Stay Grounded With Raj Jana

What if the real root of your illness… isn’t in your body—but in your heart?For decades, Western medicine has ignored the most powerful healing force we all have: love. But in this unforgettable episode, Dr. Mickra Hamilton—Air Force Colonel turned longevity visionary—shares the truth mainstream healthcare won’t touch: unresolved grief, lack of touch, and emotional disconnection may be the biggest drivers of chronic disease today.As a world-renowned expert in peak performance, precision health, and epigenetics, Dr Mickra Hamilton has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of human optimization and longevity. She's the CEO and co-founder of Apeiron Zoe Corporation, pioneering holistic systems health that merges cutting-edge biotechnology with human potential science. Beyond her impressive credentials as a retired US Air Force Colonel with over 30 years of experience, what truly makes Mickra special is her revolutionary approach to health through the lens of love.From working with elite special forces to

In this deeply intimate conversation, I sit down with Libby and Andy Drish, a couple who have mastered the delicate balance between devotion and freedom in their 15-year relationship. Starting young and admittedly anti-relationship, they've navigated through volatile beginnings to discover a level of harmony most couples never experience. What sets their journey apart is their extraordinary commitment to relationship mastery—they've dedicated years to studying with the world's most advanced relationship teachers, experimenting with cutting-edge frameworks, and developing their own maps for love's terrain. Their journey reveals how relationships evolve through distinct stages and how the thread of devotion can sustain you through the darkest moments when nothing else is working. Unlike most couples who rely on conventional wisdom, Andy and Libby have approached their relationship like relationship astronauts—venturing into uncharted territories, testing boundaries, and bringing back wisdom that few have access

This episode explores how to view your work, business, and creative projects through the lens of energy rather than conventional metrics. As I've grown in my spiritual journey, I've started to see everything as energy flows – when something isn't working between team members, I see stuck energy; when sales aren't flowing, there's likely a kink in the chain. In this conversation with Alex, we dive into how companies have souls born from the seed of an idea, how your consciousness gets embedded into every aspect of the business, and why aligning with "what wants to happen" rather than "what I want" can lead to quantum leaps in success.What You'll Learn:How to connect with the soul of your company or creative projectWhy your level of consciousness directly affects the flow of energy in your businessThe profound difference between "what I want" versus "what wants to happen"How to identify where energy is stuck in your organization and how to release itThe concept of "return on energy" as a more meaningful measure

In this very special episode of Stay Grounded, Raj sits with the incredible Dr. Jack Saul. As the founding director of the International Trauma Studies Program, Jack has dedicated his life to enhancing the natural resilience and coping capacities of individuals, families, and communities that have endured or are threatened by traumatic events.Jack's impressive background includes faculty positions at the New York University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, the New School for Social Research Clinical Psychology Program, and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. As a psychologist and family therapist, he has created numerous clinical and community-based programs in NYC and abroad for populations that have endured disaster, war, torture, and political violence.Dr. Jack truly is one of the pioneering voices in empowering individuals to help each other heal in community settings.What You'll Learn;How collective resilience can be accessed through community connection and shared expe

Burnout isn't just prevalent in today's culture—it's practically glorified. We've been conditioned to believe that pushing harder, running faster, and sacrificing more is the only path to success. But I've discovered there's a fundamental flaw in this approach: when we're fueled by fear, anxiety, or scarcity, we're drawing from a finite energy source that inevitably depletes us.Over the years, I've experienced a profound shift in my relationship with work. Despite working more hours than ever before in my entrepreneurial ventures, I feel less burnout and more alignment than at any previous point in my career. The secret? I've learned to source my energy from love rather than fear.When we operate from unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs inherited from culture, family, or religion, we're constantly fighting against ourselves. This creates tension in our system and eventually leads to exhaustion. But when we can align with a more authentic way of being that's in congruence with love, we tap into an infinit

* This episode was originally filmed the week after the October 7 attack in Israel. *Last week on October 7th, there was a grueling terrorist attack on innocent Jewish people. Since then, there have been heartbreaking levels of carnage happening to innocent Palestinian people.My heart breaks for humanity. This podcast is not about choosing a side. So much innocent bloodshed. There are no winners in this fight. What we need, now more than ever, is the capacity within us to relate with one another on a HUMAN level. To feel and recognize another’s pain while holding space for our own. To emotionally connect with people who look and act differently than us. With people who have differing opinions and differing life experiences from us. With people who see the world differently than we do. And I brought on my dear friend, Mr JP Newman, to help inspire the courage and give you the tools to do so effectively.JP Newman is a dear brother of mine, a successful entrepreneur and investor, and a mentor inside of

Michael Clark is a spiritual seeker, successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has dedicated himself to mastering the art of being alive. Michael has developed a philosophy centered on right action, service, and love – creating tangible impact while maintaining a playful spirit and deep self-awareness. In this conversation, we explore why we devote ourselves to inner work, how to build the muscle of service, and ways we can become kinder, more loving human beings.What You'll LearnWhy true service begins with knowing yourself deeplyHow service is like a muscle that gets stronger with practice - "start small"The power of recognizing heroes in everyday life and uplifting themWhy triggers and attractions are "treasure maps for your soul"How to find joy and humor even in the healing of deep traumaThe paradox of surrender: how letting go often brings more abundanceWhy helping just one person matters more than trying to "end homelessness"How disconnection from self leads to disconnection from others and from t

Dr. Zach Bush brings a unique perspective to understanding human emotions and healing, drawing from his 17-year background in academic medicine running ICUs and bone marrow transplant units, combined with his deep study of Chinese medicine, energy healing, and nature's intelligence. After leaving conventional medicine in 2010, he established an integrated medical center where he absorbed extensive knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. His discovery that emotions are at the root of all diseases, backed by 5,000 years of Chinese medical science, led him to develop innovative approaches to emotional healing. Dr. Bush's current work with Project Biome involves studying nature's patterns and cycles, giving him unprecedented insights into how human emotional patterns mirror larger natural systems.In this powerful episode, you'll learn:The crucial difference between emotions and feelings, and why this distinction matters for healingHow our addiction to emotional patterns keeps us stuck in victim-perp

Nasya Miller, a transition clarity coach and founder of Wide Open Spaces, brings years of experience helping people navigate major life changes with intention and purpose. Her unique approach combines practical frameworks with deep emotional intelligence, helping clients move from confusion to clarity during life's most pivotal moments.Key Takeaways:• The four crucial stages of transition and how to identify where you are in the process• Why rushing through change creates more suffering and how to embrace the "in-between"• The critical role of community support in accelerating transformation• How to use periods of neuroplasticity to create lasting positive change• Practical tools for staying grounded when everything feels uncertain• The difference between chosen transitions and unexpected changes• Why grieving is essential for creating new possibilities• How to mine transitions for their hidden gifts• The power of slowing down to speed up your growth• Ways to build trust in yourself during periods of uncertai

In this powerful episode of Stay Grounded, host Raj Jana delves deep into the transformative power of inner work and its profound impact on our relationships, particularly with family. Joined by his friend Alex, Raj explores the concept of using life's challenges as mirrors for personal growth and the importance of healing generational patterns. This conversation offers a raw, honest look at the journey of self-discovery and provides practical insights on how to navigate the sometimes messy, always rewarding path of inner transformation.Key takeaways from this episode include:• Understanding what "inner work" really means and why it's called "work"• The concept of life as a hall of mirrors and how to use triggers as data for personal growth• Why healing our relationship with family is the most important work we can do• The power of curiosity in facing our inner challenges• How to shift from symptom management to true transformation in mental health• The importance of reparenting our inner child• Practical tip

In this intimate conversation with Raj, Khalil Rafati, founder of SunLife Organics and author of the bestselling memoir "I Forgot to Die," shares his remarkable journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a successful wellness entrepreneur and spiritual seeker. With 21 years of sobriety and 18 thriving juice bar locations across the country, Khalil brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom to this conversation about transformation, authenticity, and the power of incremental change.Key Insights:Why hitting rock bottom might be the greatest gift for true transformationThe surprising truth about "losing everything" that most people missHow tiny daily habits can create monumental life changesWhat a near-death experience taught him about God and darknessThe unexpected way nutritional healing sparked spiritual awakeningWhy authenticity requires peeling back painful layers of conditioningThe counterintuitive approach to sustainable personal growthWhat building a multimillion-dollar business taught him about fai

In this episode of Stay Grounded, host Raj Jana and guest Alex explore the transformative power of understanding our emotional triggers. Rather than viewing triggers as obstacles to avoid, they discuss how these moments of emotional intensity can serve as gateways to profound self-discovery and personal growth. Through their own experiences and insights, they reveal how developing awareness around our triggers can become our greatest tool for emotional resilience and authentic living.What You'll Discover:- Why awareness is the most powerful medicine for emotional healing and how it automatically increases your resilience- The surprising reason your triggers keep repeating and what this pattern is trying to tell you- How stored emotions from your past create present-day reactions (and what to do about it)- The three essential qualities needed to work with triggers effectively- Why the goal isn't to eliminate triggers but to expand your capacity to experience life fully- A fresh perspective on purpose and how i

In this intimate conversation with Raj, serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal shares profound insights from her experiences in a darkness retreat and her journey of personal transformation. Miki is an author of "Disrupt-Her," and a trailblazing innovator known for founding TUSHY, THINX, and Wild. Named "Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business" and "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum, Miki shares her evolution from a hard-charging entrepreneur to an advocate of "soft power" leadership. Her latest venture, Hiro Technologies, exemplifies this approach by partnering with nature to solve the global plastic crisis through breakthrough fungi technology. Beyond her business accomplishments, she's a devoted mother, musician, and thought leader in the space of authentic leadership and emotional intelligence.Key Topics and Takeaways:How five nights in complete darkness revealed the mechanics of our emotional patterns and thought loopsWhy "soft power" might be the leadership paradigm our world desperatel

In this deeply reflective episode of Stay Grounded, Raj and Alex explore the delicate balance between taking action and letting go, diving into one of life's most challenging paradoxes: the art of releasing control. Through their personal experiences and insights, they examine how our relationship with control affects everything from our daily decisions to our spiritual growth, and why learning to surrender might be the key to feeling truly empowered in life.Key Topics and Takeaways:The surprising relationship between tension and control, and what your body is trying to tell you when you feel that familiar grip Why examining your attachments might be the most important spiritual practice you're not doing The counterintuitive connection between safety and security, and which one actually leads to lasting peace A profound perspective on "the subtle art of letting yourself die" that could transform how you handle life's challengesThe hidden reason why your triggers might be your greatest teachersW

As we wrap up 2024, this timeless conversation between Raj and Lindsay Sukornyk feels more relevant than ever. In a year marked by increasing social division and polarizing viewpoints, their discussion about unconditional love and acceptance offers crucial wisdom for navigating relationships with grace and understanding. Through their authentic dialogue, they explore how we can maintain genuine connections while honoring each person's unique journey.Key Takeaways:Understanding that everyone is on their own unique path and timeline of growth, especially vital in today's climate where social media often pressures us to conform to others' expectations or timelines.Recognizing that our desire for others to change often stems from our own unhealed wounds or unmet needs - a powerful reminder as we navigate increasingly complex personal and social dynamics in 2024.Cultivating the ability to hold space for others with compassion and understanding, even when their actions or beliefs trigger us - particularly relevant

As we close out 2024, we're revisiting this powerful episode where Raj shares his experience completing a 10-day silent meditation retreat. His insights on stillness and presence feel particularly relevant in today's fast-paced, digitally connected world.Key Takeaways:The critical distinction between "doing" and "being" - exploring how our modern lifestyle pushes us to fill every moment with activity, making it harder than ever to simply exist in stillness.The transformative power of confronting our inner world - how removing external distractions reveals the patterns, beliefs, and attachments that shape our daily experiences.The practice of expanding awareness - learning to step back from our thoughts and witness the mind's activities from a place of compassionate observation.Embracing uncertainty and flow - moving beyond the need to control outcomes and finding peace in life's natural unfolding, especially relevant in our increasingly unpredictable world.The power of perspective shifts - understanding how

Dr. John Churchill, co-founder of Planetary Dharma, integrates Western developmental psychology with Eastern contemplative traditions to create comprehensive frameworks for human growth and healing. With decades of experience studying both psychodynamic theory and meditation practices, Dr. Churchill offers a unique perspective on how early childhood experiences shape our relationship with ourselves, others, and spirituality.Key Topics:Why feeling "unseen" might be more than just a personal wound - discover the surprising connection to multi-generational traumaThe three foundational layers of human development that shape everything from self-trust to spiritual connectionHow your nervous system inherited patterns from your ancestors (and what to do about it)The overlooked connection between childhood attachment and adult spiritual experiencesWhy therapy alone might not be enough - and the missing piece in modern psychological healingThe revolutionary practice that can help you internalize positive experiences (

In this powerful episode of Stay Grounded, Raj and Alex explore courage as a fundamental vehicle for awakening and personal transformation. They dive deep into how choosing courage over comfort repeatedly in life not only leads to growth but serves as a catalyst for spiritual evolution. Through vulnerable personal stories and profound insights, they reveal how courage isn't just about taking bold actions, but about being willing to feel the emotions we most want to avoid.Key Takeaways:Every moment presents a choice between courage and comfort - growth happens when we consistently choose courageTrue courage often means letting go rather than holding on tighter to our desired outcomesFear can serve as a compass - the things we're most afraid of often point to our greatest opportunities for growthThe path of awakening requires us to feel the emotions we're most afraid of feeling, as this liberates us from their holdOur relationship with uncertainty and death underlies many of our fears around taking courageous a

Will Rezin, founder of Trauma and Somatics, has trained over 400 practitioners worldwide in natural, somatic approaches to healing trauma. With deep expertise in nervous system regulation and attachment theory, Will integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom traditions to create comprehensive frameworks for human flourishing & transformation. His work draws from pioneers like Peter Levine, Dr. Steven Porges, and Bessel van der Kolk.Key Topics & Takeaways:Why trauma isn't what happened to you - it's what happens inside of you in responseThe surprising truth about catharsis and why it might not lead to healingHow your body stores memories you can't consciously recall (and what to do about it)The overlooked difference between pain and suffering that changes everythingWhy moving at "Earth Speed" might be the key to healingThe biological imperative we're ignoring in modern societyHow shame creates a feedback loop - and how to break freeWhy integration happens automatically when you're not try

Natalie Adele is a transformational guide and embodiment mentor who has spent the last five years helping women reconnect with their innate feminine wisdom and power. Through her unique approach combining somatic practices, energetic work, and ancient wisdom traditions, she guides women back to their authentic expression of leadership. Moving beyond traditional paradigms of feminine power that often mimic masculine structures, Natalie challenges our modern understanding of feminine leadership and offers women a pathway back to a natural state of power.Key Topics & Takeaways:• Discover why the most powerful woman in the room might be the most relaxed one - and what this reveals about true feminine leadership• The surprising truth about "security vs. safety" and how this distinction changes everything about how we show up in the world• Why digital clutter might be blocking your feminine power (and the ritual Natalie uses to clear it)• The "garden metaphor" that completely reframes how we think about feminin