directions: from the inside out and the outside in.

Through three simple practices — ANOINT, CLEAR, and DELIGHT — you'll discover how Ayurvedic self-care, emotional release, and childlike wonder can become daily rituals for feeling lighter, brighter, and more alive as you grow older.

In this episode, you'll discover:

ANOINT — Oil Your Body: Why abhyanga, the Ayurvedic practice of lovingly anointing your body with oil, can become more than skincare — and how the way you touch and tend your body transforms an ordinary routine into ritual.
CLEAR — Release Something Every Day: Why intellectually deciding you're “over” something doesn't always mean you've fully processed it, plus a simple nightly practice to consciously set down what doesn't need to follow you into tomorrow.
Sandhya Vandanam: How this ancient Vedic spiritual practice honors the sacred junctions of dawn and dusk — and why creating intentional transitions can help you release one part of the day before entering the next. Ananta also reconnects this practice to Episode 047, the Sacral Chakra Ritual.
DELIGHT — Reclaim Childlike Joy: What Goddess Mahagauri's appearance as an eight-year-old girl can teach us about rejuvenation.
Ananta's Personal Skin Journey: and why she now sees rejuvenation as something we can support from the inside out and the outside in.

The deeper teaching? Rejuvenation isn't one grand gesture. It's something we participate in a little every day:

Perfect for empaths, sincere spiritual seekers, Ayurveda lovers, and anyone who wants to feel lighter, brighter, more radiant, and more themselves as they grow older.

SHOP THE REJUVENATION RITUAL FROM ANANTA

Want to bring the ANOINT practice from this episode into your own daily ritual? These are three Sahajan products I love for tending the skin with Ayurvedic-inspired care:

Sahajan Ritual Body Oil — a beautiful way to practice the daily body oiling, or abhyanga, I share in this episode. Massage it slowly into your skin and let the act of oiling become an intentional ritual of self-care.
→ https://go.shopmy.us/p-81720558

Sahajan Sacred Flower Oil — a fragrant facial oil I love and had the opportunity to contribute to during its development by recommending Ayurvedic ingredients for the formulation.
→ https://go.shopmy.us/p-81720623

Sahajan Eternal Glow Cream — one of my current favorites as I tend the hyperpigmentation left behind from an earlier chapter of my own skin journey.
→ https://go.shopmy.us/p-81720482

Use code ANANTA-15 for 15% off.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series.

“A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it.” — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ https://amzn.to/4rQXYml

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. Seven healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ https://bit.ly/sovereign-within

You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you.
→ https://bit.ly/ancientwayvillage

Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ https://theancientway.co/community

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ https://bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ https://theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ http://bit.ly/call-tera

064: When the Healer Needs Healing: Ayurveda, Breast Cancer & Learning to Receive with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh | Higher Heart Chakra Reflection

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever asked "why me?" when something devastating happened to you — and wondered if that was even the right question? Have you spent your life caring for everyone else, only to find yourself needing to receive love and not knowing how?

After surviving stage 2–3 breast cancer, former ER physician and Ayurveda expert Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, M.D., had to learn something she had spent much of her life helping others do: how to receive healing herself.

In this deeply personal conversation, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—welcomes Dr. Avanti for the Reflection stage of the Higher Heart Chakra, governed by the goddess Mahagauri.

After Durga fights her fiercest battles as Kalaratri and is burned to ash, she bathes in Lake Manasarovar and emerges as Mahagauri—luminous, rejuvenated, and reunited with ascharya, the childlike capacity for wonder.

Dr. Avanti's own journey through breast cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy became a living reflection of this archetype: not because the fire didn't change her, but because she allowed herself to emerge from it differently.

Together, Ananta and Dr. Avanti explore Ayurveda and integrative medicine, emotional healing, longevity, surrender, the power of community, and what happens when the person who has always been the strong one finally allows herself to be held.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• "Why Not You?" — the extraordinary moment Dr. Avanti asked "Why me?" after her diagnosis and heard a very different question in response—and what had to fall away from her identity as physician, caregiver, and eldest daughter before she could truly receive it.

• Walking the Talk: Ayurveda Meets Western Medicine — how she integrated Ayurvedic wisdom with Western oncology throughout chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy, plus simple daily practices she used to support prana, cellular repair, rejuvenation, and mental and emotional wellbeing.

• Learning to Receive When You're Always the Strong One — what it took for a lifelong caregiver to stop trying to heal alone and allow herself to be supported by sangha—community—during one of the most vulnerable seasons of her life.

• Moving Stuck Emotions — why Dr. Avanti believes emotions need to be acknowledged and processed rather than continually pushed down, and the daily practice she uses to help emotions move through rather than remain unexamined.

• Ascharya & Wahe: The Practice of Awe — how a double rainbow transformed the way Dr. Avanti understood her healing journey, and why finding even one moment of wonder on a difficult day can begin to reconnect us with life.

This is the medicine of Mahagauri and the Higher Heart Chakra: what becomes possible after the battle is over, when we allow ourselves not simply to survive the fire, but to receive, rejuvenate, and rediscover wonder on the other side.

Perfect for empaths, healers and caregivers learning to receive; spiritual seekers moving through illness, loss, burnout or major life transition; Ayurveda and integrative wellness practitioners; and anyone who has ever quietly asked, "Why me?"

About Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, M.D.

Avanti Kumar-Singh, M.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Arvasi Wellness and a former ER physician, integrative medicine and Ayurveda expert on a mission to show how the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda can support optimal wellness and longevity in modern life.

After earning her medical degree from Rush University Medical College, Dr. Kumar-Singh's experience working in emergency medicine led her on a 10-year journey studying energy healing, yoga therapy, and Ayurveda, the healing tradition of her South Asian ancestors. Her work today focuses on women's health, inflammation, and personalized longevity.

Over two decades, she has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies and at prestigious conferences including the Milken Institute Global Conference, and served as co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine.

She is the author of The Longevity Formula (Sounds True / St. Martin's Essentials), now licensed in nine international editions, and The Health Catalyst. Through Arvasi Wellness, home of her proprietary Dosha-DATA Assessment, she translates ancient constitutional wisdom into modern, individualized care.

Arvasi Wellness: myarvasi.com
Website: avantikumarsingh.com
Instagram: @avantikumarsingh

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to walk the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey for yourself?
The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras—nine goddesses, nine spiritual superpowers—guiding empaths and deep feelers from depletion back into wholeness, one sacred daily ritual at a time. This is the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey brought to life throughout this podcast series.

"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ amzn.to/4rQXYml

You were never meant to walk this journey alone.
Join The Ancient Way Village, our free community for book discussions, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking the journey home to themselves alongside you.
→ bit.ly/ancientwayvillage

Done the work—but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session, an integrated healing experience weaving together seven modalities to help uncover and release what may be difficult to reach through conscious effort alone. No reliving the past or talking through painful experiences required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → bit.ly/call-tera

063: Reclaim Your Power: Guided Visualization to Release Someone Else's Hold on You | Crown Chakra Release

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you already know, intellectually, that someone no longer has authority over you—and still hear their voice in your head? Do you still anticipate their judgment, want their approval, fear what they might think, or wonder whether they were right about you?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—completes our Crown Chakra series with the Release stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Bringing the Kalaratri chapter of The Way of the Goddess to life, Ananta guides you through a powerful visualization to release the lingering hold of a spiritual teacher, therapist, healer, astrologer, coach, mentor, or other authority figure—and reclaim the power, voice, and inner wisdom that were always yours.

Guided by Kalaratri, the fierce Vedic goddess who destroys illusion so Truth can remain, you'll journey through the chakras before arriving at the Crown to release what was never yours to carry.

In this episode, you'll experience:

Reclaim Your Power — A guided visualization for releasing someone's judgment, expectations, criticism, or need for approval when their voice still lives inside your mind, even after the relationship has changed or ended.
A Journey Through the Chakras — Move from Root to Crown with grounding affirmations reconnecting you with safety, feeling, personal power, love, truth, discernment, and spiritual illumination.
Kalaratri's Release Practice — Visualize the fierce goddess of Truth cutting not love, genuine wisdom, or the growth that came from the relationship, but the illusion that someone else still possesses authority that belongs to you.
Release What Isn't Yours & Reclaim What Is — Let go of someone else's expectations, projections, judgment, and definition of you while calling back your voice, confidence, trust, discernment, and relationship with the sacred.
Keep the Wisdom, Release the Wound — Discover how you can honor whatever was genuinely valuable in a relationship without remaining bound to what was harmful.
Mantras for Letting Go — Carry forward powerful reminders

This practice is for empaths and sincere spiritual seekers who may understand intellectually that someone no longer has authority over them, but still feel that person's voice, judgment, expectations, or approval living inside them. Whether you're healing from spiritual abuse, spiritual manipulation, an unhealthy helping relationship, or simply someone's lingering influence, this visualization is an invitation to let go, trust yourself again, and reclaim your power.

This episode brings to life Kalaratri's chapter in The Way of the Goddess, Ananta's award-winning guide through the nine-stage Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. If you've been walking the chakra journey with us through the podcast, the book takes you deeper into the ancient goddess stories, spiritual teachings, reflections, and daily practices behind this journey—so you can continue living these teachings long after the episode ends.

As Ananta shares in this episode:

“A flame that lights another flame loses nothing. And the second flame does not belong to the first. It simply burns.”

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Sometimes a visualization opens a door — but some patterns have been carried for years. If you feel ready to release old heartbreak and self-abandonment patterns at a deeper, more permanent level, book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience, including Dr. Nelson's Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code alongside Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within

Ready to reclaim the power you've been giving away to everyone but yourself? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses, nine spiritual superpowers — guiding empaths and deep feelers from depletion back into wholeness, one sacred daily ritual at a time. This is the same roadmap shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → bit.ly/call-tera

062: How to Awaken Your Inner Guru & Trust Your Own Wisdom | Crown Chakra Ritual

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

When you don't know what to do, where do you go first? A friend, a search engine, your therapist, your astrologer, another podcast? There's nothing wrong with seeking guidance. But what if, before reaching outward, there were one question worth asking first: What do I already know?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—continues our Crown Chakra series with the Ritual stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Bringing the Kalaratri chapter of The Way of the Goddess to life, Ananta guides you through an Inner Guru Ritual designed to help you hear your own wisdom beneath fear, desire, conditioning, and other people's voices.

At the heart of this practice is a powerful Vedic teaching: a true guru awakens the guru in others. Awakening your Inner Guru doesn't mean rejecting teachers, therapists, healers, traditions, or outside guidance. It means learning to receive wisdom from others without losing your relationship with the wisdom awakening within you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How to Awaken Your Inner Guru — A simple ritual for reconnecting with your inner wisdom before seeking answers outside yourself.
Fear, Desire, Conditioning—or Truth? — Learn a four-layer listening practice for distinguishing the voices influencing your decisions and discovering what may be underneath them.
How to Trust Yourself Without Rejecting Guidance — Why self-trust isn't hyper-independence, and how genuine teachers and guides can actually strengthen rather than replace your discernment.
Bhagavad Gita 2:47 & Working From Fulfillment — Explore the ancient teaching of acting without attachment to the fruits of action—and what changes when you stop looking to an outcome, person, or achievement to finally make you whole.
A Ritual You Can Return to Whenever You Feel Lost — Bring one question, light one candle, and begin rebuilding a relationship with the quiet wisdom within you.

If you're an empath or spiritual seeker who tends to ask everyone else what you should do before asking yourself—or you've spent so long listening to other people's voices that you're no longer sure which one is yours—this practice is an invitation to come home to your own inner guidance.

This teaching comes from the Kalaratri chapter of The Way of the Goddess, Ananta's award-winning guide through the nine-stage Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Through the stories of the nine forms of Durga, spiritual teachings, reflection questions, and daily practices, the book offers a journey you can live alongside these podcast episodes as you discover your true Self.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to reclaim the power you've been giving away? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses, nine spiritual superpowers — guiding empaths and deep feelers from depletion back into wholeness, one sacred daily ritual at a time. This is the same roadmap shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → bit.ly/call-tera

061: 5 Signs You've Given Your Power Away to Someone You Trust | Crown Chakra Reflection

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever trusted someone so deeply—a spiritual teacher, therapist, healer, astrologer, coach, or mentor—that little by little, you started trusting their voice more than your own? Have you found yourself questioning your perceptions, overriding your body's signals, or believing someone else had access to wisdom, healing, or Truth that you couldn't access without them?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—opens our Crown Chakra series with the Reflection stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, bringing the Kalaratri chapter of The Way of the Goddess to life.

Guided by Kalaratri, the fierce Vedic goddess archetype who destroys illusion so we can see Truth, Ananta shares five signs you may have unknowingly given your power away to someone you trust—and draws from her own deeply personal experience of placing profound trust in a spiritual teacher only to discover how easily spiritual language can make us question our own inner knowing.

In this episode, you'll discover:

5 Signs You've Given Your Power Away — From overriding your intuition because “they must know better” to slowly becoming less yourself in a relationship built around guidance or authority.
Spiritual Teachers, Therapists & Healers — How unhealthy power dynamics can arise in many helping relationships—and why expertise should deepen your understanding, not replace your discernment.
Spiritual Bypassing & Self-Doubt — What happens when boundaries are reframed as fear, intuition as ego, or questioning as resistance—and why these distinctions can become so confusing for sincere spiritual seekers.
Kalaratri & Crown Chakra Healing — Discover the fierce archetypal goddess of Truth and the ancient story of Raktabeej, whose blood multiplied into more demons—and what his story teaches us about stopping one painful experience from multiplying into “I can't trust myself,” “I can't trust anyone,” or “spirituality isn't safe.”
The First Step Toward Reclaiming Your Power — Why the answer isn't permanent distrust, but learning to see clearly without abandoning yourself.

If you've ever lost yourself in the guidance of someone you trusted—or you're an empath learning to distinguish genuine spiritual growth from self-abandonment—this episode offers a compassionate invitation back to your own discernment.

And if Kalaratri's story speaks to you, this episode brings to life the seventh stage of the nine-part journey in Ananta's award-winning book, The Way of the Goddess. Think of the book as your companion through the complete Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, with the ancient stories, spiritual teachings, reflections, and daily practices behind this podcast series.

Next in the Crown Chakra series: discover why a true guru awakens the guru in others—and learn a practice for awakening your own Inner Guru and trusting your wisdom again.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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060: Cutting the Cord: Guided Visualization for Empaths to Release Guilt & Hold Your Boundaries | Third Eye Chakra Release

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you already know exactly which boundary you need to hold, but guilt, fear, or obligation keeps pulling you back the moment you try? Have you ever wondered whether letting go of what keeps you tied to someone means letting go of your love for them too?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—completes our Third Eye Chakra series with the Release stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey.

Guided by Goddess Katyayani, the sword-and-lotus mythological goddess archetype of discernment, this full guided visualization is designed to help you release the guilt, fear, obligation, and over-responsibility that can make even a boundary you've already named so difficult to actually hold.

Because:

We're not cutting the cord of love. We're cutting the cord between love and self-abandonment.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Third Eye Chakra Release — A guided visualization you can return to whenever you already know the boundary you need, but guilt or fear makes it difficult to hold.
The Cord You're Really Cutting — Explore what may actually be keeping you tethered to an unhealthy relationship pattern long after you've recognized that it isn't sustainable.
Katyayani's Sword — Work symbolically with the goddess of discernment to release what no longer belongs between love and self-respect.
Love Without Self-Abandonment — Explore whether you can remain loving and compassionate without making yourself responsible for someone else's feelings, choices, or wellbeing.
Grounding Affirmations for Letting Go — Carry the practice beyond the meditation with words designed to strengthen self-trust when guilt, fear, or obligation resurfaces.

If you're an empath, recovering people-pleaser, caretaker, or deeply caring person who has already done the work of naming a boundary but still struggles with the guilt of actually keeping it, this practice is for you.

You can care deeply. You can remain compassionate. You can love someone fully.

You don't have to stop loving someone in order to stop abandoning yourself.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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059: How to Set Boundaries for Empaths: A 4-Step Practice Rooted in Ancient Vedic Wisdom | Third Eye Chakra Ritual

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you know exactly what a boundary should sound like, but freeze the moment you actually have to say it out loud? Have you ever held a limit with someone you love, felt their disappointment, and immediately wanted to take it all back?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—continues our Third Eye Chakra series with the Ritual stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey.

Ananta shares a four-part framework from ancient Indian wisdom, rooted in Vedic teachings, and shows you how to apply it to the relationships in your own life.

At its heart, this practice offers a middle path between two extremes many empaths know well: continuing to tolerate what isn't working, or feeling like the only alternative is cutting someone off completely.

In this episode, you'll discover:

A 4-Step Vedic-Inspired Boundary Practice — A practical framework for moving from recognizing that something isn't working to discerning what to actually do about it.
How to Have the Conversation — Why a healthy boundary doesn't have to begin with confrontation, resentment, or an ultimatum—and how to approach someone you love without abandoning what you know.
The Hidden Inner Work of Boundaries — Why the hardest thing to release may not be another person at all, but something much closer to your own identity.
What to Do When Someone Doesn't Respect Your Boundary — How to move beyond repeating yourself and recognize when the way you participate in a relationship needs to change.
The Difference Between Compassion and Over-Responsibility — Why understanding someone's pain doesn't automatically make it your responsibility to fix it.
A Relatable Family Example — Follow one adult child who's quietly become the default person for an aging parent's needs while siblings assume everything is handled, and use the example to consider how the same principles could apply to your own family, friendships, work, or other relationships.

If you're an empath, caretaker, people-pleaser, the “responsible one” in your family, or simply someone who can feel everyone else's needs so clearly that you sometimes lose sight of your own, this episode offers a practical path from over-responsibility toward discernment and healthier interdependence.

You don't have to choose between abandoning someone else and abandoning yourself.

You can have a soft heart and a strong boundary.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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058: 5 Signs You Struggle to Set Healthy Boundaries as an Empath (and What to Do About It) | Third Eye Chakra Reflection

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you feel guilty the moment you say no — even when saying yes is costing you your peace? Have you ever sensed something wasn't right, only to let someone else talk you out of what you already knew?

What if your struggle to trust your intuition is actually a boundary problem in disguise?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—opens our Third Eye Chakra series with the Reflection stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey.

Inspired by Katyayani, the archetypal sword-and-lotus goddess who teaches us that a loving heart and clear boundaries are not opposites, you'll explore the subtle ways we override our own inner knowing in the name of love, compassion, helping others, and keeping the peace — and why setting healthy boundaries begins with learning to trust what you already know.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Third Eye Chakra Healing — Why it governs intuition and discernment, and the surprising connection between trusting your inner knowing and setting healthy boundaries.
5 Signs Your Boundaries Need Attention — Recognize the patterns that can quietly keep empaths and deeply caring people stuck in self-doubt, overgiving, and self-abandonment — sometimes without realizing they're doing it.
The Savior Pattern — Ananta shares a personal story about a time when her genuine desire to help someone led her to override her own intuition — and the uncomfortable question that helped her finally see what was happening underneath.
Fragrant Boundaries — Discover a different way to think about limits: not walls built from fear, but clear boundaries held with strength, compassion, and a genuine wish for the highest good of yourself and others.
A Simple Third Eye Practice — A gentle practice for reconnecting with your inner knowing and beginning to trust what you've been sensing all along.

If you're an empath, highly sensitive person, recovering people-pleaser, caretaker, or spiritual seeker who has ever wondered whether setting a boundary makes you selfish, difficult, or somehow less loving, this episode is for you.

You don't have to become harder in order to have boundaries.

You can have a soft heart and a strong gate.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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057: Releasing What You Never Said: A Guided Visualization to Free Your Voice | Throat Chakra Release

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you replay conversations for days, wondering if you said too much — or not enough? Have you ever felt a lump in your throat, like the words got stuck somewhere between your heart and your mouth?

You don’t have to carry those unsaid words forever.

Sometimes staying quiet begins as a way of protecting yourself — from conflict, rejection, or the fear of being “too much.” But over time, the words you swallow can become resentment, self-doubt, and the exhausting feeling that your true voice never quite gets to come through.

In this final episode of our three-part Throat Chakra journey, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — guides you through a gentle visualization for releasing what was never said and reconnecting with the voice beneath the fear.

Inspired by Skandmata, the Vedic goddess who teaches us how to carry fire without being consumed by it, and by Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra governed by the element of space, this practice invites you to let old words, resentment, and silencing patterns move through you without needing to confront anyone or relive the past.

This isn’t just another podcast episode.

It’s a practice you can return to whenever a conversation is still running in your mind, whenever you catch yourself going quiet to keep the peace, or whenever you need to remember what it feels like to trust your own voice again.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

Release What You Never Said — A compassionate visualization to help you gently release swallowed words, unfinished conversations, and truths you weren’t ready or able to speak.
Throat Chakra Healing — Create more spaciousness around Vishuddha, the chakra of sound, silence, listening, and authentic self-expression.
Release Resentment Without Confrontation — Explore how anger and resentment can soften without needing to send the message, have the perfect conversation, or force closure.
The Wisdom of Skandmata — Experience the teaching of carrying fire without suppressing it or allowing it to consume you.
The Healing Power of Sound — Use gentle humming to feel your own voice moving through the throat and dissolving into space.
A Return to Your Own Voice — Anchor into the truth that your voice was never too much — it was always exactly the right size.
A Practice to Return To — Save this visualization for moments when your throat feels tight, old conversations resurface, or you find yourself becoming smaller to keep someone else comfortable.

Perfect for empaths, highly sensitive people, recovering people-pleasers, and spiritual seekers healing from unspoken anger, unfinished conversations, fear of conflict, or years of staying silent to keep the peace.

You do not have to become louder to become powerful.

Your voice becomes powerful because it is true.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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056: How to Speak Your Truth Without Guilt or Regret: 4 Spiritual Practices for Conscious Communication | Throat Chakra Ritual

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you replay difficult conversations for days, wondering if you said too much—or not enough? Do you go quiet to keep the peace, only to feel resentment resurface later, aimed at no one in particular?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera shares four practical spiritual practices to help you speak your truth without guilt, regret, or the exhausting mental replay that often follows difficult conversations. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita's timeless teachings on conscious communication, fifteen years of Ayurvedic and Vedic study, and her own journey beyond people-pleasing and silence, she guides you through a simple framework for knowing what to say, how to listen beneath the words, and how to let your values—not fear or the need for approval—guide your voice.

If you're tired of replaying difficult conversations, apologizing before you've done anything wrong, over-explaining yourself, or swallowing your truth to keep the peace, this episode offers a compassionate path back to authentic communication and a voice that feels like coming home.

As Ananta shares:

"Your voice doesn't become powerful because it's louder—it becomes powerful because it's true."

In this episode, you'll discover:

Four spiritual practices for speaking your truth with confidence, compassion, and integrity
How sacred silence helps you hear your authentic voice before you speak
A simple Truth Filter from the Bhagavad Gita for more mindful, conscious communication
How deep listening can transform difficult conversations and strengthen your relationships
Why your core values—not fear, guilt, or people-pleasing—should guide your words
A simple daily ritual to help you stop replaying conversations and begin speaking with greater peace and clarity

Perfect for empaths, highly sensitive people, recovering people-pleasers, and spiritual seekers who want to communicate with more confidence, create healthier boundaries, and express themselves with authenticity instead of fear.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero

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055: 5 Signs You're Silencing Your Own Truth (and What Your Emotions Are Really Trying to Tell You) | Throat Chakra Reflection

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you go quiet and agreeable to keep the peace, only to think of the perfect response hours later? Have you ever felt a lump in your throat, like you're swallowing words instead of speaking them?

In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—opens our Throat Chakra series with the Reflection stage of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey. Inspired by the wisdom of Skandamata, the Divine Mother who teaches us how to hold fire with compassion, you'll discover why finding your authentic voice begins not with speaking—but with learning to truly listen.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Throat Chakra Healing — Discover why Vishuddha governs both sound and silence, and how learning to listen transforms the way you speak.

• 5 Signs You're Silencing Your Own Truth — including delayed reactions, a tight throat, unfinished conversations, and over-explaining yourself.

• Why Certain People Trigger You — how recurring irritation can become an invitation to discover what still needs healing within yourself.

• The Body as Messenger — Ananta shares how years of recurring skin breakouts led her to discover that her body was expressing what her voice wasn't, and how deep emotional clearing transformed the way she understood healing.

• Emotional Hygiene — A powerful new way to think about emotional healing as a daily practice, just like brushing your teeth.

• A Simple Vishuddha Practice — A one-breath ritual to help you pause, listen, and speak your truth with wisdom instead of fear.

Perfect for empaths, highly sensitive people, recovering people-pleasers, and spiritual seekers who are ready to stop confusing silence with peace—and start speaking their truth with wisdom, compassion, and courage.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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054: How to Release Old Heartbreak and Open Your Heart to Love Again: Guided Visualization | Heart Chakra Release

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you struggle to let go of old heartbreak? Have you noticed your heart becoming just a little more guarded with every passing year?

You don't have to carry it forever.

If your heart has become more protected after disappointment, you're not alone. Often, that's simply the heart's way of trying to keep us safe. But what once protected us can also quietly prevent us from fully receiving love again.

In this final episode of our three-part Heart Chakra journey, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—guides you through a gentle guided visualization inspired by Kushmanda, the Vedic goddess of the Heart Chakra.

