Light Within by Aura

Why do so many relationships fall apart just when they should be getting stronger? Why does love feel so hard after kids or when the same conflicts keep repeating?In this episode, Dr. Joshua Coleman— renowned psychologist, best-selling author, and one of the leading experts on marriage, parenting, and family estrangement— shares what truly makes or breaks long-term love.You’ll learn why happiness often dips after children, the three stages every couple goes through, and why so many give up right before reaching deeper connection. Dr. Coleman also explains why estrangement is rising in families and what it takes to rebuild trust.By the end, you’ll know how to tell the difference between a rough patch and the wrong match— and walk away with practical tools to resolve conflict, rebuild intimacy, and nurture love that actually lasts.Where to find Dr. Joshua Coleman:Website: https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.josh.coleman/?hl=enGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

True belonging isn’t found in blending in— it’s discovered in the freedom of being fully yourself.In this powerful conversation, Ritu Bhasin, global speaker, award-winning author, and #1 self-empowerment coach, reveals how to stop performing for approval and start living authentically.You’ll discover how self-belonging creates deeper connection, why trauma lives in the body, and practical tools to embrace every part of yourself. Ritu shares her own journey of overcoming childhood bullying, code-switching, and chronic health struggles to find freedom through authenticity and healing.If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to be accepted, this episode will show you how to live authentically, heal deeply, and create relationships that feel safe and true.Where to find Ritu Bhasin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritu_bhasin/?hl=enLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ritubhasin?originalSubdomain=caWebsite: https://ritubhasin.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you understand your mind.Today, we’re joined by Dr. Dan Siegel— UCLA psychiatrist, bestselling author of Mindsight and The Whole-Brain Child, and a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.His work has redefined how millions think about the mind, healing, and human connection, and has been studied everywhere from classrooms to the Vatican.He explains why the mind is more than just the brain, how integration is the key to resilience, and simple daily practices that help us feel whole again.By the end, you’ll see your mind and how you care for it in a completely new way.If you’ve ever felt scattered, stuck, or searching for clarity, this episode is for you.Explore more of Dr. Siegel's work: Website: https://drdansiegel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdansiegel/?hl=enYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTk7DmiA7NRmpxeX4jeB3wGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will change the way you live your life. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Neha Sangwan— physician, burnout expert, and bestselling author of Powered by Me.Dr. Neha has spent decades helping people break free from burnout and build lives that truly feel like their own. In this conversation, she explains why so many of us chase approval at the cost of health— and how honoring our true feelings can guide us back to a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.You’ll learn simple, proven tools she uses with patients (and in her own life) to reconnect with what matters most. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly seeking approval or just feel out of touch with yourself, this episode is your reminder: it’s never too late to return to your true self.Explore more of Dr. Neha’s work: Website: https://nehasangwan.com/about/Intuitive Intelligence: https://intuitiveintelligenceinc.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

This episode will completely change how you understand your brain.We’re joined by Dr. Jeff Karp— a Harvard & MIT professor, world-renowned biomedical engineer, and founder of the Karp Lab, where his medical breakthroughs have led to the launch of over a dozen innovative startups.In this conversation, Dr. Karp opens up about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and how that experience pushed him to rethink how the brain really works. He shares the science-basked strategies he now uses (and teaches) to help people move through overwhelm, build lasting focus, and reconnect with what truly matters.By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with practical tools to help you bring more clarity, energy, and intention into your daily life.If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or just ready to reset— this one is for you.Explore more of Dr. Jeff Karp’s work:Website: https://www.jeffkarp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjeffkarp/?hl=enGet 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

True healing begins when you stop performing and start listening to yourself.Today, we’re joined by Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition, founder of Impact Theory, and host of the Women of Impact podcast.In this episode, Lisa shares the deeply personal story behind her rise as an entrepreneur— and what it really cost her to chase success without limits.She opens up about the moment she realized she couldn’t even eat the viral product she helped market, why she stayed silent in her marriage for eight years, and what it took to finally reclaim her voice and her health.In this episode, you’ll learn about:💥 The moment Lisa launched a viral product she couldn’t even eat— and what it exposed about her health🤐 Why she stayed silent in her marriage for 8 years and the exact shift that helped her speak up🧭 The one question she asks to know if a habit, job, or goal is helping or hurting her🗑️ Why she ditched the scale and stopped tracking calories— and how it gave her power back❤️‍🔥 What healthy boundaries actually look like inside a long-term relationship📉 How to stop tying your self-worth to your productivity or success✅ The simple mindset hack that allowed her to set boundaries and prioritize healing without guiltIf you want to learn how to take full ownership of your life and truly heal from the inside out, this episode is for you.Explore more of Lisa’s work, voice, and mission:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=enWomen of Impact: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaBilyeuWebsite: https://lisabilyeu.com/Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, been hard on yourself without knowing why, or struggled to make sense of old wounds that still affect you—this conversation will resonate deeply.Dr. Lauren Bochicchio is a therapist, clinician scientist, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University. With years of experience working at the intersection of trauma, emotion, and healing, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and human warmth. Lauren’s work is grounded in science, but what makes her approach so powerful is how clearly she sees people—especially when they’re struggling to see themselves.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why trauma isn’t always about what happened, but about how it shaped the way you see yourself💬 How emotions like anger and withdrawal often mask deeper feelings like sadness, shame, or fear🔍 Why so many of us downplay or dismiss our own pain—and how that keeps us stuck🛠️ What effective therapy really looks like, and why learning emotional skills as an adult isn’t a weakness, but a strength💡 A simple shift in perspective that can help you get to the root of an emotional reaction and start to change itThis conversation won’t tell you to “just think positive” or push through. Instead, it offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance for anyone ready to understand themselves better—and feel a little more human in the process.Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.Connect with Dr. Lauren Bochicchio:Website: https://www.laurenbochicchio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiricalinsights/🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

