Coaching isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating the space where you can finally hear yourself. In this conversation, Crystal sits down with her personal coach, Bryan Winston, to explore the deeper layers of human potential, presence, and the inner architecture of transformation. Together, they unpack why support isn’t about “needing” someone — it’s about choosing the mirrors that help you see more clearly. Bryan shares how he blends spirituality, psychology, and practical strategy to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and make decisions from clarity rather than urgency. From the art of holding space, to the nature of thought, to the levels of consciousness that shape our experience, this episode offers a grounded, human look at what it really means to evolve. This is a conversation about presence, curiosity, and the courage to meet yourself without the noise. You can find out more about Bryan here: https://www.bryanwinstoncoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-winston-cpc-b2646a160/ Bryan@bryanwinstoncoaching.com ✨ THIS EPISODE COVERS Why support is a choice, not a needThe role of space, slowness, and clarity in coachingHow rapport and “being on someone’s side” transforms relationshipsThe difference between thinking and knowingWhy presence is so difficult — and so essentialHow ego resists the present momentCuriosity as a spiritual technologyLevels of consciousness and expanded perceptionThe nature of thought and Byron Katie’s frameworkMeditation as relief, not performanceWhy people fear stillnessHow to rewire your mind toward appreciationThe power of celebrating what’s going wellConsciousness as an inside‑out experience TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and why Crystal chooses support 01:09 “You don’t need a coach — you choose one” 02:35 Support, chaos, and navigating the human experience 03:26 Mirrors, mysticism, and the entrepreneurial self 04:51 The space Bryan holds and why it works 05:41 Slowing down to see clearly 06:04 Spirituality, psychology, and success 06:48 The “hand of the king” philosophy of coaching 07:36 How to hold space for different types of people 08:14 Rapport, connection, and being on someone’s side 08:35 Challenging vs. understanding 09:20 Empathy, division, and collective healing 10:22 Seeing from another’s perspective 11:27 Shared emotional experience and human similarity 12:17 Curiosity as the doorway to self‑discovery 12:48 Engineering space for inner listening 13:21 Rewiring the mind toward what’s going well 14:17 Gratitude as a high level of consciousness 15:08 Why celebrating yourself feels difficult 15:26 How you’re responsible for what’s going well 16:10 Appreciation vs. depreciation 16:24 Levels of consciousness explained 17:04 Hawkins, Abraham Hicks, and emotional frequency 17:52 Infinite vs. narrow perspectives 18:37 Consciousness as experience 19:25 The natural momentum toward expansion 20:03 Bryan’s personal journey with meditation 20:49 Wanting vs. being in meditation 21:10 The gift of quiet 21:40 Relief from mental chatter 22:03 Presence vs. thinking 22:22 The difference between thinking and knowing 23:03 Thought as creative and malleable 23:45 Allowing vs. being taken over by thought 24:15 Questioning thoughts with Byron Katie 25:02 Why stillness feels daunt Follow SoulPod on Instagram! Download SoulPod on the app store