Join me this week and explore Asteya—the yama of non-stealing—reimagined as the practice of building the competence to receive and steward what you truly want. Drawing on Deborah Adele’s adikara ("the right to know" or "the right to have") and practical insights from psychology and skill-building, this episode offers metaphors, short practices, and concrete steps to help you notice desire, assess readiness, and grow the capacities needed to hold relationships, money, influence, and more—without shortcutting or harm.

Asteya: non-stealing. This week, we are going to talk about not stealing from ourselves. Beyond avoiding theft from others, discover how we unknowingly steal from ourselves through self-neglect, procrastination, distractions, and cultural hustle. Backed by psychology insights and yoga wisdom, explore practical ways to shift focus inward—honoring your needs, values, and courage to build authentic dignity and satisfaction. Finally, there will be actionable steps, such as mindful journaling, boundary-setting, and daily rituals to help you reclaim your energy, creativity, and presence. Perfect for anyone feeling drained in a busy world.

Join me this week for a short, guided meditation on the first three Yamas.

In this episode, let's talk about Asteya, the third Yama from yoga's ethical guidelines, revealing how non-stealing extends far beyond physical theft to the relational ways we rob others of joy, time, and dignity through comparison and one-upmanship. Using Deborah Adele's The Yamas & Niyamas , ancient wisdom from the scriptures, and modern tools like CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Nonviolent Communication, you'll learn to recognize these subtle thefts and cultivate abundance instead.

Discover practical challenges to practice presence, reframe envy with gratitude, and check your motives for true connection. If you're ready to stop taking and start giving, this episode is your guide to living with integrity.

This is the third part in the series, “Doing It Right the First Time.” This week, we explore why telling the truth isn’t just morally good; it reduces mental and emotional labor, builds trust, prevents crises, and aligns your inner truth with outer action. You’ll hear practical, bite-sized strategies you can start using today to practice Satya with confidence.

What you’ll learn:

• How pausing before you respond can keep conversations honest and constructive
• How naming your precise feelings improves communication and reduces misinterpretation
• How to use “I” statements to own your truth without attacking others
• How starting small builds lasting authenticity
• How writing first can clarify your truth and reduce fear around speaking it
• How to work with resistance using curiosity, CBT, IFS, and DBT tools

Join me this week for a deep dive into the art and science of Satya—speaking and acting from your authentic truth. In this episode, we blend practical psychology with spiritual wisdom to show how truth-telling can transform mental health, relationships, and everyday choices. You’ll hear how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps uncover automatic thoughts that fuel inauthentic behaviors, and how DBT’s DEARMAN skills can help you request what you need while preserving connection. We’ll explore Interpersonal Neurobiology to understand how naming our feelings can regulate the nervous system, and how Internal Family Systems encourages curiosity about the parts inside us that resist honesty—so Self can lead with clarity and compassion. Plus, we’ll ground the conversation in spiritual wisdom about truth-telling from traditions around the world. You will find actionable steps, real-life scenarios, and guided reflections to practice Satya right away—whether you’re setting boundaries at work, navigating conflict at home, or simply learning to show up as your truest self. Tune in for practical tools and a thoughtful path toward greater peace and resilience.

Join me this week as we discuss the important idea of doing it right the first time. This has a much broader meaning than what I thought it would. There is something deeper when we consider it in the context of truthfulness and not lying to ourselves and others. If we do something right the first time, we avoid all the messiness of going back and fixing our messes and mistakes.

In this week’s episode, we talk about what growth and belonging can look like in families and faith communities. Differentiation is the key to deeper and more meaningful belonging as long as your community can handle it.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Satya, or truthfulness, again. Join me for a few minutes to explore the delicate balance between the need to belong and the need to grow, which is another of Deborah Adele's insights from The Yamas and Niyamas.

In this episode, I talk about the difficulty of living authentically, the psychological research on belonging, and how we often sabotage our own truth to fit in. Drawing on wisdom from various traditions—including yoga, Buddhism, and modern therapy—let's discuss practical strategies to connect with our true selves without sacrificing our relationships.

I ordered some new equipment, and have not had time to set it up or give it a practice run. This week is a breather for us all while I take the time this week to figure out my new toys.

Catch up if you are behind or just listen to some old favorites. I highly suggest any podcasts with my kids - they are always good ones.

I will see you here back next week and we will discuss the need to belong vs. the need to grow in the context of the Yogic principle, Satya.