Know Your True Self

Do you feel like the world is falling apart? Is it causing you to live in states of worry, fear, and anger, among other destructive thought frequencies? In this episode, Samantha and James discuss how essential it is not to identify with the narrative of what's going wrong but rather to redirect our consciousness to the good and what we wish to create.

In this episode, James invites one of his mentees, Manasi Patil, a 16-year-old from Mumbai, India, to discuss her life philosophy, where she finds inspiration, and the importance of intergenerational collaboration to create a better world. Listen in and learn valuable insights from a rising star in the Gen Z community already making a huge impact. About Manasi Patil: Thousands of people have felt...

A recent research study found that almost half of the global population has not experienced happiness in the past two years? In this episode, Samantha and James discuss evolving our definition of happiness, reframing how we think about what brings us joy in life, and actions we can take to bring more peace and contentment into our lives.

Do you have any unhealthy addictions you want to overcome? In this episode, James reflects on the decision to quit drinking a few years back, some of the challenges he faced, and the impact it’s made on his life. Listen in as Samantha also shares her journey to becoming alcohol-free and why facing addiction is essential to our well-being.

Do you use your words to tear people down or build them up? The freedom of speech and personal expression comes with great responsibility because our words are powerful forms of energy. In this episode, Samantha and James discuss how polarizing messages bait people to react destructively and tips for how we can learn to use our words wisely.

Did you know we cycle through different stages of sleep each night? Do you know what happens when you dream? How are these fascinating stories constructed from our minds, and what can we learn from interpreting them? Listen in as James and Samantha discuss sleep, dreams, and why reflecting on them helps us understand more about ourselves.

The vast majority of humans believe in a higher power or spiritual existence. However, younger generations struggle to identify with some old institutions of religion. In this episode, James and Samantha discuss the importance of having belief systems to hold us accountable for navigating life experiences and connecting with universal consciousness. Links Know Your True Self Pew Research Study

What activities do you engage in to increase your self-awareness? How often are you the object of your own observation? With so much time focusing on and reacting to events in the outer world, we often forget to examine ourselves. In this episode, James discusses some approaches to help us look inward to become more self-aware.

Do you long for the large-scale experiences you used to have, or have you found new ways to embrace the little moments along life's journey? Listen in as Samantha and James discuss various ways we can direct our consciousness to the simple pleasures abundant in life. Get inspired to make the most of every moment through practical tips.

When was the last time you went out of your way to be generous to someone? How did it make you feel? Acts of generosity are easy to give, come back to us in return, and don't always require financial resources. Still, many of us only focus on ourselves, what we want, and feel we deserve, failing to recognize that only by giving can we receive.

Do you ever feel like you're in a constant state of picking sides? When we become fixated on one point of view, it's easy to build walls around us, act aggressively towards others, and become self-righteous. What's the solution? It starts by not letting the media and other people divide us but instead embracing neutrality to help create unity.

What do you desire in life? How do your desires help you achieve new levels of potential? Do any of your desires lead to unhealthy behaviors or addictions? In this episode, Samantha and James discuss the duality of navigating a world of wants and desires. Listen in, learn and reflect on the role desire play in your life and how to not let it get the best of you.

How would you benefit from a social media detox? Why don't you find out for yourself? We challenge you to Leave the Feed for mental health awareness month. Use this time to reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and the true nature of reality. Listen in to learn more and help us raise money for the JED Foundation to protect teen emotional health and prevent suicide. Links: Learn about the challenge&...

Are you serious, or are you playful? As adults, we tend to take everything so seriously that we lose the ability to experience joy and appreciate all of the wonders that exist in the world. In this episode, Samantha and James discuss how we can be playful but still intentional with our actions and provide some tips to help lift the veil of seriousness.

When was the last time you pondered the nature of our existence? After watching the film Everything Everywhere All at Once, James and Samantha reflect on the nature of our reality. Listen in as they discuss the human perception of reality, how it differs from other creatures, and the connectedness of all that exists in the universal energy field.

This week James puts Samantha in the hot seat for a question and answer so you can learn more about the co-host of Know Your True Self. We all have a story to tell, and the more we learn about one another, the better we can find common ground, connect and learn from each other's uniqueness. Thanks to all of our listeners for your continued support.

In this episode, Samantha interviews James with a series of questions to uncover more information on his interests, life-changing moments, and sources of inspiration. Listen in to learn more about the host of Know Your True Self, and thank you for being part of the journey in helping people find more peace and joy in a chaotic, unpredicted world.

Do you find that it’s challenging to stay motivated? We often set goals and have dreams or aspirations for what we want to achieve in life, but they can get derailed quite easily. In this episode, Samantha and James discuss some of the reasons we become demotivated, not letting setbacks get the best of us, and the importance of inner motivation.

During times of crisis, it’s natural to have thoughts of worry surface from our minds, but we can’t let them consume us. In this episode, Samantha and James discuss the importance of taking inventory of our thoughts and emotions, setting healthy boundaries to minimize worry, and actions we can take to bring more peace, joy, and love into the world.

How do you perceive reality? The truth is, we all see the world through uniquely filtered lenses, and while they help us to form an identity that makes us unique, they can also build walls around us. In this episode, Samatha and James discuss how our lenses develop; the role life experiences have on them, and the importance of seeing the world with eyes wide open.

We face so many pressing issues we need to solve as species, but we still wage wars against one another for power, control, and resources. The true power of humanity is not who has the most but how we work together to solve the world’s social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges as one connected consciousness that promotes peace, not war.

To find more peace, joy, and contentment in life, we have to change the narrative and rise above the low levels of consciousness that keep us in a constant state of anxiety and depression. Listen in as James and Samantha discuss the many forces that bring us down into the depths of darkness and actions we can take to come back into the light.

As the workplace transformation continues, leaders must evolve to operate at high levels of consciousness to retain, inspire and connect with team members. In this episode, James and Samantha provide helpful advice on self-awareness, unity, love, humility, and other essential topics we can all implement to become better leaders for the people in our lives.

Do you ever get so trapped by the thoughts in your head that you forget to listen to your heart? In this episode, James and Samantha discuss many of the wonders within the universal symbol of love. Vital to our physical and emotional well-being, the heart is more than a muscular organ in our chest. It is the seat of our soul and connection to universal consciousness.

So many people have quit their job during the Great Resignation, and one of the driving forces behind the workplace exodus is the search for more meaning and purpose in life. In this episode, Samantha and James discuss the role work plays in our lives, the importance of learning from it, and the risks of quitting a job to drifting aimlessly.