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S2 EP102. Traver Boehm: 49 Days in Total Darkness Retreat: What Happens When You Sit Alone for 7 Weeks

11 September 2025 by Raj Jana

Meet Traver Boehm: Founder of the UNcivilized men’s movement, former bodyguard to billionaires, TEDx speaker, and licensed acupuncturist who has spent 77 cumulative days in complete darkness retreats. After hitting rock bottom following divorce and business loss, Traver transformed his pain into purpose – spending 28 days in pitch-black isolation that fundamentally changed his relationship with death and masculinity. Now, after completing an unprecedented 49-day darkness sit, his new book “28 Days in Darkness” chronicles these profound journeys into the depths of the human psyche.

What You’ll Discover:

Why complete darkness strips away every coping mechanism you rely on daily
How Traver’s mind “broke” around day 9 – and why this was necessary medicine
The difference between 3-day, 28-day, and 49-day darkness experiences
What pre-verbal trauma looks like when it surfaces after 6 weeks of isolation
Why grief became Traver’s greatest teacher (and how to surrender to it)
The moment he thought he had died – and what death actually felt like
Essential skills needed before attempting any darkness retreat
How to create intimacy with yourself in just 20 minutes weekly

Traver’s journey from rock bottom to spiritual breakthrough reveals that our deepest healing often requires venturing into territories our minds desperately want to avoid. His unflinching honesty about the physical and psychological challenges – from hallucinations to pre-verbal trauma surfacing after weeks of isolation – offers both a sobering reality check and profound inspiration. This conversation will challenge your assumptions about what it means to truly know yourself and why the path to freedom might require temporary surrender of everything you think you control. Listen to discover how one man’s extreme practice became a roadmap for accessing the untouchable depths of the human soul.

Connect with Traver:

Instagram: @traverboehm
Website: https://www.manuncivilized.com/

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S2 EP101. Debra Silverman: The Hidden Secrets Of Astrology – Why Your Life Falls Apart Every 30 Years (And How to Prepare)

3 September 2025 by Raj Jana

Meet Debra Silverman, one of the world’s leading astrologers with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and nearly 50 years of experience. Her new book “I Don’t Believe in Astrology (For People Who Don’t Believe in Astrology)” has helped thousands discover their authentic selves through the stars. With 22 certified astrologers in her school and a practice that includes celebrities and everyday seekers alike, Debra bridges ancient wisdom with modern psychology.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why your biggest “flaws” are actually your greatest gifts – and how to stop fighting your true nature

• The real reason your life transforms every 27-30 years – Saturn Return decoded beyond the buzzwords

• How to distinguish your soul’s blueprint from your ego’s neurotic demands – the key to inner peace

• Why generational trauma shows up in your birth chart – and how to break family patterns

• The “observer” technique that instantly gives you free will – even when you can’t change your personality

• How your birth chart reveals your life’s purpose – including the secret of your Midheaven

• Why God didn’t have a bad day when she made you – embracing your perfect imperfections

• The hidden connection between astrology and emotional freedom – practical tools for daily life

Remember: You’re not broken, you’re not behind, and you’re not doing it wrong. Your chart holds the roadmap to stop sabotaging yourself and start celebrating who you really are. As Debra says, “There’s nothing you could do to get this wrong.” Listen to discover how the stars can finally set you free from the exhausting battle against yourself.

Get Debra’s book and learn about her astrology certification program mentioned in this episode. Debra’s new book: https://idontbelieveinastrologybook.com/

Connect with Debra:

Website: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/
Instagram: @debrasilverman_astrology

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S2 EP100. Raj Jana: Your Triggers Are Treasures – Mastering the 5 Pillars of Resilient Living

20 August 2025 by Raj Jana

What if everything that triggers you is actually pointing toward your greatest transformation? In this groundbreaking episode, Raj reveals why traditional therapy often keeps people stuck—and shares the research-backed framework that’s helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.

As co-founder of Liber8 and creator of 400+ podcast episodes exploring human potential, Raj brings a unique perspective forged through years of studying psychedelics, Vipassana, and transformative protocols. Through Liber8, he’s analyzed hundreds of thousands of data points and discovered something profound: true healing isn’t about managing symptoms—it’s about developing unshakeable resilience across five crucial areas of life.

In this episode, Raj shares the framework that’s helped thousands move from chronic stress to authentic living, proving that your triggers aren’t your enemy—they’re breadcrumbs leading you home.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why your biggest triggers are actually treasure maps to wholeness (and how to read them)

• The shocking difference between inner work and therapy that no one talks about

• Which of the 5 types of resilience you’re strongest in—and which is secretly sabotaging your progress

• Why spiritually advanced people still manifest illness (and what they’re missing)

• How chronic stress operates as a “complex web” that mental health alone can’t solve

• The one awareness skill that makes you immune to life’s curveballs

• Why living out of alignment creates more stress than any external circumstance

• The exact assessment process that reveals your biggest growth opportunity in 30 minutes

Ready to transform your relationship with struggle? Your triggers aren’t your enemy—they’re breadcrumbs leading you home to your most resilient, authentic self. Listen to this episode to discover how to turn your greatest challenges into your most powerful tools for transformation and learn the exact framework that’s helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.

If you’re interested in actually learning more about where you are on your inner journey, take Liber8’s brand new Resilience Assessment at liber8.health/assessment. Use code SG15 for 15% off and get a personalized consultation to map your path forward across all 5 pillars of resilience.

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S2 EP99. James Colquhoun: Becoming a Light Being – Accessing Your Infinite Self Through Mantra

13 August 2025 by Raj Jana

James Colquhoun is the former CEO of Gaia and an accomplished filmmaker who discovered the life-changing power of mantras during a profound spiritual awakening. After witnessing billionaires’ misery as a ship’s captain, James found that ancient Sanskrit and simple English mantras became his “cheat codes for life”—literally rewiring his consciousness from victim to creator. His mantra-driven transformation from serving the ultra-wealthy to awakening millions through film and conscious leadership proves these sacred sounds hold real power.

8 Things You’ll Learn:

The exact 5-word mantra that rewired James’s entire reality (and how to use it immediately)
The 3 stages of spiritual evolution – from victim to creator to divine vessel
Why billionaires are often miserable – what James discovered working for the ultra-wealthy
How to alchemize pain into power using mantras instead of spiritual bypassing
The family crisis that launched James’s awakening journey and global movement
What “God resides within you” actually means in practical, non-religious terms
Why serving others IS serving yourself – the fastest path to abundance
How to bend reality through consciousness – creating from soul instead of ego

Your infinite self is calling through the same mantras that transformed James’s life. These aren’t just words—they’re vibrational keys that unlock your true nature. Every moment you delay using these ancient technologies is another moment living below your potential. Listen now and discover the mantras that will rewire your reality.

Connect with James:

Instagram: james_colquhoun

Connect with Raj:

Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/
Website: https://www.rajjana.com/
Instagram: @raj_jana
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBP
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_jana

S2 EP98. Raj Jana: Raj Jana: Why Shame Dies in Sunlight – The Science of Healing Through Vulnerability

6 August 2025 by Raj Jana

What if the very thing you’re hiding is the key to your healing? In this powerful episode on vulnerability and shame healing, Raj reveals groundbreaking insights from hundreds of thousands of data points at transformation company Liber8, proving shame is the invisible force driving our deepest disconnection and loneliness.

Research shows loneliness impacts health more than smoking daily, and at the root lies shame: believing we’re fundamentally flawed and must hide our darkest parts. This transforms how you understand shame and gives you practical tools to heal trauma, build self-compassion, and create authentic connections.

What You’ll Learn About Healing Shame & Building Self-Love

🎯 Vulnerability Psychology – Why things you refuse to share reveal deepest wounds and how vulnerability becomes your pathway to emotional freedom

🎯 Guilt vs Shame Recovery – The life-changing distinction between “I did something wrong” versus “I am wrong” for mental health healing

🎯 Shadow Work & Projection – How judging others mirrors your hidden shame and blocks authentic relationships

🎯 Psychological Safety – What makes someone feel truly safe to be vulnerable and share their deepest truths

🎯 Inner Critic Transformation – How shame-based self-talk sabotages relationships and blocks self-compassion

🎯 Nervous System Healing – The neuroscience of how being witnessed literally rewires your brain for connection

🎯 Trauma Release Techniques – What happens in your body when shame releases and your nervous system finds rest

🎯 Failure Reframing – Transform your relationship with mistakes through self-forgiveness and emotional intelligence

Start Your Healing Journey Today

Here’s what Raj wants you to know: there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are worthy of love exactly as you are, and every mistake has shaped the beautiful, complex human you are today.

The shame you carry isn’t protecting you—it’s blocking the love and connection your soul craves. Here’s the liberating truth: shame cannot survive in the light of loving witness and radical self-acceptance.

This is your permission slip to stop hiding. Watch the full episode and discover why the most healing thing you can do is exactly what you’re most afraid of: being fully, authentically seen.

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S2 EP97. Raj Jana: The Frequency of Alignment – How to Design Rituals That Keep You in Your Power

30 July 2025 by Raj Jana

Most of us chase healing through endless tools and practices—yet remain stuck and unfulfilled. What if the most powerful healing isn’t something you add to your life, but something you align with?

In this episode, Raj shares his journey to discovering “the frequency of alignment”—where safety and aliveness intersect to create a life with wind behind your sails. No amount of meditation can bring you back to center if you’re living misaligned. But when you track your unique signal and design rituals around it, everything changes.

What You’ll Discover:

🔍 Why do most people confuse chaos with aliveness? The fundamental difference between frenetic energy and true vitality.

🧭 What does your personal “safety signal” feel like? Specific qualities that indicate optimal state versus survival mode.

⚡ How can you create courage by building safety first? The counterintuitive approach to bravery without forcing through fear.

📡 What is “signal tracking” versus traditional reflection? Why focusing on feeling states is more powerful than analyzing actions.

🌪️ Why does life fall apart when you start aligning? Why relationships shift and chaos emerges—and why this is perfect.

🎯 How do you distinguish true alignment from avoiding discomfort? Learn the difference between authenticity and spiritual bypassing.

☕ What role do physical rituals play in anchoring insights? How Raj uses ceremonial tea to embody principles and set daily frequency.

🚀 How do you know when to wait versus take aligned action? Understanding when to push forward versus trust the process.

Are you ready to stop pushing the boulder uphill and design rituals that keep you in the frequency where life flows through you? When you prioritize your wellbeing and choose yourself, you don’t just heal—you become a gift to everyone around you. Listen to discover your unique alignment frequency and learn to protect it like your life depends on it.

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