Dear Curious Soul

Do you replay conversations in your head long after they've happened? Mentally rehearse future situations over and over? Struggle to switch your mind off at night? In this episode of Dear Curious Soul , Duschanca explores the psychology and neuroscience behind overthinking and mental rehearsing. Discover why your brain becomes trapped in thought loops, why overthinking feels productive even wh...

In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, we explore what it really means to Be You To The Full — to stop shrinking yourself, stop people pleasing, and reconnect with the most authentic version of who you truly are. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that fitting in was safer than being ourselves. We learned to silence parts of who we are, compare ourselves to others, and seek validation outs...

What if purpose isn’t something you have to go out and find… but something you remember? In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Dear Curious Soul , Duschanca explores how reconnecting with your inner child can help you rediscover joy, play, passion, creativity and a deeper sense of purpose. As children, we naturally gravitate toward the things that light us up. We create, imagine, perform, ex...

What if failure isn’t the thing holding you back… but your fear of it is?   In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, we explore the fear of failure, where it comes from, and how it may be stopping you from living your full potential. So often, failure feels like proof that we’re not good enough — but what if it’s actually feedback, growth, or even redirection? We dive into how fear of failure and sel...

How do habits become addictions? At what point does a repeated behaviour stop being a choice and start feeling like a need? In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, I explore the science and psychology behind how habits become addictions, including the habit loop, dopamine, neural pathways, and how to rewire the brain for healthier habits. Using the simple example of drinking a glass of wine to relax...

In this bonus episode of Dear Curious Soul, you’ll be guided through a powerful EFT tapping session to help you quit alcohol, reduce cravings, and take back control. This guided tapping script is based on my personal journey of choosing myself over alcohol. It’s designed to help you gently release the emotional attachment, process cravings, and shift the beliefs that keep the habit in place — all...

In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, we explore EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) — a powerful, beginner-friendly tool for stress relief, emotional healing, and nervous system regulation. If you’ve been feeling stuck in overthinking, anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, this episode will introduce you to a simple technique that works with both the mind and body to create real, las...

What if giving up alcohol isn’t about losing something… but finally becoming who you’re meant to be? In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of becoming a non-drinker and the moment that changed everything. After years of trying to cut back on alcohol, I finally made the decision to stop drinking—and this time, it stuck. Through curiosity, self-reflection, and powerful tools like EFT (...

What if your body already knows the answers you’re searching for… you’ve just been taught not to listen? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between muscle testing and intuition, and how your body can become a powerful tool for guidance, clarity, and self-trust. I share my personal experience with muscle testing (including how I used it to check whether coffee was actually agree...

Have you ever noticed how convincing your thoughts can be? How a small moment can turn into a big story about who you are… how one criticism feels louder than ten compliments… or how your mind can jump to the worst-case scenario in seconds?  The truth is, your brain isn’t broken — it’s protective.  Your mind is constantly scanning for danger, predicting outcomes, filling in missing information, an...

Are your negative expectations quietly shaping your reality?   In this episode, we explore the nocebo effect — the scientifically proven phenomenon where negative beliefs and expectations can influence your health, behaviour, nervous system, and life outcomes. While many conversations focus on manifesting what you want, this episode dives into how unconscious fear, doubt, and protective patterns m...

Have you been reading the books, repeating affirmations, and doing the inner work… but not seeing real change?   In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, we explore embodiment — what it is, why it matters, and why it could be the missing piece in your healing and personal growth journey.   Inspired by the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza and the affirmation work of Louise Hay, this episode bridges scien...

In this bonus episode, Duschanca guide's you through the exact exercise she used to uncover her negative self-talk and limiting beliefs — and begin rewriting them. After exploring the power of words in the main episode, this is your opportunity to take action. You’ll learn how to identify the unconscious “spells” you’ve been casting over yourself and gently reframe them into empowering, supportive...

Words are powerful. The ones you speak out loud — and the ones you whisper silently to yourself — shape your beliefs, your nervous system, and your reality. In this episode of Dear Curious Soul , we explore the hidden magic of language and the everyday “spells” you may be casting without even realising it. From the origins of the word spell to scientific research on self-talk and the body, this co...

In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, host Duschanca invites listeners to embrace curiosity as a means of self-discovery and healing. She shares her personal journey of relearning and releasing old patterns while encouraging others to explore their inner voices and the world around them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity in personal growth, healing, and the exploration of new...

Dear Curious Soul is a podcast for those who feel called to slow down, soften, and look within.   Hosted by Duschanca, this podcast isn’t here to give you answers — it’s here to invite curiosity. Curiosity about healing, growth, self-discovery, and the quiet wisdom that already lives inside you.   Each episode is an invitation to explore new perspectives, question old beliefs, and reconn...