Together, you'll gently release old heartbreak, soften what's kept your heart guarded, and remember what it feels like to love yourself—and love again—with an open heart.

This isn't just another podcast episode.

It's a practice you can return to whenever your heart feels heavy, whenever an old memory resurfaces, or whenever you're ready to gently open your heart again.

In this episode, you'll experience:

Release Old Heartbreak — A compassionate visualization to help you gently let go of emotional pain, old attachments, and the heartbreak your heart has been quietly carrying.
Heart Chakra Healing — Open and nourish Anahata, the Heart Chakra, creating space for greater love, compassion, forgiveness, and emotional freedom.
The Wisdom of the Air Element — Discover why the element of air teaches us to hold love with an open hand instead of a clenched fist.
Kushmanda's Golden Light — Experience a visualization inspired by the smiling goddess from The Way of the Goddess, reminding you that true love begins within.
A Return to Self-Love — Anchor yourself in the affirmation, "I love myself unconditionally," remembering that your worth has never depended on another person's ability to love you.
A Practice to Return To — Save this visualization and revisit it whenever grief resurfaces, your heart feels guarded, or you simply need to remember how to love yourself first.

Whether you're healing from a romantic relationship, the loss of a friendship, family pain, grief, or simply the gradual guardedness that comes from years of putting everyone else before yourself, this visualization offers a gentle way to soften—without forcing yourself to "just move on."

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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053: You Cannot Pour from an Empty Heart: 3 Ayurvedic Rituals to Receive the Love You Give Everyone Else | Heart Chakra Ritual

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you become so good at caring for everyone else that you've forgotten how to care for yourself?

If you're an empath, caregiver, healer, or someone who naturally puts others first, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and begin filling your own heart again.

In this second episode of our Heart Chakra series, award-winning author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way, Ananta Ripa Ajmera shares three simple yet profound Ayurvedic rituals that gently retrain your heart to receive the same love you've spent years giving away.

Because self-love isn't a reward you earn once you've healed.

It's a daily practice that makes healing possible.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why awareness alone isn't enough—and what actually begins healing an exhausted heart.
Three simple Ayurvedic rituals you can begin today to replenish your emotional, physical, and spiritual energy.
Why nourishing yourself doesn't take love away from anyone else—it allows you to love more freely.
The beautiful Sanskrit teaching that reveals love is something we don't just feel—we can practice.
How these rituals prepare you for this week's Heart Chakra Release, where we'll gently let go of the emotions your heart has been carrying.

If you've been pouring from an empty heart for far too long, this episode will help you begin filling it again—one loving practice at a time.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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052: 5 Signs You're Putting Everyone Else Before Yourself (and How to Love Yourself Too) | Heart Chakra Reflection

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Discover heart chakra healing practices to stop putting everyone else before yourself and finally learn how to love yourself too. Learn how the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita — "your self alone is your friend, your self alone is your enemy" — can help you recognize self-abandonment, heal people pleasing behavior, and build healthy relationships without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Heart Chakra Healing – Open your heart chakra (Anahata) and heal the self-abandonment that keeps you giving until you're empty
Notice the Signs of Codependent Patterns – Recognize five signs you've built your worth around being needed instead of being nourished
Bhagavad Gita Quotes – Ancient wisdom on why "your self alone is your friend, your self alone is your enemy" (chapter 6, verse 5)
Healing Codependent Patterns – The difference between true service and quietly rescuing others at your own expense
Love vs. Attachment – Swami Parthasarathy's teaching on how to tell true love apart from attachment disguised as devotion
Self Love Affirmations – A simple heart-centered practice to reconnect with your own worth, no matter what you did or didn't accomplish today
Boundaries for Empaths & Caretakers – Reflection prompts to notice which relationships nourish you and which quietly drain you

This episode explores heart chakra healing through The Way of the Goddess spiritual book framework, introducing Kushmanda, the smiling goddess of the fourth chakra, who teaches that we can only pour out the love we've first poured into ourselves.

Perfect for empaths, caretakers, mothers, and spiritual seekers who give endlessly to others and are ready to practice self love without guilt, heal self-abandonment, and finally include themselves in the circle of people they take care of.

Free resource: Download the free Chakra Healing Guide at chakrahealingguide.com for a full breakdown of all nine chakras — where your energy is flowing, where it's blocked, and how to restore balance.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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051: Transform Anger, Strengthen Boundaries & Return to Your Inner Power | Solar Plexus Release

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you swallow your anger to keep the peace, only to feel it curdle into resentment later? Do you know exactly what your heart needs — but stay quiet because saying it out loud feels selfish, scary, or unsafe?

In this guided visualization, we complete our three-part Solar Plexus series with Release: the deepest layer of third chakra healing, where anger, resentment, and old boundary wounds are gently witnessed and transformed — not suppressed, not exploded, but turned into clarity and quiet strength.

This isn't a typical episode — it's a guided visualization you can return to anytime anger feels stuck, resentment begins to build, or you feel disconnected from your own needs.

In this episode, you'll experience:

A guided visualization to Manipura, your solar plexus — "the city of jewels" — to reconnect with the fire at your center
Ayurvedic wisdom on Agni, the sacred digestive fire, and how it transforms not just food but unprocessed anger, grief, and shame into courage and clarity
A gentle practice for locating a boundary your body already knows is true — without needing to act on it right now
A ritual reframe of meal preparation as a sacred offering, restoring your relationship with your body as a temple rather than a machine to manage
Imagery and affirmations to help you hold your inner fire as contained, purposeful power — instead of something to swallow or something that erupts

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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050: The Spiritual Practice Hidden in Every Meal: 3 Ayurvedic Rituals to Heal Your Digestive Fire | Solar Plexus Ritual

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever eaten an entire meal and barely remembered tasting it?

What if your kitchen could become a place of healing, and your table a place of prayer?

In this second episode of our Solar Plexus series, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—shares three simple Ayurvedic rituals that transform eating from something you rush through into a spiritual practice that tends your inner fire, or Agni.

Because in Ayurveda, your digestive fire doesn't just break down food. It transforms everything you take in—conversations, emotions, stress, joy, loss—into wisdom instead of unfinished weight the body has to carry.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why Agni (your digestive fire) is one of the most important concepts in all of Ayurveda—and why it matters most for empaths and highly sensitive people who absorb so much
How to choose warming foods and healing spices (black pepper, cumin, fennel, coriander) that support digestion without rigid food rules
Brahmarpanam, the ancient Bhagavad Gita food mantra Ananta uses before her own meals, and simple ways to bring reverence to eating without memorizing Sanskrit
A three-part practice for slowing down to actually receive nourishment—mindful chewing, eating in silence, and resting in Vajrasana after meals
Why healing your relationship with food isn't about perfection, but devotion repeated in small, sacred acts

Free resource: Download your free Digestive Healing Guide at theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing for Ayurvedic wisdom and simple recipes to support your Agni.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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049: 5 Signs Your Anger Is Actually Unclaimed Power (+ How to Reclaim It) | Solar Plexus Reflection

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever smiled while quietly thinking, I don't want this? Said yes when your whole body was screaming no? Found yourself taking care of everyone else's emotions until you weren't sure what you were even feeling anymore? If you've ever searched "how to control anger issues," looked up healthy boundaries in relationships, or told yourself "I'm just not an angry person" — this episode is for you.

In this Solar Plexus Reflection, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — reveals why what you've been calling anger may actually be unprocessed power: grief that was never given space, the exhaustion of saying yes when you meant no, years of putting everyone else first until a part of you finally says enough. She shares the 5 signs your inner fire may be asking for your attention, and why anger isn't the opposite of love, but the guardian of it.

You'll learn the meaning of Manipura, the solar plexus chakra — "the city of jewels" — and meet Chandraghanta, the third of the nine warrior mother goddess forms, whose wedding-day transformation reveals what real, quiet power actually looks like. Ananta unpacks the Ayurvedic concept of agni, the digestive fire — the same fire that transforms food into nourishment and transforms experience into wisdom — and why your relationship with anger, boundaries, food, and digestion may be far more connected than you've ever realized.

