The Wild Soul Rising Podcast

In this episode, we wrap up the year 2024 by diving into the challenges, reflections and lessons we learned over the past year and what we're bringing into 2025. Some topics we explore include: noticing when and how we fell into lack of personal power/giving away our power, tendencies of people pleasing, aversion to duality and challenge, allowing ourselves to be our true selves, sharing our gifts...

Welcome back to the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenging topics of victimhood and powerlessness, exploring their traits and how they might be showing up within our lives. We explore what victim consciousness is and common patterns that keep us trapped in victimhood.  We also explore what the victim triangle is and where in our lives we might be playing the role of...

Welcome to episode seven of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the topic of detaching from outcomes and expectations. Hosts Shawna and Laurie explore the common ways we attach ourselves to desired outcomes and the pitfalls that come with it. They share personal stories and insights on how this attachment can lead to unnecessary suffering and hinder personal growth. Through conversation, Shaw...

Welcome to episode six of the Naked Soul podcast, where we dive into the theme of perfectionism and its impact on our lives. We discuss how perfectionism can keep us stuck in procrastination, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the struggles and the lessons learned. We also explore how perfectionism manifests in different areas of life, from entrepreneurship to daily tasks. Join us as we unc...

Welcome back to episode five of the Naked Soul podcast! Today we are going to be touching on a subject that we've gotten a few questions about, which is really what is God when we are referring to God in some of these episodes.  Shawna shares her personal journey of understanding the term 'God,' recounting how she initially struggled with it due to a lack of exposure and understanding of the conce...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the ego mind, often associated with fear-based thinking. If you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, overwhelm, or feelings of inadequacy, this episode is for you. We begin by defining the ego mind, exploring its origins and discussing how the ego mind functions as a counterpart to our soul, bring...

How to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child Work In episode three, we dive into inner child work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Shawna provides an insightful explanation of IFS, a comprehensive framework for understanding our psyche, exploring why we feel the way we do in different situations, and how to heal our wounded parts. This episode is a journey throu...

Welcome back to episode two of the Naked Soul podcast. Today, we are talking about the soul, soul growth, and the path of healing and raising consciousness. We explore the concepts of understanding your soul, your soul's purpose, the lessons we encounter in life, and how these lessons contribute to our growth. Laurie shares insights from her sessions with clients, explaining common questions about...

Welcome to the Naked Soul podcast, where we dissolve the barriers between spirituality and the human experience. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves - Shawna Thibodeau and Laurie Oakes and our journeys on a healing and spiritual path. Shawna, a meditation teacher and spiritual mentor, reveals her path from struggling with depression and anxiety to embracing healing modalities and building...