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Spiritual Grit

Spiritual Grit

By: Leslieann Hobayan
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Welcome to Spiritual Grit, the podcast where we talk real-talk about spirituality through the lens of activism and social justice. What happens when activism and spiritual practices collide? What sparks of change call for the grit we need to create meaningful strides in social justice. I'm your host, Leslieann Hobayan, poet, priestess, activist, professor, hip hop dancer, and bad-ass mama. Join me as we dive in to learn more about our deepest selves so that we can be better ancestors to create a stellar world for our descendants. Grab your dancing shoes and let's get groovy with the grit!Leslieann Hobayan Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ep 284 - How Mindfulness and Intention Help the Revolution
    Aug 14 2025

    When we practice mindfulness, we can pay closer attention to how we move in our lives. And when we have that power, we can choose how to take aligned action and create the life we want along with the liberated world we dream of.

    In this week's episode, I highlight the importance of relationship audits, intentionality, and mindfulness in the continuing work towards collective líberätion. Tune in!


    Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:

    • Tarot/Oracle Card: The Lovers (Reversed)

    • “Dropping Keys” by Hafiz

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    Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:

    • Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”

    • Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com

    • Instagram: @leslieannhobayan

    • Email: leslieann@suryagian.com

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy

    • Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

    • Speak Your Truth: https://www.suryagian.com/speak-your-truth


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    31 mins
  • Ep 283 - Spiritual Practice is Part of the Revolution
    Aug 7 2025

    What does it matter whether or not we have a spiritual practice? Does that truly make a difference as we fight for collective liberation? The short answer: yes! The longer answer is in this week's episode.

    How do spiritual practices help us with our activism? Why is it important for us to connect with our interior world? How do we even do that? Tune into this week's episode where I offer some practices to help fortify us as empire crumbles and we help midwife the birth of a liberated world.


    Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:

    • Tarot/Oracle Card: The Hangman (Reversed) and The Two of Pentacles (Reversed)

    • “If You Don’t Stop That” by Hafiz

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    Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:

    • Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”

    • Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com

    • Instagram: @leslieannhobayan

    • Email: leslieann@suryagian.com

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy

    • Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini


    Speak Your Truth: https://www.suryagian.com/speak-your-truth



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    38 mins
  • Ep 282 - Pause, Rest, Ask: Who Are You Being Now?
    Jul 31 2025

    The pace of life keeps rapidly increasing. Many of us feel like we can't catch up, like it is a race uphill with no end in sight. But what if you rested? What if you took the time to just pause and look around? To tune into your body and understand how the external changes are affecting internal ones. Who we are being is changing, whether we like it or not. How you handle it is the key. Tune in to hear more!

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    Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:

    • Tarot/Oracle Card: Four of Swords

    • “A Root in Each Act and Creature” by Hafiz

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    Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:

    • Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”

    • Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com

    • Instagram: @leslieannhobayan

    • Email: leslieann@suryagian.com

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy

    • Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

    • Speak Your Truth: https://www.suryagian.com/speak-your-truth


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    26 mins
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