Thriving in Love I Break Patterns to call In Soul Expanding Love

Sana Akhand
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A relationship podcast for self-healers, seekers, and lovers who are ready to challenge the status quo so they can create relationships rooted in truth, depth, and authenticity. I help you recognize patterns and rewrite your love story - rooted in authenticity, emotional safety, and spiritual growth. Join my database for conscious singles in NYC & LA: https://www.unionmatchmaking.com Sana's Socials: instagram.com/sanaakhand tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Email Sana to be a guest on the show: hi@sanaakhand.com

  1. 2D AGO

    88. How to support your partner through big dreams and dark moments

    In this episode of Thriving in Love, Sana sits down with high school sweethearts Brooke and Alec Smith, who share their remarkable story of following love, intuition, and adventure, from a small town in Louisiana to the bustling streets of New York City, then choosing to move out of the city to raise kids - only to find their way & their hearts back to the big city.  With six suitcases and two cats, Brooke and Alec took a leap of faith to build a new life together, only to discover that true growth often comes through discomfort, courage, and laughter.  They open up about: The fears and faith behind their move to NYCNavigating relationship challenges and depression with compassionAs hard as it was for their mental health, how Dallas became a blessing in disguiseWhy they ultimately chose to return to New York with deeper appreciation and purposeThe one rule that keeps their marriage strong: “If you laugh, you can’t be mad.” Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, newly married, or simply exploring what it means to grow alongside your partner, this conversation will leave you inspired to choose love and to laugh a little more along the way. Connect with Brooke & Alec: Brooke Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith  Alec Insta: https://www.instagram.com/levitybyas/  Timestamps:  0:00 Introduction 3:57 Alec’s interest in fashion that led to his career today 5:20 The fear that Brooke felt that Alec will resent her for moving them to NYC 16:00 Their decision to move to Dallas to raise kids closer to family 21:40 As much as they disliked Dallas, it was a blessing in disguise 23:44 New found appreciation for NYC and why they moved back 30:00 How to support your partner through depression  40:00 Alec’s incredible life advice  __________________ If you're ready for conscious love, join the database of conscious singles in NYC + LA: ⁠unionmatchmaking.com⁠ Follow Sana on Socials: ⁠wwww.instagram.com/sanaakhand⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/consciousmatchmaker⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand⁠ Watch on youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sana_akhand⁠ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129

    53 min

  2. OCT 21

    87. men love selfish women

    In this solo episode, I share how learning to listen to my body became the most powerful form of self-trust. From discovering why men actually enjoy selfish women to revealing how an unexpected MDMA experience healed parts of my marriage, this episode is an intimate look at what it means to live, love, and lead on your own terms. ✨ If you’re craving deeper conversations, real connection, and conscious love Join UNION to meet potential matches at a dinner party in NYC + LAorSubscribe to Substack to stay in the loop about upcoming events, workshops, and retreats for conscious love This is the new era of love, self-led, embodied, and deeply connected 3 ___________________ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 my body became my guide 5:30 men enjoy selfish women 6:20 why I choose my life on my terms 9:00 how mdma helped my marriage 11:00 invitation to join conscious singles database in NYC + LA _______________ Follow me on instagram for life updates: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand⁠ Follow me on TikTokok for hot takes: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand⁠ Watch on youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sana_akhand⁠⁠ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129⁠

    11 min

  3. OCT 16

    86. You are the embodiment of love

    This episode is an invitation to remember: you are not chasing love, you are love. Conscious Matchmaker, Sana Akhand  peels back the layers of self-doubt, fear, and control to remind us that true magnetism comes from honoring our rhythm, letting ourselves be seen, and allowing love to flow through every area of our lives — business, creativity, and partnership. Through raw reflections on the coaching industry, conscious relationships, and her own marriage, Sana explores what it really means to thrive in New Earth Consciousness: where success is not forced but felt.  This is for the woman who’s done with hustling her way into worthiness and ready to create, express, and love from her essence. Timestamps:0:11 Stop treating the things you love like a hobby2:22 Honor your unique rhythm and understand your system3:33 How subconscious resistance was sabotaging my success4:44 How to be a New Human5:55 The secret to thriving in Conscious Relationships6:66 Letting your partner witness your depth and grief7:37 Healing through your man’s pain and reflection8:55 Fixed vs Growth Mindset — in love and purpose9:49 How to find your purpose without forcing it10:44 The art of being seen, starting with yourself11:11 Why I create content for memory, not metrics12:34 Shoutout to Fully Expressed Podcast & Community13:33 A reminder to protect your energy14:00 Your permission slip to show up differently15:15 The control wound that keeps you from starting16:10 Audio update (thank you for your patience!)17:07 Why I quit my job but my husband didn’t - and that’s okay19:09 My sacred pause when triggered by boundaries ✨ This episode will speak to your soul if you’ve been craving freedom, depth, and softness in your evolution — a reminder that you are the embodiment of love itself. Join my conscious singles database in NYC & LA: unionmatchmaking.com Subscribe to my newsletter for event updates + weekly musings:  Follow me on instagram for life updates: https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand Follow me on TikTokok for hot takes: https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Watch on youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sana_akhand⁠ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129 Keywords: embodiment, conscious relationships, feminine energy, emotional healing, self love, spiritual growth, divine partnership, new earth consciousness, shadow work, self expression, purpose, creativity, healing in relationships

    24 min

  4. OCT 9

    85. Life Update: The End of Growth Club & The Beginning of UNION

    Join me in this solo episode as I reflect on the closing of Growth Club and the birth of my next chapter: UNION, a conscious matchmaking experience for self-aware individuals in NYC and LA who are ready to meet love differently. I open up about the lessons from my nomadic year that guided me into community leadership, the truth about marriage beyond societal conditioning, and the journey of inner union, integrating every fragmented part of yourself into harmony and peace. This episode is for anyone who’s outgrown surface-level dating, is craving deeper connection, and believes that love can be a path to spiritual awakening. Join the conversation, reflect on your own journey, and discover how UNION is redefining what it means to be in relationship — with yourself, and with another. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:30 The closing of Growth Club2:22 The nomad year that guided me to become a community leader4:14 My new chapter: UNION Matchmaking5:25 What I was conditioned to believe about marriage vs what I actually experienced7:57 The year my marriage expanded us beyond attachment and into wholeness10:00 Inner Union is integrating all your fragmented parts into harmony + peace14:24 Dating apps are becoming obsolete for authentic humans18:00 The UNION manifesto20:00 Invitation to join the conscious singles database in NYC + LA21:21 How is your journey unfolding??? Join the database of conscious singles in NYC + LA: unionmatchmaking.com Follow Sana on Socials: wwww.instagram.com/sanaakhand www.instagram.com/consciousmatchmaker www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sana_akhand Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129

    22 min

  5. OCT 2

    84. From Hyper Independent to Deeply in Love w/ Dalia Van Lom

    Today I’m joined by the radiant Dalia Van Lom, a true content queen who helps visionary women entrepreneurs show up online with confidence, sparkle, and strategy. We first met at Create & Cultivate and instantly bonded over the importance of being fully expressed—not just in business, but also in love. Dalia is living proof that when you break free from old patterns, you can create the most epic love story. From growing up in Peru to navigating heartbreak and years of being single, she found her way back to herself, her roots, and ultimately, her dream partner. Now she helps women shine online with scroll-stopping reels, engaging videos, and content that actually attracts their dream clients—all while embodying the same authenticity and courage she brings to her marriage. This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt the tension between independence and intimacy, if you’re wondering whether it’s avoidance or intuition guiding you in love, or if you’re ready to deepen your relationships by leaning into vulnerability, patience, and courage. ✨ Get ready to learn how to: Stop confusing avoidance with soul guidance in relationships Embrace your single era as a sacred reset Make conscious choices after that first date that change everything Use the sacred pause to stop reacting and start responding with clarity Break free from ancestral stories that keep you from love Lead with courage to rewrite toxic dynamics and experience deeper intimacy Whether you’re an ambitious woman craving a conscious partner, or you’re already in love and ready to grow together, this conversation will open your heart to what’s possible. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:22 Genuine connections over transactional networking 3:33 Dalia’s first love story when she moved from Peru to America 10:00 Is it avoidance or is your soul guiding you to take space away from a misaligned relationship? 23:00 The 3-year single era that helped Dalia return to herself, reclaim her roots in Peru, and start fresh in San Diego 30:50 The adorable love story of Dalia meeting her now husband through persistence and charm 34:34 The conscious choices Dalia made after her first date with Brad that changed everything 40:00 Brad’s patience and Dalia’s courage to move to Tulum solo while being happily married completely rewired their relationship dynamics from bickering to deep love 43:34 If you date someone exactly like you—there’s no room for growth 48:00 Mastering the sacred pause stops you from reacting and helps you respond from clarity so you can experience deeper love 51:25 How the stories of our ancestors can block us from leaning into love 53:25 One partner always has to be the courageous one to go first and break the toxic dynamics if you want to heal, grow, and thrive in love _________________ Connect with Dalia: www.daliaforreels.com/linkinbio https://www.instagram.com/daliaforreels ________________ Join my conscious singles database in NYC + LA: unionmatchmaking.com Follow Sana on Socials: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand⁠⁠ ⁠Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129

    1h 3m

  6. SEP 25

    83. How to show up in embodied leadership w/ Shantani Moore

    What if the key to lasting success isn’t more hustle but a regulated nervous system and deep body wisdom? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Shantani Moore, a world-renowned Body Intelligence Coach featured in Women’s Health, Equinox, and Lululemon. Shantani shares how she transformed burnout into a soul-aligned mission, guiding top 1% wellness leaders, celebrities, and corporations to higher performance through nervous system mastery and embodied leadership. Discover how to move through resistance, inspire loved ones to evolve with you, and create authentic impact in a world ready to retire the old status quo. You’ll learn: How to alchemize burnout into purpose and powerWhy nervous system regulation fuels success, creativity, and loveThe truth about transformation (it’s not all “love & light”)Why the era of celebrity culture is ending—and what audiences crave now Whether you’re a high achiever, spiritual seeker, or conscious leader, this conversation invites you to claim the life your soul truly needs. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:11 Shantani’s journey from dancer/actor/singer to embodied in her magic serving as a New Paradigm Leader 6:26 How Shantani alchemized burnout into a deeper calling  9:19 The brand deal gone wrong that acted as Divine Intervention  15:15 We don’t get what we want, we get what we need for our soul’s expansion 16:36 Shantani’s process guiding clients through resistance and into a breakthrough 24:22 The truth about transformation - it’s not all love & light 28:46 Embodied leadership requires courage to inspire our loved ones to evolve with us 37:55 Marginalized communities are doing deep ancestral work that requires a direct line of communication with a higher power on their own terms 41:24 Lean into the paths that feel the most aligned for you - even if it’s scarier  44:44 The era of celebrity culture is dying and people are craving authentic content creators so they can feel seen in their differences Connect with Shantani: FREE QUIZ: What Wild Animal Runs your Subconscious (attachment theory + nervous system research archetypes) Website: www.shantanimoore.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somaticceo Join the UNION matchmaking database to find your aligned match and receive 1:1 support with pre + post date integration calls so you can align with the frequency of love: ⁠https://sanaakhand.com/matchmaking⁠ Follow Sana on Socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand⁠ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-patterns-to-call-in-soul-expanding/id1638372129

