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Life Beneath The Shallows

by Naia Litman

I'm Naia, a 22 year-old human navigating my way through the complexities of life. This is a place to have a deeper discussion about life and the human experience. It's a safe space to question and get curious about your beliefs, ideas, and perceptions. Our topics will be centered on health, spirituality, and self-development. My mission with this podcast is to be a transparent and authentic resource and inspire others to do so as well. Come take this journey with me beneath the shallows!

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 28 Embrace Your Fear: The Power of Taking Action

    We're Back! I was taking a break from recording and really processing some big life transitions these past months but I am excited to be back and sharing with you all again. In this inspiring episode, we explore the transformative concept of feeling fear and doing it anyway. Facing our fears is...

  2. Ep. 27 Dorian: Life is the medicine - Self acceptance, Activation & Embodying the work.

    Welcome back to Life Beneath The Shallows. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Dorian, a photographer, creative, healer & beautiful soul. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of travel, and how it can help us to embrace life's challenges and find greater...

  3. Ep. 26 Five Tips For Navigating Grief

    Grief reminds us of the uncertainty life carries, it gets us to rethink everything we care about, to re-prioritize where we put our focus, who we talk to, and what we end up doing with our lives. Our temporary existence is somewhat reminded of us. What are we going to do with each day? Each hour?...

  4. Ep. 25 Aligning to the frequency of your highest self

    Hi, soul fam! This week's episode is about aligning to the energetic frequency of your highest self, best self, dream life, etc. I am going through a transitional time in my life and this is something I am really focusing on as I make changes and new leaps. I hope you can relate to this episode...

  5. Ep. 24 Ryan Encinas: Bridging the gap between Western and Eastern Medicine

    Hi, soul family! This week we have a wonderful new guest Ryan Encinas. Ryan is a registered surgical nurse of 15 years who takes a balanced approach to health. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge of science and spirituality to help people find the modalities that resonate with them...

  6. Ep. 23 Cristian Balcazar: Getting out of your head and into your heart.

    HI SOUL FAM! This week I have a new guest for you all, Cristian Balcazar. Cristian is a good friend of mine who I met through the Tony Robbins community when we were young teens. We both attended the Global Youth Leadership Summit 5 years in a row every summer where we learned invaluable skills…

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  7. Ep. 22 2022 Reflections

    Hi, soul fam! This week I'm reflecting back on a crazy, wonderful, powerful year. Join me as I unpack this year and what I have learned: Things always get better. Over time and as we age, life shapeshifts and transforms. We will never stay the same. Putting in the work does pay off. Maybe not...

  8. POSITIVE MORNING AFFIRMATIONS

    Hi soul family, This week's episode is a morning affirmation track. Affirmations are statements that help you focus on what you want to feel, create & see in your life. By becoming present and focusing our mind on what we want to feel we take back our power for the day. Affirmations help us to...

  9. Ep. 21 Lilly Terry: Meditation, Intuitive Healing & The Importance of Stillness.

    Hi friends! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Lilly Terry and getting to know her story. Lilly is a holistic health coach, fellow podcast host, and women's empowerment facilitator. She is a multi-talented and creative individual and I am so excited to share her story and this episode...

  10. Ep. 20 Zak Styles: Finding your tribe, trusting the universe & manifestation.

    Hi friends, This week we have Zak on the pod. I met Zack and his partner Jade earlier this year and they have made such an impact on my life in such a short amount of time with their kindness, insight, and generosity. Zack is an adventurous spirit, passionate about the environment and sustainable...

  11. Ep. 19 Jade Clyne: Healing the Divine Feminine, Ecstatic Dance & More

    Hi Soul Fam, This week I have an amazing new guest for you guys. This episode is so raw and vulnerable and I am so grateful to share it with you all. Jade Clyne is a model, aspiring makeup artist, and friend of mine who I met earlier in the year. In this episode, Jade shares her story of healing...

  12. Ep. 18 My Journey with Yoga

    Hello beautiful souls! If you are thinking of becoming a yoga teacher (or any teacher really) then this episode is for you! This week we are discussing my journey with yoga & yoga teacher training. Yoga has helped me ease anxiety, stress, and depression. It has been a wonderful tool in my life…

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  13. Ep. 17 Metamorphosis - The 4 Phases of Life

    Hi friends, This week I'm talking about the 4 main phases we go through as humans. Some compare it to the phases of a butterfly thus..." metamorphosis " 1)Dissolving (Chaos, questioning identity, loss, existential crisis) 2)Imagining (Daydreaming, creative ideas, re-creating self) 3)Reforming...

  14. Ep. 16 me trying to piece together my thoughts lately

    Hey guys, This week is a messy free flow episode of me just trying to piece together my thoughts as of late. I talk about societal pressures, being 21 comparing myself to others' timelines. If you want a peek into my brain and my chaos this is the episode for you lol... if not feel free to listen...

