Practical Spirituality Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell

In their latest episode, Gareth and Kim delve into the concept of surrender, exploring why it's often difficult yet liberating to relinquish control and expectations, and open up to accepting our life path, wherever that may lead. They ask how much control we actually have over the key moments in our lives, and why we try to maintain control, and are reluctant to surrender.They discuss the self-exploration that comes along with surrendering, including the challenging conversations it may prom...

In this week's episode, Gareth and Kim tackle a topic we all have to deal with from time to time: dealing with difficult people in our lives. They ask whether we may actually benefit from the growth that comes from these challenging interactions, and reflect on their own experiences and the learnings that came from them. They suggest that, rather than seeing these challenging individuals as obstacles, we can view them as mirrors reflecting our own unresolved issues and triggers. Gareth a...

In their latest episode, Gareth and Kim tackle the issue of societal obsession with busyness, looking at how our need to be busy can distance us from our authentic selves and others. They reflect on how acceptable it is to be very busy, and how it often wins external approval. Yet they outline how, in reality, being constantly busy often serves as a defense mechanism against feelings of inadequacy or imposter syndrome. They bring to light how a busy life allows us to deflect from ever dealing...

In this week's episode, Gareth and Kim dissect the deep-rooted and universally prevalent habit of people-pleasing. It's something nearly everyone can relate to, and many really struggle with. For many, setting boundaries can be daunting, and the act of saying 'no' can be intertwined with a wide web of emotions. Kim and Gareth look at the emotional battles that hide behind the process of seeking approval, talking through its subsequent effects and the knock-on consequences it can have. Th...

In this week’s episode, the focus is on Kim's journey with addiction, and how it has helped shape her life and who she is today.Gareth and Kim bring listeners back to her childhood and the earliest traumas that would begin to play a role in her life over time. They explore some of the darkest moments of Kim’s addiction, and how her perspective of those experiences, and understanding of why they happened, has evolved over time. They look more closely at how addiction is so often misi...

Have you ever paused to consider how your relationships are shaping your spiritual journey? This episode invites you on a reflective exploration of this complex maze. We begin by discussing a pattern we've noticed in our own lives and those around us: the tendency to 'demonize' our partners when we're feeling overwhelmed. This, we realize, is often a misguided attempt to find meaning in the midst of confusion, a reflex that distracts us from the real work of looking inward.As we dig further, ...