I'm an Extremest - I "WAS" Trying to Validate That ft. Raj Brar

A study by the National Trust and the University of Derby found that 62% of adults rarely or never listen to birdsong, and 79% rarely or never smelled wildflowers. This highlights a significant disconnect from nature in modern life. However, those who regularly engage with nature—by noticing its sounds, scents, and sights—tend to experience higher well-being and are more likely to engage in pro-environmental behaviors, which leads to more inner peace.    Today's guest is someone who's lived on both ends of the spectrum. Raj Brar opened his first brick-and-mortar business at just 17 years old. He's always been an extremist—chasing success, pushing limits, and doing what most people wouldn't dare. But over the last 2.5 years, Raj has devoted thousands of hours to meditation, discovering that nature, stillness, and presence are more valuable than any dollar amount. This conversation bridges high performance with deep inner work. Get ready to hear from a man who's done it all—and then went deeper.       KEY TAKEAWAYS: External success cannot heal internal wounds - Despite achieving massive financial success and losing 100 pounds, Raj still struggled with suicidal thoughts and destructive patterns because his underlying mental programming remained unchanged from childhood trauma. The mind must be reprogrammed along with external changes - Physical transformations fail without mental shifts, as demonstrated by Raj's realization that "my mind was still fat" even after losing weight, explaining why most people revert to old patterns. Complete letting go is necessary for true transformation - Raj's breakthrough came only when he released everything - material possessions, old lifestyle habits, and attachments to his past identity - allowing him to discover who he truly was beneath societal conditioning. Spiritual practices create lasting inner change - The simple commitment to 30 minutes of daily meditation began calming Raj's nervous system and sparked a profound spiritual evolution that traditional therapy and external achievements couldn't provide. Authentic transformation requires walking the complete path - Raj's 2.5 years with Himalayan masters gave him lived experience rather than theoretical knowledge, enabling him to return to society operating from inner groundedness rather than seeking external validation.     ⭐️CONNECT WITH RAJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️   ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @realrajbrar ▶︎ LINKEDIN: RAJ BRAR ▶︎ EMAIL: [email protected]      CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA  ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund   NEW: Join us at https://www.celinaeklund.com/ for premium content - Enjoy! For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] For Podcast Inquiries, please DM @Celina.Eklund on Instagram!