The Wellness Lab with Nick Palladino-King

Swami Sarvapriyananda shares his journey of becoming a spiritual leader and the importance of spirituality in finding deep and lasting meaning in life. He discusses the different paths to God realization and the ultimate purpose of life. Swami Sarvapriyananda explores the question of why we are here and the nature of reality. He encourages listeners to ask deep questions and embark on a spiritual quest for self-discovery and fulfillment. The conversation explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding spiritual growth. It emphasizes the need to overcome instant gratification and impatience, as well as the tendency to hop from one spiritual path to another. The importance of perseverance and not giving up on the spiritual quest is highlighted. The discussion also delves into the concept of faulty minds and the process of overcoming negative tendencies. The benefits of spiritual practice, including happiness, peace, and personal growth, are discussed. The conversation concludes with the recommendation to find a balance between enjoyable and nourishing spiritual practices and the harmony of the four yogas. Takeaways: 1) Spirituality offers deep and lasting meaning in life. 2) There are different paths to God realization, including the path of devotion, the path of mystical experience, and the path of self-inquiry. 3) The purpose of life is to realize our true nature and overcome ignorance. 4) Questions about the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the self are important for self-inquiry and spiritual growth. 5) Spiritual maturity requires time, effort, and a sense of fearlessness in asking deep questions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:16 Desire for God 19:18 The Ultimate Purpose of Life 26:43 The Illusion of Reality 37:09 Questions for Self-Inquiry 45:02 The Importance of Spiritual Maturity 47:41 Instant Gratification and Impatience 49:37 Hopping from One Path to Another 51:30 The Importance of Not Giving Up 53:29 The Process of Spiritual Growth 56:09 Overcoming Faulty Minds 57:56 The Struggle of Spiritual Growth 01:02:31 The Benefits of Spiritual Practice 01:08:05 Making Spirituality Tasty and Nutritious 01:11:55 The Harmony of the Four Yogas About Swami Sarvapriyananda: Swami Sarvapriyananda has been the Minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York since January 2017. He joined the Ramakrishna Math in 1994 and received sannyasa in 2004. He served as an acharya (teacher) of the monastic probationers’ training center at Belur Math, India, and later in various capacities in different educational institutes of the Ramakrishna Mission in India and as the Assistant Minister of the Vedanta Society of Southern California. During 2019-2020 he was a Nagral Fellow at the Harvard Divinity School. The swami is a well-known speaker on Vedanta and has been on various prestigious forums such as TEDx, SAND, Google Talk etc. He has engaged in dialogue with many eminent thinkers such as Deepak Chopra, Rupert Spira, Rick Archer, David Chalmers and Sam Harris. Learn more about Swami Sarvapriyananda Here: www.vedantany.org www.youtube.com/vedantany www.soundcloud.com/vedantany

