Get A Life...Coach, with Sana Akhand

In this episode, Monica interviews Sana, a life coach and spiritual mentor. Sana shares her journey of leaving her corporate job, starting her own business, and going through a spiritual awakening. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching, emphasizing the importance of lived experience in coaching. Sana incorporates somatics and plant medicine into her practice to help clients access their subconscious and heal trauma. She advises potential clients to choose a coach who is authentic, vulnerable, and resonates with them. Sana also discusses her unique living arrangement with her husband and how it has deepened their relationship. She shares her vision of hosting couples retreats in the future. In this conversation, Monica and Sana discuss the importance of healing and guiding others, as well as the need to help a large number of people. They also explore Sana's offerings, including her YouTube channel and one-on-one mentorship. Takeaways Coaching is often a natural progression for individuals who have a natural inclination to help others and are good at holding space for deeper issues. Therapy is useful for accessing and understanding past experiences, while coaching focuses on implementing personal growth and reaching full potential. When choosing a coach, look for authenticity, vulnerability, and lived experience. A coach should be able to hold space for you and make you feel safe. Plant medicine, such as psilocybin, can be used to tap into the subconscious and connect with ancestors. It can provide clarity, healing, and permission to choose what you want. Living apart together can deepen a relationship by allowing each partner to process emotions individually and come back with more clarity. It promotes emotional maturity, accountability, and deeper connections. Healing and guiding others is an important journey that can have a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole. There is a need to help a large number of people and create a community of support to facilitate personal growth and transformation. Sana offers various resources, including her YouTube channel and one-on-one mentorship, to help individuals on their healing journeys. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Introducing Sana 03:00 Starting Friendship Club 03:29 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Development 04:48 Living Apart Together 06:25 Embracing Emotional Alchemy 07:52 Going Viral and Starting Coaching 08:22 The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching 09:18 The Application of Healing 09:42 Similarities and Differences Between Therapy and Coaching 12:09 Approach to Coaching and First Session 13:43 Ideal Clients for Coaching 14:13 Choosing the Right Coach 16:06 Apprehension About Trying Coaching 20:37 Types of Plant Medicine 22:04 The Benefits of Plant Medicine 23:49 Trauma and Repressed Memories 25:13 The Importance of Cultural Competency 28:50 Choosing the Right Coach or Therapist 31:56 The Value of Investing in Coaching 35:12 The Spiritual Gym and Inner Work 40:55 Living Apart and Deepening the Relationship 46:29 Future Plans for Relationship Coaching 47:44 The Impact of Sana's Work 48:51 The Importance of Healing and Guiding Others 49:08 The Need to Help a Large Number of People 49:44 Connecting with Sana and Her Offerings