Karena welcomes back her friend and co-author of Essential Kundalini Yoga, Dharm Khalsa, for a thoughtful conversation about staying centered in an increasingly chaotic world. Drawing from their shared history and years of spiritual practice, they reflect on why grounding matters more than ever and how simple, embodied tools can help us steady the nervous system and reconnect with inner wisdom.

Together, they explore lessons from teaching and living Kundalini Yoga, along with honest reflections on discernment, humility, and self-trust on the spiritual path. The conversation also touches on how fear, media noise, and external pressure can pull us out of alignment, and what becomes possible when we return to presence.

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In Part 2, Karena and Christian continue their conversation with author Joshua Medcalf as they explore themes of legacy, perseverance, and intentional living. The discussion reflects on what it means to stay committed to a path that isn’t always visible or immediately rewarded.

Joshua shares perspective on mentorship, initiative, and the value of showing up with humility and consistency. Together, they touch on the quiet work behind influence, the role of discipline and responsibility, and why meaningful growth often happens away from the spotlight.

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In Part 1 of this conversation, Karena welcomes back author and mentor Joshua Medcalf alongside her son Christian for an honest discussion about following your inner compass rather than the path laid out by expectation. Christian reflects on how Joshua’s work helped him step away from a traditional trajectory and choose a direction rooted in purpose, healing, and self-directed learning.

Joshua shares his philosophy on learning from lived experience rather than instruction alone, the importance of seeking out true experts in the territory, and why forging a nontraditional path often comes with resistance. Together, they explore themes of intuition, rebellion, discipline, competence, and leadership, offering a grounded look at what it means to build a life guided by wisdom, responsibility, and the courage to think independently.

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