What if you didn’t have to earn belonging—because it was already inside you?

This episode explores the difference between seeking approval and trusting your own worth. So many of us shrink ourselves, wear masks, or change who we are just to feel accepted. But belonging isn’t something we gain from others—it’s something we remember within ourselves.

The conversation dives into the idea that molding yourself to please others can feel safe in the moment, but over time it pulls you further from your truth. Drawing from yogic philosophy (Asmita, Satya, and Santosha) and neuroscience, the episode shows how authenticity and self-compassion lead to stronger relationships, inner peace, and true resilience.

Through journal prompts, gentle breathing practices, and reflective mantras, you’ll be guided back to the part of you that knows: I am already enough. I belong to myself. This episode is for anyone who’s tired of performing and ready to live in integrity with who they truly are.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:42 Seeking Approval vs. Inner Worth

00:08:16 Yoga Lens: Asmita and Atman

00:10:53 Scientific View: Self-Compassion & Belonging

00:13:39 Reflective Prompts: What Are You Hiding?

00:16:44 Performing vs. Integrity

00:22:08 Neuroscience of Authenticity

00:25:50 Belonging Lives Within

00:28:11 Final Reflection Prompts

00:29:45 Closing Mantras & Breathwork

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📌 Mentions & Resources

• Previous Episode: Inner Critic vs. True Self (recommended for context)
  

• Yogic Concepts:
  

• • Asmita (false identity)

  • Atman (soul, true self)

  • Satya (truthfulness)

  • Santosha (contentment)
    

• Reflective Prompts (shared in episode):
  

• • Where have I mistaken external approval for true belonging?

  • What parts of myself have I hidden to be accepted?

  • What would it feel like to let them be seen?

  • What does my body feel like when I’m rooted in my truth?

  • What small act can I take today to honor my belonging from within?

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

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Tags: belonging, self-worth, integrity, asmita, satya, santosha, self-compassion, authenticity, inner critic, approval seeking, yoga philosophy, personal growth, nervous system, emotional health, true self

Have you ever heard a voice inside you whisper, “You’re not good enough”?

This episode is a gentle and powerful reminder that your inner critic is not who you really are. It explores how that harsh inner voice—the one that tells you you’re not ready, smart enough, or worthy—can sound convincing, but it isn’t the truth of your being. That voice comes from fear and old patterns, not from your deepest self.

Using both yoga philosophy and neuroscience, the episode explains the idea of Asmita (false identity), which is when we mistake our thoughts, labels, or past mistakes for who we are. But underneath the noise is your true self—calm, compassionate, and clear. The path forward isn’t to silence the critic completely, but to stop letting it run your life.

With reflection prompts, breath practices, and mantras, you’ll learn how to shift your focus from fear to inner wisdom. This episode is an invitation to come home to yourself—one small breath at a time.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:06 The Inner Critic Speaks

00:04:54 The Idea of Asmita

00:05:47 Fear and the Brain

00:07:00 You Are Not Your Thoughts

00:10:55 False Identity vs. Inner Wisdom

00:13:18 New Neural Pathways

00:16:04 Breath + Mantra Practice

00:18:48 Reflective Journaling Prompts

00:22:51 Key Takeaways

00:25:34 Closing Mantras

00:27:50 Final Reflections

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Concepts from Yogic Philosophy:

• Asmita (false identity)

• Purusha (pure consciousness)

• Atman (soul)
  

Referenced Book or Movie:

• Inside Out (Pixar film about emotions)
  

Reflective Prompts Shared in the Episode:

• “What roles or thoughts am I mistaking for my true self?”

• “Where has my inner wisdom already guided me?”

• “When does my inner critic speak the loudest?”

• “What evidence do I have that I am growing—even with fear present?”

• “If I trusted my true self 5% more, what small choice might I make?”
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

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Tags: inner critic, self-worth, yoga philosophy, asmita, self-doubt, identity, imposter syndrome, true self, self-compassion, self-awareness, personal growth, inner wisdom, breathwork, mindset, confidence

📌 Mentions & Resources

What’s really keeping you stuck—fear of regret or fear of change?

In this powerful episode, the emotional journey of letting go reaches its final stage. It explores the tension between attachment and freedom, and regret versus relief—those final moments of decision when you’re standing at a crossroads.

Attachment feels safe because it’s familiar, even when it’s no longer helping us grow. Freedom feels light and open but can be scary because it invites change and uncertainty. When we let go—whether of a role, a relationship, or a routine—we often fear regret. But what usually follows is a sense of relief, clarity, and renewed energy.

This episode combines insights from neuroscience and yoga philosophy, especially Aparigraha (non-attachment) and Ishvarapranidhana (surrender to something greater), offering real tools to navigate the fear of change. You’ll be invited to reflect on what you’re clinging to, and what you might gain by letting it go—even if it’s uncomfortable at first.

Let this episode be the gentle push you need to move toward more space, more ease, and more self-trust.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:20 Attachment vs. Freedom

00:05:29 Nervous System and Change

00:08:43 Yogic Lens: Aparigraha

00:10:47 Letting Go as a Life Practice

00:14:24 Living in the Present

00:18:53 Fear of Regret vs. Relief

00:23:36 Svadhyaya & Self-Study

00:25:06 Ishvarapranidhana: Trust in the Unknown

00:26:26 Practice and Mantra

00:28:00 Conscious Decision Making

00:29:48 Closing Reflections

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📌 Mentions & Resources

• Previous Episode Mentioned:

• • Part 1: Pushing Forward or Letting Go: Hope vs Grief

  • Part 2: When Pride Gets in the Way
    

• Yogic Philosophy Concepts:

• • Aparigraha – non-attachment

  • Ishvarapranidhana – surrender/trust in the higher self

  • Svadhyaya – self-study
    

• Breath + Mantra Practice (timestamp ~26:36):

• • Inhale: “I trust myself.”

  • Exhale: “I release what no longer serves me.”
    

• Suggested Reflection Prompts:

• • What am I clinging to, and what is it costing me?

  • If I had permission to choose freedom, what would that look like?

  • What’s keeping me stuck—fear of regret or fear of change
    

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

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Tags: attachment, freedom, letting go, non-attachment, yoga philosophy, emotional growth, regret, surrender, trust, neuroscience, nervous system, self-reflection, svadhyaya, aparigraha, ishvarapranidhana