Soultalk With Kute Blackson

"We are co-creating with the universe all the time. And the best we can do is be very mindful of the choices that we make knowing that we are contributing to our destiny." Episode Summary: When taking care of others, it is easy to forget to take care of yourself. Listen to this insightful episode as Cheryl Richardson, best-selling author of “Take Time for your Life”, shares how taking care of yourself is a matter of integrity and how a major disappointment in her professional life was the best thing that could have happened to her.  Some Questions I Ask What are the core foundational things that keep people stuck? What’s the first step to start shifting those foundational errors? How do you define success today? How much of life are we in control of? Was there a time when you felt like giving up completely? How did you get though that moment?   In This Episode You Will Learn 3 things everybody needs when they are afraid. The key reason to practice self-care. A practical measurement tool for your journey of

"On the path of greatness, everyone is invited, but only a rare few have the courage and the dedication to stay the full course." Episode Summary: In our culture today, we usually want things to happen now! We have all felt at one time or another that life is not moving fast enough. However, all things worthwhile take perseverance and effort. Listen to this episode to learn three powerful reasons to exercise patience while your dream is manifesting. Some Questions I Ask: What challenges are you going through? Do you ever wonder why your dreams aren’t manifesting now? Is it the right time for your dream? Is what you are trying to achieve what you really want? What is your motivation? What is your deepest truth? In This Episode You Will Learn: A powerful reason to not force things to happen. The importance of daily consistency while you wait. The true meaning of delays happening in your life. 3 key reasons to exercise patience. The importance of recognizing the power of timing.

“We don’t suffer because of what happens to us, but because of what we think about what happens to us.” Episode Summary: Suffering seems to be a part of the human condition. From minor annoyances to great agony, we often think it is unavoidable. In this insightful episode, Stephen Mitchell, author of “Joseph and The Way of Forgiveness”, shares how a broken heart started him on his journey to find surcease of sorrow. He talks about the unimaginable effects of true forgiveness on a personal and social level, and how to ask the questions that will lead you to a life free of suffering. Some Questions I Ask: How did you go from Yale to translating books about wisdom? What were your questions about suffering and what answers did you find? How do you stay creatively inspired after all this time? What does it take to create a fulfilling relationship? How much of life is actually in our control? How much freewill do we have? In This Episode You Will Learn: The powerful results of the process of self-inquiry. The ke

"There is always a way. The biggest thing to overcome is the mindset." Episode Summary: Best-selling author, Allison Maslan, started her entrepreneurial career when she was only 19. She is now the founder and CEO of 10 successful companies. In this episode, she generously shares the secrets to launching a business, setting the right foundation to scale it and make it a success. She openly talks about her biggest failures and the lessons she learned from them, as well as her recipe for a successful life. Some Questions I Ask: Were you always entrepreneurial driven? What was your path to entrepreneurship? How does someone know when it’s time to quit and when it’s time to persevere and continue? What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? How did you learn to be a leader?  What are the most important elements for developing a business and build a foundation? In This Episode You Will Learn: 3 key reasons businesses fail and how to avoid them. How to shift your negative beliefs about money. 5 component

"Relationship is a profound path of personal growth and spiritual evolution." Episode Summary:  We all have had relationships that were challenging and sometimes toxic, but it can be difficult to identify this when you are in the middle of it. If you have ever wondered why you keep attracting disastrous relationships, listen to this episode to learn the signs that your relationship is toxic, the reasons you are in a challenging relationship and what to do to begin shifting it. Some Questions I Ask: Have there been any disastrous relationships in your history? What is a toxic relationship? How can you identify it? What is your part in creating the toxicity in your relationship? Are you willing to work on saving the relationship? Do you feel complete with the lesson of your relationship? In This Episode You Will Learn: Subtle signs to look for in a toxic relationship. 5 keys to shift a problematic or toxic relationship. The real purpose of relationship. The reason you are not going to find a “perfect” relati

"Self-sabotage is a deliberate and intentional attempt to keep you safely ensconced in the life you have." Episode Summary:  Gary John Bishop is the best-selling author of Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life. In this episode, he generously shares the story of how he went from musician to transformational author. He talks openly about the reasons behind our self-sabotage and how to live a life of purpose.   Some Questions I Ask: What occurred to take you from Scotland to being a nationally best-selling author? When you did a workshop for the first time, what was the biggest insight and biggest breakthrough for you? How can you get to a space of acceptance in a strained relationship? Why do we sabotage ourselves and how can we begin shifting that pattern? Was there ever a time when you felt like giving up? If so, what kept you going? Are there any lessons you can share for aspiring authors?   In This Episode You Will Learn: Keys to improving the relationship with your parents. An importa

“At your essence, you are already full and complete. There is an innate intelligence within you that knows how to heal you.“  Episode Summary:  Having energy is vital to achieve your goals and maximize your potential in this lifetime. It is easy to believe that the right mix of vitamins, supplements or special diet will provide that elusive vitality that we crave, but we often find that it is not the case. Listen to this insightful episode to learn how to improve your health and energy levels from within and tap into an unlikely, yet unlimited source of energy.  Some Questions I Ask How do you cultivate more energy in your life? What does energy mean to you? Are you constantly tired or in pain? Do you have a hard time going to sleep and wake up groggy in the morning? Who are you holding unresolved feelings towards?   In This Episode You Will Learn A different approach to health, beyond supplements and nutrition. The negative effects of energetic deadweight and how to overcome them. How to avoid re-creating

