Energy Sovereignty: Reclaim Your Power Through Boundaries - The Urban Monk Podcast

In this transformative episode, Dr. Pedram Shojai addresses the modern energy crisis that leaves so many people chronically depleted. Moving beyond simple fatigue from lack of sleep or overwork, he reveals how we experience systemic energy depletion from countless tiny leaks we haven’t learned to protect against. Through practical frameworks and actionable strategies, he teaches listeners how to identify what drains their vital energy, recognize energy drains in real time, and implement boundaries that protect their life force. This isn’t about becoming selfish or isolated—it’s about learning to give from fullness rather than depleting yourself to emptiness, ultimately protecting your health, relationships, and capacity to serve.

Key Takeaways
Energy sovereignty means giving from fullness, not depletion – protecting your life force protects your health, relationships, and capacity to serve
Four main categories of energy drains: Digital vampires, relational dynamics, environmental factors, and internal states
Practice the three types of sensing daily: Interoception (internal state), proprioception (body position), and exteroception (environment) to catch drains in real time
Boundaries are energy management, not selfishness – they’re about honest accounting of a finite resource
The three boundary levels: Awareness (internal), interpersonal (with people), and environmental (structural protections)
“No” is a complete sentence – no explanation, justification, argument, defense, or explanation needed
Your body knows before your mind – trust the expansive feeling (yes) vs. constricted feeling (no)
Every yes when you mean no betrays yourself and builds resentment—worse for relationships than an honest no
When someone pushes your boundary, that’s information – people who care respect limits; those who don’t may not be worth keeping
Start with awareness, then implement one boundary at a time – expand, integrate, repeat.


Resources Mentioned
The Sanctuary Course – Available in the academy, focuses on creating energetically supportive physical environments
Temple Grounds – Location for Qigong and restorative practices
Monthly Reading: “The Gene Keys” – Large reference book for exploration, review scheduled for mid-January
Gut Testing Options: $199 for test alone, $299 includes Jeff Bland’s Gut Healing Masterclass and additional materials.

This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult with qualified healthcare practitioners for personalized guidance.

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