Let's Talk Wellness with Shal

Shalini Thyagaraja
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A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it! This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!

  1. FEB 8

    EP 45: The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing

    In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing with Archana, a mindfulness teacher, Yin Yoga practitioner, and founder of MYFA Wellness. Mindfulness is more than meditation, it’s a way of meeting life with awareness, compassion, and presence. Archana shares how non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations can support emotional healing, regulate the nervous system, and help us respond to life more consciously instead of reacting automatically. In this episode, we discuss: What mindfulness really means and why it’s a powerful healing toolHow observing emotions without judgment transforms emotional well-beingWhy sitting with discomfort is essential for healingHow breath awareness, mindful walking, and food awareness create deep changeThe role of Yin Yoga and mindful meditation in emotional releaseHow NLP, Emotional Intelligence, and Vipassana complement mindfulnessOne simple daily mindfulness practice for emotional balance and inner calmWhether you’re new to mindfulness or deepening your practice, this conversation offers practical insights and gentle reminders to slow down and come home to yourself. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on wellness, mindfulness, leadership, and intentional living. Instagram: @mindspacewithshal @letstalkwellnesswithshal. Website: www.mindspacejourney.org 🔗Connect with Archana: Instagram: @myfawellness/  #Mindfulness  #EmotionalHealing  #MindfulLiving  #HealingJourney  #InnerHealing   #MindfulnessMeditation  #YinYoga  #BreathAwareness  #NervousSystemRegulation  #SomaticHealing

    36 min

  2. FEB 1

    EP 44 - Self-Love: Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita

    What does self-love truly mean according to ancient wisdom and how can we practice it in modern life? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore the timeless teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita and how they guide us toward self-awareness, emotional balance, mindfulness, and inner alignment. I’m joined by Neha, yoga teacher, wellness coach, and founder of Soul Lumos, who blends ancient yogic philosophy with modern mindfulness and breathwork practices to help individuals cultivate self-compassion, emotional regulation, and intentional living - both on and off the mat. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita are (beginner-friendly explanation)How yogic philosophy reframes self-love as awareness, not egoA powerful Yoga Sutra and Gita verse for emotional balanceHow mindfulness and breathwork help regulate stress and overwhelmPractical ways to apply ancient wisdom to daily lifeThis episode is perfect for anyone interested in yoga philosophy, mindfulness, self-love, emotional wellbeing, and ancient wisdom for modern living. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on wellness, mindfulness, leadership, and intentional living. Instagram: @mindspacewithshal @letstalkwellnesswithshal. Website: www.mindspacejourney.org 🔗Connect with Neha (Soul Lumos):  Instagram: @soulumos  Website: https://www.soulumos.com

    30 min

  3. JAN 6

    EP43: Vagus Nerve & Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation & Healing

    Anxiety and chronic stress aren’t just mental; they’re rooted in your nervous system. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Abha Rajbhandari explains how the vagus nerve, brain–body connection, and nervous system regulation shape anxiety, healing, and wellbeing.  In Episode 43 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With research expertise in fear, stress, anxiety, and the vagus nerve, Dr. Rajbhandari bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom rooted in Yoga and Vedanta to explore holistic healing. We explore how the brain and body communicate during stress and how this understanding can transform mental health, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. This conversation will deepen your understanding of anxiety, trauma, and mind-body healing through both science and spirituality. In this episode, we discuss: • How the brain–body connection shapes stress, anxiety, and healing  • What the vagus nerve actually does and why it’s central to nervous system regulation  • Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic balance and its impact on burnout and chronic stress  • The neuroscience of fear, trauma, and how fear is stored and healed  • How neuroscience and spirituality intersect in mental health and wellbeing  • Yoga beyond the mat: applying yogic principles to everyday emotional health  • Simple, science-backed tools to regulate the nervous system and improve mental wellbeing Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, trauma, or seeking evidence-based tools for nervous system regulation and holistic mental health—this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch & Listen: YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts - Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, Instagram: @mindspacewithshal, @letstalkwellnesswithshal Website: www.mindspacejourney.org More about Dr. Abha Rajbhandari: Instagram: @neurobreathe, https://www.neurochetana.com/ #vagusnerve #nervoussystemregulation #mindbodyconnection #anxietyhealing #mentalhealthpodcast #neuroscienceandwellness #traumainformed #stressmanagement #holistichealing #yogascience #brainbodyconnection #wellbeingpodcast

