A podcast for everyone who wants to get inspired towards authenticity, freedom and joy. Featuring the "AskTeal" episodes, meditations and inspiration by author and public speaker Teal Swan.
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The Gateway is a six-part series about Teal Swan, a new brand of spiritual guru, who draws in followers with her hypnotic self-help YouTube videos aimed at people who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Some followers move to Teal’s healing center, a spiritual startup where they produce content and manage social media accounts. Teal insists her therapy saves lives, but her critics say Teal’s death-focused dogma is dangerous. Gizmodo reporter Jennings Brown traveled to rural ...
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Decode What Your Sexuality Says About You
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13:02Watch to find out why your sexuality reflects your deepest traumas and desires. Sexual energy is creative energy, tied to what you most want but feel powerless to attain. By analyzing what arouses you and its emotional roots, you can uncover hidden wounds and unmet needs. This awareness can guide healing, improve relationships, and help you conscio…
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The Surprising Truth About Retrogrades
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12:05Planetary retrogrades are one of the most feared astrological events, which is not good given the fact that they happen a lot. But the truth is, a retrograde, is the medicine of retrospective. Watch this video to find out why Teal says you shouldn't fear retrogrades, and what to do instead.
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The Coping Mechanism That Prevents World Change
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8:27In this episode, Teal reveals the one very painful thing we all inevitably have to face on the path of self awareness and awakening. See how the ways that you cope with pain have become the very thing perpetuating that very same pain.
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When we close our hearts, we do so out of fear and self-protection, but the cost is immense—blocking love, connection, and our full potential. The key to opening the heart lies in facing our fears, embracing vulnerability, and consciously tending to the wounds that caused us to shut down. In this video, explore powerful practices to open your heart…
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How Self Concept Gets in The Way of Your Deepest Need
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11:33Suppressing our deepest needs only makes them stronger, creating an internal battle between what we truly need and what we believe we should be. Want to know what to do to break free? Watch this episode, as Teal shares how to challenge these beliefs, reclaim our needs, and be willing to risk feeling socially unsafe in order to truly thrive.…
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The "Dancing Monkey" Pattern in Relationships
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13:19Are you constantly performing in relationships to earn love and avoid abandonment? This "dancing monkey" pattern can leave you feeling exhausted and unseen. Discover how to break free from self-abandonment and embrace authentic connections that nurture your true self.
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If you’ve ever struggled to understand why you feel the way you do, THIS may be the missing link: Just because you had parents and lived under their roof doesn’t mean they truly parented you. Many children grow up physically provided for but emotionally abandoned—orphans with parents. In this video, Teal exposes the gaslighting that hides this real…
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Do You Abandon Yourself To Not Be Abandoned by Others?
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6:37Abandonment is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through, and to avoid it, many people develop unhealthy coping strategies. The most damaging of these strategies is abandoning parts of ourselves—sacrificing our authenticity in order to maintain connection. In this video, we’ll explore how and why this happens, how it affects our r…
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Dependency Needs - The Thing That No One Will Accept They Have
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9:48Don’t miss this vital conversation about what it truly means to be human. 🌍❤️🤔 Why do humans struggle so deeply with their own nature?🤔 Why is "independence" celebrated while our innate need for connection is dismissed?
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How Your Safety Strategies Can Keep You Unsafe
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7:53This video is a must-watch for anyone ready to confront their past and reclaim their future. 🌱✨ How do the adaptations we make as children to survive unsafe environments affect us in adulthood? In this video, Teal Swan explores the double-edged sword of adaptation: how it can make us feel safer in the moment, but ultimately bend us toward unsafety …
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The False Security that No Woman Sees (Until It Is Too Late!)
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20:19In this video, Teal Swan dives into the concept of safety and security in relationships, focusing on a prevalent yet false sense of security many women experience. Join Teal as she unpacks why this sense of security is often misplaced and explore healthier, more direct ways to meet our safety and relationship needs.…
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The Shadow Side of Disidentification
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12:40In this video, Teal Swan explores the shadow side of disidentification, revealing how it can become a harmful coping mechanism. Learn how to balance disidentification with radical self-ownership to foster integration and harmony between your physical and non-physical selves.
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What will 2025 bring for you and the world? In this video, Teal Swan reveals the dominant theme, the biggest shadows, and the most important opportunities of the upcoming year. She also gives you practical tips on how to make the best decisions, and how to highlight the best of human potential.
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Teal’s Favorite Exercise for Getting into The Present Moment
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7:31Discover a powerful exercise to bring your full attention to the present moment and experience life as it unfolds. In this video, Teal Swan shares her favorite NNE (Noticing, Naming, and Experiencing) practice, designed to ground you in the here and now.
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The ‘Cut Down for Control’ Parenting Pattern
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14:03The “Cut Down for Control” pattern lowers a child’s self-esteem, keeping them seeking approval to meet a parent’s desires. Teal Swan reveals how to recognize and break free from this subtle but harmful manipulation.
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Emotions – The “Sin” of the Modern World
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10:42In today’s world, emotions, especially negative ones, have come to be treated as “sins” of a modern kind. Join us as we explore how our culture has come to see emotions as something to suppress, control, and judge—and how breaking free from this mentality can allow for a deeper, more authentic connection to ourselves and each other.…
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Want To Be a Good Guy? Take Ownership of What Makes You a Bad Guy
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15:44In this video, we explore why taking ownership of the aspects that might make you a “bad guy” can actually transform you into a better person. Discover the path to genuine self-awareness and how embracing your less-than-perfect traits can lead to a more authentic and impactful life.
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While optimism is often seen as essential for success, it can actually backfire if it blinds you to reality. In this video, Teal Swan explores how unchecked optimism can sabotage your efforts, limit growth, and damage relationships. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, ensuring your path to success remains grounded and responsive.…
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Don’t Use Spirituality as a Nullification Tool
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13:40In this episode, Teal Swan explores the common but damaging practice of using spirituality to deny or bypass uncomfortable truths. Discover how to avoid this pitfall and embrace a more authentic, integrated approach to spirituality.
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Can You Recognize a Spiritual Persona?
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17:04The path of spiritual awakening is full of potential pitfalls, and one of the most deceptive is the creation of a "spiritual persona." In this episode, Teal Swan reveals how a spiritual persona can mimic genuine awakening, leading to self-delusion and confusion for others. Learn to recognize this pitfall and avoid mistaking a spiritual façade for t…
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The How Might This Be FOR Me Exercise
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16:45When something bad happens, it often feels like the universe is against you, making it hard to accept the situation. In this episode, Teal Swan introduces the "How Might This Be FOR Me?" exercise, designed to help you shift out of resistance and see how even challenging situations may be working in your favor. Learn how this spiritual exercise can …
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Stop Trying to Regulate Your Emotions!
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9:59In this episode, Teal Swan explains why trying to control or regulate emotions is detrimental and suggests a healthier approach: embracing your emotions while mastering your behavior. Discover why emotional regulation isn't the answer and what you should be focusing on instead.
