Spirituality is not a single path—it's a deeply personal journey shaped by experience, culture, and inner discovery. In this episode of The Human Experience (THE) Podcast, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi share their evolving spiritual journeys and explore what it truly means to find inner peace and guidance.

Through intimate stories and cross-cultural reflections, Carlos and Supna discuss moving beyond structured religion into lived spirituality, the role of meditation and mindfulness in quieting the mind, and how spiritual awareness can be found in everyday moments—through nature, music, relationships, and parenting. They reflect on transformative experiences, including travel, parenthood, and moments of deep surrender, while emphasizing that spiritual guidance ultimately comes from within.

The conversation also touches on teaching mindfulness to children, releasing attachment to material desires, and allowing each individual the freedom to discover their own spiritual path. This episode invites listeners to slow down, listen inward, and trust the unfolding of their own journey toward peace and purpose.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

• Personal spiritual journeys and evolving beliefs

• Structured religion vs. internalized spirituality

• Meditation, mindfulness, and quieting the mind

• Finding divinity in everyday experiences

• Parenting, children, and spiritual exploration

• Inner peace, self-trust, and surrender

✨ Spirituality isn't about following one path—it's about discovering what brings you home to yourself.

🎶 Special Thanks

We are deeply grateful to Michael Hoppe for allowing us to use his extraordinary music in our intro and outro. A Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Academy Award–winning composer, Michael's work has inspired millions worldwide and adds a profound spiritual depth to The Human Experience.

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What happens when we stop running from discomfort—and start running straight into it? In this episode of The Human Experience (THE) Podcast, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi explore running as both a physical challenge and a spiritual practice, uncovering how discipline, mindset, and intentional discomfort can become powerful tools for personal growth.

Supna reflects on her experience running a half marathon, sharing how mental preparation, inner stillness, and a surprising absence of self-criticism helped her move through fear and self-doubt. She describes how running—especially outside the structure of a formal race—became a mirror for understanding motivation, identity, and the role external validation plays in performance.

The conversation expands into a deeper exploration of why humans naturally avoid discomfort and how choosing hard things can lead to greater self-awareness, resilience, and transformation. Carlos shares reflections on intentionally stepping into challenges, including realizations around long-term career identity and the courage required to question familiar paths after years of commitment.

As the episode closes, Supna and Carlos discuss the shift from external motivation to inner drive, the impermanence of difficult moments, and how consistent, small practices can create a foundation for lasting change. This episode invites listeners to reconsider their relationship with discomfort—and to see challenge not as something to escape, but as a teacher guiding them forward.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

• Running as a spiritual and reflective practice
  
  

• Mental preparation and quieting the inner critic
  
  

• Fear of failure and finishing what we start
  
  

• Choosing discomfort as a path to growth
  
  

• External validation vs. internal motivation
  
  

• Identity shifts, career reflection, and life transitions
  
  

✨ Growth doesn't come from comfort—it comes from choosing to stay present when things get hard.

🎶 Special Thanks

We are deeply grateful to Michael Hoppe for allowing us to use his extraordinary music in our intro and outro. A Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Academy Award–winning composer, Michael's work has inspired millions worldwide and adds a profound spiritual depth to The Human Experience.

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1)This video has no negative impact on the original works (It would actually be positive for them).

2)This video is also for teaching purposes.

3)It is not transformative in nature.

4)I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary.

The creator does not own the rights to these video clips. It is to bring context and help create an atmospheric feeling that will help and inspire people in their life.

The use is not intended to interfere in any manner with their commercial exploitation of the complete work by the owners of the copyright.

They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. However, if any content owners would like their images removed, please contact us.

Our purpose, when making motivational videos, is to make quality educational motivational videos and share these with our viewers.

Shame is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—human emotions. In this episode of The Human Experience (THE) Podcast, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi explore the spirituality of shame, how it develops, and how it quietly shapes our self-worth, relationships, and healing journey.

Through personal stories, cultural reflections, and therapeutic insight, this conversation unpacks the difference between shame vs. guilt, the impact of parenting and cultural conditioning, and why self-compassion is essential for emotional and spiritual healing. Carlos and Supna also discuss present-centered therapy, emotional awareness, and the importance of trusting your intuition rather than rushing to "fix" yourself.

This episode invites listeners to slow down, sit with difficult emotions, and begin releasing shame through understanding, presence, and kindness—transforming pain into growth and self-acceptance.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

• What shame is and how it differs from guilt
  
  

• Cultural and childhood roots of shame
  
  

• Parenting, emotional patterns, and long-term impact
  
  

• Self-compassion as a pathway to healing
  
  

• Therapy myths and present-centered healing
  
  

• Emotional awareness and spiritual detachment
  
  

✨ Healing isn't about eliminating emotions—it's about learning how to be with them.

