Kidnapped by a rebel group, Nisha was weaponized for civil war before the age of 12. She was married at 15, widowed by 17 with two babies, and nearly died in a catastrophic Tsunami that rendered her unconscious for a month. This young woman has scars and shrapnel to remind her of what she survived, yet she has never allowed any of it to victimize h…

Owning your divine power, while embodying humble service in Entrepreneurship. Is that even possible? Today’s episode is all about leading a heart-led business from intuition, rather than the old, out-of-date paradigm. This conversation is all about healing our planet of fear and greed in business. Makenzie Marzluff (McPherson) is a serial entrepren…

From what we “should be” to playing with what and who we want to be. Caitlyn and I sit down to discuss how to find the power of the Goddess within, remove the "mask", and just BE. We explore sexuality, what it means to be "beautiful, sexy, and acceptable", and how to shake off our limited societal conditioning. From shame, humiliation, and hiding b…

I sit down with Daniele Bolleli to discuss the human propensity toward darkness and chaos but to instead shine a light on all that is beautiful and heroic within us, despite the cards stacked against us. We explore the difference between “true evil” versus mere frustration and fear built up and then projected outward, and whether or not “evil” peop…

Today I sit down with the conscious power couple, Niki Van Houten and Theo Cummings. Together we explore how to be curious, question beliefs about yourself and the world, and how to use gratitude to manifest abundance into your life. Theo Cummings went from an introverted and depressed musician to an anxious and addicted leader in the music industr…

I sit down with Amy to discuss the social media ego game, comparison triggers, and how to become a generous leader in an artificial world full of smoke and mirrors. We dive into our own struggles, along with pro-tips for navigating social media, along with advice on how to get started as a conscious leader and stay motivated. Amy Edwards, 48, is th…

Have you ever experienced deep shame after expressing anger, even though you had a good reason to be angry in the first place? After all, “good girls” don’t get angry, don’t cause waves, and are supposed to be "nice". But what’s the cost of not expressing your emotions? In today’s episode, I sit down with medicine woman, sound alchemist, and sister…

Feeling frisky and on fire, or would you rather just eat a pizza and watch Netflix? How are your balls? Lady balls? (Jk- I just really wanted to say "balls" at some point in the show notes). If you'd prefer the latter, you could be experiencing some hormonal imbalances. Dr. Christian Anguiano is a licensed naturopathic doctor, specializing in men’s…

What's the difference between Spirituality, Spiritual Bypassing, and Psychosis? What are woo-woo and out-of-touch spiritual concepts versus grounded and rooted curiosity and wonder for the magic of life? Join us today for this very interesting conversation as we tread territory into this slippery subject matter. We do our best to work out some of o…

Can darkness not only be the catalyst for something bigger but also be the very initiation into your superpower? Bronson Lee Norton is a professional musician, athlete, podcaster, philosopher, bow-hunter, and bronze medal recipient for bravery. He is the host of “The Barbaric Wisdom” podcast as well as the founder of Moss and Blood, an apparel comp…

How do we spiritually transcend in the Age of Chaos? Who am I? Where do we go when we leave our bodies? In this episode, we discuss what it means to transcend in the age of chaos, how to gain clarity through authentic spiritual practice and how to use spiritual wisdom to self-reflect and evolve your path. We get into the deeper questions of life, s…

Do we really have to be defined by our past and live a personal hell of self-sabotage? Is there really any excuse to live a life at a sub-par level? After hearing Rafael Garay's story, I would say not. If you don’t like who you are today, you absolutely have the power to become the person you like tomorrow. It requires hard work and dedication but …

With so much negativity online right now, are you really accomplishing all that you are capable of? Perhaps a social media diet is the VERY thing you need in order to reach your highest potential... In this episode, I sit down with my dear old friend, Sonja Ringo. We catch up after 6 lost years, share some laughs, and then dive into social media di…

Samuel Rivera is a self-taught videographer and content creator. He crafts powerful messages through his work to inspire, motivate, and empower his audience. With nearly a million views on YouTube, he has gained the well-deserved attention of iconic folks like Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, as well as multiple world time boxing champion trainer, Teddy A…

Lance Essihos is the host and creator of "The University of Adversity", a popular podcast that delivers inspiring stories from people all over the world who have overcome incredible adversity and achieved limitless success. He is also the CEO of Mic-Up Podcast Productions, an agency that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and aspiring podcasters…

Dr. Justine Lemos is an Ayurvedic Practioner, Vedic Astrologer, author, teacher, yoga teacher, dancer, and speaker. She is the founder of The Bliss academy at One Yoga and has been featured on Gaia TV in a series called Thrive: Self-healing with Ayurveda. Today we discuss what Ayurveda is, the different types of body and elements that make up a per…

Hilary is the founder of J. Hill Marketing and creative services, an agency specializing in premier copywriting, editing and book editing for Fortune 500 brands and the “one-percent,” superstar entrepreneurs. She’s an entrepreneur, author, and editor at The Good Men Project, as well as a contributor to Influencive, The Huffington Post and The Might…

Dr. Fergus Connolly is a coach, teacher, mentor, author, and speaker. He's one of the world's most experienced experts in elite human performance and optimization and has worked with CEOs, sports teams like the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as military and special forces units. In this episode, we dive into identity versus image and how …

Ash Hedli has pledged to become completely sustainable by 2025, at which point he will get rid of his car, phone, and be off the grid. In this episode, we discuss the importance of sustainability and why this is such a powerful movement. We dive deeper into topics such as mental health, and how to keep going despite living with mental illness. With…

Joel Blanton is a professional MMA fighter, with a 1st-degree black belt and 6 time World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we explore Joel's life-changing, spiritual awakening that he underwent during his time in prison and how to effectively maintain a healthy mindset. We dive further into meditation, psychedelics, and mental heal…

Written and spoken by Shantih Ma.Di The Shantih Ma Podcast

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-American writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path and Create Your Own Religion. He has appeared on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience and Duncan Trussel's Family Hour and is the host of …

Anna Runkle from the popular Blog and YouTube Channel, The Crappy Childhood Fairy joins us to talk about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After 25 years of dedication, self-inquiry and research, Anna has developed ways to heal, manage, and cope with the effects associated with adverse childhood experiences and trauma symptoms. In this episod…

Amritanshu Mishra, a Brahman teacher from India, has returned for another episode. In this episode, we explore the Vedic perspective on the conditioned mind, (Avidya), and the result of this conditioned mind, (Dukha). We discuss the modern approach of medicating rather than the eastern approach of meditating. Procrastination, avoidance of the Self,…

Damien Ketlo, a Carrier Native from the Nadleh Whut'en Nation in British Columbia, holds a bachelor's degree in Native American studies. He has most recently gained notable fame after starring as a house-guest on the TV series, Big Brother Canada, Season 7. He is a motivational speaker, former WHL hockey player, and musician/producer for the Family…

Scott Sterling, also known as Drumspyder, is an expert percussionist, producer, and prolific remixer. Drumspyder has an impressive catalogue of work on the Caravan, Dakini, and Desert Trax labels, lending his signature live percussion and melodic touch to remix artists such as the Desert Dwellers, Deya Dova, Porangui, and various traditional ensemb…

Deep Kumar, Yoga Master and founder of Deep Yoga, is extensively trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Meditation, and Pranayama. He blends the ancient traditions of yoga, such as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, with an in-depth understanding of contemporary sciences like anatomy, physiology, and psychology. He has travelled and trained yoga teachers …

Tamal Dodge is the founder of Yoga Salt as well as the published author of The Yoga Plate. He has been featured in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, CSNBC, Martha Stewart Living Radio, the Hay House Heal Summit, as well as many other international publications. In this episode, we discuss the Yoga Sutras and how…

Amritanshu Mishra is a Brahman teacher from India. He has travelled all over the world, sharing teachings on infinite love and wisdom. In this episode, we talk about meditation and yoga, as well as the nature and chaos of the mind. We explore universal truth, how to find the true Self, as well as discuss how to identify the flow of consciousness an…

Trina Laine was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 6 months old in 1987, with an original life expectancy of only 12 years old. She has survived the darkness of living with a life-long illness and come out the other side with profound wisdom and power. Trina has beaten the odds and transformed her CF into one of her greatest strengths. With your Pat…