Live Your True Self

Nemisha Patel Owen
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Welcome to 'Live Your True Self', the podcast for heart-centred high-achievers ready to embark on a transformative journey of inner growth. In the hustle of life, we often overlook the power within us. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that we're not just human beings, but spiritual beings having a human experience. Join me each week as we explore the impact of living in alignment with our true selves free from the internal noise that can hold us back. In every episode, I open up about my personal reflections and experiences—stories, thoughts and sometimes strategies that have helped connect me with my true self. As we delve into these conversations, we discover the freedom by letting go of what no longer serves us. And to guide you home to your true self, each episode concludes with a short, related guided meditation. 'Live Your True Self' is a space for those committed to inner growth, confidence, and embracing their unique journey. For the hearts devoted to self-discovery, a space where you'll shift your mindset, close your eyes, and connect with your breath and inner goodness. Think of it as your place to connect with yourself and to hear words of appreciation, encouragement, and goodness from your loving heart. With loving kindness, a sprinkle of curiosity, and a dash of discomfort, let's embark on this transformative journey together. Take a deep breath, press play, and welcome the shift into a mindset free from judgment and negativity. Are you ready to discover and live your true self? Join me on this empowering adventure—your heart and soul will thank you.

  1. 1d ago

    137. Being Truthful With Ourselves When The Ego Hides it

    If you're a high-achiever who is constantly building, creating, and holding it all together for everyone else... drop your shoulders for a second. This episode is a soft place for you to be. How many times have you whispered, "I’ll rest after this project is done," while your body was quietly crying out for a break? Our ego is incredibly smart. It hides our exhaustion and burnout by disguising them as our greatest strengths, like "resilience" and "work ethic." It tricks us into believing we're always just one more achievement away from peace.  But is that actually true? In this episode, we look into the sacred mirror of truth: Satya, the yogic practice of truthfulness. We talk about how to catch the ego in the act, drop the heavy armour of "having it all together," and share a beautiful contemplation to help your soul take a deep sigh of relief. Plus, a simple ritual to reveal your truth. You don't have to burn yourself to the ground to prove your worth, you were born worthy, let that truth unfold who you truly are. Take a deep breath… and let’s connect within.   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    22 min

  2. Jun 19

    136. When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

    What do you do when the very expectations that made you successful start to burn you out? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on a heartbreakingly familiar theme among inspiring, deeply committed leaders: the feeling of falling short and failing in your role. When you hit a roadblock, your high-achieving brain immediately wants to “fix” and action its way out of the feeling. But you cannot solve an identity crisis from the mind that created it or with more to do. Inside the episode we explore: The Perfectionism Shield: Why we mistake a temporary mistake for a permanent flaw in our leadership. Redefining "Your Best": How to judge your efforts by today’s resources, not a laboratory standard. The Pivot from 'How' to 'Who': The exact question required to move out of fear and back into alignment. A Guided Somatic Release: A practical, real-time breathing exercise to release tension and quiet a loud mind. Remind yourself that you’re doing your best and that’s enough. If you’re currently going through a tough season where you feel like you're falling short of who you're meant to be, you’re not alone. Take a deep breath… and let’s connect within. 👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    26 min

  3. Jun 10

    135. Sanctuary of Safety: A Guided Meditation for Body in Fight or Flight

    If your body feels like a battlefield right now, you're not alone, and you don’t have to fight it anymore. Inspired by a someone experiencing the inner battle, this guided meditation is for those moments when your system is stuck in a loop of high alert. When you're dealing with an autoimmune, or health condition, your body can start reacting to absolutely everything, foods, medications, and even the quiet moments of trying to rest. It leaves you feeling restless, exhausted, and running on empty. This isn't about trying to "fix" your body or force it into being perfectly still. It’s just a soft, safe space to help you lower the alarm bells. Together, we’ll do a very gentle, rhythmic breathing practice and use kind words to tell your nervous system that it’s okay to pause its watch. It’s a gentle reminder to your body that it doesn't have to fight right now, and that it is safe to just let go and be held exactly as it is. Take a deep breath and let's connect within.   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    19 min

  4. Jun 5

    134. Your 10-Minute Reset: Feeling Stuck & Don't Know What To Do? Do This.

    Are you feeling the gap between your massive vision and your current reality? When the inner critic gets loud, it’s easy to freeze or burn out. But if it’s your calling, it will keep calling. Think of this episode as your personal reset button, a 10-minute meditation to boost your energy, find your spark, and realign your focus. Together, we will: regulate your nervous system, release the pressure, and find your next best move from a state of pure alignment. Come back to this episode whenever you need a quick shift. Take a deep breath, and let's connect within.   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching 🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    10 min

  5. May 29

    133. Riding the Wave of Grief: 12-Minute Meditation for Teens

    Grief can enter our lives in sudden and unexpected ways. And we get to allow that emotion when it arises. This gentle guided meditation is a safe space for teens to pause, step away from the pressures of daily life and expectations, and acknowledge the weight they are carrying. Whatever form of grief you are navigating, and whether you have practiced meditation before, or this is your first time, you are very welcome here. This practice is open to any teenager who is hurting, offering a moment to just be with what is and gently release. Using the metaphor of riding waves, this 12-minute practice focuses on safety and comfort, rather than trying to "fix" how you feel. It honours your emotions without judgment. What you can expect from this practice: A Grounding Pause: A gentle moment outside of a busy school day and into a space of quiet reflection. Riding the Wave: A calming breath practice designed to help you let big emotions roll through without having to fight them. Gentle Self-Compassion: Permission to let go of the pressure to act strong or pretend you are okay, taking it one breath at a time. Come back to this practice whenever you need a quiet moment to safely ride the waves of your grief. Take a deep breath, and let's connect within.

