The Bridge

Chelsea Ruppel

Becoming the Artists' of a World we want to see. The Bridge features revolutionary conversations with Inspiring Artists, Leaders, Healers & Creatives in the Spiritual, Artistic & Entrepreneurial spaces who believe in the power of their own embodiment & are inspired to live & create from the intention to heal, uplift & amplify peace, harmony & love on this planet for the betterment of humanity. Our episodes cover a range of topics from high frequency ideas to transformational art, conscious leadership & universal principles, embodied spirituality, inspiring stories and multi-dimensional conversations that help us to move into the experience of a higher love, peace & harmony on the planet and make choices in our individual lives that are in alignment with a world we want to live in. 

  1. Bonus Episode 2025: What do you want to say to the World?

    JAN 1

    Bonus Episode 2025: What do you want to say to the World?

    In this episode you will hear from all of the guests, their answer to the final question I ask at the end of our episode. “What do you want to tell the World, from your embodiment and connection to Heaven on Earth and creating the world that you want to see?”  I hope this episode inspires you and helps you close out this year with a warm heart and optimistic passion for an incredible 2026.  We are so grateful for you being a part of this community. If you have a moment, please leave us a rating and comment or review the show to help us reach more of those who need some positive, uplifting guidance, connection and energy in their lives. It helps us out a lot! We couldn’t do it without you and we value each and every one of you. Always feel welcome to reach out and share your experience, request topics or guests, ask questions, or as mentioned, leave a comment for others to connect with too. You never know who may need it and when.  For details on each guest, please go to their personal episode.  We also want to thank FeedSpot for choosing The Bridge as one of the 'Top 40 Bridge Podcasts of 2025.' Check out the inspired list at Top 40 Bridge Podcasts. To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. Happy New Year! Here’s to the best one yet.  One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    22 min
  2. The Bridge Ep 21: Purpose, Visibility & the Magic behind Iconic Presence with Dauss Miller

    12/13/2025

    The Bridge Ep 21: Purpose, Visibility & the Magic behind Iconic Presence with Dauss Miller

    In this episode we talk about how to turn your passion and soul purpose into a  business, how to get clear on your branding, organic growth through authenticity, connecting with others through creativity, Iconic presence and how to have it, creating stories and visuals around who you are, the psychology behind visibility, what shows up before a breakthrough, seeing the future version of yourself, spotlighting your aliveness and how to find and build trust in your authenticity. We also discuss health and wellbeing, embracing the full spectrum of your humanity, coming back to who you were as a kid, doing what you love, how we become what we needed, going through challenges that change you, focusing on your strengths and choosing the path of true fulfillment.  Dauss Miller is a visionary brand architect, photographer, and agency co-founder who helps founders, executives, and creators embody authority through story, strategy, and cinematic identity. He’s worked with visionary entrepreneurs, executives, and creators for nearly 15 years and is known for turning personal evolution into commercial presence through imagery, language, and story. Today, Dauss leads Planet Ü, a creative ecosystem that guides high-performers into their next evolution with editorial content, brand strategy, and experiences that cultivate reputation, positioning, and emotional resonance in the market. Clients describe him as a mirror, a translator, and a catalyst, someone who reveals the future version of a leader before they’ve fully grown into it, then equips them with assets that shift how the world sees them. When he’s not behind a camera or architecting brands, Dauss is a devoted father of six, husband, speaker, and builder of a legacy rooted in creativity, family, and meaningful impact. Connect with Dauss: www.instagram.com/daussmiller www.instagram.com/blastoffwithplanetu https://www.linkedin.com/in/daussmiller To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    56 min
  3. The Bridge Ep 20: The Depth & Beauty of Art, Life & Humanity with 'jeanie'

    11/30/2025

    The Bridge Ep 20: The Depth & Beauty of Art, Life & Humanity with 'jeanie'

    In this episode we talk about the power of music, the roots of artistry, how art influences who we are, trusting yourself and acting on ideas, the role of the breath and nervous system in creating art, overcoming fear, the inner child connection, the value of inner work and transformation, the power of honesty, becoming conscious of what we put out into the World, focusing on the process verse the product, celebrating the wins, accessing our humanity through acting, integrating art into everything and the tipping point to change.  We also discuss being true to yourself, exploring your voice, how to tangibly create a better world, asking better questions, coming back to who you are, looking for the magic, paving a new way together by prioritizing connectedness and solutions, the truth beneath trauma and holistic wellness and sound healing.  jeanie’ is the result of suppressed female rage, human rights injustices, and her sheltered and scary young adulthood. Once a child who naively expected the world to outgrow its power struggles, ‘jeanie’ now stands as a middle-aged mama, watching history repeat itself. Their music serves as both a lament and a call to awareness—an anthem for those who refuse to accept stagnation, both personally and globally. With a blend of bittersweet melodies, sharp-witted lyricism, and unflinching honesty, ‘jeanie’ crafts songs that challenge, comfort, and spark conversation. For those who seek music with depth, purpose, and fearless authenticity, their sound is a home for the restless and the reckoning. Connect with Jeanie:  https://www.instagram.com/jeanieband/ To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    1h 19m
  4. The Bridge Ep 19: A Life of Transcendence & Embodiment with Michael Padurano

