Buddhist Biohacker

Buddhist Biohacker
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Wellness. Food. Meditation. Spiritual Development.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 300 Women’s Hormonal Health Through Ayurveda and Modern Medicine | Dr. Sheila Patel

    What changes when we listen to women’s hormonal health through more than one lens?   In this episode of *Buddhist Biohacker*, host Lisa M. Gunshore (Sundara Rishika Devi) welcomes Dr. Sheila Patel for a conversation about menstrual health, perimenopause, menopause, and the years beyond. Together, they explore how Ayurveda and modern medicine can inform one another, why symptoms deserve to be understood in the context of a whole life, and how food, movement, sleep, stress support, and mind-body practices can become meaningful parts of daily care.   Lisa also brings her experience in Ayurveda health coaching and functional testing to the conversation, including the question of when hormone testing offers useful insight and how to turn information into sustainable practice.   About Dr. Sheila Patel   Dr. Sheila Patel is a board-certified family physician and Ayurvedic health educator with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. She serves as Chief Medical Officer and faculty at The Gaja Collective, where she teaches Ayurveda and helps students apply its principles in contemporary life. She also maintains a family medicine practice and offers Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations.   Dr. Patel’s work brings together modern medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga. She previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Chopra Global and Medical Director of the Mind-Body Medical Group in Carlsbad, California. She is a volunteer clinical instructor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and has taught clinicians, students, and wellness practitioners in a range of settings. She has participated in research on meditation and Ayurvedic practices and is a co-author of *Awakened Sleep*.   Learn more about Dr. Patel: https://www.drsheilapatel.com/aboutdr...   Continue learning with Dr. Patel   Dr. Patel’s Ayurvedic Women’s Health Mentorship begins October 10, 2026. This four-session, live small-group program explores hormones and healthy menstrual cycles, perimenopause, and menopause through Ayurvedic and medical perspectives. Participants can ask questions and explore practical approaches involving food, movement, herbs, and mind-body practices. Recordings and learning resources are included.   Mentorship details and enrollment: https://www.thegajacollective.com/cou...   A free resource from Lisa   If you are navigating this transition yourself, download Lisa’s free Perimenopause Roadmap At-a-Glance as a starting point for reflection and further conversation about the support you need:   https://buddhistbiohacker.com/officia...   Explore Lisa’s Ayurveda health coaching and functional testing work:   https://buddhistbiohacker.com/work-wi...   About Buddhist Biohacker   Buddhist Biohacker is a podcast about what happens when spiritual insight becomes embodied practice. Hosted by author, teacher, and mystic Lisa M. Gunshore, also known as Sundara Rishika Devi, the show explores the meeting place between ancient wisdom and modern life. Through conversations with teachers, artists, healers, scholars, and spiritual innovators, it asks how what we have lived can become material for awareness, healing, and creative transformation.   Discover more: https://buddhistbiohacker.com   Get her book Awakened Sleep on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/153876931X

  2. 12/06/2025

    Ep. 291 The Fifth World Prophecy: Blue Star Comet Signs Are Here

    The Blue Star Comet & The Fifth World Prophecy — A Conversation with Julie Hoyle Premiering Nov 30, 2025 | Buddhist Biohacker Episode Overview In this soul-stirring conversation, Lisa Gunshore and spiritual teacher Julie Hoyle explore the deeper meaning behind the Hopi Blue Star Kachina prophecy, the appearance of Comet 3I Atlas, and what it truly means to be a bridge between worlds in a time of global awakening. Together they weave ancient prophecy, Gen X spiritual memory, dream-time consciousness, and nervous system awareness into a grounded, accessible discussion on the transition from the Fourth World to the Fifth World. If you’ve been feeling suspended between realities, sensing the old paradigm dissolving as a new one emerges, this episode offers context, validation, and a clear-hearted path forward. In This Episode, We Explore: ⭐ The Hopi Blue Star Kachina Prophecy The origin and meaning of the Blue Star Kachina The nine signs and the significance of the final “blue star” How the prophecy signals a period of great revealing The transition from the Fourth World to the Fifth World Why this is a prophecy of instruction, not fear ☄️ Comet 3I Atlas & Modern Signs Why people intuitively connect the comet to the Blue Star symbolism The rise of dream-visions and heightened intuition How celestial events mirror inner transformation 🌍 The Fifth World Consciousness A shift from mind → heart Community, compassion, and embodied spirituality Living the “original instructions” in modern life Gen X as the bridge generation between worlds 💗 Following the Heart as the Way Through Why this prophecy calls us back to heart-centered living The heart as inner purifier and inner “Blue Star” Moving through global and personal upheaval with clarity Courage as the key to walking the bridge 🌀 Dreams, Nervous System & Spiritual Awakening Why dream reality is intensifying How nervous system regulation anchors higher consciousness Embodiment as the portal into the Fifth World Key Insight “The Blue Star Kachina doesn’t tell us what to fear — it tells us where to turn. And the direction is always the same: back to the heart.” About Julie Hoyle Julie Hoyle is a spiritual teacher, dream practitioner, and longtime ally in the awakening of consciousness. Her work explores lucid dreaming, spontaneous awakening, and the merging of dream and waking realities. Learn more about Julie: (Add her link here, if you’d like.) Watch the Full Conversation 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbLNWElisKk 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to Buddhist Biohacker for more conversations bridging awakening, prophecy, and practical spirituality. Connect With Lisa ✨ Website: BuddhistBiohacker.com ✨ Instagram: @buddhistbiohacker ✨ Courses & Trainings: Rocky Mauna School of Ayurveda, Yoga & Mysticism

