Healing Chronic Illness, Self-Abandonment & Coming Home to Yourself The moment I stumbled across Nitika Chopra’s Truth Talks column on Substack, I was instantly pulled in. Her courageous vulnerability stood out in a space that often feels filtered and performative. I was immediately curious: what’s the root of this kind of strength, clarity, and embodied self-love? I discovered that Nitika had spent years navigating life with multiple chronic illnesses — including psoriasis, psoriatic art...

What if motherhood wasn’t just something you do, but something you become? In this deeply validating conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Jesse Harold—coach, doula, and author of MotherShift—to explore the often-overlooked transformation known as matrescence: the radical, messy, beautiful evolution of becoming a mother. We talk about what it really means to navigate this identity shift, why the “bounce back” narrative is damaging, and the real reasons so many of us feel like we’re faili...

In this raw and resonant episode, Misha sits down with Jyoti Chand — South Asian writer, creator, mother of three, and the voice behind the debut graphic novel Fitting Indian — for an honest conversation about mental health, cultural belonging, and breaking cycles. Together, they explore what it means to grow up between two cultures, the pressure to be the “perfect Indian daughter,” and how humor, storytelling, and healing work helped Jyoti reclaim her identity and voice. We dive deep into ...

In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch — founder of The Power Pause (formerly Mother Untitled) and author of the USA Today bestselling book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids — and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha’s work is transforming how we think about motherhood, ambition, and identity in a world that often asks women to shrink themselves into boxes that no longer fit. We explore what it means to claim agency, reconnect to self-worth, and expand the narrative fo...

So you finally choose truth over comfort… You walk away from what no longer fits— The job, the relationship, the way you’ve been performing in the world— And then what? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, I take you inside the messy, often invisible chapter that comes after choosing yourself. The part no one warns you about. The abyss. The unraveling. The awkward, unglamorous rebuild. This is the part where you’re no longer who you were, but not quite who you’re becoming. And it takes every...

In this soulful episode, Misha reconnects with intimacy coach and tantra practitioner Sarah Chizek for a deep and juicy conversation on emotional alchemy, intimacy in relationships, and syncing with the natural rhythm of your cycle. They explore how emotional release work can be a powerful tool for healing, how to communicate desires openly in long-term partnerships, and how cycle syncing can support energy, clarity, and overall well-being. Sarah weaves in practical tips, personal stories, an...

In today's episode, you’ll learn how to lead from your truth and create a soul-led life, even when it defies logic, and the path forward is unclear. If you’ve ever felt like your way of being doesn’t fit into the conventional molds of business or life—or if you’ve been called to live in deeper alignment with your own truth, this episode is for you. Jak Shaw is here to share her journey of building a 7-figure spiritual mentorship business, unschooling her children in Costa Rica, and deepening ...

Today’s episode is a soulful deep dive into the real, raw, and wildly inspiring world of motherhood, purpose, and presence with my dear friend Kanika Chadda Gupta — a powerhouse former CNN anchor turned purpose-led entrepreneur, podcaster, and mom of three (including twins!). Kanika is the voice behind That’s Total Mom Sense, a top-ranked parenting podcast that’s featured everyone from Kelly Rowland to Chelsea Clinton. But in this conversation, we go behind the brand — into the quiet inner wi...

If you've ever felt like you're at rock bottom—like life has hit you hard, and you're not sure how you’ll ever rise again—this story is going to shift something in you. This is about resilience in real time. It's about what happens when someone takes the lowest of lows and transforms it into purpose, abundance, and legacy. It's about what’s possible for you, too. Coss Marte went from solitary confinement… to Saks Fifth Avenue. From running the streets of the Lower East Side… to building two m...

What if the version of you you’ve been hiding is the one the world’s been waiting for? In this honest and unfiltered episode, we pull back the curtain on the quiet war with self-doubt—the inner voice that whispers “too much,” “too loud,” “not enough.” Through my own six-month journey of reclaiming my voice in the face of criticism, fear, and the pressure to play small, I share what it really looks like to choose authenticity over approval. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What it actually mea...

