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 - In this episode I talk with Ray and Andrew from the podcast Dualistic Unity, about a variety of hot topics: Plant medicine, Why the word 'Spiritual' is loaded for many of us, and how a personal spiritual journey often begins. This was an enjoyable conversation to have. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. - Stacey 

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“We're not really talking about spiritual concepts. We're really just talking about your relationship with yourself.” - Ray

“Religions are different roads converging to the same point.”- Mahatma Gandhi

“There are many paths that lead to the summit of one and the same mountain; their differences will be the more apparent the lower down we are, but will vanish at the peak.” -Ananda K. Coomaraswamy – Paths That Lead to the Same Summit (essay)

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 - In this episode I dive into the psychology of that relentless inner critic—the ego’s yelling that turns morning regrets into chains of shame—and share how blending insights from Freud, Jung, Brené Brown, and self-compassion research with soulful practices can quiet the noise, rewire your brain, and let your soul’s quieter encouragement guide you toward growth.

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  - What if your regrets aren’t burdens to carry forever, but visiting teachers here to deliver a lesson and then move on? In this episode of The Soul Podcast, I explore how to transform regret from a source of lingering pain into a powerful tool for growth and freedom. 

Drawing on wisdom from best-selling author Dan Pink, Stoic philosopher Epictetus, psychologist Carl Jung, and insights from psychology and contemplative spirituality, you’ll discover how regret can clarify what we value and guide wiser living—when we meet it with self-compassion instead of self-criticism. 

Through a personal story, practical tools, and a simple heart-centered practice, learn how to release the pull of the past, embrace presence, and turn old regrets into stepping stones for greater joy and authenticity. If you’re ready to stop letting yesterday hold you back and walk forward with more lightness and peace, this episode is for you.

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“Regret is healthy and universal. It’s an integral part of being human. Regret is also valuable. It clarifies, it instructs. Done right, it needn’t drag us down, it can lift us up. - Dan Pink

“Every event has two handles, one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. Use the other.” - Epictetus

“If one does not constantly walk forward, the past sucks one back. The past is like an enormous sucking wind that sucks one back all the time. If you don’t go forward you regress. As soon as you begin to look backward sadly, or even scornfully, it has you again. The past is a tremendous power.” - Carl Jung

“What was given to us by the past is adapted to the possibilities and demands of the future.” -Carl Jung

“Living life in the spiritual dimension means letting go equally of past and future and being present for each moment as it arises.” -Not Attributed

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 - In this episode I explore the hilarious (and surprisingly insightful) ways we talk to AI — from impatient demands to Siri and those snippy ChatGPT prompts. What if those everyday moments are actually a mirror for our ego, stress, and inner state? With plenty of laughs and zero judgment, we dive into how these interactions can become playful opportunities for greater patience, self-awareness, and soul-aligned living. Plus, I share a simple “AI Awareness Pause” practice you can try this week. Tune in for a lighthearted look at how even talking to machines can help us grow.

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“Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.” -Unknown

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Rumi 

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 - In this special between-seasons episode, we return to the powerful foundation laid in the first eight episodes and explore humanity’s oldest and most universal truth: there is an eternal part of us—the soul—and its inseparable partner, love. We examine how every culture throughout history has recognized these two great intangibles, and why they remain at the very core of what it means to be human. Discover how love is not merely part of our journey, but may actually be our journey. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern evidence, including near-death experiences where the vast majority of people return with the same profound message—that life is all about love and the questions we face on the other side nearly always center on how deeply we loved—we uncover truths hidden in plain sight.

This is an invitation to remember who you really are: an eternal soul here to experience every nuance of love in human form. Perfect for longtime listeners and newcomers alike, this episode will reignite your sense of purpose and remind you what truly matters.

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"The soul of man is immortal and imperishable." - Plato

"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi

"Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces." - Rumi

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." - Plato

“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." - Aristotle

"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." - Albert Einstein

“Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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  -  What happens when your basic needs are met, but something still feels missing? In this episode, we explore Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the sacred call to self-actualization. Through stories of extraordinary achievers like John D. Rockefeller, Howard Hughes, and Richard Branson, we examine why wealth and success often leave us hollow — and how the search for meaning and purpose lifts us into a richer, more soul-aligned life. I also share a simple 7-day “Meaning in the Everyday” practice to help you begin noticing what truly lights you up. If you’ve ever felt restless despite having “enough,” this episode is your gentle invitation to climb higher. What are you here to give? 

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“What a man can be, he must be. This need we call self-actualization.” - Abraham Maslow“

I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy — not the other way around.” - Richard Branson

The Meaning In Everyday Practice

1. What did I create, do, or give today — even something small — that felt meaningful? (A kind word, a task well done, something I made or helped with.)

2. Who or what did I love or truly connect with today — a person, a moment in nature, a piece of music, or a simple act of care? 

3. Where did I notice a small sense of peace or aliveness, even if the day was hard?

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 In this episode I open up about my personal experience with past life regression therapy and how it helped me finally understand a recurring childhood dream that played over and over in my sleeping life for decades.I also dive into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Brian Weiss and the incredible true story behind his book Many Lives, Many Masters, exploring how past life memories might heal deep fears and phobias in the present. Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, this episode examines the surprising power of belief and how sometimes the healing matters more than proving what’s “real.”If you’ve ever had a strange recurring dream, an unexplained fear, or felt an instant soul connection with someone, this one’s for you. 

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“Our bodies are just a vehicle for our souls. They're just temporary houses” Dr Brian Weiss 

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  In this episode, discover how to strengthen integrity without guilt or self-shame. We often justify small compromises to avoid discomfort, but those quiet excuses can create inner tension and dim our light. Instead of harsh self-criticism when we notice them, learn to meet these moments with gentle awareness and compassion. I share a simple personal story of catching a justification in action and how pausing kindly shifted everything. We explore the psychological roots (cognitive dissonance and growth mindset) and the spiritual invitation (turning "wounds" into openings for grace, as Rumi teaches). The heart of the episode is The Justification Pause—a quick, loving tool to spot excuses, understand what's beneath them, and choose alignment in the moment. This practice builds real self-trust, deeper peace, and lasting joy—no shame required. Try it this week and reclaim the freedom of living authentically. Listen now and step into your integrity with grace.

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“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” -Rumi

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Rumi

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    Nature's beauty awakens our deepest, truest selves through aesthetic emotions, urging us to shed ego, fear, and judgment so we can fully embrace our authentic humanity and live with open-hearted wonder—reminding us that this beauty is always here, inviting us to open our senses to it without resistance, fostering vulnerability, connection, and a renewed sense of presence. 

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Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. —Gretel Ehrlich

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In the final episode of Keep the Keepers: Building an Honorable Circle for Joyful Living, We get practical as we walk through simple steps to audit your current circle, set gentle boundaries, and build new, uplifting connections that honor your integrity and growth. Blending awareness tools, real-life stories, and small daily rituals, I show you how to create sustainable belonging without leaving a void. 

Key Takeaway: One small, brave choice at a time rewrites your story—trust the soul’s knowing. Reflection Tool: Audit your top five relationships with three honest questions—then take one action today toward a keeper and one toward new alignment.

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“A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” -Will Rogers 

“Nothing cheers the heart as much as the images of excellence reflected in the character of our companions.” – Marcus Aurelius

The Quiet Audit:

List the five people you spend the most time with. For each one, ask yourself three questions: 

1. Does time with this person generally leave me feeling more aligned with my values—more truthful, more generous, more present? 
2. Do I feel safe being my authentic self around them, or do I find myself shrinking, performing, or rationalizing? 
3. Am I able to offer something meaningful to them—support, honesty, encouragement—without it feeling one-sided?

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