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The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 18: What is Wanting to Die? + The FINALEWelcome to episode 18 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the theme of 'what is wanting to die' in our lives. Through discussions, we unravel the spiritual significance behind the end of cycles, guided by the numerology of 2025 as a year of culmination. Together, we explore the universality of personal metamorphosis—the letting go of old self-concepts and life patterns to embrace fresh beginnings. Join Shawna & Laurie as they share deeply personal insights on professional and personal transformations, the impact of releasing outdated narratives, and the strength found in radical honesty and acceptance. In this heartfelt an...2025-07-091h 10The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 17: Recognizing Unhealthy & Abusive Patterns in RelationshipsIn this episode, we explore how to recognize unhealthy dynamics and patterns of emotional abuse in relationships—whether you’re just beginning to date or you’re in a longer-term connection that doesn’t quite feel right. Shawna shares a short but powerful experience from her life—a one-month relationship that opened her eyes to the subtle but harmful signs of emotional manipulation and abuse. We explore: What emotional manipulation can look like in the early stages Common signs of unhealthy relationship patterns and emotional abuse, including reactivity, gaslighting, love bombing, and body-b...2025-04-011h 05The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 16: Spiritual Bypassing (Part 2) - Integrating All EmotionsIn Part 2 of our conversation on Spiritual Bypassing, we go deeper into what it really means to walk a spiritual path rooted in wholeness, not avoidance. We talk about the role of challenging emotions—like grief, anger, shame, sadness—not as blocks to spiritual growth, but as portals into deeper truth and presence. So often in spirituality, we’re taught to rise above, stay high-vibe, or “think positive.” But the truth? Real healing doesn’t bypass the pain. It meets it. It listens to it. It lets it be part of the path. Together, we explore how...2025-04-0132 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 15: Understanding Spiritual Bypassing (Part 1)Welcome to episode 15 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we dive into the topic of spiritual bypassing. In this episode, we explain what spiritual bypassing is, signs that indicate spiritual bypassing and how we can sometimes use spirituality as a means to avoid confronting unresolved emotional issues, personal challenges, and messier parts of the human experience. Throughout the conversation, the episode tackles common signs of spiritual bypassing such as denial of negative emotions, overuse of positive affirmations, and avoidance of personal responsibility. It emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, for true spiritual...2025-03-1345 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 14: The Healing Power of PlayWelcome to this episode of the Naked Soul Podcast, where we explore the power of play. Join us as we discuss the reasons we're disconnected from play as adults and how integrating more play can provide many shifts within your life.  Our conversation shares personal stories and experiences, exploring the lighter side of spirituality and life, where silliness and play can be used for many thing such as: healing trauma, shifting belief systems, shift you out of stress and the ego mind and into higher states of consciousness, improve your mood, access more creativity and clarity, and e...2025-02-2133 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 13: How to Practice Conscious CommunicationWelcome to episode 13 of the Naked Soul podcast! This week, we dive into the transformative power of conscious communication. Join us as we discuss how this vital skill can enhance your relationships, whether they're romantic, familial, or professional. Dive deep into the art of speaking intentionally, empathetically, and clearly, while holding space for mutual understanding. Discover how to shift from being reactionary to heart-led communication, moving away from ego-driven conversations to nurturing connections. We'll explore the importance of looking beyond our conditioned responses and recognizing the childhood wounds that may influence our interactions. Throughout the episode, we...2025-02-0758 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 12: The Practice of Setting BoundariesWelcome to episode 12 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the topic of boundaries. We dive deep into understanding why boundaries are crucial for our well-being, how to effectively set them, and the challenges we face when our boundaries are not respected. This episode also celebrates the launch of our Naked Soul membership that offers a wealth of resources including guided meditation classes, breathwork, and live Q&A channeling sessions. Join us as we explore different types of boundaries, such as energetic and personal ones, and discuss their importance in protecting your peace and happiness. We'll...2025-01-2328 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 11: How to Tune In, Strengthen and Follow Your IntuitionWelcome to episode 11 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore tuning into, strengthening and following our intuition and how to connect with this inner compass. Join us as we discuss the importance of tuning into our soul's voice amidst the chaos of everyday life. Our conversation unravels how societal conditioning often mutes our intuitive abilities, but with practice and awareness, we can reclaim this vital aspect of our being. In this episode, we share personal stories and insights on recognizing intuitive nudges, overcoming fear, and understanding the role of intuition in aligning with our soul's path...2025-01-1537 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 10: The Importance of Charging Your Worth as a Holistic or Spiritual EntrepreneurWelcome to Episode 10 of The Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, Shawna and Laurie dive into the critical topic of charging your worth as a wellness, holistic, or spiritual entrepreneur. We begin by sharing our personal journeys of pricing our services and uncovering the lessons we’ve learned along the way. We also discuss key factors that many holistic entrepreneurs overlook when setting prices for their offerings. From balancing masculine and feminine energy in decision-making to structuring and pricing your business, we explore how these dynamics shape your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, we discuss additional aspects such...2025-01-0842 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 9: 2024 Wrapped - Our Challenges, Reflections & What We're Bringing into 2025In this episode, we wrap up the year 2024 by diving into the challenges, reflections and lessons we learned over the past year and what we're bringing into 2025. Some topics we explore include: noticing when and how we fell into lack of personal power/giving away our power, tendencies of people pleasing, aversion to duality and challenge, allowing ourselves to be our true selves, sharing our gifts in a more empowered way and more. We hope you enjoy our reflections on 2024. Shawna & Laurie Join us for weekly LIVE classes in the Naked Soul Collective...2024-12-311h 25The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 8: Moving Out of Victim Consciousness and into Self-EmpowermentWelcome back to the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenging topics of victimhood and powerlessness, exploring their traits and how they might be showing up within our lives. We explore what victim consciousness is and common patterns that keep us trapped in victimhood.  We also explore what the victim triangle is and where in our lives we might be playing the role of the victim, hero and bully. The episode provides valuable reflections and practical tips to help you identify where you may be holding onto victimhood in your life, how t...2024-12-0441 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 7: Detaching from Outcomes & ExpectationsWelcome to episode seven of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the topic of detaching from outcomes and expectations. Hosts Shawna and Laurie explore the common ways we attach ourselves to desired outcomes and the pitfalls that come with it. They share personal stories and insights on how this attachment can lead to unnecessary suffering and hinder personal growth. Through conversation, Shawna and Laurie discuss the importance of surrendering control. They emphasize how expectations can shape our experiences in relationships, parenting, business, and self-worth. The hosts share practical tips on how to practice detachment in everyday...2024-11-2046 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 6: Overcoming PerfectionismWelcome to episode six of the Naked Soul podcast, where we dive into the theme of perfectionism and its impact on our lives. We discuss how perfectionism can keep us stuck in procrastination, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the struggles and the lessons learned. We also explore how perfectionism manifests in different areas of life, from entrepreneurship to daily tasks. Join us as we uncover the roots of perfectionism, tracing it back to childhood experiences and societal expectations. We also explore how perfectionism intertwines with self-criticism and how it can prevent us from fully embracing our authentic...2024-10-0332 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 5: What is God?Welcome back to episode five of the Naked Soul podcast! Today we are going to be touching on a subject that we've gotten a few questions about, which is really what is God when we are referring to God in some of these episodes.  Shawna shares her personal journey of understanding the term 'God,' recounting how she initially struggled with it due to a lack of exposure and understanding of the concept in childhood. She talks about her transformative experiences with meditation, spiritual books, specific healing practices and the profound impact of her brother's passing, which l...2024-09-1729 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 4: Understanding the Ego Mind - Transforming Fear and Lack-Based ThinkingWelcome to Episode 4 of the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the ego mind, often associated with fear-based thinking. If you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, overwhelm, or feelings of inadequacy, this episode is for you. We begin by defining the ego mind, exploring its origins and discussing how the ego mind functions as a counterpart to our soul, bringing forward challenges and non-loving emotions that our soul is meant to overcome for growth. We discuss the importance of the ego in our physical existence and how it shapes our...2024-09-041h 03The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 3: How to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child WorkHow to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child Work In episode three, we dive into inner child work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Shawna provides an insightful explanation of IFS, a comprehensive framework for understanding our psyche, exploring why we feel the way we do in different situations, and how to heal our wounded parts. This episode is a journey through the various parts of our psyche, their roles, and how they impact our lives. We discuss how childhood experiences shape our belief systems and how the IFS framework...2024-08-1448 minThe Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastEpisode 2: What is The Purpose of Life? Understanding Soul Growth & Raising ConsciousnessWelcome back to episode two of the Naked Soul podcast. Today, we are talking about the soul, soul growth, and the path of healing and raising consciousness. We explore the concepts of understanding your soul, your soul's purpose, the lessons we encounter in life, and how these lessons contribute to our growth. Laurie shares insights from her sessions with clients, explaining common questions about life purpose and causes of suffering. We discuss the idea of life as a school where challenges are lessons for soul growth, and the seven areas of soul growth: love, compassion, patience, gratitude, humility, joy...2024-07-301h 18The Naked Soul PodcastThe Naked Soul PodcastWelcome to the Naked Soul Podcast! Our Journeys on a Healing & Spiritual PathWelcome to the Naked Soul podcast, where we dissolve the barriers between spirituality and the human experience. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves - Shawna Thibodeau and Laurie Oakes and our journeys on a healing and spiritual path. Shawna, a meditation teacher and spiritual mentor, reveals her path from struggling with depression and anxiety to embracing healing modalities and building a successful business. Laurie, a medium and spiritual teacher, recounts her experiences growing up with a spiritual mother, battling her own mental health, and ultimately finding her calling through mediumship and healing work. This episode explores...2024-07-161h 12