Unwritten

At 34, Shruti was an ambitious fashion designer living what seemed like a healthy life — until a shocking Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis during her divorce hit like a bullet to the brain.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Shruti shares her journey from repressed childhood emotions, chronic health issues, and conventional treatment to a complete life transformation. She reveals how she addressed root causes through meditation, breathwork, forgiveness, a plant-based diet, and self-love — emerging healthier and more purposeful than ever.

Now a holistic health & cancer coach, Shruti founded Awana Health and helps others take back control of their healing. If you're facing cancer, chronic illness, or searching for hope beyond fear, this episode will shift how you see health, emotions, and resilience.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction & Shruti’s childhood story (rebel, ambitious, emotional suppression)
• 03:30 – Moving to America, marriage, divorce & cancer diagnosis at 34
• 09:45 – The “bullet in my brain” moment: First reaction to the diagnosis
• 12:00 – Battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: What she did differently (root cause approach)
• 18:20 – Why childhood trauma & unprocessed emotions contribute to disease
• 25:10 – Career pivot: From fashion designer to holistic nutritionist & cancer coach
• 32:40 – Founding Ana Health & helping others heal (real client stories)
• 38:15 – Daily self-care routine: Meditation, breathwork, visualization & gratitude
• 45:00 – Why she went fully vegan + protein myths & gut health
• 52:30 – Spirituality, destiny, self-love & dealing with criticism
• 58:45 – Advice for cancer patients & prevention tips for young listeners
• 01:03:00 – What Shruti would tell her younger self + final thoughts

Discover how a living Awakened One (Zen Buddhist Nun) Thich Dieu Thien found unbreakable happiness that nothing can disturb. In this deep conversation, she reveals the true meaning of awakening, how to end suffering, live with unconditional love, and bring real peace into daily life — even with ambition, relationships, and modern chaos. Perfect for anyone seeking clarity, freedom, and inner truth

Chapters:

• [00:00] Are You Ready for Awakening?
• [01:15] Who She Was Before Awakening
• [03:20] The Question That Changed Everything
• [05:40] What True Happiness Really Means
• [08:50] How Anyone Can Become Awakened
• [12:10] Handling Emotions Without Being Disturbed
• [15:30] Starting the Journey from Rock Bottom
• [19:45] Ambition & Purpose Without Ego
• [23:20] Dealing with Extreme Views & Conflict
• [27:10] Healing Deep Trauma & Suffering
• [31:00] Student Shares His Awakening Experience
• [36:40] Most Profound Life Lesson
• [40:20] Message for Everyone Watching

Marriage expert Dr. Lee Baucom reveals the #1 mindset shift that can save most marriages: moving from "You vs Me" to "We" thinking. He explains why traditional therapy often fails, how to handle conflict over money/in-laws/parenting, and practical ways to rebuild connection even if only one person wants to change.

Dr. Lee shares his "Save The Marriage System" insights, the real meaning behind wedding vows, why expectations kill relationships, and how commitment acts as your North Star when feelings fade.

Whether you're married, struggling, or starting fresh after divorce — this episode gives you the team approach that actually works.

Chapter Timeline:

• 00:00 - What Makes a Marriage Successful?
• 01:45 - The Power of "We" Thinking & Team Mindset
• 03:10 - What If Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Change?
• 04:20 - Real Examples: Money, In-Laws & Parenting
• 07:50 - Understanding Different Perspectives Without Agreeing
• 09:40 - Who Is Dr. Lee Baucom? Background & Save The Marriage System
• 11:20 - Why Most Marriage Therapy Fails (Shocking Stats)
• 15:30 - The Problem with Communication-Focused Therapy
• 17:40 - When Divorce Is the Right Choice
• 19:20 - Starting a New Relationship After Divorce
• 22:10 - Dealing with a Partner’s Past, Kids & Ex
• 25:00 - Why Expectations Poison Relationships
• 28:20 - The Real Meaning of Wedding Vows
• 29:40 - Finding Your Relationship’s North Star
• 32:50 - Treat Your Marriage Like Your Only Car for Life
• 34:10 - The “Third Option” Better Than Compromise
• 36:00 - The 3 Levels of Connection (Physical, Emotional, Spiritual)
• 39:20 - How to Rebuild the Spark & Momentum
• 42:40 - The Two Biggest Relationship Fears
• 45:30 - Attachment Styles & How Adults Can Change
• 48:50 - Final Advice: Adopt the Team Mentality
• 50:40 - Closing Thoughts

