{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/6464f2414d79090011e786c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"280. Raj Jana: Quieting Your Inner Critic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/1614261297088-8e9b613b8d8b097609c361c724b98c6b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I’ve known for a while that April would be a big month. Earlier in the year, I booked an 8-day ayahuasca retreat with 21 other men.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is the most nights I’ve sat in a ceremony, and the first with a group of men. I spent the first three weeks of April prepping for the event. It was important to me to get clarity on the intentions I wanted to take into ceremony.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The retreat was an invitation to explore what’s been hiding in my shadow - the source of my greatest fears and my greatest potential. It’s been a long road to get to this point in my life, but something inside me knew it was time to ask myself the bold questions that I was afraid to know the answers to.</p><p><br></p><p>What resulted was the most transformative journey I’ve ever experienced. I found the root of my inner critic, and replaced the critical voice in my head with that of a compassionate guide. My relationship with myself has shifted entirely. More than that, I now understand what it means to love myself fully - and it’s changing how I show up in every single area of my life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>I share many more details and takeaways in the episode, including:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Using feelings in the body as a gateway to healing</li><li>Recognizing and communicating with the different voices within&nbsp;</li><li>Cultivating compassion for the protective mechanisms that cause pain.&nbsp;</li><li>The power of seeing others as a mirror.&nbsp;</li><li>What’s possible when you feel trapped emotions.&nbsp;</li><li>Honoring the commitments I make with myself.&nbsp;</li><li>And more…</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thank you all for giving me the gift of your attention. I hope you enjoy this month’s reflection episode.</p><p><br></p><p>P.S. If you have a moment, please leave the podcast a review on whichever platform you listen on. Reviews go a long way in helping me understand what you love (and don’t love) about the show. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again!</p><p><br></p><p>PSS. If you guys want support implementing any of the practices mentioned on this episode, head to www.liber8.health.</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Stay Grounded Media"}