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What happens when a high-functioning life hides emotional chaos? In this raw and revealing episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Bridget Budd—former corporate exec turned soulful novelist—to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, the role of repressed anger, and the power of radical truth-telling in trauma recovery. Bridget shares her journey from emotional suppression to spiritual awakening, and how her novel Behind the Mirror became a tool for healing not just for herself, but for readers struggling with identity, abandonment, and self-worth. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking holistic healing and the courage to face their own truth.

Bridget Budd is a writer, truth-seeker, and former corporate executive whose work now centers around emotional healing, trauma awareness, and spiritual growth. Her book Behind the Mirror explores hidden emotional wounds behind a polished life, offering readers a path to radical self-acceptance and inner peace. With certifications in yoga, trauma-informed coaching, and health coaching, Bridget blends lived experience with healing practices.

Repressed Anger Fuels Overperformance: Bridget shared how years of silent frustration led her to equate busyness with self-worth—until everything broke down and forced her to look inward.

Truth Telling as Medicine: Suppressed emotions and unspoken truths can sabotage health. Bridget's healing began when she stopped abandoning herself to please others and started honoring her authentic self.

Spiritual Awakening from Rock Bottom: A potential fourth divorce became a turning point that led to a profound spiritual shift, and eventually, a new purpose as a writer and healer.

Healing Isn’t Linear: Setbacks aren’t failures. They often reveal deeper layers needing attention. Bridget learned that what felt like regression was often deeper integration.

The Power of Kundalini Practice: Kundalini yoga and mantra became key tools in reconnecting with her inner self—especially as someone without a religious upbringing.

Progress is Personal: Healing may look like feeling okay for 10 minutes in a day. It’s not about arriving at peace—it’s about continuing to show up for it.

Website: www.bridgetbudd.com

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Her Novel: Behind the Mirror – Available for pre-order (Releases July 20)

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In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Angie Hawkins, Inner Glow Coach and author of Running in Slippers, to explore what it truly means to reclaim your self-worth. Angie shares her journey from emotional rock bottom to building a life rooted in courage, intuitive living, and unapologetic authenticity. This episode dives into the quiet power of self-trust, breaking the people-pleasing cycle, and tuning out the inner critic to hear the voice of your own intuition. If you’ve ever felt unseen while doing everything “right,” Angie’s story is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

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Key Takeaways:

Vulnerability vs. Adventure: Emotional risk often feels more terrifying than skydiving—but it’s also where true connection begins.

People Pleasing is Self-Abandonment: Angie unpacks how external validation erodes identity and how breaking free is an act of self-loyalty.

Inner Critic vs. Intuition: Learn how to distinguish your loving inner voice from the fear-based one.

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Angie’s turning point came after surviving a suicide attempt—her second chance became her purpose.

Daily Joy Rituals: True confidence stems from doing one joyful act each day and building emotional resilience through self-alignment.

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Instagram: @angiehawkinsa08

Website: www.runninginslippers.com

Book: Running in Slippers

Coaching Program: Shine from the Inside! (Free consult available—mention this podcast!)

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In this soulful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Sarah Byers—CEO, poetic truth-teller, and co-host of the Collecting Insight podcast. Together, they unpack how business leadership can coexist with spiritual depth, emotional resonance, and creative expression. Sarah shares her journey of integrating boardroom authority with channelled poetry, the power of showing up whole in fragmented spaces, and how to lead with both head and heart. From resisting vulnerability to rewriting purpose through alignment and presence, this conversation is an invitation to access your inner wholeness—even in chaos.

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Key Takeaways:

Leadership and creativity don't need to live in separate lanes. Integrating all parts of yourself is where true power lies.

Wholeness isn’t something to find—it’s something to remember and return to.

Stillness and self-contemplation—even for five minutes—can unlock inner wisdom.

Trusting subtle callings and quiet truths leads to authentic purpose, even when it doesn’t fit conventional definitions.

Vulnerability in leadership invites deeper connection and inspires others to show up fully.

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In this episode of Inner Peace,Better Health host Shreya dives deep with Linda Grizely—financial educator and motivational speaker—into a transformative conversation about the emotional side of money. Linda breaks down the concept of "money healing" and how our self-worth, guilt, and beliefs about scarcity influence every financial choice. From creating the “Me Money Method” to confronting inherited money narratives, this episode unpacks how true financial empowerment comes from self-trust, clarity, and emotional honesty—not just budgeting spreadsheets. If you’ve ever felt behind or overwhelmed by money, this is your invitation to begin again—mindfully and without shame.

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Key Takeaways:

Money healing goes beyond budgeting—it's rooted in emotional awareness and behavioral patterns.

Guilt and shame often drive women to put themselves last; Linda’s “Me Money Method” changes that.

Redefining self-worth is key to financial freedom. “You are enough” isn’t a slogan—it’s a practice.

Understanding your money personality (saver, spender, risk-taker, etc.) is a powerful first step.

Start small: track spending that is just for you, then set a guilt-free budget line for it.

True financial wellness is balancing logic and emotion—not choosing one over the other.

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In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Bhupinder Sandhu, a corporate mindfulness coach and mental health advocate who has walked over 1,000 miles across the UK to raise awareness for mental well-being. Bhupinder shares how a personal mental health crisis inspired his first walk from London to Scotland and how each step brought him deeper into his own healing. From guiding 5,000+ individuals during the pandemic to challenging societal norms around success and productivity, this conversation explores the power of presence, resilience, and humanizing mental health.

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Key Takeaways:

Bhupinder’s journey began after a personal family crisis, proving that real-life challenges often deepen professional purpose.

