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What happens when a body that’s always pushed finally says no?

In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, intuitive healer and soul guide Louise Young shares her powerful journey from M.E. and chronic fatigue syndrome to full-body and soul-level awakening. Her story of healing, surrender, and spiritual growth reveals how illness can become a teacher — guiding us back to presence, intuition, and the wisdom of the body.

From hiding symptoms in a high-pressure career to becoming bedbound for years, Louise opens up about the pain of denial, the courage to rest, and the miracle of rediscovering life through  meditation, and energy healing. A profound out-of-body experience became the turning point — reframing her identity beyond illness and awakening her connection to her higher self and spiritual guide.

Together we explore:
✨ How to tell intuition from anxiety
✨ Why pacing beats pushing in healing and life
✨ The real meaning of self-love and sovereignty
✨ How gratitude and presence transformed a simple walk at RHS Wisley into a moment of freedom after years in a wheelchair

This episode offers grounded, practical insight into recovery, energy work, and conscious living — without the hype. Whether you’re on a healing journey, curious about intuitive development, or seeking hope beyond limitation, Louise’s story reminds us that true healing begins with listening within.

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A wedding week. A sudden collapse. An operating room that opened into something luminous.

In this deeply moving conversation, Mike McKinsey shares the near-death experience that transformed the ruptured appendix into a profound awakening of meaning, faith, and purpose. He recalls the moment he says Jesus took his hand, the breathtaking landscape of living light and domed cities, and the jolt back to a hospital bed.

It’s a story told with honesty and detail — one that gently reminds us there’s more to life than the body.

We explore what came after the vision just as much as the vision itself: pneumonia, ICU nights, and a second encounter that arrived as a quiet but unmistakable voice — tell our story, expect valleys, keep walking. Over two decades, Mike has learned to live by that guidance, listening for small promptings, testing them through action, and meeting scepticism with empathy. His message now reaches millions through podcasts, books, and the near-death experience community.

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What near-death experiences reveal about consciousness and divine connection
• How to ask for guidance without forcing outcomes
• The difference between blind faith and tested faith
• Why beauty, gratitude, and silence can anchor a restless mind
• How to live with greater peace, purpose, and trust in life’s unfolding

Whether you call it God, Jesus, or the Universe, the invitation is the same:
Pay attention, act on the light you have, and let hope guide your next step.

If this episode resonates, please follow the show, share it with someone who needs encouragement today, and leave a review with the question you’d most want to ask Mike. Your reflections help shape what we explore next.

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In this special 200th episode, I explore the power of embracing your Shadow. Drawing from the timeless psychology of Carl Jung, the heartfelt teachings of Debbie Ford, and my own personal journey, we dive into the hidden parts of ourselves that hold the keys to authentic growth and wholeness.

This episode is a deep reflection on how the aspects we reject can become our greatest allies when we bring them into the light. I share how shadow patterns show up in everyday life, how I’ve encountered and integrated my own, and why embracing what we’ve hidden is the path to true inner freedom.

🌑 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What the Shadow is and why Jung saw it as essential for personal evolution
• Debbie Ford’s powerful approach to finding the “gold” in the dark
• How shadow projections reveal hidden parts of ourselves
• My personal insights from years of working with shadow integration
• Practical tools and reflection exercises to help you embrace your own shadow

This is a soulful, honest, and inspiring reflection on the real work of growth — the work that begins when light meets shadow.

✨ Thank you for being part of this 200-episode journey. Here’s to truth, transformation, and embracing our whole selves.

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Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overthinking, especially during times of grief or challenge? In this episode, we explore why your brain clings to “what ifs” when life feels uncertain — and how to break free from the mental whirlpool.

You’ll learn simple reframes, grounding practices, and small actions that shift you from victim to creator. Discover how to reclaim your energy, find inner calm, and trust that life is working for you, even when it doesn’t make sense.

What one small step can you take today to quiet the mind and move toward healing?

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When Eric Edmeades discovered that changing his diet could eliminate chronic infections, clear his skin, and help him lose 35 pounds in just 30 days, it sparked a lifelong mission: to understand how food and evolution shape human health.

In this episode, Eric reveals the evolution gap—the mismatch between our ancient biology and modern lifestyles. Despite living in the most comfortable era in history, we face epidemics of disease, depression, and disconnection. Why? Because we’re living out of sync with our natural design.

Through decades of research—including time with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania—Eric created WildFit, a revolutionary approach that has transformed over 150,000 lives. Instead of another restrictive diet, WildFit restores our natural rhythms of eating and living.

We dive into:

• The three natural metabolic states—and why most people are stuck in just one
• The hidden power of seasonal eating and extended fasting
• Why some foods give us freedom while others keep us trapped in cravings
• How reconnecting with nature can help us reclaim vitality and joy

✨ Ready to uncover your own evolutionary mismatches? Take the free assessment at gapfinder.com
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📖 And stay tuned—Eric’s brand-new book, The WildFit Way, is coming soon.

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What happens when the healer becomes the one in need of healing?

In this powerful episode, trauma-informed coach and healer Soulla Demetriou shares the extraordinary journey that unfolded after a freak kite-surfing accident left her with life-threatening injuries. Confined to a hospital bed for a month—unable to eat, drink, or know what her surgical future might hold—Soulla was forced to embody the very teachings she had been offering to others for over a decade.

As a somatic therapeutic coach, yoga teacher, and founder of Soul Shine Retreat, Soulla takes us inside her deeply personal process of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. She reveals how her Soul Shine Way begins with one simple yet profound practice: creating the pause between what happens to us and how we choose to respond.

This conversation is rich with practical tools for navigating life’s hardest moments—from accessible breathing techniques and nervous system regulation practices to the quiet power of humming, music, prayer, and micro-movements that support healing, even when the body is immobilized.

Perhaps most moving is Soulla’s wisdom on surrender and trust. Having experienced three near-death experiences, she speaks with rare authority about letting go of control, meeting uncertainty with grace, and discovering that “pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.”

We also explore her upcoming book, You Have Always Been Enough—a message born during her hospital stay that reminds us of an unshakable truth: beneath our struggles, our wholeness has never been broken.

This episode is a gift of grounded wisdom and practical resilience. Whether you’re navigating a storm or simply preparing for life’s inevitable waves, Soulla’s story and tools will help you build inner calm, deepen self-compassion, and discover the quiet power of trusting your own healing.

You can pre-order Soulla’s upcoming book here:

→ You Have Always Been Enough: A Healing Guide to Self-Love and Inner Freedom by Soulla Demetriou (HarperCollins, April 2026)

• Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/You-Have-Always-Been-Enough-ebook/dp/B0FD94DV6W
• Waterstones UK - https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-have-always-been-enough/soulla-demetriou/9780008403577

Begin Your Journey: And if you’d love to experience this work for yourself, Soulla is delighted to gift listeners of the podcast a Free 7-Day Journey to Self-Compassion — a beautiful, practical introduction to building a kinder relationship with yourself.

Each day you’ll receive simple yet powerful practices you can return to again and again, designed to help you cultivate inner friendship, resilience, and self-trust in your everyday life. With lifetime access, you can move through the journey at your own pace and truly build this foundation from within.

 → Sign up here to begin your journey: https://soulshineretreats.com/7-days-of-selfcompassion

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What happens when your entire identity is built around being the 'nice guy' who never rocks the boat? Harrison Saunders, host of the Growth Voyage podcast, knows this territory all too well. In this raw, illuminating conversation, Harrison reveals how a devastating wake-up call at age 19 began his journey away from people-pleasing and toward authentic living.

Behind the nice guy mask often lies deep-seated shame, frustration, and a profound disconnection from one's true self. Harrison unpacks how childhood experiences—particularly his parents' divorce when he was six—shaped his people-pleasing tendencies and desperate need for external validation. "I wasn't voicing my annoyances," he explains. "I would shove it down, build resentment, and what happens with resentment is that it never leaves your body."

The turning point came when Harrison recognized himself as the common denominator in his recurring relationship patterns. This crucial realization shifted him from victim mentality to creator consciousness—a transformation that changed everything. Through disciplines like Thai boxing, pro wrestling, and consistent self-development, Harrison gradually built genuine self-confidence rather than the facade he'd previously maintained.

Most powerfully, Harrison shares practical strategies for breaking free from nice guy syndrome: testing boundaries in low-stakes situations, surrounding yourself with people who "call you forward," and reconnecting with your authentic self beneath the layers of conditioning. The reward? Genuine relationships, clear purpose, and the freedom of being loved for who you truly are.

Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing tendencies or simply want to live more authentically, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable wisdom. As Harrison puts it: "When you become proud of the person you've become, you stop looking for external approval."

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What if your emotional triggers were your greatest teachers?

Instead of avoiding them, imagine seeing triggers as messengers from your past—pointing directly to what’s ready for healing.

We’ve all had that moment: a small comment that stings, a situation that rattles us, or someone who knows exactly how to push our buttons. These reactions aren’t really about the present—they’re echoes of old wounds, times when we didn’t feel safe, seen, or heard. When those needs go unmet, similar situations today can spark our fight-or-flight response, pulling us out of presence and into reactivity.

But here’s the opportunity: every trigger holds a doorway to transformation. By meeting them with awareness, curiosity, and practical tools, we can shift from reaction to growth. You’ll learn how to notice the signs—racing heart, shallow breath—pause to ask “What’s this really about?” and use grounding, conscious breathing, or Dr. David Hawkins’ “letting go” technique to reset your system.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to turn emotional messengers into guides toward a calmer, more magnetic way of living. Because calm isn’t just a mood—it’s a superpower.

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The secret to transforming your life isn't found in massive overnight changes but in the subtle power of daily 1% improvements. Drawing from over two decades of personal experience, including a 21-year meditation practice spanning more than 21,000 sessions, I share how small, consistent actions create profound results through the miracle of compounding.

We often chase dramatic breakthrough moments while overlooking the simple truth that Bruce Lee captured perfectly: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." The 1% Rule embraces this wisdom, showing how tiny adjustments in your daily routine—drinking water before coffee, expressing gratitude before scrolling, or taking short walks after meals to boost digestion—create a foundation for remarkable wellbeing.

This episode explores practical applications of the 1% Rule across multiple dimensions of life: physical health, emotional resilience, financial growth, and spiritual development. I share how simple mental shifts like asking "What if it turns out great?" transformed an elderly friend's outlook before medical treatment, and how brief daily nature exposure synchronizes your brain to beneficial alpha rhythms. Whether you're looking to increase energy, improve relationships, or build financial security, the compound effect of consistent small improvements creates the sustainable transformation we all seek. What tiny action will you commit to for the next seven days? Your 1% improvement awaits.

Subscribe and share this episode to help others discover the life-changing power of incremental improvement and join our community of conscious, thriving individuals making positive ripples in the world.

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What does it mean to be a gentleman in today's world? James Lawley, known to his followers as Gen Z, is answering this question for a new generation of men seeking purpose, confidence, and direction.

At just 27, James has turned his passion for classic style and values into a movement, reaching nearly 30 million views on YouTube and building a community of over 350,000 followers. But his journey didn't begin with silver spoons or boarding school etiquette lessons. Raised in a working-class family that valued hard work over refinement, James's transformation into a modern gentleman was actually an act of rebellion against the humdrum of everyday life.

What makes James's perspective so refreshing is his honesty about his own evolution. Before he became the polished figure we see today, he spent his teenage years as a gothic heavy metal musician with long black hair and eyeliner – an image so striking it once scared a woman on the London Underground! This dramatic transformation underscores his core philosophy: confidence comes from fully committing to how you want to present yourself to the world.

Through his accountability program, James helps men develop discipline, confidence, and purpose. He reveals that many men struggle with the same issues: social confidence, establishing healthy habits, and creating a clear vision for their lives. His approach combines practical tools like daily journaling and accountability partnerships with deeper work on self-respect and believing you deserve the life you envision.

The conversation explores how external presentation affects internal confidence, why having a clear vision makes saying "no" easier, and how small, consistent actions create momentum toward becoming your best self. James shares his own non-negotiables – no video games, no social media doom-scrolling – alongside practical wisdom about replacing nightlife with daytime activities and choosing discipline over temporary pleasures.

Ready to rediscover classic values and develop greater self-respect? Listen now and learn how small changes in presentation and habits can transform your confidence, relationships, and life direction. As James reminds us, "The life that I want requires unusual actions" – what actions might you need to take?

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