The Kaya Ramjee Show

Kaya Ramjee
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Welcome to The Kaya Ramjee Show. I’m Kaya — Executive Mental Fitness Coach to ambitious individuals who want to reach the top 1% of their industry… and stay there. I’m also a woman who’s walked through grief, growth, reinvention, and the beautiful, messy business of building a life I truly love. This show is where I share what I’ve learned — from coaching exceptional clients, studying the mind and body for over a decade, and living through the kind of heartbreak that cracks you open. Here, we don’t chase perfection. We choose presence. We explore the patterns that hold us back — and the practices that set us free. If you’re ready to do work that actually matters… you’re in the right place, my friend.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why Smart, Positive People Stay Stuck (Even When They Know What To Do) Ep 125

    Understanding despondency, hyper-rational thinking, and why high performers stop taking action What if you don’t feel stuck because you’re overwhelmed? What if you feel stuck because, somewhere underneath it all, you’ve stopped believing your actions will actually change anything. This episode breaks down a subtle but powerful pattern: despondency and how it shows up in people who are positive, self-aware, and deeply invested in personal growth. This is about a quiet loss of belief that effort will lead to results. You’ll learn how hyper-rational thinking disguises itself as “being realistic,” and how it quietly shuts down action even while you stay busy, productive, and consuming more information. This is the pattern that keeps high-performing people stuck for years. Not failing...just not moving. If you’ve ever: Felt like you know exactly what to do but still aren’t doing itConsumed endless personal development without real changeTold yourself “now isn’t the right time” or “I need more clarity”Stayed busy but felt like you weren’t actually moving forwardConsidered yourself positive… but quietly doubted what’s possible for you In this episode, we cover: What despondency actually is (and why most people miss it)The hyper-rational thinking pattern that fuels itThe hidden belief driving inaction Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. You can find out more about working with me at www.kayaramjee.com

    17 min

  2. 10 APR

    The 70% Rule: How I Doubled My Output in Half the Time Ep 124

    How lowering your standards unlocks consistency, execution, and real results. Most people think higher standards create better results. I’ve found the opposite to be true. In this episode, I’m sharing the one habit I committed to for 30 days that completely changed how I work, think, and show up. This is about something most people resist...lowering your standards in a strategic way so you can actually become consistent. I break down how perfectionism was quietly keeping me stuck in overthinking and inaction, and what shifted when I started operating at around 70% instead. As a result, I got more done, made more money, created more time, and felt significantly more aligned in my day-to-day life. If you’re someone who holds yourself to high standards but finds yourself delaying, refining, or not executing as much as you know you could—this episode will challenge the way you’re approaching your work and your results. If you’ve ever: Spent hours refining something and still not sent itFelt like you need to “get it right” before taking actionBeen busy all day but not actually moved anything forwardStruggled to stay consistent despite wanting to beKnown exactly what to do, but not followed through In this episode, I cover: The real reason you’re not executing (and it’s not discipline)Why frequency matters more than quality when it comes to resultsThe simple daily habit I used to drive focused executionHow the “70% rule” created more time, money, and alignment for me For me, the shift wasn’t about doing more. It was about removing the pressure to be perfect so I could actually move. Execution creates momentum. Momentum creates results. And those results compound over time. You can find out more about working with me at www.kayaramjee.com

    22 min

  3. 3 APR

    The 3 Hour Workday Ep 123

    How to Reduce Overwhelm, Increase Productivity, and Create More Space, Ease, and Joy in Your Day What if you didn’t need to move at the speed your anxiety tells you to? In this episode, I’m sharing what has been unfolding for me since returning to Portugal after months away in Asia, physically depleted, emotionally well, and increasingly aware that I no longer want to live in cycles of pressure, overwork, and recovery. This episode is about agency, pace, and the difference between pushing through versus actually listening to what your body needs. I talk about the mind-body connection, the patterns of anxiety and overwhelm that can start first thing in the morning, and what changed when I stopped asking, what do I need to do? and started asking, what would feel really great right now? I also share the new structure I’m experimenting with in my business and the concept of running experiments. You’ll hear: Why overwhelm and anxiety often begin as conversations in the mindWhat it looks like to respond to your body with grace instead of pressureHow I’m creating more spaciousness in my days and weeksWhy shorter workdays help me work with more clarity and less perfectionism If you’ve been: Waking up already overwhelmedFeeling like you have to earn restCaught in cycles of overworking and crashingWanting more space, joy, and agency in your life This episode will help you think differently about pace, productivity, and what it really means to live well. Sometimes the shift isn’t created by endlessly doing more, it's actually about moving differently. With more honesty. More intention. And more ease. Want to work with me? You can find out more at www.kayaramjee.com. Timestamps:00:00 Easter weekend, Portugal, and why personalised support changes everything 03:00 The mind-body connection: anxiety, overwhelm, and what they feel like 07:00 How mental patterns recreate emotional states 10:30 Travel, recovery, nervous system strain, and giving yourself grace 15:00 Agency: you choose the pace of your day 18:30 “What would feel really great right now?” 23:00 Redefining mornings and letting go of high-performer rules 27:00 A different way to begin the day with calm, nourishment, and flexibility 32:00 An unexpected conversation, synchronicity, and emotional nourishment 39:00 The 3 hour workday: why I’m changing how I work 43:00 My 6-week experiment, A weeks and B weeks, and working with more consistency 47:00 Hyper-achiever, perfectionism, and asking “How can I love this day?” 50:00 Closing reflection: joy, ease, and execution

    52 min

  4. 26 MAR

    Stop Trying to Stop: What’s Actually Keeping You Stuck (And What Works Instead) Ep 122

    What if the reason you’re stuck… isn’t a lack of discipline — but the strategy you’re using? In this episode, I break down why focusing on what you’re trying to stop doing, whether it’s scrolling, overeating, procrastinating, or numbing out, is often the very thing keeping you stuck. Because restriction drains your energy, keeps the habit at the centre of your attention, and creates a constant internal negotiation that eventually breaks. Instead, I introduce a different approach: shifting from restriction to intentional consumption. This is about redirecting your focus toward what you want to build, not what you’re trying to eliminate. Using real examples — from food and nutrition to social media, sleep, and daily habits — I walk you through how this shift changes your energy, your behaviour, and your results. Underneath many of our habits isn’t just behaviour, it’s emotion. And when we stop trying to fix or escape how we feel, and instead learn to sit with it, everything changes. In This Episode, We CoverWhy restriction requires more energy than you thinkHow willpower depletion leads to cycles of “breaking”The difference between restriction vs. consumptionWhy focusing on what you don’t want keeps it in your mindThe concept of “empty carbs” vs. “mental nutrition”The deeper emotional drivers behind habits and avoidanceWhat it means to be with your emotions instead of escaping them Key TakeawaysWhat you focus on grows — including the habits you’re trying to stopRestriction creates resistance, depletion, and internal conflictBehaviour change becomes easier when you focus on what to add, not removeNourishing actions (movement, reading, connection, rest) reduce the pull of numbing behavioursYou don’t need to fix your emotions, you need to feel them If This ResonatedIf you’ve ever: Felt stuck in cycles of starting and stoppingRelied on willpower but struggled to sustain changeFound yourself defaulting to scrolling, food, or distractionJudged yourself for not being “disciplined enough” This episode will give you a different way to think about change — one that works with your energy, not against it. Work With MeIf you’re ready to stop operating in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, and self-doubt — and start building a way of thinking that actually supports how you want to live and lead: You can find out more about working with me here: 👉 www.kayaramjee.com

    29 min

  5. 19 MAR

    Female Led Businesses And The 16-Hour Work Week Ep 121

    What if everything you've been told about work, success, and female entrepreneurship was built for someone else? In this episode, I'm joined by Pia, an Irish food systems advocate, export consultant, and mother, for a wide-ranging conversation about building a flexible business, reclaiming your time, and escaping burnout for good. From the rise of women in business to the hidden cost of our broken food system, Pia shares how a family health crisis forced her to rebuild her business from the ground up and how working less led to her best revenue month in years. If you're a woman who wants to work for yourself, ditch the nine-to-five, and build a life that actually feels good, this one's for you. What I Cover With PiaWhy 2026 feels like a turning point for women in business and feminine leadershipHow popular culture, from Britney Spears to Taylor Swift, reflects a seismic shift in what women expect for themselvesThe nine-to-five model: why it was never designed with women's health or biology in mindHow Pia went from burnout and 60-hour weeks to working part-time hours and earning more moneyThe trap of becoming the technician in your own business, and how to get out of itHow to build a profitable business working 16 hours a week using AI tools and a small teamWhy our food system is broken, who it's really serving, and what you can do about it todayThe link between ultra-processed food, long supply chains, and rising chronic illness in women and childrenWhat regenerative farming and local food systems actually look like in practiceWhy buying directly from local farmers is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health and your communityThe real cost of cheap supermarket food and why it's anything but cheapHow Pia's son's illness changed everything, and what it taught her about choice, business, and motherhoodWhy women choosing to slow down is not a step back, it's a revolution Key TakeawaysWorking less can mean earning more. When Pia hired people to do the jobs she had been doing, her revenue grew while her hours dropped dramatically, a game changer for women building flexible businesses.The nine-to-five profits from your burnout. The systems around us, convenience food, childcare, pharmaceuticals, all benefit when we stay too busy to question them.Your food is your foundation. What you eat, who grew it, and how far it travelled has a direct impact on your hormones, fertility, and long-term health.Know your farmer. When you buy directly from a local producer, 100% of the profit stays with them and circulates back into your community.You have more choice than you think. Most of the constraints keeping women stuck in the rat race are stories, not facts.Slowing down is the ultimate power move. Working 16 hours a week and walking barefoot in the grass? That's the new definition of success. Resources & MentionsCEO Club the new Bravo reality series featuring Serena Williams and other powerhouse female entrepreneursParis Hilton's memoirCall Her Daddy Alex Cooper's podcast on female empowerment and real women's experiencesHolly Cairns TD Social Democrats leader and advocate for maternal and postnatal policy reform in IrelandNatalie Ellis / Boss Babe female entrepreneur, business educator, and advocate for flexible working for mothers Connect with Pia @pia.crofton and check out her business at www.irelandfresh.com If this resonated with you, please leave a review as it helps other women who are searching for a different way to work and live find this podcast. Share it with a female entrepreneur, a burnt out friend, or any woman who's ready to build a business and a life on her own terms. And come find me on Linked In: Kaya Ramjee or Instagram @kaya.ramjee for more conversations about flexible business and female leadership.

    58 min

  6. 13 MAR

    We Got Stranded in Asia and Had a Massive Fight (What My Angry Husband Taught Me About Conflict) Ep 120

    A real story about marriage conflict, emotional regulation, and communication during relationship arguments. What happens when stress, uncertainty, and travel disruption collide inside a marriage? In this episode, I share a very real story from Vietnam. When airline disruptions left us uncertain about how we would get back to Europe, my husband and I ended up in a massive argument. The kind that leaves one person locked in the bathroom and the other with smoke coming out of their ears. What unfolded became a lesson (for me) about my patterns during marital conflict, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. This episode explores the patterns that can show up during conflict, how our saboteurs often hijack communication and keep us stuck in the same loops, and what actually helps repair a relationship after combustion. I’m giving you a moment-by-moment breakdown of what happened, the patterns I recognised afterwards, and the shift that changed the conversation completely. If you’ve ever: Found yourself in an argument that escalated faster than you expectedFelt blamed or misunderstood in a relationship conflictStruggled to regulate your emotions during a disagreement This episode will give you practical insight into what is really happening during conflict. Because awareness can change everything. And the small moments of awareness inside everyday arguments are often where the biggest relationship shifts happen. In This Episode, We Cover: What happens psychologically when conflict escalates in relationshipsWhy uncertainty and lack of control amplify emotional reactionsThe hidden communication patterns that appear during arguments You can find out more about working with me at www.kayaramjee.com

