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S2 EP 16. Paul Hutchinson: The Path to Forgiveness and Spiritual Freedom

21 November 2023 by Raj Jana

In this episode of Stay Grounded, my dear friend Paul Hutchinson joins me for an in-depth conversation about the path to forgiveness and spiritual freedom.

Paul Hutchinson is a successful entrepreneur, a humanitarian, and a filmmaker. He co-founded Bridge Investment Group Partners, a public company on the NYSE, and produced the film “Sound of Freedom”, which tells the true story of a child trafficking rescue mission in Colombia that he was part of. He also founded the Child Liberation Foundation, which has freed over 5,000 children from trafficking in 15 countries. Paul has been honored with many awards, such as the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the International Medal of Freedom, and the Race Award from Harvard Business School.

Paul shares his incredible story of ego to purpose, from building a multi-billion dollar company to leading covert rescue missions and putting his life on the line to save innocent children. He discusses the power of cultivating unwavering faith and conviction in humanity, even in the darkest places.

Key Topics Covered:

The meaning of true forgiveness and how it differs from conventional ideas of forgiveness
Why forgiving yourself is the first step before you can forgive others
How hurt people often hurt others, but compassion can help break cycles of pain
The importance of unconditional love and seeing the humanity in everyone
Releasing judgment and embracing your own and others’ divine nature
The illusion of separation and remembering we are all one
Using “spiritual activism” to create positive change through love not fear
The power of unwavering faith and connection to God/source/higher self
Practical tips for cultivating forgiveness, faith, conviction, and remembrance in daily life
Paul’s incredible story of transformation and his mission to liberate trafficked children

In this talk, we uncover how forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves to release resentment and pain, the power of cultivating unconditional love and faith, and how remembering our divine nature allows us to fully forgive ourselves and others.

Connect with Paul:

Website
Liberatechildren.org

Liberatinghumanity.com

Sound of Freedom (Paul Hutchinson Executive Producer)

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Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

S2 EP 15. Raj Jana: Practicing Emotional Sobriety

14 November 2023 by Raj Jana

In this monthly reflection episode of Stay Grounded, Raj shares his journey towards “emotional sobriety” and liberating himself from destructive mind patterns. He discusses implementing practices like mindfulness, connecting to his body’s wisdom, and aligning with his unique inner “prayer” or purpose. Raj explains how emotional sobriety opened him to profound awareness around his codependent patterns and propensity to self-abandon in relationships. He advocates tuning into nature’s frequency and trusting life’s flow. Raj believes we are living in a time of profound opportunity and there has never been a more important time to connect deeply with compassion for our fellow neighbor.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

3:00 – Summarizing October

5:00 – Energy gets trapped in your body

8:30 – Finding an addiction to chaos

11:00 – Practicing emotional sobriety

16:00 – The slow life

25:00 – Being in right relationship with self

31:00 – Different types of safety

38:00 – Awareness and looking

46:00 – Waking up into more love

Connect with Raj:

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

S2 EP 14. Ryan Matsumori: Finding The Courage To Be Yourself

7 November 2023 by Raj Jana

In this week’s episode, we explore the healing power of unconditional love with Executive Life and Business Coach Ryan Matsumori.

With over 10 years of experience as a transformational life coach, Ryan Matsumori has an in-depth understanding of human relationships and personal growth. As a Professional Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation, Ryan has supported over 500 clients in developing self-love, confidence, and clarity within themselves. Having walked his own journey to embrace vulnerability and listen to his heart after a difficult divorce, Ryan is adept at guiding others to break free of limiting beliefs and conditioning to live a life aligned with their truths.

Some key insights from Ryan:

Unconditional love provides the safety for us to be vulnerable and express all parts of ourselves without fear of judgment. This allows us to be grounded in our most authentic selves.
When we focus on our own self-judgment, we disconnect from both ourselves and others. But being intimate with all aspects of ourselves is crucial for alignment.
The mind often projects limiting beliefs based on past experiences. But the wisdom of the heart can guide us to create a different future aligned with our truths.
Going through intense hardship cracked open Ryan’s constructs and allowed him to finally listen to his heart’s wisdom. We often need trauma to prompt our awakening.
Simple practices like conscious breathing, shaking, and bounding can regulate our nervous system and bring our bodies into a state of safety and grounding.

This heart-opening discussion is a reminder that love – for ourselves, others, and the universe – is always available if we allow ourselves to access it by breaking free of limiting beliefs. When we trust we are unconditionally loved, we gain the courage to live fully as our truest selves.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

3:00 – Having Authentic Conversations

7:00 – Learning to be present with ourselves.

10:00 – What Is Self Judgement?

15:00 – Creating safety

24:45 – Out of the head, into the body.

33:00 – Becoming aware of your limiting beliefs

42:00 – Moving into the heart

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Tools mentioned in this episode:

Brag Book: A simple way to compile all your excellent feedback or the impact you created
Shaking and bouncing for nervous system regulation
Hand on heart, conscious breathing practice
Getting out of head and into body
Exploring the mind, heart, gut perspectives
Unconditional love and presence

If you are on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery and would like to know how Liber8 can support your journey, head to www.rajjana.com/liber8.

S2 EP 13. John O’ Connor: Redefining Masculinity and Mental Health

31 October 2023 by Raj Jana

In this episode, we dive deep into redefining masculinity and mental health with John O’Connor.