    49 min

  7. SEP 4

    82. How to date consciously and align with your future partner w/ Lauren Fondriest

    Meet Lauren Fondriest, Dating Coach for High Achieving Women who have it all - and yet, they struggle with love. Lauren Fondriest is a certified coach with years of experience coaching executives and teams at EY and Fortune 500 companies. After experiencing years of dating disappointment herself, she applied her own coaching tools to change how she showed up in love—and it worked. Now in a joyful, aligned partnership, Lauren supports other ambitious women in doing the same. As a Women’s Dating Coach, Lauren’s coaching style is strategic, affirming, and purpose-driven: she helps women date like they mean it. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to date consciously—letting go of cultural programming, embracing your power, and cultivating authentic connections. Lauren shares her personal evolution from hyper-independence to learning the art of receiving, and together we explore practical ways to recognize alignment, challenge old patterns, and create a dating life that feels truly nourishing. Whether you’re single, dating, or simply curious about love and self-awareness, this episode will help you shift from fear and scarcity into empowerment and authenticity. Timestamps:0:00: Introduction3:03: Women have more power in dating than we’ve been taught to believe4:44: Letting go of cultural programming & getting clear on what YOU want6:36: Why accountability is key to deeper self-connection and better relationships7:57: How to know if it’s misalignment vs. a moment to offer grace11:00: Why women are cultured to settle & how to break the cycle13:00: How authenticity invites others to show up authentically15:50: Lauren’s shift from hyper-independence to receiving support18:30: Helping clients practice receiving while single22:00: Challenging belief systems & proof that good men exist26:26: Using your body’s intelligence to guide dating decisions30:50: The “ick”: red flag or self-sabotage?34:54: Understanding your patterns to rewrite your dating story36:36: Choosing glimmers over scrolling through negative dating stories40:20: From awkward speed dating to conscious connection events Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurenfondriest Learn about dating coaching: https://laurenfondriest.com/coaching __________________ Join the UNION matchmaking database to find your aligned match and receive 1:1 support with pre + post date integration calls so you can align with the frequency of love: https://sanaakhand.com/matchmaking Follow Sana on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love-i-break-free-from-survival-mode-create/id1638372129

    45 min

  8. AUG 7

    81. Shadow Work, Sacred Union & Embodied Healing w/ Navjot Dhaliwal

    In this transformative episode of Thriving in Love, I’m joined by my dear friend and Spiritual Alchemist, Navjot Dhaliwal, for a deep & raw conversation on shadow work, feminine embodiment, and the alchemy of true healing. We explore why shadow work is actually love work, how to embrace the parts of yourself that feel too dark to face, and why true healing isn’t just about mindset shifts but embodied integration. From understanding how 99% of our thoughts unconsciously shape our reality, to stepping off the burnout-inducing healing treadmill and into the sacred space of feminine embodiment, Navjot shares insights that will shift how you view healing, union, and emotional honesty. We talk about the spiritual ego trap, why safety must be defined through your truth—not your wounds—and how to cultivate sacred union from authenticity, not performance. This conversation is an invitation to feel deeply, embrace all your emotions as medicine, and rematrix the matrix through presence, power, and pause. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 Shadow work is love work: loving the parts of you that feel unlovable 2:22 99% of our thoughts unconsciously shape our lives 6:55 Why embodiment is key after shadow work 8:55 Redefining safety from truth, not trauma 11:11 From mindset to true embodiment 13:44 Spiritual ego and the missing piece: integration 19:00 Sacred Union rooted in truth vs performance 22:22 Stop gaslighting your desires; claim what you really want 24:00 Consciousness and the future of collective evolution 28:42 The sacred pause and how it heals the planet 29:55 We’re not escaping the matrix—we’re re-matrixing it 32:00 Death, void, and rebirth: the alchemical process 38:08 All emotions are part of your magnetic aura 39:00 Let your heart break—that’s where God meets you 43:00 Every emotion is medicine Connect with Navjot: https://linktr.ee/metaphysical_goddess https://www.instagram.com/metaphysical_goddess/ _________________ Ready to Call In Conscious Love?Join the Conscious Matchmaking waitlist for a chance to be invited to our next dating event. or Apply for the UNION Membership to gather monthly with singles and couples ready to co-create legacy-level love. _________________ Follow Sana on Social:⁠ Https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand⁠⁠ Https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Subscribe to Sana's Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sanaakhand.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-love/id1638372129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To be a guest on the show or share a story, email me at: hi@sanaakhand.com

    45 min
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A relationship podcast for self-healers, seekers, and lovers who are ready to challenge the status quo so they can create relationships rooted in truth, depth, and authenticity. I help you recognize patterns and rewrite your love story - rooted in authenticity, emotional safety, and spiritual growth. Join my database for conscious singles in NYC & LA: https://www.unionmatchmaking.com Sana's Socials: instagram.com/sanaakhand tiktok.com/@sanaakhand Email Sana to be a guest on the show: hi@sanaakhand.com

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