Let's Talk Wellness with Shal

Shalini Thyagaraja

A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it! This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!

  1. 5 GG FA

    EP 49: The Power of Sadhana, Yoga & Spiritual Growth with Mark Berger

    What does it truly mean to live your yoga beyond the mat? In Episode 49 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I sit down with yoga teacher, author, and community builder Mark Berger to explore the deeper meaning of sadhana, spiritual practice, conscious living, and holistic wellness. From studying yoga in India to founding a yoga community in New Orleans, Mark shares how yoga transformed his life and why so many people today are seeking deeper connection, healing, and purpose. In this episode we discuss: • How Mark’s yoga journey began • The transformational power of retreats & yoga festivals • Ancient yogic philosophy in modern life • Functional fitness, meditation & holistic wellness • What “sadhana” really means • Daily spiritual practices anyone can begin • Why people are craving deeper healing & mindfulness today If you’re interested in yoga, spirituality, wellness, meditation, personal growth, or conscious living, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on wellness, mindfulness, burnout recovery, healing, and intentional living. #Yoga #Sadhana #SpiritualGrowth #HolisticWellness #Mindfulness #Meditation #YogaPodcast #WellnessPodcast #ConsciousLiving #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #YogaRetreat #IndiaYoga #WellnessJourney #LetsTalkWellness

    35 min

  2. 12 MAG

    EP 48: Why High Achievers Still Feel Unfulfilled

    Success. Recognition. Achievement. Yet so many high achievers still feel something is missing. In Episode 48 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I sit down with Mirabelle to explore what exists beyond success — presence, fulfillment, emotional alignment, and deeper purpose. With over two decades immersed in yogic sciences and human potential work, Mirabelle helps leaders reconnect with themselves beyond performance and productivity. 💫 In this episode: • Why successful people still feel unfulfilled • Emotional alchemy & conscious leadership • Presence as the missing piece • Peak performance vs true fulfillment • Who is ready for transformational inner work A powerful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking deeper meaning beyond achievement. 🎧 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, & Apple. Follow IG @letstalkwellnesswithshal for more wellness talks. You can follow Mirabelle IG @mirabelle.dcunha #LetsTalkWellnessWithShal #HighAchievers #Leadership #WellnessPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #BurnoutRecovery #ConsciousLeadership #HumanPotential #SelfAwareness #Presence #WomenInLeadership

    37 min

  3. 2 MAG

    EP 47: Compassion & Boundaries with Yoga Sutras

    How do we practice compassion without emotional burnout?  Can ancient Yoga Sutras help us create healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and more inner peace? In this episode, wellness coach Neha joins me for Part 2 of our 3-part Yoga Sutras series to discuss emotional labor, self-awareness, forgiveness, and the importance of boundaries in modern life. Using the wisdom of Yoga Sutra 1.33 and Yoga Sutra 2.16, we explore:  ✔ Emotional exhaustion and people-pleasing  ✔ Compassion vs over-giving  ✔ How future suffering can be avoided  ✔ Recognizing emotional boundary crossings  ✔ Mindfulness practices for inner balance  ✔ Healing through yoga, meditation, breathwork & journaling Neha shares her personal healing journey and how she now helps others move from noise to clarity through holistic wellness practices. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in:  ✨ Yoga philosophy  ✨ Mental wellness  ✨ Emotional healing  ✨ Mindfulness & meditation  ✨ Healthy boundaries  ✨ Spiritual growth  ✨ Self-awareness practices 🎧 Listen now and begin creating more clarity, peace, and balance in your life. Follow IG@letstalkwellnesswithshal and @mindspacewithshal for more.  Connect with Neha on IG @soullumos #YogaSutras #Boundaries #Compassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #EmotionalHealing #YogaPodcast #WellnessPodcast #SelfAwareness #Breathwork #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #InnerPeace #HolisticWellness #SpiritualGrowth

    33 min

  4. 12 APR

    EP 46 - Calm an Overthinking Mind with Yoga Sutras

    Are you constantly overthinking, stuck in mental loops, or feeling mentally exhausted? In Episode 46 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we begin a powerful 3-part series: Yoga Sutras for Modern Overthinking Minds. In Series 1: Calm the Mind, I’m joined by wellness coach Neha, who shares how ancient teachings from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali can help you move from mental noise to inner clarity. 🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:  What the Yoga Sutras are and their origins  How they connect to other spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita  Why overthinking happens (vrittis & mental patterns)  How we unknowingly reinforce negative thought loops  The meaning of abhyasa (consistent practice) in daily life  How to practice vairagya (non-attachment) without becoming disconnected  A simple daily practice to interrupt overthinking ✨ Key Sutras Discussed:  Yoga Sutra 1.2: “Yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind”  Yoga Sutra 1.12: “Practice and non-attachment quiet the mind” Neha combines yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and journaling to support deep inner healing, drawing from her own life experiences. Follow her on IG @soullumos for more. If you're seeking practical tools to calm your mind and find inner stillness, this episode is for you. 👇 Subscribe for more wellness conversations: IG: letstalkwellnesswithshal and mindspacewithshal 💬 Comment below: What helps you calm your mind?

