The Soul Podcast – Navigating the Human Journey

Send us Fan Mail  - 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 “...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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 medicin...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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” to...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I explore the ancient roots of soul sickness — that deep sense of fragmentation, emptiness, or disconnection so many people feel today amid burnout, anxiety, numbness, and a quiet loss of meaning. We’ll look at how shamanic and indigenous traditions understood soul loss as a primary cause of suffering, why this wisdom still speaks directly to our modern struggle...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ p...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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. Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail   - 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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, s...

Send us Fan Mail  - 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail   -  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 meanin...

Send us Fan Mail  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 m...

Send us Fan Mail   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 justifica...

Send us Fan Mail     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....

Send us Fan Mail Series: Keep the Keepers: Building an Honorable Circle for Joyful Living (A 3-Part Series on The Soul Podcast) Episode 2: Mind and Spirit: The Inner Pull of Your Circle In this episode: I explore why it's so hard to leave friendships or groups that quietly diminish us—even when we sense it's time. I cover the psychological roots of belonging and common reasons we stay st...

Send us Fan Mail Series: Keep the Keepers: Building an Honorable Circle for Joyful Living (A 3-Part Series on The Soul Podcast) Episode 1: The Roots of Influence: Why Your Circle Matters In this opening episode, we explore a timeless truth: the people we surround ourselves with shape our character, our choices, and our joy far more than we often realize. Drawing from ancient wisdom—Stoic philosoph...

Send us Fan Mail One 72-year-old man quietly asked, “What good can I do here while I’m still on this earth?” — then donated nearly 900 acres of family land to the Kalispel Tribe instead of selling to developers. This episode explores Gary Verbrugge’s inspiring act of stewardship as a living example of spiritual emergence. Opening with Desmond Tutu’s wisdom and the Native proverb “We do not inherit...

Send us Fan Mail This is an encore episode which first appeared in Feb 2024.  We're entering a new period of spirituality. Some have called it the Age of Aquarius. It's an exciting time, And it turns out, this new age is a recurring cycle. Today I talk about The Great Emergence -what it is and how it will change our lives. SHOW NOTES My Videos The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore “The Great Return” — the quiet but powerful shift happening in our culture as the long decline in organized religion levels off and, in some places, begins to reverse.  I look at why Gen Y, Gen Z, and especially young men are showing up again, how spirituality and religion are starting to walk hand-in-hand, and what role recent events and our deep human h...

Send us Fan Mail Ever judged how long it takes you to heal, grieve, change? Me too! And now I want to stop. Here's a quickie about embracing your natural pace. The Story In My Head -Show Description The Story in My Head is a podcast about healing, self-improvement and self-care for the lazy. It's a raw and meandering journey through the stories in my head that create fear, plant obstacle...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of season 4, I reflect on the tools and insights from 39 episodes that help us move through life’s toughest moments—grief, fear, loss, and inner blocks—and reclaim authentic, lasting joy. Using personal stories, I show how simple, consistent practices clear the way for joy to flow freely from within. Joy is your birthright. Use these tools to open the channel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Soul Podcast, I dive into The Deep Need for Authenticity with Carl Jung’s timeless reminder: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” What if you could wake up every day wrapped in unshakable inner calm, overflowing with genuine vitality, quiet confidence, deeper connections, and true freedom—no more chasing approval? We explore how subt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I invite you to notice how everyday frustrations—like a missed flight or bad traffic—can ruin your mood, and why the real issue is often the story you tell yourself about them. We explore the difference between fleeting happiness and steady, resilient joy built through kinder inner dialogue. I share neuroscience-backed insights on rewiring your brain and a simple,...