The Shantih Ma Podcast

How do we spiritually transcend in the Age of Chaos? Who am I? Where do we go when we leave our bodies?

In this episode, we discuss what it means to transcend in the age of chaos, how to gain clarity through authentic spiritual practice and how to use spiritual wisdom to self-reflect and evolve your path. We get into the deeper questions of life, such as “who am I” and “where do we go when we leave here.” We then examine spiritually-based happiness versus material pleasure, as well as how to use the window of grief to strengthen our spiritual practice. We summarize the conversation with some tools for you to take away, such as how to choose a qualified spiritual teacher and how to connect through mantra and prayer, so I highly recommend you listen through to the end.

Tamal is the founder of Yoga Salt (one of the most popular yoga centers in Los Angeles) and has been featured in Time Magazine, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Reuters, CSNBC, Self Magazine, Yogi Times, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living radio, Fit TV and numerous other publications nationally and internationally.

Tamal has several best selling yoga DVD’s entitled “Hatha and Flow Yoga for Beginners,” “Yoga for Energy and Relaxation” and “Intro to Yoga,” all of which are currently sold worldwide. Tamal has a new company called BODHI that curates the highest quality yoga, fitness and lifestyle videos. You can find BODHI at http://www.bodhilive.com.

Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

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Do we really have to be defined by our past and live a personal hell of self-sabotage? Is there really any excuse to live a life at a sub-par level? After hearing Rafael Garay's story, I would say not. If you don’t like who you are today, you absolutely have the power to become the person you like tomorrow. It requires hard work and dedication but stories like his prove that it’s worth it.

In this episode, Rafael shares his process for self-mastery, personal development and mindset; the essentials for transformation.

Rafael Garay is a motivational speaker, business coach, and an extraordinarily successful entrepreneur. After being incarcerated and nearly losing everything, Rafael decided to change the trajectory of his life. He climbed his way out from rock bottom and all the way to the top as a (now former) corporate recruiter. He began studying personal development and learning neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Rafael then went on to spend years as Director of Talent Acquisition for one of the world's largest advertising agencies until he left the corporate world to pursue his dreams. His goal is to make sure that others get to overcome their struggles and live the life they too, were born to live.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier 

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Rafael Garay: https://linktr.ee/raf.garay

With so much negativity online right now, are you really accomplishing all that you are capable of? Perhaps a social media diet is the VERY thing you need in order to reach your highest potential...

In this episode, I sit down with my dear old friend, Sonja Ringo. We catch up after 6 lost years, share some laughs, and then dive into social media dieting and how it can work miracles in your life. Ringo shares her experience, insight, and the positive impact this 3-month break had on her mental health, creativity, and productivity. Without the constant distraction of these hypnotic, addictive apps, she even managed to complete an entire book. She then shares about the time she was nearly eaten by wolves, bears, and sea monsters while completely alone in the forest off Vancouver Island... but that's not til the end of the episode, so stay tuned. 

Sonja Ringo is a poet, world traveller, artist, forager and singer/songwriter. She has lived on four different continents and spent time in over 20 countries, writing poems and playing her guitar all the way around the globe. In 2015, she created a jewelry line using feathers and animal bones which she collected during her backpacking adventures. Sonja's newest creative endeavour combines original poetry with homemade paper and wild-foraged botanical inks. Her various artistic mediums all share one unwavering theme: celebration of, and reverence for nature. She is currently working on her first collection of poems which will be available for purchase in the spring of 2021.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier 

Sonja Ringo: https://linktr.ee/poetryandbones 

Samuel Rivera is a self-taught videographer and content creator. He crafts powerful messages through his work to inspire, motivate, and empower his audience. With nearly a million views on YouTube, he has gained the well-deserved attention of iconic folks like Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, as well as multiple world time boxing champion trainer, Teddy Atlas, for his remarkable curation of video content.

