This episode might be for you if you feel like: "“I’m successful or functional — but something feels off. I know there’s more.”

Why do so many people feel stuck — even when life looks “successful” from the outside?

In this episode of The Oliver Schirach Show, I’m joined by James Robbins, leadership expert and author, to explore what happens when the soul calls for change — and why ignoring that call often keeps us trapped in repeating life patterns.

We talk about the quiet (and sometimes uncomfortable) moment when something inside says “this isn’t it anymore”. About intuition vs fear, soul vs ego, and how unconscious patterns can shape our lives for years — until we become aware of them.

This conversation is for anyone who feels:

• Stuck in the same emotional or life loops
• Disconnected from meaning or purpose
• Torn between security and inner truth
• Called to grow, but unsure how to listen

Together, we explore how awareness, courage, and intentional living can help us break old cycles and realign with what truly matters.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the soul calls — and what happens when we ignore it
• The difference between fear, ego, and intuition
• Why life repeats itself in patterns and loops
• Midlife awakening and the “second-half-of-life” shift
• How commitments and values create inner alignment
• Practical ways to live a more examined life

This is not about fixing yourself.

It’s about remembering yourself.

Finding Your True North.

3 different Questions

• What do I want that people say about me at my funeral?
• What would I do if I had all the money in the world? Why would I do that? Motivation or gains.
• What really breaks my heart in the world right now?

About the Guest: James Robbins

James Robbins is a leadership consultant, speaker, and author who works with leaders and organizations to build success without losing meaning. His latest work explores the inner life, spiritual direction, and what it means to live in alignment with the soul.He helps leaders and individuals reconnect with purpose without losing themselves along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:11 Welcome to a Journey of Spiritual Discovery & Personal Growth

04:05 Meet James Robbins: Leadership Expert and Spiritual Author

06:01 Embracing Adventure and Creativity

14:10 Who is James? From Film Director to Christian Ministry to Teaching Leadership

29:18 An Unknown Gift the Developed through Life

32:54 How to Hone the Skill of Speaking

35:19 Intuition vs Fear and Ego

39:20 7 Commitments

48:20 How to Define Your Commitments

55:20 Journaling. Awakening to the Loops and Cycles of your Life

01:00:09 How to Elevate Above the negative Cycles

01:07:33 James Love for Stories

01:16:15 Communities for Men

01:22:42 Challenge Yourself

01:25:35 Finding your True North

Reach out to James and his Work:

jamesrobbins.com

iwillclimb.com

IG: @James.r.robbins

YouTube: @james.r.robbins

FB: @jamesrobbins97

TikTok: @james.r.robbins

Books:

"Nine Minutes on Monday"

"The Call to Climb"

References:

Jia Jiang: "100 days of Rejection"

Dr. James Hollis - "Finding Meaning In the Second Half of Life."

Quote: “Anxiety is the price of the ticket to life: intrapsychic depression is the by-product of the refusal to climb aboard.”

About the Show

The Oliver Schirach Show is a podcast for seekers, old souls, and curious minds. Each episode explores the supernatural, spirituality, consciousness, personal transformation, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.

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