Inner Peace and Power

I've had several listeners ask me about the Chakras, so here we are! We're exploring the chakra system as an ancient and still relevant framework for understanding ourselves - emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. We'll walk through each of the seven main chakras, the simple question each one invites us to ask, and why I believe they can be such a powerful tool for greater self-awareness and personal growth.Whether you're completely new to the chakras or you've been curious for years, my hope is that this episode helps you see them in a whole new light.Have you shared this episode?? Please share widely:)Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode❤️ Please share:)We hear people talk about "good vibes" and "bad vibes" all the time, right?In this episode, I'm exploring the idea that energy is everything through the lens of ancient yoga philosophy and modern science. We'll talk about prana (your life force energy), why stress, people-pleasing, and living out of alignment can leave you feeling drained, and how simple practices like breathwork, meditation, Yoga Nidra, movement, and time in nature can help you reconnect to the energy that's already within you.My hope is that you'll begin to see your energy as something to care for—not just something you hope you have enough of at the end of the day.Because when you change your energy, you really can change your life.If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to share it with someone who could use a little more peace and power in their life.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest today is Dr. Heather Hammerstedt, who is a double board certified physician who has spend more than two decades caring for patients while helping build healthier, stronger lives through evidence-based medicine. Together, we unpack what really happens during menopause, why so many women feel dismissed, and how lifestyle medicine and hormone therapy can work together to help women truly thrive.We also discuss the booming menopause industry and the red flags to watch for before spending thousands of dollars on unnecessary testing or supplements.In this episode, we discuss:* Why menopause affects far more than hot flashes* The surprising role estrogen plays in brain health, memory, anxiety, and mood* Why sleep disruption is one of the most important—and overlooked—symptoms of menopause* The connection between estrogen loss, joint pain, muscle aches, and misdiagnosis* Why weight shifts during midlife aren't simply about willpower* The science behind protein needs after menopause—and how much women actually need* Why resistance training is one of the most powerful prescriptions for longevity* How strength training improves metabolism, bone density, insulin sensitivity, and mental health* Practical strategies for improving sleep, including morning sunlight, CBT-I, and progesterone* The important role of vaginal estrogen in preventing urinary tract infections and improving quality of life* How to recognize evidence-based menopause care—and avoid expensive programs that promise quick fixesHow to find Dr. Heather:https://www.wholisthealth.is for national/ international access to lifestyle coaching around food/ behavior/ weight wellness. https://www.wholistRX.com is for medical services around lifestyle medicine and menopause medicine, ID OR WA UT KSReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Do you feel like you're always behind?If so, you're not alone.In this episode, we're exploring time scarcity—the feeling that there is never enough time—and why it's not simply a scheduling problem. It's a nervous system problem.You'll learn the surprising neuroscience behind why feeling rushed narrows your thinking, fuels stress, and keeps you stuck in survival mode. More importantly, you'll discover how small moments of presence can literally change your experience of time.We'll explore:The science of "tunneling" and how scarcity hijacks your attentionWhy high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to time scarcityHow presence shifts your nervous system from survival to safetyWhy tiny moments of white space can create extraordinary changeThe power of taking the long view and letting small daily practices compound over timeRemember:The opposite of time scarcity isn't having more hours. It's having more presence.And the beautiful thing is...you can begin practicing that right now.If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who could use a little more spaciousness in her life.Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

Please share widely, this is such an important conversation especially at this time. Our guest today is Dr. Mona Sodhi - a double board certified obesity medicine physician, entrepreneur, podcaster and co-founder of SuperDoc Tech. We're exploring the intersection of authenticity, tech, entrepreneurship and personal growth. After building multiple successful ventures in healthcare, she now helps physicians and healthcare organizations leverage AI and automation to create more efficient, scalable, and human-centered businesses.We talk about how AI is reshaping medicine and business, and why tech should amplify rather than replace human connection. And, how entrepreneurs can leverage AI without losing their authentic voice. Connect with Dr. Mona Sodhihttps://superdoctech.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifKeFZvZdHpcqJ3oDQ0dG?si=782ac449aca04d6dReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode! Please share and review:)Untethering: The Freedom Beyond External Validation - a practice for imperfect humansI'm sharing a favorite Zen saying:Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. The work of life doesn't disappear when we grow — the dishes are still in the sink, the emails still need answering. What changes is our relationship to what we are doing.In this episode, we look at one of the heaviest tethers: the need to be understood. The over-explaining, the justifying, the quiet hope that if we just say it one more time, people will finally get it — and then approve, and then we can move forward.But what if their understanding was never the thing holding us back?We'll explore this through the yogic idea of the witness — the awareness beneath praise, criticism, agreement, and disagreement — and talk about what becomes possible when we stop performing for other people's perceptions and start living from our own ground.This one's an invitation: to notice whose agreement you're still seeking, what explanation you've been rehearsing, and what it might feel like to simply let it go.You do not need everyone to understand your path in order to walk it.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

I first met Adam Brady in 2019 at a meditation retreat. Since then, he's continued to do some incredible things - we talk about all things yoga. How yoga is so much more than just the asanas or poses. Adam Brady has been on the path of spiritual exploration for more than three decades, training extensively in yoga, meditation, martial arts, and mind-body well-being practices. A certified Gaja Collective educator, he is trained as a well-being coach, meditation and yoga instructor, and Ayurvedic lifestyle teacher. Adam has taught in private sessions, group classes, corporate programs, and large-scale destination retreats.He is the author of The Path to Stillness: A Meditator’s Guide and Warrior of Light: A Martial Arts Fable, and has published more than 80 articles on yoga, meditation, and holistic well-being. He lives and teaches in Orlando, Florida, where he serves as a Well-being Consultant and Manager for a Fortune 100 company.His newest book, YOGA.exe, Decoding the Operating System of Yoga for the Modern Mind is a guidebook designed for newcomers and experienced yogis that helps to make the operating system of yoga accessible to everyone.For more information, visit https://www.revisedreality.comReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

We're getting granular this week, friend! 🌺Awe is such a powerful state of Being; it can shift your nervous system state, expand your perspective, and reconnect you to what matters most.Before we get started, quick announcement: Book Your Complimentary Session Here if you're ready to take a deeper dive into healing:https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30minsWe're diving into the science, psychology, and wisdom of awe, and why this often-overlooked emotion may be one of the most accessible antidotes to stress, overwhelm, and disconnection.What's inside:What awe is and why it mattersHow awe impacts the brain, nervous system, and overall well-beingWhy awe naturally quiets the inner critic and expands perspectiveThe connection between awe, gratitude, presence, and meaningSimple ways to cultivate more awe in everyday lifeHow moments of wonder can help you feel more energized, connected, and aliveIf life has started to feel rushed, heavy, or repetitive, this episode is an invitation to slow down, look up, and rediscover the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary.Please share this episode 

This is a Memorial Day Special Solo episode:)This is an invitation to honor legacy, loss, and the privilege of being alive by choosing to live fully, with presence and intention.Special Announcement: book your 30 minute call with me here:https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30minsIn this episode, we explore: - The origins of Memorial Day - Holding space for grief, both collective and personal - The hidden weight of guilt, especially for those who’ve outgrown where they started - A powerful reframe: living fully as the deepest form of honoring - The yogic truth that attention directs energy—and how to reclaim it - Why staying small doesn’t serve you—or anyone who came before youLiving half a life doesn’t honor sacrifice. Fully showing up does.If this resonated, share it with someone you love, leave a review, or book a free 30-minute coaching session (link above)Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode! Please share widely:)In this episode, we unpack the hedonic treadmill—the invisible cycle that keeps us chasing “more” without ever quite arriving. The human brain is wired for this patterns actually, and of course, modern culture can amplify it. Isn't it funny that the feeling of wanting is more addictive than having? This isn’t about giving up your goals. It’s about reclaiming them.Inside, you’ll discover:Why success can still feel strangely emptyThe neuroscience behind wanting vs. havingHow burnout isn’t always about doing too much—but never feeling enoughThree simple practices to step off the treadmill and return to your lifeBecause the goal isn’t less ambition.It’s aligned ambition.There is a version of your life that feels expansive, grounded, and deeply enough—while still growing.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This is our 2nd conversation with the wonderful Dr. Vanessa Calderon and it is comin' in HAWTT! We talk about ancestral wisdom, being in right relationship with ourselves and the culture. We take a deep dive into what a de-colonized way of looking at mystical insights and intuition may feel like. We talk about trusting the path ahead, even when we cannot predit it. You're gonna love it, trust me:)Her first interview is Episode 30 on way back in 2024. Check it out!How to find Dr. Vanessa Calderon:Podcast Host: The Authentic Pathhttps://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

I've been thinking about autopilot lately. Because I've found myself in autopilot a few times this week. And I noticed how supportive it feels. In this episode, I flip the narrative on autopilot—the thing we’ve all been told to “get off of.” Instead of seeing it as mindlessness, I invite you to view it as one of your brain’s most intelligent, energy-saving tools.What we're exploring:- Why autopilot is actually a sign of growth and efficiency- How your brain uses automation to conserve energy- The real reason autopilot feels “off” sometimes- How to identify which patterns are serving you—and which need an updatPresence isn’t about doing everything consciously.It’s about consciously choosing what becomes automatic.Ready to explore working together? https://calendly.com/rashmi_schramm/activateinnerpower1-1_30mins

Solo episode alert! Please share with your friends:)We're exploring the invisible load so many high-achieving women carry—the mental, emotional, and energetic weight that never makes the to-do list but quietly drains your energy.We're expanding the conversation beyond cognitive labor to include the deeper emotional load: unspoken expectations, unprocessed grief, constant vigilance for others, and the quiet pressure to “be enough.”There's a simple and powerful guided practice here - to help you shift from unconscious carrying to conscious discernment. This episode is an invitation to stop performing “fine,” reconnect with your body, and gently ask:What is mine to carry—and what is not?You don’t have to solve it all.You just have to start seeing it.References:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This episode is such a treat, friend! We'll sit down with my very own Improv teacher, Amy Angelilli.About Amy:As Third Space Improv’s Owner + Ringleader, Amy Angelilli combines the art of cooperative play with mindful moments and laughter to help others grow and connect personally – and professionally. She has facilitated “play”shops for business leaders, college students, conferences and retreats, non-profit organizations, summer camps (for kids and grown-ups!), after school programs, and active senior centers. Her immersive play-work focuses on self-discovery and meaningful connections ... and, of course, fun! Currently she heads up a five-level improv school at Third Space Improv, her studio in St. Augustine, Florida, and she also leads team building, bonding, and development sessions for organizations – in person and virtually. https://www.3rdspaceimprov.com/Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

