134. Untethering: A Practice for Imperfect Humans

134. Untethering: A Practice for Imperfect Humans

Solo episode! Please share and review:) Untethering: The Freedom Beyond External Validation - a practice for imperfect humans I'm sharing a favorite Zen saying: Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.  The work of life doesn't disappear when we grow — the dishes are still in the sink, the emails still need answering. What changes is our relationship to what we are doing. In this episode, we look at one of the heaviest tethers: the need to be understood. The over-explaining, the justifying, the quiet hope that if we just say it one more time, people will finally get it — and then approve, and then we can move forward. But what if their understanding was never the thing holding us back? We'll explore this through the yogic idea of the witness — the awareness beneath praise, criticism, agreement, and disagreement — and talk about what becomes possible when we stop performing for other people's perceptions and start living from our own ground. This one's an invitation: to notice whose agreement you're still seeking, what explanation you've been rehearsing, and what it might feel like to simply let it go. You do not need everyone to understand your path in order to walk it. Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

133. The Inner Practice of Yoga with Adam Brady

I first met Adam Brady in 2019 at a meditation retreat. Since then, he's continued to do some incredible things - we talk about all things yoga. How yoga is so much more than just the asanas or poses.  Adam Brady has been on the path of spiritual exploration for more than three decades, training extensively in yoga, meditation, martial arts, and mind-body well-being practices. A certified Gaja Collective educator, he is trained as a well-being coach, meditation and yoga instructor, and Ayurvedic lifestyle teacher. Adam has taught in private sessions, group classes, corporate programs, and large-scale destination retreats. He is the author of The Path to Stillness: A Meditator’s Guide and Warrior of Light: A Martial Arts Fable, and has published more than 80 articles on yoga, meditation, and holistic well-being. He lives and teaches in Orlando, Florida, where he serves as a Well-being Consultant and Manager for a Fortune 100 company. His newest book, YOGA.exe, Decoding the Operating System of Yoga for the Modern Mind is a guidebook designed for newcomers and experienced yogis that helps to make the operating system of yoga accessible to everyone. For more information, visit https://www.revisedreality.com Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

132. The Most Accessible Antidote to Stress, Overwhelm and Disconnection

We're getting granular this week, friend! 🌺 Awe is such a powerful state of Being; it can shift your nervous system state, expand your perspective, and reconnect you to what matters most. Before we get started, quick announcement: Book Your Complimentary Session Here if you're ready to take a deeper dive into healing: https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30mins [https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30mins] We're diving into the science, psychology, and wisdom of awe, and why this often-overlooked emotion may be one of the most accessible antidotes to stress, overwhelm, and disconnection. What's inside: What awe is and why it matters How awe impacts the brain, nervous system, and overall well-being Why awe naturally quiets the inner critic and expands perspective The connection between awe, gratitude, presence, and meaning Simple ways to cultivate more awe in everyday life How moments of wonder can help you feel more energized, connected, and alive If life has started to feel rushed, heavy, or repetitive, this episode is an invitation to slow down, look up, and rediscover the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. Please share this episode

131. Living Fully, On Purpose

This is a Memorial Day Special Solo episode:) This is an invitation to honor legacy, loss, and the privilege of being alive by choosing to live fully, with presence and intention. Special Announcement: book your 30 minute call with me here: https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30mins [https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30mins] In this episode, we explore: - The origins of Memorial Day - Holding space for grief, both collective and personal - The hidden weight of guilt, especially for those who’ve outgrown where they started - A powerful reframe: living fully as the deepest form of honoring - The yogic truth that attention directs energy—and how to reclaim it - Why staying small doesn’t serve you—or anyone who came before you Living half a life doesn’t honor sacrifice. Fully showing up does. If this resonated, share it with someone you love, leave a review, or book a free 30-minute coaching session (link above) Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

130. Are we all Just Running on that Hedonic Treadmill?

Solo episode! Please share widely:) In this episode, we unpack the hedonic treadmill—the invisible cycle that keeps us chasing “more” without ever quite arriving.  The human brain is wired for this patterns actually, and of course, modern culture can amplify it. Isn't it funny that the feeling of wanting is more addictive than having?  This isn’t about giving up your goals. It’s about reclaiming them. Inside, you’ll discover: * Why success can still feel strangely empty * The neuroscience behind wanting vs. having * How burnout isn’t always about doing too much—but never feeling enough * Three simple practices to step off the treadmill and return to your life Because the goal isn’t less ambition. It’s aligned ambition. There is a version of your life that feels expansive, grounded, and deeply enough—while still growing. Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com