What does it mean to truly live from love?

In this episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Sufi teacher David Less for a deep and honest conversation about spirituality, inner transformation, and how to live with clarity, calm, and compassion in the real world.

David shares insights from over six decades of spiritual practice, including the power of silence, breathwork, and unconditional love—even in the face of suffering, conflict, and uncertainty.

This conversation goes beyond philosophy and into lived experience.

🔹 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why silence is the foundation of inner peace
• How breathwork can calm the mind and awaken the heart
• What it really means to love unconditionally

• How to stop comparing and start living your own path
• How most people are never taught how to truly live
• The role of ego—and how it’s evolving

David’s perspective is grounded, practical, and deeply human—offering a rare glimpse into what long-term spiritual work actually looks like.

This is spirituality you can live.

The Spiritual Ninja Podcast explores how individuals connect to their inner depth and bring that awareness into everyday life.

Through real conversations, we explore the balance of:

• Mind, body, and spirit
• Inner peace and outer performance
• Personal growth and real-world challenges

Learn more about David’s work: 🔗 David's Peace Organization: https://www.abrahamicreunion.org/🔗 David's Spiritual Tours: https://davidlesstours.com/More about Jonathan's work:🔗 Life Ki-do / Train with us (Austin): https://lifekido.com🔗 Family Friendly Personal Development Tools for Kids, Teens, & Adults: https://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/

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What is the purpose of life—and how do we actually live it?

In this deeply meaningful conversation, two Montessori Masterful Guides share their personal spiritual journeys and the powerful lessons they’ve learned from decades of working with children.

Together, Jonathan, Jen, & Jennifer, explore how spirituality moves beyond ideas and becomes something we live—through presence, kindness, awareness, and connection.

This episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on:

• Finding purpose through love and service
• The power of daily spiritual practices
• Learning from children’s natural presence and curiosity
• Navigating life’s challenges while staying centered
• Creating meaningful relationships and community

At its core, this conversation reminds us:
We’re here to learn, grow, and care for one another.

Simple. Powerful. Real.

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For more about Jen & Jennifer

https://www.headwaters.org/

Unlock the path to living with love, resilience, and deep inner connection in this powerful Spiritual Ninja Podcast conversation.

In a world filled with noise, stress, and constant distraction, many people feel disconnected—from themselves, from others, and from a deeper sense of purpose. But what if the key to clarity, calm, and confidence was already within you?

In this episode, we explore how integrating spirituality into daily life transforms the way you think, feel, and respond to challenges. Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, and movement practices like Systema, you’ll discover how to shift from reactive patterns into a grounded, present, and connected way of living.

We dive into:
• How the breath directly regulates your nervous system and brings you back to center
• The role of self-inquiry and Dharma in finding clarity and direction
• How movement practices train you to move from reaction to response
• Why love is not just a feeling—but a practice you embody moment by moment
• Simple, practical tools to navigate stress, overwhelm, and internal friction
• The power of consistency in building emotional and spiritual resilience

Swami Jaya Devi shares personal stories and lived experience—from early moments of awakening in nature to years of deep practice in Vipassana and Kundalini traditions—this conversation offers both inspiration and real-world application.

This episode is a reminder that true spiritual practice isn’t something separate from life—it’s how you live life.

If you’re seeking greater peace, purpose, and connection, this is your invitation to return to what matters most and begin practicing love—right here, right now.

More about Jonathan visit www.lifekido.com

More about Swami Jaya Devis visit https://swamijayadevi.com/

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Most people search for strength in control, success, or achievement…
but what if true strength is found in vulnerability, presence, and connection?

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan Hewitt sits down with Hal Hughes—a former police officer who experienced multiple brain injuries, addiction, and suicidal struggles before transforming his life and becoming a therapist.

Hal shares how his darkest moments became the catalyst for awakening, and how reconnecting with his inner spark led him to a life of purpose, healing, and service.

• The hidden cost of suppressing emotions
• How trauma can become a doorway to transformation
• Why vulnerability is the foundation of real strength
• Simple daily practices to build presence and resilience
• How to quiet the mind and reconnect to your true self
• The difference between external success and inner fulfillment
• How to turn pain into purpose and help others heal

This is more than a story—
it’s a roadmap for anyone navigating struggle, searching for meaning, or ready to reconnect with who they truly are.

🔥 In This Episode:

In This Episode:

• The hidden cost of suppressing emotions
• How trauma can become a doorway to transformation
• Why vulnerability is the foundation of real strength
• Simple daily practices to build presence and resilience
• How to quiet the mind and reconnect to your true self
• The difference between external success and inner fulfillment
• How to turn pain into purpose and help others heal

This is more than a story—
it’s a roadmap for anyone navigating struggle, searching for meaning, or ready to reconnect with who they truly are.

More about Jonathan - Check Out https://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/

More about Hal - Check Out https://www.halhughes.com/

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we explore a radically different approach to leadership—one rooted not in control, authority, or performance… but in presence, love, and inner clarity.

From West point to Harvard to Yale to Compassionate Leadership, Greg Hiebert beautifully exudes true leadership.

In a world where leadership is often defined by telling others what to do, this episode invites you to consider something deeper:

What if the most impactful leaders are the ones who listen the most?
What if true leadership begins within?
What if love—not fear—is the real foundation of influence?

Why traditional leadership models often fall short in today’s world

The shift from seeking validation to recognizing your inherent worth

How humility and vulnerability become strengths—not weaknesses

The power of pausing before reacting (especially in high-stress moments)

How practices like gratitude and journaling create clarity and grounded leadership

Why creating belonging and trust is more powerful than giving commands

How to lead from a place of connection, curiosity, and compassion

Leadership isn’t about controlling others.
It’s about how you show up—moment to moment.

It’s about recognizing that:

The way you lead others is a reflection of how you relate to yourself.

And when you shift from fear to love…
from pressure to presence…
from proving to connecting…

Everything changes.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.”

In that space lies your power.

This episode will help you:

Expand that space

Become aware of your patterns

And begin choosing responses rooted in clarity, compassion, and strength

What does authentic leadership mean to you?

Take a moment after listening to reflect—and if this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s ready to lead (and live) at a deeper level.

If you’re exploring how to live with more purpose, presence, and inner strength, make sure to subscribe to The Spiritual Ninja Podcast.

This is where spiritual wisdom meets real life—helping you show up fully in your relationships, your work, and your mission.

Explore more of Jonathan programs for for inner peace, confidence, parenting, and leadership:
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Connect with Greg:

https://www.greghiebert.com/

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What is the purpose of life—and how do we actually live it?

In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Lorell Frysh, an interfaith guide and mystical explorer who shares a lifetime of wisdom drawn from meditation, indigenous traditions, and direct spiritual experience.

Lorell reveals that spirituality isn’t something separate from life—it’s the most practical way to navigate it.

Through simple but powerful tools like breath, gratitude, awareness, and humor, she shows how to:

Move from disconnection into presenceFind clarity and resilience in challenging moments

Experience deeper connection with yourself and othersLive with greater meaning and purpose

This conversation explores the deeper truth that the purpose of life isn’t about achieving more—but about living in connection, awareness, and presence.

If you’re seeking calm, clarity, and a more meaningful way to live, this episode offers a powerful and practical path.

Follow the podcast and share with someone who could benefit from this conversation.

More info about Jonathan

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https://lifekido.com/family-life-skills/

More info about Lorell

https://lorellfrysh.com/

Spiritual Teacher Dr. Neale Lundgren joins Jonathan Hewitt for a deep conversation on the spiritual journey and the practice of awakening and living with love and awareness.

Drawing from his experiences with monastic training, meditation, martial arts, and Qigong, Dr. Lundgren shares insights into the integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Together they explore the nature of love & awareness as both the path and the destination, the intelligence of the body, and the power of relaxed awareness.

This episode highlights how ancient spiritual practices can be applied in modern life to cultivate presence, connection, and inner strength.

Visit Dr. Neale at https://nealelundgren.com

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In this episode of the Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan Hewitt sits down with spiritual teacher Jac O'Keeffe for a profound conversation about awakening, emotional freedom, and living from deep inner peace.

Jac shares the story of her spiritual journey — from early moments of intuitive knowing to powerful awakening experiences that reshaped her life and led her to guide others.

Together, they explore the practical side of spirituality: how to regulate emotional reactivity, cultivate self-love, and live from awareness rather than fear.

Jac emphasizes that love is the universal force that connects all humans, and that authentic spiritual growth requires humility, accountability, and deep self-awareness.

This conversation explores how spirituality can move beyond ideas and become a living practice that transforms relationships, leadership, and everyday life.

If you're searching for deeper peace, clarity, and authenticity in your life, this episode offers simple but powerful insights.

For more about Jac & her organization to help Spiritual Leaders please check out:

https://www.jac-okeeffe.com/

https://www.spiritual-integrity.org/