The Soft Way

Rachael Ebanks-Gold
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This podcast is about creating change.Not through force, pressure, or following a long list of ‘should’s. But through the ongoing practice of returning to yourself. Knowing yourself. And allowing more of who you are to find expression in your life. Join Rachael, transpersonal coach and fellow traveler, for insights, explorations and moments of presence to uncover what it means to create your life the soft way. ✿ A flower isn't forced to open. It gently unfolds through a conscious relationship with life ✿

  1. Oct 25

    You're Allowed to Want More For Yourself

    Sometimes we sense a deep longing… maybe we don’t even know what for. But instead of allowing it to gently guide us, we question it, doubt it, or even use it to criticise ourselves. In this episode, we reflect on our natural human desire for growth, drawing on Abraham Maslow's understanding of human motivation. From wanting greater freedom or security to longing for creativity, connection, or something you can't quite name, this is a gentle invitation to honour your desires rather than dismiss them. What if that longing deep within was planted for a very good reason? --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  2. Oct 11

    Navigating Murky Times with Six Attitudes of Mindfulness

    Life feels kinda murky right now. It’s normal to grasp for answers and try to find our way back to the light as quickly as possible. In this episode, we explore a softer approach with six attitudes of mindfulness. This is a contemplative episode, with space throughout for you to pause and reflect. So perhaps make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and give yourself permission to slow down. You don’t need to figure everything out. --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  3. Oct 4

    Being Broken Open: Venturing Beyond What You Think is Wrong With You

    Does something inside you make you feel like you’re faulty as a human? In this episode, I share a recent experience of being cracked open by some of my own old stories, and what happened when that vulnerability opened me to something deeper. This is a reflection on self-worth, our shared vulnerability, and remembering that we are so much more than the voices in our heads. --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  4. Sep 27

    Life From Your Centre

    Feeling a bit wobbly this week? Life has a habit of throwing things at us that push us into the red, sucking up the vital energy meant for play. Today’s episode is an invitation to loosen your grip on whatever’s getting you down, and dip back into the well of stability that never leaves.  I break down what it means to come back to ourselves, share a real example, and we finish up with a little guided practice to help you experience it for yourself. I have a feeling we’re getting better at this… --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  5. Sep 20

    Remembering Your Capacity to Create With Life

    Dissatisfaction can make life feel fixed, especially when we’ve been living with the same circumstances, thoughts or frustrations for a while. In this episode, I explore our capacity to shape our lives: loosening the grip of what doesn’t feel good, getting clearer about what we want instead, and staying open to possibilities we can’t necessarily see yet. I share a couple of times in my life when something I wanted felt far away, and how clarity, intention and action eventually led somewhere new. I also touch on the role of spiritual practice in staying connected to yourself, so you can keep listening, choosing and responding as life unfolds. A question to play with: What would you tell Life you wanted, if you trusted that somehow, at some point, it would meet you halfway? --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  6. Sep 13

    What Should I Be Doing?

    What should I be doing with my life? What’s the right next step? Which path should I take? When we don’t know, it can be tempting to try to think our way to an answer, researching, weighing up options, and putting tonnes of pressure on ourselves.  But what if ‘should’ is the wrong word? In this episode, I explore the difference between what we think we should want and what a deeper part of us wants. From career choices to the way we spend an ordinary afternoon, what changes when we stop looking for the perfect answer and start paying attention to what makes us curious, what we desire and what gives us energy? I also introduce three words I’ve been playing with: Ground · Open · Play. An approach to change that honours who you are and doesn’t require force. I hope this brings relief. --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  7. Sep 5

    Guided Practice: From Reaction to Choice

    We all have moments when strong emotions take hold, and we feel ourselves getting caught in familiar reactions. In this guided meditation, I invite you to turn towards what’s happening within you, get curious about the patterns underneath the reaction, and create some space for a new response. Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and join me when you’re ready. --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

  8. Aug 30

    Taking a Moment to Choose

    What do you do when something comes up that you really don’t want to deal with? Maybe you overthink it, avoid it, wish it would go away, or find yourself contracting around it before it’s even happened. In this episode, I explore what can happen when we pause before falling into our usual patterns and take a moment to choose how we want to relate to what’s in front of us. This episode also includes a short guided reflection to help you give space to your emotions and connect with your intentions. A question to reflect on: What if this is leading you to a new experience of yourself? --- Thanks for listening! 💗 A LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU ✨ If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps, or finding it hard to trust yourself, I've created something for you. Into Deep Trust is a free 18-minute guided visualisation to help you reconnect with that quiet place within you where support, wisdom and guidance are always available. Create some space for yourself and begin here: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/intodeeptrust * * * ENJOYING THE SOFT WAY? 🌻 If the podcast has brought you a little clarity, comfort or inspiration, I'd be so grateful if you left a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's a small gesture that helps this little podcast find its way to more people. Thank you for being here! 💗

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This podcast is about creating change.Not through force, pressure, or following a long list of ‘should’s. But through the ongoing practice of returning to yourself. Knowing yourself. And allowing more of who you are to find expression in your life. Join Rachael, transpersonal coach and fellow traveler, for insights, explorations and moments of presence to uncover what it means to create your life the soft way. ✿ A flower isn't forced to open. It gently unfolds through a conscious relationship with life ✿

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  • Creator
    Rachael Ebanks-Gold
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Soft Way
  • Show Website
    The Soft Way