Pure Light Podcast

Episode 87: Two more ways we set ourselves up for failure

When you’re trying to change your ways, do you expect things to go smoothly? And if things don’t, what is the story you tell yourself?   Resources & References Related episodes & posts: Are you setting yourself up for failure? The stories we tell ourselves (but not others) How to keep (or restore) your faith […]

Episode 48: An unconventional reason to eat healthier

Are you trying to eat healthier this year? It’s a lot easier to do when you aren’t forcing it. Discover an unconventional reason to eat healthier.   Resources & References Related episodes: Why your old patterns keep coming up (and what to do about it) Automatic patterns Other links: Winter solstice Winter solstice diet

Episode 47: Why your old patterns keep coming up (and what to do about it)

Do your old patterns keep resurfacing? This isn’t a sign that you’re a failure, or that you need more commitment, self-control or willpower. It just means you need more awareness.   Resources & References Related episode: Automatic patterns Video: 7 ways to cultivate awareness Kundalini yoga-related: Winter solstice Seva (aka Karma yoga) White tantric Learning […]

Episode 46: 4 strategies to stop emotional eating

Ever find yourself eating your feelings? Do you later regret doing that? You don’t need more self-control or more discipline. You simply need these four strategies to stop emotional eating.   Resources & References Related episode: Procrastination & the path forward Kundalini practice: An Easy Breathing Exercise To Help You Curb Cravings   “Addiction is […]

Episode 30: The first step towards inner peace

Taking responsibility for your inner experience is the only way you can start to change it, and start on the path towards inner peace.   Resources & References “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” –Pema Chödrön   Previous episode: Emotional clutter

Episode 14: Procrastination & pre-requisites

Are you holding yourself back? If you want to do something, you don’t have to wait until you feel a certain way or other conditions are met. You can simply give yourself permission to start.   Resources & References Sun Salutations