Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice

Dr. Robb Kelly Bio

Dr. Robb Kelly is a renowned Addiction Expert. Born and raised in Manchester, UK, who is eccentric, no holds bar, successful, and places his patients first kind of man. Robb is Meadows Trained in Trauma and holds a double Ph.D. It is necessary for the family to work along with the patient- we uncover the family chaos and dynamics to better resolve addiction.

Robb has overcome homelessness, alcohol dependency, trauma, PTSD and a whirlwind of events to be the "Gordon Ramsay" of the addiction treatment world. Before Robb succumbed to addiction and mental health issues, he played bass guitar at Abbey Studio with Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John. He is an accomplished musician, and the money he made helped him attend Oxford University to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology. Robb experienced a spiritual awakening on the cold streets of Manchester while homeless and in dire straits.

Robb's work ethic is defined by helping the addict step out of their disease and into a solution. We work with everyday people, professionals, and celebrities who want to reach sobriety and live in sustained recovery through evidence-based modalities and a genuine therapeutic alliance. Robb believes in helping marginalized communities because he understands that everyone has different worldviews when addiction is rearing its ugly head.

Robb appeared on The Doctors CBS show, The Funky Brain podcast, and a San Antonio, Texas news segment about opioids and Purdue Pharma. Recently Robb appeared on the addiction celebrity podcast, Knockin Doorz Down. Robb is a beast in the addiction treatment world. Also, Robb is lecturing at the University of Texas at San Antonio about Addiction and recovery.

Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly ✨

Addiction Solution - Robb Kelly Recovery Group https://robbkelly.com/

https://www.neurorealtypartners.com/

https://www.theneuroheroconference.com/

Locked In with Ian Bick

https://youtu.be/V0i_VLO8nhU?si=_331yi6Z3T59FQE1

https://youtu.be/cT4QRz3UBZI

The Excellence Project with Eric Worre

https://youtu.be/Ex73ES45ZeI

(The Doctors)

https://youtu.be/WeiuRAFEAhk

(Knockin Doorz Down)

https://youtu.be/ra-QUAm7BBw

(Funky Brain podcast)

Episode 95: Learning to Sit with Discomfort

We live in a world that constantly encourages us to escape discomfort—to distract ourselves, numb our emotions, or rush to fix what's uncomfortable. But what if some of our greatest growth happens when we stop running and simply allow ourselves to be present with what we're feeling?

In this episode, we explore why discomfort isn't something to fear, but something to understand. Whether it's grief, uncertainty, change, rejection, or simply not having all the answers, learning to sit with discomfort can become one of the most powerful tools for healing and personal growth.

Join us as we discuss:

- Why our instinct is often to avoid discomfort

- The difference between suffering and allowing

- How discomfort can become a doorway to resilience and self-awareness

- Why we don't need to have everything figured out to move forward

- Practical ways to create space for difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them

Growth rarely happens inside our comfort zone. Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is stay present long enough to discover that we are stronger than we thought.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating and review, and sharing it with someone who may need this reminder today.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice

Rachel Woosley Bio

Rachael Woosley is a retired nurse turned Kosmic Clinician. She specializes in working with transformational and visionary women who are devoted to holding space for everyone around them, and are now ready to extend that same deep reverence to themselves. She believes the person leading the room should not be the most depleted one in it.

In traditional medicine, treatment often centers on symptoms—a pill for this and a test for that. The disconnect happens when we focus only on symptoms rather than the root cause. The exact same pattern occurs in the traditional business landscape: when client flow drops, we grab a plug-and-play tool that may or may not work; we hire a business coach for one issue and a speaking coach for another. We hand out "pills"—quick-fix solutions—to separate business symptoms as if one size fits all.

In her practice, Rachael takes an approach that treats the root cause. Sales discomfort, underpricing, operational overload, niche confusion, and client friction are not five separate business problems—they are the direct somatic and operational symptoms of running a company out of attunement with your biological capacity and soul blueprint.

Through her Insula Codex Method™, she bridges biological science + spiritual mechanics + soulful storytelling to illuminate your spiritual blueprint, align with your soul destiny, and calibrate your physical system—giving leaders and space-holders the somatic tools to navigate this human experience with profound grace, ease, and alignment.

Rachael is the co-author of Rooted to Rise and a speaker on soul architecture, sovereign alignment, and sustainable leadership. She has facilitated over 15 humanitarian aid trips, is certified in breathwork and meditation, trained as a Soul Contract and Divine Healing Practitioner, and has served on the boards of multiple nonprofits.

At home, Rachael is a mom of three humans and two canines with a deep heart for adventure. She has spent two decades rooted to the sidelines as a sports mom and coach's wife. When she's not chasing her next adventure or taxiing kids to the field, she’s a coffee snob, outdoors-lover, and perpetually mid-book, with a soft spot for boy bands, hair bands, and southern comfort food. Oh, and the only drama she entertains comes with subtitles.

Connect with Rachel ✨

[email protected]

Rachaelwoosley.com

Episode 93: Emotional Resilience Without Spiritual Bypassing

What does it really mean to be emotionally resilient?

It's not pretending everything is okay. It's not forcing yourself to "stay positive" or using spirituality to avoid uncomfortable emotions. True resilience isn't about bypassing pain—it's about having the courage to face it with honesty, compassion, and self-awareness.

In this episode, we explore the difference between emotional resilience and spiritual bypassing, why avoiding difficult emotions can keep us stuck, and how allowing yourself to fully feel can become one of the greatest acts of healing.

Join us as we discuss:

• What emotional resilience actually looks like
• The hidden ways spiritual bypassing can show up in everyday life
• Why difficult emotions aren't signs of failure—they're part of being human
• How to hold both hope and heartbreak at the same time
• Practical ways to move through emotions without becoming consumed by them

Healing isn't about never feeling pain. It's about trusting yourself to move through it without losing who you are.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating and review, and sharing it with someone who may need this reminder today.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice

Seth Payne Bio

Seth Payne is a Marine Corps veteran, speaker, coach, and co-author of the international bestseller Rebirth: Stories of Unyielding Courage.

After navigating addiction, PTSD, and the collapse of everything he thought defined him, Seth didn't just survive it. He decoded it. What he found on the other side changed everything: he wasn't broken. He was conditioned. And if he could be conditioned into those patterns, he could condition himself out of them and into the person he actually wanted to become.

That journey has a name: Armor to Alignment.

Now he helps corporate leaders, athletes, and high achievers recognize the patterns running their lives beneath the surface and shift into power, presence, and peace. His approach blends neuroscience and lived experience with one non-negotiable truth: you can't perform your way to peace and you can't hustle your way to wholeness.

He's not here to motivate. He's here to help you see what's been driving you and change it at the root.

No hype. Just real work that leads to real change.

Connect with Seth:

IG: @armor2alignment

LinkedIn: Check out Seth Payne’s profile on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-payne-657787350

armor2alignment.com

Episode 91: Staying Soft in a Sharp World

In a world that often celebrates hustle, toughness, and always being on guard, staying soft can feel like an act of rebellion.

But softness isn't about being passive or letting people take advantage of you. It's about choosing compassion without abandoning yourself, remaining open without losing your boundaries, and refusing to let life's hardest moments change the essence of who you are.

In this episode, we explore what it means to lead with kindness in a culture that often mistakes gentleness for weakness. Together, we'll unpack how to protect your peace without building emotional walls, navigate disappointment without becoming cynical, and stay connected to your authentic self even when the world encourages you to harden.

You'll discover:

• Why softness is a conscious choice, not a personality trait.
• How to respond instead of react when life feels overwhelming.
• Ways to protect your energy while remaining open-hearted.
• Small daily practices that help you stay grounded in love instead of fear.

If you've ever wondered how to remain compassionate without becoming emotionally exhausted, this conversation is for you.

Because the world doesn't need more hardened hearts. It needs people brave enough to stay soft.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice.

Linda Lemos Bio:

Linda “Love” Lemos, M.P.S., M.P.S., is a motivational speaker, author, consultant, podcast guest contributor, and thought leader whose work bridges resilience, career empowerment, law, leadership, spirituality, and social impact. With graduate studies in Political Management and Paralegal Studies, Linda brings a multidimensional perspective to conversations surrounding purpose, perseverance, advocacy, emotional intelligence, and personal transformation.

Known for her authentic storytelling and empowering message, Linda speaks on topics including resilience, purpose through pain, leadership, first-generation experiences, career development, and turning adversity into impact. Her work blends professional expertise with spiritual insight and personal experience to inspire audiences to lead with courage, compassion, and authenticity.

Linda is also the creator of the “Career Queen” brand and is currently developing books, speaking platforms, advocacy initiatives, and creative projects centered on empowerment, education, and legacy-building.

Media & Professional Links

Official Website:

https://linda-love-lemos-mps.square.site/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-lemos-eaoalegal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BRtf5zNDK/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BRtf5zNDK/

Episode 89: Strength That Doesn't Harden You

What if true strength isn't about building thicker walls—but about staying open without losing yourself?

Life has a way of testing us. Heartbreak, disappointment, grief, betrayal, and hardship can leave us believing that becoming harder is the only way to protect ourselves. But the strongest people aren't always the ones who never feel pain. They're the ones who learn to carry it without letting it close their hearts.

In this episode, we explore what it means to cultivate a strength rooted in resilience rather than defensiveness. Personal reflections on grief, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to remain compassionate in a world that often encourages us to shut down.

You'll discover:

- Why hardening your heart isn't the same as healing.

- How to create healthy boundaries without becoming emotionally unavailable.

- The difference between resilience and emotional armor.

- Practical ways to stay soft, authentic, and deeply connected while protecting your peace.

If you've ever worried that being kind makes you weak, or that healing means becoming someone unrecognizable, this episode is a reminder that your greatest strength may be your ability to remain open, loving, and true to yourself.

Because real strength doesn't harden you.

It grounds you.

Episode 88: Guest Spotlight - Dominique O’Gorman

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice.

Dominique O'Gorman - Bio

Dominique has spent her life diving deeply into her souls purpose. Connecting those that have crossed over to those still alive. Working closely with her Spirit Guide she has worked with clients around the world seeking answers, validation, clarity, and healing through their loss and grief. She honors the belief that we are all just walking each other home, and you can trust your time with her is honored as Sacred work.

As a fully conscious medium, she is humbled daily by the power of the beyond and knows many of the lessons we need in life do, in fact, come from those that have transitioned through death. She also works closely with Spirit to provide insight and guidance as a psychic.

As a certified Death Doula, Dominique works those living to advocate for themselves while they can. Knowing your options and making the choices you want for your final stage in life is not only empowering but relieving the weight of those left behind when you transition.

Connect with Dominique ✨

Website:

https://www.dominiqueogorman.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14cMjbAa5ax/

Episode 87: Alignment Is a Daily Choice

In this episode, we explore the truth that alignment isn’t something you magically arrive at once and keep forever — it’s a daily practice. The small choices you make, the boundaries you honor, the conversations you engage in, and the way you care for yourself all shape the energy of your life.

Episode 87 is about reconnecting with your values, your intuition, and the version of yourself you’re actively becoming. We talk about recognizing what pulls you out of alignment, letting go of habits rooted in fear or obligation, and learning how to choose yourself consistently — even in subtle ways.

Because alignment isn’t about perfection.

It’s about making conscious choices that bring you closer to peace, authenticity, and the life that truly feels like yours.