Soultalk With Kute Blackson

“When your freedom and peace are not dependent on anything outside, this is power."   Episode Summary: We have so many ideas of what we think true harmony is. Harmony is not simply infinite peace or the absence of conflict. True harmony includes conflict. True harmony embraces the wholeness value. Listen to this episode and learn how to find true freedom and harmony in these times of conflict, chaos and division. It is only in real freedom and harmony that you can guarantee inner peace and joy within.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to access freedom in times of division and chaos. The definition of harmony and how to find true harmony within yourself. The importance of unity. What we do to reinforce our ego. Beliefs that keep us stuck and how to move through them. How to find real peace in the world.   Some Questions That I Ask: What do we do in times of chaos? How do we find peace within ourselves during these times? Is there real peace and how do we find it on this planet? How do we find freedom?

“Once you're connected to your soul, you begin to love yourself enough to want to heal yourself because the light of the soul is overwhelming.”   Episode Summary: Dr. Gabriel Cousens, known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. Listen to this episode and learn how to reconnect with your soul, avoid illness and find your purpose in life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to overcome the fear of death. The 3 keys to discern between your intuition, your deeper knowing and your ego at work. How to embody, feel and see that the soul is eternal. The 6 foundational keys for a spiritual passing retreat. Important causes for illnesses and steps to move through your healing journey. A 7-day mental detox cycle. How to become liberated.   Some Questions That I Ask: How do we know the voice of God? How can someone who might be struggling wit

“If you want to have good relationships, don't expect people to mind read, drop those expectations and projections, communicate how you feel without blame, expectation and entitlement.”   Episode Summary: In relationships, we sometimes expect our loved ones to be psychic. We expect those we love to know what we want and know how to respond to our needs without giving any direction. If they don’t, we often get upset, feel unloved, rejected and hurt. Can you relate? Listen to this week’s episode as I share mistakes we make in our relationships and ways to make it easier to deal with conflicts and build stronger and healthier relationships.   In This Episode You Will Learn: Important ways to understand what you desire and focus on what you really want. How expectations can create disappointment in relationships and what to do to overcome this. How non-communication sets us up to fail. A key reason why we do not communicate in relationships and how to move through that. How your interpretation of an experience b

“When we are loving ourselves, we are filling ourselves up with love to share with others and that’s the most beautiful thing that we can do on the planet.”   Episode Summary:  In this episode, Margaret Paul, author of "Diet For Divine Connection”, talks about the importance of getting in touch with our feelings and learning to love ourselves to improve relationships and heal emotional wounds. She shares the 6 steps of her inner bonding process and the connection between our diet and our spiritual health.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to overcome self-abandonment. 2 key questions to ask yourself when working with your beliefs. The reason we resist loving ourselves and how to shift it. What the “inner child” is and how to access it. How to cultivate a deeper spiritual connection. The one key trait to look for in a partner when it comes to relationships.   Some Questions I Ask: How would someone get to be present with their feelings when they are painful? How would someone who is atheist connect with

“True ‘genius’ is when you can tap into your unique abilities and bring them out in a way that they move other people to lead better lives.”   Episode Summary:  I am honored to have one of the world's leading experts in psychology, personal growth and relationships, Gay Hendricks, on SoulTalk this week. For 45 years, Gay has been a leader in the field of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. Listen to this episode and learn how to remove all the limitations in your life and work with the creative assets of the Universe to enable you to manifest your deepest desires without the stress.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to discover the genius in you. Key action steps you can do to connect with your genius. The 3 limiting beliefs that can keep us from achieving greatness. How to turn off negative thinking. The 2 most important things to know about taking a big leap in your life. The role of fear and how to deal with it when it comes to achieving your desires.   Some Questions That I Ask: Wh

”Real self-love comes from knowing who you are and when you know who you are, you step outside of the limitations of your ego and identity and tap into the greater dimension of the power of your soul.”   Episode Summary:  Self-love is a state of appreciating oneself, having a high sense of regard for your own well-being, your own happiness. Self-love though can sometimes be taken out of context when it is used as the excuse to appeal to certain behaviors that aren’t good for you, such as addictions, indulgences, or ways of being that can end up being detrimental rather than uplifting and loving to oneself.  Listen to this episode and learn about real self-love, the limitations and danger that it can bring if allowed, and how to tap into the greater dimension of the power of your soul.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The difference between self-love and ‘real self-love’. The definition and foundation of self-love. Keys to harness your own self-love and ways of being. Two important ways of being that is esse

"The people that really make a change are the people that move up into courage or acceptance.”   Episode Summary - ‘Letting go is natural. Surrender is natural. Holding on is unnatural.’ Hale Dwoskin is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Sedona Method," and the cofounder of Sedona Training Associates, an organization that teaches courses based on the emotional releasing techniques. For over four decades he has dedicated his life to helping people eliminate their suffering and discover the truth of who they truly are. Listen to this episode and learn how letting go makes you feel amazing and gives you more mental clarity to realize your true nature and purpose in life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What psychological suffering means. How to experience the truth of who you really are. Simple exercises to help you choose inner state of mind. A simple non-dual technique to help you let go easily. How to let go and feel at peace within yourself. How to let go and be a good parent.   Some Question

