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Nov. 13, 2024

93: Dr. Priya Nalkur - President, The Roundtable Institute on JEDI Le…

This episode was released on the heels of perhaps the most dramatic election of our time—one that will have a serious impact on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and leadership initiatives in corporations throughout the ...

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Oct. 30, 2024

92: Sundarri Rodriguez - The Power of Sound Healing, Kriya Yoga, Brea…

Since moving to Southern California last year, I've been blessed to cross paths with many souls on a similar journey of spirituality and wellness. I had one of these folks on the podcast a year ago, Kyle Peche , and …

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Oct. 15, 2024

91: Nikhil Torsekar Gets Happy, Human, and Untethered

To comemorate the 90(ish)th episode of Untether Your Life, I'm rebroadcasting my appearance on the Happy and Human podcast. I always walk away from my exchanges with the hosts - my friends Dinesh Melwani and Dr. Seema Desai -...

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Oct. 9, 2024

90: Mitul Desai, The Care Hack - A Powerful Champion for Caregivers o…

This episode gives credence to the saying that "there are no coincidences in life." It's being released on the eve of World Mental Health Day , October 10th. Every year on this date, I marvel at the mental health journey …

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Sept. 18, 2024

89: Amy Green Smith - Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Keynote Speaker on …

As busy, hard-working professionals with families, demanding jobs, and multiple other obligations, we often go into auto-pilot. We mindlessly follow scripts and templates that were passed onto us about what success looks like...

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Aug. 21, 2024

88: Sam Kabert - Overcoming the Overwhelm through BREATH to Achieve S…

Always love connecting with folks who share my passion for everything from breathwork to podcasting to cold plunges to the iconic So Cal rock group Sublime. So it was a sincere treat to host this week's guest Sam Kabert . …

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Aug. 7, 2024

87: Dr. Supriya Rao (aka Gutsy Girl MD) on the Essentials of Gut Heal…

In line with the mantra of this show - to "own your health" - this week we speak with gastroenterologist Dr. Supriya Rao , whose Gutsy Girl MD platform has evolved into the go-to resource for all things gut health, …

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June 26, 2024

86: Camilia Berrada - Mastering the Waves of Global, Elevated, Consci…

My time at one of the prestigious “Big 4” consulting firms sharpened my analytical skills and built my professional network immensely. It also contributed to me bottoming out physically and mentally. This rock bottom forced m...

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June 12, 2024

85: Dr. Seema Desai - Transformational Success Coach on Gratitude, Fi…

There's a concept in Eastern wisdom tradition called sangha , which centers on the power of community. When I launched Untether Your Life two years ago, I had no idea what an incredible sangha awaited me with the podcasting e...

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May 22, 2024

84: Mas Vidal Maheshananda, Dancing Shiva Founder, on Yoga, Ayurveda,…

Since launching this podcast two years ago, I continually marvel at the power of synchronicity, and the amazing wise souls that it's put in my path. Their books, online videos, and friendship have deepened my understanding of...

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May 8, 2024

83: Sharanya Rao - When Passion Meets Purpose: Global Coaching Works,…

Many of us lead very fragmented lives. If we're lucky, we set aside a couple hours a week to what really lights us up in between our busy "9-to-5"s and hectic social and family obligations. I find it very inspiring, …

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April 24, 2024

82: Dr. Puja Shah - A Dharma-Filled Journey from Dentist to Award-Win…

This episode is a first in Untether Your Life history, in bringing on a husband and wife duo. On the heels of my interview with Amish Shah in 2023, I'm proud to release my discussion with his wife, the incredibly …

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April 10, 2024

81: Piotr Ciepiel - Global Champion of Mindful Fitness and Cancer War…

I've been blessed to cross paths with some of the most dynamic, impactful souls across the planet through my involvement in Mindvalley , SOMA Breath , and other global communities. One of these is Piotr Ciepiel , who I met …

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March 27, 2024

80: Nikhil Torsekar's "Pivotal" Appearance on The Life Shift Podcast

This week marks the 80th episode of Untether Your Life. It's "kind of a big deal" in the podcasting space, where 90% of shows don't make it past episode 3. For this important milestone, I chose to rebroadcast my appearance …

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March 13, 2024

79: Dr. Anant Vinjamoori, CMO of Modern Age - On "a Mission to Add Mi…

One of the goals of this show is to empower you the listener to break free of templates for managing physical and mental wellness. I'm inspired by organizations that facilitate this journey for patients through clinical and t...

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Feb. 28, 2024

78: Dr. Tanmeet Sethi - Integrative, Psychedelic Medicine Physician, …

One of the most rewarding parts of hosting this podcast is connecting with brilliant, compassionate polymaths, whose knowledge and experience extend across numerous realms. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, MD is a prime example. She is an ...

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Feb. 14, 2024

77: Sumit Shukla - South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC) and Break…

Two years since our first guest interview episode of Untether Your Life with clinical psychologist Dr. Jyothsna Bhat , many strides have been made in mental health in the South Asian diaspora. This is due to the work of group...

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Jan. 31, 2024

76: Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist

This podcast takes aim squarely at the templates that many of us in the South Asian diaspora grew up with – around the ideal career path, marriage, and managing our mental health. It’s therefore gratifying to connect with oth...

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Jan. 10, 2024

75: Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen - Author of Aloha Vietnam, Multidimensional …

Mental Health is a mixed bag in 2024. I'm thrilled about the community that has blossomed since I launched this podcast two years ago - especially within the Asian diaspora. However, I'm disheartened by the assembly line appr...

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Dec. 29, 2023

74: Untether Your Life: A Gratitude-Filled Look Back at 2023

And that's a wrap! 2023 was such a transformational year, thanks in large part to the more than 20 epic souls I spoke with on the Untether Your Life podcast. In recognition of their contributions to the raising of our …

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Dec. 13, 2023

73: Amish Shah, The Natural Law - Harnessing Ayurveda (the "Wisdom of…

As a member of the South Asian diaspora, I'm humbled by the vast wisdom in our DNA and at our fingertips as evidenced by traditions such as Ayurveda - literally the "science or wisdom of life." I also have great …

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Nov. 29, 2023

72: Kyle Peche - Jyoti Mineral Balancing, and the Benefits of a "Deto…

One of the mantras of this podcast is to "Own Your Health;" while conventional modalities such as surgery are very helpful for addressing trauma, optimizing one's health requires a rigorous exploration of alternative approach...

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Nov. 15, 2023

71: Chris McDonald - The Power of Subtle Yoga, Brainspotting, Breathw…

This week's guest, Chris McDonald , is a breath of fresh air in a world beset by false dichotomies between "traditional" and "holistic" approaches to mental health. Chris is a holistic therapist, yogi, meditation teacher, aut...

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Nov. 2, 2023

70: Nikhil and Shelly Guest Appearance on Discover More Podcast with …

As a podcaster, I love connecting with like-minded hosts such as Benoit Kim , given our shared interests in mental health, mindfulness / mediation, the cultural implications of the Asian-American “model minority” myth, and mu...

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