Illuminated Soul with Craig Westhoff

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Feel like you can no longer endure, believe or hope? Here's a simple way to call ourselves back when we feel adrift.

At the core of our existence there is something that holds sway. And the denial of this reality only increases anxiety. Today, let's accept it!

There is one simple thing you can do that can have amazing benefits on your emotional, mental and spiritual health and well-being. Warning: it's simple, but can be challenging.

What if a source of depression, anxiety and more is the result of a runaway imagination? Your imagination is yours to manage and this episode might just help you with that!

Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order. In this episode, Craig shares two fun words designed to remind us to relax and embrace the beauty of imperfection.

We can think that there are some desires, feelings and thoughts we dare not speak of for fear of isolation, shame and rejection. There is a better way to deal with the angst of unspoken desires.

What if inflammation is playing a role in the depression you or a loved one may be experiencing? The good news is that there are healthy natural anti inflammatories at your disposal right now!!

Dr. Carl Jung called it a "soul eating emotion". And it has long been accepted by many psychologists that shame can appear as depression. Let's be honest with our shame and learn a primary way to disempower it!

Worry? Beneficial? There actually are some short term benefits IF we are aware of HOW we worry. In this episode, Craig has some simple questions we can ask ourselves to lead us to an important benefit that worry can offer us.

We can meet the fatigue from being emotionally overwhelmed with 3 unique pathways. Find out what yours might be on today's episode of Illuminated Soul with Craig West!

How do you respond when fatigue sets in from being emotionally overwhelmed? Most likely it's one of 3 reactions. Understand your reaction so you can respond with better action!

Stressed? Anxious? Mental chatter at an all time high? Sounds like you need to get grounded. Here's one, simple and effective way to do just that!

The meaning you attach to something produces the emotion in your life and this feeds your perception. When your perception is distorted, here's a simple question to help broaden your imagination of what is happening to you.

Can you spare 6 seconds? If so, this simple little practice can help you break through the emotional spirit and lend much to your peace of mind and heart!

Part of the struggle with depression can be not knowing what it really is... what you're really dealing with. Years ago I was given a simple definition of depression that really helped me and provided a great question we can ask ourselves in our healing journey.

Many mixed emotions pop up when entering the New Year. From anticipation and excitement to fear and reluctance. In this episode Craig shares a different way to approach the New Year. All you need is a BOAT.

Enjoy this Christmas meditation that focuses on longing. We try to fulfill our longing for God through objects of attachment and that can create a lot of emotional pain. And in the midst of all of this, we have access to the ground of our deepest longing!

There's a gift you can receive this year that will allow you to freely experience and express all emotions, feelings and thoughts!

In this episode Craig shares an honest confession about how he feels about Christmas, an intriguing question, and a self-reflection exercise to help us maintain peace of mind during the holiday season.

There is something you can take right now that will benefit your emotional and mental health. And it's free!

Gratitude is not just an attitude, but an emotion. Practicing these 3 components is an invitation to a new life!

Discover the calming power of simply putting words to feelings!

When distracted by intrusive thoughts and feeling emotionally overwhelmed, ask yourself this ONE question.

Tired of the way your brain operates at times? You can use your mind to rewire your brain to work for you and with your true self.