Liberatory Strategy

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Liberatory Strategy Podcast, host Shirani M. Pathak delves into the complex art of balancing conflicting truths to create transformative change. The discussion revolves around how visionaries and leaders can effectively hold the "both and" perspective amidst a world that seems to be falling apart. Shirani outlines her approach to fostering this mindset, cont...

If you've ever felt completely alone in the work you're doing — too awake for the old world, not yet landed in the new one — this episode is for you. Shirani gets real about the particular loneliness that comes with being someone who sees what others don't, who can't unknow what they know, and who is trying to build something genuinely different in a world still running on the old operating system...

Six years ago this podcast was born in the middle of a collective reckoning. The world was on fire and so were many of us — finally awake to what had always been true, finally unwilling to keep pretending otherwise. A lot has changed since then. The name. The focus. The clarity about what this work actually is and who it's actually for. And a lot hasn't changed. The core conviction that we cannot...

Join Shirani M. Pathak in the inaugural episode of Liberatory Strategy: The Podcast as she explores world-building amidst the collapse of harmful systems. Reflecting on the journey from the Fierce Authenticity Podcast to this rebranded vision, Shirani discusses embracing the chaos of change as a recalibration toward personal and collective growth. Through insights into astrology, nervous system so...

Embark on a transformative journey with Shirani M. Pathak, a former therapist turned spiritual mentor, as she guides visionary leaders and creatives to a world centered on care and community. In this episode, Shirani discusses the importance of letting your divine vision lead amidst worldly noise and distractions. She emphasizes staying aligned with your unique purpose and divine assignment, and c...

Oopsie! Thanks to my neurospicy brain, what was supposed to be a 20 minute episode became a 44 minute one instead! Enjoy the extra juicy teachings and learnings in today's episode! EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to a transformative episode of the podcast with Shirani M. Pathak. Dive into a world where leadership and healing intersect, focusing on aiding visionary influencers striving to redefine collecti...

What was meant to be an episode of the secret podcast for members of our private community ended up becoming an epic episode of the public podcast. And when we say "epic" we truly mean the (s)hero's journey! EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to this transformative episode of The Fierce Authenticity Podcast with Shirani M. Pathak. Dive deep into powerful themes of ancestral wisdom, collective consciousness,...

In this episode of the Fierce Authenticity Podcast, Shirani M. Pathak shares an intimate and detailed account of her one-month post-operative experience following a fibroid removal surgery. Recorded on September 19, 2025, she provides an in-depth look at her physical and mental journey through recovery. Shirani discusses the unexpected challenges she faced, including mental fatigue and pain, and h...

NOTE: I got rudely cut off by my software so this is part 2 of 2 parts. The entire episode including both parts is just shy of 2 hours... LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST! For those who don't want to sit through the entire podcast episode, here's the Executive Summary: If you or someone you love has a uterus and they are complaining of changes in their menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, fatigue, unknown / my...

NOTE: I got rudely cut off by my software so this is part 1 of 2 parts. The entire episode including both parts is just shy of 2 hours... For those who don't want to sit through the entire podcast episode, here's the Executive Summary: If you or someone you love has a uterus and they are complaining of changes in their menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, fatigue, unknown / mysterious malaise, here's...

Episode Summary: In this celebratory episode, Shirani M. Pathak marks a monumental milestone — the fifth anniversary of her podcast. She fondly recalls receiving the "live" notification from Apple Podcasts and invites listeners, both new and returning, to join in the celebrations. Shirani shares her transformative journey over these years and emphasizes reconnecting with her foundational roots. As...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Fierce Authenticity podcast, Shirani M. Pathak delves into the profound theme of love, exploring its authentic essence against the backdrop of distortion in today's world. The episode candidly opens with Shirani's personal journey through illness, emphasizing the pivotal importance of self-care and physical wellness in our lives. The discussion seamlessly tr...

Welcome to Season Five season five of the "Fierce Authenticity Podcast," where host Shirani M. Pathak reconnects with her audience after a significant hiatus. This season marks a return to the podcast's roots—a space stripped of unnecessary embellishments and devoted purely to authentic communication and spiritual guidance. As Shirani reflects on her journey from clinical burnout and personal heal...

In this heartfelt interlude episode of the Fierce Authenticity Podcast, Shirani reflects on the four-year anniversary of the podcast's launch and shares personal insights into her journey over the past year and a half. Touching on themes of collective trauma, burnout, and the unraveling of old power structures, Shirani highlights the emergence of new systems rooted in love and community. Encouragi...

It's been 8.5 months since we last spoke here on the podcast and boy oh boy, are we due for an update. What a wild wild world we're living in.   Here's another real, raw, unedited, unfiltered interlude from my heart to yours.    We take the first bit to catch up on what's been happening around here, including the challenges that come with being a changemaker doing counter-cultural work. Then we ta...

Real. Raw. Unedited.  Tune in as I share what's been on my heart over the past few weeks since you've last spoken with me. I talk about: Internalized racism and oppression Generational legacies What you're here to do What I'm here to do How we can do it together And so much more.   Links:  Take the next step and sign up to get my emails: www.shiranimpathak.com/connect   Ready to go all the way? Se...

As I look back on the pandemic there is one thing that keeps coming to mind, and that is how it made a lot of us slow down and reevaluate our lives; how it made us aware that we were living on autopilot and that we’re not being our true authentic selves.   My friend and today’s guest, Riessa Monique, is no different. The pandemic made Riessa take a dramatic (yet long overdue) career pivot - from a...

Today I want to share with you my thoughts on decolonizing, deconditioning and unbecoming. This topic of unbecoming and decolonizing ties nicely into my life right now, as I am leaving my therapy practice behind and stepping into the next chapter of my life. I am decolonizing colonial thoughts about having to stick to one career and putting education above all else  To me, deconditioning and decol...

If you'd like a different alternative to New Year's resolutions, then this episode is for you.  Today’s episode is all about those New Year's resolutions aka additional lies that supremacy culture teaches you.  New Year - New You…ugh, that just irks me.   Most of us don’t get beyond the first 60 to 90 days of these “New Year's resolutions.” And here's why - because those are some of the additional...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But, is it really?  The holiday season, allegedly the most wonderful time of the year, may not be so wonderful for many of us. Because we've been conditioned under systems of supremacy culture and capitalism, for many of us this is the time to rush, to hustle and to do for others at our own expense.  Today’s episode is the beginning of a three-part miniser...

As we’re approaching the end of this year, I think it’s safe to say that most of us are thinking about New Year's resolutions, evaluating how this year went and looking at what we want next year to look like. I am no different and that is why I’m so excited to have my first podcast interview of the season with none other than Dimple Mukherjee.   Dimple is an occupational therapist, word coach and...

Welcome to this enlightening podcast episode where we delve into the art of managing holiday stress and establishing healthy boundaries with family. Tune in to gain invaluable insights, practical tips, and effective strategies for maintaining your peace of mind during the festive season. Discover expert advice on prioritizing self-care, navigating complex family dynamics, and making the most out o...

I am coming to you today as a retiring psychotherapist.   Being a relationship therapist has been my identity for a long time, but back in January of 2020 (we all know what happened in 2020) I decided to transition from being a relationship therapist into my coaching and consulting business full time.  This is a huge change, and change is hard. Why? The answer always comes down to the ways that we...

As we're wrapping up season 3 of the Fierce Authenticity podcast and celebrating our 2 year anniversary/birthday I'm coming to you with a heart that's holding space for the entire depth and breadth of the human experience. In this episode I share about how the murder of brother George Floyd is what led me to finally start this podcast 2 years ago, and that in 2 years we're still facing the sensele...

I am so excited to introduce you to today's guest, Indigenous medicine woman and best-selling author of the book You Are the Medicine, Asha Frost. Our conversation was filled with such potent and powerful medicine, yet it is so sweet and gentle and nourishing in nature at the same time. That’s simply the energy that Asha brings to the work that she does, and how she helps us return to ourselves an...