If you're an imperfect human, this episode is for you!In my years of practicing and coaching, I've learned that you don’t have to be perfectly regulated all the time to be emotionally free.In this episode, we explore what it really means to stay connected to yourself… even when you feel overwhelmed, reactive, or tempted to check out.Emotional sovereignty, at its core, is about staying in relationship with yourself. This episode is an invitation to stop treating your emotions like problems… and start listening to them as messengers.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode! Please share widely:)Every spring, we feel the urge to clean our homes…It is instinctual. In Ayurveda, spring is the season of clearing—of releasing what feels heavy, stagnant, and no longer aligned.In this episode, I walk you through 3 simple Ayurvedic rituals to help you gently reset your body, mind, and energy—without overwhelm.What You’ll LearnWhy spring naturally brings brain fog, low energy, and emotional heavinessThe Ayurvedic principle of “like increases like” (and how to shift it)How to move from stagnation → lightness → renewalReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Did you know that we've now had over 10,500 downloads?! Thank you for listening, friend. AndPlease take 2 minutes to leave a review/rating so we can keep growing and healing together. Our guest today is Dr. Lara Salyer. This episode is going to rock your world. Dr. Lara Salyer, DO, IFMCP, is a functional medicine physician, author, and creativity catalyst who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, intuition, and creative power. After experiencing burnout in conventional medicine, she reimagined healing through the lens of flow neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and creative expression. She received additional training from the Flow Research Collective and is a student of core shamanism. She is the author of Right Brain Rescue, a memoir exploring how creativity and self-permission can transform burnout into vitality. Today, Dr. Lara runs a holistic membership practice, mentors women clinicians, and speaks internationally on creativity as a vital, teachable state of wellbeing. She is faculty at School of Applied Functional Medicine. Her work blends science, somatics, and soulful play—reminding people that regulation doesn’t have to be rigid, and healing doesn’t have to be heavy.How to find Dr. Lara:Instagram:  @drlarasalyerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyerLinked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyerReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode alert:) Please share widely, friend. What if one small phrase could shift how you move through stress, uncertainty, and even your own inner dialogue?In this episode, I explore the deceptively simple phrase “yes, and”—a foundational principle from improv that has quietly become a powerful practice in my own life.Fresh from completing improv training at 3rd Space in St. Augustine, I share how learning to stop resisting the moment—and instead meet it with acceptance and creativity—has changed not just how I perform… but how I live.Because here’s the truth:The difference between pain and unnecessary suffering is often resistanceAnd “yes, and” offers us a way back—to presence, to energy, and to possibility.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with 4 or 5 of your friends. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest today is Dr. Zarya Rubin. Dr. Zarya is a Harvard-educated functional physician, TEDx speaker, and burnout expert. In this wide ranging conversation, she shares her story and her wisdom around how high achieving women in midlife can break free from burnout to reclaim their passion, purpose and joy: in other words, how to move more into balance. Please share this episode widely, friend. How to find Dr. Zarya:https://drzarya.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outsmart-burnout-midlife-wellness-for-women-with-dr/id1816580256https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our culture rewards urgency and constant productivity, which creates a constant sense of time scarcity. If you've ever felt like you're always rushing and always behind, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore the practice of calm power—the spacious, regulated state that allows clarity, creativity, and wise action to emerge. Drawing from neuroscience and yogic wisdom, we can see how the belief that time is scarce subtly activates the stress response, narrowing our attention and scattering our energy.You’ll learn how shifting toward a time abundance mindset can calm the nervous system, restore focus, and help you access deeper inner wisdom. Dr. Schramm also shares a simple practice you can use today to create more spaciousness in your life.Calm power isn’t about doing less—it’s about moving through your life with steadiness, intention, and clarity.Please share this episode widely, friend. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This episode is a MUST listen, friend. Our guest this week is the incredible Dr. Meghan Tierney. She is  board-certified in family and obesity medicine, menopause society certified practitioner, and founder of Sorrel Health and Wellness in Seattle, Washington. She helps women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health challenges through evidence-based, weight-neutral care that integrates medical management, mindfulness, and self-compassion to support sustainable health.How to find Dr. Meghan Tierney:Social media and website linksHttps://www.sorrelhealthandwellness.com Https://www.instagram.com/meghantierneymdHttps://www.instagram.com/sorrelhealthandwellnesshttps://www.youtube.com/@SorrelHealthandWellnesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-tierney-md-dabom-mscp-7a279165Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Most high-achieving humans are excellent at giving.Receiving?That’s a different muscle.In this episode, I explore why receiving often feels harder than giving—and why learning to receive may be one of the most important practices for our nervous system, our relationships, and our resilience.Receiving is an active practice: when we receive fully, we allow others to give freely. We allow cycles to be completed. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.comPlease share this episode with another high achieving human. 

Have you followed/subscribed, friend?Our guest today is Dr. Stacey Ishman. And she reminds us that burnout is not a requirement for an aligned career. Stacey is an academic career coach and the founder of Medical Mentor Coaching. She helps academic physicians strengthen time protection and reduce overwhelm to build sustainable careers. Weather you're a physician or in academics, you'll feel right at home here. We talk about so many things that you'll find apply to your every day life. How to find Dr. Stacey Ishman:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ishman-md-mphReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This is such the perfect time for this episode!Our guest this week is Dr. Melissa Parsons. Melissa is a pediatrician-turned-life coach who helps high-achieving women stop performing their lives and start living them with intention, calm, and self-trust. After more than 20 years in medicine, she recognized that many of the women she served—smart, capable, and deeply conscientious—were quietly exhausted from striving, self-criticism, and the constant pressure to be “better.”Through her work and her popular podcast, Your Favorite You, Dr. Parsons invites women to build a kinder, steadier relationship with themselves—one rooted not in fixing or optimizing, but in self-belonging. Her coaching blends clinical insight, lived experience, and practical tools to help women step out of autopilot, reconnect with who they truly are, and create lives that feel spacious, grounded, and genuinely fulfilling.It's easy to see how Melissa is warm, kind, funny and refreshingly honest. References:https://www.melissaparsonscoaching.comhttps://www.rashmischramm.com

This week, we're diving into the yogic principle of ahimsa, or nonviolence because it feels really relevant to me right now. Ahimsa is a disciplined, courageous practice rooted in inner regulation and clear seeing. Non violence is anything but passive. We'll explore ways to embody this practice on a practical level. In a volatile world, nonviolence may be the most radical form of resistance we have.Please share widely. Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

This is such an eye opening conversation, friend. Our guest this week is Dr. Christina Adams who is a board certified OB Gyn physician with nearly 2 decades of practice experience. Dr. Adams is an ardent advocate for women's health, reproductive rights and is involved in organized medicine. She is currently serving as ACOG District XII Secretary andleading the ACOG District XII delegation to the Florida Medical Association House of Delegates. Dr. Christina Adams is also a burnout and career transition coach for women physicians. How to find Dr. Christina Adams:Website: www.christinaadamsmd.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo episode alert! If the world feels heavy, polarized, raw and overwhelming, this episode is for you. When everything around us feels unsteady, it can be tempting to collapse into despair, numbness, or reactivity. This conversation is a gentle but clear reminder that now IS the time to stay grounded. We're talking about...- Staying present without becoming overwhelmed- Why regulation is an act of service-The difference between collapsing and consciously resting- What aligned action really looks like in turbulent times- Becoming the calm in the storm — like the lotus blooming from the mudReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This one is pure gold, friend!Our guest is Stacy Cisneros, M.D. - she is a practicing Wound Care physician and transformational coach for professionals ready to evolve beyond burnout and into effortless alignment. Through Human Design and Infinity Healing, she helps clients dissolve deep energetic blocks, access intuitive clarity, and create success that feels as good as it looks. We talk about so many delicious things, including the four levels of consciousness, how to live an aligned life, and of course how to be open to abundance and prosperity. You'll want to listen all the way to the end because there's a very special infinity healing to attract prosperity and abundance here!How to find Stacy:My Links:https://www.infinitelevelhealings.comwww.facebook.com/InfiniteLevelHealingswww.instagram.com/[email protected]:  www.youtube.com/@infinitelevelhealings8141Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Happy New Year, friend!In this special episode, we're exploring a powerful and liberating truth:your nervous system is the narrator of your life. Not the situation. Not the person. Not the moment — but the state of your physiology.Nervous system mastery can change how we react to challenges, can shift relationships and help us make more aligned choices with more clarity, peace and power. There's no better way to move into the new year than with more clarity, peace and inner power!Please share and leave a review if you haven't already:)Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

We're taking a short seasonal pause. Wishing you ease, compassion and steadiness this holiday season, dear listener. 

