Geeta Girl: Evolving Through the Bhagavad Geeta

When illness becomes a central character in our lives—whether we are caring for someone we love or facing our own health challenges—it is easy to feel helpless, powerless, and as though life is happening to us. But what if we have more agency than we realize?

In this episode, we explore how the teachings of the Bhagavad Geeta invite us to reclaim our power, even in the midst of profoundly difficult times. We discuss how our response shapes not only our own experience but also the experiences of those around us. By becoming an example of resilience, compassion, and steadiness, we can influence others in meaningful ways.

We also reflect on how life's greatest challenges can become opportunities for personal growth and evolution. Rather than asking, "Why is this happening to me?" we consider the transformative question, "How can I grow through this?" Even our most difficult moments, and perhaps, especially those moments, can deepen our wisdom, strengthen our character, and reveal our inner resilience. And we discover that our greatest power lies not in controlling our circumstances, but in choosing how we show up within them.

Please note this podcast contains conversations about grief, loss, and the experience of caring for someone with cancer. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself while engaging with this content.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Feeling Powerless to Purposeful” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Verses referred to in this episode:

Chapter 3 Verse 21

Chapter 2 Verse 31&32

Chapter 7 Verse 7

Chapter 5 Verse 19

Chapter 4 Verse 11

Chapter 10 Verse 20

 

In this episode, we continue our conversation about what the Bhagavad Geeta teaches us about navigating the journey of caregiving. We explore the critical role of equanimity — the ability to remain steady amidst life’s inevitable changes, uncertainties, and challenges.

Drawing from the Geeta’s lessons, we discuss practical ways to cultivate equanimity: meditation, accepting the natural ups and downs of life, creating moments of joy and happiness within our daily duties, practicing gratitude, and recognizing the importance of caring for ourselves during times of difficulty (especially then). This episode is a guide to building resilience and finding perspective while walking through life’s most difficult moments.

Please note this podcast contains conversations about grief, loss, and the experience of caring for someone with cancer. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself while engaging with this content.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Finding Steadiness in the Storm” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Verses referred to in this episode:

Chapter 2 Verses 14, 15, 27, 31, 32, and 40

Chapter 6 Verses 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23

Caring for a loved one who is ill is a role no one prepares you for. I’m Shaila, co-host of the Geeta Girl podcast, and that was my experience through the three years of my cousin’s battle with cancer – and in the grief that followed after she passed. During the time of her illness, lessons from the Bhagavad Geeta like equanimity, gratitude, and “do your best, leave the rest” became more than philosophy—they became something I leaned on. They helped me navigate the ups and downs of caregiving – the competing emotions of hope and fear; the exhaustion; the decisions you never expected to make; the stress; and the meaningful moments you come to treasure.

This season, I’m sharing my story so we can explore those Geeta teachings together—what they can offer when we’re caring for someone we love, and in later episodes, how they can help us navigate grief. Whether you are in the middle of caregiving, have been through it, or are trying to support a caregiver in your life,  we hope this podcast can offer practical insights on coping and sense of not feeling alone.

Please note this podcast contains conversations about grief, loss, and the experience of caring for someone with cancer. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself while engaging with this content.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Navigating the Ups and Downs of Caregiving” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Verses referred to in this episode:

Ch 2 V 31-32

Ch 2 V 47

Ch 2 V41

Ch 4 V 22

In our final episode on setting boundaries, we discuss the most important person you need to set boundaries with - YOU! What do we mean? Setting boundaries with yourself may sounds like new age gobbledy gook but it is really about self-care. And what does an ancient text like the Bhagavad Geeta have to say about self-care in today’s crazy world? A lot more than you might think. In this podcast, we explore timeless lessons from the Geeta that remind us self-care is about creating balance. Through the Geeta,  we learn the importance of nourishing the body and calming the mind, so that we can live optimally with clarity and purpose. Because when you nurture your inner world, you’re better equipped to meet the outer world with strength, calm, and resilience.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Krishna, the OG Self Care Guru” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Bhagavad Geeta verses referenced in this podcast:

Chapter 15 verse 8

Chapter 16  verse 16 and 17

Chapter 2, verse 55 and 56

Chapter 2 verses 31 and 32

Chapter 2 verses 49 and 50

Chapter 2 verse 58

Chapter 18 verse 47

Chapter 17 verse 19

Chapter 18 verse 18

We know setting boundaries can be tough. In this podcast, we go through a few more listener questions.

Raise your hand if any of these scenarios resonate with you:

Are you a fixer? Does everyone come to you to fix their problems? Are you wondering when they will learn to solve their own issues? It may be time to draw that boundary.

Are you a people pleaser? Are people always asking you for favors? If you are feeling stretched thin, you guessed it – it’s time to draw that boundary.

And how do you draw that boundary with calm and compassion?

In this latest podcast, we discuss what the Geeta says to do about these issues and a few others.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Sorry not Sorry: Saying No Without Guilt” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Chapters and Verses referred to in this podcast:

Chapter 7 verse 27
Chapter 3 verse 35 
Chapter 2, verse 31 
Chapter 3, verse 26 
chapter 13 verse 28 
Chapter 18 verse 47
Chapter 3, verse 17
Chapter 3, verse 21
Chapter 2 verses 13 and 14

What do you think would have happened if Arjuna had set some boundaries with his cousins a lot earlier? Well, his inability to set them gave us the Geeta so we won’t judge him too much but YOU, dear listener have the power to prevent a war! As we learned from Arjuna, the more you procrastinate expressing your boundaries, the more people will expect that you don’t have them. In this episode, we go over a few listener questions to illustrate how to do your duty by standing up for yourself and building strong boundaries.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses Building the Strength to Build Strong Boundaries” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Chapters and Verses referred to in this podcast:

Chapter 3 verse 34
Chapter 18 verse 48
Chapter 2 verse 47
Chapter 3 verse 20 

Setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships, but knowing how to communicate them effectively can be challenging. In this episode, we explore the art of communicating personal boundaries with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether it’s with family, friends, or colleagues, we’ll explore practical strategies for communicating your limits without feeling guilt and sticking to boundaries despite pushback. Tune in and learn how to express your limits without losing friends—or your sanity.

Check out this latest episode, “Geeta Girl Discusses You’ve Got To Express Yourself” on our website geetagirl.com, Apple Podcast/iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the Geeta Girl Podcast!

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Chapters and Verses referred to in this podcast:

Ch3 V8

Ch3 V34

Ch9 V29

Ch18 V48

Ch7 V7

Ch3 V26

Ch13 V28

In this podcast, we continue the conversation about boundaries. Where and when do we draw that line? Your first clue is whenever you feel agitated  (a direct quote from Krishna!). Madonna said it best when she sang about the challenges of crossing Borderlines— “feels like I’m going to lose my mind”.  When you get that feeling, it’s time to draw that strict boundary. And as she also said, “Nobody should keep on pushing your love over the borderline”. We discuss this and other situations where you should draw the line and create a boundary.  

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Chapters and Verses referred to in this podcast:

Ch. 12V15

Ch. 2V58

Ch. 17V19

Ch. 3V8

Ch. 3V33

Ch. 3V26

Ch. 3V35

Ch. 18V47

Ch. 12V2

You set them. Some people respect them. Others ignore them. A few push them. We are talking about boundaries.  We know we need them but sometimes they are hard to make and even harder to maintain.

In this new season, we will focus on establishing and maintaining boundaries in all areas of our lives– family, work, friends, and with ourselves. In this podcast, we discuss what the Geeta says about why we need boundaries and how to establish them. Remember that creating boundaries means creating space for you to thrive.

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Do your best and leave the rest. Live each day with a feeling of equanimity. Meditate. We know all the things we need to do but how do we start? And what if we start but one day we don’t quite do our best (and definitely don’t leave the rest). How do we push through the frustration of not getting it perfect each day? First off, stop being so hard on yourself!  Change is not linear and we all take a stumble or two (or ten) backwards on our journey of growth. In this episode, we share tips from the Geeta on how to start incorporating good habits in your life and how to get back on that path when you veer off. 

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