If you’ve ever struggled to love yourself— especially in the moments when you feel unworthy, lost, or disconnected— this conversation is for you.Today, we sit down with psychotherapist and spiritual teacher Dorothy Zennuriye Juno to talk about why self-love can feel so far away, especially for those who are always showing up for others, and what it really looks like to return to yourself with honesty and care.Through a blend of therapeutic insight, spiritual wisdom, and everyday tools, Dorothy invites us to stop abandoning ourselves, live in alignment with who we are, and access the peace that comes from honoring ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why self-love feels so hard—even when you’ve done the inner work🔄 The hidden reason we lose ourselves in relationships, roles, and routines💗 How to practice radical kindness when you feel unworthy, ashamed, or stuck💡 A reframe that turns “selfish” into self-honoring (and why it changes everything)🛠️ Daily tools to rebuild confidence, peace, and emotional resilience✨ How to access your inner wisdom—so decision-making feels easier and lighter🔮 What real spirituality looks like (even if you don’t identify as “spiritual”)If you’ve forgotten how to love yourself, this episode will remind you how—one honest, heart-led step at a time.Listen to Dorothy’s meditation, affirmations and Life Coaching tracks on Aura with 30-Day Free Guest Pass: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using Aura to find peace & transform their lives today. Code auto-applied at checkout.Connect with Dorothy:Aura: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/dorothy-zennuriye-junoWebsite: https://dorothyzennuriyejuno.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorothyzennuriyejuno/🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-within-by-aura/id1817230276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe 📲 Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1Connect with Steve & Daniel:Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewithlight/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwithaura/

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by someone’s behavior— whether it’s a partner, friend, coworker, or even yourself— this episode will give you the tools to handle those moments effortlessly.Today, we’re joined by Dr. Stuart Ablon, a Harvard Medical School professor, clinical psychologist, and one of the world’s leading experts on behavior. Dr. Ablon is the founding director of Think:Kids at Mass General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving, an evidence-based approach found to reduce challenging behavior and currently used worldwide in schools, businesses, prisons, and relationships.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why behavior is about skill, not will— and why most of us get this wrong🔍 How empathy, curiosity, and connection are the keys to real behavior change🔄 Why punishment and consequences often fail— and what works better in parenting, leadership, and relationships✨ The five core thinking skills behind behavior and how stress and trauma affect them💡 A 4-step empathy framework you can use in any conflict, conversation, or relationshipThis episode is packed with simple, powerful strategies to solve problems effectively. You’ll see what’s really going on beneath the surface of challenging behavior— and how to respond in a way that actually works.—🎁🎁 HAWAII GIVEAWAY 🎁🎁 We're giving away two round-trip tickets to Hawaii! Entries close Tuesday (6/10) 11:59PM PST. Enter at the link: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin/light-within-launch —Connect with Dr. Stuart Ablon:Website: https://www.stuartablon.com/—🎧 Listen & Subscribe here!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lightwithinpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bagyehVCa2oVxFJwOo16b—💌 Want new episode drops, expert mental health tips, and wellness wisdom straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the Light Within newsletter here: https://www.aurahealth.io/lightwithin#subscribe—📲 Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwithinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightwithinpodcast?_t=ZP-8v1c5YXw2il&_r=1—Get 30 Days Free on Aura at: https://www.aurahealth.io/podcast30Join 8 million+ using the Spotify for mental wellness today. Code auto-applied at checkout.

Hosted by Aura’s co-founders and brothers, Steve and Daniel Lee, Light Within uncovers the tools, stories, and science that help us better understand our minds and take better care of our well-being.Each week, we’re joined by remarkable guests in the mental wellness space— including coaches on Aura, world-class physicians, best-selling authors, celebrities, and entrepreneurs.Together, we explore the challenges that so many of us face, like managing anxiety, building confidence, setting boundaries, healing from stress and trauma, improving sleep, and more.Whether you're navigating a difficult season, looking to reconnect with yourself, or simply looking for direction, Light Within is here to meet you where you are— with wisdom that’s both personal and practical.If you’re ready to reconnect with the light within you, you’re exactly in the right place.