Why Meditation Alone Won't Heal Your Past with Amma Thanasanti

Why Meditation Alone Won't Heal Your Past with Amma Thanasanti

What if meditation isn't meant to help you escape your life, but to help you meet it more honestly? In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Amma Thanasanti, former Buddhist nun, meditation teacher, and founder of Awakening Truth. After nearly three decades living as a nun and almost five decades of spiritual practice, Amma shares what she has learned about healing, identity, attachment, and why meditation alone isn't always enough to transform our deepest patterns. We also explore what it means to feel truly safe, why awareness never ages, and how we can reconnect with our own inner knowing in the midst of life's biggest transitions. Whether you're curious about meditation, navigating midlife, or looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on living with greater presence, courage, and authenticity. 📩 Join Amma's newsletter and learn about upcoming retreats, workshops, and events: Home [https://awakeningtruth.org/]

Why Yoga Should Fit Your Body, Not the Other Way Around with Kelley Curran

In this episode, I sit down with Kelley Curran, founder of Well and Kell, to talk about breaking free from perfectionism and learning to trust your body again. Kelley shares how years of chasing achievement shaped not only her career but also her yoga practice, until she realized that movement isn't about performing or getting the pose "right." It's about listening to your body and honoring what it needs. We explore why so many women disconnect from their bodies, how traditional ideas about yoga can actually hold people back, and why there is no such thing as a perfect practice. Whether you're new to yoga, returning after an injury, or simply looking for a more compassionate way to move, this conversation will change the way you think about your relationship with yourself. Connect with Kelley: Website: Well & Kell [https://wellandkell.com/]   Instagram: @‌wellandkell   Free "Return to Yoga" program and online classes:  Well & Kell [https://wellandkell.com/]

Building a Business That Fits Your Values with Gabe Cox

In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Cox, founder of Red Hot Mindset, author, speaker, and host of the Pursuing Goals God's Way podcast. Gabe shares why so many women put their dreams on hold and how it's never too late to pursue the life and work you feel called to. We talk about entrepreneurship, burnout, values, faith, and why success doesn't have to come at the expense of your family, health, or peace. If you've been chasing someone else's definition of success or wondering whether there's still time to build something meaningful, this conversation will remind you that you don't have to hustle harder. Sometimes the next step is simply getting clear on your values and taking one intentional step forward. Connect with Gabe: 🌐 Home [https://redhotmindset.com/] 🎙️ Podcast: Pursuing Goals God's Way 📚 Books: Mind Over Marathon Victory Run

When Your Body Forces You to Listen with Misha Vayner

What happens when you've spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly abandoning yourself? In this episode, I sit down with trauma-informed holistic health and life coach Misha Vayner for a deeply personal conversation about people pleasing, cultural expectations, chronic stress, and the moment her body finally said, "enough." Despite doing all the things we associate with health and wellness, Misha found herself facing a long list of unexplained symptoms, chronic pain, and a body that seemed to be shutting down. What she eventually discovered changed the course of her life. We talk about the connection between trauma and physical health, why so many women lose trust in themselves, and how years of putting everyone else's needs first can create profound disconnection from who we really are. Misha shares her journey of healing, reclaiming her voice, and learning to honor her own needs after decades of self-abandonment. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about coming home to yourself, one small step at a time. Connect with Misha: Website: Home - Misha Vayner [https://mishavayner.com/] Instagram: Misha Vayner (@mishavayner) • Instagram profile [https://www.instagram.com/mishavayner] Podcast: Your Well Life If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.

The Hidden Connection Between Hair, Identity, and Self-Worth with Linda Hollaz

What if hair was never really about hair? In this episode, I sit down with hair specialist, educator, researcher, and founder of Hair Garden, Linda Hollaz, for a fascinating conversation about identity, self-worth, aging, authenticity, and the deeper emotional connections we have with our hair. What begins as a conversation about thinning hair and hair loss quickly expands into a discussion about confidence, vulnerability, trauma, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and what it means to embrace ourselves as we move through different seasons of life. Linda shares her own experience with hair loss, her groundbreaking research on hair-pulling disorder, and why she believes hair care should be approached with greater awareness, intention, and compassion. We also discuss the pressures women face to appear younger, the relationship between stress and our bodies, and the freedom that comes from embracing who we truly are rather than who we think we're supposed to be. This conversation is for anyone who has ever struggled with changing hair, changing bodies, changing identities, or the feeling that they need to keep performing for the world. Connect with Linda: Hair Garden: Home [https://hairgarden.com/] Hair Balancing: https://hairbalancing.com [https://hairbalancing.com]