SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

"You don't have to be courageous to start doing what you love. Just begin." Episode Summary: Money is a constant worry in most of our minds. Whether we have it or we don't have it, it occupies a big portion of our energy. Listen to this episode as Ken Honda, best-selling author who has sold over 7 million books in Japan, explains the difference between happy and unhappy money. Learn how a simple shift in your approach to paying the bills can free the flow of abundance in your life. Some Questions I Ask: How did you get into the field of writing about money? Did you have a sense that you were going to be this successful? What would you say to someone who is in a job they hate? Is there something people can do to cultivate a deeper trust in life? Are there any beliefs or misconceptions that block money? How can someone find their purpose? Did you ever feel like giving up? What kept you going through the challenging moments in your life? In This Episode You Will Learn: Two steps to translate your passion into making money. One important trait to embrace that will affect your flow of money. The secret key to embracing grace in your life. How to move beyond wanting external validation. The biggest common denominator that consistently blocks people from making money.

"Self-compassion is a courageous gift that you choose to give yourself regardless of what you achieved." Episode Summary: Judging stems from the idea that our persona should be perfect. This idea of perfection, however, is vague and ever-changing. In order to achieve this so-called perfection, we sometimes judge ourselves very harshly for our perceived faults and mistakes. This only leads to more suffering. Listen to this episode to learn 3 keys to stop the judging for good. Some Questions I Ask What if you didn't have to stop judging yourself in order to stop judging yourself? Where are you seeking perfection? What if trying to stop judging yourself is actually keeping you stuck? What would happen if you stopped judging yourself? How do you stop the cycle of judging yourself? In This Episode You Will Learn Why judging yourself is not an issue. How being free of judgement is about shifting your relationship with yourself. Why you need to embrace your "imperfect" humanity and how to do it. Where all judging stems from. Why bullying yourself into transformation is not a good strategy.

"Resilience in its deepest, truest form begins with self-compassion." Episode Summary: Grief is an unavoidable part of life. Whether we mourn the loss of a loved one or the passing of time, that loss leaves a void inside. In this episode, Dr. Ken Druck, best-selling author and visionary leader, talks about resilience. Listen to this touching conversation on how to get through the brokenness that loss leaves, honoring your feelings in a meaningful way and finding a better version of yourself on the other side. Some Questions I Ask What are some of the things that block people from transforming? What are some of the first steps someone can take to shift any area of their lives? How does someone start to move through fear? How to deal with loss? How can someone gracefully navigate the process of aging? In This Episode You Will Learn How to summon a better version of ourselves. The true meaning of resilience. The importance of self-compassion and how to practice it. The road map to dealing with grief. The destructive nature of shame and how to overcome it.

"The more you can celebrate and bless the success of those around you, the more you open yourself to receive blessings in your life." Episode Summary: Jealousy is that tight feeling that arises when you focus on what you aren't rather that who you are. As human beings, we have all felt jealous at some point in our lives. It makes your energy contract and only leads to suffering. Listen to this episode and learn 3 keys to move past your jealousy and focus on your amazingness. Some Questions I Ask: Do you often compare yourself to others? How does it make you feel? What is unique about you? What are your gifts? What are you willing to celebrate about you today? In This Episode You Will Learn: 3 keys to overcome the feeling of jealousy. Why we sometimes feel jealous of others. How comparing yourself to others changes your energy. Why scarcity is an illusion. Why celebrating the success of others is good for you.

Episode Summary: Imagine for a moment that you were truly free from your past conditioning, stories or limitations.... Discover powerful keys to stop sabotaging your success and step into your greatness so that you can create the life of your dreams and share your gifts with the world! Some Questions I Ask: If you were truly free from your past conditioning and stories, what would you create? What would you really do? What stops you from living your full potential? How do you truly get unstuck? How does playing small impact my destiny? How can I move through the fear and the pain of not sharing my gifts? How can I stop sabotaging my success and live the life of my dreams? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to uncover the hidden blocks that keep you from creating the success you desire. Why you sabotage yourself and a proven method to stop. The step by step process to transforming yourself and overcome any limiting patterns once and for all. Why most people stay stuck and play small. (And how to let go of your fear of stepping into your greatness). The REAL key to manifesting your desires effortlessly and take your life to the next level.

"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.