Episodes

In this special episode I’m sharing with you the Introduction to my new book Wild and Holy! I hope you enjoy listening to this brief excerpt and that you’ll consider backing the Kickstarter campaign where you can receive many wonderful bonuses for your support. Wild and Holy has been named a “Project We Love” by Kickstarter, which is an amazing honor I’m happy to receive. Check it out and reserve your copy – available now only through Kickstarter! Go to this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/pr...

Today I'm sharing a personal practice I've used to clear my own energy field when I'm faced with tense and challenging relationships. With all the polarization and hatred present in our society right now we need tools like this to help us find peace and reconciliation wherever possible. This episode includes: The sacred Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono How taking responsibility for our own energy and issues can help us find healing in our relationships, even remotely The power of asking What...

In this episode I share my experience of having grief return to me in a sudden, unexpected wave like a long-dormant volcano erupting. This event is the subject of my new book Wild and Holy, which is launching on Kickstarter this week. This episode includes: What is the second wave of grief and why does it happen How hidden grief may return when we are strong enough to navigate it How grief and guilt can be stored in the physical body and somatic therapies may be needed How society exerts pre...

In this episode I will share my own personal journey of healing for the heart condition I was unexpectedly diagnosed with last year. This story has a rather miraculous conclusion so listen to the end! This episode includes: How I began a healing journey for body, mind, and spirit after learning that my heart condition was quite serious How I created a "Heart Journal" and used journaling practices to explore my own Shadow Why I renamed my own heart condition How I was led to start focusing on...

This episode is Part 3 of a mini-series on From Ego-Driven to Soul-Led: A Journey of Integration. In Part 1 we focused on the ego and Part 2 centered around the Soul, or Higher Consciousness. Today we cover the "dance" that occurs between the ego and the Soul as we gradually learn to hand control over to our higher selves. This episode includes: The Dance of Life - an excerpt from The Journey from Ego to Soul How growth in consciousness occurs gradually as we fact the Shadow issues of the ego ...

This is part 2 of the mini-series on From Ego-Driven to Soul-Led: A Journey of Integration. Today we are talking about the Soul (or Higher Self) and how we can learn to live more fully by the light of the soul after we transcend the ego. This episode includes: What is the Soul (or Higher Consciousness) and what does it do How the ego learns to loosen control in order to be guided by the Soul Why this process is often catalyzed by grief, loss, illness, or other adversity How spiritual practic...

This is the first episode in a mini-series on Integrating the Ego and Soul. We begin with a primer on the ego to help us recognize our own ego, how it behaves, and when it might trip us up. This episdoe includes: How the ego develops in childhood What role the ego plays Why the ego's main tool is fear Why we need the ego to function in the world How "spiritual ego" may trick us into believing we are more enlightened than we really are Get the handout for Soul Supporters on Patreon Learn ab...

In today's episode I'm sharing a simple ritual that can help you get centered after being pulled into a negative spiral by the events of the day. This is a tool you can use anytime, anywhere that can quickly shift your energy and focus. This episode includes: Listener question on the benefits of knowing your inner purpose Why we need simple tools to help us during these stressful times How each of these 5 components can be used individually as well How these simple steps work to help us rese...

In this episode I talk about death awareness as a necessary step to help us manage the ego and begin to recieve guidance form the Soul. The episode includes: Why the ego fears death The ego's obsession with external control and avoidance of death Why death awareness helps us live life fully There are many paths to the inward arc of life The Buddhist practice of Five Remembrances for death contemplation Verses from The Tao of Death Get The Tao of Death Check out the Soulcode Substack Join ...

Today I'll be sharing with you the 7 Lessons from my book 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying. We'll look at how each of these lessons help form a soul map for our spiritual growth that is death-aware, ego-wise, and love-rooted. This episode includes: How understanding impermanence helps us cope with change Why we need to let go of ego control and surrender to what life brings us Our inner purpose vs. outer purpose The value of practicing presence Why forgiveness is key to spiritual evoluti...

In this episode I'll share some thoughts on why we need to talk about spirituality and its importance - apart from religion and even from belief in God. I'll share why I'm relaunching this podcast right now at this time in history. This episode includes: Why we all need to look inward at this time Collectively we are facing crises of grief, meaning, and moral guidance We need spirituality that is: Death-Aware, Ego-Wise, and Rooted in Love 3 simple practices for each of those goals Why I ret...

I'm back and in this first episode of the relaunched podcast I'll fill you in on where I've been for a year and a half. This episode includes: Why I had to leave the mountains How I'm approaching my heart issue The benefits of somatic therapy Spiritual practices for the heart Low sodium life Why I'm grateful for my expanded heart Check out my Substack: Soulcode Join the Patreon Soul Supporter Group

I'm back briefly after a long hiatus! In this episode I describe some health issues that began shortly after the previous episode and how I set out to manage them. I have been listening to my heart as a messenger for my soul and have been making some big changes in my life. You'll hear an update of what's going on right now and what to expect in the near future. I love sharing my own journey of spiritual growth and healing on this podcast so I will probably continue to provide updates from time ...

In this concluding episode of the series on my grief travel through Italy I share some insights I gathered on a subsequent trip that introduced me to a doctor who became a saint. This episode includes: The life of Dr. Giuseppe Moscati who was later canonized as a saint Embracing the fact that death comes for everything and only love lasts Why I'm saying goodbye to this podcast for awhile Get my latest books here.

In this 10th episode in the grief travel series we visit the city of Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii for the final novena prayer. This episode includes: The disappointment that comes from being attached to expectations The universality of loss and grief throughout time and space The inevitability of death and the need for self-forgiveness

In this 9th episode from the series on grief travel in Italy we travel to the beautiful city of Assisi and learn about the beloved St. Francis of Assisi. This episode includes: The story of St. Francis His message of love, simplicity and care for nature being usurped by commercialization How life is not meant to go according to our plans and we have to learn to surrender Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In this episode of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy I visit the village of Cortona Italy and learn how to carry the guilt that accompanies my grief. This episode includes: How an artist portrayed his grief in his paintings A patron saint who overcame guilt and shame to bring blessings to the poor and sick How nature can depict our losses and grief and inspire us to keep on Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

This episode is Part 7 of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy. If you haven't done so already I recommend you listen to the previous 6 episodes first! Today we travel to Siena Italy where I came face-to-face with the depths of my grief. This episode includes: How Siena became "frozen" in time after the Black Death Finding peace in an ancient hospital chapel Wisdom from St. Catherine Get my books here. Support this podcast to keep it on the air

In this episode of my series on grief travel through Italy we journey to the Cinque Terre region, which is a stunningly beautiful collection of 5 small villages along the Ligurian coast. This episode includes: How nature reminds us to be fully present in the moment Nurturing the 5 senses can help us carry grief Why we need community to deal with death and dying Death brings darkness but the light is always still present Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In part 5 of the series on my grief travel through Italy we visit more sites in the great city of Florence and learn about grace, gratitude and growth. This episode includes: The great flood of Florence The 5 gratitudes Sacred geometry at San Miniato Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In part 4 of the ongoing story of my grief travel through Italy we arrive in Florence and learn about the history of the Renaissance which began in this beautiful city. This episode includes: How the Black Death influenced the birth of the Renaissance The remarkable expansion of consciousness that took place during the Renaissance Michelangelo and his sorrow Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

Part 3 of the grief travel story takes place in Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto of Rome, and an island in the Tiber River. This episode includes: A funeral in one of Rome's oldest churches A 2000 year old bridge Heroism at a hospital during WW2

Part 2 of this grief travel story takes place in Rome and at the Vatican. Be sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! This episode includes: Learning about chiaroscuro The loving embrace of the Divine Feminine Losing my identity

In this episode I begin a series of stories from a trip to Italy I took several years ago that was "ruined" by grief. I'll share the amazing insights and lessons I learned on that journey over the next several weeks. This episode includes: The H1N1 influenza epidemic Getting lost in Rome The Novena inspiration Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!