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2021/07/29
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2026/10/23
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Spiritual Growth and Self-Mastery for Healers Who Know You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup Real stories from spiritual teachers, therapists, healers and holistic coaches navigating their spiritual awakening journey while serving others. True to Yourself explores the honest path of awakening spiritually through conversations with fellow practitioners who understand that spiritual growth requires both self-mastery and boundaries in relationships. Each episode features authentic stories and insights about balancing chakras, healing spiritually through shadow work, and developing the inner strength needed to serve from wholeness. You'll discover practical guidance from ancient wisdom including Ayurveda practices, Bhagavad Gita insights, and chakra healing techniques that help you stay true to yourself while supporting others. From managing a dysregulated nervous system to embracing forgiveness of yourself and others, these conversations offer both spiritual counseling wisdom and life coaching insights for empaths and intuitive healers ready to awaken their inner guru. Whether you're experiencing spiritual awakening stages or seeking deeper spiritual healing, this show supports your journey with healing affirmations, self-care practices, and the spiritual meaning behind authentic service.

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087: How to Stop Seeking Validation and Reclaim Your Self-Worth | Third Eye Chakra Release
2026/10/23
What if the reason certain people have so much power over us is that we're still waiting for them to tell us we're worthy? For empaths and sensitive souls, the longing to be loved, understood, and chosen can keep us attached to relationships and patterns that no longer serve us. In this short but powerful guided release, Ananta invites you to let go of the need for external validation, release responsibility for other people's choices, and reconnect with the inherent worth that has always existed within you. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Vedanta and Goddess Katyayani, the fierce Divine Feminine archetype explored in her award-winning book The Way of the Goddess, discover how true self-worth begins when we stop searching outside ourselves for what was never missing within. You don't need someone else's approval to know your worth. It's time to come home to yourself. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
086: How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty | Third Eye Chakra Ritual
2026/10/21
Have you ever said yes when everything inside you was telling you no? For empaths, setting boundaries can bring up guilt, fear, and the uncomfortable feeling that protecting ourselves somehow means letting someone else down. But what if boundaries aren't barriers to love — they're expressions of self-respect? In this short, empowering ritual, Ananta guides you through a practice inspired by Goddess Katyayani, the fierce Divine Feminine archetype of courage and discernment. Learn to recognize where your energy is being drained, reconnect with your inner strength, and honor the boundaries you've been afraid to set. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of her award-winning book The Way of the Goddess, Ananta reminds us that you can understand someone's pain without taking responsibility for their behavior. Your compassion is sacred. Your energy is sacred. And you don't need permission to protect either. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to reclaim the power you've been giving away to everyone but yourself? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses, nine spiritual superpowers — guiding empaths and deep feelers from depletion back into wholeness, one sacred daily ritual at a time. This is the same roadmap shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
085: The Hidden Signs of Narcissistic Behavior Empaths Often Miss | Third Eye Chakra Reflection
2026/10/19
Have you ever trusted someone's beautiful words, only to discover their actions told a completely different story? For empaths, recognizing narcissistic behavior can be especially challenging when compassion, hope, and the desire to see someone's goodness cloud our discernment. In this powerful reflection, Ananta explores how to recognize patterns of entitlement, manipulation, and lack of empathy, why someone's response to your boundaries can reveal more than their promises, and how ancient wisdom can help you stop abandoning yourself to understand someone else. Drawing on the fierce wisdom of Goddess Katyayani from her award-winning book The Way of the Goddess, discover why compassion doesn't require self-abandonment — and how trusting your own perceptions can become an act of profound self-love. Because you don't have to diagnose someone to recognize when their behavior is hurting you. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
084: How to Stop Taking What People Say Personally | Throat Chakra Release
2026/10/16
Do you find yourself replaying conversations, questioning what someone meant, or carrying the weight of another person's criticism long after the conversation has ended? What if you could stop absorbing other people's emotions without closing your heart? In this episode of True to Yourself, discover how to stop taking things personally and release the emotional weight of other people's words through a gentle guided visualization. Drawing on the purifying wisdom of Vishuddha, the throat chakra, and the nurturing energy of Goddess Skandamata, you'll explore how to recognize emotional projections, let go of judgments that don't belong to you, and reconnect with your own inner truth. Because you can listen with compassion without absorbing someone else's pain — and remain open to growth without allowing another person's opinion to define you. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
083: How to Speak So People Actually Hear You | Throat Chakra Ritual
2026/10/14
Have you ever tried so hard to make someone understand you that the harder you tried, the less they seemed to hear? What if the secret to being understood isn't saying more, but becoming more conscious of the emotions behind your words? In this episode of True to Yourself, discover a simple 3-step ritual for communicating with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional awareness. Drawing on the wisdom of Vishuddha, the throat chakra, and the archetypal wisdom of Goddess Skandamata, you'll learn how to recognize the emotions shaping your words, purify your intentions, and express yourself authentically — even during difficult conversations. Because true communication isn't about controlling how others respond. It's about learning to speak from a place of inner clarity rather than emotional reactivity. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
082: The Secret to Understanding What People Really Mean | Throat Chakra Reflection
2026/10/12
Have you ever wondered why someone's words can hurt so deeply, even when they weren't necessarily about you? What people say often reveals more about their emotional world than we realize. Their fears, insecurities, expectations, and experiences shape not only their words, but also their tone, pace, and energy. In this episode of True to Yourself, discover three powerful insights from the wisdom of Vishuddha, the throat chakra, to help you understand what people really mean, stop taking everything personally, and become more conscious of your own communication. Drawing on the nurturing wisdom of Goddess Skandamata, you'll explore how to listen with compassion, recognize emotional projections, and discover what your own words reveal about you. Because understanding someone doesn't mean absorbing their emotions — and listening with an open heart doesn't mean losing yourself. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
081: How to Release Hatred and Let Karma Do Its Work | Heart Chakra Release
2026/10/09
What if you no longer needed the person who hurt you to suffer in order for you to feel free? In this Heart Chakra Release, Ananta Ripa Ajmera explores the difference between accountability and revenge — and why releasing hatred can be one of the deepest forms of spiritual self-protection. Through a guided visualization inspired by the mythological archetypal Goddess Kushmanda, you’ll practice returning another person’s choices, consequences, and karma back to them while reclaiming your own energy, dignity, and peace. You’ll experience: • A guided release for resentment and the desire for revenge • A spiritual reflection on karma through thought, speech, and action • A way to seek accountability without becoming consumed by hatred • A practice for returning your energy to your own life • Kushmanda’s teaching on transforming darkness into inner light This episode is a reminder that you do not have to become the administrator of someone else’s karma. You can tell the truth. You can protect yourself. You can take appropriate action. And you can still refuse to let hatred shape who you become. If you’d like to explore Kushmanda and the nine Goddess archetypes more deeply, discover The Way of the Goddess by Ananta Ripa Ajmera. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
080: How to Love Someone Who Hurt You Without Abandoning Yourself | Heart Chakra Ritual
2026/10/07
Can you love someone who hurt you without letting them back into your life? In this Heart Chakra Ritual, Ananta Ripa Ajmera explores a deeper spiritual understanding of love: that loving yourself and loving another are not entirely separate when we recognize the same divine Self within all beings. Through a guided practice inspired by the mythological archetypal Goddess Kushmanda, you’ll learn how to extend love without denying what happened, excusing harmful behavior, or abandoning your own boundaries. You’ll experience: • A grounding Heart Chakra practice for self-love • A gradual expansion of love from yourself to others • A way to hold compassion and discernment at the same time • A spiritual practice for releasing hatred without forcing forgiveness • Kushmanda’s teaching on strengthening the light within This episode is a reminder that: Love does not mean trust. Love does not mean access. Love does not mean reconciliation. Sometimes love looks like distance. And sometimes releasing hatred is one of the most powerful ways to stop allowing another person’s actions to live inside you. If you’d like to explore Kushmanda and the nine Goddess archetypes more deeply, discover The Way of the Goddess by Ananta Ripa Ajmera. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
079: How to Love Yourself When Someone Hurts You | Heart Chakra Reflection
2026/10/05
What does self-love actually look like when someone disappoints, betrays, or takes advantage of you? In this Heart Chakra Reflection, Ananta Ripa Ajmera explores the difference between loving others and abandoning yourself — and why some of life’s most painful relationships can reveal where we are being asked to become more loyal to ourselves. Through the archetype of Goddess Kushmanda, you’ll reflect on how to stay generous without losing discernment, honor what someone’s behavior is showing you, and stop allowing another person’s choices to determine your sense of worth. You’ll explore: • Why vulnerability often reveals people’s true character • How self-betrayal can happen when we override our own inner knowing • Why compassion does not require continued access • How to remain loving without making yourself smaller • Kushmanda’s teaching on generating light from within The question at the heart of this episode is simple: What would loving yourself ask you to do now? If this teaching speaks to you, explore Kushmanda and the nine Goddess archetypes more deeply in The Way of the Goddess by Ananta Ripa Ajmera. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
078: How to Let Go of Who You Had to Be to Become Who You’re Meant to Be | Solar Plexus Fire of Transformation Release
2026/10/02
What if the version of you that once kept you safe is no longer the person meant to lead your life? In this short but powerful Fire of Transformation Release, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess and The Ayurveda Way, founder of The Ancient Way and longtime teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta — guides you through a sacred-fire visualization for releasing an old version of yourself and making space for who you are becoming. This practice is for anyone standing at a threshold — especially if you’re ready to loosen your grip on old patterns of fear, overgiving, hiding, people-pleasing or giving your power away. You don’t have to judge the person you once needed to be. You can honor her for bringing you this far — and recognize when it’s time for someone new to lead. Press play, enter the fire, and discover what you’re ready to leave behind in order to become who you truly are. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
077: How to Reclaim Your Power When Life Feels Overwhelming | Solar Plexus Fire of Transformation Ritual
2026/09/30
What do you do when one difficult situation begins taking up so much space that it feels like your whole life? After an unusually demanding week, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess and longtime teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta — did something simple that unexpectedly became a powerful reminder of who she was. In this short Fire of Transformation Ritual, Ananta invites you to reclaim a piece of yourself that may have gotten lost beneath stress, responsibility, uncertainty or change. Because staying connected to yourself doesn’t require waiting until everything is resolved. Sometimes, reclaiming your power begins with one small choice. Press play for a simple ritual to help you return to yourself — right in the middle of whatever life is asking you to navigate. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
076: How Difficult Times Reveal Who You’re Becoming | Solar Plexus Fire of Transformation Reflection
2026/09/28
What happens when life suddenly asks more of you than you ever expected? In this deeply personal yet intentionally private reflection, Ananta Ripa Ajmera — 10-time award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess and The Ayurveda Way, spiritual teacher, and longtime student and teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta — shares what she is discovering while moving through one of the most demanding experiences of her life. After more than 14 years immersed in ancient wisdom traditions — and bringing these teachings to organizations including Stanford School of Medicine, Columbia University, NYU and UNICEF — Ananta has spent years teaching others how to reclaim their power and become the heroes of their own journeys. Now, life is inviting her to embody those teachings in an entirely new way. This short reflection explores the Fire of Transformation: the unexpected moments that disrupt the familiar, bring us to a threshold, and reveal something within us we may not have known was there. If you’re navigating an ending, upheaval, loss, awakening or simply a chapter of life that is asking you to become someone new, this episode is for you. What if the fire you’re walking through is revealing something you couldn’t have discovered any other way? TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
075: How to Stop Craving What Isn't Good for You: A Guided Visualization | Sacral Chakra Release
2026/09/25
Have you ever known it was time to let go of someone—or something—but still felt an irresistible pull toward it? Maybe it’s a relationship you keep returning to, someone’s approval you’re still waiting for, or a version of success you thought would finally make you feel complete. What if the power you’ve been searching for has been yours all along? In this Sacral Chakra Release, Ananta Ripa Ajmera, award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess, guides you through a deeply restorative visualization inspired by Brahmacharini, the Divine Feminine archetype of devotion and self-mastery. Through this spiritual practice, you’ll be invited to explore the deeper longing beneath an attachment, loosen its hold on your attention, and reconnect with the part of yourself that has always been free to choose. You don’t have to fight your desires or deny your needs to reclaim your power. You can begin by remembering what truly matters to you. Find a quiet, comfortable place, and give yourself permission to return home to yourself. You were never meant to give your power away. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
074: How to Master Your Senses: A Simple Ritual to Reclaim Your Power | Sacral Chakra Ritual
2026/09/23
Do you ever feel like your attention is being pulled toward someone—or something—even when you know it isn't good for you? Maybe you're waiting for a message, seeking someone's approval, or reaching for another distraction when you want to be doing something more meaningful. What if reclaiming your power isn't about fighting your desires, but discovering something you want more? In this Sacral Chakra Ritual, Ananta Ripa Ajmera, award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess, shares a simple ancient practice inspired by Brahmacharini, the Divine Feminine archetype of devotion and self-mastery. You'll be invited to recognize where your energy has been going, reconnect with what you truly desire, and experience what it feels like to consciously choose where your attention goes next. No special equipment or particular religious beliefs are needed—just a few quiet moments and a willingness to return to yourself. You don't have to follow every desire that arises. You have the freedom to choose. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.
073: 5 Signs Your Desires are Controlling You (and How to Take Your Power Back) | Sacral Chakra Reflection
2026/09/21
Have you ever wanted someone—or something—so badly that you kept chasing it, even when you knew it wasn't good for you? Maybe it's a relationship, someone's approval, or the next achievement you hope will finally make you feel fulfilled. But what if the secret to reclaiming your power isn't getting more of what you want? In this Sacral Chakra Reflection, Ananta Ripa Ajmera, award-winning author of The Way of the Goddess, shares five signs your desires may be controlling you—and an ancient spiritual teaching that can help you find freedom. Through the archetype of Brahmacharini, the goddess of self-mastery, you'll explore why releasing lower desires begins with cultivating higher ones. Ananta also shares a personal relationship experience that taught her the difference between powerful attraction and genuine alignment. In this episode, you'll discover: Five signs you're being pulled away from what you truly want.Why physical chemistry doesn't always mean a relationship is right for you.How brahmacharya can help you redirect your energy toward love, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment.Why self-mastery is not self-denial—and why nourishing your body is part of your spiritual journey.You don't have to fight every desire that arises. You can choose what deserves your energy. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Ready to awaken the spiritual powers already within you? The Way of the Goddess is a nine-step journey through the nine chakras — nine goddesses and nine spiritual powers — guiding you through the same Divine Feminine Hero's Journey shaping this podcast series. "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back? Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it. → bit.ly/sovereign-within You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices, and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you. → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage Serious about your growth? Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner. → theancientway.co/community Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace? The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing. → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle Ready for a deeper transformation? The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held. → theancientway.co/hero Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs. → calendly.com/anantaripa/discovery-call ──────────────── Ananta's books The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self "A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra → amzn.to/4rQXYml The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More   → amzn.to/4reaXyz ──────────────── More free resources Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing ────────────────── Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

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emmloewe 2023/07/06
Ancient wisdom for the modern day
Ananta has a gift for bringing ancient teachings into the modern day. She embodies what it means to live a spiritual life and always chooses guests wi...
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Sattva Seeker 2021/10/09
Pearls of Divine Wisdom
These podcasts have been such a divine companion to me over the last few days during my morning/evening walks and long drives. Just like the meaning o...
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Russia bound 2021/09/23
Food for the soul
Truly appreciate this podcast as it provides nourishment for the soul. Thank you, Ananta for providing this ancient knowledge in a warm and enthusiast...
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