Lessons To My Younger Self

Kiren Bhardwa

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These podcast conversations are all designed to light you up, guide you through life’s big questions and help bring you one step closer to your best self – while having fun along the way! If you’re ready to blossom into your fullest expression, this podcast is for you. Follow Kiren on Instagram @innerglowwithkiren and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

Sep 30

EP18: Shadow Work, the Father Wound & Refathering Yourself with Chris Orozco

What if the parts of yourself you keep trying to fix aren’t broken at all, but simply asking to be understood? In this episode of Lessons To My Younger Self, I’m joined by shadow work teacher Chris Orozco for a deep conversation about shadow integration, the father wound, reparenting and what it really means to refather yourself. Chris shares his powerful personal journey, from losing his father at just six years old and growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, to experiencing homelessness, rage and suicidal ideation. His own search for healing eventually led him to shadow work, which he has now spent 14 years studying and teaching. Together, we explore what happens when we stop seeing our triggers, behaviours and patterns as problems to fix and instead begin to understand the parts of ourselves underneath them. We go particularly deep into the father wound and the process of refathering ourselves. What might we have needed from the masculine growing up? Protection, guidance, structure, provision, boundaries and healthy consequences. And how can we begin to cultivate those qualities within ourselves when they were missing, inconsistent or difficult to receive? This conversation also explores shame, rebellion, masculine and feminine energy, relationship triggers, nervous system pacing and why meaningful healing requires us to create a vision for who we are becoming, rather than endlessly focusing on what is wrong with us. ✨ In this episode, we explore: • What shadow work actually is and how shadow integration goes deeper• The difference between identifying a shadow and understanding the part beneath it• The father wound and how it can shape our relationships and sense of self• What refathering yourself really means• The role of protection, guidance, structure and boundaries• Reparenting and inner child healing• Shame, rebellion and the parts of ourselves we reject• Masculine and feminine energy and polarity• Understanding relationship triggers• Nervous system pacing and why healing cannot be rushed• Creating a vision for the person you want to become 💭 A question to reflect on: What part of yourself have you been trying to fix, control or reject that might actually be asking to be understood? ✨ Connect with Kiren Instagram: @kirenbhardwa Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@InnerGlowWithKiren ✨ Work With Me Explore my coaching, energy work and upcoming experiences:https://linktr.ee/innerglowwithkiren ✨ Connect with Chris Orosco https://www.instagram.com/operation_moksha/ https://www.operationmoksha.com/jointhecrew If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Come and drop me a DM over on Instagram or leave a comment on the YouTube episode. It means a lot to be able to share these conversations and this knowledge with those who can benefit from it. Lots of love,Kiren 🤍
Sep 18

EP17: I Lived in an Ashram for 5 Months. Here’s What I Learned

What happens when you stop trying to control your life and actually surrender? For nearly five months, I lived in an ashram at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford after leaving Bali and joining a Veda course. It was a completely different rhythm of life, and one that taught me a lot about spirituality, God, surrender and myself. In this solo episode of Lessons To My Younger Self, I’m sharing what that experience was really like, from early mornings, mangala aarti and japa meditation to studying scripture, serving within the community and learning more deeply about the soul, karma, reincarnation and divine love. I also talk about entrepreneurship, learning to let go of control, receiving support from community and running my Rebirth workshop for more than 25 people. And then there’s the work of being seen. I share what came up around perfectionism, visibility and public speaking, and what I’ve been learning about creating enough safety in the body for deeper healing to happen. A personal reflection on the last few months, what they’ve taught me and what I’m carrying into this next chapter. ✨ In this episode: • What living in an ashram for five months was really like • What I learned from studying the Vedas • Surrender, faith and reconnecting with God • The power of devotion, routine and community • Entrepreneurship and learning to release control • Perfectionism, visibility and the fear of being seen • Why safety matters when we’re healing 💭 A question for you: Where are you being invited to surrender rather than control? ✨ Connect with Me https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren ✨ Work With Me https://linktr.ee/innerglowwithkiren https://www.kirenbhardwa.com If something in this episode resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a DM on Instagram @innerglowwithkiren or leave a comment on the YouTube episode. It means a lot to share these experiences and lessons with those who can benefit from them. Lots of love, Kiren 🤍 Ashram life, Veda course, Vedic spirituality, Krishna consciousness, spiritual awakening, surrender, trusting God, divine love, karma, reincarnation, soul, meditation, japa meditation, temple worship, healing, nervous system healing, emotional healing, entrepreneurship, perfectionism, visibility, public speaking, personal growth, Rebirth workshop, Lessons To My Younger Self
Sep 7

EP16: The Truth About Starseeds, Ascension & Discernment with Steve Noble

What does it mean to navigate a spiritual awakening while staying grounded, discerning and connected to your own inner knowing? In this episode, I’m joined by spiritual teacher, energy healer and author Steve Noble for a wide-ranging conversation about starseeds, ascension, multidimensional consciousness and the deeper realities of the spiritual path. Steve shares his personal journey from his awakening following the death of his father in 1991, through years of working within the spiritual community, to what he describes as a profound Dark Night of the Soul between 2010 and 2016. We explore the experiences that shaped his work today, including meditation, energy healing, transmissions and the Soul Matrix system. We also dive into the importance of discernment - particularly when exploring spiritual experiences, energetic practices and beliefs that can be difficult to verify or understand. Steve’s spiritual awakening and Dark Night of the Soul Starseeds and multidimensional consciousness Ascension and planetary transformation Connecting with the higher self, guides and angels Spiritual protection, energetic boundaries and interference Discernment and the dangers of spiritual bypassing Tantra, sexuality and integrity within spiritual spaces Religious conditioning and changing belief systems The divine feminine, Kali and Sekhmet Energy, vibration and our relationship with reality Navigating spirituality, media and misinformation Steve Noble is a spiritual teacher, energy healer and author of six nonfiction books. He is the creator of the Soul Matrix healing system and has spent decades exploring meditation, energy work, consciousness and spiritual transformation. Watch The Soul Matrix: https://thesoulmatrix.com Instagram: @InnerGlowWithKiren https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren Work with me: https://linktr.ee/innerglowwithkiren 🔔 Subscribe to Lessons To My Younger Self for more conversations exploring spirituality, healing, self-love, relationships, personal growth and transformation.
May 20

EP15: Kundalini Energy Explained - Awakening vs Activation, Discernment & Spiritual Safety with Colleen Grady

What is kundalini energy, and what’s the difference between a kundalini awakening and a kundalini activation? In this episode of Lessons To My Younger Self, Kundalini Educator Colleen Grady joins me for a grounded conversation on kundalini energy, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and spiritual safety in modern healing spaces. Together, we explore: the difference between kundalini awakening and kundalini activationhow kundalini energy impacts the body and nervous systemdiscernment in spirituality and energy healingwhether spiritual practices can become energetically unsafehow to choose aligned healing facilitatorsintegration after powerful spiritual experiencescommon mistakes practitioners make when holding healing spacesColleen shares insights from 7 years of studying kundalini energy through multiple modalities, which led her to create Kundalini Arts — a training designed to help others develop a safe and embodied relationship with kundalini energy and spiritual gifts. Whether you’re new to spirituality, navigating a spiritual awakening, or curious about kundalini activation and energy healing, this episode offers a grounded and balanced perspective on transformation and inner work. Connect with Colleen: Instagram.com/kundalini.devi Ready to go deeper in your healing journey? ✨ Get 10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/youngerself 📖 Explore deeper self-healing with The Ultimate Shadow Work Journal: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/offers/doNzEh9b 🤍 Work with me 1:1 for personalised coaching and transformation: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/coaching 🌿 Access free self-development and personal growth resources: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/store 📲 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren/ 🌐 Learn more: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com
May 20

Season 2 Trailer: We're Back!

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Lessons To My Younger Self. I’m your host, Kiren Bhardwa. In this season, I explore healing, shadow work, self-discovery, and sacred sexuality through honest solo episodes and powerful guest conversations. This personal growth and spirituality podcast is designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self, deepen your self-awareness, and navigate your healing journey with intention. I also share my personal experience of living in an ashram, alongside real insights into transformation, conscious living, and inner work. If you’re interested in self-development, spirituality, shadow work, and emotional healing, this podcast is for you! Follow and listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to start your journey. Ready to go deeper in your healing journey? ✨ Get 10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/youngerself 📖 Explore deeper self-healing with The Ultimate Shadow Work Journal: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/offers/doNzEh9b 🤍 Work with me 1:1 for personalised coaching and transformation: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/coaching 🌿 Access free self-development and personal growth resources: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/store 📲 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren/ 🌐 Learn more: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com
10/29/2025

EP14: Honouring The Divine Masculine and Feminine Within

Inside each of us lives both the feminine and the masculine, two essential energies that long to be seen, valued and expressed. Too often, we lean into one and ignore the other, leaving us feeling unbalanced or incomplete. In this episode, we’ll explore how to reconnect with these parts of yourself, heal the places where one energy has been silenced, and discover the harmony that comes when both are honoured. You will gain a deeper understanding of your inner feminine and masculine, notice how imbalance can show up in your life, and explore gentle ways to nurture both energies in daily life. As you listen, you will discover how integration brings peace, power and authenticity. When you honour both the feminine and masculine within, you create space to live from wholeness. This is where true balance and inner freedom are found. If this resonates, I’d love for you to rate, review, subscribe, and share with anyone who might find it helpful. Your encouragement means the world to me. Thank you for being part of this journey. ✨ In other exciting news… I’m officially partnering with BetterHelp!! If you know me, you know how much mental health means to me. Finding the right therapist—no matter your age, background, race, or gender—is everything. As part of the podcast family, you can now get 10% discount on your first month of therapy. Just head to www.betterhelp.com/youngerself to get started 💛 Ready to dive deeper? Get your copy of The Ultimate Shadow Work Journal: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/offers/doNzEh9b Book your 1:1 coaching session with me: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/coaching Download your FREE personal transformation resources: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/store Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren/ Website: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com
10/14/2025

EP13: The Power of the Maha Mantra (Chanting 108 times)

What is the Maha Mantra, and why is it called transcendental? How does mantra meditation calm the mind and awaken the spirit? And why chant it 108 times? In this episode, we explore the meaning of the Maha Mantra, the power of mantra meditation, and the transcendental benefits of chanting. You’ll discover how sound vibration can quiet the mind, open the heart, and connect you to something greater than yourself. If you’ve ever been curious about mantra meditation or want to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode will give you both the wisdom and inspiration to begin. If this resonates, I’d love for you to rate, review, subscribe, and share with anyone who might find it helpful. Your encouragement means the world to me. Thank you for being part of this journey. ✨ In other exciting news… I’m officially partnering with BetterHelp!! If you know me, you know how much mental health means to me. Finding the right therapist—no matter your age, background, race, or gender—is everything. As part of the podcast family, you can now get 10% discount on your first month of therapy. Just head to www.betterhelp.com/youngerself to get started 💛 Ready to dive deeper? Get your copy of The Ultimate Shadow Work Journal: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/offers/doNzEh9b Book your 1:1 coaching session with me: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/coaching Download your FREE personal transformation resources: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/store Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren/ Website: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com
10/01/2025

BONUS: Inner Confidence Meditation ✨

This guided meditation is designed to help teenagers and the inner teen within us all connect with a sense of confidence, self acceptance, and healing. Together, we will create a safe space to release self doubt, honour past experiences, and step into a stronger, more compassionate version of yourself. Confidence grows when we learn to honour every part of ourselves past and present. This meditation helps you build trust within and heal the inner teen who still longs to be seen and valued. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate, review, subscribe, and share with anyone who might find it helpful. Your encouragement means the world to me. Thank you for being part of this journey. ✨ In other exciting news… I’m officially partnering with BetterHelp!! If you know me, you know how much mental health means to me. Finding the right therapist—no matter your age, background, race, or gender—is everything. As part of the podcast family, you can now get 10% discount on your first month of therapy. Just head to www.betterhelp.com/youngerself to get started 💛 Ready to dive deeper? Get your copy of The Ultimate Shadow Work Journal: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/offers/doNzEh9b Book your 1:1 coaching session with me: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/coaching Download your FREE personal transformation resources: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com/store Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerglowwithkiren/ Website: https://www.kirenbhardwa.com

These podcast conversations are all designed to light you up, guide you through life’s big questions and help bring you one step closer to your best self – while having fun along the way! If you’re ready to blossom into your fullest expression, this podcast is for you. Follow Kiren on Instagram @innerglowwithkiren and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

Creator

Kiren Bhardwa
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

22
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Kiren Bhardwa
Show Website

Lessons To My Younger Self