In this episode we are joined by Ela and Mario with some news about the Peaceful Ease podcast. Ela explains how over the months of producing this show, her visions have shifted and she is now working on a new direction for her career, which will mean taking a break from the Peaceful Ease podcast in order to focus on her coaching clients and workshop. Saying that, Ela also mentions a new podcast idea that's been flourishing in her heart, so stay tuned for more transforming conversations with Ela.

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78 Every End Is A New Beginning (Final Episode)

“A quiet mind is our default mind when we aren’t paying attention to, and taking our turbulent thoughts seriously.” This beautiful quote is from Rani Bora’s book, ‘How to Turn Stress on its Head’. Listen as Rani explains what stress is and the best ways to deal with it. Rani’s extensive knowledge and caring advice on stress management will show you how you can tackle stressful aspect of your life.  --- ABOUT RANI BORA Rani is a holistic psychiatrist, wellness coach and speaker. She is the author “How To Turn Stress On Its Head”. Rani is currently working as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the NHS. She is trained in several coaching modalities including life-coaching, neurolinguistic programming, narrative coaching and emotional freedom techniques (or EFT).  Rani and her husband, Suraj (who is also a holistic psychiatrist) offer online coaching programs for entrepreneurs who are struggling with stress and anxiety. Visit Rani on her website: drsranisuraj.com   Links How To Turn Stress On Its Head Listening into Wellbeing

77 Turning Stress on Its Head

Today, we are joined by Rani Bora, a holistic psychiatrist and wellness coach. Listen as Ela and Rani have a fascinating discussion about how to overcome low self-esteem and build confidence. Rani shares with us her philosophy and views on spirituality and psychiatry, and how she blends the two. Her approach is unique and eye-opening. With her calm and soothing voice, Rani will leave you feeling very much in peace and at ease.  --- ABOUT RANI BORA Rani is a holistic psychiatrist, wellness coach and speaker. She is the author “How To Turn Stress On Its Head”. Rani is currently working as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the NHS. She is trained in several coaching modalities including life-coaching, neurolinguistic programming, narrative coaching and emotional freedom techniques (or EFT).  Rani and her husband, Suraj (who is also a holistic psychiatrist) offer online coaching programs for entrepreneurs who are struggling with stress and anxiety. Visit Rani on her website: drsranisuraj.com   Links How To Turn Stress On Its Head Listening into Wellbeing

76 How To Overcome Low Self-Esteem & Build Confidence

How do you deal with your anger? Most of us believe that anger is a negative emotion that we should be embarrassed about. In this episode, Ela describes how we can actually use anger for a good purpose, like in sports or stage performances. Ela explains that anger is a high-frequency emotion which can give you a lot of energy to get things done. Imagine, have you ever seen a furious depressed person? Not very likely! As with all emotions, what matters is how we channel their energy in a healthy way. So, it's time we make peace with our anger and utilize it for our and other's benefit.  

75 Using Anger As Energy

Mindfulness is a word that is mentioned a lot in today’s society. but what does it actually mean? Listen as Clive Holmes explains mindfulness links what is happening within to the world outside, and how this magical tool can change our lives. --- ABOUT CLIVE HOLMES Clive Holmes has been teaching meditation for the last twenty five years. He has completed over a year in intensive retreat and has studied with teachers from Burma, South East Asia, Japan and Tibet. He also has a degree in Western philosophy. He is co-editor of  the books “Taming the Tiger” and “Restoring the Balance” by Akong Tulku Rinpoche. He also has an honorary appointment as Teaching Fellow in the School of Education at Aberdeen University and is teaching MSc Mindfulness.   Links Clive Holmes Meditation & Monkey Mind, Mingyur Rinpoche Taming The Tiger, Akong Tulku Rinpoche  Restoring the Balance, Akong Tulku Rinpoche  

74 Mindfulness: What Does It Actually Mean?

In this episode we are joined again by Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Clive Holmes. Listen as Ela and Clive dive into a deep discussion on the practice of meditation, from its beginnings to its development and benefits. Clive shares some useful tips about how we can all include meditation as a natural part of your daily life. With his gift to offer simple solutions to complicated problems, Clive's suggestions can help anyone who wants to meditate but can't find the time or don't know how. --- ABOUT CLIVE HOLMES Clive Holmes has been teaching meditation for the last twenty five years. He has completed over a year in intensive retreat and has studied with teachers from Burma, South East Asia, Japan and Tibet. He also has a degree in Western philosophy. He is co-editor of  the books “Taming the Tiger” and “Restoring the Balance” by Akong Tulku Rinpoche. He also has an honorary appointment as Teaching Fellow in the School of Education at Aberdeen University and is teaching MSc Mindfulness.   Links Clive Holmes Meditation & Monkey Mind, Mingyur Rinpoche Taming The Tiger, Akong Tulku Rinpoche  Restoring the Balance, Akong Tulku Rinpoche