Darren Lee (Voics Founder & Kickoff Sessions Podcast Host)Darren Lee shares how quitting alcohol unlocked explosive growth: from 0 to 55M+ podcast views, 5M downloads, 500+ episodes, and scaling Voics (podcast agency) to multi-7 figures. Raw talk on dyslexia, injuries, burnout, relationships, alcohol's hidden damage, and building a fulfilling life through content & business.

Chapter Timeline:

[00:00:00] Intro & Darren's Background

[00:01:00] Dyslexic Kid Avoids School

[00:02:30] Sports Obsession: Sprinting to Rugby

[00:03:30] Knee Injury Ends Dreams

[00:05:00] Education, Bodybuilding & Hustle

[00:06:30] Running Parties → Business Lessons

[00:08:00] Burnout & Lifestyle Balance

[00:10:30] Health-Wealth-Relationships Flywheel

[00:12:00] Single Father Challenges

[00:14:00] Alcohol's Destructive Role

[00:16:00] Quitting Alcohol Transformation

[00:19:00] Tactical Steps After Quitting

[00:23:00] Compound Effect & Habits

[00:28:00] Current Alcohol Stance

[00:32:00] Obsessive Personality & Infinite Game

[00:35:00] 100 Reps Rule

[00:38:00] Justin Waller Episode

[00:41:00] Escaping Rat Race

[00:51:00] Growth Flywheel Explained

[00:54:00] Online Coaching Advice

[00:58:00] Mission: Richer Fulfilled Lives

[01:02:00] Content Creation Advice

[01:06:00] Ascension Model & Value

[01:08:00] US Tour & Book

[01:11:00] Rough Roads End Smooth

[01:15:00] Love & Traditional Roles

[01:21:00] Modern System Traps

[01:29:00] Fatherhood Perspectives

[01:35:00] Biggest Regret: Wrong Spending

[01:39:00] Mentor Ned Phillips Impact

[01:41:00] Quality From Quantity Reps

[01:44:00] Unlimited Time & Money

[01:46:00] Final Message: Defy Limits

3 Key Learning Points

✨ Quitting alcohol can be the ultimate performance unlock — Darren went from $8K/mo finance job + stagnant podcast to multi-7-figure agency after removing partying, gaining clarity, time, and compounding habits (newsletter, content, sales).

✨ Replace vices with big goals & positive obsessions — Fill freed-up time with writing, reading, training, and massive pursuits so the old habits lose appeal. Obsession with business/content beats short-term dopamine every time.

✨ Build for specificity & transformation, not virality alone — Solve real problems for a defined audience (e.g., entrepreneurs wanting podcast/business growth) → stronger brand, trust, revenue. Smaller targeted audiences often monetize better than broad "funny" content.

A physicist's loop that rewires reality → a bliss attack that shattered 10 years of Christianity → why most people are NPCs in their own simulation. Justin Shaw reveals how he escaped the fear-based "mansion," discovered source-powered "sourcery" (with a u), and built a 13-rung ladder system to his own near-life experience — without dying, without drugs, and without needing to be saved.

- Justin Shaw shares how a random post-workout bliss attack cracked open his whole reality, pulled him out of religious fear and addiction, and led to a funny, no-BS 13-rung map anyone can follow to reconnect with source energy and actually feel at home in their own skin.

Buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sourcery-101-Higher-Elevation-Consciousness/dp/B0DTV5ZXSM

Chapters:

• 00:00 – David Bohm's Reality Loop (the quote that breaks brains)
• 04:30 – Chipping vs Integrating the Ego + Sandcastle Analogy
• 09:45 – Why Religion Divides & Spirituality Unites
• 14:20 – The Cracked Foundation: Christianity as a Beautiful but Fear-Built Mansion
• 21:30 – The Bliss Attack That Changed Everything (3-hour wave of love)
• 27:15 – From Airplane Mode to Full Connection with Source
• 33:40 – Follow Your Bliss (Joseph Campbell meets mystical comedy dreams)
• 39:50 – Big Pharma, Fear-Based Medicine & the Missing Spirit in the Trinity
• 48:20 – Goats vs Sheep: Why You Should Stop Being Told What to Do
• 56:10 – Selfish-Selfless Servitude (Triple S) & New Age Misunderstandings
• 1:04:30 – The Giant Illusion of American Politics & War Funding
• 1:13:50 – One Rule to Replace All Commandments
• 1:22:30 – Hope for Addicts + Living Like It's Your First Day (not last)
• 1:30:45 – The Sorcerer's Creed (13 rungs overview + favorites)
• 1:45:20 – Free Will vs Destiny in the Simulation
• 1:55:00 – Pause, Listen, Trust – Stillness Is the Vault Key
• 2:02:00 – Final Thought: Live Like It's Your First Day

Lynn Weimar's journey from rock bottom at 50—marked by emotional abuse, divorce, and feeling invisible—to becoming an Ironman finisher at 63 and qualifying for world championships. This powerful story of midlife transformation shows it's never too late to reclaim your strength, rewrite limiting beliefs, and live fully through running, triathlons, and inner healing. Discover how she overcame addiction, shame, and "too late" myths to coach women over 50 toward freedom and peak fitness.

Her Book is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Be-Free-Beyond-Fifty-Vibrant-ebook/dp/B09SVS1VMH

Chapters:

• 0:00 - Intro: Before 50?
• 1:00 - Childhood: Becoming Invisible
• 2:00 - Marriage: Facade & Abuse
• 3:00 - Emotional Addiction: Fantasy Escape
• 5:00 - Rock Bottom: Leaving at 50
• 6:00 - New Life: Single Mom
• 7:00 - Lowest Point: Life Over
• 9:00 - Decision to Leave
• 11:00 - No Voice: Abuse Details
• 12:00 - Turning Point: Mom’s Cancer
• 14:00 - Clarity: Seeing Control
• 16:00 - Running: Freedom Found
• 18:00 - Menopause Myths & Doubts
• 19:00 - Marathon Comeback
• 20:00 - Ironman Spark Ignites
• 22:00 - What is Ironman?
• 24:00 - Ironman at 63
• 25:00 - Surviving to Thriving
• 26:00 - Hypnotherapy: You Are Enough
• 28:00 - Roots: Not Enough
• 30:00 - Shame: Women Hiding
• 32:00 - Healing Trauma Inside
• 35:00 - Breaking Past Attachments
• 36:00 - Daily Life: Coaching Freedom
• 38:00 - Training as Passion
• 39:00 - Never Too Late
• 41:00 - Rewrite Limiting Beliefs
• 44:00 - Facing Fear Head-On
• 46:00 - Reframing Failure
• 48:00 - Impact Beyond Self
• 50:00 - Handling Haters
• 53:00 - Next: World Championships
• 56:00 - Book: Be Free
• 57:00 - Widowhood & Dating
• 59:00 - Healthy Relationships
• 1:00:00 - Last Doubt Moment
• 1:02:00 - Bike Crash Story
• 1:03:00 - Happens For Me
• 1:05:00 - No Regrets
• 1:07:00 - Biggest Impact: Running
• 1:09:00 - Selfless Action Wisdom
• 1:10:00 - Process Over Goals
• 1:11:00 - Nourish Not Diet
• 1:12:00 - Plant-Based Journey
• 1:13:00 - Hummus & Staples
• 1:14:00 - Vegan Myths Busted
• 1:15:00 - Dream: Worldwide Ironmans
• 1:16:00 - Building Dreams Side Job
• 1:17:00 - Final Message: You Are Enough
• 1:18:00 - Outro: Website & Book
• 1:20:00 - Closing Thoughts & CTA
• 1:25:00 - Extended Reflections
• 1:30:00 - More Lessons Shared
• 1:35:00 - Final Inspiration Wrap
• 1:40:00 - End & Stay Curious

Dayna Wylder a yogi, and healer shares her raw journey healing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) naturally after doctors gave up hope. From losing her newborn son and receiving white feather synchronicity signs from beyond, to profound DMT experiences, sound healing, yin yoga, and letting go of perfectionism, she reveals how energy work, mindset shifts, and synchronicities transformed her grief into purpose. Discover her 500-page book Unlearned Disease, Relearn Wellbeing and why curiosity, surrender, and inner love are the real keys to healing.#MSHealing #AfterlifeSigns #PsychedelicHealing #GriefToGrowth #EnergyMedicine #healingjourney #healing Key Topics Covered:⭐️ Surviving MS diagnosis & grief after losing her newborn son.⭐️ Using DMT, iboga, sound healing, and yin yoga to rewire her nervous system and release decades of trauma & perfectionism⭐️ Transformed pain into purpose: wrote a 500-page book on multi-layered healing (Koshas) and now teaches others to find inner peace & possibilityTimestamps:0:00 – Intro4:00 – 500-page book journey8:00 – Iboga MS experiment12:00 – MS symptoms explained16:00 – Neural healing patience20:00 – Yoga shift to yin24:00 – Teaching imperfect yoga28:00 – Curiosity & soul contracts32:00 – Entanglement & source36:00 – Pain vs suffering40:00 – Grief & white feathers44:00 – Tree plant consciousness48:00 – Letting go striving52:00 – Early psychedelics escape56:00 – Intentional DMT experiences1:00:00 – Dock sunrise revelation1:04:00 – Manifestation & flow1:08:00 – Retreat vision horses1:12:00 – Hope openness message1:16:00 – Book & services plug1:20:00 – Love from within1:24:00 – Synchronicities & signs1:28:00 – Ego & perfection release1:32:00 – Final reflections1:36:00 – Grief integration1:40:00 – Sound healing power1:44:00 – Nature connection1:48:00 – Inner peace journey1:52:00 – Closing thoughts1:56:00 – Thank you & outro

Sarah Malpass shares insights from her nearly 10-year marriage: handling temptation transparently, building deep trust and friendship, navigating conflict/compromise/jealousy, and personal growth through lowered expectations and gratitude.#marraige #relationship #relationshipgoals #relationships #relationshipadvice Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:00 – 10 years together3:00 – Handling temptation openly5:00 – Recent chemistry experience7:00 – Novelty vs monotony9:00 – Friendship core of marriage11:00 – Instant soul connection13:00 – Nervous system response15:00 – Childhood trauma shared17:00 – Abandonment and self-blame19:00 – Parenting differences21:00 – Conflict & cold shoulder23:00 – Space and closeness25:00 – Jealousy through transparency27:00 – Compromise examples29:00 – Passive aggressive patterns31:00 – Lowering expectations33:00 – Family obligations boundaries35:00 – Definition of love37:00 – Infatuation vs real love39:00 – Pet peeves emergence41:00 – Relationship foundations43:00 – Compassion and empathy45:00 – Flowers and romance47:00 – First sexual experiences49:00 – Discovering hidden marriage51:00 – Morals in temptation53:00 – Cheating consequences55:00 – Soul bond breakage57:00 – Sex meanings differences59:00 – First relationship lessons1:01:00 – Confidence in approaches1:03:00 – Fear of rejection1:05:00 – Natural connections1:07:00 – Personal growth update1:09:00 – Calm and less perfection1:11:00 – Gratitude and mindset1:13:00 – Releasing control1:15:00 – Serenity prayer reflection1:17:00 – Love as religion1:19:00 – World change wish1:21:00 – Social media dangers1:23:00 – Brain rot generation1:25:00 – Potty training story1:27:00 – Final temptation advice1:29:00 – Self-awareness in thoughts1:31:00 – Platonic friendships discussion1:33:00 – Boundaries and intentions1:35:00 – Closing thoughts