Mark Mezadourian shares his journey as an intuitive with his practical approach to connecting with angels and guides. The episode includes a special and deep grounding exercise that guides us through connecting with the Archangel Michael. Mark emphasizes the importance of making the world bigger through intention and unconditional love. He discusses the power of unconditional love and how it can transform our lives and the world around us. Mark also explores the role of spirituality in expanding our consciousness and embracing our own power. This conversation explores the role of angels in providing support and guidance in our lives. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in the support and guidance of angels and developing and deepening our intuition. The conversation also discusses the blocks to intuition and the importance of asking for help. It highlights the need to engage in long brainwaves for spiritual connection and the process of repeating and building evidence in our spiritual practice. The conversation even goes as deep to suggest that we are all angels and the importance of showing up for each other in that light to be ambassadors of peace. Takeaways Connecting with angels and guides can be a practical and transformative experience. Unconditional love is a powerful force that can heal and transform our lives. By making the world bigger through intention and unconditional love, we can create positive change. Discerning between ego and spirit is essential in developing our intuition and receiving guidance. Trust in the support and guidance of angels in your life. Develop and deepen your intuition through practice and engagement. Ask for help and be open to receiving guidance. Engage in long brainwaves for spiritual connection and growth. Recognize the presence of angels in your life and show up as an angel for others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:17 Mark's Journey and Practical Application 03:24 Connecting with Angels and Guides 06:10 Grounding Exercise 09:30 Connecting with Archangel Michael 12:55 Surrounding Yourself with Unconditional Love 16:11 Receiving Guidance from Archangel Michael 20:33 Creating a Bigger World 27:03 Discerning Between Ego and Spirit 29:17 How Angels Communicate 31:27 Thinking Bigger and Making the World Bigger 34:02 The Power of Unconditional Love 43:23 Implementing Unconditional Love 47:33 The Role of Angels in Providing Support and Guidance 49:43 Trusting in the Support and Guidance of Angels 50:43 Developing and Deepening Intuition 53:15 Engaging with Individual Guides 55:05 Overcoming Blocks to Intuition 56:34 The Importance of Asking for Help 58:15 Building the Muscle of Intuition 01:00:07 Developing Faith in the Guidance Received 01:01:51 Engaging in Long Brainwaves for Spiritual Connection 01:04:06 Repeating the Process and Building Evidence 01:09:01 Recognizing the Presence of Angels in Our Lives 01:12:38 The Experience of Being an Angel 01:17:48 Showing Up as Angels for Each Other 01:19:01 Closing Remarks and Resources About Mark: Mark Mezadourian is an intuitive specializing in connecting with angels and guides. Accessing spirituality with heart-centered practicality is the goal of his work. Free recordings of angel experiences for healing, for clearing, to support empaths and to build a relationship with angels and guides are available on Instagram, YouTube and Insight Timer. For information on all in-person and online events, as well as private intuitive readings, please visit www.markmezadourian.com

In this episode, Nick and Nitin interview Lisa Tahir, a licensed therapist and author of 'The Chiron Effect.' They discuss the importance of healing and self-forgiveness, manifesting dreams, expanding notions of family and connection, and the power of thoughts and feelings in manifestation. Lisa provides Chiron readings for Nick and Nitin, highlighting their core wounds and vulnerabilities. They explore the concept of personal responsibility for healing and the philosophy of self-design. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving all aspects of ourselves and recognizing our own value and worth. Takeaways Healing and self-forgiveness are essential for personal transformation. Manifestation is possible by choosing unconditional love and happiness. Core wounds and vulnerabilities can be identified and healed through empathy. Personal responsibility and self-design are key to growth and evolution. Accepting and loving all aspects of ourselves is crucial for healing and personal development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Grounding Practice and Introduction to Chiron Readings 02:15 The Importance of Healing and Self-Forgiveness 03:39 Manifesting Dreams and Overcoming Obstacles 04:31 Expanding Notions of Family and Connection 05:36 Noticing and Appreciating Life's Gifts 06:31 Manifestation and the Power of Thoughts and Feelings 07:28 Understanding Core Wounds and Healing Through Empathy 08:26 Uncovering Patterns of Thought and Belief 09:24 Moving from Core Wounding to Vulnerability 10:20 Choosing Unconditional Love and Happiness 11:42 Choosing Your Mood and Creating Connections 13:32 Chiron Reading for Nick 18:28 Chiron Reading for Nitin 24:20Taking Personal Responsibility for Healing 27:42 Understanding Chiron as a Tool for Growth and Evolution 29:35 The Philosophy of Samkhya and Self-Design 31:00 Recognizing the Purpose and Impact of Personal Choices 32:57 Accepting and Loving All Aspects of Ourselves 35:38 Healing Doesn't Have to Be Scary or Dark 38:00 The Importance of Personal Value and Worth 43:01 Conclusion and Call to Action

Alex King Harris, a musician and healer, shares his journey in the world of music and healing. He discusses the power of music in creating deep states of meditation and trance, as well as its ability to harmonize different energy centers in the body. Alex emphasizes the importance of coherence and flow states in music and how it can be used to guide and heal others. He also explores the reorientation of beliefs and the teachings of Yeshua in finding personal empowerment and living authentically. In this conversation, Alex, Nick and Nitin discuss the importance of finding strength in the face of fear and overcoming the fear of being judged. They explore the idea of communicating with compassion and using sound and music as a means of expressing authenticity. They also emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with safe and supportive people. The power of singing and listening, recording voice memos for self-expression, and gaining wisdom through self-reflection are also discussed. The conversation ends with a focus on the importance of kindness and forgiveness and how to bring more of each into the world. Key Takeaways Find strength in the face of fear by addressing your fears at a deep level and not allowing them to shape your choices and habits. Overcome the fear of being judged by speaking your truth and being willing to be unliked for who you truly are. Communicate with compassion by being considerate of the trauma and pain that exists in the world and articulating ideas in a way that promotes inclusivity. Use sound and music as a means of expressing authenticity and getting in touch with your true self. Surround yourself with safe and supportive people who can reflect when you're coming from a reactionary place and help you communicate in a more considerate way. Experience the power of singing and listening by participating in group singing sessions or concerts where everyone is united by a love for music. Record voice memos for self-expression as a way to explore your ideas and reflect on your thoughts and emotions. Gain wisdom through self-reflection by listening to your recorded voice memos and gaining a broader perspective on your thoughts and experiences. Cultivate kindness and forgiveness towards yourself, others, and the world as a way to promote healing and create a better future. Chapters 1) 00:00 Introduction and Background 2) 07:05 Early Musical Influences and Healing Journey 3) 17:05 The Power of Music in Healing and Transformation 4) 25:27 Coherence and Flow States 5) 32:08 Creating Coherence and Attunement 6) 38:25 Reorienting Beliefs and Orientation to Life 7) 40:08 Revisiting Yeshua's Teachings and Empowerment 8) 43:59 Finding Strength in the Face of Fear 9) 44:44 Overcoming the Fear of Being Judged 10) 46:28 Learning to Communicate with Compassion 11) 48:13 Using Sound and Music to Express Authenticity 12) 49:08 Surrounding Yourself with Safe and Supportive People 13) 50:33 The Power of Singing and Listening 14) 51:30 Recording Voice Memos for Self-Expression 15) 52:49 Gaining Wisdom through Self-Reflection 16) 53:27 The Importance of Kindness and Forgiveness About Alex King Harris Alex King-Harris, known affectionately as Rara Avis, is a multifaceted musician, entrepreneur and village minded life enthusiast — whose career spans over 25 years, marked by collaborations with celebrated acts like Desert Dwellers, Shamans Dream, and Liquid Bloom. He is the co-founder of YogiTunes.com, a fair trade music service catering to the yoga and wellness community, and the mind behind 'Breath of Life' sound healing vocal journeys, which empower individuals to explore their voice through mindfulness techniques. Alex's latest venture, Holistic AI, is designed to foster healthier relationships between humans and technology, using AI-enhanced tools to bolster resilience and sustain our human essence in an evolving digital landscape. His work and offerings can be explored further at ⁠www.alexkingharris.com⁠.

Join us and our group of "Urban Mystics" as Nitin and Nick invite some of their best students to the show for a deep and vulnerable conversation around learning to parent ourselves and not the world. We go into each of our own fears and challenges with being parents, not being parents and not wanting to be parents and the stress that can come with all of those circumstances. The group shares some of their best tips on how to take care of ourselves while also having an impact on the people closest to us in a healthy and empowered way. Don't miss this special episode... Listen in Now!

Is vulnerability a skill or something that we either have access to or don't? Dive in to today's potent episode with relationship coach Dolphin Kasper as he teaches us how to become vulnerable and how to use this power to open up to all that life is trying to teach us. We discuss tools and skills to improve our communication and cover a ton of material designed to get you ready to navigate the holidays with your family in a healthier and more present way. If you are nervous or anxious about the Holidays and how to navigate them well, this episode is a must listen. Listen in Now!

In this fun episode of “Conscious Conversations,” we delve deep into the art of finding balance in our lives. Join us as we explore practical tools and strategies to reduce stress and anxiety while igniting your energy and joy. Nick and Nitin share their expert insights on the science of well-being and how you can harness these principles in your daily life. Discover the secrets to achieving less stress, more joy and uncovering the activities that truly fill you with happiness. Learn how to build a toolkit for emotional resilience and mindfulness that will empower you to face life’s challenges with more peace and ease. Tune in as we embark on a transformative journey to enhance your quality of life and uncover the boundless joy that’s hidden within you. Get ready for an inspiring, thought-provoking episode of “Conscious Conversations” that will leave you feeling reenergized and ready to take on the world. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Conscious Conversations with Nick and Nitin. We are transformational coaches from the San Francisco Bay Area and this is a podcast for people looking to take their lives to the next level. Conversations that lead to real life shifts tend to happen only by chance; WE are here to change that. Our MISSION is to create transformational conscious conversations, so that YOU can experience powerful insights to live a life filled with more passion, purpose and prosperity. Together, with our guests we will raise the collective consciousness of the planet one conversation at a time.  So join us on this great adventure of life by taking a moment to settle in, become fully present and get ready for a powerful conscious conversation. Follow Nick and Nitin's Socials: Nick Palladino-King ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠|⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Nitin Garg ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠

Have you ever felt stuck, lost or depressed? We all have at some point most likely. I myself am no stranger to these feelings and not knowing how to "fix them" as well. Today we mix things up as Nitin interviews me in a very intimate 1:1 about how I navigated one of the toughest years of my life. I talk about the pain I was in and the ways I got myself away from suffering and striving and back to thriving. Don't miss this intimate and deep conversation which is sure to help you get unstuck and move your life into a more positive and powerful direction. I hope you enjoy the personal struggles I share and that they serve you in your path to finding yourself. Listen now!

Are you at an inflection point in life and know change is coming but have fears around what that means or how to do it? If so, today's episode is going to help you make massive shifts in your life with more confidence and less fear. Anu Sanghvi is a Silicon Valley product leader who joins the show today to talk about the process of transformation. Anu has transformed herself many times over in her life; and today she speaks about the art of redefining ourselves. We explore how we can lean into our lives with more curiosity, connect with our heart's for what they really want and create a process for personal change. This conversation is simple and powerful, it can change your life for the better. We even drill down to time management tricks and tips and real ways to create accountability in our schedule so can accomplish what we set out to do, no matter how big or small the task. Listen in and subscribe! - Welcome to Conscious Conversations with Nick and Nitin. We are transformational coaches from the San Francisco Bay Area and this is a podcast for people looking to take their lives to the next level. Conversations that lead to real life shifts tend to happen only by chance; WE are here to change that. Our MISSION is to create transformational conscious conversations, so that YOU can experience powerful insights to live a life filled with more passion, purpose and prosperity. Together, with our guests we will raise the collective consciousness of the planet one conversation at a time.  So join us on this great adventure of life by taking a moment to settle in, become fully present and get ready for a powerful conscious conversation. Learn More About Anu Sanghvi ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nick and Nitin's Socials: Nick Palladino-King ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠|⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Nitin Garg ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Today's conversation is especially impactful for entrepreneurs as Christine Meyer, Executive Life and Leadership Coach joins the show (@christinemeyercoaching). We dive into the vibrational thread that runs through our lives, our feelings and how we feel in this moment. We talk about how we feel about our pasts, the feelings we associate with the goals we want to accomplish in the future, and how the meaning we make out of those feelings inform our decisions. You will walk away. a more capable entrepreneur, a more capable professional who can begin to write their own destiny more consciously. So dive right in. This is going to be an amazing conversation. Listen, Like and Share this episode! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Conscious Conversations with Nick and Nitin. We are transformational coaches from the San Francisco Bay Area and this is a podcast for people looking to take their lives to the next level. Conversations that lead to real life shifts tend to happen only by chance; WE are here to change that. Our MISSION is to create transformational conscious conversations, so that YOU can experience powerful insights to live a life filled with more passion, purpose and prosperity. Together, with our guests we will raise the collective consciousness of the planet one conversation at a time.  So join us on this great adventure of life by taking a moment to settle in, become fully present and get ready for a powerful conscious conversation. Learn More About Christine Meyer ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Nick and Nitin's Socials: Nick Palladino-King ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠|⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Nitin Garg ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠⁠