PODCAST · religion
The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole
by Suzanne Sole
The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole is a 2025 Signal Awards gold winner in Religion & Spirituality and bronze in Comedians Shaping Culture — and also a People’s Choice Podcast Awards finalist in Religion & Spirituality. Hosted by actor, comedian, and spiritual seeker Suzanne Sole, this show dives into the absolute mess of healing and awakening with equal parts depth and LOLs.Suzanne has been walking the spiritual path for over 25 years. She’s kicked addiction, escaped abuse, and keeps it growing — spiritually, emotionally, and in and her collection of voice memos. She brings all of that wisdom (and a lot of one-liners) into every episode.Expect solo riffs full of insight and irreverence, plus special guest episodes with therapists, ministers, artists, and other humans who have also survived the shitshow and lived to tell the tale.We’re talking th
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You’re the Peace You’ve Been Waiting For with Guest, Rev Aimee Daniels (PT1)
In Part 1 of this special three-part series, Suzanne chats with Rev. Aimee Daniels, Spiritual Director of Cityside Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) in Chicago, longtime New Thought minister, teacher, and leadership coach.Rev. Aimee received her Masters of Consciousness Studies from Holmes Institute, became a CSL Practitioner, and studied extensively at the Chopra Center. Prior to becoming Spiritual Director at Cityside, she served as Assistant Minister at both Cityside and Bodhi Spiritual Centers in Chicago, and also founded a Focus Ministry called Credo to help bring New Thought teachings into everyday life. Outside of ministry, she works with CEOs and senior leaders to help them become more conscious and aligned.In this first conversation, Aimee shares how she first found her spiritual path, what drew her toward ministry, and the deeply personal experiences that profoundly shaped her understanding of love, connection, and the unseen dimensions of existence. And, as an added bonus, we'll hear a clip from one of her Sunday Talks at Cityside. Cool!To check out Cityside CSL and Rev. Aimee's work, go to: cityside.meThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Reality Is Cosmic Cosplay | 3 (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind PT11)
Part 3: It’s All About You, BooThis one goes to 11.In the final chapter of her 3-part deep dive into “Masks of Eternity” from The Power of Myth, Suzanne explores Joseph Campbell’s ideas about archetypes, trickster gods, spiritual symbols, clown energy, and why humans across cultures keep telling strangely similar stories about love, suffering, transformation, death, rebirth, and the search for meaning.Originally airing on PBS in 1988, The Power of Myth featured legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell in conversation with journalist Bill Moyers, exploring mythology, religion, psychology, and the shared symbolic language of humanity. The series became one of the most beloved and influential explorations of spirituality and mythology ever broadcast.This episode also includes Ram Dass, Tony Clifton, Yoruba trickster gods, Carl Jung, the mystery of being, and the possibility that humanity has basically been emotionally processing existence through theater for thousands of years.Part 3 of a 3-parter within an 11-part series. Minds will be blown.That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind series playlist:PT1: Meet Joe CampbellPT2: I Hear the Hero Calling PT3: Myth, Message, Mind BlownPT4: Stories Can Unf*ck You!PT5: Sacrifice and Bliss. A Mythic ShitshowPT6: Just the Love Part, Boo PT7: Enter the Goddess 1 PT8: Enter the Goddess 2PT9: Reality is Cosmic Cosplay 1PT10: Reality is Cosmic Cosplay 2Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Reality Is Cosmic Cosplay | 2 (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind PT10)
Part 2: Same Story, Different CostumesPart 2 of the 3-part Masks of Eternity series (inside the larger “That Time the Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind” series) explores the beauty of spiritual traditions across cultures—and the surprising ways they mirror each other.From creation stories to transformation arcs, Suzanne looks at the recurring themes and archetypes that show up again and again, just in different forms and languages. The result? A more expansive, colorful way of seeing the world—and a reminder that these traditions may be less about competing truths and more about shared meaning.Inspired by the work of Joseph Campbell, this episode invites curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the many ways humans have tried to understand the same mystery.Part 2 of a 3-part series within an 11-part series. Minds will be blown.That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind series playlist:PT1: Meet Joe CampbellPT2: I Hear the Hero Calling PT3: Myth, Message, Mind BlownPT4: Stories Can Unf*ck You!PT5: Sacrifice and Bliss. A Mythic ShitshowPT6: Just the Love Part, Boo PT7: Enter the Goddess 1 PT8: Enter the Goddess 2PT9: Reality is Cosmic Cosplay 1Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Reality Is Cosmic Cosplay | 1 (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind PT9)
Part 1: The CostumeIn this episode, Suzanne dives back into her series on The Power of Myth, with Joseph Campbell’s concept of the “masks of eternity”—the idea that what we experience as reality may actually be something infinite expressing itself through the forms, roles, and identities of everyday life.From the stories we tell ourselves to the parts we play in the world, this episode explores how meaning might not live on the surface of things, but underneath them.Part 1 of a 3-part series within an 11-part series. Minds will be blown.That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind series playlist:PT1: Meet Joe CampbellPT2: I Hear the Hero Calling PT3: Myth, Message, Mind BlownPT4: Stories Can Unf*ck You!PT5: Sacrifice and Bliss. A Mythic ShitshowPT6: Just the Love Part, Boo PT7: Enter the Goddess 1 PT8: Enter the Goddess 2Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Queer, Holy & Divinely Led | with Guest, Rev. Rainbow Weldon (PT3)
Part 3: Identity, Becoming, CelebratingIt’s Part 3 of the 3-part series with Rev. Rainbow Weldon—Queer New Thought Minister, Consciousness Coach, Meditation Facilitator, and founder of the Queer Spirit Collective.In this episode, Rainbow shares about her sacred activism, her journey of embracing her queer identity, and her vision to create a space for LGBTQ spirituality, joy, and healing—which would later become the Queer Spirit Collective.Recorded in late 2025, this conversation captures a moment in time as that vision was still unfolding.Rainbow brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups, guiding people toward deeper self-awareness, spiritual connection, and living with intention.To check out Rainbow's work, go to: queerspiritcollective.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Queer, Holy & Divinely Led | with Guest, Rev. Rainbow Weldon (PT2)
Part 2: She was born for this, y'all.It’s Part 2 of my 3-part series with Rev. Rainbow Weldon—Queer New Thought Minister, Consciousness Coach, Meditation Facilitator, and founder of the Queer Spirit Collective.In this episode, Rainbow shares her path into ministry, how a spiritually curious kid from the Bible Belt became a minister, teacher, and guide. We talk about calling, ego, emotional awareness, and what it looks like when your life keeps nudging you toward who you really are… whether you were planning on that or not.Rainbow has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups, helping people connect to their own inner knowing and live with intention—while also being a very real human with a full life, a big heart, and, at the time of this recording, a brand new kitten.To check out Rainbow's work, go to: queerspiritcollective.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Queer, Holy & Divinely Led | with Guest, Rev. Rainbow Weldon (PT1)
