The Feel Good Factor

You don’t have to “do something” with everything you’re good at – serving a materialistic purpose or generating an income aren’t the only things that give your talent/skill/knowledge merit. The value of how you spend your time is also in the joy and fulfilment the work brings you, and the beauty it adds to the world. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter All of us have unique natural cycles of energy that shift and flow throughout the day/week/month/year. Aligning with them enables us to go into flow state more easily in our work, life, and creativity. Observing our phases and planning our life accordingly is useful to everyone. But it’s especially beneficial to multi-passionate people who want to progress simultaneously and steadily in different areas of interests, skills, and talents. In this episode, I’ve done a deep dive into: Understanding the four energy phases (for the purposes of gentle productivity) Why we need to lean into them and how we can do it Examples of activities to schedule in alignment with each cycle How this helps us, the people around us, and has the potential to make the world a better place And more…

An affirmation meditation to support multi-passionate people. A few minutes of focusing on your breath to center yourself, followed by affirmations that you can repeat (either out loud or in your mind). Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Being a multi-passionate is in itself can be a challenging way of living because it breaks certain social norms and expectation. Doing this as a woman brings with it a new set of complications. But being a woman, who's grown up surrounded by the contrasts and nuances of Indian culture, wanting to pursue and grow in various areas of interests and passions, carries a very unique blend of fears and struggles! In this special episode for International Women's Day, let's take a look at the root of these fears and now understanding them can help us not only overcome them, but also see why and how we should freely pursue fulfilment and joy through our various skills, talents, and passions. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

We're often unnecessarily dependent on so many people, things, and situations. Just because we believe we cannot live without them, or achieve things without them, doesn't mean it's true. In fact, most of the time this irrational attachment holds us back, hindering our growth, or worse, sabotaging it. This episode is all about taking a proper look at what kinds of useless crap we might be holding on to and letting go of it all. Let's start that spring cleaning, yeah? Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

A gentle guided visualisation that takes you through a forest to a fertile clearing where you plant three seeds of intention. One for the world, one for all the loving beings in your life, and one for yourself. Relax, connect with nature, and flow in a state of day dreamy joyfulness as you take this first step towards manifestation – intention setting. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Whether you believe your willpower is strong or weak, it's important to remember that it's a limited resource to begin with. We need to deploy it selectively and discerningly, a little at a time, only as necessary. But then, how do we ensure we make beneficial changes in our lives? How do we inculcate good habits and practices? This episode is all about manipulating your world to support you in your positive changes and make it easy for yourself so you won't need to depend on your willpower so much. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Are you causing friction for yourself? Making your life unnecessarily difficult? Here are six tendencies to eliminate so your life can flow so much more smoothly. Ease is your default setting! https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

An episode about the importance of slowing down, and how it helps us speed up after the pause and work/live at our highest potential with clarity and renewed energy. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Often we're so focussed on the outcome, the result, that we lose sight of being fully present in the moment. But flowing with the process instead of constantly thinking of the end product increases our chances of succeeding, being more productive, or inculcating a new habit with ease. In this episode I've shared examples of how paying attention to the process instead of the product helps us to: Reduce overwhelm and stress Be less dependent on validation Lower our expectations in a healthy way Avoid comparing our achievements with others Find joy and fulfilment in doing the work, creating, and developing good habits Enjoying the podcast? Join The Feel Good Tribe: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

You know those mornings after a bad night's sleep where you're a world hating, gloomy-doomy grouch? And then there are those times when you've slept peacefully like a baby through the night and wake up feeling all fresh and smiley and shunshine-y. Throughout my life I've experienced both these extremes a lot. So in the middle of last year I decided enough was enough and consciously started developing some healthy practices to help me slow down, come to the present moment and let my brain and body know it's time to fall sleep, and sleep well. In this episode I've spoken about my present night time ritual in detail. If you're someone who struggles with getting a good night's rest and high quality sleep, then this is for you, my friend! Something I've shared might be just what you were looking for. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

A quick episode about moving on into the new year with a fresh mind. Dropping whatever didn't serve us last year, taking away important lessons, and applying to them in the coming year. This episode is an excerpt from my newsletter, The Feel Good Tribe. To receive introspective emails written in an easygoing conversational style, come aboard here: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

I recently read this quote by Peter Drucker (at least, it's famously attributed to him) about how the culture within an organisation trumps all strategies and plans that the leaders make. It goes, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". This essentially means, if the team culture is good, then plans tend to work. But any strategy, even a good one, becomes useless in the face of a crappy culture. It's not so much about the ideas, but the people executing them. How they feel, their level of enthusiasm, their sense of ownership. I believe the quote can be stretched to be applied to other facets of life too, not just in business. So in this episode, I've shared my perspectives on this idea of the immense power of nurturing a healthy culture in our businesses, homes, personal life, and society as a whole. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

A couple of weeks ago I'd published an episode about how to handle unwanted advice as a conscious entrepreneur. I was asked how one should deal with uninvited advice in general, not just as a business owner. So here's the episode where I talk about my perspectives on advice, how to deal with it, and what we can actually take away from it. Deciding if the advice needs to be rejected or accepted Understanding where the person is coming from Different types of responses to match the levels of persistence The very important hidden lesson in unpleasant situations What an automatic advice giver could be doing instead And more... I have to warn you, I've broken out in giggles a LOT through this episode! Enjoy. :) Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

In this seventh and final segment of "Keeping Your Customers Delighted, While Also Maintaining Your Own Sanity And Joy", we go into the most important topic of all – clear and good communication! If your communication isn't up to the mark, then all the other good work you do is in danger of getting wasted. This episode covers: Limiting the need for active communication Why keeping your promises is a must Listening and thinking before responding How not to let things get lost in translation over texts Avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings Two examples of how business owners could've done better And so much more... I'd say this is the most important episode in the whole miniseries! Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Let's take a deep dive into the sea of feedback and online reviews for conscious business owners. Some of them are super important, and some are totally not worth your time. How do you differentiate between the two, and how do you handle them? In this episode I share: Why feedback and reviews are important for your conscious business Which feedback is actually useful How to actively ask for and receive helpful feedback and reviews What to do with the feedback once you have it Why you shouldn't take every single review seriously Who deserves your response and who doesn't How to turn a mediocre review into a positive one And so much more Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

When you run a conscious business, sometimes people around you can inundate you with well intentioned suggestions. Too much of this can be overwhelming and totally suck out your energy. Especially if the advice is coming from people who have absolutely no clue about how a business like yours is even run. And let's admit it, most "helpful" advisers fall into this category. In this fifth segment of the miniseries, "Keeping Your Customers Delighted, While Also Maintaining Your Own Sanity and Joy", I dive deep into: How to deal with unwanted ideas Why you often need to nip the flow of suggestions in the bud Two examples of how I dealt with advice givers in the past What kind of advice that you should encourage or consider Not trying to be perfect And so much more! Enjoy the episode! :) Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Placing community at the heart of your business leads to so much fulfilment, joy, and peace of mind. This fourth segment of "Keeping your Customers Delighted, while also Maintaining Your Own Sanity and Joy" is my favourite in the miniseries so far. I can endlessly share stories and talk about the magic of conscious business community building, but there's only so much one can stuff into a podcast episode. Haha So I decided to dive deep into these key areas: The three facets of community surrounding your business Why it's necessary to focus on each of them How they can make your life easier and more joyful Enjoy the episode! :) Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Clear and strong boundaries are extremely important for a pleasant long term equation between you and your clients. In this segment of the miniseries, "Keeping Your Customers Delighted, While Also Maintaining Your Own Sanity and Joy", I talk about: Why it's so important to enforce boundaries early in your business journey How to express them gently and politely In what ways this will benefit you, as well as your clients Being confident in your abilities and uniqueness Attracting customers who are the right fit for you and your team When and how to make exceptions to your boundaries And more Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

How you accept orders and communicate with your potential clients is an area of your business which can either be frictionless and efficient, or a time sucking, mentally burdening black hole. In this episode I share a few important things to keep in mind that can make your life so much easier, and your customer's purchasing experience super smooth. This is the second part in the "Keeping Your Customers Delighted, While Also Maintaining Your Sanity and Joy" miniseries. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

It's a delicate balance keeping your customers delighted, while also maintaining your own sanity and joy. In this miniseries I share some ways you can achieve this. Part one is about Pricing. How do you ensure your products/services aren't undervalued, but still attract and retain your ideal clients? I've often found the answer lies in giving a little more than they expect. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Daily self-love practice to appreciate and feel grateful for our bodies.  Affirmation meditation. Listen to this first thing in the morning, just  before bed, or anytime during the day when you need a reminder about  how much your love your body. Connect with me: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

As I ease my way back into the jungles of Instagram after my 2 month hiatus, I contemplate on the many wonderful, surprising ways this social media break changed the way I think and live my life. In this podcast episode I share with you: How we don’t realise the actual level of our dependency on social apps until we step away from them What influenced me to take my break The way it impacted my content consumption, relationships, and mindfulness The freedom of not feeling the need to documenting everything, all the time Why JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) is way better than FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) How unquenched boredom can be a gateway to high quality leisure, clarity and boundless creativity And so much more… Connect with me on: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

Take a short break to meditate in the middle of a busy day. Reset yourself into the present moment and overcome overwhelm. Remind yourself to be in the here and now completely, and let go of anything else. Resetting often lets you flow back into work with a refreshed mind and renewed energy. Episode web page with transcript: https://www.veganosaurus.com/here-and-now-reset-meditation-episode-71

Kindness is our default setting. But past experiences can make us afraid to be kind and loving. Let's use the energy of the full moon to release and cleanse away all these fears so we can go back to our natural state of loving freely and abundantly. Episode webpage with full transcript: https://www.veganosaurus.com/it-is-safe-to-be-loving-and-kind-full-moon-meditation-episode-70/

“I’ve spent a lot of years wasting my time, thinking about other people, and doing other things. I figure I got another 40 years to really turn it around and do the things that I wanna do. Write more books, design courses, help more people, and stay on this way of eating to ensure my health to the end of my genetic potential. And that’s my plan.” – Karen Warwick After a long hiatus away from the show, this interview seemed like the perfect come back episode to me. Karen Warwick is all about being truly authentic, healthy, and free. It was such a pleasure to have her wisdom, energy, and quick wit on my podcast. We had a long, insightful, and fun conversation about so many things! Emotional benefits of eating WFPB Saving energy for greater things than counting calories Acceptance and humour in uncontrollable situations Meal prepping like a ninja Importance of availability of healthy food at all times Food addiction, binge eating and bulimia Finding her soulmate when not looking Funny wedding story How simplification is underrated The freedom of new relationships as you grow older Realising what’s really important and being true to yourself Healthy dessert recipe ideas Dangers of sugar And so much more… I know you’re going to love listening to Karen! Episode web page with more information and photos: https://www.veganosaurus.com/karen-warwick-episode-69/

From growing up in a village in Kenya, to becoming a nurse in the USA, from having zero knowledge about technology a year ago to successfully running online challenges and becoming an author now, the trajectory of Flossie Njama's life is absolutely incredible! And she's only just beginning the immense impact she's about the create on the world. In this episode, Flossie shares her story, her struggles, and her successes through her life. Her experience as a nurse and personal journey of recovery ignited the passion in her to help others heal through a mind, body, soul approach. She's also a big proponent of simplification over perfection. Her wisdom and energy will make you feel like you can absolutely accomplish anything, as long as you believe in yourself and just try. And she'll also have you wanting to start drinking warm lemon water and ginger shots. haha Read more about Flossie and find all the links to connect with her on the episode's web page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/simplify-believe-flossie-njama-episode-68

In this powerful guided meditation, harness the support of the full moon's magic to release all unwanted energy from your life – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Then set a clear intention to attract whatever you desire, all that's good for your higher growth. Find more of my meditations at: https://insighttimer.com/veganosaurus

Last month I got to meet my grandmother after more than a year. Though we've had phone calls and even a few video calls, getting to experience her beautiful, warm, loving energy in person felt so good! In her eighties, she still keeps herself occupied all the time. It's so inspiring to watch her. Spending time with her made me reflect on the amazing life she's lived. I began to wonder what she must've been like when she was in her early forties, and it dawned on me...when my grandma was as old as I am right now, she already had her first grandchild, me. That thought really shook me awake and took me on an introspective journey that triggered this episode. Episode web page with transcript: https://www.veganosaurus.com/grandmother-inspiring-life-episode-66

Efia Sulter is a manifestation and mindset coach. After having experienced tragedy, trauma and incredible transformation in her own life, she started Conscious Alchemy, where she teaches her V.I.B.E.S method for conscious manifestation. I ran into Efia on Clubhouse when she was talking about manifestation techniques and I immediately felt a connection to her work. After attending her workshops and online retreat, I really wanted to invite her on to my podcast so all of you could get to know her. In this episode, Efia and I have discussed a number of things surrounding conscious manifestation. Some of them are: The importance for having the right mindset Understanding the “why” behind your desires What you want vs who you want to be Universal laws beyond the Law of Attraction Recognising how incredible you are And so much more… Join Efia’s Free Online Retreat on Facebook. She’s incredibly generous in sharing information to truly help women transform lives. Check this episode's blog page for the link to Efia's online retreat and other information: https://www.veganosaurus.com/conscious-manifestation-efia-sulter-episode-65/

This conversation with Debra Kasowski is packed with inspiring stories and insights. The most important of them all is why it's so important for all of us to share our unique gifts with the world. Debra shares her learning through different life experiences, and how she's applied them in her own personal life, and coaching business. Here are a few of the many things we discussed: Believing in where you’re going against all odds Collaboration instead of comparison The power of community and giving Her beautiful Christmas shoebox treasures story Experiencing excitement in the process Life as a marathon – enjoying the journey and the view The magic in the smallest of things How impacting even one person substantially can create ripples And so much more... This amazing woman has much wisdom to share. You're in for a treat! Episode blog page with more information: https://www.veganosaurus.com/share-unique-gifts-debra-kasowski-episode-64

I mix the sauces and tofu together, cover and let it marinate, bake everything, relish the dish, and slow down to let it digest. That’s an excellent process to achieve delicious baked tofu, but it also works successfully in other endeavours. Here are the five steps: Inspiration – creation/planning/ideation Marination – allowing the ideas to come together Action – doing the work Celebration – savouring and honouring everything that led to this success Relaxation – resting after a job well done In this episode I explained each step in detail, and share how you can incorporate this process into your business and personal life. Implement the system and watch things fall into place beautifully. It’s an enjoyable cycle that keeps your work, your projects and your life flowing smoothly. Blog post with all links mentioned on the episode (including an additional one for a yummy baked tofu recipe): https://www.veganosaurus.com/formula-for-joyful-success-episode-63

“Does it make your soul happy?” This the magic question Shailaja Vishwanath asks us to go back to again and again as individuals, entrepreneurs or content creators. And I for one can say it’s an approach that works like a charm! Our conversation here is packed to the brim with so many nuggets of wisdom, so keep a pen and notebook handy. These are just a few of the many, many areas we covered: Selfless service Masculine energy vs feminine energy in marketing Creating without attachment to results Being productive while not pushing yourself Finding joy in whatever you’re doing Looking for ways to make things interesting Doing things for their own sake Being compassionate without being a pushover Abundance mindset and community And so much more… Check this episode's web page for more details and links: https://www.veganosaurus.com/selfless-service-shailaja-episode-62

The energy of the waning moon is very conducive to clearing unwanted energy from your life so that space can be created for new, useful energy. I follow various spiritual practices on full moon nights and the days following it. Here are my five favourite full moon rituals for you to try. They're simple and powerful. If you're new to this, don't have to do all of them at once. Just start with the practice which most resonates with you and build from there. I've spoken about these five rituals in detail on this episode: Washing and Charging Crystals Write, Tear, Burn – Emotional and Mental Clearing Sound and/or Aroma Ritual – Energetic Cleansing Guided Meditation Intentional Decluttering– Physical Cleaning for Manifestation Apart from these, if you're able to, spend at least 30-60 minutes looking at the moon and bathing in its light every full moon night. It's a beautiful, calming, energising experience. Episode blog post with links and additional information: https://www.veganosaurus.com/full-moon-rituals-episode-61

Marsha is hands down the most fun, interesting person I’ve interviewed on my show until now! As soon as you start listening to this conversation, you’ll feel the energy uplifting you. Our excitement and laughter throughout are both totally contagious, so make sure you’re somewhere where it’s okay for you to randomly burst out laughing. The episode made me feel so good that I’ve listened to it multiple times. Yes, even after I had completed the editing and refining work and didn’t “need” to listen to it anymore! That’s how much I love it. This woman is full of delightful stories and ideas! I can’t get enough of them. And I’m beyond excited for you all to get as hooked as I am to the wonderful world of Yes Yes Marsha. Oh and if you’re a podcaster, you’d be lucky to have her as a guest. She created a secret web page just for my audience with all the links and resources she mentioned on the show. And what’s even more amazing is that she freaking noted down all our talking points and sent them across to me so I could easily copy/paste them below. How thoughtful is that?! Here they are, the key topics we discussed in this episode: Storytelling as time travel Everything you need to know about how to tell good stories (in 5 mins) How to edit your stories Marsha's thoughts on manifestations and tarot (and how they can work, even for the skeptics) Her philosophy on why it's important to get your hopes up Her best ever life hack — writing letters to your future self Episode web page with Marsha's secret web page link and additional information: https://www.veganosaurus.com/yes-yes-marsha-episode-60