🎶 Special Thanks

We are deeply grateful to Michael Hoppe for allowing us to use his extraordinary music in our intro and outro. A Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Academy Award–winning composer, Michael's work has inspired millions worldwide and adds a profound spiritual depth to The Human Experience.

Credit:

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1)This video has no negative impact on the original works (It would actually be positive for them).

2)This video is also for teaching purposes.

3)It is not transformative in nature.

4)I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary.

The creator does not own the rights to these video clips. It is to bring context and help create an atmospheric feeling that will help and inspire people in their life.

The use is not intended to interfere in any manner with their commercial exploitation of the complete work by the owners of the copyright.

They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. However, if any content owners would like their images removed, please contact us.

Our purpose, when making motivational videos, is to make quality educational motivational videos and share these with our viewers.

What if the universe is always whispering—through dreams, signs, and quiet inner nudges—guiding us toward who we're meant to become?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi share personal stories of receiving unexpected guidance—from vivid dreams to subtle synchronicities—that shaped their choices and deepened their trust in life's larger plan. Together, they explore the delicate balance between following intuition and making practical decisions, and how persistence helps us stay true to our inner compass even when self-doubt creeps in.

"Our inner voice is the thread connecting us to something greater."
"When we surrender goals and hold intentions instead, we create space for the universe to surprise us."

This heartfelt conversation unpacks how intuition, surrender, and intention shape our journeys of growth. From David Goggins' relentless inner drive to Supna's evolving relationship with running as a spiritual practice, the episode reminds us that the path is not about controlling outcomes—it's about aligning with a deeper flow.

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What if our hardest moments weren't just things to survive—but invitations to awaken?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi explore the profound relationship between trauma and spirituality, and how our life challenges—both big and small—can become powerful teachers on the path to healing and self-discovery.

From everyday stress and loss to deeper emotional wounds, they unpack how pain can shape our perspective, expand our compassion, and reconnect us with something greater than ourselves. Through stories, insights, and lived experience, Carlos and Supna discuss how trauma can be both a psychological process and a spiritual awakening—when we have the courage to face it with awareness and love.

"Healing isn't about forgetting the pain—it's about finding meaning in it."
"Every challenge carries the potential to open our hearts a little wider."

Together, they remind us that spirituality isn't about escaping our humanity—it's about embracing it fully. This conversation offers a compassionate invitation to see trauma not as a life sentence, but as a bridge toward wholeness, resilience, and growth.

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Why is it so hard to see ourselves clearly, even when others see our greatness?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi open up about their own struggles with imposter syndrome—the nagging belief that we're not good enough, even in the midst of real accomplishments. From childhood conditioning and cultural expectations to professional milestones and parenting doubts, they reveal the hidden roots of self-doubt and how it quietly shapes our lives.

"Imposter syndrome isn't a sign you're failing—it's a sign you're growing."
"Freedom begins when we stop living for others and start living as our authentic selves."

Together, Carlos and Supna explore the mismatch between self-perception and reality, why high achievers often feel like frauds, and the exhaustion of chasing external validation. They share practical tools—like embracing authenticity, reframing feedback, and surrendering control—that help transform imposter syndrome into a catalyst for personal growth.

This conversation is a reminder that we don't have to earn our worth—it's already within us. The work is simply remembering who we are.

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What happens when you spend ten days in silence—with no phones, no reading, no distractions—just you, your thoughts, and your breath?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi explore the transformative power of meditation through Carlos's experience at a 10-day Vipassana retreat. From 4:30 AM wake-ups to hours of silent sitting, Carlos shares the challenges of facing his restless mind, old wounds, and deep emotions—and the surprising peace and gratitude that emerged on the other side.

"The hardest path often reveals the deepest truths."
"When we stop running from our pain, we begin to heal."

This episode goes beyond the retreat itself, touching on meditation as a tool for healing bipolar disorder, processing grief and shame, and awakening to the subtle ways our minds create suffering. Supna also shares how running has become her own form of moving meditation—an anchor of quiet in the midst of training for a marathon.

Together, Carlos and Supna remind us that silence is not emptiness—it's an invitation to meet ourselves more fully, to soften the ego, and to reconnect with the soul.

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🎧 EPISODE 5: The Spirituality of Parenthood
What if parenting wasn't just about raising children—but about raising ourselves?

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi dive into the sacred journey of parenthood as a profound spiritual path. Parenthood is not only about guiding little souls, but also about confronting our own patterns, triggers, and opportunities for healing.

💬 "Our children aren't here to become who we want them to be—they're here to help us become who we're meant to be." 👶🏽✨
💬 "Every tantrum, every challenge, every tender moment is an invitation to grow."

From sleepless nights to heart-bursting joy, this conversation reframes parenthood as a spiritual practice—one that calls us to patience, presence, and unconditional love. Drawing on wisdom traditions, lived experience, and the real-life messiness of raising kids, this episode explores how our children can be our greatest teachers.

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