The Time-In Talks Podcast

In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity. We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a f...

“The Gift Inside Confusion: Turning Overthinking into Divine Guidance” This week, I uncover the hidden purpose of mental overwhelm. What if your endless thoughts and pain weren’t problems—but messages? Discover how confusion is the universe’s way of cleansing the old energies of doubt and fear from your being. I’ll guide you through a sacred practice to turn overthinking into intuition, so you can...

In many South Asian communities, overthinking is worn like a badge of honor — a sign of intelligence, preparation, and control. But what happens when the mind won’t stop looping? In this episode, we unpack the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why logic alone can never bring peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, constantly analyzing, doubting, or worrying about the future — thi...

Let’s be honest—blaming your parents, your partner, or your past feels good in the moment. But staying stuck in blame mode? That’s emotional quicksand. In this episode, we’re getting real about the hidden payoff of complaining, why venting keeps you from healing, and how to shift from reaction to responsibility—without bypassing your pain or excusing bad behavior. If you’re tired of spiraling in “...

In this episode, we explore what it really means to be your authentic self—especially as a South Asian navigating layered identities, generational expectations, and unspoken cultural rules. We dive into the Kabbalistic idea of the higher, perfected self —the version of you that already exists on another timeline. What if becoming authentic isn't about inventing yourself, but remembering who y...

This is for all my recovering people pleasers... In this episode I talk about: 1. The spiritual and somatic intersection of people pleasing. 2. How it's a trauma response and not a personality trait. 3. The 3 levels of healing we will go through to transcend pleasing into authentic expression and the steps to heal. You'll walk away from the episode feeling confident how to be in relation...

What's the difference between being nice and kind? A whole world of a difference. It goes from being a people pleaser to being authentically soul aligned. We dive into this nuance in today's episode when we talk about how to raise authentic kids who are honest and know how to set strong boundaries vs being nice, polite and appeasing to authority. If you want to become and raise strong bo...

Awakening to the Educational Industrial Complex.  1. How Rockefeller designed our schooling system to raise kids who don't know how to think but are taught what to think. 2. How does that still apply now 3. Importance of raising kids with critical thinking skills 4. What parents can do at home to build kids critical thinking skills.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

I've been oddly fascinated with how rampant cancel culture has gotten in our society.  And in this opportunity to help heal this collective wound in the macrocosm, I'm sitting with how we can heal the roots in our own microcosm and relationships. In this episode I  talk about: 1. How attachment wounds play into these roles like people pleasing and insecure attachment.  2. Transforming ju...

If you're on the awakening journey but you wish you know where you were going, what is the point of this whole thing, and would like a BIG picture, well then this episode is for you.  I  break down the 3 ego beliefs that keep us stuck in suffering, pain and confusion.  How to balance our dignity and humanity.  The purpose of the spiritual ego and how to integrate out of it.  If you are on a s...

We are constantly being bombarded of devastating images of destruction and war but how do we cope with the activation in our body. How can we learn to build attunement to what's happening without bypassing what's happening in our body. Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

I  share some of the spiritual truths I've learned through the Bhagvad Gita that can help us understand Kal Yug, the two polarities and why the trauma we see in the world is happening.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

When we are bombarded with world crisis how do we find our voice when we don't know all the facts? What is our purpose, how are we meant to serve and what can we truly do?  I   dive into all these ideas from a spiritual lens. Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

Over the past year going on a fitness and physical well-being journey many habits and lifestyle practices in my life has changed. I'm sharing in this podcast the habits and the steps on how I  made being part of the 5AM club, sleeping early, getting workouts and steps in without it feeling overwhelming or stressful.  If you want practical tips for transforming your morning and eventing routin...

With the recent events happening the world we see such a divide, pain, violence and death and it can be a lot for our nervous system and hearts to handle.  In this episode, I'm going to share some somatic techniques to regulate our nervous system back to a space of safety after witnessing global atrocities and pain.  This podcast will be your guid not staying grounded, embodying strength and...

There is something to be said that only age can bring certain kind of wisdom. I'm sharing some of my greatest truths and lessons when I  turned 40 and how I'm ushering in 41 from a different energy and intention.  SO if any of these topics speak to you:  1. Knowing the Right Path to take 2. Self-Actualization - how to do it and what it means 3. Dealing with disrespectful people and findi...

As moms we desperately need breaks from our kids.  But then we feel guilty that we can't spend all our time with them.  It's essential for our well-being and to be able to co-regulate our kids but why do we struggle so much with it, how can we start infusing it and why it's so important.  After listening to this episode you'll start re-thinking taking breaks from your kids isn&...

Doing this real time recording to share why the collective male figures in the world are slowly crumbling and losing their power. And what can we do at this pivot point in human history to evolve ourselves into soul-aligned humans.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

How do you stay emotionally connected to your partner when you are upleveling on the spiritual journey and they are not? This was a hot topic on IG and I've definitely been there and have great insights to share. If you are on a conscious spiritual journey and feel that your partner is being left behind, definitely tune into this one.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

Did you ever feel growing up you didn't fit in or belong with a group of friends? You aren't a lone. In this solecast I  share my journey of never fitting in up until my 30's and how you stop seeking friends and start inviting them into your life when you take the steps to belong to your authentic self first.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

Do you feel like a broken record? You are constantly reminding your super wise and smart child over the smallest tasks. You forgot to pick up your book bag.. .AGAIN! Do you have your stuff for basketball? Where is your water bottle? All the reminding is draining on our energy and over time it naturally gets us frustrated. But this episode is all about solutions and strategies to stop getting into...

Did you know Monday's are the least ideal to workout or start new habits? Each day of the week carry a different energy which means different tasks and workouts are more and less ideal on given days. Based on the Ayurveda dosha's I break down which tasks, self-care and workouts are best to focus on each day of the week.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

Did you ever notice that some weeks you have no motivation to workout and others you have the energy to workout? That's because as females we are cyclical beings that follow the monthly moon cycle. Our energy wanes and gains throughout the month which means that our workouts need to change week to week to match our energy. Not sure where to start? Don't worry I walk you through the steps...

Self-regulating yourself and co-regulating your kids on vacation is a whole different beast. With more opportunities for sensory overload, routines messed up and skipped naps it's a recipe for whining, meltdowns and big feelings (them and yours). In this episode I share some of the key practices I use when self-regulating on trips and new strategies on helping your kids through big feelings i...

You want to workout. You know you'll feel better. But you just can't find the energy and motivation to get your butt off the couch. Today I share 3 super tangible and effective ways to naturally surge your energy so you can get motivated to move and release that stress from your body.    Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel