Man in the Making

Forming Deeper Connections, Parenting, Meditation & Monk Training

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

(5) The Return - The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:30:00 +0000

We end off the Hero's Journey series by going over: Refusal of the return; The magic flight; Rescue from without; The crossing of the return threshold; Master of two worlds; Freedom to live; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Article used for The Hero's Journey series: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#3-basic-stages-of-the-heros-journey

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

(4) The Initiation - The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Road of trials; The hero meeting allies who help him continue his journey; The hero being tempted to stray from his quest; Confronting the reason for the journey; Apotheosis; The ultimate boon; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Article being used for The Hero's Journey series: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#3-basic-stages-of-the-heros-journey

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

(3) The Road of Trials - The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Losing a part of yourself; Rules vs abstract; Finding order within chaos; Quick political tangent; Crossing the threshold; Intelligent confidence; Living to your potential; The first major obstacle; Detaching from the outcome; Breaking generational patters; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Article being used for The Hero's Journey series: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#3-basic-stages-of-the-heros-journey

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Bonus: The Dangers of Information Consumption

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000

A bonus recording of our conversation after concluding the previous episode. We cover: Reducing social media use; How much what we read online affects us; Listening to the right people; Global market sentiment; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

(2) Meeting The Mentor - The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000

When a mentor is fundamental; How to maintain a good relationship with a mentor; Not to overly depend on the mentor; Eastern vs Western views on mentors; what a mentor actually is; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

(1) Refusing The Call to Adventure - The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000

We cover the first 3 stages of The Hero's Journey by discussing: The choice of accepting or refusing the call; Hope being exhausting; Cognitive dissonance from an inflexible identity; Defining what the "Hero" is; When to choose the easy way over the hard; Breaking out of the call to refusal stage; How hope and fear dictate everything we do; The 8 core desires of human beings; Choosing mentors wisely; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

A Summary of The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Music discussion; Anchoring when hearing or reading meaningful quotes; Solution for lower back pain from sitting; 23:22 Background on Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey; Quotes from Joseph Campbell; Breaking down each stage of The Hero's Journey; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Why You're Influenced By People

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Why we are so heavily influenced by the people around us; How groups can lead us to success or destruction; Understanding why rules are in place before breaking them; The duality of settling vs aiming higher; Replacing fear with hope; How our physiology changes when we take action; Raj talks about teeth grills (why not right?); About giving up everything in pursuit of a skill; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How To Build High Quality Friendships

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Different ways of building and maintaining meaningful relationships; Mentor to student relationships; How to make a good impression on a high value individual when you don't have much value to give; How far persistence can take you ; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The True Meaning of Yoga

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

What is Yoga; Practical applications of yoga; Difference between yoga and meditation; The 5 steps of yoga explained; 3 steps pre-yoga; Why we need yoga; People's misunderstanding of yoga; Mainstream yoga; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Choosing Hope Over Fear

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

The dangers of projecting; Hope over fear; Podcast category shift to business; Taxes; Abundance; Minimalism; Courage; Red paint bucket story; Chunking down; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Exploring Our True Nature

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

What is a man's true nature; Fluidity; How our nature changed throughout evolution; Expressing different natural instincts in healthy ways during modern times; Masculine and feminine roles and how comfort affects them; Exploring a child's mental development and psychology; Exploring love and the biological attachment to your child; Practising for conflict; Miyamoto Musashi and mastery of self; The importance of gratitude; Not seeking fulfilment externally; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Escaping The Maze - with J Forque

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Understanding Musashi's work; Learning through child-like curiosity; Learning from the source; Responsibility and choice; Lead by example not words; Finding the answers within; Learning from people who came before us; Eating like a Viking, moving like a demon; How to overcome excuses; J's plans for the future; and more!

For more about J Forque visit:

Twitter - @Forque23
Website - jforque.com

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How Having An Ego Is Beneficial

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Why having an ego is beneficial; The 2 sides of ego; Different energy requirements for different fields; Energy timeline; How ego fuels performance; The downsides of a justified big ego; How ego evolves over time; Framework for when ego is required in a job; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How to Become Courageous

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000

A discussion of our biggest fears; The prominent lack of courage in all age groups with different examples; Understanding the dark side of your mind; The duality of courage; Objectively observing the world; and more!

Ross Victory merch: https://www.rossvictory.com/booksandbangers

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Understanding Your Authentic Self and Limiting Beliefs

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000

What the authentic self is and how to understand it; Self-doubt and limiting beliefs; How to centre yourself; The dangers of stagnation; The results of perseverance; Breaking down the growth mindset; Limiting chaos; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How to Master Trading Psychology - with @singlesdoubles

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Rajan interviews full-time stock trader singlesanddoubles from twitter, they discuss:

His introduction to the stock market over 40 years ago; The difficult journey of becoming profitable in the stock market; The psychological aspects of trading; Advice to people looking to go full-time with trading; Thoughts on overtrading; About stop-loss orders; Stocks vs Options; What trading indicators he uses; Averaging down and averaging up; How to use volume; His 10 trading rules; and more!

For more about singlesanddoubles visit:

Twitter - @singlesdoubles
Discord (80,000 members) - https://discord.com/invite/sapphiretrading

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Trust Your Inner Rhythm - with Alex Akal

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:30:00 +0000

For this episode we invite an experimental musician who's mission is to spread the knowledge he has learnt from different tribes and cultures around the world. We discuss: What Alex does; How his journey began; Shamanic tribe dancing; How people connect through music; Lessons from different cultures; Being able to manipulate your awareness; Breaking the barriers of judgement restricting your authentic self; Alex's goals for the future; and more!

For more about Alex visit:

Website - musicadoo.com
Website - alexakal.com
Facebook/Instagram - alexakalmusic

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

On Death and The Shortness of Life

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Timestamp:

00:53 - Update on the past month
18:35 - Rokas' future
23:45 - Experiencing death

We then cover: Ernest Hemingway; Monk's view on death; Seneca - on the shortness of life; Living life on your own terms; Henry David Thoreau; Controlling the quality, not length of life; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Love, Light and Upliftment - with Danny Miranda

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Trading; Hitting rock bottom and Danny's transformation; Inner journey; Consistency; Honoring the moment; What the soul is; Operating at different frequencies; NFT's; Meditation; The origins of Man in the Making; +1 and -1 days; Reframing the idea of work; and more!

Contact Danny through Twitter: @heydannymiranda

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Power of Manifestation - with Kent Teague

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Kent's past and present; The different levels of contribution; Manifestation; The binding fabric; What impact Kent wants to have on the world; Unwillingness to retire; How Kent deals with stress; and more!

Follow Kent on Twitter: @KentTeague

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The 2 Levels of Willpower

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Energy and awareness; How to cultivate willpower; Conscious vs Subconscious; The insignificance of motivation; The 2 levels of willpower; Using the wrong map as a guide; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Significance of Voluntary Suffering

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0000

What we think to ourselves; Mental vs physical challenges; Aiming towards something; Importance of organization; Having a standard for yourself; Not being satisfied with winning; Self-sufficiency; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How to Help Others and How Not To

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Judgement; Radical acceptance; When to give advice vs listen; Becoming an adaptive person; What to do when you don't know; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Overcoming Self-Sabotage - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Self-sabotage; Meditation; Trauma; Filling a void; Lifestyle; Judgement; Consciously vs subconsciously wanting to change; and more!

Contact Nila through email: ssaltymonk@protonmail.com

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Overcoming Deep Loneliness

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Journey of self-discovery; The need for balance; self-sabotage; Finding anchor points in conversations; Understanding yourself; Connecting with people; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Story of Former Monk Jai Kith

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +0000

We are joined by Jai Kith to discuss and learn from his path in life. We cover: What it felt like leaving the monastery; Jai's past; Spiritual awakening; Jai's experiences in the monastery; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Maverick Leadership - with Judith Jermain

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +0000

We are joined by Judith Germain to discuss: What is Maverick Leadership; About Judith Germain; Common mistakes leaders make; Taking ownership; How to learn Maverick Leadership; What can be done vs reality; and more!

For more about Judith visit:

Website - https://www.maverickparadox.co.uk
Magazine - https://www.maverickparadox.com
Book - The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders
Twitter - @MaverickMastery

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

A Discourse on Investing - with Penny Queen

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +0000

We are joined by disruptive tech investor Penny Queen to discuss: Value investing; Shorting; Penny's mindset around money; How Penny sets price targets; Taxes; Incorrect assumptions about being an investor; Momentum trades; Technical analysis; What to research about a company; Meme stocks; and more!

For more about Penny visit:

Twitter: @The_PennyQueen
Reddit: reddit.com/r/PennyQueen/
Discord: discord.gg/sd4kWN4RP3

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Taking Ownership & Understanding Awareness

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Taking ownership; Rewiring unconscious beliefs; Difference between awareness and the mind; Being aware of awareness itself; Explanation of enlightenment; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Episode 98 Q&A

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Rajan's transition from monastic to civilian life; Can the feeling of loneliness be useful in finding contentment; The path of dissociating ego; The veils between us and God; Managing your energy properly; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Polarity of Masculinity and Femininity

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Traits of masculinity and femininity; The importance of polarity; Self-discovery; Closed loop and open loop people; Quote from the Nicomachean Ethics; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

A Discussion on Enlightenment

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: The intellect being the biggest barrier to the superconscious; Artificial enlightenment; Ego; Support vs guidance; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Understanding Ego and Karma

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we go into depth on: What is ego; What is karma; Identification of soul to intellect; Conscious and unconscious challenges; The Yoga Sutras; Ego death; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bprr1Q/videos

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Episode 94 Q&A

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Timestamp:

00:54 Preparing for fatherhood;

10:37 How to deal with awkward people;

19:32 Letting go and moving on;

23:49 Diet and nutrition, a yogi's perspective.

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How to Master Your Emotions | Personal Demons

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we cover: Emotional demons; The crazy 8 diagram; When logic fails you; 3rd person viewing; Leadership in the workplace; Vulnerability and insecurity; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

How to Master Your Emotions | Relationships

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000

We start off this episode by covering a question from a listener, then go on to discuss emotional stability in relationships. The following topics are covered: Transmutation; Benefits of tapping into your instincts; Spending your energy wisely; Improving your emotional stability; Importance of boundaries; Knowing who you are; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

A Guide To Finding Meaning

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we cover the following: Who am I, where am I going, where did I come from?; Memento mori; Psychedelics; Empowering other people; Moral values; How to influence your desire; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

A Guide To Meditation

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In today's episode Rajan explains: The purpose of a warmup before meditating; The 3 different types of pre-meditation exercises; Transmutation; Rāja Yoga; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

An Antidote To Dissatisfaction

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we cover: The importance of gratitude; Learning gratitude from other people's experiences; Everything is relative; How gratitude is a voluntary act of courage; value hierarchy of pain; how much gratitude can change a person; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Wanting To Be Remembered After Death

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Wanting to be remembered after death; monks not wanting to leave any karma behind; clinging to life; consequences of exploring with psychedelics; signs of spiritual progress; incorporating your shadow into everyday life; the purpose of memory; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Update on Rajan's Life and Stock Talk

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This is a more laid back episode where talk about: Raj's move to San Clemente; Leaving his Jiu-jitsu gym; TRCH and ARK Invest; Difference between stock price and market cap; Stock splits; Different stock markets; Cruise stocks; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Theory of Consciousness - with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: What it means to be conscious; How emotions tie into consciousness; Difference between intelligence and consciousness; Artificial consciousness; Morality; Relative perspective of right and wrong; and more!

For more about Arthur visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Stock Talk: Cryptocurrency Uses and Tesla Self-driving - with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This is part 1 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: Cryptocurrency uses; Third Generation Cryptocurrencies; Metamaterials; Tesla self-driving and artificial intelligence; and more!

For more about Arthur visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Origins of Religion - with Fidel Maza

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This is part 2 of our conversation with Fidel Maza. In this episode we cover: The origins of religion; If a guru is needed; Lemurian scrolls; Evolution of consciousness; Critical thinking; and more!

For more about Fidel see:

Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza

Facebook: Fidel Maza

Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Dilemma of Orthodox vs Unorthodox Views - with Fidel Maza

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:07:00 +0000

This is part 1 of our discussion with Fidel, the following topics are covered in this episode: Fidel gives us an update on his endeavours; Covid restrictions and vaccines; Reasons to prioritise self-mastery; Hiduism and Buddhism; and more!

For more about Fidel Maza see:

Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza

Facebook: Fidel Maza

Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Improving Mental Focus and Time Management

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode we answer 2 questions from a listener relating to: clearing out the noise so you can focus, and how to more effectively manage your time.

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Significance of Emotional Intelligence - 5 Person Roundtable

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:38:00 +0000

We are joined by Nila Veylan, Jessica Cramer, and Marcus Scoglio in our discussion on: Emotional intelligence; Fear and rejection; Detachment and responsibility; Empathy; Tension, stress and trauma release; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Awareness and the Detriments of Empathy

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:53:00 +0000

In this episode we answer 2 questions from listeners, then continue with a discussion on awareness. The following topics are covered: Can being too nice become a detriment to your personal well-being; Energy Management; Why people want to improve their social standing; What part of us is awareness; Manipulating awareness; Difference between detachment and suppression; and more!

Bonus: Cryptocurrency and Stock Talk

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:46:00 +0000

A preshow discussion on: Cryptocurrencies; taxes; value investing; Metamaterials; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The God Within - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:28:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Guru's; Understanding a person's state of mind; Spiritual ego; Importance of observation; Finding God; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Maintaining High Energy and Focus

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:55:00 +0000

In this episode we cover: Attention and concentration; Staying in the present; Meditative breaks; Clarity; Story about Miyamoto Musashi; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Bonus: Stock Update - Metamaterials & TRCH

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:13:00 +0000

A bonus episode where we discuss: Stocks and cryptocurrencies; TRCH and Metamaterials; Pi coin; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Theory of Everything

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:09:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Absolute truths; Karma; Free will; Spirit and Ego; The foundations of thinking; and more!

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The 7 Dimensions of Wellness

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:24:00 +0000

We are joined by Przemek Labun for a deep dive into the 7 dimensions of wellness.

ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Becoming an Effective Leader

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:54:00 +0000

We dedicate this episode to a deep dive on how a person can become an effective leader.

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Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

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Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Habit of Worrying

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0000

This episode is a deep dive into: How to relax and worry less; Practising mindfulness throughout the day; Difference between observing and overthinking; Why mindfulness is important; The soul and the ego; Leading the ego astray; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Meditation Styles - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:42:00 +0000

With Nila back on the show, we cover: Different meditation styles; Character building; Mantras; Breathwork; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Masculine and Feminine Energy - with Red Pill University

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:44:00 +0000

For this episode we are joined by Joe and Mike from the Red Pill University and former monk Nila Veylan to discuss: Social IQ; Masculine and feminine energy; Traits defining masculine energy; How to improve emotional stability; Common misconceptions men have of relationships; Ego; and more!

For more about Red Pill University:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheRedPillMedia

Community portal on Discord: https://discord.gg/xjav46C

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Misconceptions on the Path

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Misconceptions on the path; How pain is emulated in the monastery; Happiness is only real when shared; Creating karma; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Ego-balance and Relationships

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Ego-balance; Why we want people to care about us; What should we expect from someone in a relationship; What separates a relationship from a friendship; Falling in and out of love; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Survive or Thrive - with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:28:00 +0000

We continue our conversation with Arthur, covering: Wealth; Identity and values; Decentralization; Critical thinking; Game theory; Genomics; and more!

For more about Arthur visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

We Like The Stock - with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:45:00 +0000

This episode is part 1 of 2 of our discussion with Arthur Driessen, stay tuned for part 2 next week.

Today we cover: Gamestop; Shorting; Hedgefunds; Order flow; Wallstreetbets; Cryptocurrencies; Inflation; and more!

For more about Arthur visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Fear of Not Realising Your Potential

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:26:00 +0000

In today's episode we cover: Reflecting over the long term instead of short term; What is failure; Why does failure have such an impact on people; What life would be like without fear; Purpose and meaning; The root of suffering is misperspective; The individual and the collective; Consciousness is the atom.

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The First Days of Fatherhood

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:02:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss Rajan's experience of his daughter's birth; The instinctive mind; Community; Solitude in proximity to thought; Living a meaningful life as long as the aim is difficult enough; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Overcoming Spiritual Ego

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:01:00 +0000

For today's episode we answer questions from one of Rajan's students, we cover: Spiritual Ego; Dealing with toxic people; Responsibility; How to know what is right; Ego and identity; Shifting moral values; and more!

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

Building Financial Wealth

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0000

We open up the new year with a shift from psychological freedom to physical freedom in our discussion on: Cryptocurrency; ETF's; Inflation/deflation; Dividends; Business; Uses of blockchain; Debt; Financial wealth being part of self-mastery; Values, responsibilities, and goals.

This episode is aimed at people with limited knowledge on investing.

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=QY3cleclVwY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon

The Social Mirror - with Former MLB Pitcher John Ely

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:53:00 +0000

We are joined back by former Major League Baseball pitcher John Ely with a conversation involving: Mentors; Social cohesion and coexistence; Dealing with raw emotions; The willingness to admit you need help; The connection with the known and unknown; The social mirror; Bitterness and acceptance; Loneliness and love; and more!

Contact John on:

Instagram: @john_ely23

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

The Inevitable Maturation - with Former MLB Pitcher John Ely

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:14:00 +0000

We are joined by John Ely, a decorated former Major League Baseball pitcher, to discuss topic such as: The process of maturation; Trial and error; Humility and perspective; Self-awareness; Fighting social and internal battles; My win, is your win, is our win; Memento mori; Wu wei; and more!

Contact John on:

Instagram: @john_ely23

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

The Paradox of Being and Becoming

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Topics discussed in today's episode: Karma and luck; Being and becoming; Facing yourself; ADHD; Zenmind Academy; and more.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Sunday Jam Session with Arthur Driessen and Helena Hollis

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:30:00 +0000

For today's episode we joined Raj in his kitchen with his spouse Helena and good friend and frequent guest on the show, Arthur Driessen.

The trio sit and talk around coffee and tart to discuss matters such as: masculine and feminine natures; Peter Pan syndrome; the domestication of the savage man; Arthur's life and past; Arthur tells a story; everyone eats a persimmon for the first time; video games; politics; North Korea and more!

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

How To Build Discipline

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

This episode is dedicated to answering the question Rajan is most asked by adolescents: How to get more discipline.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Never Stray From The Way

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:54:00 +0000

We are joined by Przemysław Łabuń in our episode dedicated to the final precept of The Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi.

The main discussion points were: conscious exploration of unexplored territory; what is the way; and the meaning of the way.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Precepts 11 to 20 of The Dokkodo: The Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:48:00 +0000

We are joined by Przemysław Łabuń to continue our discussion on the precepts written by Miyamoto Musahi, we cover:

11. In all things have no preferences.

12. Be indifferent to where you live.

13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.

14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.

15. Do not act following customary beliefs.

16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.

17. Do not fear death.

18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.

19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.

20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

10 Precepts of The Dokkodo: The Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:30:00 +0000

For this episode we are joined by Przemysław Łabuń in our discussion on the first 10 precepts of the Dokkodo:

1. Accept everything just the way it is.

2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.

3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.

6. Do not regret what you have done.

7. Never be jealous.

8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.

9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others.

10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.

For more about Rajan:

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1

Website: https://monkfitmeditation.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos

Self-Love and Wu Wei - 4 Person Roundtable

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:30:00 +0000

We are joined by Kieren Saddler and Przemysław Łabuń in a discussion on: Self-love; burning the past; masculine and feminine energy; wu wei; self-mastery; and creating the moment.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Why Demystify Life - with Rajan Shankara

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:06:00 +0000

Today's episode covers: How Rajan's perspective on life has changed; Macrocosm and microcosm; Rajan's goals in life; Why demystify life; The meaning of life; Achieving omnibenevolence; Expanding global consciousness; and what Rajan spent the most time on learning in the monastery.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Human Performance and Consciousness 2021 - 7 Person Roundtable

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:30:00 +0000

We bring together great thinkers to discuss human performance and consciousness in 2021 and beyond. Our roundtable of guests includes: Mahtab Mosavi, Przemysław Łabuń, Kevin Kwok, Arthur Driessen, and Ross Victory.

The main topics covered are: As we increase in connectivity, do we increase in confusion; What is the next thing a human needs in order to perform better in the world/ their family/ career; Next year and in the future, what is wrong with people; Does the US influence the rest of the world; What is each of our biggest challenge; and what is something told to us, that we figured out was not true.

Get your copy of "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Be a part of Zenmind Academy: https://zenmind.academy/

Happiness - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:45:00 +0000

The conversation for today's episode covers: Happiness; Self-esteem; Self-actualisation; Maslow's hierarchy of needs; Your true-self; Detachment; And seeing other people's perspective.

To contact Nila:

Email: NVeylan@gmail.com

Facebook: Nila Veylan

Get your copy of "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Be a part of Zenmind Academy: https://zenmind.academy/

Changing your Paradigm - with Rajan Shankara

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:30:00 +0000

We begin this episode with life updates, and transition to questions at 07:50. Some of the topics covered include: changing perspective; speech being a precious form of energy; changing the paradigm of someone who lived their life seeking comfort and instant gratification; motivation being fleeting; define your values, and don't compromise your self-worth; the toolbox of mastery; and manipulating your own awareness.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Becoming the Warrior - with Jessica Cramer

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:44:00 +0000

Sexual abuse survivor Jessica Cramer explains her horrific upbringing and heroic transformation story in today's episode—ending the 22 year silence about her past in hopes of helping anyone in need.

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Books, History, Tesla, and Stocks - a conversation with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

This episode is from a conversation we had with Arthur last month, we talk about: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Arthur answers if we were meant to come to America peacefully; The journey is the answer; Programming; Discussion on Tesla, and stocks.

For more about Arthur Driessen visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

10 Habits for Self Improvement - with Former Marine George Kalantzis

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

As we journey through George's life in this episode, we uncover a list of 10 things that can make humans better:

1. Breathing 2. Shock your system 3. Experience controlled chaos 4. Moderation in all things 5. Master your body 6. Don't be duplicitous 7. Balance 8. Lean on your own spine 9. Do your research 10. Zen

For more about George:

https://sociatap.com/georgekalantzis/

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Resolving Anger - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Today's episode focuses on Nila and Rajan's time in the Monastery and covers topics such as: Self-reflection and observing your reactions to your surroundings; Upanishads; ego; and more.

To contact Nila:

Email: NVeylan@gmail.com

Facebook: Nila Veylan

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

Transforming Ourselves - with Chris Marhefka

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Today's episode covers: The dark night of the soul; Awareness to something greater; Being and becoming; Stripping away beliefs; Your response is subjective; Mountaintop consciousness; Ego; Levels of the mind; Visions and alignment over goals; Surrendering to chaos; and more!

For more about Chris:

Transformation Programs: https://www.trainingcampforthesoul.com

Instagram: @chrismarhefka

Facebook: @cmarhefka1

For more about Rajan:

Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

Email: raj@rajanshankara.com

Reincarnation, Synchronicity & Communication in Relationships - with Fidel Maza

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Today's episode covers: Reincarnation; synchronicity and law of attraction; chaos and the unknown; responsibility; and communication in a relationship.

