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  • Episode 294 | Hidden In Plain Sight: Celebrating 100 Years Black History | Host: Shanta Generally

    Episode 294 | Hidden In Plain Sight: Celebrating 100 Years Black History | Host: Shanta Generally
    Feb 6 2026
    In this special solo episode, we pull back the curtain on the everyday items we use without a second thought. From the rhythm of our city streets to the safety of our homes, Black inventors have shaped the physical world around us. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary (1926–2026) of the movement that became Black History Month, we honor the names, the stories, and the brilliance that have been "hidden in plain sight."

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2
    Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489

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    10 min
  • Episode 293 | Our Collective Hearts; Self Love | Guest: Lisa Love

    Episode 293 | Our Collective Hearts; Self Love | Guest: Lisa Love
    Feb 5 2026
    In this heartfelt episode of Authentic Talks 2.0, host Shanta sits down with Lisa Love—self-love coach, retreat leader, and founder of Collective Hearts—for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to love yourself from the inside out. In a world that often confuses self-love with overindulgence, Lisa gently reframes the conversation, reminding us that real self-love doesn’t have to cost a thing. Together, they explore simple yet transformative practices like affirmations, gratitude, breathwork, meditation, and mindful presence—tools that help quiet the inner critic, heal loneliness, and reconnect us to our own inner wisdom. Lisa shares her lifelong mission of spreading love, from childhood stories that shaped her path to leading wellness retreats around the world—from the Bay Area to Bali and even Antarctica. She opens up about navigating loneliness, setting boundaries, reclaiming personal power, and why visible love—like her heart-centered jewelry—can serve as a daily reminder to lead with compassion. This episode is a grounding reminder that:
    • Self-love is not selfish—it’s essential
    • You can cultivate joy, peace, and confidence from within
    • Your thoughts, words, and actions are shaping your reality every day
    Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply craving a deeper sense of love and presence in your life, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

    lisa@collectivehearts.co

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    42 min
  • Episode 292| Crossing the Threshold: What You’re Carrying Into 2026 (and What You’re Meant to Set Down)

    Episode 292| Crossing the Threshold: What You’re Carrying Into 2026 (and What You’re Meant to Set Down)
    Jan 5 2026
    Solo Podsnack: Host, Shanta Generally;

    The New Year is often treated like a reset button—but what if it’s actually a threshold? In this episode, Crossing the Threshold: What You’re Carrying Into 2026 (and What You’re Meant to Set Down), we explore a gentler, more conscious way of entering the New Year—one rooted in discernment, awareness, and energetic maturity rather than pressure or resolutions. I share a personal reflection on how decluttering, cleaning with intention, and releasing what no longer served me became a powerful practice of preparation—one that couldn’t be rushed and didn’t need perfection. We also talk about:
    • Why the New Year doesn’t require a complete reinvention
    • The spiritual significance of thresholds and conscious crossings
    • Setting intentions instead of resolutions
    • Cord cutting as a mindful practice of completion and release
    • How mindfulness supports real, everyday life—not just quiet moments
    If you’re standing at the doorway of a new season, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and cross with intention. Featured Resource:
    Mindfulness: They Didn’t Explain It Like This When We Were Kids
    Book 4 in the J.A.M.M. With Me: A Journey to Your Higher Self series
    Now available on Amazon


    Stay authentic. Stay mindful. And keep taking care of you.

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2
    Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    www.authenticyoumindset.com
    @Authenticyoumindset on IG

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    22 min
  • Episode 291 | The People’s Bishop: What It Really Means to Lead with Love | Guest: Bishop Foreman

    Episode 291 | The People’s Bishop: What It Really Means to Lead with Love | Guest: Bishop Foreman
    Dec 23 2025
    In this powerful episode of Authentic Talks, Shanta sits down with The People’s Bishop, the visionary leader of Harvest Church, Bishop Kevin Foreman for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about faith, leadership, transformation, and purpose.

    This episode goes beyond the pulpit. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with the intent to transform, not just gather followers.

    The Bishop shares his personal journey—from embracing his “difference” at a young age to building businesses, writing impactful books, losing over 120 pounds, and helping thousands improve their lives spiritually, financially, mentally, and physically.

    You’ll hear candid insights on:
    • The difference between leading people and transforming lives
    • Why your difference is often your calling
    • Faith as a lifestyle, not a label
    • Breaking generational patterns and becoming a history maker
    • Mental health, therapy, and faith working together
    • Money as a tool—not the root of evil
    • Navigating social division while staying grounded in love
    • The importance of holistic wellness: mind, body, spirit, and finances
    This conversation is real, thought-provoking, and deeply inspiring—reminding us that every person has the capacity to make history exactly where they are.

    Listen in and be encouraged to live authentically, lead boldly, and transform lives—starting with your own.

    Social Media:
    https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/
    https://www.facebook.com/bishopforeman
    https://www.youtube.com/@bishopforeman
    https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopforeman

    https://www.instagram.com/itsharvestchurch/
    https://www.facebook.com/ItsHarvestChurch/?_rdc=2&_rdr
    https://www.youtube.com/c/HarvestChurch
    https://www.tiktok.com/@itsharvestchurch
    * Fair Use: Already Won by Bishop K. Foreman

    Host Shanta:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2
    Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    #AuthenticTalks
    #ThePeoplesBishop
    #FaithAndPurpose
    #TransformationalLeadership
    #HolisticFaith

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Episode 290 | The Cost of Carrying Everyone’s Energy and How to Stop It | Host: Shanta Generally

    Episode 290 | The Cost of Carrying Everyone’s Energy and How to Stop It | Host: Shanta Generally
    Nov 26 2025
    Are you feeling drained, overwhelmed, or emotionally heavy — even on days when nothing “happened”?

    You might be carrying energy that doesn’t belong to you. In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden cost of taking on other people’s emotions, especially for empaths, mindful leaders, and emotionally intelligent souls who naturally absorb stress without realizing it.

    We explore how this shows up in your body, your mood, your relationships, and your overall wellbeing. You’ll learn why you may feel responsible for keeping the peace, why your nervous system reacts so intensely around certain people, and why the holiday season can magnify emotional overload — from family pressure and loneliness to financial stress and expectations.

    Most importantly, you’ll learn practical tools to stop carrying everyone’s energy, reclaim your emotional space, and protect your inner peace. From grounding techniques to mindful boundaries, we’ll walk through simple but powerful ways to stay centered and connected without absorbing the weight of the world.

    If you’re ready to show up with compassion without sacrificing yourself… this episode is for you.

    Stay authentic. Stay mindful. And keep taking care of you.

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2
    Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    #authentictalkswithshanta #ProtectYourEnergy, #EmpathLife, #MindfulLiving, #EmotionalWellness, #HolidayStress,

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    15 min
  • Episode 289 | Self-Care Reimagined: The Viral Japanese Head Spa | Host: Shanta G

    Episode 289 | Self-Care Reimagined: The Viral Japanese Head Spa | Host: Shanta G
    Nov 20 2025
    In this calming and sensory-rich Pod Snack, Shanta invites you into a world of self-care you may not have explored before — the Japanese Head Spa.
    More than a beauty trend sweeping social media, this soothing ritual blends scalp care, mindfulness, and nervous system healing into an experience that reconnects you to your body in the gentlest way.
    Shanta shares how her search to help her 13-year-old son’s dry, irritated scalp unexpectedly introduced her to the restorative magic of this tradition. What began as a practical solution became a deeper exploration of intentional touch, presence, and the healing power of slowing down.
    You’ll learn:
    • What truly happens during a Japanese Head Spa
    • Why this ritual is going viral around the world
    • The emotional + physical benefits for stress, scalp health, headaches, and mindfulness
    • How scalp care is becoming the new frontier of self-care
    • Simple ways to try a Japanese Head Spa experience at home
    • How mindful touch can reset your nervous system
    This episode is a reminder that self-care doesn’t always look like spa days or bubble baths.
    Sometimes it’s a warm towel, a slow massage, a nurturing ritual — and the permission to breathe again. Stay until the end for a beautiful affirmation to ground your mind and body.

    If you try the Japanese Head Spa or create your own at-home ritual, share your experience — Shanta would love to hear from you.

    Stay authentic. Stay mindful. And keep taking care of you.

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2 Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    #MindfulnessInChaos #AuthenticTalks #ShantaGenerally #InnerPeace #MindfulLiving #PeaceWithin #breathe

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    14 min
  • Episode 288 | Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos | Host: Shanta Generally

    Episode 288 | Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos | Host: Shanta Generally
    Nov 10 2025
    In this deeply grounding episode of Authentic Talks, host Shanta invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner calm as the world around us feels increasingly uncertain.

    With compassion and warmth, Shanta explores what it means to practice mindfulness during times of collective stress — from financial strain and political division to the emotional fatigue many are feeling today.

    Through her signature “pod snack” style, Shanta reminds us that mindfulness isn’t about ignoring pain or chaos — it’s about holding space for it with awareness and grace. She shares personal reflections, gentle breathing exercises, and practical tools from her upcoming book, J.A.M.M. with Me: A Journey to Your Higher Self (Book 4 – Mindfulness: They Should Have Taught Us This When We Were Kids.), offering listeners a safe space to find stillness amid the noise.

    You’ll learn how to stay present without becoming consumed by fear, how to limit your mental overload from news and social media, and how small acts of compassion and kindness can ripple outward in powerful ways.

    This episode is a reminder that peace begins within — in every mindful breath, every kind word, and every moment you choose presence over panic.

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2 Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    #MindfulnessInChaos #AuthenticTalks #ShantaGenerally #InnerPeace #MindfulLiving #PeaceWithin #breathe


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    16 min
  • Episode 287 | The Real History & Hidden Meaning of Halloween | Host: Shanta

    Episode 287 | The Real History & Hidden Meaning of Halloween | Host: Shanta
    Oct 27 2025
    As the Arizona heat finally gives way to cool autumn nights, host Shanta Generally invites you to cozy up with your favorite fall drink and step into the magic, mystery, and meaning behind Halloween.

    In this captivating episode, Shanta takes you on a journey beyond the candy and costumes to uncover the true history of Halloween — from its ancient Celtic roots to the modern-day celebrations we know and love. Along the way, she shares personal memories, reflections on growing up with shifting traditions, and insights into how Halloween can actually teach us about letting go, transformation, and authenticity.

    Tune in, get inspired, and maybe even see Halloween in a whole new light.
    Stay mindful. Stay authentic. And keep shining — even in the dark.

    Host:
    Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0
    Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com
    Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com
    Facebook: AuthenticTalks2 Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489
    #OvercomingFear

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    19 min