Buddhist Biohacker

Buddhist Biohacker

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What changes when we listen to women’s hormonal health through more than one lens? In this episode of *Buddhist Biohacker*, host Lisa M. Gunshore (Sundara Rishika Devi) welcomes Dr. Sheila Patel for a conversation about menstrual health, perimenopause, menopause, and the years beyond. Together, they explore how Ayurveda and modern medicine can inform one another, why symptoms deserve to be understood in the context of a whole life, and how food, movement, sleep, stress support, and mind-body practices can become meaningful parts of daily care. Lisa also brings her experience in Ayurveda health coaching and functional testing to the conversation, including the question of when hormone testing offers useful insight and how to turn information into sustainable practice. About Dr. Sheila Patel Dr. Sheila Patel is a board-certified family physician and Ayurvedic health educator with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. She serves as Chief Medical Officer and faculty at The Gaja Collective, where she…

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Ep. 300 Women’s Hormonal Health Through Ayurveda and Modern Medicine | Dr. Sheila Patel

What changes when we listen to women’s hormonal health through more than one lens? In this episode of *Buddhist Biohacker*, host Lisa M. Gunshore (Sundara Rishika Devi) welcomes Dr. Sheila Patel for a conversation about menstrual health, perimenopause, menopause, and the years beyond. Together, they explore how Ayurveda and modern medicine can inform one another, why symptoms deserve to be understood in the context of a whole life, and how food, movement, sleep, stress support, and mind-body practices can become meaningful parts of daily care. Lisa also brings her experience in Ayurveda health coaching and functional testing to the conversation, including the question of when hormone testing offers useful insight and how to turn information into sustainable practice. About Dr. Sheila Patel Dr. Sheila Patel is a board-certified family physician and Ayurvedic health educator with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. She serves as Chief Medical Officer and faculty at The Gaja Collective, where she…

29 Sep 2026
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Ep. 291 The Fifth World Prophecy: Blue Star Comet Signs Are Here

The Blue Star Comet & The Fifth World Prophecy — A Conversation with Julie HoylePremiering Nov 30, 2025 | Buddhist Biohacker Episode OverviewIn this soul-stirring conversation, Lisa Gunshore and spiritual teacher Julie Hoyle explore the deeper meaning behind the Hopi Blue Star Kachina prophecy, the appearance of Comet 3I Atlas, and what it truly means to be a bridge between worlds in a time of global awakening.Together they weave ancient prophecy, Gen X spiritual memory, dream-time consciousness, and nervous system awareness into a grounded, accessible discussion on the transition from the Fourth World to the Fifth World.If you’ve been feeling suspended between realities, sensing the old paradigm dissolving as a new one emerges, this episode offers context, validation, and a clear-hearted path forward. In This Episode, We Explore:⭐ The Hopi Blue Star Kachina ProphecyThe origin and meaning of the Blue Star KachinaThe nine signs and the significance of the final “blue star”How the prophecy signals a period of…

06 Dec 2025
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Ep. 290 Radical Alignment: Breathwork, Leadership & Living from the Heart

In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Lisa Gunshore welcomes Diane Liu Scallon—breathwork facilitator, ICF-certified coach, and former tech leader turned transformational guide. Together, they explore what it means to lead and live from the heart, and how breathwork can become a gateway to radical alignment, purpose, and personal sovereignty. With over 25 years of experience in high-level leadership, Diane brings a unique blend of structure and soul, science and spirit. This episode dives into how conscious breath can ignite inner clarity, release long-held patterns, and reconnect us to the truth of who we are. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on feminine leadership, embodied consciousness, and the journey from burnout to brilliance. Diane Liu Scallon is a breathwork facilitator, ICF-certified coach, and transformational guide with over 25 years of leadership experience in the tech industry. Passionate about heart-centered leadership and human flourishing, she empowers leaders to step into…

06 Dec 2025
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Episode 6: Awakening Siddhis Through Practice

Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery.✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt.✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 6: Awakening Siddhis Through Practice In the final episode, we explore the practical path to awakening siddhis — not through striving, but through sacred discipline. You’ll learn key practices like mantra, meditation, and breathwork, as…

06 Dec 2025
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Episode 5: Women, Witches & the Sacred Feminine Siddhis

Welcome to Unlocking the Siddhis — a sacred series exploring the mystical powers that arise through deep spiritual practice. The Siddhis, known as "supernatural" abilities in the yogic and Vedic traditions, are not tricks of the ego but sacred side effects of inner awakening. In this 6-part journey, we’ll explore the classical Ashta Siddhis, psychic gifts, feminine mysticism, spiritual integrity, and the practical pathways to embodied power. If you’re walking the path of yoga, devotion, or metaphysical awakening, this series will help you understand your gifts — not as fantasy, but as destiny. ✨ Come home to your inner mastery.✨ Reclaim the magic you’ve always felt.✨ Walk the line between mysticism and maturity. Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 for each weekly transmission. Episode 5: Women, Witches & the Sacred Feminine Siddhis This deeply empowering episode reclaims the mystical gifts of women — the seers, witches, wise women, and womb shamans. We explore the siddhis through the lens of the divine feminine,…

06 Dec 2025