If you're an empath, a highly sensitive person, or someone who has always believed that being spiritual means never getting angry, this episode offers a gentle, honest path back to your own inner fire — not to become smaller, not to become louder, but to learn how to tend it.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why what you've been calling "anger" may actually be unprocessed power — grief, exhaustion, or years of self-abandonment finally asking to be seen
The 5 signs your inner fire may be asking for your attention
Why anger isn't the opposite of love — it's the guardian of what you love
The meaning of Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, and why it's called "the city of jewels"
The story of Goddess Chandraghanta and what her wedding-day transformation teaches about real, quiet power
What Ayurveda means by agni — and why the fire that digests your food is the same fire that digests your life
The real difference between healthy boundaries and self-abandonment disguised as compassion
Why so many people aren't actually struggling with anger — they're struggling with permission
The hearth-fire practice for tending your fire instead of suppressing or exploding it

This is the third stop on our nine-week Divine Feminine Hero's Journey through the chakra system. Next, we move from Reflection into Ritual — Ayurvedic practices for strengthening your digestive fire and turning your everyday relationship with food into a sacred practice. And on Friday, we enter Release, with a guided visualization to free your fire from suppression or explosion so it can become the warmth, courage, and transformation it was always meant to be.

Free resource: Download the free Digestion Healing Guide at theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing — a gentle companion for healing your relationship with food, digestion, and yourself.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

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048: Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed? Try This 14-Minute Sacred Water Cleansing Ritual | Sacral Chakra Release

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Do you still feel like you're carrying someone else's emotions long after the conversation ends?

Do you leave certain places feeling emotionally heavy without knowing why?

You don't have to keep carrying what was never yours.

In this final episode of our three-part Sacral Chakra journey, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—guides you through a sacred water cleansing ritual inspired by an ancient Vedic spiritual purification practice to help you release emotional heaviness, reconnect with your own center, and remember what it feels like to come home to yourself.

This isn't just another podcast episode—it's a practice you can return to whenever you've absorbed more than your heart was meant to carry.

In this episode, you'll experience:

A guided sacred water cleansing ritual to help you release emotions that aren't yours
Ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on why water is one of the greatest healers of the emotional body
A gentle visualization that helps calm the nervous system and restore healthy energetic boundaries
Powerful affirmations for returning to your own emotional center with greater clarity, steadiness, and peace
A sacred release practice you can save and return to whenever life leaves you feeling emotionally overwhelmed

Whether you're an empath, a highly sensitive person, or simply someone who feels deeply, this practice offers a simple way to let go without suppressing your emotions or closing your heart.

Think of this as your reset ritual—a practice to return to whenever life leaves you carrying more than your own heart was meant to hold.

This is Part 3 of our Sacral Chakra journey:

Episode 046 — Reflection: 5 Signs You're Absorbing Everyone Else's Emotions (and What To Do About It)
Episode 047 — Ritual: Why You're So Drained Around Certain People (and How to Protect Your Energy)
Episode 048 — Release: Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed? Try This Sacred Water Ritual (this episode)

Download your free Chakra Healing Guide at chakrahealingguide.com to discover which of your seven chakras may be calling for your attention and continue your journey toward greater balance, clarity, and inner peace.

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047: Why You Get Drained Around Certain People (and How to Protect Your Energy as an Empath) | Sacral Chakra Ritual

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you leave certain conversations feeling completely drained—even when nothing "bad" happened?

Do you walk into a room feeling calm, only to leave carrying emotions that don't even feel like your own?

If you're an empath, highly sensitive person, or simply someone who has spent years taking care of everyone else, you may not have a boundary problem.

You may have a sacral chakra problem.

In this second episode of our Sacral Chakra series, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and co-founder of The Ancient Way—shares the Ayurvedic understanding of why some people absorb everyone else's emotional energy, and three sacred practices she personally uses to strengthen discernment without closing her heart.

Because true protection isn't about becoming numb.

It's about becoming rooted enough in yourself that you can love deeply without losing yourself in someone else's experience.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why empaths often mistake emotional absorption for compassion
The Ayurvedic teaching of the Five Sacred Doorways—and how your senses shape your energetic field
What brahmacharya really means (it's probably not what you've been taught)
A simple daily practice to help you recognize when you're carrying emotions that were never yours
How to protect your energy while remaining open-hearted, compassionate, and deeply connected

If you've been searching for ways to stop absorbing other people's emotions, strengthen your boundaries, reconnect with yourself, or practice spirituality without becoming emotionally exhausted, this episode was made for you.

Free resource: Download your free Chakra Healing Guide at chakrahealingguide.com for practices to support all of your nine chakras.

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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
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046: 5 Signs You're Absorbing Everyone Else's Emotions (and What To Do About It) | Sacral Chakra Reflection

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you walk into a room and instantly feel everyone else's energy — but struggle to name your own? Do you feel responsible for other people's emotions, happiness, or healing? If you've ever searched "empath meaning," looked up the codependency definition, or wondered why setting boundaries in relationships feels almost impossible for you — this episode is for you.

In this Sacral Chakra Reflection, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — shares the deeply personal story of how her own second chakra imbalance showed up as a strained relationship with food, and reveals the 5 signs that you're absorbing everyone else's emotions instead of feeling your own.

You'll learn the meaning of Svadhisthana, the sacral chakra — "your own sacred dwelling place" — and meet Brahmacharini, the second of the nine warrior mother goddess forms, whose teaching on sacred discipline has nothing to do with restriction and everything to do with freedom. Ananta unpacks the real difference between compassion and absorption, why healthy boundaries in relationships are what make deeper intimacy possible (not what block it), and how Ayurveda views the five senses as sacred doorways that shape your nervous system regulation, your energy, and your emotional health.

If you're an empath, caregiver, healer, or simply a deeply feeling human being who has lost touch with where you end and everyone else begins, this episode offers a gentle, honest path back to your own emotional center.

In this episode you'll discover:

The 5 signs you're absorbing other people's emotions instead of feeling your own
The real difference between empathic sensitivity and emotional absorption
What Svadhisthana (the sacral chakra) means and why it governs the boundary between self and other
The story of Goddess Brahmacharini and the true, freeing meaning of spiritual discipline
Why "I feel responsible for fixing everyone's pain" is not the same as compassion
How Ayurveda views the five senses as sacred doorways — and what prajnaparadha (acting against your own wisdom) has to do with emotional overwhelm
Why numbness, disconnection, or "not knowing what I want" can be signs of a second chakra imbalance, not a spiritual failure
One simple grounding practice — "Is this mine?" — to help you tell your emotions apart from everyone else's
How the water element teaches us to stay open without drowning

This is the second stop on our nine-week Divine Feminine Hero's Journey through the chakra system. Next week, we move from Reflection into Ritual — exploring the Ayurvedic practices that restore emotional flow and reconnect you with your senses as sacred doorways.

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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Want to walk your own version of this journey for a deeper transformation?
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045: How to Release Anxiety and Feel Safe in Your Body: Guided Visualization | Root Chakra Release

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you're carrying fear, anxiety, or exhaustion that isn't entirely yours — patterns that feel older than your own life? In this guided grounding visualization, we complete our three-part Root Chakra series with Release: the deepest layer of root chakra healing, where trapped emotions, inherited trauma, and nervous system dysregulation are gently offered back to the earth.

This isn't a typical episode — it's a guided visualization you can return to anytime you feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or simply need to remember what it feels like to be grounded and held.

In this episode, you'll experience:

A full-body grounding visualization designed to calm a dysregulated nervous system and ease anxiety symptoms
Ayurvedic and Vedic teachings on how the earth element both nourishes and receives — supporting the release of fear, grief, and inherited emotional patterns
Gentle guidance for releasing trapped emotions and generational trauma that were never yours to carry
Root chakra healing imagery (rooted in the metaphor of a tree) to help you feel safe, supported, and truly at home in your body
A practice you can return to anytime as a spiritual grounding tool for anxiety relief and emotional release

This is the final episode in our Root Chakra series:
🌱 Episode 043 — Reflection: 5 signs you may be living in survival mode
🌿 Episode 044 — Ritual: Ayurvedic grounding practices for stability and safety
🌳 Episode 045 — Release: a guided visualization for letting go (this episode)

Free resource: Download your free Chakra Healing Guide at chakrahealingguide.com for practices to support all of your nine chakras.

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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
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044: Grounding Exercises for Anxiety: Ayurvedic Rituals to Feel Stable & Safe | Root Chakra Ritual

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

If anxiety relief, genuine nervous system regulation, and a truly settled sense of safety feel just out of reach — no matter how much you understand about why you feel this way — this episode is for you.

Most grounding exercises for anxiety address the mind. Ayurveda goes deeper — to the body itself, the nervous system, the daily rhythm — as the primary site where real stability is built and where the root chakra is either nourished or depleted, one day at a time.

In Part 2 of our Root Chakra exploration, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — shares the specific Ayurvedic rituals she has returned to again and again across fifteen years of study and her own personal healing journey. Not as anxiety coping strategies to get through the day, but as devotional practices that, over time, teach the nervous system something it may have forgotten:

You are safe here. You are supported. You are held.

In this episode you will discover:

Why feeling anxious for no reason is often the root chakra speaking — not a personality trait or a permanent condition
How Ayurvedic rituals work differently from conventional grounding activities — and why the intention behind the practice matters as much as the practice itself
Why consistent daily rhythm may be the most underestimated anxiety coping strategy available to us
3 grounding exercises for anxiety — powerful rituals you can easily incorporate into your daily routine
What it feels like when the body finally learns — not just intellectually, but cellularly — that it is safe to be here

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→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

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043: 5 Signs You're Living in Survival Mode (and What To Do About It) | Root Chakra Reflection

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Feeling exhausted even when you sleep enough? Anxious for no clear reason? Like you never quite feel at home in your own life? These could be signs of a root chakra imbalance — and in this episode, we break down exactly what that means and how to start healing it.

This episode kicks off a brand-new nine-week chakra healing series exploring the seven chakras through the lens of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, based on Ananta Ripa Ajmera's bestselling book, 8x award-winning book, The Way of the Goddess. Each week follows a simple rhythm: Reflection, Ritual, and Release — so you get both the "why" and the practical tools to actually shift your energy.

In this first Reflection episode, you'll learn:

What the root chakra (Muladhara) is and why it's considered the foundation of your entire energy system
The Vedic goddess Shailaputri and what she teaches us about grounding and spiritual safety
5 signs of root chakra imbalance, including chronic fatigue, low-level anxiety, financial fear, and never feeling like you belong
How Ayurveda's earth element (Prithvi) connects to feeling grounded, safe, and at home in your body
Why root chakra blocks are often inherited trauma, not personal failure — and how Body Code and Emotion Code work (developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson) can help release them
A simple 30-second grounding practice you can do today

Whether you're new to chakra healing, exploring Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, or looking for root chakra healing techniques that go beyond surface-level advice, this episode offers a grounded, tradition-rooted starting point.

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042: How to Spiritually Heal the Narcissism–Codependency Cycle Through the True Meaning of Namaste

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0400

What if the most intractable problems in healing — narcissism and codependency, the trauma bond, the cycle of giving too much and receiving too little — could be resolved not by changing the other person, but by clearing your own inner world?

What if the path to unconditional acceptance — of yourself, of others, of all that has happened — was not a spiritual achievement reserved for the most advanced practitioners, but the natural result of removing what has been blocking it all along?

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the eternal victory of light over darkness. In Part 1, Ananta Ripa Ajmera explored the Bhagavad Gita's teaching that the greatest demon lives within — and that every outer darkness can only reach us through an inner resonance that can be permanently cleared. In this episode, she takes that teaching all the way to its most luminous conclusion.

Through the lens of Namaste — the ancient Sanskrit greeting that means "the divine in me bows to the divine in you" — Ananta explores what becomes possible when the inner clearing goes deep enough that we begin to see not through the distorted lens of our own unprocessed material, but through the clear eyes of the soul itself.

You'll discover:

The full spiritual meaning of Namaste — and why most of us cannot truly mean it until we have done the inner work
Why narcissism and codependency are two expressions of the same root wound — and why healing one requires understanding both
How clearing trapped emotions, broadcast messages, and subconscious patterns through the Body Code and Emotion Code withdraws the inner resonance that the trauma bond and narcissistic cycle need in order to persist
Why awakening spiritually without inner clearing leaves us projecting our unhealed self onto others — and what changes when the field clears
The difference between spiritual bypassing and genuine unconditional acceptance — and how to know which one you are experiencing
What remains when all the trapped emotions, inherited patterns, despair anchors, and subconscious programs have been released: a divine, unconditional acceptance of all that is — the purest love available to a human soul
Why the eternal victory of light over darkness is not a future event — it is the present truth, revealed

For empaths, holistic healers, coaches, therapists, and anyone who has spent years trying to heal narcissistic abuse, the trauma bond, or codependency patterns without reaching the root — this episode offers the most complete resolution Ananta has experienced.

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Want to walk your own version of this journey for a deeper transformation?
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041: How to Defeat Your Inner Demons After Narcissistic Abuse: Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if healing from narcissistic abuse wasn't about defeating another person—but about overcoming the unconscious wounds, fears, and shadows within yourself that keep you trapped in the cycle?

What if every obstacle on your healing journey—every experience of narcissistic abuse, every dark night of the soul, every moment that broke you open—was preparing you to become your own greatest ally?

In this deeply personal solo episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera—10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way—shares one of the most transformative lessons of her healing journey: the real battle isn't with an outer enemy. It's with the inner demons that keep us disconnected from our true Self.

Inspired by one of the most profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ananta explores how lasting freedom comes not from changing others, but from transforming ourselves.

"You must lift yourself, by yourself. Do not lower yourself. Your self alone is your friend. Your self alone is your enemy."
— Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6, Verse 5

Drawing on her journey of releasing more than 2,200 trapped emotions, energetic imbalances, and subconscious patterns through the Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code—and on 15 years of ancient lineage wisdom in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta—Ananta shares the perspective that changed everything:

There can be no outer demon that is not somewhere resonating with a demon that lives within.

This isn't about blame. It's about reclaiming your power. When we heal the wounds, beliefs, and unconscious patterns that resonate with abuse, we withdraw the invitation that keeps painful cycles repeating. Through shadow work, deep energy clearing, and radical self-love, we stop fighting darkness outside ourselves and begin transforming it at its source.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How the Bhagavad Gita teaches us to become our own greatest friend instead of our own worst enemy
Why healing from narcissistic abuse requires facing your inner demons—not just understanding the narcissist
How shadow work helps dissolve the unconscious patterns that keep painful relationships repeating
Why trauma release and energy healing can transform the energetic roots of abuse and codependency
The deeper spiritual meaning of Diwali and the eternal victory of light over darkness
Why true freedom begins the moment you stop fighting the outer battle and start healing the inner one

If you're recovering from narcissistic abuse, navigating a dark night of the soul, or seeking a deeper spiritual path to healing, this episode offers an empowering roadmap for transforming your greatest wounds into your greatest source of freedom.

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Want to walk your own version of this journey for a deeper transformation?
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040: Human Design Types, Ayurveda & Living Your Dharma: What Your Unique Blueprint Reveals About Your Soul's Purpose with DayLuna

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered why certain ways of working, deciding, and showing up feel completely natural — while others leave you exhausted, disconnected, and somehow less like yourself?

That is precisely the question Human Design was created to answer.

In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — sits down with Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, bestselling authors of Your Human Design and co-founders of DayLuna, whose Human Design podcast has over two million downloads worldwide.

Human Design is the science of differentiation — a synthesis of Western astrology, the Chinese I Ching, the chakra system, the Kabbalah Tree of Life, quantum physics, and biogenetics that reveals your unique energetic blueprint and the specific way your soul is designed to navigate life, relationships, and dharma.

You'll discover:

What Human Design is — and why it's one of the most powerful tools for understanding your dharma and living in alignment with your soul's true purpose
The five Human Design types — Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, and Reflector — and what makes each one radically different in energy, aura, and life path
Human Design authority — how sacral, splenic, and emotional authority each reveal a completely different way of making aligned decisions
Open versus defined energy centers — and what your Human Design chart reveals about where you are most empathetic, where you absorb others' energy, and where your unique frequency transmits to the world
The surprising intersection of Human Design and Ayurveda — including Human Design digestion types and how they mirror Ayurveda's understanding of individual constitution and gut health
How to use Human Design in teams, families, and relationships — without letting it become a system of control rather than personal empowerment
Shayna and Dana's own dark night of the soul — how leaving their careers, following the whispers of their soul, and discovering Human Design completely transformed their lives
Why Human Design is not about becoming something new — but about unbecoming everything that was never authentically you

Whether you have had a Human Design reading before or are discovering it for the first time — and whether your path is rooted in Ayurveda, yoga, or any other wisdom tradition — this conversation will give you language for things you have always felt but never quite had words for.

Living your dharma is not about forcing yourself into a mold. It is about finally understanding the unique blueprint your soul arrived with — and having the courage to live from it.

Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles — Day Luna:

Book: Your Human Design
Website: DayLunaLife.com
Podcast: The DayLuna Human Design Podcast

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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

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039: Spiritual Growth, Feminine Archetypes & the Power of Integrity: How I Healed My Karmic Cycle by Becoming What I Wished I'd Had

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever found yourself awakening spiritually — doing the healing work, pursuing holistic healing — and still sensing that something at the root of your patterns hasn't fully shifted?

This episode is about what that root is. And how to heal it — permanently, at the karmic level.

In this deeply personal solo episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author of The Way of the Goddess and The Ayurveda Way, and founder of The Ancient Way — explores the 9th chakra, the energy center of integrity, dharma, and spiritual growth, through the lens of the mythological warrior Goddess Durga and the nine divine feminine archetypes of the ancient Vedic spiritual tradition.

Drawing on the framework of her bestselling book The Way of the Goddess — and on her own journey of healing nervous system dysregulation, abandonment of self, and the spiritual wounds left by a teacher who had not done their own work — Ananta shares the most profound discovery of her entire healing journey:

The karmic cycle does not heal when we find what we were denied. It heals when we become it.

This is the episode where spiritual growth becomes spiritual leadership. Where balancing chakras becomes leading by example. Where holistic healing becomes integrity restored — in the body, in the soul, and in the lives of those you are here to serve.

You'll discover:

What the 9th chakra and Goddess Siddhidatri reveal about integrity as a frequency that heals
How to lead by example as a healer, coach, or teacher — from your wisdom, not your wound
Why awakening spiritually without integrity integration leaves the karmic root untouched
The purest love available to us — becoming what we wished we had been given
A simple self-love practice for coming home to yourself

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Want to walk your own version of this journey for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience, including Dr. Nelson's Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code alongside Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
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038: Spiritual Awakening Across Faiths: A Muslim Woman's Hero's Journey Through Integrity, Self-Love & the Power of Rejuvenation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Did you know that the inner jihad of Islam and the warrior goddess Durga of the Vedic spiritual tradition are describing the exact same battle? In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera sits down with Fatima Naseem — a coach, consultant, and graduate of the Become the Hero of Your Own Journey program (theancientway.co/hero) — for a conversation that bridges Islamic faith with universal spiritual wisdom, and explores what it truly means to be awakened spiritually across traditions.

Fatima shares her journey through the higher heart chakra and the power of rejuvenation that comes with it: rediscovering play and joy after years of productivity-driven living, choosing professional integrity over comfort even when it cost her her job, and the deep surrender required to trust divine timing in love. She opens up about meditation and gratitude as daily anchors, the Sufi practice of zikr and her personal mantra Al-Mujib, and how stepping into self-love and self-compassion became the doorway to a long-awaited relationship and a new calling toward coaching.

You'll learn:

What the real jihad actually means in Islam — the inner struggle to overcome ego — and how it mirrors the Vedic hero's journey through the chakras
How holding onto integrity at work, even at great personal cost, can become a doorway to freedom rather than a loss
Why self-love and self-compassion aren't optional extras but the foundation everything else is built on
How surrender and trust in divine timing show up in real life — including how a layoff opened the door to meeting a life partner
How interfaith spirituality reveals the same universal truth underneath different rituals, language, and paths
Simple daily practices — meditation, gratitude, presence — that keep you grounded in your own true essence no matter your faith tradition

Whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring what spiritual awakening looks like within your own faith, or simply curious how a Hindu-rooted teacher and a Muslim student found total resonance in their shared hero's journey, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that there are hundreds of roads to the same place within.

About Fatima

Fatima Naseem is a coach, consultant, and lifelong student of growth whose journey has been guided by one simple yet powerful intention: to live with authenticity and integrity in every dimension of life. Her path has not been easy, it has required courage, humility, and a willingness to face the truth of who she is and what she values. Yet, each challenge has deepened her connection to her purpose and to others walking their own paths of transformation.

Through her work and her way of being, Fatima encourages others to honor what is real, embrace change as a teacher, and align their inner and outer worlds. Her approach blends empathy, practical wisdom, and spiritual awareness, creating space for honest self-discovery and meaningful growth.

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Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

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037: Spiritual Awakening, Ayurveda Oil & the Power of Rejuvenation: How to Grow Younger as You Get Older

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Did you know that in Ayurveda, growing younger as you get older isn't a metaphor — it's a science? In this episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera shares what spiritual awakening actually feels like on the other side of deep healing work, and introduces Rasayana, the ancient Ayurvedic path of rejuvenation that has her more flexible, more energized, and more joyful with each passing year — not less.

This is a personal one. Ananta opens up about how forgiveness and self-love freed up the life force she'd spent years pouring into old stories — and what that life force turned into instead: running eleven miles at a time after quitting cross country as a teenager, taking taekwondo classes alongside eight-year-olds who have no idea she isn't one of them, and rediscovering Ayurveda oil self-massage as one of her most powerful rejuvenate skin care and rejuvenate health rituals.

You'll learn:

What it really means to feel spiritually awakened on the other side of the dark night of the soul, not just during it
What Rasayana actually means in Ayurveda, and why true rejuvenating wellness is about emotional release as much as it's about oil, herbs, or diet
How reconnecting with your feminine energy and true essence restores energy that's been locked away in old patterns and stories
Why beginner's mind, paired with the Vedic practice of detachment, is one of the most rejuvenating things you can cultivate at any age
The spiritual significance of flowers in Ayurveda, and a few small ways to bring more goddess energy and joy into your daily self care checklist

Whether you're navigating your own spiritual awakening, curious about what Ayurveda means and how it actually works, or just need permission to try something new at any age, this episode is your reminder that renewal isn't a special occasion — it's available to you right now.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience, including Dr. Nelson's Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code alongside Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Ready for a deeper transformation?
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036: Intergenerational Trauma, Forgiveness & the Body: How I Stopped Recreating the Past and Became the Author of My Own Life's Script

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like you keep recreating the same painful dynamic — the same trauma bond relationship, the same loss of self, the same cycle — no matter how much inner work you do?

This is the episode that finally explains why. And more importantly — how to stop.

In this deeply personal finale to a three-part series, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — shares her own journey of healing intergenerational trauma, releasing the trauma bond, and discovering a pathway to genuine forgiveness that required no suffering, no retelling, and no reliving of the past.

Drawing on the groundbreaking trauma release methodology of Dr. Bradley Nelson — founder of Discover Healing and author of The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code — Ananta explores how childhood experiences and intergenerational trauma get stored in the body as trapped emotions, energetic imbalances, and subconscious patterns, and how these can be permanently cleared without traditional trauma narrative therapy or trauma release exercises.

Through her own journey of over 2,300 energetic releases, Ananta also shares the power tool of acknowledgement, and how it opened the door to unconditional forgiveness and the end of the trauma response cycle.

You'll discover:
- What intergenerational trauma actually is — and how it gets stored and inherited in the body
- Why the trauma bond keeps recreating itself — and what releases it at the root
- How trauma release without retelling is possible through the Body Code and Emotion Code
- The difference between trauma narrative therapy and energetic trauma release
- How forgiveness — how to reach it genuinely, not spiritually bypassing — becomes natural once the energetic charge is cleared
- How Ananta went from chronic trauma response to embodied liberation — and now expresses her full power through martial arts

Dr. Bradley Nelson's books:
The Emotion Code → amzn.to/49GCUbh
The Body Code → amzn.to/4wigl6q
The Belief Code → amzn.to/47ikU5Z

Feel called to learn this work and offer it to others?
Explore the Discover Healing practitioner training programs — where certified Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code practitioners are made. This is a life-changing training:
→ discoverhealing.com/ref/rfb5g/

This is Part 3 of 3.
Part 1: The Empath's Guide to Trusting Your Intuition After Narcissistic Abuse
Part 2: From Mental Abuse to Liberation — What Narcissistic Gaslighting Does to Your Body and How Ancient Wisdom Heals It

Not a dramatic transformation. A quiet return. To yourself.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
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→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

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Dr. Bradley Nelson's books
Founder of Discover Healing · Creator of the Emotion Code, Body Code & Belief Code

The Emotion Code — How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love and Happiness
→ amzn.to/49GCUbh

The Body Code — Unlocking Your Body's Ability to Heal Itself
→ amzn.to/4wigl6q

The Heart Code — The Breakthrough Method to Open Your Heart and Transform Your Life
→ amzn.to/47ikU5Z

Explore Discover Healing's Programs and Live Events: https://discoverhealing.com/ref/rfb5g/

035: From Mental Abuse to Liberation: What Narcissistic Gaslighting Does to Your Body — and How to Clear It

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever searched "narcissistic signs," worked through a mental abuse checklist, or looked up narcissistic characteristics — and felt the strange, disorienting relief of finally seeing it clearly?

This episode is for you.

In Part 2 of this deeply personal three-part series, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, Ayurveda teacher, and founder of The Ancient Way — shares what narcissistic gaslighting and mental abuse actually do to the body, and how the ancient Vedic goddess Kalaratri became her unexpected guide to truth and liberation.

