The Soul Podcast - Tools For a Joyful Life

Send us Fan Mail - In this special between-seasons episode, we return to the powerful foundation laid in the first eight episodes and explore humanity’s oldest and most universal truth: there is an eternal part of us—the soul—and its inseparable partner, love. We examine how every culture throughout history has recognized these two great intangibles, and why they remain at the very core of what it means to be human. Discover how love is not merely part of our journey, but may actually be our journey. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern evidence, including near-death experiences where the vast majority of people return with the same profound message—that life is all about love and the questions we face on the other side nearly always center on how deeply we loved—we uncover truths hidden in plain sight.This is an invitation to remember who you really are: an eternal soul here to experience every nuance of love in human form. Perfect for longtime listeners and newcomers alike, this episode will reignite your sense of purpose and remind you what truly matters.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"The soul of man is immortal and imperishable." - Plato"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi"Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces." - Rumi"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." - Plato“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." - Aristotle"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." - Albert Einstein“Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.” — Pierre Teilhard de ChardinSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  -  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/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“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 BransonThe Meaning In Everyday Practice1. 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 X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Spiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail 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/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Our bodies are just a vehicle for our souls. They're just temporary houses” Dr Brian Weiss Suggested Reading:Many Lives Many Masters - Dr Brian Weiss Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  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/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“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.” -RumiSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail    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/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. —Gretel EhrlichSocial Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeSpiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailSeries: 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 CircleIn 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/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes: “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 AureliusMore Information on The ManKind ProjectWorldwide: https://mankindproject.org/USA: https://mkpusa.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeSpiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailSeries: Keep the Keepers: Building an Honorable Circle for Joyful Living(A 3-Part Series on The Soul Podcast)Episode 1: The Roots of Influence: Why Your Circle MattersIn this opening episode, we explore a timeless truth: the people we surround ourselves with shape our character, our choices, and our joy far more than we often realize. Drawing from ancient wisdom—Stoic philosophers like Epictetus, Seneca, Pythagoras, and Marcus Aurelius, as well as the millennia-old concepts of Satya (truth) and Dharma (righteous path) from Hindu and Buddhist teachings—I show how honorable friends create a mutual ripple of growth, where we become both mentor and mentee.Through a personal childhood story about his mother’s simple yet profound advice—“Keep the keepers—and know the difference”—and a teaser of Tim Allen’s powerful turnaround, this episode lays the foundation for understanding why vetting our circle with integrity is essential for a joyful life.Key Takeaway: Awareness of who we let in is the first gentle step toward deeper alignment and authentic joy.Reflection Tool: List three qualities of integrity in your closest friends—then ask: Do they inspire me to grow? Do I feel like both giver and receiver?Listen now and begin curating the circle your soul deserves. New episodes drop weekly. Share with someone who might need this reminder.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” -Epictetus“Associate with those who will make a better man of you. Welcome those whom you yourself can improve. The process is mutual; for people learn while they teach.” -Seneca“Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.” -Pythagoras“Nothing cheers the heart as much as the images of excellence reflected in the character of our companions.” -Marcus AureliusSocial Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Spiritual Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailOne 72-year-old man quietly asked, “What good can I do here while I’m still on this earth?” — then donated nearly 900 acres of family land to the Kalispel Tribe instead of selling to developers.This episode explores Gary Verbrugge’s inspiring act of stewardship as a living example of spiritual emergence. Opening with Desmond Tutu’s wisdom and the Native proverb “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children,” it invites you to reflect on your own daily choices and the quiet legacy you’re creating.Little bits of good really can change everything.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTES Quotes:“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” -Desmond Tutu.Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailThis is an encore episode which first appeared in Feb 2024. We're entering a new period of spirituality. Some have called it the Age of Aquarius. It's an exciting time, And it turns out, this new age is a recurring cycle. Today I talk about The Great Emergence -what it is and how it will change our lives.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESMy VideosThe SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Links and References:The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why -Phyllis Tickle  * Thank You-Pastor Dan Spacek, First Congregational Church – Auburn, CA website Quotes:“Anyone who thinks sitting in church can make you a Christian must also think that sitting in a garage can make you a car.”― Garrison Keillor“Religion, whether we like it or not, is intimately tied to the culture in which it exists. One can argue—with only varying degrees of success, though—that private faith can exist independent of its cultural surround. When, however, two or three faith-filled believers come together, a religion—possibly more of a nascent or proto-religion—is formed." -Phyllis TickleMusic Attribution:In this episode I used Vlad-Gluschenko-Stars-ExtendedNo. 3 by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US* I use affiliate links. A portion of your purchase from this link supports the show <3 Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I explore “The Great Return” — the quiet but powerful shift happening in our culture as the long decline in organized religion levels off and, in some places, begins to reverse. I look at why Gen Y, Gen Z, and especially young men are showing up again, how spirituality and religion are starting to walk hand-in-hand, and what role recent events and our deep human hunger for meaning and community are playing in this change. I share why this matters, what it says about our spiritual longing, and why it gives me hope for the future. The episode closes with an encore presentation of my two-part series, The Spiritual Revolution.  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” -Viktor Frankl.Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailEver judged how long it takes you to heal, grieve, change? Me too! And now I want to stop. Here's a quickie about embracing your natural pace.The Story In My Head -Show DescriptionThe Story in My Head is a podcast about healing, self-improvement and self-care for the lazy. It's a raw and meandering journey through the stories in my head that create fear, plant obstacles and disable me from living the life I want. This is NOT your average self-help podcast. It is not polished and refined and presented as a recipe for healthy living. Rather its an honest sharing of the stories that feed my dark spaces, the consequences of my storytelling, and the ways I'm working to re-write the narrative. I think most of us tell stories in our heads that we fear will be judged if we share. I want to explore the stories that make us uncomfortable including ones about depression, anxiety, conflict, self-esteem, sex, relationships, death, addiction, parenting, adulting. This list goes on and on. These are the issues I struggle with and I don't think I'm alone, yet most people don't want to talk about them. WTF? The Story in My Head podcast, hosted by me...Amy. Where my guests and I talk honestly about things that make us uncomfortable. We will share our stories, our experiences and the nuggets we gather along the way. You might laugh a little. You may cry a little. I suspect you will be able to relate. Nonetheless, it will be shameless entertainment. If you like Unf*ck Your Brain, Help Me Be Me, Unlocking Us, The Mel Robbins Podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Terrible Thanks for Asking, Therapy for Black Girls, Goop, The Happiness Lab, and Happier then you may enjoy The Story in My Head. Check it out The Story In My Head with Amy Wrenn, anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this final episode of season 4, I reflect on the tools and insights from 39 episodes that help us move through life’s toughest moments—grief, fear, loss, and inner blocks—and reclaim authentic, lasting joy. Using personal stories, I show how simple, consistent practices clear the way for joy to flow freely from within. Joy is your birthright. Use these tools to open the channels, and happiness follows. Your soul’s journey is leading you home—may this episode light the path forward.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes: “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” -Carl JungSocial Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of The Soul Podcast, I dive into The Deep Need for Authenticity with Carl Jung’s timeless reminder: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”What if you could wake up every day wrapped in unshakable inner calm, overflowing with genuine vitality, quiet confidence, deeper connections, and true freedom—no more chasing approval?We explore how subtle childhood adaptations quietly pull us away from our real selves… and why reclaiming authenticity is the brave, gentle journey that brings profound peace and self-love.I share my own story—from turning humor into a social “superpower” and stand-up stage to realizing it sometimes hid my true self—and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to real connection.Plus, a reflection on the quietly powerful people we admire: those who walk their talk, embrace flaws, speak kindly yet directly, and radiate calm confidence.If you’re ready to peel back the layers, feel more at home in your own skin, and live a life that feels undeniably yours, this episode is your invitation.One small authentic step can change everything. Listen now.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl JungSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener surveyhereNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I invite you to notice how everyday frustrations—like a missed flight or bad traffic—can ruin your mood, and why the real issue is often the story you tell yourself about them. We explore the difference between fleeting happiness and steady, resilient joy built through kinder inner dialogue. I share neuroscience-backed insights on rewiring your brain and a simple, powerful tool that takes just minutes a day to foster deep calm, self-compassion, and lasting joy no matter the circumstances.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESThe Seven Minute Daily Practice1. Set a timer for seven minutes. 