New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-Mastery

Justin V Gates and Michael Perry Jr.
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The New Ashla Podcast explores consciousness, inner work, and spiritual discipline as foundations of emotional healing and personal authority. Through grounded conversations on awareness, identity, unconscious patterns, and attention, we examine how inner training shapes character and behavior. Rooted in Jungian psychology and the Path of Ashla, this season offers a serious psycho-spiritual path toward self-mastery, integration, and embodied change without shortcuts or illusion.

  1. Oct 27

    F Your Guru EP 158

    Something is changing at New Ashla. For years, The New Ashla Podcast has explored spirituality, psychology, healing, relationships, shadow work, philosophy, personal growth, and the Way of Ashla. But as New Ashla has grown, one thing has become clear: we have been asking one podcast to do two very different jobs. That changes now. The New Ashla Podcast is becoming the dedicated teaching voice of the Way of Ashla, the Temple, and the Sanctuary. This is where we will go deeper into the Sacred Ethos, Axioms, spiritual practice, the Force, self mastery, philosophy, contemplation, service, and what it actually means to live the Way. But there is another conversation Justin and Michael are not finished having. Beginning in January 2027, a new podcast arrives: F Your Guru. F Your Guru will take an unsanitized look at modern spirituality, coaching, healing culture, psychology, shadow work, manifestation, trauma language, self help, relationships, personal development, fake expertise, exaggerated promises, and the endless parade of people claiming they have the secret to fixing your life. This is not an anti spirituality show. It is not anti coaching, anti therapy, or anti healing. It is a show about discernment. We will challenge the hype, examine the claims, strip away the nonsense, recover the truth that may be buried underneath it, and talk about what actually helps people grow. We are not interested in telling you who to worship next. Quite the opposite. Truth Over Hype. Agency Over Authority. Learn from everyone. Worship no one. And remember, we are not your gurus either. Keywords F Your Guru, New Ashla Podcast, New Ashla, spirituality, spiritual growth, personal development, self mastery, discernment, critical thinking, healing culture, shadow work, psychology, coaching, life coaching, self help, manifestation, trauma healing, spiritual bypassing, personal responsibility, agency, spiritual authority, guru culture, fake gurus, healing industry, mindfulness, philosophy, relationships, emotional growth, transformation, Way of Ashla #FYourGuru #NewAshla #NewAshlaPodcast #TruthOverHype #AgencyOverAuthority #Discernment #SelfMastery #Spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalGrowth #ShadowWork #Healing #Psychology #Coaching #SelfHelp #Manifestation #PersonalResponsibility #CriticalThinking #GuruCulture #Podcast

    F Your Guru EP 158

  2. Oct 15

    Unity Mind Code or Code of the Student: Navigating the Paradoxes (Replay Thursday)

    In case you missed it! In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, hosts Justin Gates and Michael Perry delve into the Unity Mind Code, or Code of the Student. Emotion, yet Peace. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Passion, yet serenity. Chaos, yet harmony. Death, yet the Force. Exploring its significance in personal growth and spirituality. They discuss the importance of balancing emotions with peace, embracing ignorance as a pathway to knowledge, and tempering passion with serenity. Listeners are encouraged to navigate their emotional landscapes and cultivate a mindset of continuous learning through self-reflection and understanding paradoxes. In this conversation, Justin Gates and Michael Perry explore the intricate balance between passion and serenity, the navigation of chaos and harmony, and understanding death as a transformative force. They discuss how passion can drive us, but also overwhelm us if not balanced with serenity. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of trusting the flow of life and recognizing that chaos can coexist with harmony. Ultimately, they present death not as an end, but as a part of the eternal cycle of life, encouraging listeners to embrace transformation and the interconnectedness of all beings. Get the book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4ADHZyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NewAshla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@KnightsofAwakening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@TemplumLumis⁠ #UnityMindCode, #emotion, #peace, #ignorance, #knowledge, #passion, #serenity, #selfreflection, #personalgrowth, #spirituality, #passion, #serenity, #chaos, #harmony, #death, #force, #personalgrowth, #emotionalintelligence, #mindfulness, #trust Takeaways The Unity Mind Code is a way of thinking and living that can change everything.Emotions should be acknowledged but not ruled by them.Ignorance is not a flaw; it's a natural part of the learning process.Being teachable and humble is essential for growth.Passion must be tempered to avoid burnout and chaos.Self-reflection is crucial for personal development.Emotions are tools, not masters; they should inform but not control actions.The journey begins with paradox and humility.Knowledge is the anchor during challenging times.The mindset of a student is vital for continuous growth. Passion can drive us forward, but it must be balanced with serenity.Serenity is essential for grounding our nervous system and spirit.Trusting others with responsibilities can lead to personal growth.Chaos and harmony can coexist, and finding harmony within chaos is key.Death is not an end but a transformation into the force.Emotional intelligence involves recognizing and managing our passions and fears.The stories we tell ourselves about events shape our experiences and reactions.Finding stillness amidst chaos allows for clarity and peace.The cycle of life includes continuous transformation and rebirth.Living the code of life means embodying its principles, not just memorizing them.

    Unity Mind Code or Code of the Student: Navigating the Paradoxes (Replay Thursday)

  3. Oct 14

    How to Take the First Step When You Feel Stuck EP 157

    Epispode Guide Have you ever made a plan to change your life, felt completely ready to start, and somehow ended up right back where you began? Maybe the problem isn't your motivation. Maybe you're trying to move forward without being honest about where you're starting. In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the uncomfortable first step behind sustainable change: learning to say, "You are here," without turning that truth into a judgment. Justin describes two ways we distort our own progress. We inflate how far we've come to protect our pride, or exaggerate how broken we are until our struggles become our identity. Neither gives us an accurate starting point. And if you don't know where you are, how can you choose a step that's actually yours to take? Michael brings that question into everyday life and coaching. We set goals based on the person we imagine becoming, then demand that our current selves perform at that level immediately. We try to overhaul our routines, force ourselves outside our capacity, and call it failure when we can't sustain the change. Over time, that cycle can erode the very self-trust we need to move forward. But the answer isn't to keep reflecting forever. As Justin reminds us, self-awareness can become another place to hide. Once you've identified a realistic step, it's time to act. Some lessons can only be learned by participating in your own life. IN THIS EPISODE Why both self-inflation and harsh self-criticism can keep you from seeing yourself clearly The difference between "where I am" and "who I am," and why your circumstances aren't your identity How comparison and borrowed expectations distort what meaningful progress looks like What Michael means by taking the "wrong-sized step," including the window of tolerance and rebuilding self-trust Why excitement and insight aren't the same as the capacity to sustain change when motivation fades Justin's Path of Ashla teaching on growing habits into disciplines and practices that become your own How to balance honest self-examination with decisive movement KEY TAKEAWAYS "You are here" is a location, not a verdict. An honest inventory helps you find your starting point without deciding whether you're worthy of love or success. Smaller isn't necessarily easier or less meaningful. If going to the gym feels impossible, consistently driving there might be the first step that lets you build toward walking inside. You can't borrow someone else's path. A routine that works for your teacher, friend, or favorite creator may not fit your circumstances or capacity. Real change asks for both patience and action. Justin shares the Axiom of Light: "Do not be hasty, but do not hesitate. When it is time for action, be prompt and decisive." The path doesn't always reveal itself in advance. Taking one honest step can teach you something reflection alone cannot. TRY THIS Use the episode companion guide to look honestly at where you are in areas such as relationships, health, and spirituality. Choose one step small enough that you can show up consistently. Take it, pay attention to what happens, and adjust from there. REFERENCES MENTIONED Ashla's Axioms, the Path of Ashla (philosophy, practice, and path), the Law of Confusion, the window of tolerance, and the episode companion guide. KEYWORDS feeling stuck in life, honest next step, sustainable change, personal growth, self-trust, realistic goals, small steps, habits and discipline, analysis paralysis, self-awareness, capacity for change, Path of Ashla CONNECT Michael Perry: https://www.facebook.com/michael.perry.18400700/ Justin Gates: https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGates TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates New Ashla: https://newashla.com

    How to Take the First Step When You Feel Stuck EP 157

  4. Oct 8

    The Alchemy of Grief: Transmuting Pain Into Purpose (Replay Thursday)

