The Bold Standard Podcast

About The Bold Standard Podcast

Fearless perspectives, unfiltered truth, and bold conversations at the intersection of personal power, spiritual wisdom, and independent thinking.

Publisher

Rina

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Feb 2023

Latest episode

22 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Dec 2025

   I’ve Grown Intolerant to Being Fake (And I Can’t Go Back)

   I’ve grown intolerant to anything that is fake and inauthentic and I just can't go back. After spending years people-pleasing and performing for approval and validation, I have reached a place where living out of alignment with what is true for me is no longer an option.This episode is a raw reflection on identity collapse, ego death, and the moment I realized that the freedom I was chasing through money, travel, and success was actually the freedom to be unapologetically myself.📖 More depth, essays & podcast episodes on alignment and truth every week. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rinasavova/ 👉 Subscribe to my Substack: https://theboldstandard.substack.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRkdVFGUjV4cFZORTQ4VEREczN3ZE9PT2dpQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQ01zOWpGVnNTRnRfNjV6MGVzMWdXei1CQU1UQ3F0MUNtX0oyTkZCNjRJb3hoeTVhUFJ4Y3hscnk1U25ldTdZcUhZQ2xqSXJ0OVRXdUpfY09Dd3Jwd3lLNWdvM2hsZTFmelExeVFxeGlaZkpSNVdXbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheboldstandard.substack.com%2F&v=loOl8Pxzd-0)

2. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Stop Waiting for “One Day”

   So many of us live as if life is just a rehearsal.We keep waiting for the right moment, the right version of ourselves, the right level of confidence to finally begin.But this-right here, right now-is not the rehearsal.It’s the main play. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to stop waiting for “someday” and start living like the person you dream of becoming- today. You’ll hear about why your future self isn’t some magical superhero, how to strip away the illusions that keep you small, and how following your truth (even when it’s uncomfortable) unlocks the flow of life itself. If you’ve been stuck in perfectionism, self-doubt, or waiting for the stars to align before you create - this one’s your wake-up call. The Bold Standard is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   9 Oct 2025

   The Agony of Unlived Potential: Stop Letting Your Mind Steal Your Life

   There is nothing more painful than knowing you have potential inside you that you’re not yet using. It’s a gnawing ache. A quiet storm brewing under the surface. And it doesn’t stop there - there’s nothing more excruciating than carrying unexpressed creativity inside you, like a fire trapped in a bottle, unable to fully step into who you’re meant to be in this world. Why? Because you’re scared. Because you’re doubting. Because you’re letting your ego- your mind - grab the wheel and drive your life straight into a ditch. There is nothing more painful than that. No matter what you do - hustle through the day, chase the next shiny distraction—there’s always that little voice whispering, nagging:“You’re not living up to your full potential. You’re not letting all of who you are spill out. You’re not creating what you were meant to create.” And that? That’s torture. Soul-deep torture. The Myth of Success as a Fix We fool ourselves sometimes. We think success will fix it. Wealth. Fame. We chase those shiny badges like they’ll finally fill the emptiness. The hole that echoes no matter how full our schedules get. But guess what? They don’t. Not unless we live in our truth. In our integrity. Unless we follow our North Star—the thing we feel called to create. Everyone has a unique calling. You know yours. Deep down, you know. But unless you follow it (and trust me, it inevitably leads to success, wealth, abundance—all the good stuff), you can’t shortcut your way there. You just can’t. Why We Tiptoe (And Why It Fails) Here’s what happens: We tiptoe. Around creating the real stuff. Around being vulnerable like a scared ballerina on a tightrope. We scramble for ways to succeed without really showing up. Without living in our truth. Without baring all of ourselves to the world. A lot of us do this. I did it for years. Tiptoeing around putting myself out there, around living boldly, around summoning the courage to be vulnerable. Because let’s be real - it takes courage to be vulnerable. It takes guts to stand in front of the world and say:“This is me. This is who I am. And this is what I’m creating.” All while ignoring the mind yelling: “You suck. You’re not good enough. You’re not ready.” But here’s the truth: It doesn’t work. None of it. No matter how busy you keep yourself. No matter how many “strategies” you chase. No matter how many tasks you stack up. That false productivity? It’s a drug. A temporary high. It never touches the fulfillment your soul is screaming for. The only way to feel that deep fulfillment? Expose yourself. Be who you truly are. Live in your truth. Yes, it’s scary. Showing up authentically, raw, exposed. Risking rejection. That hurts. So we put on masks. We tiptoe some more. In my own life, that’s exactly how it felt - tiptoeing around the edges, doing “little things” to trick myself into feeling productive. Never fully stepping into my being. Never taking the bold, courageous leaps. Never following what felt true from deep inside, with that fiery passion that makes you blaze through everything. For years, I lived like that: procrastinating, perfecting, second-guessing. Always whispering, “I’m not there yet. Not quite.” My Wake-Up Call: The Procrastination Trap And you know why? Because I didn’t know how to disassociate from the thoughts swirling in my head. We hear it all the time in the personal development world:“You are not your mind. Don’t believe everything it tells you. Your thoughts create your reality.” I knew that intellectually. Everyone was shouting it. But experientially? Nah. I didn’t feel it. So I tried the affirmations. The thought-rewriting. Catching “I’m not good enough” and grilling it: “Is that really true?”Trying to rewire my brain like it was some faulty circuit board. Sure, those tools help. They bring awareness. They make you pause and notice what your mind is feeding you. But here’s the thing: it’s a never-ending quest for perfection. A hamster wheel spinning you dizzy but getting you nowhere real. Your mind is a beast - layered with millions of memories, traumas, experiences, little and big. It’s all piled up, shaping an “identity” you carry around like a backpack. (Spoiler: It’s not even your true identity.) How could you ever rewire every limiting belief? How could you sustain it day after day? Every new video, conversation, or “aha” moment adds more data for your mind to twist and interpret. It doesn’t work. It just doesn’t. The Personal Development Hamster Wheel Honestly, I have a bone to pick with the coaching/self-help industry. They’re built on this sneaky premise: You’re always lacking. Always broken. Always something to fix. I got trapped. Hunting for the “one thing” that would finally heal me, give me courage, make me express myself, make me create my dreams. I hired a coach, this amazing woman who called out my BS every session. But I was stuck. I knew what I wanted. Knew exactly what to do. Yet I couldn’t move. Couldn’t proactively create or express. “What’s wrong with me?” I’d wail.“There has to be something fundamentally broken here.” And then she said something that changed everything:“Even if you find that one root problem, what then? Do you let it go or use it as an excuse to stay stuck?” That was it. Even at the bottom of the deepest rabbit hole, you’ve got a choice: disassociate from the belief, or justify why you’re “the way you are.” If you justify it? Game over. Progress stalls. The Real Key: Your True Identity After years of clawing for answers, I realized: None of it matters. None of what your mind tells you. It’s that simple. A decision: “I’m not listening anymore.” When your mind starts spewing crap about your worth, your readiness, shut it down. “Say what you want, but I am not that. I am not the pile of thoughts I carry.” It all boils down to one thing: your true identity. Close your eyes. Feel your soul. Your true being. Connected to God, consciousness, whatever higher force feels right to you. You’re not separate. Not from God. Not from the universe. How can you buy the lie that you’re less than what was created in Divine image? Ridiculous. Yet we let the doubting mind dictate our worth. Your true identity? A child of God. Or swap it for what works for you: consciousness, universe, Divine, life force. Whatever lands. You are a spiritual being having a human experience. Until you claim that, you’ll struggle. Always. Shift from Self-Fixation to Service Picture this: You want to create. Record a video. Hit record. Your mind floods in:“How do I look? Sound? What will they think? Hair? Background? OMG what if I flop?” The more you fixate on you, the less freedom you have. Stop. Let the creativity flow. Whatever wants out, let it out. Why? Because at its core, your desire to create is about service. To help. To inspire. To touch lives. Even a painting says something. Someone, somewhere, needs to hear it your way. We all have unique perspectives. That’s why the same advice a million times doesn’t stick - until one voice, yours, finally clicks. Serve others. Courage shows up naturally. Flip the script: It was never about you. The less you think about yourself, the more you express your true identity, the more potential you unleash. Remember Who You Are - And Dare There’s nothing more painful than walking through life half-alive, because you let your mind call the shots. It’s time to remember who we are. Step boldly into what we’re called to create. When we dare, we give others permission to dare. We create a ripple of courage worldwide. And in today’s world, that’s everything. Not for Instagram fame. Not for hollow success. But for fulfilled lives. Kindness. Love. Lifting each other up. We’re wired to survive through collaboration and compassion, not isolation. We help, we rise together, we celebrate. That’s the power of daring to be authentic. Join the Ripple: The Bold Femme Awakening Ready to step into your bold era? Join me at The Bold Femme Awakening on November 1st. We’ll set a new standard: Owning our wisdom, trusting our judgment, boldly creating dream lives. Courage, kindness, love, humility, unapologetic boldness. Let’s do it. Together. Thanks for reading The Bold Standard! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

4. 

   2 Oct 2025

   You can't receive what you don't give

   In this episode, I explore the idea of BEING the thing you want to receive more of- whether that is love, abundance, or joy, life will reflect back at us who we are being.Follow me on IG for more:   / rinasavova   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtsakk2OWt2UU5ZWHUzVFlRcWlxUTJTNVhlZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYVQ3MjdwSDEzaUduUjktdEhpLTFCUDhBU1Z2VFBmTE1VdVJWMXd2QVJTM05xVkF1REs3MWhiUFVXdmZDSXhCZUt6NnRubG0zS3FYdkNPbVRuSm03N0JRMFhBMi1QdjZhY3VaN1ZIU2pxV0pqc2Z2UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frinasavova%2F&v=tlohn8-P6xg) Join my free Facebook community:   / boldfemmecollective   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1wc2pYMU43cWtuWGR0cG1pWnpyQ1o1SW9uQXxBQ3Jtc0tuci1ONF90RDZ4YXlFSEZOQnFJc3VDUXlNYWU4bW9oMVhpU2c2dTJ6OEZRQ2RfdFdjcTE1SFdIQ1pOZ2JtWkR0ZV9KcFd1MnFIRUNhUzZ5U0RrSjA4LWdsRTdXS2tNNnlFMThWMVNPTUJrZ2ZNdTRCcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fboldfemmecollective%2F&v=tlohn8-P6xg)Read my stuff on Substack: https://theboldstandard.substack.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZaeElZQ3d1OUJNVkpXbGh1YkhCMXU0eDh1UXxBQ3Jtc0trMUVkaXc0NGhiYTZ0c1h3SzhrM0liVTJsbVlxYmFueS04eDJ2Mk9kNWh2UWllUXR5a2RBLVBsS05IVlEtTm13eU85U045WWI2SklCbU8xVE1CMlBVWUk0T1BJU2NvM01ZNTNvaWh4Yms5WUFwLWcyTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheboldstandard.substack.com%2F&v=tlohn8-P6xg) Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

5. 

   16 Sept 2025

   Don't let anyone make an imposter out of you

   In this episode, I share my journey of overcoming self-doubt and the deceptive narratives my mind created. I open up about my quest for validation and the pivotal moment when I realized that true faith and self-belief come from within. Through my experiences, I explore the transformative power of surrendering to my true self and the importance of not letting fear and doubt dictate my reality. Join me as I uncover the path to embracing my potential and living boldly. Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

6. 

   15 Sept 2025

   How I caught fear in a lie

   In this episode, I share a couple of stories from my life that have helped me truly 'see' the illusory nature of fear and suffering. From a hiking trip to one of my first coaching sessions, those experiences have made me realize that the mind cannot be trusted and whatever lies it tells us, we can simply choose not to believe them. Life is created through our perception, and we must consciously choose what reality to perceive if we want to intentionally create instead of unconsciously drift. I hope you enjoy the episode! Looking forward to your feedback :) Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

7. 

   14 Nov 2024

   How to stop meddling in life's business (so it can start working for you)

   Let's talk about how to stop meddling in life's business so it can start working for us Tune in for this episode in which we explore the idea that consciousness projects your reality and therefore the 3D reality as you see it is a subjective and mendable illusion - it is simply the projection of a certain level and angle of consciousness. We explore the relationship between the truth of oneness and creation of consciousness with our ability to surrender (the 3D human effort) so that we allow life to help us create our dreams. What if life wants to work for you but you keep getting in the way? Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

8. 

   2 Dec 2023

   The dark side of personal development and coaching industry

   How's the coaching and personal development industry ruining your life and why you should give the finger to everyone else and listen to your own wisdom.👑⚜️ Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

9. 

   11 Nov 2023

   How can you believe something that is "obviously" not true?

   How can you believe something that is "obviously" not true? I mean, it's obviously a "fact" that there is not enough money in your bank account, Duh! Or is it? Let's explore the illusion of facts and how to dissolve all disbelief (or do we really need any belief at all) If you wish to dive deeper into the rabbit hole of truth, sign up for the Truth Beyond Masterclass. Launching this November! Get it on a pre-launch price for Black Friday for only $77! (After launch price is $222) ⚜️ Sign up here: subscribepage.io/5R09Ne (http://subscribepage.io/5R09Ne) ⚜️ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/darina_savova/ (https://www.instagram.com/darina_savova/) ⚜️ Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7 (https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7) ⚜️ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TheTruthBeyondChannel?si=U5T08BOypEOhrHu3 (https://youtube.com/@TheTruthBeyondChannel?si=U5T08BOypEOhrHu3) Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

10. 

    8 Nov 2023

    How to get rid of doubt for good

    We've all heard that manifestation happens in the absence of doubt. Join me for a morning coffee and a quick unscripted discussion on what causes doubt and how you can get rid of it for good. Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

11. 

    7 Nov 2023

    The illusion of "manifestation formulas" and the power of simple faith

    In this episode, I talk about the illusion of manifestation formulas preached by the coaching and personal development industry, and how this is just an attempt to stay in control therefore in the Matrix. The truth of manifestation is surrender to the KNOWING that there's nothing you shall ever need because nothing was ever separate from you. If you want to go deeper into understanding the truth beyond and how you can create miracles without lifting a single finger, sign up for the Truth Beyond Masterclass - The Ultimate Freedom Experience. You can find all my socials and the link for the masterclass here: https://linktr.ee/Darinasavova (https://linktr.ee/Darinasavova) Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

12. 

    12 Sept 2023

    The Power of Faith & Conviction for Manifestating Our Desires

    In this episode, we are talking about the power of faith and how it applies to manifesting our desires. We are discussing why the modern explanation of how the law of attraction works actually hinders our true potential to create without lifting a single finger. We will see an example of how I used the power of faith to heal an almost dead cat and how you can use that same power to manifest your desires. This is the lost mode of prayer. It's an energy of certainty and conviction rather than begging and hoping. That scares us because we've been conditioned to fear a God that we think is somewhere outside of us judging us for our actions and deciding who gets what. Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

13. 

    2 Aug 2023

    Personal development is ruining your life

    In this episode, I share my own experience of doing "too much" personal development and how the pursuit of perfection has had me totally breakdown. If you're feeling as if you are working hard on improving yourself but you still feel as if you're somehow "broken," then this episode is for you. I hope you enjoy it and please do let me know if you have had a similar experience. Thanks for listening ❤️ Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

14. 

    2 Aug 2023

    When things don't go your way

    What does surrender mean? Can we experience life without judging what's unfolding as "good" or "bad"? In this episode, I talk about the idea that suffering occurs only when what's happening in our lives doesn't fit the concept of where/what/ who we think we should be. Let me know in the comments below what you think 🫶 Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

15. 

    11 May 2023

    Is it worth it playing small?

    Is it worth never taking any risk and staying safe? I encourage you to take the leap forward today and embrace discomfort because that's the only true way to live a fulfilled life. Message me on Facebook and let's talk! https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7 (https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7) Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

16. 

    21 Mar 2023

    What the coaching industry ISN'T telling you

    Good morning! This episode is recorded while I'm still waking up and having my morning coffee ☕️ so bear with me 😁 This episode is all about the false ideals the coaching industry is promoting and how that can negatively impact the way we perceived ourselves and distort our perception of what it takes to achieve success. Hope you enjoy it and I'd love to hear your opinion on the topic 😊 Follow me here on Facebook and let's connect https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7 (https://www.facebook.com/darina.savova.7) With gratitude, Darina Savova Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

17. 

    11 Feb 2023

    The right and wrong way of doing things (which makes you procrastinate)

    We often want to know what the "right" next step is. We don't want to screw things up, we want to have a clear path and clear strategy and just follow it. But the idea that there is a right and wrong way of doing things can keep us stuck in inaction because many time we simply don't know what the next right move is. We have to try and see. So let's explore this, shall we? Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

18. 

    11 Feb 2023

    Why is it hard to take consistent action?

    Tune in to understand more about why clarity is so important for consistency and why managing your emotions is key to sustaining momentum. If you want more tips on how to beat procrastination, follow me on Facebook - Darina Savova, and IG @dahumancoach. Let's crush your goals together 👊💯 Get full access to The Bold Standard at theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe (https://theboldstandard.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

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