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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

A Softer Relationship With Life

from The Soft Way · host Rachael Ebanks-Gold

Life can start to feel heavy when we’re constantly trying to improve ourselves, stay on top of everything, and force our way into becoming a ‘better’ version of who we are.In this episode, I reflect on a quieter shift that’s been unfolding in me recently.A gentler way of relating to myself, other people, and ordinary life.We explore self-pressure, receptivity, compassion, therapy, interconnectedness, and what can happen when we stop treating life as something to battle through alone.The episode begins with a short grounding practice. If you'd prefer to jump straight into the reflection, you can skip ahead to around 3 mins 15. ✧ A Question to Reflect OnWhere in your life are you creating unnecessary pressure for yourself right now?What might emerge if you loosened your grip?P.S. If you have questions, comments or suggestions - feel free to email me at [email protected]***If this episode resonated with you, could you please leave a rating? ❤️How to do it...⭐ On Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad): open the show page, scroll to the bottom, where it says Ratings & Reviews, and tap the stars.⭐ On Spotify: open the show page and tap the ⭐ rating under the title.Thank you for helping The Soft Way grow! 🌿OTHER WAYS TO CONNECTJoin my email list: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/newsletterListen to my audio tracks on Insight Timer. 

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Life can start to feel heavy when we’re constantly trying to improve ourselves, stay on top of everything, and force our way into becoming a ‘better’ version of who we are. In this episode, I reflect on a quieter shift that’s been unfolding in me recently. A gentler way of relating to myself, other people, and ordinary life. We explore self-pressure, receptivity, compassion, therapy, interconnectedness, and what can happen when we stop treating life as something to battle through alone. The e...

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