The Time-In Talks Podcast

In addition to the usual nerves that come with going back to school, families are experiencing a whole new wave of emotions this year. There's fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety about academic performance, and stress about virtual learning. Meltdowns. Big feelings. Lack of focus. Distractions galore. For kids AND parents.  But as we re-ZOOM school this fall, what if we can help support ou...

Trying new things and the fear of failing isn't fun and Is scary for kids. Grit, resilience and the confidence to face challenges and learn from mistakes Is something Ayaan and I want all children to learn. In this mini-episode, Ayu talks to your kids about 1. The Importance of a growth mindset 2.The difference between a fixed and growth mindset and 3. How to start building Inner resilience N...

We hear a lot about ego. The ego gets a bad rap and has a negative perception that we have to destroy I t. But what if the ego is a helpful and necessary part of the spiritual journey? In this episode I give you a clear picture of what the spiritual awakening process is about. And the REAL way to get release your ego without waging a war with It. Tune In now!! Get Full Show Notes HERE. Daily Inspi...

I welcome well-trusted, board certified Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin from the wildly popular PedsDocTalk podcast and Instagram where she empowers parents through education to make the most well-informed decisions for our family. Today we are talking about all things Covid and Kids. With the confusion and conflicting information we are receiving about re-opening our economy while In the midst of a pa...

In this episode, I deep-dive into how to balance Pitta Dosha in the Summer season. late  I'll discuss simple Ayurvedic lifestyle practices (food, self-care, exercises, yoga) to keep your body and mind balanced and stress-free in the hots, humid or dry Summer season.  You'll learn the signs of Pitta Dosha imbalances, the foods that will balance out your system to reduce stress and the typ...

How do you get teens and tweens interested in meditation (without forcing or bribing them) making it fun and relatable of course. In this episode I have founder of Next In Mind, Gwen Joy Schanda giving you her best tips to inspire your tweens and teens to meditate. Gwen has taught hundreds of children at schools and one on one how to download what she calls "mind apps" to help them conqu...

How do you approach the scary and uncomfortable topic of race and racism with kids? And what age is the right time? How do we help our children cope with the anxiety of Covid pandemic and the protests and deaths due to inequality and racism.  In light of the powerful BLM movement, many parents are wondering how to talk about the deaths and unrest with their children.  But just as important in the...

If you have ever asked yourself how do I get my hubby on board with mindful parenting? How do I inspire him to meditate without forcing him?  How do I approach him about practicing meditation with our kids?  If you're curious how our meditation and mindful parenting journey has evolved then this is the podcast episode you want to carve out a date night to listen with your partner.  Join me an...

One important the pandemic has taught us is simplification of our life. Today I interview Dr. Sonia Batra dermatologist and co-host of the CBS syndicated daytime talk show "The Doctors" to bust the myths about what simple skincare routines look like for busy moms.  I'll be honest, I don't know much about skincare and all the products out there overwhelm me, but Dr. Batra breaks...

Rock bottoms are painful. But they lead to something beautiful If you use the right tools to ride through it Right now many of us are experiencing intense inner pressure and stress and anytime we are living with chronic stress for too long it can manifest in physical illness and dis-ease. This weeks guest Misha Vayner knows that from her own personal experience of having stress shut down her entir...

Rejection is a natural, normal and unpleasant part of life. Nobody likes to be told "NO" especially when it's something you really desire. Most fear of rejection lies on the desire of needing approval from others and defining our self-worth based on that approval. Today I interview a guest who can shed some light on gaining a thick skin when it comes to rejection because her profess...

Okay where my fellow control freaks at? Raise your hand 🙋🏽‍♀️ Don't be shy. Recovering control freak right here! This pandemic is really teaching us the wise lesson that life is largely out of our control. In another pandemic inspired podcast I talk about how to move from the fear based "what If worst-case scenerio" consciousness to the "even If this happens, I'll be oka...

