The Inner Glow Podcast

Have you ever wondered why certain stories stay with us throughout our lives? Why are some of us drawn to stories about dragons, enchanted forests, lost voices, impossible journeys, and characters trying to discover who they truly are? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast, I explore the fascinating psychology of fairy tales, myths, fantasy stories, and archetypes, and what they might reveal a...

In this episode, I share a simple yet powerful visualisation practice inspired by a beautiful painting of the goddess Durga riding a tiger, fantasy stories filled with animal companions, and the surprising psychology of imagination. Together, we'll explore why visualisation can be such a powerful tool, how symbols influence the way we think and feel, and how an animal ally can help us access q...

Have you ever called yourself lazy, unmotivated, or lacking discipline? What if the problem isn't laziness at all? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast, I explore why humans naturally conserve energy, seek comfort, avoid unnecessary effort, and gravitate towards quick dopamine hits. Rather than fighting these tendencies, what if we learned how to work with them? You'll discover seven...

What if one of the most powerful influences on your emotions, memories, nervous system, and sense of embodiment has been quietly shaping your life in the background this entire time? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast, we explore the psychology of scent and the forgotten role smell plays in the human experience. From memory and nostalgia to nervous system regulation, atmosphere, instinct, s...

Have you ever noticed how certain stories stay with you… long after you’ve finished them? Not because of the plot, but because of how they made you feel. In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast , I explore something I didn’t expect to experience so deeply… the impact that reading fiction has had on the way I feel, think, and move through life. For a long time, I saw fiction as something separate...

Have you ever felt like something in your life isn’t quite working yet… and your instinct is to fix it straight away? To adjust, add more, do something differently… just to make it feel right. In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast , we explore a different way of looking at that moment. Drawing on my recent experience of creating natural perfumes, I share how the process of blending, waiting, a...

Have you ever caught yourself completely lost in a daydream… replaying a scenario, imagining a different version of your life, or stepping into a moment where you are seen, chosen, or understood in a way that feels deeply real? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast, we explore a different way of looking at daydreaming. Not just as creativity or imagination, but as something that might quietly...

Many of us feel pressure to start the year with big goals and resolutions in January. But what if the real new beginning comes later? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast , Stepanka explores the deeper meaning of the Spring Equinox and why this moment in nature has long been seen as the true beginning of the year. As the earth awakens from winter and daylight begins to grow longer, the equino...

What if pleasure was not a luxury, but a source of power? In this episode of The Inner Glow Podcast , I explore an unexpected metaphor inspired by the fantasy novel The Silvercloak by L. K. Steven. In the story, magic is fueled by two forces: pain and pleasure. Some cultures cultivate power through endurance and hardship, while others focus on pleasure as a way to restore energy and strengthen the...

Struggling to focus, procrastinating until the last minute, or swinging between avoidance and overdoing it? In this episode, I’m sharing the systems that actually help me protect my focus, stay motivated, and follow through, especially when life feels busy, overstimulated, or mentally exhausting. If Part 1 was about creating clarity and gentle structure, this episode goes one layer deeper. In Part...

What actually helps you stay organised when your mind feels busy, overstimulated, or all over the place? In this practical and compassionate episode, I’m sharing the real-life systems that genuinely help me stay organised, follow through, and feel less overwhelmed, without forcing myself into rigid routines or productivity pressure. I have ADHD (combined type), and over the years I’ve learned that...

Step into the magic of midwinter with this rich, sensory, feminine storytelling episode. If you’re craving grounding, comfort, spiritual depth, and a deeper connection to the season, this episode will feel like a warm light in the dark. Ep 21 S3 Midwinter Magic weaves together four atmospheric winter tales inspired by Celtic mythology, Czech traditions, Devon folklore, and the quiet intuition of m...

Winter isn’t empty. It’s full of ancient feminine wisdom, intuitive power, and deep emotional truths that most of us never learned to recognise. In this soul-nourishing episode, Stepanka takes you into the heart of the dark season to explore The Hidden Feminine Codes of Winter and why they matter now more than ever. If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, go inward, rest, or reconnect with y...

This episode is for you if you’ve ever been fascinated by the mysteries of the mind, the magic of synchronicity, or if you loved Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and are curious about his brand-new thriller The Secret of Secrets . I’m not usually a thriller reader, but when Dan Brown announced a new book set in Prague, the mystical capital of my homeland, I knew I had to read it. And I was surprised...

This episode is for you if you’re ready to strengthen your resilience, embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth, and discover the overlooked keys to building a truly powerful mindset. In this solo episode, I share the story of being unexpectedly moved by Bear Grylls’ Survival School — a programme where children aged 12 to 16 spend two weeks in Snowdonia learning survival skills, facing fears, and...

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered why the “big leaps” you wait for don’t always create the transformation you expect — and how real change is quietly unfolding in the smallest daily choices you make. In this episode, we’ll explore the hidden power of micro habits and why science shows that tiny shifts create exponential results over time. You’ll learn how to notice the edges in your...

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt weighed down by other people’s emotions, or caught in the exhausting cycle of trying to fix, worry about, or tiptoe around others. In this episode, we’ll explore why you are not responsible for other people’s emotions — and how letting go of this burden creates deeper empowerment for both you and them. You’ll discover the hidden shadow side of over-helpi...

This episode is for you if you're ready to shift how you see challenges and turn every “problem” into a blessing, fast . In this episode, we explore how to reframe the moments in life that feel stressful, overwhelming, or limiting, and recognise them for what they often are: signs of abundance and expansion . I’ll share a powerful client story and take you deeper into the psychology, energetic...

You believe in miracles. In signs. In the wild intelligence of the universe. And yet... you still sometimes talk yourself out of what you truly want. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the subtle ways you may be arguing for your own smallness and what it really takes to choose expansion even when it feels uncomfortable. You’ll walk away with new perspective, fierce clarity, and a soul-deep...

This episode is for the mystics, the visionaries, and the seekers who know there is more to imagination than meets the eye. In the last episode, we explored how visualisation changes your brain, your habits, and your energy. But that was only the beginning. In this second part, we take things to the next level with tools that are not only more mystical and mind-expanding , but also beautifully sim...

This episode will take your imagination and visualisation practice to the next level and it might just change your life. Whether you’ve been using visualisation for years, or previously dismissed it as too abstract, too “woo,” or something that just doesn’t work for you, this conversation will open new doors. We go beyond vision boards and surface-level goal-setting, diving into techniques that to...

This episode is for you if you’re feeling called to slow down but still struggle to fully soften into rest. If you’ve been hearing the message to "do less and receive more" but feel stuck in the tension of guilt, overthinking, or pressure to be productive, this conversation will offer you a nourishing new lens on rest, not as laziness, but as a deeply spiritual, creative, and magnetic pr...

This episode is for you if you’re feeling the weight of the world right now and want to reconnect to your heart as a source of wisdom, healing, and resilience. If you’re navigating uncertainty, division, or emotional intensity, this is your reminder that the heart is more than just an organ—it’s an energetic portal that connects us to each other, to intuition, and to something greater. In this epi...

This episode is for you if you're ready to expand your awareness, deepen your understanding of universal laws, and step into the energy of true interconnectedness. In this episode, we dive into The Law of Oneness —one of the most profound and often overlooked universal laws that govern our reality. While many people are familiar with the Law of Attraction , the truth is that it does not work i...

This episode is for you if you’ve been feeling like your manifestation practices aren’t working the way they used to, or if you’re ready to experience manifestation in a more effortless, aligned way. In this episode, we dive into advanced manifestation, where my guest, Angela Bargerstock, creator of Soul Calibration, shares her powerful approach to aligning with your true energetic frequency. We d...