Ritam Studio Podcast
During these short 15-20 minute episodes, Jonni Pollard & Carla Dimattina share ancient knowledge for modern life, insights about meditation experiences, and modern movement techniques that collectively help you be the best of all that you are.
Formerly 1 Giant Mind Podcast.
Episodes
116 episodes
Navigating Life's Resistance
Feeling stuck between resistance and forward momentum? This profound conversation explores the art of knowing when to push through obstacles and when to change direction on your life path.We dive deep into the deceptively simple but pow...
The Flow of Divine Intelligence
Desire isn't what you think it is. That pull toward certain experiences, achievements, or creations isn't simply your personality expressing preferences—it's something far more profound. According to Vedic wisdom, desire represents divine intel...
When Your Gut Feeling Predicts the Future: Understanding Intuitive Intelligence
We explore the difference between manifesting negative outcomes and intuitively sensing what's already coming our way. Our natural state as beings of intelligence means we're constantly receiving information about our surroundings, yet we've be...
The Bridge Between Worlds: Spirituality Without Self-Righteousness
Navigating family conversations about spiritual practices can be challenging when they don't understand your devotional path. We explore how to maintain authentic connections with loved ones while honoring your spiritual journey without creatin...
Chop Wood, Carry Water: The Surprising Truth About Life After Enlightenment
Karma shapes our existence in ways more profound than most of us realize. Far from being simply a system of cosmic punishment and reward, karma represents the fundamental experience of living in ignorance of our divine nature. This enlightening...
Cosmic Growing Pains: Nature's Push Toward Expansion
Pressure in our spiritual journey isn't something to avoid but a sign we're approaching a breakthrough to a more expansive state of consciousness. The sensation of weight or constriction actually indicates we're pushing against the container of...
The Vedic Perspective on Memory and Consciousness
Memory isn't just passive recollection; it's an active dimensional doorway. From the Vedic perspective, what's happening during these vivid recollections is nothing short of miraculous – you're experiencing a collapse of time where your present...
Balance Your Doshas, Elevate Your Consciousness
We explore Ayurveda, the ancient science of longevity cognized thousands of years ago, providing a comprehensive system for prolonging life and achieving higher states of consciousness. The discussion navigates through fundamental principles of...
Breaking the Chains of Unworthiness: Navigating Change and Clarity
Feeling the pull to change but lacking a clear path forward? You're not alone. This transformative conversation dives deep into that familiar tension between wanting movement and needing clarity.What if waiting for complete clarity is a...
Why Great Minds Never Stop Growing: Finding Joy in Continuous Self-Discovery
We explore why continuing to learn and grow is essential for reaching our full potential, despite others questioning why we don't stop when we're "good enough." The conversation examines how mastery in any field requires ongoing practice, study...
The Soul's Journey: Why Doubt Arises Even When You Meditate Regularly
Doubt is a symptom of living in a superficial culture, not a reflection of spiritual evolution. Comparison is futile, as each person is broadcasting a unique "song" of their divine nature that creates harmony when souls come together.
Finding Your True Self: Balance in Spiritual Growth
Have you been using meditation as a passive escape rather than a catalyst for change? This thought-provoking exploration delves into the crucial difference between cultivating awareness and taking active steps toward personal transformation.
The Art of Apology: Healing, Trust & Self-Compassion
What does it really mean when we say "I'm sorry"? Beyond the words lies a profound act of consciousness that can completely transform our relationships. We dive deep into the true power of apologies as tools for rebuilding trust and reconnectio...
Stages of Awakening: The Vedic Model and its Path to Consciousness
What if your spiritual journey followed a map with clear markers? A fascinating exploration into the seven states of consciousness reveals that awakening isn't a simple on/off switch but rather a gradual tide rising toward enlightenment.
Rounding: Turn Up The Volume on Your Practice
Let's discuss starting the day with a complete "round" of practice vs meditation alone. This comprehensive sequence—gentle yoga, pranayama breathing, and meditation followed by deep rest—can sometimes create synchronicity and flow throughout th...
From Fear to Flow: The Journey Through Meditation's Layers
Meditation takes us on a journey from linear thinking to the source of universal intelligence, where kaleidoscopic visions represent our detection of reality's coherent nature from an internal standpoint. As we move closer to this intelligence,...
Unmasking Your True Self
What happens when our self-judgment collides with glimpses of our true brilliance? This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound relationship we have with ourselves – examining how we navigate between moments of unworthiness and expre...
The Golden Sequence: Breaking Free from the Mind's Control
What happens when all your attempts to control negative thinking fail? This profound conversation explores why the intellect—our analytical, thinking mind—can't solve problems created at the level of thought. "You can't change your thinking wit...
Path to Self-Discovery: Riding the Waves of Discomfort
When meditation makes you irritable, agitated, or emotional, you're likely experiencing what Vedic traditions call "unstressing." Far from being a sign to abandon your practice, these challenging moments represent the release of samskaras—impre...
Right vs. Happy: Navigating Relationship Conflicts with Grace
We explore the transformative principle of choosing happiness over being right in relationships, examining how surrendering self-righteousness creates space for genuine connection and understanding.
Awakening to Multiple Dimensions of Consciousness
Looking at ancient civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria often raises questions about whether humanity is advancing or regressing spiritually. The answer, revealed in this deeply insightful exploration, is that consciousness is always evolvin...
Can Love Outrun Our Race Toward Annihilation?
We explore how spiritually-inclined people can navigate a world filled with hatred and polarization while staying true to values of compassion and understanding. The conversation examines the evolution of human consciousness and our responsibil...
Setting Boundaries With Love
We explore the nuanced world of personal boundaries, specifically distinguishing between boundaries set from defensiveness versus those set from love. The conversation delves into how properly communicated and maintained boundaries can actually...
Beyond the Addiction to Validation: Discovering Your Divine Nature
What if every challenge you face isn't a divine test but simply an opportunity for awakening? This profound conversation explores how we've misunderstood our relationship with the universe and our own spiritual nature.We begin by examin...
Beyond the Depths: Navigating Oceanic Consciousness
Have you ever felt like your meditation practice has lost its depth? That moment when your once-profound journeys into transcendence seem to have flattened into something more... ordinary? This fascinating exploration reveals why that apparent ...