The Soul Podcast - Tools For a Joyful Life

Stacey Wheeler
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Join your host, Stacey Wheeler as he uses a blend psychological insights and spiritual wisdom to guide listeners in discovering their true selves. The show is focused on helping people navigate the challenges of existential crises and shifts in consciousness by exploring how understanding the ego, psychology, and spiritual growth can lead to deeper self-awareness and personal transformation.Personal and spiritual evolution should be enjoyable and entertaining.  That's what The Soul Podcast  aims for. Coaching: Book a free 30-minute discovery call here. 

  1. 9H AGO

    The Deep Need For Authenticity

    Send us a text In this episode of The Soul Podcast, I dive into The Deep Need for Authenticity with Carl Jung’s timeless reminder: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” What if you could wake up every day wrapped in unshakable inner calm, overflowing with genuine vitality, quiet confidence, deeper connections, and true freedom—no more chasing approval? We explore how subtle childhood adaptations quietly pull us away from our real selves… and why reclaiming authenticity is the brave, gentle journey that brings profound peace and self-love. I share my own story—from turning humor into a social “superpower” and stand-up stage to realizing it sometimes hid my true self—and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to real connection. Plus, a reflection on the quietly powerful people we admire: those who walk their talk, embrace flaws, speak kindly yet directly, and radiate calm confidence. If you’re ready to peel back the layers, feel more at home in your own skin, and live a life that feels undeniably yours, this episode is your invitation. One small authentic step can change everything. Listen now. SHOW NOTES Quotes: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener surveyhere NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    11 min

  2. JAN 29

    The 7-Minute Practice That Grows Real Joy

    Send us a text In this episode I invite you to notice how everyday frustrations—like a missed flight or bad traffic—can ruin your mood, and why the real issue is often the story you tell yourself about them. We explore the difference between fleeting happiness and steady, resilient joy built through kinder inner dialogue. I share neuroscience-backed insights on rewiring your brain and a simple, powerful tool that takes just minutes a day to foster deep calm, self-compassion, and lasting joy no matter the circumstances. SHOW NOTES The Seven Minute Daily Practice 1. Set a timer for seven minutes.  2. Sit somewhere quiet, close your eyes.  3. Place one hand on your heart; this activates the vagus nerve and drops you into your body fast.  4. In your own inner voice, mentally repeat: “I love myself. I love myself. I love myself.” Say it like you mean it. Say it until it feels true, even if it feels ridiculous at first. When the mind wanders (and it will), just gently come back. Quotes: “We’re not disturbed by things—but by our views of them.” -Epictetus Reading: LINK: Love Yourself Like your Life Depends on It – Kamal Ravikant Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey here Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    11 min

  3. JAN 22

    The Integrity Imperative

    Send us a text In this episode I invite you to tune into that quiet inner restlessness—the subtle “something’s off” feeling that lingers even when life looks perfect on the outside. We explore true personal integrity as the deep alignment between your authentic inner truth and how you live every day, drawing on Jung’s ideas of wholeness, my own story of leaving a draining role, and simple steps to notice where you’re out of sync and gently start closing the gap. Reclaim that alignment, and watch chronic tension melt into profound peace, self-trust, and vibrant aliveness. SHOW NOTES Quotes: “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” -Alan K. Simpson Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey here NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    11 min

  4. JAN 15

    The Island Within - A True Story of Intuition and Survival

    Send us a text   This episode's a bit different, folks. Today, I'll take you on an epic journey undertaken by a man whose adventures were made legendary by the author Daniel Defoe in his classic book, Robinson Crusoe.  It's a story that illustrates the importance of trusting your intuition—and how, sometimes, it's the difference between life and death. SHOW NOTES Take the listener survey here Quotes: “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” -“Henry David Thoreau “All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” -Blaise Pascal Reading: The Psychology of Totalitarianism - Mattias Desmet Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    10 min

  5. JAN 8

    How to Truly Not Care What Others Think (Without Faking It)

