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From Male Stripper to Monk The Truth About Healing No One Tells You

What if the life that looked “perfect” on the outside… was falling apart inside?
From male stripper and pro bodybuilder to silent monk and breathwork coach — Ash Edelman’s story isn’t about reinvention.
It’s about remembrance.

🧘‍♂️ In our latest episode of the Illuminations Podcast, Ash Edelman and Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi to share his raw, radical healing journey — one that began the moment he stopped performing and started being.

🌬 This is for every high achiever who feels empty.
Every soul who looks “put together” but is quietly unraveling inside.
Every person ready to trade ego for inner peace.

 

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Why Your Gut Issues Aren’t Going Away—And the Test | Illuminations Podcast

Why Your Gut Issues Aren’t Going Away – In this transformative episode of the Illuminations Podcast, founder Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi sits down with certified nutritional therapist Ayesha Gambhir to uncover the real reasons so many people continue to struggle with gut issues—despite eating clean, taking probiotics, and doing “all the right things.”

From chronic bloating to anxiety, from acne to hormone imbalances, they dive deep into the hidden links that conventional medicine often overlooks. Learn how functional testing provides clear answers, how stress and absorption sabotage your healing, and why no two wellness journeys are the same.

🌿 This is more than just gut talk—it’s a guide to healing from the inside out.

 

Welcome to the Illuminations Podcast, your beacon of light guiding you toward a more enlightened, conscious, and intentional way of living. Join them in our weekly episodes as she shares inspiring insights and invites change-makers from the realms of spirituality, healing, personal growth, and wellness. Tune in to gain valuable wisdom and expertise from our guests, empowering you to navigate towards a happier, healthier, and more purposeful life!

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Heal Your Gut, Lose Weight Naturally | The Root Cause of Weight Gain & Hormonal Imbalance Revealed

Are you eating clean, exercising regularly, and still not losing weight? The missing link might be your gut.

In this inspiring episode of the Illuminations Podcast, Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi sits down with naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Dr. Richa Arora. They dive deep into the real reasons behind weight retention, hormonal imbalances, cravings, and skin issues — and how healing your gut can unlock natural, sustainable weight loss and overall well-being.

Dr. Richa shares her powerful personal story and walks you through a holistic, naturopathic approach that combines modern functional testing with ancient healing wisdom. Discover how food rhythm, real ingredients, and mindset shifts can restore balance and transform your body.

Join Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi funder of Illuminations and Dr. Richa Arora a Doctor of Naturopathy, Functional Medicine, Traditional Healing Sciences & Root Cause Expert, as they dive into how a powerful breathwork practice is transforming lives—reducing stress, rewiring the nervous system, and unlocking emotional freedom. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply curious about how breath can shift your energy in minutes, this episode will show you how accessible healing really is.

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This Simple Breathwork Technique Can Rewire Your Brain & Heal Your Nervous System in Minutes – IMD Breathwork

💡 Did you know that how you BREATHE could be the reason you feel stressed, anxious, or emotionally stuck?

In this eye-opening episode of The Illuminations Podcast, I sit down with Brendon Hansford, the founder of IMD Breathwork, to explore how your breath holds the power to heal, reset your mind, and unlock peak performance.

🔬 Science proves that the way we breathe directly impacts our brain function, nervous system, and emotions. Yet, most of us are breathing wrong—keeping us trapped in cycles of stress, fatigue, and mental fog.

🎙 In this episode, we break down:
✔ The #1 breathwork technique that instantly reduces anxiety & stress
✔ How deep breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system (your ‘rest & digest’ state)
✔ The hidden connection between your breath and stored emotional trauma
✔ Why top entrepreneurs, athletes & high performers swear by breathwork for mental clarity & focus
✔ A simple daily breathwork routine you can start TODAY to rewire your mind & body

✨ If you’ve ever felt like traditional stress management techniques don’t work for you—this episode will change everything.

📌 Listen now & start transforming your breath, mind & life today!

