Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“People who ask more questions are perceived to be more likeable.”  Can you remember how it felt to have the curiosity of a child? Maybe it was a time when you believed you could be anything. Or a time when endless questions inspired your day.  Unfortunately, 'life' buries our desire for more, and before you know it, the questions seize up. Life begins to feel more limited until we're st...

“I had all of the things and yet, I was at this point where I didn't want to live.”  I believe this is one of the most important episodes of Stay Grounded I’ve ever recorded.  Suicide is a big killer among men my age and there’s a common thread - we don’t know how to talk about depression or feelings of isolation, or how to ask for help and support during dark times.  When I first m...

“In a crisis, the worst thing you can do is isolate yourself.”  Susie Carder is no stranger to crisis.  As a survivor of abuse, Susie learned to rise above the crisis, discover her inner strength, and in the process, completely transform the life trajectory that her childhood mapped out. These experiences have put her in a beautiful position to be able to support people to move through t...

“We stay in the fast lane so that we don't have to feel our deal.”  Current times have forced a new pace of life upon so many of us. There’s an invitation to slow down, take stock, and reassess what’s most important. There’s a window to be more intentional and practice the grounding ritual that connects us back to our true essence. Sure, these times are challenging - especially for those of u...

“I’m trusting my own spirit over my mind and over what anybody else thinks.”  Is there a part of you that knows your true path follows a different track to the one you’re walking currently?  Do you have an inner knowing that your life could be different - if only you had the courage to follow the beat of your own drum?  If so, you’re not alone. In this age of transformation and chao...

“There’s so much wisdom in knowing yourself.”  How do you create an inspiring vision for your life and then turn that vision into your everyday reality? I believe we all have an idea of the kind of life we want to live. We all have dreams we want to fulfil and an inner knowing of who we could be and what would make our hearts sing.  The question is, are you giving yourself permission to...

“I had fast-growth in my business because I believed that my spirituality is leading the way.”  What happens when soul decides the path you’re walking isn’t the one that’s right for you?  When Michelle Sorro attended a Tony Robbins’ Date With Destiny event, it was her intention to take her TV career to the next level. But instead of unlocking clarity on how to evolve her TV segment, soul...

“You have to figure out what is the thing that you want to stand for - and that is your greatness.”  When Casanova Brooks was eight-years-old, he and his two best buddies did everything together. They were the ‘ three amigos ’, which meant it was highly unusual for Casanova to turn down a trip to the beach. That was the day his two best friends drowned.  This experience was the first of...

“The better our boundaries are, the more powerful our presence will be in the world.”  What does it take to live in your truth and create a container that empowers you to thrive?  This episode’s incredible guest believes we’ve not been taught to speak up and share our truth. Instead, we’ve been trained distrust the messages of our body and override our inner wisdom.  Karlee Fain is...

“Mindfulness is being aware and accepting of our present moment experience with curiosity and compassion.”  What is the soul?  Why are we afraid of dying?  How can we feel more present, peaceful, and connected to the truth of who we are?  It’s not often you get a chance to discuss questions like these with a mindfulness thought leader with the depth of experience and insight li...

“I build the journey that allows the best of nature to do its best and then I don't say a word.”  Matt Prior loves exploring and discovering nature.  As a pilot, Adventure Consultant for Red Bull, and founder of the World’s First Adventure Academy, Matt has exploration running through his blood. He lives a life fuelled by curiosity and presence; a life which has seen him visit over 120 c...

“Every emotion serves us, but once we know how it's serving us and why, now we have a choice of how to use it as a tool.”  There’s no question that our minds are a beautiful tool for enhancing our human experience. But what happens when you overuse your mind and neglect the wisdom in your body and feelings?  If you rely on one aspect of self, you’re not coming from a place of wholeness....

“I'm living a life that I absolutely love. I'm surrounded by a tribe of people that I absolutely love, just simply because I started with the, "What if?" Rob was an abandoned child. As a baby, he was raised by his four-year-old sister until a white, Moron family adopted them both. Raised by a loving family in a predominantly middle-class white community, Rob endured racial abuse. He was spat on, c...

“Nobody ever taught me how to be human. They taught me how to be a warrior, they taught me how to be a gladiator, they taught me how to not cry, they taught me how to hurt people. It taught me a lot of stuff in my life. Nobody ever taught me how to be human.” Like you, we’ve been moved and enraged by the racism and brutality experienced by our Black brothers and sisters. To show our support and so...

“Confidence is simple. It’s not loud, it’s not anything that can be defined by a particular skill or personality type. It’s simply this: the willingness to experience negative emotion.”  How much of your vision for life is impacted by what others say or think about you? How often do you hold yourself back or talk yourself out of taking action because your confidence lets you down?  Who c...

“Nobody wants your perfect, everyone just wants your human.”  This episode’s guest is no stranger to the Stay Grounded Podcast. Nataly Kogan was one of our very first guests when we launched back in 2017. Nataly’s ‘Happier’ message was powerful back then, but it feels even more potent now - thanks to the new normal we’re navigating ourselves through. This current climate is bringing out the w...

“When you just leave your mind alone for extended periods of time, you start to see profound depths and profound stillness.”  We live in beautiful times where meditation is no longer a fringe ritual. You can even practice on your phone in the comfort of your home any time you choose!  This is good news because meditation as a practice offers profound benefits. You can expect everything f...

“There is a twelve step process to burnout. We start with excessive ambition and end with a total mental and physical collapse.” Have you noticed that burnout is a badge of honor? As a society, we place a high value on the hard work and the hustle - and if you’re burnt out, by definition you’re a hard worker!  But does burnout deliver the results you want? And is it even the best strategy to...

“There is a cost to trying to be successful. There is a cost to trying to change the world. For many entrepreneurs and founders, it is destroying us and our companies.”  Does success require burnout? Can you build a thriving business and live a calm life? As a society, we’ve been raised on a diet where hard work equals the path to success, but is that really true? What’s more, are the sacrifi...

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis. In today’s episode, I talk about the first thing anyone must do before they put themselves in a position to grow from their circumstances. When you are honest with yourself, you give yourself a chance to start fresh from a blank slate...

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis. In today’s episode, I talk about the power of channeling your actions in a constructive way when you’re down. It’s impossible to always be in a joyful mood, and I hope this episode reminds you of the power you have to create your way...

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis. In today’s episode, I share a simple reminder to be mindful of where you pay your attention. You may not be able to control who you are around or what’s happening in the world, but by being conscious of where we place our focus, you g...

“Compassion, connection, and community are the world’s most valuable commodities right now.”  This global pandemic is taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Just when we think we’ve found our groove and new normal, another layer slips away - leaving you dancing with a rush of new feelings. This extended time at home is contributing to the spectrum of emotions… tragedy to triumph and pain a...

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis. In today’s episode, I cover the simple truth that everything in life is seasonal. It’s important to recognize that this too shall pass, so we can operate from a place of abundance instead of scarcity when we’re in the thick of it.&nbs...

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis. In today’s episode, I cover the reasons why it’s important to be aware of and celebrate your increasing ability to navigate through tough times. It doesn’t matter if you’re out of muddy waters yet or not, being able to recognize your...