  15. Ep. 15 The 6 Human Needs (focusing on your WHY vs. HOW)

    Hi beautiful friends! I am so happy to be back with a new episode. This week we are diving into The 6 Human Needs which is something I learned from Tony Robbins (a big mentor in my self-development). The 6 Human Needs are...Certainty, Growth, Contribution, Significance, Love(connection), and...

  16. Ep. 14 “Hard work” vs. Conscious work

    Hi, beautiful beings, This week I speak on the idea that we must work hard to succeed. I challenge us all to rethink our agreement on this concept and instead open our perspectives. What if we worked more consciously with intention and discipline. What if our goals and dreams could be pulled by...

  17. Ep. 13 Savanna Bjorklund: Conscious Skincare, Holistic Health & Wellness tips & Gut Health

    Welcome back to the podcast friends! This week I have my dear friend Savanna Bjorklund as our second guest on the show: Savanna is a licensed esthetician and holistic health enthusiast. She has a lot of personal experience with skincare experiments and wisdom around her own gut health journey....

  18. Ep. 12 Jackson Gillies: Overcoming Circumstance

    Hi friends, This week we have our very first guest on the podcast! I'm so excited to introduce you all to Jackson and for you to hear his story. Jackson is a talented singer/songwriter an outstanding guitar player and a music producer working toward being a full-time touring and recording…

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  19. Ep. 11 Lessons I'm learning in my 20's - Leaning into the uncomfortable

    Hi friends, I've been away for a couple of weeks but I'm back with a new episode for all of you beautiful souls. This week's episode includes an update on my life & sharing some vulnerability on where I've been mentally. Skip to 11 min in for some lessons I've been learning in my 20s. I hope you...

  20. Ep. 10 Why decisive people are more confident

    Indecision sucks. If you are like me and have a hard time making those tough decisions (or even the small ones) from where to eat, to what you want to do in your career, than this episode is for you! We can't predict what is going to happen all of the time. Life is unpredictable and…

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  21. Ep. 9 Life is happening in the present moment

    We've all probably heard of this idea that life is happening in the "present moment". To live more in the present and to live in the here and now is to live beyond the egoic mind and enjoy the simplicity around us. I feel like over time it becomes challenging to actually achieve this idea in...

  22. Ep. 8 Depression doesn't define you

    Hi, soul fam! Lately, I've been having a hard time with depression and having a hard time emotionally. I have experienced depression and depressive episodes in the past and I wanted to show what has helped me through those tough times. My reason for starting this podcast was to be open and...

  23. Ep. 7 Navigating uncertainty

    Hi friends! Uncertainty is a part of life and our first reaction to it is usually to run from it rather than embrace its presence. In this week's episode, we talk about what uncertainty is, why we as humans run away from it, and how to navigate and empower ourselves to handle uncertainty. I hope...

  24. Ep. 6 Social media addiction

    Hi, I hate to break the news to you if you didn't know already.... but social media is addictive. Chances are you likely suffer from being addicted to some form of social media whether you are aware of it or not. I know that I personally struggle with finding balance around my usage. My goal with...

  25. Ep. 5 Manifestation: your thoughts create your reality

    Hi, soul fam: This week's episode is all about manifestation and how our thoughts and beliefs have the power to influence our entire reality. I talk about my tips for manifestation and the challenges that can get in the way of manifesting the life you desire. Manifestation is simply focusing on...

  26. Ep. 4 Cultivating balance in your life

    We all want more time and more balance in our lives. This week's episode is all about balance and why I find it to be so important in living a fulfilling life. Balance is not something you find, it is cultivated and created through small habits and routines. I truly believe in prioritizing your...

  27. Ep. 3 Your anxiety is trying to tell you something

    Anxiety is very common and yet we never talk about it? This week's episode is all about anxiety/panic attacks. I have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks since I was a kid but never really knew what it was until late high school. In this episode, I talk about my experiences and give you my...

  28. Ep. 2 Why being alone is good for the soul

    I used to be the person who could never stand to be alone, I would distract myself from whatever I was going through and always wanted to be doing something to keep my mind busy. Learning to be okay alone showed me so many amazing lessons. I've learned to LOVE my alone time and prioritize it. It...

  29. Ep. 1 Welcome to the podcast!

    In this episode, I introduce myself and my WHY. I talk about my values, desire, and intention for this podcast. I am so excited to start this journey with you all and I hope you enjoy this short intro to the podcast! Feel free to follow the Instagram @lifebeneaththeshallows or my personal account...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I'm Naia, a 22 year-old human navigating my way through the complexities of life. This is a place to have a deeper discussion about life and the human experience. It's a safe space to question and get curious about your beliefs, ideas, and perceptions. Our topics will be centered on health, spirituality, and self-development. My mission with this podcast is to be a transparent and authentic resource and inspire others to do so as well. Come take this journey with me beneath the shallows!

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Naia Litman

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