SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

"The universe does not do do-overs, make mistakes or repeat itself, and it does not do meaningless acts. So who we are has meaning, value and is one-of-a-kind." Episode Summary:  Success is an elusive concept. It is easy to feel unworthy or unsuccessful when comparing yourself to the rich and famous. However, celebrity and success are not necessarily synonymous. Listen to this insightful interview with Michael Beckwith, founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, and learn how unlock the beauty, creativity and success in all areas of your life. Some Questions I Ask: Why are we afraid of our greatness? What would be the first steps to take on the path to surrender to a bigger vision? How can someone shift from the feeling of unworthiness to feeling enough? How much of our path is destined? How much can we control? What is the difference between being a success and being a celebrity? What does it take to be a good leader? In This Episode You Will Learn: Two things that stop people from fulfilling their potential. The difference between Fate and Destiny. The definition of Character. How to achieve a greater sense of worldly success. Two of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself in any situation. The greatest challenges we face as a species.  

"You don’t get to control the circumstances in life, but you do get to control how you respond to them." Episode Summary: Life doesn’t always go the way you want it to. During those dark moments and challenging times, it can be easy to lose faith and give up on your dreams, to feel alone, panic and give into fear. Listen to my latest episode to learn what to do during those difficult moments. Some Questions I Ask: Have you ever felt a little lost in life? What if when you were feeling lost you were closer than you thought to your destination? Do you feel like a victim when you face a difficult time? What is the lesson in your challenging situation? Is your current situation really in alignment with who you are? Does it make you happy? In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of gratitude during challenging times. Why you should not worry during a time of crisis. How a challenging time can be used to reevaluate your life. What you should focus on during a dark time. Why acting out of fear is not a good strategy.

"Perfection gives you the sensibility that there is an end point. Mastery is the deep understanding that there is no end point." Episode Summary:  Children learn very fast, but adulthood seems to steal humanity’s ability to think as creatively and learn quickly. As adults, it is easy to get caught up in endless mental loops that ultimately lead to paralysis. Listen to this insightful episode as Tom Chi, coach to corporate executives and top innovators around the world, shares some of the secrets of thinking creatively, achieving mastery in your craft and finding your devotion. Some Questions I Ask How does one train or prepare to do some of the things you do? Is it possible for just anyone to become tech savvy? Why is it that as we get older it seems like we lose the capacity to learn? What does dropping down all systems mean? What do you see as some of the biggest challenges we are facing as humanity? What can we do about them?  In This Episode You Will Learn Some of the things that someone who doesn’t feel very creative can start doing to regain the ability to learn like a child. How to use our beliefs to become more productive. 3 key life lessons to pass on to the next generation. How to discover your devotions. What it really means to be a master of your craft. The relationship between identity and possibility and how to use it to change your life.  

"Real love gives freedom, and in freedom there is always choice. The choice to do or not to do." Episode Summary: A relationship can be a blessing. But relationships are often challenging because they bring out our unresolved issues like fears and insecurities. Matters of the heart are seldom logical, and they can leave you feeling vulnerable and raw. In this insightful episode, we explore the real meaning of freedom, unconditional love and what to do when confronted with the choice of an open relationship. Some Questions I Ask What to do if you are in love with someone, but they want to have an open relationship? Is acting out all of your desires really freedom? What is real freedom? If you can’t have a relationship with one person, how are you going to have a relationship with 2 people? How being spiritually evolved is monogamy? What does loving unconditionally really mean? In This Episode You Will Learn How to know if you are in the right relationship. How to deal with a momentary attraction for another while in a committed relationship. The importance of speaking your truth and renegotiating agreements in a relationship. What the foundation of freedom really is. The importance of a spiritual practice for men.

“If you really want to optimize yourself as a complete human, you must focus on the body, the mind, and the spirit, not just one of those variables.” Episode Summary:  Taking care of yourself is not easy, particularly if you do not have healthy habits. In this episode, Ben Greenfield, one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness, shares some of the first steps anyone looking for healthier lifestyle can take. From the best workouts to supplements, these are the secrets to becoming an optimized human being. Some Questions I Ask: Is there a first place to start taking care of yourself? What is the first thing you can do in the beginning? Are there any core habits that you consider fundamental for individuals to cultivate health? Are there any specific things that you find particularly helpful in cultivating the spirit? Are there important supplements we can take to optimize our brain and mental awareness? What are some of the worst and best things we can eat? What are the most important lessons you would pass on the next generation?  In This Episode You Will Learn: The 2 most important things to control in your diet. What complete human optimization means. Hidden environmental factors that affect your health. How to keep your mind healthy. The best way to exercise. The connection between spiritual and physical health.

“It’s not what happens to you but how you interpret and what you make things mean that causes you suffering.”  Episode Summary: In life we all go through challenging moments and difficult situations that cause pain; the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship can be painful and unavoidable. Suffering, however, is an optional experience. Listen to this episode to learn about 5 causes of suffering and how to overcome them. Some Questions I Ask What are the stories that you are making up about yourself and those around you? What is the impact of these stories in your life? What roles and personas did you develop as a way of getting love and validation? Is who you are who you really are or simply who you’ve been conditioned to be? What are you resisting in your life and how is that creating suffering? Are you stuck in the past? Where is your attention right now?  In This Episode You Will Learn How your perception of reality can be a source of suffering. The importance of having your attention in the present moment. How the media can help reinforce your past conditioning. Why struggle can be an addiction. How being of service can help you avoid suffering.

“Nobody is worth putting on a pedestal or in a pit, but everyone is worth putting in your heart.” Episode Summary:  A school dropout at age 13, Dr. John Demartini was homeless and living under a bridge in Hawaii at 17. Since then, he has studied over 30,000 academic disciplines and become one of the most renowned specialists in human behavior. In this insightful episode, he talks about the meaning of success, finding your purpose and living an empowered life aligned with your highest values. Some Questions I Ask What stops people from breaking through? How do you find your values? Where do you start? What is success to you? Was there ever a time when you felt like giving up? And how did you get past it? How have you overcome the fear you have felt at times in your life?  In This Episode You Will Learn How your values determine your life. How to get unstuck from a negative moment. How to give up living in delusion. How to embrace parts of you that you hate. How to keep your energy level up.  

"Holding yourself a prisoner to your past only robs you of your present and limits your ability to create your future." Episode Summary:  Making mistakes is a part of life. Sometimes past mistakes haunt us in the present. However, wallowing in judgment is a waste of time that only robs us of the joy of the moment. Listen to this episode and learn 5 keys to letting the past go and forgiving yourself. Some Questions I Ask: Is the past blocking you from being the best version of yourself? What are you still judging yourself for? What is the impact this judging is having on your life? What if you looked at everything that you went through in your life as school? What are you grateful for? In This Episode You Will Learn: Why there is no such thing as a mistake, Why God doesn’t forgive, How to measure success, How to begin the path of self-forgiveness, 5 keys to free yourself of the past,

"Our physical body is the Earth version of us, and if we are not living in it, we are not living fully.” Episode Summary: Quantum science shows there is a connection between our thoughts and beliefs and our reality. In this special episode, Dr. Sue Morter, master of bioenergetic medicine and quantum field visionary, explains how to tap into this amazing connection to become one whole being, capable of manifesting extraordinary things.  Some Questions I Ask: What is the first step that someone needs to take to transform and shift out of a pattern? How do I make the connection between my mind and my body? How do you breathe through your central channel? Is there a map to the different areas of the body that represent different levels of consciousness? Is the use of plant medicine-psychedelics- as ways to elevate consciousness helpful or harmful? Why? In This Episode You Will Learn: 4 Exercises to connect your mind to your body. How to tap into your high-level creative genius. The connection between love and conflict. The #1 reason why people don’t progress and how to get around it. The reason some people achieve professional success even though they are unhappy Subconscious way in which we sabotage ourselves and how to be aware of it.  

“A breakup isn’t the end, it’s just an opportunity to love that person differently.” Episode Summary: At some point we have all been through a breakup. They can be deeply painful and challenging, particularly when you feel you gave everything. When this happens, it is easy to see yourself as a failure and judge yourself harshly because things did not work out. Listen to this episode and learn 5 simple keys to bounce back from the end of a relationship. Some Questions I Ask How do you deal with a failed relationship? Do you deep desire to find your special someone? What if your breakup was actually the graduation of your soul to the next level? What if the universe was getting ready to bring you someone even more amazing? In This Episode You Will Learn The quickest way to let go of a relationship. Why you shouldn’t rush into another relationship after a breakup. How to find your special someone. The importance of acknowledging your pain. The role of friends in bouncing back from a breakup. How a breakup doesn’t mean the end of love.