    40 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    EP42: Uncovering Your Ikigai | Finding Purpose, Reinventing at Any Age & Living Authentically with David Marlow

    What if discovering your purpose could transform your energy, health, and the way you live, at any stage of life? In Episode 42 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by David Marlow, widely known as The Ikigai Guy. After 30 years as a senior executive, David made a bold pivot toward purpose-driven living, and at age 64, he wrote his first book, The Ikigai Way, proving that reinvention has no expiration date. In this episode, we explore how Ikigai, mindset, identity, and daily habits intersect to create a life of clarity, fulfillment, and wellbeing. 💥This conversation will reframe how you think about success, aging, and purpose. In this episode, we discuss: What Ikigai really means beyond the popular Venn diagramHow to uncover your purpose with clarity and intentionWhy it’s never too late to reinvent yourselfCommon purpose blockers like burnout, overwhelm, and fearHow purpose impacts health, energy, leadership, and wellbeingAligning who you are with what you do - personally and professionallyWhether you’re navigating a career transition, midlife reinvention, burnout, or simply asking “What’s next for me?” — this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal

    31 min

  5. 11/02/2025

    EP 41: Mindful Living - Yoga Off the Mat

    What if wellness isn’t just about what’s on your plate, but about how you live, breathe, and connect each day? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I draw parallels between my teachings as a Yoga instructor and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, exploring how yoga philosophy and holistic nutrition both guide us toward balance, awareness, and nourishment beyond food. Inspired by the principles of Patanjali’s yoga sutras and IIN’s concept of Primary and Secondary Foods, this conversation is an invitation to live your yoga off the mat, through intention, mindful eating, self-study, and compassion in action. In this episode, you’ll explore: ✨ Morning rituals rooted in Sankalpa — intention and self-connection 🌸 Mindful eating through Ahimsa (non-harm) and gratitude 🌿 Listening to your body with Svadhyaya (self-study) and bio-individuality 💫 Replacing harsh inner dialogue with truth (Satya) and self-compassion 🌙 Evening reflection inspired by Pratyahara, turning inward Every choice, every pause, every breath becomes a form of yoga — and a moment of nourishment for your mind, body, and spirit. This episode is for anyone seeking a more mindful, balanced, and intentional approach to wellness, rooted in awareness, not perfection. 🎧 Listen now: EP41 – Mindful Living: The Yoga of Everyday Choices & Nourishment Beyond Food 📺 YouTube | 🎧 Spotify & Apple: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal Connect and follow me on IG @mindspacewithshal #LetsTalkWellnessWithShal #MindfulLiving #YogaOffTheMat #IntegrativeNutrition #IINHealthCoach #HolisticHealth #PrimaryFoods #SecondaryFoods #YogaPhilosophy #MindfulEating #SelfAwareness  #WellnessJourney

    14 min
  6. EP40: The Power of Pause – A Guided Gratitude Meditation

    08/16/2025

    EP40: The Power of Pause – A Guided Gratitude Meditation

    🌿 EP40: The Power of Pause – Guided Gratitude Meditation What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t somewhere “out there” but already within you—waiting beneath the noise of daily life? In this special solo episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I guide you through a short, gratitude meditation, inspired by Patanjali’s sutra: “Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ”—yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind. When I started this podcast less than a year ago, I never imagined we’d reach over 1,200 subscribers. That growth is a testament to the power of pausing, reflecting, and creating space for gratitude, and I’m so thankful you’re here. 💛 In this guided practice, you’ll experience:  ✨ The calming of the mind’s endless waves  🌸 A gentle return to presence through the breath  🌿 Simple ways to cultivate daily gratitude for yourself, others, and life itself  💫 The deep renewal that comes from slowing down This episode is for anyone craving stillness, clarity, and a reminder of the abundance already around them. 🎧 Listen now: EP40 – The Power of Pause: Guided Gratitude Meditation 📺 YouTube | 🎧 Spotify & Apple: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal #LetsTalkWellnessWithShal #GratitudeMeditation #GuidedMeditation #StillnessPractice #YogaSutra #MindfulnessTools #PauseAndReflect #InnerPeaceJourney #CalmMindOpenHeart #GratitudePractice

