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Relationships With A Soul

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 Relationships With a Soul helps you build deeper, more authentic connections — starting with the one you have with yourself. Learn to heal, set boundaries, and create relationships that feel real, safe, and soul-aligned.

nickneve.substack.comNick Neve Développement personnel Réussite personnelle Sciences sociales
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    • Freedom Through Non-Doing: How Letting Go Changed Everything

      Freedom Through Non-Doing: How Letting Go Changed Everything
      Jan 28 2026
      In this powerful conversation with Dan Goldfield, we unpack: how stress becomes identity, why “doing more” doesn’t create peace, and how non-dual awareness can change your relationship with anxiety, pain, and effort itself.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Dan’s pivotal 2015 breaking point—and how chronic pain revealed hidden stress and tension (01:15)* Why “nothing is wrong with your body” can be painful to hear—but liberating to realize (04:20)* How Alexander Technique exposed the link between posture, tension, identity, and validation-seeking (07:10)* The moment Dan realized two weeks off didn’t fix anything—and why that changed his life (10:05)* Why stress is normalized as the “price of admission” for success (12:25)* Dan’s existential “why” question—and how it led him to Dharma teachings (15:40)* The difference between meditation (as a practice) and mindfulness (as a way of living) (19:10)* Why some teachings say “doing is the problem”—and what real relaxation actually means (22:30)* A clear definition of mindfulness: “remembering to be here now” (26:10)* Why many people secretly use meditation as avoidance (and how to stop bypassing emotion) (29:25)* The non-duality reframe: freedom isn’t gained—it’s recognized (33:10)* Why one-size-fits-all spirituality fails—and how good teachers match the method to the moment (36:40)* A simple “awareness of awareness” experiment to glimpse the space behind stress (39:20)* Dan’s remote monk training—and how he turned daily life into a monastery (42:15)* The “operating system” metaphor: noticing mental processes vs. trying to overwrite them (45:10)* What changes after recognition: relationships, career alignment, motivation, and ease (49:05)* A powerful cancer-care story: how these teachings supported Dan’s family through crisis (52:10)* Why crisis can be an opening—and how this work supports OCD, phobias, depression, and more (56:20)* Where to find Dan and how to reach him directly (01:00:40)Connect With Dan📙Follow Dan on Substack, X, or YoutubeInquiries: Dan@Dangoldfield.comKey Lessons From This Episode:Lesson 1: Stress and pain often aren’t “random”—they’re patternsSometimes the body is revealing what the mind has been carrying for years: tension, proving, validation-seeking, and fear.When you stop treating symptoms like enemies, you can finally work at the root.Lesson 2: Your identity can be made of tension—and you won’t even know itDan’s biggest insight was that the “way he was” felt normal until he experienced another way of being.Awareness creates the option to change. Without it, you’re just living on autopilot.Lesson 3: Mindfulness isn’t a vibe—it’s rememberingMindfulness (sati) is “remembering to be here now.”Not fixing. Not forcing. Not escaping. Just returning to what’s actually here.Lesson 4: You can use meditation as a coping mechanismEven “healthy” practices can become avoidance if the motivation is:“I don’t want to feel this—make it go away.”Freedom comes from allowing emotions to move through—not trying to override them.Lesson 5: Non-duality points to the part of you that was never stressedThe core shift is recognizing the “space” in which stress appears.That space isn’t anxious. It’s aware of anxiety.That awareness is the doorway to peace—not a technique.Lesson 6: One method doesn’t fit everyone—and it changes over timeSome people need step-by-step practices first. Others need direct pointing.The best “hierarchy” is simply: what’s right for you right now.Lesson 7: Peace doesn’t require a slower life—it requires a new relationship to experienceNon-duality isn’t about escaping chaos.It’s about recognizing calm in the middle of it—and letting the mind unwind indirectly.Lesson 8: Recognition comes first—then life reorganizesWhen you stop pushing, misaligned motivations fall away.That can lead to career shifts, breakups, new priorities—less effort, more alignment.Lesson 9: Thoughts and emotions don’t last as long as we thinkThey “self-terminate” when we stop feeding them with more processes.High-resolution awareness reveals that what feels permanent is actually cycling rapidly.Lesson 10: This work builds confidence for life’s biggest momentsWhen crisis hits—illness, fear, uncertainty—these teachings can become something you rely on, not something you “try.”That’s real freedom: not the absence of challenge, but a different ground beneath it.Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also Enjoy🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul BrandHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships ...
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    • The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture

      The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture
      Jan 21 2026

      In this empowering episode we explore:

      the emotional cost of hustle culture—and why real change starts with awareness, reflection, and choosing connection over constant striving.

      In this value-packed episode, we cover:

      * Why some of the most meaningful insights come from unplanned conversations (01:15)

      * How hustle culture keeps us in constant motion without reflection (02:10)

      * Why productivity without self-connection leads to burnout (03:05)

      * How unconscious patterns quietly drain our energy over time (04:00)

      * Why reflection—not force—is what actually creates lasting change (05:05)

      * The importance of pausing to integrate what resonates emotionally (06:10)

      * How choosing connection over distraction reshapes relationships (07:20)

      * Why doing inner work for yourself benefits every relationship in your life (08:30)

      And more…

      📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack

      🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand

      💻Visit Nick’s Website

      💻Visit Lily’s Website

      Key Lessons from This Episode

      Lesson 1: Not Everything Powerful Is Planned

      Some of the deepest insights arise organically.When we allow space for real conversation, truth surfaces naturally.

      Growth often happens when we stop trying to control the outcome.

      Lesson 2: Hustle Culture Disconnects Us From Ourselves

      Constant doing leaves no room for reflection.Without pause, we repeat patterns instead of changing them.

      Movement without awareness isn’t progress.

      Lesson 3: Reflection Is a Form of Self-Respect

      Taking time to reflect isn’t laziness—it’s leadership over your own life.Insight comes from stillness, not speed.

      You can’t change what you don’t pause to see.

      Lesson 4: Inner Work Strengthens Every Relationship

      When you build a stronger relationship with yourself,your relationships with others naturally improve.

      The foundation of every connection is self-connection.

      Lesson 5: Awareness Opens Doorways to Change

      This episode isn’t about judgment—it’s about noticing.Awareness creates options where unconsciousness creates repetition.

      Change begins the moment you see clearly.

      Lesson 6: Choosing Connection Is a Daily Practice

      Connection doesn’t happen accidentally in a distracted world.It’s a choice you make again and again.

      Connection grows where attention goes.

      Lesson 7: You’re Doing This Work for You

      Personal growth isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about honoring yourself.That choice ripples outward into every part of life.

      You’re worth the effort it takes to slow down.

      Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also Enjoy

      Help Grow The Podcast:

      Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:

      * Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform

      * Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable



      Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at nickneve.substack.com/subscribe
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      46 min
    • How Convenience and Dopamine Are Quietly Disconnecting Us

      How Convenience and Dopamine Are Quietly Disconnecting Us
      Jan 15 2026
      In this empowering episode we explore:How modern convenience and high-dopamine technology quietly reshape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of connection—and why choosing effort, presence, and boundaries may be the key to a calmer, more fulfilling life.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* How dopamine and convenience quietly reshape modern life and relationships (01:05)* Why “saving time” doesn’t automatically improve life satisfaction (02:40)* How frictionless living makes real connection feel inconvenient (04:45)* Why we underestimate the emotional payoff of in-person connection (06:50)* How low-effort dopamine trains the brain to avoid real engagement (09:10)* Why social connection is a muscle that weakens when we stop using it (11:30)* How fear grows when convenience replaces human interaction (13:40)* Why having your phone out—even unused—reduces presence (15:30)* How reduced device use calms the nervous system and lowers anxiety (17:45)* Why information overload keeps us in a constant state of stress (19:40)* How instant access creates unrealistic expectations of availability (21:30)* The Amazon/convenience example—and how isolation builds gradually (23:20)* Why saving time often leads to filling life with more tasks, not meaning (25:00)* Practical ways to set limits with technology without rejecting it entirely (26:50)* Why awareness—not shame—is the starting point for change (28:40)* Simple practices to choose connection over distraction daily (30:10)* Using anxiety as a barometer for overstimulation and tech overuse (31:45)* The core takeaway: how choosing connection reshapes fulfillment (33:00)And more…📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s Website💻Visit Lily’s WebsiteKey Lessons from This EpisodeLesson 1: Convenience Isn’t NeutralConvenience removes friction—but friction is what builds connection.When everything is easy, meaningful effort feels overwhelming.What’s convenient isn’t always what’s nourishing.Lesson 2: Dopamine Shortcuts Rewire DesireHigh-dopamine, low-effort rewards train the brain to avoid depth.Over time, comfort replaces connection.The brain learns to choose ease over fulfillment.Lesson 3: Connection Is a MuscleConversation, presence, and vulnerability weaken when unused.Avoidance grows where practice disappears.What you don’t exercise, you begin to fear.Lesson 4: Phones Fragment PresenceEven an unused phone pulls attention away from connection.Presence requires full engagement.Partial attention creates partial connection.Lesson 5: Information Overload Fuels AnxietyThe nervous system wasn’t designed for constant stimulation.More input doesn’t mean more clarity.An anxious mind is often an overstimulated one.Lesson 6: Convenience Raises ExpectationsWhen tasks become easier, expectations increase.Time saved is quickly consumed by more demands.Efficiency doesn’t equal freedom.Lesson 7: Avoidance Masquerades as EfficiencyOnline ordering and digital communication often replace human interaction.What feels efficient can quietly isolate.Avoidance feels safe—but it shrinks your world.Lesson 8: Self-Regulation Is Non-NegotiableNo one will set boundaries with technology for you.Freedom comes from intentional use.Your attention is your responsibility.Lesson 9: Awareness Beats ShameScreen time isn’t a moral failure—it’s data.Curiosity leads to change faster than judgment.Awareness opens the door to choice.Lesson 10: Choose Connection Over DistractionReal fulfillment comes from presence, conversation, creativity, and reflection.Less stimulation. More meaning.Connection feeds the soul—distraction only numbs it.Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at nickneve.substack.com/subscribe
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      36 min
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