The Soul Podcast – Navigating the Human Journey

Stacey Wheeler
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Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod The Soul Podcast – Navigating the Human Journey is a weekly exploration of spiritual growth, personal development, meaning, purpose, and the real inner work that helps us move through life with more awareness, resilience, and soul-aligned living.Through personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful reflections, I share how we can navigate the highs and lows of the human experience—clearing old patterns, rewiring our minds, discovering deeper meaning and purpose, and opening to the joy and peace that’s already within us.Your soul’s journey is leading you home. May each episode light the path forward and remind you that joy is your birthright, even in the middle of the messiness of being human. Coaching: Book a free 30-minute discovery call here. 

  1. 2d ago

    The Wit and Wisdom of Dolly Parton - RIP

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I explore the wit, wisdom, and kindness of Dolly Parton—beyond the fame. From her Smoky Mountain beginnings to Nashville, Coat of Many Colors, and the Steel Magnolias story Julia Roberts never forgot, we look at seven Dolly Parton quotes on courage, purpose, gratitude, and making a life. A Soul Podcast episode about meaning, kindness, and the lessons her words still offer. Support the show and unlock bonus episodesfor $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” —Dolly Parton “Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” —Dolly Parton “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” —Dolly Parton “Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.” —Dolly Parton “The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.” —Dolly Parton “Being a star just means that you find your own special place, and that you shine where you are.” —Dolly Parton “When I was a little girl, I wanted to be famous and I wanted to be rich, and now I’m both those things. I’m not going to complain about it.” —Dolly Parton “If you see someone without a smile today, give ’em yours.” —Dolly Parton 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 Support the show Has the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.

  2. Aug 27

    Why Modern Life Feels Empty – Soul Sickness Series, Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I explore the ancient roots of soul sickness — that deep sense of fragmentation, emptiness, or disconnection so many people feel today amid burnout, anxiety, numbness, and a quiet loss of meaning. We’ll look at how shamanic and indigenous traditions understood soul loss as a primary cause of suffering, why this wisdom still speaks directly to our modern struggles, and how recognizing it offers a compassionate path forward. By the end you’ll have a clearer understanding of what soul sickness is, where it comes from, and why tending it matters now more than ever. Welcome to the first part of our three-episode series. Support the show and unlock bonus episodesfor $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Further Listening: HumaNature Part 1 (from November, 2023) Quotes: “Care of the soul requires ongoing attention to every aspect of life. Essentially it is a cultivation of ordinary things in such a way that soul is nurtured and supported.” -Thomas Moore “The soul is not in the body; the body is in the soul.” -James Hillman “The disenchantment of the modern world is the price we have paid for our autonomy, but it has left us with a profound sense of alienation and meaninglessness.” -Richard Tarnas 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 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.

  3. Aug 20

    Dulistic Unity Conversation - What Does it Mean to Be Spiritual?

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I talk with Ray and Andrew from the podcast Dualistic Unity, about a variety of hot topics: Plant medicine, Why the word 'Spiritual' is loaded for many of us, and how a personal spiritual journey often begins. This was an enjoyable conversation to have. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. - Stacey  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod  SHOW NOTES Quotes: “We're not really talking about spiritual concepts. We're really just talking about your relationship with yourself.” - Ray “Religions are different roads converging to the same point.”- Mahatma Gandhi “There are many paths that lead to the summit of one and the same mountain; their differences will be the more apparent the lower down we are, but will vanish at the peak.” -Ananda K. Coomaraswamy – Paths That Lead to the Same Summit (essay) Visit the Dualistic Unity website for more on their book  Proof That You're God, and the game FURTHER: https://dualisticunity.com/ Watch Videos: 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.

  4. Aug 13

    Woke up Regretting Last Night? Your Soul's Got Your Back - A Meditation Episode

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I dive into the psychology of that relentless inner critic—the ego’s yelling that turns morning regrets into chains of shame—and share how blending insights from Freud, Jung, Brené Brown, and self-compassion research with soulful practices can quiet the noise, rewire your brain, and let your soul’s quieter encouragement guide you toward growth. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES: 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.

  5. Aug 6

    Letting Regret Teach You

    Send us Fan Mail   - What if your regrets aren’t burdens to carry forever, but visiting teachers here to deliver a lesson and then move on? In this episode of The Soul Podcast, I explore how to transform regret from a source of lingering pain into a powerful tool for growth and freedom.  Drawing on wisdom from best-selling author Dan Pink, Stoic philosopher Epictetus, psychologist Carl Jung, and insights from psychology and contemplative spirituality, you’ll discover how regret can clarify what we value and guide wiser living—when we meet it with self-compassion instead of self-criticism.  Through a personal story, practical tools, and a simple heart-centered practice, learn how to release the pull of the past, embrace presence, and turn old regrets into stepping stones for greater joy and authenticity. If you’re ready to stop letting yesterday hold you back and walk forward with more lightness and peace, this episode is for you. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “Regret is healthy and universal. It’s an integral part of being human. Regret is also valuable. It clarifies, it instructs. Done right, it needn’t drag us down, it can lift us up. - Dan Pink “Every event has two handles, one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. Use the other.” - Epictetus “If one does not constantly walk forward, the past sucks one back. The past is like an enormous sucking wind that sucks one back all the time. If you don’t go forward you regress. As soon as you begin to look backward sadly, or even scornfully, it has you again. The past is a tremendous power.” - Carl Jung “What was given to us by the past is adapted to the possibilities and demands of the future.” -Carl Jung “Living life in the spiritual dimension means letting go equally of past and future and being present for each moment as it arises.” -Not Attributed 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.

  6. Jul 30

    What Your Words to AI Reveal About Your Ego and Your Soul

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this episode I explore the hilarious (and surprisingly insightful) ways we talk to AI — from impatient demands to Siri and those snippy ChatGPT prompts. What if those everyday moments are actually a mirror for our ego, stress, and inner state? With plenty of laughs and zero judgment, we dive into how these interactions can become playful opportunities for greater patience, self-awareness, and soul-aligned living. Plus, I share a simple “AI Awareness Pause” practice you can try this week. Tune in for a lighthearted look at how even talking to machines can help us grow. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.” -Unknown “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Rumi  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 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.

  7. Jul 23

    Hidden in Plain Sight - The Soul’s Eternal Journey of Love

    Send us Fan Mail  - In this special between-seasons episode, we return to the powerful foundation laid in the first eight episodes and explore humanity’s oldest and most universal truth: there is an eternal part of us—the soul—and its inseparable partner, love. We examine how every culture throughout history has recognized these two great intangibles, and why they remain at the very core of what it means to be human. Discover how love is not merely part of our journey, but may actually be our journey. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern evidence, including near-death experiences where the vast majority of people return with the same profound message—that life is all about love and the questions we face on the other side nearly always center on how deeply we loved—we uncover truths hidden in plain sight. This is an invitation to remember who you really are: an eternal soul here to experience every nuance of love in human form. Perfect for longtime listeners and newcomers alike, this episode will reignite your sense of purpose and remind you what truly matters. Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: "The soul of man is immortal and imperishable." - Plato "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi "Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces." - Rumi "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." - Plato “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." - Aristotle "Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." - Albert Einstein “Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin 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 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.

  8. Jul 16

    Maslow - From Basic Needs to Purpose, Meaning, and Self Actualization

    Send us Fan Mail   -  What happens when your basic needs are met, but something still feels missing? In this episode, we explore Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the sacred call to self-actualization. Through stories of extraordinary achievers like John D. Rockefeller, Howard Hughes, and Richard Branson, we examine why wealth and success often leave us hollow — and how the search for meaning and purpose lifts us into a richer, more soul-aligned life. I also share a simple 7-day “Meaning in the Everyday” practice to help you begin noticing what truly lights you up. If you’ve ever felt restless despite having “enough,” this episode is your gentle invitation to climb higher. What are you here to give?  Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod SHOW NOTES Quotes: “What a man can be, he must be. This need we call self-actualization.” - Abraham Maslow“ I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy — not the other way around.” - Richard Branson The Meaning In Everyday Practice 1. What did I create, do, or give today — even something small — that felt meaningful? (A kind word, a task well done, something I made or helped with.) 2. Who or what did I love or truly connect with today — a person, a moment in nature, a piece of music, or a simple act of care?  3. Where did I notice a small sense of peace or aliveness, even if the day was hard? 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  Spiritual 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.

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Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPod The Soul Podcast – Navigating the Human Journey is a weekly exploration of spiritual growth, personal development, meaning, purpose, and the real inner work that helps us move through life with more awareness, resilience, and soul-aligned living.Through personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful reflections, I share how we can navigate the highs and lows of the human experience—clearing old patterns, rewiring our minds, discovering deeper meaning and purpose, and opening to the joy and peace that’s already within us.Your soul’s journey is leading you home. May each episode light the path forward and remind you that joy is your birthright, even in the middle of the messiness of being human. Coaching: Book a free 30-minute discovery call here. 

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