Can Technology Help Us Wake Up? A Conversation on Mindful Design with Jay Vidyarthi

In this electric and deeply transformational episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with Dr. Dain Heer, a leading voice in consciousness, energy healing, and embodied transformation. With over 30 years of experience, Dain developed the Energetic Synthesis of Being—a body of work that helps people reconnect with their innate wisdom and release the heavy patterns and judgments keeping them stuck.We explore the radical idea that choice creates awareness, how to trust your energetic knowing, and why lightness, not logic—is the compass for aligned living. From the power of intuitive decision-making to the importance of sensuality, receiving, and joy, Dain walks us through how to dismantle internalized limitations and access the miraculous.We discuss the following and so much more:How to feel and trust the body’s “light vs. heavy” signalsWhy receiving is a superpower most of us unconsciously blockWhat keeps us from joy—and how to reclaim itThe truth about pleasure, touch, and orgasmic livingHow to clear stuck energy using the Access Consciousness clearing statementWhy being YOU is the ultimate act of transformationMore about Dr. Dain Heer: He is the author of Being You, Changing the World, which sparked a global movement and inspired the creation of International Being You Day, celebrated on June 22nd each year. He teaches worldwide, offering workshops, meditations, and healing tools that have touched thousands.→ Visit: www.drdainheer.com → Connect: @dainheer on Instagram, YouTube, and FacebookIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter and 5-week program at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In today’s episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Jay Vidyarthi, a pioneering designer, entrepreneur, and meditation practitioner, whose life’s work explores one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can technology actually help us wake up? Jay is the founder of Still Ape, and has contributed to over fifty technologies that support mental well-being and human flourishing, including Muse, Sonic Cradle, and the Healthy Minds Program. With his work featured by Harvard, TED, CNN, and Fast Company, Jay is a leading voice at the intersection of mindfulness and digital innovation.You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore:What it means to design technology mindfullyThe tension between presence and productivity in a hyper-connected worldHow to create human-centered tech that nourishes rather than depletesWhat’s missing in today’s mindfulness apps and toolsThe deeper ethical, spiritual, and design challenges behind building conscious technologiesIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.comJay also shares how he integrates mindfulness into his personal relationship with technology, what he’s learned about attention, behavior, and human connection, and what gives him hope for the future. Learn more about Jay at jayvidyarthi.com

Dear Friends, Today’s episode is with the extraordinary Riane Eisler, JD, PhD —a cultural historian, systems scientist, and futurist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on societal models, human evolution, and cultural transformation.Dr. Eisler is the author of numerous influential books, including the international bestseller The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th U.S. printing and translated into 27 languages, The Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry.In today’s conversation, we explore:How the partnership and domination models of society shape everything from governance to our personal relationshipsThe role of feminine power and sacred symbols in addressing today’s global challengesWhy care work—often invisible in traditional economics—is vital for building thriving, resilient societiesPractical steps for embodying the partnership model both personally and globallyHow ancient goddess cultures hold wisdom for the future we are all trying to createWe also discuss the challenges Riane has faced in bringing these transformative ideas into mainstream awareness — and what gives her the deepest hope for humanity's future.If you've ever wondered how cultural evolution happens, what a truly caring economy might look like, or how spiritual consciousness intertwines with societal transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for this profound conversation on awakening partnership, reclaiming inner wisdom, and imagining a future built on compassion and care.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com. Best, -Yasmeen 

Today’s show is with Yogeshwara Pradeep - a globally revered spiritual scientist, healer, martial artist, athlete, musicologist, author, and mentor. His transmissions, guidance, and presence have empowered aspirants to celebrate blissful living. He relays the potent gamma waves to heal remotely. His guidance on the elevated yogic paths of Kriya, Lesha Vidya, Nada, Laya, Surya, and Shambhavapaya has inspired over 10,000 aspirants across the world. His centre,’ Heaven on Earth  ’ in India, welcomes you to explore, experience, and elevate through absorbing the purest gifts of pristine nature and ‘Galactic Cosmic Rays’. We explore topics like:What makes Himalayan Kriya Yoga so transformativeHow gamma wave frequencies and cosmic rays can support healingThe importance of calibrating the body to align with higher consciousnessHis teachings on “Calibrate, Celebrate, Realize, and Liberate”And how to access a child-like state of causeless joyYogishwara Pradeep shares his journey, his philosophies, and the practices that anchor him—and offers insights for anyone seeking clarity, vitality, and spiritual elevation in today’s world. You can learn more about him here. If you’ve been curious about Himalayan Kriya Yoga, energy healing, or unlocking new states of awareness, this episode is for you.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this raw and revelatory episode, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with author, teacher, and reality creation provocateur and friend, Renée Garcia, founder of the International Transurfing Institute and creator of Shadow School. Renée dives deep into the hidden forces that shape our lives—especially the parts of ourselves we often ignore: the shadow.We explore what it really means to “create your own reality,” the illusion of free will, and how most people are trapped in pre-programmed scripts—believing they’re making choices while unconsciously repeating cycles.Renée shares her personal journey through success, collapse, awakening, and radical reinvention. She unpacks why shadow work is the most powerful—and most avoided—tool for self-mastery and manifestation, and how confronting your darkness can lead to true sovereignty.We talk about the following: Why your attention is your most valuable resourceThe shadow self as the real puppet master of your realityFree will: myth or muscle you can strengthen?How fake positivity and spiritual bypassing block transformationWhat it really takes to live an unprogrammed, authentic life This episode is a wake-up call to reclaim your power, rewrite your script, and meet the parts of yourself that hold the keys to your freedom.📍 Learn more about Renée at Transurfing TV or follow her on Instagram @reality_transurfing.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Bruce Cryer—a pioneer in the field of heart-based living, former CEO of the HeartMath Institute, and a lifelong advocate for blending creativity, wellness, and leadership. Bruce shares insights on how gratitude and compassion can actually rewire our biology, how leaders can build emotionally intelligent teams, and how heart-centered practices helped him overcome profound personal health challenges.In this episode, you’ll learn:What heart-brain coherence is—and why it matters more than everThe science behind emotions like gratitude and compassionHow simple HeartMath techniques can shift your energy in minutesWhy creativity and mindfulness are vital for modern leadershipHow to stop reacting and start responding from a place of inner powerIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen speaks with renowned strategist, futurist, and author John Hagel III, whose 40+ year career spans management consulting, entrepreneurship, and transformative thought leadership at the intersection of business and human potential.John retired as a partner at Deloitte, where he founded the Silicon Valley-based Center for the Edge, and now leads Beyond Our Edge, LLC—a company helping individuals and organizations navigate change and unlock greater impact. His most recent book, The Journey Beyond Fear, explores the psychology of transformation and how to shift from threat-based to opportunity-based narratives.In this conversation, we explore:✅ How to navigate fear in a time of accelerating change✅ The difference between threat-based and opportunity-based narratives✅ What it really means to cultivate passion in the workplace✅ The power of "small, smart moves" to create massive impact✅ The concept of “productive friction” and how to turn tension into innovation✅ How leaders can shape powerful narratives that inspire alignment and actionIf you're a leader, innovator, or simply someone looking to move from fear into purpose, this episode offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the great strategic minds of our time.Resources Mentioned:John’s latest book: The Journey Beyond FearLearn more at johnhagel.comHis company: Beyond Our Edge, LLCIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.comGateways to Awakening features one-on-one conversations with the world’s leading voices in wellness, consciousness, and personal evolution. Subscribe and stay tuned.

On today’s episode of Gateways to Awakening, I dive deep into the soul of love with Annie Lalla—renowned love coach, philosopher of relationship, and the "Cartographer of Love."Annie specializes in emotional intelligence, relational self-esteem, and teaching the transformative power of conflict. In this intimate and insight-rich conversation. A quick disclaimer: This episode features a rich conversation on love and relationships with Annie Lalla, and while the insights shared are deeply valuable, it’s important to note that much of the language and framing was centered around heterosexual dynamics. We acknowledge that love, partnership, and relational growth exist across all gender identities and orientations, and we recognize the importance of inclusive language when discussing such universal themes. Thank you to our listeners—especially those from the LGBTQIA+ community—who continue to help us widen the lens and deepen the heart of this work. We talk about the following so much more:  ✅ What “true love” really means and whether we find, attract, or create it✅ Why romantic relationships are the ultimate spiritual dojo✅ How to turn conflict into connection (and stop fighting like it’s war)✅ What women get wrong about desire—and how to express it with magnetic power✅ The hidden patterns that block deep love, and how to rewrite them✅ The difference between settling and realistic commitment✅ How to stop playing small in love, and start leading with your worthWe also explore modern dating, the emotional technology of intimacy, and the deeper purpose of love as a path to personal evolution.Whether you're single, partnered, heartbroken, or healing—this episode is a masterclass in relational self-awareness and heart-based leadership. Annie’s metaphors and insights are unforgettable, and this conversation may just change the way you love... forever.Mentioned in this episode:Annie’s relationship coaching school: AnnieLalla.comHer new podcast: Matters of the Heart The “Love Test” quiz on her siteFollow Annie on Instagram: @lallabirdIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

Can your thoughts and emotions actually impact your immune system? And what exactly is the biofield?In this illuminating episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen sits down with the brilliant Dr. Shamini Jain—a pioneering scientist, psychologist, and founder of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI)—to explore the cutting-edge science behind energy healing, consciousness, and how we can all take part in our own wellness revolution. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What the biofield really is and why it matters for your health✅ How your mind, emotions, and even your environment influence your body’s healing capacity✅ What ancient wisdom and modern science agree on (yes, really!)✅ Practical tools to tap into your energy field and feel better—starting today✅ Sound healing tools and Beej mantras Shamini's award-winning book Healing Ourselves is a must-read if you’re curious about how science and spirituality intersect in the healing process.Learn more at shaminijain.comStay connected - we'd love to hear from you! IG: @TherealYasmeenTSubstack: substack.com/@therealyasmeentInnerKnowingSchool.comAnd as always, if you enjoyed this episode, we greatly appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts!

Today, on Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen interviews Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, an internationally recognized expert on autism, savant syndrome, and telepathic phenomena. Dr. Powell’s groundbreaking research explores the extraordinary cognitive abilities of non-speaking autistic individuals, particularly those who appear to demonstrate ESP as a savant skill.Her work has been featured in the acclaimed podcast The Telepathy Tapes and presented at scientific conferences worldwide. Trained in neuroscience at Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Powell has served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and as an invited member of prestigious think tanks, including the La Jolla Group for Understanding the Origin of Humans. She has contributed to five academic books and is the author of The ESP Enigma, which received an award at the LA Festival of Books.In this conversation, we dive into:✅ The nature of telepathy—what it is and why it remains one of the most fascinating frontiers of human consciousness.✅Her experiments with non-speaking autistic individuals and the surprising ways they communicate beyond conventional language.✅ The scientific rigor behind telepathic research—how studies are designed to eliminate bias and validate findings.✅ The role of quantum physics and neuroscience in explaining nonlocal phenomena.✅ The implications of telepathy—what it reveals about the interconnectedness of human minds.💡 To learn more about Dr. Powell’s research and order a signed copy of her book, visit: DrDianeHennacy.comIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TherealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.comAnd as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.