Happy Holidays, friend!This is such a powerful episode as you gather with your loved ones and plan for the New Year. May you enjoy effortless and impactful leadership this year and beyond. Our guest is Dr. Denee Choice.Dr. Denée Choice is a leadership strategist who helps women step into greater influence with grounded presence and inner authority. She blends neuroscience, identity development, and data-informed strategy to help leaders make confident, aligned decisions about their people, their priorities, and the support they need to thrive.Links:https://choiceleadershipconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneechoice/ Podcast listeners can download a complimentary copy of Dr. Choice’s latest book, The Authority Myth, here: https://choiceleadershipconsulting.com/authority-myth/ Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo Episode alert!🔥Winter invites us inward — into warmth, nourishment, and deeper rest. In this week’s episode, we explore how to bring Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, into your daily routine so you can feel grounded, energized, and steady during the coldest months of the year.Ayurveda teaches that everything in nature (and in us) is made of the five elements — space, air, fire, water, and earth. These shape the three doshas:Vata(air + space) — cold, dry, quick, creativePitta(fire + water) — heat, digestion, intensityKapha(earth + water) — soft, stable, nourishingWinter carries strong Vata energy, which is why you may notice dry skin, dry hair, scattered thoughts, difficulty focusing, or feeling ungrounded. As we move toward late winter, Kapha begins to emerge with its heaviness and cool moisture.This episode brings you one powerful habit to stop immediately — and three simple rituals that support your energy, digestion, nervous system, and overall wellbeing.May this season become one of grounding, nourishment, and gentle expansion — not forced growth.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest this week is Dr. Traci DeSplinter and we have one of the most important conversations yet about women's health, peri menopause, hormone therapy and the truth about aging well in our fast paced world. Every woman will go through this transition in her life if she lives long enough - you don't have to walk it alone. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear this important information.Dr. Traci DeSplinter is a double board certified OB/Gyn physician (also boarded in Obesity Medicine); she is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is an expert in women's health, peri menopause, menopause and has helped countless women live better lives in her 25+ years of practicing medicine. You can find Dr. Traci here:https://tracidesplintermd.com/https://www.facebook.com/share/1DN7C54aQc/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/tracidesplintermd?igsh=a3YxZ3BhcnE1anll&utm_source=qrReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

🔥Solo episode! Just in time for the holidays, we're explore boundaries through a unique lens — not as rules, not as walls, but as an act of nervous system mastery and deep self-compassion.You’ll learn why boundaries are not a moral decision but a biological event, rooted in neuroception and the body’s constant scanning for safety. We’ll talk about what happens when we override our internal “no,” how that leads to resentment or collapse, and why honoring your limits is one of the most powerful forms of self-respect.We explore the body’s signals, the Polyvagal map of yes/no, and a simple embodied practice to help you reconnect with your truth. This episode is an invitation to stop abandoning yourself in the name of peace.Because when you protect your nervous system, you protect your power.Please share and review - be sure to follow so you don't miss a single episode.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

If you only listen to one episode of this podcast, let it be this one. I am certain your life will look different to you after you listen to this powerful story, friend. Our guest is Dr. Tasha Faruqui. She is a Pediatrician and a mother of three, an author, a speaker and an advocate for parents of medically complex children and those with limited life expectancy. Tasha's debut memoir, Keep Your Head Up: A Mother's Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief, was published in September 2025. This book fundamentally changed me, dear listener. I strongly recommend you read this book immediately, if not sooner. In this conversation, Tasha and I unpack her powerful story of how she and her family have decided "to suck the joy out of life" while facing their middle daughter, Soraya's complex, life-limiting and little known genetic medical disorder. Purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/alBbnBzhttps://www.tashafaruqui.com/https://www.instagram.com/thefaruqui5/Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

In this solo episode, we explore something subtle yet revolutionary: co-regulation, the way our nervous systems talk to each other beneath the level of language.This is the quiet magic that helps us settle, soften, and reconnect to our natural steadiness — and it’s built into us from birth. As infants, co-regulation is a biological requirement for survival. As adults, it becomes the foundation for effective self-regulation, healthy relationships, and a felt sense of safety.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe Nervous System’s Secret LanguageOur bodies communicate continuously — micro-expression to micro-expression, heart rate to heart rate.It's not intuition. It's biology.We explore the ventral vagal system, the social engagement system described in Polyvagal Theory, and how it serves as our internal bridge to safety, connection, and presence.Presence as MedicineIn yoga and Ayurveda, the energy of sattva represents clarity, balance, and calm. When your nervous system is regulated, you radiate sattva — and modern science agrees. The heart’s electromagnetic field extends several feet, shifting measurable rhythms in people around us.How Co-Regulation Supports Self-RegulationEven with all the self-care tools in the world, humans are wired as relational beings. We regulate through each other before we regulate by ourselves. Practical Tools for Cultivating Co-RegulationYou'll learn how to:• Self-regulate first A brief pause, a grounding breath, allowing your energy to arrive before your words do.• Signal safety Soft eyes, warm tone, relaxed jaw — subtle cues that whisper “you’re safe here.”• Maintain energetic hygiene Shake out your hands, brush your arms, breathe and remind yourself: “I can love deeply without absorbing.”• Create micro-rituals of reconnection Group singing, chanting, shared laughter, improv — ancient and modern ways we return to each other.Healing Through ConnectionTrauma happens in disconnection, but healing happens in connection. Co-regulation triggers oxytocin, deepens trust, and supports emotional resilience.When you breathe calmly next to someone in distress, you’re lending your nervous system.✨ Guided Co-Regulation ExerciseWe end with a gentle practice: placing a hand over the heart, recalling someone who feels safe and kind, and then imagining offering that same steadiness to the next person you meet — not through doing, but through being.In a culture that glorifies radical independence, co-regulation brings us back to a profound human truth: We were never meant to heal alone.Please share and let's grow together!Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest this week is Dr. Sonal Kamalia, who is a board certified physician, coach and creative. She says life, art and wanderlust have been her muse. Dr. Sonal helps women physicians reconnect with their creative spark and get in touch with their inner wisdom. Dr. Sonal also explores the metaphysical world through Akashic Records. Listen, share and follow. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

