Conversations with Nistha
By Nistha Dube
Conversations with NisthaSep 22, 2022
Public Speaking Tips 101 - Getting Started & Scaling with Speaking Agent Joe Johnston│Conversation 67
Speaker, Consultant, and Agent Joe Johnston shares tangible advice on how to break into the speaking industry and grow into a $10k speaker. He differentiates between story, expertise, and problem-solving, and the different "categories" of speakers. Joe shares advice on overcoming the fear of public speaking.
Reach out to Joe & MII
Getting my Birth Chart Read LIVE!│Astrologer Sarah Goldsmith│Conversation 63
Astrologer, Sarah Goldsmith, reads my natal chart LIVE on the podcast! We talk about the history of astrology and its different approaches, the effect of Saturn on one's placements, timeline techniques for calculating relationship probabilities, the correlation between past lives and present karmic cycles, and much more. A highly fascinating, interactive, and knowledge-dense conversation tied into the context of one's personal experiences.
Connect with Sarah
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgoldsmithastro/?hl=en
Work with Sarah: https://calendly.com/sarahgoldsmithastro
Sarah's Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/DOfi3E
WHAT is my "Purpose"?! The Three Phase Model│Conversation 61
What really is this whole "purpose" thing?! Walking you through a 3-phase journey from pain, to plan, to purpose to demonstrate how you are uniquely designed to be of service. We dive into acknowledging our past, creating actionable steps for healing and new decisions, and creating acceptance and embodiment for our ourselves and our stories.
The “Why” Behind Classroom Behaviors│ Dr. Taylor│Conversation 58
Executive Founder of Wonder Tree, and Co-author of The “Why” Behind Classroom Behaviors and Creating Sensory Smart Classrooms Dr. Taylor and I sat down to discuss neurodivergence in the classroom, modalities for effective emotional regulation, personal stories on mental health struggles in relation to the education system, and more.
Connect with Dr. Taylor & Wonder Tree Wonder Tree:
https://wondertree-dp.com/
Dr. Taylor's work: https://wondertree-dp.com/drashley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhybehindbehaviors/
The "Why" Behind Classroom Behaviors: https://wondertree-dp.com/books
Inner Child Healing & Poetry│Healer & Writer Christine Marie│Conversation 51
In this episode, Christine Marie joins me in sharing her inspiration behind writing Breaking Free and stepping into her power. We dive deeper into developing individualism as women, our "Dark Night of the Soul" stories, breaking behavior patterns, and more. TW: Today's episode contains content around abuse, domestic abuse, mental illness.
Connect with Christine Marie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinema...
Breaking Free: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154...
AWAKEN Community: https://christinemariehealing.mykajab...
Wait, I gotta pay universe tax?!│Dr. Amrit Raj│Conversations with Nistha 48
We discuss transitioning from the "I" to the "we", the '3 Gates of Hell', connecting oneself to nature and the universe,'shampooing of the mind', paying 'universe tax', taking control of your energy, and more.
Dr. Amrit Raj's Contact:
Maa Yoga Ashram Links:
Website
Maa Yoga Ashram Instagram
Self-Expression and Identity in the Digital Age│ Amy Lohr│Conversation 47
Amy Lohr is the author of Like the Sun at Midday, a creativity coach, and the host of the In Full Color podcast. She shares her creative process in publishing Like the Sun at Midday. We chat what it means to navigate the multidimensional expression of art & identity through physical, spiritual, digital realms and what it looks like to be a conscious creator. Amy shares her wisdom in integrating playfulness into day-today tasks, as well as being tied to your "why" throughout the creative process.
Shop her book, Like the Sun at Midday at LikeTheSunAtMidday.com
Book a Free Guided Visualization with Amy here: visualization.amyinfullcolor.com
Find Amy on the In Full Color podcast: link.chtbl.com/infullcolor
Follow along with her on Instagram: @amyinfullcolor
Olympic Swimmer David Karasek on Quantum Sports Psychology│Conversation 39
Olympic Swimmer and Mindset & Performance Coach, David Karasek, joins us to talk about his experience in discovering spirituality and quantum physics to transition out of corporate into coaching and content creation full time. He defines quantum sports psychology, and we chat law of vibration, practicing gratitude, building confidence, and connecting with our inner child to manifest our purpose.
Connect with David here! davidkarasek.com
Signs are What you Make Them to Be│Dr. Kumar│Conversation 38
TW: Abuse
Dr. Kumar, also known as Cosmos, and I discuss healing from karmic lessons, how to interpret physical signs (angel numbers, synchronicities, recurring letters/dates), and shifting our mindsets when deciphering circumstances in our external environments. They offer physiological tips on how to check in with oneself, as well as questions to consider upon evaluating recurring signs in our physical surroundings.
