Episode 2: Mind and Spirit: The Inner Pull of Your Circle

Maslow - From Basic Needs to Purpose, Meaning, and Self Actualization

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/fan_mail/new]   -  What happens when your basic needs are met, but something still feels missing? In this episode, we explore Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the sacred call to self-actualization. Through stories of extraordinary achievers like John D. Rockefeller, Howard Hughes, and Richard Branson, we examine why wealth and success often leave us hollow — and how the search for meaning and purpose lifts us into a richer, more soul-aligned life. I also share a simple 7-day “Meaning in the Everyday” practice to help you begin noticing what truly lights you up. If you’ve ever felt restless despite having “enough,” this episode is your gentle invitation to climb higher. What are you here to give?  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “What a man can be, he must be. This need we call self-actualization.” - Abraham Maslow“ I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy — not the other way around.” - Richard Branson The Meaning In Everyday Practice 1. What did I create, do, or give today — even something small — that felt meaningful? (A kind word, a task well done, something I made or helped with.) 2. Who or what did I love or truly connect with today — a person, a moment in nature, a piece of music, or a simple act of care?  3. Where did I notice a small sense of peace or aliveness, even if the day was hard? Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio [https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio]  X @SoulPodcastShow  Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble [https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPod]  The SoulPod on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudio]  Spiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ [https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/]  NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/support] Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/supporters/new] for ways you can support the show.

What My Past Life Regression Taught Me

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/fan_mail/new]  In this episode I open up about my personal experience with past life regression therapy and how it helped me finally understand a recurring childhood dream that played over and over in my sleeping life for decades.I also dive into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Brian Weiss and the incredible true story behind his book Many Lives, Many Masters, exploring how past life memories might heal deep fears and phobias in the present. Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, this episode examines the surprising power of belief and how sometimes the healing matters more than proving what’s “real.”If you’ve ever had a strange recurring dream, an unexplained fear, or felt an instant soul connection with someone, this one’s for you.  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “Our bodies are just a vehicle for our souls. They're just temporary houses” Dr Brian Weiss  Suggested Reading: Many Lives Many Masters [https://amzn.to/44v49Tf] - Dr Brian Weiss  Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio [https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio] X @SoulPodcastShow  Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble [https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPod] The SoulPod on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudio] NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/support] Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/supporters/new] for ways you can support the show.

How to Strengthen Integrity Without Guilt or Shame

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/fan_mail/new]   In this episode, discover how to strengthen integrity without guilt or self-shame. We often justify small compromises to avoid discomfort, but those quiet excuses can create inner tension and dim our light. Instead of harsh self-criticism when we notice them, learn to meet these moments with gentle awareness and compassion. I share a simple personal story of catching a justification in action and how pausing kindly shifted everything. We explore the psychological roots (cognitive dissonance and growth mindset) and the spiritual invitation (turning "wounds" into openings for grace, as Rumi teaches). The heart of the episode is The Justification Pause—a quick, loving tool to spot excuses, understand what's beneath them, and choose alignment in the moment. This practice builds real self-trust, deeper peace, and lasting joy—no shame required. Try it this week and reclaim the freedom of living authentically. Listen now and step into your integrity with grace. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” -Rumi “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Rumi Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio [https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio] X @SoulPodcastShow  Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble [https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPod] The SoulPod on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudio] NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/support] Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/supporters/new] for ways you can support the show.

How Nature Awakens Your True Self Embracing Aesthetic Emotions

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/fan_mail/new]     Nature's beauty awakens our deepest, truest selves through aesthetic emotions, urging us to shed ego, fear, and judgment so we can fully embrace our authentic humanity and live with open-hearted wonder—reminding us that this beauty is always here, inviting us to open our senses to it without resistance, fostering vulnerability, connection, and a renewed sense of presence.  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. —Gretel Ehrlich Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio [https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio] X @SoulPodcastShow  Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble [https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPod] The SoulPod on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudio] Spiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ [https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/support] Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/supporters/new] for ways you can support the show.

Episode 2: Mind and Spirit: The Inner Pull of Your Circle

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/fan_mail/new] Series: Keep the Keepers: Building an Honorable Circle for Joyful Living (A 3-Part Series on The Soul Podcast) Episode 2: Mind and Spirit: The Inner Pull of Your Circle In this episode: I explore why it's so hard to leave friendships or groups that quietly diminish us—even when we sense it's time. I cover the psychological roots of belonging and common reasons we stay stuck, like fear of loneliness and sunk costs, while blending in the spiritual side—how misaligned connections affect the soul. I use stories to show how change works: from Tim Allen’s turnaround -as well as my experience in The ManKind Project circles- to show the power of choosing uplifting bonds.  Key Takeaway: Struggling to let go is human; awareness is the gentle first step toward better circles.  Reflection Tool: Notice how you feel after time with friends—expanded or contracted? Just observe, no judgment. New episodes drop weekly. Share with someone feeling that quiet pull. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” – Epictetus  “Hang around funny people, because humor is contagious—and if you're surrounded by sourpusses, pretty soon you'll be the one making the funeral arrangements for your own joy.” - Garrison Keillor  “Nothing cheers the heart as much as the images of excellence reflected in the character of our companions.” – Marcus Aurelius More Information on The ManKind Project Worldwide: https://mankindproject.org/ [https://mankindproject.org/] USA: https://mkpusa.org/ [https://mkpusa.org/]  Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio [https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio] X @SoulPodcastShow  Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble [https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPod] The SoulPod on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudio] Spiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ [https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/] NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/support] Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765925/supporters/new] for ways you can support the show.