Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“This is our mission: All couples on the planet will use their relationship as the vehicle for their own personal transformation.”You may be familiar with the name of this month’s guest. That’s because I interviewed Marla’s romantic partner - Julian Colker - way back on episode 33 of the Stay Grounded Podcast.As an entrepreneurial power couple the story is only complete when you interview both halves, so I couldn’t wait to go down the rabbit hole with Marla.Marla is a relationship & intimacy expert who specializes in coaching entrepreneurial couples.If you’re in a relationship with another entrepreneur (or someone with an entrepreneur mindset) you’ll understand the specific challenges and opportunities that arise from this union. Fuelled by risk-taking, a growth mindset, and a desire to put yourself ‘out there’, entrepreneurial couples can struggle to create work-life harmony and create quality space for each other.But use your relationship as a mirror to fuel radical self-awareness, and you can both fly higher.It’s what Marla helps couples achieve together.“I am in charge of me. Nobody can shift my balance of my mind, except me.”I took so much away from this episode. Marla oozes with passion and enthusiasm for her work and is overflowing with practical ideas and suggestions that you can start using with your partner today.From the Mirror Tactic, to the importance of being unapologetically kind, to the power of presence, and the 1-10 test, this episode will equip you with practical things that will help you create more intimacy and connection at home.When you’re an entrepreneur with a mission and passionate about making your business thrive, it can be hard to create the same levels of success in your relationship.But as Marla reminds us, how you do one thing is how you do everything.And if you’re settling in your love life, you’re likely leaving entrepreneurial success on the table too.So tune in and learn some relationship wisdom from a specialist with over 23 years experience who’s helped over 12,000 couples, including Academy Award winning actors, producers and directors, NBA players and coaches, Grammy Award winning artists, and millionaire entrepreneurs.Her insights and strategies could change everything for you, the same way it did for me.“You have to listen, but listen in a particular way because we can listen with judgment or we can with curiosity.”How to contactCheck out Marla’s work - www.marlamattenson.comFollow Marla on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mmattenson/Stay up-to-date on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theintimacyexpertsTweet Marla - https://twitter.com/MarlaMattensonConnect with Marla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-mattenson-08613195/ We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“All the stuff from my past became my biggest asset — not my biggest enemy — and that really empowered me to keep moving forward.”Mike Kemski wasn’t raised with a lot of love as a child. Instead, he was repeatedly told that he was worthless and would amount to anything. Thanks to these repeated messages, which were reinforced by his home environment, he began to believe those words were true.As a result, Mike got into all sorts of trouble as a kid. He turned to violence, alcohol, and drugs to escape the pain until, aged 16, he was full of anger and consumed with low self-esteem and self image.Eventually, he checked himself into rehab and things started to change.But that wasn’t yet the final turning point.After cleaning up and getting sober, Mike still didn’t feel happy. Instead, he felt an empty void inside. He just couldn’t figure out how to make life work for him. Instead, every day was painful, meaningless, and difficult.So he put a loaded gun into his mouth.But instead of ending it all, the gun misfired giving Mike a fresh chance at life.Which he’s now turned around into his own version of extraordinary.“If you feel it in your heart, that’s the thing to follow. Always. Not what everyone else says you should and shouldn’t want. That’s ridiculous.”Mike Kemski is a bit of an enigma! You won’t find much about him online, but that’s by design.Mike is a ninja who teaches what he himself has figured out through living life.At the age of 17, he realized you could change the way you feel simply by changing your facial expression or body languageHe’s developed insane levels of self awareness by spending years analyzing every thought and feeling - so he could understand the messages from his bodyHe discovered that amplifying pain is a fast-track to success because it increases your desire for changeAnd he figured out how to use energy and attention to change your thinking and transform the way you feel about yourselfMike is a legend and this is one episode you do NOT want to miss.As well as the full story of Mike’s dance with death, you’ll also discover three powerful analogies that are going to help you win in life.What’s really in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbowThe marathon example that explains the three phases of successWhy we retreat to ‘dark caves’ - and how you can bring yourself back to the lightThis episode is a doozy. It’s inspiring as well as informative and there’s a good chance that after listening, your life won’t be the same again.“Things need to go wrong. That’s what gives us the engagement to solve puzzles and stay engaged with life.”How to contactTo discover Mike’s full story, visit www.banabu.com/mikestory.htmlSee what Mike is up to at http://mikekemski.com/Follow Mike on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mikekemskiWe thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I don’t believe anything that happens is by chance. Every person that comes across our path, whether we like the interaction or not, it’s all for a purpose.”If you recognize today’s guest from the TV, you’d be right! That’s because in this episode I’m interviewing no other than Josh Stuart from the Discovery Channel Reality TV show, ‘Diesel Brothers.’Josh, otherwise known as ‘Redbeard’ is one of the most grounded people I know, and after chatting to him, it’s easy to see why. Josh grew up in Roosevelt, UT in the Uintah Basin which is part of a native American Indian reservation. It meant from an early age, Josh was introduced to the idea of connection between all things. He was raised on the idea that nature offers messages from the universe and if you’re alert enough, you can see the signs.Josh finally got back on the spiritual path around five years ago after meeting his wife.Now, he lives his life in deep connection with the energies all around us. Unsurprisingly, it’s a core topic in this episode.So if you’re curious to discover more about how the universe talks with us, listen in now.Josh is someone I couldn’t wait to go down the rabbit hole with - and I wasn’t disappointed! The conversation we had was beautiful, thought-provoking, and deep. And you get to be a fly on the wall when you tune in now.“I believe that we all chose to be here and chose our challenges because we knew that those challenges would create certain strengths in us.”This conversation is more than a discovery of Josh’s life, it’s also a deep dive into a beautiful philosophy about living.I found some of Josh’s distinctions incredibly powerful. For example, Josh believes that everything in life happens FOR you, not TO you. He believes that our souls choose our particular path though life in order to acquire certain lessons and experiences. With this perspective, he’s able to ride every wave that comes - the good and the bad.We chat about Josh’s love of jujitsu and how a dedication to his practice allows him to navigate everyday life with more grace and discipline.We talk about gratitude and we talk about the power of money and what wealth is actually about.This episode will open you up to a new way of thinking about challenges, desires, and everyday moments. It’s a story about creating extraordinary by becoming increasingly aware.And in this age when we’re nose deep in our phones, I think Josh’s message is especially potent. Can’t wait to see what you think.“Life is telling us exactly what to do, if we just pay attention.”How to contact Joshwww.DieselPowerGear.comFacebook: @redbearddieselFollow Josh on Instagram: @red.beardCheck out Josh’s TV show - www.discovery.com/tv-shows/diesel-brothers/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I have learned and I teach that the only opinion that matters is mine. The only opinion about you that matters is yours.”Diane Forster’s rock bottom moment happened in the bathroom of her family home when she decided to take her own life.To the outside world, Diane seemed to have it all. She had the relationship and the successful corporate career, but inside she felt empty. Eventually, she reached the point when she couldn’t take it anymore. Then Diane felt her late mother’s presence and heard her voice telling her to put the pills down and get help - so she could help others.Turns out your breaking point can be the most beautiful gift because from this peak emotional experience arises fresh opportunities.In that moment, life changed. Diane’s mother died when she was just 53, but here she was providing guidance when Diane needed it most. What came next for Diane was a journey back to herself.A journey of forgiveness, of compassion, and of reinvention to the point where Diane now helps others to live intentional, inspired, passionate lives - every single day.So get ready to dive in and discover the tools, mindsets, and beliefs that will enable you to move beyond rock bottom and create an extraordinary life for yourself. “Not forgiving is so debilitating. Carrying around anger, resentment, shame, guilt — any of those negative emotions — will literally eat away at you.”Diane Forster is an incredible woman who radiates joy and passion for the work she does.She is an Award-Winning Inventor, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, TV Host, Podcaster, Intentional Living Expert and Re-Invention Specialist. Diane is also the CEO and Founder of I HAVE TODAY - A book, TV Show, and platform that helps women live enriched, empowered, inspiring lives through their transitions, to reinvent themselves.I loved this conversation because we covered it all. We explore the power of forgiveness and how there are three stages you need to move through. We speak about the way we’re all supported and guided by a higher consciousness. We also discuss what it takes to be get inspired and how you can turn insights into momentum to drive you into to the life you want.We talk about creativity, meditation, and the power of self-acceptance along with judgement, why we never feel enough, and the importance of looking out for signs.In short, we dance through it all!You’ll find that Diane’s philosophy on life is just beautiful - I promise she’s going to inspire you.She’s an advocate for the idea that all you have is today.And because of that, Diane lives intentionally with a commitment to make every day different, special, and extraordinary.We can all live out our lives like Diane.We can all tap into the resourcefulness and curiosity within to discover who we really are and what we want to do. We all have the power to create, expand, and grow so we can enjoy everything life has to offer.So if you want a kick-start to a life you love, this episode is a no-brainer. It will leave you inspired, empowered, and motivated to grab every moment and live it as fully as you can.“Nothing is ever happening to you — it’s happening for you. Even the pain is there to teach you something.”Host: Raj JanaGuest: Diane ForsterResources:Diane Forster - Website10 Days to Your Passion and Purpose - Diane’s incredible challenge I Have Today: Find Your Passion, Purpose and Smile...Finally! - Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We can learn so much about our flaws, our rationalities, our biases, but overcoming them in real time is not possible.”The personal development industry hinges on the need for us to “change our mindset” so we can create permanent change in our lives.It’s good advice.After all, the way we think and the things we believe fuel our decisions and our behaviors.But change is hard.If you’ve ever tried to start a business, lose weight, save money (or do anything that’s outside your normal, everyday life), you’ll know how difficult it can be. Everything from resistance, to laziness, to a lack of motivation seem to hold us back.If only there was an easier way. If only we could ‘hack’ our way to the desirable behaviors that take us closer to our goals...Turns out there is.And in this week’s guest, Kristen Berman, shows us how.Kristen Berman studies how people actually act in the marketplace, as opposed to how they should or would perform if they were completely rational.Kristen co-founded Irrational Labs, a behavioral product design company, with Dan Ariely in 2013. Irrational Labs helps companies and nonprofits understand and leverage behavioral economics to increase the health, wealth and happiness of their users.“If you’re feeling motivated to learn a new skill, go online and hire a tutor. Lock yourself into that increased motivation because in an hour, two hours or four hours, you may not have that motivation.”This week’s episode is another doozy :)Whether you’re looking to do something outside your comfort zone or you’re committed to achieving a challenging goal, you NEED to listen in.And yes, I do say NEED.We’re not here to settle for less that the things we want.Instead, we’re here to walk the extraordinary path through life. We’re here to have our cake and eat it too. And thanks to Kristen’s knowledge and strategies, you’ll discover how you really can have it all.Because as soon as you learn to hack your behaviors and turn on the ones you need at will, you can do anything.So listen in now. You’ll learn about motivation, how to spark it, and how to use it.You’ll discover the real reasons we do what we do (hint! It’s not what you think)!And most importantly, you’ll discover how to leverage your most powerful weapon in your ‘getting it done’ arsenal. But you’ll have to listen in to discover what it is!“I prefer the word 'curiosity' to 'passion.' Passion proclaims that it’s permanent and has a lot of weight versus curiosity, which is an open door that we can go through.”How to contactFollow Kristen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bermsterLearn more about the behavioral economics work that Kristen does at https://irrationallabs.org/We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again.Host: Raj JanaGuest: Kirsten BermanResources: Hacking Human Nature for Good: A Practical Guide to Changing Human BehaviorIrrational Labs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest ended up becoming the CEO of a tech company that he first discovered as a user.Dan Clark was one of Brain.fm’s very first users. If you’re not familiar with Brain.fm, it’s a tool that maximizes productivity through music that boosts focus and gets you into your flow state with ease. It’s a tool I use (and recommend) and something I describe as ‘audio adderall’!I first went down the rabbit hole with Dan in a bar in New York City. We were supposed to be watching the Texas game, but instead had a four-hour conversation about life, passion, and persistence.It was so inspiring for me that I couldn’t wait to get Dan on the show so you could get a taste of his wisdom. He’s another incredible example of someone who’s living a passionate life by doing things that convention says shouldn’t be possible.So take a listen to his episode now and discover the full story behind his journey with Brain.FM, why he started out for free, and the 12 persistent phone calls that kick-started it all. You’ll also discover Dan’s personal take on productivity, giving, and why he loves to travel, cook, and do adventurous things (such as deciding to step foot on all seven continents).It’s a doozy of an episode to kick-start your 2019 and I know you’re going to take a ton away. “Humans are the only creatures that can instill habits in themselves. So start really small, work on something, accomplish it and then do something a little bit bigger.”One of the things I love most about this episode is Dan’s commitment to doing work that he loves.[You have to be pretty passionate to work for someone for free, right?]But as you’ll discover, this is an empowering and inspiring approach to life. Dan and I share a similar set of beliefs - that you’re here on earth for a limited amount of time and so you’d better make the most of that time.You better create ‘the biggest splash possible’.Want to inject some of this philosophy into your New Year plans?Then tune into this episode of the Stay Grounded Podcast to discover ideas, strategies, and daily practices that will help you be your best self and do more with your time in the months ahead.Can’t wait to hear your takeaways.“Gratitude provides the foundation, curiosity is the skyscraper. I think sitting in this skyscraper and looking down at what you accomplished is the thing that keeps me grounded and pushes me to keep building skyscrapers.”Host: Raj JanaGuest: Dan ClarkResources:To try the app: Brain.fmInstagram: @brainfmappTo get in touch with Dan: dan@brain.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“For me, dependence comes from wanting things to be a certain way as opposed to transforming myself into someone that can thrive regardless of what the situation is.”Can you believe we’re a few days away from 2019? This week’s episode is our last show of the year and has a bit of a different spin on it.It’s a solo reflection from yours truly. I really wanted to take some time to connect with you and share a few reflections I had from such an incredibly busy year.2018 was a big year for me. It came with a lot of change, growth and a lot of lessons that I’m grateful to have experiences so early in my entrepreneurial journey. This was my first full year as an entrepreneur, and one that that redefined what it means push the limits of fear and comfort.In this episode, I talk to you a bit about my journey in 2018 - the highs, the lows and all that fell in between. I also share with you the 7 Questions that I use for my end of year process to wrap up 2018 and set up 2019 for incredible growth.Thank you all for taking this journey with me. We’ll be back in 2019 bigger and better, helping you to create a life that you love. Stay Grounded kicks off 2019 with a lot of amazing new content, Monday through Friday, to be a key resource in supporting you and your goals.Please reach out to me with your thoughts, ideas, feedback and questions. I read every single Instagram message, email, comment and they all mean the world to me. If you have any questions you want answered, send me a note ane let me know what you’re wanting to hear: hello@rajjana.comHave a safe and happy new year's celebration! Here's to life, love, and everything in between.Stay Grounded. This episode is perfect for you if you: Want to to help with bringing closure to 2018Want to set yourself up for success in 2019Are preparing for an end of year reflectionAre excited about the New YearWant to take a different approach with creating your New Year’s Resolutions  Host: Raj JanaResources: hello@rajjana.comFacebook GroupInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We don’t have change, if we don’t expect it”I’ve had a lot of interesting people on the Stay Grounded podcast during 2018, but this week’s episode broke a new record.At 98, Dr Gladys McGarey is our oldest guest yet.Dr. Gladys has devoted her entire life to changing the face of modern medicine - and she’s seen so much.She grew up in India where both her parents worked as medical missionaries during the 1920s and she trained to become a doctor during World War II.Instead of a focus on healing, she felt medicine was too focused on ‘getting rid’ of the things we don’t want such as pain, disease, and bacteria.So, instead of being ‘at war’ with our bodies, Gladys became passionate about life and living.This sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic medicine, which led to Gladys co-founding the American Holistic Medical Association in 1977.She was the first person to utilize Acupuncture in the United States - and trained others how to use it.The Foundation for Living Medicine was created from her visionary life - with the mission to create a healthier world by fostering our own capacity to heal and to further extraordinary legacies, regardless of age or medical history.She’s widely considered to be The Mother of Holistic Medicine - and I can see why.Dr Gladys is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met.You can feel her warmth, love, and passion for life in her voice, which is why I know this episode is going to spark something inside of you.Her “5 Ls” may encourage you to take a fresh approach to your own wellness journey.Her incredible stories of healing may inspire some healing of your own.And her belief that we all have a physician within may help you listen more intently to your own inner wisdom, that’s always ready to guide us.So tune in.You’ll learn plenty from this 98-year-old who has the passion, vitality, and vibrancy of someone half her age - and get inspired to create the same. Enjoy!This episode is for you if: Are curious about a holistic approach to wellnessWant to know more about alternative practices for healingAre in the mood for endless gems of wisdomWant to learn more about Living Medicine Host: Raj JanaGuest: Dr. Gladys McGareyResources: Foundation for Living Medicine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Even if I don’t think I can do something, just take that next step and go for it. It’s amazing what you can do even when you don’t even know it’s possible.”I'm really excited for this week's guest.Jen Hansard is the founder of Simple Green Smoothies, a business that she started out of a need and strong desire to keep her family healthy. This simple remedy has created a health movement that inspires millions of people (and counting) all over the world. But that’s not even the highlight of Jen’s journey.In addition to her business success, Jen is a mother, a best selling author, a wellness advocate, pilot in training and the perfect example of what it means to both, have it all and handle it all.She is proof that anything is possible.That you don’t have to settle and that the only limits in your life are the ones you decide to keep over yourself.We talk today about her love of life, our different life hacks, how she leans into the fear, embraces discomfort, and the power she wields by saying “yes!” to things that excite.This conversation will inspire you, empower you - even compel you to get real with where you may be settling and challenge you to look at your life through fresh eyes.Jen believes there’s NOTHING she can’t do.What kind of life would you lead if you took that same belief for yourself?So enjoy the wonderful person that is, Mrs. Jen Hansard.This episode is for you if: Want to have it all and handle it allAre stopped by your fearsWant to create more excitement in your lifeAre looking for ways to create more time for the things you love Host: Raj JanaGuest: Jen HansardResources: 7 Day Smoothie ChallengeJen's Instagram Simple Green Smoothies Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The universe doesn’t stop giving us likes and clues, we just develop a resistance to hearing them because they’re usually inconvenient” This week’s episode is definitely one of my favorites. Dmitriy Kozlov, who I affectionately refer to as Dima, is a successful entrepreneur , spoken word poet, and a friend who I attribute a lot of my personal growth to. Dima’s purpose in life is to accelerate the evolution of love through inspiring and empowering influencers. One of the ways he does that is through his company, Influex - an agency that specializes in building personal brand websites that express essence and amplify influence. (in fact, the Influex team built www.rajjana.com!) But this podcast is less about business and more about self-awareness and personal evolution. I’ve never met anyone so willing to dance with demons and let go of attachments. Dima isn’t afraid of ‘ego death’ - if there’s any chance it will take him closer to his truth. He’s not afraid to be vulnerable and to reveal his heart (and his soul) to others. He doesn’t even care if his entire life turns upside down - as long at that turmoil brings him closer to who he really is. Dima is all about living his fullest life possible and I’m sure that in this episode, he’ll inspire you to do the same. What I value most about Dima, and you’ll hear it all throughout our conversation, is his ability clearly articulate his thoughts, feelings and emotions with a sense of poetic justice. It’s all communicated from a place of love, and the way that he shares the deepest and most vulnerable parts of himself will leave you empowered to share your own story in a beautifully unique way. So tune in now and discover what incredible things you can open up for yourself (and your life) when you listen to your inner voice. Discover what happens when you actually trust the universe to take care of you. Find out what’s possible when you transform pain into purpose and allow challenges to guide you on a hero’s journey that takes you ever closer to your core. Because once you go within, you’ll never go without.Resources: Story: https://dmitriykozlov.com/my-story/ Website: https://www.influex.