The reality is everyone of our children at some point in their Iives will be singled out for being different.  In this episode Ayu shares how he felt when he noticed his skin I s different colored than everyone else and the wisdom I've shared to help him process when someone comments or teases him about it.  Regardless of your race, this is a must listen to episode with your kids to build a c...

"Meditation is way to hard. My mind won't stop racing. I can't still. And if I can't do it there is no way my child can learn either." This is one of THE biggest misleading AF belief holding parents back from building a necessary and essential peaceful pause and breathing break practice into their families life and in today's podcast I'm busting open some of THE...

In this episode Tejal gets interviewed by That's Total Mom Sense podcast host Kanika Chadda Gupta about all the Meditation for Kids book! In this episode Tejal talks about: Her real truth and story about why she was called to become a mindfulness and meditation expert (before she became a mom) The steps to take to teach kids 3-8 how to meditate and how parents  Why kids CAN learn to meditate...

We are experiencing a collective experience of intense friction within us in the form of anxiety through the pandemic situation. Uncertainty is shattering open our belief systems, patterns and ego. But we are not powerless.  To rebuild safety, in this episode I walk through the 4 step process of learning how to enhance our adaptability energy and resilience reserve so we don’t get debilitated by s...

As parents we want one main thing for our kids. To be happy. But with the Coronoa virus happening out of the blue, we are reminded that largely life is out of our control. Life is filled with unpredictable events, uncertainty and you aren't always going to get what you desire.  In this episode I share why we should stop focusing all our attention on raising happy kids and focus on raising kid...

In this episode Ayaan shares how children control their own happiness by explaining the "Steering Your Ship" meditation exercise from our Meditation for Kids book. This exercise teaches kids (and grownups) how you are the captain of your feelings ship and how you can use a fun mindful breathing meditation to choose the emotion island you want to go on. Fun fact- This meditation was creat...

With such intense anxiety and chaos arising during this time of the Corona virus uncertainty I wanted to do this bonus episode to help you find some relief and possibly looking at it from a spiritual lens and uncover the message the Universe is trying to send to us. All situations including pain and discomfort are opportunities of growth and learning.  Daily Inspiration:   Instagram @tejalvpatel

In this episode, I deep-dive into how to balance Kapha dosha in the late winter and Spring season. I'll discuss simple Ayurvedic lifestyle practices (food, self-care, exercises, yoga) to keep your body and mind balanced and stress-free in the wet, sluggish and cold late winter and Spring season. You'll learn the signs of Kapha dosha imbalances, the foods that will balance out your system...

How do you explain what mindfulness is to a kid? If you want your child to learn how to be present, focus better and slow down there is no better way to teach them then letting them hear it from one of their peers. In this episode Ayu breaks down the often boring and confusing topic of mindfulness so your kids will understand! Share what your child has Iearned from the podcast and get a chance to...

Do you find yourself constantly feeling you don't have enough time? In this episode, you'll learn how to schedule to-do list to the Ayurvedic clock and a powerful energy management technique that links wisdom of moon cycle and menstrual cycle to plan out your month so you know what are high energy and low energy weeks so you can pick the right projects and tasks to do in the right week....

Does the Universe send us signs? If you've ever wondered if the Universe communicates to us and sends us signs, this podcast episode is for you. Most people are surprised to discover that the Universe is extremely present in our life and is constantly sending messages during the mundane and special moments of our life. The only reason you can't hear or notice them is because you aren&apo...

Today Ayu shares a problem that he had with a friend that led to a discussion about how everyone expresses and feels love differently. Tune into this episode with your kiddos and dive deeper into a nice convo about the 5 different love languages and what the love languages of each of your family members is. If your child loves the podcast be sure to share the videos on Instagram and tag me @tejalv...

Avani Sarkar the co-founder and face of ModiToys is working mom, mompreneur and a mom of almost 2 honestly shares her struggles and experiences with overcoming working mom guilt as you builds a business she is deeply passionate about.  We believe whether you get a paid or not ALL moms are working moms! So we're talking about overcoming guilt even If you don't go out of the house to work...