In this episode, Ava explores a question that’s been landing in her inbox more and more: Why are so many people turning to Christianity?

After hearing from at least five people in the last month alone, Ava takes a deeper look—sharing her own reflections, insights from recent conversations with those embracing Christianity, and stories from people who’ve stepped away from it.

She also unpacks why this topic can feel so charged and triggering, even in spiritual communities, and what this growing interest might reveal about our cultural and personal landscapes.

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Four stages of spiritual seeking

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00:00 Introduction to the topic and disclaimer

02:43 Ava’s experience with religion

06:08  What are some of the things that feel 'disturbing’ for us when we talk about religion

11:00 Why Christianity?

16:14 Why are people turning towards it?

19:00 Conclusion

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In this episode, Ava shares a personal glimpse into her journey and how the 3-Part Method of Functional Spirituality was born. What makes this approach so unique and effective? Tune in to discover the foundations that set Functional Spirituality apart.

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The new paradigm of healing 

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Chapter markers: 

00:00 Introduction to the topic 

02:00  Ava’s story: Bikram yoga, Agama and Hridaya schools. 

10:45 The origin story of the 3 part method. 

14:20 The three intentions that we may have in our spiritual practice. 

20:00 The difference between Awakening and Deconditioning tools. 

23:30 The importance of intention. 

26:08 Conclusion 

28:18 Thank you for listening, if you have any questions and comments please let us know.

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Gift yourself 15 minutes of your day and join Ava in this healing practice cultivating the energy of gratitude. Gratitude can be a healing tool as it helps us connect back to the feelings of joy, love, openness and presence.

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Enjoy our most popular guided meditation on the Functional Spirituality podcast!

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In this episode, Ava shares the powerful and raw story of her second daughter Leila’s birth on May 9th of this year.

While deeply beautiful and transformative, this birth story includes graphic details, so please listen with care.

Ava opens up about the intensity, the magic, and the awe of bringing Leila into this world, offering an intimate glimpse into one of the most profound moments of her life.

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Our intense birth story 

Chapter markers: 

00:00 Introduction to the topic and warning

03:00 When labor began

07:55 When things started to escalate

17:50 When the baby is about to come out

25:00 Moments after birth

28:00 When things went  ‘crazy’

37:00 How she is feeling now

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In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Priya, Ava, and Anaid dive deep into the roots of our toxic culture. Together, they explore the roles that disconnection, collective trauma, and survival-driven conditioning play in shaping the way we live and relate. 

Is our detachment from nature part of the problem? Could it be that our nervous systems — biologically wired for survival — are still operating in modes of protection, fueling cycles of fear and burnout? Or is there a missing piece we’ve yet to uncover?

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind  by Yuval Noah Harari

The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long

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In this episode, Ava answers a listener's question: "What is Kundalini?"

She takes you on a journey from the Sanskrit origins of the word to its cultural context in India and the modern science surrounding it. Ava also shares her personal experiences with Kundalini and explores why it fascinates so many people.

Relevant links and resources: 

Roots of Yoga - James Mallinson & Mark Singleton 

Chapter markers: 

00:00 Introduction to Functional Spirituality Podcast

03:30 Introduction to Kundalini

8:55 Is there any science behind Kundalini?

13:44 What is Kundalini 

18:25 Why are people obsessed with Kundalini?

22:20 What happens inside of our bodies when we experience Kundalini awakening?

26:00 Ava’s experience 

29:44 Thank you for listening

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Welcome back to our guided meditations. In this meditation, Anaid gently invites you to return to yourself with presence and care.

With curiosity, we explore the inner landscape, allowing tension to melt and awareness to ground fully in the present moment.

From this place of stillness, we journey inward to meet what lives at the core of your essence.

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Welcome to this spacious guided meditation to relax your body and explore joy.

Take a deep breath, settle into stillness, and allow a sense of peacefulness and gratitude to gently flow through you.

This meditation invites you to soften, open your heart, and reconnect with the simple, radiant joy within.

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"Gratitude arises from paying attention, from being awake in the presence of everything that lives within and without and beside us." — David Whyte

Join Kate in this gentle guided meditation, where gratitude becomes a doorway to ease and presence. As you breathe in gratitude, feel it soften your mind, relax your body, and open your heart to peace.

Whether you're setting an intention for the day or unwinding in quiet reflection, this practice will help you cultivate deep appreciation and effortless presence.

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