In this weeks episode, Meenakshi discusses her profound journey into Shri Vidya, the tantric tradition centered on the worship of Goddess Lalita. The conversation explores the union of Shiva and Shakti, the dissolution of karma, the significance of beauty and divine desire, and Meenakshi's new book coming soon.Find Meenakshi Here:https://linktr.ee/yogini.meenakshiJoin Her Book Waitlisthttps://mailchi.mp/5edd543a5864/book-waitlistTimestamps00:00 - Welcome 00:25 - What first called you to Shri Vidya?01:43 - Lalita Sahasranama 02:35 - Growing up In The West Coming From Eastern Tradition07:14 - What is a "normal life" vs. living in constant devotion?09:10 - What exactly is Shri Vidya?09:59 - Liberation from Maya & illusion12:00 - Shiva & Shakti: The formless + the creative power of illusion13:53 - How devotion to Shakti dissolves ego & karma15:34 - Why does the Goddess create the illusion? → Lila (divine play)17:16 - What do you actually renounce on the Shri Vidya path?20:53 - Kundalini Shakti in Shri Vidya & its impact on the nervous system24:18 - The role of the Guru vs. direct guidance from the Goddess25:21 - How mantras help burn karma peacefully & internally27:46 - The real power of mantras: Seed syllables & tuning to reality29:16 - Personal examples of ego/karma dissolution (relationships & more)33:33 - How deep practice dramatically increases creativity35:24 - Initiation requirement & your unique expression in the lineage37:34 - Beauty as a powerful path in Shri Vidya39:20 - What Shakti worship looks like in daily life42:30 - The long sādhanā process of writing her book on Shiva-Shakti46:58 - Why Tantra gets misunderstood & hyper-sexualized in the West49:06 - The world runs on the desire for liberation (not just sex)53:20 - Meenakshi's book: Shiva-Shakti union, cosmic marriage & the map of reality56:56 - Final message: Revere the Mother – She is taking us all home57:26 - Where to follow Meenakshi (TikTok, upcoming platforms & mailing list)Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

Today on the Expanded Minds Podcast, Nina and I have an honest conversation about turning hardship into growth. Nina opens up about her journey through trauma, early mystical experiences, and finding strength in solitude, self-worth, manifestation, and presence. Timeline:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction00:28 – Triggers Towards The Spiritual Path02:14 – Questioning Reality & Self04:41 – Building Self-Worth Through Action05:53 – The Work Starts Internally06:34 – Internal Foundation & Environment07:12 – Understanding Projection09:37 – Self-Validation & Detachment10:42 – Intentional Choices & Timelines13:08 – Flow State in Presence14:32 – People Pleasing & Its Roots19:21 – Meditation 25:11 – Journey Inward & Key Realizations29:05 – Principles of True Manifestation36:47 – Solitude39:58 – Protecting Empathy & Boundaries42:40 – An Empaths Insights on Friendships & Dynamics49:37 – Visions, Downloads & Supernatural Moments55:10 – Cults & Communities01:01:41 – Rewiring the Mind01:04:24 – Closing & Where to Find NinaFind Nina Here-Emailchilliemartini@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chilliemartini/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCXHVy7TTohmUQ-qHNRMcpbQ Find me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryOutro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:36 Why Study Past Lives?

01:07 Background: Raised in Church, Curiosity Drove Exploration

02:03 Stubbornness, Self-Thinking, and Gaps in Bible

03:20 Aquarian Gospel and Broader Sources

04:40 Science and Spirituality Connection

05:55 Other Books and Research Fields

07:25 First Eye-Opening Book

08:35 Nine Consistent NDE Elements. Details 9 common elements across cultures: lucid experiences while clinically dead, verified out-of-body observations, blind people seeing, life reviews, meeting deceased loved ones/pets, heightened consciousness, etc. Emphasizes soul over body.

12:57 Second Book and Transformation

14:30 How Past-Life Regression Works

18:00 Alternative Access Methods (No Hypnosis Needed)

20:26 Multiple Past Lives and Soul Connections

23:35 Ancestral vs. Past-Life Influences

25:30 Distinguishing Ancestral DNA vs. Past Lives

30:13 Healing Process

33:05Signs of True Healing

36:02Birthmarks, Compassion, and Purpose

41:12 Avoid Attachment to Past Lives43:19First Metaphysical Experiences

46:04Developing Spirituality

49:58We Are Fragments of God

52:30 Death Experience

57:36 Energy and Practical Application

59:12 Closing Thoughts

01:00:29 -Final Message

Find J. A. Gratias Here:https://lnk.bio/jagratias
Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntry