The Soul Podcast – Navigating the Human Journey

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- In this episode I explore why the relationship you have with yourself is the one that matters most—and the only one you can’t walk away from. I look at how neglect of that inner bond shows up in the rest of life, why self-love is different from ego, and how forgiveness and simple daily attention can bring the relationship back into balance. 

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Quotes:

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - The Buddha

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” - William James

“It’s not your job to like me… it’s mine!” - Byron Katie

“It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” - W. C. Fields

“There is nothing noble about being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.” - Hindu proverb

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 - How to tell a stretch from a lie-down, and a lie-down from the story that says you should never get back up. 

In this episode I sort suffering into two loads: stay when you still have spare capacity, and get still when you do not. Then one harder line: when rest hardens into a verdict, interrupt the story with one ordinary act.

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Episodes:

The Island Within - A True Story of Intuition and Survival

Quotes:

 “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” — Khalil Gibran

 “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” — Theodore Roosevelt

 “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” — Haruki Murakami

 “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung

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 - In this episode, we explore energy, frequency, and “vibes” — those subtle sensations we can feel so clearly but often can’t measure or fully explain. We talk about what we’re actually sensing, how these energies influence us, and gentle ways to become more aware of them in daily life.

A warm invitation to tune in to the invisible currents that shape our experiences and connections.

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Quotes:

“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” — Robertson Davies

Reading:

The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence by, Doc Childre, Howard Martin, et al.

Heart Intelligence by by, Doc Childre

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 - In this episode I explore the moments we speak or act on autopilot—driven by ego, old triggers, or the urge to be seen—and later feel the regret. I look at the psychological and spiritual cost of those unexamined reactions, then share a simple pause that creates space between impulse and action. I also invite you into a short practice for catching the pattern and choosing differently.

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Quotes:

“Speak only if it improves upon the silence.” -Mahatma Gandhi

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” -Stephen Covey

Other:

Don't Believe Your Triggers episode. 

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 - In this episode I look at the moments we speak or act on autopilot, then wish we hadn’t. A raised voice, a critical email, an old wound — and the ego jumps in to defend, prove, or be seen. I share a three-word pause I have used for years: “To what end?” Asked in the gap between impulse and action, it shows whether you are about to add something real or only prop up a story of “me.” I also leave you with a simple 30-day practice: catch the trigger, ask the question, and note what you chose instead.

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Quotes:

“Speak only if it improves upon the silence.” -Mahatma Gandhi

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” -Stephen Covey

Other:

Don't Believe Your Triggers episode. 

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 - What if a single moment changed all your plans? Would it ruin your life.. or might it inform your journey? 

In this episode I talk to Kelsey Kirkpatrick, whose new life began the moment he woke from a terrible car crash that nearly killed him. We’ll explore how the experience guided him to a decades-long career of helping others. 

We’ll also dive into the power of plant medicine and explore how ayahuasca, and the Burning Man festival played vital roles in his emotional healing. 

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Suggested Reading:

Get The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills here: https://amzn.to/4xW847V 

Get the Toltec Wisdom Series, 6-Book Set by Don Miguel Ruiz, Janet Mills here: https://amzn.to/47dkZaR

Referenced Art:

Burning Man Sculpture "Love" by Alexander Milov -  https://webneel.com/daily/33-stunning-sculpture-love-sculpture-nevada-alexander-milov?size=_original

Kelsey's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/kirk737-us?si=6175192842d2455a

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 - In this episode I follow the breadcrumbs of wisdom left across the ages by great philosophical and spiritual minds. These eternal truths—appearing again and again in every culture—serve as a quiet roadmap and beacon for the soul’s journey. Together we explore why they still matter so deeply in our lives, what they reveal about the reason for our incarnations, and the one great truth they all point toward.

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Quotes:

“We do not learn; and what we call learning is only a process of recollection.” - Plato

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” -Neale Donald Walsch

“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” -Tony Robbins

“If you want special outcomes, you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable.” -Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh Steelers)

“Growth and comfort do not coexist.” — Ginni Rometty, then CEO of IBM

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 - A rare white buffalo calf is born in Yellowstone, fulfilling a Lakota prophecy and carrying a message of hope—and a warning that a spiritual awakening must happen. In this encore double episode, Stacey Wheeler explores the collective shift many call the Great Awakening, the Age of Aquarius, or the New Earth.

From rising search trends and mainstream coverage of once “woo-woo” topics to ancient burial sites that reveal humanity’s 80,000-year spiritual thread, the first episode looks at the signs that something larger is unfolding. The second episode traces the stages of awakening—from the Dark Night of the Soul and ego death to the emergence of the authentic self—and asks whether global stress is accelerating our return to a deeper knowing.

Are we at a crossroads? And if so, what does it mean to wake up?

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SHOW NOTES

Link to History of The Soul – The Soul Goes Underground episode

Psychology Today article by Steve Taylor Ph.D What Does It Mean to Be Spiritually Awakened?

Quotes:

"The spiritual awakening we’re experiencing is leading us to a deeper understanding of our true nature and our purpose here on Earth.” - Ram Dass

"There is a shift happening in human consciousness, a shift from the head to the heart, from ego-based living to soul-based living.” - Eckhart Tolle 

"The world is increasingly designed to depress us. Happiness isn’t very good for the economy. If we were happy with what we had, why would we need more?” - Matt Haig

"A great spiritual awakening is occurring on the planet, and it’s happening because more and more of us are waking up to the truth of who we are." - Marianne Williamson 

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 - In this episode I explore why modern life so often feels empty — the burnout, numbness, anxiety, and quiet loss of meaning that many of us carry despite full calendars and constant connection. If you’ve ever felt strangely hollow despite doing all the “right” things, this episode names what’s really happening beneath the surface and why the ancient idea of soul sickness helps explain our modern meaning crisis. You’ll gain compassion for yourself and others, plus a clearer path toward reconnection. By the end you’ll understand why this wisdom feels so relevant right now. Welcome to the second part of our three-episode series.

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Further Listening:

HumaNature Part 1 (from November, 2023)

Quotes:

“Care of the soul requires ongoing attention to every aspect of life. Essentially it is a cultivation of ordinary things in such a way that soul is nurtured and supported.” -Thomas Moore

“The soul is not in the body; the body is in the soul.” -James Hillman

“The disenchantment of the modern world is the price we have paid for our autonomy, but it has left us with a profound sense of alienation and meaninglessness.” -Richard Tarnas

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Quotes:

“We are in a meaning crisis because we have lost the ability to connect deeply with reality in a participatory way.” -John Vervaeke

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 - In this episode I explore the wit, wisdom, and kindness of Dolly Parton—beyond the fame. From her Smoky Mountain beginnings to Nashville, Coat of Many Colors, and the Steel Magnolias story Julia Roberts never forgot, we look at seven Dolly Parton quotes on courage, purpose, gratitude, and making a life. A Soul Podcast episode about meaning, kindness, and the lessons her words still offer.

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Quotes:

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” —Dolly Parton

“Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton

“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” —Dolly Parton

“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” —Dolly Parton

“Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.” —Dolly Parton

“The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.” —Dolly Parton

“Being a star just means that you find your own special place, and that you shine where you are.” —Dolly Parton

“When I was a little girl, I wanted to be famous and I wanted to be rich, and now I’m both those things. I’m not going to complain about it.” —Dolly Parton

“If you see someone without a smile today, give ’em yours.” —Dolly Parton

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