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  • The Procrastinatinon Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allolw you To Take Action

    The Procrastinatinon Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allolw you To Take Action
    2025/12/23
    In this empowering episode, we explore:Why fear feels overwhelming before you start but fades once you take action, how building a new business mirrors everyday skills you already trust yourself to do, and how a simple framework can help you break free from feeling stuck and finally move toward the life you want.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why complex tasks feel effortless once they become familiar (01:10)* How driving is a perfect example of fear turning into automatic confidence (01:22)* Why building a business follows the same learning curve as everyday skills (01:35)* The importance of simply getting started instead of waiting to feel ready (01:48)* How research replaces fear with clarity and direction (02:01)* Why fear feels intense but is never actually fatal (02:14)* How the mind exaggerates risk and discomfort to keep you safe — and stuck (02:28)* Recognizing the “heavy weight” feeling as a signal that something needs to change (02:44)* Introducing a simple framework for identifying what’s really holding you back (03:02)* Why honoring your gifts and chasing your dreams matters more than ever (03:20)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Fear Shrinks Once You Start MovingFear feels overwhelming before action, but it loses its power the moment you engage.“Fear thrives on hesitation — not action.”“Nothing changes until you take the first step.”Lesson 2: Confidence Is Built Through RepetitionWhat once felt terrifying becomes automatic through practice and exposure.“Confidence is just familiarity over time.”“You weren’t born knowing — you learned.”Lesson 3: Building a Business Isn’t Special — It’s LearnableEntrepreneurship follows the same process as any other skill you’ve mastered.“Every expert was once a beginner.”“You already know how to learn hard things.”Lesson 4: Your Mind Exaggerates Danger to Keep You ComfortableFear often sounds urgent, dramatic, and catastrophic — but it’s rarely accurate.“Fear feels fatal, but it never is.”“Your mind is loudest when you’re about to grow.”Lesson 5: Getting Started Is More Important Than Getting It RightMomentum comes from movement, not perfection.“Clarity follows action — not the other way around.”Lesson 6: Feeling Stuck Is a Signal, Not a FailureThat heavy weight you feel isn’t weakness — it’s information.“Stuck doesn’t mean broken — it means misaligned.”Lesson 7: You Don’t Need the Full Picture to BeginYou can start changing your life before you fully understand what’s holding you back.“You don’t need certainty — you need direction.”Lesson 8: Simple Frameworks Create Massive ChangeStructure gives your mind something solid to stand on when everything feels unclear.“Simplicity creates momentum.”Lesson 9: You Can Pull Yourself Out of Long RutsEven a decade of stagnation can be reversed with the right tools and commitment.“It’s never too late to start choosing yourself.”Lesson 10: The World Needs You Living Your PurposeWhen you honor your gifts, you don’t just change your life — you impact others.“Your dreams matter more than your fear.”“The world needs more people who choose courage.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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  • How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You

    How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You
    2025/12/16

    In this empowering episode we explore: What it really means to take responsibility for your life, release old patterns that no longer serve you, and step into lasting change—one grounded, intentional step at a time. This episode shares a personal journey from numbing and hopelessness to sobriety, gratitude, and a life that finally feels aligned, along with an invitation to begin that same transformation for yourself.

    In this value-packed episode, we cover:

    00:00 – Letting go of old connections that no longer serve youHow growth naturally creates distance from people and patterns that don’t align anymore.

    03:45 – Reclaiming personal responsibility and agencyWhy you are the deciding force in what you experience and create in your life.

    07:20 – Why real change happens step by stepAn introduction to the five-part video series and the importance of sustainable progress.

    11:10 – Life on the other side of addiction and numbingA raw reflection on sobriety, gratitude, and what genuine healing can look like.

    16:05 – From hopelessness to faith and fulfillmentHow inner work reshapes not just behavior, but your entire relationship with life.

    20:30 – An invitation to begin your own transformationDetails on accessing the free video course and joining the Relationships With a Soul community.

    Connect with Nick:

    📙Follow Nick on Substack

    🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand

    💻Visit Nick’s Website

    Key Lessons From This Episode

    * Personal transformation begins when you accept that you are the creator of your life, not a bystander.

    * Growth often requires allowing old connections and identities to fade without guilt.

    * Healing isn’t instant—it happens through consistent, intentional steps over time.

    * Sobriety and self-awareness open the door to gratitude, clarity, and meaning.

    * Change is possible even when life once felt hopeless and overwhelming.

    * You don’t have to do this alone—community and guidance matter.

    Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also Enjoy

    Help Grow The Podcast:

    Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:

    * Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform

    * Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable



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    15 分
  • The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life

    The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life
    2025/12/09
    In this empowering episode, we explore how the stories you tell yourself shape your self-worth, how childhood fears still influence your adult decisions, and why rewriting those fears is the key to true inner transformation.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Rewriting the old stories you’ve carried about not mattering or not being enough (01:10)* How self-talk can reshape your identity and your entire emotional foundation (01:22)* The importance of recognizing where your deepest fears originally came from (01:35)* Understanding how early emotional wounds still keep you stuck today (01:48)* Why identifying the real fear beneath your behavior creates instant clarity (02:01)* Inviting deeper self-exploration to uncover your true emotional blocks (02:15)* Why sharing your story can accelerate healing and reduce shame (02:28)* Affirmation and encouragement for anyone actively doing inner healing work (02:42)* How this kind of introspective work creates transformation from the inside out (02:55)* Staying committed to the path of self-growth because it leads to lasting change (03:10)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: You Can Rewrite Your Internal StoryThe beliefs you formed in childhood aren’t permanent. You can update them.“Your story doesn’t end where it began.”Lesson 2: Your Deepest Fears Have an Origin PointEvery fear you carry was learned somewhere — and it can be unlearned.“Fear is a teacher, not a life sentence.”Lesson 3: The Real Fear Is Often Hidden Under the SurfaceYou must look deeper to understand what truly keeps you stuck.“What you fear in the present often comes from the past.”Lesson 4: Self-Compassion Rebuilds Self-WorthTelling yourself you matter can undo years of internalized doubt.“You are allowed to speak to yourself with love.”Lesson 5: Sharing Your Story Breaks ShameOpening up to someone you trust can accelerate the healing process.“Your story becomes lighter the moment it’s spoken.”Lesson 6: Inner Work Is What Creates Lasting ChangeSurface-level fixes fade — but emotional work transforms you permanently.“Real growth happens from the inside out.”Lesson 7: You Deserve Support on Your Healing JourneyReaching out for connection reinforces that you’re not alone.“Healing quickens when witnessed.”Lesson 8: Progress Comes From Staying on the PathMomentum builds when you remain committed, even when it feels challenging.“Consistency is what turns healing into transformation.”Lesson 9: You Are Capable of Becoming Who You Needed Growing UpReparenting yourself gives you the love and reassurance you never received.“You can become the person your younger self needed.”Lesson 10: Inner Healing Redefines What’s Possible for Your LifeWhen fear loosens its grip, your desires and goals come alive again.“When you heal the root, the entire tree grows differently.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    25 分
  • How Self-Medicating Almost Destroyed My Life (And how I turned things around)

    How Self-Medicating Almost Destroyed My Life (And how I turned things around)
    2025/12/02
    In this empowering episode, we explore why we turn to certain habits to escape ourselves—and how honest self-reflection becomes the first step toward getting unstuck.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Asking yourself why you’re really engaging in certain habits or behaviors (01:10)* The difference between healthy exploration and emotional escapism (01:22)* How occasional experimentation can be useful — but chronic avoidance becomes destructive (01:34)* The painful truth about waking up years later and realizing you haven’t moved forward (01:48)* Why awareness of your coping mechanisms is the beginning of real change (02:05)* Using reflection to redirect your life instead of losing years to avoidance (02:18)* How one small act of self-respect begins the transformation process (02:32)* The importance of taking one thing from each episode and applying it (02:45)* Why choosing a supportive environment accelerates your healing (02:58)* Surrounding yourself with people who are doing the work every day (03:12)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Your Habits Reveal Your True IntentionsEvery action has a “why” behind it — and getting honest about that “why” is the key to growth.“Your behaviors are trying to tell you something — if you’re willing to listen.”Lesson 2: Exploration Is Healthy — Escapism Is NotTrying new things can expand your life, but using them to avoid your feelings keeps you stuck.“The difference isn’t the activity — it’s the intention behind it.”Lesson 3: Escaping Life Delays Your FutureAvoidance compounds quietly. One day you wake up and realize nothing has changed.“A decade can disappear when you’re busy running from yourself.”Lesson 4: Awareness Is the First Step to FreedomYou can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. Awareness breaks the pattern.“Honesty with yourself is the beginning of every transformation.”Lesson 5: Small Actions Build Self-RespectApplying even one small insight creates momentum and reinforces your worth.“Change doesn’t start with huge decisions — it starts with one act of self-respect.”Lesson 6: Reflection Moves You ForwardAsking yourself tough questions pulls you out of auto-pilot and reconnects you with your direction.“Self-reflection is what turns your life back on track.”Lesson 7: Your Environment Shapes Your EvolutionYou grow faster when you surround yourself with people doing the inner work.“Healing accelerates in the right company.”Lesson 8: Supportive Communities Keep You AccountableBeing around others on the same path keeps you aligned and consistent.“Your network determines the standard you rise to.”Lesson 9: Consistency Beats IntensityYou don’t need massive change — you need daily alignment.“Tiny honest steps beat big fake leaps every time.”Lesson 10: You Always Have the Power to Redirect Your LifeNo matter how long you’ve been escaping, the moment you return to yourself, change begins.“The next chapter starts the moment you choose to face your life, not run from it.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    12 分
  • The Fear Of Speaking Up And The Quick Fix

    The Fear Of Speaking Up And The Quick Fix
    2025/11/25
    In this empowering episode, we explore how speaking your truth, asking better questions, and expressing yourself openly builds deep self-respect and inner confidence.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why appreciation instantly disarms people who try to shame you (01:10)* How thanking someone for feedback protects your emotional power (01:22)* Why questioning others builds self-respect instead of conflict (01:38)* How asking for clarity strengthens your inner confidence (01:52)* Speaking your mind as a pathway to self-trust (02:05)* Why expressing yourself is an act of inner leadership (02:20)* Building a relationship with yourself in a world that teaches you to ignore it (02:38)* How saying “yes” to life is the beginning of self-alignment (02:55)* Why trusting yourself is the cornerstone of emotional resilience (03:08)* Being authentic even when it’s uncomfortable — and how that expands your life (03:22)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Appreciation Disarms ShameResponding with gratitude takes the power away from anyone trying to make you feel small.“People lose their leverage when you don’t take the bait.”“Appreciation is an unexpected form of strength.”Lesson 2: Asking Questions Builds Self-RespectWhen you seek clarity, you show yourself that your curiosity and needs matter.“Questions are courage in disguise.”“Every time you speak up, you reinforce your own worth.”Lesson 3: Self-Trust Comes From Expressing Your TruthSharing your thoughts—even imperfectly—strengthens your belief that you can rely on yourself.“Your voice is how your inner self knows you’ve got its back.”Lesson 4: Authenticity Is The Fastest Path to GrowthBeing honest, even when uncomfortable, aligns you with the person you’re becoming.“Authenticity isn’t easy, but it’s always liberating.”Lesson 5: A Relationship With Yourself Is Your Real FoundationIn a world full of noise, distractions, and expectations, the bond you build with yourself determines your emotional freedom.“You’re the one person you can’t escape — make that relationship solid.”Lesson 6: Saying Yes to Life Creates Inner ExpansionLife responds when you open yourself to possibility instead of fear.“Openness is the beginning of transformation.”Lesson 7: Trusting Yourself Is an Act of SafetyWhen you can rely on your own choices, the world becomes less threatening.“Self-trust turns uncertainty into opportunity.”Lesson 8: Discomfort Is Evidence of Alignment, Not FailureEvery time you choose honesty over silence, discomfort is just proof that you’re growing.“If it feels uncomfortable, it probably matters.”Lesson 9: Speaking Your Mind Moves Your Life ForwardYou stop waiting for permission and start leading your own journey.“Your truth is the engine of your momentum.”Lesson 10: Inner Respect Grows Through ActionEvery question you ask, every boundary you set, every truth you speak — they’re all deposits into your self-worth.“Self-respect isn’t built in your head — it’s built in your actions.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    11 分
  • The Most Important Type Of Relationship You're Missing

    The Most Important Type Of Relationship You're Missing
    2025/11/18
    In this empowering episode, we explore what it really means to become your own best ally and stop relying on external validation to feel whole.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Becoming your own best ally and why it changes everything (01:10)* The trap of relying on external circumstances to feel good (01:31)* Why most people lack self-trust and don’t even realize it (02:12)* The quiet inner voice trying to guide you—if you slow down enough to hear it (02:24)* Why no one else can ever fully meet your needs (03:07)* How nurturing your inner relationship creates emotional stability (03:26)* Simple tools to communicate with your inner self more deeply (04:12)* The real reason you stay stuck and avoid big life decisions (05:11)* How realizing others don’t truly understand you frees you from judgment (06:45)* Why boundaries are essential—especially with draining family dynamics (07:55)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Internal Validation Is the Only Stable FoundationYou can surround yourself with support and encouragement, but none of it matters if you don’t trust yourself.Self-worth becomes unshakeable only when it comes from within.“Confidence is an inside job.”“Your life doesn’t change until you decide you’re worth changing for.”Lesson 2: Your Inner Voice Always Knows What You NeedBeneath the noise of daily life is a quiet, childlike voice trying to guide you toward truth.When you ignore it, you feel lost. When you listen, things finally make sense.“Your inner voice isn’t quiet — your life is just too loud.”“Alignment begins the moment you stop abandoning yourself.”Lesson 3: Most People Live Externally-Driven LivesWe wait for circumstances to shift before we allow ourselves to feel good, keeping us stuck in emotional dependence.“If your happiness depends on the world, you’ll always feel unsafe.”“Freedom begins when you decide to stop outsourcing your peace.”Lesson 4: You Can Meet Far More of Your Needs Than You ThinkYou’ve been conditioned to expect others to take care of you, but you have far more power to self-resource than you realize.“You are not as helpless as you were taught to believe.”“Self-support is the ultimate form of self-respect.”Lesson 5: Self-Trust Is What Unlocks Life DecisionsBig moves—new careers, relationships, relocations—become possible only when you trust your ability to handle the outcome.“Clarity doesn’t create courage — self-trust does.”“When you believe in your own capability, nothing feels too risky.”Lesson 6: Fear of Judgment Is a Massive IllusionMost people don’t know you well enough to have meaningful opinions about you. Realizing this frees you from performing.“People aren’t judging you — they’re projecting themselves.”“The fear of judgment disappears once you see how little others truly understand you.”Lesson 7: People’s Opinions Are Mostly About Their ComfortDisapproval often happens because your growth disrupts someone else’s expectations—not because you’re wrong.“Their reaction reflects their comfort, not your truth.”“Your evolution will threaten the people who benefit from your stagnation.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Are Acts of Self-RespectBoundaries—especially with draining family members—protect your inner child and prevent ongoing emotional harm.“Distance can be an act of love — especially love for yourself.”“Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re protection from repeated injury.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Are Acts of Self-RespectBoundaries—especially with draining family members—protect your inner child and prevent ongoing emotional harm.“Distance can be an act of love — especially love for yourself.”“Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re protection from repeated injury.”Lesson 9: Numbing Disconnects You From Your Inner SelfWhen you drown out your inner world with distractions, substances, or constant noise, you lose access to the part of you that needs healing most.“Numbing feels like relief, but it’s really self-abandonment.”“Your healing begins the moment you stop hiding from yourself.”Lesson 10: The Relationship With Your Inner Self Is the Most Important One You’ll Ever HaveThis relationship becomes your support system, your clarity, your courage, and your inner safety.“The inner you is the partner you’ll have for the rest of your life.”“When you build a home within yourself, you stop searching for one outside.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to ...
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    11 分
  • How to Actually Value Yourself

    How to Actually Value Yourself
    2025/11/04
    In this empowering episode, we explore how childhood conditioning shapes self-worth, why so many adults struggle to believe in themselves, and the mindset shift that instantly increases your value.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why believing in yourself matters more than anyone else believing in you (01:10)* How childhood conditioning creates lifelong self-worth issues (03:05)* Why a lack of emotional presence from parents leads to self-doubt later in life (05:40)* How unconscious limiting beliefs sabotage your goals and confidence (08:10)* The role bad habits and addictions play when we don’t know how to value ourselves (10:45)* A mindset strategy from Naval Ravikant that instantly raises your self-worth (13:20)* How to put a dollar value on your time — and why it changes everything (15:40)* The psychology behind why this simple practice increases productivity (17:05)* How valuing your time reduces complaining, resentment, and overthinking (18:50)* Why most wealthy, fulfilled people use this mental model daily (20:15)* How to choose a number that feels uncomfortable — and why that’s the secret (21:55)* A daily habit that dramatically strengthens self-belief (23:10)* The profound difference between working harder and working smarter (24:25)* Why this single shift can alter the trajectory of your entire life (25:45)* A challenge to prove to yourself, not others, that you’re worth it (27:20)And more…Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This Episode:Lesson 1: Self-Belief Can’t Be OutsourcedYou can be surrounded by people who believe in you, but it won’t matter if you don’t believe in yourself.Validation only sticks when it comes from within.Confidence is an inside job.Your life doesn’t change until you decide you’re worth changing for.Lesson 2: Childhood Shapes Your Internal WorthWhen parents are absent, distracted, addicted, or emotionally unavailable, children internalize one message:“I must not be worth their time.”Those beliefs follow us into adulthood.We don’t question our parents — we question ourselves.Lesson 3: Unseen Limiting Beliefs Create Self-SabotageIf you don’t value yourself, you’ll avoid opportunities, procrastinate on dreams, and cling to safe distractions.You’re not lazy — you’re protecting yourself from the pain of failing.We fail privately because we fear failing publicly.Lesson 4: Bad Habits Fill the Void Self-Worth LeavesAddictions, scrolling, numbing, and procrastination are symptoms.Without internal value, we chase external stimulation to feel okay.You can’t out-hustle an empty cup.Lesson 5: Valuing Your Time Changes How You Spend ItAssigning a dollar amount to your hour instantly alters your behavior.Suddenly, scrolling feels expensive. Complaining feels wasteful.You naturally shift toward higher-value actions.When time becomes valuable, you stop wasting it on people, problems, and patterns that don’t matter.Lesson 6: Discomfort = GrowthPick a number that feels slightly uncomfortable.That discomfort is your identity expanding.Your subconscious learns worth by witnessing your actions.If it doesn’t stretch you, it doesn’t change you.Lesson 7: Mindset Creates RealityWhen you choose a self-worth number:* You think differently* You behave differently* You prioritize differentlyAnd reality rearranges accordingly.The mind creates what it consistently believes.Lesson 8: A Single Sentence Can Change Your LifeWriting down your hourly worth and seeing it every day is symbolic repetition.It reprograms identity, removes guilt, and activates self-respect.Your environment trains your subconscious — use it intentionally.Lesson 9: Your Existence Is a Statistical MiracleThe chances of you being born are so small that your worth is practically immeasurable.Don’t let childhood wounds decide what a miracle is worth.Your value was never supposed to be decided by broken people.Lesson 10: Self-Worth Drives ImpactThe more you value yourself, the more:* You create* You contribute* You lead* You inspireYour worth fuels your purpose.To change the world, you must first believe you’re worthy of trying.Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    11 分
  • You're Not Alone: The Truth About Mental Health and Social Media

    You're Not Alone: The Truth About Mental Health and Social Media
    2025/10/28
    In this honest and grounding episode, we break down the truth behind social media perfection, emotional isolation, and why your struggles are more normal—and meaningful—than you think.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why social media creates a false sense of perfection—and how it distorts our mental health (01:05)* The hidden exhaustion of pretending we’re “fine” when we’re not (03:12)* How childhood conditioning teaches us to bury emotions instead of express them (05:45)* The deep shame we carry for struggling—and why that shame is actually the cage (08:50)* The hidden reason so many of us rely on alcohol, medication, shopping, and other coping behaviors (11:20)* Why life feels so lonely—even when we’re surrounded by people (13:30)* The powerful lesson behind John Candy’s life—and the beauty of seeing someone fully (15:45)* Why we’re starving for authenticity in a world full of performance (18:20)* How pain acts as a teacher that pushes us into alignment, not a punishment (20:50)* Why challenges are essential for meaning, growth, and fulfillment (23:10)* The belief shift that stops you from feeling alone in your struggle (25:55)And much more…Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This Episode:Lesson 1: Perfection Is a Performance — Not RealitySocial media tricks our minds into believing perfection is normal.We compare our messy, real lives to someone’s carefully curated highlight reel, and it creates a silent shame.Authenticity isn’t loud; perfection is usually a mask.When you remember this, the pressure to “have it all together” starts to dissolve.People aren’t perfect — they’re performing.Lesson 2: Emotional Suppression Starts in ChildhoodFrom a young age, we’re taught not to cry, complain, or express frustration.That conditioning becomes the voice that tells us:“Don’t feel that.”“Don’t be dramatic.”“Hide it.”As adults, we apologize for being human — because we were never taught how to feel safely.Suppressing emotions doesn’t make you stronger. It makes you disconnected.Lesson 3: Coping Behaviors Are Messages, Not Moral FailuresAlcohol, shopping, substances, overworking, endless scrolling — these are emotional regulation tools.Rather than judging them, it’s more helpful to ask:What pain am I soothing? What feeling am I avoiding?When you identify the root, the behavior loses its power.We normalize coping so we can avoid confronting what hurts.Lesson 4: Loneliness Comes From Performance, Not IsolationYou can be surrounded by people and still feel alone.Why?Because nobody’s saying what’s real.We perform at work, at home, online — then go home and fall apart privately.Connection can only exist where truth is allowed to exist.We feel alone because we’re hiding the parts that would actually connect us.Lesson 5: Pain Is a Teacher — Not a PunishmentLife’s challenges force growth, resilience, and meaning.Without struggle, life would feel empty and directionless.Pain reveals where we’re out of alignment — it’s guidance, not punishment.Leaning into it helps your soul evolve.The universe communicates through discomfort.Lesson 6: Authenticity Creates Real BelongingBeing authentic does not mean having life figured out.It means being willing to be seen in the mess.When you share your truth, others recognize their own — and connection happens.You stop feeling like an outsider in your own life.Our struggles connect us far more than our highlight reels ever will.Lesson 7: Everyone Has a Battle You Can’t SeeThe people who look the strongest are often carrying the most.Celebrities, comedians, leaders — pain doesn’t discriminate.Recognizing this removes comparison, envy, and shame.We’re all human — and that’s the point.When we see the whole person, we finally see ourselves.Lesson 8: Acceptance Makes You Feel Less AloneWhen you accept that challenges are a shared human pattern,you stop assuming something’s wrong with you.Life becomes less about survival and more about learning.Acceptance is freedom.Your struggle doesn’t make you an outsider — it makes you human.Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    11 分