Episodes

  • Freedom Through Non-Doing: How Letting Go Changed Everything

    Freedom Through Non-Doing: How Letting Go Changed Everything
    Jan 28 2026
    In this powerful conversation with Dan Goldfield, we unpack: how stress becomes identity, why “doing more” doesn’t create peace, and how non-dual awareness can change your relationship with anxiety, pain, and effort itself.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Dan’s pivotal 2015 breaking point—and how chronic pain revealed hidden stress and tension (01:15)* Why “nothing is wrong with your body” can be painful to hear—but liberating to realize (04:20)* How Alexander Technique exposed the link between posture, tension, identity, and validation-seeking (07:10)* The moment Dan realized two weeks off didn’t fix anything—and why that changed his life (10:05)* Why stress is normalized as the “price of admission” for success (12:25)* Dan’s existential “why” question—and how it led him to Dharma teachings (15:40)* The difference between meditation (as a practice) and mindfulness (as a way of living) (19:10)* Why some teachings say “doing is the problem”—and what real relaxation actually means (22:30)* A clear definition of mindfulness: “remembering to be here now” (26:10)* Why many people secretly use meditation as avoidance (and how to stop bypassing emotion) (29:25)* The non-duality reframe: freedom isn’t gained—it’s recognized (33:10)* Why one-size-fits-all spirituality fails—and how good teachers match the method to the moment (36:40)* A simple “awareness of awareness” experiment to glimpse the space behind stress (39:20)* Dan’s remote monk training—and how he turned daily life into a monastery (42:15)* The “operating system” metaphor: noticing mental processes vs. trying to overwrite them (45:10)* What changes after recognition: relationships, career alignment, motivation, and ease (49:05)* A powerful cancer-care story: how these teachings supported Dan’s family through crisis (52:10)* Why crisis can be an opening—and how this work supports OCD, phobias, depression, and more (56:20)* Where to find Dan and how to reach him directly (01:00:40)Connect With Dan📙Follow Dan on Substack, X, or YoutubeInquiries: Dan@Dangoldfield.comKey Lessons From This Episode:Lesson 1: Stress and pain often aren’t “random”—they’re patternsSometimes the body is revealing what the mind has been carrying for years: tension, proving, validation-seeking, and fear.When you stop treating symptoms like enemies, you can finally work at the root.Lesson 2: Your identity can be made of tension—and you won’t even know itDan’s biggest insight was that the “way he was” felt normal until he experienced another way of being.Awareness creates the option to change. Without it, you’re just living on autopilot.Lesson 3: Mindfulness isn’t a vibe—it’s rememberingMindfulness (sati) is “remembering to be here now.”Not fixing. Not forcing. Not escaping. Just returning to what’s actually here.Lesson 4: You can use meditation as a coping mechanismEven “healthy” practices can become avoidance if the motivation is:“I don’t want to feel this—make it go away.”Freedom comes from allowing emotions to move through—not trying to override them.Lesson 5: Non-duality points to the part of you that was never stressedThe core shift is recognizing the “space” in which stress appears.That space isn’t anxious. It’s aware of anxiety.That awareness is the doorway to peace—not a technique.Lesson 6: One method doesn’t fit everyone—and it changes over timeSome people need step-by-step practices first. Others need direct pointing.The best “hierarchy” is simply: what’s right for you right now.Lesson 7: Peace doesn’t require a slower life—it requires a new relationship to experienceNon-duality isn’t about escaping chaos.It’s about recognizing calm in the middle of it—and letting the mind unwind indirectly.Lesson 8: Recognition comes first—then life reorganizesWhen you stop pushing, misaligned motivations fall away.That can lead to career shifts, breakups, new priorities—less effort, more alignment.Lesson 9: Thoughts and emotions don’t last as long as we thinkThey “self-terminate” when we stop feeding them with more processes.High-resolution awareness reveals that what feels permanent is actually cycling rapidly.Lesson 10: This work builds confidence for life’s biggest momentsWhen crisis hits—illness, fear, uncertainty—these teachings can become something you rely on, not something you “try.”That’s real freedom: not the absence of challenge, but a different ground beneath it.Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also Enjoy🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul BrandHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships ...
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture

    The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture
    Jan 21 2026

    In this empowering episode we explore:

    the emotional cost of hustle culture—and why real change starts with awareness, reflection, and choosing connection over constant striving.

