BEING with Shea Love

Shea Love

From Atlanta to Auckland, BEING with Shea Love is a soulful podcast about following your intuition, answering your calling, and creating a life rooted in truth. Each episode invites you into Shea Love's journey across continents and through transformation. BEING is about uncovering the quiet courage to begin again and the magic that unfolds when we move, even without a map. beingshealove.substack.com

  1. JAN 14

    Just Curious...

    When was the last time curiosity led you somewhere unexpected? In this episode of BEING, Shea Love takes you on a day that started with a friendly game of badminton and ended with her on a New Zealand beach tasting fresh sea urchin cracked open by a Māori auntie. From the courts of North Harbour to the rocky shores of Browns Bay, this story is about the beauty of saying yes. Yes to the unfamiliar. Yes to other people’s traditions. Yes to the magic of cultural exchange. It’s playful, rich, and full of refreshers that growth happens when we open ourselves up to the world around us. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life by:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. There seems to be a quiet pressure to leap forward before we’ve fully landed from where we’ve been. I’ve learned that real changes rarely come from rushing. It comes from pause. From a single, honest step. So let me ask you something… What’s one move you’ve been putting off... that could change everything? Just one thing your spirit’s been whispering for a while now. This is your invitation to answer that whisper. Join me for Your Growth Year is a 12-month journey to move with intention toward whatever it is that’s calling you. A dream. A decision. A new way of being. We begin with The Growth Hour, a 5-week guided space to reconnect with your voice and your vision. Join in on Tuesday, January 20th on Substack. And from there, we grow, week by week. If it’s time. Come. Join the Growth Year on Substack →Shea “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire This week’s pick is all about wonder and Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire captures that perfectly. From the moment those shimmering chords drop, you’re invited to leave what’s familiar and step into the unknown. “Come to see, victory / In a land called fantasy / Loving life, a new decree / Bring your mind to everlasting liberty” This song feels like curiosity. It’s bold. Uplifting. It dares you to imagine a world beyond what you know. And say yes. Whether you’re chasing shuttlecocks on a badminton court, tasting sea urchin for the first time, or just opening yourself to a new experience…this is your permission to dream wider and move freer. Want more music? Check out the Your Growth Year curated playlist on Spotify. It’s handpicked music by yours truly and filled with songs to stir your soul and keep you moving all year long. Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min
  2. JAN 7

    From Stuck to Starting

    What’s one move you’ve been putting off that could change everything? In this New Year episode of BEING, Shea Love invites us to slow down. Instead of rushing from resolution to resolution, she invites us to enjoy a quiet, layered transformation that happens when we pause long enough to notice who we’ve actually become. Through the story of how her weekly ritual, The Growth Hour, sparked the move to New Zealand, she shares how one small, intentional action each week can change everything. If you’re ready to move from stuck to stretching, from dreaming to doing, this episode is your invitation to plant something new. Growth is a practice. And this year? It’s Your Growth Year. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life by:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Happy New Year. One thing I noticed is that we sometimes rush in this time of year. Moving straight from resolutions to routines. There seems to be a quiet pressure to leap forward before we’ve fully landed from where we’ve been. I’ve learned (again and again) that real changes rarely come from rushing. It comes from pause. From a single, honest step. So let me ask you something… What’s one move you’ve been putting off... that could change everything? Just one thing your spirit’s been whispering for a while now. This is your invitation to answer that whisper. Join me for Your Growth Year is a 12-month journey to move with intention toward whatever it is that’s calling you. A dream. A decision. A new way of being. We begin with The Growth Hour, a 5-week guided space to reconnect with your voice and your vision. It starts Tuesday, January 13th on Substack. And from there, we grow, week by week. If it’s time. Come. Join the Growth Year on Substack →Shea “Conqueror” by Estelle This week’s soundtrack is a declaration: “I’d rather stand tall than live on my knees.” Conqueror by Estelle is one of those songs that grabs your soul and reminds you exactly who you are. It’s a reminder that even in seasons of doubt or delay, you are still rising. So whether you’re facing something hard, chasing something new, or just needing a moment to remember your strength…let this be your anthem. Play it loud and let it move you. Want more music? Check out the Your Growth Year curated playlist on Spotify. It’s handpicked music by yours truly and filled with songs to stir your soul and keep you moving all year long. Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  3. 12/30/2025

    The Big Red Bow

    What do you hold onto when the season changes…and so do you? In this special holiday episode of BEING, Shea Love reflects on what it means to carry tradition when it’s time to unwrap something new. As she spends her first Christmas in New Zealand, she invites us into a warm, honest journey of memory and meaning. The Big Red Bow is a reminder that joy evolves and the most meaningful gifts are still being unwrapped. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Happy New Year, beautiful people! I hope your new year begins with intention, reflection, and a little room to breathe. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to grow—not just to set goals, but to actually shift. So this year, I’m inviting you to join me for something special:Your Growth Year. It’s a 12-month journey to make one bold, meaningful move in your life. It’s part mindset, part momentum…designed to help you get unstuck, get clear, and move forward with intention. We’ll grow together through weekly prompts, monthly challenges, and community accountability. And it all starts with our 5-week Growth Hour series on January 5th. Let’s plant the seed. Water it. Nourish it.And by the end of the year see what’s bloomed. Ready to grow? Subscribe Now! Join us on beingshealove.substack.com Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min
  4. 11/11/2025

    Saying Yes

    What Happens When You Say YES? In this episode of BEING, I say yes to something new…joining a Thursday morning run club in Auckland. What starts as a casual invitation turns into a deeper reflection on pace, presence, and permission. I discover how falling behind the group helped me find something more valuable than speed: my rhythm, my joy, my own path. This story isn’t really about running. It’s about saying yes even when we don’t have all the details, and learning to trust ourselves in the process. It’s about what happens when we stop trying to keep up and start showing up. Turns out saying yes is a doorway to something new. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Ryan Fairweather, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. BEING In The Moment If you’ve been waiting on clarity before you move…If you’ve been defaulting to “no” because “yes” feels too unknown… Ask yourself: What could shift in your life if you said yes? Where are you being called to say yes? What’s a small step you can take without all the details? Write it down.Walk it out.Say yes. Missed An Episode Of BEING? * Episode 1 - BEING : Move and The Mountains Will Too * Episode 2 - BEING : When The Next Step Finds You * Episode 3 - Listen and Let Go Love What You’re Hearing? Subscribe to A New Way of BEING to get fresh episodes, soulful prompts and voice notes every week. With Love + Light Shea Love@beingshealoveFrom Atlanta to Auckland Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    8 min
  5. 11/04/2025

    A Love Connection?

    What does finding love and connection look like in a new country? What does love look like when you’re thousands of miles from home, culture, and everything familiar? In this episode of BEING, Shea Love shares an unexpectedly tender moment that opened her heart. From a whispered prayer to an unplanned connection, this story explores dating as a Black American woman in New Zealand, vulnerability, and the quiet beauty of being seen (flowers, laughter, and all). Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Ryan Fairweather, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Love doesn’t always show up as grand gestures. It can be as simple as flowers. What are you open to now, that you weren’t before? Much like flowers openness is a seed and connection always grows where it’s welcome. This week consider: * Are you still holding on to outdated ideas of connection? * What does BEING seen look like for you? * Have you allowed tenderness to find you…even in unfamiliar places? Enjoying this journey? Become a Paid Subscriber to A New Way of BEINGEvery week, you’ll get: * New podcast episodes + behind-the-scenes reflections * BEING prompts to explore what’s unfolding in your own life * Music in My Ear — Weekly song picks from my KISS 104.1 days * Reflections on growth, joy, faith, and life after big transitions Missed the last few episodes? → Ep 12 – BEING: The Light at the End of the Tunnel→ Ep 11 – BEING: The Voices We Carry→ Ep 10 – BEING: The Beauty of Strangers Each episode offers a window into a real-life moment of truth and BEING. Until next week! Shea Love💛 @beingshealove Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min
  6. 10/28/2025

    Light at the End of the Tunnel

    Ever feel stuck in-between? In this episode, I take you into the Karangahake Gorge that became a powerful metaphor for navigating life’s transitions. A walk through a dark tunnel, walking through the unknown, mirrored exactly how I’ve been feeling since moving from Atlanta to Auckland: in-between who I was and who I’m becoming. Whether you’re in the midst of a job change, a relationship shift, a spiritual reawakening, or just a quiet season of “what’s next?”— this one’s for you. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Ryan Fairweather, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. What is Liminal Space? It’s the in-between.The hallway between chapters.The tunnel between what was and what’s becoming. It’s: * Between your old job and the one that lights you up * Between knowing and unknowing * Between being seen and learning to be okay being invisible for a while * Between the version of you that was, and the version that’s becoming And it’s not cozy. It can be uncomfortable. It stretches you.But it also shapes you. “This space. Your tunnel season, isn’t where you’re lost.It’s where you’re forming.” Missed the Last Few Episodes? → BEING: The Voices We Carry→ BEING: The Beauty of Strangers→ BEING: Leap + Loneliness Each episode is a step toward A New Way of BEING. Join me for an honest journey through change, courage, and connection. Love this episode? Subscribe to A New Way of BEING You’ll receive: New episodes + voice notes * Music in My Ear picks * BEING Prompts to guide your next steps Love + Light,Shea Love💛 @beingshealove Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe

    8 min

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From Atlanta to Auckland, BEING with Shea Love is a soulful podcast about following your intuition, answering your calling, and creating a life rooted in truth. Each episode invites you into Shea Love's journey across continents and through transformation. BEING is about uncovering the quiet courage to begin again and the magic that unfolds when we move, even without a map. beingshealove.substack.com