Stay Grounded With Raj Jana

“I'm living a life that I absolutely love. I'm surrounded by a tribe of people that I absolutely love, just simply because I started with the, "What if?"Rob was an abandoned child. As a baby, he was raised by his four-year-old sister until a white, Moron family adopted them both. Raised by a loving family in a predominantly middle-class white community, Rob endured racial abuse. He was spat on, called names, and beat up. The feeling of not belonging would not go away. He eventually found an outlet for his anger and confusion in sport. On the court or field, race and color didn’t matter and after achieving a scholarship to play football at Utah, he thought his life would start working out. But despite being around black people for the first time, he still didn’t fit in. Rob sunk into a dark depression and began fantasizing about how he’d end his life. He hit rock bottom in his mid-30s when everything fell apart. His marriage ended, his start-up failed, and he was done with the pain. But something told him

“Nobody ever taught me how to be human. They taught me how to be a warrior, they taught me how to be a gladiator, they taught me how to not cry, they taught me how to hurt people. It taught me a lot of stuff in my life. Nobody ever taught me how to be human.”Like you, we’ve been moved and enraged by the racism and brutality experienced by our Black brothers and sisters. To show our support and solidarity with Black America, we’re committed to sharing their voices and stories with you. To kick-start this effort, we’re replaying one of our most popular interviews. This conversation with Andre Norman first aired in 2019. It’s an incredible story of beating the odds and the system to create extraordinary impact. The US has one of the largest prison populations in the world with around 1 in 100 Americans in jail. According to 2014 NAACP statistics, African Americans accounted for a disproportionate 34% of the total prison population. It’s a shocking fact that the Black community is incarcerated at more t

“Confidence is simple. It’s not loud, it’s not anything that can be defined by a particular skill or personality type. It’s simply this: the willingness to experience negative emotion.” How much of your vision for life is impacted by what others say or think about you? How often do you hold yourself back or talk yourself out of taking action because your confidence lets you down? Who could you be, what could you have, and where would you go if you could create approval from within and create a story that showered you with positivity, freedom, and relentless joy? This episode’s guest is the incredible Susie Moore - and she dances in this creative, curious space every day! Susie believes that joyful, loving, connected people are POWERFUL. It’s why she says that her only obligation is to have a joyful life - and in doing so, she serves as an example to others of what a joyful life looks and feels like. If you’re ready to be more confident [and feel more joyful in the process], this episode is

“Nobody wants your perfect, everyone just wants your human.” This episode’s guest is no stranger to the Stay Grounded Podcast. Nataly Kogan was one of our very first guests when we launched back in 2017. Nataly’s ‘Happier’ message was powerful back then, but it feels even more potent now - thanks to the new normal we’re navigating ourselves through.This current climate is bringing out the worst - and the best in us. Lockdown and all its associated uncertainties has pulled out the rug in so many areas of our lives. Trying to make sense of it all is tough and new emotions, fears, and experiences are constantly bubbling up. Nataly’s message of self-compassion is vital under these pressures. With the stresses we face right now, mistakes are inevitable. We’re going to get triggered and frustrated and that’s OK because as Nataly reminds us we’re all human and perfection is inauthentic. And amongst it all, self-compassion is the gateway to freedom, happiness, and joy. “Be a kind observer instead

“When you just leave your mind alone for extended periods of time, you start to see profound depths and profound stillness.” We live in beautiful times where meditation is no longer a fringe ritual. You can even practice on your phone in the comfort of your home any time you choose! This is good news because meditation as a practice offers profound benefits. You can expect everything from the ability to create stillness and clarity to an awareness of the vast potential we have as humans. But what happens if you’re a ‘bad’ meditator? And what layers are we really uncovering when we sit with stillness and become the observer of our thoughts? In this powerful episode, mindfulness teacher Jon Krop explains how you can use meditation to live more skillfully in the modern world. His insights could be life-changing for you. “Meditation is really just a practice of cultivating new mental habits.” Jon Krop is a Harvard-educated lawyer and mindfulness expert who’s been meditating for

“There is a twelve step process to burnout. We start with excessive ambition and end with a total mental and physical collapse.”Have you noticed that burnout is a badge of honor? As a society, we place a high value on the hard work and the hustle - and if you’re burnt out, by definition you’re a hard worker! But does burnout deliver the results you want? And is it even the best strategy to create success in business and in life? This episode’s guest says not. After burning out riddled with a collection of physical and emotional symptoms, John Wang realized there had to be a better route to success.In this episode, John not only shares his story, but reveals the logic and story behind our willingness to burn out - so you can choose a more empowered path to your goals.  “We almost celebrate the word burnout because of our ego. “Look at how hard I work to the point that I get to burnout” - which makes no sense.” John Wang has been a speaker and an educator for the last 15 years. His passion i

