Spiritually Engineered Podcast

Alvin Zepeda

Welcome to the Spiritually Engineered Podcast, where everyday life meets the bigger spiritual picture. Through personal experiences, stories, reflections, and spiritual teachings, I share what I’m learning and integrating as I navigate relationships, everyday life, and my own spiritual path. Think of each episode as an exploration and reflection on the human experience, sometimes sharing what I’m discovering in real time, other times diving deeper into spiritual principles and perspectives I’ve learned along the way. We are all souls with physical bodies, and I believe Planet Earth is a giant school for our spiritual evolution. Life is one big adventure, so come along, stay curious, lighten up, and let’s see what we uncover together along the way.

  1. 6d ago

    Leading a Bike Party

    Episode Summary: “Leading a Bike Party” (S4, EP8) What does it take to lead a bike party with 500 to 600 cyclists through the streets of Washington, DC? In this episode, I share my experience planning and leading a Halloween themed community bike ride, from navigating feedback and pre-ride nerves to coordinating with volunteers and making decisions in the moment. What started as an opportunity to serve my community became a meaningful experience in leadership, confidence, and trusting myself. I reflect on what it means to be my own leader first, how challenges help us grow, and why acknowledging our accomplishments matters. It's also a reminder of how much we're capable of when we give ourselves a chance, lean into the support around us, and recognize the value of what we have to offer. Something to Sit With Confidence is like a muscle. It grows through practice, experience, and giving ourselves permission to make mistakes along the way. Reflection Questions In what ways have you demonstrated leadership in your own life, even in the little things? Where might you be underestimating your capabilities or allowing concern over things outside your control to hold you back? What's an accomplishment, big or small, that you can take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate? Explore Further Wayshowers College — Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6 Explore spiritual tools and resources for your own journey. Use code REDISCOVER for 20% off. Support Spiritually Engineered If you feel inspired to support the podcast: https://donate.stripe.com/dRm28rdvy8V2ai762UgjC00 Get in Touch Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

  2. Oct 20

    Designing Light

    Episode Summary: “Designing Light” (S4, EP7) After returning from a weekend spiritual retreat centered on the theme of Designing Light, I found myself reflecting on what it means to reclaim my personal power and become more intentional about how I move through life. In this episode, I share some of the insights and personal realizations I brought home with me, from recognizing where I invest my energy and attention to finding direction through my goals, working with my spiritual team, and embracing creativity as a way of navigating life's challenges. Along the way, I reflect on my own tendencies to overthink, put pressure on myself, and underestimate what I'm capable of. It's been a reminder that growth can happen through simple choices, at our own pace, while allowing more room for joy, fulfillment, and the childlike spirit within us. Something to Sit With Your attention is precious. Where you choose to invest your energy is part of how you design your life. Reflection Questions Where am I investing my energy and attention, and how is that affecting my life? What is one simple change I can make that would bring me closer to greater fulfillment? How can I use my creativity to turn something I'm currently struggling with into an opportunity for growth? Explore Further Wayshowers College — Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6 Explore spiritual tools and resources for your own journey. Use code REDISCOVER for 20% off. Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission through these links at no additional cost to you. Support Spiritually Engineered If you feel inspired to support the podcast: https://donate.stripe.com/dRm28rdvy8V2ai762UgjC00 Get in Touch Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

  3. Oct 13

    Love Every Moment

    Episode Summary: “Love Every Moment” (S4, E6) What if life can be difficult without your spirit having to go down with it? After getting sick with COVID, I found myself reflecting on what it means to protect my well-being even when an experience itself isn't particularly enjoyable. In this episode, I explore resilience, childlike joy, hope, and the possibility of moving through life's heavier moments without letting them take away our ability to enjoy being here. Spiritual growth can get serious, but that doesn't mean we have to become serious about everything. Sometimes personal power looks like relaxing, keeping your spirits high, and remembering that life is still something you're allowed to enjoy. Something to Sit With “Release the past. Trust in the future. Be in the now. And love every moment.” Reflection Questions • When life gets challenging, what helps you keep your spirits high? • Where could you give yourself more permission to enjoy your life as it is right now? • What would change if you trusted that, ultimately, you're going to be all right? Explore Further Wayshowers College - Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6  Explore spiritual tools and resources for your own journey. Use code REDISCOVER for 20% off. Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission through these links at no additional cost to you. Support Spiritually Engineered If you feel inspired to support the podcast: https://donate.stripe.com/dRm28rdvy8V2ai762UgjC00  Get in Touch Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

    Love Every Moment
  4. Oct 6

    October 2026: Giving

    Monthly Meditation: October 2026 (S4, E5) Each month, I share an excerpt from the Wayshowers Philosophy, a spiritual reflection on the current energy patterns shaping our personal, social, and business lives. The excerpt is written in the first person as an opportunity to tune inward and notice what resonates. From there, I share my own experiences, interpretations, and impressions around the month's theme, along with what I feel may be helpful for you to consider in your own journey. As always, take what resonates and make the experience your own. The spiritual theme for October is: Giving If you'd like to explore the complete Wayshowers Philosophy each month, it's included with a Wayshowers College membership. Explore the membership options here: https://zurl.to/Bed6  Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission through these links at no additional cost to you. Something to Sit With “I give to myself as I give to you. I give to you as I give to myself.” Reflection Questions • Where might you be giving while leaving yourself out? • Where are you holding back from giving when you genuinely feel moved to? • What are you currently giving your energy to, and is it serving you? Explore Further Wayshowers College — Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6  Explore spiritual tools and resources for your own journey. Use code REDISCOVER for 20% off. Support Spiritually Engineered If you feel inspired to support my podcast: https://donate.stripe.com/dRm28rdvy8V2ai762UgjC00 Get in Touch Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

  5. Sep 29

    You Can’t Hermit Your Way Out of This

    Episode Summary: “You Can’t Hermit Your Way Out of This” (S4, EP4) After listening to a conversation with Vanessa Van Edwards on The Diary of a CEO, I found myself thinking about connection from a different angle, not just as a social skill, but as part of our inner and spiritual growth. In this episode, I reflect on curiosity, the pressure to impress, meeting people where they are, and what our interactions with others can reveal about ourselves. I also share why becoming a better conversationalist has become a personal goal of mine, and why the awkward moments, oversharing, and occasional screw-ups might be just as valuable as the connections that leave us feeling lighter and more energized. Something to Sit With “You can’t hermit your way out of this.” Reflection Questions When you enter a conversation, are you more focused on being curious about the other person or on how they perceive you? What have your interactions with other people been teaching you about yourself lately? Where could you give yourself more grace as you learn to communicate and connect with others? Inspired By This episode was inspired by my reflections after listening to a conversation with Vanessa Van Edwards on The Diary of a CEO. Link to video: https://youtu.be/q2cg1gEYWJQ?si=SL9GmFKZ3qZ3FBB9  Explore Further Wayshowers College — Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6 Explore some of the spiritual resources I use in my own life and work. Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission through these links at no additional cost to you. Support Spiritually Engineered If you feel inspired to support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/alvinzepeda Get in Touch Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

  6. Sep 22

    Light of Power

    Episode Summary: “Light of Power” (S4, E3) A new spiritual year is here, bringing with it the theme Light of Power. In this episode, I explore what those words have been bringing up for me and some of the deeper ways I’ve been looking at power, patterns, and the energy we move through every day. I also share a few insights and questions that may help you tune into what this theme means for you personally. As you listen, I invite you to trust your own sensitivity and pay attention to whatever stands out—there may be something there for you to work with as you move through the year ahead. Key Highlights Power can be light. Personal power can come through ease, playfulness, simplicity, and the childlike part within us rather than strain or overthinking. Pay attention to your patterns. Our habits and routines reveal where our energy is flowing, and awareness gives us an opportunity to consciously shift the patterns that affect our balance. Start fresh while carrying the wisdom forward. The past can become a source of constructive feedback, helping us recognize what we’ve learned and how we want to move differently in the present. Notable Quotes “My power is light.” “Start first from within, and then you move outward.” “Look at your past from that perspective of constructive criticism. Constructive is the emphasis." Wayshowers College Getting Started: https://zurl.to/3OJ6 Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission through these links at no additional cost to you. For Inquiries, Comments or Business Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Support the Podcast & Stay Connected https://linktr.ee/alvinzepeda Thanks for supporting this journey! Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic Support their work: https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

  7. Sep 15

    Shift the Weight, Trust the Feeling

    Episode Summary: “Shift the Weight, Trust the Feeling” (S4, EP2) What started as another Saturday at the Anacostia skating pavilion turned into one of those experiences that stayed with me long after I took the skates off. I was still carrying the memory of a previous fall, and I could feel how easily the past wanted to follow me back onto the rink. Then an experienced skater crossed my path and gave me a few simple pointers—one of which challenged me to loosen my grip on how I thought I needed to find my balance. Somewhere between looking down, closing my eyes, shifting my weight, falling, and getting back up, I started recognizing a familiar lesson about how I move through life and work with my own sensitivity. In this episode, I share what that afternoon showed me about trust, guidance, exploration, and what can happen when I give myself permission to feel my way forward. Key Highlight Growth stays with me: Just like riding a bike or developing any other skill, the things I genuinely learn and build become part of me. Even when I get rusty, that growth is still there. Wayshowers College Re-discover what life’s all about: https://zurl.to/Eafg Build your inner foundation: https://zurl.to/kyo1 Additional tools & resources: https://wayshowerscollege.com **I only share resources I personally trust. Your support through these affiliate links helps me continue this work. For Inquiries, Comments or Business Email: thepsyclist.pvif@gmail.com Support the Podcast & Stay Connected https://linktr.ee/alvinzepeda Thanks for supporting this journey! Music Credit Intro Music by Omar Faruque via DesiFreeMusic Support their work: https://pixabay.com/users/desifreemusic-28163210/

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Welcome to the Spiritually Engineered Podcast, where everyday life meets the bigger spiritual picture. Through personal experiences, stories, reflections, and spiritual teachings, I share what I’m learning and integrating as I navigate relationships, everyday life, and my own spiritual path. Think of each episode as an exploration and reflection on the human experience, sometimes sharing what I’m discovering in real time, other times diving deeper into spiritual principles and perspectives I’ve learned along the way. We are all souls with physical bodies, and I believe Planet Earth is a giant school for our spiritual evolution. Life is one big adventure, so come along, stay curious, lighten up, and let’s see what we uncover together along the way.