The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting For: Why Your Desires Are Sacred Assignments
Feeling guilty about wanting more? Dismissing your dreams as unrealistic? This episode reveals why your persistent desires aren't selfish or impractical—they're sacred information from your soul about who you're meant to become. Learn the science behind authentic wanting and discover why following your heart isn't just spiritual advice—it's optimal human functioning.
What You'll Learn:
Why Self-Determination Theory proves authentic desires lead to peak performance
The neuroscience behind intrinsic motivation and psychological well-being
How to distinguish between soul assignments and programmed societal wants
Why suppressing authentic desires creates emptiness and disconnection
The Desire Audit: tools for getting honest about what you really want
How to overcome the "but" mentality that kills your dreams
Why your astrological blueprint and personality patterns reveal your purpose
The Permission Practice: stop asking others and start giving it to yourself
How persistent dreams are your internal GPS pointing toward fulfillment
Why authentic desires align with your natural talents and core values
The Sacred Yes Practice: small steps toward honoring your true calling
Perfect for: High achievers feeling empty despite success, people suppressing dreams as unrealistic, anyone waiting for permission to pursue what they want, those feeling guilty about their desires, people stuck in "shoulds" instead of authentic wants, anyone ready to trust their soul's guidance system, and dreamers tired of playing small.
References for Show Notes
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Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Publications.
Kasser, T., & Ryan, R. M. (1996). "Further examining the American dream: Differential correlates of intrinsic and extrinsic goals." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 22(3), 280-287.
Ntoumanis, N., et al. (2021). "A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain." Health Psychology Review, 15(2), 214-244.
Vansteenkiste, M., & Sheldon, K. M. (2006). "There's nothing more practical than a good theory: Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory." British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45(1), 63-82.
Reiss, S. (2004). "Multifaceted nature of intrinsic motivation: The theory of 16 basic desires." Review of General Psychology, 8(3), 179-193.
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