The Sivana Podcast

Understanding Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” can serve as a powerful catalyst for change in our own lives. In this episode, Ronnie Landis shows us how. He covers the key “plot points” in the Hero’s Journey and shares how we can use this framework to further our own self-development.

Prepare for massive paradigm shifts around the concept of “freedom” in this special episode. Ronnie Landis shares with us this paradox: How uncompromising discipline in how we schedule our day-to-day lives results in the freedom to show up as the best version of ourselves. We cover why “freedom” is often defined incorrectly. We learn how to break free from our excuses to create the habits our highest self secretly craves.

Today we continue our conversation with Lauren Zander, founder of The Handel Method®, which is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren explains how personal Integrity is the secret sauce to achieving your dreams, finding happiness, confidence & self-esteem.

In today’s episode, Lauren Zandel shares with us her powerful coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, which is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. According to Lauren, if you’re unhappy with aspects of your life right now, it’s your own fault! This takeaway: "maybe it's you" is good news.

Continuing our conversation with Breakthrough Practitioner, Danielle LaRock, learn how to connect with what she calls your “Authentic Vision.” What calls to you that is bigger than yourself - and yet feels so YOU? From here, Danielle shows us how to create a “Sacred Offering:” How you can BEST serve the world in your unique way?

Discover the root story that keeps you trapped and blocks clarity towards your calling. In this podcast “breakthrough session” with coach Danielle LaRock, learn how common thoughts uncover our core beliefs, which in turn can serve as powerful catalysts for transformation. Danielle shares with us practical examples of how she and her clients have either released or reframed their stories so that we can do the same.

Continuing our conversation with Integrative and Holistic Medicine doctor and gut specialist, Mona Ezzat, we dive deeper into the affect stress has on our digestive tract. Learn action steps you can take NOW to solve common digestive problems. We cover: Are probiotics really worth taking? What do to if your stool is too loose, too firm or your suffer from constipation? We discuss why you might want to meditate before eating and Dr. Ezzat’s favorite brands of supplements.

We often hear that “all disease begins in the gut.” But what does that really mean? Today, we learn how the ecosystem of our gut works, from our mouth down through our colon. Dr. Ezzat answers common questions about our digestive health: Why do we crave carbs when stressed out? Does caffeine wreak havoc on our digestive system? What are common problem foods that irritate the lining on the gut?

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Shaktipat and Kundalini awakening with Gabriel Cousens, MD. Once you experience a Kundalini awakening - how does it unfold throughout your system? Learn how this energy can thrive (or die), pending on how we choose to nurture it. We also discuss the relationship of teacher and student. Is it possible to experience a Kundalini awakening without the guidance of a spiritual teacher? Or is energy transmission from a teacher necessary?

What is Shaktipat? What role does it play in the process of liberation? How is it transmitted down from teacher to student? In this episode, Gabriel Cousens, MD, shares with us the riveting story of his own Kundalini awakening through Shaktipat. He also explains what we should do if Kundalini awakening is something we seek. Dr. Cousens knowledge on the topic of Kundalini energy is vast. Get ready to be inspired!

Continuing our conversation with addiction expert, Erin Colleen Linzi, we learn how to step into a role of authority in our lives and overcome the “victim” mindset that can so often plague us. Erin even shares a personal story of her struggling with this victim mindset in a fight with her husband. We discuss how to balance self-compassion with discipline whilst in recovery. We also learn about how we can make our yoga practice play an active role in overcoming addictive behaviors.

Under every addiction and eating disorder is unaddressed pain. How do we sit with that pain? Hold it? And ultimately, transform it? Today we talk about being vulnerable, raw, and fully present with Erin Colleen Linzi, an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. We learn her CLEAR formula of self-inquiry. We uncover tips on how to overcome addiction. We talk about how the root cause of many addictive behaviors stem from false past memories.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with intuition expert, Kim Chestney. Learn why we must “intuit or die” and discover what Kim calls “Spiritual Darwinism.” We talk about how we’re globally transitioning from the Information Age to the Imagination Age, and what that looks like on both a personal level and in the workplace. We also cover: What to do if your intuition steers you wrong? How to step into a place of trust? How use intuition to overcome our fears?

We’re talking all things intuition in this special episode with Kim Chestney! Learn about the four different types of intuition each of us posses. Discover how to use Kim’s process of elimination to uncover what are just your thoughts versus your true intuitive voice. Find out why awakening your intuition is actually a two-step process that involves both receiving and taking action.

Experience “Tapping:” a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Guest expert, Nick Ortner, leads us through a tapping session live on the podcast! He also explains the history of this practice, the ancient science behind it, and how you can use tapping for everything – from overcoming chronic pain to manifesting your greatest self.