“There is a cost to trying to be successful. There is a cost to trying to change the world. For many entrepreneurs and founders, it is destroying us and our companies.” Does success require burnout? Can you build a thriving business and live a calm life? As a society, we’ve been raised on a diet where hard work equals the path to success, but is that really true? What’s more, are the sacrifices involved with the high stress, high-success ethos actually contributing to the lifestyle and results we really want? After finding himself on the floor of his dream home unable to move, Aaron Houghton realized there had to be a better way to live. An entrepreneur since the age of 17, Aaron launched more than ten tech startups - including one which he sold to a publicly traded company for $169 million before his 30th birthday. He’d ‘made’ it! The money, the business, the awards… but after pushing himself to his limits, Aaron began to question if the panic attacks, debilitating anxiety, and chronic stress

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the first thing anyone must do before they put themselves in a position to grow from their circumstances. When you are honest with yourself, you give yourself a chance to start fresh from a blank slate. And oftentimes, starting fresh is easier than patching up something that doesn’t work for you.Hope you enjoy it :) If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to join the Find Your Lens Challenge - A Powerful LIVE group experience to help you identify your biggest fears, limiting beliefs, and disempowering stories and transform them into profound tools for personal and professional growth.⁣It will happen Friday through Sunday. To take part for FREE, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the power of channeling your actions in a constructive way when you’re down. It’s impossible to always be in a joyful mood, and I hope this episode reminds you of the power you have to create your way through anything.Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I share a simple reminder to be mindful of where you pay your attention. You may not be able to control who you are around or what’s happening in the world, but by being conscious of where we place our focus, you give yourself the biggest gift of all. The ability to access the wonderful power of being a human being. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grou

“Compassion, connection, and community are the world’s most valuable commodities right now.” This global pandemic is taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Just when we think we’ve found our groove and new normal, another layer slips away - leaving you dancing with a rush of new feelings. This extended time at home is contributing to the spectrum of emotions… tragedy to triumph and pain and joy. But amongst the chaos and turmoil is a chance to tune into yourself. To strip away what no longer serves. To surrender to the flow of what is.And perhaps even remember what it means to be human. In this beautiful episode, I riff about what it means to be human with my good friend Tim Palladino. It’s crazy that we need to learn how to be human beings, but thanks to a culture of doing and distractions, so many of us are stuck on the hamster wheel. Now we have a time to pause, reflect, and refresh our perspective - and fall in love with life at a whole new level. “I think we are built to be able to get

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I cover the simple truth that everything in life is seasonal. It’s important to recognize that this too shall pass, so we can operate from a place of abundance instead of scarcity when we’re in the thick of it. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I cover the reasons why it’s important to be aware of and celebrate your increasing ability to navigate through tough times. It doesn’t matter if you’re out of muddy waters yet or not, being able to recognize your progress will empower you to continue building yourself up in beautiful ways throughout this crisis. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounde

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the life changing magic of a morning ritual and the reasons why having something that kick starts your day in a positive direction is so important in times of crisis. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ See acas

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I touch on a simple truth - human beings were built to handle crises. It’s part of our evolutionary advantage as a species. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Give yourself the gift of discovering how powerful you truly are.Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/

“My definition for hypnosis is ‘meditation with a goal’.” Why do we find it so difficult to do the things we really want to do? Why do we struggle to build the business of our dreams, create the abundance we crave, or attract the perfect partner? In this episode, you’ll discover that all your beliefs and habits originate in your subconscious. You can’t rewire these parts of you through logic alone, instead, you need to access the power of suggestion - and that’s only available to you when your brain is in a theta state. It’s for this reason that hypnosis is such a powerful and transformative technique. Guide yourself into theta state and you can dial down fear, and do the deep, inner work that rewires what you believe about yourself. Then anything becomes possible. And in this important episode, Grace Smith - a pioneer in the hypnotherapy field reveals how. Listen to this episode and not only will you discover the theoretical reasons why hypnotherapy works. You’ll also experience the benef

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about a simple tool we all have to recalibrate ourselves when we feel like we’re in our heads. Remember - no matter what happens around you, your breath is always something you can control. And oftentimes, it’s the best place to start. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about remembering how far you've grown in all of this. Your situation may not have changed all the way, but recognizing your own emotional temperament in this chaos gives you the gift of perspective. And perspective creates the perfect contrast for you to take one more step.Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podc

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about how changing your relationship with fear transforms fear into a powerful tool you can lean on in times of crisis. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/the-stay-grounded-podcastIHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-stay-grounded-with-raj-jan-31155893/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Stay Grounded Daily, a Tuesday through Friday mini podcast episode to help you stay grounded in truth, love, and possibility during these times of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of paying attention to where you pay attention. With so much noise in the world, it is so easy to lose yourself in the whirlwind of negativity. But unless you begin to consciously shift your focus to things in your control, you won’t be in control - and a sense of control inside of chaos creates freedom. Hope you enjoy it :)If you want to watch live episodes of Stay Grounded Daily, join the Stay Grounded Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/staygrounded/Connect with Raj:Website | https://www.rajjana.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/raj_janaSubscribe to Raj’s Newsletter: https://www.rajjana.com/staygroundedSubscribe to the Stay Grounded Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/p