SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

"There comes a point when the life you are living is too small for who you are seeking to become."  Episode Summary: Quitting is frowned upon in our culture. From a very tender age, we are taught that winners never quit. However, sometimes the cost of persevering and not quitting can be very high. It often means staying in situations that are not right, for longer than necessary. Listen to this episode to learn 3 simple keys that will help you know if it’s time to quit. Some Questions I Ask: Have you ever had an experience when no matter how hard you try, things just don’t seem to work out the way you want them to? Where is the line between persevering and letting go? Have you ever invested so much into something that even though it doesn’t work out you can’t let it go? What do you need to quit today? How do you know when it’s time to keep persevering and insisting or when it’s time to quit? What is it that you are needing to let go of? In This Episode You Will Learn: Two questions to ask yourself if you are thinking about quitting. The downside of persevering through anything. The key reason you should not get attached to the outcome of any endeavor. Two reasons we often ignore dissatisfaction with our current situation. The advantage of quitting a situation that is no longer aligned with your true self. 

"There is a high chance that everything you’re looking for is in how you serve the world. It’s all in the giving.” Episode Summary:  New York Times best-selling author of White Hot Truth and Fire Starter Sessions, Danielle LaPorte shares how she went through what she calls a ‘living death’ and came out stronger on the other side. She talks about her relationship with validation, how to deal with disappointment, as well as sharing some of her secrets to access the creative zone as a writer.   Some Questions I Ask: How did you start on the path of personal growth? What triggered it? During your time of crisis, how did you move through negotiation with life to that space of acceptance? In those dark moments, what did your prayers sound like? What were you praying? As you went through this time, did your definition of success shift? How do you define success? What’s your relationship with goal setting? How do you deal with disappointment?   In This Episode You Will Learn: A new definition of freedom. The key reason you should work from enthusiasm. The real purpose of life and the effects of living a life without purpose. 4 ways to deal with the feeling of envy. A simple practice to improve your productivity. How to deal with public criticism.

"To love is the greatest freedom. When you love, you set yourself free and transcend your circumstance." Episode Summary: The media today is constantly bombarding us with negative news. It is easy to get discouraged for humanity, to give into judgment and to let your attention be hijacked by all the negativity. Listen to this short, powerful episode to learn 3 simple keys that will allow you to stay centered and loving in the midst of a chaotic world.  Some Questions I Ask: How do you remain centered and loving amidst all the tragedy we hear about in the news? What is in your control and how can you affect change? Are you focusing on the problem or the solution? What can you do to make a difference? What would be the most loving act now?   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to prevent your emotions from being enslaved by what happens in the world. The first step to begin changing your reality. Where to find a real sense of peace. The key reason you should choose to bring compassion to a challenging situation. The two ways you can make a difference in the world.

"When you surround yourself with people who have great excuses for not having the things they want to be having it gives you permission to not work hard." Episode Summary: Born with a rare condition that stunted his growth and made his bones extremely fragile, Sean Stephenson was not expected to survive after his birth. Since then he has become the best-selling author of Get Off your “But” and a renowned speaker and therapist. In this heart-opening episode, he shares how he struggled with love, contemplated suicide and came out stronger on the other side of it. He shares the simple and doable way to battle insecurity, one day at a time.  Some Questions I Ask: How did you get to be where you are today? Did you always have a “no victimhood” mentality or did something happen at some point? What kept you going when you felt like giving up and contemplated suicide. What would you say to people in that position? Based on your life experience, how would you define success? How did you know that this was your purpose? In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of listening to your body.  The key practice to getting rid of depression. 4 daily things to practice in order to conquer your insecurities.  The far-reaching consequences of feeling enough. How to move beyond needing external validation for your life.  The importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you. 

“If we can be honest about the little things that bring us some degree of aliveness, then we build a pipeline to the place inside of us that is already passionate.” Episode Summary: Alan Cohen, best-selling author of The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Any More and A Deep Breath of Life, talks about the circumstances that led him to start writing. He also shares some advice for aspiring authors. In this heartfelt conversation, he talks about the power of authenticity and the simple ways to connect with our inner passion and achieve miracles without struggling.  Some Questions I Ask: What was your path to becoming a personal development author? Was there a turning moment in your life? How much of your life do you feel you plan and how much do you just go with the flow? How do you cultivate non-attachment? What kept you going when you felt like giving up? How does someone know when to surrender and when to fight for something? What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a coach and/or writer? In This Episode You Will Learn: Two questions to ask yourself to help you work through your fears. How to determine if you are on the right path. A simple practice to get you in touch with your true passion.  How to move beyond the craving for external validation. The power of authenticity in your life. 

