Beyond the Roles You Play: Finding Your True Self With Maxim Langstaff

Beyond the Roles You Play: Finding Your True Self With Maxim Langstaff

For anyone who has ever caught their own reflection and felt a flicker of "who is actually under here," this episode of The Soul Mirror Podcast sits with that exact question. Host Shriya talks with writer, producer, and author Maxim Langstaff about what happens when the roles we perform for others start to drown out the quieter voice underneath. Maxim brings decades of lived perspective to the idea of identity as something fluid rather than fixed, more river than rock. Together they explore self-forgiveness, the noise of social media and AI, and why real self-discovery starts the moment you stop outsourcing your sense of self to everyone else's opinion. About the Guest: Maxim Langstaff is a writer and producer whose creative work spans decades. He is the author of the international bestseller "Sasq'et," a novel following a woman's journey of self-discovery. Key Takeaways: * Identity isn't static. Treat yourself as a river in motion, not a fixed definition you have to defend. * Self-forgiveness matters more than replaying old decisions. You made the best choice you could with what you knew then. * Let your goals come from your own fulfillment first, not from external validation or someone else's blueprint. * Curiosity, not inspiration, is the real engine of growth. Follow what intrigues you and the direction will follow. * Protect quiet, unjudged time with yourself. Constant reaction to outside noise is where self-connection quietly erodes. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://maximlangstaff.com [https://maximlangstaff.com] Book: https://sasqetthebook.com [https://sasqetthebook.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-langstaff-53135580 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-langstaff-53135580] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasqetthebook [https://www.instagram.com/sasqetthebook] Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror — meeting Maxim Langstaff (approx.) [03:00] Who are you when no one is watching? (approx.) [08:00] The river, not the rock — identity as motion (approx.) [13:00] Curiosity over chasing the next dollar (approx.) [18:00] What AI and social media quietly take from us (approx.) [24:00] Stop listening to everyone else, start listening to yourself (approx.) [28:00] A closing word on women, self-ownership, and being heard (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #TheSoulMirrorPodcast #SelfDiscovery #IdentityHealing #MentalWellness #InnerWork #SelfReflection #AuthenticSelf #PersonalGrowthPodcast #MindfulLiving #EmotionalResilience #WellnessJourney #SasqetTheBook #MaximLangstaff >

Beyond the Roles We Play: Richard Perry on Finding Your True Self

Most of us are fluent in playing roles: the achiever, the provider, the one who always has it together. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt the quiet exhaustion of performing a version of themselves that no longer fits, and wondered who they'd be without the costume. Host Shreya sits down with guitarist, writer, and meditation practitioner Richard Perry to explore the space between identity and true self. Richard shares his own path from a lifetime of chasing expectations to discovering stillness through breath, sound, and presence. Together they unpack how small daily patterns like recurring thoughts and the need to appear composed keep us from meeting who we actually are, and offer a gentle, practical way back whenever life pulls us into old roles again. About the Guest: Richard Perry is a guitarist, writer, and meditation practitioner whose search for the right guitar unexpectedly became a deeper path into sound, awareness, and self-discovery. His work explores identity, presence, and the practice of returning to one's authentic self. Key Takeaways: * Identity built on meeting others' expectations, rather than personal authenticity, can quietly become a false sense of self over time. * Recurring, unexamined thoughts are one of the biggest daily forces that disconnect people from their true self. * Contentment, not momentary happiness, is a more honest measure to sit with when checking in on your inner state. * Using an everyday sound or sensation, such as a bird singing or your own breath, as a personal trigger can pull you back into presence. * Slipping back into old patterns after progress isn't failure. Change happens gradually and requires consistent, gentle practice. Connect With the Guest: Website: richardjperry.com [https://www.richardjperry.com/] Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Costume We Forgot We Were Wearing — Sriya opens on the roles we mistake for identity [03:00] (approx.) A Life Built on Expectation — Richard traces his path from pleasing others to seeking himself [08:00] (approx.) The Spark Beneath the Layers — how meditation revealed something deeper than his built identities [14:00] (approx.) What the Role Is Protecting — unpacking the fear and need hiding underneath our patterns [19:00] (approx.) The Ordinary Signs You're Hiding — recurring thoughts, people-pleasing, and performing competence [24:00] (approx.) The Mirror That Actually Matters — why the real reflection is your own thoughts, not the glass [28:00] (approx.) Falling Back Without Falling Apart — how to return to yourself after slipping into old roles 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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Why We Mistake Patterns for Fate: Jason Zuk on Seeing Clearly

We all have patterns that feel like personality, like fate, like simply the way things are. Host Shreya sits down with psychic medium and attorney Jason Zuk (Jason M. Ciofalo) to explore why these repeating loops feel so permanent, and what actually happens the moment we finally see one clearly. Jason shares his own path through caregiving, grief, and years of reading patterns in others' lives, and offers something practical for anyone who feels stuck: the loop that has been running you is not who you are. It's something learned, and what was learned can be gently unlearned. About the Guest: Jason M. Ciofalo, known as Jason Zuk, is an intuitive psychic medium and an attorney licensed in five states. He is the host of The Social Psychic Radio Show, an 11x award-winning podcast, and co-host of the Psychic Visions Podcast. He currently serves as a full-time caregiver for his mother. Key Takeaways: * Patterns feel like personality or fate, but they're usually learned responses we haven't looked at directly yet. * The moment you see a pattern clearly, it starts to lose its grip on you. * We hold onto old patterns because familiarity feels like safety, even when the pattern doesn't serve us. * Small, easy-to-miss moments (a kind word, a helping hand) are often where patterns quietly show up or quietly shift. * Feeling "stuck" in a pattern is not the same as being stuck. Small, consistent actions are what actually move you out of it. * Finding a community of people going through the same thing can be one of the most grounding parts of seeing a pattern clearly. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.thesocialpsychic.com [https://www.thesocialpsychic.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_social_psychic/ [https://www.instagram.com/the_social_psychic/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-zuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-zuk/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesocialpsychic.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thesocialpsychic.bsky.social] TikTok: @the_social_psychic Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror — Shreya opens on the patterns we mistake for fate [02:00] Meet Jason Zuk — psychic medium, attorney, and caregiver (approx.) [06:00] The First Pattern He Ever Noticed — synchronicities, birth certificates, and sacred geometry (approx.) [11:00] Holding Onto What's Familiar — caregiving, grief, and finding community in the pattern (approx.) [17:00] Where Patterns Actually Come From — Jason's take on spirit, energy, and the bigger picture (approx.) [24:00] The Small Signs We Miss — kindness, timing, and everyday nudges (approx.) [29:00] The First Doable Step to Shift a Pattern & Where to Find Jason (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? 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Living in Alignment: R.L. Malpica on What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

We spend so much of our lives listening to everyone around us except the one voice that's been with us the whole time: the body. Host Sana sits down with R.L. Malpica, known as The Eat Coach, to explore what it actually means to live in alignment, not with a diet or a trend, but with your own nature. R.L. shares the personal journey that led him from questioning the systems around him to becoming a certified detoxification specialist, and breaks down his EAT philosophy in plain, simple terms. This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't a straight line, and that self-honesty is the real starting point. About the Guest: R.L. Malpica is a certified detoxification specialist, natural health coach, and author known as The Eat Coach. He created the EAT philosophy (Energy efficiency, Avoiding acid-forming foods, and reducing Toxicity) to help people simplify natural health and reconnect with their body's own capacity to heal. Key Takeaways: * The body is self-healing. Most of what we call "getting sick" is either a healing response or a sign of interference. * Digestion takes up a huge amount of the body's energy. Foods that are easy to digest (fruits, leafy greens) leave more energy for the body to heal itself. * "Toxicity" isn't just about food. It includes relationships, jobs, devices, and anything that pulls you out of alignment. * Making big lifestyle changes will invite judgment, often rooted in other people's own insecurities, not in what's actually true for you. * Slip-ups don't erase progress. Healing is a lifelong process, not a single clean line upward. * Real change starts small: meeting yourself where you are and building from there, rather than overhauling everything overnight. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.theeatcoach.com [https://www.theeatcoach.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeatcoach [https://www.facebook.com/theeatcoach] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rl_malpica/ [https://www.instagram.com/rl_malpica/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rl_malpica [https://www.tiktok.com/@rl_malpica] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeatcoach [https://www.youtube.com/@theeatcoach] eBook: https://www.theeatcoach.com/ebook [https://www.theeatcoach.com/ebook] Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror — Sana opens on the body as the voice we ignore [02:00] Meet R.L. Malpica, The Eat Coach — from truth-seeker to natural health advocate (approx.) [06:00] Judgment, Pushback, and Staying the Course — navigating a smaller circle (approx.) [11:00] What We Get Wrong About Natural Health — germ theory vs. terrain theory (approx.) [16:00] The EAT Philosophy Explained — Energy, Acid-forming foods, Toxicity (approx.) [24:00] Slip-Ups, Grace, and the Long Un-Glamorous Stretches (approx.) [28:00] Where to Find R.L. & Closing Reflections (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? 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Embracing a Nonlinear Life Journey with Barry Deeks

In this episode of The Soul Mirror podcast, Barry Deeks shares a life that refuses to fit into one box. This conversation is for anyone questioning their direction or feeling “too much” or “too scattered.” Barry opens up about creativity, self-doubt, resilience, and the courage to keep going. You’ll walk away with a deeper acceptance of your own path—and the reminder that meaning doesn’t need to be linear to be real. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, publisher, filmmaker, podcaster, and comedian who has studied at fourteen colleges and explores creativity across multiple forms. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. Episode Chapter: 00:00 – A life of many identities 02:00 – Misunderstood paths and creative exploration 07:40 – Writing through inner struggles 10:05 – Creating an AI-driven film 12:50 – Facing identity and past regrets 17:10 – Advice for those feeling scattered 18:30 – Pain as part of becoming Key Takeaways: * A nonlinear path can be a form of deep self-discovery * Creativity often grows through discomfort and doubt * You don’t need one identity to live a meaningful life * Courage is continuing despite uncertainty * Pain can shape, not break, your sense of self How to Connect With the Guest: Barry’s book is available on Wattpad, and his film The Man Who Can is on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZnQ5Ai2Ark]. 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #personalgrowth #selfdiscovery #healingjourney #creativelife #nonlinearpath #emotionalwellbeing #authenticliving #innergrowth #resilience #mindsetshift #purposefulliving >