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What an amazing way to end season 2! With the same guest that started NewWayz off! My dear friend Sid.

Our childhood experiences don’t stay in the past. They quietly shape how we see ourselves, how we form relationships, and how we navigate the world as adults.

In this episode, I sit down with Siddharth Mallya to talk about the impact of growing up within complex family dynamics and how those early experiences can continue to influence our emotional lives, if we allow them to. Sid shares his story of childhood instability, divorce, loneliness, and the search for connection, and how those moments shaped the way he came to understand relationships and belonging.

We explore how emotions that weren’t processed in childhood often surface later in life, and the patterns we unconsciously carry into our relationships. The conversation also dives into rewriting the narratives we hold about our parents, developing empathy for their experiences, and finding acceptance without dismissing our own pain.

This episode is about growth, perspective, and the understanding that healing isn’t about blaming the past — it’s about learning from it. When we begin to look at our family dynamics with awareness, we create the opportunity to break old patterns, repair relationships, and move forward with more compassion for ourselves and the people who raised us.

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Wellness has become loud, confusing, and trend-driven — and for a lot of people, it’s doing more harm than good.
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah  to talk about conscious health and what it actually means to take care of your body without falling into extremes, guilt, or quick-fix culture. We explore the differences between Eastern and Western approaches to wellness, how habits and daily standards shape long-term health, and why so many people feel stuck cycling through diets, cleanses, and routines that never last.
Sarah shares her background growing up between Japan and the U.S., studying anatomy and nutrition, and working within media-driven wellness spaces — offering insight into how marketing and self-image have distorted our relationship with health. We talk about mindset over perfection, individualized healing, breaking away from crash diets, and why sustainable change starts with awareness, not discipline.
This conversation is about unlearning what wellness culture taught you, letting go of guilt, and building a relationship with your body rooted in trust, flexibility, and simplicity. If you’re tired of trends and ready for something more grounded, this episode will meet you there.


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00:00 Intro & Meet Sarah Waka Bay
00:18 What is Conscious Health & Wellness?
00:42 East vs. West: Contrasting Wellness Cultures
01:27 Habits, Standards & Daily Routines
02:31 Trend-Driven Wellness: Why Do We Follow Fads?
03:54 Sarah's Background: Growing Up in Japan and the US
04:34 Studying Anatomy & Nutrition
05:04 Marketing, Media & Quick Fix Culture
06:08 The Problem With Self-Image in Wellness
07:01 Individualized Healing & Listening to Your Body
07:52 Breaking Away From Crash Diets & Fads
08:39 Mindset Shifts & Deprogramming
09:41 Letting Go of Guilt & Embracing Flexibility
11:36 Why Mindset Is More Important Than Nutrition
12:44 Creating Safe Spaces for Change
13:43 The Power of Community, Mentors & Simplicity
14:46 Common Mental Blocks in Nutrition
16:08 Discipline, Commitment & Embracing Imperfection
18:41 Parasite Cleanses & Breaking Patterns
20:14 Reflection, Progress & Building Confidence
21:27 Sustainable Small Steps for Health
22:34 Holistic Lifestyle: Beyond Food
24:22 Starting to Live More Consciously
25:55 Practice, Learning & Final Advice
27:03 Outro & Where to Find Sarah

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What if feeling stuck isn’t a sign that you’re broken — but a sign that you’ve been avoiding the very experiences that help you grow?
In this episode, we explore what it really means to live a meaningful life beyond chasing happiness, purpose, or constant self-improvement. We talk about why humans instinctively avoid pain, how that avoidance quietly shapes our choices, and how learning to be present can completely change the way we experience our lives.
This conversation moves through purpose, peace, intuition, community, and the stories we tell ourselves — including how social media, comparison, and our environments influence who we become. It’s about letting go of outdated values, choosing what you focus on, and learning to lead with love even when change feels uncomfortable.
This episode is for anyone in a season of transition, questioning their direction, or feeling a pull toward something deeper — but tired of surface-level advice.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down, get honest, and trust yourself again, this conversation might land exactly when you need it.


