Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally drained as a parent, caregiver, or teacher?

In this episode of Now What? with Yogi Patel, mindfulness practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist Eva Govanceva shares practical tools to regulate stress, calm your nervous system, and support children through presence instead of pressure.

This conversation explores:

• Simple 2-minute breathing practices for parents and children
• Heart coherence breathing (HeartMath technique)
• How to shift from stress response to calm response
• The difference between Kundalini yoga and Kundalini activation
• Hypnosis and subconscious reprogramming explained
• Emotional release and nervous system reset
• Rituals for connection with young children
• Visualization techniques to empower teens
• Why overwhelm is the root of many parenting struggles

If you care for children — at home, in classrooms, or in communities — this episode gives you accessible, science-informed and body-based tools you can begin using immediately.

Because when adults regulate themselves, children feel safe.

🎧 Listen all the way through — the final takeaway question may change how you approach stress forever.

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, learning, and childhood development. In this episode of Jagged Edge, Yogi Patel sits down with educator, futurist, and author Sam Shapiro to explore the real impact of AI in education—and why the conversation must go beyond efficiency, tools, and jobs.

Together, they discuss how AI affects deep learning, creativity, critical thinking, and the human experience. Drawing from Montessori education, neuroscience, ethics, and school leadership, this conversation examines why struggle, curiosity, empathy, and hands-on learning remain essential in an AI-driven world.

This episode offers parents, educators, and leaders a grounded and hopeful framework for preparing children for the future—without losing what makes learning meaningful and human.

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🔗 Resources mentioned: Grounded & Soaring: https://groundedandsoaring.org

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In this episode of Now What? with Yogi Patel, Yogi Patel sits down with Siddhartha Daswani, a nationally ranked high school debate champion, to explore how Montessori education, limited screen time, and intentional parenting shaped his curiosity, focus, and confidence.

Raised in a Montessori environment with little to no screen exposure, Siddhartha shares how early self-directed learning encouraged deep thinking, reading habits, and a sense of ownership of learning. He reflects on navigating ADHD, developing focus through purpose rather than pressure, and observing the cultural shift that happens when peers enter the social media world. Siddhartha is a high school senior, nationally ranked debate champion, and an inquisitive thinker whose work reflects both technical insight and ethical responsibility. His ability to engage with complex global challenges like climate resilience and wildfire prevention is grounded in years of critical thinking, research, and disciplined inquiry.

This conversation offers thoughtful insights for parents, educators, and teens navigating screen time, motivation, and the long-term impact of early childhood choices.

In this episode, we explore:
• Montessori education and self-directed learning
• Screen time, social media, and teen culture
• ADHD, focus, and intrinsic motivation
• Reading, routines, and healthy habits
• Parenting through dialogue instead of control
• Competition, discipline, and managing pressure
• Raising confident, curious, and capable teens

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Understanding behavior through Adlerian psychology and Positive Discipline helps us respond with encouragement rather than judgment. In this episode of Now What? with Yogi Patel, Yogi Patel speaks with Fernanda Lee, Lead Trainer with the Positive Discipline Organization and founder of Filosofia Positiva, about purposeful behavior, belonging and significance, and the courage to be imperfect and BASIS - A inventory to support employees and leaders understand themselves and others better.

This conversation offers practical insight for parents, educators, therapists, and leaders seeking a clearer understanding of human behavior and emotional responses.

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What does leadership look like when it begins early, stays grounded in values, and responds to real world challenges?

In this inspiring episode of Now What?, Yogi Patel sits down with Naiya Patel, a Gen Z innovator, youth advocate, and emerging entrepreneur. Naiya shares how her Montessori foundation shaped her independence, accountability, curiosity, and confidence, and how those early experiences continue to guide her leadership today.

Together, they explore identity, belonging, conflict resolution, and the responsibility young people carry in today’s digital world. Naiya speaks openly about balancing school, advocacy, and entrepreneurship while developing SLURP, a technology driven initiative focused on addressing online hate speech and creating safer online spaces for youth.

This conversation challenges traditional ideas of leadership and reminds us that leadership is not about age, titles, or authority, but about impact, courage, and contribution.

Whether you are a parent, educator, school leader, or young changemaker, this episode offers powerful insights into how trust, support, and encouragement can nurture the next generation of leaders.

In this episode, we explore:

• Montessori education and leadership development
• Gen Z voices and youth empowerment
• Conflict resolution and emotional awareness
• Cultural identity and belonging
• Online safety and addressing hate speech
• Youth entrepreneurship and innovation

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In this episode, we delve into how sensorial experiences lay the foundation for a child’s early development, particularly from birth to age three. Montessori guide Kavia joins Yogi Patel to discuss the decisive role of everyday life, food preparation, nature, and human connection in supporting young children.

You’ll learn why Montessori for infants and toddlers is not about expensive shelves or curated materials—it’s about presence, collaboration, language, and real life.

Together we discuss:

• Why the primary caregiver’s presence is the most crucial part of early development
• How simple routines like dressing, food prep, cleaning, and daily care build confidence
• The power of sensorial exploration through cooking, nature, and practical life
• Easy ways to set up a home environment with no cost or low-cost materials
• Supporting multilingual language development through songs & storytelling
• How everyday family traditions become the foundation for emotional strength and belonging

This conversation is filled with practical examples, gentle reminders, and relatable stories from both India and the U.S. It’s an inspiring reminder that young children don’t need more—they need us, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to daily life.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, Montessori educators, and anyone curious about respectful early childhood development.

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In this heartfelt episode of Now What?, Yogi Patel sits down with Montessori educator and school leader Sarah Fondriest for a powerful conversation about parenting, leadership, community, and the emotional worlds we carry into each role.

Sarah shares her journey as a teacher, mother, and leader—and how Montessori principles have shaped her life on and off campus. Together they explore:
•How to build a “village” when parenting or leading feels overwhelming
•What it means to create an emotionally safe environment for children
•The unique challenges single parents face in school communities
•Why self-care is not optional for educators and caregivers
•How forgiveness and optimism strengthen family and workplace relationships
•The importance of emotional preparedness—not just academic readiness
•What leaders can do to cultivate culture, empathy, and connection

This conversation is warm, tender, honest, and deeply human—filled with stories that remind us of the courage it takes to show up for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

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What’s the real purpose of parenting? It’s easy to get caught up in bedtimes, homework, and rules, but parenting is so much deeper than that.

In this video, I explore the true goal of parenting: to prepare our children to become resilient, confident, and capable human beings. We’ll talk about independence, emotional growth, and how to raise children who think critically and live with purpose.

Let’s move beyond control and into connection.

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