Being Fully Me

Stories from my life. Mistakes and failures, gains and losses, laced with the life lessons and wisdom I’ve gleaned from living it all. My podcast is a collection of personal shares about what I’ve struggled through and learned from. My soul has been shaped by these experiences. I am who I am because of the life I have lived.

The 5 Intersections Between Human Design and Spiritual Mentoring 06/29/2025

The 5 Intersections Between Human Design and Spiritual Mentoring In this final episode of Season 6, we dive into 5 ways in which Human Design informs the Spiritual Mentoring work I do with my clients. Human Design complements the work of spirituality because we begin by asking and discovering: Who Am I? Self-discovery is the foundation to learning who we are and what we came here to do. Book a foundational Human Design reading: email me at Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage is available Read my writing This Human-Divine Journey Check out my affordable courses /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/37208910

Loving, Losing, Learning, Living 06/17/2025

Loving, Losing, Learning, Living This episode was inspired by a question I contemplated: What do people who have no spiritual convictions turn to as they navigate the stresses and struggles of life? Here, I unpack the four L's: Loving, Losing, Learning, Living as a framework for the human journey. We will all love. We will lose what we love. But then do we learn from those experiences? And how do we choose to live, given what we know about loss? Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage is available Losing Amma, Finding Home is available Interested in Spiritual Mentoring? Email me at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/37025535

Honoring the Sacred 06/03/2025

Honoring the Sacred Knowing what's sacred in your life and connecting with it is key to living a spirit-led life. This episode is all about the presence of the sacred, why it's important, what "sacred" means to me and how you can start small by noticing what feels sacred to you. "Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage" is now available!! Rivvy Neshama's book: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/36807385

How I Mentor My Clients 05/20/2025

How I Mentor My Clients In this episode I unpack how I understand and apply Spiritual Mentoring when I work with clients in a 1:1 setting. I offer a brief arc of my journey, from growing up in a traditional Hindu family, to the kind of spirituality I practice today—and how that has helped shape the work I do with my clients. Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage is now available at , , and Foundational Human Design reading: email me at Check out /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/36625910

5 Reasons Why We Need Spiritual Tools Now More Than Ever 05/06/2025

5 Reasons Why We Need Spiritual Tools Now More Than Ever In this episode, I unpack 5 reasons why we need spiritual tools for the extremely challenging and uncertain times we live in—and how those tools can help support our well-being. Using the mind and the world to manage our safety is no longer an option. When external systems crumble, we have nowhere to turn but inward, to our own, wise inner compass. Read my post: Coming soon! Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage (everywhere books are sold) /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/36341455

What is Spiritual Mentoring? 04/22/2025

What is Spiritual Mentoring? The theme for the current season—Season 6—is Spiritual Mentoring. In the first episode I share a definition of what Spiritual Mentoring means to me, why it's important, and the foundation I start with when working with a client. My 4th book, Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage launches everywhere books are found on May 19, 2025. Read my stories and essays on You can find my current offerings /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/36251040

My Purpose as my Human Design Chart Reveals 12/21/2024

My Purpose as my Human Design Chart Reveals I'm currently taking a break to ease into the stillness and rest of winter. If you'd like a Purpose by Design reading, please get on the waitlist. /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/34559330

Everything in Your Life is Preparing You for Your Purpose 11/14/2024

Everything in Your Life is Preparing You for Your Purpose This episode is about connecting all the purpose dots in my life. I'd always been living my past; I just didn't realize it. The same is true of you. I share how everything I lived through was part of my purpose and led to where I stand today and what I do. I invite you to make a list of all your educational qualifications, all the jobs you've had, and all the skills you've acquired as a result. They come together to serve your purpose journey, going forward. My Books: Book a Purpose by Design Reading: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/33884437

Answering Your Purpose Questions 10/29/2024

Answering Your Purpose Questions In this episode, I respond to a variety of questions people ask about purpose and all the fears associated with finding and living one's purpose. Book a Purpose by Design reading: Read my Memoir, Losing Amma, Finding Home: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/33649777

From the Portal of Pain to the Path of Purpose 10/14/2024

From the Portal of Pain to the Path of Purpose This episode focuses on how the portal of pain can often be the doorway to one's purposeful life. When we allow pain to break us open we also invite the universe to grow us in a way that helps us use our pain in service. My Loss Memoir: Losing Amma, Finding Home: Interested in a Purpose by Design reading? Find out more at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/33347722

5 Biggest Myths About Purpose 09/29/2024

5 Biggest Myths About Purpose This episode explores and explodes the top 5 myths that surround the topic of Purpose. Understanding how these myths operate in your life will help you get clear about what's holding you back when it comes to living a purposeful life. My 6-week Grief Group: Want a Purpose Reading? Go to My Loss Memoir: Losing Amma, Finding Home: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/33195432

How My Purpose Unfolded 09/14/2024

How My Purpose Unfolded In this episode I share the beginnings of my purpose journey. From my early twenties to my mid-forties I was being prepared for my path. When my beloved Amma died, I was reborn into my purpose. /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/32849967

The 2nd Line in Human Design 05/29/2024

The 2nd Line in Human Design In this final episode of season 4, we continue to understand the 6/2 profile by focusing on the 2nd line. What are the qualities of a 2nd line being? What do they need to thrive? Here are my brand-new Human Design Offers! Purpose by Design Sessions: Partnership by Design Sessions: Parenting by Design Sessions: Sliding-Scale Grief Group Waitlist: Email me at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/31464172

The 6th Line in Human Design 05/14/2024

The 6th Line in Human Design In this episode, I break down my 6/2 profile in Human Design by speaking about the themes of the 6th line journey. what is a Human Design profile? the 3 life stages of the 6th line experience my personal journey through the 3 life stages the 3 values that ground me how I've come to define success for myself Learn about my Human Design Offers: Read my essays on Substack: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/31246692

How Mental Projectors Make Decisions 04/29/2024

How Mental Projectors Make Decisions Most of us have been conditioned to make decisions using our mind. Human Design says the mind is a useful tool, but it's the body that knows what's correct for us. This episode is about how Mental Projectors are meant to make decisions that help guide them toward flow and alignment. To figure out how YOU are meant to make decisions according to your design, book a session at Have a question? Email /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/31017248

When A Projector Feels Bitter 04/14/2024

When A Projector Feels Bitter How does a Projector know when they're making decisions that are incorrect for them? How do they recognize when they're out of alignment? Bitterness is a Projector's red flag, just as Success lets them know they're on the right path. In this episode I unpack what bitterness feels like for me and how I know I'm bitter. I also share my personal definition of Success and encourage you to find your own. Episode 15: My Top 5 Values: Work With Me: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/30817203

How A Projector Calls in Aligned Opportunities 03/29/2024

How A Projector Calls in Aligned Opportunities This episode is all about the Projector "strategy" which means "how to call in aligned opportunities." The Projector strategy is "wait to be recognized and invited." What I cover in this episode: What "wait to be invited" means How to know "right" invitations from wrong ones 3 pitfalls to avoid when it comes to invitations My grief memoir: Why I Quit Social Media: Unable to Quit Social Media?: Email your questions to Interested in a Human Design session? Go /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/30512713

Living the Projector Life 03/14/2024

Living the Projector Life In this episode, I speak about my life as a Human Design Projector. This will serve you if you're a projector and also if you have a partner, child, parent, boss, or friend who is a projector. How Human Design Found Me: Pull up your HD chart here: Book a Human Design Session: Email /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/30308258

3 Things I Do Before A Year Ends 12/28/2023

3 Things I Do Before A Year Ends How do we send off a year before we call in a new year? Well, I have an intentional end-of-year practice that helps me take stock of how I lived out the year. I offer you a series of journal prompts to help you reflect and review. /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/29220138