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00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:13 Exploring the Human Experience
01:31 Why We Avoid Pain & Growth
03:00 Defining Life's Purpose
05:01 Seeking Peace and Personal Journeys
09:01 Leading With Love & Embracing Change
13:10 How Conversations Shape Us
18:06 Being Present & Assessing Your Environment
23:00 Letting Go & Redefining Values
27:05 The Power of Community and Support
31:40 Social Media, Comparison & Personal Growth
36:34 Choosing What You Focus On
39:33 Universal Guidance and Human Gifts
43:00 Following Intuition & Embracing Change
48:33 Owning Your Story & Inspiring Others
53:13 Final Reflections & The Message of Love
55:16 Practicing Gratitude Every Day
56:07 Closing & Appreciation

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In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind cacao ceremonies and how choosing more intentional ways of gathering can completely transform how we connect, celebrate, and honor life’s moments. Inspired by Bianca’s birthday, this conversation opens up a powerful dialogue about heart-opening experiences, conscious celebration, and choosing depth over surface-level norms.

We talk about what cacao ceremonies actually are, why they feel so grounding and connective, and how creating intentional space allows for more honesty, vulnerability, and genuine human connection. This episode is also about breaking away from expectation, embracing new traditions, and giving yourself permission to evolve — even when others don’t fully understand it yet.

If you’ve ever felt called to do things differently, to celebrate in a way that feels more aligned, or to share what truly lights you up without needing approval, this conversation is for you.

✨ Expect reflections on:
Redefining celebration and tradition
Choosing meaning over performance
Letting your beliefs evolve with experience
Finding your people and honoring your authentic self
Planting seeds simply by being you

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is follow what feels true — and invite others into it without force.

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00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:11 Bianca's Birthday Inspiration
00:47 Discovering Cacao Ceremonies
01:55 What Is a Cacao Ceremony?
02:35 The Heart-Opening Experience
03:48 Hosting a Meaningful Celebration
05:03 Shifting How We Celebrate
06:02 Deep Connection & Genuine Moments
07:14 Choosing Depth Over Surface Level
08:45 Breaking Norms & Embracing Change
10:02 Introducing New Traditions
11:17 Why We Choose What Lights Us Up
12:22 The Beauty of Cacao Ceremony Gatherings
13:03 Openness, Judgment & Sharing New Things
14:33 How Beliefs Evolve With Experience
16:38 Accepting Our Changing Selves
18:16 Finding Your People & Being Yourself
20:13 It's Okay to Be Different
22:45 Planting Seeds & Opening Minds
25:02 Advice: Share What Lights You Up
27:11 Celebrating Growth & Evolution
28:20 Integrating Old and New Worlds
29:02 Closing Thoughts & Farewell

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In this episode, we explore what community truly means when everything feels uncertain.

Through a deeply personal story centered around the fires in Altadena, this conversation reflects on loss, displacement, resilience, and the quiet ways people show up for one another in moments of crisis. We talk about firsthand evacuation and rescue experiences, the emotional toll on a community, and how collective grief can transform into collective strength.

This episode also unpacks the inspiration behind Haven — a reminder that safe spaces aren’t always physical places, but something we create through presence, humility, and care for one another. From responding to emergencies to rebuilding after loss, we reflect on how crisis strips away illusion and reveals what actually matters.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:
How communities come together during crisis
The power of safe spaces in moments of fear and loss
Turning pain into purpose and creative expression
Supporting others without needing to fix everything
Personal growth, humility, and giving back

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold yourself — and others — through uncertainty, this episode is an invitation to remember that we are not meant to do it alone.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:00 Today's Topic: Safe Spaces & Community
02:00 The Fires in Altadena: A Personal Story
05:00 The Impact on Community & Writing 'Haven'
08:00 Responding to Crisis and Helping Others
14:00 First-Hand Accounts: Evacuations & Rescues
19:00 Community Loss and Coming Together
22:00 The Story and Message Behind 'Haven'
27:00 Rebuilding and Community Healing
31:00 Safe Spaces: Supporting Each Other
35:00 Personal Growth, Humility, and Giving Back
40:00 Reflecting on Progress & Looking Forward
43:00 Lessons Learned & Closing Remarks

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If you’re looking for tools to navigate life, the courage to move forward when things feel uncertain, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself and the human experience, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I share the lessons that emerged from stepping into a completely new chapter of my life — not just moving to California, but what that move unlocked within me. From learning how environment shapes our nervous system and growth, to trusting intuition, navigating uncomfortable experiences, and finding community from scratch, this episode explores the inner shifts that happen when you choose expansion over familiarity.

I talk through the first steps into my “new world”: mindfulness, energy awareness, meditation, breathwork, and somatic healing — not as abstract concepts, but as practical tools that helped me regulate, process pain, and stay grounded through change. We also dive into embracing discomfort as part of the human experience, observing thoughts without identifying with them, and what it really means to step into your authentic self.

This conversation is me openly thinking out loud — sharing the core ideas, tools, and inner reminders that have been genuinely helpful and that I still implement in my life today. It’s not polished or scripted, but it’s honest, intentional, and deeply human. If you’re in a season of transition, self-discovery, or learning how to trust yourself again, there’s something here for you.

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00:00 Intro & Recap of My Spiritual Journey
02:26 Arriving in California: A Leap of Faith
03:36 Trusting Your Intuition & Environment
05:05 The Airbnb Fiasco
07:40 Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
09:56 How Location Shaped My Growth
11:43 Making Friends and Finding Community
13:38 First Steps Into Energy & Meditation
15:12 Embracing Pain & the Human Experience
17:06 Mindfulness and Observing Thoughts
18:46 Energy Work & Body Work Explained
20:34 Breathwork & Somatic Healing
21:53 Stepping Into Your Authentic Self
22:40 Attracting the Right People & Opportunities
23:13 Wrapping Up & Staying Connected

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If you’re scared, hesitant, or holding yourself back — please listen.
In this episode, I share the story of my accidental spiritual journey. It started with a quiet inner voice — and the moment I finally chose myself. I went from depressed, anxious, scared, and completely stuck to listening to what life and the universe were placing in front of me. Within a year, everything changed: a new city, a new home, a new job, more money, and an entirely new mindset. I talk about leaving a toxic relationship and blowing up the life I thought I wanted. This episode is about learning to trust intuition, following the quiet green lights, letting go of scarcity, taking leaps before you feel ready, trusting the process, learning how to feel safe, and allowing yourself to attract abundance and a full life that’s actually meant for you. Travel nursing, moving across the country, choosing abundance — even when fear is loud — and letting life meet you halfway.

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00:00 Introduction & Purpose of the Episode
01:30 Why Spirituality Matters to Me
03:00 Defining Spirituality In My Life
05:30 The Beginning of My Spiritual Journey
07:00 Leaving a Toxic Relationship
10:15 Major Life Changes & Taking a Leap
13:30 Healing, New Beginnings & Friendship
15:15 Coping with Loneliness & Seeking Help
17:15 Turning to Books & Finding Light
19:00 Following Green Lights in Life
21:00 Travel Nursing & Embracing Abundance
24:00 Letting Go of Scarcity & Building Confidence
26:30 Taking More Risks & Listening to Intuition
28:00 Moving to California: A Leap of Faith
30:00 Reflections & The Power of Divine Timing
31:45 Preview of Part Two & Closing Thoughts

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Are you actually sabotaging yourself?

Like… are you burning yourself out and calling it ambition — or being “so nice” to yourself that you’re quietly avoiding your own potential?

In this episode, we get real about hustle culture, self-care, and the uncomfortable middle ground no one wants to look at. We ask the questions most people dodge: Are you hustling because you’re driven — or because you don’t know how to slow down? And on the flip side… is your rest actually restorative, or is it just disguised avoidance?

We break down toxic hustle, burnout, busywork disguised as productivity, and when self-care turns into self-sabotage. We talk intention, knowing your why, and how to tell the difference between pushing yourself in a healthy way and slowly holding yourself back.

This isn’t a hustle hype episode. And it’s not a “do less” pep talk either. It’s a reality check about balance, honesty, and learning how to work, rest, and live without constantly lying to yourself.

