Soul Path Alchemy

Annie O'Brien
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Tired of love & light nonsense? Same. Soul Path Alchemy cuts through the BS and speaks to the part of you that’s bone-tired, soul-hungry, and done pretending. Hosted by psychotherapist Annie O’Brien, this podcast dives into the messy, mystical truth of healing, heartbreak, and living. No masks. No jargon. Listen if you dare to change. It is raw and unfiltered... but so is life! Soul Path Alchemy isn’t here to soothe your ego. It’s for those who’ve been through it - the heartbreak, the shame, the silence - and want truth. Covering sex, relationships, betrayal, grief, rage, desire & more...

  1. 10/10/2025

    122. Feelings are your friend - When Feelings Speak: Why Listening Heals More Than Suppressing

    Most of us were taught early on to hide, ignore, or dismiss our feelings. Anger was “bad,” sadness was “too much,” joy was “silly.” Over time, we learned to disavow what we feel and the cost is high. Repressed emotions don’t vanish; they return as anxiety, depression, physical tension and broken relationships. In this episode, we explore why feelings are not enemies but messengers. They are signals pointing toward unmet needs, hidden truths, and the path to healing. When we learn to listen instead of suppress, our inner world begins to shift and life opens in ways we never imagined. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. Website - www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project

    19 min

  2. 09/10/2025

    121. Important Update: Where to Find New Episodes - New Episodes Are on YouTube First

    A Small Shift to Keep the Soul Work Flowing. https://www.youtube.com/@SoulPathAlchemyPodcast This is a little update from me - Annie - to let you know what’s next for Soul Path Alchemy. For now, new episodes will be shared on YouTube first, simply because it’s become too much to manage both platforms at once. Rather than rushing or diluting the work, I want to honour its rhythm and depth and create from a place of presence, not pressure. The podcast isn’t going anywhere; everything you love will remain here, and future episodes will make their way to Spotify in time. If you’d like to keep journeying with me in the meantime, you’ll find new releases, meditations, and reflections on YouTube under Soul Path Alchemy. Thank you for being here, for listening and for walking alongside this path of truth, healing, and becoming. Your quiet support means more than you know!!!

    2 min

  3. 08/10/2025

    120. Why You’re Arguing in Circles (and Don’t Even Realize It)

    Are you stuck having the same fight on repeat? Whether it’s with a partner, family member, or friend, circular arguments leave you drained, unheard, and frustrated. In this episode, I unpack the real reason conflicts keep looping, the hidden wounds, unmet needs, and unspoken fears that fuel the cycle. You’ll learn why apologies don’t stick, why nothing ever feels resolved, and how to finally step off the merry-go-round of the same fight. If you’re tired of arguing in circles and ready for real connection, this one is for you. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. Website - www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project

    38 min

  4. 04/10/2025

    116. Morning Meditation: In The Doorway of Breath, Enter The Miracle & Remember The Light: Meditation for Beauty, Confidence, Connection & Grace

    Safety Notice: Do not listen while driving, operating machinery, or performing any activity that requires your full attention. This meditation is designed for relaxation and deep inward focus only. Step through The Doorway of Breath and enter the miracle of your own becoming. This Soul Path Alchemy Morning Meditation is a guided awakening — an invocation of confidence, strength, fortitude, and reverence for life. Each breath becomes a bridge between the human and the divine; each moment, a quiet miracle of renewal. Let this be your sacred beginning to the day — a slow ignition of soul energy that grounds, empowers, and uplifts. Through rhythmic breathing, hypnotic guidance, and poetic affirmations, you’ll awaken the deeper currents of enthusiasm, wisdom, and connection that already live within you. Breathe with intention. Rise with strength. Remember your own light. Step into the field of miracles. This isn’t just a meditation it’s an energetic recalibration. You’ll emerge centred, inspired, and attuned to the quiet pulse of creation moving through all things. Use this every morning to begin your day with alignment, power and grace. Music Violet Flame Licence Purchased From Jaapi #MorningMeditation #Meditation #GuidedMeditation #SoulPathAlchemy #TheDoorwayOfBreath #Breathwork #BreathingMeditation #BreathAwareness #ConsciousBreathing #Mindfulness #ConfidenceMeditation #StrengthMeditation #Motivation #Inspiration #InnerPeace #CalmMorning #DailyMeditation #Awakening #SpiritualAwakening #SoulAwakening #MiracleMindset #MiraclesNow #Oneness #Connection #Wisdom #SpiritualGrowth #SelfLove #InnerStrength #Healing #EnergyHealing #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualJourney #MorningRoutine #PositiveEnergy #Manifestation #ManifestationMeditation #LawOfAttraction #Faith #Trust #Presence #MindBodySpirit #ChakraHealing #HeartOpening #Gratitude #Joy #Peace #Harmony #Alignment #HigherSelf #DivineLove #LightWorker #EnergyShift #Mindset #Empowerment #SoulHealing #Transformation #Alchemy #Rebirth #RiseUp #Consciousness #MorningMotivation #Confidence #Courage #Serenity #Stillness #InnerCalm #AwakenTheSoul #DailyPractice #GuidedBreathwork #SoulExpansion #MorningInspiration #MeditationMusic #MindfulLiving #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #SpirituallyAligned #LoveAndLight Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. website - www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com

    11 min

  5. 04/10/2025

    114. Why People Cheat - The Truth No One Admits

    Cheating isn’t random. It isn’t just about lust, boredom, or “a mistake.” There’s always a psychology behind it and it’s usually deeper, darker, and more human than people want to admit. In this episode, I unpack the real reasons people cheat: the unmet needs, the escape routes, the fantasies, the power plays, and the blind spots that make betrayal almost inevitable in some relationships. From the psychodynamic roots to the everyday excuses, you’ll hear the truths people rarely say out loud and why infidelity cuts so deep when it happens. This isn’t a moral lecture. It’s a scalpel to the real motives behind affairs, one-night stands, and secret emotional entanglements. If you’ve ever been cheated on, cheated yourself, or just wanted to understand why people do it, this episode will give you clarity & depth. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project

    19 min

  6. 02/10/2025

    113. Hypervigilance: When Safety Becomes the Enemy. Freud Made Me Do It.

    Hypervigilance looks like control, like being “on it,” like nothing gets past you. But really? It’s a defence... a way of scanning every room, every text, every sigh from your partner, because some part of you never feels safe enough to switch off. In this episode of Freud Made Me Do It, I break down hypervigilance as a psychological defence: where it comes from, why your nervous system thinks it’s helping, and how it quietly wrecks your relationships, your sex life and your peace of mind. You’ll hear the psychoanalytic roots of hypervigilance, the everyday examples that make you laugh (and wince), and the deeper truth about what this defence is really protecting. Spoiler: it’s not your safety, it’s your vulnerability. If you’ve ever been accused of “overthinking everything,” or you live with someone who never puts their guard down, this one’s for you. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project website - www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com

    13 min

  7. 01/10/2025

    112. Guided Meditation for Self-Identity & Inner Freedom (Psychosynthesis/Assagioli Practice)

    This guided meditation is based on Roberto Assagioli’s classic psychosynthesis exercise of identification and disidentification. It is my version - altered. Designed to help you step out of limiting roles, thoughts, and emotions, the practice creates space for deeper self-awareness and inner freedom. As you journey through mind, body, emotions, and soul, you’ll discover the power of presence and the deeper ‘I’ that holds it all. Perfect for anyone exploring mindfulness, psychosynthesis, spiritual psychology, or the art of inner transformation. www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. Website - www.longfordpsychotherapyandcounselling.com Music Credit - Peaceful Mantra byt Kevin Oh - Nourished by Music Pixabay

    7 min

  8. 01/10/2025

    111. Stonewalling: The Truth Behind the Silent Treatment - Why Stonewalling Destroys Love Faster Than Cheating.

    Stonewalling isn’t quiet. It’s loud. It’s the slammed-shut door in the middle of an argument, the blank stare when you’re desperate to connect, the silence that says more than any words could. In this episode, I break down exactly what stonewalling is, why people do it, and the damage it causes in relationships. We’ll dig into the psychology of shutting down, how stonewalling links to shame and fear, and why it leaves the other partner feeling invisible, crazy, or both. You’ll hear the patterns, the fallout and most importantly, what to do if you find yourself hitting that wall. If you’ve ever been frozen out mid-conversation, or realised you’re the one doing the freezing, this episode will sting, but it will also give you clarity. Because silence doesn’t just break connection it kills it. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests. If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP/Doctor, or local emergency services. All views expressed are personal, based on my life experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples used are made up - complete fiction. Please use discretion and self-responsibility when engaging with content that may evoke strong emotional or psychological responses. By listening, you agree to hold the host harmless from any liability arising from the use or interpretation of content presented. Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project

    12 min
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Tired of love & light nonsense? Same. Soul Path Alchemy cuts through the BS and speaks to the part of you that’s bone-tired, soul-hungry, and done pretending. Hosted by psychotherapist Annie O’Brien, this podcast dives into the messy, mystical truth of healing, heartbreak, and living. No masks. No jargon. Listen if you dare to change. It is raw and unfiltered... but so is life! Soul Path Alchemy isn’t here to soothe your ego. It’s for those who’ve been through it - the heartbreak, the shame, the silence - and want truth. Covering sex, relationships, betrayal, grief, rage, desire & more...

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  • Creator
    Annie O'Brien
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  • Episodes
    108
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