The Storyteller that Lives in Our Head 12/18/2023

The Storyteller that Lives in Our Head In this episode I share my thoughts on “the voice” in our head which dominates so much of our waking lives. That voice is the reason we don’t follow our dreams. I also share about my new writing journey on Substack titled This Human-Divine Journey. Support my writing on Substack: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28997083

When the World Weighs on You 12/08/2023

When the World Weighs on You Like many of you, I've been struggling with the terror and violence that's going on in the world. In this episode I share some ideas on how when we focus on our wellness we have more power to be of service and create harmony. If any of the ideas I shared resonate with you, please email me at . Anita Moorjani's book: /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28981758

The Art of Slowing Down 11/29/2023

The Art of Slowing Down A busy life is not a rich life. When we equate our worthiness with how much we produce, we never get off the hamster wheel. This episode addresses the importance of slowing down as a sacred practice that anchors us in presence. Your Human Design chart contains all the information on how you're meant to live and move through life. Interested in a session? I have . /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28702378

The Purpose of Relationships 11/21/2023

The Purpose of Relationships It's that time of year when relationships come into sharp focus. Thanksgiving brings up so many feelings around being with family, not wanting to be there, grief, anger, and unmet needs. I address the topic of Relationships in this episode. I share a personal story about a beloved friendship that died. I speak about the importance of boundaries and why spiritual people are conflicted about boundaries. Take a listen. Mentioned in this episode: Book A Human Design Session at Grief Group coming in the fall of 2024! /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28316837

On Convincing Others 11/13/2023

On Convincing Others I chanced upon a journal entry and knew right away that I needed to share it with you. In this episode I read this entry and share my thoughts on what it means to try to convince others, why we feel compelled to do it, and how we need to turn the inquiry inward. If anything in this episode spoke to you, do email me at . I'd love to hear from you! /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28316696

How to Have Emotionally Hard Conversations 11/05/2023

How to Have Emotionally Hard Conversations This episode follows episode 23 so please be sure to listen in that order. Here I offer 5 reasons why emotional honesty is important and also share how I prepare for an emotionally hard conversation. Need to have a tough conversation and could use some support? Book a session by emailing /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28316615

10 Reasons Why Emotional Honesty is Hard 10/29/2023

10 Reasons Why Emotional Honesty is Hard In this episode I address the 10 reasons why we struggle to have conversations where we need to speak our truth, state our needs, or hold someone accountable for their actions. There are tender, frightened parts of you that are trying to protect you from doing it. Your Human Design holds the key to understanding these parts of you. Book a Human Design Session at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28185614

Unable to Quit Social Media? It’s Not Your Fault 10/19/2023

Unable to Quit Social Media? It’s Not Your Fault In this episode I explain why committing to get off social media, then going back, and blaming yourself for your lack of willpower is pointless. It’s not your fault and you’ll know why when you listen. The books that inspired me and tell the truth about social media addiction: by Cal Newport by Johann Hari My earlier episode on the pod: Struggling on social media? Need some gentle support? Email me at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28138259

Honor the Season You’re In 10/09/2023

Honor the Season You’re In When we resist the season we’re moving through, we create more suffering for ourselves. In this episode I share stories about what it means to honor the season you’re moving through. /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/28137977

Self-Care During An International Move 08/28/2023

Self-Care During An International Move In this episode I share my self-care tips that help me stay calm and grounded as I navigate a big international move. We’re taking a break at the end of Season 2 and will return with fresh episodes for Season 3. Check out my current offers at /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/27538242

We’re Moving Back to Chicago! 08/18/2023

We’re Moving Back to Chicago! Big announcement in this episode! After three years in Düsseldorf, Germany we’re moving back to suburban Chicago. Our three international moves The challenges of moving during a pandemic The grief of a language barrier What I learned during this season of life What I’ll miss about Germany What I’m looking forward to in Chicago /episode/index/show/c06b1412-9d2f-48f5-b133-7ebec772bf56/id/27477696

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