    12 min

  6. May 22

    132. Navigating Grief With Love: 10-Minute Guided Meditation

    Grief can enter our lives in sudden and unexpected ways, bringing a wave of emotions. Let’s take this moment to honour those feelings as you navigate grief consciously. This gentle guided meditation is a safe space for anyone to pause, step away from daily responsibilities, and acknowledge the weight you are carrying. Inspired by the profound truth that grief and love are deeply intertwined, this 10-minute practice honours your feelings without judgment. What you can expect: A Grounding Pause: A gentle transition out of the busyness of life and into a space of quiet reflection. The Interplay of Love and Grief: A calming breath practice designed to help you inhale the essence of love and exhale the heavy weight of pain. Gentle Self-Compassion: Permission to let go of the pressure to "have it all figured out" and safely ride the waves of your emotions. Return to this practice whenever you need a quiet moment to consciously navigate grief. Take a deep breath, and let's connect within.   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    10 min

  7. May 15

    131. Simple Actions for "Being" Present With What Is: A 30-minute Awareness Meditation

    A 25-minute awareness meditation in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week. This session is designed to help you release what no longer serves you and build the resilience needed to keep growing. In this guided practice, you will take conscious action to connect with: The Breath: Cultivating conscious awareness and centering the nervous system. The Body: Engaging in gentle movement to ground your energy. The Heart: Dropping out of the head and into your core intentions. The Practice: Identifying three key actions to Start, Stop, and Continue for your long-term wellbeing. Take action by choosing to pause, breathe, and connect within.   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching 🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

    26 min

  8. May 8

    130. Finding Your Mojo: 8 Simple Practices for Awareness And Action

    Are you a high achiever who has temporarily lost your spark or “mojo”? Maybe you’re navigating a heavy season of life, a health challenge, the unpredictable shift of perimenopause, or simply the exhaustion of the "dual identity", wearing the "I’m fine" mask while feeling frustrated, irritable and not quite yourself underneath. As high achievers, we often think "action" means pushing harder, doing more, and grinding through the burnout. But what if the most empowering action you could take was for your inner wellness instead of your to-do list? Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re exploring the theme of ACTION. In this episode, I share my recent personal journey with finding my mojo and how I use the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to move from the paralysis of inaction back into my true self. In this episode, we explore: The Mojo Gap: A personal look at what I’ve been experiencing lately and how I navigate it. The 50/50 of Life: A vital reminder that stress and struggle are part of the human experience. The "Red Line": How to identify your specific boundaries before stress turns into burnout. The Antidote: Why intentional action is the quickest way to shift heavy feelings and circumstances. The Roadmap: 8 simple, actionable ways to reclaim your energy and find your mojo today. Your "Mojo" Guide Here are the eight thoughts I share in the episode. Listen in to discover the specific associated practice with each one: The Micro-Action: "Just do it." (If it takes 2 minutes, do it now.) The Thought Download: "I am thinking the thought that..." (Create distance from the noise.) The Boundary: "I honor my boundaries and my cycle." (Work with your body, not against it.) The Environment: "There are no limits outside." (Step out to open your mind.) The Connection: "Connecting with others fuels my soul." (Break the isolation with one small reach-out.) The Movement: "When I move my body, I move my mind." (Shift your physiology to shift your psychology.) The Lifeline: "Breathing is my lifeline." (Use your breath to reset your nervous system.) The Emotion: "I can handle this." (Allow yourself to feel the feelings so they can pass.) Ready to find your mojo again? Take a deep breath… and let’s connect within.    LINKS MENTIONED: Free Gift: Receive My Thought Download Tool by signing up for YogaLife Weekly (scroll to the bottom of the homepage) HERE Listen to Episode 85: The Joy of Journaling HERE Listen to Episode 89: Two Powerful Breathwork Techniques HERE Listen to Episode 47: Embracing Our Emotions HERE   👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

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Welcome to 'Live Your True Self', the podcast for heart-centred high-achievers ready to embark on a transformative journey of inner growth. In the hustle of life, we often overlook the power within us. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that we're not just human beings, but spiritual beings having a human experience. Join me each week as we explore the impact of living in alignment with our true selves free from the internal noise that can hold us back. In every episode, I open up about my personal reflections and experiences—stories, thoughts and sometimes strategies that have helped connect me with my true self. As we delve into these conversations, we discover the freedom by letting go of what no longer serves us. And to guide you home to your true self, each episode concludes with a short, related guided meditation. 'Live Your True Self' is a space for those committed to inner growth, confidence, and embracing their unique journey. For the hearts devoted to self-discovery, a space where you'll shift your mindset, close your eyes, and connect with your breath and inner goodness. Think of it as your place to connect with yourself and to hear words of appreciation, encouragement, and goodness from your loving heart. With loving kindness, a sprinkle of curiosity, and a dash of discomfort, let's embark on this transformative journey together. Take a deep breath, press play, and welcome the shift into a mindset free from judgment and negativity. Are you ready to discover and live your true self? Join me on this empowering adventure—your heart and soul will thank you.

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  • Creator
    Nemisha Patel Owen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Live Your True Self