  3. 12/06/2025

    Ep. 290 Radical Alignment: Breathwork, Leadership & Living from the Heart

    In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Lisa Gunshore welcomes Diane Liu Scallon—breathwork facilitator, ICF-certified coach, and former tech leader turned transformational guide. Together, they explore what it means to lead and live from the heart, and how breathwork can become a gateway to radical alignment, purpose, and personal sovereignty. With over 25 years of experience in high-level leadership, Diane brings a unique blend of structure and soul, science and spirit. This episode dives into how conscious breath can ignite inner clarity, release long-held patterns, and reconnect us to the truth of who we are. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on feminine leadership, embodied consciousness, and the journey from burnout to brilliance. Diane Liu Scallon is a breathwork facilitator, ICF-certified coach, and transformational guide with over 25 years of leadership experience in the tech industry. Passionate about heart-centered leadership and human flourishing, she empowers leaders to step into radical alignment with their authentic selves—unlocking clarity, purpose, and joy. Through dynamic pranayama breathwork sessions, Diane guides individuals on a profound inward journey of healing and awakening, reigniting their vitality and reconnecting them to their essence, truth, and power. Learn more and connect with her at www.dianeliuscallon.com Welcome to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast, where we explore pathways to spiritual awakening, self-healing, and personal transformation. Hosted by Lisa Gunshore, a Functional Ayurveda Wellness Coach, psychic medium, and dedicated spiritual practitioner, each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern insight to guide listeners on their journey of self-realization. In every episode, we delve into four essential steps to inner transformation: Become Aware, Become Wise, Practice, and Trust. Through personal stories, expert interviews, healing techniques, listener Q&A, and weekly tarot or oracle readings, you'll find insights and practical tools for balance and empowerment in every dimension of life. Whether you're seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, navigate life's challenges, or unlock your highest potential, the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast offers a compassionate space for exploration and growth. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

  4. 12/06/2025

    Episode 6: Awakening Siddhis Through Practice

    Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery. ✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt. ✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 6: Awakening Siddhis Through Practice In the final episode, we explore the practical path to awakening siddhis — not through striving, but through sacred discipline. You’ll learn key practices like mantra, meditation, and breathwork, as well as how to stay balanced as your spiritual sensitivity increases. 🌿 You’ll receive: A list of supportive practices Daily rituals to develop inner power A Siddhi meditation or mantra to begin Integration tools for mystical balance 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

  5. 12/06/2025

    Episode 5: Women, Witches & the Sacred Feminine Siddhis

    Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery. ✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt. ✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission.  Episode 5: Women, Witches & the Sacred Feminine Siddhis This deeply empowering episode reclaims the mystical gifts of women — the seers, witches, wise women, and womb shamans. We explore the siddhis through the lens of the divine feminine, ancestral suppression, and the rising call to reawaken intuitive power. 💫 In this episode: Womb wisdom & embodied siddhis The witch wound and mystical suppression Feminine intuition and energy medicine Embracing your gifts without shame 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

  6. 12/06/2025

    Episode 4: The Dangers & Distractions of Siddhis

    Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery. ✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt. ✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 4: The Dangers & Distractions of Siddhis Siddhis are sacred — but without discernment, they can lead to ego inflation or misalignment. This episode is a spiritual wake-up call to stay rooted in dharma while exploring your power. We’ll look at ancient warnings, modern pitfalls, and how to ground your gifts in humility and service. 🔔 Topics: Misuse of spiritual powers Spiritual bypassing and delusion Ego vs. integrity Why devotion protects your path 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

  7. 12/06/2025

    Episode 3: Psychic Siddhis & Modern Mystical Gifts

    Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery. ✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt. ✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 3: Psychic Siddhis & Modern Mystical Gifts Beyond the classical powers lie the psychic siddhis that many modern mystics experience — from clairvoyance to prophetic dreams. In this episode, we explore how these gifts awaken, how to discern them, and how to develop spiritual maturity around them. ✨ You’ll learn: What “minor” siddhis are The role of clairvoyance, channeling, and intuitive knowing How to work with your spiritual sensitivity Why your psychic gifts may be awakening now 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

  8. 12/06/2025

    Episode 2: The 8 Classical Siddhis

    Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery. ✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt. ✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 2: The 8 Classical Siddhis (Ashta Siddhis Explained) In this powerful episode, we explore the eight classical siddhis, or yogic powers, as described in ancient texts like the Bhagavata Purana. These range from becoming weightless to manifesting desires and influencing nature. Each Siddhi will be explored through myth, meaning, and modern potential. 🧿 Siddhis covered: Anima – Becoming tiny Mahima – Becoming vast Laghima – Lightness Garima – Heaviness Prapti – Clairvoyance/teleportation Prakamya – Manifestation Ishitva – Divine lordship Vashitva – Mastery over forces   🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4897293981188096

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    Buddhist Biohacker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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