

True Freedom
Richard Stokes and Bodhi Aldridge
As a man, have you ever felt like you’re not fully expressing yourself or experiencing all that life has to offer? If you’re like most men Bodhi works with, your life is very full but there is a quiet longing inside you for more. You may not be clear what this looks like, but the whisper inside is undeniable.
Join Transformational Leadership Coach, Bodhi Aldridge and his Host Richard Stokes, as they give a voice to this inner calling we all have as men… and explore how we can live a life of true freedom while still thriving as a leader, paying the mortgage and picking the kids up from school.
This podcast is for male business leaders and owners who are in relationships with mortgages, businesses and kids… and long to live lives full of purpose, joy and passion.
Topics will include: beliefs, the art of parenting, improving relationships, our relationship with money, developing presence, finding your purpose, cultivating inner peace, effective communication, understanding the masculine and feminine, energy and time management and manifestation.
Host/Producer: Richard Stokes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/)
Coach/Teacher: Bodhi Aldridge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/)
Join Transformational Leadership Coach, Bodhi Aldridge and his Host Richard Stokes, as they give a voice to this inner calling we all have as men… and explore how we can live a life of true freedom while still thriving as a leader, paying the mortgage and picking the kids up from school.
This podcast is for male business leaders and owners who are in relationships with mortgages, businesses and kids… and long to live lives full of purpose, joy and passion.
Topics will include: beliefs, the art of parenting, improving relationships, our relationship with money, developing presence, finding your purpose, cultivating inner peace, effective communication, understanding the masculine and feminine, energy and time management and manifestation.
Host/Producer: Richard Stokes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/)
Coach/Teacher: Bodhi Aldridge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/)
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2024 • 29min
EPISODE 1: Season Overview
Welcome back to the True Freedom Podcast.. and welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Richard and Bodhi give an overview or snapshot of the Season ahead, including the 5 episodes they have planned....
- Masculine & Feminine- Parenting Teenagers- Commitment- Resistance vs Flow- Getting off the Hamster Wheel
The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, mortgage, business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION:To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
CONNECT WITH US:
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://www.bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

Jan 14, 2024 • 47min
EPISODE 10: Hero's Journey
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast on the HERO'S JOURNEY, Richard and Bodhi wrap up Season 1 of the podcast by reflecting on Joseph Campbell's well known work. Bodhi explains the path of the Hero's Journey, particularly from the perspective of male householders, including what the holy grail actually is that we're searching for... and how to find it.
The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, a mortgage, a business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION:To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
CONNECT WITH US:
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://www.bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

Dec 28, 2023 • 51min
EPISODE 9: Manifestation
Discover the transformative power of commitment and its role in achieving true freedom. Delve into the nuances of manifestation and why traditional New Year's resolutions often fall short. Embrace self-acceptance over mere goal-setting to foster genuine growth. Learn about the importance of aligning intentions with your true desires and trusting your intuition. Explore visualization and meditation techniques to enhance self-worth, and reflect on personal identity through gratitude and mindfulness as you prepare for new beginnings.

Dec 3, 2023 • 45min
EPISODE 8: Christmas Special
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we talk about the upcoming holiday season with a focus on the importance of self-honesty, unconditional love and gratitude. We introduce a free mini-course called '5 Steps to Freedom and Flow', and discuss the significance of authenticity, acceptance, and responsibility in relationships. We also emphasize the value of self-reflection and approaching the holidays from a place of choice...
We hope you enjoy this episode! We plan on releasing one more episode before Christmas and another one during the New Year's season on Manifestation.
The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, a mortgage, a business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION:To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
To access Rich's TOOLKIT on Gratitude & Intentions CLICK HERE.
To look into the Art of Gathering: https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering
CONNECT WITH US:
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://www.bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

Nov 19, 2023 • 43min
EPISODE 7: Communication
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss communication - the communication and relationship we have with ourselves and with others. Whether you run your own business or you're a leader in a corporate environment, this podcast will be of great relevance to you.
We will answer the following questions and many more…
What is communication in relation to true freedom?What sort of communication are we having/could we have with ourselves?What are emotions and how can we better tune into our emotions?What are the three ways we resist our emotions?How can we become a more effective communicator?
This podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, a mortgage, a business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION / CONNECT WITH US:To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://www.bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

Nov 5, 2023 • 44min
EPISODE 6: Leadership
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss leadership. Whether you run your own business or you're a leader in a corporate environment, this podcast will be of great relevance to you.
We will answer the following questions and many more…
What is leadership?What are the different types of leadership?How can you find the freedom to lead or flourish as a leader?
This podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, a mortgage, a business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION / CONNECT WITH US: To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

Oct 22, 2023 • 46min
EPISODE 5: Money
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss the important issue of our relationship with money.
We will answer the following questions and many more…
Is it important to have conversations about money in our relationships? How do we let go of our fears around money? Where do we get our beliefs around money? How do we change our beliefs around money from Scarcity to Abundance? Is manifestation a thing.. is it possible?
This podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, a mortgage, a business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION / CONNECT WITH US:
To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@bodhialdridge.com
To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com
For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/
To connect with Richard or Bodhi via LinkedIN go to:
Richard Stokes (Producer/Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokesrichard/
Bodhi Aldridge (Coach/Teacher): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhialdridge/

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Oct 8, 2023 • 44min
EPISODE 4: Relationships
Bodhi Aldridge, a transformational leadership coach and author, delves into the fascinating interplay between relationships and freedom. He explains how commitment can actually enhance true freedom, revealing tools to improve communication and understanding with partners. Listeners learn to navigate emotional triggers and personal accountability, transforming conflicts into opportunities for growth. With insights on self-awareness and the complexities of identity in relationships, Bodhi offers a pathway to healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Sep 24, 2023 • 51min
EPISODE 3: Parenting
Bodhi Aldridge, a transformational leadership coach specializing in parenting and personal growth, dives into the complex balance between freedom and parenting. He discusses how self-awareness can change our parenting style, emphasizing the difference between responding and reacting. Listeners learn about overcoming emotional triggers and the importance of presence in nurturing secure attachments with children. The conversation also explores achieving a state of flow in parenting, aiming for a harmonious approach to the joys and challenges of raising children.

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Sep 10, 2023 • 48min
EPISODE 2: Beliefs
Dive into the transformative power of beliefs and how they shape our lives! Discover the critical difference between beliefs and values. Explore the early years' influence on self-worth and the restrictive beliefs that hold us back. Learn about the journey toward true freedom and the courage needed to embrace authenticity. The conversation also touches on midlife transformations and the importance of challenging societal expectations. Plus, get practical tools to shift negative beliefs and foster personal growth!