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Self Talk with Rachel Astarte

Self Talk with Rachel Astarte

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Self Talk takes a conversational look at how we can show up in the world—for the world. If you're on a journey to your true self, this is your next stop.

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  • Living the Foundation of Self—Separate Thought From Self: Awareness and the Eternal Self

    Living the Foundation of Self—Separate Thought From Self: Awareness and the Eternal Self
    Jun 2 2026
    Send Rachel a text message.What if your thoughts and emotions are experiences you have, not the essence of who you are?In this episode, we explore:non-duality and the quantum fieldthe difference between awareness and identitywhy emotions rise and fall like waveshow to stop letting thoughts run the showa simple reflective exercise to reconnect with the eternal SelfThis is about reclaiming your power—not by suppressing emotion, but by remembering what remains aware beneath it all.🌿 Bonus exercise for paid Substack subscribersEPISODE TIMELINE0:00 – Opening Quote & ThemeRamana Maharshi quote introduces the core inquiry: if thoughts and feelings come and go, what remains?0:19 – Welcome & Guiding QuestionRachel welcomes listeners and shares a client’s question: “What is the emotion of the highest self?” This frames the episode’s central exploration.0:47 – What Is the Highest Self?Clarification that the highest self does not “have” an emotion. It is non-dual presence, infinite potentiality—both all emotions and none of them.1:22 – We Are Not Our Thoughts and EmotionsExamination of how “I am” language (“I am angry,” “I am excited”) leads to identification with transient experiences instead of true self.2:08 – Pure Consciousness and Chosen ExperienceDescription of pure consciousness/quantum field “choosing” a potential feeling, which then appears in experience—without defining identity.2:39 – Not Suppression, Not Spiritual BypassImportant clarification that this work is not about numbing, detachment, or becoming emotionally unavailable, but about relating differently to experience.3:09 – The Constant Presence of AwarenessIntroduction of awareness as the “something” that remains through every emotion and thought, pointing to the eternal, capital-S Self.3:44 – Rethinking the Divine: Not ‘Up There’Challenge to the belief that the divine or Source is distant or above, and question of where the individual self fits into that framework.4:14 – Non-Dual View: Atman and BrahmanExplanation of Advaita Vedanta’s teaching that Atman (deepest self) is not separate from Brahman (infinite field); the field is what one truly is.4:57 – Individuation as Expression of the FieldReframing individuality as a precise, necessary expression of the universal field becoming conscious in this form, body, and life.5:33 – Why Individuality MattersEmphasis that each life is a unique iteration of the whole, underscoring inherent worth and relevance in the broader field of consciousness.5:58 – Nature of Thoughts: Events in ConsciousnessDiscussion of the volume of daily thoughts and how many are conditioned narratives, not truth—just events passing through consciousness.6:25 – Inquiry: Who Is Having This Thought?Introduction of the core self-inquiry question that reveals awareness as distinct from any single thought.6:44 – Nature of Emotions: Waves in the OceanDescription of emotions as energetic experiences shaped by perception and interpretation, rising and falling like waves, never permanent.7:22 – The Eternal Self Before the StoryPointing to the capital-S Self that exists prior to name, biography, and conditioning: soul, Atman, core being.7:52 – Awareness as Observer and OriginClarification that if something notices a thought or emotion, awareness cannot be identical with it; awareness is both observer and origin.8:26 – Practical Example: Working with AnxietyApplication of the teaching to anxiety—shifting from “I am anxious” to “Anxiety is present”—creating space between identity and experience.9:01 – Host vs. Visitor: The Cottage MetaphorUse of the cottage and long wooden table image to illustrate hosting emotions as visitors rather than becoming them.9:23 – Suffering Through IdentificationExplanation of how believing every thought and fusing with emotions increases unnecessary suffering and reactivity.9:43 – From Reacting to RespondingIllustration of how awareness softens reactivity, allowing more grounded, intentional responses to inner weather.10:02 – The Three Pillars: Non-Judgment, Awareness, GentlenessRecap of the foundational pillars that support a healthy relationship to inner experience and to self.10:32 – What the Goal Is—and Is NotReaffirmation that the goal is not to transcend humanity, but to remember that what one truly is is larger than any passing state.10:57 – Guided Practice: Meeting a Recent Emotion or ThoughtA brief practice inviting listeners to bring to mind a recent emotion or thought, and gently notice its presence.11:35 – Self-Inquiry in PracticeQuestions offered for inner exploration: “Who is having this thought?” “Who is aware of this emotion?” “When it passes, what remains?”12:10 – Discovering What RemainsA pause to rest in whatever arises when the thought or emotion is allowed to move on, pointing again to awareness as the ground.12:41 – Ocean and Waves: Core Metaphor of ...
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    16 Min.
  • Living the Foundation of Self—Receive, Don’t Seek: Manifestation Reimagined

    Living the Foundation of Self—Receive, Don’t Seek: Manifestation Reimagined
    May 5 2026

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    If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing manifestation wrong”… this might shift everything.

    In this episode, we move beyond vision boards and wishful thinking to explore a deeper truth: You are not separate from what you’re trying to manifest.

    We talk about:
    • why traditional manifestation (think The Secret) can feel limiting
    • how non-dual awareness changes everything
    • why language matters (“wanting” vs. “being”)
    • how to actually work with the field instead of waiting on it
    • the power of synchronicities as confirmation—not coincidence

    This is manifestation without pressure, performance, or perfection.

    🌿 Bonus exercise for paid Substack subscribers


    EPISODE TIMELINE

    • [0:00:00] – Perception, Imagination, and the Nature of Reality
      Opening quotes and framing introduce manifestation as a way of understanding reality itself, not just as a technique for getting what is wanted.
    • [0:00:34] – From Popular Manifestation to a Deeper Lens
      Manifestation is presented in its familiar, “thoughts create reality” form while also setting up the shift away from a transactional model with the universe.
    • [0:02:29] – The Problem with “Me vs. the Universe”
      Rachel explores how seeing the universe as a gatekeeper creates anxiety, self-blame, and a sense of spiritual performance pressure.
    • [0:03:26] – Nondual Field of Consciousness and True Manifestation
      Nondual philosophies are introduced to reframe manifestation as aligning with a field of consciousness one is already part of, rather than asking an external force for favors.
    • [0:04:24] – Negative Thoughts, Neutrality, and Integration
      Negative or limiting thoughts are reframed as invitations to be processed neutrally rather than suppressed, allowing them to dissolve and lose their power.
    • [0:05:56] – Language, State, and the Reality of Completion
      Intentions like “my debts are paid” are shown to align with a state of completion, emphasizing that the field reflects one’s embodied state rather than one’s wishes.
    • [0:07:30] – Co-Creation, Action, and the Path Unfolding
      Through the bagel example, Rachel illustrates that manifestation is co-creative, where action and the availability of conditions meet in a collaborative unfolding.
    • [0:08:29] – When Manifestation “Fails” but Alignment Deepens
      The Jed McKenna story and the job example demonstrate how apparent failures can actually reveal deeper alignment with the true essence of a desire.
    • [0:10:29] – Synchronicity as the Field Moving Through Self
      Synchronicities are described as natural expressions of coherence in the field, serving as quiet confirmations of connection and collaboration.
    • [0:11:44] – A Simple Practice of Aligned Manifestation
      Rachel offers a concise framework—set a clear intention, take aligned action, then release control—to practice manifestation as participation in an intelligent field.
    • [0:12:26] – Remembering Identity as the Field and Closing Blessing
      The episode closes by affirming that one is the field experiencing itself and inviting ongoing gentleness and trust in the unfolding of reality.

    Got a question about your self?
    Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode.


    Support the show

    Work with Rachel > foundationofself.com

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    Music:
    "Ave Marimba"
    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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    14 Min.
  • Living the Foundation of Self—Reclaim Your Energy

    Living the Foundation of Self—Reclaim Your Energy
    Apr 7 2026

    Send Rachel a text message.

    Feeling exhausted, but not from what you actually did? You might be leaking energy.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • how we unconsciously give our energy away
    • why it leaves us anxious, foggy, and burned out
    • how to gently call it back
    • and how to avoid leaking energy in the first place

    This is where awareness becomes power. Your energy doesn’t need to be chased, controlled, or protected. It just needs to be brought home.


    🌿 Bonus guided meditation for paid Substack subscribers


    EPISODE TIMELINE

    0:00 – What Is “Leaking Energy”?
    A psychic/emotional drain caused by pouring attention into things you can’t control, often without noticing.

    0:45 – Signs Your Energy Is Leaking
    Hyper-focusing on others, overextending yourself, seeking validation, anxiety, irritation, and feeling scattered.

    2:00 – Body Signals + Interoception
    How tightness, shallow breathing, restlessness, and feeling “pulled outward” show that your energy isn’t centered in you.

    3:30 – Step 1: Awareness
    Noticing “Oh, my energy is leaking” is already the beginning of reclaiming it—no force, just seeing clearly.

    4:30 – Step 2: Non-Judgment
    Reframing leaks as learned safety patterns, not failures; dropping self-blame so shame doesn’t deepen the pattern.

    6:00 – Step 3: Calling Your Energy Back
    A gentle inner practice of visualizing your energy—threads or light—coming back from people, stories, or future scenarios.

    7:30 – Example: Storm Anxiety + The News
    How consuming fear-based news about a snowstorm led to unconscious anxiety and an energy drain, and how Rachel reclaimed it.

    9:00 – Step 4: External Alignment + Boundaries
    Making outer changes—like turning off the news, reprioritizing, or setting boundaries—to support your reclaimed energy.

    10:30 – Projection, Relationships + Energy Leaks
    How obsessing over a partner’s behavior can reveal unmet needs within yourself for listening, love, and support.

    12:30 – The Three Pillars in Action + Invitation
    Using non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness to stabilize your energy—and an invitation to notice leaks and welcome your energy home.

    16:56 – Write Your Self Open Program Invitation
    Information about the ongoing community, the new Monday cohort (April 13, 2026), and how to join for a deeper foundation of self-work.

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    http://writeyourselfopen.com

    Got a question about your self?
    Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode.


    Support the show

    Work with Rachel > foundationofself.com

    • Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •

    Music:
    "Ave Marimba"
    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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    20 Min.
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