Rants and Galavants with Ellie Shoja
Welcome to Rants and Galavants, a podcast for the soul-curious. Each week, we combine fierce truth-telling with spiritual insights to explore the edges of expansion, healing, creativity, and consciousness. This is your invitation to live more fully, love more deeply, lead with light, and write a book that heals the world!
Episodes

4 hours ago
4 hours ago
In this episode of 'Rants and Galavants,' host Ellie Shoja delves deep into themes of renewal and self-discovery. Special guest Angelina Sol shares her journey as an author and opens up about releasing self-negativity and unrealistic expectations.
The conversation explores cultural traditions, the significance of the Persian New Year, personal growth, and the transformative power of travel. Ellie and Angelina discuss the importance of cutting off negative energy to make room for new opportunities, drawing inspiration from nature and the wisdom of trees. The episode wraps up with a positive prediction about the future of U.S. politics and an empowering call to action for viewers to embrace their own journeys and consider writing their stories.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:30 Significance of the Energetic New Year
01:55 Releasing and Renewing for the Future
02:19 Personal Reflections on Letting Go
06:35 The Power of Decision and Renewal
12:03 Gallivanting and Personal Growth
17:30 Travel and Perspective Shifts
19:06 The Luxury of Fear and Self-Created Suffering
22:20 From Depression to Empowerment
22:59 Observing and Releasing Negative Thoughts
24:59 The Healing Power of Writing
25:18 The Journey of Writing 'The Moments to Seize'
27:01 Fictionalizing Life for Healing
31:02 Understanding Forgiveness
34:36 The Role of Writing in Healing
34:47 The Importance of Quality Writing Tools
36:33 Positive Predictions for US Politics
39:51 Join the Mission to Flood the World with Healing Books

4 days ago
4 days ago
In the debut episode of 'Rants and Galavants' hosted by Ellie Shoja, you'll embark on a transformative journey that begins with a passionate rant about playing small and the societal conditions that keep us from realizing our full potential.
Ellie delves into the non-physical aspects of our being, arguing that true quality of life stems from our spiritual essence, not our physical attributes. She shares her personal struggles and revelations about embracing her spiritual calling, emphasizing the importance of creating internal and external space for self-expansion through travel and exploration.
Ellie challenges viewers to write a book that heals the world, highlighting the power of storytelling in shaping ideas and influencing lives. Join this empowering quest to flood the world with healing books and turn on the light within ourselves to combat the darkness around us.