There comes a point in life when striving no longer feels like the answer.
When you begin asking different questions.
How do I trust what I cannot see?
What does it mean to live in relationship with something greater than myself?
How do I find peace without needing to control every outcome?
In Part 2 of my conversation with physician, meditation teacher, and Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Rashmi Schramm, we go deeper into consciousness, surrender, ancestral wisdom, and the relationship between science and spirituality.
This conversation is not about asking you to adopt a particular belief system.
It is an invitation to stay curious, to question what you've been taught, and to remain open to the possibility that there is more available to us than we can fully explain.
**In this episode, we discuss:**
• What it means to connect with higher consciousness and trust divine guidance
• Why surrender can create more peace, clarity, and flow than control ever could
• How ancestral wisdom and modern science complement one another
• The practices that help us cultivate gratitude, healing, and a deeper connection with ourselves
Whether you consider yourself a skeptic, a seeker, or simply someone longing for a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes the next step isn't about trying harder.
It's about becoming quiet enough to listen.
### Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Vanessa Calderón
02:26 The Journey of Expansion and Authenticity
03:14 Connection to Source and Ancestral Wisdom
07:53 Skepticism vs. Cynicism in Healing
08:21 Generational Wisdom and Healing
11:46 The Power of Surrender
13:05 Navigating Grief and Trauma
17:16 Manifestation and Emotional Energy
20:02 Raising Universal Consciousness
22:31 The Role of Gratitude in Healing
25:08 Creating Impact Through Love
27:02 Flow State and Divine Connection
29:45 Decolonizing Our Beliefs
30:57 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
32:59 What's Next
## **About Dr. Rashmi Schramm**
Dr. Rashmi Schramm is a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is also a national board-certified integrative wellness coach, Chopra-certified Primordial Sound Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic lifestyle educator, Yoga Nidra teacher, and host of the *Inner Peace & Power* podcast. Through her work, she integrates evidence-based medicine with ancient wisdom to help busy, high-achieving people cultivate greater peace, resilience, and well-being.
**Learn more about Rashmi:**
https://rashmischramm.com/
**Follow Rashmi on Instagram:**
https://www.instagram.com/dr.rashmischramm/
**Listen to the Inner Peace & Power podcast:**
https://tr.ee/1WAp2DLhGb
## **How to work with me**
https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/
**About me:**
I'm Dr. Vanessa Calderón, a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation.
I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life without burnout.