73 Meditation: Benefits, Beginning & Development

In this episode, we hear Ela address a question that is asked in a book named 'Wishcraft' by Barbara Sher. The book uncovers effective strategies for making real change in your life. Listen as Ela quizzes Mario how he would use his five lives. Ela also shares the most common choices that people make about their extra lives. Curious? Tune in for more.   Links Wishcraft, Barbara Sher

72 What Would You Do If You Had Five Lives?

In this second part of Ela's interview with Dr. Suraj Gogoi, Dr. Gogoi talks about The Three Principles outlines by Sydney Banks: mind, thought and consciousness. Dr. Gogoi shares how this principle has had an immense influence on his life and career as a mental health professional, and Innate Well-being Coach.   --- ABOUT SURAJ GOGOI As well as a psychiatrist with 20 years of experience, Dr. Suraj Gogoi works as a Mental Health and Innate Well-being Coach.  He discourages the excessive use of psychiatric medicines, and guides people to discover their peace of mind, happiness and well-being which are all innate. He runs a private Facebook group community for Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs & Professionals. To find out more about Suraj’s work, visit: www.drsranisuraj.com Links Three Principles, Sydney Banks

71 Mind, Thought & Consciousness: What Is the Difference?

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel fresh and clear-minded? If so, how long can you hold onto this feeling as you venture through the day? Today Ela's special guest, Dr. Suraj Gogoi, explains how our true nature is like that freshness we feel in the mornings, and how our ego minds creates an endless chase of feelings, both negative and positive. Dr Gogoi also shares a intriguing analogy that will help you relate to your thoughts and feelings from a fresh perspective and establish a healthy mindset that can deal with life's events with ease. --- ABOUT SURAJ GOGOI As well as a psychiatrist with 20 years of experience, Dr. Suraj Gogoi works as a Mental Health and Innate Well-being Coach.  He discourages the excessive use of psychiatric medicines, and guides people to discover their peace of mind, happiness and well-being which are all innate. He runs a private Facebook group community for Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs & Professionals. To find out more about Suraj’s work, visit: www.drsranisuraj.com  

70 How Much Are You Controlled By Your Ego?

In this journey of life, we all lose our focus sometimes and get sidetracked. Listen as Ela shares tips about staying on the right path for you by asking four fundamental questions. Tune in to find out about these lifechanging questions that will help you stay on track, or find your way back should you get lost.

69 Are You On The Right Path?

In this episode, Ela discusses the three characteristics of people who are searching for their purpose in life: pain, dissatisfaction, and restlessness with being comfortable. Listen as Ela explains how these qualities contribute and sometimes obstruct our search, and how this search shape who we are and how we approach life. Links Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose, Mark Thurston

68 Who Needs For A Purpose in Life?

How often do you give encouragement and support to others, yet beat yourself up over the smallest thing? It is time to start showing yourself more compassion. Hence, in this episode Ela and Mario discuss being better friends with yourself and offer techniques to deal with self-deprecation and anger.  Do unto yourself as you would do unto others!

67 The Golden Rule In Reverse

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? As we approach the end of the first month of the year, you may be feeling like you are failing at keeping up with the goals you've set for yourself. Join Ela and Mario as they discuss how setting intentions and goals are two different things and why one is healthier than the other. Ela also talks about being aware of the drive behind your goals, and how this drive can be a healthy intension that nourishes you, or a confused desire that will make you go in circles. Tune in for more!

66 How To Create Lasting Change In Your Life?

Do you have trouble dealing with stress? There are many factors causing stress in our lives: work, family, relationships. What differs between us all is our ability to deal with it. In this episode, we welcome Nicole Ehrenberg once again. Listen as she explains what stress is, how it manifests, and the best ways to deal with it.   Links Nicole Ehrenberg

65 How Good Are You At Stress Management?

Do you forgive easily? In this episode, we are talking about forgiveness with our second-time guest Nicole Ehrenberg, a deeply spiritual transformational coach from Hamburg, Germany. Listen as Ela and Nicole discuss the process of forgiving someone and how to accept apologies with ease.   Links Nicole Ehrenberg

64 Accepting An Apology vs. Forgiving

True wealth is having a peaceful heart and clarity of mind. Writer and life coach Ela Crain travels around the world, from Mexico to China, meeting masters of spiritual development to find out about their secrets. She shares her findings every Monday and Friday. Tune in to discover how you can tap into your limitless potential, learn how to trust your instincts, express your creative powers, and surround yourself with quality relationships. Ela’s background combines the Western sciences with Eastern philosophy. She began practicing meditation in 2011, during her MSc in Brain Sciences at University College London. Since then she’s been studying meditation and mindfulness with the masters of Tibetan Buddhism, in India. Visit http://peacefulease.com to find out more about her work.

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