Dear Curious Soul

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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 reconnect with yourself in a gentler, more open way. Some conversations may spark something deep within you. Others may simply plant a seed. Whether you’re navigating healing, personal growth, or a season of change, Dear Curious Soul offers space to wonder, reflect, and ask the questions only you can answer. Listen with an open mind, a kind heart — and your dear, curious soul.

  1. Reconnect with Your Inner Child: Rediscover Play, Purpose & Passion

    20 May

    Reconnect with Your Inner Child: Rediscover Play, Purpose & Passion

    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, explore and dream without constantly questioning whether we’re goodenough or successful enough. But somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with that version of ourselves. In this episode, Duschanca shares personal stories from her own childhood — from dreaming of becoming a marine biologist, dancer, TV presenter, chef and author,to how those passions still show up in her life today through scuba diving, salsa dancing, writing and podcasting. This episode also explores: · The psychology behind childhood conditioning · Why so much subconscious programming happens before age seven · How survival mode disconnects us from creativity and purpose · The neuroscience of play and why it matters for emotional wellbeing · How reconnecting with your inner child can help you feel more alive, authentic and aligned You’ll also hear reflective questions designed to help you reconnect with the passions, curiosities and dreams that once came naturally to you. ✨In this episode:   Inner child healing and self-discovery Finding purpose through play and joy Childhood passions and authentic self-expression Neuroscienceof play and creativity Reconnecting with yourself emotionally and spiritually Rediscovering purpose and passion as an adult If you’ve been feeling disconnected, uninspired, stuck or unsure of your purpose, this episode is a gentle reminder that the answers may already live within you. Sometimes purpose isn’t about becoming someone new.Sometimes… it’s about returning to yourself. 💛 Let this episode be your invitation to reconnect with theyounger version of you — the one who still remembers what makes you feel alive.   Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/ Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! Follow us https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/  Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    12 min
  2. Fear of Failure: What If Getting It Wrong Isn’t a Bad Thing?

    28 Apr

    Fear of Failure: What If Getting It Wrong Isn’t a Bad Thing?

    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 self-doubt are often rooted in past experiences of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection — and how these learned fears can be unlearned. You’ll also learn how to reframe failure, build resilience, and shift your mindset so you can move forward with more confidence and less fear. In this episode, we explore: Why fear of failure can hold you back from your dream life What failure really means (and why it’s not what you think) The link between failure, self-worth, and identity How childhood experiences shape fear and self-doubt Why failure is often a powerful teacher How to redefine success on your own terms How “failure” can actually be redirection A simple mindset shift to overcome fear of failure The cost of staying stuck vs taking action Practical Tool: Fear Setting Inspired by Tim Ferriss, this episode introduces the concept of fear setting — a powerful exercise to help you: Define your fears clearly Understand the worst-case scenario Explore how you would handle it Identify the hidden cost of doing nothing   https://youtu.be/5J6jAC6XxAI?si=PLu4k9essDCy5yNd Because sometimes… staying stuck costs more than failing. Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s often part of the path. What if getting it wrong is actually what leads you right? Keywordsfear of failure, overcoming fear of failure, self-doubt, mindset shift, personal growth, resilience, failure and success, fear setting, confidence, limiting beliefs, growth mindset Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca.  https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/  Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com  Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/  Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    8 min
  3. 9. How Habits Become Addictions: Neural Pathways, Dopamine & Rewiring the Brain

    21 Apr

    9. How Habits Become Addictions: Neural Pathways, Dopamine & Rewiring the Brain

    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, I break down how repeated behaviours become automatic patterns in the brain — and how those same patterns can be changed through neuroplasticity. In this episode, we explore: How a habit becomes an addiction The habit loop: cue, routine, reward How dopamine reinforces addictive patterns How neural pathways are formed and weakened How to break the addiction loop How to create new, healthier habits A simple exercise to help you identify your own habit loop If you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, emotional habits, compulsive patterns, or you’re curious about addiction recovery, habit change, or rewiring the brain, thisepisode offers both insight and hope. Because addiction is not destiny. It is a learned pathway. And what has been learned can be unlearned. This episode is for anyone interested in how habits become addictions, neural pathways and addiction, habit loop explained, dopamine and addiction, how to rewire yourbrain, neuroplasticity and addiction recovery, break addictive habits, how habits are formed, alcohol addiction recovery, change unhealthy habits, how to break the addiction loop Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/   Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com   Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/ Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    10 min
  4. Bonus: Quit Alcohol with EFT Tapping: Reduce Cravings & Choose Yourself

    15 Apr ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Quit Alcohol with EFT Tapping: Reduce Cravings & Choose Yourself

    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 while calming your nervous system. If you’ve been struggling with alcohol cravings, emotional drinking, or breaking unhealthy habits, this session offers a compassionate and practical way to support change — without force or restriction. This EFT tapping session will help you: Reduce alcohol cravings naturally Release emotional dependence on alcohol Process fear, resistance, and uncertainty Build self-trust, clarity, and emotional strength Choose yourself and create lasting change   You can also adapt this tapping session for other habits like smoking, vaping, or any pattern that no longer serves you. Find a quiet space, follow along, and allow yourself to fully experience the process.   EFT tapping for alcohol, quit alcohol EFT, reduce alcohol cravings, EFT tapping for cravings, how to stop drinking naturally, emotional freedom technique alcohol, tapping to quit drinking, alcohol recovery tools, break bad habits EFT, EFTtapping session, self healing for addiction, stop drinking support, sober journey tools, emotional healing techniques Other related episodes: What Is EFT Tapping? Reduce Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Blocks https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lgYek4Nzl2b How Curiosity Helped Me Stop Drinking Alcohol https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/T6KdEMbzl2b   Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca.  https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/  Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com  Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/  Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesyof Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    21 min
  5. What Is EFT Tapping? Reduce Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Blocks

    15 Apr

    What Is EFT Tapping? Reduce Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Blocks

    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, lasting change. I share my personal journey with EFT tapping, including how it helped me shift limiting beliefs, build confidence, and transform my relationship with alcohol.You’ll also learn how EFT tapping works, why it works, and how combining tapping with intentional statements can help rewire your response to stress. In this episode, we cover: What EFT tapping is (Emotional Freedom Technique explained) How EFT helps reduce anxiety and calm the nervous system How to use tapping for emotional blocks and self-doubt The benefits and limitations of EFT tapping How to know if EFT tapping is working Whether you’re completely new to EFT or looking for a natural way to feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions, this episode is a powerful place to begin. EFT tapping, emotional freedom technique, what is EFT tapping, EFT tapping for anxiety, EFT tapping for stress, how to use EFT tapping, tapping for emotional healing, reduce anxiety naturally, stress relief techniques, nervous systemregulation, emotional blocks, self healing tools, holistic healing, mindset transformation, personal growth tools   The Tapping Solution by Nicholas Ortner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UypGSQtzFw&t=34s Related episodes: How Curiosity Helped Me Stop Drinking Alcohol https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/T6KdEMbzl2b Bonus Exercise: Quit Alcohol with EFT Tapping: Reduce Cravings & Choose Yourself https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mw2xR1LAl2b Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca.  https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/  Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com    Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/  Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    14 min
  6. How Curiosity Helped Me Stop Drinking Alcohol

    7 Apr

    How Curiosity Helped Me Stop Drinking Alcohol

    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 (Emotional Freedom Technique), I began to understand my relationship with alcohol and gently rewire the patterns that kept me stuck. This episode isn’t about pressure, labels, or perfection. It’s about listening to your inner voice, trusting your timing, and choosing yourself—one day at a time. What I Share: How curiosity can help you change your relationship with alcohol The emotional and psychological reasons behind drinking habits Why “quitting alcohol” doesn’t have to feel restrictive How EFT (tapping) can support habit change and emotional healing The power of one conversation to shift your life   Keywords quit drinking alcohol, how to stop drinking, sober journey, alcohol addiction, EFT tapping, emotional healing, self-development, mindful living, sober curious, personal growth Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca.  https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/  Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com  Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/  Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    14 min
  7. Muscle Testing & Intuition: How to Trust Your Body’s Inner Guidance

    31 Mar

    Muscle Testing & Intuition: How to Trust Your Body’s Inner Guidance

    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 agreeing with my body 👀), and walk you through what muscle testing is, how it works, and how you can start using it in your everyday life. We also dive into the idea of the body as the subconscious — constantly processing information, responding to truth and stress, and communicating with you in subtle but powerful ways. This is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and start listening to the wisdom that’s already within you. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode What muscle testing is (in simple, real terms) How muscle testing works through the nervous system and body responses The connection between intuition and the body How your subconscious communicates through physical sensations Simple ways to use muscle testing in everyday life How to test foods, decisions, and opportunities Using muscle testing to explore limiting beliefs and manifestation blocks Easy techniques you can try yourself (including the sway test, finger test & partner test) Why your state (relaxed, hydrated, neutral) matters A balanced perspective on skepticism and the ideomotor effect   💭 Mentioned in This Episode Muscle testing (also known as muscle dowsing), Applied Kinesiology, the body as the subconscious, theideomotor effect, muscle testing for beginners, what is muscle testing, muscle testing and intuition, body wisdom, subconscious mind, how to trust your intuition, energy body, somatic awareness, manifestation and beliefs   💌 Let’s Connect   If you try muscle testing after this episode, I’d love to hear how it felt for you. Share your experience in the comments or come and connect with me on Instagram.   And if this episode resonated with you, send it to someone who might need this reminder — that their body already holds so much wisdom. Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca.  https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/   Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com   Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/ Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    11 min
  8. 8 Ways Your Brain Distorts Reality (and How to Break the Pattern)

    17 Mar

    8 Ways Your Brain Distorts Reality (and How to Break the Pattern)

    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, and trying to keep you safe. But sometimes these survival mechanisms create cognitive biases that distort how we see ourselves, others,and the world around us. In this episode, we explore 8 common ways the brain distorts reality — from confirmation bias and negativity bias to emotional reasoning and memory distortion. You’ll also learn the neuroscience behind why these patterns exist and simple ways to begin rewiring your brain and changing the stories your mind tells. Understanding these mental patterns can help you develop more awareness, regulate your emotions, and respond to life with greater clarity and compassion.  If you’ve ever wondered why your mind can feel like it’s working against you, this episode will help you see that your brain is actually trying to help — it just sometimes gets it wrong. In this episode we explore:  Why the brain evolved to prioritize survival over truth The neuroscience behind cognitive biases How confirmation bias and negativity bias shape your perception Why your memories aren’t always accurate The 90-second rule of emotions How emotional reasoning and catastrophising influence your thoughts Simple ways to challenge mental patterns and rewire your brain How awareness can help you step out of old stories and into greater clarity This episode is a gentle reminder that your thoughts are powerful — but they aren’t always facts. The Nocebo Effect episode https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/sK5JFv0cy1b Keywords: brain science, cognitive biases, how the brain works, rewire your brain, neuroscience of thinking, why your brain tricks you, emotional regulation, mindset patterns, neuroplasticity Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/   Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com   Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update! https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/ https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/ Theme music: Balearic Paradox Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters www.podcast.co

    26 min
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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 reconnect with yourself in a gentler, more open way. Some conversations may spark something deep within you. Others may simply plant a seed. Whether you’re navigating healing, personal growth, or a season of change, Dear Curious Soul offers space to wonder, reflect, and ask the questions only you can answer. Listen with an open mind, a kind heart — and your dear, curious soul.

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    Duschanca
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  • Episodes
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