    In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael and Justin explore the profound nature of grief, discussing its transformative power and the various ways individuals can navigate their grief journey. They emphasize that grief is not just about death but encompasses various forms of loss, including relationships and personal identity. The conversation highlights the importance of allowing oneself to feel grief, the necessity of community support, and practical tools for processing emotions. Through personal anecdotes and shared wisdom, they encourage listeners to embrace their grief as a pathway to growth and deeper understanding of themselves. Get the book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4ADHZyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NewAshla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@KnightsofAwakening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@TemplumLumis⁠ Takeaways Grief is a natural and universal experience that everyone goes through. There is no right or wrong way to grieve; it's a personal journey. Grief can lead to profound transformation and personal growth. It's important to allow oneself to feel grief without judgment. Grief is not just about death; it includes loss of relationships and identity. Community support is crucial in the grieving process. Practicing self-compassion is essential during grief. Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing emotions. Grief can teach us about love, life, and ourselves. Embracing grief can lead to a deeper understanding of our authentic selves. #grief, #transformation, #loss, #healing, #emotionalgrowth, #griefprocess, #copingstrategies, #personalgrowth, #mentalhealth, #emotionalintelligence, #healing, #purpose, #trauma, #loss, #death, #breakup, #attachment, #lettinggo

    The Alchemy of Grief: Transmuting Pain Into Purpose (Replay Thursday)

  5. Oct 6

    Catch Up With Your Good: Why You Keep Missing What Is Already Here EP 156

    What if the opportunity you have been waiting for is already opening, but you have not learned how to recognize it? In Catch Up With Your Good: Why You Keep Missing What Is Already Opening, we explore why some of life’s most important doors only become obvious after they close. Fear, old identity, passivity, expectation, and attachment to how life is “supposed” to unfold can keep us from seeing possibilities that are already taking shape. Drawing from Florence Scovel Shinn’s idea of “catching up with your good,” psychology, and the spiritual teachings of Ashla, we look at awareness, readiness, discernment, the Calling, the Eternal Student, and Right Action. This is not about treating every coincidence like destiny or waiting for the Universe to do the work for you. It is about becoming more awake to what is actually happening around you, recognizing when fear is distorting your perception, and learning how to respond when an aligned opening appears. Because sometimes the door is not closed. Sometimes you are simply still looking at the old road. Keywords Catch Up With Your Good, Florence Scovel Shinn, opportunity recognition, missed opportunities, spiritual awareness, spiritual awakening, intuition, discernment, Calling, the Calling, Right Action, Eternal Student, awareness, readiness, opportunity, personal growth, spiritual growth, self discovery, self mastery, fear and opportunity, identity and change, perception, mindset, self efficacy, selective attention, approach motivation, spiritual alignment, divine timing, life purpose, purpose, meaningful life, listening to intuition, following intuition, signs and synchronicity, coincidence, manifestation, spiritual discernment, Greater Self, lesser self, the Force, Way of Ashla, New Ashla, Sacred Ethos, Truth, Integrity, Connection, Love, Sanctity of Life, personal transformation, conscious living, opportunities in life, how to recognize opportunities, fear of change, fear of success, taking action, trusting the path, life transitions

    Catch Up With Your Good: Why You Keep Missing What Is Already Here EP 156

  6. Oct 1

    Returning to Yourself: A Journey into Authenticity (Thursday Replay)

    In case you missed the Powerful Epiosde on remembering and becoming your Authentic self! In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael and Justin dive deep into the transformative power of authenticity, what it really means, why it’s essential for healing, and how it impacts your mental health, relationships, and spiritual growth. We explore how being true to yourself isn't just about "being real," but about reclaiming your truth after trauma, people-pleasing, and survival mode. You'll learn what authentic connections feel like, how to start practicing authenticity with yourself, and how to gently release the masks you've worn to be accepted. We close with a powerful self-connection exercise to help you come home to yourself. Whether you’re on a healing journey, navigating identity shifts, or just tired of performing this episode offers insight, support, and tools for walking your truth. Get the book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4ADHZyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NewAshla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@KnightsofAwakening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@TemplumLumis⁠ #authenticity, #healing, #selfacceptance, #personalgrowth, #trauma #recovery, #innerchild, #shadowwork, #vulnerability, #emotionalhealth, #spiritualgrowth, #peoplepleasing, #selfinquiry, #mindfulness, #consciousrelationships Takeaways Authenticity is crucial for connection and fulfillment.Many people are unaware of their inauthenticity.Courage is essential for expressing one's true self.Self-expression fosters deeper connections with others.Fear often hinders authenticity and self-acceptance.Authentic relationships allow for vulnerability and growth.The cost of inauthenticity can lead to mental health struggles.Generational shifts are changing perceptions of authenticity.Practicing self-compassion is vital in the journey to authenticity.Engaging in self-reflection helps uncover hidden truths.

