Soul Purpose Communications - Conversations in Life.
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Have you ever wondered what the point of life's trials and tribulations is? Are we here to learn lessons, to better ourselves or to just accept everything as it is? How can we deepen spiritual practice, whilst still going shopping and sorting laundry?
If you have ever wondered about how to deepen your spiritual practice, whilst living a busy life, this might just be the podcast for you.
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Cutting Energetic Ties
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBHave you ever found yourself embroiled in a situation or connection that has suddenly felt wrong? Have you ever wondered why? This conversation explores issues around the energetic ties that can happen in relationships and situations and what to do when they go wrong and no longer feel good. You will hear Sally recount a personal experience. She asks herself "how can I be free to be my best self?". You hear her talking about being 'power house Sally' once she realises her personal potenti...
Procrastination Queen No More!
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBDo you procrastinate so much that you sometimes lose out on work, new experiences or accepting change into your life? Do you get so paralysed by procrastination that it becomes almost impossible to move into action? Do you see life passing you by, but don't know what to do to get moving? If this is something you experience this might be the podcast for you. In this episode Sally talks about her struggle with procrastination. She shares her tale of moving from being the Queen of Procr...
Being Lonely and Alone
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Looking at the Details.
October 08, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBBooks I have enjoyed reading. Untamed : Glennon Doyle A Mindfulnes Guide for the Frazzled: Ruby Wax My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, In...
Being in Flow.
September 24, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBBooks that have helped me as I travel along this journey have been: Human Design: Chetan Parkyn Gift from the Sea: Anne Morrow Lindeburgh Fierce, Free and Full of Fire: Jen Hatmaker. My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage ...
Heart Talk.
September 11, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBBooks I found interesting as I make my journey: The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: Sue Monk Kidd Revolution from Within: A book of Self Esteem. Gloria Steinem Untamed. Glennon Doyle My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage y...
Body Talk, and What it is Saying to You.
August 20, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBBooks I found useful: When the Body Says No. Gabor Mate. The Body is Not an Apology. Sonya Renee Taylor Permission to Feel. Marc Brackett. My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I ...
Laughter Really is the Best Medicine.
August 06, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Laughter really is the best medicine.
August 06, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBHave you ever had the giggles so much that you could not stop? No matter what you did chuckles, snorts and laughter escaped from your very being - no matter where you were and what was happening? Today, Sally explores the question of laughter, its therapeutic effects and how it can act as a glue that connects people from different places and cultures. Listen on to find out what happened when Sally got the giggles during a meditation! My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of...
Powerful Dilemmas
July 23, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Dilemmas.
July 09, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Paradigm - What is real?
July 09, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBIn the conversation this week Sally talks about what is real and what is not. As she goes to the fun fair and is confronted with multiple reflections of herself in one of the attractions, she wonders whether she dare step through into a parallel world? Sally ponders here about knowing how and when to choose the best route through choices and paradigms that present themselves to us. How we can possible know what is best to do when confronted with different, and apparantly contradictor...
It's All Just Energy. A Story about ChiGong.
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBIf you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com. Follow me on: Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. To find out more check out www.koertwitteman.nl Sally attends QiQuong traini...
A Story about Qi Gong.
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBIf you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com. Follow me on: Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. To find out more check out www.koertwitteman.nl Sally attends Qi Quong train...
Alchemy Between the Sheets
June 08, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Daring to Find my Voice
May 28, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this conversation Sally talks about finding her voice. Her journey takes her back to her childhood and early memories of not being listened to, and her experience of learning not to speak, voice her opinions, wishes and desires. The journey moves from childhood to more currently, and to a pivotal moment of self realisation and power. With the use of five small words Sally transforms her life, and begins her journey to self realisation and awareness. What happens? What does she say?...
5 Small Words.
May 28, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Watching Life Go By.
May 11, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Meditation River
May 11, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this conversation Sally talks about the art of being the observer, and uses the metaphor of a river to demonstrate the futility of trying to hold on to and name every single life experience, thought and action that happens in life. Instead she offers the idea of remaining on the river bank, letting the river flow freely in front of you and just observing as it all goes by. Wouldn't life be easier, less stressful and more relaxed if we could all remain the observer in life, rather than...
Season 2 - Changing Lanes
May 07, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBEpisode Notes This trailer marks a shift in the journey Sally is making. She is celebrating reaching a new phase in life. There is more joy, more fun, more ease, more playfulness. The next season of podcasts offered here reflects this fullness and moreness. Listen out for more laughter, more exploration and more delight. If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.faceb...
What is Changing in Me?
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBThis show marks a shift in what Sally is experiencing and writing about. She has walked the toughest part of her journey so far, and survived. And having struggled to keep afloat over the last years she has now found safe harbour and a degree of safety in her world. From this vantage point she is able to see the world in a different light, experience things from a new perspective and this is what she talks about in this show. This episode is one of hopeful celebration, as Sally recogni...