Jenn is an ER nurse with 16 years of experience. She opens up about falling into nursing, surviving workplace bullying that nearly broke her, navigating COVID burnout & antidepressants, trusting her nursing intuition and more! “Nursing Intuition” + journals: https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Intuition-Sanity-Survive-Career-ebook/dp/B0DB5VWFFY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C45X7XXQXBJR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-6AQSbIerra-rch2dIe8ApqPJ-WCbaU9zqhCxL2ZKtq8Fqx69mn_xIBVkVx7YMlXVpJgXl0nb1fkBjCblVS8O5Hfmm749g57yvLe80Ds_18xnmAgDl7vvT1vT6bYKj6ZqSbJ0hfv9c5b9NCueM7DUkCTttapo4uPJeWWUiqbGamSbXOxLA-9fQP4dDLcZpX1NbPatMFKG-QjDk1tEVJMRnDm0xYVmQ_UMlPqGAoq86A.wqHoWnr7Y8YsZGtSKfzcvOaraiEGoJlI2_VUniIgo44&dib_tag=se&keywords=nursing+intuition&qid=1770428499&sprefix=nursing+intui%2Caps%2C814&sr=8-1Follow Jenn: @ernursejenn (Instagram/TikTok)#ERNurse #NursingStories #Burnout #NursingIntuition #HealthcareHeroesKey Ideas:⭐️ Nursing Intuition & Trusting Your Gut- Jenn explores how ER nurses develop a powerful, research-supported intuition that often detects patient decline before objective data, sharing stories and its role in her upcoming book.⭐️ Workplace Trauma, Bullying & Burnout- She recounts surviving years of severe bullying, toxic scheduling, and COVID-era exhaustion that led to antidepressants and the importance of leaving harmful environments.⭐️ Death, Grief & the Emotional/Spiritual Side of ER Nursing- Jenn reflects on coping with frequent patient deaths through personal rituals, spiritual beliefs, and becoming somewhat numb while still finding meaning in turning critically ill patients around.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:00 – How Jenn became a nurse3:30 – First rural ER job6:00 – Why ER fits her9:00 – 5 years of bullying14:00 – Quitting and walking out18:00 – COVID burnout and recovery24:00 – True emergency misconceptions28:00 – Handling abusive patients32:00 – Nursing intuition explained38:00 – Body scans and journals43:00 – Grief and death rituals48:00 – Night shifts with kids52:00 – Vaccine experiences and feelings58:00 – Biggest regret and lessons1:02:00 – Book and socials plug1:05:00 – More intuition stories1:10:00 – Sepsis case intuition1:15:00 – Grief and becoming numb1:20:00 – Spiritual rituals and paganism1:25:00 – Full moons and energy1:30:00 – COVID division and mandates1:35:00 – COVID patient stories1:40:00 – Youth exploration regret1:45:00 – Parenting twins challenges1:50:00 – Birth and epidural stories1:55:00 – Travel and ancestry dreams2:00:00 – Final advice and close

In this solo episode, I share a powerful parable from Lillian DeWaters' 'How to Have Abundance' about walking the straight and narrow path despite fear.A king promises riches, joy, and infinite abundance to anyone who reaches his palace via the King's Highway. Three men start the journey full of excitement—but rumors of ferocious lions stop most in their tracks.Two turn back in fear. The third presses on, trembling but trusting the King's promise: 'The king wouldn't deceive me.' As the roars grow louder, he faces the lions head-on... only to discover they were chained all along—powerless illusions.This story reveals how our deepest fears (lack, doubt, scarcity) are often chained illusions. When we walk in faith—trusting divine Life, God, or infinite good—we walk right past them to true abundance.If fear has held you back from risks, dreams, or new beginnings, this episode is for you. Let's challenge those lions together.Timestamps/Chapters:[00:00] Intro: Fear, Abundance & the Straight Path[00:01:00] Introducing Lillian DeWaters & the Parable[00:02:00] The King's Promise & Starting the Journey[00:03:00] Rumors of Lions & the First Two Men Turn Back[00:04:00] The Third Man Presses On – Faith Over Fear[00:05:00] The Revelation: Lions Are Chained![00:06:00] Spiritual Truth: Fears Are Illusions[00:07:00] Personal Reflection: How Many Times We've Turned Back[00:09:00] Your Path: What Fear Is Holding You Back?[00:11:00] Closing Invitation & EncouragementIf this resonated, like, comment your biggest 'lion' right now, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share with someone who needs this reminder: Keep walking—you've got this! ✝️✨#FaithOverFear #Abundance #SpiritualGrowth #ChainedLions #LillianDeWaters #StraightAndNarrowPath #Motivation #NewThought #ChristianScience"