✨Nic and Claire catch up on the past few months of growth since changing studios, rebranding, and leaning into a more controversial niche, which boosted engagement and followers but also brought trolling and the stress of losing their social media page before recovering it through legal letters.

🌙 We reflect on how recent guests and evidence-based discussions have helped them implement mindset, self-awareness, structure, and holistic practices in their own lives, including exploring ADHD traits, abundance as a feeling, discipline as self-love, and focusing on the journey rather than a fixed destination. They discuss breaking habits, avoiding comparison, curating environments, using free tools like podcasts, libraries, and ChatGPT, and balancing professionalism with spirituality, while sharing excitement about upcoming guests, including a past-life regression practitioner and growing interest from international contacts.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Catch Up And New Direction
02:40 Guests To Real Life Change
03:38 Self Awareness And Growth
06:22 Evidence Based Spirituality
08:21 Success Leaves Clues
10:38 Discipline As Self Love
14:26 Social Media Trolls And Tragedy
19:27 Hummingbird Mindset And Purpose
21:24 Numerology And Alignment
25:20 Abundance And Podcast Origins
27:15 Press Send Fear
32:13 Enjoy the Journey
34:47 Control Yourself Only
37:30 Free Tools to Grow
39:27 ADHD Talk Backlash
45:06 Spirituality Meets Science
47:42 Next Guests and Goodbye

✨ In this episode, we welcome Tom Blackledge, a former MMA fighter and founder of Fighter Blueprint Academy, to discuss his journey from martial arts to becoming an author and personal coach. Tom delves into his exploration of stoicism, a Greco-Roman philosophy that has deeply influenced his life and coaching methods.

🌙 This episode covers Tom's approach to using social media positively, the importance of mindset during challenging times like COVID-19, and techniques for mental strength and resilience, including fasting and goal setting. Tom also introduces his new books aimed at instilling gratitude and personal growth in children. Tune in for insights on overcoming life's struggles, developing mental fortitude, and living in the present moment.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Tom Blackledge
01:07 The Power of Social Media
02:03 Discovering Stoicism
04:30 Applying Stoicism in Life
08:00 Mental Health and Social Media
13:02 The Importance of Gratitude and Journaling
19:45 The Power of Gratitude
20:09 The Importance of Writing Gratitudes
21:47 Creating a Gratitude Habit
23:19 Living in the Present Moment
24:57 Understanding Control and Letting Go
30:28 Teaching Gratitude to Children
32:55 Dealing with Negativity and Vulnerability
34:40 Conclusion and Where to Find More

✨ In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Helle Hammonds, a burnout coach, to discuss the immense pressures of modern life that lead to burnout. Heli shares her personal journey of working tirelessly to the brink of catastrophic burnout and how she reclaimed her health, both mentally and physically. We explore the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical tools for maintaining mental health.

🌙 Helle also delves into the role of childhood experiences, societal expectations, and workplace dynamics in contributing to chronic stress. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or just navigating today's fast-paced world, this episode is packed with valuable insights on achieving sustainable high performance while maintaining balance and well-being.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest: Helle Hammonds
02:36 The Turning Point: Catastrophic Burnout
05:26 Rebuilding and Becoming a Burnout Coach
06:27 Understanding Burnout and Its Causes
10:44 Personal Reflections and Coping Mechanisms
14:24 Balancing Success and Mental Health
23:39 The Science of Burnout
28:59 Gender Roles and Personal Growth
31:03 The Importance of Balance and Receiving Help
33:26 The Impact of News and Media
34:52 Workplace Wellbeing and Employee Value
41:59 Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Personal Life
46:19 The Power of Reflection and Letters to Self
52:18 Recognising Stress and Behavioral Symptoms
54:42 The Importance of Presence and Final Thoughts