What if spirituality isn’t supposed to help us escape this life, but teach us how to fully inhabit it?

In this deeply personal episode of The Radiant Soul, Jay explores his own journey from being a closeted young fundamentalist who feared his body and prayed to escape his desires, to searching for enlightenment in other spiritual traditions, and eventually discovering something very different: a spirituality rooted in the body, breath, nature, compassion, and everyday life.

Together, we’ll ask: Is your spirituality connecting you more deeply to your body, other people, those who are struggling, and the Earth? Or has spirituality quietly become another way of escaping the complicated reality of being human?

Maybe awakening isn’t about getting out of here.

Maybe the Sacred has been meeting us here all along.

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What if one of the most powerful healing practices isn't something you have to learn, buy, or master, but simply remember?

In this episode of The Radiant Soul, Jay Clark welcomes walking artist, author, and community builder Jonathon Stalls, author of WALK: Slow Down, Wake Up & Connect at 1–3 Miles Per Hour for a conversation about the profound wisdom found at three miles per hour.

After spending 242 days walking across America, Jonathon discovered that walking is far more than exercise or transportation. It can become a path toward healing, presence, belonging, and deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and the living world.

Together, Jay and Jonathon explore how slowing down changes the way we experience life, why walking can become a deeply spiritual practice regardless of your beliefs, the surprising politics of walkable communities, and how walking helped Jonathon integrate his gay identity with his spiritual and emotional life.

Whether you're longing for greater peace, a deeper relationship with nature, or simply permission to live at a more human pace, this conversation is an invitation to step outside and discover what the path has been waiting to teach you.

• ​ Jonathon's journey from childhood to becoming a Walking Artist
• ​ What 242 days walking across America revealed about life
• ​ Walking as an embodied spiritual practice
• ​ Healing, identity, and belonging
• ​ Why the places we build shape the lives we live
• ​ Intrinsic Paths, Walk2Connect, and the Pedestrian Dignity Project
• ​ Simple ways to begin your own mindful walking practice today

Jonathon Stalls is a multidisciplinary Walking Artist, facilitator, and the founder of Intrinsic Paths. His work integrates mindful walking, writing, pen art, leadership training, and community building to help people reconnect with themselves, one another, and the places they call home. He is the author of WALK: Slow Down, Wake Up & Connect at 1–3 Miles Per Hour and lives in Poncha Springs, Colorado, with his husband, Ben.

Connect with Jonathon:Multidisciplinary Walking ArtistIntrinsic Paths & Pedestrian Dignity project WebsitePen Art: Online Shop & Arts Collective Salida (135 F St.)Book: WALK - Slow Down, Wake Up & Connect at 1-3 Miles Per Hour

Have you ever realized that if you talked to your best friend the way you talk to yourself in your head... they’d probably block your number?

In this episode of The Radiant Soul, host Br. Jay Clark the script on an ancient Celtic spiritual concept: the Anam Cara, or soul friend. While we traditionally think of a soul friend as someone we have to search for out in the world, the truest sanctuary begins when we turn that mirror inward.

Ditching the toxic consumerism of modern "self-care," we dive into ancient history, timeless poetry from Mary Oliver, and practical, earth-centered mindfulness tools. Learn how to transform your morning coffee routine into a sacred grounding ritual, shift your mindset from an aggressive inner critic to a compassionate bystander, and use the natural world to embrace your beautiful imperfections. You are the only person who will accompany you from your first breath to your last—it’s time to become excellent company.

Are you constantly living from the neck up, bouncing from emails to traffic while ignoring a tight knot of anxiety in your chest? Welcome to the "over-optimization backlash". In a world that demands continuous adaptation to sudden life transitions, restructuring, and stress, your mind cannot think its way out of a physiological storm.

In this episode of The Radiant Soul Podcast, host Br. Jay shares a deeply personal look into navigating unexpected professional shifts and everyday burnout. Instead of aggressive biohacking or fleeing to a week-long retreat, Jason introduces the ultimate clinical-yet-accessible blueprint for daily survival: Your Somatic First-Aid Kit.

Discover the fascinating biology of the shift as we dive deep into Neurowellness and the anatomy of your peace. Learn exactly how the Vagus Nerve acts as your internal brake pedal to switch off fight-or-flight and activate your rest-and-digest system.

Inside this masterclass on nervous system regulation, you’ll unlock a practical menu of 3 somatic micro-anchors you can do right at your desk:

• The Diver’s Reflex: The freezing water temperature hack that works as a biological circuit breaker for anxiety.

• The Lateral Eye Sweep: A 60-second neuro-reset to release tension at the base of your skull and trigger instant relaxation.

• The Physiological Sigh: The fastest breathing tool known to neuroscience to pop open collapsed lung sacs, dump carbon dioxide, and calm a racing mind.

Stop waiting for the storm to pass to find your footing. Learn how to practice bio-harmonization when the waters are calm so you can stay rooted when the ground shifts. Everything belongs, nothing is wasted, and you are entirely resilient.

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Ever had someone correct your spiritual vocabulary? In this intimate coffee shop chat, Br. Jay breaks down the invisible line between saying “God” and saying “the Universe”—and why this shift is happening for millions of people today.

The Deep Dive (Semantic Richness for Apple/Spotify Search):Whether you find comfort in traditional faith or feel triggered by religious vocabulary, this episode is a deep, empathetic breath of fresh air. Br. Jay explores this linguistic friction through two essential lenses:

• The Psychology of Spiritual Baggage: How human brains process religious trauma, why certain words act as nervous system triggers, and how shifting to neutral terms like “Source” or “The Universe” is often a survival strategy rather than a rejection of the Divine.

• The Philosophy of the Infinite: Looking past the literal "gas and rocks" to understand the interconnected intelligence of existence. Why human language is just a map—not the territory—and how the classic metaphor of "the Sea and the Ocean" changes how we view spiritual alignment.

This is a conversation about building bridges instead of theological walls. Perfect for anyone navigating deconstruction, spiritual healing, or just looking to understand a loved one with different beliefs.

Key Timestamps for Search Engines:00:00 - The Cap-Lock Comment: The Social Media Fight That Sparked This Episode03:15 - The Psychology of a Word: When "God" Becomes a Trigger07:45 - The Philosophy of the Sea & The Ocean: Different Maps, Same Water12:00 - Conclusion: Why the Infinite Doesn't Care About Our Vocabulary

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There’s a story many people expect when someone leaves church.

Anger. Bitterness. Scandal. Collapse.

But what happens when someone leaves not because they were rejected… but because they finally healed?

In this deeply personal episode of The Radiant Soul Podcast, Jay Clark shares the story of returning to church after more than twenty years away following rejection from the Baptist church as a young gay man. What began as a simple Lenten commitment on Ash Wednesday of 2025 became a profound year of healing, belonging, service, contemplation, and spiritual restoration within the Episcopal tradition.

Jay opens up about becoming deeply involved in church life, serving Eucharist, teaching, leading groups, and finally living the spiritual life he once believed had been stolen from him forever.

But one year later, another Ash Wednesday brought an unexpected realization:
the wound had healed.

This episode explores religious trauma, embodied healing, burnout, spirituality beyond performance, nature as sanctuary, contemplative practice, and what it means to outgrow survival mode without losing your faith.

This is not a story about abandoning God.
It’s a story about finally no longer needing to prove your belovedness.

Topics include:
• Religious trauma and healing
• LGBTQ+ spirituality and belonging
• The Episcopal Church and contemplative faith
• Burnout and over-functioning in spiritual spaces
• Embodied spirituality and meditation
• Nature mysticism and sacred presence
• Leaving church without anger
• Healing beyond certainty

If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, belonging, identity, burnout, or the ache of spiritual reconstruction, this conversation may feel like sitting beside a fire with someone who finally learned how to breathe again.

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Have you ever looked at a deck of Tarot cards and felt more "arcane-shy" than intuitive? In this episode, host Jason Clark welcomes back his very first podcast guest, the brilliant Emilie Muñiz, to strip away the "mystical fluff" of divination.

Emilie, a NYC native and creator of the Simplicity Tarot and Simplicity Lenormand, shares her journey from reading coffee cups in a Brooklyn kitchen to becoming a world-renowned deck creator. We dive deep into why you don't need a PhD in the arcane to trust your gut, how to feel a "yes" or "no" in your physical body, and why the future is never set in stone.

In this episode, we explore:

The Somatic Shift: Why a "No" lives in your stomach and a "Yes" lives in your chest.

Tarot vs. Lenormand: How these systems differ and why one is like a "snapshot" of your current energy.

The Ethical Lines: Why Emilie refuses to predict death but will help you navigate your love life.

Spiritual Humility: The hilarious (and humbling) story of the time Emilie was "bitch-slapped" by a spirit.

Whether you’re a chaos gardener, a mindfulness practitioner, or just someone looking for the sacred in your morning coffee, this conversation will help you befriend the cards and trust your own Radiant Soul.

About Emilie: Emilie Muñiz is a tarot reader, deck creator, and teacher born in New York City with over two decades of experience in the mystical arts. She’s passionate about making tarot and Lenormand easy to learn and powerful to use, teaching in a fun, down-to-earth style that helps others trust their intuition and read with clarity. Emilie is the creator of Simplicity Tarot, Simplicity Lenormand, and the upcoming Fox Crystal Tarot, which blends crystal energy with animal wisdom. Her mission is to make divination approachable, empowering, and real for everyone. Learn more at TarotByEmilie.com or follow her @EmilieMunizTarot tarotbyemilie.com#TheRadiantSoul #TarotForBeginners #EmbodiedSpirituality #EmilieMuniz #SimplicityTarot #IntuitionTools #EcoSpirituality #ModernMystic #SomaticHealing #DivinationCommunity #TarotReader #MindfulnessPractice

Do you ever feel like the word "God" is a suit that doesn’t quite fit?

In this deeply soulful episode of The Radiant Soul, host Br. Jay Clark explores the profound, often messy journey of finding a personal language for the Divine. We often think of spirituality as a fixed map handed down by others, but what if the "many names of God" are actually an invitation to discover the view from your own unique vantage point?

Whether you identify as spiritual but not religious, a seeker in the midst of faith deconstruction, or an atheist who finds your "holy" in the silence of the woods, this conversation is for you. We’re peeling back the layers of dogma to reveal the "Grounded Mystic" within.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The Power of Curation: Why even the most dogmatic believers are actually "curating" their own understanding of the Divine.

• The Language of Trauma: How to heal your relationship with the sacred by reclaiming your vocabulary and letting go of names that hurt.

• Eco-Spirituality & The Book of Nature: Finding the Divine in the "fractal of a fern" and the rhythm of the earth through a Franciscan lens.

• The Atheist’s Altar: Why a rejection of a "small God" is often a sacred act of integrity.

• The Paradox of Silence: Exploring the "Apophatic" path—where the most honest name for the Holy isn't a word, but a state of peace.

It’s time to stop arguing about the map and start experiencing the mountain.

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• Deepen Your Practice: Check out the book Quantum Theology (edited by Keith Giles), featuring a chapter by Jay Clark on the intersection of modern mystery and ancient faith.

Spirituality, Mindfulness, Faith Deconstruction, Religious Trauma, Somatic Healing, Eco-Spirituality, Nature-Based Practice, Self-Discovery, Personal Growth, Wellness, The Universe, Inner Peace, Divine Feminine, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Mystic.

Why do so many of us keep collecting spiritual practices but struggle to stay consistent with any of them? In this episode, Jay talks about the difference between consuming healing content and actually being formed by a daily practice. From bookmarked breathwork videos and nervous system tips to the deeper need for rhythm, roots, and repetition, this conversation explores why the next shiny thing can feel so tempting and what it takes to come back to what really grounds you. Jay shares his own struggle with inconsistency, how Atomic Habits helped him build a container for daily meditation, somatic practice, and time in nature, and why curiosity is not the problem… lack of roots is. If you’ve ever felt spiritually scattered, overwhelmed by wellness content, or tired of starting over, this episode is your invitation to stop curating a spiritual life and start living one.

What if God isn’t somewhere far away… but already here?

In this episode, Jay shares a story from his childhood in rural Oklahoma-standing at the edge of a canyon, leaning into the wind, and discovering a deep sense of peace that felt like being held.

This is a reflection on embodied spirituality, presence, and the sacred found in nature.
On noticing God not just in belief… but in breath, in the body, and in the world around you.

If you’ve ever felt something shift while standing in the wind, walking through trees, or simply being still… this episode is an invitation back to that.

Back to presence.Back to your body.Back to the quiet awareness that you are not alone.

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