This episode dives into why I haven't been able to be as consistent as I wanted on social media, my family illness challenges & life 's lows. How to stay present & heart-present even through intense grief and heart-ache. This episode is for anyone navigating tough times, a broken heart or just stuck-ness in life looking for some guidance. Rock bottom can be a beautiful place to rise from, integrating all your life's lessons and experiences into deep growth & knowing, so you can go forth with renewed hope, wisdom, clarity & vitality. This is a return to knowing what your soul is calling forth from you & how to navigate life and its challenges, not lose hope, and embrace your light & purpose.

LIFE IS HARD. How we react can make it harder and induce more suffering or we can flow, ride the waves and GROW. The choice is ours. What do you choose?

In this profound second installment, Alyssa Steffensen delves deeper into the journey of healing — moving from personal transformation to the wider world of relationships, community, and spiritual alignment. Building on her story of trauma and recovery, Alyssa reveals how cultivating confidence comes not from external approval but from an authentic connection to oneself. She challenges us to rethink how we engage with others, exploring the power and possibility of platonic friendships and the daily practice of unconditional love.

Alyssa shares intimate insights on self-care rituals that sustain sobriety and well-being, and she invites listeners to shed societal masks to live fully and vulnerably. This episode is a call to awaken — to recognize our interconnectedness in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty. Through vulnerability and service without expectation, Alyssa reminds us that personal growth is both a reclaiming and a surrender — a dance between remembering who we truly are and embracing the mystery of becoming.

For anyone seeking to live in soulful alignment and embrace the fullness of the human experience, this conversation offers guidance, hope, and a profound invitation to lead with heart.

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Work with Alyssa: www.healing-through-somatics.com

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In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, Alyssa Steffensen opens up about her deeply personal journey through trauma, addiction, and profound transformation. Once caught in cycles of self-destruction and codependency, Alyssa found her path to healing through somatic practices, spiritual awakening, and a commitment to holistic wellness. Now a somatic practitioner and wellness coach, she shares the insights that helped her rebuild her life from the inside out.

We dive into the nuances of trauma—both big and small—and explore how it shapes our behaviors, beliefs, and relationships. Alyssa explains why traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short, and how working with the body can unlock deeper layers of healing. She reflects on the importance of nurturing the inner child, developing self-compassion, and finding spiritual connection beyond religious dogma.

Whether you’re on a healing journey yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers raw honesty, hope, and a reminder that we are never alone on the path back to ourselves.

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Work with Alyssa: www.healing-through-somatics.com

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here are stories that remind us who we are — and then there are stories that ask us to remember what we’ve forgotten.

Today, we sit with Val, a German-born conservationist whose life took an unexpected and profound turn when he left behind modern comforts for the raw, untamed beauty of the Botswanan bush. There, alongside his partner, he co-founded the Modisa Wildlife Project — not just to protect wildlife, but to restore balance, reverence, and relationship between humans and the land we share.

At the heart of Val’s story is Serga — a lioness orphaned as a cub, raised not in captivity, but in connection. What began as an act of survival became something sacred: a bond that defied language, hierarchy, and fear. Through Serga, Val came to understand the emotional intelligence of lions, the quiet wisdom of nature, and the deep healing that unfolds when we choose to truly listen.

But this conversation is not simply about a man and a lioness. It’s about the spiritual and ecological crisis we face as a species — our disconnection from the natural world, and the consequences of treating wildness as something “other.” Val speaks to the complexity of conservation: the heartbreak of habitat loss, the frustration of corruption, and the urgency of educating communities to protect the ecosystems that sustain them.

He offers no easy answers. Instead, he offers something much more important — a call to presence, to humility, to rewilding not just landscapes, but the inner terrain of the human heart.

This episode is a meditation on belonging, on sacred bonds that exist beyond species, and on what it truly means to protect. To honor the wild is not just to save it — it is to remember that we are it.

Joe Pietersen’s story is one of remarkable transformation—from a professional rugby career in South Africa’s stadiums to the unpredictable and perilous world of wildlife conservation. Growing up surrounded by South Africa’s diverse ecosystems, Joe always felt a pull toward nature. But it wasn’t until the brutal realities of poaching and the devastating impact on rhino populations came into focus that he committed himself fully to protecting the wildlife he loves.

Facing corruption, economic challenges, and tense human-wildlife conflicts, Joe has become a fierce advocate for community-led conservation efforts. His work isn’t just about protecting animals — it’s about empowering people through education and sustainable solutions that benefit both wildlife and local communities. Joe openly shares his experiences with rhino dehorning, a controversial but critical practice aimed at deterring poachers and giving rhinos a fighting chance.

Through his efforts, Joe hopes to foster a future where conservation and community coexist, emphasizing the power of firsthand connection to nature and responsible tourism as tools to preserve South Africa’s rich biodiversity. His journey reminds us that real change demands courage, resilience, and a willingness to bridge worlds.

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Oppi Panne Botswana Music Festival: https://www.oppipanne.com/

Donate & Learn more: www.nkomberhino.org/

Today’s guest is a guide for those seeking freedom beyond the bottle — a beacon illuminating the path to clarity, intuition, and authentic self-worth.

Amanda Kuda has transformed her life by choosing an alcohol-free journey that intersects deeply with spirituality and personal empowerment. Her story isn’t just about sobriety; it’s about reclaiming the energetic gifts that alcohol often muffles and discovering a clearer, more vibrant connection to oneself and the universe. Through her new book, Unbottled Potential, Amanda invites listeners to explore the liberation that comes with setting boundaries, tuning into intuition, and manifesting a life rooted in confidence and purpose.

In this heartfelt conversation, Amanda unpacks the societal pressures that normalize drinking, challenging listeners to rethink what it means to live fully without alcohol. She reveals how sobriety can amplify spiritual practice, enhance personal growth, and open doors to new communities built on shared empowerment rather than conformity.

Amanda’s journey is one of courage and transformation — a reminder that true clarity and empowerment come not from avoidance, but from facing life’s challenges head-on with honesty and grace. Whether you’re curious about living alcohol-free or seeking deeper meaning in your own path, Amanda’s insights provide a powerful roadmap for unlocking your unbottled potential.

Get her book: Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life - here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593538676

Work with her: https://www.amandakuda.com

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Today’s guest is not just a conservationist — he is a force of nature.

Captain Paul Watson has spent a lifetime on the frontlines of marine activism, risking everything to protect ocean life. A founding member of Greenpeace and the visionary behind Sea Shepherd, Paul has become one of the most polarizing and fearless figures in environmental history. Known for his unwavering stance on aggressive nonviolence, he has intercepted illegal whaling vessels, battled poachers, and brought global attention to the silent war being waged on our oceans.

Paul's story begins long before the ships and the standoffs. As a child, he felt a deep connection to animals — a connection that would shape his life’s mission. From co-founding Greenpeace in the 1970s to later founding Sea Shepherd after breaking with the organization over its refusal to take direct action, Paul forged his own path: one that prioritized bold intervention over passive protest. His tactics have landed him in international headlines — and in jail — but they’ve also saved countless lives at sea.

In this conversation, Paul opens up about the painful coup that led to his departure from Sea Shepherd and the founding of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation. He discusses the global hypocrisy around environmental law enforcement, the ocean’s vital role in regulating our climate, and why phytoplankton — microscopic marine life — may be the most important organism on the planet. He shares the overlooked ecological role of whales, the troubling links between ocean decline and human survival, and how the media can be harnessed as a powerful conservation tool.

Paul’s life is a testament to the power of passion, imagination, resilience, and moral clarity. He calls on listeners not just to care, but to act — to recognize the ocean not as scenery, but as life support.

Captain Paul Watson doesn’t just defend the ocean. He lives for it. And today, he shares the stories, battles, and lessons of a lifetime spent fighting for our planet’s most endangered frontier.

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Donate or learn more: www.paulwatsonfoundation.org

Join the Mission: Add Your Name to our ship, the John Paul DeJoria! https://paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/SigntheShip

This playful yet deeply nourishing & wisdom-packed episode explores the art of loving fully with relationship coach Rebecca Boatman.

What does it mean to truly open your heart - not just to another, but to life itself?