Reach out to Dr. Kumar
Blog: https://wonderwomansearches.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/docminx/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/internalescence/
FaceBook: Meenakshi Cosmos Kumar
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Getting Comfortable with Making Others Uncomfortable│Hiba Siddiqui│Conversation 37
Hiba Siddiqui shares her story in overcoming cultural stereotypes, generational expectations, and mental health challenges as an Indian Muslim swimmer. As early as freshman year of high school, Hiba tried out for the swim team, became the first-time athlete in her family, and graduated from high school as swim captain in 2021. Here we chat embarking on the growth journey as brown women, battling judgement and misunderstanding, and share words of wisdom from our experiences.
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Uprooting Modern Day Education│Holistic Education Activist Robert Astwood│Conversation 34
On a mission to serve 400 million people and open 10 schools, Robert Astwood shares his vision for uprooting the modern day education system, including Robert's Humanization and Organic Intelligence (HOI) principles in creating a holistic approach to education from the ground-up. We chat "future money" versus "now money", embodying the future version of oneself in the present moment, and Robert shares sneak peeks into his upcoming projects. #StayCultivating REACH OUT TO ROBERT: Insta: @aster_education Website: www.astereducation.net ----------------------------------------------------
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Chasing Experiences over Accomplishments│Alisha Gupta│Conversation 33
Entrepreneur, podcast host, and activist, Alisha Gupta, walks us along her journey in starting her podcast series, What Cause Inspires You, a grant-winning podcast featured by NBC News. After navigating through hardships of her own, Alisha decided to publicly take a stand against cyberbullying, expanding her impact to young listeners across the globe. She shares what it's like to balance college life while creating content & pursuing entrepreneurship, and drops bits of wisdom that allow her to check in with herself along the way. Ultimately, Alisha's motto is to chase experiences over accomplishments, and is on a mission to guide young ambitious purpose-seekers to step into their power and practically carry out their visions.
Reach out to Alisha!
Insta: @alisha_g9
Podcast Insta: @whatcauseinspires you
Humanity Rising VOICES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humanity-rising-voices/id1535583761
What Cause Inspires You: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Og4qDuM4zZFY8Mb8BY5Hj?si=tmLghFjhTBWb2rbxt9zPOQ&dl_branch=1
Why Finding your Purpose Should be your Purpose│ Paul Shepherd│Conversation 28
Entrepreneur and life coach, Paul Shepherd, shares his journey in navigating jobs, running businesses, and experimenting with spiritual healing modalities to discover his true identity and purpose. After spending $500k+ on personal development, he learned that the answers lie within. We compare mainstream personal development advice versus personalized guidance using systems such as Human Design, Big Five, natal charts, and more. Paul shares the importance of leveraging one's genetic code to their advantage in their person and professional life, his powerful manifestation experiences during his travels, and offers his words of wisdom for those commencing their journeys within.
Resources mentioned: heartmath.org
Reach out to Paul!
Facebook Group:
Website: https://paulbshepherd.com/
Cultivating & Loving your Body│Registered Dietician Camille Martin│Conversation 27
Camille Martin, Registered Dietician and CEO of Love to Lose, joins me in discussing how to tune into one's intuition when exercising and eating, stop food from controlling us, develop a holistic lifestyle and reframe the way we speak to ourselves & our bodies. We touch on mindful eating, the emotional elements of digestion, cultural norms around mindfulness, and gender role expectations in relation to body image.
Reach out to Camille:
Website: https://camillemartinrd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille_martin_rd/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578640546?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqLdQNIiM_-ieGN48LuwXg
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT a dietician or nutritionist of any kind. My thoughts in this conversation come from my own experiences and research. I am not qualified to offer nutrition or weight loss information and/or services.
1000 Door Journey│The Doorman & Author Joe Wehbe│Conversation 26
Joe Wehbe and I share our experiences with finding resistance in resonating with the American and Australian public school systems, traditional work expectations, and conventional lifestyle preferences. We chat the dangers of living a "6/10 life", gaps in the education system, the value of material experiences, the power of small decisions, along with Joe's new book, 18 & Lost Who Are We. (Coming soon!)
Connect with Joe:
Joe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/with_joewehbe/
The Constant Student Community - https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
Website, Blog and Podcast - http://www.withjoewehbe.com/
Book - https://www.18andlost.com.au/
Description of Book:
"The years after leaving high school are difficult to navigate and challenging — now more than ever. 18 & Lost? So Were We brings together the stories of 8 everyday young people who could not be more different to show that there is no perfect path after high school. With 8 different stories, 8 different decision-making processes, and 8 different outcomes, told with full honesty, there is no one perfect path. But you will be able to avoid their mistakes and realise that though you will feel lost at some stage, you are never alone."
"Millionaire of the Heart" From Investment Banker to Monk│Rishi Chidananda│Conversation 25
Connect with Rishi:
instagram: @rishi_chidananda
clubhouse: @rishichidananda
A Human MRI & A Buffet of Psychicness│Psychic Julie Ryan│Conversation 24
Medical Intuitive, Julie Ryan, shares her experiences in developing a range of psychic abilities, connecting to our past lives to heal present day trauma and illness, speaking to her spirit guide Pope Clement VI, explaining spirituality to children, and more!