In this episode we discuss Sam’s story of how he went from being overweight and miserable, struggling with debt and divorce, to living an empowered and full life behind the lens. We get an inside peek at the mindset he’s built for himself, with the various ways he’s navigated obstacles on his journey. We get into who to take constructive feedback and advice from, and who to ignore (ie trolls), and how to keep it real no matter where you are on the path. What an inspiring and down to earth fella. I really enjoyed our conversation and I know you will too!

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier 

RAFAEL GARAY | THE WRONG PATH

https://youtu.be/zK3Qdxsdi4Q

HARLEY FLANAGAN | Never Give Up

https://youtu.be/R4BKfWHdrgA

Lance Essihos is the host and creator of "The University of Adversity", a popular podcast that delivers inspiring stories from people all over the world who have overcome incredible adversity and achieved limitless success. He is also the CEO of Mic-Up Podcast Productions, an agency that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and aspiring podcasters.

Today we dive into Lance's journey through darkness and on to the incredible and inspiring work he does today. We explore addiction, suicide, death, self-doubt and the inner critic, changing your perspective and even end with a little discussion around plant medicine. He gives us some great tips and tools on how to change your state and shift your mindset as well. This conversation was deep, raw, and incredibly powerful.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Dr. Justine Lemos is an Ayurvedic Practioner, Vedic Astrologer, author, teacher, yoga teacher, dancer, and speaker. She is the founder of The Bliss academy at One Yoga and has been featured on Gaia TV in a series called Thrive: Self-healing with Ayurveda.

Today we discuss what Ayurveda is, the different types of body and elements that make up a person’s unique constitution, imbalances of sleep, diet, and lifestyle, as well as some traditional cleansing remedies. This episode is an overview of what Ayurveda is, but is by no means intended to act or provide medical treatment. If you want to learn more or go through the process, it is recommended that you do it under the guidance of an experienced and well-trained practitioner.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Hilary is the founder of J. Hill Marketing and creative services, an agency specializing in premier copywriting, editing and book editing for Fortune 500 brands and the “one-percent,” superstar entrepreneurs. She’s an entrepreneur, author, and editor at The Good Men Project, as well as a contributor to Influencive, The Huffington Post and The Mighty, among other large-scale publications. She is the founder of Sick Biz, “An organization dedicated to providing support, resources, hacks, and hope to entrepreneurs affected by chronic illness, pain, disability, and sickness.” As well as the host of the Sick Biz Buzz podcast.

In this episode, Hilary shares how she became highly successful, both personally and professionally, while overcoming years of self-sabotage, anger, anxiety, an eating disorder, and all while living with a chronic illness. She has tried and true knowledge that by becoming ruthless about change and actively changing the errors of your ways, you can effectively transform not only your life but your self. Today we dive into some of her most powerful tools for creating lasting change, ceasing negative self-talk, committing to self-love, as well as how to raise our standard, take risks, forgive, and even trust after betrayal.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Dr. Fergus Connolly is a coach, teacher, mentor, author, and speaker. He's one of the world's most experienced experts in elite human performance and optimization and has worked with CEOs, sports teams like the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as military and special forces units.

In this episode, we dive into identity versus image and how social media drives us into unhealthy comparisons. We discuss who we should allow into our inner-most circle and who we should keep out. We then explore the damages of accepting a victimhood mentality, how to find the value in our hardships and to recognize that the only thing we ever have control over is ourselves.

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Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ 

Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Ash Hedli has pledged to become completely sustainable by 2025, at which point he will get rid of his car, phone, and be off the grid.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of sustainability and why this is such a powerful movement. We dive deeper into topics such as mental health, and how to keep going despite living with mental illness.

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Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/

Joel Blanton is a professional MMA fighter, with a 1st-degree black belt and 6 time World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In this episode, we explore Joel's life-changing, spiritual awakening that he underwent during his time in prison and how to effectively maintain a healthy mindset. We dive further into meditation, psychedelics, and mental health. This man is remarkable.

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Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/