If you are listening to this, we are likely in that strange, quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s. It is a time where days blur together and time feels slippery. Usually, this is the week we obsess over New Year’s Resolutions. We buy planners, make lists, and intellectualize our growth.

But have you ever wondered why most resolutions fail by February?

In this episode, I’m sharing a realization that changed how I approach the New Year: We are trying to bring new habits into an old version of ourselves.

We try to enter a new world without fully leaving the old one behind.

I am recording this episode right before embarking on my first-ever solo international trip to Taiwan. While physically crossing a border is scary, I realized I needed to mentally cross a threshold too.

Join me as I walk you through the psychology of "Liminal Space" and perform a live Burning Bowl Ceremony on the mic to release the heavy baggage of 2025.

In this episode, we cover:

1. The Liminal Space: Understanding the psychology of the "hallway" between who you were and who you will be.

2. The Hero’s Journey: Why you need to "Cross the Threshold" to leave the Ordinary World behind, inspired by Joseph Campbell.

3. My Vulnerable Release: Listen as I physically burn my three biggest limiting beliefs of 2025.

4. Leadership Reflection: Why corporate leaders need to close the loop with their teams before setting new KPIs.

Why Listen? Resolutions are intellectual, but rituals are somatic—they are physical.

If you feel restless, anxious, or empty right now, this episode is your invitation to pause. Don't just change the calendar. Change the narrative. Let’s burn the old story so we can walk into 2026 light, open, and ready to lead boldly.

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When was the last time you were alone with your own thoughts for 15 minutes without a screen?

I’m not talking about being alone in a room while scrolling Instagram. I’m talking about zero input. No podcasts, no emails, no music. Just you and your brain. If that thought makes you feel twitchy or anxious, you aren’t alone. You might be experiencing Solitude Deprivation.

In this episode of The Love Ravina Podcast, we are tackling the heavy "December Dread" and the feeling of being constantly overstimulated.

As a corporate leader, I used to think resting was unproductive. But I’ve learned that to show up boldly, we don't need more hustle—we need to stop the noise so we can actually hear ourselves think.

We’re diving into the neuroscience of rest, specifically the Default Mode Network (DMN), and why high performers need to reframe "unplugging" as a performance strategy, not a sign of laziness.

In this episode, we cover:

🟢 Isolation vs. Solitude: Why sitting alone while scrolling TikTok is not solitude and how constant input blocks your brain from processing emotions.

🟢 The Neuroscience of Rest: Understanding the "Default Mode Network" and why your best, most creative ideas only show up when you stop focusing on tasks.

🟢 Overcoming the Fear of Unplugging: How to handle the anxiety of "What if there is an emergency?" without staying glued to your phone 24/7.

🟢 The "Allowed People Only" Hack: The specific iPhone Focus setting I use to protect my peace while ensuring my parents can still reach me in an emergency.

🟢 The "Fake Commute" Challenge: A simple, 15-minute morning routine to reclaim your thoughts before the world rushes in.Key Takeaway: Rest is not the enemy of leadership; it is the fuel for it. You don't have to be available 24/7 to be a good leader. By setting small boundaries—like the "Allowed People Only" setting—you can be present for your life without neglecting your priorities.

If you are ready to beat the burnout and reclaim your brain space for the New Year, this episode is your permission slip to unplug.

Join the conversation: Are you going to try the "Fake Commute" challenge this week? Let me know in the comments!

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We are at that time of year when Instagram is flooded with "2025 Recap" reels. You know the ones—the promotions, the travel, the shiny moments set to trending audio. It is the "Resume" version of the year.

But if I am being honest? By mid-December, most of us don't feel successful. We feel beaten down and exhausted.

If we only look at our trophies, we forget the gritty, messy resilience it took to get them. In this episode, we are not cataloging your wins. We are cataloging your survival.

In this episode, I cover:

1. The "Cookie Jar" Concept: Based on David Goggins' method, this isn't about a treat or reward. It is a mental reserve where you store memories of the obstacles you have overcome.

2. My "Invisible Win" of 2025: I share a story I haven't posted on social media.

3. Resume vs. Cookie Jar: A resume is for your boss or LinkedIn; the Cookie Jar is for you. I break down how my podcast relaunch looked on paper versus the terrified reality of almost canceling my recording session at Sonor Studios.

4. Cognitive Reframing: How to stop viewing your 2025 struggles as "trauma" or "stress" and start reframing them as evidence of your strength.

5. The Corporate Cookie: Why your past KPIs won't help you navigate new problems, and how leaders can use this method to help teams survive uncharted territory.

Next year won't necessarily be easier. But when you have a Cookie Jar, you can remind yourself: "I have been in hell before, and I survived it. I am the kind of person who thrives."

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