Part 1: Growing Up SpiritualThis is Part 1 of a special 3-part series celebrating queer spirituality, authenticity, and discovery, with the fabulous Rev. Rainbow Weldon: Queer New Thought Minister, Conscious Creator, and Sacred ActivistRainbow is a New Thought Minister, Consciousness Coach, Meditation Facilitator, and Creative Spiritual Activist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and groups move through real transformation. She’s the founder and spiritual director of the Queer Spirit Collective, an online community and gathering space rooted in connection, authenticity, queer joy and spirituality. She’s ordained through Centers for Spiritual Living, lives and teaches from a place of deep intention and simplicity… and is also the proud mom of four cats and one amazing human.In Part 1, Rainbow shares her about her spiritual upbringing in the Bible Belt, growing up with New Thought, and what it means to see life through a spiritual lens from an early age. Suzanne and Rainbow talk about identity, difference, belonging, and the making of a person who somehow came into this world already named Rainbow and fully had to grow into it. And yes, there are guest appearances by the kitten she’d just adopted at the time.To check out Rainbow's work, go to: queerspiritcollective.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Creative & Sparkly AF: Turning Life Into Story | with Guest, Storyteller Stephanie Rogers (PT3)
PART 3: Why Your Story Matters (and the Sparkly Pants Situation)It's Part 3 of this series with storyteller, writer, teacher, and producer, Stephanie Rogers, and this one's about the storytelling.How she found her way into it, what actually makes a story hit, and why the things you almost don’t say out loud are what make stories magically delicious.Stephanie talks about her classes, the vibrant storytelling scene in Chicago and beyond, what happens when people stop trying to sound impressive and just tell the truth, and when sparkly pants go unseen.Stephanie Rogers is a Chicago-based storyteller and founder of Story Jam, where real stories and live music come together in a way that creates a storypalooza extraordinaire.To learn more about Stepahanie's work and Story Jam, go to: storyjamshow.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Creative & Sparkly AF: Turning Life Into Story | with Guest, Storyteller Stephanie Rogers (PT2)
PART 2: The Plot Twist That Changes EverythingStephanie Rogers is a Chicago-based storyteller, writer, and educator, and the founder of Story Jam, a storytelling and live music show that brings true personal stories to life. Through her classes and workshops, she helps people shape their experiences into stories that connect, resonate, and actually land.The conversation with storyteller and creative force Stephanie Rogers continues, and this is where it gets real. She opens up about moving through a cancer journey and how it woke her up and deepened her love for life, art, and people.Suzanne and Stephanie talk about the boldness it takes to keep choosing a creative life, how moments that feel like everything is falling apart are often the ones quietly opening something new, and that creativity gremlin, perfectionism. That voice that wants everything to be flawless before you move, and keeping it moving anyway, because these queens are bold, babe.To learn more about Stepahanie's work and Story Jam, go to: storyjamshow.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Creative & Sparkly AF: Turning Life Into Story | with Guest, Storyteller Stephanie Rogers (PT1)
PART 1: Story Jam, Parallel Lives & the Plot Twist That Changes EverythingSome people follow a creative path. Others wander down it with curiosity and a guitar and somehow end up building an entire storytelling universe. That’s more or less what happened to my guest, storyteller, Stephanie Rogers.Stephanie is the founder and creative force behind Story Jam, the Chicago-based storytelling and live music show that transforms true personal stories into vibrant, collaborative performances. Think rock concert meets Ted talk.Stephanie’s creative life has taken many forms. She holds a B.A. in acting from Northwestern University and an M.A. in written communication, and she has worked as an actor, musician, bandleader, writer, teacher, and producer throughout Chicago’s creative scene. She now teaches popular storytelling and writing classes online and in Chicago through Story Jam Studio, helping people find their voices, shape their narratives, and occasionally discover that their childhood trauma is actually excellent material.In this first part of our conversation, we dive into Story Jam, Stephanie’s artistic journey, spirituality, how our creative journeys feel wildly parallel, and the unexpected turning point that reshaped Stephanie’s path. This conversation is deep, amazing and hilar.To learn more about Stepahanie's work and Story Jam, go to: storyjamshow.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Finding Your R.A.P. (Regular-Ass Purpose) with Guest: Comedian, Mike Knight | PT3
Part 3 closes out this series with the good stuff — the artist stuff. The part where we talk about being brave enough to be yourself onstage, even when your brain is pitching twelve different exit strategies. Mike opens up about how he works with fear instead of fighting it, why authenticity is the only thing that actually lands with an audience, and how he keeps showing up even when the jitters come in hot.We also touch on his two podcasts, The Real RAP (Regular Ass People) and A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar at Northwestern, plus what he’s building next in his comedy life. Mike is a Chicago-based comedian who has performed at Riddles, Laugh Factory, the Omaha Funny Bone, University of Illinois, and Monticello in Atlanta. He has that rare, grounded presence that makes you feel like he’s talking with you, not at you, which is why people love him onstage and behind a mic.This 3-part conversation with Mike is funny, real, deep, and gives us all permission to be our regular-ass selves.To learn more about Mike, go to: mikeknightcomedy.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Finding Your R.A.P. (Regular-Ass Purpose) with Guest: Comedian, Mike Knight | PT2
It's Part 2 of this 3-part series with guest, Mike Knight, Chicago-based comedian and the host of the Real R.A.P. (Regular Ass People) Podcast, where comics sit down to talk news and entertainment, and co-host of A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar, a show that brings comedy and academia together for real conversations, produced out of Northwestern.Part 2 gets into one of the most important chapters of Mike’s story: the moment he decided to stop drinking (after a first attempt that was unsuccessful, but very minty).Mike talks about what changed, what clicked, and how performing without alcohol brought him into the present moment, sharpening his comedy and deepening his presence.It's another great convo with Mike Knight.To learn more about Mike, go to: mikeknightcomedy.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Finding Your R.A.P. (Regular-Ass Purpose) with Guest: Comedian, Mike Knight | PT1
Mike Knight is a regular face throughout comedy clubs in Chicago, and has showcased at venues like, Riddles, Laugh Factory, the Omaha Funny Bone, University of Illinois, Monticello in Atlanta. He’s the creator and host of the Real R.A.P. (Regular Ass People) Podcast, where comics sit down to talk news, entertainment, and the world as it really feels on the ground, and is the co-host of A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar, a show that brings comedy and academia together for real conversations about the cultural and political issues shaping our lives, produced out of Northwestern University.Mike grew up as a “military brat” and spent a majority of his youth in foreign countries learning how to make new friends every four years, adapting to new environments, and how humor became a valuable tool to break the ice and find the common ground in every culture.Mike and Suzanne both have seven years of sobriety. Yeah, that’s right, they're like sobriety twins.In this conversation, Mike shares about his journey growing up military, getting into stand up, and the beginnings of his path to sobriety. It’s raw, deep, and it’s frickin hilarious.To learn more about Mike's work and see where he is performing, go to: mikeknightcomedy.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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We Are She: Women Rising Is a Group Project, with guest, SheIsMe Global founder, Lisa Jimenez (PT4)
Part Four: Purpose, Elevation, and the Future of Women Leading TogetherIn the final installment of this four-part series, Suzanne and Lisa Jimenez, founder of SheIsMe Global, explore the deeper meaning behind why we’re here: in our lives, in our work, and in our stories, and how purpose often emerges through the very experiences that shape us.Lisa shares her belief that every woman’s path holds meaning, and that discovering purpose isn’t about striving harder, but listening more deeply. Together, they talk about how women can elevate collectively, and how women have their own way of leading, one that’s rooted in connection, intuition, collaboration, and authenticity, rather than trying to succeed within a structure that was never designed with women in mind.This episode also dives into what true leadership looks like: lifting others up, creating space, and rising in a way that honors who we are. It’s a conversation about legacy, alignment, and the future we build when women lead together.To learn more about SheIsMe Global, go to: sheismeglobal.comTo register for the SheIsMe conference and voyage: 5 days of empowerment, sisterhood, and soul-stirring experiences aboard a luxury cruise. Sailing out of Los Angeles to Vancouver May 2-6, 2026, go to sheismeatsea.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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We Are She: Women Rising Is a Group Project, with guest, SheIsMe Global founder, Lisa Jimenez (PT3)
Part Three: Roles Are for Actors In part three of this four-part series, Suzanne sits down with Lisa Jimenez, founder of She Is Me Global, to talk about how her company is creating spaces where women can grow, lead, and rise together.This episode explores what it means to step out of the limiting roles society assigns to women — and how powerful it is to add your voice to the conversation instead of shrinking from it.Together, Suzanne and Lisa dig into collective leadership, personal visibility, and the sacred act of women showing up for one another.To learn more about SheIsMe Global, go to: sheismeglobal.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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We Are She: Women Rising Is a Group Project, with guest, SheIsMe Global founder, Lisa Jimenez (PT2)
Part Two: From Survival to PurposeThis is part two of Suzanne’s four-part series with Lisa Jimenez, powerhouse founder of SheIsMe Global, a worldwide movement creating spaces for women to grow, connect, and step into leadership.Lisa’s journey from domestic-violence survivor to global movement leader is woven into every layer of her work. After nearly 40 years in corporate product management and event production, she redirected her expertise toward building communities where women can speak freely, heal in connection, and rediscover their strength.In this episode, Suzanne and Lisa go deeper, into the rebuild, the inner work it took to move beyond survival, and the moment Lisa’s purpose came fully online.*Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence. Please take care while listening.To learn more about SheIsMe Global, go to: sheismeglobal.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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We Are She: Women Rising Is a Group Project, with guest, SheIsMe Global founder, Lisa Jimenez (PT1)
In part one of this powerful four-part series, Suzanne is joined by Lisa Jimenez, founder of SheIsMe Global, a worldwide movement creating spaces for women to grow, connect, and step into leadership together.Lisa brings decades of experience in corporate leadership and event production, but what fuels her work is deeply personal. In this episode, Lisa shares the story of surviving a life of domestic violence and how that journey became the foundation for a global sisterhood of healing, empowerment, and voice.Suzanne and Lisa talk about the beginnings of SheIsMe Global and why women rising together is not just powerful it’s necessary.*Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence. Please take care while listening.To learn more about SheIsMe Global, go to: sheismeglobal.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Healing with a Side of Script Notes with Guest, Award-Winning Writer Teresa Thome (PT3)
Welcome to Part Three of a powerful three-part series with my guest, Teresa Thome: writer, producer, actor, and truth-tellerTeresa’s resume is impressive — and layered. She’s the Emmy-winning co-creator of The Blessing Bracelet on the Hallmark Channel, a movie she co-wrote with longtime collaborator Patrick Ziegler. That movie has become a favorite in the Hallmark universe — and they’ve since been asked to write another. She’s also the creator and performer of Warm Cheese, an award-winning one-woman show about her complicated relationship with her mother, which won Best Script at the United Solo Festival in NYC.In the final installment of this three-part series, Suzanne and Teresa dive into the long arc of healing — and what it means to tell your truth even when it doesn’t align with someone else’s.They talk about growing up with wounded parents, the meaning we make of ourselves in the aftermath, and how humor becomes a necessary companion on the path to wholeness. Teresa shares how she continues to live creatively, spiritually, and honestly — and what’s next for her as a writer and producer.If you’ve ever struggled to hold your story with compassion — or wondered what your voice is really worth — this one’s for you.To learn more about Teresa's work go to: teresa-thome.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Healing with a Side of Script Notes with Guest, Award-Winning Writer Teresa Thome (PT2)
Welcome to Part Two of a powerful three-part series with my guest, Teresa Thome: writer, producer, actor, and truth-tellerTeresa is an award-winning writer and co-creator of The Blessing Bracelet on the Hallmark Channel, and the creator and performer of Warm Cheese, her one-woman show about her complicated relationship with her mother, which won Best Script at the United Solo Festival in NYC in 2019.In Part 2 the conversation turns personal — and powerful.Teresa shares the story behind her solo show Warm Cheese, an award-winning one-woman performance about her complex, painful, and deeply human relationship with her mother. Suzanne and Teresa explore what it means to write about the people who shaped us — especially when the truth is messy, not everyone agrees with your version, and you're still healing.They talk about family dynamics, creative courage, narrative ownership, and the sacred challenge of making peace with parents who couldn’t always love us in the ways we needed.This one’s for anyone who’s ever had a mother. Or a story they weren’t sure they were allowed to tell.To learn more about Teresa's work go to: teresa-thome.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Healing with a Side of Script Notes with Guest, Award-Winning Writer Teresa Thome (PT1)
Welcome to Part One of a powerful three-part series with my guest, Teresa Thome: writer, producer, actor, and truth-tellerTeresa is an Emmy-winning writer and producer, and co-creator of The Hallmark Channel's The Blessing Bracelet. She’s also the creator and performer of Warm Cheese, an award-winning one-woman show about her complicated relationship with her mother, which won Best Script at the United Solo Festival in NYC in 2019.In Part One of this three-part guest series, Suzanne and Teresa dive into Teresa’s creative beginnings and the winding road that led her to finally call herself a writer — including the full behind-the-scenes story of how The Blessing Bracelet was written, sold, and made for Hallmark. Teresa also shares about her long connection to Los Angeles, her spiritual path, and how her spiritual practice and storytelling have always gone hand-in-hand for her.This episode is about becoming. About listening to that quiet call to write… and finally answering it.To learn more about Teresa's work go to: teresa-thome.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Are These Holidays Talkin’ to Me? Asking Guest, Hindu Outreach Minister, Fred Stella (PT2)
In Part 2 of The Spiritual Shitshow podcast holiday series, Suzanne continues her candid, funny, and spiritually curious conversation with Fred Stella — ordained Hindu minister and longtime host of the interfaith radio show Common Threads.This episode covers the deeper meanings behind Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and the story of Ganesha — with a dash of lunar calendar trivia to explain why Islamic holidays aren’t falling in December this year.Fred also shares his personal New Year’s ritual, and the episode ends with a spontaneous blessing that (almost) got interrupted by Suzanne’s neighbor’s barking dog. A warm, real, and often hilarious exploration of what these holidays might actually be saying to us — if we’re listening.Check out Radio Show Common Threads: wgvunews.org/show/common-threadsThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Are These Holidays Talkin’ to Me? Asking Guest, Hindu Outreach Minister, Fred Stella (PT1)
It’s December, and the holidays are holidaying. But what are they actually trying to tell us? In Part 1 of this thoughtful and funny two-part episode, Suzanne sits down with Hindu Outreach Minister and interfaith radio host Fred Stella for a rich conversation that bridges Catholicism, Hinduism, spiritual storytelling, and the meaning behind some of the season’s most cherished myths.Fred shares his own journey from Roman Catholic schoolboy to ordained Pracharak (Outreach Minister) at the West Michigan Hindu Temple. Along the way, we talk about myth vs. literalism, why the stories we tell matter, and how we can stop outsourcing our meaning-making to religious authorities and actually claim it for ourselves. Plus, Fred drops a beautiful story from Hindu mythology you’ve probably never heard—and it just might reframe your entire idea of the sacred.Check out Radio Show Common Threads: wgvunews.org/show/common-threadsThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Spiritual By Design: From Dark Night to Inner Light | with Guest, Rev Linda Jackson (PT2)
In Part 2 of my talk with guest, Chicago-based new thought minister, Rev Linda Jackson, we shift from Linda’s journey to the heart of her message — and it’s a powerful one. We talk about compassionate communication, the kind that can only come from deep self-awareness, and how spiritual practice actually shows up in the real world. Then Linda closes with something truly special: a spontaneous, spirit-led prayer for peace in the world.Rev. Linda Jackson is a New Thought minister, coach, hypnotherapist, and Assistant Minister at Cityside CSL in Chicago — but more than that, she’s a truth-teller, space-holder, and someone who walks her talk with grounded grace.If you’re craving real wisdom with heart, presence, and zero spiritual bypass, this one’s for you.To check out Rev Linda's work, go to: lindajackson.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Spiritual By Design: From Dark Night to Inner Light | with Guest, Rev Linda Jackson (PT1)
You may have caught Rev. Linda Jackson in a past episode of Asking for a Friend called WTF is Consciousness? — but this time, we’re flipping the script and talking about her story.In this first of a two-part in-person convo, we dive into how Linda found her way to New Thought, her deep commitment to spiritual practice, and what led her to become a minister. She also shares about her work at Cityside CSL in Chicago, where she serves as Assistant Minister and helps lead a vibrant, evolving spiritual community.Linda’s background is as rich as her presence — she’s a licensed New Thought minister, a Conscious Leadership coach, a clinical hypnotherapist, and the founder of Pear Design, where she helps people and businesses discover the Spirit of their brand. But more than anything, she’s someone who lives her faith out loud.This is one of those conversations that’ll make you breathe a little deeper, remember who you are, and maybe even feel a little less alone on the path.To check out Rev Linda's work, go to: lindajackson.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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My Path to Sobriety was a Real Shitshow
It was 2018 in New York City. Suzanne would ride the R Train home with red wine in a paper coffee cup. I mean, what could go wrong?In this episode, host, Suzanne Sole, shares the last night of drinking that launched her sobriety journey — and let’s just say, it was a shitshow. A red wine cappuccino, a Queens-bound train, and a Janis Joplin musical audition that turned into a circus act. You know — the usual signs from the universe that it's time to rethink your life.Seven years later, she's grateful AF for that night. Because it led her to healing. To peace (most days). And to recovery.This story is real, raw, and hilar.*If you are sober curious or have been reflecting on your relationship to alcohol or other substances and need help, here are some resources to get you started. You are not alone. Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.orgAA Meeting Guide (app from A.A. for finding meetings, in‑person or online): https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-appNarcotics Anonymous: https://usa-na.org/Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Keep Coming Back to the Funny with Guest, Comedian Laura Hugg (PT2)
In Part 2 of Suzanne’s conversation with Chicago comedian Laura Hugg, things get personal.With over 29 years of sobriety, Laura shares the story of how she came to recovery — the moment that cracked everything open, and what it looked like from the inside. She talks about the messy middle, the long-haul healing process, and the way comedy keeps showing up through all of it.A raw, funny, and real look at sobriety, healing, and the stories we don’t always tell — the ones that help us find our way back to ourselves.Laura has nearly 30 years of sobriety and as Suzanne is coming up on 7, this episode is a kick-ass reminder of the miracle of sobriety.To check out Laura's work or see where she is performing, go to: linktr.ee/laurahuggThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Keep Coming Back to the Funny with Guest, Comedian Laura Hugg (PT1)
Chicago comedian Laura Hugg joins Suzanne for a two part raw, funny, no-bullshit conversation about sobriety, storytelling, and the kind of comedy that only shows up from the wreckage. Laura is a stand-up comic based in Chicago and the producer of Keep Coming Back, a long-running comedy show about all forms of recovery—and she recently co-launched a new show, We Are Not a Glum Lot, with fellow comedian Jimmy Carrane.In this episode, Suzanne and Laura talk about Laura's sobriety, how Keep Coming Back was born, We Are Not a Glum Lot, and how sobriety shapes the creative process in hilarious yet painfully incredible ways. Laura has nearly 30 years of sobriety and as Suzanne is coming up on 7, this episode is a kick-ass reminder of the miracle of sobriety.The story starts here. And it's hilarious.If you want to check out Laura's work or see where she is performing, go to: linktr.ee/laurahuggThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Becoming Spiritual AF: with Guest, Rev Mark Anthony Lord (PT2)
In Part 2 of this real, raw, and heartfelt conversation, Suzanne continues her talk with friend, spiritual teacher, and minister Rev. Mark Anthony Lord, diving even deeper into the messy, miraculous process of becoming Spiritual AF.Mark shares a powerful personal story of forgiveness — one that cracked him open and changed the course of his life. They also talk about learning to trust insight and intuition, what’s unfolding in Mark’s own ministry, and why staying on the path often looks nothing like you expected.It’s soulful. It’s grounded. It’s full of wisdom and warmth — and it’s one more reminder that becoming your fullest self doesn’t require perfection… just the courage to keep saying yes.If Part 1 opened the door, Part 2 walks you all the way through it.To learn more about Mark's work, go to: markanthonylord.meThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Becoming Spiritual AF: with Guest, Rev Mark Anthony Lord (PT1)
In this powerful and personal episode, Suzanne sits down with longtime friend and spiritual teacher Rev. Mark Anthony Lord to talk about what it really takes to become Spiritual AF — not in the performative, polished way, but in the messy, tender, soul-level, “I did not sign up for this but here we are” kind of way.Mark opens up about growing up gay in a Catholic, working-class Detroit suburb, battling shame and addiction, and eventually answering the call to ministry — a path that was deeply sacred.This convo is part sermon, part soul talk, part sassy friend date. Mark has been a huge part of Suzanne’s own spiritual evolution, and is honored to share Mark’s story and his teachings.If you’ve ever felt like a holy hot mess, this one’s for you.To learn more about Mark's work, go to: markanthonylord.meThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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One Year into This Shitshow: My Story
Happy One-year Birthday Anniversary to The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole! It’s been one year since I published the first episode of this spiritual shitshow — and in this episode, I’m sharing my story. The story that led to its creation and the journey that led me on the healing and spiritual path.It’s a story I’ve carried for a long time — one that shaped me in ways I’m still unraveling. And while it’s deeply personal, I know I’m not alone. That’s why I want to share it.Content note: This episode touches on experiences of domestic violence and thoughts of self-harm. Please listen with care.I made this show to tell the truth about healing, awakening, and being human. To share what I’ve walked through and learned, and to amplify the stories of others on the path — so we all feel a little less alone. It’s about the lifelong journey of growth, self-discovery, and everything that comes with waking up to yourself and your life. To talk about the hard things, the beautiful things, the hilarious things — and all the in-between. And I can’t wait to share what’s coming in Year 2!This is the story that started it all. Thank you for being here.Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Say Yes to the Message: The Intuitive Life with guest, Lisa Gehrke (PT2)
In Part 2, the wildly gifted Lisa Gehrke gives me a full-on Tarot reading, and let’s just say… It was majority Major Arcana. When Lisa reads, she speaks from the heart. This was real, and wildly affirming—and yes, I felt giddy and illuminated, laughed a lot, and definitely had a few “OKAY UNIVERSE, I HEAR YOU” moments.Lisa brings deep compassion, grounded wisdom, and a totally judgment-free vibe to her intuitive work—and this reading is no exception. We talk through the cards, the messages, the sacred WTFs, and how intuitive guidance doesn’t tell you what to do—it reminds you who you are.It’s like a hug, a mirror, and a cosmic truth bomb all in one.Learn more about Lisa's Intuitive readings and spiritual coaching at themysticredbird.comAnd check out Double Bubble with Gerk & KeekThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Say Yes to the Message: The Intuitive Life with guest, Lisa Gehrke (PT1)
My guest for the next two episodes is none other than the magical, mystical, and delightful Lisa Gehrke—empath, intuitive, comedic actress, voiceover artist, and my friend since junior high (yes, she has seen a majority of my awkward moments).In Part 1, we talk about what it was like for Lisa growing up as a deeply sensitive, empathic and intuitive kid in the 70s and 80s (when empaths, feelings, and boundaries were outside toys). Lisa shares how she learned to embrace her intuitive gifts and how she now uses Tarot as a sacred tool for emotional insight and divine connection.Prepare for laughter, real talk, and the kind of friendship where you’ve known each other’s bangs phases and spiritual breakthroughs.Learn more about Lisa's Intuitive readings and spiritual coaching at themysticredbird.comAnd check out Double Bubble with Gerk & KeekThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Enter the Goddess 2 (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind Pt 8)
In Episode 50 of The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole, Suzanne continues her exploration of divine feminine mythology “Enter the Goddess 2.” This episode dives into ancient goddess stories that speak to power, wisdom, and spiritual transformation—from Gaia, the Neolithic Earth Mother who creates life from the ground itself, to the Hindu parable of Yaksha and the goddess Uma, to the Egyptian myth of Isis raising Horus.These aren’t just historical or religious stories—they’re metaphors meant to reflect the listener’s own journey toward awakening, compassion, and inner balance. With her signature blend of insight and irreverent humor, Suzanne connects ancient myth to modern life, reminding us that the goddess isn’t just part of the story—she is the story.This is Part 8 of the ongoing “Power of Myth” series.Also: The Spiritual Shitshow has been named a finalist in two categories of the Signal Awards—Comedians Shaping Culture and Religion & Spirituality—and is also in the running for the Listener’s Choice Award. To vote or learn more, visit: linktr.ee/suzannesoleThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Enter the Goddess 1 (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind Pt 7)
In Part 7 of her Power of Myth series, Suzanne dives into the mythic, beautiful, and magnificent history of the Goddess.Long before the divine wore a crown and beard, she wore the Earth. In this episode, Suzanne explores the ancient and ever-evolving story of the Goddess — from fertile soil to sea foam, mythic symbols to spiritual archetypes, and the mystery of the feminine as a force of creation, compassion, and awakening.With the help of Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers, and ancient civilization, she traces the arc of the sacred feminine across time and unpacks the deeper meaning of the Goddess: not as a fairy tale but as a living symbol of compassion, union, and creative power.Let’s talk about the Goddess — and why her story still lives in yours.This is a two-parter. You know we have to give the Goddess two episodes...____Big news! The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole has been named a 2025 Signal Awards Finalist in TWO categories:Comedians Shaping Culture and Religion & Spirituality.The Signal Awards are juried by top industry leaders (f-bombs and all), and the show is also up for the Listener’s Choice Award.If you’re loving the show, you can cast your vote here: linktr.ee/suzannesole Thank you!Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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This Episode Brought to You by Creativity & Flow with Guest, Patrick Ziegler (Pt. 2)
In Part 2, Suzanne continues her conversation with Patrick W. Ziegler—Michigan Emmy® Award-winning writer, actor, and producer, and co-writer of Hallmark Channel’s The Blessing Bracelet. Patrick is also a longtime Artist’s Way facilitator, guiding groups through Julia Cameron’s transformative process to help people release perfectionism, move past resistance, and rediscover the joy of creative expression in all its forms.Suzanne and Patrick share laughs while reminiscing about projects they’ve worked on together, and explore the many surprising ways creativity shows up when given room to flow.This episode is playful, insightful, and a reminder that creativity is always waiting for permission to shine through.To learn more about Patricks' work go to: Fubbleentertainment.netThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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This Episode Brought to You by Creativity & Flow with guest, Patrick Ziegler (PT1)
In Part 1 of this in-person sit-down, Suzanne chats with Michigan Emmy® Award-winning writer, actor, producer, and Artist’s Way facilitator Patrick W. Ziegler about what it really takes to keep believing in creativity when life doesn’t follow the script.Patrick shares the behind-the-scenes story of co-writing the Hallmark film The Blessing Bracelet—a story about gratitude, grace, and the surprise of good things showing up when you least expect them. From independent projects to big TV moments, Patrick talks about riding out the in-between seasons and trusting that the creative spark always comes back.It’s thoughtful, funny, and a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do for your creativity… is to let it flow.To learn more about Patricks' work go to: Fubbleentertainment.netThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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From Panic to Purpose: The Frequency of Freedom with guest Edit B Kiss (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this illuminating conversation, Suzanne continues her deep dive with London-based healer Edit B Kiss, a Reiki Master, Karma Yogi Practitioner, and holistic mentor who specializes in guiding people through trauma release and energetic alignment.This episode explores the full-body, frequency-based healing process Edit uses with her clients—an approach that helps people release what’s been stuck not just emotionally, but energetically.Edit shares more about her transformational program, how she discovered her own intuitive gifts, and how she now uses that intuition to support others on their healing path. The episode wraps with a beautiful intuitive message from Edit directly to Suzanne—and to anyone listening who might need to hear it.To learn more about Edit's work go to: editbkiss.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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From Panic to Purpose: The Frequency of Freedom with guest, Edit B Kiss (Pt 1)
What happens when a petroleum engineer starts having panic attacks… and ends up becoming a global energy healer?In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Suzanne chats with the brilliant and bold Edit B Kiss from her home in London. Edit is a Hungarian-born holistic mentor, Reiki Master, Karma Yogi Practitioner, and success habit coach whose journey from corporate burnout to spiritual breakthrough is nothing short of extraordinary.Together, they explore how Edit’s panic attacks sparked her path to healing, how trauma lives in the body, and how she now helps others raise their frequency, release the past, and reconnect with their purpose.This illuminating episode offers powerful insights into holistic approaches that support the release of trauma and the journey toward freedom.To learn more about Edit's work go to: editbkiss.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Black, Gay, & Highly Favored — with guest Keith Butler (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Suzanne talks with author Keith Butler about his extraordinary journey of resilience, identity, and self-love. Keith, author of Little Black Gay Boy: An Unapologetic Memoir of Surviving, Coming Out, and Recovering, opens up about his path to recovery and the healing that allowed him to reclaim his voice.Keith shares how his struggles, triumphs, and spiritual awakening led him to write his book — turning pain into purpose and offering hope to others who’ve ever felt unseen or alone. From facing deep wounds to celebrating his wholeness, Keith’s story is a testament to living boldly, speaking truth, and knowing you are already enough.Honest. Healing. Inspiring. This is an episode about courage, faith, and the freedom to live out loud.Purchase Keith's book on Amazon: Little Black Gay Boy: An Unapologetic Memoir of Surviving, Coming Out, and RecoveringThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Black, Gay, & Highly Favored — with guest Keith Butler (Part 1)
Suzanne talks with author and speaker Keith Butler in Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation about identity, faith, healing, and the long road to living out loud.Keith is the author of Little Black Gay Boy: An Unapologetic Memoir of Surviving, Coming Out, and Recovering, a raw and radiant story about growing up Black and gay in the rural South, enduring rejection and trauma, and finding the spiritual strength to survive and thrive.In this episode, Keith shares how he moved through silence, addiction, and isolation to claim his voice, his truth, and his divine right to belong. His presence is bold, beautiful, and full of grace—for anyone who has ever felt unseen.Purchase Keith's book on Amazon: Little Black Gay Boy: An Unapologetic Memoir of Surviving, Coming Out, and RecoveringThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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From Surrender to Freedom: A Live Talk on Spiritual Practice of the 12-Step Path
Recorded live at Unity on the Lakeshore in the beautiful Saugatuck-Douglas area of Western Michigan, in this Sunday morning talk, Suzanne exploring how the 12-step journey became a catalyst for her healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening.And, how surrendering to the process—especially through Steps 10 and 11—helped her begin to allow life itself to guide and teach her. With honesty, humor, and heart, she speaks about unclogging the pipeline between ourselves and the divine, so we can actually hear and follow the guidance we’re already receiving. It’s about trust, practice, and showing up for the conversation that’s always happening—whether we’re listening or not.This heartfelt talk was given the morning after Suzanne’s Saturday evening performance of The Spiritual Awakening Comedy Cabaret, her one-woman show exploring the hilarious and humbling mess of waking up.Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Transformation, But Make It Funny: A Peek at The Spiritual Awakening Comedy Cabaret
What do you get when you cross an existential crisis with a Broadway belt and a spiritual breakdown you accidentally turned into a comedy show? In this special edition of The Spiritual Shitshow, Suzanne is pulling back the velvet curtain on The Spiritual Awakening Comedy Cabaret—her one-woman comedy cabaret about healing, awakening, and all the wildly human (and occasionally ridiculous) stuff we go through along the way.From self-hatred to trusting life, Suzanne shares her story and how her journey became a hilarious and heartfelt theatrical experience. Then, you’ll get to watch a segment of the live show. Because nothing screams comedy cabaret like existential crisis, crying, and revelations.Catch a glimpse of the show, hear the heart behind it, and—if you’re near Chicago or Western Michigan—come see it LIVE this August!🎟️ August 6 – Cityside Spiritual Community, Chicago🎟️ August 9 – Unity on the Lakeshore, Saugatuck-DouglasTickets + info: SuzanneSole.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Spiritual Divas: Making Art & Laughing Out Loud (Part 2) with Guest, Amy Steinberg
In Part 2 of Spiritual Divas: Making Art & Laughing Out Loud, Suzanne Sole and Amy Steinberg pick up where they left off—with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of real talk. From inflatable hot tubs to artistic evolution, the conversation dives into what it means to be bold, brilliant, and totally unfiltered women who are out here making powerful, weird, wonderful work.They swap stories from their cross-country creative lives (spoiler: Amy had a van named “Vangina,” and Suzanne toured in national theater productions), reflect on the courage it takes to keep showing up, and talk about what’s next on their artistic horizons.This is a fun, free-flowing, joy-soaked convo between two bright lights who mirror each other in the best ways—and who aren’t afraid to talk a little shit while they shine.✨ Find Amy at amysteinberg.net ✨ Find Suzanne at suzannesole.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Spiritual Divas: Making Art & Laughing Out Loud with Guest, Amy Steinberg
That's right, it's a spiritual diva series! Suzanne is having some chitty chats with the multi-talented powerhouse: a singer-songwriter, performer, visual artist, newly licensed New Thought minister, playwright, and comedian, Amy Steinberg—for a rich, funny, and soul-charged conversation about art, spirit, and creative courage.Amy shares her story and about her work, Suzanne and Amy compare one-woman spiritual musical comedies. Yes, that's a thing. And they both wrote and perform one!Together, they talk about what it means to be artists on a spiritual path, making bold work that blends humor, healing, and deep personal truth. From solo shows and stage life to spiritual community and visibility, Suzanne and Amy share the highs, lows, and hilarity of putting themselves out there—without apology.This episode is part inspiration, part confession, and all heart. A must-listen for creatives, performers, and spiritual seekers who believe laughter belongs in the sacred—and art belongs in the awakening.Catch Amy's show, "Ministar. A Cosmic Soul Revival" and learn more about Amy Steinberg and her work at amysteinberg.net.And learn more about Suzanne Sole's show, "The Spiritual Awakening Comedy Cabaret" at suzannesole.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Just the Love Part, Boo (That Time The Power of Myth Blew My F*cking Mind Pt 6)
Is love a divine calling, or just a full-body spiritual ambush in really good lighting?In this episode, Suzanne dives into the love portion of Joseph Campbell’s “Love & the Goddess” from The Power of Myth, unpacking how real, soul-stretching love is less about happy endings and more about spiritual combustion. From the neutral angels delivering the Holy Grail (on a beam of non-dual love, obviously) to a tragic knight yelling “Amor!” and losing his manhood, Campbell reminds us that mythic love demands everything: your heart, your ego, and occasionally your dignity.Along the way, Suzanne weaves in Rumi, cosmic side-eye, and the very real difference between love that breaks you open and love that breaks you down. Spoiler: the Grail doesn’t go to the most righteous. It goes to the most real.The Goddess is on her way (and let's face it, The Goddess needs her own episode, am I right?)… but first, let’s talk about why love is the messiest miracle of all.Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Why Won’t These MF-ers Respect My Boundaries? PT2 Asking Guest, Tom Bob Nedderman
In Part 2 of “Why Don’t These MF-ers Respect My Boundaries?”, Suzanne is back with licensed therapist and spiritual guide Tom Bob Nedderman for the next round of Asking for a Friend. This time, it’s all about the holding—the shaky, sweaty, often guilt-ridden art of actually enforcing a boundary once you’ve set it. (Spoiler: people will test you. MF-ers gonna MF.)We dig into the deeper fears that pop up when you finally start being a voice for yourself, the spiritual myths that keep you over-giving, and the awkward magic of doing it anyway. And yes… there are a few spontaneous showtune moments, because boundaries and Broadway go hand in hand.✨ It’s vulnerable, hilarious, and healing as hell. 🎧 Listen in and reclaim your “no” like the powerful, musical badass you are.Tom Bob is available as a licensed therapist for residents of Illinois, and as a coach globally.Learn more about Tom Bob's work at: https://andersonville.com/our-team/th...You can reach out to Tom Bob at: [email protected] you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Why Won’t These MF-ers Respect My Boundaries? PT1 Asking Guest, Tom Bob Nedderman
Welcome to another installment of “Asking for a Friend” series in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where Suzanne brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to chat about how to get through the shitshow of healing and awakening. Together, they dive into the big, messy, deeply human questions we all wrestle with. She’s not asking for herself, she’s asking for a friend. You’re the friend.We're kicking off a two-part series on everyone’s favorite triggering-ass topic—BOUNDARIES—with licensed professional counselor and spiritual practitioner, Tom Bob Nedderman, a.k.a. the boundary whisperer.We unpack why we say yes when we mean HELL no. From people-pleasing to boundary amnesia to bypassing your own damn needs, this episode dives deep into the shitshow of being a human barometer and how to start taking your own temperature. It’s honest, funny, and filled with “wait, am I the problem?” moments.Learn more about Tom Bob's work at: https://andersonville.com/our-team/thomas-nedderman/You can reach out to Tom Bob at: [email protected] you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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I’m Not Projecting, You’re Projecting!
You ever find yourself spiraling over something someone said—or didn’t say—and suddenly you’re convinced they meant something awful... even though they were just asking a question? That’s not intuition, babe. That’s your unhealed shit trying to direct the show.In this episode, Suzanne gets down and dirty about projection: what it is, why we all do it, and how most of us have no idea we’re doing it in the moment. Whether it’s a friend’s compliment, a partner’s comment, or a stranger’s tone—sometimes we’re not responding to reality, we’re responding to old-ass wounds dressed up in modern clothing.We get into why projection actually feels so real, how to tell when you’re doing it, and what to do instead (hint: it involves not being a dick to yourself or others). Funny, honest, a little sweary, and totally human—this one’s for anyone who’s ever whispered “omg same” while mid-spiral.This week, it’s not about blame. It’s about waking up, laughing through it, and gently calling yourself out with love.Because yeah—you might be projecting. And that’s okay. You’re in good company.Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Asking for a Friend: WTF is Consciousness? with Guest, Rev Linda Jackson (Pt 2)
Welcome to this 2-parter of Suzanne's “Asking for a Friend” series here in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where she brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to chat about how to get through the shitshow of healing and awakening. We’re back for Part 2 of this mind-and-soul-expanding convo with the radiant Rev. Linda Jackson of Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago, and y’all… this one goes there.In Part 1, we introduced a powerful framework called the Four Aspects of Consciousness—originally created by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and adapted in Rev. Linda’s coaching and spiritual teachings. The framework maps four distinct stages of experiencing life: To Me | By Me | Through Me | As MeWe walk through each aspect and Rev. Linda gives Suzanne a mini counseling sesh, and what unfolds is an honest, beautiful, and hilarious conversation.In this amazing convo, they get into how the aspects show up in our lives, what it feels like to move from reaction to responsibility, and how to stop trying to push and control our journey and ambitions and allow Spirit to spirit.Linda brings her signature grounded wisdom, explaining each stage with clarity and compassion, and they laugh their way through a few truth bombs.If you’ve ever felt like your growth isn’t happening fast enough—or like you’re doing it “wrong”—this episode is a deep exhale. Come for the wisdom, stay for the coaching, and leave with a new way to see where you are on the path.Let’s get into it.Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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Asking for a Friend: WTF is Consciousness? with Guest, Rev Linda Jackson (Pt 1)
Welcome to another installment of Suzanne's “Asking for a Friend” - a recurring series in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where Suzanne brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to chat about how to get through the shitshow of healing and awakening. Together, they dive into the big, messy, deeply human questions we all wrestle with. She’s not asking for herself, she’s asking for a friend. You’re the friend.It's a special two-parter of Suzanne's Asking for a Friend with the wise, hilarious, and soul-shaking Rev. Linda Jackson of Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago! In this deep-dive conversation, we explore what it actually means to grow—both spiritually and psychologically. Because you can quote Rumi all day, but if you’re still projecting your unresolved trauma onto your coworkers… are you really evolving?In Part 1, we introduce a powerful framework called the Four Aspects of Consciousness—originally created by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and adapted in Rev. Linda’s coaching and spiritual teachings. The framework maps four distinct stages of awakening: To Me | By Me | Through Me | As MeWe start at the very beginning—the “To Me” stage—where life feels like it’s just happening to you. Victimhood, blame, powerlessness, and pain all live here… but so does the invitation to wake the hell up. Rev. Linda and Suzanne unpack this emotional terrain with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of compassion.Whether you're knee-deep in your own "To Me" moment or revisiting an old one with new eyes, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and maybe even a little less alone on the ride.Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore the shift into “By Me” consciousness—and what it means to become an empowered creator of your life.Learn more about Rev Linda Jackson: https://lindajackson.com/Check out Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago: https://cityside.me/Thank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com
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The Spiritual Shitshow with Suzanne Sole is a 2025 Signal Awards gold winner in Religion & Spirituality and bronze in Comedians Shaping Culture — and also a People’s Choice Podcast Awards finalist in Religion & Spirituality. Hosted by actor, comedian, and spiritual seeker Suzanne Sole, this show dives into the absolute mess of healing and awakening with equal parts depth and LOLs.Suzanne has been walking the spiritual path for over 25 years. She’s kicked addiction, escaped abuse, and keeps it growing — spiritually, emotionally, and in and her collection of voice memos. She brings all of that wisdom (and a lot of one-liners) into every episode.Expect solo riffs full of insight and irreverence, plus special guest episodes with therapists, ministers, artists, and other humans who have also survived the shitshow and lived to tell the tale.We’re talking th
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