The Courage to Be Still: From Noise to Inner Knowing - A Conversation with Arliss Dudley-Cash

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Arliss Dudley-Cash to explore the power of silence and what becomes possible when we stop filling every moment with noise. Together, we talk about why so many of us are afraid of stillness, how silence helps us discern between fear-driven mind chatter and the gentle voice of inner wisdom, and why learning to “practice the pause” is an act of courage and self-love. Arliss shares her personal journey—from science and law enforcement to spiritual business consulting—and how her health challenges became a turning point that taught her to truly listen inward.We also explore how silence can transform not only our inner lives, but our businesses—sparking creativity, deepening trust, and even increasing clarity and profitability. From two-minute mindfulness resets to scheduling intentional pauses in our calendars, this episode is an invitation to begin a quiet revolution: one where we choose presence over reactivity, progress over hustle, and self-trust over fear. If you’ve been craving more peace, clarity, or alignment in your life, this conversation will gently guide you back to the stillness where your truest answers live.About Arliss Dudley-CashArliss Dudley-Cash, MA, MBA is a business consultant, best-selling author, and prayer practitioner. A lifelong survivor of chronic illness, Arliss brings a unique resilience and wisdom to everything she does. With a background in neuroscience, operations, and forensic investigation, she combines intellectual rigour with soulful presence. Through her company, Soullutions LLC, she empowers entrepreneurs to build businesses rooted in self-love, authenticity, and joy. Arliss is known for weaving together spiritual insight, emotional intelligence, and savvy strategy—with humour and heart always in the mix. Whether she’s teaching, consulting, or praying, Arliss helps others create lives and businesses that are not only successful, but truly aligned and deeply meaningful. Connect with Arliss Dudley-Cashwww.soullutions.comAbout Anita AdamsI’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Journey, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.If you have any questions, please reach. My contact information and ways to connect with me are below. And please subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover this podcast. Thank you!Offerings by Anita: Coaching Services: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/coaching Retreats: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/retreats 30-Day Nature Challenge: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/nature-challenge Whispers of the Soul: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul Weekly newsletter: https://joyfulinspiredliving.myflodesk.com/joinConnect with Anita: Email - [email protected] - https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyful_journey_with_anita/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.adams.904/Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anitaadams