2. Sit somewhere quiet, close your eyes. 3. Place one hand on your heart; this activates the vagus nerve and drops you into your body fast. 4. In your own inner voice, mentally repeat:“I love myself. I love myself. I love myself.”Say it like you mean it. Say it until it feels true, even if it feels ridiculous at first.When the mind wanders (and it will), just gently come back.Quotes:“We’re not disturbed by things—but by our views of them.” -EpictetusReading:LINK: Love Yourself Like your Life Depends on It – Kamal RavikantSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I invite you to tune into that quiet inner restlessness—the subtle “something’s off” feeling that lingers even when life looks perfect on the outside. We explore true personal integrity as the deep alignment between your authentic inner truth and how you live every day, drawing on Jung’s ideas of wholeness, my own story of leaving a draining role, and simple steps to notice where you’re out of sync and gently start closing the gap. Reclaim that alignment, and watch chronic tension melt into profound peace, self-trust, and vibrant aliveness.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” -Alan K. SimpsonSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener survey hereNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  This episode's a bit different, folks. Today, I'll take you on an epic journey undertaken by a man whose adventures were made legendary by the author Daniel Defoe in his classic book, Robinson Crusoe. It's a story that illustrates the importance of trusting your intuition—and how, sometimes, it's the difference between life and death.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” -“Henry David Thoreau“All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” -Blaise PascalReading: The Psychology of Totalitarianism - Mattias DesmetSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, explore the quiet power of true emotional freedom: moving beyond faking "I don't give a damn" about others' negativity to genuinely letting it go.Discover the difference between defensive toughness and real inner peace, why pretending drains you, and practical tools—like body scans, shadow work, energy practices, and boundary-setting—to build self-worth and reclaim your energy.Inspired by Lao Tzu, Gandhi, Jung, and Buddha, this is your guide to processing triggers, releasing old hurts, and living with deeper calm and joy.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESSuggested Reading:The Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerQuotes:Albert Einstein: "Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution." Einstein reminds us that distancing ourselves from chronic negativity preserves our problem-solving energy and mental clarity.Dalai Lama: "Don’t let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." A call to prioritize your serenity by releasing the hold of others' attitudes, fostering resilience through mindful detachment.Mahatma Gandhi: "I will not allow anyone to walk in my mind with dirty feet." Gandhi's metaphor urges setting mental boundaries, letting go of intrusive negativity to maintain purity of thought and self-respect.“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” - The Buddha True calm starts when you stop fighting feeling, not when you shove them down or deny them. Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else.Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers.Best of all, I share six practical tools I use daily—media fasts, belief audits, real connections, speaking truth, and more—to break the spell and reclaim sovereignty over your mind.If you’ve ever stayed silent while others repeated something you knew wasn’t true, this one’s for you. True freedom starts inside.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” -Steve Biko “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George OrwellReading: The Psychology of Totalitarianism - Mattias DesmetSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I explore how a simple personal motto can guide your life's purpose toward kindness and fulfillment, inspired by a guest's reflections on making small positive impacts. Discover why grand ambitions aren't necessary—instead, everyday decency with family, friends, and others can create lasting ripples. I'll share insights on crafting your own motto to shape daily choices and reduce regrets, plus an invitation to try it yourself and share with our community. Tune in for soulful guidance on living with more peace and connection.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTESQuotes:"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." -Albert Einstein"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." -Mother Teresa"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." - The Dalai LamaSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this powerful episode, I sit down with my terminally ill friend Jerome for a raw, spiritual exploration of facing mortality. Together, we share profound insights on how a terminal diagnosis reshapes one's view of the world, relationships, and spiritual expansion. You'll also find heartfelt guidance on having meaningful conversations with dying loved ones, emphasizing love, letting go, and finding beauty in life's final chapters.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTES:Quotes: On Being Present "Presence is as a result of putting yourself in a position to accept it. It's not a place one can force oneself to be, because if I'm forcing anything at all, then it's impossible to be present." -Jerome Beauchamp One Thing Dying Taught Me"We should all be treated like we're living with a terminal diagnosis. Everyone has a terminal diagnosis, in one sense or another."  - Jerome BeauchampOn Finding Peace Through Acceptance and Simplifying Life"Is there really something that I have to do in this moment or in this day or before I pass away? And I realize the natural consequences will prevail resulting in more peace of mind and more calmness. There's an extraordinary amount of acceptance and surrender involved." — Jerome BeauchampOn How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Someone Who is Terminally Ill"The best thing for me would be for someone to ask me if I'm interested in talking about it... and to actually discuss it like really seriously have a dialogue. Don't have one of those discussions that you ask me something and I say something and then you make it about you... But to actually be inquisitive about what's going on for that person." — Jerome Beauchamp Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  November and December can be a beautiful and joy-filled time of the year. But for some, these months can be challenging. In this episode I look at the spiritual growth that is offered to us in the final months of each year. I offer thoughts to help you expand... and ideas to help you get through the challenges. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESWatch VideosThe SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Crisis Text Line  Text HOME to 741741National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-8255Trans Lifeline    1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)TrevorLifeline   1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)Music by Marco Topa Music Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I explore how knowledge, experience, reflection, and intuition combine to foster personal growth and reshape our beliefs. Sharing a childhood anecdote and timeless quotes, I invite you to tune into your intuition and apply it more intentionally in your daily life.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards." – Vernon Law"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice." – Anton Chekhov"Experience has taught me this, that we undo ourselves by impatience; intuition tells me when to wait." – Michel de Montaigne"Experience is the mother of intuition—what you’ve lived whispers what you should feel." – Carl Gustav JungSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I dive into William Blake's wild take on perception and imagination, tying it to Robert Lanza's Biocentric Universe Theory that puts your consciousness at the heart of creating reality, space, and time. Pulling from quantum physics, dreams, and meditation vibes across religions, I'll get you questioning if you're the real architect of the cosmos - and share a simple trick to tap into that power.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:William Blake said, “The eye altering alters all.”Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Stacey shares a moving real-life encounter with a stranger in a wheelchair who, with two playful words—“Nice legs”—delivered a profound gift of perspective on a morning when his own aching knee felt heavy. Through this tender exchange, he explores the transformative power of self-enhancing humor, the choice to rise rather than shrink in the face of loss or pain, and how a single moment of connection can reframe our struggles and remind us of the freedom that lives in Viktor Frankl’s sacred “space” between stimulus and response.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"'Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.' — Viktor E. Frankl Explore more: Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for MeaningSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I dive deeper into epigenetics, revealing how ancestral traumas and experiences leave chemical imprints on DNA that shape our instincts, behaviors, and even intuition across generations, backed by groundbreaking mouse studies. I guide you through a powerful 4-step ritual to pause, trace, release, and rewrite these inherited echoes, empowering you to honor your intuitive mind as a sacred, adaptable gift for personal and lineage healing.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Your perspective is always limited by how much you know. Expand your knowledge and you will transform your mind.” — Bruce Lipton “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” - Albert EinsteinReading: The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles - Bruce Lipton Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/Research Notes:Odor Fear (2013) [Dias & Ressler, Nature Neuroscience, 2014]Stress Response (2017) [Gapp et al., Nature Neuroscience, 2017]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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I explore the hidden world of emotional inheritance—those unconscious fears, patterns, and traumas passed down through generations that quietly shape our choices, using a simple cupboard habit as proof that even tiny actions carry ancestral echoes. I guide you through science-backed ways to uncover and release these invisible burdens, so you can reclaim your freedom and author a lighter legacy.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESReading:Galit Atlas, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma (buy it here) Quotes:“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” ― C.G. Jung“The people we love and those who raised us live inside us; we experience their emotional pain, we dream their memories, we know what was not explicitly conveyed to us, and these things shape our lives in ways that we don’t always understand.” ― Galit Atlas, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma"We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made of us." -Jean-Paul Sartre"Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." -Jean-Paul Sartre“We carry emotional material that belongs to our parents and grandparents, retaining losses of theirs that they never fully articulated. We feel these traumas even if we don’t consciously know them. Old family secrets live inside us.” ― Galit Atlas, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of TraumaSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode is about something extraordinary that happened on the way back from the moon in 1971. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"We explore not because it is required but because it is who we are as a species."– Carl Sagan.Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I look at how media propaganda messes with what we believe and how we see the world. I show how media narratives are often driven by money or power. I dive into three examples of news stories that changed societal perception -but were all lies. These stories, going all the way back to the 1800s stick around for generations, shaping how we think. Best of all, I show you simple ways to test for truth—to help you cut through the lies. The episode’s about empowering everyone to question what they hear and dig for the truth with a bit of curiosity and critical thinking.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves.” -Eric Hoffer  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I explore how beauty and joy surround us, but we must practice opening our hearts to receive them.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“You can’t always get what you want. But if you try, sometimes you’ll find, you get what you need.” -Mick Jagger“I don’t care too much for money. Money can’t buy me love.” -Paul McCartney/ The Beetles "I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer." - Jim Carrey"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." -Mark TwainReading:Michael A. Singer's Books:The Surrender Experiment (audio book here)  (paperback here)The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (audio book  here) (paperback  here)Link to Maslow's Hierarchy – HERE Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail We've all felt it; that moment when we're overcome by the beauty of a moment. Maybe it's in the vastness of nature or maybe at the birth of a child. The joy crashes in and envelopes us. But what about the small joys and beauty found in the moment? Are you able to let those in?In this episode I talk about how to be more open to the beauty of the moment -and how to make joy a daily practice. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” -Henry Miller“The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. ... From them comes silence and awe. It’s not only their unbelievable stature, nor the color which seems to shift and vary under your eyes, no, they are not like any trees we know, they are ambassadors from another time.” -John Steinbeck “Not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves.” – Henry David Thoreau“When you lose yourself, you find the key to paradise.” – Lyrics from the song  Knee Deep by Zac Brown Band"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." - Lao Tzu"Lose yourself completely, return to the root of the root of your own soul." – Rumi"The kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:21 -The Bible,  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I explore how the fear of living, as William James called the "favorite disease of the twentieth century," holds us back from our true potential. I dive into the terror of failure, judgment, and losing joy, using inspiring stories of Harriet Tubman, Frida Kahlo, and Steve Jobs to show how courage breaks these chains. With insights from Carl Jung’s "shadow" and Anaïs Nin’s wisdom on courage, I offer a practical tool to face this fear and expand your life. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The fear of life is the favorite disease of the twentieth century.” -William James “When you’re doing something new, people don’t understand it, and they think you’re crazy. But when it works, suddenly they call you a genius.” -Steve Jobs “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anaïs NinSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/Attribution-Music:Vlad Gluschenko-Stars-Extended  - Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_USThe Denotes No 3 - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I address the current state of America as of September 20th, 2025. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I explore how a famous experiment in 1951 reveals the danger of herd mentality and talk about the ways we are being influenced by it today. I dive into the subtle signs of herd mentality—like blind agreement and self-censorship—and how it traps us in comfort over truth, from workplaces to social media. Offering practical steps, I share how curiosity, diverse perspectives, and self-reflection can break free from this mental cage, fostering personal growth and authenticity, with wisdom from Nietzsche, JFK, and Steve Jobs underlining the point. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." – John F. Kennedy "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe." – Friedrich Nietzsche"Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice." – Steve JobsSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowThe Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I delve into the spiritual secret from Rumi’s words, “Beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there,” to guide us in building unity now, as explored in the episode titled "Use This Spiritual Secret to Build Unity Now." I share a simple yet profound tool inspired by Jesus, Indigenous wisdom, and more, to foster connection and joy amidst our modern divides. Join me, Stacey Wheeler, on this soulful journey to weave unity into our lives.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” -Rumi“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” - Rumi“We are one, after all, you and I, together we suffer, together exist, and forever will recreate each other.” -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin“May they all be one, Father, as you are in me.” - Jesus“We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.” -Maya AngelouSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode I explore the nature of the soul through Nikola Tesla’s lens of energy, frequency, and vibration. It weaves together ancient wisdom, personal experiences of cosmic connection, modern scientific mysteries like consciousness and near-death experiences, and the laws of physics to ponder if the soul is an eternal spark of energy, vibrating through the universe, never fading but transforming.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” -Nikola Tesla “My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength, and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.” -Nikola Tesla “The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.” -Nikola Tesla Reading:David Chalmers' book The Conscious Mind, https://amzn.to/42b1UUlDr. Sam Parnia's book, Erasing Death, https://amzn.to/4p8l1rXDr. Sam Parnia's book, Lucid Dying,  https://amzn.to/4p8l9aVSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowThe Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeSpiritual Growth Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I explore how we often mistake rearranging old beliefs for real thinking, as William James called it “rearranging our prejudices.” I dive into how our tribal instincts keep us stuck, labeling new ideas as exceptions to avoid change. I share simple steps like questioning assumptions, sitting with discomfort, and admitting when we’re wrong to help us grow into a truer, more open version of ourselves.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"Many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices." -William James“Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death.” - Anaïs NinSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeTake the listener survey hereCoaching - Free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I dive into the magic of really knowing yourself, sharing how watching your own reactions—like a river finding its flow—can help you discover who you truly are, with stories from my own life and John Muir’s adventures in Yosemite. I offer simple tips like journaling, mindfulness, and facing your fears to help you embrace all parts of yourself and live more authentically.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes: “The first thing you have to know is yourself. A man who knows himself can step outside himself and watch his own reactions like an observer.” - Adam Smith “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” - John Muir“Fear points you to what’s important.” - C. JoyBell C.Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeNOTE: 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode will help you live more authentically and be in greater connection with your personal power. This is the second half of a two-part series on the power of personal responsibility. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call  https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/Quotes:“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” -Carl Jung“The ancestor of every action is a thought.” Ralph Waldo Emerson“We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made of us.” Jean-Paul Sartre“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” -Albert Ellis“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” -Joan Didion“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” -John C. Maxwell“A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.” -James Allen  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  Today, we’re kicking off a two-part series that’s all about taking control of your life and owning your journey. This first episode is going to set the stage by introducing the concept of personal responsibility—why it matters and how it’s the foundation for living a life of power and self-respect. Next week, we’ll dive deep into group think and how to break free to embrace your own truth, independent of the crowd. So, buckle up, because we’re about to get real about what it means to steer your own ship.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“Individuals who believe they are masters of their fate are as a rule the slaves of destiny.” -Carl Jung“We make our own hell out of the people around us.” -Jean-Paul Sartre“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.” -Freud“The ancestor of every action is a thought.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” -Joan Didion“Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” -Erica Jong “The price of greatness is responsibility.” -Winston ChurchillSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  They say the playground is where we not only have fun, but where we learn most. And our subconscious is just that! The space which houses our higher self. The “us” in our purest form. It is our true presence, our untainted spirit, and the all knowing compass that guides us on our path and nurtures us when we need it most. As the subconscious connects us to our waking life, dreaming life, and after life, it would seem for us to be at a disadvantage to not regularly access it. It does after all hold the answers we so often seek. So how can we better communicate with this part of ourselves? How can we better tap in to help make this life a little less challenging and a little more magical? Tune into today’s episode where we discuss how to better get in touch with our subconscious, and why it might be more valuable than we think.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESCheck out In a Spiritual Sense on all major podcast platforms to hear full length videos of each episode! Episodes are also available on YouTube. Rather watch it? Here's a direct link to the video for this episode: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqrMf1lza1c&list=PLpA2vgqNM7dKCa6p7FdbblP9tPuz1zlBY&index=3 For those looking to connect further please see Stacy Piagno's accounts below and feel free to send emails to [email protected] Stacy Piagno's Social Media Website: inaspiritualsense.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inaspiritualsense  Instagram: @stacypiagno   / stacypiagno   TikTok: In_a_spiritual_sense   / in_a_spiritual_sense   Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode, I talk about the transformative power of letting go, exploring how releasing rigid attachments—like unfulfilling jobs or outdated self-images—can create space for joy and authenticity, drawing from personal experiences and the inspiring story of Vincent van Gogh’s unwavering commitment to his inner vision. Through practical steps like rituals and mindful pauses, I share how small acts of surrender can rewire our minds and align us with our truest selves, inviting listeners to trust the fall into their own possibilities.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” -Lao Tzu“I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart.” -Vincent van Gogh Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I explore how gratitude transforms lives, weaving personal stories like a moment of clarity on a Baja beach with philosophical insights and science to reveal its power as a spark for joy. From Cicero’s wisdom to a listener finding hope through simple nightly reflections, discover how gratitude can light up your world.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” -Amy Collett“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” -Cicero“The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.” -Friedrich Nietzsche“Gratitude is the recognition of a debt we cannot repay, but which we can honor through our actions.” - Emmanuel KantRecommended Reading:The Gratitude Connection- Amy Collett  https://amzn.to/43c3EwzReference:The Gratitude Rock Story - http://www.michaelfaller.com/the-story-of-the-gratitude-rock/Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TheSoulPodThe SoulPod on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoulPodStudioCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode of The Soul Podcast will help you navigate your spiritual awakening with seven concise steps to embrace the journey with clarity and compassion.