Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

John Mackey is the visionary founder of Whole Foods Market, one of the world's largest natural and organic foods retailers, which he sold to Amazon in 2017. Now leading Love.Life, his wellness-focused venture, John has spent over four decades studying consciousness, spirituality, and what it means to live an awakened life. A student of A Course in Miracles for 41 years, he recently shared his remarkable journey in his memoir "The Whole Story." In this profound conversation, John reveals the spiritual principles that transformed his relationship with failure, rejection, and his own ego—turning them into the very forces that fueled his extraordinary success.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why John's inner voice told him his future wife was "more conscious" than him on their first date—and how learning to trust that voice changed everything• The "Old Bob" technique: How naming and befriending your ego transforms it from your worst enemy into a manageable backseat passenger• Why you're guaranteed to make every mistake twice (and why that's actually perfect for your growth)• The simple daily test that reveals whether you're expanding toward your purpose or contracting away from it• How rejection becomes "redirection" when you understand you're planting seeds that may bloom years later• Why taking full responsibility for your life as "your dream" unlocks miraculous synchronicities and connections• The morning ritual that keeps you grounded and heart-centered no matter how chaotic your day becomes• How to love yourself unconditionally while maintaining the highest standards—without the self-criticism that cripples most high achieversThe path to greatness isn't about avoiding obstacles—it's about alchemizing them into wisdom, strength, and deeper love. John Mackey's journey from a young entrepreneur plagued by self-doubt to a conscious leader who built one of America's most beloved companies proves that your greatest challenges can become your most powerful teachers. Listen to the full episode to discover how to transform your inner world and create the life your soul is calling you to live.Connect with John:Website: https://love.life/Instagram: @iamjohnmackeyConnect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

What if everything you've been taught about consciousness is backwards? In this mind-expanding conversation, Raj sits down with Mark Gober—Princeton graduate, former Silicon Valley strategy partner, and author of seven groundbreaking books—who went from hardcore materialist to consciousness researcher after discovering peer-reviewed scientific evidence that completely shattered his worldview. Mark has spent nearly a decade diving deep into the research that mainstream science doesn't want you to see, and what he's uncovered about the nature of reality, consciousness, and your soul's role in designing your life will leave you questioning everything.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Nobel Prize-winning physicists believe consciousness is fundamental and matter is just a derivative—and what this means for how you experience reality• The University of Virginia's 2,500+ documented cases of children remembering past lives, complete with birthmarks that match historical death records (and why this changes everything about medicine)• How your brain functions more like a radio antenna receiving signals than a computer generating thoughts—and how to tune into higher intelligence• The specific body sensations that signal when you're in alignment versus living a lie (and why ignoring these signals literally makes you sick)• Why the beliefs you inherited from family, school, and society might be keeping you trapped in someone else's reality—and how to identify what's actually yours• The difference between intuition, channeling, and psychic phenomena (plus how to distinguish between fear and genuine inner knowing)• Mark's "falsification method" for questioning any belief system without needing to have all the answers—a skill that could save you years of living someone else's truth• How to practice "holding the gold"—why rushing to share insights before they're fully integrated actually waters down your deepest wisdomThis isn't just another consciousness conversation—it's a scientifically-backed roadmap for recognizing that your soul chose this exact life experience, and how to live in alignment with that deeper intelligence. If you've ever felt like reality is more mysterious than we're taught, or if you've had experiences that don't fit the mainstream worldview, this episode will give you both the permission and the scientific foundation to trust what you already know deep down. Get ready to see your life—and your role in it—in a completely new way.Connect with Mark:Website: https://www.markgober.com/Instagram: @markgober_authorConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

Do you find yourself constantly saying "I'm sorry" for taking up space, speaking your truth, or simply being yourself? If you're trapped in endless cycles of apologizing, people-pleasing, and seeking forgiveness from others, you're not alone—and more importantly, you're looking for healing in all the wrong places. In this eye-opening episode, Raj and Alex reveal why your compulsive need to apologize is actually a symptom of a deeper wound, and how shifting your forgiveness practice inward is the key to breaking free from chronic people-pleasing forever.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why constantly apologizing to others is actually a sign that you haven't forgiven yourself (and how this keeps you stuck in victim mode)• The hidden inner critic that's driving your need for external validation—and how to transform it from your worst enemy into your greatest ally• How Raj's pattern of "I'm sorry for being too much" was actually his inner child crying out for self-acceptance• The revolutionary shift from seeking forgiveness from others to facilitating forgiveness between the parts of yourself• Why your guilt about advocating for yourself reveals exactly where you need to do inner healing work• The Ho'oponopono practice that stops the apologizing cycle by directing "I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you" toward yourself• How to parent your inner child in the ways you desperately crave from others—so you stop seeking that validation externally• The counterintuitive truth that taking full responsibility for your reality (including forgiving yourself) actually gives you more power and choice in your lifeIf you're exhausted from walking on eggshells, over-explaining yourself, and carrying guilt for simply existing, this episode will show you how to break the cycle. It's time to stop apologizing for who you are and start healing the relationship that matters most—the one you have with yourself.Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

Ever notice how the same type of person keeps showing up in your life? Or how you find yourself in eerily similar situations over and over again, wondering "Why does this keep happening to me?" What if we told you there are actually two hidden curriculums running your life - and only one of them is truly yours? In this episode, Raj reveals the invisible map your soul has been drawing through every relationship, challenge, and "coincidence" you've experienced, and how understanding this changes everything about how you navigate your future.The Biggest Takeaways:The Two Hidden Forces Controlling Your Reality: There are two invisible curriculums running your life simultaneously - and 99% of people are completely unaware of the second oneWhy You Can't Shake That Restless Feeling: That persistent pull toward something different isn't anxiety or dissatisfaction - it's actually something much more profound trying to communicate with youThe Most Uncomfortable Truth About Your Life: There's a perspective about responsibility that will either completely liberate you or make you want to run away - but you can't unsee it once you knowThe Single Question That Reveals Everything: One simple filter exposes which invisible curriculum is running your life in any given moment - and changes how you'll make every decision moving forwardWhy You're Unconsciously Addicted to Struggle: There's a hidden psychological reason we make things harder than they need to be - and it has nothing to do with what you thinkThe Secret Code Hidden in Your Recurring Patterns: Your repetitive experiences aren't random - they're following a precise blueprint that can be decoded once you know what to look forWhat You Think Is Destiny Might Actually Be Programming: Most people mistake one thing for another when it comes to their life patterns - and this confusion keeps them stuck in cycles they could actually breakThe Evolutionary Pattern You've Never Noticed: There's a specific way your challenges evolve over time that reveals something profound about your spiritual development - once you see it, everything makes senseReady to stop being the victim of your own patterns and start consciously creating your reality? This conversation will completely shift how you see every challenge, relationship, and "coincidence" in your life. Raj breaks down exactly how to map your soul's journey and step into your role as the conscious creator you were born to be. Listen to the full episode to discover which curriculum has been running your life - and how to finally align with the one that's authentically yours.Connect with Raj:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

What if the most transformational thing you could do for your relationship was to consciously end it? In this raw and revelatory conversation, Raj and his beloved Natalie share their unconventional journey of falling in love, consciously breaking up, and coming back into relationship—but this time, with the “intelligence of love” as their guide. They reveal how treating love as a master teacher, rather than something to control or contain, unlocked levels of devotion, intimacy, and spiritual growth they never thought possible. This episode is a masterclass in using your intimate relationship as the ultimate catalyst for transformation. What you'll learn:The difference between "expressing love" and "becoming love" and how to surrender into being an open channel for love's intelligence to flow through youHow to move at "the pace of love" versus the pace of your triggers and why honoring the slowest part creates sustainable intimacyThe "benefit of the doubt" principle that transforms how you see your partner's difficult moments as soul expressions rather than character flawsHow to identify your self-abandonment patterns and create mutual agreements to lovingly call each other back to self-loveThe art of conscious completion and transition including how to close relationship containers with gratitude instead of resentmentWhy "discernment" is different from "withholding" and how to know when something truly serves love versus just needs to be seenUsing apology and forgiveness as "technologies" to move through conflict faster and create deeper intimacy in the processThe framework for "conscious coupling" including how to create relationship agreements when you're regulated, not triggeredHow to design daily rituals of integration that help you digest lessons and compost insights so you stop repeating the same patternsThe practice of sovereignty in nervous system regulation so your relationship becomes a place of mutual support rather than codependent activationReady to transform your relationship into a spiritual practice?This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about love, commitment, and what it means to truly devote yourself to another human being. Whether you're single, coupled, or somewhere in between, the frameworks and insights Raj and Natalie share will give you a completely new lens for approaching intimacy as a path of awakening.Watch the full episode now and discover how to let love be your greatest teacher.Connect with Natalie:https://www.instagram.com/thenatalieadele/profilecard/YouTube: @SatNamSocietyhttps://tr.ee/jzm7juB1uF Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

What if the most painful moments of your life aren't random suffering, but sacred initiations designed to unlock deeper levels of spiritual maturity? In this episode, Raj and Alex explore the concept of "portals" - those intense transitional periods that feel like they'll never end, whether triggered by heartbreak, loss, or life-altering challenges. Unlike ordinary hardships, portals become transformational when you consciously choose to see them as opportunities for growth rather than just crisis. This shift in perspective transforms you from victim to initiate, moving you through the three ascending levels of spiritual development.What You'll Discover:• The Portal vs. Crisis Distinction - Why some people emerge from difficult times completely transformed while others remain stuck in victim consciousness, and how to consciously step into the portal experience• The Faith → Trust → Knowing Progression - The three distinct levels of spiritual initiation that portals are designed to activate, and how to recognize which level you're currently operating from• The Alchemy of Breakup Medicine - Why relationship endings might be the most potent transformation tool available, and the critical window of opportunity that determines whether you'll access its full healing power• The Art of Ritual During Chaos - Specific ceremonial practices for both releasing what's dying and designing what's being born, plus how to create sacred space even when your world is falling apart• The Hero's Journey Pattern in Personal Crisis - How every portal follows a predictable arc from descent into shadow to emergence as teacher, and why recognizing this pattern accelerates your transformation• Life's Curriculum of Surrender - The profound truth about why challenges keep showing up until you master specific spiritual lessons, and what happens when you finally stop resisting the initiationReady to Transform Your Relationship with Difficulty?This isn't just another conversation about getting through hard times - it's a masterclass in recognizing the sacred intelligence behind your struggles. If you've ever wondered why life keeps dealing you seemingly impossible cards, or if you're currently in the thick of a transition that feels endless, this episode will fundamentally shift how you relate to difficulty forever. Raj reveals why "God won't throw you to the wolves unless you have a wolf in you," and exactly how to access the gifts hidden inside your most challenging moments. Stop seeing your struggles as punishment and start recognizing them as your soul's curriculum for awakening.Connect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

If you've ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're stuck in patterns you can't explain—this episode is for you. You're not broken. You're not failing. You're simply disconnected from the truth of who you really are.In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Dan Siegel—world-renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author—joins Raj to reveal the science of reconnection. Together, they uncover how trauma, culture, and outdated ideas of the "self" have fractured our inner world—and how we can reclaim wholeness, purpose, and power.This isn't just about mental health. This is about healing the disconnection between your mind, your body, and something bigger.In this episode, you'll learn:The revolutionary COAL framework: Curiosity, Openness, Acceptance & Love—and how it transforms your nervous systemWhy the Western idea of "self as individual body" is literally killing us—and what quantum physics reveals about who you really areThe 3 pillars of mindfulness that create measurable changes in your DNA, immune system, and longevityHow forgiveness is actually "giving up all hope for a different past"—and why this sets you freeThe difference between chaos, rigidity, and the "FACES flow" of optimal mental healthWhy uncertainty isn't something to fear—it's the portal to infinite possibility and freedomDr. Siegel's daily Wheel of Awareness practice that grounds him and connects the quantum realm to everyday lifeHow integration (differentiating while linking) is the secret to thriving relationships, brain health, and planetary healingWhy this moment of global disorganization might be humanity's "caterpillar to butterfly" transformationThe scientific truth that we're all emergences from the same source of possibility—and how living this changes everythingThis episode is a roadmap back to wholeness—backed by decades of research and delivered with profound compassion. Dr. Siegel doesn't just explain the science; he shows you how to embody it.Connect with Dan:https://drdansiegel.com/Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

In a world that prizes productivity and logic, most of us were never taught the fundamental skill of feeling our emotions. This emotional illiteracy creates a dangerous buildup of what Raj calls "emotional debt" — unprocessed feelings that manifest as stress, fractured relationships, and even physical illness. When we avoid our feelings, we're not just disconnecting from ourselves; we're paying compound interest on that emotional debt with our health and happiness. In this transformative episode, Raj and Alex unpack the art and science of feeling, revealing practical pathways to expand your emotional capacity and free yourself from fear. Learn how developing this overlooked skillset can become your superpower in an increasingly AI-driven world.What You'll Discover:• The hidden "emotional debt" concept — why every unfelt emotion gets stored in your body and how this accumulation affects everything from your health to your relationships• Why safety is the foundation of feeling — practical techniques to create the internal and external conditions where authentic emotion can finally emerge• The surprising truth about discomfort — how reframing your relationship with uncomfortable sensations transforms them from enemies to allies• Why slowing down is revolutionary — discover the counterintuitive practice that creates space for healing in a speed-obsessed culture• The ancestral connection — how feeling your emotions doesn't just liberate you but helps release generational patterns that have been passed down through your lineage• The vulnerability paradox — why opening yourself creates ripples of healing that extend far beyond your personal experience• The difference between emotions and sensations — a critical distinction that can instantly change how you process difficult feelings• The presence practice — specific techniques to develop the quality that makes you "medicine" for others, creating healing spaces wherever you goReady to break free from emotional numbness and discover the profound liberation that comes with feeling fully? Dive into this episode to begin your journey toward emotional mastery—the skill that no AI can replicate and that will transform every aspect of your life from the inside out.Connect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle

What if every word you speak is silently shaping your reality — for better or worse?In this paradigm-breaking episode, Raj sits down with Dr. Steve Young, longevity expert and spiritual architect, to reveal why language is the original technology — and how you’ve been unconsciously “spell-casting” yourself into limitation.From hidden frequencies inside common words like “trauma,” “I know,” and “always”… to the quantum coding that governs reality itself, Steve unpacks the laws of Hermetics, duality, and vibrational truth — in a way that’s as practical as it is mystical.This conversation will shift how you speak, think, and create — forever.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why “healing language” might actually be keeping you stuckThe one word that instantly shuts down transformationHow to speak as a Creator (not a victim of circumstance)The spiritual law behind your everyday languageHow identity itself is a program you can rewriteWhat “energetic coding” means — and how to use itWhy changing your vocabulary rewires your vibrationA new way to understand trauma, healing, and divinityIf words build your world… this episode gives you the blueprint.Connect with Dr. Steve:Instagram: @stevenyoungalchemistConnect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.