The New Ashla Podcast: Cultivating Consciousness through Inner Work and Self-Mastery

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In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the hidden cost of digital overload and why so many people today feel mentally exhausted, emotionally flat, and unable to truly slow down. They discuss how constant notifications, endless scrolling, and nonstop stimulation fragment attention, train the brain toward distraction, and weaken our capacity for stillness, r...

Most people believe they are being aware when they are actually stuck in overthinking. In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry break down the critical difference between true consciousness and mental noise. Overthinking often disguises itself as awareness, but instead of creating clarity, it fuels anxiety, confusion, and disconnection. This conversation explores...

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There are seasons of life where everything feels personal. Your emotions feel like truth. Your thoughts feel absolute. The world feels like it’s happening to you. And then something shifts. In this episode, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the four stages of consciousness and how awareness evolves over time. This isn’t about spiritual superiority or ranking yourself. It’s about recognizing t...

Why does real change feel so difficult even when you’re doing the work? In Season 2, Episode 1 of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore why awareness is the true foundation of self-mastery and why most personal growth fails without trained consciousness. Self-discipline without perception becomes repression. Insight without awareness becomes illusion. This episode examin...

In this powerful season finale of The New Ashla Podcast , Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry reflect on the journey through Season One, exploring the deepest themes of shadow work, emotional resolve, self-mastery, and spiritual discipline. Together, they revisit the episodes that resonated most, the milestones achieved, and the lessons that refined them personally along the way. This conversation g...

NewAshla.com In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore the profound journey of personal transformation. They discuss the necessity of shedding old identities and habits to build a new life, emphasizing that true change requires action, integration, and self-trust. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating the stages of growth, the importanc...

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry sit with spiritual researcher and bridge-builder Madhav Nakar (Podcaster and Filmmaker) to explore what unites the world’s major religious and spiritual traditions without flattening their differences. Together, they examine how belief systems shape identity, why personal experience matters more than inherited doctrine, an...

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin V Gates explore the complex nature of trauma, emphasizing that it is not solely defined by significant events but also by the internal responses and adaptations that occur in the aftermath. The conversation delves into the impact of small moments, the role of parenting, and the importance of self-compassion in healing. Listeners ar...

Most people don’t struggle to change because they lack intelligence, effort, or motivation. They struggle because the subconscious system governing safety, identity, and survival has not been given permission to release old patterns. In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast , Justin V Gates sits with Brent Michael Phillips, an MIT-trained engineer and creator of the ADT Method, to explore how last...

Most people struggle with emotions not because they feel too much, but because they were never taught how to transform emotion into clarity, discipline, and right action. In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast , Justin V Gates and Michael Perry explore the concept of emotional resolve —the ability to feel deeply without being ruled by impulse. They examine how raw emotion can either fragment jud...

Most people don’t struggle because they lack logic. They struggle because their nervous system is activated, and their thoughts are being shaped by emotional patterns rooted in the past. In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast , Michael Perry and Justin V Gates explore why logic often fails when you’re triggered, how the nervous system quietly shapes perception, and why insight alone is not enoug...

In this episode, Michael Perry and Justin V Gates discuss the challenges of enduring hard times in life, emphasizing the importance of patience, self-reflection, and maintaining inner strength. They explore the difference between enduring and freezing during tough seasons, the role of motivation, and strategies for keeping one's inner fire alive. The conversation highlights the significance of sta...

On this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V Gates and Michael Perry delve into the often misunderstood concepts of affirmations and visualizations. They emphasize that while affirmations can focus the mind and visualizations can provide direction, neither can replace the essential element of effort. They stress the importance of meeting oneself where they are in their journey, using affirma...

Summary In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, hosts Mike and Justin delve into the concept of ego death, a popular notion in modern spirituality. They challenge the idea that dissolving the ego leads to enlightenment, arguing instead that it often results in avoidance and disconnection from reality. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the ego as a necessary part of pers...

In this episode, Justin V Gates and Michael Perry explore the concept of shadow work, emphasizing that it is not about fighting or eliminating the darker aspects of ourselves, but rather about integrating them into our whole being. They introduce the Unity Mind Code, a framework that pairs contrasting elements such as emotion with peace, ignorance with knowledge, and passion with serenity, to help...

In this episode of the New Ashla podcast, Michael and Justin explore the common misconception that insight alone leads to healing. They discuss the importance of integrating awareness into actionable steps, emphasizing that true change requires consistent practice and embodiment of learned insights. The conversation delves into the cyclical nature of awareness and action, the role of triggers in p...

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In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael and Justin delve into the concept of self-trust, exploring its significance in decision-making and personal growth. They discuss the balance between self-reliance and external validation, the impact of fear and external opinions on self-trust, and practical steps to cultivate it. The conversation emphasizes that self-trust is built through action,...

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin Gates, Michael Perry, and Prashanthi Amarnath delve into the profound teachings of the Tao Te Ching and the concept of embracing paradox in life. They explore Prashanthi's book "Embracing Paradox: Dive into a mystical adventure with the Tao Te Ching through 81 enchanting micro lessons!" And how clarity arises from surrendering control,...

Recorded live at the Jedi Federation's "Voices of The Force" two day live Zoom event, this special episode is a return to the moral and spiritual foundations that unite Jedi Realism, the Way of Ashla, and universal ethical law. In a time when traditions evolve and interpretations expand, this teaching calls us back to what does not change. Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry guides lis...

In this conversation on the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the complexities of setting and achieving New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of realistic goal-setting, the role of motivation and discipline, and the impact of one's identity on goal achievement. They discuss how to build goals that resonate with one's true self, the significance of c...

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin Gates and Michael Perry explore the theme of spiritual disconnection and the journey back to reconnection. They discuss the common feelings of numbness and exhaustion that many experience in their spiritual lives, emphasizing the importance of truth and presence in overcoming these challenges. The conversation delves into the barriers of cynicism, c...

In this episode, Michael and Justin explore the profound theme of letting go of the past to embrace a brighter future. They discuss the emotional weight of memories, the journey of healing, and the importance of presence in our lives. The conversation delves into the costs of holding onto past traumas, the significance of forgiveness, and the necessity of creating internal closure. They emphasize...