The Shadow & The Light w davidji & Elizabeth Winkler

The Shadow & The Light w davidji & Elizabeth Winkler

By davidji & Elizabeth Winkler

Explore the mysteries of consciousness, spirituality, and emotional healing, with heart healer and psychotherapist Elizabeth Winkler and internationally renowned meditation teacher davidji as we

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  1. Number 1: The Secret of Your Body’s Blueprint: Discovering Ayurveda

    Send us a text to let us know how this episode impacted you. What if health isn’t the absence of disease, but the presence of balance you can actually feel? We dive into Ayurveda’s timeless map of the five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—and show how they shape your unique constitution, or dosha: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. With stories, humor, and real-life examples, we connect ancient insights to everyday choices like travel routines, sleep timing, and how you build the right team at work and at home. You’ll learn how each element shows up inside your body and all around you, why your baseline nature doesn’t change but your balance does, and how to use opposites to steady yourself. Vata gets grounded with warmth, rhythm, and hydration, especially on planes. Pitta cools down with less competition, more space in the schedule, and soothing foods like watermelon. Kapha wakes up with invigorating movement and lighter meals. We also unpack Agni, the inner fire that digests both food and feelings, and explain why 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. is prime time for emotional repair and deep sleep. The payoff is ojas—sweet vital nectar—rather than ama, the sticky residue of undigested experiences. Along the way we share a powerful mantra, Agni Mile Purohitam, and simple guardrails for breathwork and hot practices so fiery types don’t “scorch the village.” We frame “elemental diversity” as a secret advantage in teams and relationships: Vata brings creativity and connection, Pitta brings drive and clarity, Kapha brings steadiness and trust. Put them together with care and you’ve got a dream team. Ready to identify your type and build rituals that actually fit your nature? Listen now, take the dosha quiz in the notes, and tell us what you’ll try this week. If this conversation helps you see yourself more clearly, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find us. We explore Ayurveda’s core idea that health is balance, not just the absence of disease, and show how the five elements shape your dosha and daily choices. We share practical tools for travel, sleep, work, and relationships, plus a mantra to strengthen your inner fire. • five elements as the basis of body and mind • doshas explained with traits and imbalances • inner and outer expressions of space, air, fire, water, earth • practical balance tips for vata, pitta, kapha • travel strategies to calm vata and stay present • agni, ojas, ama and emotional digestion • sleep timing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for deep rest • elemental diversity for teams, families and creativity • mantra and breathwork guidance with cautions • self-audit question: what did I leave behind Take the Dosha Quiz to identify your mindbody personality and find out your basic nature https://davidjimeditationacademy.com/davidji-dosha-quiz/ ATTENTION: Elizabeth is coming to Ireland! Click this link to join the retreat! We transform the world by transforming ourselves. Share this podcast with your friends, loved ones, and workmates. Visit davidji.com & elizabethwinkler.com for additional meditation & healing resources. Big shoutout to the amazing Jamar Rogers for creating such powerful music and lyrics for the official song of The Shadow & The Light Podcast!

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  2. Number 2: Law of Attraction: Ready to Use It? Try This Now

    Send us a text to let us know how this episode impacted you. The Law of Attraction isn't just New Age philosophy—it's a fundamental principle operating in our lives whether we recognize it or not. davidji and Elizabeth Winkler dive deep into how this universal law actually works, exploring the fascinating relationship between attraction and distraction. "Everything's frequency," Elizabeth explains, introducing her powerful "seven, seven, and seven" concept—the seven people you spend time with most, seven places you frequent, and seven behaviors you engage in regularly all contribute to your energetic resonance. This frequency directly influences what you attract into your life. In a breakthrough moment, they discover that attraction and distraction are opposite sides of the same coin. When we're distracted, we create static in our energy field like splashing in a still lake. True manifestation happens from stillness—from being present enough to direct our attention deliberately. davidji shares a compelling story about a friend who, after dating three married men, wrote down that she wanted "an unmarried man." She got exactly that—a man who wouldn't commit exclusively to her. Her intention came from fear rather than clarity about what she truly desired, demonstrating how our emotional state profoundly affects what we manifest. The hosts explore five meditation approaches that strengthen your "attention muscle": mindfulness, mantra meditation, body scanning, guided visualization, and embodied practices like metta. Finding the right practice allows you to move from distraction to conscious creation. Ready to transform how you manifest? Try Elizabeth's "seven, seven, and seven" exercise to evaluate your current resonance, then use meditation to clarify what your heart truly longs for. As David reminds us, "If the universe is inviting you to take a step, take that step and see what's next." davidji and Elizabeth Winkler explore the Law of Attraction as a real, energetic phenomenon that manifests through stillness, presence, and intentional focus. • Everything is frequency, and our energy is influenced by the seven people we spend time with most, seven places we frequent, and seven behaviors we engage in regularly • Attraction and distraction are opposite sides of the same coin—distraction creates static in your energy field while stillness allows for conscious creation • Meditation strengthens your attention muscle, allowing you to direct your awareness deliberately rather than being pulled into worry or fear • Five meditation approaches that might work for different people: mindfulness, mantra meditation, body scanning, guided visualization, and embodied practices • Manifestation must come from trust and love rather than fear and desperation—what you attract depends on your emotional state • Being "drawn" to something feels different than being "driven"—it's a magnetic pull that emerges from listening rather than forcing • Ask sacred questions like "Who am I?" or "What does my heart truly long for?" to spark deeper connection with your authentic desires Check out our episode on longing and the car seat meditation from Season 1 to deepen your practice of conscious creation. ATTENTION: Elizabeth is coming to Ireland! Click this link to join the retreat! We transform the world by transforming ourselves. Share this podcast with your friends, loved ones, and workmates. Visit davidji.com & elizabethwinkler.com for additional meditation & healing resources. Big shoutout to the amazing Jamar Rogers for creating such powerful music and lyrics for the official song of The Shadow & The Light Podcast!

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  3. Number 3: The Space Between with Dermot Whelan

    Send us a text to let us know how this episode impacted you. Welcome to our Season 3 Finale, where davidji and Elizabeth Winkler explore the magical fusion of passion, purpose & trust. What happens when a burned-out radio presenter discovers meditation and decides to blend it with comedy? In this captivating season finale, we're joined by the incomparable Dermot Whelan, who takes us on his remarkable journey from sleeping in his car between commitments to becoming Ireland's leading voice in mindful living. With refreshing vulnerability and his trademark humor, Dermot reveals the moment his body literally closed his throat while reading the news—an early warning sign his conscious mind couldn't yet recognize. "I was always very driven...but at the same time there was that feeling like I had one foot on the accelerator driving with passion towards my goals, and another foot on the brake." This powerful metaphor captures the struggle many of us experience when pursuing our dreams while battling self-limiting beliefs. The conversation delves into misconceptions about meditation, particularly among men who fear it might make them "soft" or less effective. Dermot flips this notion on its head, sharing how mindfulness actually clears away mental clutter, enhancing performance rather than diminishing it. We explore the unique power of humor as "a beautiful lubricant for easing people into places where maybe they wouldn't have naturally gravitated to"—a gift Dermot brings to his sold-out "Busy and Wrecked" tour across Ireland. Perhaps most profound is our discussion of identity and transition. After leaving a successful radio career at its peak, Dermot faced the disorienting question: "What do you do?" His advice for navigating such changes isn't about dramatic reinvention but rather "loosening your grip" on who you think you are. "That's enough. That's a place to be for a while where you haven't totally reinvented yourself...You're just letting go enough." The episode concludes with Dermot sharing his discovery of "Akasha"—space—and how creating moments of presence amidst our distracted world unlocks insights impossible to find while constantly busy. "The more we step into that space and make ourselves OK with uncertainty...the more we can just settle into our little cube of calm." Want to transform your relationship with busyness and find more meaning? Listen now, and discover how humor and mindfulness can work together to open your heart to what matters most. ATTENTION: Elizabeth is coming to Ireland! Click this link to join the retreat! We transform the world by transforming ourselves. Share this podcast with your friends, loved ones, and workmates. Visit davidji.com & elizabethwinkler.com for additional meditation & healing resources. Big shoutout to the amazing Jamar Rogers for creating such powerful music and lyrics for the official song of The Shadow & The Light Podcast!

