Sacred Stories of the Spirit

Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
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In this podcast, hosted by author and artist Jordan Harcourt-Hughes, we explore storytelling as a method of intuitive way-finding, and as a way to re-imagine our personal narrative. We aim to create a knowledge base of personal stories and experiences that show different ways to feel, experience, tune into, understand and perceive life.

  1. 3d ago

    Journey of the Rabbit: Navigating Threshold Moments

    What happens when one chapter ends, but the next hasn’t come into view? In this special solo episode, I share my own story of navigating a threshold moment—the uncertainty that followed completing an illustrated novel, and the search for what might come next. Journey of the Rabbit takes us from the fog at Lake Taupō to an unexpectedly green Central Australia, through the frustrations of a pilgrimage that didn’t deliver the answers I had hoped for. What eventually emerged took time, everyday practice and a different way of listening. I explore what sacred storytelling means to me: honouring the stories that guide us, while also recognising when it’s time to question them, loosen their hold or create something new. Through my own experience, I reflect on personal symbolism, the tension between intention and expectation, and the possibilities that open when we stop pressing for an answer. I also share how ideas explored through fiction and painting gradually became Embodied Sensemaking—the third toolkit in my Pathfinder Studio practice, alongside Mindful Creativity and StoryWork. As we continue exploring consciousness in the world of work, this episode asks how we might bring more of ourselves into our professional lives, including our values, intuition and embodied awareness. A way to recognise your own threshold moments: those times when something has finished, but the way forward is still unclear. An invitation to revisit your stories: considering which beliefs and narratives still support you, and which you may be ready to put down. A broader approach to listening: noticing emotion, tension, atmosphere and bodily responses alongside your thoughts. A reflection on intention and expectation: exploring what happens when the journey unfolds differently from your plans. Encouragement to give clarity time: recognising that insight can emerge gradually through creative practice, reflection and everyday life. Where in your life are you asking “What next?”—and what might you notice if you gave that question a little more space? This episode includes personal photographs and artwork for those watching on video, with descriptions throughout for audio listeners. Explore Pathfinder Studio, my three toolkits and the Year of Emergence group coaching programme at jordanharcourthughes.com.

  2. Jun 8

    Ep 23: the Spiral of Integration with Evylyn Rose

    What if spiraling isn't a sign that you're falling apart? In this episode of Sacred Stories of the Spirit, I sit down with intuitive tarot reader, educator, healer and U.S. Army veteran Evylyn Rose to explore a different understanding of growth, healing and personal evolution. Together, we discuss Evylyn's powerful metaphor of life as a spiral rather than a straight line. Instead of seeing ourselves as moving from one point to another, she invites us to consider how we revisit familiar lessons throughout our lives, each time bringing new wisdom, perspective and understanding. Along the way, we explore: • Why life may be better understood as a spiral than a straight line• The stories we inherit from family, culture and society• Rewriting narratives that no longer serve us• Military service, resilience and belonging• Tarot as a tool for storytelling and self-reflection• Storytelling as medicine in times of uncertainty• The journey of integrating the many parts of ourselves into a coherent whole At the heart of this conversation is a simple but profound question: What is the connecting thread that runs through every chapter of your life? For Evylyn, the answer is simple. "Me. It's me." This is a conversation about identity, integration, and finding yourself within the spiral of your own story. About Series 3 of Sacred Stories of the Spirit: Consciousness in the World of Work: we're exploring the stories, practices and perspectives that help us navigate life, work and meaning with greater awareness, presence and purpose. Find out more about our my guest, Evylyn Rose: Website: https://www.evylynrose.com/ Linkedin Find out more about your host, Jordan Harcourt-Hughes Website: https://jordanharcourthughes.com/ LinkedIn

  3. May 20

    Leadership, Presence and the Art of Listening with Digby Scott

    How leaders and facilitators can become more present, responsive and attentive in times of change In this episode, Jordan speaks with Digby Scott — leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, podcaster and author — about leadership, change and the practice of attendance. Together, they explore what it means to become truly attentive in conversations, facilitation and leadership spaces - particularly in times of uncertainty, complexity and rapid change. Digby shares his framework for the Four Ways of Listening: Personal ListeningRelational ListeningDirectional ListeningContextual ListeningThe conversation explores: noticing over predicting,presence over performanceemotional literacy and intuitionthe illusion of control in leadershipembodied communication,psychological safety,and how leaders can become more responsive to the people and dynamics around them.This episode is especially relevant for leaders, facilitators, coaches,educators, OD practitioners, and anyone working closely with people and groups. About Digby Scott Digby Scott is a leadership coach, speaker, facilitator, podcaster and author who works with senior leaders and leadership teams across Australasia. His work focuses on helping leaders create meaningful and lasting impact while sustaining momentum and energy. He is the author of Change Makers and Out There, and host of the Dig Deeper podcast. LinkedIn: Digby Scott on LinkedInWebsite: Digby Scott WebsitePodcast: Dig Deeper Podcast

  4. Apr 2

    Curiosity, Consciousness and Hope- Reclaiming Our Humanity in the World of Work

    What happens when curiosity becomes more than a learning tool, and instead becomes a pathway back to ourselves? In this opening episode of Series 3: Consciousness in the World of Work, Jordan sits down with leadership coach and learning and development specialist Kathryn Jackson to explore the deeper human questions behind performance,engagement and leadership. Together, they reflect on the growing fatigue facing middle managers, the pressure to separate our personal and professional selves, and the quiet role that spirituality -understood as connection, meaning and hope - can play in helping people navigate uncertainty. This conversation invites listeners to reconsider what it means to feel aligned at work, to reconnect with curiosity, and to notice the signals from our own inner landscape in a world that is moving faster than ever. If you've ever felt squeezed between expectations, searching for meaning in your work, or wondering how to bring more of yourself into the workplace, this episode is for you. About our Guest Kathryn Jackson is a leadership coach and learning anddevelopment professional with deep experience designing programs that move beyond quick fixes and surface-level solutions. Her work focuses on helping leaders build resilience, connection and self-awareness — not just capability — and creating learning experiences that support people to navigate the complexity of modern work with clarity and strength. You can learn more about Kathryn’s work at: careerbalance.co.nz About This Series Series 3 of Sacred Stories of the Spirit explores consciousness in the world of work. This series examines how people are navigating identity, leadership, learning and wellbeing inincreasingly complex organisational environments. Through conversations with leaders, practitioners and thinkers, Jordan explores:This series is part of The Human Capability Project — a field study exploring how organisations build people, leadership and learning in a changing world.

  5. 12/21/2025

    Entrepreneurship as Inner Work: Mental Health, Mindset & Right-Sizing Responsibility with Gretchen Hernandez

    Entrepreneurship is often framed as freedom, innovation, and success — but beneath the surface, it can quietly activate anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, and a deep sense of over-responsibility. In this episode of Sacred Stories of the Spirit, I’m joined by Gretchen Hernandez, founder of My Freedom Grove, who helps entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs build sustainable businesses without sacrificing mental health. Together, we explore: Why entrepreneurship is also a personal evolution journey The hidden mental health costs of “just pushing through” Gretchen’s experience with generational depression, anxiety, and burnout How growth mindset language reshapes inner narratives What it means to right-size responsibility — especially for others’ feelings and results Tools like thought downloads and “thought shopping” Releasing the need to save the day Choosing want over should in life and work This conversation is an invitation to build in a way that supports your nervous system, your values, and your long-term wellbeing. Website: myfreedomgrove.comInstagram & Facebook: My Freedom Grove Jordan Harcourt-HughesWebsite: jordanharcourthughes.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharcourthughes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordaninthestudio/

  6. 12/10/2025

    Your Body Is Not Broken - and Cristie Robbins is here to show you why.

    What if your anxiety, exhaustion, insomnia or overwhelm weren’t signs that something is wrong with you — but signals your body is asking to be listened to? In this episode of Sacred Stories of the Spirit, I’m joined by Cristie Robbins, mental wellness coach, former HR professional, poet and author of Scars Like Constellations. Cristie shares her deeply human approach to healing — one that centres the nervous system, the wisdom of the body, and the courage it takes to slow down and listen rather than push through. In our conversation, we explore: Why the body holds intelligence we’ve been trained to ignore Nervous system dysregulation and what it’s really communicating Trauma-informed leadership and how the world of work is evolving Tapping, breathwork and simple practices that bring the body back to safety Grief, storytelling and the long arc of healing Why sensitivity isn’t a weakness — it’s a strength Releasing the belief that being “strong” means doing everything alone This is a gentle, grounded conversation for anyone who’s tired of fixing themselves — and ready to remember they were never broken. 🧭 Connect with CristieWebsite: https://thewellnessblueprint.orgInstagram: @cristie.robbins Connect with your host, Jordan Harcourt-Hughes 🔗 Website: https://jordanharcourthughes.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharcourthughes/✨ If this episode resonated, please follow the podcast, leave a rating, or share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

  7. 12/03/2025

    Science and the Sacred: Life After an NDE with Ray Catania

    What happens when a near-death experience shatters your worldview and opens a doorway into a reality that blends science, spirituality, and consciousness? In this profound and deeply human conversation, Ray Catania shares the story of his NDE at just 20 years old and the extraordinary transformation that followed. Together, we explore: The moment Ray left his physical body and entered a field of pure love How his NDE initiated a lifelong journey into metaphysics, physics, and mentorship What it takes to awaken, integrate, and believe your own experience Why resonance, vibration, and emotion are keys to communicating with the universe The role of journaling in healing and rewriting your story How to discern what truly resonates — versus what you were taught to pursue How to navigate the fear of sharing spiritual experiences publicly The importance of finding guides, mentors, and a community that “gets it” Ray's story is a bridge between scientific curiosity, mystical experience, and the possibility of redefining who we are. Connect with Ray Catania:🔗 Website: https://raycatania.com🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raycataniaofficial🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raycataniaofficial/ Connect with your host, Jordan Harcourt-Hughes:🌐 Website: https://www.jordanharcourthughes.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharcourthughes/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordaninthestudio/

  8. 11/27/2025

    Love That Lingers: Grief, Resilience and the Stories That Carry Us

    In this conversation, author and coach Joyce Sherry joins me to explore the universal experience of grief and the unexpected ways love continues to echo long after loss. Joyce shares her remarkable journey through layers of loss — from losing both parents young, to the passing of her life partner, to witnessing her son’s life-changing accident, and supporting him through love and heartbreak. We talk about:• the myth that we must grieve alone• how laughter keeps us human in our hardest seasons• why slowing down helps us reframe the stories we tell ourselves• how writing transforms the personal into the universal• the spiritual dimension of connection and "love that lingers"• why compassion is both a practice and a lifeline• finding permission to feel okay again after loss Joyce also shares the creative path behind her debut novel A Tale for the Shadows and what writing about ghosts, love, and lingering connection has taught her about resilience. This episode is a gentle reminder: you are not alone, and you are stronger than you know. Where to find Joyce:joycesheryauthor.com Her debut novel A Tale for the Shadows is available wherever books are sold.

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In this podcast, hosted by author and artist Jordan Harcourt-Hughes, we explore storytelling as a method of intuitive way-finding, and as a way to re-imagine our personal narrative. We aim to create a knowledge base of personal stories and experiences that show different ways to feel, experience, tune into, understand and perceive life.

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  • Creator
    Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
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    Sacred Stories of the Spirit