We live in a world that constantly tells us to look outward — to experts, leaders, and voices of authority — for answers. Yet the deepest wisdom you long for isn’t “out there.” It’s been inside you all along.

In this episode of The New Beyond, Dr. Judith Rich explores what it means to reclaim the quiet authority of your inner knowing. She shares a personal story from her own journey, reflects on the challenges of navigating today’s noisy world, and offers practical ways to listen to the soul’s steady whisper beneath the surface of fear and conformity.

Together, we’ll pause, breathe, and step into that inner sanctuary — the place where your soul remembers who you are and what you know to be true.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why we’ve been conditioned to doubt our own wisdom

• How the soul’s voice differs from fear or outside noise

• A personal story about trusting inner wisdom in leadership

• Practical ways to strengthen your ability to listen inward

• A short guided reflection to help you connect with your inner knowing

The wisdom you’re seeking is already within you. This episode is your invitation to trust it.

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Available for purchase on my website:

My best-selling book- Beyond the Box

 ⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠ I and II- 18 meditations based on my writing, set to music

 Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Subscribe to Soul Food:  Daily Nourishment For the Sacred Self- a year-long audio journey with Judith as your guide. 

Connect with me:

 Email:  [email protected] 

Join my Private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Subscribe to my You Tube channel- @judithrich1

Please share this podcast with others, leave a review and follow us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.  It does make a difference and I really appreciate your support!  

We are living in extraordinary times—times when the very idea of “normal” has dissolved. Guardrails are gone. Institutions are hollowed out. Rights are being stripped away. People are being silenced, canceled, and deported without due process.

In this episode of The New Beyond, Dr. Judith Rich asks the question that may well define this era: What will be the story of this time?

Drawing inspiration from the musical Hamilton and its haunting refrain—“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?”—Judith explores how history will remember this moment, and how each of us will be remembered for the choices we make or fail to make.

With Pluto in Aquarius for the next 20 years, we are in a cycle of transformation, disruption, and awakening. This is not about “returning to normal.” This is about building something new.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why the old idea of “normal” is gone for good

• How institutions and rights are being stripped away in real time

• The tension between free speech, censorship, and authoritarianism

• Why the story of this time will depend on how we show up

• A call to courage, action, and soul alignment in the face of fear

This is not just history unfolding “out there.” This is your story, my story, our story. And it is still being written.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Soul Food: Daily Nourishment for the Sacred Self here.

• Subscribe to The New Beyond wherever you listen to podcasts

• Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in these times

In this intimate conversation, I sat down with my friend Kate Houston—a coach, creative, and courageous truth-teller—who is currently navigating breast cancer and reconstruction.

This is not a “power through it” story. It’s a living meditation on uncertainty, grief, body image, community, and the fierce tenderness it takes to belong to yourself when everything changes.

Together we explore how illness can become initiation, how creativity keeps the soul speaking, and why being seen—messy, raw, and real—is its own form of medicine.

What We Explore

• The moment life divides into “before” and “after”—and how to meet it with honesty.

• Letting grief, rage, and beauty co-exist without spiritual bypass.

• Body image after surgery: identity, worthiness, and learning to love new scars.

• How community holds what the nervous system can’t hold alone.

• Creativity as survival: punk rock, voice, and reclaiming power.

• Radical inner belonging vs. performative positivity.

• What helps on hard days: micro-rituals, movement, and telling the truth.

• Wisdom for supporters: what to say, what to avoid, how to show up.

Memorable Lines

• “This isn’t about beating anything. It’s about listening to what this moment is asking of my soul.”

• “My body changed—and my relationship with courage had to change with it.”

For Listeners On a Similar PathIf you (or someone you love) are in treatment or recovery, Kate’s perspective offers companionship, language, and permission. Take what lands. Leave the rest. Your pace is holy.

About Kate Houston -Kate is a coach and creative whose work centers on love, self-worth, and authentic expression. Her current chapter includes breast cancer treatment and reconstruction—and a devotion to telling the truth in real time.

Resources & Next Steps

• Share this episode with someone who needs gentle strength today.

• Leave a rating or review to help more people find The New Beyond.

• Continue the conversation with me on Instagram and in my newsletter.

In today’s episode, Judith invites us into the sacred practice of daily devotion—not as an obligation or performance, but as an act of love for the self within.

She shares what happens when we neglect the soul, how to recognize the quiet signs of “soul starvation,” and why small, consistent rituals are the spiritual technology we need now more than ever.

From lighting a candle to simply placing a hand on your heart, Judith offers a powerful reminder: your presence is sacred—and it deserves to be met each day with care.

This episode includes a guided one-minute soul ritual and a reflection on how even a few conscious breaths can change everything.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• The difference between productivity and presence

• What it means to reach “spiritual empty”

• How to create a simple morning ritual that restores connection

• Why soul care is not a luxury, but a lifeline

• A preview of Soul Food, Judith’s daily audio offering

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:💠 Soul Food: Daily Nourishment for the Sacred Self – Begin your journey with 365 days of audio love notes, delivered daily.

