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What if true healing doesn’t come from fixing, but from willingness?

In this episode of Humans Decoded, Kiran explores the quiet power of willingness — how softening your resistance and opening to what is can dissolve layers of pain, control, and effort. Through real-life insights and grounded spiritual wisdom, Kiran unpacks what it means to meet your experience with full presence instead of avoidance or striving.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

 Why willingness is the missing key to real transformation
How control, resistance, and effort keep you stuck in loops of suffering
What openness actually feels like in your nervous system
How to let go — without bypassing or numbing out

Whether you’re on a healing path, deep in spiritual practice, or just tired of “trying so hard,” this conversation will help you return to the natural peace that’s been here all along.

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Show Notes

Get full access to our transformative 9-Day Challenge – Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for integrating Source into daily life. Purchase Here

Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Held in a field of presence, these sessions help rewire physical or emotional pain so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

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Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction: What is willingness and why it’s the heart of true healing
02:36 — The subtle difference between trying and being willing
03:00 — How resistance and control block real peace
07:38 — Spiritual healing through presence instead of fixing
11:12 — Embodiment: Feeling your emotions instead of avoiding them
15:14 — When effort becomes a trauma response
18:22 — The nervous system and the art of letting go
23:24 — How willingness ends cycles of inner conflict
24:35 — Real-life stories of awakening through surrender
31:51— Why willingness feels uncomfortable (and why that’s good)
35:38 — Moving beyond spiritual bypassing into embodied peace
38:30 — Closing reflection: Choosing willingness, moment by moment

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Is spirituality just a way to escape the world’s problems — or is it the key to real peace?

In this week’s conversation, Kiran, Leela, and Cami explore the accusation that spirituality is a form of bypassing — ignoring global crises like war, injustice, or inequality. But what if real activism begins in silence?

Leela shares powerful reflections from her “School of Peace” weekend with participants from Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and reps from the UN — showing how peace begins within the body. Kiran challenges the misconception that spiritual practice is passive, revealing how the most awake beings throughout history — from Jesus to Gandhi — were also the greatest changemakers.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why embodied awareness transforms activism
How inner peace impacts global peace
What it means to act from silence, not separation
Why fighting injustice from identification keeps the world in conflict
The simple 10-minute practice that can change the collective field

If you’ve ever wondered whether spirituality means “doing nothing,” this conversation will shift your understanding of what true action really is.

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Show Notes

Get full access to our transformative 9-Day Challenge – Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for integrating Source into daily life. Purchase Here

Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Held in a field of presence, these sessions help rewire physical or emotional pain so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

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0:00 – Introduction: Is Spirituality a Bypass?
1:05 – Leela’s Story: Finding Peace in Diversity
2:50 – The Myth of Spiritual Bypassing & True Awareness
6:25 – Embodied Activism: Leading from the Body, Not the Head
9:23 – When Activism Becomes Another Fight
11:35 – From Changing the World to Being the Change
16:12 – Awareness as the Deepest Form of Activism
18:28 – “But What Do We Do?”: The Call to Conscious Action
25:30 – Imagining New Worlds from Awareness
29:02 – The Mirror of Peace: Seeing What You Are
33:34 – Final Blessing: Seeing Your Own Face in Every Face

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What happens when spiritual practice feels less like effort — and more like play?

In this episode, Kiran, Leela, and Cami take you inside Leela’s annual retreat in Switzerland. This unique gathering is all about embodiment, joy, and healing through play. Unlike traditional retreats, it’s not about striving or fixing — it’s about listening deeply to the body, following your “delicious yes,” and discovering how freedom opens when you let yourself move, laugh, float, and be held.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

If you’re curious about embodiment, non-dual healing, or playful spirituality, this episode offers a glimpse into how community, presence, and body-centered practices can transform your relationship with life.

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Show Notes

  Get full access to our transformative 9-Day Challenge – Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for integrating Source into daily life. Purchase Here

Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Held in a field of presence, these sessions help rewire physical or emotional pain so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

0:00 – Introduction to Switzerland Embodiment Retreat

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Is astrology just a story we tell ourselves, or does it reveal real energetic influences shaping our lives?

In this episode of Humans Decoded, Kiran, Leela, and Cami explore the fascinating intersection of astrology, cosmic energy, and non-dual awakening. From the moon’s pull on tides and hormones, to the magnetosphere and ionosphere shaping how cosmic waves hit Earth — we ask: what’s really affecting us?

Through candid stories and lived examples, the conversation dives into:

Whether you’ve binged astrology apps, lived through spot-on horoscopes, or wondered if planetary movements really shape human experience — this episode gives you a grounded, soulful lens on astrology and awakening.

