Whether you feel “radically” lost or simply navigating from one life chapter to the next, the practice of tuning into your own soul is crucial. But how? 

That’s exactly what we chat about on this week’s episode, with guest Caleb Campbell. Caleb is a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and ex-NFL linebacker, who is now a keynote speaker, coach, and educator on how to “soulfully shift.”

Tune into the episode to hear our full conversation about Caleb’s journey from the NFL to sleeping on the basement floor of a church, his advice for people who don’t know how to create space for rest and healing in their lives, and how to take advantage of the “liminal space” in our lives.

What You Will Learn: 

2:58: The defining moment of Caleb Campbell's life and how it led him from the NFL to sleeping on the boiler room floor of a church in Canada

4:57: Caleb's inner dialogue and why he went to great lengths to "self-protect" 

7:56: Caleb explains how his life being driven by "willpower alone" kept him disassociated from his body, even during his football career

10:15: How Caleb's body started to revolt from his unprocessed emotions, and why he felt like a "foreigner in his own skin"

11:47: How Caleb learned to "tune into his heartspace" and why running straight into vulnerability isn't a sustainable way of healing

13:54: The voice that told Caleb to walk away from the NFL, and how he learned to listen to that same voice in other instances 

17:15: The advice Caleb would give to people who feel like they're too busy to add "healing" to their to-do list, and how to create space for rest 

23:35: Caleb explains why dance can be a great process for moving through grief, as well as other strategies for dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations in life

28:56: Why Caleb has felt “radically lost” throughout his life, and what happened that made him feel the most “found”

34:46: How Caleb has redefined his relationship with work, especially since his NFL playing days

38:40: Caleb describes how anxiety manifests in his body physically and mentally

40:18: What “soul shifts” are and whether or not you can experience them without first experiencing pain

Relevant Links: 

• Learn more about Caleb on his website: https://www.calebcampbell.me/
• Follow Caleb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_campbell/
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