Masterful Listening

We Are Human Beings, Not Human Doings: Leading from the Inside Out with Special Guest Patrick Tam

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2234950/open_sms] We are human beings, not human doings. And sometimes, the doing doesn’t happen. That doesn’t mean the being isn’t exactly, perfectly on time. This episode of Masterful Listening is a powerful invitation to slow down and remember who you are beneath the noise. I’m joined by Patrick Tam, Vice President of Operational Excellence at ServiceNow, professor, father, and one of the most heart-centered humans I know. Patrick and I first met years ago when he was a student in one of my classes. I later became his coach, and working with him has been one of the greatest honors of my career. He reminds me, consistently, what it means to lead with integrity, humility, and humanity—all while navigating high-level success. This conversation isn’t about titles or performance. It’s about presence.  It’s about creating a life that feels real, not just impressive.  It’s about slowing down enough to actually listen—to yourself, to others, to what matters. Tune in for powerful reflections, unexpected wisdom, and a glimpse into what leadership looks like when it’s rooted in being. The audio isn’t perfect. Life isn’t either.  But the frequency of this one? It’s undeniable. 📚 Patrick’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricktam/] & children’s book on happiness [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IKKH1M?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_9S8DS4VWBREAQQMDXPJW&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_9S8DS4VWBREAQQMDXPJW&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_9S8DS4VWBREAQQMDXPJW&bestFormat=true] 🎓 His course at San Jose State University [https://www.sjsu.edu/people/patrick.k.tam/index.html] Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. [http://www.radhatsforradhumans.com/] 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own. Visit svetlanasaitsky.com [https://svetlanasaitsky.com/] Email: Svetlana.thisisit@gmail.com Instagram: @radically_poetic [https://www.instagram.com/radically_poetic/] Facebook: @Svety Svet [https://www.facebook.com/svetlanasaitsky] TikTok: @jetsvetter [https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsvetter]

Here’s Your Permission Slip to Feel Like Sh*t (and Why It’s the Healthiest Thing You Can Do)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2234950/open_sms] Listen. I spent decades chasing happiness as a researcher, a coach, and a seeker of light. My freaking name means “light.” But guess what? The real secret isn’t in pretending to be happy—it’s in giving yourself permission to feel like absolute crap sometimes. This episode is that permission slip. You don’t have to hold it together. You don’t have to slap a smile on your face. You don’t have to “self-care” your way out of feeling low. Sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do is to sit in the dark for a bit, let yourself feel it, and stop fighting the waves. I’ve spent a lifetime studying happiness, only to realize that true peace comes from embracing both the light and the dark. This is the episode I wish I had when I was too busy trying to “fix” my bad days instead of honoring them. So if you’re feeling off today—good. That means you’re human. Let’s talk about why that’s actually a superpower. Oh, and if you’re curious about the wildest healing technology I’ve ever discovered, I’ll share a bit about Solex, a frequency healing tool that’s been blowing my mind. No fluff, no gimmicks—just science, energy, and results. 📖 Radically Poetic—My book is coming soon. Stay tuned. 💡 Links Mentioned in This Episode: Learn More About Solex [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJi5-xRvWNk] Purchase Solex Her [https://shop.solexnation.com/Svetlana/product/97]e The Untethered Soul [https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3mvBSE02z93Y_GfIU7X_Xnq93t_oCRDXDucYqkW9kv6mLCtfaN-WaZCzrlzCyZM25_cheTO3IKITAPYoK1seZpC5PSI6d1rxFx4X6eSa7YaGyVMSmvxGtNDgtmEWLoNkqynFSP_TtbKi09no-IsBGId96q8-6uefPayOl5bkdgD-oFFLLBi8_IaWk041GISccA6eAHFFy3iOXwCFpPRfbaA__82iBHotx0Wtu31_rzs.PZbRm0L1gVn5GAoUI6aR784VZ0aMXQ4x5toHvBn1-UQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694344084452&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9032105&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=7086842371606748739--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7086842371606748739&hvtargid=kwd-2791567516&hydadcr=15498_13517330&keywords=the+untethered+soul&mcid=f91fb44bc7ba35449865aced7b02c218&qid=1741674228&sr=8-1] The Body Keeps the Score [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/?bestFormat=true&k=thebody%20keeps%20the%20score%20book&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_8&crid=30JSSY7W46Z0E&sprefix=thebody%20] https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Says-Understanding-Stress-Disease/dp/0470923350/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=UPI0P4J6A4MZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kaWVhpBwrbvRaFdG8n6JJzOu2KFKnuj7CeWtSPRvwCFKSMjEBXbqJ1-jw1IWvVIGq8ZFy4vu0YCf8GmaH4GdYvXHJ5jG0ZmayRmYs1qNZ17bqj2Zp3U55dbrI4K2enhcNnSrGy-VVlRrdMQJAr-bRNztZvPgqyv3e1IPeYjFCBS1wGdwMlE6VEj3msmCRwgCSz-rGzRQJKMDA-V9V1zqfy40U221fUOepz6CXrO2k4krSGHybj_PBI72wrd9G3hYBhOpHHCF09DASocQLOYjYe9hYKCkWKhl9JD9SDD_oss.vO3tc3Qa2ms99UzXzcFClAn8hXpRVQdvXeE-jKvJfNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=gabor+mate+books&qid=1741674293&s=books&sprefix=gabor+%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. [http://www.radhatsforradhumans.com/] 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own. Visit svetlanasaitsky.com [https://svetlanasaitsky.com/] Email: Svetlana.thisisit@gmail.com Instagram: @radically_poetic [https://www.instagram.com/radically_poetic/] Facebook: @Svety Svet [https://www.facebook.com/svetlanasaitsky] TikTok: @jetsvetter [https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsvetter]

Radically Poetic: Take Your Time, Darling—And What Are You Waiting For?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2234950/open_sms] Welcome to a radically poetic frequency drop—a masterclass in presence, paradox, and the art of truly listening. In this episode, I take you on a wildly unfiltered ride through the cosmos of my mind, where numerology meets music, grief meets self-love, and the universe is always speaking—if we’re paying attention. I dive into the power of asking better questions, the illusion of time, and why being fully yourself is the most radical act of all. This episode is for the seekers, the overthinkers, the ones learning to trust their own rhythm. I share my journey of healing, walking again—dancing again—after deep loss, and how I chose to defy every diagnosis by believing in what I couldn’t yet see. It’s about mastery—not just of listening, but of life itself. So breathe. Put down your phone. Tune into the frequency. And remember: you are exactly, perfectly on time. Let’s get radically poetic. Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. [http://www.radhatsforradhumans.com/] 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own. Visit svetlanasaitsky.com [https://svetlanasaitsky.com/] Email: Svetlana.thisisit@gmail.com Instagram: @radically_poetic [https://www.instagram.com/radically_poetic/] Facebook: @Svety Svet [https://www.facebook.com/svetlanasaitsky] TikTok: @jetsvetter [https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsvetter]

What If Everything Is Happening Perfectly? A Radical Wake-Up Call to Own Your Life

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2234950/open_sms] I’ve been asking myself this radical question for years: What if everything is happening perfectly?  Today, I’m inviting you to sit with this idea and reflect on what it could mean for your life.  I’m not here to preach toxic positivity or ignore the pain that life throws at us. I’ve had my fair share of breakdowns—times when I thought everything was falling apart. But now I see that those moments weren’t setbacks; they were stepping stones. In this episode, I share how slowing down, waking up to my inner truth, and taking radical responsibility shifted everything. If you’ve been blaming the world for your struggles, consider this your invitation to reframe that story.  I’m here to remind you that if you’re the problem, you’re also the solution. And maybe, just maybe, everything that’s happening right now is exactly what you need. Let's explore how life’s messiest moments could be the most meaningful ones. It’s not about avoiding pain—it’s about taking responsibility and seeing the gift inside the chaos. Trust me, you’re exactly perfectly on time.  Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. [http://www.radhatsforradhumans.com/] 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own. Visit svetlanasaitsky.com [https://svetlanasaitsky.com/] Email: Svetlana.thisisit@gmail.com Instagram: @radically_poetic [https://www.instagram.com/radically_poetic/] Facebook: @Svety Svet [https://www.facebook.com/svetlanasaitsky] TikTok: @jetsvetter [https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsvetter]

A Radically Poetic Love Story: Single, Satisfied, Self-Made, and Soulfully Open

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2234950/open_sms] Why am I single? It’s a question I asked myself one peaceful morning, not in despair, but with curiosity and a heart wide open. In this episode of Masterful Listening, I reflect on the loves I’ve known—the heartbreaks, the highs, the wildly poetic moments—and how they’ve shaped the person I’ve become. This isn’t just my story; it’s for anyone who has loved deeply, lost profoundly, and still believes in love. It’s for the dreamers, the romantics, and the ones who dare to stay radically open, even when love has left its mark. And maybe, just maybe, my love is out there, listening too. Let’s dive into the beauty of being single, satisfied, self-made, and soulfully open, and explore what it means to rise in love rather than fall into it. This one’s for you, for me, and for anyone who still chooses love—no matter what. Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. [http://www.radhatsforradhumans.com/] 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own. Visit svetlanasaitsky.com [https://svetlanasaitsky.com/] Email: Svetlana.thisisit@gmail.com Instagram: @radically_poetic [https://www.instagram.com/radically_poetic/] Facebook: @Svety Svet [https://www.facebook.com/svetlanasaitsky] TikTok: @jetsvetter [https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsvetter]