gayatri sehgal

bodhisattvism: sustainable well-being for activists + progressives

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this series supports the mental health and well-being of progressive individuals and activists mostly through the modalities of yoga, mindfulness, and eco-psychology. every episode provides a place to feel safe and understood for our unique inner challenges while living through climate change and the political crises it’s intertwined with. this podcast's intention is help you feel empowered to continue working at social progress and climate justice, improving conditions for all sentient beings, including yourself! this series is brought to you by gayatri sehgal, M.A. this series can remain ad-...

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gayatri sehgal

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when all is uncertain: trust building amidst chaos 28.05.2026 27:25

there is so much we don't know about how the future will turn out. this feels especially scary when the present social atmosphere has become hostile and tumultuous. what are we to do? in this episode, gayatri speaks on a period of immense uncertainty for them and what helped create certainty—such as the practices of radical imagination, as well as buddhist philosophy around emptiness (śūnyatā), de...

why you're so anxious (murder your old definition of love) 🩸 09.09.2025 51:56

the day i recorded this, there was a blood full moon total eclipse in the sign of pisces that lasted 82 minutes—what does that even mean?? *huge, necessary* endings took place. it was a perfect time for us to let old versions of ourselves and relationships die, allowing new ones to sprout in their place 🌱 i recorded this in-depth video for you to: get to learn from my inner process...

mending your guilt of never doing enough for collective progress 10.08.2025 38:18

feeling guilty for not doing enough in the face of global climate change and injustice is something many activists, progressives, and deeply caring people know all too well. this constant pressure to act can take a heavy emotional toll—leading to anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout that ultimately leaves us feeling paralyzed. in this episode, gayatri unpacks the cycle of activist guilt and compassion...