With over two decades of experience and 10,000 hours logged coaching high-achieving men, John is one of the most qualified individuals I could possibly find to speak on the subject. As a husband, father, and former entrepreneur who got sober 22 years ago, John shares vulnerably about his own journey with alcohol addiction, suicidal ideation, and generational trauma, modeling a new paradigm of masculine strength through emotional openness.

Key topics discussed:

John’s process of getting sober over 22 years ago and the tools that helped him create lasting change. We talk about the importance of community support and therapy in working through underlying issues.
How fully embodying our struggles and sitting with discomfort is critical for growth, versus numbing or distracting ourselves. John shares his brilliant “90 day rule” for uncovering what we’re masking.
John courageously opens up about past suicidal thoughts, even amidst living a life he loves. We discuss how generational and ancestral trauma can unconsciously manifest. The power of sharing vulnerably to release shame.
Practical somatic tools John uses when difficult emotions arise, like the C.O.R.E. method for non-reactive processing. How allowing our feelings to just be can dissolve their charge over time.
The trap of ego and the discernment around what to share relationally vs. internally process first. How vulnerability invites reciprocity in intimacy.
John’s current work hosting men’s retreats and how healing journeys invite a new paradigm of masculine emotional expression.
Daily practices, like grounding through tea ceremonies, that keep John feeling centered amidst life’s chaos.

This conversation models a new vision of masculine mental health – one of courageous emotional work, inner exploration and interdependence. John demonstrates a grounded strength that comes from sharing vulnerably. His story inspires all of us to bring more truth into the light.

Timestamps:

2:00 – Being Truly Grounded

7:00 – The Beginning of Waking Up

15:00 – The Relationship To Death

19:00 – What is the source of your calling?

29:00 – Learning to be with your triggers

39:00 – What it means to speak your truth.

50:00 – Generational Trauma

1:02:00 – Reperspecting Shame

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Art of Contemplation training

Book: Essential Skills for Extraordinary Living (coming soon)

Core blueprint audiobook (coming soon)

Jayson Gaddis – Getting to Zero book

Connect with John:

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If you are on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery and would like to know how Liber8 can support your journey, head to www.rajjana.com/liber8.

S2 EP 9. Devon Kerns: Releasing The Need For Control

3 October 2023 by Raj Jana

In this week’s episode of Stay Grounded, host Raj Jana explores the journey of surrender and flow with serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and consciousness explorer Devon Kerns.

With over 25 years in business and over 11,000 hours of experience logged coaching and consulting for political leaders and fortune 500 executives while diving deep into his own spiritual practices, Devon shares his wisdom on releasing attachment, trusting intuitive guidance, and embodying our divine nature.

Key topics include:

Devon’s mystical experience at age 15 that set him on the spiritual path
Using the heart’s intelligence versus the thinking mind
Recognizing we are receivers, not doers in the flow of life
Releasing control and the need to “try”
Honoring all of life’s experiences as part of the divine dance
Integration versus evangelism – respecting each soul’s journey
Devon’s daily spiritual practice keeps him anchored in presence

Devon offers illuminating perspectives from his own unfolding journey of self-realization. Tune in for profound insights on moving through life with grace and ease instead of struggle.This expansive dialogue provides tools to release attachments, judgments and the need for control.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

4:00 – Devon’s story

9:00 – The experience of the now

19:00 – The sense of impermanence

22:00 – The power of “No Thought”

34:00 – The knowing that you can.

38:00 – How aware can you be in all moments?

46:00 – Surrendering to the gratitude of life.

54:00 – We are already whole.

1:11:00 – What does it mean to stay grounded?

Disclaimer: The hosts and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help.

Connect with Devon:

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If you are on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery and would like to know how Liber8 can support your journey, head to www.rajjana.com/liber8.

EP 258. Panache Desai: Unraveling The Truth Of Who You Are

21 November 2022 by Raj Jana

The last time I was with Panache was right before the COVID lockdowns. The time I spent with him as he launched his book, You Are Enough – Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential, and Possibility, changed my life profoundly. Thanks to his spiritual wisdom and loving support, he inspired the courage to look at the parts of myself I was afraid to look at and dive deeper into my own spiritual journey.

Panache Desai is a visionary thought leader and a life catalyst in the area of human development. This incredible human has appeared on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, he’s collaborated with Deepak Chopra and has worked with everyone from Neale Donald Walsh to Joe Dispenza, Brian Weiss, Ram Dass, James Redfield, and other luminaries in the fields of spiritual and personal development.

When Panache called me out of the blue a few months back and proposed we record another episode together, I said yes in a heartbeat. And after we finished recording the episode, I knew why he called. When the student is ready, the teacher appears. His perspectives were the messages I needed to hear. It was a reminder of infinite possibilities and to trust in a greater unfolding. It was a reminder to surrender deeply into the flow of life and create from a space of deep knowing.

This conversation is almost 1.5 hours long (twice the length of our normal episodes) and FULL of gold. I hope you guys enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it.

Key takeaways:

Discovering the truth of who you are.
Do we really have free will.
Why choice itself is an illusion.
Learning to value yourself.
Why we’re so obsessed with personal growth.
Why rejection leads to self-censoring.
If you don’t like something in someone else, resolve it in yourself.
Through acceptance, we can become aware of ourselves.
How self-awareness creates space for trauma to rise and release.
The hierarchy of consciousness.
Why awareness equates to freedom.
Why freedom & liberation is the North Star.
Understanding the root of suffering.
Why comparison is impossible.

Contact Info:

Check out – https://www.panachedesai.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/panachedesai/

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