In this episode, I’m joined by Tessa Franklin, a health and fitness coach who specializes in helping busy moms prioritize their health and fitness despite the challenges of daily life. We discuss the unique struggles moms face, like unpredictable schedules and balancing family obligations with personal health goals. Tessa explains the importance of functional core strength, mobility, and heavy resistance training, while also sharing why it’s crucial to find the right balance in your workouts....

Episode Title: How I Transformed a Crisis into My Biggest Expansion (And How You Can Too!) 🎙️ Episode Highlights: The exact wisdom and embodiment tools I use to shift from spiraling into empowermentWhy mindset hacks alone don’t work—and what actually doesHow to reprogram your nervous system to hold more abundance, ease, and resilienceThe 6 core pillars of navigating life’s toughest moments (and coming out stronger)How I turned a massive financial and emotional crisis into my biggest breakthro...

What does it mean to truly find your voice while balancing cultural expectations, career ambitions, and self-worth? In this insightful conversation, Misha sits down with Shanelle, a South Asian journalist, to explore the intersection of identity, success, and overcoming self-criticism as a second-generation immigrant. Together, they dive into: ✨ How cultural identity shapes self-worth and professional ambition ✨ The struggles and strengths of growing up in an immigrant household ✨ Navigating ...

Have you ever felt stuck in old patterns, unable to step into your true purpose? What if the key to deep healing and clarity lies in psychedelic plant medicine? In this episode of You're Well Life, Misha Vayner shares her deeply personal and life-changing psilocybin journey, revealing how this experience helped her process childhood trauma, cultural conditioning, and self-expression blocks. Through this powerful transformation, she finally gained the clarity and courage to launch her long-awa...

Have you ever felt the growing pains of friendships in adulthood or the weight of balancing motherhood with your own well-being? What if the key to deeper, more fulfilling connections lies in how we regulate our stress and nurture ourselves first? In this episode, I sit down with stress regulation coach Tejal V. Patel to explore the complex yet rewarding journey of friendships and motherhood in midlife. We dive into: ✨ The realities of adult friendships—how they shift, evolve, and som...

When life is lifing—when everything feels like it’s coming at you at once, knocking you down, and testing every ounce of your strength—it’s easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted. But here’s the truth: while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve navigated one of the hardest weeks of my life while still finding flow, resilience, and a way forward. We’ll talk about: 🔥 Why suffering often comes from our resistance to what is 🔥 The power of pendu...

Have you ever wondered how pleasure and healing can intertwine to create profound transformation? In this episode, we explore the world of Tantra, embodiment, and sexual alchemy with Lauren Harkness, diving deep into how these practices expand pleasure, process trauma, and awaken life force energy. We unpack: ✨ How Tantra practices like embodiment and extended orgasm help heal trauma and unlock deeper pleasure ✨ Lauren’s path to discovering Tantra, overcoming her own wounds, and stepping into...

💖 Episode Description: Love is always here. But are you allowing yourself to receive it? In this special mini-bonus episode, I share a powerful realization that changed everything—the shift that helped me move from longing for love to fully receiving and embodying it in my body, my relationships, and my life. For so long, I felt a gaping hole in my heart, searching for love in places it never lived. But when I finally shifted my focus, something incredible happened: ✨ The pain neutralized. ✨ ...

Have you ever felt like you were trying to force yourself into a way of living that just doesn’t fit? What if there was a system that could help you understand exactly how you’re meant to operate—without burnout, frustration, or constant second-guessing? In this episode, I sit down with Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack how this powerful system can transform your well-being, relationships, and life flow. We break down: ✨ What Human Design actually is (and why it’s different from...

Welcome to Your Well Life, a podcast devoted to creating harmony in the ecosystems of our bodies, guiding us to alignment of our true, authentic selves and leading us to living lives that feel in flow through releasing the stress and trauma patterns that impair our liberation and ability to flourish and thrive. I’m your host, Misha Vayner, a certified, trauma informed holistic health and life coach and mother of 3. I support moms in reclaiming their most authentic and expanded versions of the...