🔗 Let’s Connect:If this episode nourished you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. It helps us grow this circle of sacred rebels and soul seekers.

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             Available for purchase on my website:

My best-selling book- Beyond the Box

 ⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠ I and II- 18 meditations based on my writing, set to music

 Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Subscribe to Soul Food:  Daily Nourishment For the Sacred Self- a year-long audio journey with Judith as your guide. 

Email Judith: [email protected]

In this week's episode of The New Beyond, I'm introducing my newest offering:

Soul Food: Daily Nourishment for the Sacred Self.

Soul Food is a year-long daily audio series designed to meet you where you are and gently call you home to yourself.

Each 2–3 minute audio message is written and narrated by me and delivered straight to your inbox through a private feed.

Soul Food is for the seekers, the visionaries, the everyday mystics—the ones whose souls are hungry for depth, stillness, and truth in a noisy world.

No pressure. No perfection. Just presence.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The personal story behind the birth of Soul Food

Why this offering is different from anything Judith has done before

How daily practice—even for 3 minutes—can become a sacred anchor

What to expect when you subscribe (and how to begin at any time)

This is the distilled essence of my 50 years of transformational work—wrapped in daily soul whispers designed to nourish your sacred self.

Subscribe now to begin your Soul Food journey

https://judithrich.com/soul-food-signup

Listen to a sample episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EzDOvNYez86Ry6lNdetUXngyJoCXlO0S/view?usp=share_link

I would love to have you join me in this next chapter as our journey together only gets deeper and richer.

And stay tuned…

The next episode is titled “Start Here: Why You Are Worth Daily Nourishment.”

Because you are.

And now’s the time to remember.

We live in a culture obsessed with becoming more — more productive, more polished, more successful, more "healed." But what happens when the pursuit of self-improvement turns into a trap?In this episode, I invite you into a raw and honest exploration of the invisible line between growth and self-rejection. We’ll unpack the perfectionism that hides behind our pursuit of excellence, the fear that drives endless tweaking, and the inner voice that keeps whispering, "Not enough. Not yet."I share personal stories from my own journey — including how perfectionism almost derailed my dissertation and delayed my book — and offer soul-rooted practices to help you step out of the spiral of never enough and into the freedom of good enough.In this episode, you’ll learn:How perfectionism disguises itself as diligence and commitmentWhy “good enough” isn’t settling — it’s a sacred act of trustHow to know when you’re refining vs. avoidingThe deeper wounds that often fuel the drive to fix and improveSimple practices to shift from self-rejection to self-trustThis episode is for every heart-led visionary, creator, and seeker who’s been holding their breath, waiting for permission to exhale. Let this be your permission slip.

🎧 Listen now and reclaim the courage to be enough — right here, right now.

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Available for purchase on my website:

My best-selling book- Beyond the Box

 ⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠ I and II- 18 meditations based on my writing, set to music

 Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Connect with me:

 Email:  [email protected] 

Join my Private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Subscribe to my You Tube channel- @judithrich1

My thanks to award-winning musician and producer, DTO, for our theme music

In this inspiring and high-energy episode, I welcome transformation coach, dad, and natural physique pro Vince “Vinny” Shirey—founder of Skinny with Vinny—to explore the deeper truths behind physical transformation.

What begins as a conversation about fitness quickly expands into something much more powerful: a soul-level commitment to purpose, integrity, and the legacy we leave behind.

Vince shares his journey of losing over 50 pounds, earning multiple pro cards, and transforming his identity from an out-of-shape father into a disciplined, purpose-driven leader.

You’ll hear Vince’s take on:

• Why discipline trumps motivation (every time)

• The mindset shift that made him unstoppable

• Building confidence by becoming count-on-able to yourself

• How walking 14,000 steps a day became a spiritual practice

• Creating sustainable transformation through small, consistent actions

• His signature “mortar days”—and why showing up imperfectly still counts

• Fatherhood, legacy, and embodying leadership through health

• The power of authenticity, vulnerability, and choosing your hard

This isn’t just a fitness conversation—it’s a masterclass in integrity, alignment, and how showing up for yourself ripples into every corner of your life.

Whether you’re a gym avoider, a recovering perfectionist, or someone ready to reclaim their health with heart, this episode will meet you where you are—and invite you to level up.

Connect with Vinny:Instagram: @skinnywithvinnyTikTok: @skinnywithvinnyWebsite: skinnywithvinny.com

Embodied Wisdom + Sacred Feminine Power — Meet Hemalayaa"

What happens when a young woman raised in a traditional Sikh family in Canada breaks free from cultural expectations, dives headfirst into dance, Yoga, and healing, and emerges as a global leader in conscious embodiment?

You get Hemalayaa—a blazing force of feminine wisdom and grounded leadership who now guides visionaries, teachers, and lightworkers back into their purpose…through the body.

In this rich and joyful conversation, Hemalayaa joins me on The New Beyond to share her transformational journey, the birth of Embody Costa Rica, and why real leadership must include sacred self-nourishment. We talk about:

• How ancient Ayurvedic practices saved her from burnout

• The wild, tear-filled moment that changed everything

• Why so many spiritual leaders are disconnected from their bodies—and how to come home again

• What’s really required to sustain your mission and amplify your impact

Whether you’re leading retreats, raising children, or birthing creative projects, this episode is a radiant reminder that your body is not just a vessel—it’s your gateway to the divine.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or watch on my YouTube channel. 

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Available for purchase on my website:

My best-selling book- Beyond the Box

 ⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠ I and II- 18 meditations based on my writing, set to music

 Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Connect with me:

 Email:  [email protected] 

Join my Private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Subscribe to my You Tube channel- @judithrich1

Thanks to Ken Ashby, and Gopal Metro for our original theme music “Each of Us” 

Connect with Ken at:  ⁠www.prosodycreativeservices.com⁠

Gopal’s email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

 Please share this podcast with others, leave a review and follow us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.  It does make a difference and I really appreciate your support!  

In this soulful and expansive episode of The New Beyond, Judith welcomes musical alchemist and visionary retreat co-founder Dave “DTO” Kemp.

From de-tasseling cornfields in Iowa to composing sonic landscapes for yoga, healing, and consciousness elevation, DTO’s story is one of bold reinvention, deep listening, and spiritual artistry.

You’ll hear how his early exposure to classical piano, jazz, and drumming evolved into a transformational journey through global travel, immersive cultural experiences, and ultimately, the founding of Embody Costa Rica, a sanctuary for wellness, music, and collective awakening.

Together, Judith and DTO explore:

How music shaped DTO's early life—and why he calls himself “Dave the Organism”

His pivotal transformation at Burning Man and the birth of DTO Music

Why certain music tracks feel like medicine, and how his song Breath became Judith’s personal soundtrack for stillness

The unique sonic intention behind every beat, mantra, and melody in his work

His partnership with Himalaya and the creation of Embody Costa Rica—a sacred space nestled in the jungle, rooted in community, sustainability, and holistic transformation

What it truly means to create from silence, serve from soul, and raise the vibration of the planet

🎶 Plus, Judith shares a powerful story about a line from one of DTO’s songs that opened a deep inquiry about perfection, wholeness, and self-acceptance.

💫 Links & Resources

Listen to DTO’s music: DTO on Spotify | DTO Music Website: dtomusic.com

Explore Embody Costa Rica Retreat Center: Embody Costa Rica- www.embodycostarica.com

License DTO’s music for podcasts, meditations & content creation: dtoMusic.com/subscribe

Connect with DTO on Instagram: @dto_music

In a world that demands more, more, more—more work, more hustle, more noise—how do we reclaim the right to rest? How do we remember that we are worthy even when we’re not producing?

And what if stillness—the ability to pause, rest, and simply be—isn’t available to everyone? What if stillness is a privilege, and even the awareness of its importance is reserved for the few?

In a world fueled by chaos, productivity, and systemic pressure, we explore how stillness has become both a luxury and a revolutionary act. We unpack the layers of cultural conditioning that tie self-worth to doing and achievement and offers a soulful invitation to reimagine rest—not as indulgence, but as Soft Rebellion.

This episode is a call to those who are tired of being "human doings." It’s for those who long to remember how to be. Whether you struggle to find stillness, feel guilty when you slow down, or simply yearn for a new way of being in the world—this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we'll explore:

● Why stillness is inaccessible for many, and how privilege plays a role

● The lie of hustle culture and its toxic impact on self-worth

● What Soft Rebellion looks like in the context of rest and presence

● Micro-moments of stillness: how to reclaim rest in small but powerful ways

● How stillness becomes a path to resistance, joy, and reconnection

Quotes to Remember:

“Stillness might be the most radical act of rebellion we have left.”

“Being is where you finally get to experience what all the doing was for.”

“Stillness is not laziness. It is not opting out. Stillness is where knowing happens.”

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Available for purchase on my website: https://www.judithrich.com

My best-selling book- Beyond the Box

Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠ I and II- 18 meditations based on my writing, set to music

Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

Join my Private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Subscribe to my You Tube channel- @judithrich1

Thanks to Ken Ashby, and Gopal Metro for our original theme music “Each of Us”

Connect with Ken at: ⁠www.prosodycreativeservices.com⁠

Gopal’s email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Please share this podcast with others, leave a review and follow us on Apple, It does make a difference and I really appreciate your support!