SOULgineering Your Life and Work with Ravi Tangri

Your Focus Makes Your Future: The Neuroscience of Predictive Coding

In this episode Ravi Tangri explains how where you place your attention actually changes how your brain predicts outcomes — a process called predictive coding — and how focusing on negatives can make negative results more likely.

He offers practical steps to shift your default attention: notice your patterns without self-judgment, adjust your expectations to be slightly more realistic, break goals into small actionable steps, and seek support when deep-rooted negativity needs professional help.

The Need Beyond the Need: Jeevan Sivasubramaniam Shares Insights From the Publishing World

Ravi Tangri interviews Jeevan Sivasubramaniam of Berrett-Koehler Publishers about how the publishing world has changed and what that reflects what people are seeking in personal and professional development.

Jeevan explains what makes a book stand out—finding the "need beyond the need," front-loading the core idea in the introduction and table of contents, building a following before publishing, and practical tips for authors navigating modern publishing and audiobooks. From this there are interesting insights into what people are seeking today and in the future for personal and professional growth.

Jeevan is the VP for the editorial department at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, an independent publishing house based in the San Francisco bay area. Berrett-Koehler publishes in the areas of current affairs, economics, business, management, and personal growth. Berrett-Koehler are distributed globally by Penguin Random House.

Why Everything You Do to Stay Healhty and Live Long May Be Wrong

Discover what truly drives longevity in the world’s Blue Zones: low chronic stress, daily low-intensity movement, strong social bonds, purposeful rituals, and restorative sleep—while genetics play a minor role, and intense focus on exercise or dieting may actually work against you.

Learn practical shifts you can make now: build micro-recovery breaks, practice mindfulness, create a digital sunset before bed, favor gentle daily movement, and replace rumination with reflection.

These simple, sustainable changes—sometimes supported by coaching—help you reduce stress, improve resilience, and significantly increase the odds of a longer, healthier life.

To access Ravi's free e-course on how to shut off your self-talk/ "monkey mind", go to www.SilenceSelfTalk.com.  

Stop Being a Workaholic with Robin O'Grady: Small Steps That Actually Stick

Ravi Tangri interviews Robin O'Grady about transforming toxic workaholic cultures into sustainable, wellness-focused workplaces. They discuss why leaders must model wellness, how Gen Z is reshaping expectations, and how small, realistic habits beat big, unsustainable goals.

Robin shares practical tips — pick one meaningful change, create a grounding morning ritual, use accountability partners, and co-create wellness programs with employees. The episode emphasizes simplicity, consistency, and aligning work with purpose to improve wellbeing and business results.

Robin also offers a complimentary coaching call.  You can reach her to schedule your call at connect@robinspeaks.ca.

Why the Law of Attraction Fails for 99% of People

This episode explains why most people who claim to practice the law of attraction don’t get the results they want, exploring both scientific (reticular activation system, default mode network) and spiritual perspectives. It highlights how unconscious thought patterns and daily focus on frustrations wash out brief visualization rituals.

Ravi Tangri offers practical tools to change this: track your thoughts to spot default patterns and learn techniques to silence persistent self-talk, creating space to reprogram your unconscious and improve daily experience and results.

One of the most effective tools is shutting off your self-talk, and you can access a free course that shows you how to do that at www.SilenceSelfTalk.com.

Calm in the Noise: Emotional Regulation for Women Leaders with Jen DeTracey

Host Ravi Tangri talks with Elevate Results coach Jen DeTracey about why emotional regulation and self-empathy matter now more than ever, especially after the pandemic and with pervasive social media use.

They discuss practical, simple techniques—breathing, body awareness, bedtime routines, and welcoming emotions—to build resilience, reduce reactivity, and cultivate more joy and confidence.

Jen also shares her personal journey, coaching insights, and a free five-step "Step Into Confidence" resource to help listeners practice these tools daily.

Jen DeTracey helps with women solopreneurs and leaders who are struggling with imposter syndrome, feel isolated and often overwhelmed to BECOME empowered and focused on their mission driven purpose with confidence, clarity and support.

Jen is an Elevate Results Coach and Strategist and works with women to uncover hidden opportunities for strategic growth.

She does this through her Empower U Group Coaching Membership (get on the waitlist), One-to-One Coaching and the LIFT Mastermind™ (apply now).

Jen has worked with small business owners and leaders for over 25 years. She is an ICF certified coach, speaker, author and strategist.

Jen is fueled by dark chocolate, her connection with nature and meaningful conversations.

Access Jen's free Step into Confidence In 5-Minutes - 5-Step Process at:
https://www.elevateresultscoaching.com/confidencein5

Jen's Website is - https://www.elevateresultscoaching.com/

The Hidden Cost of Being 'The Strong One' — How to Put the Weight Down

This episode explores the hidden emotional costs of always being the "strong one" — exhaustion, loneliness, and the unconscious reasons you keep support at arm's length. Ravi Tangri shares a personal story, explains the idea of "hidden wins" that protect but hurt you, and reframes strength as the ability to receive help and set healthy boundaries. To learn more about hidden wins, listen to episode 16 at https://www.ravitangri.com/16. 

Practical, small steps are offered: make micro-asks for help, try a nightly release ritual to let go of burdens, and journal to uncover why you push people away. The episode also suggests seeking coaching or counseling to work through deeper patterns.

Schedule a complimentary virtual coffee with Ravi at www.CallRavi.com. 

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Martina Kelades' Journey to Wellness

In this episode of SOULgineering, host Ravi Tangri welcomes actor, speaker, writer, and professional storyteller Martina Kelades. They dive into Martina's personal journey through burnout, which prompted a significant shift in her life and career back in 2018. Martina opens up about recognizing the symptoms of burnout, the importance of facing one's own limitations, and how she transitioned to a life more aligned with her true self.

Martina discusses the denial and shame that often accompany burnout and how a pivotal intervention by her employer led her to a transformative path of self-care and well-being. She offers insights into recognizing early signs of burnout and recounts her journey from being in constant motion to finding stillness, peace, and purpose.

Listeners are encouraged to explore the power of pausing, creating safe spaces for honest conversations about mental health, and the importance of nurturing the spirit. Martina shares practical tips for those who may find themselves or loved ones facing the daunting prospect of burnout, emphasizing the value of small shifts and the grace found in rest.

The episode underscores the significance of aligning one's life with inner values and finding fulfillment not in doing more, but in being more. Join the conversation for an honest and heartfelt exploration of how to engineer a soulful life.