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitriykozlov This episode is great for you if you  Are struggling with tuning into your internal voiceAre experiencing fear around making changes in your lifeAre feeling stuck in terms of your career or are figuring out who you areWant to learn more about how powerful of a tool vulnerability and authenticity can be  [05:22] Dima, more than anyone that I know, is extremely attuned his feelings, emotions, passions and motivations. We discuss his journey of self awareness and how he came to this journey of personal evolution. He discussed his experience with depression at age 13; being an immigrant, he was subjected to a lot of bullying and eventually joined a gang as an act of rebellion. That same year he attempted suicide and it was surviving that experience that gave him a renewed energy for life. These moments of renewal continued to show up in his life - what he describes as “deaths” and “rebirths;” there would be things in the Universe that would pull him to a mini death of what his life was at that moment and into a rebirth process of following his truth and his heart.[9:10] “If you’re sensitive enough or awake enough, staying stuck in whatever life you’re in, even if it seems good on the surface - I can listen my soul crying, I could feel that pain inside” Dima says that the pain of not living the life of your desired dreams can trigger a quick, mini death that drives things forward, brings about change, growth and evolution or it can feel like a more slow, painful death from the inside out. On the other side of that pain exists courage, strength and even naivety to keep moving forward, often into the unknown. [12:15] I asked him how to tune into that voice, especially when things are going well. How do you hear the voice and how do you learn to trust it? We’re surrounded by voices, from the people in our lives, including our own. The lesson is figuring out how to understand them so that we can decipher which are the messages from divine guidance/intuition. Dima mentioned it’s important to develop this relationship with those voices so that we can be aware of them since they don’t always come from our higher self. Knowing the difference gives us the power to choose. [18:12] We talk about the power of authenticity and vulnerability. I talk to Dima about vulnerability and how it plays in his life. His biggest lesson has been learning to share his truth with himself and others. He says that our world becomes a reflection of ourselves and he wants to live in a world where people are vulnerable and free to authentically express, that has to start with him! [18:57] We all want to be seen, that’s the deepest human need and vulnerability is the key. It unlocks our own doors and breaks down the walls for us to be seen for who we are. It also does the same for others, giving them room to tear down their walls allows for an authentic connection. We also touch on navigating the need to be seen versus the need to be validated. Dima says validation and vulnerability doesn’t always jive. [26:30] Being vulnerable when you feel like the world is expecting something from you has happened to Dima multiple times - especially w/ having to reconcile his internal feelings with having an external identity that’s based on clarity, vision and an ability to lead. He had a recent experience after Burning Man and had a vulnerable conversation with his leadership team about what he was able to contribute. By addressing his limitations, he created a conversation with his team around their dreams and visions, followed by a discussion on how they could manifest them into the culture without having to rely on him to contribute at full capacity. [32:31] “Truth is more powerful than any of the most powerful lies” was his response when I asked him why he thinks that things tend to line up when we lean into radical honesty and authenticity. Even if it doesn’t appear that way, honoring our truth is always more aligned with what the Universe is conjuring up. [38:27] We talk about Dima’s spoken word and what led him to expressing artistically,‘Art is the outlet for whatever wants to come through us that doesn’t always find a channel through the rest of our lives.” He rapped as a teenager and channeled a lot of his darkness and anger. He picked up spoken word at age 25, a time when he was going through a heartbreak. Spoken world has also became a safe way for him to express his emotions. [45:03} Dima shares how he stays grounded with yoga, meditation and journaling. He hasn’t been consistent with each practice but he makes sure to maintain at least one; currently, it’s journaling. He journals 3 pages of stream of consciousness writing daily. Dima suggests that we all do something each day that serves us and to do it consistently.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.