Walking became his form of activism—a reflection of how movement can offer healing and awareness.

During COVID-19, he transitioned from one-on-one support to group sessions, helping over 5,000 people cope with anxiety and uncertainty.

Bhupinder explains that mindfulness starts simply—with one breath, one thought, one moment.

Leaders must recognize the economic and human cost of unaddressed mental health in the workplace.

Rural and urban responses to mental health differ—awareness is still lacking in smaller communities.

His go-to practice? Deep belly breathing—simple, free, and transformative.

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Website: https://www.bhupindersandhu.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulsandhu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhsandhu/

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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health host Shreya engages in a deep and honest conversation with Emily Erstad—author of It’s Not That Deep, coach, and strategic leader. Together, they explore the emotional nuance between vulnerability and transparency, how emotional intelligence informs leadership, and why honoring your own boundaries is crucial when holding space for others. Emily shares practical strategies to navigate the tension of being seen and strong, especially in high-stakes roles like hospice care and leadership. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, emotional exposure, or burnout, this episode will offer clear, grounded insights to guide you through.

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Key Takeaways:

Transparency vs Vulnerability: Transparency is rooted in clarity and identity, while vulnerability is emotional openness that builds deeper trust.

Leadership Requires Presence: Emotional safety in leadership stems from clear intentions, personal boundaries, and consistent accountability.

Fear Is Natural, Action Is Choice: Leaders often avoid challenges due to fear. The solution? Take one aligned risk at a time, backed by intention and feedback.

Quiet Strength: Real strength lies in honoring your emotional truth while still showing up fully in leadership roles.

Emotional Intelligence is a Practice: Balancing compassion and clarity requires radical honesty, a growth mindset, and safe spaces for yourself and others.

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Instagram: @itsnotthatdeep_author

Email: Amazon

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In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya welcomes Kerry Blaser—mother, shaman, and author of My Inner Heroine—to explore the alchemy of feminine pain into personal power. Kerry shares how owning her trauma and rewriting her story helped her reclaim self-worth, break generational patterns, and discover the sacred wisdom within. Through shamanic healing, trauma work, and unapologetic truth-telling, she guides women to embrace their feminine essence not as weakness, but as a source of deep strength and connection.

From surviving a suicide attempt to negotiating a film adaptation of her book, Kerry reminds us that healing isn’t about comfort—it’s about courage, confrontation, and choosing to fall apart with purpose.

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Kerry Blaser is a trauma-informed healer, mother, and shamanic practitioner. Her book My Inner Heroine is both a memoir and a call to reclaim feminine wisdom in a culture that often silences it. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and shamanism, she helps women transmute pain into healing and embody their inner heroine.

Key Takeaways:

Feminine pain is not weakness—it’s repressed wisdom waiting to be honored.

Healing begins when we stop blaming others and start owning our inner landscape.

Shamanism and trauma therapy complement each other by addressing the soul and psyche.

Relationships act as mirrors, revealing our deepest wounds and potential for growth.

Falling apart with intention creates the momentum for transformation and enlightenment.

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Website: www.kerryblaser.com

Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/redpillshaman

YouTube: Kerry Blaser

Book: My Inner Heroine (Available on Amazon)

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In this deeply soulful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Sarah Asha Rose—a licensed therapist, multidimensional channel, and guide to sensitive souls and starseeds. Together, they explore the power of stillness as a gateway to soul alignment, the difference between surrender and avoidance, and how light language, sound, and divine frequencies activate healing. Sarah explains how awakening is not about becoming someone new, but remembering who we are. If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or called to something greater—this episode offers clarity and compassionate wisdom.

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Key Takeaways:

Stillness is not avoidance—it’s where your inner voice lives.

Surrender is an act of trust, not weakness.

Awakening often begins with breakdowns and questioning old patterns.

Light and shadow are both sacred—one reveals the other.

Sound healing and light language bypass the mind to activate soul remembrance.

Feeling lost is a signal that you’re ready to find yourself again.

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Podcast: Divinely Human on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube

YouTube Channel: @asharosehealing

Website: https://www.sarah-asharose.com

Free Gift: 5-day audio series of channeled messages on her website

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In this thought-provoking episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Branch Isole—author, theologian, poet, and host of the podcast Patient Zero. With 20 books to his name and a life committed to truth and spiritual inquiry, Branch shares hard-won insights on how radical responsibility, honest storytelling, and moral courage guide us toward lasting transformation. The conversation explores the spiritual tension between worldly struggle and inner awakening, the universal lessons we all face, and how truth is the test of love. This episode isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about doing the inner work.

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Key Takeaways:

Spiritual growth demands personal responsibility—there’s no shortcut to truth.

All major belief systems share a core ethic: love and treat others as you wish to be treated.

The inner struggle isn’t with the world—it’s with ourselves and our unwillingness to face truth.

Creative expression can be a powerful tool for healing, self-reflection, and transformation.

Morals and ethics—truth and love—are the essence of spiritual peace in a chaotic world.

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In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Lyubim Kogan—founder of Wings4Heroes, five-time immigrant, 9/11 survivor, Olympian, and financial leader. Lyubim shares how surviving catastrophe, building businesses, and supporting amputee veterans through flight therapy helped him reclaim peace and purpose. From post-war Ukraine to personal trauma, this episode dives into how uncertainty, service, and intuition can anchor the human spirit through chaos.

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Key Takeaways:

Peace isn’t found in success, but in purpose-driven action

Volunteering and serving others can reconnect you to joy

Trauma can be interrupted by powerful, positive experiences—like flying

Uncertainty is not the enemy; it’s the path to inner strength

Trusting your intuition is a learned skill—start small and build it

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