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Non Reactivity is not Necessarily an Indication of Health or Enlightenment
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12:45In this episode, Teal Swan explores why emotional non-reactivity is not necessarily an indication of personal growth or enlightenment, and how the societal obsession with emotional control may be causing more harm than good. Learn the truth about emotions and the importance of being in a healthy relationship with them.…
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The Negative Impacts of Dating Apps
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13:54Dating apps have revolutionized how we form romantic relationships, offering convenience and access to more potential partners. However, they come with significant downsides. In this episode, Teal Swan explores the negative impacts of dating apps, from superficial connections and hookup culture to reduced emotional intimacy and self-esteem.…
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The Gates: the Great Untold Prerequisite to Getting What You Want
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14:57The path to achieving what you want is never straightforward—it’s filled with challenges and obstacles that often reveal themselves only as you progress. In this episode, Teal Swan uncovers the great untold prerequisite for getting what you want, helping you navigate the inevitable "gates" you’ll encounter on your journey. Learn how to consciously …
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Toxic Positivity: Why 'Good Vibes Only' is Hurting You
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20:37Toxic positivity is becoming a rampant coping mechanism in today's society, where many turn to it to avoid facing negative emotions and difficult realities. In this episode, Teal Swan explains what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to break free from it to embrace true healing and growth. Discover how to navigate life with authentic po…
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How To Be Courageous - 11 Powerful Tips
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11:55Teal Swan shares eleven powerful tips to help you cultivate courage, dispel common misconceptions, and embrace discomfort as a path to growth and success. Discover how to make courage a conscious choice in your life, no matter the challenges you face.
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The Difference Between Discipline and Bulldozing
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14:03There is a lot of confusion going around about when doing something qualifies as being disciplined and when doing something qualifies as bulldozing yourself. This confusion is a problem when one is an important element of success and the other is a road to failure. For this reason, I’m going to explain the difference between discipline and bulldozi…
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How Validation Can Become a Form of Abuse
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9:32Validation is crucial in relationships, especially for those who've experienced invalidation. It involves recognizing and accepting someone's feelings as real and important. However, validation can be misused when it’s given without taking action to resolve the underlying issue, leaving the person stuck in pain. Watch this video as Teal unpacks thi…
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Accept This Truth to Experience True Happiness
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11:06Many of us believe that reaching our desires—whether it's finding a soulmate, achieving financial success, or attaining enlightenment—will bring us lasting happiness. However, Teal challenges this belief by showing that achieving what you desire won't lead to enduring happiness.
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A Big Reason Many People Never Succeed
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14:56Success is often seen as the ultimate goal, but what many don't realize is the significant pain and sacrifice that comes with it. In this eye-opening episode, Teal Swan explores the concept of contrast avoidance and how our subconscious desire for comfort can limit our ability to achieve what we truly want.…
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Simply doing inner work isn’t enough to meet your or your partner's needs. Misunderstanding this can lead to greater disconnect. Teal offers insights and practical advice on bridging the gap between self-improvement and relationship satisfaction through this reality check using powerful case study that might be a little too familiar for most.…
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How Unresolved Trauma Manifests as Emotional, Mental and Physical Health Issues
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10:36Explore the profound impact of unresolved trauma with Teal Swan in this compelling episode. Discover how distress manifests emotionally, mentally, and physically, shaping our lives in ways we often don't realize. Teal explains how trauma can affect anyone, regardless of background, and offers insight into her transformative Completion Process. Join…
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Why Successful Women Struggle to Find Love
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12:29In this eye-opening video, Teal Swan exposes the harsh realities and double standards successful women face in their romantic lives. Through powerful examples and insights, she illustrates how gender biases create nearly impossible relationship expectations for high-achieving females. Teal explores the unfair perceptions and limited roles society i…
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Why Relationships Don't Work Anymore
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22:56In this eye-opening episode, Teal Swan exposes the shocking truth that traditional relationship models simply don't work in today's rapidly evolving world. She explains the social shifts that have made old templates for love, marriage and family obsolete. Teal then reveals the key to relationship success going forward: customizing partnerships base…
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Best Lifestyle Habits for Optimal Wellness
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12:58In this life-changing video, Teal Swan shares her top 12 lifestyle habits for optimal wellness. From the transformative power of shadow work to the importance of sleep, emotional attunement, and living your values, Teal covers every key area of mind-body health. You'll learn tips for nourishing your body, managing stress, cultivating healthy relati…
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When Positivity Becomes a Parenting Problem
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14:01In this eye-opening video, Teal Swan exposes the dark side of positivity in parenting. While positivity is often seen as desirable, "positivity parents" can inflict severe damage by using it to avoid painful realities. By creating a fantasy "overlay reality," they emotionally abandon and gaslight their children. The child is left alone in pain, una…
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Breaking Free From Willful Emotional Neglect in a Relationship
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21:28In this powerful video, Teal Swan delves into the hidden pain of emotional neglect - a relationship dynamic she argues is even more damaging than overt physical abuse. Through vivid examples, Teal illustrates the lose-lose trap victims face and the psychological toll it takes. She distinguishes between willful and unintentional neglect, and outline…
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The Dark Side of Self-Empowerment Teachings
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11:56Teal Swan exposes the shadow side of the self-empowerment movement, revealing how relational trauma can lead to glorifying independence and disconnection. She explores the allure of beliefs promising freedom from powerlessness, while highlighting the illusion of self-sufficiency. Discover why embracing interdependence is crucial for authentic empow…
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The Truth About Controlling and Uptight Women
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14:03Every week, I get messages from men asking me what to do about the controlling and uptight woman in their lives. So, let’s look at what causes a woman to be uptight and controlling. And let’s look at what the actual solution is.
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The Most Important Thing To Do When It Comes To Self Love
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17:49Discover the most important practice for developing authentic, lasting self-love. In this transformative video, Teal Swan reveals the key to overcoming shame and self-hate by embracing and integrating the very parts of ourselves we've rejected.
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In this insightful video, Teal Swan shares her top tips for parents transitioning to life as empty nesters after their children leave home. She validates the complex emotions that often arise and provides practical guidance on coping with this major life change.
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Do you feel trapped in frustrating, circular conversations that repeat endlessly without resolution? In this insightful video, Teal Swan reveals the three root causes behind these draining cycles of conflict and provides practical strategies to break free for good.
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8 Hidden Dangers of Reframing Your Thoughts
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17:44Reframing our thoughts can be a powerful tool for shifting perspective - but are there times it can actually do more harm than good? In this eye-opening video, Teal Swan exposes the shadow side of reframing. Discover 8 hidden dangers from using it as a coping mechanism to falling into denial, toxic positivity, and even gaslighting yourself or other…
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The Worst Habit Women Have in Relationships
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12:29In this thought-provoking video, Teal Swan delves into the often-overlooked issue of manipulation in romantic relationships, particularly focusing on the common behaviors exhibited by women. With candid insights, she explores the societal and psychological factors that contribute to this pattern, shedding light on the root causes and the detrimenta…
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In this thought-provoking video, Teal Swan challenges the widely accepted notion that you must love yourself first before finding someone who loves you. She deconstructs this belief, offering a fresh perspective on self-love and its role in relationships.
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How Your Adaptations Save Your Life, Only to Doom It!
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10:09Dive into the intriguing world of human adaptability with Teal Swan as she explores how our survival strategies can paradoxically lead us to doom. Discover the fine line between adapting for success and unwittingly sabotaging our deepest desires. This episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the complex dance between our adaptations…
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Are You a Parent Who Is Being Alienated?
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28:41In this eye-opening episode, Teal Swan delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of parental alienation. She sheds light on the abusive dynamic where one parent manipulates a child against the other, serving their own agenda. Teal offers invaluable insights for alienated parents, emphasizing the importance of understanding this transgen…
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The Truth About Parental Alienation
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25:20Dive into the heart-wrenching world of parental alienation with Teal Swan as she unpacks the complex dynamics of this silent form of abuse. Discover how alienation not only tears apart the bond between parent and child but also inflicts deep psychological wounds.
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In this captivating episode, Teal Swan delves into the mysterious and often overlooked Earth star chakra. Discover why this chakra, located below your feet, plays a crucial role in grounding and connecting you to the physical world. Teal explains how an out-of-alignment Earth star chakra can lead to fatigue, emotional instability, and even long-ter…
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