The Ascend Academy Podcast

Shaan
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I started this podcast lost, with a lot of questions and no answers. My life felt like an uphill climb, so I named the show The Ascend Academy. Those questions are still the show. They run across five mountains: Soul, Heart, Mind, Health and Wealth. Every guest has reached the heights on one of them, and is here to guide us as we climb our own mountain of life. My goal with this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration on your path of ascension. Keep Climbing.

  1. Mar 10

    #83: The Real Truth About Stress, Burnout and How To Thrive with Stephanie Butler

    Everyone is overwhelmed. Everyone is burned out. But nobody is talking about why — or how to actually get out. In this episode, stress and wellness coach and founder of In2Out Thriving, Stephanie Butler, breaks down everything stress — what it is, what it's doing to your body, and how to finally make the shift from survival mode to thriving. If you've been running on empty, this one's for you. To connect with him, click here: Website Instagram LinkedIn Enjoy the episode! ✌️ New to The Ascend Academy? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world for ourselves and future generations. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life.  DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is to provide you with some inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing.

    #83: The Real Truth About Stress, Burnout and How To Thrive with Stephanie Butler

  2. Feb 16

    #82 A Deep Dive into Self-Realization With Sufi Mystic Zahir Khan

    My third conversation with Sufi mystic Zahir Khan—a deep dive into self-realization, consciousness, and the paradox of already being what you're looking for. To connect with him, click here: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ Enjoy the episode! ✌️ New to The Ascend Academy? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world for ourselves and future generations. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life.  DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is to provide you with some inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing.

    #82 A Deep Dive into Self-Realization With Sufi Mystic Zahir Khan

  3. 12/16/2025

    #81 The Journey of Self-Discovery with Chanchal Garg

    Chanchal Garg is an executive coach, speaker, and the author of Unearthed, and the founder of Real Space. To connect with her, click here- Instagram Website Enjoy the episode!  New to The Ascend? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life.  DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is to provide you with some inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing.

    #81 The Journey of Self-Discovery with Chanchal Garg

  4. 10/06/2025

    #80 How to become a spiritual learner with Heidi Ochtrup

    Heidi Ochtrup is a master coach and the founder of the turquoise trail Coaching. To connect with her, click here- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turquoisetrail.coaching/ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://turquoisetrail.life/⁠⁠⁠ Community:⁠travelers.turquoisetrail.life/communities/groups/turquoise-travelers/home⁠ Enjoy the episode!  New to The Ascend? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life.  DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is to provide you with some inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing.

    #80 How to become a spiritual learner with Heidi Ochtrup

  5. 07/17/2025

    #79: Danica Trottier on the Power of Pleasure

    Danica Trottier is a pleasure coach and somatic guide. In this episode, she shares her perspective on healing through the body, the power of pleasure, and what shifts when you stop performing and start feeling. To connect with her, click here-FB: https://www.facebook.com/danica.trottier IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dani.trottier/Get coached @ https://www.danicatrottier.com/ Enjoy the episode New to The Ascend? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life. DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until the next one keep on climbing.

    #79: Danica Trottier on the Power of Pleasure

  6. 07/07/2025

    #78 Five Freedoms for Life & Business Mastery with Alec Mead

    Alec is an entrepreneur, investor, and dear friend whose journey reflects holistic living, innovation, and resilience. In this megasode, we explore his Five Freedoms—health, time, geographic, financial, and expression—and how to achieve them. With sharp business acumen and deep personal insight, Alec shares actionable strategies to elevate life and career. Connect with him here- Fb - https://www.facebook.com/alecmead  Enjoy the episode   New to The Ascend? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life.   Follow The Ascend here to receive excerpts from the show - IG : https://bit.ly/3T6VU8I To Connect with Shaan, Click here - IG : https://www.instagram.com/shaanx__x/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/shaanx__x   DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing.

    #78 Five Freedoms for Life & Business Mastery with Alec Mead

  7. 02/24/2025

    #77 The philosophy of MMA with Coach Satra

    Located in Morjim, Goa, Mannar MMA Academy was officially founded in 2019, but its roots go back much further—to 2009, when Coach Satra began offering free martial arts classes on Morjim Beach. What started as friendly training sessions in MMA, Kickboxing, and Thai Boxing soon grew into a thriving community, attracting dedicated students, including many children eager to learn. Through years of dedication, moving from home gyms to resort-based training spaces, Coach Satra and his academy have built a strong reputation in Goa’s martial arts scene. Mannar MMA Academy has trained multiple champions in Kickboxing and MMA, becoming a respected force in regional competitions. To connect with Satra, click here-Instagram: MANNAR MMA academy Goa (@mannar_mma_academy_goa) • Instagram photos and videos Enjoy the episode! New to The Ascend?Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world.The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend this mountain of life. Follow The Ascend here to receive excerpts from the show -IG: ⁠https://bit.ly/3T6VU8ITo⁠ Connect with Shaan, Click here -IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shaanx__x/⁠Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/shaanx__x⁠ DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until the next one keep on climbing.

    #77 The philosophy of MMA with Coach Satra

  8. 02/24/2025

    #76 You are the Mountain: Erik Severinghaus

    Erick is a serial, entrepreneur, innovator and author who has not only conquered Mount Everest but has also scaled the peaks of the business world with hundreds of millions of dollars in exits across diverse industries. To connect with Erick, click here-Linkedin - ⁠Erik Severinghaus - Bloomfilter, Inc | LinkedIn⁠ X - ⁠(2) ESeveringhaus (@ESeveringhaus) / X⁠Website - ⁠erik severinghaus⁠Buy the book - ⁠Book — erik severinghaus⁠ Enjoy the episode! New to The Ascend?Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world.The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend this mountain of life. Follow The Ascend here to receive excerpts from the show -IG: ⁠https://bit.ly/3T6VU8ITo⁠ Connect with Shaan, Click here -IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shaanx__x/⁠Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/shaanx__x⁠ DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking, and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until the next one keep on climbing.

    #76 You are the Mountain: Erik Severinghaus
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I started this podcast lost, with a lot of questions and no answers. My life felt like an uphill climb, so I named the show The Ascend Academy. Those questions are still the show. They run across five mountains: Soul, Heart, Mind, Health and Wealth. Every guest has reached the heights on one of them, and is here to guide us as we climb our own mountain of life. My goal with this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration on your path of ascension. Keep Climbing.

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