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  4. Number 4: GURU or PETTY TYRANT? Who's Your Most Powerful Teacher?

    Send us a text to let us know how this episode impacted you. Dive into a powerful and enlightening conversation that explores the intricate dance between our shadows and light! Join meditation teacher davidji, and heart healer Elizabeth Winkler as they delve into the essential teachings of personal transformation, revealing how our greatest challenges often serve as our most profound teachers. In this episode, you’ll learn about the concept of the inner guru, how acknowledging our shadow side can lead to personal healing, and why even our most irritating encounters are gateways to growth. davidji shares stories of his journey through India, highlighting the epiphanies he experienced while discovering that the guru resides within us all. Then he goes deep into the concept of the “petty tyrant,” those people who test our patience and prompt us to look inward for strength and resilience. Elizabeth shares a powerful story of the Samurai & the Monk - to take us even deeper into the understanding of the GURU. Tune in to uncover practical insights on embracing mindfulness, cultivating compassion in challenging situations, and transforming frustration into opportunity. This engaging discussion between our co-hosts invites you to reflect on your journey of self-discovery and empowers you to see every challenge as a stepping stone to enlightenment. Join us for a transformative experience that blends ancient wisdom with modern psychology, and learn how the shadows in your life can help you shine brighter. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you love what you hear! ATTENTION: Elizabeth is coming to Ireland! Click this link to join the retreat! We transform the world by transforming ourselves. Share this podcast with your friends, loved ones, and workmates. Visit davidji.com & elizabethwinkler.com for additional meditation & healing resources. Big shoutout to the amazing Jamar Rogers for creating such powerful music and lyrics for the official song of The Shadow & The Light Podcast!

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  5. Number 5: Ready to Let Money Flow To You? Try These Secrets of Abundance

    Send us a text to let us know how this episode impacted you. What if you could always be on the receiving end of money??? Join davidji & Elizabeth Winkler on a journey where we unravel the emotional and cultural threads woven into our financial lives. Inspired by Ken Honda's "Happy Money," we explore how our upbringing and cultural narratives shape our financial mindsets, often binding us to a scarcity mentality. We share personal stories and insights that reveal how viewing money as energy can transform these narratives, creating a flow of abundance that positively impacts our lives. Experience the surprising magic of affirmations as we recount stories of unexpected financial gifts, from mysterious checks to diamond rings. We navigate the curious interplay between money and energy, where beliefs significantly influence our financial experiences. From humorous takes on the IRS to the buzz and skepticism around cryptocurrency, we untangle how our attitudes shape reality, emphasizing the importance of shifting perspectives to harness positivity and abundance. Finally, we ponder the deeper meanings of financial empathy and generosity. With insights drawn from Elizabeth's commitment to charitable giving and innovative experiments in social finance, we delve into the power of aligning with one's "North Star" and treating money with kindness. Embrace the philosophy of balance and flow, as illustrated by the concept of "happy money," and discover how these principles can lead to financial freedom. This episode delves into our relationship with money, exploring the emotional complexities and how our upbringing impacts our financial mindset. The conversation encourages listeners to recognize money as energy and embrace practices that foster abundance, healing, and gratitude in financial transactions. • Discussing childhood experiences shaping our attitudes toward money • Money as energy and the importance of healthy transactions • Exploring the concepts of happy vs. unhappy money • Personal anecdotes about affirmations related to money • Examining the power of generosity and receiving abundantly • The transformative effects of trust and flow in financial matters • Insights from a community experiment focused on the free circulation of money • Encouraging mindful spending and gratitude in financial interactions ATTENTION: Elizabeth is coming to Ireland! Click this link to join the retreat! We transform the world by transforming ourselves. Share this podcast with your friends, loved ones, and workmates. Visit davidji.com & elizabethwinkler.com for additional meditation & healing resources. Big shoutout to the amazing Jamar Rogers for creating such powerful music and lyrics for the official song of The Shadow & The Light Podcast!

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