“If you look at a millionaire and you look at the beggar on the street, they are both learning lessons of abundance.”  Episode Summary: Paul Selig is considered one of the foremost spiritual channels of our time. In this powerful episode, he shares some of the wisdom his guides have expressed through him, including the true meaning of surrender, the main reason for war and atrocities, and the reason humanity is undergoing such unsettling times at this moment in history.  Some Questions I Ask: What is a spiritual medium and channel? How does it work and how do you become one? How can people get themselves out of their own way? Why do we suffer? What kept you going when you felt like giving up? Where do you feel we are as a humanity in our development?   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to distinguish between knowing and thinking.  A powerful claim to help you overcome fear. 2 keys to get through a dark time. How to work with the fear and learn from it. 3 main blocks that keep you from your spiritual evol

“Control is the master addiction and trying to control the things that you cannot control only leads to a sense of powerlessness and helplessness.”   Episode Summary: Modern life is hectic. We often feel pulled in several directions at the same time and end up feeling overwhelmed and unable to find peace in the chaos of our life. Listen to this episode to learn how to achieve deep, internal peace that will allow you to stay calm in the center of any storm.  Some Questions I Ask How can you find your peace in the world? Have you ever felt overwhelmed? How did you deal with it? Is it difficult for you to stop overthinking about things? What are the things you are overthinking about? Where is your attention at when you are feeling overwhelmed?   In This Episode You Will Learn The main reason you should not rely on external factors to find peace.  One key concept to grasp to avoid feeling overwhelmed.  How feeling overwhelmed might be a signal that you need to make some changes.  How cultivating a relationship

"Knowledge brings confidence, because the more you know, the more sure of yourself you are." Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Tony Gaskins openly shares about his past as a toxic partner in a relationship and how that inspired him to become a relationship coach. He talks about the connection between a person’s pain and their purpose, as well the importance of being authentic and honest to strengthen your self-esteem and find the right person for you. Some Questions I Ask: What inspired you to make a decision to be a role model for relationships?  What did you do within yourself to heal, to transform and to let go? What stopped you from giving up when things went wrong? How did you find your true purpose? What is your advice for someone to find their purpose? What is the secret to your success on social media?   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to deal with your fear. The key question to ask yourself to find your purpose. How to strengthen your belief in yourself. The most important thing wome

"An experience is inherently neutral. Your reality is determined by the story you make up within yourself." Episode Summary: We have all had negative thoughts in our lives. It often seems safer to give in to the negative thinking than questioning it. However, this will only rob you of happiness and cause you suffering. Listen to this short, powerful episode to learn 3 simple keys to overcome negative thinking, deal with your inner critic and be happy.  Some Questions I Ask Do you ever get caught in negative thinking?  How are you interpreting things? Who does the negative voice in your head belong to?Is it really yours? Is there a payoff for being negative? What can you learn from this experience? In This Episode You Will Learn The reason we gravitate towards the negative. The importance of dealing with your inner stuff to perceive events accurately.  3 keys to dealing with negative thinking. How being aware of your thoughts will help you stop the negative pattern. The key reason we choose to wallow in the

"Set your ego aside and allow yourself to be a vessel for the power of healing and love to flow through you " Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, New York Times best-selling author, Dr Judith Orloff, shares the self-care practices that highly sensitive people need to have in order to survive the constant energetic bombardment of the world and their loved ones. She talks about the connection between empaths and narcissists and shares the key strategies to identify and deal with a narcissist person.  Some Questions I Ask How can someone who is an empath, or highly sensitive person, stop absorbing the energies of the world? Is being an empath something you are born with or is it a result of conditioning?  What is the connection between empaths and narcissists? Can a narcissist have empathy? What is your self-care plan? How do intuitive readings work?   In This Episode You Will Learn 7 questions you need to ask to find out if you are an empath.  How to set boundaries and remain caring and compassionat

"Abundance starts with remembering who you are. When you remember who you are, you start tapping into that inexhaustible stream of energy that is life. At that level, there is no scarcity." Episode Summary:  Abundance is not about what you have but about your attitude and feelings towards what you have. Abundance is not really about money because real abundance is a state of being. Listen to this insightful episode to learn how to shift your vibration in a way that attracts more abundance in all aspects of your life and the key practice to get out of scarcity.  Some Questions I Ask: What do your relationships and life reflect about yourself? What is your relationship with abundance? How do you feel about yourself ? Can you celebrate everything that you are and are not? How often do you thank your body? What pain, problems or challenges can you solve for humanity?   In This Episode You Will Learn: How money and abundance are not synonymous. The real meaning of abundance.  The key shift you need to make with

"If you can’t be true to yourself then you can’t be true to anyone" Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Laird Hamilton, world-renowned ‘waterman’, best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports, talks about his feelings and thoughts during those heart-stopping seconds when he is riding a wave. He shares his technique to conquer fears and speaks honestly about his relationship with death. He also explains how coming to terms with dying makes you appreciate life a lot more and helps you live life on your own terms. Some Questions I Ask What does it feel like to ride those big waves? How do you prepare yourself to surf these waves? How do you get yourself into the zone? Do you still get scared? Is the fear the same or is it different after all these years? Was there ever a time on your journey where you felt like giving up? What kept you going? How do you deal with the mundane? Are there any ways that you calculate risk in your life? In This Episode You Will L

"The more you love yourself just as you are, the less you’ll actually need it from other people." Episode Summary: One of the greatest fears we have as human beings is not being accepted and loved for who we really are. As children we often learn to behave a certain way in order to fit in and feel liked. That is a betrayal of ourselves, and ultimately no one wins. Listen to this episode to learn 6 keys to stop betraying yourself, start honoring you and set yourself free.  Some Questions I Ask: Are you being true to yourself?  Are you expressing all of who you are? Are there any ways that you are betraying yourself? How is your relationship a mirror of your authenticity? How can you expect another person in your life to honor and respect you, if you are not giving that to yourself?   In This Episode You Will Learn: 6 keys to stop betraying yourself. One important reason you might be experiencing pain in your life and unhappiness in your relationships. How negative feelings can actually be a portal to your a

“It’s not really the economic devices, but the story that we tell ourselves that determines whether we rise or fall.” Episode Summary: In this touching episode Martha Beck, New York Times best-selling author and monthly columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine, shares how she found the courage to break away from her birth religion as well as sharing her inspiring lessons from being the mother of a down-syndrome child. She talks about the importance of living in integrity to fulfilling your purpose and how the stories we tell ourselves are the key to achieving success.  Some Questions I Ask: What led to your journey of becoming an author? Was there a moment when you knew that this was your career? What would you say to a person who wants to find their purpose? Are there any first steps to connect with to find out what they are truly here to do? What gave you the courage to break away and make your own path? What lessons have you learned from being a mother to a down-syndrome child?   In This Episode You Will Lear

“Forgiving yourself is perhaps the greatest gift you can give yourself, and through forgiving, you give yourself the opportunity to live a new future.”  Episode Summary: We have all done something in our lives that we judge ourselves for and wish we could change. When we worry too much about past mistakes, it is easy to stay stuck in the past and repeat the pattern of bad decisions in the future. Listen to this episode to learn 5 simple, yet powerful keys to dealing with regret and start healing your past in order to create a brighter future.  Some Questions I Ask: What regrets are you carrying? What are you still judging yourself for? Do you feel that God will never forgive you for something you did? How do you forgive yourself and move on? How do you let go of regret?   In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of making amends to facilitate healing. The main reason God doesn’t forgive. The only person that can ultimately forgive you. Two reasons not to judge yourself. Another way to look at “mistak

"Teachers and teachings come in and out of our lives at all times, designed to hold a mirror up to reflect back to us the places within ourselves that disconnected from God. Because we can’t change it until we can see it." Episode Summary: Seane Corn has been a yoga teacher for over 25 years. In this soul-warming interview, she shares the importance of acknowledging feelings and sensations to begin healing trauma and addictions. She talks about the relationship between numbing sensation and lack of empathy. As well, she shares her thoughts on the use of drugs to enhance the spiritual practice and how self-esteem is the key to inner wisdom.  Some Questions I Ask What inspired you to teach and get into activism? Was there a moment when you woke up and decided on sobriety? What was that process like?  Is there a line between not judging where you’re at and using this as a ‘cop-out’? How can one discern? What are your thoughts on the impact of marijuana use on the brain and nervous system? How did you deal with

"What excites me the most is not things that are giving us more power, but things that are increasing the love and wisdom so that we can hold the already tremendous power we have better." Episode Summary: Humanity as a whole is facing really challenging times on all fronts, environmental, political and social issues all over the world. In this insightful episode with Daniel Schmachtenberger, evolutionary philosopher and systems designer, he shares with us how a shift in the way we ask questions could lead to a new civilization that does not cause all the problems that we have today. How we can learn a different way of solving issues by changing the incentives and walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.  Some Questions I Ask: What do you see as the primary cause of the problems with humanity today? How do you go about shifting a situation without it being at the expense of something else? Are there any key questions that you ask yourself when looking at a problem that help you see a problem differently so you

"When you stop judging yourself and allow yourself to just do the best that you can do, you free yourself and allow yourself to enjoy the process." Episode Summary: Creativity is an elusive thing. It’s not something that can be touched or tasted. It is often thought that creativity is reserved for artists and specially gifted people. However, we have all felt that burst of energy, just being in the flow and feeling alive. Listen to this podcast and learn simple keys to become more creative and feel more alive.  Some Questions I Ask: What are you doing that is working but also limiting your creative expression? What might be something that is terrifying to do, but you know would cause you to grow? What would you be doing and expressing if money wasn’t an object? What would you do if you were to begin from scratch? Would you be doing what you are doing? Have you become so ingrained that you keep doing the same things even though they no longer inspire you?   In This Episode You Will Learn: The one thing that