Join me (Tejal V Patel) Award-Winning Author and Mindfulness/Mediation Expert for Families for refreshingly real talks that help modern moms find spiritual solutions to the biggest problems we experience in motherhood + life. Episodes will include topics on mindful parenting, stress-relief tips, Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom for the modern family, inspiring convos with fellow experts + moms and fun mini-episodes with my son Ayaan where he will share mindful solutions to modern kids problems. Yo ...
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This is for all my recovering people pleasers... In this episode I talk about: 1. The spiritual and somatic intersection of people pleasing. 2. How it's a trauma response and not a personality trait. 3. The 3 levels of healing we will go through to transcend pleasing into authentic expression and the steps to heal. You'll walk away from the episode…
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What's the difference between being nice and kind? A whole world of a difference. It goes from being a people pleaser to being authentically soul aligned. We dive into this nuance in today's episode when we talk about how to raise authentic kids who are honest and know how to set strong boundaries vs being nice, polite and appeasing to authority. I…
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Awakening to the Educational Industrial Complex. 1. How Rockefeller designed our schooling system to raise kids who don't know how to think but are taught what to think. 2. How does that still apply now 3. Importance of raising kids with critical thinking skills 4. What parents can do at home to build kids critical thinking skills. For more refresh…
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I've been oddly fascinated with how rampant cancel culture has gotten in our society. And in this opportunity to help heal this collective wound in the macrocosm, I'm sitting with how we can heal the roots in our own microcosm and relationships. In this episode I talk about: 1. How attachment wounds play into these roles like people pleasing and in…
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If you're on the awakening journey but you wish you know where you were going, what is the point of this whole thing, and would like a BIG picture, well then this episode is for you. I break down the 3 ego beliefs that keep us stuck in suffering, pain and confusion. How to balance our dignity and humanity. The purpose of the spiritual ego and how t…
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We are constantly being bombarded of devastating images of destruction and war but how do we cope with the activation in our body. How can we learn to build attunement to what's happening without bypassing what's happening in our body. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on…
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I share some of the spiritual truths I've learned through the Bhagvad Gita that can help us understand Kal Yug, the two polarities and why the trauma we see in the world is happening. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpat…
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When we are bombarded with world crisis how do we find our voice when we don't know all the facts? What is our purpose, how are we meant to serve and what can we truly do? I dive into all these ideas from a spiritual lens. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regul…
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Over the past year going on a fitness and physical well-being journey many habits and lifestyle practices in my life has changed. I'm sharing in this podcast the habits and the steps on how I made being part of the 5AM club, sleeping early, getting workouts and steps in without it feeling overwhelming or stressful. If you want practical tips for tr…
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With the recent events happening the world we see such a divide, pain, violence and death and it can be a lot for our nervous system and hearts to handle. In this episode, I'm going to share some somatic techniques to regulate our nervous system back to a space of safety after witnessing global atrocities and pain. This podcast will be your guid no…
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There is something to be said that only age can bring certain kind of wisdom. I'm sharing some of my greatest truths and lessons when I turned 40 and how I'm ushering in 41 from a different energy and intention. SO if any of these topics speak to you: 1. Knowing the Right Path to take 2. Self-Actualization - how to do it and what it means 3. Dealin…
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As moms we desperately need breaks from our kids. But then we feel guilty that we can't spend all our time with them. It's essential for our well-being and to be able to co-regulate our kids but why do we struggle so much with it, how can we start infusing it and why it's so important. After listening to this episode you'll start re-thinking taking…
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Doing this real time recording to share why the collective male figures in the world are slowly crumbling and losing their power. And what can we do at this pivot point in human history to evolve ourselves into soul-aligned humans. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on str…
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How do you stay emotionally connected to your partner when you are upleveling on the spiritual journey and they are not? This was a hot topic on IG and I've definitely been there and have great insights to share. If you are on a conscious spiritual journey and feel that your partner is being left behind, definitely tune into this one. For more refr…
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Did you ever feel growing up you didn't fit in or belong with a group of friends? You aren't a lone. In this solecast I share my journey of never fitting in up until my 30's and how you stop seeking friends and start inviting them into your life when you take the steps to belong to your authentic self first. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and in…
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Do you feel like a broken record? You are constantly reminding your super wise and smart child over the smallest tasks. You forgot to pick up your book bag.. .AGAIN! Do you have your stuff for basketball? Where is your water bottle? All the reminding is draining on our energy and over time it naturally gets us frustrated. But this episode is all ab…