    In this value-packed episode, we cover:

    * Why some of the most meaningful insights come from unplanned conversations (01:15)

    * How hustle culture keeps us in constant motion without reflection (02:10)

    * Why productivity without self-connection leads to burnout (03:05)

    * How unconscious patterns quietly drain our energy over time (04:00)

    * Why reflection—not force—is what actually creates lasting change (05:05)

    * The importance of pausing to integrate what resonates emotionally (06:10)

    * How choosing connection over distraction reshapes relationships (07:20)

    * Why doing inner work for yourself benefits every relationship in your life (08:30)

    And more…

    📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack

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    💻Visit Lily’s Website

    Key Lessons from This Episode

    Lesson 1: Not Everything Powerful Is Planned

    Some of the deepest insights arise organically.When we allow space for real conversation, truth surfaces naturally.

    Growth often happens when we stop trying to control the outcome.

    Lesson 2: Hustle Culture Disconnects Us From Ourselves

    Constant doing leaves no room for reflection.Without pause, we repeat patterns instead of changing them.

    Movement without awareness isn’t progress.

    Lesson 3: Reflection Is a Form of Self-Respect

    Taking time to reflect isn’t laziness—it’s leadership over your own life.Insight comes from stillness, not speed.

    You can’t change what you don’t pause to see.

    Lesson 4: Inner Work Strengthens Every Relationship

    When you build a stronger relationship with yourself,your relationships with others naturally improve.

    The foundation of every connection is self-connection.

    Lesson 5: Awareness Opens Doorways to Change

    This episode isn’t about judgment—it’s about noticing.Awareness creates options where unconsciousness creates repetition.

    Change begins the moment you see clearly.

    Lesson 6: Choosing Connection Is a Daily Practice

    Connection doesn’t happen accidentally in a distracted world.It’s a choice you make again and again.

    Connection grows where attention goes.

    Lesson 7: You’re Doing This Work for You

    Personal growth isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about honoring yourself.That choice ripples outward into every part of life.

    You’re worth the effort it takes to slow down.

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    46 mins
  • How Convenience and Dopamine Are Quietly Disconnecting Us

    How Convenience and Dopamine Are Quietly Disconnecting Us
    Jan 15 2026
    In this empowering episode we explore:How modern convenience and high-dopamine technology quietly reshape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of connection—and why choosing effort, presence, and boundaries may be the key to a calmer, more fulfilling life.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* How dopamine and convenience quietly reshape modern life and relationships (01:05)* Why “saving time” doesn’t automatically improve life satisfaction (02:40)* How frictionless living makes real connection feel inconvenient (04:45)* Why we underestimate the emotional payoff of in-person connection (06:50)* How low-effort dopamine trains the brain to avoid real engagement (09:10)* Why social connection is a muscle that weakens when we stop using it (11:30)* How fear grows when convenience replaces human interaction (13:40)* Why having your phone out—even unused—reduces presence (15:30)* How reduced device use calms the nervous system and lowers anxiety (17:45)* Why information overload keeps us in a constant state of stress (19:40)* How instant access creates unrealistic expectations of availability (21:30)* The Amazon/convenience example—and how isolation builds gradually (23:20)* Why saving time often leads to filling life with more tasks, not meaning (25:00)* Practical ways to set limits with technology without rejecting it entirely (26:50)* Why awareness—not shame—is the starting point for change (28:40)* Simple practices to choose connection over distraction daily (30:10)* Using anxiety as a barometer for overstimulation and tech overuse (31:45)* The core takeaway: how choosing connection reshapes fulfillment (33:00)And more…📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s Website💻Visit Lily’s WebsiteKey Lessons from This EpisodeLesson 1: Convenience Isn’t NeutralConvenience removes friction—but friction is what builds connection.When everything is easy, meaningful effort feels overwhelming.What’s convenient isn’t always what’s nourishing.Lesson 2: Dopamine Shortcuts Rewire DesireHigh-dopamine, low-effort rewards train the brain to avoid depth.Over time, comfort replaces connection.The brain learns to choose ease over fulfillment.Lesson 3: Connection Is a MuscleConversation, presence, and vulnerability weaken when unused.Avoidance grows where practice disappears.What you don’t exercise, you begin to fear.Lesson 4: Phones Fragment PresenceEven an unused phone pulls attention away from connection.Presence requires full engagement.Partial attention creates partial connection.Lesson 5: Information Overload Fuels AnxietyThe nervous system wasn’t designed for constant stimulation.More input doesn’t mean more clarity.An anxious mind is often an overstimulated one.Lesson 6: Convenience Raises ExpectationsWhen tasks become easier, expectations increase.Time saved is quickly consumed by more demands.Efficiency doesn’t equal freedom.Lesson 7: Avoidance Masquerades as EfficiencyOnline ordering and digital communication often replace human interaction.What feels efficient can quietly isolate.Avoidance feels safe—but it shrinks your world.Lesson 8: Self-Regulation Is Non-NegotiableNo one will set boundaries with technology for you.Freedom comes from intentional use.Your attention is your responsibility.Lesson 9: Awareness Beats ShameScreen time isn’t a moral failure—it’s data.Curiosity leads to change faster than judgment.Awareness opens the door to choice.Lesson 10: Choose Connection Over DistractionReal fulfillment comes from presence, conversation, creativity, and reflection.Less stimulation. More meaning.Connection feeds the soul—distraction only numbs it.Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    36 mins
  • Why You Can't Set Boundaries (And How It's Destroying Your Sense of Self)