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust“Some changes look negative on the surface, but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” -Eckhart Tolle“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” - RumiReading/ Guidance: For more on spiritual awakenings, check out; The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or visit Stacey-Wheeler.com for coaching and guidance. Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching -  free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  This episode offers practical steps to reclaim your power, making it a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from the blame game. In this episode I dive into Nicky Clinch’s inspiring journey from addiction and self-blame to transformative self-ownership. We'll explore how blaming others keeps us stuck, while learning to own our choices unlocks a path to personal growth and freedom. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“We’re either learning or we’re blaming.” -Nicky Clinch Reading:Surrender -Nicky Clinch Buy here... Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we explore how transformative changes in science and technology, from Einstein’s relativity to the discovery of germs, have reshaped our understanding of the world. We delve into the mysteries that remain, like the origin of consciousness, and how thinkers like Max Planck and David Bohm suggest consciousness might be the foundation of reality. We also discuss the "Manifesto for a Post-Materialist Science," a movement challenging traditional scientific models to embrace phenomena beyond materialism. Join us to consider how a shift in belief could connect us all through consciousness, sparking profound ripple effects across humanity.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"Progress is impossible without change." — George Bernard Shaw"I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness. We cannot get behind consciousness. Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness." - Max Planck"Consciousness is much more than the 'ghost in the machine,' it is in fact the ground of all being. Consciousness is what the universe is made of; matter is just a derivative of consciousness." - David BohmLink  to the Manifesto for a Post-Materialist Science here: https://opensciences.org/files/pdfs/Manifesto-for-a-Post-Materialist-Science.pdfSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey hereCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode is dedicated to anyone who's ever had one of those days when they didn't want to face the world.  Sometimes facing the world is just too much to bear. And sometimes... that's okay. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." – Dolly Parton "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Nietzsche "Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it." -Winston Churchill "You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try." – Dolly Parton "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them." -William Shakespeare, HamletSocial Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call 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 showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail We live in a world that craves answers. We want to solve every mystery, to map the unknown. But what if some things are meant to stay wild and unexplained? There is beauty in the unknown. Today, I want to tell you a story of one of these mysteries; a story about a bond so deep, it reaches beyond what we can explain—a connection that lingers past the edge of life itself. It’s a story that asks us to listen, not just with our minds, but with our souls.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"We do not need to understand the mystery of life to feel its truth; sometimes, it is enough to stand in its presence." -Rainer Maria Rilke (attributed)Reading:The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild – by Lawrence Anthony*Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching:Book a Free, 30 Minute Discovery Call here *This is an affiliate link. You get the book at the same price but a portion of your purchase goes to support the show.  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode is for anyone who feels they're missing someone to make them feel complete. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret: All the best people are.” – Lewis Carroll “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. MilneRecommended Reading Material On Becoming a Person: A Therapist’s View of Psychotherapy – Carl Rogers Why I Recommend: Offers deep insights into self-concept and self-esteem, directly supporting the episode’s focus on accepting oneself to foster change. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristin Neff Why I Recommend: Provides practical exercises (like the Self-Compassion Break) and scientific backing for this episode’s tools, perfect for listeners wanting to deepen their self-love practice.The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brené Brown Why I Recommend: Offers practical guidance for cultivating self-love and authenticity, Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Brandon Peele, author of the book, Bison Medicine, The Cure for a Troubled Nation. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESReading:Buy Bison Medicine here: https://amzn.to/4mntQx0Buy Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World here: https://amzn.to/434yU1GRead more about Brandon Peele here: https://www.brandonpeele.com/Bison Medicine Website: https://www.bisonmedicine.com/Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching:Book a Free, 30 Minute Discovery Call here  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode will be useful to you if you sometimes get angry and regret it.Have you ever had one of those moments? Maybe you’re in traffic and someone is driving badly near you. Maybe someone says something on social media that hits your triggers, or maybe you snap at a friend or co-worker. You know this isn’t the best version of yourself. So, why are you getting angry?Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:"Anger is often what pain looks like when it shows itself in public." - Krista Tippett, from her book Becoming Wise."Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." - SenecaSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Coaching:Book a Free, 30 Minute Discovery Call here  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.