For more about Fidel Maza see:

Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza

Facebook: Fidel Maza

Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com

For more about Rajan:

Website: Rajanshankara.com

Meditation Academy: Create a free account https://zenmind.academy/

Email: raj@rajanshankara.com

Embracing Chaos - a conversation with Fidel Maza

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Today's episode covers: What Fidel is all about (wellness coach, religion, plant-based, yoga, meditation, martial arts); holistic wellness; why Rajan chose Hinduism; the path; dealing with failure; self-mastery; desire vs morals; subjective world; superconciousness; trying to fit in the mould, and changing your paradigm.

For more about Fidel Maza see:

Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza

Facebook: Fidel Maza

Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com

For more about Rajan:

Website: Rajanshankara.com

Meditation Academy: Create a free account https://zenmind.academy/

You are what you're searching for - with Niraj Thaker, Arthur Driessen & Rajan Shankara

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Niraj Thaker talks about his travels, experiences and what life means to him; Arthur Driessen answers if the journey is the answer, and talks about “Empire of the summer moon” by S. C. Gwynne; Rajan expands on being and becoming.

For more about Niraj Thaker visit:

Website: https://blisspilgrims.co.uk/

Instagram/twitter: @BlissPilgrims

For more about Arthur Driessen visit:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

Vedic Astrology and The Path of Wu Wei - with Nandi Sivam, Kevin Kwok & Rajan Shankara

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0000

A continuation of the previous week's round table discussion. In this episode we cover vedic astrology, karma, dharma, striving for your spiritual identity, and the path of knowing without knowing (wu wei).

To find out more about Nandi visit:

https://nandivinayaka108.wixsite.com/nataraja-jyotisha/about-nandi-sivam

Or contact him through: Natarajajyotisha@gmail.com

For more about Kevin see:

Instagram: @thekevinkwok

Medium: https://medium.com/@thekevinkwok

Karma and Religious Thought - with Nandi Sivam, Kevin Kwok & Rajan Shankara

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:45:00 +0000

In our first 4 person round table we cover the 3 types of karma, critical thinking, religion, and Nandi’s history. A continuation of the discussion will be posted next week.

To find out more about Nandi visit:

https://nandivinayaka108.wixsite.com/nataraja-jyotisha/about-nandi-sivam

Or contact him through: Natarajajyotisha@gmail.com

The Evolution of Thought

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:24:00 +0000

A Q&A episode where we cover how thinking has evolved, the importance of karmic experiences, and profound things Rajan has recently learned.

Join RajaYogis if you are interested in a group that brings intellectually spiritual people together in order to critically think, ask questions, engage, learn and leave better: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RajaYogis

Progress is Inevitable - with Kevin Kwok

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:03:00 +0000

In this densely packed episode featuring guest Kevin Kwok we discuss many topics ranging from capitalism, Hinduism, free-will, karma, pain & hardship, mental health, critical thinking and so much more.

For more about Kevin see:

Instagram: @thekevinkwok

Medium: https://medium.com/@thekevinkwok

It Is All About Perspective

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:39:00 +0000

In today's Q&A we cover if having trauma is beneficial to us, changing perception and overcoming trauma, why we feel regret, the journey of life, critical thinking and gaining the perspective of others.

Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email Raj@rajanshankara.com to learn more about how to get involved.

The Deep Waters of Group Identity

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:39:00 +0000

Back with another Q&A episode, this time recorded while in the middle of a lake. The main topic covered is identity: why people feel a need to be part of a collective identity, why people in a collective identity discriminate against outsiders, and the process to giving up an idea which has become ones identity.

Essence of Ego & Being Our Genuine Selves

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:10:00 +0000

Back with another Q&A episode where we cover how words have the power to negatively impact us psychologically, the role of the ego and its relationship with the spirit, hierarchies, and how to be our genuine selves around other people.

Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email Raj@rajanshankara.com to learn more about how to get involved.

Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness & Emotions - with Arthur Driessen

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:38:00 +0000

Arthur Driessen is back to share his knowledge in our discussion on the future of AI, consciousness, the mind, emotions, and our evolution.

For more about Arthur see:

Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

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Being Grounded In The Face of Conflict

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:38:00 +0000

In this week's Q&A we cover how to overcome mood swings, why to develop self, what is not in your control, and loving the process.

To ask us any questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at Raj@rajanshankara.com. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk.

Deconstructing Ego Attachment and Living a Meaningful Life

Wed, 20 May 2020 20:10:00 +0000

This week's episode is a Q&A covering emotional attachment, how to avoid taking on negativity, developing a healthy mindset, and the steps that lead to a more meaningful life.

Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Email Raj@rajanshankara.com to learn more about how to get involved.

