Soulful Practices Podcast

Soulful Practices Podcast

By Michelle Holling-BrooksEducationSelf-Improvement
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Soulful Practices Podcast episodes

  • Discovering Joy in the Face of Hardship

    Welcome to Episode 11 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores discovering joy in the face of hardship.


    This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around a quote by Desmond Tutu: “Discovering more joy does not, I’m sorry to say…save us from the inevitability of hardship and heartbreak. In fact, we may cry more easily, but we will laugh more easily, too. Perhaps we are just more alive.”


    In this episode, Michelle shares:


    • Setting the Intention: Become aware of when you’re withholding or blocking yourself from engaging fully with your life.

    • Guiding Your Attention: See when you’re stuck in self-judgment, life judgment, and withdrawing from leaning into your Soul Being and opening to support.

    • Pausing to Soften: Look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate parts of yourself lost in protective stories.

    • Flowing to Inner Compassion: Tend to wounded parts to release protective spells and open to living, loving, and leading your authentic life.

    • Asking, "How can I best embody my true self right now?" Listen and align your actions with your inner guidance.


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      Resources and Teacher Mentioned

      Book of Joy - Lasting Happiness in a Changing World - Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams


      ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


      Connect with us!

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        • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

        • Unbridled Change Blog

        • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast

        • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


          • Our Mission

          At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating well-being. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

          38 min
        • From Fear to Freedom

          Welcome to Episode 10 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she guides you from fear to freedom.


          This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around a powerful quote by Spencer Johnson: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” She invites you to join her in a practice that liberates your true choice and brings more freedom to your daily life.


          In this episode, Michelle shares:


          • Setting the Intention: Allow yourself to move into committed action with the different choices a part of you might be afraid to take.

          • Guiding Your Attention: See the choices and opportunities available to you right now that match your Soul’s guidance. Recognize when protective fears cause you to stall out on actions that match your guidance. Illuminate the “cost” to your system when fears separate you from making choices that match your Heart’s and Soul’s inspiration.

          • Pausing to Soften: Look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate parts of yourself lost in protective stories and see the parts of you ready to take correct action.

          • Flowing to Inner Compassion: Tend to wounded parts so they can release their protective spell, open to believing in yourself, and move into actions that match your true intentions.

          • Asking, "How can I best embody my true self right now?" Listen and align your actions with your inner guidance.


            • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


            Resources and Teacher Mentioned

            • Unbridled Soul Course
            • Connecting with JOY! Podcast


              • ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


              Connect with us!

              • Instagram

              • Facebook

              • LinkedIn

              • YouTube Podcast


                • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                • Unbridled Change Blog

                • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast

                • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                  • Our Mission

                  At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                  44 min
                • Cultivating Inner Trust

                  Welcome to Episode 9 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores the power of cultivating inner trust.


                  This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around a profound quote by Epictetus: "Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it." She invites you to join her in cultivating greater volition—inner trust, will, courage, and the freedom to act in alignment with your True Self.


                  In this episode, Michelle shares:


                  • Setting the Intention: Notice when old habits, fears, and outside judgments have more authority over your actions than your Heart and Soul’s guidance.

                  • Guiding Your Attention: Become aware of moments where protective fears are cutting you off from embodying your personal values, being willing to course correct when out of alignment, and overcoming shame or blame that hinders your true self.

                  • Pausing to Soften: Look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate parts of yourself lost in protective stories.

                  • Flowing to Inner Compassion: Tend to wounded parts so they can release their protective spell, open to trusting yourself, and access greater inner faith to match your actions with your true intentions.

                  • Asking, "How can I best embody my true self right now?" Listen and align your actions with your inner guidance.


                    • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                    ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                    Connect with us!

                    • Instagram

                    • Facebook

                    • LinkedIn

                    • YouTube Podcast


                      • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                      • Unbridled Change Blog

                      • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast

                      • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                        • Our Mission

                        At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                        48 min
                      • Remembering Our True Self

                        Welcome to Episode 8 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she guides you in remembering and reconnecting with your true self.


                        This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around cultivating greater inner compassion, courage, and freedom. She invites you to believe that your amazing, beautiful self is always present, no matter what experiences you have been through.


                        In this episode, Michelle shares:


                        • Setting the Intention: Notice when past stories change your self-perspective and cause you to abandon your self-worth and the choices you can make.

                        • Guiding Your Attention: Become aware of moments where wounded parts of yourself are cutting you off from remembering your wholeness, believing in your ability to go beyond just surviving, and recognizing where past experiences are robbing you of making present-time choices.

                        • Pausing to Soften: Look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate the parts of you lost in protective stories.

                        • Flowing to Inner Compassion: Tend to wounded parts so they can release their protective spell of separation, allowing you to access greater freedom to grow and expand.

                        • Asking, "What is happening right now, and how can I best meet that choice?" Listen and match your inner guidance.


                          • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                          Resources and Teacher Mentioned

                          • Maya Angelou
                          • Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) - a good article exploring the basics of PTG


                            • ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                            Connect with us!

                            • Instagram

                            • Facebook

                            • LinkedIn

                            • YouTube Podcast


                              • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                              • Unbridled Change Blog

                              • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast

                              • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                • Our Mission

                                At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                36 min
                              • The Grace of Imperfection

                                Welcome to Episode 7 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores the beauty and grace found in imperfection.


                                This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around a profound quote by Leonard Cohen from his song "Anthem": “Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” She invites you to join her in cultivating greater comfort with the gift of imperfection.


                                In this episode, Michelle shares:


                                • Setting the intention to notice when the illusion of perfection causes self-sabotage and hinders the expression of your inner offerings.
                                • Guiding your attention to moments when protective fears override your inner guidance, such as: Overworking and second-guessing your inner inspirations, Stopping yourself from taking action and being seen, and Restricting your ability to share your expressions and creations with others.
                                • Pausing to soften and look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate parts of yourself lost in protective stories.
                                • Helping your attention flow to inner courage and acceptance, releasing yourself from the spell of perfection and accessing new levels of freedom to share with yourself and others.
                                • Asking, "What do I need to see, know, feel, and hear right now to open to the light that is held in the cracks?" and listening to your inner guidance.


                                  • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                  Resources and Teacher Mentioned

                                  Enneagram Course


                                  ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                  Connect with us!

                                  • Instagram
                                  • Facebook
                                  • LinkedIn
                                  • YouTube Podcast


                                    • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                    • Unbridled Change Blog
                                    • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                    • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                      • Our Mission

                                      At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                      40 min
                                    • Befriending Fear and Truth

                                      Welcome to Episode 6 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores the profound themes of fear and truth.


                                      This week, Michelle builds a Healing Practice around a powerful quote by Pema Chodron: “Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.” She invites you to join her in cultivating more comfort with the different versions of fear.


                                      In this episode, Michelle discusses:


                                      • Setting the intention to notice when fear separates you from your choices, and practicing compassion and seeking truth.
                                      • Guiding your attention to moments when protective fears cut you off from connecting with new truths, such as: Blocking you from seeing available choices, Stopping you from asking, "What do I need now?", and Restricting your ability to offer clean compassion to yourself or others.
                                      • Pausing to soften and look inward during moments of awareness to illuminate parts of yourself lost in wounded stories or fear-based thoughts.
                                      • Helping your attention flow to new truths that release you from protective spells and access new levels of truth and choice within yourself.
                                      • Asking, "What do I need to see, know, feel, and hear right now to best support me?" and listening to your inner guidance.


                                        • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                        Resources and Teacher Mentioned

                                        • Pema Chodron
                                          • Please note I do not receive commission from any of the sources and fellow teachers I mention in this video - they are just amazing teachers and I wanted to share them with you too! 


                                            • ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                            Connect with us!

                                            • Instagram
                                            • Facebook
                                            • LinkedIn
                                            • YouTube


                                              • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                              • Unbridled Change Blog
                                              • Connecting with Joy!: Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                              • Unbridled Soul: Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                                • Our Mission

                                                At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                                29 min
                                              • Cultivating Liking Self

                                                Welcome to Episode 5 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores the theme of self-love and self-worth.


                                                Michelle delves into this week's theme with a powerful quote by Byron Katie: “It’s not your job to like me - it’s mine.” She invites you to join her in a Healing Practice focused on cultivating awareness and connection when self-love feels shaky.


                                                In this episode, Michelle shares:


                                                • Setting the intention to notice when you're relying on others for self-love.
                                                  • Recognizing moments when you're not loving and accepting yourself such as: Compromising your true self, Seeking external validation instead of celebrating your own wins, and Believing your worth is based on outer approval.
                                                    • Pausing to soften and look inward.
                                                    • Focusing on the tender parts of yourself that need self-love and worthiness.
                                                    • Asking, "What do I need internally right now to cultivate self-love and worthiness?" and listening to your inner guidance.


                                                      • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                                      Resources and Teacher Mentioned

                                                      Please note I do not receive commission from any of the sources and fellow teachers I mention in this video - they are just amazing teachers and I wanted to share them with you too! 


                                                      ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                                      Connect with us!

                                                      Stay connected with Michelle and Soulful Practices:

                                                      • Instagram
                                                      • Facebook
                                                      • LinkedIn
                                                      • YouTube


                                                        • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                                        Explore the following resources to engage with Michelle and Unbridled Change:

                                                        • Unbridled Change Blog
                                                        • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                                        • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                                          • Our Mission

                                                          At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                                          38 min
                                                        • Be As You Are

                                                          Welcome to Episode 4 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she explores the profound theme of being true to oneself.


                                                          Michelle dives into this week's theme with a powerful quote by Ramana Maharshi: “Be as you are.” She invites you to join her in a Healing Practice aimed at cultivating a deeper connection to your True Self and the power of choice.


                                                          In this episode, Michelle shares:


                                                          • Setting the intention to notice when you are showing up in a way that is out of alignment with your Heart and Soul.
                                                          • Guiding your attention to moments when you might find yourself acting in ways that match what you think others want or expect, doubting your inner knowing, or saying or thinking in ways that reflect old trauma and survival stories rather than your true self.
                                                          • Pausing to soften self-judgments and bringing your attention back to the voice of your Heart, encouraging you to be as you are.
                                                          • Consciously showing up in true alignment by asking, "What actions or thoughts match who I really am?" and listening to your inner guidance.


                                                            • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                                            ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                                            Connect with us!

                                                            • Instagram
                                                            • Facebook
                                                            • LinkedIn
                                                            • YouTube


                                                              • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                                              • Unbridled Change Blog
                                                              • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                                              • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                                                • Our Mission

                                                                At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                                                31 min
                                                              • Present Moment

                                                                Welcome to Episode 3 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she delves into the power of the present moment.


                                                                Michelle explores this week's theme with a powerful quote by Eckhart Tolle: "The present moment is all you have." She invites you to join her in a Healing Practice aimed at cultivating a deeper connection with the present moment.


                                                                In this episode, Michelle shares:


                                                                • Setting the intention to notice when you are pulled out of present time.
                                                                • Guiding your attention to moments when you might find yourself lost in thoughts of future what-ifs, revisiting past conversations, or worrying about your to-do list.
                                                                • Pausing to soften your grip on these thoughts and bringing your attention back to the flow of the present moment.
                                                                • Asking, "What would be helpful for me to be with right now?" and listening to your inner guidance.


                                                                  • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                                                  ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                                                  Connect with us!

                                                                  • Instagram
                                                                  • Facebook
                                                                  • LinkedIn
                                                                  • YouTube


                                                                    • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                                                    • Unbridled Change Blog
                                                                    • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                                                    • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                                                      • Our Mission

                                                                      At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                                                      15 min
                                                                    • The Little Moments

                                                                      Welcome to Episode 2 of the Soulful Practices Podcast! Join Michelle Holling-Brooks as she delves into the power of "The Little Moments."


                                                                      In this episode, Michelle shares:


                                                                      • A profound quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: "The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little."
                                                                      • Setting the intention to connect with the little moments in life.
                                                                      • Guided practices to notice and engage with moments that might normally go unnoticed.
                                                                      • Ways to linger, laugh, and witness these moments, enriching everyday life.


                                                                        • Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.


                                                                        ▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.


                                                                        Connect with us!

                                                                        • Instagram
                                                                        • Facebook
                                                                        • LinkedIn
                                                                        • YouTube


                                                                          • Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change

                                                                          • Unbridled Change Blog
                                                                          • Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
                                                                          • Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts


                                                                            • Our Mission

                                                                            At Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating wellbeing. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.

                                                                            17 min

                                                                          About Soulful Practices Podcast

                                                                          From the publisher's feed

                                                                          Welcome to Soulful Practices Podcast, a spiritual growth and wellness podcast for Seekers, Visionaries, and Lovers of Life! We serve as your Soul Companion on your journey of awakening, helping you connect with living, loving, and leading an authentic Soul-Led life.