Embrace Your Essence

Embrace Your Essence Podcast Episode #60 [00:00] Introduction: Parinaz announces her engagement and reflects on her gratitude for this new chapter. [01:10] A Look Back Five Years Ago: Parinaz describes a period in her life when everything looked perfect on the outside but felt deeply wrong on the inside. [02:45] Ignoring the Inner Voice: How Parinaz made choices based on societal expectations, not her true desires. [04:10] The Toxic Relationship: Parinaz shares her experience with an emotionally abusive relationship and how it reflected her unresolved inner struggles. [06:40] The Wake-Up Call: The pivotal moment when her boyfriend cheated on her and she realized the patterns of self-denial in her life. [09:20] Mirroring Inner Conflict: Parinaz discusses how external challenges and double-sided realities in career and relationships reflect internal conflict. [13:00] Changing the Person in the Mirror: A key lesson about addressing internal issues rather than trying to change external circumstances. [16:45] Clearing the Inner Vision: Removing self-doubt, trauma, and blocks to uncover the truth and wisdom within. [20:00] Embracing the Inner Voice: How Parinaz connected with her inner compass, transforming her career and relationships. [22:30] Building a Passion-Led Life: Parinaz shares her journey of building a business and community that reflects her true self. [24:00] Final Message: Encouraging listeners to stop ignoring their inner compass and start embracing their true path. Resources Mentioned: * Work With Parinaz - Join Her Community [https://www.parinazshams.com/evolve-membership] * Book a Free Discovery Call * Learn about the Trust Your Inner Compass Retreat in Sedona Retreat here. [https://www.parinazshams.com/sedona-retreat-2025] Don't be shy or hesitate to contact me (Parinaz) to get started on your journey to authenticity: shamsguidance@gmail.com.

Embrace Your Essence Podcast Episode #59 2:20 Does that phrase "Do Nice Guys Finish Last" really mean anything? 3:30 The real reason nice guys feel like they finish last and why you should stop doing this one thing. 5:20 The box of being a "provider" and need to be perfect is getting in the way. 06:00 Vulnerability and the need to embrace it if you want to find your authentic love 8:15 Reflection questions for the "nice guys" and for women who are seeking authentic love. 13:00 Toxic masculine beliefs that are keeping you from connecting authentically with women and everyone. 14:00 Being obsessed with the provider role and being a smart guy diminishes your ability to receive. 15:00 Themes of men that I've worked with as clients 24:00 Ways you might be keeping YOURSELF stuck in fake love 25:00 Question for reflection: If I were less concerned with being a nice guy, what would the "real guy" inside my heart say? 33:00 Your joy sets in and love begins when you are authentic To take the next step in becoming your authentic self, reach out. Don't be shy or hesitate to contact me (Parinaz) to get started on your journey to authenticity: shamsguidance@gmail.com

"The heart is right to cry even when the smallest drop of light, of love is taken away. You are so right to do so, in any fashion, until God returns to you." -Hafiz 00:00 God can mean many things; a consciousness around us and within us. 1:45 When we get close to the courageous, unconventional, truth of us, we get closer to God. 2:30 When there's endless creation in us and around us, why do we feel confined and stuck in a life that feels performative? 5:20 The need to belong is why we are willing to accept the script even if it doesn't fit us. 12:40 Learning how to listen to your inner voice; it doesn't have to feel hard or complicated 17:00 How to discern your Inner Voice from your Conditioned Voice: Nurture the voice inside you: 19:41 Persian story of confusing his eye-lash for the moon 24:00 Steps to nurture the voice inside you

This is a special bonus meditation podcast as a Summer solstice gift to you : ) Are you at a crossroads in life? Are you wondering what steps to take next? This meditation is for you. Whenever you feel shame, embarrassment, or notice yourself going into self-punishment mode because you didn't do something "right", compassion is your medicine. Shame ultimately lives in fear - fear of not being good enough. Compassion can help you love and nurture that inner self that has been trying hard for a long time and deserves to be seen. Tonight’s full moon in Cancer (June 21st, 2024) is all about slowing down and letting yourself be. Be in your many expressions - the rawness, fierceness, sadness, confusion, chaos, strength, creativity, and everything in between. Focus more on being rather than doing to absorb the healing of this month and this full moon. As we step into summer (yesterday was the solstice, we have many invitations waiting for us) To feel ready and able to meet those invitations with full trust, joy, and courage, we need to be soft and gentle to the wounded parts of us. To all parts of us. So use this compassion meditation to help you!

Have you wanted to live a bold, courageous life, but felt afraid to disappoint your family or culture? Then this is for you. 4:00 Rumi and Shams Tabriz as ancient, unconventional wisdom that can guide you today Sacred Rebellion 9:00 Personal story from Parinaz about breaking her family's expectations 11:15 Evolve your lineage, don't repeat the past 11:45 Lesson #1 In Sacred Rebellion: Your job is not to be your parents; your job is to evolve 12:43 Freedom, while we want it, we are afraid of it so we hide from it. 13:31 Lesson #2 Trust yourself more; trust that your courage is stronger than your fear 16:00 Your "misfit" or black sheep energy is what makes you courageous enough to live beyond the script. You have always been enough for the life beyond the script. 17:05 The place that will allow you to live courageously 18:00 Lesson #3: Realize that the answers live within you 19:00 The Inward Journey 26:00 How to deal with the voices inside your head 28:00 Choose compassion over reputation Join Evolve Membership today! https://www.parinazshams.com/evolve-membership