It's all about Love and Acceptance - with Former Monk Kashi Senthilnatha

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:55:00 +0000

We sit down with Rajan's spiritual brother and mentor Kashi Senthilnatha and cover some serious ground. Kashi's path in life, Hinduism vs Buddhism, enlightenment, monk stuff, life outside, and living a life full of meaning. Do not miss this.

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The Warrior's Code: Lessons on Isolation from Miyamoto Musashi

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:32:00 +0000

In this episode we cover how Musashi, Japan's greatest 16th century samurai, handles self-mastery, isolation, social-distancing, loss and confusion. We all want to gain something from this global pandemic, and we should be learning as much as we can.

Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email Raj@rajanshankara.com to learn more about how to get involved.

The Art and Zen of Electric Roadtrips - with Arthur Driessen

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:51:00 +0000

Arthur Driessen is the first man to drive around the USA in a Tesla Model 3. Throughout his amazing journey he has studied every manner of life, from philosophy to plants, animals, and photography. We bring him on Man in the Making to discuss narcissists, relationships, divorce, and leadership.

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Brother Monks Talking on Life, Meditation, Love and Freedom - with Former Monk Satyanatha

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:25:00 +0000

In this special episode, we sit down with former monk Satyanatha to discuss life outside of the monastery, deep meditation philosophy, relationships, and what he does now that he’s not a monk.

Satyanatha lives in Brazil and is a renowned meditation teacher of his country, and brother monk to Rajan. The two served together as brother monks for years and trained under the same guru.

Find Satyanatha on Instagram @satyanatha

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12 Ways to Become a Hero: From 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:35:00 +0000

We finish up the works of Jordan Peterson and conclude with specifics on how to handle your character in order to become a success in life.

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The Meaning of Life: From Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:10:00 +0000

Embarking on an exhausting topic, we go over Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning and 12 Rules for Life, and embark on defining our actions and beliefs, and breaking down the meaning of life.

To ask us any questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at Raj@rajanshankara.com. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk.

On Death, Books, Music and Spirits - with Ross Victory and Rajan Shankara

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:48:00 +0000

We talk with Ross Victory about his life of writing, creating music, and pushing beyond limits when he could have easily turned away. Ross is an incredible example of life and we loved our conversation with this talented human.

To see more of Ross google Ross Victory, visit his website directly at RossVictory.com

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Coronavirus, Friendship and Maturity - with Rajan Shankara

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:40:00 +0000

In this episode we cover some thoughts on the virus and what it means for our life in the upcoming weeks; social circles and friendship leads us to talking about maturity and uplifting oneself.

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5 Rules for Successful Relationships - with Helena Hollis and Rajan Shankara

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:05:00 +0000

Helena Hollis is back, and joins us in a discussion about relationships, dating, single life, addiction to dating, and we cover our top five techniques for a successful partnership.

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From Chains to Freedom: The Story of Frederick Douglass

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:18:00 +0000

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery with nothing and soon rose to prominence as a liberator of his fellow slaves. His speeches, writings, and activism caused many to question the meaning of slavery itself. In this week's episode we talk about his first autobiography, his first 27 years in his own words, and his path from chains to freedom.

Thank you for listening. Please share, offer feedback, and let us know how we can do better by emailing Rajan at raj@rajanshankara.com

Episode 20 Q&A - with Rajan Shankara

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0000

We take a break from reading books and reach into Raj's stockpile of reader questions for a good old fashioned Q&A.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, share, and give feedback. To learn more about Raj, visit rajanshankara.com or email Raj@rajanshankara.com to contact directly. Also, check out his 30 day meditation course for beginners at https://courses.rajanshankara.com/courses/30-day-meditation-workshop

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1) 01:46 - Throat chakra & Astral body;

2) 22:35 - Thoughts on the state of affairs in the US and worldwide;

3) 32:33 - Forgiveness;

4) 45:28 - How herbs play a part in our lives;

5) 52:35 - Reducing sugar intake in the monastery;

How to Make Better Decisions - with Helena Hollis and Rajan Shankara

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Rajan and Rokas are joined by Helena Hollis, Founder and CEO of Cocoridge Coconut Water. The group talks about how people see the world of decisions, how to make better ones, and the process in getting that started.

For more info on Helena Hollis and her story see, Cocoridge.com. You can connect with her through her various social platforms provided on her website.

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The Book of Five Rings: The Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

00:11 - Question from a listener;

06:45 - Introduction to Miyamoto Musashi;

09:49 - Beginning of reading;

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The Domestication of the Subconscious: from The Four Agreements by Don Ruiz

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:23:00 +0000

A snippet from the text read in the episode: "The reward is the attention that we got from our parents or from other people like siblings, teachers, and friends. We soon develop a need to hook other people's attention in order to get the reward. The reward feels good, and we keep doing what others want us to do in order to get the reward. With that fear of being punished and that fear of not getting the reward, we start pretending to be what we are not, just to please others, just to be good enough for someone else. We try to please Mom and Dad, we try to please the teachers at school, we try to please the church, and so we start acting. We pretend to be what we are not because we are afraid of being rejected. The fear of being rejected becomes the fear of not being good enough. Eventually we become someone that we are not. "

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On The Shortness of Life: The Wisdom of Seneca - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:47:00 +0000

One of the most difficult problems to face is our mortality, but if we were able to overcome the fear of all fears, what can't we overcome?

The essay covered in this episode provides a different perspective to time and life, with the basis that life is long enough if the whole of it is well invested.

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Discourses: The Wisdom of Epictetus - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Rajan reads and breaks down chapters 1-3 of The Discourses of Epictetus.

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The Stuff Of Manhood: The Wisdom of Robert Speer - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:40:00 +0000

In this episode Rajan reads from Robert Elliot Speer's lecture, The Stuff of Manhood.

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Self-Made Men: The Wisdom of Frederick Douglass - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:14:00 +0000

The first episode of season 2 for Man in the Making just dropped, and the episode was a blast to record.

We cover the powerful 1872 speech “Self Made Men” one of history’s most effective leaders and one of Rajan's biggest role models, Frederick Douglass.

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Future of the Podcast and Recap of Season 1 - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:22:00 +0000

Episode 1 of Season 2 is scheduled to be released on the 8th January 2020.

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How Monks Deal with Negative Emotions - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:08:00 +0000

Timestamp:

3:00 – Discrimination;

5:05 – Is it going to hurt someone, is it going to hurt you, is it going to damage something?;

6:20 - Detachment;

9:38 – Dispassion;

13:50 – You do not have to avoid the moments of darkness and despair;

15:34 – A quote from the stoics;

20:44 – The negative emotion from outside influences is part of life;

23:42 – Once we think we’ve transcended something, it’s going to come back on a different level

Mitigating Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and Overcoming the Pain and Suffering of Life - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:11:00 +0000

This episode is aimed to help people who have close friends or family members who are suffering, or are in that state themselves.

Guide to a Powerful Routine: The 7 Levels of Self-Development - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:53:00 +0000

This episode is structured to be a practical guide to practising discipline and self-development.

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00:21 – Background;

02:55 – Waking up early;

21:09 – Meditation;

26:24 – Reading;

34:24 – Writing/ Journaling;

39:56 – Movement & Nutrition;

50:18 – Cold Shower (not part of the 7 levels);

55:45 – Observing language;

1:03:03 – Challenges and taking the blame;

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The Discourse on Discipline - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:22:00 +0000

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series relating to Self-development and Self-discipline.

To find out more about Rajan, go to his website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Understanding Self-actualization and Self-realization - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:42:00 +0000

The following is covered in this episode: Definition of self-actualization, self-realization and the detachment of the ego, Abraham Maslow's eight ways to self-actualize and the characteristics of self-actualizing people, self-exploration and action, transforming the mundane, and answering a question on happiness posted by a listener in the 'Man in the Making Podcast Community' Facebook group.

Think in Terms of Energy, Frequency and Vibrations - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:45:00 +0000

This episode is centred around the following: manipulating energy directly and indirectly, the importance of silence, shum meditation, and Nikola Tesla's quotes “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration” and “The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane”

Ways to Manage Your Energy - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:15:00 +0000

The following is covered in this week's episode: Definition of energy and the energy equation, observing your energy expenditure, what depletes and increases energy, practical application of energy (Discrimination, Detachment, and Dispassion), what to focus your attention and energy on, the impact of waking up early, and how willpower connects to energy.

Understanding Chaos and Order and the Consequences of Resisting Responsibility- with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:52:00 +0000

Episode 4 is centred around: Consequences of resisting responsibility, nihilism, importance of delaying immediate gratification, what the mythological dragon of chaos is, and the 3 questions to ask yourself in preparation to slay that mythological dragon.

Deconstructing Fear and Stress - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:25:00 +0000

This week's episode captures the realities of social anxiety, why they exist and how we fix them.

The Definition of a Man and the Significance of Responsibility - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:20:00 +0000

This episode is centred around the definition of a man; why responsibility is so important to the bigger picture; and what it means to take care of others.

Understanding and Cultivating the Mind - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:30:00 +0000

This episode focuses on understanding and cultivating the mind through an interview with Rajan Shankara, a former 12 year Hindu monk.

Timestamp:

00:00 - Introduction

00:50 - The 5 Levels of the Mind

14:32 - How to stay present in the moment

17:10 - About trauma

21:10 - How affirmations affect the mind

24:26 - Why stress and load on the human mind is self-created

31:32 - Rajan's reputation and legacy

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Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos