The Spiritual Ninja Podcast

When Success Isn’t Enough: Faith, Surrender & Finding YourCalling

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan Hewitt speaks with Adam Roach, founder of ILoveCoachingCo, about the journey from outward success to deeper significance. Adam shares his story of : * professional tennis * business success * real estate * coaching * fatherhood * faith * and the inner wake-up moments that led him to ask deeper questions: Who am I beyond performance? What does true success really mean? And how do we learn to listen to God, surrender control, and live from a deeper calling? This heartfelt conversation explores the “pose” we often create to protect our wounds, the difference between success and significance, the power of quiet, prayer, spiritual community, and how faith can become a source of real strength in family, leadership, and daily life. Jonathan and Adam also discuss fatherhood, spiritual leadership, Jesus, love, accountability, and why surrender is not weakness — but a pathway to a deeper, steadier strength. In this episode, we explore: * Success vs. significance * Letting go of performance as identity * Faith, surrender, and listening to God * The power of quiet, prayer, and daily walks * Moving from self-reliance to spiritual trust * Fatherhood and spiritual leadership * Love, standards, and accountability * Why faith is more than belief * Finding your true calling through service More about Adam Roach https://ilovecoachingco.com/people/adam-roach Learn more about Jonathan Hewitt and Life Ki-do: https://lifekido.com/ Family Personal Development https://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/

Conscious Parenting, Spiritual Presence & Remembering Who We Are with Dr. Carrie Contey

In this episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan Hewitt speaks with Dr. Carrie Contey, a parenting expert, coach, speaker, and Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis in prenatal and perinatal psychology. Carrie shares the childhood moment that awakened her lifelong connection to babies, children, human development, and consciousness. From holding a five-day-old newborn at age seven to becoming Dr. Carrie Contey, her path has been rooted in honoring children as whole beings and helping adults reconnect to their own inner knowing. Jonathan and Carrie explore conscious parenting, emotional healing, spiritual embodiment, relationships, presence, and the simple practices that help us return to love and aliveness. Together, they discuss how to slow down, feel what we feel, listen more deeply, and live with greater trust in ourselves, our children, and life itself. This conversation is for parents, teachers, coaches, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in living with more presence, love, and connection. Learn more about Carrie Contey:https://www.carriecontey.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEg0UGZISHlLNGRVcmRKeWZfY2V5QlRYd2ltUXxBQ3Jtc0trYi11Yi1qVUJxVlBSZ24tcHA4WWdPM2w1TG9rTTAtQ2ktZEZYbjQ5WjN6NjRpX3F4bk53cnREcDhXVEJoVERiamo4T3VBN3lVcGpVWXdETHp3WUwzMFhjVDNCZGh1SlVUX2tBNkM2eTBRYkNHLUtzSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carriecontey.com%2F&v=ZO7y6gu8esg]Learn more about Life Ki-do:https://lifekido.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk1nall6Q3hrd2w4aW10WjU4VFR0ZGNOR2diUXxBQ3Jtc0trV29JNk9fOFNXcjdpb0prWGRXSGtZN1hXamQtRjJPSzNEWWt1SFhfOTBheEhudUlZcHpXMjdMNTMtbUxSNGpaQ2FVUjQtbzMwSWNfeGZCNl9MZGh4SVNIcXpWYTFWaFM0N3BjZFRRaG5vNTUzWHU2MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Flifekido.com%2F&v=ZO7y6gu8esg]Life Ki-do Family Friendly Personal Development Systemhttps://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxDem9Ja214a1dndFhDZWdfREtZbmJPM25xd3xBQ3Jtc0trTlh6cnAyNi1XUnJUZ09SSlpONEw2aWYxTkJobU1UMnZ2SDNFbDI4RGxPdWJ2U3ZLajlKakh6Zkx3SDdDYldXa2YzNnJUdWg3MHdOXzJIbmZoamhsb3FtZXJ4clF3T2VTTHlHX0JMM09kYVAwdnNoRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flifekido.com%2Ffamily-life-skills%2F&v=ZO7y6gu8esg]Listen to The Spiritual Ninja Podcast:https://spiritualninjapodcast.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1FFcXhhWU5yNUxpMWxMZ2I0QmItbkYwMTJId3xBQ3Jtc0tsdm5Vdmx4eEY0VzJ0aFFhQ19SRU5TeE1aMXBCS1p5X2U1UjNhcWNkcG1xUWdSSnExUVh1d1dkLXZHZ0VGQWNkVlg2eGpqZUdJd1hBLWFLZzJzSEltM0ljVTNMeUt2MnppdHF1ZGx1MDJaRzU4Zlc5OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fspiritualninjapodcast.com%2F&v=ZO7y6gu8esg]

WHAT DO PEOPLE REALIZE AT THE END OF THEIR LIFE?

In this profound episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, hospice physician Dr. Rohini Kanniganti shares wisdom from years of working closely with death, grief, trauma, love, and healing. We explore:• nervous system healing• spirituality beyond religion• attachment & attunement• trauma and compassion• embodied presence• the healing power of love• what dying people often teach us• and how to reconnect to the sacredness already within us. This conversation was deeply emotional, playful, spiritual, and human. Watch/listen now. #SpiritualNinjaPodcast #RohiniKanniganti #HospiceCare #TraumaHealing #Spirituality #Meditation #Mindfulness #Consciousness #Healing #Love #Presence #EmotionalHealing #JonathanHewitt #LifeKiDo

David Less – Sufi Wisdom, Silence, Breath & Living From Love

What does it mean to truly live from love? In this episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Sufi teacher David Less for a deep and honest conversation about spirituality, inner transformation, and how to live with clarity, calm, and compassion in the real world. David shares insights from over six decades of spiritual practice, including the power of silence, breathwork, and unconditional love—even in the face of suffering, conflict, and uncertainty. This conversation goes beyond philosophy and into lived experience. 🔹 In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why silence is the foundation of inner peace * How breathwork can calm the mind and awaken the heart * What it really means to love unconditionally * How to stop comparing and start living your own path * How most people are never taught how to truly live * The role of ego—and how it’s evolving David’s perspective is grounded, practical, and deeply human—offering a rare glimpse into what long-term spiritual work actually looks like. This is spirituality you can live. The Spiritual Ninja Podcast explores how individuals connect to their inner depth and bring that awareness into everyday life. Through real conversations, we explore the balance of: * Mind, body, and spirit * Inner peace and outer performance * Personal growth and real-world challenges Learn more about David’s work: 🔗 David's Peace Organization: https://www.abrahamicreunion.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU13aWZUelhockRUMmMxTlVvTFV1U18zMTZJZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRVl1TzFERUhPOXF2TlNsR0RncnFaODhLMFMxZ0huQUZHNE9FdGhTSWZ1QmRlSkRqQWxpNnpwd0l0cWpYWGVqMmZ0WVZPYVJnd1RMbUxHUlF6enpjLVh5NjJDZnAxMXFGMFhYbGQ1bGItZUlDeVh1NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abrahamicreunion.org%2F&v=rgHhZet7O4g]🔗 David's Spiritual Tours: https://davidlesstours.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkJxTDAxT21TX2RFWjAya05YZXN6azM0LVo0QXxBQ3Jtc0tuZkl4ZWg1VFRfTHM5dEk2WncxREVqU2ZZMjVHdTQwbE83VlRUbVZnT2lPZHBPYmdzNEFHWW0tUDN5MHowb3gwS1VkX25jS1l5NVozdDllQm9lY2VzWFo2TDVmR1BvMFd5T1RHZTBINWNZNXJVUGR2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdavidlesstours.com%2F&v=rgHhZet7O4g]More about Jonathan's work:🔗 Life Ki-do / Train with us (Austin): https://lifekido.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWN5V0xPang2aWVMbm5mcXRJdW93QmpmRzZwUXxBQ3Jtc0trekZuWXJRNHJrSldUQVVPMzhmXy12MXNrcF9TS09NdzU5NUc3ZUNKNGhTRlpsaWRiYTNBcHZvOUJSMHZCS2hYX1dFUjhZTXhDaHp5dVJHQllOQ1c5YzE0LXRPdEdkeWZ2QUpyVktQZC1EVHFaenhRTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flifekido.com%2F&v=rgHhZet7O4g]🔗 Family Friendly Personal Development Tools for Kids, Teens, & Adults: https://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/ 🌊 About The Show https://open.spotify.com/show/0wuYF1eUCYHh7oBQsmgft0

Montessori Magic - Raising Conscious, Mindful Children

What is the purpose of life—and how do we actually live it? In this deeply meaningful conversation, two Montessori Masterful Guides share their personal spiritual journeys and the powerful lessons they’ve learned from decades of working with children. Together, Jonathan, Jen, & Jennifer, explore how spirituality moves beyond ideas and becomes something we live—through presence, kindness, awareness, and connection. This episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on: * Finding purpose through love and service * The power of daily spiritual practices * Learning from children’s natural presence and curiosity * Navigating life’s challenges while staying centered * Creating meaningful relationships and community At its core, this conversation reminds us: We’re here to learn, grow, and care for one another. Simple. Powerful. Real. For more about Jonathan www.lifekido.com For more about Jen & Jennifer https://www.headwaters.org/