    Send us a text In this episode, explore the quiet power of true emotional freedom: moving beyond faking "I don't give a damn" about others' negativity to genuinely letting it go. Discover the difference between defensive toughness and real inner peace, why pretending drains you, and practical tools—like body scans, shadow work, energy practices, and boundary-setting—to build self-worth and reclaim your energy. Inspired by Lao Tzu, Gandhi, Jung, and Buddha, this is your guide to processing triggers, releasing old hurts, and living with deeper calm and joy. SHOW NOTES Take the listener survey here Suggested Reading: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Quotes: Albert Einstein: "Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution." Einstein reminds us that distancing ourselves from chronic negativity preserves our problem-solving energy and mental clarity. Dalai Lama: "Don’t let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." A call to prioritize your serenity by releasing the hold of others' attitudes, fostering resilience through mindful detachment. Mahatma Gandhi: "I will not allow anyone to walk in my mind with dirty feet." Gandhi's metaphor urges setting mental boundaries, letting go of intrusive negativity to maintain purity of thought and self-respect. “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” - The Buddha True calm starts when you stop fighting feeling, not when you shove them down or deny them.  Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    10 min

  6. JAN 1

    The Lies You You Defend - But Don't Realize

    Send us a text In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else. Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers. Best of all, I share six practical tools I use daily—media fasts, belief audits, real connections, speaking truth, and more—to break the spell and reclaim sovereignty over your mind. If you’ve ever stayed silent while others repeated something you knew wasn’t true, this one’s for you. True freedom starts inside. SHOW NOTES Take the listener survey here Quotes: “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” -Steve Biko “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell Reading: The Psychology of Totalitarianism - Mattias Desmet Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    13 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    How to Use Small Changes to Change Your Life

    Send us a text In this episode I explore how a simple personal motto can guide your life's purpose toward kindness and fulfillment, inspired by a guest's reflections on making small positive impacts. Discover why grand ambitions aren't necessary—instead, everyday decency with family, friends, and others can create lasting ripples. I'll share insights on crafting your own motto to shape daily choices and reduce regrets, plus an invitation to try it yourself and share with our community. Tune in for soulful guidance on living with more peace and connection. SHOW NOTES Take the listener survey here Quotes: "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." -Albert Einstein "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." -Mother Teresa "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." - The Dalai Lama Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

    11 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    The Gift of Goodbye: Spiritual Lessons from a Dying Friend on Love, Life, and Letting Go

    Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with my terminally ill friend Jerome for a raw, spiritual exploration of facing mortality. Together, we share profound insights on how a terminal diagnosis reshapes one's view of the world, relationships, and spiritual expansion. You'll also find heartfelt guidance on having meaningful conversations with dying loved ones, emphasizing love, letting go, and finding beauty in life's final chapters. SHOW NOTES: Quotes:  On Being Present  "Presence is as a result of putting yourself in a position to accept it. It's not a place one can force oneself to be, because if I'm forcing anything at all, then it's impossible to be present." -Jerome Beauchamp  One Thing Dying Taught Me "We should all be treated like we're living with a terminal diagnosis. Everyone has a terminal diagnosis, in one sense or another."  - Jerome Beauchamp On Finding Peace Through Acceptance and Simplifying Life "Is there really something that I have to do in this moment or in this day or before I pass away? And I realize the natural consequences will prevail resulting in more peace of mind and more calmness. There's an extraordinary amount of acceptance and surrender involved." — Jerome Beauchamp On How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Someone Who is Terminally Ill "The best thing for me would be for someone to ask me if I'm interested in talking about it... and to actually discuss it like really seriously have a dialogue. Don't have one of those discussions that you ask me something and I say something and then you make it about you... But to actually be inquisitive about what's going on for that person." — Jerome Beauchamp  Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudio X @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels: The SoulPod on Rumble The SoulPod on YouTube Take the listener survey here Coaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/ Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

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Join your host, Stacey Wheeler as he uses a blend psychological insights and spiritual wisdom to guide listeners in discovering their true selves. The show is focused on helping people navigate the challenges of existential crises and shifts in consciousness by exploring how understanding the ego, psychology, and spiritual growth can lead to deeper self-awareness and personal transformation.Personal and spiritual evolution should be enjoyable and entertaining.  That's what The Soul Podcast  aims for. Coaching: Book a free 30-minute discovery call here. 

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