    42 min

  7. 5 MAR

    Mastering Uncertainty in Business (and in Life) Ep 119

    In today’s episode, I share a story from a conversation I had earlier this week with a business owner who was navigating two very different experiences at the same time. His business had slowed down for a while, something that can trigger a lot of anxiety when you’re running your own company. But at the same time, he had met someone and was enjoying a meaningful romantic connection. That conversation led us into a much deeper discussion about something that every entrepreneur eventually has to face: uncertainty. Running your own business often means living through cycles of peaks and troughs. There are seasons where everything is busy and overwhelming, and others where things are quieter and doubt starts to creep in. The truth is, uncertainty is part of the landscape. In this episode, I explore how much of our suffering comes not from the circumstances themselves, but from the judgment we attach to them. I talk about the difference between acknowledging emotions and labeling experiences as “good” or “bad,” and how learning to be at ease with uncertainty is one of the most powerful mental fitness skills we can develop. I also reflect on the most radical choices we can make in a world that often feels tense, reactive, and divided. Ultimately, this conversation is about shifting the way we relate to life. Rather than trying to eliminate discomfort or control the future, the real work is learning how to be fully present in the moment we’re in. In This Episode I Talk AboutWhy uncertainty is an unavoidable part of running your own businessHow judgment amplifies sufferingWhy trying to eliminate suffering from life is unrealisticHow we can influence the world through the energy we bring into our daily interactions You can’t remove uncertainty from my life. But you can practice being at ease within it. That’s a skill — and it’s one that grows through practice.

    23 min

  8. 26 FEB

    Building Authority: What’s Your Niche? Ep 118

    What does yoga have to do with authority, expertise, and career growth? More than you think. I’m recording this episode from the rice fields of Vietnam, sharing two powerful lessons from the yoga mat that apply directly to business, leadership, and building authority. First, we explore the difference between being a generalist and becoming known for one specific thing. In a crowded market — whether you’re a yoga teacher, coach, entrepreneur, or corporate leader — authority doesn’t come from doing everything. It comes from choosing a clear niche and committing to depth. When you define your niche, you stop blending in. You build expertise. You become known for something specific. And that’s where authority starts to compound. Second, we look at the difference between performance and presence. Are you building real expertise… or just making shapes? This episode is about choosing depth over breadth, experience over performance, and presence over proving. If you want to build authority, grow your career, or define your niche with clarity and confidence, this one’s for you. In This Episode, We Cover:Why authority is built through focus, not varietyHow defining your niche accelerates career and business growth and why being a “jack of all trades” slows your authorityThe difference between performing and truly practicing Key TakeawaysAuthority comes from choosing a niche and going deepExpertise deepens when curiosity and market demand alignPresence is powerful — and it isn’t performativeMastery is built through depth, not breadth If this episode resonated, I work with elite leaders to define their edge and accelerate their growth. You can find more information about working together at www.kayaramjee.com

    28 min
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Welcome to The Kaya Ramjee Show. I’m Kaya — Executive Mental Fitness Coach to ambitious individuals who want to reach the top 1% of their industry… and stay there. I’m also a woman who’s walked through grief, growth, reinvention, and the beautiful, messy business of building a life I truly love. This show is where I share what I’ve learned — from coaching exceptional clients, studying the mind and body for over a decade, and living through the kind of heartbreak that cracks you open. Here, we don’t chase perfection. We choose presence. We explore the patterns that hold us back — and the practices that set us free. If you’re ready to do work that actually matters… you’re in the right place, my friend.

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  • Creator
    Kaya Ramjee
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kaya Ramjee
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    The Kaya Ramjee Show

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