    10/24/2025

    The Bridge Ep 19: A Life of Transcendence & Embodiment with Michael Padurano

    In this episode we talk about consciously healing as a way of life, how releasing trauma and density permanently transforms your reality, releasing attachment, alchemizing experiences back to love, the power of perception, aligning with what we prefer, a new way to think about free will, calming the mind and shifting how we speak, discernment and interdependence, the art of healing and making it fun, normalizing your power, how we teach through being, the simplicity of your divine design, choosing timelines that excite you and embracing your infinite nature. We also discuss the power of meditation and shifting your frequency, unconditional love and support, the idea of “sacrifice” and generational guilt, family dynamics, being centred in yourself and putting yourself first, normalizing joy and safety in the nervous system and using social media as a universal mirror.  Michael Padurano is a living embodiment of transformative growth and inner balance. He stands as a testament to the journey from extremes to equilibrium, all while embracing his definitive purpose—to elevate humanity through knowledge and understanding. In his unwavering commitment to living by example, Michael navigates the path of radical self-awareness, extending his guidance to empower others to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery. Michael defies conventional roles, rejecting the title of a mere coach. Instead, he is a creator, navigating a life without limits within a universe brimming with infinite possibilities. Michael shares his vulnerability as a means of guiding others toward their own answers, solutions, and healing. He recognizes that within each person's unique perspective lies the key to self-discovery—a truth waiting to be unearthed with the right guidance. Michael invites us to pause and reflect on a crucial, often overlooked aspect—the Inner Luminance. With profound insight, he encourages us to cherish the inner light that defines our individuality, beauty, and capacity to radiate positivity and love. Michael philosophy centers on the belief that this Inner Luminance is a potent force within each of us, a force that, once acknowledged and nurtured, not only enriches our lives but also creates a ripple effect of positivity and love that extends to those around us. His unique approach guides individuals toward uncovering their own truths, encouraging them to find answers within themselves. In a world of external demands, Michael stands as a beacon, urging us to reconnect with our Inner Luminance and share our authentic selves with the world. Connect with Michael:  Www.inner-luminance.com http://linkedin.com/in/michael-padurano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpadurano/  f To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    1h 44m
  5. The Bridge Ep 18: A Life of True Fulfillment & Expression with Gia Metric

    09/27/2025

    The Bridge Ep 18: A Life of True Fulfillment & Expression with Gia Metric

    In this episode we talk about Gia’s experience in and out of the spotlight, how we define ourselves, doing what you value, prioritizing your happiness, being diverse and multi dimensional, taking chances, creating an empowering relationship to your life, allowing space for failure and new perspectives, exploring who you are outside of our art, redefining success and happiness, allowing Art to be a calling, true confidence, healthy ego, tapping into your power as an alchemist every day, staying true to who you are and what makes you happy, doing things for yourself, having a healthy relationship with social media, exploring new creative ventures, sexual + mental health, gender identity and expression and Gia’s thoughts on the future of humanity. We also discuss the drag industry and how it's changing, alchemizing grief through art, finding aligned community by being yourself, wellness and self care, making music, Gia’s new passion for artistic swimming, the representation of queer community in sports and how being you is always enough. Gia Metric is a dynamic Canadian drag artist celebrated for her boundary-pushing performances on Canada's Drag Race and in Vancouver's vibrant drag scene, who has recently made waves in the world of international artistic swimming by winning a silver medal just months after starting the sport. As an advocate for sexual health and mental health, Gia’s online presence is rooted in sharing personal stories and education to inspire queer youth. Her multi-passionate personality always keeps us guessing what she will do next!   Connect with Gia:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gia.metric/?igsh=NW4xZnJxdW50cmsx# To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    1h 27m
  6. The Bridge Ep 17: The Life of a Mystic with OptiMystic Banks

    09/20/2025

    The Bridge Ep 17: The Life of a Mystic with OptiMystic Banks

    In this episode we talk about Universal energetics, Mysticism and Quantum Healing, the white picket fence lifestyle & how his life “falling apart” was the path to true fulfillment, NDE + Awakening, the ‘point’ of suffering, how embracing the unknown is necessary, becoming an example of how life can be when you heal, imagination as a way to access your creative power and infinite potential, returning to what you loved as a child and how your childhood joy holds the keys to your freedom, how loving your neighbour heal helps heal the world, allowing yourself to change and experience more excitement and delight, embracing all aspects of yourself instead of judging your true nature, seeing yourself as a unique expression of source, clearing resistance to make space for new creation and how the world is craving your authenticity. We also discuss the paradoxical nature of existence and seeing God in all things, transforming the experience of darkness, free will as the ultimate act of love, how contrast is your friend, joy as the anchor, how love uplifts us and living from the inside out.  OptiMystic Banks is a mystic rapper, philosopher, and psychic guide who blends music, spirituality, and deep wisdom into transformative experiences. Through his art, private Mystic Activation Sessions, and mentorship, he helps others awaken their inner magic, explore altered states of consciousness, and align with the language of the YOUniverse. Connect with Banks: https://linktr.ee/OptiMysticBanks To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    1h 5m
  7. The Bridge Ep 16: The Power of Astrology, Human Design & Shadow Work with Danielle On The Daily

    09/13/2025

    The Bridge Ep 16: The Power of Astrology, Human Design & Shadow Work with Danielle On The Daily

    In this episode we talk about the inner workings of Astrology and humans design as a road map to your full potential, growing up in arts and theatre and the evolution of passion and identity, taking responsibility for your life to optimize your desired experience, survival and praise vs true authenticity, visibility & being perceived, receiving praise for the wrong things, thoughts on ADHD, autism and redefining what is normal in  a world of increasing sensitivity, how labels and context can empower and validate our experience without limiting who we are, conditioning vs your divine blueprint, family dynamics and healing our lineage in real time with loved ones by seeing triggers as a generational mirror and opportunity to come home to love. We also discuss living in technicolour, outsourcing vs discernment, conscious embodiment, shadow work vs victimhood, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, duality, attachment styles, relationships and fluidity. Danielle is an industry leader in Human Design, Trauma Healing, Astrology, Meditation, Breath work, and somatic healing, all of which have personally really brought her back from some pretty epic burnouts. She has pivoted careers many times, built multiple 6- figure businesses, and is a master Manifestor. In 3 years, she has built Danielle on the Daily Inc to a 7- figure brand. Danielle has coached hundreds of men and women looking to leave the current business paradigm behind, and are only interested in a delusional and beautiful life with no limits. In her words, I am a master of supporting you in living a life that feeds your soul, and having a business that is centered around your life context. My specialty is depth and seeing my clients’ blindspots. I believe that when you know yourself, you win™. With her extensive education and experience, she guides and gives her clients the tools necessary to scale a massive and sustainable life and business. One that is completely out of the matrix.  Her celebrities she particularly likes: Taylor Swift, Kendrick, Beyoncé.  Connect with Danielle: WEBSITE Insta TikTok  PODCAST LINK To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast  Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    56 min
  8. The Bridge Ep 15: Embracing Your Potential & Living Your Destiny with Jorlhan

    08/15/2025

    The Bridge Ep 15: Embracing Your Potential & Living Your Destiny with Jorlhan

    In this episode we talk about stepping into our artistry, accessing and embracing different facets of self expression, the joy of acting, the art of surrender, removing layers of fears, judgment and criticism to access play, self trust, shifting limiting stories into an expansive state, self perception, the fuck it mindset and giving yourself permission to go for it, being bold, courage and confidence, being seen and sharing your personal world in public, spiritual practice for grounding, aligning with our true nature, shadows and embracing their role in our light and becoming the conscious creator of your life. We also discuss divine timing, our connection to dreams and family, relationships and celibacy, the deeper imbalance in humanity leading to unhealthy addictions like porn, mental health and how we can better support men. Jorlhan is an R&B sensation with a signature twist of Afrobeats, bringing smooth vocals and high-energy vibes that keep the crowd moving from start to finish. His sound is soulful, infectious and impossible to ignore. Beyond music, Jorlhan is an Actor and Stand-Up Comedian, making every performance a full-on experience. His charisma, humour and stage presence set him apart, leaving a lasting impression long after the lights go down. Whether it’s rhythm, laughter, or pure energy, he brings it all.  Connect with Jorlhan:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorlhan/?hl=en To connect with us on socials or to work with Chelsea 1:1 you can head to the links below: The Bridge: @officialbridgepodcast - For everything Podcast related @thebridge.love For our ongoing service in the world Host: @chelsearuppel_  If you’d like to donate to support our missions to share love, peace & unity on this planet you can donate here: https://paypal.me/awakenlovewithin?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can always reach out via email to ask us how you can support or what we are currently doing in the world. If there is someone you feel inspired to directly support, please let us know and we will share their story in one of our episodes.  If you’d like to share feedback, have questions, want to collaborate or request for a specific guest & episode topic, you can email us at officialbridgepodcast@gmail.com.  Thank you for your kindness. Remember, together we are better & can truly do so much. Re-member, it always starts with you. One Love, The Bridge Team Support the show

    1h 32m

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Becoming the Artists' of a World we want to see. The Bridge features revolutionary conversations with Inspiring Artists, Leaders, Healers & Creatives in the Spiritual, Artistic & Entrepreneurial spaces who believe in the power of their own embodiment & are inspired to live & create from the intention to heal, uplift & amplify peace, harmony & love on this planet for the betterment of humanity. Our episodes cover a range of topics from high frequency ideas to transformational art, conscious leadership & universal principles, embodied spirituality, inspiring stories and multi-dimensional conversations that help us to move into the experience of a higher love, peace & harmony on the planet and make choices in our individual lives that are in alignment with a world we want to live in.