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00:00 Welcome & Life Updates
01:27 Introducing the Episode's Theme
02:57 Hustle Culture vs Self-Care Culture
05:57 Generational Views on Work & Wellbeing
09:09 Finding a Healthy Balance
11:11 Social Pressures and Defining Success
14:42 The Dangers of Toxic Hustle
18:54 Intentionality and Avoiding Burnout
22:39 Knowing When to Rest
25:55 Intentional vs Avoidant Rest
28:29 Modern Self-Care: Benefit or Excuse?
31:37 Rest, Recharge, and Honest Reflection
33:36 Listening to Yourself & Your Needs
36:27 Intrinsic Motivation and Vision
39:45 Unique Ways to Rest and Hustle
44:00 Be Yourself & Find What Works for You
47:47 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

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Everyone says “do the work”… but almost no one explains what that actually looks like.

In this episode, we pull the phrase apart and talk about what healing really involves beyond just insight or talking things through. We get into what it means to show up for yourself, how therapy can be collaborative instead of passive, and why real change often comes from feeling, not fixing.

We explore breakthrough moments, sitting with uncomfortable emotions, and how the language we use around healing can either help us expand or keep us stuck. We also move beyond words — into embodiment, somatic work, silence, energy, and the kind of connection that doesn’t need to be explained to be felt.

This conversation goes deeper into body signals, stress, burnout, and the quiet toll modern life takes on our nervous systems. We talk about what burnout is actually trying to teach us, why success needs a new definition, and why sometimes the most powerful move is trying something different.

If you’ve been “doing the work” but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re even on the right path — this episode is for you. Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about listening differently.

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🌟Guest: Salma Soliman
Instagram: @braveyoutherapy
Website: www.braveyoutherapy.com

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:37 Defining 'Doing the Work'
01:24 The Therapy Journey: Showing Up & Seeking Help
03:33 Perspectives in Therapy: Collaboration & Guidance
05:41 Active Therapy Styles & Gentle Guidance
08:47 Therapy as a Reflective Space
10:31 Breakthrough Moments in Healing
14:00 Facing and Feeling Difficult Emotions
17:18 Changing Language Around Healing
20:29 The Power & Limits of Language
22:03 Embodiment, Somatic Work & Being Present
24:36 Connection Without Words: Energy & Community
26:10 The Value of Silence in Healing
29:13 Universal Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
31:36 Trusting and Listening to Our Emotions
33:39 Body Signals, Stress, and Work Environments
37:01 Learning from Burnout & Stress
39:03 Society, Stress, and the Cost of Wellbeing
40:31 Practical Advice: Try Something Different
42:18 Expanding Definitions of Success
43:00 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect

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Therapy isn’t broken — the way we talk about it is.

In this episode, we get real about what therapy actually is, why “just talk about it” doesn’t work for everyone, and how the one-size-fits-all model has left so many people feeling confused, discouraged, or like therapy “failed” them.

We break down traditional talk therapy, what client-centered therapy really means, and why feeling safe, seen, and understood matters more than any label or modality. We also explore what happens when therapy goes beyond the couch — from alternative modalities and improv-based therapy to community, play, and emotional flexibility.

We don’t sugarcoat the mental health system either. We talk about why it feels so hard to access care, what to do when therapy feels out of reach financially, and the creative, affordable options people don’t talk about enough.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is therapy even working for me?” or felt like you were doing it wrong — this episode is for you. There’s no gold star for healing. The only rule is finding what actually helps.

Trust yourself. Stay curious. And remember: therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about supporting you.


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🌟Guest: Salma Soliman
Instagram: @braveyoutherapy
Website: www.braveyoutherapy.com

00:00 Introducing the Guest & Today's Topic
02:00 What is Traditional Therapy?
06:30 Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
10:00 The Importance of Client-Centered Therapy
14:00 Safety, Vulnerability, and Being Seen
18:00 Authenticity and Self-Awareness in Therapy
22:00 How to Choose the Right Therapist
26:00 Beyond Talk Therapy: Modalities and Improv Therapy
31:00 Community, Play, and Emotional Flexibility
35:00 Navigating the Broken Mental Health System
39:00 Affordable Therapy & Alternative Resources
42:00 Final Advice: Trust Yourself & Try Therapy
44:00 Closing Thoughts & Appreciation