Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.
Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!
Episodes
47 episodes
EP 47: Compassion & Boundaries with Yoga Sutras
How do we practice compassion without emotional burnout? Can ancient Yoga Sutras help us create healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and more inner peace?In this episode, wellness coach Neha joins me for Part 2 of our 3...
EP 46 - Calm an Overthinking Mind with Yoga Sutras
Are you constantly overthinking, stuck in mental loops, or feeling mentally exhausted?In Episode 46 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we begin a powerful 3-part series: Yoga Sutras for Modern Overthinking Minds.In ...
EP 45: The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing
In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing with Archana, a mindfulness teacher, Yin Yoga practitioner, and founder of MYFA Wellness.Mindfulness is more than medita...
EP 44 - Self-Love: Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita
What does self-love truly mean according to ancient wisdom and how can we practice it in modern life?In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we explore the timeless teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the B...
EP43: Vagus Nerve & Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation & Healing
Anxiety and chronic stress aren’t just mental; they’re rooted in your nervous system. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Abha Rajbhandari explains how the vagus nerve, brain–body connection, and nervous system regulation shape anxiety, healing...
EP42: Uncovering Your Ikigai | Finding Purpose, Reinventing at Any Age & Living Authentically with David Marlow
What if discovering your purpose could transform your energy, health, and the way you live, at any stage of life?In Episode 42 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by David Marlow, widely known as The Ikigai G...
EP 41: Mindful Living - Yoga Off the Mat
What if wellness isn’t just about what’s on your plate, but about how you live, breathe, and connect each day?In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I draw parallels between my teachings as a Yoga instructor and an Integr...
EP40: The Power of Pause – A Guided Gratitude Meditation
🌿 EP40: The Power of Pause – Guided Gratitude MeditationWhat if the peace you’re searching for isn’t somewhere “out there” but already within you—waiting beneath the noise of daily life?In this special solo episode of L...
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EP39: The Nervous System Knows – How Grief & Trauma Show Up in the Body with Dr. Elisha Cicirelli
What if your chronic symptoms weren’t just physical—but a reflection of unresolved emotions, stored trauma, and a nervous system stuck in survival?In this deeply insightful episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I sit down wi...
EP38: Real, Not Rigid – Helping Women Over 30 Redefine Fitness, Food & Self-Trust with Kate Ann
What happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start trusting your body again?In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we sit down with Kate Ann, founder of KateAnnFit and the go-to coach for women over 30 who ar...
EP37: Ageless & Fierce Over 60: Healing Through Energy and Spirit with Catherine Grace
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesExcited to share the last conversation in the Mind Space short series honoring Global Wellness Milestones in May and June.<...
EP 36: Living Yoga: A Modern Celebration of an Ancient Path with Shalini Thyagaraja
Released in honor of International Yoga Day, this episode invites you to explore yoga beyond the poses—as a way of living with intention, presence, and inner alignment. I share my own journey of discovering yoga while navigating...
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EP35: Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing for Parents of Neurodivergent Children with Ellen Smalley
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI’m honored to introduce the next short interview in the Mind Space short series celebrating Global W...
EP34: From Lyme to Light: Reclaiming Power Through Healing & Energy Work with Jetty
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI’m honored to introduce the next short interview in the Mind Space short series celebrating Global We...
EP33: Detoxify to Heal – Radical Resilience Through Nutrition with Corry Lang
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series— 🎙️ “Detoxify ...
EP32: Wellness Short Series: From Grief to Grace: Jen Rigley on Flourishing Over Fifty
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series— 🎙️ “From G...
EP31: Wellness Short Series: The Intersection of Trauma, Healing & Autoimmunity with Elisha Cicirelli
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series— 🎙️ “The Inters...
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EP30: Wellness Short Series - Healing, Resilience & Self-Love with Abirami Iyer
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesI am excited to share the next 5-minute interview "Healing, Resilience & Self-Love – Abi Iyer’s Journey" as part of the...
EP29: Wellness Short Series - Breathwork & Healing with Josh Seiler
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones SeriesWe’re thrilled to launch our very first 5-minute interview as part of our Mind Space short series celebrating global wellne...
EP28: Embracing Neurodiversity and Wellness with Dr. Bell
What does it truly mean to support neurodiverse individuals beyond checklists and quick fixes? In this enlightening episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we’re joined by Dr. Bell—Executive Function Coach, Educational Consultant, an...
EP27: Yoga Beyond the Pose: The 8 Limbs of Yoga with Shalini Thyagaraja🧘♀️🌿✨
Most people think yoga is just about perfecting physical poses, but did you know asanas are just ONE part of yoga?Yoga, as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, is an 8-limbed path to a meaningful and balanced life. And the secret t...
🎧 EP26: The Truth About Fat Loss for Women After 40 with Adrian Mamikonian
🎧 EP26: The Truth About Fat Loss for Women After 40 with Adrian MamikonianAre you struggling with fat loss, energy levels, or navigating perimenopause? Do you feel like traditional weight loss advice just doesn’t work anymore? You’re no...
🎙️ EP25: Breaking Free – Food Freedom, Self-Love & Living Unapologetically with Jetty Nieuwenhuis
"Are you tired of living by society’s expectations, battling food guilt, or feeling like you’re never enough? What if true freedom comes from embracing yourself—flaws, contradictions, and all?"In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk...
🎙️ EP24: Healing from the Root Cause | Hormones, Gut Health & Weight Loss with Nicole Tanner
🎙️ EP24: Healing from the Root Cause | Hormones, Gut Health & Weight Loss with Nicole Tanner 🌿✨"Are you tired of struggling with unexplained symptoms, weight gain, or hormonal imbalances? What if the key to healing isn’t just ...
EP23: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Women of Color Can Thrive with Shani Gardner
🎙️ EP23: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Women of Color Can Thrive 🌟 "How can women of color overcome burnout, navigate racial trauma, and thrive personally and professionally? What does it take to shift from survival mode to...
