Soulmates And Suitcases

Lisa and Scott Brearley
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Soulmates & Suitcases Podcast with Lisa & Scott Brearley shares honest conversations about relationships, healing, resilience, personal growth, and navigating life’s unexpected turns. Through real stories, meaningful discussions, and lessons from life and travel together, they inspire authentic living, connection, and hope. Lisa and Scott are authors, coaches, and co-founders of Forward Walking Choices Coaching. ForwardWalkingChoices.com See you soon! Lisa & Scott Brearley

  1. 4d ago

    When You Feel Like You Don't Belong | Dene Dubois | S2 EP57

    When You Feel Like You Don't Belong | Dene Dubois | S2 EP57What happens when childhood trauma leaves you feeling like you never truly belong?And what is life really like for someone living with borderline personality disorder (BPD)?In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, Dene Dubois shares his personal journey through childhood trauma, BPD, and the struggle to feel accepted and understood.It's an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, and finding your voice.Because everyone deserves to feel like they belong.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• Growing up too quickly and the impact of childhood trauma• Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD)• How past experiences shape emotions and relationships• Understanding emotional triggers and unhealthy patterns• The importance of acceptance, compassion, and belonging• Finding the courage to speak openly about mental healthWHY THIS MATTERS:Not everyone grows up feeling safe, supported, or understood.Childhood experiences can shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate life well into adulthood.Dene's story reminds us that behind every person's behaviour is a life experience we may know nothing about.Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give someone is simply listening without judgment.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dene Dubois is an Australian author, mental health advocate, and founder of BPD Raw.Growing up as a primary caregiver for his mother, who lived with severe bipolar disorder, Dene faced challenges that shaped much of his life. Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma, he has turned his experiences into a mission to help others feel heard and understood.His self-published memoir, The Places I Didn't Belong, explores trauma, identity, and belonging.Through BPD Raw, Dene creates a space where people living with BPD can share their experiences openly and without fear of judgment.Website:https://bpdraw.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588888665317Book: The Places I Didn't Belong🎧 LISTEN & CONNECT WITH US:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-and-suitcases/id1854987248📺 YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcasts🎙️ TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcasesFACEBOOK COMMUNITY:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comIf this conversation resonates with you, subscribe, share it, and send it to someone who believes in the importance of mental health awareness, compassion, and helping others feel understood.QUESTION FOR YOU:Have you ever felt like you didn't belong, and what helped you begin to find your place?

    When You Feel Like You Don't Belong | Dene Dubois | S2 EP57

  2. 6d ago

    Finding Joy After Loss: Grief, Healing & Resilience | Lisa Boehm | S2 EP56

    Finding Joy After Loss: Grief, Healing & Resilience | Lisa Boehm | S2 EP56Can you find happiness again after losing someone you love? And does moving forward mean leaving them behind?In this heartfelt episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, Lisa and Scott welcome Lisa Boehm, an author, speaker, and resilience strategist whose life changed forever after losing her 17-year-old daughter, Katie.Lisa shares her journey through grief, the challenges of rebuilding life after loss, and how she discovered that sadness, love, and joy can exist together.Because moving forward doesn't mean forgetting those we love.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• Finding joy and purpose after loss• Understanding grief and its impact on relationships• Letting go of guilt and expectations around healing• Practical ways to build resilience and move forwardWHY THIS MATTERS:Grief comes in many forms, and there is no right way or timeline to heal.Lisa's story reminds us that we can honour those we've lost while continuing to embrace life, love, and happiness.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Lisa Boehm is an author, keynote speaker, and resilience strategist who helps others navigate grief, change, and life's most difficult challenges through her books, speaking, and RESET framework.Website:https://resetforchange.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nowwhatwithlisa/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaboehm-speaker🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-and-suitcases/id1854987248📺 Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcasts🎙️ Listen on TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcasesFACEBOOK COMMUNITY:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comIf this conversation resonates, please subscribe, share, or send it to someone who may need a little hope today.QUESTION FOR YOU:What has helped you find hope or happiness during one of life's most difficult seasons?#SoulmatesAndSuitcases #LisaBoehm #GriefAndHealing #FindingJoy #Resilience #LifeAfterLoss

    Finding Joy After Loss: Grief, Healing & Resilience | Lisa Boehm | S2 EP56

  3. Oct 21

    When “Healthy” Isn’t Helping: Where Do You Start? | Jennell Cook | S2 EP55

    When “Healthy” Isn’t Helping: Where Do You Start? | Jennell Cook | S2 EP55 What if the problem isn’t that you’re not doing enough for your health — but that you don’t know where to start? With endless advice about supplements, diets, treatments, and wellness products, how do we know what’s actually helping? And could something considered “healthy” simply be the wrong choice for you? In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, Lisa and Scott welcome Jennell Cook, founder of Simple Health Test™, bestselling author of Wellness Is Your Business, and longtime holistic wellness educator. Jennell’s journey began at age 15, watching her mother struggle with health challenges despite years of medical tests, treatments, and searching for answers. That experience led them into holistic wellness and eventually into business together. More than four decades later, Jennell shares her Find, Fix, Fit approach, designed to help people identify where to start, explore solutions, and reassess whether their wellness choices work together. Because sometimes, more information doesn't create more clarity. It just creates more choices. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: • Why symptoms may not tell the whole story• Jennell’s personal journey into holistic wellness• Why more supplements and “healthy” choices aren't always better• The Find, Fix, Fit approach behind Simple Health Test™• How Jennell uses muscle testing as a feedback tool• Why personalized wellness and reassessment matter• The importance of asking where to start before jumping to solutions WHY THIS MATTERS: Many of us try to do all the “right” things for our health but still wonder whether they're making a difference. Jennell encourages us to question assumptions, become curious, and think more carefully about our individual wellness choices. Whether or not you agree with every aspect of her approach, this conversation invites us to become more thoughtful and active participants in our health decisions. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jennell Cook is the founder of Simple Health Test™, speaker, instructor, and bestselling author of Wellness Is Your Business. With over four decades of holistic wellness experience, she teaches her Find, Fix, Fit method to help individuals and practitioners navigate wellness decisions. CONNECT WITH JENNELL: Website:https://simplehealthtest.com/ Free Starter Kit:https://simplehealthtest.com/starter-kit Book — Wellness Is Your Business:https://simplehealthtest.com/wiyb 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-and-suitcases/id1854987248 YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcasts TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcases JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcases Connect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.com If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share, and send it to someone overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice. QUESTION FOR YOU: Have you ever discovered that something you thought was helping your health wasn't actually the right fit? Disclaimer: This episode shares our guest's experiences and perspectives for educational purposes only. Muscle testing and Simple Health Test™ are not established diagnostic methods. This conversation is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    When “Healthy” Isn’t Helping: Where Do You Start? | Jennell Cook | S2 EP55

  4. Oct 19

    Finding Your Voice, Purpose & Legacy | Bob McGurty | S2 EP54

    FINDING YOUR VOICE, PURPOSE & LEGACY | BOB McGURTY | S2 EP54Have you ever reached a point in life where you wondered, “What’s next for me?”Maybe you’ve built a career, raised a family, achieved some of the things you once wanted — and yet something has shifted.In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, Lisa and Scott sit down with Bob McGurty to talk about finding your voice, rediscovering your purpose, and creating a legacy that begins now — not someday.After more than 30 years in leadership, nonprofit work, coaching, and cross-cultural ministry, Bob has learned something powerful:We spend much of our lives surrounded by other people’s voices. At some point, we have to discover our own.This conversation is about recognizing what truly matters, letting go of expectations that no longer fit, and using what you’ve lived through to shape what comes next.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• What it really means to find your voice • Why success doesn’t always bring fulfillment • Finding purpose in the second half of life • How other people’s expectations influence our choices • Discovering your “why” • Moving from achievement to influence and legacy • Lessons from Bob’s years in Bangladesh and India • Why your voice continues to refine as you grow WHY THIS MATTERS:Life changes — and so do we.What mattered at 25 may not be what matters at 45, 55, or 65.Sometimes the next chapter isn’t about accomplishing more. It’s about understanding yourself more clearly and asking:How can I use who I’ve become to make a difference?As Bob shares, legacy isn’t simply what we leave behind.Legacy is the influence we have while we’re here.ABOUT BOB McGURTY:Bob McGurty is a mentor, coach, storyteller, and nonprofit leader with more than three decades of experience in leadership, humanitarian work, ministry, and cross-cultural living.He currently serves as Executive Director of Calcutta Mercy, supporting work that provides food, education, and medical assistance to people in India.Through Rickshaw Journey, Bob helps people explore purpose, authenticity, resilience, and what it means to find and use their own voice.Rickshaw Journey:https://rickshawjourney.com/Calcutta Mercy:https://calcuttamercy.org/🎧 LISTEN TO SOULMATES & SUITCASESSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcastsTrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcasesFACEBOOK COMMUNITY:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comIf this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who may be asking, “What’s next for me?”QUESTION FOR YOU:What does finding your own voice mean to you?

    Finding Your Voice, Purpose & Legacy | Bob McGurty | S2 EP54

  5. Oct 14

    What Happens When You’re Always the Reliable One? | Ric Marks | Soulmates & Suitcases / EP53

    What Happens When You’re Always the Reliable One? | Ric Marks | Soulmates & Suitcases / EP53Are you the person everyone turns to because they know you’ll handle it?In this episode, we sit down with Ric Marks, founder of Ultimate Marks and creator of the Load-Bearing Leadership™ framework, to talk about pressure, responsibility, burnout, trust and the hidden weight capable people often carry.Ric explores why dependable people can become overloaded at work, at home and in everyday life — and why the answer isn’t always to become stronger or do more.Sometimes, the real question is: Why are you carrying so much in the first place?✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• The cost of always being “the reliable one”• Invisible responsibility and burnout• Why capable people often carry the most• Trust, delegation and shared responsibility• How pressure affects identity and wellbeingABOUT RIC MARKSRic Marks is the founder of Ultimate Marks and creator of the Load-Bearing Leadership™ framework. His work focuses on leadership pressure, burnout, decision bottlenecks and the invisible load people carry.Website:https://ultimatemarks.comLeadership Load Survey:https://ultimatemarks.com/leadership-load-survey/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricmarks/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateMarksSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qf6x4M8v7Y2R9uJQk9m3JSOULMATES & SUITCASESSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcastsTrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcasesFacebook Community:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comQUESTION FOR YOU:Where in your life have you become “the reliable one”?

    What Happens When You’re Always the Reliable One? | Ric Marks | Soulmates & Suitcases / EP53

  6. Oct 12

    The Secret to Lasting Love Isn't What You Think | Belle Gayer | S2 EP48

    The Secret to Lasting Love Isn't What You Think | Belle Gayer | S2 EP48What if the greatest relationship you'll ever have... is the one you have with yourself?Why do some relationships grow stronger through life's challenges while others slowly drift apart?In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, we sit down with relationship advisor and Quora Elder Advisor Belle Gayer for an honest conversation about love, self-worth, emotional vulnerability, and what it really takes to build a relationship that lasts.Drawing from more than 54 years of marriage, Belle shares timeless wisdom on why healthy relationships don't begin by finding the "right" person—they begin by becoming someone who knows their own worth.Together, we explore self-love, healing old wounds, communicating authentically, and creating the kind of partnership where both people feel deeply seen, valued, and loved.Because sometimes...the love you've been searching for begins with the way you love yourself.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• Why self-love is the foundation of every healthy relationship• How emotional vulnerability builds trust and intimacy• Healing old wounds that quietly affect our relationships• The importance of self-esteem in finding lasting love• Practical wisdom from more than five decades of marriage• How to create a relationship where both people truly thriveWHY THIS MATTERS:Relationships can bring us our greatest joy... and our deepest pain.Many of us were never taught how to communicate openly, love ourselves well, or build relationships based on authenticity instead of fear.This conversation is a reminder that lasting love isn't about perfection. It's about two people who are willing to grow, communicate honestly, and choose each other—again and again.ABOUT OUR GUESTBelle Gayer is a relationship advisor, Elder Advisor on Quora, and passionate advocate for healthy, authentic love. Drawing from more than 54 years of marriage and a lifetime of experience, Belle helps people strengthen self-esteem, heal emotional wounds, communicate more openly, and build relationships rooted in trust, resilience, and genuine connection. Her mission is simple: to help people experience the kind of love where they feel truly seen, valued, and deeply loved. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}🎧 Listen to Soulmates & Suitcases:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960📺 YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcasts🎙️ TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcases❤️ JOIN OUR COMMUNITYFacebook Group:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes love is something we continue learning throughout our lives.QUESTION FOR YOU:What's the most important lesson you've learned about love—whether from a relationship, a challenge, or from learning to love yourself?

    The Secret to Lasting Love Isn't What You Think | Belle Gayer | S2 EP48

  7. Oct 8

    There May Be Nothing Wrong With You | Dr. Fred Moss | S2 EP52

    There May Be Nothing Wrong With You | Dr. Fred Moss | S2 EP52What if healing isn’t always about fixing what’s “wrong” with us?And what happens when someone asks you to consider a really BIG idea?During this conversation, Dr. Fred Moss did exactly that with Scott. He asked Scott to consider something unexpected — and Scott did.In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, we sit down with Dr. Fred Moss, a board-certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and “The UnDoctor.” After 46 years in the mental health field, including 37 years as a psychiatrist and working with more than 30,000 patients, Dr. Fred brings a very different perspective to emotional well-being. His message challenges us to look beyond labels and consider the power of conversation, connection, creativity, authenticity, and simply being human.Because sometimes we don’t need to be “fixed.” Maybe we need to be heard.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:• Rethinking how we view mental health• The power of conversation and human connection• Finding and expressing your true voice• Creativity and self-expression• Reclaiming dignity, purpose, and authenticity• The BIG idea Dr. Fred asked Scott to consider — and what happened nextWHY THIS MATTERS:So many of us have wondered, “What’s wrong with me?”This conversation invites us to consider a very different question:What if there may be nothing wrong with you?ABOUT DR. FRED MOSSDr. Fred Moss is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and creator of the UnDoctor approach. His work encourages people to move beyond a “shame-first” medicalized lens and reconnect with their dignity, humanity, and authentic voice. CONNECT WITH DR. FRED:Official Website:https://whoisdrfred.com/Welcome to Humanity:https://welcometohumanity.net/SOULMATES & SUITCASES:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcastsTrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcasesFacebook Community:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcasesConnect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.comIf this conversation makes you think differently, subscribe, share it, and send it to someone who might need to hear it.QUESTION FOR YOU:What might change if you stopped asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and started considering that maybe there is nothing wrong with you?

  8. Oct 5

    When Your Nervous System Is Overwhelmed - This Is A Solution | Carlie Byrom | S2 EP51

    When Your Nervous System Is Overwhelmed | Carlie Byrom | S2 EP51 What if feeling overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or “stuck” isn’t a personal failure, but a nervous system under stress? In this episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, we sit down with Carlie Byrom, certified Counsellor, Advanced NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Trainer, and founder of Life Brain Training & Counselling. Carlie shares how her own experience with motherhood, emotional overwhelm, and her daughter’s intense meltdowns led her to explore nervous system regulation and neurofeedback. We talk about why we can sometimes know all the right coping tools but still struggle to access them when stress takes over. Because sometimes it’s not about trying harder. It’s about creating enough space to respond differently. IN THIS EPISODE: • What nervous system dysregulation can look like• Why stress can keep us in fight, flight, or freeze• Why we sometimes can’t access the tools we already know• How neurofeedback can support regulation and resilience• Parenting, emotional overwhelm, and presence• Moving from simply surviving life to actually enjoying it again WHY THIS MATTERS: Many of us judge ourselves for being impatient, overwhelmed, anxious, reactive, or unable to “just calm down.” Carlie’s message invites us to become curious instead of critical and to better understand what may be happening beneath the behaviour. ABOUT OUR GUEST Carlie Byrom is a certified Counsellor, Advanced NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Trainer, and founder of Life Brain Training & Counselling in Australia. Website:https://www.lifebraintraining.com.au Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lifebraintraining Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960 Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcasts Listen on TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcases Facebook Community:https://facebook.com/groups/soulmatesandsuitcases Connect with Lisa & Scott:https://forwardwalkingchoices.com

    When Your Nervous System Is Overwhelmed - This Is A Solution | Carlie Byrom | S2 EP51
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Soulmates & Suitcases Podcast with Lisa & Scott Brearley shares honest conversations about relationships, healing, resilience, personal growth, and navigating life’s unexpected turns. Through real stories, meaningful discussions, and lessons from life and travel together, they inspire authentic living, connection, and hope. Lisa and Scott are authors, coaches, and co-founders of Forward Walking Choices Coaching. ForwardWalkingChoices.com See you soon! Lisa & Scott Brearley

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  • Creator
    Lisa and Scott Brearley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa and Scott Brearley
  • Show Website
    Soulmates And Suitcases