Adi Shakti Speaks

Adi Shakti
Adi Shakti Speaks

"Adi Shakti Speaks" is a podcast born from my own journey—years of deep practice, teaching, and leadership in the worlds of yoga, sacred wisdom, and facilitation. Through my path in the Adi Nath Shiv tradition and other lineages, I’ve come to understand that leadership in the spiritual space isn’t just about personal growth; it’s about learning how to hold powerful, transformative space for others, guiding them through their own journeys of awakening and self-sovereignty. Each episode is an exploration of the facilitator’s path—one that requires resilience, integrity, and a commitment to cultural reciprocity. Together, we’ll dive into what it means to lead from a place of service, while honoring boundaries and building wealth as a tool for sustaining our missions. I believe that wealth, when built consciously, empowers us to make an even greater impact, enabling us to create communities and platforms where deep healing and transformation are possible. Join me, Adi Shakti, as I share from my own experiences in navigating leadership, from developing the art of holding sacred space and embodying the role of facilitator to harnessing wealth-building as a pathway to lasting impact. Here, we bridge traditional yogic philosophy with the practicalities of today’s world—discussing how we can empower others while honoring the sacred responsibilities we carry as teachers, leaders, and guides. This is a space for those ready to embrace a holistic approach to leadership and personal sovereignty. Whether you’re here to deepen your understanding of self and community or to learn how to lead with wisdom, wealth, and purpose, "Adi Shakti Speaks" invites you to step into a life of powerful service and sustainable impact.

  1. 11/11/2024

    Day 99/99: the End of the Road - Is This Your Spiritual Home?

    Click here to join EMBODIED Authority. Learn more and sign up for India by clicking here. Join the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. —--- End of the Road: Honoring 99 Days of Shared Growth and Real Reflection 🌅 As we arrive at the final day of this 99-day journey, I find myself looking back with a deep sense of gratitude and grounding. This isn’t just an end; it’s a moment to sit with the transformations, the real work, and the connections we’ve woven together. Over these past weeks, we’ve explored what it means to trust ourselves, to show up in our truth, and to build a community that values meaningful growth over quick wins. Today, we honor the spirit of this journey—what it taught us about living fully, leading with authenticity, and embracing our own unfolding. The Discipline of Showing Up: Trusting the Process of Real Consistency 🕰 These 99 days have been about learning to trust in showing up, day after day, no matter what life brought. There were times of ease and others that stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. But I kept coming back to this practice, and through it, I felt myself grow—gaining trust in my ability to give honestly, to be here fully, and to commit to my purpose and this community. This devotion has been a journey in itself, one that has anchored me more deeply in who I am and what I have to offer. Finding Our Place in Community: Reflecting on the Power of Belonging 🌱 This last day is a bittersweet celebration of everything we’ve experienced and shared. Through every conversation and moment of insight, I’ve come to know each of you a bit better and see the beauty in what we’re creating together. This journey has shown us the strength in community and the importance of belonging to something that nurtures our growth. Today, I hope you feel that sense of belonging too—knowing that this journey has left a mark on us all, creating space for continued growth, self-trust, and purpose as we step forward.

    32 min
  2. 11/10/2024

    Day 98/99: From Overbooked to Overjoyed - My Radical 2025 Plan

    Click here to join EMBODIED Authority. Learn more and sign up for India by clicking here. Join the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  —--- A Devotional Redefinition: Honoring My Unique Path and Purpose 🌸 In this season of introspection and growth, I’m stepping into a deeper alignment with my purpose—a journey marked by intentional spaciousness and radical devotion to authenticity. This path is one of conscious retreat from the relentless demands of overextension and accessibility. As I lean into this sacred recalibration, I honor the delicate balance between dedication to my calling and commitment to my family, my health, and my inner soul work. Here, I’m reminded that true fulfillment is less about relentless productivity and more about profound presence—a reclamation of self that fosters resilience and a life steeped in meaning. The Pursuit of Mastery: Choosing Simplicity and Precision 🌿 This phase calls for a shedding of distractions, inviting a simplicity that is essential to the cultivation of true mastery. Every step forward reveals the necessity of releasing what no longer aligns, creating fertile ground for deep focus and intentional evolution. The journey here is not merely one of professional refinement but of soul-level clarity; it is a devotion to the nuanced work of becoming. This is the practice of honing my craft, allowing each choice to be a conduit for the deepest expressions of purpose, wisdom, and contribution—a practice that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary through focused intentionality. Embodied Authenticity: Realigning with Core Values and Vision 🌱 As I deepen into this chapter of expansion, I embrace a philosophy of authenticity that requires rigorous self-inquiry and a mindful commitment to sovereignty. This journey asks for discernment, for a courageous “no” to anything that diverts energy from my dharmic calling. It is a process of refining boundaries and prioritizing integrity over the pull of endless obligations. In this sacred re-alignment, I hold space for my mission, my relationships, and my inner world to flourish—an academic yet deeply soulful approach to embodying purpose that respects both the mind’s rigor and the heart’s wisdom.

    36 min
  3. 11/07/2024

    Day 95/99: The 2 India options + our first winner

    Learn more about our India Trips here. Join the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Go see my upcoming calendar of global adventures by clicking here. Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. —--- The Pilgrimage: Exploring India’s Sacred Spaces and Iconic Beauty 🌿 For those called to adventure and exploration, this pilgrimage is a chance to witness India’s rich spiritual history and the timeless beauty of places like the Taj Mahal. It’s about feeling the heartbeat of bustling streets, seeing the layers of culture, and understanding the deep spirituality woven into everyday life here. This isn’t just a sightseeing trip; it’s a way to experience India in a way that touches your spirit and opens your heart. I’ve poured my love for this land into every detail, and sharing it with you feels like a true gift. The Jungle Ashram: Immersing in Sadhana and Sacred Stillness 🌺 For those drawn to the stillness, the Jungle Ashram invites you into the heart of practice. This retreat is about stepping away from the noise and finding your center in a space that’s dedicated to sadhana and devotion. It’s quiet, simple, and profoundly grounding—exactly what I seek when I need to reset. It’s about the gift of a quieter rhythm, where each moment is spent deepening into practice. I’m honored to offer this space to those ready for this kind of devotion.

    11 min
  4. 11/06/2024

    Day 94/99: When Your Heart Is Bigger Than Your Brain

    Join the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Go see my upcoming calendar of India programs + global adventures by clicking here. Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. —--- Capacity and Commitment: Balancing Expansion and Contraction in India 🌸 In these final days of the 99-Day Magical Mystery Tour, I find myself reflecting deeply on capacity and the way my heart often stretches beyond my mind’s comfort zone. As we wrap up a full day in India—soaked in sadhana, connection with local children, and group celebration—I'm feeling the beautiful, bittersweet weight of everything I’ve taken on. Holding space for retreats, shadow work, my teacher’s teachings, and my community back home has reminded me that sometimes my heart is bigger than my brain. And while my commitments sometimes feel stretchy, this is the journey I chose and one I am fully showing up for. The Rhythm of Growth: Riding Waves of Expansion and Simplicity 🌿 In my journey, I see this rhythm emerge—a cycle of taking on more, pushing to the edge, and then finding a new baseline where my capacity feels aligned and at ease. India has amplified this pattern, with each commitment revealing both the beauty of new growth and the need to recalibrate. Soon, I’ll return home, where I can ease into simplicity and a slower pace. Yet each peak of intensity leaves me standing on higher ground, my capacity for life’s responsibilities and gifts expanded. It’s a dance of contraction and expansion, one that I am deeply grateful for, even in the most challenging moments. Living from the Heart: Trusting My Capacity to Hold More 🌱 True service requires stretching our hearts beyond what the mind can fully contain. Leading retreats, holding space for my community, and honoring my own spiritual commitments have all reminded me of the resilience that’s built each time I take on what seems “too much.” This path calls me to navigate from my heart, trusting that each phase of growth will settle into a new level of spaciousness and balance. As I hold this current load, I’m grateful for the strength that comes from honoring commitments, even when the journey feels intense. And I invite you to reflect with me—how do you lean into your own capacity, and what rhythm of expansion and rest works for you?

    11 min
  5. 11/05/2024

    Day 93/99: Reaching My Edge - Expansion, Mastery, and the Path Forward

    Join the the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Go see my upcoming calendar of India programs + global adventures by clicking here. Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. —--- A Sacred Pivot: Embracing Growth and Grief in India’s Heartland 🌸 As I journey through India, I find myself on sacred ground—a place that calls me to expand my heart, stretch my capacity, and accept the bittersweet dance of growth and grief. Here, amidst the rich spiritual teachings of Akanda and the bustling energy of India’s landscapes, I face both excitement for the future and the tender sorrow of leaving past versions of myself behind. Each step on this land reminds me that true transformation requires both release and renewal. Letting Go to Grow: Navigating Expansion and Loss 🌿 In the journey of self-discovery, there’s often an unspoken duality. India offers endless beauty and wisdom, yet with every new level of mastery comes the poignant need to shed what no longer serves. As I move deeper into my dharmic path, I feel the mix of excitement and sadness that comes with growth—each step forward honors the past self I must leave behind. The teachings invite me to hold both anticipation and loss with grace, to embrace the bittersweet dance that is the essence of authentic expansion. The Art of Holding Space: Capacity, Courage, and Compassion 🌱 True growth is not simply about accumulating experiences but about deepening our capacity to serve. India has shown me that with each new level of spiritual mastery, I’m called to expand, to hold more, and to love without reservation. In this sacred pivot, I am reminded that being of service means holding space for both our light and shadow. It’s an invitation to cultivate a heart that can embrace the full spectrum of life and continue to rise in love and compassion. Through this, I find the courage to step fully into my dharmic purpose, stronger and more resilient than ever.

    12 min
  6. 11/04/2024

    Day 92/99: How Privilege Blocks Empathy [India Teachings]

    Go see my upcoming calendar of India programs + global adventures by clicking here. Join the the ShadowWork Training & MOVEMENT - click here. Or find us on www.soulwork.com/movement Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE. —--- Facing Poverty in India: Confronting the Shadows of Privilege and Compassion Witnessing poverty in India brings us face-to-face with the uncomfortable truths about privilege and compassion. This journey challenges us to see beyond initial reactions, diving into the defense mechanisms—denial, projection, rationalization, displacement, and dehumanization—that often emerge when we confront intense suffering. Today, we’ll explore these psychological shields, understanding how they protect our comfort yet distance us from true empathy and responsibility. Denial and Projection: Shielding Ourselves from Empathy Our journey begins with denial, the instinctive reaction to look away from suffering, which keeps us comfortable but disconnected. Projection takes this a step further, transforming our discomfort into judgments about those in poverty. Confronting these reactions asks us to drop our defenses and see others’ suffering without bias or blame. Rationalization and Displacement: Justifying Inaction Rationalization allows us to intellectualize poverty, distancing ourselves by framing it as inevitable or deserved. Displacement shifts frustration away from self-responsibility, turning critique onto charities or social systems rather than our own potential to help. Recognizing these patterns enables us to soften our stance, moving towards real compassion. Dehumanization and Compassionate Detachment In its harshest form, dehumanization strips others of dignity, making it easier to ignore suffering. True empathy requires compassionate detachment—the ability to witness hardship without losing our emotional balance. Through practices like self-reflection and meditation, we expand our capacity to feel without overwhelm, enabling thoughtful, authentic responses. Bridging the Gap: From Passive Empathy to Active Compassion Ultimately, confronting these mechanisms reveals a path toward compassionate action. As we dissolve the “us vs. them” mentality, we unlock our ability to contribute meaningfully, responding to suffering with empathy that inspires action. This journey leads us to a shared humanity that calls us to lift others up, creating tangible change and connection.

    29 min
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"Adi Shakti Speaks" is a podcast born from my own journey—years of deep practice, teaching, and leadership in the worlds of yoga, sacred wisdom, and facilitation. Through my path in the Adi Nath Shiv tradition and other lineages, I’ve come to understand that leadership in the spiritual space isn’t just about personal growth; it’s about learning how to hold powerful, transformative space for others, guiding them through their own journeys of awakening and self-sovereignty. Each episode is an exploration of the facilitator’s path—one that requires resilience, integrity, and a commitment to cultural reciprocity. Together, we’ll dive into what it means to lead from a place of service, while honoring boundaries and building wealth as a tool for sustaining our missions. I believe that wealth, when built consciously, empowers us to make an even greater impact, enabling us to create communities and platforms where deep healing and transformation are possible. Join me, Adi Shakti, as I share from my own experiences in navigating leadership, from developing the art of holding sacred space and embodying the role of facilitator to harnessing wealth-building as a pathway to lasting impact. Here, we bridge traditional yogic philosophy with the practicalities of today’s world—discussing how we can empower others while honoring the sacred responsibilities we carry as teachers, leaders, and guides. This is a space for those ready to embrace a holistic approach to leadership and personal sovereignty. Whether you’re here to deepen your understanding of self and community or to learn how to lead with wisdom, wealth, and purpose, "Adi Shakti Speaks" invites you to step into a life of powerful service and sustainable impact.

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