    Returning to Yourself: A Journey into Authenticity (Thursday Replay)

  7. Sep 30

    The Eternal Student: Letting Go of Being Right EP155

    Episode Guide Why can someone questioning your beliefs feel like they’re questioning your worth? When being right becomes part of who you are, even an honest conversation can feel threatening. Michael and Justin explore how to remain a student of life while holding your convictions. Through the Path of Ashla, personal stories, and some uncomfortable questions, they unpack defensiveness, echo chambers, and the difference between protecting truth and protecting an identity. You’ll leave with a practical way to examine a belief without making being wrong a verdict on your worth. In this episode • How beliefs become identity, and certainty starts feeling like safety.• Justin’s axioms: “There is strength in acknowledging one’s ignorance” and “The student is the best teacher.”• Discernment, cognitive dissonance, and listening beyond the delivery.• Recognizing conversational triggers, pausing, and stepping away before discussion becomes combat. Key takeaways • You can hold strong values and still examine whether a belief is incomplete.• Defensiveness can come from fear. Listening helps you understand what someone is protecting, including yourself.• Being an eternal student means remaining willing to question, practice, and be corrected, whatever your experience or title. Try this Write down one strongly held belief. List three ways it might be incomplete or wrong. Sit with the list for a few minutes, then decide whether to keep, refine, or release the belief. Notice which parts activate your need to defend. Affirmations I can be wrong and still be whole.My growth depends on my willingness to update.Curiosity is stronger than certainty.I hold my beliefs. My beliefs do not hold me.The student in me is the freest part of me. Journal prompts • What belief did I inherit that I’ve never actually questioned?• When was the last time I changed my mind about something that mattered? What did it cost me, and what did it give me?• Where does discernment stop and defensiveness start in me? How would I know the difference in real time? References mentioned The Path of Ashla and Justin’s axioms; Socrates on the limits of knowledge; previous New Ashla conversations on mentorship and communication. Keywords: eternal student, intellectual humility, questioning beliefs, discernment, defensiveness, cognitive dissonance, identity, curiosity, echo chambers, lifelong learning, spiritual growth, Path of Ashla Connect: Michael Perry | Justin Gates Follow: TikTok | New Ashla Listen: The Eternal Student: Letting Go of Being Right

    The Eternal Student: Letting Go of Being Right EP155

  8. Sep 29

    The Expectation Trap: Are You Preparing for the Life You Fear? EP154

    Episode Companion! What if the future you fear is already shaping the life you are living now? In The Expectation Trap: Are You Preparing for the Life You Fear?, we explore how fear based expectations quietly become rehearsals. You brace for rejection, betrayal, failure, loss, disappointment, or disaster, and without realizing it, those expectations begin influencing your perception, your choices, your relationships, and the way you move through the world. This episode is not about pretending everything will work out perfectly or blaming people for painful things that happen to them. It is about recognizing the difference between reality and prediction, between intuition and fear, and between preparing wisely for life and unconsciously living as though the worst has already happened. Through psychology, Florence Scovel Shinn’s teachings, and the spiritual philosophy of Ashla, we examine how the lesser self can confuse fear with foresight, how perception can shape experience, and how the Greater Self can bring us back to Truth, stillness, and grounded expectancy. The goal is not to control the future. It is to stop sacrificing the present to one that has not happened yet. You do not need certainty about what is coming. You need the awareness, strength, and alignment to meet whatever actually arrives. Keywords The Expectation Trap, Are You Preparing for the Life You Fear, fear based expectations, negative expectations, fear of the future, expecting the worst, anxiety about the future, worst case thinking, anticipatory fear, self fulfilling prophecy, perception and reality, fear versus intuition, intuition versus anxiety, emotional forecasting, catastrophizing, limiting beliefs, subconscious expectations, future anxiety, hypervigilance, trauma patterns, self sabotage, spiritual growth, personal growth, self mastery, Greater Self, lesser self, the Force, Way of Ashla, New Ashla, Florence Scovel Shinn, manifestation, spiritual alignment, conscious living, mindset, resilience, uncertainty, trust, faith, grounded expectancy, emotional regulation, fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of betrayal, fear of loss, present moment awareness, letting go of control, right action, Sacred Ethos, Truth, Integrity, inner peace, spiritual awakening

    The Expectation Trap: Are You Preparing for the Life You Fear? EP154
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The New Ashla Podcast explores consciousness, inner work, and spiritual discipline as foundations of emotional healing and personal authority. Through grounded conversations on awareness, identity, unconscious patterns, and attention, we examine how inner training shapes character and behavior. Rooted in Jungian psychology and the Path of Ashla, this season offers a serious psycho-spiritual path toward self-mastery, integration, and embodied change without shortcuts or illusion.

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