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Man in the Making

Rokas Stasiulaitisman-in-the-making.captivate.fm
Former monk Rajan Shankara and his student Rokas engage in deep philosophical discussions aimed to help people better manage depression, confusion and finding meaning and purpose. They interview unique and insightful individuals with captivating lives or stories in the hope of sharing knowledge which can change lives for the better. New episode released every Wednesday. For any help/questions/enquiries email: raj@rajanshankara.com

Episodes

Taking Ownership & Understanding Awareness

Taking ownership; Rewiring unconscious beliefs; Difference between awareness and the mind; Being aware of awareness itself; Explanation of enlightenment; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mX...

Sep 08, 202146 minEp. 99

Episode 98 Q&A

Rajan's transition from monastic to civilian life; Can the feeling of loneliness be useful in finding contentment; The path of dissociating ego; The veils between us and God; Managing your energy properly; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Short snippets from...

Sep 01, 202154 minEp. 98

The Polarity of Masculinity and Femininity

Traits of masculinity and femininity; The importance of polarity; Self-discovery; Closed loop and open loop people; Quote from the Nicomachean Ethics; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnN...

Aug 25, 202145 minEp. 97

A Discussion on Enlightenment

In this episode we discuss: The intellect being the biggest barrier to the superconscious; Artificial enlightenment; Ego; Support vs guidance; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX_A64mXWnNZP2_3Bpr...

Aug 18, 202124 minEp. 96

Understanding Ego and Karma

In this episode we go into depth on: What is ego; What is karma; Identification of soul to intellect; Conscious and unconscious challenges; The Yoga Sutras; Ego death; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Aug 11, 202159 minEp. 95

Episode 94 Q&A

Timestamp: 00:54 Preparing for fatherhood; 10:37 How to deal with awkward people; 19:32 Letting go and moving on; 23:49 Diet and nutrition, a yogi's perspective. Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5h...

Aug 04, 202141 minEp. 94

How to Master Your Emotions | Personal Demons

In this episode we cover: Emotional demons; The crazy 8 diagram; When logic fails you; 3rd person viewing; Leadership in the workplace; Vulnerability and insecurity; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7...

Jul 28, 202141 minEp. 93

How to Master Your Emotions | Relationships

We start off this episode by covering a question from a listener, then go on to discuss emotional stability in relationships. The following topics are covered: Transmutation; Benefits of tapping into your instincts; Spending your energy wisely; Improving your emotional stability; Importance of boundaries; Knowing who you are; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Web...

Jul 21, 202148 minEp. 92

A Guide To Finding Meaning

In this episode we cover the following: Who am I, where am I going, where did I come from?; Memento mori; Psychedelics; Empowering other people; Moral values; How to influence your desire; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/...

Jul 14, 202138 minEp. 91

A Guide To Meditation

In today's episode Rajan explains: The purpose of a warmup before meditating; The 3 different types of pre-meditation exercises; Transmutation; Rāja Yoga; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3o...

Jul 07, 202133 minEp. 90

An Antidote To Dissatisfaction

In this episode we cover: The importance of gratitude; Learning gratitude from other people's experiences; Everything is relative; How gratitude is a voluntary act of courage; value hierarchy of pain; how much gratitude can change a person; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://z...

Jun 30, 202139 minEp. 89

Wanting To Be Remembered After Death

In this episode we discuss: Wanting to be remembered after death; monks not wanting to leave any karma behind; clinging to life; consequences of exploring with psychedelics; signs of spiritual progress; incorporating your shadow into everyday life; the purpose of memory; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Cre...

Jun 23, 202142 minEp. 88

Update on Rajan's Life and Stock Talk

This is a more laid back episode where talk about: Raj's move to San Clemente; Leaving his Jiu-jitsu gym; TRCH and ARK Invest; Difference between stock price and market cap; Stock splits; Different stock markets; Cruise stocks; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academ...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 87

The Theory of Consciousness - with Arthur Driessen

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: What it means to be conscious; How emotions tie into consciousness; Difference between intelligence and consciousness; Artificial consciousness; Morality; Relative perspective of right and wrong; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 86

Stock Talk: Cryptocurrency Uses and Tesla Self-driving - with Arthur Driessen

This is part 1 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: Cryptocurrency uses; Third Generation Cryptocurrencies; Metamaterials; Tesla self-driving and artificial intelligence; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359...

Jun 02, 202146 minEp. 85

The Origins of Religion - with Fidel Maza

This is part 2 of our conversation with Fidel Maza. In this episode we cover: The origins of religion; If a guru is needed; Lemurian scrolls; Evolution of consciousness; Critical thinking; and more!  For more about Fidel see: Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza Facebook: Fidel Maza Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankar...

May 26, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 84

The Dilemma of Orthodox vs Unorthodox Views - with Fidel Maza

This is part 1 of our discussion with Fidel, the following topics are covered in this episode: Fidel gives us an update on his endeavours; Covid restrictions and vaccines; Reasons to prioritise self-mastery; Hiduism and Buddhism; and more! For more about Fidel Maza see: Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza Facebook: Fidel Maza Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904...

May 19, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 83

Improving Mental Focus and Time Management

In this episode we answer 2 questions from a listener relating to: clearing out the noise so you can focus, and how to more effectively manage your time. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song:...

May 12, 202134 minEp. 82

The Significance of Emotional Intelligence - 5 Person Roundtable

We are joined by Nila Veylan, Jessica Cramer, and Marcus Scoglio in our discussion on: Emotional intelligence; Fear and rejection; Detachment and responsibility; Empathy; Tension, stress and trauma release; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Ac...

May 05, 20212 hr 30 minEp. 81

Awareness and the Detriments of Empathy

In this episode we answer 2 questions from listeners, then continue with a discussion on awareness. The following topics are covered: Can being too nice become a detriment to your personal well-being; Energy Management; Why people want to improve their social standing; What part of us is awareness; Manipulating awareness; Difference between detachment and suppression;  and more!

Apr 28, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 80

Bonus: Cryptocurrency and Stock Talk

A preshow discussion on: Cryptocurrencies; taxes; value investing; Metamaterials; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5h...

Apr 23, 202129 minEp. 79

The God Within - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

In this episode we discuss: Guru's; Understanding a person's state of mind; Spiritual ego; Importance of observation; Finding God; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www....

Apr 21, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 78

Maintaining High Energy and Focus

In this episode we cover: Attention and concentration; Staying in the present; Meditative breaks; Clarity; Story about Miyamoto Musashi; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: h...

Apr 14, 202154 minEp. 77

Bonus: Stock Update - Metamaterials & TRCH

A bonus episode where we discuss: Stocks and cryptocurrencies; TRCH and Metamaterials; Pi coin; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7...

Apr 09, 202125 minEp. 76

The Theory of Everything

In this episode we discuss: Absolute truths; Karma; Free will; Spirit and Ego; The foundations of thinking; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Apr 07, 202159 minEp. 75

The 7 Dimensions of Wellness

We are joined by Przemek Labun for a deep dive into the 7 dimensions of wellness. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4A...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 74

Becoming an Effective Leader

We dedicate this episode to a deep dive on how a person can become an effective leader. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 73

The Habit of Worrying

This episode is a deep dive into: How to relax and worry less; Practising mindfulness throughout the day; Difference between observing and overthinking; Why mindfulness is important; The soul and the ego; Leading the ego astray; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind....

Mar 17, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 72

Meditation Styles - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

With Nila back on the show, we cover: Different meditation styles; Character building; Mantras; Breathwork; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR234bD7qRc8UHeBjyUn5has2J9Pla4APzAf3ofJRrQrORAFnrjw42Kj3Vk&v=...

Mar 10, 202145 minEp. 71

Masculine and Feminine Energy - with Red Pill University

For this episode we are joined by Joe and Mike from the Red Pill University and former monk Nila Veylan to discuss: Social IQ; Masculine and feminine energy; Traits defining masculine energy; How to improve emotional stability; Common misconceptions men have of relationships; Ego; and more! For more about Red Pill University: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheRedPillMedia Community portal on Discord: https://discord.gg/xjav46C Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here:...

Mar 03, 20212 hr 31 minEp. 70