We all know what scattered energy feels like. In this episode, we’re talking about something every high-achieving, big-hearted human needs to understand:Your energy can be present… or it can be leaking.And most people don’t even realize how much of their energy they've given away to worry, people-pleasing, multitasking, future-tripping, mental tabs left open, or conversations they’re still unconsciously holding.🔥This is your invitation to call your energy back to you — not metaphorically, but biologically, emotionally, and energetically.Please share this freely with many friends, and be sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a single new episode. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This episode is the one you didn't know you needed and it is SO good! Our guest is Dr. Nabila Noor. Dr. Nabila Noor, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, is a double board-certified Urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon. She has a prestigious education and has the expansive heart and experience to help us decode some complex and common issues facing women.In this episode, Dr. Nabila breaks down how so many women are living with symptoms that are likely curable or at least can be improved. She helps us see how we can strengthen from the inside out for more peace and power.  Her mission: make pelvic health mainstream so women can move, work, and live life with confidence.How to find Dr. Nabila:Website: https://www.drnabilanoor.com/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@drnabilanoorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnabilanoor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnabilanoormdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nabila-noor-9b5b2930/

💫We're at episode 100, friend! In this special episode, we explore one of life’s quietest yet most powerful practices — letting go of expectations.From expectations about how others should act to the subtle attachments we hold to outcomes, letting go is not about giving up — it’s about returning to presence.I share stories as a reminder that peace isn’t found in controlling life, but in allowing it.You’ll learn:-Why expectations are “frustrations waiting to happen”-The cost of attachment and how it steals our presence-A simple 3-step practice to nourish the art of letting go-Why, like a snake shedding its skin, true release can’t be forced — only allowedAs we celebrate 100 episodes of Inner Peace and Power, this one is an invitation to trust, soften, and remember that your inner peace is your greatest power.Listen, reflect, and share this milestone with a friend who’s ready to release what no longer serves.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

This is such a phenomenal episode, friend!Our guest is Dr. Kristine Goins, who is a board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist and digital nomad. We'll hear how Kristine went from feeling burned out, depressed and fed up to creating a intentional, joyful, nomadic life for herself. Motivated by a desire to make a difference, Dr. Goins founded Nomad MD, where she teaches doctors how to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life, where they can work less and live anywhere.You can find Kristine here: https://www.facebook.com/thenomadmds https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds Website/Blog:https://www.thenomadmd.comReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Today's we're exploring one of the Buddha’s most timeless teachings—the parable of the second arrow. This simple yet profound metaphor reveals why so much of our modern-day suffering is optional—and how awareness, compassion, and choice can set us free.You'll hear real life examples and practical wisdom, you'll see how your suffering could be optional. We could all use more peace over pain and reclaim your most precious resources - time and energy.Please share widely, friend. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

We're flipping the script again, friend. Balance is a mirage. It's a setup for exhaustion and guilt. What truly sustains us is alignment: living by our deepest values and letting our energy ebb and flow with the seasons of life.In this episode, we'll discuss top 3 practices for you to live a more aligned, powerful, peaceful and purposeful life. As always, I'm so grateful for you and this community. Please share and let's keep evolving together. Why “work-life balance” keeps high-achieving women stuck in self-doubtReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Menopause is finally having a well deserved moment, and I'm here for it! We talk all about menopause myths, influencer misinformation, how menopause care has shifted dramatically in our generation, and so much more!Our guest today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers.  Dr. Carolyn is a board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She’s the founder of Sky Women’s Health, a boutique gynecology practice in Fort Worth, where she provides exceptional care focused on the menopause transition, sexual health, and pelvic pain. Dr.Moyers also educates fellow clinicians through her Menopause Masterclass and hosts the Sky Women’s Health Podcast, helping women feel informed and empowered at every stage.How to find Dr. Carolyn Moyers:Website :  https://www.skywomenshealth.comPodcast Apple:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sky-womens-health/id1541657642Podcast Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/79VnnWYtGJwlB7NrjBck7oReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Solo Episode 🔥 Please shareLife often feels heavy, especially right now. You may even feel like you want to hide under the covers (same:).And...I’m sharing one of my favorite reminders and intentions: Lightness of Being.Think of it as a gentle bridge between our busy, beautiful, messy lives and the ancient idea of enlightenment—without any need to grow a man bun.Here’s what we’ll explore together:Lightness in the Body Lightness in the Mind Lightness in the Heart  This isn’t about escaping life. It’s about remembering to put down what isn’t ours to carry so we can walk through the world with a bit more ease and maybe even a laugh.Take a breath with me: Inhale lightness. Exhale heaviness. Let it go.Reference: https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest today is triple board certified physician - Dr. Chhaya Makhija. She's on a mission to disrupt the status quo in medicine in the most positive way. And she's doing deep work in her practice where she combines ancient wisdom practices with modern medical science. Dr. Chhaya's story is one of resilience and innovation, as she taps into the power of integrating lifestyle medicine alongside conventional treatments to enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life.How to find Dr. Chhaya:https://www.unifiedendocrinecare.comHormones and Hope Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormones-hope-with-dr-chhaya/id1818134237Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

🔥 Solo Episode!  We often treat burnout like a one-time event—something we fix, recover from, and move on. But the truth? Burnout is a recurrent, relapsing condition, especially for driven and high achieving humans.In this episode, I share:What burnout actually is (and how it shows up in sneaky ways)Why driven, high-achieving women are more prone to burnout relapsesHow your nervous system remembers burnout—and how to break the cycleMy 3-step Burnout Relapse Map to detect early warning signsAyurvedic and polyvagal insights on healing energy leaksThe most hopeful truth: your resilience is also recurrentThis episode is here to help you reclaim your power, reset your rhythm, and rise again and again. ⭐️Please share with 5 friends if you found this to be helpful. Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com

Our guest this week is the inimitable Dr. Wendy Schofer!Dr. Wendy is a board certified pediatrician, lifestyle physician and coach who specializes in helping families with emotional health and connection. She is the founder and owner of Family in Focus Health and she has a wicked sense of humor to boost her fantastic coaching. You can find her here:https://www.wendyschofermd.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@familyinfocus1

Have you noticed...somewhere along the way, life started to feel like a race—faster replies, faster output, faster everything. But what’s the real cost of all that speed?In this episode, I share how urgency culture drains your energy and why slowing down may be one of the most powerful ways to revitalize your nervous system, your creativity, and your soul. You’ll hear two simple practices you can start today to create more space, clarity, and ease—without losing momentum.If you’re ready to reclaim your rhythm, this is your invitation. Slow is sacred. Slow is strong. And it starts now.

Obesity has long held such stigma in our society. And now, treatments of obesity such as GLP-1's seem to elicit blame/shame from society as well! We're tackling all the myths about obesity, obesity treatment and getting into the details of how and why it is so importance to keep kindness and compassion at the forefront in this complex system. Our guest today is Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, who is an incredible board certified obesity medicine physician with her own thriving private practice. Sarah shares her story, her "why", and her many discoveries as she treats her patients. Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is also the host of the popular podcast "Conquer Your Weight". You can find her here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564819838650Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstombaughmd/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conqueryourweightWebsite: www.sarahstombaughmd.comReference:https://www.rashmischramm.com