"We are always facing the consequences of our own actions. It’s the actions that you take now that will go forward to sculpt your future." Episode Summary: We have all experienced periods of great turmoil in life. Times when we feel powerless and nothing seems to go right. During these challenging times, it is easy to give into victimhood. Listen to this episode to learn how to take responsibility for your current situation, reclaim your power and shift your karma.  Some Questions I Ask: Do you feel powerless, like a victim in the face of a challenging situation? Where and how did you take actions that co-created the challenging situation you are in now? What is the reason you are going through this experience and what is your soul seeking to learn? What does your life right now show you about the seeds you have planted in your past? What different actions will you take in your life, so you don’t repeat the same mistakes?   In This Episode You Will Learn: The true meaning of ‘karma’. How a challenging situation can actually be a positive thing. The importance of forgiving yourself.  One key requirement of a true leader.  One instance when the feeling of guilt can be healthy for you. The main reason it’s important to give up blame. 

“Fear is your friend. Your greatest joy, success and happiness are on the other side of the things that scare you most.”  In this compelling episode, Steven Kotler, best-selling author of Stealing Fire, as well as one of the world’s leading experts on high performance, shares the secret habit that all individuals who achieve 'the impossible' have in common. He talks about the neurological reactions behind the ‘flow state’, and its effects on performance as well as the future of humanity and the importance of empathy to save the planet.  Some Questions I Ask: What was your path to become a writer? Did you always want to do it? Is creativity a gift you’re born with or can it be taught? What exactly is flow? Why is it important for performance? Are there any specific routines that you have to be more productive? Was there a time where you felt like giving up? What kept you going during that dark period of time? As you look at the world today, what scares you, what concerns you and what excites you most?  In This Episode You Will Learn:  One key habit that will help your creativity. 3 crucial things that happen in your brain during flow and how it impacts your performance. 4 important keys that trigger flow.  How to move through the need for external validation. The importance of empathy for the future of humanity. One key habit people who have accomplished the impossible have in common. 

"The way you look at life will often determine the way life looks back at you. If you want to change your life, you can begin by changing how you look at life." Episode Summary: You aren’t born with a limiting story. You are born free. You are NOT your story. The story that you tell yourself isn’t who you really are. It is simply the story that you made up at some point. As young children, we all experience challenging things, whether it be pain, trauma, neglect, abuse, divorce, etc. As a result, we end up trying our best to make the events of our lives make some kind of sense, so we make up meaning as a way to survive, function and cope. Listen to this episode to learn how to let go of these limiting stories and be free! Some Questions I Ask: What are the limiting stories that you’ve been telling yourself? How are those stories limiting you? What story is it time to let go of and release that is no longer serving you? What is the payoff that you get from holding on to your story? Are you willing to let go of your story or have you become attached and identified with your story as you? In This Episode You Will Learn: The real importance your story has for your life. The key question you need to ask to free yourself from your story. The importance of living with moment to moment awareness. Two main reasons we don’t let go of our stories. How to create a story that serves you.

"When we are born we don’t bring anything that is physical into the world but when we leave the body we also don’t bring anything with us. The only thing that is brought is our consciousness and the way in which it has evolved." Episode Summary: Most of us were brought up under the theory that consciousness is created by our brains. Under this premise, all consciousness ceases to exist upon death. In this fascinating episode, Mark Gober, author of The End of Upside Down Thinking, tells the story of how he came across hard evidence that challenged this paradigm, how his viewpoint changed radically and the implications that this new mindset has for humanity.  Some Questions I Ask How did you become interested in consciousness? What was your old world paradigm? How did you shift it to a new paradigm? Did you see any specific abilities in yourself open up as a result of this shift in paradigm? Can anyone be trained to develop the ability for psychic abilities? Were you afraid to let go, what gave you the courage to let go of your paradigm and embrace a new one? What else would you say to a person to facilitate being more open to a paradigm shift? In This Episode You Will Learn An interesting fact about the relationship between your brain and your consciousness.  How to access the deeper dimensions of our consciousness beyond our brain. The implications of a shift of consciousness paradigm for everyday life. How to distinguish between your intuition and your fear. Three questions you can ask yourself as a way to evolve. Two opportunities this new consciousness paradigm may open for entrepreneurs.

“Health is being in harmony in body, mind and spirit. It’s having good physical, mental and spiritual health.”  Episode Summary: Health is a very popular topic these days. Everyone has a different opinion on what you need to do or eat to be healthy. In this episode, Dr Josh Axe author of  Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It  and founder of what many consider the #1 natural health website in the world today, shares some amazing insights on what it really means to be healthy and the intricate connection between your health, your faith and your emotions.  Some Questions I Ask What inspired you to begin your journey into natural medicine? What was your motivation? Where would someone start to get healthy? Is there a right diet? How do you find the best diet? Are there any foods that we think are healthy, but you have found are actually detrimental? Can anyone heal or are there situations where it’s just not happening? What is prayer to you? How is it important in your experience of health?   In This Episode You Will Learn The definition of ‘healthy’. One small, simple change in your habits that is a key factor in becoming healthier. The negative effects of sugar and how to eliminate its cravings. One common denominator in healthy people, regardless of their type of diet. Two specific factors that determine why some people heal and some don’t. The connection between emotions and health.