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Beyond The Chrysalis

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Hello and welcome to Beyond The Chrysalis. If you’re ready to own your life and unlock and embody your infinite self then you’re in the right place.Together we’ll be exploring the immense power that comes with self-discovery and personal transformation. The power to create, to become the designer of your legacy and live out your own unique personal legend.I’m your host Minal Bhanshali. I help spiritual seekers embody the Higher self through personal mastery and I’m a purpose mentor. I’m here to remind you that you can MASTER your journey as you move through the great mystery that is life. Get inspired to be your best self, step into your power, and embrace your wild, authentic, most infinite self. Many of us retreat into a cocoon by choice but often by force following a draining, shocking, or gut-wrenching experience, in an attempt to shelter ourselves from any further pain. This time in the chrysalis however can be one of intense reflection and growth, the beginning of a profound transformation, an opportunity for rebirth. Beyond the Chrysalis is an ode to this process.Join me on this journey. Allow me to be your guide, shedding light on those things that spark the soul along the way. Are you ready to emerge?

Spirituality Religion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement self-development soul embodiment personal transformation
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Episodes

S01E19 - On Sacred Play & the Power of Song & Sound Frequencies

November 28, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

...with Scarlett de la Torre . Scarlett De la Torre is a multi-faceted global nomad, Sound Healer, DJ, musician, and humanitarian.  She has travelled the world for over a decade performing in the world's most dazzling venues such as Watergate Berlin; and Festivals such as Sunwaves, Romania. She is a heavy rotator in the Burning Man Sonic landscape at Kazbah, Distrikt, Maxa Xaman, and Robot Heart.  Her global mission is to build projects to raise funds to donate instruments and provide musi...

S01E19 - On Sacred Play & the Power of Song & Sound Frequencies

November 28, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

...with Scarlett de la Torre . Scarlett De la Torre is a multi-faceted global nomad, Sound Healer, DJ, musician, and humanitarian.  She has travelled the world for over a decade performing in the world's most dazzling venues such as Watergate Berlin; and Festivals such as Sunwaves, Romania. She is a heavy rotator in the Burning Man Sonic landscape at Kazbah, Distrikt, Maxa Xaman, and Robot Heart.  Her global mission is to build projects to raise funds to donate instruments and provide musi...

S01E18 - On the Hero's Journey, the Magic of Sound Frequencies & Cultivating Curiosity with Priestess Rakai'el Webb

October 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Rakai’el Webb is a Sound Alchemist, Astrologer, Online Course Creator, and founder of the Lemurian School of Remembering. She empowers people by offering playful yet transformational online experiences through astrology, sound healing, and past life remembrance of their innate wisdom and gifts.   She works with entrepreneurs and creatives who long to find the clarity and courage to share their gifts in a way that is both authentic and profitable.  In today's episode Rakai'el and I dive into...

S01E17 - Perpetuating Paradise and Living WILD with Joel & Aiste Gazdar

October 15, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

with the Gazdars. Joel and Aiste Gazdar are wellbeing pioneers, community magnetisers, conscious entrepreneurs and full-spectrum alchemists leading a movement of transforming humanity’s relationship with nature, food, and ultimately, themselves. They are authors of the innovative plant-based and wellbeing book “WILD: Plant-based Recipes & Rituals to Nourish your Wild Essence” (Penguin, Random House 2019). They founded the School of Paradise as an open-source new earth organisation to repre...

S01E17 - Perpetuating Paradise and Living WILD with Joel & Aiste Gazdar

October 15, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

with the Gazdars. Joel and Aiste Gazdar are wellbeing pioneers, community magnetisers, conscious entrepreneurs and full-spectrum alchemists leading a movement of transforming humanity’s relationship with nature, food, and ultimately, themselves. They are authors of the innovative plant-based and wellbeing book “WILD: Plant-based Recipes & Rituals to Nourish your Wild Essence” (Penguin, Random House 2019). They founded the School of Paradise as an open-source new earth organisation to repre...

S01E16 - The Alchemy of Pain, Purity & Priestess-hood & the Power of Somatic Practices

September 11, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

...with Amy Rushworth. Amy Rushworth is a Priestess + Coach for rebellious feminine leaders creating lives overflowing with ecstasy, abundance, beauty + sensual leadership. Through her online experiences, coaching, OA healing coven + The Amy Rushworth Show podcast, Amy will invite you to unapologetically own your expansion, birth your legacy + manifest a life dripping in orgasmic, *pinch me* moments. In today's episode, Amy and I uncover the topic of priestesshood, what it means to truly ...

S01E16 - The Alchemy of Pain, Purity & Priestess-hood & the Power of Somatic Practices

September 11, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

...with Amy Rushworth. Amy Rushworth is a Priestess + Coach for rebellious feminine leaders creating lives overflowing with ecstasy, abundance, beauty + sensual leadership. Through her online experiences, coaching, OA healing coven + The Amy Rushworth Show podcast, Amy will invite you to unapologetically own your expansion, birth your legacy + manifest a life dripping in orgasmic, *pinch me* moments. In today's episode, Amy and I uncover the topic of priestesshood, what it means to truly ...

S01E15 - Druidic Wisdom & The Ancient Magic of The Honey Isle

August 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

...with Chris Park. Chris Park is a Druid, artist, musician and storyteller, immersed and versed in the ancient lore and wisdom traditions of the Isles of Britain. He is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, specialising in pipes, whistles and flutes and various strings, mainly versed in British folk music and song, with a passion for Breton and French music too. He lives in a luxurious hedge with a wayward family surrounded by beehives and organic farmland in the Vale of the White Hors...

S01E15 - Druidic Wisdom & The Ancient Magic of The Honey Isle

August 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

...with Chris Park. Chris Park is a Druid, artist, musician and storyteller, immersed and versed in the ancient lore and wisdom traditions of the Isles of Britain. He is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, specialising in pipes, whistles and flutes and various strings, mainly versed in British folk music and song, with a passion for Breton and French music too. He lives in a luxurious hedge with a wayward family surrounded by beehives and organic farmland in the Vale of the White Hors...

S01E14 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Crown Chakra with Minal

August 19, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Hello light being, welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to help you step into your soul’s expansion.  If you’re discovering this series for the first time, I would like to guide you, to begin with one of the earlier journeys before coming back to this one. This series is an exploration of the chakra system, which distributes the flow of prana or energy throughout your subtle body. Stress, illness, emotional upset, or conflict all can cause blockages or imbalance in your chakra ...

S01E14 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Crown Chakra with Minal

August 19, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Hello light being, welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to help you step into your soul’s expansion.  If you’re discovering this series for the first time, I would like to guide you, to begin with one of the earlier journeys before coming back to this one. This series is an exploration of the chakra system, which distributes the flow of prana or energy throughout your subtle body. Stress, illness, emotional upset, or conflict all can cause blockages or imbalance in your chakra ...

S01E13 - Spiritual Alchemy & Badassary & How To Embody Your Vision As A Change Maker

August 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

...with Lisa Moore. Lisa is a Divine Feminine Leader, visionary & lifestyle entrepreneur bridging spirituality & badass style. She’s the founder & creator of URBAN GILT; a sleek fashion brand for soul-aligned female leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs to make an impact. Their mission is to help you embody your best badass self, stand out and lead by example by providing ethically made, sleek, sophisticated pieces to raise your vibe, magnetise your soul tribe and build your authority. S...

S01E12 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Third Eye Chakra with Minal

July 30, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to reconnect you with your sense of intuition. I hope that it will connect you to your innate guidance. We’re focusing on balancing Ajna, your third eye chakra.  The third eye chakra, also known as Ajna, is considered to be the sixth chakra in the body. This chakra is said to be located in the centre of your head, parallel to the middle of your eyebrows. It's believed to be linked to perception, awareness, and spiritual communicat...

S01E12 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Third Eye Chakra with Minal

July 30, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to reconnect you with your sense of intuition. I hope that it will connect you to your innate guidance. We’re focusing on balancing Ajna, your third eye chakra.  The third eye chakra, also known as Ajna, is considered to be the sixth chakra in the body. This chakra is said to be located in the centre of your head, parallel to the middle of your eyebrows. It's believed to be linked to perception, awareness, and spiritual communicat...

S01E11 - On Vedic Renaissance & What It Means To Be An Earth Keeper

July 16, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

...with Natasha Anand. Natasha is a Master Energy Worker, Master Sattva Yoga Teacher, Leadership Coach and Holistic Therapist fusing Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy, Naturopathic Nutrition, Usui Shiki Ryoho, Sekhem Reiki, Vedantic and Tantric lineage Himalayan Yoga, Earthkeeping, Spiritual Crystal Healing, Quantum Techniques, Shamanic Practices, Sacred Geometry & Holistic Coaching. Natasha draws much experience from her own journey overcoming 2 autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalance...

S01E10 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Throat Chakra with Minal

July 08, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to unblock your sense of expression. I hope that it will connect you to your inner truth.  We’re focusing on balancing Vishuddha, your throat chakra.  The throat chakra plays an essential role in communication, creativity, and self-expression. When there’s an imbalance in this chakra, you may notice you have a harder time communicating effectively. If this chakra is blocked or unbalanced, you may: be fearful about speaking your ...

S01E10 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Throat Chakra with Minal

July 08, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to unblock your sense of expression. I hope that it will connect you to your inner truth.  We’re focusing on balancing Vishuddha, your throat chakra.  The throat chakra plays an essential role in communication, creativity, and self-expression. When there’s an imbalance in this chakra, you may notice you have a harder time communicating effectively. If this chakra is blocked or unbalanced, you may: be fearful about speaking your ...

S01E09 - A Fully Human Approach to Integrating the Masculine

June 24, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Fiona Hiscocks is a Change & Culture Management Specialist. She has been helping organisations unlock the potential of their people for over 20 years, working with public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ​ Her clients have included President Obama's Management Council, Diageo, Santander, HMRC and Google to name a few.  ​ She works with leaders across the spectrum, from the US Federal Government, to global management teams to helping multi-agencies adapt the way they work with vulnerabl...

S01E09 - A Fully Human Approach to Integrating the Masculine

June 24, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Fiona Hiscocks is a Change & Culture Management Specialist. She has been helping organisations unlock the potential of their people for over 20 years, working with public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ​ Her clients have included President Obama's Management Council, Diageo, Santander, HMRC and Google to name a few.  ​ She works with leaders across the spectrum, from the US Federal Government, to global management teams to helping multi-agencies adapt the way they work with vulnerabl...

S01E08 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Heart Chakra with Minal

June 17, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to open the heart. I hope that it will clear any blockages in the giving and receiving of love.    We’re focusing on balancing Anahata, your heart chakra.  Located at the centre of the spine, at the heart level, this chakra governs your senses of trust, courage, peace and gratitude, as well as emotional equilibrium, and love for oneself.   It is the fourth of the seven chakras, making it the exact halfway point of the system an...

S01E08 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Heart Chakra with Minal

June 17, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to open the heart. I hope that it will clear any blockages in the giving and receiving of love.    We’re focusing on balancing Anahata, your heart chakra.  Located at the centre of the spine, at the heart level, this chakra governs your senses of trust, courage, peace and gratitude, as well as emotional equilibrium, and love for oneself.   It is the fourth of the seven chakras, making it the exact halfway point of the system an...

S01E07 - Trauma, Transformation and How to Share Your Story Authentically

June 08, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Hannah Flores is an Authentic marketing strategist & mentor and Founder of Digital Nourishment. She is also a mental health champion. Hannah combines over 14 years of digital experience, small business expertise, and a passion for wellness to help wellness businesses grow online. Hannah teaches her authentic marketing method via her membership - The Visbility Collective ™ and through 1:1 mentoring.  She is passionate about helping wellness entrepreneurs to get visible and attract their DR...

S01E06 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra with Minal

June 04, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Hello beautiful being, Welcome to today’s episode –  a meditation to help you reconnect with your personal power. I hope that this will help spark your inner flame and willpower to go after that which you truly desire. Today we’re focusing on balancing Manipura, your solar plexus chakra.  Located in the upper belly at the diaphragm, it acts as the seat of your personal power. This chakra governs personality, ego, and identity, as well as personal freedom and authenticity. The solar plexu...

S01E06 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra with Minal

June 04, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Hello beautiful being, Welcome to today’s episode –  a meditation to help you reconnect with your personal power. I hope that this will help spark your inner flame and willpower to go after that which you truly desire. Today we’re focusing on balancing Manipura, your solar plexus chakra.  Located in the upper belly at the diaphragm, it acts as the seat of your personal power. This chakra governs personality, ego, and identity, as well as personal freedom and authenticity. The solar plexu...

S01E05 - Intentional Indulgence & The Power of Intuitive Nourishment

May 20, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Carole Armitage CCEO (Chief Chocolate Executive Officer) of 80Noir Ultra is a dark chocolate company designed to revolutionise the way people look after their mental and physical wellbeing and fitness performance. Born from having low blood sugar levels and playing high-level sports from age 8, Carole researched and worked with chocolate, fitness and wellbeing and how it all interlinks and how it can work for and against us. By breaking down the myths and finding the truth, Carole has been a...

S01E04 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Sacral Chakra with Minal

May 14, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Hello beautiful being, Welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you re-enter your natural flow. Today we’re focusing on balancing Savidhistana, which is the sacral chakra. Your sacral chakra is responsible for creativity, sensual pleasures, intimacy and relationships. Located just below the navel, it enables you to express your creativity and emotions and plays an active role in defining your sexual needs and desires. An imbalance in the life force energy of the Sacral Ch...

S01E04 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Sacral Chakra with Minal

May 14, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Hello beautiful being, Welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you re-enter your natural flow. Today we’re focusing on balancing Savidhistana, which is the sacral chakra. Your sacral chakra is responsible for creativity, sensual pleasures, intimacy and relationships. Located just below the navel, it enables you to express your creativity and emotions and plays an active role in defining your sexual needs and desires. An imbalance in the life force energy of the Sacral Ch...

S01E03 - Loss of Identity, Cultivating Emotional Literacy & Becoming Mindful of Self-Abandonment with Behavioural Change Expert Colleen Emily

May 04, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Colleen is a Behavioural Change and Mindset Coach who works with women, particularly Mums to re-establish their sense of identity and purpose and build emotional and self-awareness to feel empowered and lit up. Her approach uses a unique combination of subconscious techniques (such as EFT, hypnosis and NLP) and personalised action steps for a holistic and transformational shift. In today’s conversation, we uncover what it really means to cultivate emotional awareness with practical tools a...

S01E03 - Loss of Identity, Cultivating Emotional Literacy & Becoming Mindful of Self-Abandonment with Behavioural Change Expert Colleen Emily

May 04, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Colleen is a Behavioural Change and Mindset Coach who works with women, particularly Mums to re-establish their sense of identity and purpose and build emotional and self-awareness to feel empowered and lit up. Her approach uses a unique combination of subconscious techniques (such as EFT, hypnosis and NLP) and personalised action steps for a holistic and transformational shift. In today’s conversation, we uncover what it really means to cultivate emotional awareness with practical tools a...

S01E02 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Root Chakra with Minal

April 28, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

Hello beautiful being, welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you ground. I’m so honoured to guide you through a special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week.  In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system as defined by the ancient tantric tradition, which later came to be known as Yogic philosophy. This relate...

S01E02 - A Guided Journey to Balance the Root Chakra with Minal

April 28, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

Hello beautiful being, welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you ground. I’m so honoured to guide you through a special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week.  In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system as defined by the ancient tantric tradition, which later came to be known as Yogic philosophy. This relate...

SO1EP1 - Breaking away from the photo-copy life with Career Change Expert Fiona Moss.

April 14, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Fiona supports millennial women, who find themselves stuck in an unfulfilling job, to transition into a career that provides them with more purpose, more fulfilment and in which they can truly achieve their potential.   She works with her clients 1:1 to help them navigate their career change, whilst moreover, she supports those who are ready to set up their own dream business and launch with real impact.  In this episode, we talk about making the journey from being a corporate detainee to ...

Breaking away from the photo-copy life with Career Change Expert Fiona Moss.

April 14, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Fiona supports millennial women, who find themselves stuck in an unfulfilling job, to transition into a career that provides them with more purpose, more fulfilment and in which they can truly achieve their potential.   She works with her clients 1:1 to help them navigate their career change, whilst moreover, she supports those who are ready to set up their own dream business and launch with real impact.  In this episode, we talk about making the journey from being a corporate detainee to ...

Season 1 Trailer

April 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.37 MB

Welcome to Beyond The Chrysalis.  Together we’ll be exploring the immense power that comes with self-discovery and personal transformation. The power to create, to become the designer of your legacy and live out your own unique personal legend.  Whether you are ready to begin the journey of self-discovery to enter the natural flow of life or just interested in learning more about how to embody the highest expression of yourself, this podcast will be your container as your get ready to emerg...

Season 1 Trailer

April 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.37 MB

Welcome to Beyond The Chrysalis.  Together we’ll be exploring the immense power that comes with self-discovery and personal transformation. The power to create, to become the designer of your legacy and live out your own unique personal legend.  Whether you are ready to begin the journey of self-discovery to enter the natural flow of life or just interested in learning more about how to embody the highest expression of yourself, this podcast will be your container as your get ready to emerg...

Human Connections: How to Stay Aligned When They Shift Over Time – Episode 2

January 20, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode, we talk about the complexity of human connections, how they shift over time, and how they represent an opportunity for growth and healing. We answer some of your questions on how the two of us came to meet and what led to the co-creation of Beyond The Chrysalis. We also discuss the concept of having a polite disregard for that which does not align with our frequency, and creating a toolkit for discerning which connections to nurture and which to sever, touching on the ulti...

How to Set Conscious Intentions – Episode 1

January 11, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Who needs the pressure of begrudgingly making New Year’s Resolutions when you can set Conscious Intentions? In this episode we share our approach to crafting intentions in alignment with our most authentic self that keep you motivated, effortlessly focused, and feeling alive just in time for the New Moon in Capricorn.