The Time-In Talks Podcast

In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity. We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight comments are so normalized in South Asian households How to separate love and concern from control and criticism Ways to communicate boundaries clearly without escalating conflict Why setting limits isn’t “Western” or “disrespectful” — it’s healthy How speaking up can shift family dynamics and nurture mutual respect Daily Inspiration: Instagram @tejalvpatel

“The Gift Inside Confusion: Turning Overthinking into Divine Guidance” This week, I uncover the hidden purpose of mental overwhelm. What if your endless thoughts and pain weren’t problems—but messages? Discover how confusion is the universe’s way of cleansing the old energies of doubt and fear from your being. I’ll guide you through a sacred practice to turn overthinking into intuition, so you can hear the whisper beneath the noise and step into your next level of certainty. Daily Inspiration: Instagram @tejalvpatel

In many South Asian communities, overthinking is worn like a badge of honor — a sign of intelligence, preparation, and control. But what happens when the mind won’t stop looping? In this episode, we unpack the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why logic alone can never bring peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, constantly analyzing, doubting, or worrying about the future — this is your invitation to drop into a deeper truth. Your breath is your anchor. Your body is your compass. Wisdom lives in the quiet. 📌 Episode Talking Points Why overthinking is often praised in South Asian culture — and how it can become addictive The difference between knowledge (mental) and wisdom (embodied) How anxiety gets mistaken for intuition or “being prepared” Overthinking as a survival response — not a sign of control Logic has limits — peace doesn’t come from thinking harder Letting go of urgency, self-doubt, and the need to figure it all out For more refreshingly "reel" tips and Vitamin(T) Truthbombs and inspiringTej Talks- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel

Let’s be honest—blaming your parents, your partner, or your past feels good in the moment. But staying stuck in blame mode? That’s emotional quicksand. In this episode, we’re getting real about the hidden payoff of complaining, why venting keeps you from healing, and how to shift from reaction to responsibility—without bypassing your pain or excusing bad behavior. If you’re tired of spiraling in “Why am I like this?” and ready to step into “What can I do with this?”—this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in and learn:  – Why blaming is a form of emotional outsourcing  – How to recognize if you’re in a complaint loop  – The mindset shift that turns triggers into teachers  – Somatic tools to move from reaction into healing This episode is a loving call-out with zero shame—just truth, growth, and a little tough love. Let’s stop circling the wound and start doing the work. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and Vitamin(T) Truthbombs and inspiringTej Talks- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel

In this episode, we explore what it really means to be your authentic self—especially as a South Asian navigating layered identities, generational expectations, and unspoken cultural rules. We dive into the Kabbalistic idea of the higher, perfected self—the version of you that already exists on another timeline. What if becoming authentic isn't about inventing yourself, but remembering who you’ve always been? We'll talk about: Why safety—not self-discipline—is the true gateway to authenticity How multiple timelines and micro-decisions shape your lived identity The tension between cultural loyalty and personal truth Reclaiming your voice in spaces where you were taught to stay silent You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to start living from your highest timeline, create safety within yourself, and begin the gentle unraveling back to your true self—without shame, guilt, or apology. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and Vitamin(T) Truthbombs and inspiringTej Talks- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel

This is for all my recovering people pleasers... In this episode I talk about: 1. The spiritual and somatic intersection of people pleasing. 2. How it's a trauma response and not a personality trait. 3. The 3 levels of healing we will go through to transcend pleasing into authentic expression and the steps to heal. You'll walk away from the episode feeling confident how to be in relation to your people pleasing tendencies and start breaking the patterns. Wanna dive into learning more into getting unstuck from people pleasing and setting strong boundaries? Join my free 3 week people pleasing email series starting on 8/26 - SIGN UP HERE! Sign up for my 90 min Boundary Setting Masterclass on 9/12 HERE!  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

What's the difference between being nice and kind? A whole world of a difference. It goes from being a people pleaser to being authentically soul aligned. We dive into this nuance in today's episode when we talk about how to raise authentic kids who are honest and know how to set strong boundaries vs being nice, polite and appeasing to authority. If you want to become and raise strong boundaries and soft hearted souls- this one is for you! Wanna dive into learning more into getting unstuck from people pleasing and setting strong boundaries? Join my free 3 week people pleasing email series starting on 8/26 - SIGN UP HERE! Sign up for my 90 min Boundary Setting Masterclass on 9/12 HERE!  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

Awakening to the Educational Industrial Complex.  1. How Rockefeller designed our schooling system to raise kids who don't know how to think but are taught what to think. 2. How does that still apply now 3. Importance of raising kids with critical thinking skills 4. What parents can do at home to build kids critical thinking skills.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

I've been oddly fascinated with how rampant cancel culture has gotten in our society.  And in this opportunity to help heal this collective wound in the macrocosm, I'm sitting with how we can heal the roots in our own microcosm and relationships. In this episode I  talk about: 1. How attachment wounds play into these roles like people pleasing and insecure attachment.  2. Transforming judgment to curiosity 3. The power to live like we are already canceled.  If you find yourself judging, shaming, lashing out on others how who think or believe differently than you, this episode will give you steps to start building the capacity of how to allow two truths to co-exist.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

If you're on the awakening journey but you wish you know where you were going, what is the point of this whole thing, and would like a BIG picture, well then this episode is for you.  I  break down the 3 ego beliefs that keep us stuck in suffering, pain and confusion.  How to balance our dignity and humanity.  The purpose of the spiritual ego and how to integrate out of it.  If you are on a spiritual awakening journey, this episode will deeply speak to you.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

When we are bombarded with world crisis how do we find our voice when we don't know all the facts? What is our purpose, how are we meant to serve and what can we truly do?  I   dive into all these ideas from a spiritual lens. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

I  share some of the spiritual truths I've learned through the Bhagvad Gita that can help us understand Kal Yug, the two polarities and why the trauma we see in the world is happening.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

We are constantly being bombarded of devastating images of destruction and war but how do we cope with the activation in our body. How can we learn to build attunement to what's happening without bypassing what's happening in our body. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

With the recent events happening the world we see such a divide, pain, violence and death and it can be a lot for our nervous system and hearts to handle.  In this episode, I'm going to share some somatic techniques to regulate our nervous system back to a space of safety after witnessing global atrocities and pain.  This podcast will be your guid not staying grounded, embodying strength and finding safety within amidst the chaos.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

Over the past year going on a fitness and physical well-being journey many habits and lifestyle practices in my life has changed. I'm sharing in this podcast the habits and the steps on how I  made being part of the 5AM club, sleeping early, getting workouts and steps in without it feeling overwhelming or stressful.  If you want practical tips for transforming your morning and eventing routine tune into this episodes for actionable advice and fresh perspectives.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

There is something to be said that only age can bring certain kind of wisdom. I'm sharing some of my greatest truths and lessons when I  turned 40 and how I'm ushering in 41 from a different energy and intention.  SO if any of these topics speak to you:  1. Knowing the Right Path to take 2. Self-Actualization - how to do it and what it means 3. Dealing with disrespectful people and finding your worth.  This episode will greatly speak to your soul.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

As moms we desperately need breaks from our kids.  But then we feel guilty that we can't spend all our time with them.  It's essential for our well-being and to be able to co-regulate our kids but why do we struggle so much with it, how can we start infusing it and why it's so important.  After listening to this episode you'll start re-thinking taking breaks from your kids isn't a bad thing, but the best thing you can do as a parent. For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

Doing this real time recording to share why the collective male figures in the world are slowly crumbling and losing their power. And what can we do at this pivot point in human history to evolve ourselves into soul-aligned humans.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

How do you stay emotionally connected to your partner when you are upleveling on the spiritual journey and they are not? This was a hot topic on IG and I've definitely been there and have great insights to share. If you are on a conscious spiritual journey and feel that your partner is being left behind, definitely tune into this one.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com

Did you ever feel growing up you didn't fit in or belong with a group of friends? You aren't a lone. In this solecast I  share my journey of never fitting in up until my 30's and how you stop seeking friends and start inviting them into your life when you take the steps to belong to your authentic self first.  For more refreshingly "reel" tips and inspiration- be sure to follow me on Instagram @tejalvpatel For more info on stress regulation coaching email me tejal@tejalvpatel.com