    12 min
  7. EP39: The Nervous System Knows – How Grief & Trauma Show Up in the Body with Dr. Elisha Cicirelli

    07/26/2025

    EP39: The Nervous System Knows – How Grief & Trauma Show Up in the Body with Dr. Elisha Cicirelli

    What if your chronic symptoms weren’t just physical—but a reflection of unresolved emotions, stored trauma, and a nervous system stuck in survival? In this deeply insightful episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I sit down with Dr. Elisha Cicirelli  (IG@bravelytogether, bravelytogether.com) scientist-turned-healing guide, to explore how grief, trauma, and emotional suppression can silently shape our health—even years after the event. After navigating her own health spiral with MCAS and autoimmunity, Elisha discovered that healing didn’t come from more supplements—it came from understanding how the nervous system protects, stores, and ultimately heals. 💥 This episode will shift how you see symptoms—not as failures, but as signals. 🧠 We discuss: ✨ How trauma, grief, and stress create chronic dysregulation in the body  🔥 Why some people don’t heal until they address emotional and nervous system overload  🚨 How fight/flight/freeze responses manifest in real-life chronic symptoms  🌿 Simple, daily tools to move from survival into safety and self-regulation  💫 What healing actually looks like—from the inside out This conversation is for anyone living with chronic illness, emotional exhaustion, or simply wondering: What’s my body trying to say? 🎧 Watch/Listen now  📺 YouTube | 🎧 Spotify & Apple: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal  #LetsTalkWellnessWithShal #MCAS #AutoimmuneHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #StoredTrauma #GriefAndHealing #SomaticHealing #ChronicIllnessSupport #BravelyTogether #LiveBravely #MindBodyConnection #TraumaInformedHealing #EmotionalResilience #HealingIsPossible

    31 min
  8. EP38: Real, Not Rigid – Helping Women Over 30 Redefine Fitness, Food & Self-Trust with Kate Ann

    07/07/2025

    EP38: Real, Not Rigid – Helping Women Over 30 Redefine Fitness, Food & Self-Trust with Kate Ann

    What happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start trusting your body again? In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we sit down with Kate Ann, founder of KateAnnFit and the go-to coach for women over 30 who are done with crash dieting, burnout, and the endless cycle of “starting over.” Kate’s refreshingly honest and anti-extremes approach is a game-changer for women juggling ADHD, anxiety, depression—or simply feeling stuck in guilt-driven fitness culture. Her coaching isn’t about rigid rules; it’s about rebuilding self-trust, creating routines that actually fit your life, and finding peace with food and your body again. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt like they were never doing enough. Kate reminds us that healing begins when we stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start choosing ourselves—today. 🚀 Key Takeaways: ✨ Why most women don’t need another diet—they need a better way forward 🧠 How ADHD, anxiety & mental health impact consistency (and what actually works) 🥗 The power of small, sustainable shifts vs all-or-nothing thinking 💪 Reframing movement and nutrition from punishment to self-care 🌿 Letting go of guilt and learning to trust your body again 💞 What true resiliency and self-compassion look like in wellness 💚 If you’re ready to get off the rollercoaster and into a rhythm that feels good, this episode is for you. 🔗 Watch now & join the conversation! 🎥 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@letstalkwellnesswithshal ✅ Like & Comment – What does balanced wellness mean to you? 🔔 Subscribe for more honest, healing conversations. Follow Kate for more: @kateannfit Follow Me & Subscribe: 🌎 Website: https://mindspacejourney.org/podcast 📸 Instagram: @letstalkwellnesswithshal 🎧 YouTube | Apple | Spotify: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal #LetsTalkWellnessWithShal #FoodFreedom #FitnessForRealLife #HolisticHealth #ADHDAwareness #BodyTrust #SustainableWellness #AntiDietCulture #ResilientLiving #WomenOver30Wellness #KateAnnFit

    23 min
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A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it! This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!

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  • Creator
    Shalini Thyagaraja
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
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