At some point, many of us look around at our lives and wonder if the version of success we’ve built is really the one that matters. That’s exactly where Donna Bond found herself after decades in the corporate world, decorated with awards, stability, and all the “golden handcuffs” that come with it. Turning 44, the same age her father was when he passed away, shook her awake. That moment became the start of a very different kind of journey.

Donna walked away from the so-called golden handcuffs and followed a pull she didn’t totally understand at the time. She enrolled in a master’s program in spiritual psychology, and it changed her life from the inside out. In our conversation, she shares how seeing life through the lens of the soul shifts everything including the way we meet challenges, the way we understand ourselves, even the way we define success.

We also talk about the simple things that keep her steady, like her morning ritual, and why compassion for yourself is the foundation for any real transformation. Donna is honest about how easy it is to get caught up in the noise of life and how powerful it is to pause, listen, and follow those breadcrumbs of inspiration that might not make sense at first.

"R-P-M. Rise, pee, meditate. In that order, that has been such a savior for me. I don't look at my phone. I don't brush my teeth. I wake up, I go to the bathroom, and I sit in my meditation space." Donna Bond

Episode Highlights: 

• [01:02] Guest Donna Bond is a women’s spiritual life coach, author, and modern-day high priestess.
• [02:55] Donna shares her turning point at age 44, realizing her corporate success felt empty.
• [04:23] She discovers spiritual psychology and enrolls in a master’s program at the University of Santa Monica.
• [06:07] Donna explains how spiritual psychology views life through the soul’s perspective.
• [07:23] She recalls a coaching client who overcame limiting beliefs to pursue music.
• [10:25] Donna reflects on how spiritual growth is both an individual and collective journey.
• [12:13] She describes her role as a “soul catalyst” and the framework of spiritual psychology in her coaching.
• [13:37] The practices of seeing the loving essence and heart-centered listening are discussed.
• [16:41] Donna shares how following inner guidance led her to love, meaningful work, and life in Costa Rica.
• [19:04] She talks about meditation, yoga, and self-compassion as daily practices that keep her grounded.
• [23:35] We reflect on the importance of pausing throughout the day for quick resets.
• [25:57] Donna highlights the power of reframing moments of waiting as opportunities for gratitude.
• [28:05] She emphasizes giving ourselves permission to follow the breadcrumbs of inspiration.
• [31:16] Donna introduces her course Empower the Authentic You and her healing modality, Higher Human Integration.
• [34:32] Her advice for beginners: follow the breadcrumbs and trust the energy pulling you forward.
• [37:44] Transformation often starts with a single courageous step.

Resources & Links: 

• Seekers Field Guide
• Seekers Field Guide Community
• Donna Bond
• Original Wisdom
• Donna Bond - Facebook
• Donna Bond - Instagram
• Donna Bond - LinkedIn
• Donna Bond - YouTube