We cover so many topics including:

🌹 What true magnetism is & how to embody it

✨ Authenticity & vulnerability as attractors

💔 Heartbreak alchemy - how to transmute heartbreak into a doorway for healing & expansion

🙏 Cultivating deep trust and faith

👩‍❤️‍👨 Dating advice & when she suggests to take things intimate

🧬 How early wounding & unconscious beliefs shape who we choose (and why)

🧨 Breaking through limiting beliefs

🔥 How to stop abandoning yourself in the pursuit of connection

🦋 What it means to surrender control and lean into the unknown

❤️ Building the sacred soul-aligned relationship & love you truly want

This isn’t just a conversation about dating - it’s an invitation to radical truth, spiritual devotion, & courageous intimacy with yourself & others.

Whether you're healing, loving, or learning to trust again, this episode will leave you feeling more anchored in your worth, & more open to what’s possible when you lead from the heart.

Rebecca Boatman is founder of The Brave Movement where she guides people everyday through making brave moves so they can calibrate to their desired frequency of partnership, soul expression, adventure & more.

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Join her course: https://course.jointhebravemovement.com/she-who-receives

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Meet Hongxiang Huang, "AGENT C" who goes undercover to expose illegal poaching and the sale of wildlife parts in the black markets. From exposing the elephant ivory ring-leaders in Africa, trafficking of jaguars in Brazil, to the most trafficked mammal in the world in East Asia: Pangolins, "Agent C" talks about going undercover and working with local law enforcements and officials to lead to arrests and closures.We also discuss his organization's efforts to raise awareness to change the perceptions in China, since they're one of the biggest markets/consumers. His work is detailed in THE END GAME: PANGOLINS - EXPOSING THE RAMPANT PANGOLIAN TRADE. This documentary has been the most in-depth investigative film about pangolin trafficking and has captured footage that has not been shown to the world before, which reveal the brutality of the pangolin trade. The sweet, shy & docile pangolin is the world's most trafficked mammal, & is now critically endangered. In one single market, about 10 live pangolins are sold & killed everyday on average. They are used for meat & for "medicinal potions". Agent C's investigations revealed almost all major restaurants & souvenir shops sell pangolin & pangolin scales upon request.

Hongxiang Huang is an ivory Researcher for international organizations such as IIED, WWF, acclaimed in Forbes China "30 Under 30" in category “social enterprise”, and a wildlife conservation activist featured by Oscar-shortlisted ⁠Netflix documentary: The Ivory Game⁠.

His work has spanned 7 African countries so far, including: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa, 4 latin american countries ​including: ​Mexico, Bolivia, Suriname, Brazil, and 4 South-East Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Laos, & Thailand.

His work impacts 17 species including elephant, rhino, jaguar, pangolin, turtle, bear, shark, turtle, sea cucumber, totoaba fish, sloth, monkey, reptile, tortoise, armadillo, civet cat, etc.

21 illegal wildlife products have been seized including ivory, elephant skin, rhino horn, jaguar fang, jaguar paste, bear bile, shark fin, turtle meat, sea cucumber, bushmeat, totoaba fish bladder, etc.

"AGENT C"'s awareness campaigns have reached over 160,000 people in Chinese communities throughout Africa through advocacy campaigns.

Over 2 million Mainland Chinese have been engaged on the reduction of ivory trade and wildlife conservation.

PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT HIS IMPORTANT WORK AT THIS CRITICAL TIME: URGENT HELP IS SO NEEDED! https://www.generationawakening.org/agentc

Together, we can expose traffickers and save species. Donate today to make a lasting impact. Your generous donation is 100% tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law

See trailer here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40hjNoN2ziw

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This PART TWO episode with Kute Blackson is a deep dive into life's big questions. Kute talks about breaking through our conditioning to be our free, authentic selves, dropping old patterns, relationships & when love is not enough, how to let go and surrender to life, listening to life's clues/ signs, learning lessons to become your truest self & live your life's purpose, and the real purpose of relationships.

Kute Blackson is a transformational teacher, inspirational speaker, visionary, guide and national best-selling author of “You AreThe One ” and “The Magic of Surrender" available on Amazon - purchase here: https://amzn.to/3rpQAEw

Blackson is most famous for his intensive transformative experiences in Bali and India, but he also speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as outside events such as Awesomeness-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). He is the youngest member to have been voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of 100 of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. He is a winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award (previous nominees in his category include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Bernard Beckwith).

He also hosts the SoulTalk podcast http://podcast.kuteblackson.com

Retreats: https://www.boundlessblissbali.com

Website: https://www.kuteblackson.com

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