The Strength In Me.
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
What Women Know - Being Gentle with Myself
April 14, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Being in a State of Enquiry
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Pur...
Fear of Failure
March 30, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this latest episode, cataloguing her personal development, Sally asks herself the question, “what would I do if I knew I could not fail?". This apparently simple question raises issues around her fear of failure and perfectionism. Sally is confronted with how much more she could achieve if she were gentler with herself, and less critical and realises that her fear is holding her back more than she realises. This podcast retells her journey through her awareness of her fear of failure...
What Would I do if I knew I could not Fail?
March 30, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAre you plagued by self doubt and fear? Does procrastination or fear of failure stop you doing things? Have you missed out on fabulous chances because you were too scared to say yes? In this latest episode Sally asks herself, “what would I do if I knew I could not fail?". This apparently simple question raises issues around her fear of failure and perfectionism. Sally is confronted with the realisation of how much more she could achieve if she were gentler with herself. She realises th...
How much of myself do I show the world?
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode Sally talks about the realisation that she was not really showing up in life as her full self. It took her a while to figure out why, and what was going on. When she did her defence mechanisms crumbled, and she was able to finally be more of her true self. Listen on to find out more about her journey, what her block was and what happened when she found it. If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunicati...
Removing Obstacles to Self Discovery.
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Sharing stories and making connections.
March 05, 2021 17:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBToday Sally talks about storytelling and the importance it has to bring us closer together. When we share our realities through our stories others can understand us better and maybe even see themselves in our story and understand themselves too. The gift in stories is the shared humanity that is often echoed within the words, enabling us as readers and writers to connect to each other across the pages. Why not join Sally for a moment as she tells her story? To find out more abo...
Connecting through Story Telling.
March 05, 2021 17:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
What Women Know - what I learnt from my mother.
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
How I found joy in changes in my life.
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIf you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. To find out more check out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg www.koertwitteman.nl
When Sally Lost and Found her Mojo.
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Finding the joy in simple tasks.
January 25, 2021 17:05 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBSomeone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about. And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share. Today I am talking about an actual realisation that occurred whilst I was folding laundry. In our house I have given up the battle of matching socks – they always seem to go missing between the laundry basket, the machine and reappearing again in the basket. We have been wearing mismatched socks for years and it does not seem to matter...
Spirituality in Simple Tasks
January 25, 2021 17:05 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Healing Breath Meditation
January 21, 2021 17:05 - 12 minutes - 8.24 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.
The Being Teacher.
January 09, 2021 17:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Being a Teacher
January 09, 2021 17:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBSomeone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about. And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share. Today I am talking about my work, and take a different stance, one that might be seen to be more political, which challenges the norm and is potentially more complicated. As I write this, I also acknowledge that I have colleagues who are dealing with intensely difficult situations in their schools and communities. Where the basic human ...
Listen Inside.
December 20, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Finding my inner Wisdom.
December 20, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBIn this episode Sally talks about tapping into her own wisdom, the inner knowing she carries in her body all the time, and which she is learning to listen to and act on more and more often these days. She talks about her route to self-acceptance and self-love, which has ultimately helped her listen more intently to her heart and find the right words to connect and communicate with others. By connecting to her wisdom Sally is learning to bring the gift of herself to the world. Fo...
Finding inner Wisdom - bringing myself to the table.
December 20, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBFor more information about Sally, or to drop her a line, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
Handling pain in my body.
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode Sally talks about being in pain whilst suffering from a back problem. She connects her physical, body pain to the emotional pain she has buried deep within her body and finds that the two are more connected than she ever realised. She learns that she cannot treat her mind, body, feelings, or emotions as being separate to each other. Sally discovers that by healing one aspect of herself, she can heal more of the layers attached to her pain, and discovers the unity of he...
Being in Pain
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
Body of work in my Body of Pain
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFor more information about Sally, or to drop her a line, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg
Being Space - the art of hanging out with life.
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBFor more information about Sally, or to drop her a line, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg
How to hang out with life and have fun.
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode Sally explores the ideas we attach to physical and energetic space. She discusses how we can connect to both spaces and in doing so practice the art of being in the moment. She talks about how it is more important to learn to be in the moment and not search for any other way of being than resting with what presents itself in each second. Ultimately, she realises that all she has to do is hang out with life and have fun with whatever is there. Whilst it sounds easy, she...
Being in the Moment.
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...
How Big are You?
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBFor more information about Sally, or to drop her a line, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg
How big am I?
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBIn this episode Sally asks the question, “how big am I?”. She wonders about metaphorical and physical size and looks at her inside and outside size. Ultimately she connects the size of her body with that of her heart and discusses the journey she made to connect the two and be at ease with the size of each of them. Listen on to find out more about her journey and what she discovered along the way. If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www....
Finding my Real Dress Size.
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon. The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story. I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpos...