#127 Where I’ve Been: Motherhood, Self-Care, and Returning to Love

Motherhood, Family, and Self-CareToday I am opening the doors for you to the backstage of what has been happening in my life, for Timeless Teachings podcast and our community! ___________Welcome to Timeless Teachings 🌹This is your sacred space for women’s spirituality, feminine embodiment, and conscious living — a place to pause, exhale, self-nourish, and reconnect with the wisdom of the ancient feminine about love, life, and leadership.You’re not here for more noise or endless information. You’re here because your soul is craving something deeper — a presence you can feel, a space where you are truly seen, acknowledged, and understood.Timeless Teachings Podcast has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. ❤️IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Welcome Back: Where Have I Been?(00:24) Balancing Motherhood and Family(01:10) Timeless Teachings Podcast Update(03:03) Engaging with the Community(04:58) Self-Care and Setting Boundaries(07:30) Return to Love: A New Journey(12:11) Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsThis is a living conversation blending spiritual teachings, personal growth, and practical tools to help you live a life of presence, connection, and meaning.💫 Subscribe and take your seat in the circle:https://youtube.com/@thetimelessteachings📌 Let’s stay connected:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2ZNkJanAFJ5MfisS7vid?si=9TkUSsvaRJ20T36VngaHog

Reclaim Feminine Intuition: Heal from High-Functioning BurnoutSo many women live in a state of high-functioning burnout—holding it all together on the outside, yet feeling emotionally drained, numb, and disconnected on the inside. In this episode, we explore how to reclaim your feminine intuition as the medicine that restores wholeness.✨ What you’ll discover in this episode: (00:00) What is High Functioning Burnout? (01:59) How Does it Connect to Female Intuition?(03:20) Gentle Energy Practices to Reconnect (07:37) Question for Your SoulHow high-functioning burnout silences the voice of your intuitionThe hidden cost of over-functioning on your body, mind, and spirit3 embodied practices to reconnect with your inner guidanceSoulful reflections that invite you to remember your intuition as your compass homeThis is not just about “managing stress.” It’s about reclaiming your feminine essence and awakening to a deeper way of living, leading, and loving.💫 If reclaiming feminine intuition feels like home, follow and join our circle.📌 Stay connected:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafryYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thetimelessteachings

What if your period could cost you your education?When I sat down with Christine Denning, I wasn’t expecting to be so fired up about menstrual cups — but her story blew me away. Christine is the founder of an NGO tackling period poverty across Africa, and she's on a mission to replace shame and disposables with dignity and 10-year solutions.We talk about how she went from growing up in a cold house in upstate New York to working with African leaders, fighting for girls’ access to education, and shaking up outdated laws. She also shares the one product that could change everything — and why hardly anyone’s talking about it!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Life Pauses for a Period(01:41) Can We Fix Poverty Without Playing Saviour?(04:33) The Teacher Who Taught Kids to Read. With Mud.(08:16) Why Do Girls Vanish After Primary School?(10:08) The 88-Year-Old Secret to Ending Period Poverty(15:57) Who’s Keeping Menstrual Cups Out of the Conversation?(17:07) Is There Money in Keeping Girls Dependent?(22:46) How $10 Buys 10 Years of Dignity(24:11) Periods Aren’t Just Physical(27:31) “No One Told Me What Was Happening”(31:14) From Shame to Strength: Let’s Rewrite the StoryChristine Garde DenningChristine Garde Denning is the founder and CEO of CouldYou?, a nonprofit on a mission to end period poverty globally by 2040. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the U.S. and Africa, she created the CouldYou? Cup—an FDA-registered menstrual cup providing a sustainable 10-year solution for women and girls worldwide.Under Christine’s leadership, CouldYou? has distributed nearly 200,000 cups across 15 countries, helping girls stay in school and reducing unsafe practices linked to lack of menstrual products. Her community-driven approach has earned international recognition, including a 2024 Earth Shot Prize nomination and formal endorsements from African governments.Connect with Christine ►Website: https://couldyou.org/YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

Welcome to Timeless Teachings 🌹This is your sacred space for women’s spirituality, feminine embodiment, and conscious living — a place to pause, exhale, self-nourish, and reconnect with the wisdom of the ancient feminine about love, life, and leadership.You’re not here for more noise or endless information. You’re here because your soul is craving something deeper — a presence you can feel, a space where you are truly seen, acknowledged, and understood.In this welcome episode, I share the heart of Timeless Teachings and what you can expect as part of our global community of conscious women, spiritual seekers, and change-makers.Together, we’ll explore:✨ Feminine Mysticism — ancient wisdom traditions for modern women✨ Soulmate Love & Sacred Union — conscious relationships that awaken the heart✨ Conscious Motherhood — parenting with presence, purpose, and joy✨ Soul Legacy — the love, wisdom, and impact you pass forward to future generations✨ Embodied Truth — living your spiritual values through your whole beingThis is not just a podcast — it’s a temple for the soul.A living conversation blending spiritual teachings, personal growth, and practical tools to help you live a life of presence, connection, and meaning.💫 Subscribe and take your seat in the circle:https://youtube.com/@thetimelessteachings📌 Let’s stay connected:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2ZNkJanAFJ5MfisS7vid?si=9TkUSsvaRJ20T36VngaHog—Timeless Teachings Podcast has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. ❤️

Ever met someone who can literally help you breathe your way back to clarity?In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Abbagnano, a breathwork pioneer, spiritual teacher, and one of the most grounded and wise humans I’ve ever met. We talk about his childhood struggles, how he found healing through breath, and why helping others reclaim their inner power has become his life’s work. Anthony opens up about self-forgiveness, the transition from mastery to mystery, and how real leadership starts with authenticity, not control. This was one of those deep, surprising conversations that stayed with me long after it ended.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) What if breath could change everything?(03:10) How do you empower people to empower others?(06:20) Adrenaline, arguments, and why we're addicted to conflict(08:00) From mastery to mystery — what happens when achievement isn’t enough?(10:00) Can you really love the parts of yourself you’ve spent years hiding?(13:00) Are you just wearing blankets of forgetting?(16:05) Why true leadership might mean disrobing, not rising(19:40) What if your pain could become your agency?(23:00) A paper bag, 20 breaths, and a life-altering moment(26:30) Birth, breath, and becoming whole again(29:15) How do you stay at peace when the world wants you in pieces?(33:40) What the younger generation is getting exactly right(38:00) Want real resilience? Stay in the discomfort a little longer(41:20) A simple Italian coffee ritual that might just change the worldAnthony AbbagnanoAnthony Abbagnano is a pioneering breathwork expert and founder of Alchemy of Breath, the world's top-rated breathwork institute. He has helped thousands transform their lives through free weekly Breathe The World sessions, Facilitator Training, and BreathCamp retreats at ASHA in Tuscany, Italy.Connect with Anthony ►Website: http://www.alchemyofbreath.com/Get his book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Chaos-Inner-Anthony-Abbagnano/dp/1068228601YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

Ever wondered why modern women feel stuck and often struggle to build lasting and loving relationships?In this episode, I chat with renowned spiritual teacher Premmayi Gurumaa, affectionately known as Gurumaa, who shares insights from her journey of helping countless people find peace amid chaos. We discuss why relationships struggle today, the simple secrets to happiness she swears by, and how managing your time can truly change your life. Join us as Premmayi Gurumaa reveals her practical wisdom about chakras, positive auras, and why sometimes the best therapy is just clapping your hands—500 times.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) The Real Reason Modern Women Feel Stuck(02:41) Ever Wondered Why Your Best Never Feels Enough?(03:21) The Most Precious Asset You're Probably Wasting(04:55) The Secret Habit for Better Communication(06:50) One Small Change to Transform Your Marriage(07:21) The Hidden Truth Behind Divorce(09:52) Who Really Wins When Your Ego Takes Over?(10:58) Karma Isn’t What You Think It Is(13:12) Can Your Bad Feelings Actually Help You?(13:53) Is Your Life Destiny or Just Poor Decisions?(14:44) Why You Shouldn't Fall in Love Before Doing This(16:33) The Biggest Regret You'll Have (If You Wait Too Long)(17:35) The Art of Having Deeper Conversations(18:49) This Common Social Habit is Draining Your Energy(19:27) How One Simple Word Can Change Your Entire Day(20:22) What Your Aura Secretly Tells People About You(21:46) You Are Being Watched—But Not by Who You Think(22:33) The Mess You Didn't Realise You Need to Clean(24:35) Unlock Your Life's Potential by Doing This One Thing(25:37) Your Body is Worth More Than You Think(27:32) Are You Too Nice for Your Own Good?(28:16) The One Thing Affecting Your Family More Than Money(32:20) Could Disconnecting Solve All Your Problems?(33:29) A Better Way to Fuel Your Life(34:24) Tiny Habits That Could Add Years to Your Life(37:25) Why You're Unhappy Even When You Have Everything(38:33) The Person You're Forgetting to LovePremmayi GurumaaMeet Premmayi Gurumaa – A Global Spiritual Guide 🌸With over 45 years of deep spiritual wisdom, Gurumaa is a divine light guiding seekers on the path of truth, love, and inner awakening. Her teachings are rooted in ancient scriptures yet resonate powerfully with modern life — from parenting and relationships to stress, health, and emotional well-being.Connect with Premmayi ►YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@premmayigurumaaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/premmayi_gurumaa/YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

What if you’ve built an extraordinary life… but still come home to no one?She’s done the work — the therapy, the healing, the mindset shifts. She’s successful, self-aware, and spiritually curious. And yet… love still feels like the one puzzle piece that won’t click into place. In this intimate episode of Timeless Teachings, I speak directly to the high-achieving woman who quietly wonders, “Will I build an extraordinary life… and still come home to no one?” This is a soulful reflection on the hidden fears, emotional walls, and quiet longings behind a polished life — and a gentle invitation to soften, to open, and to finally allow the kind of love that doesn’t require shrinking to receive.YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

Ever asked yourself, “Wait—can you actually study happiness like it’s science?”I did too—and that’s exactly why I invited Sha-En Yeo to the studio. She calls herself a happiness scientist (yup, that’s a thing), and she’s got the training in positive psychology to back it up. In this episode, we chat about everything from emotional literacy to why people-pleasing kills your joy, and how to rebuild a relationship with yourself.Sha-En also shares her own turning point—leaving behind a stable teaching job to follow what actually made her feel alive.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Can happiness really be studied like science?(03:05) Joy, hamsters, and a surprising emotional check-in(05:35) One word that changes how you feel—daily(09:20) What if saying yes means losing yourself?(14:35) Are you ignoring your biggest superpower?(17:35) The sneaky way toxic relationships begin(23:20) Why she walked away from a “perfect” job(27:20) Evolving alone: what growth really costs(31:20) Are you chasing success—or wholeness?(38:35) What if you scheduled joy like a meeting?(46:05) The validation trap—and how to break freeSha-En YeoSha-En Yeo is a two-time TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice for Mental Health. She is a leadership and well-being expert who helps leaders and teams thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Blending positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and practical tools, she empowers people to build resilience, navigate change, and create cultures of psychological safety. Sha-En is a trusted speaker who brings warmth, insight and expertise to clients like Mandai X, VISA Apac, Google and TikTok.Connect with Sha-En ►Website: http://www.happinessscientists.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaenyeomapp/YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

What if a woman’s life had nine chapters—not just three?Forget maiden, mother, crone. In this episode, we dive into the real stages of womanhood with Christine Mason—mother of four, grandmother, tantra practitioner, and author of Nine Lives of a Woman.From birth to post-menopause, Christine maps out the full arc of a woman’s sensual, spiritual, and embodied life—backed by research, personal stories, and a whole lot of wit. We talk about raising body-aware daughters, reclaiming erotic power, navigating menopause, and why creativity doesn’t retire at 60.She’s lived it all—and she’s here to tell you: the best might still be ahead!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) What if a free, sensual woman was the biggest threat to society?(02:15) From Catholic guilt to classical tantra—Christine’s path to liberation(09:17) Stage 1: Teaching girls body joy and intuition(11:31) Stage 2: Crushes, cycles, and consent(14:28) Stage 3: Owning your erotic blueprint(19:25) Stage 4: Should I become a mother… or not?(23:16) Stage 5: Is it perimenopause or just burnout?(27:44) Stage 6: Sex, hormones, and the midlife metamorphosis(33:30) Stage 7: Post-menopause, power, and no more BS(38:29) Stage 8: Touch, intimacy, and sensuality at 70+(41:00) Stage 9: Gracefully embracing the final chapter(45:00) Christine’s biggest desire this year—and her vision for reinventionChristine MasonChristine Marie Mason is a founder, author, and the creative force behind Rosebud Woman, a pioneering intimate wellness brand. She’s also the host of The Rose Woman podcast, where she explores themes of liberation, embodiment, and conscious living. With over 20 years of experience building companies—including multiple $100M+ exits—Christine brings deep business insight to her mission of creating a more just, joyful, and connected world. Her journey also includes two decades of study in yoga, tantra, and healing, and she’s the author of eight books on self-care, social change, and spiritual practice. Christine is a mother of four, a grandmother, and splits her time between California and Hawai’i.Connect with Christine ►Website: https://christinemariemason.com/YANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

Ever met someone who turned a sex‑less marriage into a passion masterclass?In this episode, I sit down with Conscious Love Mentor Sasha Quince, calling in from Abu Dhabi.Sasha grew up in a culture that never spoke about sex, then found herself in a marriage with almost none and a shocking betrayal right after giving birth. Instead of walking away, she rebuilt trust, healed her self‑worth, and created what she calls the “Law of Mirrors,” a simple way to revive desire by working on yourself first. Today, she helps couples swap silent resentment for real connection and three‑times‑a‑week sparks.Tune in to hear how Sasha’s hard‑won lessons can bring life—and love—back to any long‑term relationship!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Meet the dancer who rewrote desire(05:50) Betrayal hurts—wait till you hear her fix(09:15) Mirror law: is your love reflecting you?(13:29) One question that flips blame into closeness(15:25) Relationship hacks you’ll want to steal tonight(16:15) Boundaries vs requests—cue the aha moment(18:00) Step back, let him step up (trust us)(20:15) Baby‑bond secret every parent should know(21:56) Cash, pride, passion—spot the hidden link(27:28) Two taboo talks that change everything(29:30) Body‑love move to spark instant chemistry(35:42) Flow beats formula—ride the passion cycles(40:47) Ready for Sasha’s final dare?Sasha QuinceSasha Quince is a Conscious Love Mentor and speaker based in Abu Dhabi who helps individuals and couples reignite passion, rebuild trust and cultivate emotionally safe, desire‑driven relationships. Drawing on two decades of lived experience—including transforming her own sexless marriage after betrayal—Sasha blends inner‑child healing, somatic awareness, and the “Law of Mirrors” to guide clients from resentment and reactivity to intimacy and connection.Connect with Sasha ►Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sashaquinceYANA FRYYana is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual educator, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally. She is the founder and CEO of Awaken Human, where she helps leaders worldwide to realise their highest potential and maximise their impact. Yana has been studying and teaching consciousness and wellbeing since she was 8 years old and has clients and students from 30+ countries. With decades of training and education in a variety of Western Methods and Eastern Philosophies, Yana became a living vehicle that teaches humans how to unlock their highest potential in both material and metaphysical worlds. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 and became a founder of two successful content platforms, Singapore’s leading independent talk-show YanaTV and a global podcast Timeless Teachings. CONNECT with YANA ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryCheck out YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore in Spirituality. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.