Wanting Without Relating: Moving Beyond Transactional Spirituality

Wanting Without Relating: Moving Beyond Transactional Spirituality

In this episode of Back To Self, Sian explores what it means to move beyond transactional spirituality and begin cultivating a deeper, more intentional relationship with the divine. Rather than only turning towards the universe, Spirit, God, or the sacred when we need answers, signs, reassurance, or a breakthrough, this conversation gently invites you to reflect on what becomes possible when spiritual connection issomething we tend to in the ordinary moments too. This is not about judging manifestation, prayer, longing, or asking for support. Those things are deeply human. Instead, Sian explores the difference between wanting from the divine and relating with the divine. You’ll also hear reflections on some of the blocks that canget in the way of spiritual connection, including religious wounds, fear of judgement, hyper-independence, perfectionism, shame, burnout, and fear of surrender. This episode is an invitation to meet your spirituality withcuriosity, compassion, and honesty — and to consider how reconnecting with the divine may also become a way of coming back to yourself.  Thanks for listening 🙏🏽🩷 🗓️New episodes every Thursday 🎙️Follow now to join the conversation   🩷Connect with me 📸 Instagram: @the.soulshine.therapist 👩🏽‍💻Website: ⁠www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [http://www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] 📧 Email: ⁠ sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] Disclaimer: Just to say, this podcast isn’t therapy or areplacement for professional support. Although I am a therapist, I show up here as myself- sharing ideas and experiences. If you are struggling, I’d encourage you to seek support with a registered mental health professional.

The Spiritual Law of Choice: Reclaiming Your Personal Power

In this episode of Back To Self, Sian explores the Spiritual Law of Choice through the lens of Gemini season, personal power, free will, karma and self-trust. This conversation gently unpacks how the choices we make- from the big life decisions to the tiny daily moments-shape our lives and our relationship with ourselves. Rather than framing choice through blame or perfection, Sian offers a compassionate reflection on how we can move from fear into love, from autopilot into presence, and from feelingstuck into remembering our agency. You’ll be invited to explore how patterns such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking and burnout canaffect your ability to choose what feels true. With practical reflections and journal prompts, this episode supports you to make one small, aligned choice that brings you closer to yourself. Your power to choose is always available- one gentle choice at a time. Thanks for listening 🙏🏽🩷   🗓️New episodes every Thursday 🎙️Follow now to join the conversation   🩷Connect with me 📸 Instagram: @the.soulshine.therapist 👩🏽‍💻Website: ⁠www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [http://www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] 📧 Email: ⁠sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] Disclaimer: Just to say, this podcast isn’t therapy or areplacement for professional support. Although I am a therapist, I show up here as myself- sharing ideas and experiences. If you are struggling, I’d encourage you to seek support with a registered mental health professional.

Back To Self in Gemini Season

Gemini season invites us into curiosity, communication, learning, lightness and connection.  In this episode of Back To Self, Sian explores the archetypal energy of Gemini and how it can support us in coming back to ourselves with more awareness, curiosity and compassion. Together, we look at Gemini as a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, connected to the mind, communication,adaptability, learning and social connection. Sian reflects on both the empowered and shadow expressions of Gemini energy- from curiosity, charisma andplayfulness, to overthinking, overstimulation, gossip, performance and disconnection from our deeper truth.   You’ll also hear gentle, practical ways to work with Gemini season, plus opportunities for inner self-reflection. This episode is an invitation to meet your mind with curiosity rather than criticism, and to explore how Geminiseason may be guiding you back to yourself. Thanks for listening 🙏🏽🩷   🗓️New episodes every Thursday 🎙️Follow now to join the conversation   🩷Connect with me 📸 Instagram: @the.soulshine.therapist 👩🏽‍💻Website: ⁠www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [http://www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] 📧 Email: ⁠sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] Disclaimer: Just to say, this podcast isn’t therapy or areplacement for professional support. Although I am a therapist, I show up here as myself- sharing ideas and experiences. If you are struggling, I’d encourage you to seek support with a registered mental health professional.

What Do You Worship?

In this episode of Back To Self, Sian explores the question: what do you worship? Not necessarily in a religious sense, but in the modernsense of what receives your energy, attention and devotion. From work, social media and relationships to online shopping, money, the mind or even a past version of yourself, this episode invites you to gently reflect on what may be shaping your choices and sense of self. This is not an episode about judgement, shame or getting it“right”. It is an invitation to bring more awareness to where your energy is going, what it may be costing you, and how you might begin to meet those parts of your life with more balance. You’ll be invited to reflect on: * What you might be worshipping without realising * Whether that relationship feels nourishing or draining * What the emotional, mental, physical or spiritual cost might be * How to bring more balance, choice, and self-connection into your life With curiosity, Sian explores why we may look for something to anchor ourselves to, what unconscious devotion can cost us, and how we can begin to bring more balance, awareness and choice into our lives. This is a grounding episode for anyone who wants to understand where their energy is going and gently return to themselves with more honesty, compassion and clarity. Thanks for listening 🙏🏽🩷   🗓️New episodes every Thursday 🎙️Follow now to join the conversation   🩷Connect with me 📸 Instagram: @the.soulshine.therapist 👩🏽‍💻Website: ⁠www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [http://www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] 📧 Email: ⁠sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] Disclaimer: Just to say, this podcast isn’t therapy or a replacement for professional support. Although I am a therapist, I show up here as myself- sharing ideas and experiences. If you are struggling, I’d encourage you to seek support with a registered mental health professional.

Living in Alignment With Your Values

In this episode of Back To Self, we gently explore the role of values- what they are, where they come from, and how they shape the way you live, choose, and show up in your life. Often, the discomfort we feel- overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, or a sense of unfulfillment- can point to a deepermisalignment between how we’re living and what truly matters to us. This episode is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with your inner compass. You’ll be guided through: * The difference between values and goals (and why it matters) * How values are shaped by family, culture, and lived experience * Signs you may be out of alignment with your values * Why living someone else’s values can lead to disconnection and burnout * The emotional reality of choosing yourself and your values * Practical ways to identify your core values and begin living them day-to-day This isn’t about becoming a “better” version of yourself.It’s about gently returning to who you already are- and what feels true for you. Get Brene Brown’s values list here: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/ [https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/] If this episode resonated, you’re always welcome to share your reflections or connect with me on Instagram@the.soulshine.therapist And if you’d like to support the podcast, leaving a rating or review really helps this space reach others who need it 🤍 Thanks for listening 🙏🏽🩷 🗓️New episodes every Thursday 🎙️Follow now to join the conversation   🩷Connect with me 📸 Instagram: @the.soulshine.therapist 👩🏽‍💻Website: ⁠www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [http://www.thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] 📧 Email: ⁠sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk⁠ [sian@thesoulshinetherapist.co.uk] Disclaimer: Just to say, this podcast isn’t therapy or areplacement for professional support. Although I am a therapist, I show up here as myself- sharing ideas and experiences. If you are struggling, I’d encourage you to seek support with a registered mental health professional.