The Gates: the Great Untold Prerequisite to Getting What You Want

The path of spiritual awakening is full of potential pitfalls, and one of the most deceptive is the creation of a "spiritual persona." In this episode, Teal Swan reveals how a spiritual persona can mimic genuine awakening, leading to self-delusion and confusion for others. Learn to recognize this pitfall and avoid mistaking a spiritual façade for true awakening.

When something bad happens, it often feels like the universe is against you, making it hard to accept the situation. In this episode, Teal Swan introduces the "How Might This Be FOR Me?" exercise, designed to help you shift out of resistance and see how even challenging situations may be working in your favor. Learn how this spiritual exercise can bring you into alignment with the bigger picture of your life.

In this episode, Teal Swan explains why trying to control or regulate emotions is detrimental and suggests a healthier approach: embracing your emotions while mastering your behavior. Discover why emotional regulation isn't the answer and what you should be focusing on instead.

In this episode, Teal Swan explores why emotional non-reactivity is not necessarily an indication of personal growth or enlightenment, and how the societal obsession with emotional control may be causing more harm than good. Learn the truth about emotions and the importance of being in a healthy relationship with them.

Dating apps have revolutionized how we form romantic relationships, offering convenience and access to more potential partners. However, they come with significant downsides. In this episode, Teal Swan explores the negative impacts of dating apps, from superficial connections and hookup culture to reduced emotional intimacy and self-esteem.

The path to achieving what you want is never straightforward—it’s filled with challenges and obstacles that often reveal themselves only as you progress. In this episode, Teal Swan uncovers the great untold prerequisite for getting what you want, helping you navigate the inevitable "gates" you’ll encounter on your journey. Learn how to consciously embrace these barriers as opportunities for personal transformation and success.

Toxic positivity is becoming a rampant coping mechanism in today's society, where many turn to it to avoid facing negative emotions and difficult realities. In this episode, Teal Swan explains what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to break free from it to embrace true healing and growth. Discover how to navigate life with authentic positivity, grounded in reality.

Teal Swan shares eleven powerful tips to help you cultivate courage, dispel common misconceptions, and embrace discomfort as a path to growth and success. Discover how to make courage a conscious choice in your life, no matter the challenges you face.

There is a lot of confusion going around about when doing something qualifies as being disciplined and when doing something qualifies as bulldozing yourself. This confusion is a problem when one is an important element of success and the other is a road to failure. For this reason, I’m going to explain the difference between discipline and bulldozing. 

Validation is crucial in relationships, especially for those who've experienced invalidation. It involves recognizing and accepting someone's feelings as real and important. However, validation can be misused when it’s given without taking action to resolve the underlying issue, leaving the person stuck in pain. Watch this video as Teal unpacks this far too common form of abuse.