    Why You Can't Set Boundaries (And How It's Destroying Your Sense of Self)
    Jan 7 2026
    In this empowering episode, we explore:Why setting boundaries feels so difficult for so many people, how childhood dynamics shape our ability to say no, and how reclaiming responsibility for your emotions, time, and energy is the foundation of self-respect, identity, and healthy relationships.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why “boundaries” became a buzzword — and what people still misunderstand about them (01:48)* Reframing boundaries as self-regulation instead of walls or punishment (03:36)* Why boundaries are meant to protect your nervous system and inner peace (03:56)* How flexible boundaries create healthier relationships over time (04:28)* Why people with poor boundaries often grew up without a voice (06:50)* How childhood silencing leads to adult guilt and people-pleasing (07:54)* Enmeshment: when children become emotional regulators for parents (13:35)* Why guilt and shame surface when you finally try to set boundaries (18:25)* The fawn response: people-pleasing as a trauma response (28:36)* How sacrificing yourself destroys self-trust and identity over time (36:32)* Why disappointing others is unavoidable — and necessary (33:25)* How boundaries teach others how to treat you (23:29)* Why over-explaining weakens boundaries instead of strengthening them (48:50)* The moment boundaries stop being scary and start feeling empowering (47:12)* How self-respect grows every time you choose yourself (53:34)📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s Website💻Visit Lily’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Boundaries Are About Regulating Yourself — Not Controlling OthersBoundaries exist to protect your peace, not to punish or manipulate people.“A boundary isn’t a wall — it’s how you keep your nervous system intact.”Lesson 2: Most Boundary Issues Start in ChildhoodWhen children aren’t allowed to have opinions or say no, they grow into adults who fear disappointing others.“If you were never allowed to say no as a child, it makes sense that it feels dangerous now.”Lesson 3: Enmeshment Destroys IdentityWhen a child becomes responsible for a parent’s emotions, the child never gets to become themselves.“You can’t build a sense of self if you’re busy regulating someone else.”Lesson 4: Guilt Is Not a Moral CompassGuilt often keeps people stuck — looping instead of healing.“Guilt isn’t growth. It’s a burden you were taught to carry.”Lesson 5: People-Pleasing Is a Trauma ResponseFawning isn’t kindness — it’s survival.“If I keep you happy, I’ll be safe.”That belief keeps people trapped for decades.Lesson 6: You Are Not Responsible for Other People’s EmotionsAllowing others to feel discomfort is not abandonment — it’s respect.“You don’t need to rescue people from their feelings.”Lesson 7: Over-Explaining Weakens BoundariesYou don’t owe anyone a courtroom defense for protecting your peace.“Clarity is stronger than justification.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Teach Others How to Treat YouSelf-respect creates external respect — not the other way around.“When you respect yourself, the line becomes visible.”Lesson 9: You Can Care and Still Set LimitsBoundaries do not mean you don’t care — they mean you do.“Caring doesn’t require self-abandonment.”Lesson 10: A Strong Relationship With Yourself Comes FirstYou live with yourself your entire life.That relationship determines every other one.“Disappointing others is sometimes the price of self-respect.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    57 mins
  • Why We're Becoming Weaker As A Society (And How To Fix It)

    Why We're Becoming Weaker As A Society (And How To Fix It)
    Dec 30 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore:How to use technology as a tool instead of a crutch, why unchecked device use quietly steals your agency, and how reclaiming responsibility for your time reconnects you with your innate power to consciously direct your life.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Using technology to support your life instead of controlling it (01:10)* The difference between conscious tech use and unconscious dependency (01:22)* How devices subtly numb you from the changes you know you need to make (01:36)* Why distraction often replaces fulfillment without you noticing (01:50)* Asking the hard question: who is really directing your life? (02:05)* Why no one else can manage your life or your time for you (02:18)* Taking full responsibility for your choices as a turning point (02:32)* The moment empowerment clicks when you reclaim agency (02:47)* Reconnecting with your innate power to influence your future (03:02)* Choosing to consciously direct your life instead of handing that power away (03:18)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Technology Should Support Your Life — Not Run ItDevices are tools, not decision-makers.When they start dictating your behavior, your agency quietly disappears.“Technology should serve you — not replace you.”“Support is different than control.”Lesson 2: Distraction Often Masks AvoidanceExcessive screen time can numb you from the changes you know you need to make.“Distraction feels harmless until you realize what it’s costing you.”“What you avoid today becomes what controls you tomorrow.”Lesson 3: No One Else Is Coming to Manage Your LifeResponsibility can feel heavy — but it’s also where your power lives.“No one can direct your life for you.”“Responsibility isn’t a burden — it’s access to freedom.”Lesson 4: Ownership Creates EmpowermentThe moment you accept full responsibility for how you use your time, something shifts internally.“Power returns the moment excuses leave.”“Your life responds when you take ownership.”Lesson 5: Your Time Reveals Your PrioritiesHow you spend your attention is how you shape your future.“Your calendar tells the truth before your words do.”“Time is where intention becomes reality.”Lesson 6: Awareness Is the Gateway to ChangeYou can’t adjust what you refuse to look at.“Awareness turns unconscious habits into conscious choice.”Lesson 7: Fulfillment Requires Conscious DirectionA fulfilling life doesn’t happen by accident — it’s designed through choice.“Fulfillment begins where autopilot ends.”Lesson 8: Reclaiming Power Feels Like Remembering SomethingWhen you reconnect with your agency, it feels familiar — because it’s always been there.“Power isn’t gained — it’s remembered.”Lesson 9: Preparing for the Future Requires HonestyBeing honest about where the world is headed allows you to adapt intentionally.“Clarity about the future creates confidence in the present.”Lesson 10: You Are Meant to Direct Your Own LifeYour life experience should be shaped by your values — not external forces.“The most important decision is who gets to steer your life.”“Choose to direct your life instead of handing that power away.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    13 mins
  • The Procrastination Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allow you To Take Action

    The Procrastination Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allow you To Take Action
    Dec 23 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore:Why fear feels overwhelming before you start but fades once you take action, how building a new business mirrors everyday skills you already trust yourself to do, and how a simple framework can help you break free from feeling stuck and finally move toward the life you want.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why complex tasks feel effortless once they become familiar (01:10)* How driving is a perfect example of fear turning into automatic confidence (01:22)* Why building a business follows the same learning curve as everyday skills (01:35)* The importance of simply getting started instead of waiting to feel ready (01:48)* How research replaces fear with clarity and direction (02:01)* Why fear feels intense but is never actually fatal (02:14)* How the mind exaggerates risk and discomfort to keep you safe — and stuck (02:28)* Recognizing the “heavy weight” feeling as a signal that something needs to change (02:44)* Introducing a simple framework for identifying what’s really holding you back (03:02)* Why honoring your gifts and chasing your dreams matters more than ever (03:20)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Fear Shrinks Once You Start MovingFear feels overwhelming before action, but it loses its power the moment you engage.“Fear thrives on hesitation — not action.”“Nothing changes until you take the first step.”Lesson 2: Confidence Is Built Through RepetitionWhat once felt terrifying becomes automatic through practice and exposure.“Confidence is just familiarity over time.”“You weren’t born knowing — you learned.”Lesson 3: Building a Business Isn’t Special — It’s LearnableEntrepreneurship follows the same process as any other skill you’ve mastered.“Every expert was once a beginner.”“You already know how to learn hard things.”Lesson 4: Your Mind Exaggerates Danger to Keep You ComfortableFear often sounds urgent, dramatic, and catastrophic — but it’s rarely accurate.“Fear feels fatal, but it never is.”“Your mind is loudest when you’re about to grow.”Lesson 5: Getting Started Is More Important Than Getting It RightMomentum comes from movement, not perfection.“Clarity follows action — not the other way around.”Lesson 6: Feeling Stuck Is a Signal, Not a FailureThat heavy weight you feel isn’t weakness — it’s information.“Stuck doesn’t mean broken — it means misaligned.”Lesson 7: You Don’t Need the Full Picture to BeginYou can start changing your life before you fully understand what’s holding you back.“You don’t need certainty — you need direction.”Lesson 8: Simple Frameworks Create Massive ChangeStructure gives your mind something solid to stand on when everything feels unclear.“Simplicity creates momentum.”Lesson 9: You Can Pull Yourself Out of Long RutsEven a decade of stagnation can be reversed with the right tools and commitment.“It’s never too late to start choosing yourself.”Lesson 10: The World Needs You Living Your PurposeWhen you honor your gifts, you don’t just change your life — you impact others.“Your dreams matter more than your fear.”“The world needs more people who choose courage.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    15 mins
  • How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You

    How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You
    Dec 16 2025

    In this empowering episode we explore: What it really means to take responsibility for your life, release old patterns that no longer serve you, and step into lasting change—one grounded, intentional step at a time. This episode shares a personal journey from numbing and hopelessness to sobriety, gratitude, and a life that finally feels aligned, along with an invitation to begin that same transformation for yourself.

    In this value-packed episode, we cover:

    00:00 – Letting go of old connections that no longer serve youHow growth naturally creates distance from people and patterns that don’t align anymore.

    03:45 – Reclaiming personal responsibility and agencyWhy you are the deciding force in what you experience and create in your life.

    07:20 – Why real change happens step by stepAn introduction to the five-part video series and the importance of sustainable progress.

    11:10 – Life on the other side of addiction and numbingA raw reflection on sobriety, gratitude, and what genuine healing can look like.

    16:05 – From hopelessness to faith and fulfillmentHow inner work reshapes not just behavior, but your entire relationship with life.

    20:30 – An invitation to begin your own transformationDetails on accessing the free video course and joining the Relationships With a Soul community.

    Connect with Nick:

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    Key Lessons From This Episode

    * Personal transformation begins when you accept that you are the creator of your life, not a bystander.

    * Growth often requires allowing old connections and identities to fade without guilt.

    * Healing isn’t instant—it happens through consistent, intentional steps over time.

    * Sobriety and self-awareness open the door to gratitude, clarity, and meaning.

    * Change is possible even when life once felt hopeless and overwhelming.

    * You don’t have to do this alone—community and guidance matter.

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    15 mins
  • The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life

    The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life
    Dec 9 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore how the stories you tell yourself shape your self-worth, how childhood fears still influence your adult decisions, and why rewriting those fears is the key to true inner transformation.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Rewriting the old stories you’ve carried about not mattering or not being enough (01:10)* How self-talk can reshape your identity and your entire emotional foundation (01:22)* The importance of recognizing where your deepest fears originally came from (01:35)* Understanding how early emotional wounds still keep you stuck today (01:48)* Why identifying the real fear beneath your behavior creates instant clarity (02:01)* Inviting deeper self-exploration to uncover your true emotional blocks (02:15)* Why sharing your story can accelerate healing and reduce shame (02:28)* Affirmation and encouragement for anyone actively doing inner healing work (02:42)* How this kind of introspective work creates transformation from the inside out (02:55)* Staying committed to the path of self-growth because it leads to lasting change (03:10)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: You Can Rewrite Your Internal StoryThe beliefs you formed in childhood aren’t permanent. You can update them.“Your story doesn’t end where it began.”Lesson 2: Your Deepest Fears Have an Origin PointEvery fear you carry was learned somewhere — and it can be unlearned.“Fear is a teacher, not a life sentence.”Lesson 3: The Real Fear Is Often Hidden Under the SurfaceYou must look deeper to understand what truly keeps you stuck.“What you fear in the present often comes from the past.”Lesson 4: Self-Compassion Rebuilds Self-WorthTelling yourself you matter can undo years of internalized doubt.“You are allowed to speak to yourself with love.”Lesson 5: Sharing Your Story Breaks ShameOpening up to someone you trust can accelerate the healing process.“Your story becomes lighter the moment it’s spoken.”Lesson 6: Inner Work Is What Creates Lasting ChangeSurface-level fixes fade — but emotional work transforms you permanently.“Real growth happens from the inside out.”Lesson 7: You Deserve Support on Your Healing JourneyReaching out for connection reinforces that you’re not alone.“Healing quickens when witnessed.”Lesson 8: Progress Comes From Staying on the PathMomentum builds when you remain committed, even when it feels challenging.“Consistency is what turns healing into transformation.”Lesson 9: You Are Capable of Becoming Who You Needed Growing UpReparenting yourself gives you the love and reassurance you never received.“You can become the person your younger self needed.”Lesson 10: Inner Healing Redefines What’s Possible for Your LifeWhen fear loosens its grip, your desires and goals come alive again.“When you heal the root, the entire tree grows differently.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    25 mins