soulSHINE: The Art of Becoming

Dr. Saidie
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soulSHINE is an invitation to the art of becoming—curiously, courageously, and unapologetically YOU. In this space for personal growth and self-discovery, we explore what it means to be fully human—and how to live with more joy, purpose, and self-trust, without the hustle for worthiness. Each episode blends reflection, storytelling, and a little play to help you question old narratives, soften into your truth, and grow into the fullest expression of who you are. Rooted in evidence-based frameworks like self-compassion, thought work, and conscious awareness, SoulSHINE explores topics like self-love, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, mindset, boundaries, and the journey of remembering who you really are. Whether you’re healing from burnout, unlearning perfectionism, or simply craving more authenticity and aliveness—this podcast is your gentle guide back home to yourself, to live a life that shines from the inside out.

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    Dr. Shideh Shafie: The Hidden Skill Behind Sustainable Success and Holding More

    What if the next level of growth isn't about achieving more? What if it's about expanding your capacity to fully experience what you've already created? In this episode, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez sits down with emergency physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and high-performance coach Dr. Shideh Shafie to explore the relationship between ambition, joy, emotional resilience, and sustainable success. Together, they challenge the common belief that joy and ambition exist in opposition. Instead, they explore why joy may be one of the most important sources of fuel for meaningful achievement—and why many high achievers struggle not only with difficult emotions, but with receiving peace, contentment, and success. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why ambition and joy are not mutually exclusive The difference between high-energy and low-energy positive emotions How to expand your capacity to hold success, peace, and fulfillment Why emotions are valuable sources of information The concept of the "challenge response" and how it differs from chronic stress The difference between internal and external boundaries Daily practices that help regulate the nervous system and support sustainable performance Why community and connection are essential for resilience This episode is for anyone who wants to create a life that is not only successful, but deeply nourishing, sustainable, and alive. Connect with Dr. Shideh Shafie: www.shidehshafie.com Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.global https://www.instagram.com/soulshine_global/?hl=en Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  2. Sep 22 ·  Video

    Dr. Lonna Gordon: Teens Look Like Unusual Teachers But Have Hidden Wisdom

    What if the most challenging seasons of life aren't problems to solve—but invitations to become? In this episode, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez sits down with adolescent medicine physician, coach, and podcast host Dr. Lonna Gordon to explore the concept of threshold moments—the spaces where we are no longer who we were, but not yet who we are becoming. Together, they discuss why adolescence is far more than a developmental stage, what adults consistently misunderstand about teenagers, and the surprising parallels between navigating adolescence and navigating life's many transitions as adults. In this conversation, you'll learn: What it means to live through a threshold moment Why teenagers are not problems to solve, but people in the process of becoming How curiosity creates deeper connection than judgment The power of Pause, Connect, Open, Secure in relationships Why emotional safety is essential for growth How the Enneagram can deepen self-awareness and self-trust What adults can learn from adolescent courage, creativity, and possibility Whether you're raising a teenager, supporting young people, or navigating your own season of transition, this conversation offers wisdom for anyone learning to trust the unfolding process of becoming. Connect with Dr. Lonna Gordon: https://open.spotify.com/show/033mu4xeCgVN4Wna263ibX?si=HFvTYzIyQJK81UZkU0fHLQ&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=d34d5abbe1fd41e3 https://www.drlonnagordon.com/   Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.global https://www.instagram.com/soulshine_global/?hl=en Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  3. Sep 15 ·  Video

    Dr. Zarya Rubin: How To Recover Your Radiance

    What if burnout isn't a sign that you're failing? What if it's a signal that something needs your attention? In this episode, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez sits down with burnout expert, TEDx speaker, and host of the Outsmart Burnout podcast, Dr. Zarya Rubin, to explore what burnout really is, why so many high-achieving women miss the warning signs, and how we can create lives that are not only successful, but sustainable. Together, they unpack the hidden costs of chronic stress, the danger of ignoring our internal "check engine" lights, and the surprising role that play, creativity, curiosity, and rest have in healing. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why burnout is information, not failure The early warning signs most people overlook How high achievers gradually adapt to unsustainable conditions The hidden impact of perfectionism and over-responsibility Why asking for help can be one of the most powerful acts of self-trust How to move from survival mode into a more sustainable way of living Practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, including "Do One Thing Less" If you've been feeling exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than your share, this episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on what burnout may be trying to teach you. Because healing isn't about becoming stronger. Sometimes it's about becoming willing to listen. Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin: Outsmart Burnout IG Outsmart Burnout Podcast Free Burnout Consult   Gift - The High Performing Toolkit Gift - Burnout Toolkit Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.global soulSHINE IG Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  4. Sep 8 ·  Video

    Dr. Nirali Dubal's Practical Ways to Trust the Whisper

    What happens when life begins inviting you toward something new? In this episode, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez sits down with physician, coach, and meditation teacher Dr. Nirali Dubal to explore intuition, mindfulness, self-trust, and the courage to follow an unexpected path. After a successful 25-year career in pediatrics, Dr. Dubal made the surprising decision to retire and devote her life to coaching and teaching meditation. Together, they discuss how she learned to trust her inner knowing, why mindfulness is about awareness rather than perfection, and how creating space between thoughts and reactions can transform the way we live, lead, and love. In this conversation, you'll learn: How to recognize and trust your intuition Why mindfulness is a practice of awareness, not escape The role of meditation in reducing stress and increasing peace How to use your body as a compass for decision-making Practical ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life Why self-trust is built through listening rather than forcing How mindfulness improves relationships, parenting, and well-being Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling pulled toward a new chapter, or simply longing for more peace in your daily life, this episode offers practical wisdom and gentle encouragement for the journey. Connect with Dr. Nirali Dubal: Join the Physician Reset Niralidubal.com Peace with Purpose Instagram Peace w Purpose Facebook The Reset Room Podcast   Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.globalsoulSHINE Instagram Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  5. Sep 1 ·  Video

    Robyn Cohen: A Love Letter to Life

    What if your life was never meant to be a performance? In this heartfelt episode of soulSHINE, Saidie Rodriguez sits down with actor, award-winning theater director, acting coach, and podcast host Robyn Cohen for a conversation about authentic expression, vulnerability, joy, healing, and what it means to truly show up in the world. Robyn shares how her work with actors goes far beyond performance. At its core, she helps people stop performing for their worth and start creating from it—allowing their humanity, truth, and generosity to become the source of their expression. The conversation explores the profound influence of Robin's late brother Adam, whose final words, "I'm lucky," and simple wisdom to "just be happy" continue to shape how she moves through life. Together, Saidie and Robyn discuss: ✨ Authentic expression versus performing for approval ✨ Why vulnerability is the foundation of meaningful art ✨ Choosing freedom over the need to be right ✨ Releasing victimhood without bypassing pain ✨ The healing power of presence and human connection ✨ How grief can become a guiding force for joy ✨ The impact we leave on every person we meet This episode is a reminder that every interaction is an opportunity to offer something meaningful—and that joy may be closer than we think. Connect with Robyn Cohen: Robyn Cohen Acting Studio IG Cohen Acting Studio website Robyn Cohen YT Thriving Artists: The Daily Joyride   Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.global soulSHINE IG Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  6. Aug 28 ·  Video

    Nikki Novo: The Beautiful Reason We Forget Who We Are

    What if awakening isn't becoming someone new? What if it's remembering who you've been all along? In this expansive episode of soulSHINE, Saidie Rodriguez sits down with bestselling author, intuitive reader, and spiritual teacher Nikki Novo for a conversation about intuition, energy, self-worth, and the deeper purpose of the human experience. Together they explore what energy really is, why intuition is more natural than most people realize, and how our emotions serve as powerful tools for creation rather than obstacles to overcome. Nikki shares her perspective on the "veil of forgetting"—the idea that we intentionally forget our soul-level identity when we enter this life—and how awakening is the gradual process of remembering who we truly are. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ The difference between intuition, energy, and emotion ✨ Why emotions are essential for manifestation ✨ The spiritual purpose behind difficult relationships and experiences ✨ Soul roles, growth, and life's hidden collaborations ✨ The "veil of forgetting" and why we lose touch with our true nature ✨ Self-worth as one of the highest energetic frequencies ✨ How alignment changes what you're able to create This conversation is an invitation to see your life, your challenges, and yourself through a more loving lens. Perhaps you are not lost. Perhaps you are remembering. Connect with Nikki Novo: Nikki Novo Instagram Soul Led Living Podcast Nikki Novo website Connect with soulSHINE: soulSHINE website soulSHINE Instagram Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.

  7. Aug 18 ·  Video

    Progress Over Perfection: A Better Way to Grow with Monica Packer

    Many of us believe perfectionism is helping us succeed. But what if it's actually keeping us stuck? In this episode of soulSHINE, Saidie Rodriguez sits down with identity and habits coach Monica Packer, author of Sticky Habits, for a powerful conversation about perfectionism, identity, self-worth, and sustainable personal growth. Together, they explore why perfectionism isn't a badge of honor but often a shame-based coping mechanism rooted in anxiety, fear of judgment, and a misplaced sense of identity. Monica shares why both overachievers and underachievers can be trapped by perfectionism—and what it looks like to choose progress instead. This conversation is an invitation to release the pressure of becoming a perfect version of yourself and embrace the messy, cyclical, deeply human process of growth. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ The difference between healthy striving and perfectionism ✨ Why perfectionism is ultimately an identity issue ✨ Progress as a path of self-compassion and curiosity ✨ Sustainable habits that work with real life, not against it ✨ Why habits should support identity—not prove worthiness ✨ The spiral nature of growth and personal transformation ✨ How to stay present instead of chasing a future healed version of yourself If you've ever felt exhausted by self-improvement, trapped by all-or-nothing thinking, or afraid to start until you can do it perfectly, this episode is for you. Because growth isn't about arriving. It's about becoming. Connect with Monica: • About Progress Podcast on Apple • About Progress on Instagram • Sticky Habits Book Connect with soulSHINE: • soulSHINE Website • soulSHINE on Instagram

  8. Aug 11 ·  Video

    The Truth About Your Voice: Words That Move The World

    What if your voice matters far more than you realize? In this final episode of the Voice Series, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez explores the hidden power of expression, influence, and human connection. Why do our words matter? Why create, share, speak up, or participate when no one seems to be listening? Drawing from personal stories, psychology, social science, and the surprising ways we shape one another, Saidie reveals why influence rarely looks the way we think it does. The people who change our lives often don't know they're doing it. And the impact of our own voice may extend far beyond what we'll ever see. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why expression is about more than confidence or visibility • How courage, hope, and honesty spread through human relationships • The science of social modeling and emotional contagion • Why we consistently underestimate our impact on others • How authentic expression creates ripple effects we may never witness • Why your voice matters—even before you feel successful, qualified, or ready This episode is for anyone who has questioned whether their voice, creativity, ideas, or contributions truly matter. Because influence isn't measured only by followers, credentials, or recognition. Sometimes the most meaningful impact happens quietly—through a single conversation, a shared story, a courageous truth, or a moment of authentic expression. This episode concludes the Voice Series: Episode 54: The Surprising Reason Smart People Stay Silent Episode 55: Why Your Voice Matters More Than You Think I Invite you to deepen this work with me: 🎙️ Masterclass: Fearless Is Not the Answer: Speak Before You're Ready https://www.soulshine.global/fearless-masterclass 🎙️ Wild Words: The Art of Spoken Expression

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soulSHINE is an invitation to the art of becoming—curiously, courageously, and unapologetically YOU. In this space for personal growth and self-discovery, we explore what it means to be fully human—and how to live with more joy, purpose, and self-trust, without the hustle for worthiness. Each episode blends reflection, storytelling, and a little play to help you question old narratives, soften into your truth, and grow into the fullest expression of who you are. Rooted in evidence-based frameworks like self-compassion, thought work, and conscious awareness, SoulSHINE explores topics like self-love, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, mindset, boundaries, and the journey of remembering who you really are. Whether you’re healing from burnout, unlearning perfectionism, or simply craving more authenticity and aliveness—this podcast is your gentle guide back home to yourself, to live a life that shines from the inside out.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Saidie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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