SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

Transformational Teacher and National Best-Selling Author
  • 4.9 (221)
  • Self-Improvement
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SoulTalk is a thought-provoking podcast about what really matters in life. It is a deep exploration into life's biggest questions: who we are, why we are here, and where we are going? Kute Blackson will get personal, sharing practical wisdom on how to live your most authentic life, as well as deep dialogues on purpose, health, love, money, sex, spirituality and success with special guests like Barbara De Angelis, Dr. Shefali, Mike Dooley, Geneen Roth and more.

  1. 23h ago

    456: Michael Trainer on How to Find Your Purpose, Your People, and the Life Meant for You

    "In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless demands for our attention, how do we stay connected to what truly matters ?" In this deeply moving conversation, Michael Trainer, co-founder of Global Citizen and author of Resonance; shares a powerful message: the life you're searching for isn't something you force. It's something you learn to tune into. Michael reveals how some of the world's most impactful movements, events, and relationships weren't built through hustle alone, but through resonance. The ability to align with a vision greater than yourself and become an instrument for what wants to emerge through you. From helping launch Global Citizen and raising billions to fight extreme poverty, to navigating his father's battle with dementia, Michael shares the personal experiences that taught him a profound truth: our greatest purpose often lives on the other side of our deepest pain. This episode is an invitation to stop chasing and start listening. To discover your unique song. To find the people who amplify your highest potential. And to create a life that feels less like effort and more like alignment. If you've ever wondered why you still feel disconnected despite achieving so much, or how to find your place in a rapidly changing world, this conversation offers a roadmap back to yourself. The question isn't "How do I become more successful?" The question is: "How do I become so aligned that my life becomes a beautiful expression of who I truly am?"   Timestamps (00:03:00) – Finding Your Song: How to discover the unique purpose you're here to live. (00:12:30) – Staying in Tune: Practical ways to reconnect with yourself in a world full of distractions. (00:23:50) – Building a Movement: What it really takes to inspire people and create lasting impact. (00:32:45) – Turning Pain into Purpose: How your greatest struggles can become your greatest gifts. (00:37:00) – Money & Mission: Why money shouldn't stop your vision and how to attract support. (00:51:00) – The Art of Resonance: How relationships, experiences, and service open unexpected doors.   Some Questions I Ask: • How do you discover the unique song you were born to sing? • What does it really take to build a movement that inspires people and creates lasting impact? • How can we stay connected to our purpose in a world designed to distract us? • Why do certain relationships energize us while others leave us feeling depleted? • What role do pain, adversity, and life's challenges play in uncovering our deepest gifts? • How do we stop letting money limit our vision and start using it as fuel for our mission?   In This Episode, You'll Discover: How to find your unique purpose in a noisy world Why the right relationships can change the trajectory of your life The hidden gift inside life's greatest challenges How to build impact without losing yourself What it truly means to live in resonance Get in Touch: Michael Trainer https://michaeltrainer.net Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

    1h 1m

  2. 3d ago

    455: Peter Russell on Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places? Here's What Actually Sets You Free

    "What if the very thing you've been searching for your entire life has been here all along?" Why does it often feel like something is missing? You achieve the goal. You reach the milestone. You find the relationship. You have the experience. Yet before long, the mind begins searching again for the next thing, the next answer, the next version of yourself that promises fulfillment. Beneath so much of our striving is a quiet belief that peace, happiness, or meaning exists somewhere else. In this profound episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with renowned consciousness teacher Peter Russell for a conversation that challenges some of our deepest assumptions about who we are, why we're here, and what truly matters. Drawing from more than five decades of exploring consciousness, meditation, and human awakening, Peter shares a refreshingly simple yet powerful perspective: beneath the noise of the mind, beneath the roles we play, and beneath the endless stories we tell ourselves, there is an unchanging presence that has been with us our entire lives. Together, they explore the nature of awareness, the deeper meaning of meditation, the human longing for connection, and why love may be far more fundamental to life than we realize. As the conversation unfolds, Peter offers a perspective that is both liberating and deeply grounding: perhaps fulfillment doesn't come from becoming more, but from removing the barriers to what is already here. If you've ever felt caught in the endless pursuit of something more, questioned the meaning of your life, or wondered what remains when everything else falls away, this conversation may help you discover that what you're seeking has been closer than you ever imagined. Timestamps (00:03:41) – What meditation really is (and what it isn't) (00:05:10) – Why doing nothing feels so difficult (00:07:00) – The secret to handling a busy, distracted mind (00:16:22) – The surprising benefits of meditation beyond stress relief (00:23:09) – The deeper self: who are you beyond your personality? (00:31:11) – Why are we here? Exploring the meaning of life (00:42:36) – Peter's powerful definition of love (00:47:21)– The two questions that may matter most at the end of life In This Episode, You'll Learn Why meditation becomes easier when you stop trying to do it The simple shift that quiets a restless mind The difference between your personality and your deeper self Why awareness may be the one thing that never changes What meditation can teach you about love, presence, and peace The profound question that gives life its deepest meaning Some Questions I Ask Who are you when you stop identifying with your thoughts? What if you've been searching for something that has always been here? Is there a part of you that has never changed? Why do we spend so much of life trying to become more? What does it truly mean to love another human being? At the end of your life, what will matter most? Get in Touch: Peter Russell  https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

    55 min
  3. 454: The Self-Improvement Trap and How to Escape It

    May 27

    454: The Self-Improvement Trap and How to Escape It

    "You are not exhausted from life. You are exhausted from constantly trying to become more." What if the reason you feel exhausted isn't because life is too hard, but because you've spent too long trying to become someone else?  In this powerful episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson explores the hidden pressure behind constant self-improvement and why so many people feel emotionally drained, disconnected, and never quite "enough," even while doing all the inner work. This conversation is a reminder that healing was never meant to become another performance. With honesty, compassion, and deep spiritual insight, Kute reveals how the endless need to fix yourself can quietly steal your peace and how true transformation begins when you stop abandoning who you are and finally learn to rest in your own humanity. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in striving, or tired of carrying the pressure to constantly improve, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the truth that your worth has never depended on becoming more. Timestamps (00:01:00) -  Why so many people feel emotionally and spiritually exhausted despite doing "all the work" (00:04:15) -   The hidden belief secretly driving self-improvement: "I am not enough as I am" (00:06:20) -   How the ego disguises itself through healing, productivity, and spirituality (00:08:30)  -  You are not exhausted from life. You are exhausted from resisting yourself (00:010:35) -  Why slowing down feels uncomfortable and what we are truly afraid to face (00:014:05) -  The powerful shift from constantly "becoming" to finally learning how to simply be Some Questions I Ask:  Are you truly growing… or are you secretly trying to earn your worth? What if your exhaustion is not coming from life itself, but from constantly resisting who you are? Has self-improvement become another way of telling yourself you're still not enough? Who would you be if you stopped performing, striving, and trying to prove yourself? What emotions are you avoiding by constantly staying busy, productive, or focused on "becoming"? Can you allow yourself to fully rest, fully breathe, and believe you are already worthy as you are? In This Episode You'll Learn The real reason you still feel exhausted, even after doing "the work" How the ego keeps you trapped in endless striving Why slowing down feels so uncomfortable and even scary How to stop treating yourself like a problem to fix Why true peace begins when you finally accept yourself as you are Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

    22 min

  4. May 20

    453: David Deida on Why So Many Men Feel Lost Right Now (And What No One Understands About It)

    "Healing is not becoming someone new; it's returning to the parts of yourself you abandoned." What happens when the goals that once drove you no longer fulfill you? What happens when achievement, success, ambition, and even purpose begin to lose their meaning? In this deeply revealing episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with legendary teacher and bestselling author David Deida to explore the evolving journey of modern masculinity through the lens of his powerful new work, The Man of Zero. Together, they dive into a conversation that goes far beyond self-help or traditional ideas of success, exploring the deeper emotional, spiritual, and psychological crisis many men silently face today. This episode explores the different stages of masculine development, why so many men feel disconnected despite outward success, and the subtle difference between true emptiness and emotional collapse. David Deida unpacks what happens when a man can no longer rely on achievement, identity, or external purpose to define himself and why this stage, though deeply uncomfortable, may actually be the doorway to a more authentic, liberated way of living. Rather than offering quick answers or surface-level motivation, this conversation challenges the listener to look deeper at the patterns of striving, control, and self-definition that quietly shape modern life. It is a powerful exploration of purpose, surrender, emotional honesty, relationships, and what it truly means to evolve as a human being, both externally and internally. If you've ever felt exhausted from chasing, uncertain about your direction, or sensed that there must be more to life than achievement alone, this episode may completely change how you understand growth, fulfillment, and freedom.   Timestamps (00:02:14) – Why emotional pain doesn't disappear when ignored (00:05:28) – The survival patterns formed in childhood (00:08:47) – How unhealed wounds shape relationships and identity (00:12:05) – The exhausting cycle of emotional avoidance (00:16:42) – Why self-awareness alone doesn't create transformation (00:21:18) – Meeting the parts of yourself you rejected (00:26:30)– What true healing actually requires (00:31:05) – Breaking free from survival and reconnecting with yourself Some Questions I Ask What parts of yourself did you learn were unsafe to feel or express? Are you reacting to life… or reliving old emotional patterns? How much of your identity was built around survival? What pain are you still trying to outrun? Who would you be without the defenses you created to protect yourself? What if healing begins the moment you stop abandoning yourself?  In This Episode You'll Learn • The different stages of masculine evolution and growth • Why many successful men still feel disconnected or unfulfilled • The difference between emotional collapse and "zero" • How identity and achievement can quietly become emotional addictions • Why purpose alone cannot sustain deeper fulfillment • What happens when you stop defining yourself through performance • How surrender can become a doorway to deeper freedom and clarity Get in Touch: David Deida  https://deida.info/  Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

    55 min
  5. 452: Why You Are Still Stuck (Even After Doing The Work )

    May 16

    452: Why You Are Still Stuck (Even After Doing The Work )

    Why do so many intelligent, self-aware, growth-oriented people still feel stuck… even after years of inner work? You've read the books. Done the therapy. Meditated. Attended workshops. Tried to heal. Tried to grow. And yet, certain patterns still repeat. The same fears. The same limitations. The same hesitation right at the edge of your next level. In this powerful episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson goes deep into the real reason breakthroughs don't happen for most people  and why information alone is not enough to transform your life. He shares the hidden ways conditioning shapes identity, how survival patterns quietly run our lives, and why so many people stay trapped in cycles they desperately want to break free from. This episode is not about surface-level motivation. It's about understanding the deeper root of what keeps you stuck… and what it truly takes to experience a real breakthrough. If you've ever felt like there's more inside of you… If you know you are meant for more… If you are tired of circling the same patterns and are truly ready for transformation… This episode may change the way you see your life forever. To learn more about Boundless Bliss Bali: www.boundlessblissbali.com

    27 min
  6. 451: If Life Was a Movie, Whose Script Are You Living?

    May 13

    451: If Life Was a Movie, Whose Script Are You Living?

    "One of the greatest tragedies in life is waking up one day and realizing you became who the world wanted… but never who you truly are." What if the life you're living was shaped by expectations you never consciously chose? In this powerful episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson invites you to confront one of the deepest questions of all: If life was a movie… whose script are you living? From childhood, many of us are conditioned to seek approval, play roles, and become versions of ourselves that feel acceptable, successful, or safe. But over time, constantly performing who you think you should be can disconnect you from who you truly are. This conversation explores how fear, conditioning, and the need for validation quietly shape your choices, relationships, dreams, and identity, often without you realizing it. Kute reveals why so many people feel empty even after achieving what they thought they wanted, and how living unconsciously according to someone else's script slowly drains your sense of aliveness, purpose, and freedom. More importantly, this episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself whether the life you're building genuinely reflects your truth or whether you've simply become loyal to a role you outgrew long ago. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, trapped in expectations, or afraid to fully honor what your soul truly wants, this conversation may help you remember that your life was never meant to be a performance, it was meant to be authentically yours.   Timestamps 01:48 – The question that changes everything: whose life are you really living? 04:12 – How conditioning shapes the roles you unconsciously play 07:35 – The hidden cost of seeking approval and validation 11:08 – Why success can still leave you feeling empty inside 15:42 – Outgrowing old identities, relationships, and expectations 21:10 – What happens when you finally choose your truth over performance Some Questions I Ask Are you living your truth… or a version of yourself built for approval? How much of your life was consciously chosen by you? Who would you be if you stopped performing for acceptance? What parts of yourself have you abandoned just to belong? Have you become successful at a life that no longer feels like yours? If life was a movie… would you be proud of the character you're becoming? In This Episode, You'll Learn The 6 life characters secretly shaping your identity and choices Which survival role may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled Why success means nothing when you're living out of character How people-pleasing and performance disconnect you from yourself The hidden pattern behind feeling lost, restless, or emotionally drained How to stop acting out a role and start living your real life Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com Get your free gift on: www.eightlevelsofgratitude.com

    38 min

  7. May 6

    450: Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche on How To Find Real Inner Peace (Even When Your Mind Won't Stop) Part 2

    "Peace is not something you find; it's what remains when the search ends." In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, Kute Blackson takes the discussion deeper into the subtle patterns that keep the mind constantly searching, overthinking, and trying to "arrive" somewhere better. If you've been growing, healing, and making progress, yet still feel a quiet tension or restlessness underneath it all, this episode speaks directly to that experience. Rather than offering more techniques or strategies, this conversation points to something more fundamental: the way the mind creates a sense of self that is always trying to improve, control, and get somewhere else. You'll begin to see how this pattern shows up in everyday life, through overthinking, striving, and the constant feeling that something isn't quite enough and why it can keep you from experiencing the peace you're looking for. This episode isn't about becoming someone new. It's about seeing more clearly what's already happening within you, and how that awareness can shift your entire relationship to your thoughts, your emotions, and your sense of self. If you've ever felt like you're searching for something you can't quite reach, this conversation may help you finally understand why and point you toward a different kind of peace.   Timestamps (00:02:31) – The real issue: why you still don't feel at peace (00:04:08) – The illusion of a separate "self" begins (00:06:22) – How the mind creates identity and separation (00:08:47) – The endless loop of seeking and becoming (00:11:15) – Why nothing external ever feels like enough (00:14:03) – Effort, control, and the subtle struggle within (00:17:28) – The moment of seeing: awareness beyond the mind (00:21:10) – What remains when the search starts to fall away In This Episode, You'll Learn Why the feeling that something is missing has nothing to do with your life How the illusion of a separate "self" is created and why you believe it Why constant seeking, healing, and improving can keep you stuck How the mind creates subtle suffering, even when everything seems fine What happens when you stop identifying with your thoughts and identity Some Questions I Ask: How can we go beyond all karma completely? How do we function daily without mental attachment? If life has no purpose, how do we find meaning? Do our good deeds matter in an impermanent world? How do we reconcile "no loss" with deep personal grief? How can we prepare for and make peace with death? Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com Get your free gift on: www.eightlevelsofgratitude.com

    55 min

  8. May 6

    449: Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche on How To Find Real Inner Peace (Even When Your Mind Won't Stop) Part 1

    "You're not trying to become free; you're learning to see what was never true." Why does something still feel off, even when you're doing everything "right"? You've worked on yourself. You've grown, healed, reflected, and made real changes. And yet, there can still be a subtle tension beneath it all, a quiet sense that something isn't quite complete, something still needs fixing, or something is missing. In this deeply revealing episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with revered Buddhist spiritual teacher Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, to explore a radical truth: what you're experiencing may have less to do with your life circumstances and more to do with who you believe yourself to be. Drawing from a profound spiritual lineage, this conversation gently but powerfully challenges one of the most fundamental assumptions we carry: the identity we've built and spend our lives trying to improve, protect, and perfect. You'll begin to see how the constant effort to "fix" yourself can actually reinforce the very feeling of limitation you're trying to escape and why, even after growth and success, a sense of incompleteness can remain. Rather than offering another method to change your life, this episode points to something deeper. It invites you to question the lens through which you see yourself, and to explore what becomes possible when that lens begins to loosen.  If you've ever felt like you're searching for something you can't quite find, or working to become someone you hope will finally feel whole, this conversation may offer a perspective that quietly, but profoundly changes everything.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:52) – The illusion of self: who you think you are (00:03:40) – How identity is formed through conditioning (00:06:15) – Why growth and healing still feel incomplete (00:09:28) – The trap of trying to "fix" yourself (00:12:47) – Control, the mind, and subtle suffering (00:16:10)– Seeing through the false self (Tulku perspective) (00:20:35) – What remains when identification loosens (00:25:50) – True freedom: beyond effort and identity In This Episode, You'll Learn Why nothing in your life will fix how you feel (and what actually will) The hidden illusion of self that's keeping you stuck without you realizing it How your mind creates suffering; even when everything seems "fine" Why trying to heal, grow, or improve yourself can keep you trapped What happens when you stop identifying with your thoughts and identity The real path to freedom and why it has nothing to do with effort Some Questions I Ask What if the problem isn't your life… but who you think you are in it? Are you trying to fix something that was never broken? Who would you be without the story you keep telling yourself? What are you holding onto that's keeping you from feeling free? If you stopped trying to control everything… what would remain? Are you ready to question the identity you've built your life around? Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com Get your free gift on: www.eightlevelsofgratitude.com

    45 min
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SoulTalk is a thought-provoking podcast about what really matters in life. It is a deep exploration into life's biggest questions: who we are, why we are here, and where we are going? Kute Blackson will get personal, sharing practical wisdom on how to live your most authentic life, as well as deep dialogues on purpose, health, love, money, sex, spirituality and success with special guests like Barbara De Angelis, Dr. Shefali, Mike Dooley, Geneen Roth and more.

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  • Creator
    Transformational Teacher and National Best-Selling Author
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    472
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 The Blackson Group LLC
  • Show Website
    SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

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