Kalaratri is one of the most misunderstood goddesses in the Vedic spiritual tradition. She rides a donkey, carries weapons, and has wild unbound hair. She is fierce — and she is the most loving force imaginable. Because truth, like her image, is not easy to look at. But once we truly see it, we can truly become free.

Central to this episode is the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bradley Nelson — founder of Discover Healing and author of three transformational books: The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Belief Code. Dr. Nelson's work offers what Ananta describes as the most precise and permanent healing methodology she has encountered in over 15 years of studying ancient and modern healing traditions.

Through the Body Code and Emotion Code, trapped emotions, subconscious patterns, inherited imbalances, and energetic disturbances can be identified at the exact age they occurred, located in specific tissues and systems of the body, and permanently released — without reliving the past or talking about it at all.

Drawing on her own healing journey — clearing over 2,200 trapped emotions, energetic imbalances, and subconscious patterns — Ananta shares how narcissistic manipulator dynamics and mental abuse get stored in the body at specific ages, in specific tissues, with specific associated emotions and broadcast messages that run beneath conscious awareness, shaping every experience until they are permanently released.

In this episode you will discover:
- The narcissistic cycle and how it systematically dismantles self-trust
- What narcissistic victimization does to the nervous system and energetic field
- How Dr. Nelson's Body Code tracks trauma with extraordinary precision — age, location, associated emotions, inherited patterns
- How the Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code work together as an integrated healing system
- How Sovereign Within — The Ancient Way's signature program — weaves Dr. Nelson's three modalities together with Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology for a uniquely integrated healing experience
- Why narcissistic empathy is a myth — and what real empathic healing looks like
- How Ananta went from living in chronic fear to genuine, embodied liberation

Dr. Bradley Nelson's books:
→ The Emotion Code → amzn.to/49GCUbh
→ The Body Code → amzn.to/4wigl6q
→ The Heart Code → amzn.to/47ikU5Z

This is Part 2 of 3. Part 1: The Empath's Guide to Trusting Your Intuition After Narcissistic Abuse. Part 3: Transcending Trauma with Wisdom.

Truth is not comfortable. But it is the only thing that sets us free.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

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034: Empath Meaning, Narcissistic Abuse & Why Your Intuition's Health Depends on Healing What Your Body Stores

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If you identify as an empath, you likely already know that your intuition is one of your greatest gifts. But what happens when narcissistic abuse — or years of gaslighting and manipulation — quietly dismantles your ability to trust it?

In this deeply personal solo episode, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning bestselling author, founder of The Ancient Way, and host of True to Yourself — shares her own journey of recovering intuition after years of narcissistic abuse within a spiritual community.

Drawing on 15 years of ancient lineage wisdom in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, Ananta explores what intuition actually is through a Vedic lens, why the body stores the residue of trauma and manipulation, and how permanently clearing what blocks your inner knowing becomes possible when ancient wisdom and modern energy healing work together.

Central to this healing journey is the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bradley Nelson — founder of Discover Healing and author of three transformational books: The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code.

Dr. Nelson's methodologies allow trapped emotions, subconscious patterns, and energetic imbalances to be identified with extraordinary precision — at the exact age they occurred, in the specific tissues and systems of the body where they are stored — and permanently released, without reliving the past or talking about it at all.

Through her own journey of over 2,200 energetic releases using these three systems, Ananta shares what becomes possible when Dr. Nelson's work is woven together with Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology in The Ancient Way's signature integrated healing program, Sovereign Within.

You'll discover:
- What empath intuitive knowing really is — and why it's not a mystical gift but a recoverable faculty
- How narcissistic abuse and the cycle of manipulation create subconscious messaging that overrides your gut signals
- Why somatic therapy exercises alone may not reach the root — and what the Emotion Code and Body Code offer instead
- How Ananta went from "trusting" to "liberated" in nine months through integrated healing
- The science and spirituality of permanently clearing trapped emotions from the body using Dr. Nelson's three systems

Dr. Bradley Nelson's books:
→ The Emotion Code → amzn.to/49GCUbh
→ The Body Code → amzn.to/4wigl6q
→ The Heart Code → amzn.to/47ikU5Z

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Part 2: From Mental Abuse to Liberation — What Narcissistic Gaslighting Does to Your Body and How Ancient Wisdom Heals It
Part 3: Transcending Trauma with Wisdom — coming soon

If your intuition has ever gone quiet — this episode is for you.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

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Dr. Bradley Nelson's books
Founder of Discover Healing · Creator of the Emotion Code, Body Code & Belief Code

The Emotion Code — How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love and Happiness
→ amzn.to/49GCUbh

The Body Code — Unlocking Your Body's Ability to Heal Itself
→ amzn.to/4wigl6q

The Heart Code — The Breakthrough Method to Open Your Heart and Transform Your Life
→ amzn.to/47ikU5Z

033: Empath Meaning Explained: Cord Cutting Ceremonies, Spiritual Protection & Energy Healing Techniques

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

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 at https://amzn.to/4uUtEJT and his free workshop at https://georgelizos.com/protectyourlight.

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
→ bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

032: What Is Manifesting for Empaths? Intuition, Techniques & Law of Attraction Guide with Emma Mumford

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

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.

Get Emma's book: https://amzn.to/41wgMfk

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

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You were never meant to walk this journey alone.
Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you.
→ bit.ly/ancientwayvillage

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
→ bit.ly/sovereign-within

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
→ theancientway.co/community

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → https://theancientway.thinkific.com/courses/ayurveda-lifestyle

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ calendly.com/terabarnes66/new-meeting

031: Throat Chakra Healing: How to Overcome Fear of Rejection and Stop People Pleasing

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
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Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ calendly.com/terabarnes66/new-meeting

030: Suicide Prevention Through Stories: How One Mother Transformed Grief into a Mission to Help Change Lives with Sally Raymond

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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://amzn.to/4ty7eNz) 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 prevent suicide — with honesty, compassion and grace.

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ calendly.com/terabarnes66/new-meeting

029: The Purest Love: Daily Mantra for Self-Love & Forgiveness with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ calendly.com/terabarnes66/new-meeting

028: From Emotional Numbness to Heart Chakra Healing with Cheryl Montanez

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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 sample Sovereign Within session with Ananta and Cheryl: https://bit.ly/sovereign-within.

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
→ theancientway.co/hero

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
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027: High Functioning Depression Signs: Understanding Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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.

Get her book, Perfectly Hidden Depression: https://amzn.to/4m01cSK

Visit her website: drmargaretrutherford.com

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026: How to Control Anger Issues for Healthier Relationships with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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.

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025: Awakening Spiritually: 3 Signs It's Happening in Your Life with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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.

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024: Goddess Fertility Wisdom: Build Immunity System Health & Bloom Fertility with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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

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023: A Powerful Breathing Exercise to Relieve Anxiety with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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022: The Sacral Chakra Healing Journey when in Emotional Pain with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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021: Channel Your Sadness Into Creativity with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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020: Nature's Medicine to Get Spiritually Grounded with Emma Loewe

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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/41AfTlW.

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019: Spiritual Practices to Be Mentally and Emotionally Stable with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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018: Getting Grounded on Your Spiritual Journey with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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017: Celebrating the Eternal Victory of Light Over Darkness with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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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016: What Does it Mean to Live a Life of Service? with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500

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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015: The Spiritual Journey of Overcoming Mosquito Bites (yes, Mosquito Bites)! with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500

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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014: Growing Spiritually During Holiday Stress with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

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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013: Living a Grateful Lifestyle with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

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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012: Your Spiritual Growth and Transformation Project Process with Gautamji Jain

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500

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 dedicated over 3 decades to full time study, research and propagation of Vedanta and its practical application in life. He headed Vedanta Cultural Foundation until his sudden death in 2026.

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

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

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011: Through the Doorway of Darkness Lies Your Inner Light with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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010: Empath Protection: Having Healthy Boundaries as an Empath with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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009: One Finger Pointing at You Always Equals Three Pointing Back at Me with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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008: Befriending the Divine Nectar of Discipline with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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007: Forgiveness and Forgetting? Forgive, and Never Forget Who You Are with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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006: Attaining Freedom From Fear with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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005: Power Animal Medicines for Expansion into Your Fullest Power with Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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: https://amzn.to/4rVcJE1

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

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004: Why You Can‘t Actually Meditate Your Way to Nirvana with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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003: 4 Stages to Be True to Yourself & How I Applied Them to Overcome Shame with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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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002: The Spiritual Meaning of Cockroaches and Snakes on My Spiritual Growth Journey with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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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001: What Does it Mean to Be True to Yourself? Quote Exploration + Intro to the True to Yourself Podcast with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:47:43 -0400

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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