Soultalk With Kute Blackson

“The fact that you are here is nothing short of a miracle.” Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, we are joined by the inspiring, John O’Leary. John shares with us his story, the accident that left him with a 1% chance of survival, that has lead him on a journey of courage, strength, and positivity. Drawing from his personal experience, John offers us inspiring insights on the importance of not attaching ourselves to bad incidences in our lives and release any identification to victimhood. John advocates the importance of constantly practicing the act of courage and gratitude to urge us to take conscious steps to enhance a positive spiritual and physical well-being. Timestamps: (03:25) - John’s background in the self-help industry. (08:15) - The accident that totally changed John’s life.(16:11) - The miraculous recovery process.(19:00) - How not to feel like a victim in bad situations.(23:50) - Wisdom for every struggling individual.(37:49) - How to stay courageous and positive.(53:01) - John’s most

"...Maybe the first thing to recognize is that holding on to pain, resentment, and anger, doesn't change the situation. Doesn't change. The other person doesn't set you free. All you end up doing is keeping yourself stuck in suffering and miserable. " Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, you will learn 6 practical steps to forgiveness that will change your life. Forgiveness is an act of power and freedom that sets you free. As human beings living this human experience, we have all been hurt, as well as hurt others.  By holding ourselves accountable and learning to forgive ourselves, we unlock the ability to extend the act of forgiveness and empathy to people around us. Listen and learn how forgiveness helps you reclaim your personal power and allows you to live a life of freedom and happiness.   Timestamps: (1:59) - Topic of Forgiveness (3:58) - Forgiveness for who? (6:15) - First Step to Forgiveness (7:00) - Second Step to Forgiveness (10:30) - Third Step to Forgiveness (12:53) - Fourth Step to Forg

"The ego is nothing but the inner consciousness, the inner soul that is conditioned and structured by our experience. So as it becomes conditioned and patterned, by our experience, it loses touch with its true authenticity."  Episode Summary: On today’s episode of SoulTalk, we are joined by the co-founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization, The Ridhwan School and a speaker of the recent Surrender Summit, the ever-wise A. H. Almaas.  In this episode, A.H. Almaas speaks to us on the importance of exploring beyond the immediate reality. He breaks down the stages of spiritual awakening to help us navigate the most important part of spiritual awakening, the first stage: addressing our Ego. He explains the key importance in being truthful to yourself as you embark on a spiritual journey and how to use external events and circumstances as opportunities for self-evolution. Timestamps: (3:34) - How A.H. Almaas began his spiritual work (6:31) - How A.H. Almaas experienced "Ego Death" on his spiritual path. (8:

"You begin to realize the inherent interconnectedness of all things, because you're no longer stuck in your sense of separate self." Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, I give clear insights about the signs and changes to look out for to know you are growing spiritually. In an age where the term "spirituality" is loaded with misconceptions and bypassing, I dive deep in this episode to define modern spirituality and give a clearer overview of what it means to live a spiritual life today. In this episode, I offer you four practical indications that spiritual growth is happening in your life and I teach you how changing your overall perspective of life helps you to gain full access to freedom and happiness. Timestamps: (1:13) - A Special Invitation to Boundless Bliss: A Bali Breakthrough Experience (4:03) - What does it mean to be spiritual today? (6:05) - First sign of spiritual growth (8:26) - Second sign of spiritual growth (12:41) - Third sign of spiritual growth (15:05) - Fourth sign of spiritual

“To realize that [my home is within me.] And it goes with me everywhere...[I am the space] I had been looking for where I could validate myself and where I could fully and authentically be myself, [it] was within me within my own body. ” Episode Summary: On today’s episode of SoulTalk, we have the pleasure of listening to the wisdom and life-lessons of Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, poet, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian. Najwa developed a passion for language at a young age, immersing herself in Arabic poetry and novels. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide as a trailblazing voice for women everywhere. Drawing from her experience of being torn from her home country because of war, she shares with us how to overcome the feelings of displacement to cultivate the idea that home is within ourselves not without. She offers her powerful tools on how to change your mindset of traumatic past experiences, how to

“No matter what you are going through, you are not alone.” Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, I share exclusive tips on how to deal with feelings of loneliness.  Regardless of who you are or where you are in life, we've all felt loneliness. In this episode, I share simple ways to ease the feelings of loneliness through practicing daily gratitude and appreciation for what you have and what the Earth has given you. Listen and learn how to expand your sense of feeling interconnected with all of life and existence, thus deepening your feeling of Oneness with all life on this planet.  With these take aways, you will feel love for yourself and for those around you.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to navigate your loneliness. How to deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. How to practice gratitude and its important. How to love and be loved. How to make the world a better place. Some Questions I Ask: Are you really lonely? How do I come out of the feeling of loneliness in my subconscious? How

“Life never stops teaching us. We stop listening.” In today’s episode of SoulTalk Podcast, we dive into a glistering and insightful talk about entrepreneurship and success. I am joined by Navian Jain, one of the world’s biggest entrepreneurs, leading innovators, and philanthropists. Naveen  is the founder and CEO at Viome. Viome Life Sciences was founded in 2016 with the sole aim of predicting, reversing, and preventing chronic illness in order to make illness optional. He persistently advocates for living humbly and attributing success to the amount of impact we have on others. Naveen reveals how to achieve greater things by focusing mainly on the world’s problems and asking relevant questions.  Find out how billionaire Naveen Jain learns to overcome self-doubt and fear in order to take a bold step to success.   Timestamps: (2:16) - How to cultivate the entrepreneurial drive (6:37) - A practical guide on how to become an entrepreneur (10:10) - 3-key questions to ask yourself to jumpstart your entrepreneurial

“The people that challenge you the most are, in fact, your greatest teachers.”   Episode Summary: On today’s episode of SoulTalk, I share with you practical insights on how to deal with challenging people. Oftentimes we tend to feel that challenging people you meet are the source of our suffering, when, in fact, they mirror parts of yourself. They give you the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to heal. Listen to this episode and learn the practical keys to being in a state of freedom no matter who you are dealing with.   In This Episode You Will Learn: The hidden truth about people that challenge you the most. How challenging people can help you embrace your deeper inner most self. 2 Keys to help you take responsibility of your healing. How to understand the lessons presented by the challenging person. How to deal with insecurities. How to navigate your own anger.   Some Questions I Ask: What does this person mirror to me about myself? How is this feeling that is being triggered ? How is this feeling fami

“Love is not necessarily a feeling, love is a recognition of interconnection."   Episode Summary:  On today’s episode of SoulTalk, joining us again on the show, Matt Kahn, a spiritual teacher, highly attuned empathic healer, and best-selling author of many heart-centered transformative books, including his new book All for Love: The Transformative Power of Holding Space. Today, Matt Kahn sheds light on the healing power of holding space for yourself and others. He simplifies how healing and loving yourself deeply can open you up to a freedom that is available when you live in service. This episode will help you redefine love and awaken your heart in the most authentic way.   In This Episode You Will Learn: A total and in-depth understanding of love. How to create a new positive relationship with yourself. How to differentiate between love and arousal. What to look for in a partner. How to love yourself authentically. How to navigate a dark night of the soul and rebuild yourself. Some Questions I Ask: When

“Confidence is your being, it is what you are.”   On today’s episode of SoulTalk, I share skills on How to Develop Real Self-Confidence. Something we have been conditioned to seek outside of ourselves through external validation. But this is a dead end path. Listen to a refreshing perspective on how to develop authentic self-confidence that comes from connecting with the deeper dimension of your being.   In This Episode You Will Learn: A simple and sustainable guide to develop your self-confidence. How to break the habit of seeking validation outside of yourself. How to develop a positive perception about yourself How to connect to the most authentic source of your being . How meditation can help improve your confidence. Some Questions I Ask: What is real self-confidence? Why are well-known guides and techniques to build self-confidence ineffective? Is your self-confidence based on your capacity to accomplish goals? What happens if you don’t accomplish your goals? How do we navigate fear while building sel

“Just like lotion nourishes dry skin, good statements and the truth nourish a dry soul.” Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, we are joined by globally-acclaimed therapist, best-selling author and founder of rapid transformational therapy, Marisa Peer. Marisa Peer offers valuable insights to the cause and effect that our thoughts can have in our daily lives. In this episode, Marisa Peer not only helps us navigate and train our minds to living fuller and happier lives but offers guidance on how to raise happy children to develop their self-confidence and a healthy outlook on life. Listen and learn the keys of how to own your self-worth and confidence through the power of your own thoughts. In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3-Key tips to give you to breakthroughs How to overcome self-sabotage How to transform negative thoughts from unconscious beliefs. How to feel and be your most authentic self. How to choose the career path that gives your soul satisfaction. How to raise healthy children with tool

“The freer you are in the world. The more peace you feel regardless of what happens in life.” Episode Summary: On this week’s episode of Soul Talk, we explore one of the most important practices on the spiritual path: MEDITATION. There is a misconception today that meditation is difficult or complicated in some way. What if it wasn't? What if meditation was, in fact, very simple and natural. Something everybody could do. In this episode, you will learn some simple steps to create a sustainable meditation practice in your daily life, as well as insights to help you navigate the experiences that may come up during your meditation. In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3-Keys steps to take your meditation to a peak. The essence of meditation The importance of meditation. Why we resist meditation. Types of meditation. How to stay focused during meditation. How to manage recurring thoughts during meditation. Some Questions I Ask: What is Meditation? How do I meditate? Can anything be meditation? Why is meditation

"The possibilities are endless if we're present to life. But if we're present only to a conversation, a story in our head, there are not any possibilities".   Episode Summary: On today's episode of SoulTalk, Cheri Huber, teacher of Zen with over 35 years of experience and author over 20 books, shares life changing insights about the nature of the mind, as well as how to manage and master it. Most of us are run by the constant negative conversations in our head, which only leads to stress, frustration and a life filled with suffering. What if there was a different way of living and relating to ourselves?  Listen to this episode to learn how to detach from self-sabotaging thoughts and live in peace.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to attain happiness true happiness. How to deal with negative thoughts even suicidal ones. A powerful process of “recording and listening” to build your positive inner voice. How to navigate and come out of self-hatred. How to direct your mind’s attention to positivity. Letting

"Ego is not a thing, it is a process. When you see it for what it is, then you are able to shift your relationship with ego and ego begins to lose its grip." Episode Summary: Today’s episode of SoulTalk is about something we all have struggled with: EGO. We often hear terms like “Ego is the enemy.” Or that we must annihilate the ego in order to be free.  But, what if ego wasn’t actually the enemy? What if trying to get rid of ego was only making it stronger? You will learn  4 practical steps on how to free yourself from the limiting grip of ego.   Listen and learn how to develop a new relationship with your ego, so that you can meet yourself with love and compassion and live in harmony with Life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What Ego actually is. A clear understanding of how ego gets created. How to stop identifying with ego. The most important questions to ask yourself, in order to be free. How to work with the feelings of fear that arise in dealing with ego. The 4 steps to freeing yourself from ego.

"When you desire freedom, then you have to be willing to face what you have been running from in your search for it." Episode Summary: Are you ready to evolve and awaken to the Truth of who you really are? On today's episode of Soul Talk, Spiritual teacher and author Gangaji shares how to go beyond your conditioning and discover the freedom within you. She teaches that freedom is an inner experience and how to live that in everyday life.  In This Episode You Will Learn:   How to Surrender to life.  How to make friends with your pain.  The power of telling the Truth on the spiritual path.  How to develop a relationship with the mind and be free.  The role of spiritual practices on the journey of awakening.  How to stay grounded and embrace Life itself as a spiritual path.   Some Questions I Ask:  What is enlightenment?  Why is it so hard to tell the truth? What is the role on planning and goal setting on the spiritual journey?  How do we navigate the internal pain and turmoil?  How much of our liv

"What we're seeking is not the goal itself. We are seeking the feeling the goal will give give us.”   Episode Summary: What if there was a missing link to the process of manifesting your desires that was so simple, but if you applied it would instantly change everything? Today’s episode of SoulTalk is a powerful session on utilizing your manifestation power to the fullest. Most times we keep chasing intangibles that we feel will give us satisfaction but in reality they does not. Listen to this episode and learn practical steps to activate your ability to supercharge your ability to manifest.      In This Episode You Will Learn:  How to stay in a positive feeling state regardless of outcomes.  How to live fully in the present and enjoy the process.  How to prioritize your intentions.  How to build a strong self esteem.  The 3 step process to manifestation.  Ways to cultivate gratitude in every experience.   Some Questions I Ask:  What is the process of Manifestation?  How do you stay in touch with

"Intimacy is the real spiritual path." Episode Summary: On today's episode of SoulTalk, we have the incredible Tami Simon joining us and sharing a lot of wisdom. Tami founded Sounds True at the age of 22, and has been in the spiritual entrepreneurship business for more than three decades. Sounds True has twice been named to the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private company in the United States. Listen and learn how to grow a startup business by maintaining personal authenticity. In This Episode You Will Learn: Inward ways of finding your own compass. How to stay in control of your life goals. How to get fear out of your way and enjoy life. How to feel connected to the earth. How to become a great teacher. The tremendous evolution of spiritual entrepreneurship. Some Questions I Ask: What inspired you to start Sounds True? How much of creation success or life do you actually feel is in our control? How you manage the fear of failure when you started Sounds True? What are some of the qualities of an effec

"Life is made up of all the ordinary moments. The beauty lies in the ordinary, so there is really nothing ordinary about the ordinary."   Episode Summary: Today’s episode of SoulTalk is a short but insightful musing on the necessity of embracing the power of the ordinary in life. When we allow ourselves to drop the narrative that something else, something extraordinary should be happening, we can be fully present in the Now. Listen and learn how to curb your quest of constantly seeking, and exist fully in the present, enjoying every moment of your life.   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to live and enjoy the present moment. How to align with ordinary life happenings. Reasons to cherish every moment with loved ones. What happens when one becomes addicted to spirituality Why it is important to constantly take the time to reflect on your life.   Some Questions I Ask: What happens when we embrace the ordinary? Why don’t we fully experience the beauty of the ordinary? Why are we constantly on the quest for

"It's the resistance that causes most of our suffering." Episode Summary: Are you living your ideal life? Will you have regrets at the end of your life experience? From journaling the lessons learned as a Palliative Carer to becoming a best-selling author and motivational speaker, Bronnie Ware talks to us about her book 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying' and shares a detailed analysis of self-kindness and patience. Listen and learn the intuitive way to live deliberately. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to find the courage to move towards career paths that resonate with your soul. How to enjoy the present moment instead of only living for the future. How to eliminate fear on your path of personal growth. Daily lifestyle tips to improve self-kindness and compassion. How to handle lifetime regrets. Some Questions I Ask: What inspired you to write the book? What inspired you to work with the dying? What was your relationship with death like before going into care-giving, and how did it evolve? How do w

"Change is the state of normal disruption." Episode Summary: In today's episode of SoulTalk recognized expert in professional and personal reinvention Adam Markel join us and teaches step by step guidelines on how to build resilience. Listen and learn how to maintain gratitude through turbulent times.  In This Episode You Will Learn: What it means to be change-proof. How to navigate moments of uncertainty. How to build resilience. A powerful morning routine for champions. Importance of incorporating prayers into your morning routine. The importance of trusting your instincts.  Some Questions I Ask: What do you do when an unexpected change happens? What are some of the simple practices people can begin doing to build resilience? How do we stop resisting? What does prayer mean to you?  How much of our life are we and control of, and how do we use that to instigate the change? What are your three keys of wisdom to pass on?