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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