DISCOUNT CODE for Julie's Book: RISING20
Connect with Julie:
Website: askjulieryan.com
Instagram: @askjulieryan
Podcast: https://askjulieryan.com/podcast/
Books: https://askjulieryan.com/books/
Tapping into your Adorable Little Doofus│Athena Sayaka│Conversation 23
Productivity and systems Coach, Athena Sayaka, shares her neuroscience mind to discuss methods of system-creation. She walks us through goal-setting and habit-formation processes to facilitate behavior change. Along the way, we talk authentic marketing, book-writing, and the value of claiming your unique perspective in a seemingly saturated market.
Connect with Athena:
Website: http://athenasayaka.com/
Podcast: http://athenasayaka.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenasayaka/
Blog: http://athenasayaka.com/blog/
The Truth about Spiritual Awakenings│Conversation 22
how it feels to go through an awakening in college, losing friends and relationships, and reinventing yourself to gain more blessings
Mental Health & Passion Projects│TEDx Speaker & Podcast Host Jani Rad│Conversation 18
Jani Rad, TEDx speaker, host of the What's on your Mind podcast, and healthcare professional talks navigating cultural barriers around mental health, pursuing side hustles alongside a day job, and conceptualizing the idea of success.
Reach out to Jani
Instagram: @janirad.me
What's on your Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-on-your-mind/id1526008113
Website: https://www.janirad.com/
"There's no K-12 Education for Looking Inwards"│Toni Jones│Conversation 17
Toni Jones, artist of Affirmations for the Grown Ass Woman, joins us to discuss embarking on the journey of inner work through music. Toni speaks on how her passion for the behavioral sciences and writing allowed her to make a career switch into becoming a full time affirmations artist. Her work is designed to all who are ready to take steps towards discovering their inner most selves, while empowering listeners to show up confidently and authentically.
Reach out to Toni:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtonijones/
Wife your Life: https://www.iamtonijones.com/
Merch: https://www.instagram.com/wifeyourlife/
Healing Anxiety through Hypnotherapy & Cognitive Reframing│Maegan Aleece│Conversation 16
RTT Transformational Therapist & Mindset Coach Maegan Aleece shares mindset reframing techniques, making content around mindset and manifestation, and the hypnotherapy process along with its long term benefits,
Reach out to Maegan: https://linktr.ee/maeganaleece
Maegan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeganaleece/
Changing the Narrative around Therapy within the POC Community│Therapist Shani│Conversation 15
Shani, therapist and mental health content creator, joins me to discuss the importance of sharing stories as therapists/clients, shifting the narrative around therapy, and finding value in leaning into vulnerability and discomfort. Reach out to Shani!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaniproject/ TikTok: @theshaniproject Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/owning-your-story/id1457403078
Why Authenticity is the Future of Entrepreneurship│Tereze Konopecka│Conversation 14
Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Desi Community│Writer & Content Creator Janani│Conversation 13
Janani, founder of The Indian Standard, content creator, and mental health advocate, and I discuss how mental health is addressed amongst the Desi community today. We delve into personal stories and share our takeaways from college experiences, challenges in sharing our views on social media, along with advice on tuning into your inner self.
Reach out to Janani!
Website: www.byjanani.com
Instagram: @by.janani
The Indian Standard Instagram: @theindianstandard
Lost in Translation: The Implications of Cross Cultural Language Exchange│Vineeta Parupudi│Conversation 11
Vineeta Parupudi, host of the Rowdy Rani podcast, joins me in discussing the long-term effects of linguistic discourse between first-generation Indian Americans and individuals of previous generations. We share our personal experiences with unhealthy verbal and nonverbal language, limiting rhetoric and narratives, and brainstorm potential reframes that allow for progression. At the end of the day, we must demand better from both former and upcoming generations in regards to open and fair communication in order to cultivate more meaningful relationships.
Becoming a Master Manifester│Forbes-Featured Mindset Coach Daria Tsvenger│Conversation 10
The Power of Storytelling, Breaking Stereotypes, and Leadership│Parth Shah│Conversation 09
Parth, Brand Marketing Associate at the Wall Street Journal and co-host at the Youth Movement Podcast, joins us in sharing his experiences in navigating his identity as an Indian American, his personal and professional accounts of overturning traditional norms, and the impact of storytelling and young leadership in today's society.
Your Thoughts are Energy - The Science of LOA│ Joanna Lesley│Conversation 07
Joanna Lesley, self-help content creator, joins us in discussing classic physics versus quantum theory, the subatomic power of thought, healing your body through cognitive reframing and positive energy, and the misconceptions/realities behind manifestation and attracting your ideal reality.
Omika Jikaria on Dancing, Wanderlust, & Connecting to your Inner Self│Conversation 06
Omika Jikaria, dancer, yoga teacher, sustainability advocate, and one of three of the Jikaria Sisters, joins us in sharing her journey in exploring spirituality, leaving corporate to travel the world, boundary-setting, stepping into your power, and advice for those embarking on their own spiritual journeys.