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Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for integrating Source into daily life. [Purchase Here]

Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Held in a field of presence, these sessions help rewire physical or emotional pain so you can live with ease and joy. [Discover More Here]

0:00 – Intro: Why talk about astrology?

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Everyone is doing it –Kim is now Shanti. Brian is now Kashmir, should I change my name to let people know I’m woke? Why seekers change names, how it shapes identity, and what it means in non-duality.

In this episode, Kiran, Leela, and Cami explore the fascinating world of spiritual names—why seekers feel called to change them, how names reflect identity, and what it means to take on a“true name” in non-duality. —this conversation reveals the deep relationship between names, awakening, and authenticity.

What you’ll learn:

 Why names often don’t reflect who we truly are
How spiritual names can support awakening and transformation
Personal stories of name changes in non-dual practice
How identity, freedom, and authenticity are tied to what we call ourselves

This conversation isn’t about whether you “should” have a spiritual name—it’s about uncovering what’s alive beneath the surface, and how even names can be used as doorways into freedom.

If this resonates, leave us a comment on YouTube so we can continue the conversation together: Join Here

Last call for fall classes! Embodiment begins the 3rd week of September (registration closes early Sept). Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for integrating Source into daily life. [Purchase Here]

Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Held in a field of presence, these sessions help rewire physical or emotional pain so you can live with ease and joy. [Discover More Here]

00:00 – Intro: What’s in a name?
02:30 – Why do spiritual seekers change names?
07:15 – Kiran’s journey from Tracy → Trace → Kiran
15:40 – The meaning of “Kiran” in Sanskrit and awakening
20:55 – Cami’s naming ceremony with Mooji (Sitarama)
28:30 – Leela’s shift from Deborah to Leela (Divine Play)
37:45 – Nicknames, identity, and what actually “sticks”
43:20 – Embarrassing names & letting them go
49:15 – The deeper meaning of names in prophecy and scripture
55:00 – Why it’s okay to reinvent yourself multiple times
1:01:20 – Closing reflections + invitation to share your name story

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We continue the deep dive into Kiran’s transformative teaching: Red Love vs Blue Love.

In Part 1, we uncovered how much of what we call love is actually attachment—clingy romance, twin flame myths, and even parenting roles that are really about ownership and identity. In contrast, this second part takes us deeper into what true intimacy looks like beyond attachment.

In Part 2, we take the conversation deeper with Kiran, Leela, and Cami. Together, they illuminate the difference between Red Love and Blue Love—and how shifting from one to the other transforms every relationship in your life.

Red Love – why it’s so addictive, because cultural myths around romance and family keep us chasing fulfillment. As a result, we often fall into the hidden suffering that comes with attachment.

Blue Love – the living practice of intimacy without clinging. Instead of chasing fulfillment, unconditional love flows naturally when we release filters, roles, and old stories.

Through raw conversations and real-life examples, you’ll discover the following insights. For example:

Why Red Love feels irresistible (and why it never satisfies)

If you’ve ever longed for relationships that feel free, intimate, and deeply alive, this episode offers a practical non-dual map to living as love itself. Therefore, it’s a valuable guide for anyone seeking transformation in love and intimacy.

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   The fall embodiment class starts in Sept! You can register for great packages that include 1:1 sessions with Leela.   Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for attaining and integrating God and Divine Source in your day to day.  Purchase Here

  Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Designed to hold you in a field of presence and allow you to rewire physical or emotional pain, so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

00:00 – Intro: Picking up from Part 1 of Red Love, Blue Love

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Feeling stuck in the never-ending search for your life’s purpose? You’re not alone. In this episode of Humans Decoded, host Kiran Trace and brilliant Co-hosts Leela Sutter and Cami Carlow explore why the question “What is my purpose?” feels so urgent—and so heavy.

Why Listen?

Together, they challenge the modern obsession with “finding purpose,” exposing how it often masks deeper fears of unworthiness and inadequacy. From personal stories to myth-busting insight, this honest, funny, and deeply human conversation offers a liberating reframe: maybe you’re not lost—maybe you’re just asking the wrong question.

If you’ve ever chased another certificate, course, or self-help promise hoping to finally feel “worthy,” this one’s for you.

Tune in to laugh, reflect, and decode the myth of meaning once and for all.

Show Notes:

Get my book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with grounded insights for navigating transformation and releasing outdated beliefs. Purchase Here

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Craving deep peace? — Experience guided sessions with Leela designed to bring you back to center. Discover more Here

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We all long for love—but what if much of what we call love is actually attachment?

What if the “I can’t live without you” kind of passion, the clingy parenting, or the twin flame obsession we’ve been taught to see as the highest form of love… is really a form of suffering disguised as devotion?

In this episode, Kiran, Leela, and Cami unpack one of Kiran’s most transformative teachings: Red Love vs Blue Love.

Red Love: the clingy, attached, agenda-driven kind of love we’ve been taught to celebrate—where romance, parenting, or even friendship becomes about ownership, exclusivity, and identity.

Blue Love: a radically different way of loving—cool, spacious, free, and without agenda. This non-attached love opens us to Source, to truth, and to the ability to meet others as they are without carrying them or needing them to define us. Through stories, examples, and lived experience, we explore:

Why we confuse attachment for real love

The hidden suffering inside exclusivity & twin flame myths

The difference between “Hollywood romance” and Source love

How Blue Love brings more compassion, intimacy, and freedom into parenting, friendships, and romantic partnerships

What it feels like to live in a field of love that doesn’t begin or end with another person

This is Part 1 of the Red Love/Blue Love teaching. Next week, in Part 2, we’ll go even deeper into what it means to embody true love that is unconditional, ever-present, and limitless.

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Show Notes:

   The fall embodiment class starts in Sept! You can register for great packages that include 1:1 sessions with Leela.   Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for attaining and integrating God and Divine Source in your day to day.  Purchase Here

  Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Designed to hold you in a field of presence and allow you to rewire physical or emotional pain, so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

00:00 – Intro: Why talk about love & attachment

02:10 – Red Love vs Blue Love explained

06:45 – Kiran’s teaching origin story (Ilsa & the “cool” kind of love)

12:30 – What makes attached love (Red Love) toxic

18:20 – Why Blue Love feels so different from Hollywood romance

23:45 – Leela’s personal story: Red Love, loss, and choosing God

31:15 – Exclusive vs inclusive love (and the twin flame trap) 38:20 – The shift into unconditional Source love 43:00 – How Blue Love transforms parenting & relationships

47:50 – Healthy detachment: caring without carrying

50:15 – Closing reflections + Fall class registration

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Produced by Kiran Trace and Leela Sutter

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Part 2 of what happens when our mind interferes and distorts the choice we feel is coming from our heart. Can we trust that voice? Or is there a mental layer of fear very subtly distorting that voice? What about your gut? Or your instinct? Are they being subtly distorted?

Kiran Trace, Cami Carlow,  and Leela Sutter offer us some masterful, practical advice for how to notice if there is a mental layer creating a complexity, and what we can do about that! Part 2, lets begin…

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Show Notes:

   The fall embodiment class starts in Sept! You can register for great packages that include 1:1 sessions with Leela.   Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for attaining and integrating God and Divine Source in your day to day.  Purchase Here

  Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Designed to hold you in a field of presence and allow you to rewire physical or emotional pain, so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

We’d love to hear from you! → Share your thoughts in the Humans Decoded Facebook Group

We genuinely appreciate your insights, reflections, and curiosities. → Email us anytime at [email protected]

Be the first to hear about new episodes, events, and exclusive content. → Subscribe to the newsletter

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Hosted by Kiran Trace and Co.

Produced by Kiran Trace and Leela Sutter

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The age old wisdom: “make decisions with your heart”, is sound advice, even backed by science. A lot of manifestation tools are based on this principle. But what happens when our mind interferes and distorts the choice we feel is coming from our heart? Can we trust that voice? Or is there a mental layer of fear very subtly distorting that voice? What about your gut? Or your instinct? Are they being subtly distorted?

Kiran Trace, Cami Carlow,  and Leela Sutter offer us some masterful, practical advice for how to notice if there is a mental layer creating a complexity, and what we can do about that!

Tune In Now  If you’d like to leave a comment on YouTube so we can discuss more: Join Here

Show Notes:

   The fall embodiment class starts in Sept! You can register for great packages that include 1:1 sessions with Leela.   Here

Get the book, Tools for Sanity — A deep dive into ego death and the unraveling of identity, with practical tools for attaining and integrating God and Divine Source in your day to day.  Purchase Here

  Craving deep peace? — Experience Energy Healing sessions with Leela. Designed to hold you in a field of presence and allow you to rewire physical or emotional pain, so you can live with ease and joy. Discover more Here

We’d love to hear from you! → Share your thoughts in the Humans Decoded Facebook Group

We genuinely appreciate your insights, reflections, and curiosities. → Email us anytime at [email protected]

Be the first to hear about new episodes, events, and exclusive content. → Subscribe to the newsletter

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Hosted by Kiran Trace and Co.

Produced by Kiran Trace and Leela Sutter

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