Journey Home to Self Deepshikha Sairam

In this episode of Journey Home to Self, we delve into the sacred journey of embracing our inner priestess and the transformative power of the Divine Feminine. Our guest, Alexis Lawton, shares her personal evolution from a ballet dancer to an intuitive, sacred space holder, energy alchemist, and a wild rose Magdalene priestess. Alexis discusses how she leads others back to their innate power and freedom through dance, movement, and somatic practices, and how her family, especially her three young children, continue to be her greatest teachers.
Here's what we talked about in this episode:
We explore what it means to be a priestess, the signs that you may be called to this path, and how it can manifest in your life.
We discuss the power of sacred circles, including those for women, couples, and children, and the profound impact they have on participants.
Alexis also highlights the difference between patriarchal business models and running a business rooted in the sacred feminine.
The significance of creating space for oneself and allowing the wisdom of the divine to flow through, rather than relying on traditional planning and strategizing. 
Alexis discusses the importance of allowing emotions to flow freely and creating a safe space for processing feelings. She emphasizes the power of tears and how they can cleanse and help move energy through the body.
The importance of doing the work of a Priestess for the larger benefit of the collective.  
Connect with Alexis:
Website
Instagram
Alexis's Newsletter
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Podcast: Power of Sacred Circles with Jess Larsen Brennan
Alexis's Book Recommendation:
 Mary Magdalene Beckons by Mercedes Kirkel
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Waterson
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In this episode of Journey Home to Self, we dive deep into the transformative journey of self-discovery with the Chitra Rochlani. As a wellness coach, speaker, and best-selling author of "The Warrior Mindset," Chitra shares her personal path to finding her true essence and the power of intuition.
Key Takeaways: Understanding Our True Self: We explore the importance of questioning the false beliefs and narratives imposed by society to uncover our authentic selves.
The Power of Intuition: Chitra emphasizes intuition as an underutilized superpower that can guide us to make winning decisions in life.
Overcoming People-Pleasing: We discuss the journey from being a people-pleaser to a "recovering people-pleaser," and how to recognize and honor our own needs and desires.
The PFH Framework: Chitra introduces her signature framework, Peel, Feel, Heal, as a method to inspire transformation by addressing the root causes of our issues.
Meditative Practices: We learn that meditation doesn't have to be traditional. Activities like art, nature, and movement can also bring us into a meditative state, allowing our intuition to speak to us more clearly.
Episode Highlights: Chitra's personal story of coming home to herself and the shifts she made to unleash her inner warrior.
The importance of self-awareness and the three A's: Awareness, Acceptance, and Action.
The role of societal expectations in shaping our lives and how to break free from them.
The significance of feeling seen, heard, and understood, and how we often seek validation in the wrong places.
Practical tips on how to differentiate between the voice of intuition and the voice of fear or ego.


Connect with Chitra:
Website
Instagram
The Warrior Mindset Book
 
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
The Woman's Voice by Patsy Roderburg
Chitra's Book Recommendation - A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
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On this episode of Journey Home to Self, host Deepshikha is joined by Dr. Emy Tafelski, a transformational Soul Guide and Spiritual Rebel to explore how to unweave societal constraints and embrace authenticity through spirituality and integrative health
Here's what we discussed:
Dr. Emy shares her personal journey of reclaiming her authentic self after experiencing personal loss and evolving from traditional therapy to deeper soul work.
The importance of unweaving the threads of Patriarchy and Reclaiming the Feminine to create a tapestry of the soul. In her bespoke Soul-Weaving experiences, Dr. Emy guides individuals on a journey to identify and address disharmonious threads within themselves, such as feelings of not being good enough or people-pleasing tendencies. By recognizing and transforming these patterns, individuals can align with their authentic selves and cultivate a sense of worthiness and empowerment.
We discuss the importance of acknowledging and integrating both Divine Masculine and Feminine qualities within oneself to achieve holistic healing and well-being.
We explore the transformative power of authenticity in personal healing and its ripple effect on the world. By embracing authenticity, individuals can cultivate self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, leading to a more harmonious and empowered existence. Dr. Emy's work and teachings serve as a reminder that authenticity is not only a path to individual healing but also a catalyst for positive change in the collective consciousness.
And much more!
Connect with Dr. Emy:
Website
Instagram
Soulful Spark Free Email Challenge 
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 43 - Unveiling the Patriarchy & Role of Divine Feminine
Care of the Soul -  Book recommendation by Dr. Emy Tafelski
Man Enough Podcast
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Following my 1 month Social Media Sabbatical, I decided to call it quits on Instagram and Facebook. In this solo episode, I share the reasons behind my choice and the impact it has on my life. I also share some practical, research-backed methods you can use to become less distracted, and more focused and reduce the grip Social Media has on our lives.
Here's what I shared in this episode
Reasons behind quitting Social Media Some surprising and not-so-surprising effects of quitting  The impact “distraction” has on our productivity and efficiency, from Dr. Cal Newport's work
What I am doing now to spread my message in the world (without Facebook and Instagram)? A proven technique you can use to become less distracted if you cannot quit Social  How to create better boundaries with digital distraction Some inventive ways I use platforms such as Substack, podcasts, and one-on-one conversations to connect with people Join our Publication / Community on Substack to dive deeper into the content and join the discussion  - https://deepshikhasairam.substack.com/
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Deep Work  - Book by Cal Newport
Huberman Lab Podcast Episode with Dr. Cal Newport
 
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In this episode of Journey Home to Self, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maegan Megginson, a Licensed Therapist and Business Mentor. Maeggan shared her profound journey of transitioning from a Therapist to a Business Coach, and now to a mentor who blends emotional, psychological, spiritual, and strategic elements to help entrepreneurs.
We delved into the challenges of realizing that the work we do may not align with our authentic selves and the societal conditioning that often keeps us from pursuing our true calling. Maegan opened up about her emotional process of letting go of her identity as a business coach and the importance of serving from a place of love rather than profit.
We also discussed the concept of the liminal space or the void, which Maegan refers to as a fertile ground for personal growth and transformation. She emphasized the importance of feeling safe in the 3D world before fully surrendering to the unknown and shared her personal tools for navigating this space, including talk therapy, connecting with women in circles, exploring spirituality, and the use of psychedelic plant medicines.
Maegan's insights on being a 'double agent' who can walk in both the spiritual and material worlds resonated deeply with me. Her message is a powerful reminder that our personal process is our work in the world, and sometimes, we need to live the questions rather than push for answers.

Connect with Maegan: www.maeganmegginson.com
Free Email Series: From Burned Out to Deeply Rested 
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In this episode of Journey Home to Self, we dove deep into the waters of our emotional states and how we often mask our true feelings with rehearsed responses. I invite you to pause and reflect on how you're genuinely feeling, beyond the surface-level "I'm fine" or "I'm okay."
We explored the discomfort that comes with acknowledging our true emotions, especially when they're not entirely positive. I shared my own experiences with this struggle and introduced the concept of "spiritual bypassing," which is the act of using spiritual ideas to avoid facing unresolved emotional issues.
To help you navigate this process, I offered four tenets of always being feeling (ABF): radical honesty, avoiding labeling emotions, allowing emotions the time they need, and remembering the purpose of our emotional journey.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode 9 - Honoring your Emotions with Marin Bach-Antonson
Episode 31 - Exploring the Journey Home to Self
Substack Article - Your Soul doesn't care about Success or Reputation
Substack Article - What Stage of 'Journey Home to Self' are you at?
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