My friend Shilpa did a series of video interviews featuring women supporting women on her Instagram page during the week of International Women’s Day. I was delighted to be a mid-week guest! The idea was to discuss mindfulness, joyfulness, and being yourself – through all of life’s ups and downs. But as the conversation progressed, she had so many more interesting questions that we ended up covering a wide range of topics. Tips and guidance to help women in their entrepreneurial journey and personal life. Shilpa has a beautiful way of guiding the conversation and asking the kind of questions to dig up nuggets of wisdom and insights from you that you didn’t even realise you had. Once you listen, you’ll agree with me that this woman should be running her own podcast! Haha By the end, I knew I just had to pull the audio from that interview and put it here for all of you. It’s like getting a delicious assorted platter of all the things I usually discuss on the show, plus more. Here are some of the things Shilpa and I conversed about: Mindfulness – being fully present in each moment Establishing boundaries with family, colleagues and customers Unapologetically taking time for yourself Delegation over perfection The power of prioritising fun Sustainable happiness Need for digital and physical disconnection Running your business from a place of inspiration Enabling others through your own happiness Quieting the mind and avoiding overwhelm Making lists, brain dumping and taking deep breaths Overcoming blocks to having an abundance mindset Being excited, finding lessons and showing gratitude How to make difficult choices and when to let go Episode Web Page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/when-life-gives-you-lemons-episode-59 Use code "veganosaurus10" on Shilpa's website Jus'Amazin and get 10% off on your first order.

Holistic health and wellness coach Manasa Rajan experienced the magic of going vegan in her mid-twenties. It immensely benefitted her and her family’s wellness, and over the years has shaped her purpose in life. Manasa's mission is to help people upgrade their food and take control of their health! And this means work within the food ecosystem to make clean, healthy alternatives easily accessible and the norm in the country. In this conversation, we speak about the impact of switching to a plant based life beyond just food. The way it uplifts our energy and emotions, how it influences our way of thinking, and inspires us to help others. We also discuss the need to prioritise women’s health, the great need to create positive change in the food eco system so everyone can access healthy food, the beautiful way the vegan and health food movement has been growing, and so much more. Visit this episode's webpage to read about one of my earliest memories of Manasa, our parallel journeys, and also see the weight lifting photograph I mentioned on the episode:  https://www.veganosaurus.com/manasa-rajan-episode-58

The thing I love most about podcasting is getting to have meaningful connections with a bunch of awesome folks! In the year (and few months) since The Feel Good Factor was launched, I’ve been able to reach out to so many people whose unique voice and message I admire, and invite them to have a conversation with me on the show. This interview with @shivya is one of the most enjoyable exchanges I’ve had the privilege to experience. Shivya is all about thinking and living outside the box. She’s a proponent of breaking norms and forging your own path in life. And through her work she inspires others to do the same. I loved how easily we were able to converse with each other and smoothly navigate multiple topics. If we hadn’t had internet issues on the day of the recording, I think we might’ve gone on chatting for an additional hour. haha We discussed: Life as a digital nomad Solo travel stories Our creative processes Developing your voice as a writer Balancing authenticity with privacy Feeling financially secure as a freelancer (especially in these uncertain times) The Journeys project Consciously aligned collaborations What she liked about my Vegan Immersion Experience course The positive impact we can create on others through our work How to travel the world as a vegan Being “cornered” into discovering hidden skills Thinking outside the box And more… I just know you’re going to love getting to know this amazing woman! Episode web page with more information: https://www.veganosaurus.com/outside-the-box-shivya-nath-episode-57

What can you do when scary things are happening in the world and you feel helpless at the unfairness? What can you do when you want to heal someone or keep them safe, but you’re not in a position to do so? I had a different episode planned for this week, but with what’s going on right now, I felt like answers to these questions were desperately needed by all of us. So I sat down and meditated, and channeled the messages I received into a recording. I trust that this episode will help us all to create a positive impact in the world today and in the future too. Some of topics covered are: Focusing on what you can do instead of on what’s not in your control Protecting yourself from negativity Not getting attached to others reactions and opinions Raising your vibrations before taking any action The power of surrender and visualisation I’ve also included an 8 min long Visualisation exercise (from 12:00 to 20:00). Make sure to sit in a quiet place and try it out. It’ll immensely uplift your energy and feelings. Episode blog page with more information and links: https://www.veganosaurus.com/positive-visualisation-episode-56

This short episode is all about why it’s so important to invest in yourself, especially when it comes to anything that’ll make your life easier, eliminate friction or help in your personal growth. And how to recognise the difference between impulse buying that gives you short term pleasure and spending on something that’ll keep you happier for the longer run. A few months ago, I invested in a ring light. It wasn’t even expensive, but I had kept putting off the purchase for the longest time because I kept wondering if it would be a “waste”. But when I finally did get it, it helped me create much more video content than I had before because I was not dependent on daylight anymore. Whenever inspiration strikes now, I can just sit down and start recording. The quality of my IGTV live videos and online workshops have also gone up noticeably, and this motivates me to do them more often. Now looking back, I’m like, “duh! why didn’t I buy this gadget sooner?” Haha This is just one example of the things I’ve hesitated to invest in at first, but after I did, it contributed to my life in multiple ways and paid off significantly. Mindfully investing in yourself creates a domino effect of opportunities and opens up your world. And I just had to talk about this on my show! Bottomline – if it will bring you more peace of mind, give you more time freedom, make your work smooth, result in self-improvement and knowledge upgrade, help you build meaningful connections to benefit you in the longer run…don’t hesitate to spend. Investing in your present life, your present self is just as important as saving up for your future. Episode web page with more details: https://www.veganosaurus.com/investing-in-yourself-episode-55

Kathryn Ely of the Imperfect Thriving Podcast talks about how to overcome the obsession with perfectionism and the different ways this can makes our lives so much more easy and joyful. She shares anecdotes from her own personal experiences and how these incidents not only led her to embrace and harness imperfection in her life, but also help others do the same. Listen to our conversation and learn about: Eliminating procrastination Being your own best cheerleader Letting go of judgement and limiting beliefs Being more confident Focusing on the process instead of the result Learning to forgive yourself Finding joyfulness in relaxation Get ready for some deep insights! Episode web page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/perfection-kathryn-ely-episode-54 Kathryn is a former attorney turned licensed, national certified, counselor, and a recovering perfectionist. Through her Imperfect Thriving Podcast, counseling, consulting, and program development, Kathryn helps you let go of perfection and get out of your own way so you can take action, reach goals, and love yourself. Connect with Kathryn on her Website (where you can avail the Free Gift), Instagram @imperfectthriving and Facebook Group.

Last week we focused on inspiration, this week let’s delve into productivity. Today’s guest, my friend Kris McPeak of the Elevate Your 8 podcast is a pro in the art of planning and getting things done! Kris has a full time job, and has multiple side hustles too. She shares how she creates a framework for her days but also relies on her feelings to decide on what to do. It’s all about being present in the moment and checking in with yourself while also checking things off your tasks list. Our conversation in this episode touches on various topics. Morning routines Prioritising tasks Making pretty checklists Creating a roadmap for your day Giving yourself permission to put things off Determining what method works for you Becoming an author and podcaster Balancing your full time job and side hustle And so much more… I love Kris’s fun, uplifting energy and I’m sure you’ll connect with it too! Connect with her on her instagram @krismaspeak and podcast. Episode web page with more information, links and a photo of Kris I love: https://www.veganosaurus.com/productivity-kris-mcpeak-episode-53/

Today’s episode features Adam Schaeuble of Podcasting Business School. This guy is full of amazing insights and he’s very generous when it comes to sharing them! So I thought he’d be the perfect person for everyone to listen to at the beginning of the year. In this conversation, Adam and I have discussed: Motivation vs inspiration Using your life experiences to teach and serve other people Adding value and sharing implementable steps as a teacher/coach Building a side hustle out of your passion point Understanding your audience and niching down on what you create Respecting what you’re offering enough to charge what you deserve And so much more! The episode is chock full of information that’ll leave you with so many creative ideas for your life and your business. Here’s a link to his Podcasting Business Builders Course Bundle that I mentioned: https://www.transformationcoach.me/a/33864/nNiPtK8q What I learnt on this course has had a huge impact on my business journey! I highly recommend it to all podcasters Adam is a full time podcaster, podcasting business coach, and the host of the top ranked podcast, Podcasting Business School. Adam’s goal is to teach his students how they can love their show like a hobby, but build it like a business. Connect with him on his website or instagram @podcastingbusinessschool Episode web page where you can send me a voice note with your thoughts about The Feel Good Factor: https://www.veganosaurus.com/adam-schaeuble-inspiration-episode-52

Begin the new year with a simple technique that combines the power of creativity and journaling to manifest your goals and desires. Cultivate this as a regular practice to fill yourself with positive, uplifting energy. There are many paths to manifestation, what I've shared here is a fun, light way to go about it. And the doodling component helps you get in touch with your inner child too. Episode web page where you can leave me a voice note: https://www.veganosaurus.com/creative-manifestation-meditation-episode-51 At the start of the episode, I've spoken about my two online courses to help you be more joyful. Here are the links: Ignite Your Joy: https://learnwith.veganosaurus.com/ignite-your-joy Vegan Immersion Experience: https://learnwith.veganosaurus.com/vegan-immersion-experience

On this milestone episode of my show, I've interviewed my friend, mentor and inspiration, Allison Melody (@allisonmelodytv). Alli is the epitome of how shining one's own light can uplift you and set off a powerful, positive ripple effect on the world. This extra long conversation is packed with so much value! We discussed: overcoming great difficulties building and growing a business being an authentic entrepreneur who can change the world valuing your experience and efforts forgiveness letting go manifestation and SO MUCH MORE! A little over two years ago, I listened to my first episode of The Food Heals Podcast (foodhealsnation.com). It featured some very inspiring women. I can never forget that feeling of expansion I had as the conversation progressed. It felt like there was so much potential for me to tap into. I just knew my life would be irrevocably changed from that point onwards though I didn't know how. Flash forward to today, I've had the privilege of meeting All in person, attend the Food Heals Italy Retreat (the episode art photo was clicked there), and be a part of her Rise and Bloom Mastermind (https://veganosaurus.krtra.com/t/r56FUGTlmgdT) for the past year. My 2020 has been filled with so much growth and learning because I've been a part of the group. I've shared the kind of value I've found on the group in my conversation with Alli. Episode web page with more information and photographs: https://www.veganosaurus.com/shine-your-light-allison-melody-episode-50

How do you know it's okay to let go of something you love? Something beautiful that's added so much value to the world. When you've poured much of your life, love and energy into something for many years, how can you move on and make peace with it? This week we announced that our restaurant of nearly eight years old will be shut down in January. It's a landmark in the Indian vegan community that has touched and changed many lives.  It's also been a huge part of me for the better part of a decade. This episode is filled with vulnerability and raw emotions. I've expressed the fear based thoughts I've experienced in connection with this decision. And I've shared how I'm finding strength to look forward to a new beginning with faith and hope. I hope it inspires you to look into your life with honesty. At your relationships, work, business...and all other aspects of your life to see what's serving you and what's holding you back. And I hope it helps you in letting go of whatever you might have lost in this past year or what you need to move on from now. Episode web page with more content and images related to this story: https://www.veganosaurus.com/letting-go-with-faith-episode-49

Mahathi Parashuram tells you why it's so important to make a big deal of  your "happy birthday" and celebrate it, and how that attitude of self-love extends into the rest of the year. The conversation is filled with lots of humour, mingled with so much deep, powerful advice. It's an episode that's very close to my heart because Mahathi is one of my dearest friends. We've known each other for a loooong time now and it feels great to feature someone I care so deeply about on my show. She is a mother of two, a wife, a sister, a daughter and a friend. These roles she plays mean a lot to her. Mahathi cares deeply for the people she loves. She's passionate about her work in Public Relations at Grundfos and the impact she creates through it. She is also someone who has learned to value and love herself through the years. I've seen this woman grow and thrive through so much in her life. I am proud of her and blessed to have her as my friend. Listen to her and get ready to be inspired to unapologetically put yourself first, above all else! Episode web page with more content: https://www.veganosaurus.com/mahathi-happy-birthday-episode-48/

What if your heart desires to take you in a direction to achieve something seemingly impossible? Would you follow it? Chef Yin did exactly that! She studied law and worked in PR, but when she discovered raw vegan cuisine, the passion to create it was so strong it didn't matter that she had no prior experience in the food industry, she got into it with complete dedication. The fact that neither raw food nor vegan food was known in Malaysia didn't stop her either. She just knew this was a path she had to take and bravely ventured forth. Today she's an extremely popular Raw Vegan Chef in not just her country but also across the globe. In this interview she talks about her journey, experiences and the practices she follows to keep going strong. I know you're going to find her story very inspiring! I mentioned my brand new course, Vegan Immersion Experience on this episode. Here's a link if you'd like to learn more about it: https://learnwith.veganosaurus.com/vegan-immersion-experience. Episode web page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/raw-chef-yin-episode-47/ About Yin: Raw Chef Yin is Malaysia’s very own raw vegan celebrity chef, author and TEDx speaker. She has a law degree but left her jet-setting corporate job to don a chef’s jacket instead. Trained at the world’s leading raw & plant-based culinary academy, she now dedicates her time to helping others make beautiful, delicious raw vegan cuisine. Due to the worldwide lockdown which prevented her from travelling internationally, she began producing various online vegan cooking courses on ice cream, cheese, tempeh, mooncakes as well as Japanese & Korean cuisine to rave reviews. Watch her on VELICIOUS with Raw Chef Yin, Malaysia’s very first (un)cooking show or buy her one of her 5 Ebooks or attend her pop-up dining experiences. Website: rawchefyin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawchefyin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawchefyin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rawchefyin The introduction to this episode was presented by my friend Kris McPeak from the Elevate Your 8 podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elevate-your-8-podcast/id1440536489). Listen to her show for lots of inspiration to be productive and gain time freedom.

I'm always talking about how to follow your happiness and practice habits that make you feel good. In this episode I wanted to share how veganism is the source of so much joy in my own life and how going vegan can deeply impact yours too. I recently created a course called Vegan Immersion Experience. It takes a holistic approach to being a happy, joyful vegan. I have spoken a bit about it on the episode. You can find more details here: https://learnwith.veganosaurus.com/vegan-immersion-experience Between this episode and the course, my intention is to inspire and guide more people to embrace this beautiful, uplifting way of life. Becoming vegan is the best decision I've made in my life and I so want you to experience its magic too! Episode's main web page/blog post: https://www.veganosaurus.com/go-vegan-be-happy-episode-46

In this meditation, I guide you to form a deeply loving and tender connection with your inner child. Spend a few minutes practicing it regularly. As your inner child feels more safe and cared for, you'll be able to experience and share greater joy and uplifting energy in your life. Episode web page with more details: https://www.veganosaurus.com/meditation-inner-child-episode-45/ Connect with me on Instagram @veganosaurus

“Love yourself enough to say no to others demands on your time and energy.” When I pulled this message from my Goddess Cards Deck, it validated so much of what I’ve been saying for a few years now. The card is about Boundaries, and drawing it spurred me to speak about it with you all. Episode’s main web page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/set-clear-boundaries-episode-44/ How much of your time and energy are going into your work/business, family and other relationships on a daily basis? What’s left for self-care? And creativity? What about for just having fun and enjoying life? Just because you love your work, or enjoy any activity which involves you giving your time and energy to others, doesn’t make it eligible to be categorised as “me time”. It’s a common pit we fall into. This is why it’s so important to set clear boundaries! First the boundaries need to be defined between ourselves and everyone else, especially in our work and personal life. Then, after we’ve carved out time away from our work and other people, we need to create sub-boundaries between different aspects of the rest of our life. In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, I’ve spoken about how I’ve consciously tried to make this happen in my own life, and the immense benefits that have emerged. If you’ve been overwhelmed (especially considering the work-from-home situation we’re experiencing right now), and if the lines between different day to day activities are blurred, you really need to listen to this message! And as with many of my episodes, what I’ve shared here will especially strike a chord with small business entrepreneurs. I’m all about helping conscious entrepreneurs build and grow their business. That’s why I run my holistic Vegan Business Coaching program. I’ve learnt many things the hard way in my entrepreneurial journey. I’d like my mistakes to serve you with some valuable lessons and inspiration on what to do and what to avoid. Find out more about me on https://www.veganosaurus.com and connect with me @veganosaurus on Instagram.

This is one of my favourite interviews on the podcast! I love Marisa's beautiful energy and soothing voice. There is so much to learn from her and be inspired from. In this conversation, Marisa and I discuss: Living with bipolar disorder medication-free Learning from your emotions vs running away from them Treating your “lower” emotions with love Surrendering to the higher intelligence of “everything’s happening at the perfect time” Being a time God/Goddess How beliefs create reality Tuning into channeled messages Meditation as a tool to be more present The need to slow down and put yourself first And so much more… I also mentioned my mini course, “Ignite your Joy!" on this episode: https://veganosaurus.mykajabi.com/offers/GzfevXuK Join in for five days of activities, meditations and food tips to help you make happiness your highest priority. It’ll be available for free until 20th October 2020, so register soon and complete it before the last date. Episode blog post: https://www.veganosaurus.com/bipolar-disorder-meditation-marisa-imon-episode-43/ Marisa Imon (http://www.marisaimon.com/) is the international bestselling author of the book Super Intense, an award-winning composer, and host of the unconventional meditation podcast, Incandescent (http://www.incandescentmeditations.com/). She lives with bipolar type 1 and promotes the mindfulness skills she uses in her daily life to live well with emotional intensity. She does this through musical performances, speaking engagements, and hundreds of meditations created for people, businesses and apps around the world. And if you'd like to know more about me, connect with me on https://www.veganosaurus.com and @veganosaurus on instagram.

I'm a procrastinator. I have a tendency to put things off until the last moment. But there are also instances when I have so much energy and enthusiasm to get things done super quickly. Last night something made me contemplate on what makes me productive sometimes and lazy at other times. So the moment I woke up today, I recorded this episode. It's a simple thought but I believe it makes a world of difference. And I hope it helps you. Episode Web Page: https://www.veganosaurus.com/simplify-life-eliminate-procrastination-episode-42 My Website: https://www.veganosaurus.com Instagram: @veganosaurus

Ever wanted to do something that you thought might help others, but then hesitated because you questioned your own ability and authority? Imposter syndrome is a feeling of self-doubt. It makes you wonder what right you have to be doing anything or sharing any knowledge with the world, even though you feel called to do so. You're not alone. We all go through this at one point or another. "I'm too old to do this." "I don't have enough knowledge to talk about this." "There are so many people teaching this already." "What if others laugh at me?" If thoughts like these ever stopped you from writing/recording/posting/teaching something you felt passionate about, then it's not a co-incidence that you've stumbled upon this episode my friend. You are meant to listen to the message I've shared today. Link to this episode's blog post: https://www.veganosaurus.com/imposter-syndrome-episode-41/ If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Life is not necessarily easy just because you’ve overcome something. But you can use that as an experience to help other people. This is Tamar Medford's message to everyone. As you listen to Tamar share her story, you’re filled with an immense sense of hope. It intensifies your trust that at any moment you choose, you can turn your life around, as long as you have a clear intention, vision and deep commitment. Tamar talks about overcoming addiction, her book Hope Elevated, her journey into building a life that makes her happy and finding her highest purpose in helping others as a performance consultant/life coach. Link to the original blog post for this episode: https://www.veganosaurus.com/hope-elevated-tamar-40/ More about Tamar: Tamar Medford is a performance consultant, podcast host, and champion for people who suffer from addiction. Since overcoming her own 20-year battle with addiction and obesity in 2012, Tamar has dedicated her life to inspiring and empowering others to believe their positive transformation is possible too. She was inspired to start helping others and creating her podcast because she understands how difficult it can be to stay healthy and turn your life around. Tamar struggled with alcoholism and obesity until she hit her bottom. In early 2012, she let her troubled past inspire her to make some much-needed changes. Tamar realized that she could no longer do this alone and decided to ask for help. She started to take action and took responsibility for the life she had created for herself. Since then she has changed her mindset around health, taken control of her life and now wants to empower and inspire others to do the same. Connect with Tamar on: Website Instagram: @theroadtohealthpc Facebook Group If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

In the quest to weight loss, Pragya Bhatt discovered the power of mindfulness in her health and fitness practices. She embraced self-love, dove deep into Yogasana and found her calling as a Yoga instructor and writer. In today's episode, Pragya and I discussed: The many aspects of Yoga beyond just the Asana practice Understanding the symbolism and deeper meaning behind each pose Developing a healthy, loving relationship with food Being mindful about the energy of the foods we eat on a subtle level Getting over the emotional toll of fat shaming And so much more Link to the original blog post for this episode: https://www.veganosaurus.com/mindfulness-in-fitness-pragya-bhatt-episode-39 More about Pragya A lifelong battle with weight and an increasingly unhealthy corporate lifestyle are what propelled yoga teacher and writer Pragya Bhatt towards the practice of yoga.  After about a decade of teaching, Pragya Bhatt is now an international yoga teacher and author of the best selling book 'Beyond Asanas: The Myths and Legends Behind Yogic Postures'.  The book was published in 2019 by Penguin Random House and was awarded the best book in the Health and Wellness category at the Gurgaon Lit Fest in the same year. With a degree in computer engineering, Pragya has over 8.5 year of experience in the corporate world.  While she values the lessons she learned there, she's glad to be donning the Yogiprenuer hat. She conducts a yoga retreat annually in Italy and is also a council member of the Karnataka State Yoga Council.  Pragya is currently pursuing her Master's in Yoga Therapy from the Swamy Vivekananda University and working on her next book.  Read her blog and follow her on social media for an interesting and quirky take on everything yoga related. Connect with Pragya on: Website/Blog Instagram: @yogawithpragya Facebook Amazon link for her book Beyond Asanas If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Is there one relationship in your life which overpowers all other aspects of it? Are your losing a large part of who you are to this? This short solocast episode is all about detaching in a healthy way and reclaiming your identity. You are not just one thing! Allow yourself to completely be who you are and let every part of yourself shine. Main episode blog post (with transcript and option to share a voice message with me): https://www.veganosaurus.com/reclaim-your-identity-episode-38 If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

I've interviewed Travel and Yoga Blogger, Namita Kulkarni, who has been pivoting into different paths that bring her joy for many years now. Listening to this episode will leave you feeling incredibly inspired to bravely follow your excitement and passion. Namita has spoken about: Quitting her day job in law against all odds to become a yoga teacher Embracing the Covid-19 lockdown as a beautiful experiment How her work brings her happiness and fulfilment Blogging and creating art Making practical plans before embracing recklessness and adventure How to use social media to our advantage instead of letting it overpower us Defining success in a more meaningful way And so much more There is so much information and motivation stuffed into this well paced 45 minute conversation! More about Namita: Namita Kulkarni is a Yoga teacher, an artist and a writer. She runs the popular travel and Yoga blog Radically Ever After, ranked one of the top 50 Yoga blogs worldwide and one of the top 5 solo women travel blogs in India. Reach her at namitayoga@gmail.comfor live and private online Yoga classes. And follow her on instagram @radicallyeverafter. Her are the links she mentioned on the episode: Blog Post about Funny Conversations on the Road Timelapse videos of her drawings of real scenes from photos: Bombay, Peru, Kodaikanal If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Learn about the four phases of your menstrual cycle, and the self-care practices to follow to align with your energy in each phase. In this conversation, Shilpa Jindal and I have discussed: The naturally flowing phases of the menstrual cycle Connection between the lunar cycle and menstrual cycle Foods to consume during each phase Suitable exercise routines Journaling and other beneficial activities Self-care practices Tuning in to your body, mind and soul to know what's right for you And much more For a while now, I've been wanting to talk about menstrual cycle phases on the podcast. The Universe always has its beautiful way of making things fall into place. A few weeks ago, I saw Shilpa had posted on her instagram profile that she'd be doing a series about the connection between the menstrual cycle and lunar cycle. I immediately reached out to her and invited her to come on to my podcast to have a conversation about the topic. This episode is a goldmine of inspiring information! And we're both very excited to share it with you on the first day of this new moon cycle in August 2020. No matter which point in the menstrual cycle you're at right now, listening to this conversation is bound to help and guide you. We promise you'll be looking at your menstrual phases in a whole new light. Shilpa Jindal is a holistic wellness coach, yoga teacher, and health educator. She is big on mindfulness, meditation, and various other practices for mental and emotional well-being. She is on a mission to help others embrace self-love & self-worth. Shilpa also loves to simplify 'health & fitness' in this world of confusion. Her other interests include Spirituality, Ayurveda, Energy healing & Routine building, etc. She is a big-time foodie and promotes local food with a great emphasis on intuitive mindful eating. Her own transformation is an inspiration to many. Connect with her on: Facebook: @feel.fit.foodie Instagram: @feel.fit.foodie Twitter: @feel.fit.foodie If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Rheea Mukherjee is an author who has to ability to open minds and make people look at divergence from societal norms and constructs through a new lens. One of curiosity, understanding and love. In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, Rheea and I discuss: Drawbacks of the mainstream education system. Nuances in love, relationships and sexuality – in the Indian and global context. Breaking away from toxic, heteronormative rules originating from a colonised mindset. Her journey into becoming an author. The Body Myth – the novel she published last year. And so much more! Connect with Rheea, know more about her work and read her articles and short stories via the following links. Website: www.rheeamukherjee.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/rheea.mukherjee (Rheea Rodrigues Mukherjee) Instagram : @messycooking_alwaysvegan Blog: www.messycookingalwaysvegan.blogspot.com You can purchase her novel, The Body Myth on Amazon India and Amazon USA. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

As another powerful new moon cycle begins, I felt called to create a manifestation meditation for you. When I asked the Universe for guidance on the message I should share through this meditation, I felt a strong pull to focus on the blocks we create in the way of manifesting. All the positivity, love, abundance, success, joy, friends, happiness... everything we desire is attracted to us and is constantly flowing towards us. But often, instead of simply relaxing and receiving them, we let fear based thoughts and feelings become blocks that obstruct this flow. Through the guided imagery in this meditation practice, you will identify and melt these blocks away. Gently, powerfully and with love. I start with an introduction to explain the different kinds of blocks that we create. The actual meditation begins at 3:42 (incase you're coming back to do the meditation after the first time and would like to jump to it). If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Shailaja Vishwanath is a blogger and solo entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the blogging space. In this conversation, Shailaja and I discussed: Finding joy in whatever you do Non-negotiable self care practices Social media breaks Healthy relationship with the digital world Day blocking for efficiency Creating authentic content And so much more... Shailaja shares blogging advice, productivity tips and social media strategy on her blog, www.shailajav.com. She is an ardent fan of books, worshipper of tea and an advocate of mindful productivity who aims to help people build their blogs and brands on social media, in an organic manner. She has published e-books on SEO (https://shailajav.com/seo-secrets-for-you/) and Pinterest (https://shailajav.com/12-week-pinterest-roadmap/). Sign up for her weekly newsletter at https://shailajav.com/newsletter/ Connect with her on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shailajawriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/shyvish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shailajav/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/shyvish Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailajav Links for resources she mentioned during the conversation: The article on ‘My Distraction Sickness’ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/09/andrew-sullivan-my-distraction-sickness-and-yours.html The Book by Catherine Price on ‘How to Break up with your phone’ https://amzn.to/32gMnV4 (https://amzn.to/32gMnV4 If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

You know you’re talking with a primary school teacher when she says, “pardon my language” and, while you brace for colourful expletives, follows up with “stupid” or “sucks” instead. LOL  In this easy, fun, free flowing conversation, Jill Tomback and I discuss: Keeping kids engaged during the lockdown. Pandemic life in LA and India. The importance of honest, loving communication. Why we shouldn’t be watching the news. Our most memorable day of adventure, exhaustion and fabulous food from the Food Heals retreat in Italy (where we met). And so much more… I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did! Jill is a school teacher in Los Angeles, USA with 15 years of experience under her belt. She is a breast cancer survivor and has been going a decade strong after reversing her disease. If you’d like to connect with Jill, reach out to her on instagram at @jillctomback If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

A recent conversation with a friend about how we use our weaknesses to our benefit reminded me about this blog post I'd written over a decade ago. It's all about how I would push my laziness to its limit and come out of the other end to stop procrastinating and get household chores done. It made me so happy to see that something I'd written so long ago actually aligns with a lot of the messaging I share on my podcast now - loving and accepting ourselves for who we are, rewarding ourselves and celebrating even the smallest of achievements, and so much more. I had to read it out to you all. It's kind of funny that a large part of this episode is about dealing with procrastination, because it's being published a day later than usual due to... surprise surprise... my procrastination! Hehe I hope you get a good laugh out of this episode. I totally did. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

In celebration of Episode 30, I've put together a collection of some of my favourite moments from the podcast. If you've just discovered this podcast, then this episode is a great way to get a feel for the kind of conversations and topics featured on The Feel Good Factor. For regular listeners, I'm hoping these moments fill you with nostalgia and make you smile. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Continuing my conversation with Kuntal Joisher about his feelings and experience when he reached the summit of Mt. Everest, and his life after that. In last week's episode, he spoke about what made him become a vegan mountaineer to begin with. In this second and final part of the interview, he shares his motivation behind going through the arduous journey of climbing the mountain for the second time, what keeps him going in life after achieving his biggest dream and  his goals for the future. This episode is worth a listen just to hear the powerful emotions in his voice as he shares his story! Be prepared to be moved. More about Kuntal: Kuntal Joisher combines the distinction of being both an accomplished mountaineer and a high-end, computer science professional. His insatiable passion for mountaineering has led him to climb mountain ranges across the world, including the Western Ghats, the Northern Ice cap in Chile, and the Nepalese and Indian Himalaya. Kuntal has climbed to the top of Mt. Everest from both Nepal side (May 19th 2016), and China side (May 23rd, 2019). He regularly travels across the world to speak about his life transforming journey of climbing Mt. Everest in hopes to inspire his audience to pursue their dreams and passions. In addition to his dedication to mountaineering, Kuntal is passionate about three causes: raising awareness about the disease of Dementia, spreading the message of Veganism, and education of the underprivileged in Nepal. Connect with him on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuntalAJoisher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KuntalJoisher If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Kuntal Joisher is the first Vegan to have climbed Mt. Everest. And he’s done it twice! This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. In today’s conversation we get to know all about Kuntal’s back story and inspiration. The twists and turns in his life that unexpectedly led him on his journey to becoming a passionate mountaineer. Kuntal is an incredible storyteller! Each time I listen to him talk, I can picture his experiences with so much clarity and detail. Today’s conversation stops short of Kuntal’s actual arrival at the summit of Mt. Everest, and there’s already so much to be inspired by! My hope is that between this episode and the next, Kuntal’s story motivates you to follow your dreams and see the value in making them come true no matter what. More about Kuntal: Kuntal Joisher combines the distinction of being both an accomplished mountaineer and a high-end, computer science professional. His insatiable passion for mountaineering has led him to climb mountain ranges across the world, including the Western Ghats, the Northern Ice cap in Chile, and the Nepalese and Indian Himalaya. Kuntal has climbed to the top of Mt. Everest from both Nepal side (May 19th 2016), and China side (May 23rd, 2019). He regularly travels across the world to speak about his life transforming journey of climbing Mt. Everest in hopes to inspire his audience to pursue their dreams and passions. In addition to his dedication to mountaineering, Kuntal is passionate about three causes: raising awareness about the disease of Dementia, spreading the message of Veganism, and education of the underprivileged in Nepal. Connect with him on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuntalAJoisher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KuntalJoisher If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, meditation guide and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and subscribe to my mailing list to be notified about future episodes of The Feel Good Factor and more. I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

A total disconnection from the digital world is something we all intend to do at some point, but rarely ever get around to it. Recently I took a complete day off without even turning on the internet on my phone. No social media, no emails, no messages... IT. FELT. AMAZING. I knew I had to share the experience with you all. In this episode, I've spoken about the why it's such a good thing to do a digital detox, what we can do in the freed up time and how it has the potential to greatly benefit us. I intend to practice this regularly and I hope you'll join me on this journey. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Our thoughts and feelings are immensely powerful tools. We can use them to attract and create the life that we desire. But often, we end up throwing them away on people and situations that don't deserve them. In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on how we tend to waste our precious energy on past hurts, and how we can turn things around to become strong magnets for good things. Because feeling good is the key to manifestation. Also, I mentioned Gourmet Garden while sharing my lockdown experience. If you're in Bangalore and would like to order some super fresh greens from them, use the code VEGANOSAURUS30 during check out and get a sweet 30% off on your first order. https://gourmetgarden.in If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Ayurveda is a powerful holistic healing science with its origins in ancient India. In this incredibly insightful conversation with Dr. Vidya, an Ayurvedic and functional medicine practitioner and an ethical vegan, we discussed the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of healing as taught in Vedic texts thousands of years ago. And the smooth merging of these practices with purely plant based living to align with the needs of today's times. Dr. Vidya Chakravarthy is an Animal Lover, Activist, Speaker, Plant Based Ayurvedic Doctor and Healthcare IT specialist for over 17 years. She is currently focused on improving ways to take Ayurveda to the world, with a vision to enhance and enrich health and wellness. Connect with her via: https://PromotiveHealth.com https://instagram.com/doctorvidya If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

From being a model/actor/tv show co-host to pivoting into a career as a highly successful vegan chef, Leslie Durso talks about her journey, inspiration and work ethic in this conversation. Her message? With determination, dedication and discipline, you can achieve all your dreams! A vegan chef and wellness expert, Leslie is the glowing face of a fresher plant-based movement that refuses to compromise style for sustainability. Walking the plant-based talk since age eight, this Southern California native has always been well ahead of the times with her meatless mindset. She works as a consulting chef for hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world and is currently the vegan chef at the Four Seasons, Punta Mita, Mexico. Once simply known as Leslie the lab girl with Bill Nye the science guy, Leslie took her love of education and shifted from science to plant based food. After establishing herself as a private chef for the NYC and Hollywood elite, Leslie emerged as a public persona, hosting cooking segments on television and online. Maxim Magazine wrote: “We want to hire Leslie as our own personal chef! We’ll even eat vegetables for her.” You can connect with Leslie at: Instagram @lesliedurso https://youtube.com/lesliedurso https://lesliedurso.com If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform (especially Apple Podcasts) or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

From IT project manager to vegan baker to holistic life coach, Smitha Hemadri shares her journey of finding her life's path and purpose in this enlightening and inspiring conversation. Natural healing, art of surrender, going with the Universe's flow, teaching children to unreservedly follow their inner voice - Smitha shares a wide range of guidance from what she has learnt through her life experiences. I hope that her story offers clarity and direction to everyone in this time of self-reflection as we stay home during the coronavirus lockdown. Smitha Hemadri is a holistic lifestyle coach with over six years of experience specialising in educating people to heal naturally. She uses an integrative approach to lifestyle habits such as nutrition, dealing with social relationships, physical fitness and spirituality to name a few. She has learnt the art of listening to her inner voice to make changes that were needed to get her to where she is today. She aspires to transform the lives of as many people as possible in her lifetime and inspire many more to join this cause. You can connect with her at @smithahemadri on Instagram. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Dealing with plagiarism, building a supportive tribe, being confident in your authentic voice, and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, content creator, or just someone who resonates with the idea of ethical collaboration, this smoothly flowing conversation between Rheea, Samyukta and me is sure to inspire ideas, evoke faith in a new business paradigm and uplift you. Rheea Rodrigues Mukherjee is a bangalore based writer. Her writing, advocacy and workshops work at the intersections of gender, social justice, animal rights, mental health, and sexuality. She is the author of The Body Myth and was shortlisted for the TATA Literature Live First Book Award 2019. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, Scroll.in, Electric Literature, Out of Print Magazine and Southern Humanities Review, among others. She co-founded Bangalore Writers Workshop in 2012 and currently co-runs Write Leela Write, a Design and Content Creation Lab. Samyukta Kartik is a vegan culinary artist and chef, based in Auroville. As the founder of India's first ever vegan e-learning culinary academy - Yume Culinary - she seeks to educate people around the world on the vast creative scope of plant-based cuisine, as well as all the dots that connect between animal rights, health & wellness, the environment, and what’s on our plates. Having trained with highly experienced chefs at Matthew Kenney's culinary academy in Barcelona, she is a raw foods specialist who always has some exciting fermentation experiment up her sleeve! You can connect with these awesome ladies via the links below... Rheea: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rheea.mukherjee Instagram: @messcooking_alwaysvegan Twitter: @cashewcutlet Websites: https://www.rheeamukherjee.com/ https://www.writeleelawrite.com/ Sam: Instagram - @yume.culinary Website - https://yumeculinary.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/yumeculinary If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Celebrate your desires as successes, in a beautiful setting. Plant seeds of intention during the New Moon Cycle and watch the magic happen in your life. Feel the uplifting, joyful energy of gratitude and allow all good things to flow to you with ease and grace. Though it's not a Tuesday, it's the start of a New Moon Cycle, so I thought it would be a perfect time to share this meditation with you. It's one of my favourite meditations to have recorded and has had wonderful feedback from everyone who's experienced it. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Let me start by saying that Janice's story is damn freaking inspiring! She is a beacon of hope for anyone who wants to turn their pain to purpose. The first trauma she went through in childhood lead to eating disorders and self judgement. The next (bigger) trauma in adulthood however, completely changed her outlook on life and self-care. After that, Janice started to truly shine from the inside out and has been able to mentor and guide many women to find their power. Janice's gentle voice and kind energy make this interview not just inspiring, but also very pleasant to listen to. Janice McQueen Ward is an accomplished TV Host, Actress, and Pageant Coach. She began her career in pageantry at 17, winning over 10 major titles, most notably, Mrs. United States, where she was a guest of President Clinton and the White House, and made over 200 appearances on behalf of Lung Health and Wellness. Janice has guest starred on many shows, been a celebrity guest host on QVC, Shop HQ, and has starred in many national commercials and infomercials. Currently Janice is a Pageant/Life Coach, Beauty Expert, and Host for an International Podcast Show - Beauty Call Podcast Connect with Janice on: https://www.JaniceMcQueen.com Instagram: @janicemcqueenward Facebook: @beautycallpodcast If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

From seeing energy beings at a very young age to channelling messages from angels, Laura's story is super interesting and intriguing. Listen to Laura talk about her journey from feeling fear of the unknown to embracing her special abilities that lead her on a path to becoming a medium. We've discussed a little bit of everything - her writing process, her family history, what happens after someone passes on, guidance from the other side for everyone during this coronavirus event and so much more. Laura Powers is an entertainer, celebrity psychic, actress, model, host, singer, writer, and speaker. She is the host of the popular film and television podcast, “Behind the Scenes with Laura Powers,” and her top 100 podcast on Apple Podcasts, “Healing Powers Podcast.” She is the author of 7 books and editing two other books that will be released in 2020. She travels full time for clients, television and other media appointments, and for the love of traveling. Laura has been featured on several television channels and networks including BuzzFeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The CW, Will Ferrell's The Ron Burgundy Podcast and many more. Connect with Laura on: https://www.healingpowers.net https://www.laurapowers.net Twitter: @thatlaurapowers Facebook: @realhealingpowers Instagram: @laurapowers44 If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

We all need stories of immense hope and transformation at this time of uncertainty. And Annette's journey from being diagnosed with a rare type of terminal cancer, to the work that went into healing herself, to becoming a holistic wellness professional is all that and more. In this interview, we've spoken about the incredible work that went into healing herself, EFT, essential oils, self care and much more. Listening to it will fill you with so much inspiration, I promise. Chef Annette White is a Culinary & Lifestyle Medicine Educator - trained and certified in holistic health, plant-based nutrition, food as medicine, and more. She specialises in natural, drug-free inflammation, anxiety and PTSD relief. She combines the science of whole food nutritional wellness along with the art of motivational interviewing— a practical, empathetic, and short-term process to assist you in making long-lasting wellness upgrades. https://linktr.ee/thatveggiegurl Access her Striving Over Stress EFT module for free (until 21st April 2020) by visiting this link: https://p.bttr.to/2XlBL4R You need to let her know that you heard about the program through The Feel Good Factor podcast to get free access. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform or on https://podchaser.com/veganosaurus. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love! Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

Italy went into a lockdown state much before most the world. This interview with Anna Di Fiori is almost like a message from the future. Haha Anna lives in Naples with her family. Being in a locked down situation has almost become the new normal for the people there. She talks about all the things she does on a daily basis to go through these times with ease, grace and joy. Anna's advice is gold for those of us who have only recently been forced to stay home to stay safe. In the interview, we will know what to expect over the next few weeks/months and how to create a positive routine for ourselves and the people around us until things are normal once again. Anna's message is one of hope, optimism and a little bit of humour. Enjoy! :) Connect with Anna at @noraesole on instagram. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or send me an email via thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love!

Everything always happens for the highest good! Hold on to the hope this statement offers, and you can flow through even the most difficult of times. The upheaval caused by COVID-19 has been much bigger than the virus itself. In this episode, I've spoken about the various causes of worry and anxiety in these times and how to shift towards good feelings through them all. Abundance Family Being Home Self-Reflection Healthy Media Consumption Positive Energy Shifting from Judgement to Love I've addressed all these and more in this episode of The Feel Good Factor. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love!

Khristee Rich is a holistic healer and owner of The Dancing Curtain, a healthy lifestyle business. She encourages her clients to overcome chronic illness naturally, easily, and joyfully, to speak their truth, and to shine! I enjoyed interviewing her about her new blog & upcoming book about Holistic Childbirth Around The World. We spoke about women's empowerment, the importance of supporting each other, Khristee's immense love for writing, her holistic healing sessions and so much more! You can connect with Khristee through any of these platforms: Website, The Dancing Curtain Blog, Mum’s The Word- Mothers Speaking Out About Childbirth Around The World Instagram @KhristeeRich Facebook, The Dancing Curtain Subscribe to her mailing list and receive a Free gift for Empaths, a PDF with tips to Protect Your Energy So That You Do Not Dim Your Light But Continue to Shine Bright: www.thedancingcurtain.com/freegift Join her Private Facebook Group for Empaths The Empowered Joyful Empaths: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredjoyfulempaths XoXoXoX Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, please rate/review/subscribe on your preferred podcast listening platform. It would mean a lot to me and it'll help others who resonate with this kind of content find it easily. Thank you for the love!

On the heels on Women's Day 2020, let's talk about about unleashing your true, authentic self, out into the world! This episode focuses on shunning patriarchal norms and beauty standards, embracing the freedom to be ourselves and holding space for other women to do the same. I share how prioritising my personal comfort lead to confidence and joy, and how this thought process can impact other areas of our lives. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode of The Feel Good Factor and share your thoughts with me. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I'd really appreciate a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for the love!

From divorce parties to support groups to uplifting herself on difficult days, listen to this interview with Shasvathi Siva aka Shaadu and get ready to be very very inspired! Shaadu is a beautiful being who effuses love and positive energy. When life threw a challenge her way in the form of a difficult marriage, she not only quickly figured out how she would get out of it, but also how she could help other people, women in particular, who were in a similar situation. Everyone who listens to this episode will come away having learnt plenty and your minds blown open. You can connect with Shasvathi on Instagram @shasvathi or @cowvathi. And if you live in India, don't miss ordering her scrumptious vegan cheese via www.cowvathi.com Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts on the podcast episodes. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. If you're enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I'd really appreciate a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for the love!

A quick guided, visualisation meditation to create a powerful shield of light around your energy field. You can do this meditation whenever you feel the need to protect yourself from anything but the highest, positive vibrations. It's a great practice to protect your energy field before you step out of your house, before meeting someone, or even before heading out into a journey. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus f you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. If you're enjoying my podcast, I'd really appreciate a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for the love!

Oil pulling is an ancient practice with many benefits. In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Shilpa Jindal, a health coach and yoga teacher (among other things). Shilpa talks about her journey with oil pulling, its benefits, how to go about it and more... We hope the interview inspires you to try this technique and experience it for yourself. You can connect with Shilpa on instagram @feel.fit.foodie and follow her for some very inspiring content about health, wellness and happiness. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below.

Self-worth equals net-worth. Do you charge deservingly for your products, services, and contribution to society? In this episode, I share the story of how when we let go of the guilt of “affordability” and started to value our foods, specialty products and services properly, it helped our vegan restaurant grown, gain more support and appreciation. And we ended up being in a position to do significantly more to further the cause we set out to support in the first place. Though the story focuses on conscious entrepreneurship, it is just as applicable to artists, professionals and anyone at all who is earning money. Value your offerings, and others will value them too. Carrots Restaurant: https://carrots-india.com Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below.

Do you have a tendency to control everything? Do you allow this to take over your life? Then this episode is just for you! Delegation has been a learning curve for me. But as I’ve let others take on more responsibilities and do things their way, my life’s become so much more joyful. In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, I share my journey into detachment from perfect results and the beautiful things it’s lead to. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below.

I was interviewed by RJ Sriram Sullia of Fever 104 FM as a part of his Super Start-Up series where he features unique businesses from across Namma Bengaluru on his show every Wednesday night. He asked me about my vegan restaurant, Carrots, veganism, and the experience of running a restaurant. It was a joyful feeling being interviewed by this fun, energetic person. Follow @sriramsullia on Instagram to find out about some interesting businesses in Bangalore. His stories and IGTV videos are great too. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and I have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram

Experience powerful, loving, healing energy as I gently guide you into a beautiful day dream. Let me take you away to a magical, happy place, deep in nature. Connect with animals, plants, water, the sun, the sky... all the elements. This guided meditation is suitable for everyone, including absolute beginners. The rich imagery keeps your thoughts and focus on the meditative experience. Allow yourself to surrender to the gentle guidance and come back feeling completely refreshed and rejuvenated. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me here. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below.

Love, peace, money, success, friendship, joy.... unapologetically claim everything you deserve! Ask from a place of high self-worth and allow the Universe’s unlimited abundance to flow to you. In this episode, I share some stories about how I almost didn’t get some wonderful things, because of the hesitation to just ask. I said “almost”, so you know the stories end on a Feel Good note. :) This is the first of many episodes about valuing ourselves and embracing our deservingness. The topic of self worth is vast, important and often not given enough priority. I'm really looking forward to sharing and also listening to your stories of valuing yourself highly. So connect with me. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist, tarot reader, and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. I'd also really appreciate a review/rating on Apple Podcasts. :)

Emotional ups and downs are a natural part of life. But how well and how soon can you bounce back from feeling bad to being joyful each time? In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, I share a few techniques I use in difficult situations to quickly and smoothly move from fear based emotions to love based ones. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below. I'd also really appreciate a rating/review on Apple Podcasts.

The feelings you are infused with each morning set the tone for the rest of your day. In this episode of The Feel Good Factor, I share a few of the many simple rituals that help me start my day on a positive note. Include these habits into your daily morning routine to begin your day with a high vibe energy of love. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus If you’re enjoying my podcast, do get in touch with me @veganosaurus on Instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below and share your thoughts.

As an entrepreneur, it’s natural to want to work very hard to make your business successful. But without proper breaks to rest and rejuvenate, it’s easy to end up overworking and burning out. In this episode, I share my personal journey of being a chilled out freelancer to a workaholic and back. And how my energy levels influence my business significantly. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com. My vegan restaurant is called Carrots and you can find it on instagram as @carrotsrestaurant. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or drop me an email thefeelgoodfactor@veganosaurus.com

A quick guided meditation to begin your day on a happy, positive, high note. It evokes the energies of gratitude and love, and helps you set the intention for a day you can really look forward to. The best time to listen to it is first thing in the morning as soon as you wake up, before you get out of bed. But if you need a burst of happy energy at any point during the day, this meditation can be practiced then too. Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://linktr.ee/veganosaurus. If you’re enjoying The Feel Good Factor, I’d love to interact with you and hear your thoughts. Get in touch with me @veganosaurus on instagram or leave me a voice message using the anchor link below.

Welcome! This episode is a quick introduction into what The Feel Good Factor is all about and the main reason I’ve started this podcast. Looking forward to this exciting, fun journey with you. Transcription: "Hello, hello, hello! I'm so excited to be here. Welcome to the first episode of The Feel Good Factor. My name is Susmitha Veganosaurus, and this is a podcast about finding things that trigger good feelings, and pursuing them. Our biggest Dharma, our purpose on this earth, is to spread love, joy, good feelings... But this must start with self love. Because we can only truly give what we already have. Simple right? Take a moment to let that sink in. We can only truly give what we already have. When we are deeply happy. The natural progression of that happiness is to overflow and go out into the world. Strengthen your inner light, and it will automatically shine out into the world and uplift everyone around you. This podcast will have talks, interviews, meditations, all focused on inspiring happiness and motivating you to follow your bliss. In the past couple of years, I've realised the immense importance and power of pursuing good feelings through every aspect of my life. Good feelings have to be my top priority. So as you can guess, the purpose of this podcast is going to be all about... me feeling good! *laughs* I'm going to interview people who make me happy. I'm going to record meditations, which make me feel calm and joyful. And through this whole process, I'm hoping all these good feelings will rub off on you, the listener. The Feel Good Factor is going to be my little happy place, and I'm hoping it will be yours too. Looking forward to making beautiful connections on this new journey. Thank you so much for listening to this very first, introduction episode of The Feel Good Factor. Talk to you soon. Bye." Transcribed by Otter: https://otter.ai/referrals/112DL1ZD -- Podcasting isn't the only thing I do. :) I'm a vegan blogger, YouTuber, restauranteur, chef, teacher, artist and a have a bunch of other interests too. If you like, you can find out more about me at https://www.veganosaurus.com and connect with me on instagram @veganosaurus.

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