    35 min

  5. 8 FEB

    EP 45: The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing

    In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing with Archana, a mindfulness teacher, Yin Yoga practitioner, and founder of MYFA Wellness. Mindfulness is more than meditation, it’s a way of meeting life with awareness, compassion, and presence. Archana shares how non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations can support emotional healing, regulate the nervous system, and help us respond to life more consciously instead of reacting automatically. In this episode, we discuss: What mindfulness really means and why it’s a powerful healing toolHow observing emotions without judgment transforms emotional well-beingWhy sitting with discomfort is essential for healingHow breath awareness, mindful walking, and food awareness create deep changeThe role of Yin Yoga and mindful meditation in emotional releaseHow NLP, Emotional Intelligence, and Vipassana complement mindfulnessOne simple daily mindfulness practice for emotional balance and inner calmWhether you’re new to mindfulness or deepening your practice, this conversation offers practical insights and gentle reminders to slow down and come home to yourself. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on wellness, mindfulness, leadership, and intentional living. Instagram: @mindspacewithshal @letstalkwellnesswithshal. Website: www.mindspacejourney.org 🔗Connect with Archana: Instagram: @myfawellness/  #Mindfulness  #EmotionalHealing  #MindfulLiving  #HealingJourney  #InnerHealing   #MindfulnessMeditation  #YinYoga  #BreathAwareness  #NervousSystemRegulation  #SomaticHealing

    36 min

  6. 1 FEB

    EP 44 - Self-Love: Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita

    What does self-love truly mean according to ancient wisdom and how can we practice it in modern life? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore the timeless teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita and how they guide us toward self-awareness, emotional balance, mindfulness, and inner alignment. I’m joined by Neha, yoga teacher, wellness coach, and founder of Soul Lumos, who blends ancient yogic philosophy with modern mindfulness and breathwork practices to help individuals cultivate self-compassion, emotional regulation, and intentional living - both on and off the mat. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita are (beginner-friendly explanation)How yogic philosophy reframes self-love as awareness, not egoA powerful Yoga Sutra and Gita verse for emotional balanceHow mindfulness and breathwork help regulate stress and overwhelmPractical ways to apply ancient wisdom to daily lifeThis episode is perfect for anyone interested in yoga philosophy, mindfulness, self-love, emotional wellbeing, and ancient wisdom for modern living. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on wellness, mindfulness, leadership, and intentional living. Instagram: @mindspacewithshal @letstalkwellnesswithshal. Website: www.mindspacejourney.org 🔗Connect with Neha (Soul Lumos):  Instagram: @soulumos  Website: https://www.soulumos.com

    30 min

  7. 6 GEN

    EP43: Vagus Nerve & Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation & Healing

    Anxiety and chronic stress aren’t just mental; they’re rooted in your nervous system. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Abha Rajbhandari explains how the vagus nerve, brain–body connection, and nervous system regulation shape anxiety, healing, and wellbeing.  In Episode 43 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With research expertise in fear, stress, anxiety, and the vagus nerve, Dr. Rajbhandari bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom rooted in Yoga and Vedanta to explore holistic healing. We explore how the brain and body communicate during stress and how this understanding can transform mental health, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. This conversation will deepen your understanding of anxiety, trauma, and mind-body healing through both science and spirituality. In this episode, we discuss: • How the brain–body connection shapes stress, anxiety, and healing  • What the vagus nerve actually does and why it’s central to nervous system regulation  • Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic balance and its impact on burnout and chronic stress  • The neuroscience of fear, trauma, and how fear is stored and healed  • How neuroscience and spirituality intersect in mental health and wellbeing  • Yoga beyond the mat: applying yogic principles to everyday emotional health  • Simple, science-backed tools to regulate the nervous system and improve mental wellbeing Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, trauma, or seeking evidence-based tools for nervous system regulation and holistic mental health—this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch & Listen: YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts - Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, Instagram: @mindspacewithshal, @letstalkwellnesswithshal Website: www.mindspacejourney.org More about Dr. Abha Rajbhandari: Instagram: @neurobreathe, https://www.neurochetana.com/ #vagusnerve #nervoussystemregulation #mindbodyconnection #anxietyhealing #mentalhealthpodcast #neuroscienceandwellness #traumainformed #stressmanagement #holistichealing #yogascience #brainbodyconnection #wellbeingpodcast

    40 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    EP42: Uncovering Your Ikigai | Finding Purpose, Reinventing at Any Age & Living Authentically with David Marlow

    What if discovering your purpose could transform your energy, health, and the way you live, at any stage of life? In Episode 42 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by David Marlow, widely known as The Ikigai Guy. After 30 years as a senior executive, David made a bold pivot toward purpose-driven living, and at age 64, he wrote his first book, The Ikigai Way, proving that reinvention has no expiration date. In this episode, we explore how Ikigai, mindset, identity, and daily habits intersect to create a life of clarity, fulfillment, and wellbeing. 💥This conversation will reframe how you think about success, aging, and purpose. In this episode, we discuss: What Ikigai really means beyond the popular Venn diagramHow to uncover your purpose with clarity and intentionWhy it’s never too late to reinvent yourselfCommon purpose blockers like burnout, overwhelm, and fearHow purpose impacts health, energy, leadership, and wellbeingAligning who you are with what you do - personally and professionallyWhether you’re navigating a career transition, midlife reinvention, burnout, or simply asking “What’s next for me?” — this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal

    31 min
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Descrizione

A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it! This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Shalini Thyagaraja
  • Anni di attività
    2024 - 2026
  • Puntate
    49
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
  • Sito web del podcast
    Let's Talk Wellness with Shal