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You’re Holding Emotional Trauma in Your Body— Release it Through the Power of Somatic Healing with Ariel Daunay

💡 Did you know that your body holds onto emotions and trauma—even ones you don’t consciously remember?

🌿 Most of us try to “think” our way to healing… but what if the answers were in the body, not the mind?

🎙 In this powerful episode of The Illuminations Podcast, I sit down with Ariel Daunay, a leading expert in somatic healing and feminine embodiment, to uncover how your body stores emotions, stress, and past experiences—and how you can release them for true healing.

🔥 We discuss:
✔ Why talk therapy isn’t enough for deep emotional healing
✔ How your body remembers trauma, even when your mind forgets
✔ A simple somatic practice that releases stored emotions
✔ The connection between feminine energy, confidence & embodiment
✔ How women can reclaim their sensuality & power through body-based healing

✨ If you’ve ever felt disconnected, anxious, or ‘stuck’ in old emotional patterns, this episode will show you a new way forward.

📌 Listen now & start transforming your body, mind & emotions today!

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The 5-Minute Trick That Can Add Years to Your Life (And It’s Not What You Think!

💡 What if everything you thought about fitness was wrong?

💭 Do you believe you need hours at the gym to stay fit? That exercise has to be exhausting to be effective? What if we told you that just five minutes a day could radically improve your health, boost your energy, and even extend your life?

🎙 In this episode, I sit down with Lavina Mehta MBE, an award-winning wellness coach, bestselling author of The Feel Good Fix, and the creator of the revolutionary ‘Exercise Snacking’ method. Lavina shares how small, simple daily movements can prevent chronic disease, combat stress, and improve mental well-being—no hardcore workouts required!

🔥 We discuss:
🔹The 5-minute health hack that adds years to your life
🔹Why fitness culture is failing us—and what actually works
🔹How tiny daily habits can radically improve mental & physical health
🔹The shocking way your movement affects your mood & productivity
🔹How to break free from fitness myths & feel good in your body

🎧 If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time to exercise,” this episode will change your mind.

📌 Listen now & start feeling good today!

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The Numbers Don’t Lie: How Numerology Can Predict Your Success (or Failure!)

💡 Did you know that numbers carry a hidden frequency that can shape your success, relationships, and major life decisions?

In this mind-expanding episode of The Illuminations World Podcast, host Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi sits down with India’s #1 numerologist, Priyanka Ghode, to reveal how numerology predicts success—or failure.

We discuss:
🔹 How your birth date reveals your destiny
🔹 Why certain names attract abundance while others struggle
🔹 The shocking role numerology plays in money, business & relationships
🔹 How top entrepreneurs & celebrities secretly use numerology to win big
🔹 Simple numerology hacks you can apply TODAY to shift your energy

🎧 If you’ve ever felt stuck in life, questioned your luck, or wondered how to make better decisions—the answers are in your numbers. The numbers don’t lie. Are you aligned for success?

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The Yoga of Chaos: Why Emotional Breakdowns Are the Key to Inner Peace

What if your hardest moments weren’t a setback—but a setup for peace? 

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Manish Pole, a globally respected yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, who explains why emotional turmoil is a natural—and essential—part of inner growth.

Drawing from ancient yogic principles and modern transformation stories, Manish offers practical tools to help you turn emotional chaos into clarity, calm, and courage. 

Whether you’re navigating burnout, heartbreak, or just feeling stuck, this episode is your guide to harnessing chaos as a stepping stone to peace.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

• Why emotional breakdowns are necessary for transformation.
• How yoga and mindfulness help you reframe and navigate life’s toughest moments.
• Tools like breathwork, asanas, and yogic philosophy for overcoming stress and emotional overwhelm.

✨ Whether you’re a yoga practitioner or new to the mat, this episode will inspire you to embrace your challenges and rediscover your inner peace.

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• Download your free "5-Minute Emotional Healing Toolkit" here.

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