Singer and songwriter India Arie has won four Grammy’s and sold over 13 million records in the U.S. and abroad but her journey navigating the music industry has never been easy. In fact, she credits meditation and her spiritual practice for saving her when she wanted to walk away and retire. India’s meditation journey started nearly two decades ago after a disappointing experience at the Grammy’s and she continued down the path to live her truth ever since. India opens up about her dark moments in the music industry and how she persevered to create eight albums in 20 years. Calling the music industry racist and sexist, she recounts being manipulated and coerced by record labels and how she fought to speak her truth. Find out why compromising her truth and trying to create harmony at all costs made India physically ill. Hear about her personal struggle with self-doubt and how the power of music helped her reach self-acceptance and no longer fear judgment.   Dr. Judy explains how the average human mind has some 50,000 thoughts a day and how mindfulness can be practiced in mere minutes and in a way that fits your unique personality. Learn the tools to create mindful moments throughout your day and how these practical tips can lead to mental balance, inner peace, and clarity even in these uncertain times. In this episode, we discuss: 1.  How India has been coping with the quarantine (2:00) 2.  India’s unexpected meditation journey (6:00) 3.  The true definition of soulmate and the idea of sacred space (13:15) 4. The “secret” passion that Dr. Judy had to hide for years (18:10) 5. Why music is the greatest weapon – or the greatest healing tool (22:10) 6. Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the depths of your mind (26:30) 7. India’s staying power and reflections on her music career (31:10) 8. Pearls of wisdom from India’s mother (21:10) 9. SuperCharged Secret of the Day (41:00)Drjudyho.comInstagram.com/drjudyhoTwitter.com/drjudyho            Facebook.com/doctorjudyhoInstagram.com/stage29podcastsTwitter.com/stage29podcastsFacebook.com/Stage29PodcastsSoulbird.comPodcasts.apple.comInstagram.com/indiaarieTwitter.com/indiaarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices