Episodes
👇 Join our Soul Psychology Certification waitlist Suzi Lula – Wisdom Teacher, Spiritual Therapist Next certification starts on January 30, 2025 👉 Imagine this: A young child falls off their bike, scrapes their knee, and runs to their mom.  Sure, they need a band-aid, but what they really need is an emotional hug.  That “Oh my gosh, honey, I can see you’re hurting. I’m right here for you” kind of hug.  It’s the hug that heals, not the band-aid.  The same goes for our...
Published 11/13/24
Fun fact: I took a meditation class when I was 16 y/o because I thought the teacher was cute 😏. Decades later, here I am – meditating every single day without fail!  While my original reason for getting into meditation wasn’t entirely “spiritually-focused,” it turned out to be one of the biggest blessings of my life.  That practice has been the most powerful tool in my journey from my “messy” moments to becoming the more mindful, present person I aim to be today (though, trust me, we...
Published 11/06/24
I want you to picture the thing you want most right now - or the behavior you most want another to change — Then ask yourself: What feeling am I hoping this thing (whether it’s a relationship, a job, a new opportunity) will bring into my life? Is it love? Joy? Self-worth? 👉Here's the truth: The Soul of you already is enough.  The feeling you’re searching for doesn’t come from money, relationships, or external validation — the feeling comes when you FEEL your connection to your own...
Published 10/30/24
Manifestation isn’t just about positive thinking — it's about digging deep into the parts of you that hurt the most. 🎙In this week’s episode of *Permission to Thrive*I sat down with Joe Argazzi to dive into what we aren't told about manifestation… …the messy parts, the uncomfortable parts, and the pain that comes with unearthing those deep-seated beliefs that hold us back. Manifestation is happening all the time, but here’s the thing: you can say all the right affirmations, yet if...
Published 10/23/24
💙Drop a 💜 or comment below if this resonates with you! Your SOUL knows your WORTH!. Before the world told you who you were SUPPOSED to be, your SOUL already knew you were ENOUGH.  Just by BEING, you ARE WORTHY, VALUABLE AND WHOLE Life experiences become layered on top of our sense of WORTH In this week’s solo episode of *Permission to Thrive,* I’m guiding you back to that place of PEACE AND WHOLENESS — because manifesting isn’t meant to be as hard as we sometimes make it....
Published 10/16/24
Kathleen Cameron is a BEAUTIFUL SOUL …. INSIDE AND OUT! AND …. KATHLEEN IS A FORCE OF NATURE! MY KIND OF GIRL! I first was introduced to Kathleen at @TheAgapeInternationalSpiritualCenter and there was an instant SOUL SISTERSHIP! I want you to know Kathleen! YOU ARE HERE TO MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY! Your thoughts are impacting your business - and your LIFE - more than you think.  This week’s podcast guest, @KathleenCameron, shares how changing her beliefs about...
Published 10/09/24
Research shows that BURNOUT is at epidemic proportions, especially with women and mothers Can you relate? When this week’s guest, Danielle Colley, spoke at an event about career burnout, she had a woman approach her afterwards and say this…^^^ Her story shows that this woman is experiencing some warning signs of burnout in the wake of her husband losing his job… She’s trying to be a supportive partner, but is starting to mentally “check out”... I’d love to hear your...
Published 10/02/24
Click Here to Enroll for the ⁠⁠⁠FREE 2 DAY MASTERCLASS Healing the Heart of the Inner Child ⁠⁠ When: September 26 & 27 @ 11 am PST Jessica Patay is one of millions of moms who take on the role of primary caregiver to a neurodivergent child. And throughout her journey in this role, she has learned invaluable lessons about love, life, and the elusive concept of self-care as a parent to a child that needs 24/7 support. Join me in this unique, powerful and incredibly vulnerable...
Published 09/25/24
Is the Superhero Mom Award really worth it if you’re DYING ON THE INSIDE?  If you’ve become a SHELL OF A PERSON, constantly RUNNING ON EMPTY?  You’re here to THRIVE in this life, and the beautiful truth is that you don’t have to choose between being GREAT MOTHERS AND WOMEN and LIVING RICH AND FULFILLING LIVES.  YOU ARE HERE TO DO BOTH! Anyone telling you otherwise is feeding into the lies that our patriarchal society has been serving us since we were born—the ones that...
Published 09/18/24
Click Here to Enroll for the ⁠⁠FREE 2 DAY MASTERCLASS Healing the Heart of the Inner Child ⁠ When: September 26 & 27 @ 11 am PST In the past, moments of feeling triggered would be followed by moments of deep shame. I knew I was triggered but didn’t want to be (of course, no one really WANTS to feel triggered).  Then I’d spiral into frustration, thinking: “I thought I was over this…Why am I still reacting like this?” or “This trauma happened years ago…why can’t I just get past...
Published 09/11/24
Click Here to Enroll for the ⁠FREE 2 DAY MASTERCLASS Healing the Heart of the Inner Child When: September 26 & 27 @ 11 am PST ⁠ ADDICTION is such a layered life experience Growing up in a family where addiction was/is present can teach us false beliefs about control and what it means to be worthy.  We often think that if we're just “good enough”, we can “fix” things or people around us. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of these themes and more. I am so grateful for...
Published 09/04/24
Episode Notes:  I’m so excited for you to hear this authentic and powerful conversation with my dear friend and esteemed colleague, Dr Shefali. In this conversation, we talk about: 🌀 What it really looks like to thrive - which may surprise you! 🌀 Why it’s so challenging for us to give ourselves permission to thrive - and why it’s equally important that we do so! 🌀 Dr Shefali shares vulnerably about her own journey, life lessons  and how she navigates them 🌀 Why Sisterhood and...
Published 08/28/24
About Leslie and Geno: Leslie Bost and Geno Laplaca are two of my bright, shining Soul Care Coaches, I certify individuals in the field of Spiritual Psychology. They are both certified through my Spiritual Psychology Academy, and they are both certified also as Conscious Parenting Coaches by Dr.Shefali, and they are trauma informed through the work of Dr. Gabor Maté.  Geno, Leslie and I set an intention for this episode to feel so intimate and inviting. We wanted the feeling to be...
Published 08/24/24
Hi everyone, This is a very spontaneous, personal and vulnerable conversation about long term relationships! Today, I’m talking about my 22-year marriage / spiritual partnership with Jami and what I’ve learned about myself and what I’ve learned about creating thriving long term, intimate relationships. I this episode, I talk about: 🌀 Marrying MYSELF first and foremost and what that looks like to me 🌀 My marriage mantra: I didn’t get married to stop dating!  🌀    How I’ve gotten...
Published 08/21/24
In this week's very personal episode of *Permission to Thrive,* Soul Psychology Coach, Joe Argazzi and I explore my vulnerable “BREAKTHROUGH TO TRUE ABUNDANCE” We get into all sorts of eye-opening dialogues, including convos discussing: 🌀 how to come back to your authentic self when feeling “separate” from who you really are, 🌀how meditation and other mindfulness practices can help you sit with the uncomfortable emotions our society teaches us to avoid, 🌀 how the marriage you...
Published 08/14/24
Episode Notes:  In our conversation, we spoke about: 🌀 Rev Michael’s own personal journey of thriving in his life 🌀 How to learn to navigate the messy in our lives and move from merely surviving to true thriving in our lives 🌀 How we are all here to go from “role” to “Soul” and then bring your Soul energy back into your roles in life 🌀 How to go from the “role” of a Mother to the “Soul” of a Mother, the “role” of a parent to the “Soul” of a parent 🌀 The real thing that our...
Published 08/07/24
You guys know I’m a sucker for some inner child healing 😉. I loved EVERY SECOND of my conversation with the lovely Mackenzie Buck, an almost-30-year-old Content Creator and Yoga Instructor already full of so much wisdom and authenticity. Talking to her left me feeling so inspired and hopeful for the generation of young women that will one day soon be at the helm of our society — and I know this convo will do the same for you, too! AND it will inspire you to perhaps make some changes in...
Published 07/31/24
In today's episode of Permission to Thrive,  I dive deep into: 🌀 my journey with meditation since the young age of 16 🌀 how meditation is designed to help you develop a relationship with your most authentic self  🌀 tips for using meditation to show up as the best version of yourself to your partner, friends, and loved ones (or really anyone who crosses your path) ... …& more! Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just starting, there's something in this episode for...
Published 07/24/24
When we learn to love and nurture these hidden, hurting parts, we can unlock profound healing and connection within ourselves. Here's a couple of topics you can expect to hear about during this solo episode: 🌀 How society encourages a disconnection from our most authentic selves. 🌀 How to call forth love and healing into your life. 🌀 A vision for society where all are taught to self-soothe and mother ourselves in ways no one else can (not even, yes, our own mothers!). I...
Published 07/17/24
🎙In Episode 61 of *Permission to Thrive — titled “Bloom and Grow Forever – An Agape Talk” — I take you on a journey of understanding how we can do just that, and touch on various topics such as: 🌀 how to approach problem-solving from a spiritual perspective 🌀 the importance of aligning your actions, live, dreams with your true nature 🌀 and how consciousness is the greatest tool we’ve been gifted by God/the Universe/however you want to think of it. I can’t wait for you guys to...
Published 07/10/24
🎙In this episode, you can expect to find: 🌀 a breakdown of what addiction really is from the lens of SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY, 🌀 an understanding of the role that SHAME plays in keeping people stuck in this disease, 🌀 tips on how to use the tool of "MOTHERING" to start meeting your own unmet needs and let go of the desire to continuously reach for something outside of yourself, …& so much more! 💙 Together, let's re-write the ending to our addiction stories. Compassion and...
Published 07/03/24
n this week’s episode of *Permission to Thrive*, I continue down the path of vulnerability and share more about the spiritual breakthroughs that have allowed me to fully and repeatedly step into my TRUE ABUNDANCE! Through these recountings, I hope to give you some valuable insights (and a loving push 😉) to help you apply this wisdom in your own life! So, grab your favorite herbal tea or step out the front door for your daily mental health walk and tune into this solo convo about: 🌀...
Published 06/26/24
🎙In episode 57 of *Permission to Thrive*, I am honored to share a heartfelt but very needed conversation with my dear friend and colleague, Mark Anthony Lord — one that I know will resonate with so many of you. Not only is Mark a spiritual leader, but he is also an expert in the field of forgiveness, and his journey from trauma to healing is nothing short of miraculous. Through the precious vulnerability of this incredibly soul, it is our hope that you walk away from this episode...
Published 06/12/24
People everywhere — and especially our children — are in the midst of a mental health crisis. Chances are you or someone you love is experiencing some level of mental challenge. AND …. Chances are you or they might be “suffering in silence” Tune into 🎙Episode 56 — “A Different Take on Mental Illness” — and join me on this journey of: 🌀 naming and understanding the root causes of the mental health epidemic that humankind is currently experiencing, 🌀 tying our anxieties, fears,...
Published 06/05/24