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Did you know Monday's are the least ideal to workout or start new habits? Each day of the week carry a different energy which means different tasks and workouts are more and less ideal on given days. Based on the Ayurveda dosha's I break down which tasks, self-care and workouts are best to focus on each day of the week. For more refreshingly "reel"…
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Did you ever notice that some weeks you have no motivation to workout and others you have the energy to workout? That's because as females we are cyclical beings that follow the monthly moon cycle. Our energy wanes and gains throughout the month which means that our workouts need to change week to week to match our energy. Not sure where to start? …
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Self-regulating yourself and co-regulating your kids on vacation is a whole different beast. With more opportunities for sensory overload, routines messed up and skipped naps it's a recipe for whining, meltdowns and big feelings (them and yours). In this episode I share some of the key practices I use when self-regulating on trips and new strategie…
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Something triggers you and you immediately react. How often does this happen? If you have found that no matter how much you try to be patient and access that "pause" before your respond it feels impossible. Don't worry this episode is for you. I give you some of my best secrets I've learned to help me stop having knee-jerk reactions. For more refre…
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You want to workout. You know you'll feel better. But you just can't find the energy and motivation to get your butt off the couch. Today I share 3 super tangible and effective ways to naturally surge your energy so you can get motivated to move and release that stress from your body. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to fo…
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You ever struggle with constantly reminding your kids to do their chores and responsibilities? Do you feel frustrated? Wanna know how to set firm boundaries around screen-time? Tune into this episode where I walk you through 5 necessary tips to help you raise independent, mature and responsible kids. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiratio…
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If you ever struggled with fear of rejection and failure this episode is for you. In this episode I share my own experience with fear of rejection and the perspective shifts and spiritual lessons failure is here to teach us in the new paradigm. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For mor…
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If you feel like you are constantly rushing, stressed and overwhelmed during the morning and evening routine this episode is for you. I share some of my best organization and planning tips to help morning and evening routines with kids flow more smoothly. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpa…
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In this episode we walk through the steps of what emotionally mature parent looks like, the practices we need to focus on so we can be a more regulated and balanced parents for our kids. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalv…
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So you listened to EP 94 and realized you were raised by emotional immature parents and carry the patterns into your parenting. Now what? You want to be a generational cycle breaker but you can't think your way and talk yourself into becoming emotionally mature. You have to heal yourself. In this second episode in the emotional maturity series we t…
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Did you have one or both parents who weren’t able to nourish you emotionally? You didn't feel emotionally safe to be seen, share your feelings and be given support without judgment? Physical + Emotional Safety is necessary for every child. Mental health professionals call being raised by emotionally immature parents a silent epidemic that affects u…
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We complete the burnout series with this episode. Today we are answering the burning question about why is it that sometimes we can be patient and sometimes we immediately snap? 1. I share how science and spirituality are not different and one of the same thing. 2. I give you the science of understanding how to build stress resilience, frustration …
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Have you ever felt "not good enough?" Like you had to prove yourself, you don't belong and make choices so others perceive you in a certain way? Wanna know how to master a better relationship with yourself so you can feel enough despite what others say or feel about you? In this episode, I share the 4 daily "selfies" to build a deeper and more empo…
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After a stressful situation ends like traffic or your child's meltdown how long does it take for you to recover from the stressful situation? Once it ends does your stress end and do you bounce back to feel calm and balanced again? Or does the frustration, irritation and overthinking linger long after the stressful situation ends? In this episode, …
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This is the first episode in a four part series on Burnout. This episode will help anyone feeling parental burnout and pandemic fatigue by learning the different stages that lead to burnout and 5 steps to start shifting out of this low vibe space into a state out of more balance, flow and energy from the inside out. Bring out a pen and paper to tak…
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You ever wonder why despite your greatest intentions of NOT snapping at you kids, you find yourself doing it anyway? In this episode we break down why we feel stuck in this pattern and how to FINALLY break out of it. Get your notebooks out, this episode is jam packed with wisdom that will change your life! INSIGHT TIMER MINDFULLY HANDLING MELTDOWNS…
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Do you know the difference between your child's tantrum or meltdown? Nope they aren't the same thing and YES there are very different strategies to help your child ride-through-these tough situations. I break it all down in this episode. The differences, your role as a parent and strategies to help support your child (without you having your own me…
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Screentime struggles, tantrums, picky eaters, bad sleepers oh my. Do you ever wish that your kids came with an owner's manual? Well since they don't I got the next best thing. Early childhood development expert, parent coach and founder of Spark Wonder Mona Singhal who can guide us to answer the questions we so desperately confused about when our c…
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Today I have Christy Whitman NY Times #1 Best Selling Author and sought after Celebrity Coach talking about her new book, THE DESIRE FACTOR: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people a month and her work has been promoted by and featured with esteemed au…
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[EP 85] The One We Talk About Infertility Struggles and Finding Support with Ali Prato and Blair Nelson
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Infertility challenges are unfortunately way to common these days. Either we have personally be on the journey or we know someone close to us who is currently on it. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and in support for all my fellow mamas who have been on or are currently on this journey, I invited two infertility warriors, advocates …
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Every wonder why you don't have what you want and how you can actually get it? This week I've invited mindset coach, law of attraction expert and author of the Best-Selling Manifest That Miracle Lana Shlafer to talk us through how to get through the blocks of manifesting. In this episode Lana talks about : How your struggles are the exact seeds to …
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We talk about creating birth plans, but have you ever creating a post-partum plan? In today's episode I invite Ayurveda post-partum doula, new mom coach and founder of Masala Mommy Anisha Patel on the podcast to talk about all things post-partum mental, emotional and physical well-being and health. In this episode you'll learn: 1. Key Ayurveda post…
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Whoever thinks that Ayurveda is only for adults got that wrong. Whether nutrition, massage or stress relief awareness, there are many ways in which you as a parent can lovingly support the development of young ones through Ayurvedic principles. And that's what we are dishing about today! Simple and practical ways to infuse Ayurvedic wisdom into the…
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[EP 81] The One We Talk About Raising Empathetic, Inclusive and Culturally Aware Kids with Dr. Zabina Bhasin
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Do you proactively teach your kids about other cultures and traditions? We focus so much on teaching our kids our own culture, traditions and heritage but if we want to raise inclusive, empathetic and global-citizens awareness of other cultures begins at home. Today I have Diversity and Inclusion Expert and founder of InKidszCo, Dr. Zabina Bhasin o…
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Ever wonder if crystals were good for kids? Well the answer is YES! In this week's episode I'm going through the TOP 10 crystals for babies, kids and moms during pregnancy, labor and delivery. From great crystals for sleep, focus, confidence and calming down big emotions and anxiety I share it all! You'll learn everything you need to know about how…
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Do you feel insecure in your post-baby bod? Ever look into the mirror and ask "Is that body in the mirror really me?" Did you ever feel bad about yourself when you see other moms quickly "bounce back" and feel like it's taking you forever? We don't have to be stuck in this rut of feeling bad about your body's and today I sit down for another real t…
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Just like kale is a superfood for the body, breathwork is the newest growing superfood for the mind, body & soul. I'm not talking about generic take deep breaths when upset advice, in this podcast I go through: 1. What a breathwork practice really looks like and how it can be done in 3 minutes 2. The BIG difference between Meditation and Breathwork…
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Today we are talking about something we all think about. MONEY! We want more of it. We don't have enough. Alot of women have limiting beliefs and stories based on through generations that creates money blocks. And that's what we are talking about in this episode. Money like all things is a spiritual journey. Today we are going to take a spiritual l…
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Have you ever felt unsupported by someone close to you when you've experienced success? Or have you ever felt a tinge of jealousy when someone achieves success or gets what you want? Jealousy and feeling unsupported is a normal part of the human experience. It's calling us to rise up to cultivate empathetic joy. Never heard of it? Well that's what …
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Along with love, loss and grief is a natural part of EVERY person's experience. Some of the deepest pain we experience in life is the death of our marriage, loss of a loved one and the death of our child. Today we talk to a truly awe inspiring mother Shraddha Patel who has experienced both the loss of a marriage and child. She talks about the steps…
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Sleep deprivation for parenting is a normal part of parenting BUT it doesn't have to STAY the norm. In this week's episode, I chat with Wee-Sleep Consultant Diana Martins to answer all your questions regarding creating healthy sleep foundations for infants, how to sleep train and best advice tips when dealing with toddler sleep regression and kids …
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You may not know this but I've experimented with being sober curious for the past 8 years. Whether you participated in Dry January or not, if you're curious about the journey and experience about becoming sober (without being an alcoholic), take a listen to this episode. Not using alcohol as a crutch to numb, suppress or give me permission to let l…
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Pregnant mamas want nothing more than to feel a bond with their baby during pregnancy. Sometimes It happens and sometimes It doesn't. But did you know that within the 9 months a mother has the power to clear the subconsious and karma of a child? In this episode you'll learn how to do that. If you're currently pregnant or are planning to get pregnan…
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We all have arguments. We get triggered by someone and get into a heated debate, conflict or fight. Knowing how to stay calm and communicate respectfully and mindfully is learned and not innate. That's what we are talking about today. If you hate conflict and avoid it at all costs or if you confront conflict but not In the most constructive way thi…
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