“Regardless of what is happening, you're either contributing to the negativity or contributing to the upliftment and evolution.”   Episode Summary: This week marks our 200th episode of the SoulTalk podcast!!!! It’s been almost 4 years now and what a journey we’ve been on! Whether you’re new to SoulTalk or have been listening from the beginning, thank you so much for your support and love in this evolutionary time. I hope you’ve been inspired to live an even greater, more fulfilling life. On this momentous week, I would like to share a few nuggets to help you stay positive during these crazy times. We may not have control of what's happening in the world, but we must continue on this journey with hope and trust in the Universe, in life itself. Listen and be inspired to put life into a new perspective and choose how you will contribute.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How perspective determines our experience. A few techniques to help you heal in these difficult times. How to work through the shadows of life

“We have a tremendous amount of choice on how we respond, whether we take it to heart or we let go of it.”   Episode Summary: Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer and industry leader and New York Times bestselling author, joins me this week sharing a great reminder, that there is no small act of kindness, and we need to do our bit to make this world a better place. Listen to this episode and learn how to cultivate a sense of self-compassion and self-love because you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to clear negativity out of your mind. How to work through and heal physical pain in your body. How to deal with the fear of dying. Simple mindfulness practices that are beneficial and valuable to anyone’s well-being. How to cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion and self-love.   Some Questions That I Ask: How much of life do you feel we are in control of? How can we create the conditions that might be more conducive to make the right choic

"Mindfulness is that spacious attention that says, yes, this is what's here and who I am as the loving witness of it all.”   Episode Summary: 'Love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at it’s best is love.'  Jack Kornfield, Author, Buddhist practitioner, Spirit Rock Meditation Center founding teacher, and one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West, joins me this week to share his deep wisdom on how to heal from pain, trauma and addiction in life. Listen and learn how to heal yourself and the world through love, compassion, forgiveness and letting go.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to let go of the pain and traumas of life. A key practice to help you forgive yourself, and others. How to develop compassion and tenderness even in the most difficult times. What is the real meaning of mindfulness and of meditation and the difference between. How to navigate through an overwhelming impulse or addiction. The role of plant medicine in spiritual development and th

“True leadership is really about how you live your life, even when no one is watching.” Episode Summary: There seems to be so much division in our world today, from the pandemic to global warming and climate change to political upheaval. We often look to other people, leaders, presidents, mayors, etc, to be the ones to fix the problems. But the reality is, no one is coming. And if change is going to happen, it has to start with you. Listen to this episode and learn how to distinguish yourself as an enlightened leader. Regardless of who you are, your job, education, gender etc, we are all leaders. The world is in need of an even deeper meaning in the word leadership - enlightened leadership. Learn what this means and how we can all embrace this part of ourselves in order to truly give back and make the world a better place.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The meaning of being a true leader. The 3 keys to being an ‘enlightened’ leader. The importance of sharing your unique gifts with the world. The differenc

“The physical universe is filled with the fertilization of love, and it is what nourishes life itself.” Episode Summary:  I am honored to have my guest this week on SoulTalk, Guru Singh, a celebrated third-generation yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and musician. Listen to this episode and be inspired to move through the uncertainties of life, awaken to your purpose and access a deeper courage within.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to deal with fear, uncertainty and changes on the planet. How to stay mentally prepared with the uncertainty of life and to trust in the present moment. The difference in how to live in your inspiration rather than in your desperation. The best technique on how to take a deep breath. The 3 main pitfalls that can happen along your spiritual journey.   Some Questions That I Ask: Can you tell us about your near death experience? Can you share some understanding of the nature of life and reality that came through during your near death experience? Why do humans forget

"True joy is bringing your attention to the inherent beauty, inherent privilege of what it is to be alive in this moment.”   Episode Summary:  What is joy? Do you feel joy in your life? Joy is one of the most powerful states of being and a true reflection of freedom. I believe that we incarnate into this human existence to learn, to be joyful and not to suffer. Listen to this episode and learn what robs us of our joy in life and the things we can do to feel real, authentic joy in life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The essence of joy and what it means to feel real, authentic joy. Important lessons we learn when we incarnate into this human existence. Key reasons why we suffer and are robbed of joy. 3 questions to ask yourself to remove the blocks that prevent us from feeling real joy. How can you cultivate more joy in your life.   Some Questions That I Ask: What is joy? What makes us feel joy? Do you feel joy in your life? What makes us truly free? What are some things that rob us of feeling joy?

“When you open to the magic of the Universe, there’s a lot in the unseen. But you can change your destiny. You can change your karma. We all have the power to determine our own destiny.” Episode Summary:  I’m excited to welcome back New York Times Best-selling author of ‘Calling In The One’, Katherine Woodward Thomas. Katherine joins me this week to share her in-depth wisdom on love, marriage and life. We dive into her brilliant concepts in her book, ‘Conscious Uncoupling’ and learn how to create greater levels of beauty, goodness, well-being and love in your relationships and life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to see the opportunity for growth in a challenging relationship. How to evolve your relationship and life to the next level. The main reasons people breakup their relationships/marriages and how the brain is functioning during that time. The 5 keys to what she has famously termed, “conscious uncoupling”. How to forgive someone when they have been abusive to you. The steps needed to take to pr

"The best thing you can give the world is being the most magnificent version of yourself.” Episode Summary:  After working with hundreds of thousands of people from around the world over the last 18 years, I have found three core beliefs that tend to stop us from manifesting our goals, dreams, and desires. Listen to this episode as I share about each one and learn the affirmations and remedies to help you manifest your full potential. Remember, it's only when you become aware of something that you have access to shifting it, to transforming it, to releasing it, to letting it go. Let’s do this.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 beliefs that stop you from manifesting your full potential. Reasons you attract negative things in your life and how to shift this pattern. How it can be a struggle to feel a sense of self-worth and ways to overcome this. How to open your heart to manifest and receive the good things in life. The benefits you get from celebrating other people’s success.   Some Questions That I A

"Higher consciousness means we act in light rather than act in darkness.” Episode Summary: Dr. Tony Nader is a Harvard and MIT trained medical doctor and a globally recognized Vedic scholar. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s successor, Dr. Nader is the head of the international Transcendental Meditation organization in over 100 countries. He joins me with a profound perspective and awareness about the important things in life. Listen and learn how to develop your full potential in facing situations and circumstances that arise in your life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The evolution, role and accessing different dimensions of your consciousness. The 3 major states of consciousness and how to access the highest state. How to deal with small problems that can overwhelm us. His perspective on psychedelics and reincarnation. How to grow and evolve without suffering. A few simple things that can help raise your consciousness.   Some Questions That I Ask: What do you mean by consciousness? Can you share a bit more

"The degree to which we don't allow ourselves to feel grief is also the degree to which we limit our heart's capacity to feel joy, bliss and happiness.”   Episode Summary: All feelings remain present until fully felt. As human beings, if you are truly living fully and authentically with an open heart, grief is unavoidable. Listen to this episode and learn the importance and the art of grieving where you acknowledge your pain and your grief to help you come through the other side in a more expanded space, with more joy, bliss and fulfillment.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to face loss in your life and the importance of feeling your grief. The relationship between grief and intimacy. The implications of doing a spiritual bypass rather than grieving. How to manage the waves and layers of grief and loss. The parts of grief that you need to go through in order to heal.   Some Questions That I Ask: What is grief? Is it unavoidable? What is the grieving process? Why should we open ourselves to feel grief/

“Fall in love with your humanness. See where that love affair takes you and honor it humbly and brutally.” Episode Summary: Jac O'Keeffe is a spiritual leader, author, and trailblazer in the exploration of consciousness. Jac joins me this week to share her deep wisdom and perspective on spiritual awakening and enlightenment to help us fall in love with our humanness. Listen to this episode and learn how to reconnect with your true self and fulfill your greatest purpose in life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What enlightenment is and some misconceptions about enlightenment. How to detangle yourself from compulsive relationships and thoughts. How to forgive yourself from something you did in the past. How to identify the difference between a mental illness and a spiritual awakening. The reason that there is a purpose for everything that happens to us. What taking a leap of faith looks like.   Some Questions That I Ask: Are enlightenment and awakening the same thing? How can someone forgive and love thems

“Complete integrity will bring you everything you've ever wanted.” Episode Summary:  Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live life wholly, undivided, with honor and no regrets? This week, get in the flow with best-selling author and life coach Martha Beck. I am super excited to have her back on the show sharing about her new book, The Way of Integrity. She shares with us what happens when we’re living in alignment with our true nature and how we can become disconnected from it. Listen to this insightful episode and learn how to let go, live life wholly with complete integrity, and find the path to your true self.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The steps in an integrity cleanse. 6 top reasons that drive people to seek change in their life. How to use your pain to live in integrity. How to deal with the fear that arises from within. Simple steps to deal with depression, anxiety and any emotion you are stuck in. How to raise your children with their integrity in tact. How to stay inspired despi

"There is a power when you dare to go slow.” Episode Summary: Most often when you reflect on your life, you will realize that life has a way of working itself out. Often though, when we don't get what we want, we start pushing harder. Realize that in that moment, from our current level of consciousness, we're not always able to see the infinite grace and possibilities of how life is unfolding. Listen to this episode and learn how being still, going slow and listening to your internal guidance will move you to even greater heights and possibilities.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The important steps to begin going slower in your life. How pushing too hard doesn’t always give you the result you desire. The reason we sometimes don’t feel satisfied after an achievement and yearn for more. The importance of being still to manifest your desires. The main reasons why pushing and forcing things to happen results in not trusting divine timing.   Some Questions That I Ask: What does it mean to go slow? What happe