Ritam Studio Podcast
During these short 15-20 minute episodes, Jonni Pollard & Carla Dimattina share ancient knowledge for modern life, insights about meditation experiences, and modern movement techniques that collectively help you be the best of all that you are.
Formerly 1 Giant Mind Podcast.
Episodes
108 episodes
Breaking the Chains of Unworthiness: Navigating Change and Clarity
Feeling the pull to change but lacking a clear path forward? You're not alone. This transformative conversation dives deep into that familiar tension between wanting movement and needing clarity.What if waiting for complete clarity is a...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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37:26
Why Great Minds Never Stop Growing: Finding Joy in Continuous Self-Discovery
We explore why continuing to learn and grow is essential for reaching our full potential, despite others questioning why we don't stop when we're "good enough." The conversation examines how mastery in any field requires ongoing practice, study...
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Episode 35
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6:19
The Soul's Journey: Why Doubt Arises Even When You Meditate Regularly
Doubt is a symptom of living in a superficial culture, not a reflection of spiritual evolution. Comparison is futile, as each person is broadcasting a unique "song" of their divine nature that creates harmony when souls come together.
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Episode 34
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16:14
Finding Your True Self: Balance in Spiritual Growth
Have you been using meditation as a passive escape rather than a catalyst for change? This thought-provoking exploration delves into the crucial difference between cultivating awareness and taking active steps toward personal transformation.
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Episode 33
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10:55
The Art of Apology: Healing, Trust & Self-Compassion
What does it really mean when we say "I'm sorry"? Beyond the words lies a profound act of consciousness that can completely transform our relationships. We dive deep into the true power of apologies as tools for rebuilding trust and reconnectio...
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Episode 32
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14:11
Stages of Awakening: The Vedic Model and its Path to Consciousness
What if your spiritual journey followed a map with clear markers? A fascinating exploration into the seven states of consciousness reveals that awakening isn't a simple on/off switch but rather a gradual tide rising toward enlightenment.
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Episode 31
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14:43
Rounding: Turn Up The Volume on Your Practice
Let's discuss starting the day with a complete "round" of practice vs meditation alone. This comprehensive sequence—gentle yoga, pranayama breathing, and meditation followed by deep rest—can sometimes create synchronicity and flow throughout th...
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Episode 30
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8:45
From Fear to Flow: The Journey Through Meditation's Layers
Meditation takes us on a journey from linear thinking to the source of universal intelligence, where kaleidoscopic visions represent our detection of reality's coherent nature from an internal standpoint. As we move closer to this intelligence,...
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Episode 29
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14:20
Unmasking Your True Self
What happens when our self-judgment collides with glimpses of our true brilliance? This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound relationship we have with ourselves – examining how we navigate between moments of unworthiness and expre...
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Episode 28
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12:25
The Golden Sequence: Breaking Free from the Mind's Control
What happens when all your attempts to control negative thinking fail? This profound conversation explores why the intellect—our analytical, thinking mind—can't solve problems created at the level of thought. "You can't change your thinking wit...
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Episode 27
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12:06
Path to Self-Discovery: Riding the Waves of Discomfort
When meditation makes you irritable, agitated, or emotional, you're likely experiencing what Vedic traditions call "unstressing." Far from being a sign to abandon your practice, these challenging moments represent the release of samskaras—impre...
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Episode 26
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17:57
Right vs. Happy: Navigating Relationship Conflicts with Grace
We explore the transformative principle of choosing happiness over being right in relationships, examining how surrendering self-righteousness creates space for genuine connection and understanding.
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Episode 25
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9:35
Awakening to Multiple Dimensions of Consciousness
Looking at ancient civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria often raises questions about whether humanity is advancing or regressing spiritually. The answer, revealed in this deeply insightful exploration, is that consciousness is always evolvin...
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Episode 24
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12:47
Can Love Outrun Our Race Toward Annihilation?
We explore how spiritually-inclined people can navigate a world filled with hatred and polarization while staying true to values of compassion and understanding. The conversation examines the evolution of human consciousness and our responsibil...
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Episode 23
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13:33
Setting Boundaries With Love
We explore the nuanced world of personal boundaries, specifically distinguishing between boundaries set from defensiveness versus those set from love. The conversation delves into how properly communicated and maintained boundaries can actually...
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Episode 22
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12:00
Beyond the Addiction to Validation: Discovering Your Divine Nature
What if every challenge you face isn't a divine test but simply an opportunity for awakening? This profound conversation explores how we've misunderstood our relationship with the universe and our own spiritual nature.We begin by examin...
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Episode 21
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17:23
Beyond the Depths: Navigating Oceanic Consciousness
Have you ever felt like your meditation practice has lost its depth? That moment when your once-profound journeys into transcendence seem to have flattened into something more... ordinary? This fascinating exploration reveals why that apparent ...
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Episode 20
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10:03
The Ripple Effect: How Inner Coherence Transforms Your World
What if your personal practices were about something much bigger than self-improvement? The journey toward inner coherence isn't just about feeling better—it's about becoming a transformative presence in your relationships and community.
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Episode 19
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12:24
The Divine Blueprint: Exploring Our Spiritual Essence and Purpose
We explore the profound concept that humans are spiritual beings at our core, with souls that represent the pure light of divine consciousness existing before sound and form. Our existence is intentional and purposeful, created with great force...
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Episode 18
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11:15
Transcending Together: Why Group Meditation Amplifies Consciousness
Ever wonder why meditation feels more powerful when practiced in a group? The answer lies in the fascinating science of collective consciousness.What we're experiencing during group meditation isn't just psychological suggestion—it's a ...
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Episode 17
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21:10
Cosmic Consciousness: Are We Alone in the Universe?
Have you ever wondered if consciousness can go backward? The journey begins with a provocative question about ancient civilizations and their apparently higher states of consciousness compared to our current world. This leads us down a fascinat...
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Episode 16
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16:08
Peeling Back the Curtains of Ignorance: Finding What Was Always There
This conversation reveals the fascinating mechanism behind pre-transformation anxiety. When we commit to spiritual growth, the universe doesn't wait for the official start date—the process begins the moment we press "register." That mounting te...
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Episode 15
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13:50
Subtlety is Power: Discovering Universal Intelligence Through Meditation
Have you ever found yourself witnessing kaleidoscopic patterns during meditation and wondered what they mean? You're not alone. These mesmerizing visual phenomena represent a profound shift in consciousness—your mind moving from the gross level...
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Episode 14
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14:20
The Compassionate Design of Universal Intelligence
Our intuitive feelings aren't random thoughts but glimpses of our natural intelligence breaking through our conditioning. We explore how we are intelligence itself rather than having intelligence, and how trusting our gut feelings connects us t...
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Episode 13
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14:24