SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

"The only belief that matters is that if you put time and energy into getting better at something you will actually get better." Episode Summary: Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of Impact Theory and Quest Nutrition. Personally driven to expand people's vision of wellness, encompassing body and mind, Tom created Impact Theory to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world. Listen to this episode as Tom teaches us practical and simple steps to build your 'hunger', your ambition, and to set realistic and achievable goals to keep yourself at your optimum level. In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 ways to build hunger, ambition and drive. How to develop the growth mindset. The key component of your drive and how to acquire it. How to unlock the potential within yourself even when things aren't working in your life. How to identify, craft and set the right goals for you. Tom Bilyeu's 25 beliefs for a successful life. Some Questions That I Ask: How can people access and develop hunger, ambition? How can we develop our drive and follow through on what we've started? How can someone discern what the right goals are for them in this moment of their life? What are your key beliefs that have made you successful? What is the biggest mistake you have made and how did you navigate through it? What are some of the important elements in choosing a spouse or a life partner?

"People will treat you how you teach them to treat you." Episode Summary: The foundation of your life is based on the foundation of your own self-esteem and your relationship with your self-worth. Self-esteem is at the root of your experience of yourself and other people. We tend to experience life at the level of our self-esteem, and the quality of our life will be at the quality of our self-esteem in terms of how we see ourselves. Listen to this very important episode as I dive deep into the signs of low self-esteem, and how to rise above and change your narrative to believe that "You are enough, just as you are." In This Episode You Will Learn: The basis of self-esteem and how it has an enormous impact on your life. How your self-worth can affect every single relationship in your life. The 6 signs to look for that indicates low self-esteem and self-worth. How self-esteem can affect bringing into your life: abundance, purpose, career and relationships. 3 important keys steps to shift your self-esteem narrative and create the life you want. Some Questions That I Ask: What is the basis of self-esteem? What are the signs of low self-esteem? Are there remedies for low self-esteem? Are there implications for basing our self-esteem on things around us? How can you shift your narrative to increase your self-esteem?

"The best way to express our spirituality is by serving others and making a difference in people's lives." Episode Summary: Ready to serve but don't know how? Join my special guest, Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, author and international speaker whose universal message brings together the spiritual healing traditions of the East and West. Dr. Levry's teachings have inspired, transformed and awakened audiences and students around the world. Listen and learn how to destroy your karma with love, and discover what real service can mean for you. In This Episode You Will Learn: What spirituality is and the key way to express it. Two principles of the Universe that will bring rhythm to your life. How suffering, disease and pain come as a result of misuse of free will. How to meditate at the highest level possible to bring a different way of thinking that can heal all of creation. A simple method of rhythmic breathing. Some Questions That I Ask: How do you define Spirituality? Why is there so much suffering in the world? What are the first steps to move beyond the sense of feeling separate? How can we make a shift? How much of our life is destined and how much is free will? How can we ensure that what we intend is in alignment for our souls highest evolution? What is the pineal gland and how do we activate it? Guest links: www.drlevry.com

"Meditation is not going to change your life, it is going to change the way you are handling and interacting with your life." Episode Summary: Emily Fletcher, Broadway star to creator of the Ziva meditation technique and author of Stress Less, Accomplish More, talks about the danger of not managing our stress and the tremendous benefits of meditating just 15 minutes a day. Listen to this episode and learn how to not only change your life but change how you handle and interact with life! In This Episode You Will Learn: Different methods to help you manage your stress. The 3 categories of meditation and how to implement them in your life. How to deal with incessant thoughts that pop up in meditation. What a 'successful meditation' looks like. The 6 benefits of meditation that will change how you handle and interact with life. Some Questions I Ask: What gave you the courage to make that leap from Broadway? Was there fear of going into the unknown? What do you mean when you say meditation and what is the real essence of meditation? What is a person supposed to do with their minds when they sit down to meditate? How do we deal with feelings that may come up as we meditate? Are there any specific, tangible ways that you have found helpful to deal with the stresses of life?

"The more you love, the more your heart expands. The more your heart expands, the more your capacity to love grows, and the more life will give you to love as an exchange." Episode Summary: Love is the foundation of human existence. We write songs about love. We read novels about love. We watch movies about love. We write poetry about love. Whether we are aware of it or not, love is the underlying foundation and motivation for us. As human beings, a life without love would probably not be a life worth living. So with this month's theme of Love, many of us are most likely going to be talking about love, and showing love in different ways to our loved ones. Listen to this episode and learn about the three main love blocks and how to overcome them to help you expand your soul to the next level. In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 main love blocks and how to overcome them. How love can limit or expand your life. The most important aspect of love. How attachment and expectation can affect how you love others. How different definitions of love can affect your communication in all of your relationships. Some Questions That I Ask: What is the underling foundation and motivation for us as humans? What parts of yourself have you been giving up for love? Is there anywhere in your life where you are trying to control as a way to prevent yourself from getting hurt? Do you have any expectations in return of your giving love? In what ways are you limiting love in your life?

"All emotional pain is a thought being produced in your brain that's disconnecting you from your soul." Episode Summary: In this up close and personal episode with my friend and one of my favorite authors, Dr. John Gray, who opens his heart and shares with us how he dealt with the death of his wife, showing us how our chemical reactions of love and anger can affect our lives and how we can integrate these deep feelings. He also shares how to balance our hormones to function at a higher level and the keys to ecstatic lovemaking. Listen to this juicy and informative episode and walk away with a deeper understanding of your body, your emotions, your relationships and deep intimacy in your life. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to manage the loss of someone you love deeply and heal in order to love again. What happens to our brain when we fight and feel angry. How to protect your testosterone and estrogen levels to keep them balanced to function at their highest level. How to integrate our deepest feelings when we feel sad, angry or even happy. How to really love fully and accept that deep love in your life. Some Questions That I Ask: What is the best way to deal with the loss of a loved one and the grieving process? How is it limiting to assign these gender roles and identities and ways of being with men and women? How can we know when it's time to balance our levels of testosterone and estrogen in our body? How can we integrate our feelings better instead of rationalizing them? What are the keys to ecstatic lovemaking?

"You have the opportunity to see how deeply you can go into this moment and experience the inherent bliss, the inherent joy, the deep sense of aliveness that is within you." Episode Summary: If you had the opportunity to sit down for tea or coffee with me, what are the questions you would like to ask me? It's time for Part 2 of my 'Coffee with Kute' segment where I answer some of your intimate questions submitted to me personally about how to stay motivated during the lockdowns of this pandemic, exploring the subject of religion, and what the true meaning of giving is and how to share your gifts with the world. Grab your cup of tea and coffee now and let's flow! Enjoy. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to create a routine that will help you stay motivated and focused during the lockdowns at home. How to cleanse the energy and aspects of your life that no longer serve your highest. How to trust the timing of Universe to grow and expand into your best version. The difference between giving and receiving from a place of authenticity. How to live your life and practice your spirituality fully on your own terms. How to heal your past experiences by accepting the true love that lives within us all. Some Questions That I Ask: How can you remain positive when it feels like "Groundhog Day" in this quarantine? What aspects of yourself have you suppressed? How can we begin to get closer to what we need in our life? What is the source of happiness? How can we find the balance between giving and receiving? What are your thoughts around the Bible? Do you practice it and believe in it? What is the definition of healing to you?

"If you can take that thing you're passionate about and attach it to something bigger than yourself, then that has all kinds of additional peak performance benefits." Episode Summary: Get in the flow this week with one of the world's leading experts on high performance, Steven Kotler. I am honored to have him back for the second time on SoulTalk where Steven reminds us of the importance of recharging our energies to achieve everything we have always wanted. Listen to this episode and learn how to reconnect with your passions, get curious about the unknown, and stay excited about your truest, sincere goals. In This Episode You Will Learn: The 6 steps to practice everyday to find your passion and expand your potential. How to keep your brain at the minimum level to perform at your best. How to get in the flow of your life by setting the right goals. How to achieve anything, from your day to day actions to your biggest challenges. How to master your mind and body to achieve its maximum performance in your life. Some Questions That I Ask: What are intrinsic motivators and why are they so important? What can we do if we are not passionate about something? How can we find our passion? How do we get out of a feeling of hopelessness to thinking about a promising future? How can we improve our life during these challenging times? How can we stay motivated for this coming year?

"In any conflict, challenge, or disagreement, when all involved share the deepest level of how they really feel with love, the situation tends to resolve itself." Episode Summary: In 2020, many of us most likely faced disagreements with those we love. We may have found that we had different viewpoints on what we felt were important topics in our lives, such as political viewpoints or health concerns. Sometimes disagreements can be the perfect gift to opening your soul and expanding your consciousness. Listen to this episode and learn the 3 keys to dealing with disagreements with those you love and how this can expand your soul and take you to your next level. In This Episode You Will Learn: Learn 3 important keys to facing disagreements with those you love. How your beliefs play a key factor in disagreements and conflicts with others. The most important aspect to focus on when you are disagreeing with someone. How your conditioning can prevent you from being open and communicate effectively. The key benefit in being open to another's point of view. How being with only those that have the same beliefs as you can limit your life. Some Questions That I Ask: What is the best way to disagree with those you love? How can being around like-minded people prevent you from growing and expanding? How can your associations affect your communication with people? What happens to your relationship when you impose your beliefs on others? What is the first thing you should do when you find yourself in a disagreement?

"Success doesn't bring happiness, but happiness does, in fact, bring greater success." Episode Summary: Here we go! The beginning of 2021. Are you ready to create the life you always wanted? I think that to live this new year, the change of date is not enough, you need a change of consciousness, to change a state of mind. It's a decision that starts from the inside. And I can't think of anyone better to show us how to create it than the New York Times bestselling author of Happy For No Reason, transformational teacher and expert on happiness, success and unconditional love, Marci Shimoff. Amazing people, listen up and be sure to take notes on this fantastic episode and learn what to do to really change your reality and manifest everything you ever wanted in your life. It's all about living a miraculous life, but you have to feel it. Are you ready to create miracles? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to understand the circumstances of life and change from a victim position to a winning position. How to set your goals and intention for each action you want to accomplish. The two most important questions to ask yourself to begin healing from a place of awareness. Five questions to help you see if you reject the good that comes into your life. Find out the top three reasons why you don't express your wishes! How to find the miracles and the divine in every second of your life now. Some Questions That I Ask: In terms of happiness, what was the internal change you made in yourself to feel happiness? What is the difference between an ego-based goal and a soul-based goal and intention? How can we begin to find the purpose of our life? How can we handle our fears when self-criticism floods us? What is a miracle and how do you define it? How can we accept the good and the not so good in our life? Why can't our goals manifest themselves? What's the best advice for someone who wants to write and sell a book?