
When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next
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Gentle guidance for spiritual stuckness.
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When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next blends personal reflection, guest conversations, and optional meditative closes. Its episodes move between willpower, seasonal balance, stillness, past-life regression, addiction recovery, and the body signals that shape everyday decisions.
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About When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next
When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next is a spiritual self-help show about the moment when sincere effort stops feeling like progress. It speaks to midlife seekers who have tried reflection, healing practices, and better habits, yet still feel caught in old patterns. The Gentle Yoga Warrior brings a calm, conversational style. Episodes often begin with something ordinary: a sweet tooth, an early morning sky, a need for space, or the strange pressure to fill every spare moment. From there, the show connects daily experience to bigger questions about willpower, body signals, emotional residue, and inner balance. It is not a productivity show wearing spiritual clothes. It is slower than that. Willpower is discussed through decision fatigue, physiology, hunger, tension, shallow breathing, and the way anxiety can color another person's behavior. Stillness is treated as useful, not empty. Boredom can become creative space. The spring equinox becomes a prompt to notice balance before the day gets noisy. Guest episodes broaden the range. Chris Nelson speaks about emotional wounds, past-life regression, phobias, relationship blocks, unexplained physical pain, nightmares, fear of abandonment, anxiety, and repeating patterns. Another conversation turns toward addiction recovery, trauma, faith, sobriety, grief, and spiritual awakening. The show can handle difficult material, but its register remains gentle and contemplative. It tends to answer distress with breath, imagery, perspective, and a return to the present moment. Many episodes include an optional meditation at the end. Those closing practices lean on woodland scenes, ancient wisdom, light, wings, calm breathing, and embodied awareness. The appeal is not speed or certainty. It is companionship for people trying to understand why inner work sometimes stalls, and what a kinder next step might feel like.
Made for: For spiritually curious midlife listeners drawn to embodiment, self-reflection, meditation, and holistic healing language. It suits people looking for calm perspective on habits, emotional blocks, anxiety, creativity, and repeating life patterns.
What sets it apart: The show pairs quiet, everyday observations with body-based reflection and optional meditative endings. Its range moves from willpower and stillness to past-life regression and addiction recovery without losing its gentle, grounded pace.
In their own words
Feeling stuck despite doing “the work”? This is the only podcast for spiritual, self-help-curious midlifers where you can explore hidden blocks, soulful practices, and actionable tools to find clarity, calm, and progress. We interview inspiring guests who share insights to help you move forward, and your host, The Gentle Yoga Warrior, knows what it’s like to be stuck for years — offering guidance, meditations, and practical practices to support your growth. Many episodes include a bonus optional meditation! Formerly Awakened Conscious Conversations, we’ve rebranded with a new title: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next. This updated name more fully reflects the heart of our work…
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Episodes
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Gentle Boundaries and New Beginnings: Lessons from a Robin and a Gemini New Moon
·20m - 2
Healing Starts with Pleasure, Not Pain: Learning to Listen to Your Body
·36m - 3
The Spring Equinox Invites You Back To Balance
·11m - 4
The Power of Quiet Moments: How Stillness and Boredom Spark Creativity and Inner Calm in Midlife
·15m - 5
Stay Curious, Kind And Orientate Your Life To Better Than Normal
·48m - 6
The Emotional Wounds We Carry From Lives We Don't Remember
·38m - 7
My Laptop Died: You Are Not Late To Your Life
·15m - 8
February’s Quiet Power: You Don't Need To Force What is Still Forming
·13m - 9
Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves—and How to Reclaim Inner Authority
·50m - 10
January Blues To Everyday Abundance: You Bank Account Might Be Cold But Your Bubble Bath Isn't!
·12m - 11
From Hibernation To Habits: A Gentle New Year Plan
·10m - 12
We Rebrand To Help You Move From Stuck To Steady Progress
·2m - 13
Pause, Reflect, Plan: A Seasonal Path To Self-Compassion
·13m - 14
Becoming The Woman You Once Needed
·19m - 15
Your Time is Sacred- Protect and Honour it - Follow your path
·20m - 16
Soulful December: A Journey Within – Releasing, Reflecting, and Preparing for the Light
·27m - 17
The Alchemy of Beauty: How Spirituality and Self-Care Transform How We Show Up
·43m - 18
A Comedian’s Guide To Trauma Recovery, Addiction And Spiritual Awakening
·51m - 19
Use Halloween To Heal: Honouring Ancestors, Emotions, and Our Energy
·15m - 20
Scorpio New Moon, Use It To Dig Deep!
·13m - 21
When Nature Pauses You, Listen!
·11m - 22
Heather Stewart on thriving without the myth of work-life balance, navigating midlife shifts, and turning crisis into clarity
·40m - 23
Finding Steady Faith in a Unsteady World: How Grace Helps Us Navigate Anxiety, Judgment, and Change
·13m - 24
Is Anxiety The Language Of The Soul And If So How Can It Help You?
·1h 3m - 25
The Art of Being vs. Doing: Why Slowing Down Isn't Giving Up
·19m - 26
To Be or Not To Be: Reclaiming Humanity in an Age of Contraction
·20m - 27
Bitesize Summer Episode: Soul Sovereignty in the Digital Age
·15m - 28
Bitesize Summer: You don't need to achieve something every moment of your life.
·12m - 29
Shaping Your Future with Intentional Choices
·16m - 30
The Spiritual Art of Letting Go: How Minimalism Creates Flow in Your Home and Life
·28m - 31
How To Get What Ever You Want In Life: Lessons from a Rockstar's Journey
·45m - 32
Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle
·44m - 33
A Love Story in Disguise: Rethinking Trauma as a Sacred Adaptation
·48m - 34
Silicon: The Forgotten Macronutrient
·48m - 35
The Extraordinary Ordinary: Creating Anchors When Everything is Shifting
·40m - 36
Five Years of Podcasting and the Healing Power of Smell
·17m - 37
Resistance Can Be Sneaky!
·19m - 38
The Fan of Christ Who's Repairing Humanity Beyond Religious Labels
·40m - 39
Celebrating Beltane: Ancient Rituals in Modern Times
·9m - 40
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 2
·19m - 41
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 1
·19m - 42
The Art of Surrender: Finding Peace in Difficult Life Choices
·46m - 43
Spring's Awakening Brought By The Spring Equinox And What You Can Do To Celebrate!
·13m - 44
Fish Don't Hold Sacred Water in Cups: Finding Freedom from Jealousy
·14m - 45
Discovering the Spiritual Symbols of India And How That Can Help You Find Clues in Life
·30m - 46
India And Change: Being Present Through Life's Challenges And Learning The Deeper Meaning
·29m - 47
India and change: Walking Barefoot through Life's Lessons
·22m - 48
January: Finding Hope, Balance, and Productivity
·20m - 49
From Resolutions to Mindful Transitions - Mini Thoughts
·8m - 50
3 Minute Fun Christmas Eve Story
·5m - 51
From Earth to Sky: A Healing Journey through Life And The Moment
·21m - 52
Mis Mash Christmas Special: Joy, Grief, and Finding Your Christmas Sparkle
·38m - 53
Gift Of The Present Moment: How A Simple Gazing Meditation Can Aid You To Living a Fulfilling Life
·17m - 54
Embracing Personal Transformation: Navigating Astrological Shifts and Discovering Your Inner Spark
·13m - 55
Unlocking Creativity: The Magic of Fiction and Personal Transformation
·20m - 56
Embracing Self-Compassion: Navigating Life's Challenges and Finding Peace
·18m - 57
Embracing Menopause: Wisdom, Empowerment, and Nature's Healing
·20m - 58
Scorpio Energy and the Path to Self-Acceptance
·17m - 59
Unlocking Creativity and Balance in the Vata Season
·12m - 60
Embracing the Spirit of the Hornet: Exploring Hidden Messages in Nature
·16m - 61
Sheep and Serenity: Insights on Intelligence and Calm
·17m - 62
Transform Your Life with Vedic Meditation: The benefits of meditation and how it can contribute towards your personal development
·44m - 63
Embracing Change And Finding Serenity in a Fast World
·22m - 64
Connecting with Nature's Gentle Power
·15m - 65
Embracing Change: Life Lessons from a Jersey Tiger Moth and Nature
·12m - 66
The Transformative Power of the Infinity Wave: A Spiritual Journey with Hope Fitzgerald
·34m - 67
Finding Peace Amid Chaos: Life Lessons from a Stevie Nicks Concert and Other Events
·14m - 68
Finding Hope and Resilience: Celebrating Four Years of Inspiring Stories and Healing
·21m - 69
Self Love And Weight Loss With Special Guest: Dr. Joy Bracey
·37m - 70
Journey to Inner Peace with Nature's Guidance
·20m - 71
Embracing Life’s Unexpected Moments: The Power of Reframing
·18m - 72
Mini Bonus Episode: Revitalise Your Mind with Simple Tree Meditation
·10m - 73
Finding Balance and Harmony: Life Lessons from a Garden Snail and the Healing Power of Writing and Meditation
·22m - 74
A Journey by the Sea: the parallels between the sea and our own pursuit of inner peace
·20m - 75
Season Finale: Finding Strength, Self-Compassion and Purpose.
·20m - 76
Navigating Life with Heart: A Guide to Simplicity and Inner Peace
·12m - 77
Turning Pain Into Purpose, Passion And Impact
·39m - 78
Navigating Life's Challenges by embracing Small Victories and Self-Discovery
·14m - 79
Earth Energy: From Feeling Overwhelmed To Tranquility and Grounding in Nature
·20m - 80
Soothing Your Soul: Strategies for Self-Care and Finding Balance in April
·16m - 81
Unveiling the Mysteries of Scalar Energy: Exploring the Revolutionary Work of Tom Paladino
·27m - 82
Inner Peace: Cultivating Serenity in a Turbulent World
·17m - 83
How Do The Four Attitudes Contribute To Building Emotional Resilience In Individuals
·37m - 84
Embracing March's Transformative Energy: Growth, Renewal, and Meditation!
·17m - 85
Embracing the Snow Moon: A Journey of Release and Rituals
·19m - 86
Embracing Self-Love Beyond Valentine's Day: Daily Rituals and Meditation for Inner Peace
·18m - 87
Embracing Growth: Goals, Reflection- The Next Steps
·15m - 88
Controlling Your Language To Transform Your Life
·43m - 89
Radical Wholeness to Warm into The New Year!
·44m - 90
Cultivating A Year of Contentment! How to Get over a Loss of Motivation Dip
·30m - 91
Cultivating A Year of Contentment Via Seasonal Self-Improvement Less the Overwhelm
·20m - 92
End of Season Finale! Embracing Your Awakening: Mindfulness, Purpose, and Resilience
·39m - 93
Tangible Methods To Establish A Stronger Connection With Your Higher Self With Bestselling Author Jason Medlock
·38m - 94
Your Symptoms Are Not Your Root Cause- Exploring The Power Of Functional Health
·47m - 95
Resisting Holiday Pressures and Embracing Inner Peace
·17m - 96
Tranquility through Introspection: How To Find
·17m - 97
Discovering Everyday Miracles: The Power of Divine Wisdom and Nature
·14m - 98
From Inquiry to Insight: A Deep Dive Into Our Path And Space Between Thoughts
·16m - 99
Stop Running, Your Shadow Will Find You!- with Cassandra DeAnn
·40m - 100
FIND YOUR IKIGAI- A REASON FOR BEING TO CULTIVATE WELLBEING WITH SPECIAL GUEST SARAH RUSH
·38m - 101
Why Willpower Doesn’t Work (And What Does Instead)
Hidden gemMax Wigand, speaking from Italy and his work on psychosomatic intelligence, argues that willpower is "a limited resource that depletes with use" and that self-control often masks self-conflict.
Apr 13, 2026·35m·2 clips - 102
Resistance Can Be Sneaky!
The host's antidote to resistance is simple: do little and often, while preparing the environment for action.
Apr 5, 2026·19m·1 clip - 103
Healing Starts with Pleasure, Not Pain: Learning to Listen to Your Body
Mar 22, 2026·36m - 104
The Spring Equinox Invites You Back To Balance
The host introduces the rebranded podcast for midlifers feeling stuck in their spiritual journey, sharing a personal morning inspiration.
Mar 18, 2026·11m - 105
The Power of Quiet Moments: How Stillness and Boredom Spark Creativity and Inner Calm in Midlife
The host introduces the podcast's rebrand and mission to help midlifers overcome feeling stuck through spiritual practices, meditation, and guest interviews.
Mar 12, 2026·15m - 106
Stay Curious, Kind And Orientate Your Life To Better Than Normal
Feb 25, 2026·48m - 107
The Emotional Wounds We Carry From Lives We Don't Remember
Hidden gemChris Nelson, a best-selling author and past life regression practitioner from Romania, joins host the "gentle yoga warrior" to discuss "the emotional wounds we carry from lives we just don't remember." The episode centers on Chris's book "Being Piotr Ilic: Tchaikovsky's Inner Life Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later" and her claim that physical symptoms can have roots in current life, childhood, or past lives.
Feb 18, 2026·38m·2 clips - 108
My Laptop Died: You Are Not Late To Your Life
Feb 8, 2026·15m - 109
February’s Quiet Power: You Don't Need To Force What is Still Forming
Jan 28, 2026·13m - 110
Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves—and How to Reclaim Inner Authority
Tony LaMotta links lost self-trust to 16 years in a convent and a learned “vow of obedience” that prioritized compliance over inner listening.
Jan 18, 2026·50m·2 clips - 111
January Blues To Everyday Abundance: You Bank Account Might Be Cold But Your Bubble Bath Isn't!
Jan 7, 2026·12m - 112
From Hibernation To Habits: A Gentle New Year Plan
Jan 1, 2026·10m - 113
We Rebrand To Help You Move From Stuck To Steady Progress
Dec 19, 2025·2m - 114
Pause, Reflect, Plan: A Seasonal Path To Self-Compassion
Dec 17, 2025·13m - 115
Becoming The Woman You Once Needed
Dec 7, 2025·19m - 116
Your Time is Sacred- Protect and Honour it - Follow your path
Dec 3, 2025·20m - 117
Soulful December: A Journey Within – Releasing, Reflecting, and Preparing for the Light
Nov 26, 2025·27m - 118
The Alchemy of Beauty: How Spirituality and Self-Care Transform How We Show Up
Nov 14, 2025·43m - 119
A Comedian’s Guide To Trauma Recovery, Addiction And Spiritual Awakening
Hidden gemJustin L.
Nov 5, 2025·51m·2 clips - 120
Use Halloween To Heal: Honouring Ancestors, Emotions, and Our Energy
Oct 29, 2025·15m - 121
Scorpio New Moon, Use It To Dig Deep!
Oct 24, 2025·13m - 122
When Nature Pauses You, Listen!
Oct 18, 2025·11m - 123
Heather Stewart on thriving without the myth of work-life balance, navigating midlife shifts, and turning crisis into clarity
Oct 10, 2025·40m - 124
Finding Steady Faith in a Unsteady World: How Grace Helps Us Navigate Anxiety, Judgment, and Change
Oct 5, 2025·13m - 125
Is Anxiety The Language Of The Soul And If So How Can It Help You?
Sep 15, 2025·1h 3m - 126
The Art of Being vs. Doing: Why Slowing Down Isn't Giving Up
Sep 12, 2025·19m - 127
To Be or Not To Be: Reclaiming Humanity in an Age of Contraction
Aug 27, 2025·20m - 128
Bitesize Summer Episode: Soul Sovereignty in the Digital Age
Aug 19, 2025·15m - 129
Bitesize Summer: You don't need to achieve something every moment of your life.
Aug 9, 2025·12m - 130
The Spiritual Art of Letting Go: How Minimalism Creates Flow in Your Home and Life
Aug 3, 2025·28m - 131
How To Get What Ever You Want In Life: Lessons from a Rockstar's Journey
Jul 14, 2025·45m - 132
Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle
Jul 4, 2025·44m - 133
A Love Story in Disguise: Rethinking Trauma as a Sacred Adaptation
Jun 27, 2025·48m - 134
Silicon: The Forgotten Macronutrient
Jun 14, 2025·48m - 135
The Extraordinary Ordinary: Creating Anchors When Everything is Shifting
Jun 4, 2025·40m - 136
Five Years of Podcasting and the Healing Power of Smell
May 28, 2025·17m - 137
Gentle Boundaries and New Beginnings: Lessons from a Robin and a Gemini New Moon
May 23, 2025·20m - 138
The Fan of Christ Who's Repairing Humanity Beyond Religious Labels
May 10, 2025·40m - 139
Celebrating Beltane: Ancient Rituals in Modern Times
May 1, 2025·9m - 140
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 2
Apr 17, 2025·19m - 141
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 1
Apr 9, 2025·19m - 142
The Art of Surrender: Finding Peace in Difficult Life Choices
Mar 24, 2025·46m - 143
Spring's Awakening Brought By The Spring Equinox And What You Can Do To Celebrate!
Mar 19, 2025·13m - 144
Fish Don't Hold Sacred Water in Cups: Finding Freedom from Jealousy
Mar 12, 2025·14m - 145
Discovering the Spiritual Symbols of India And How That Can Help You Find Clues in Life
Feb 26, 2025·30m - 146
Shaping Your Future with Intentional Choices
Feb 21, 2025·16m - 147
India And Change: Being Present Through Life's Challenges And Learning The Deeper Meaning
Feb 12, 2025·29m - 148
India and change: Walking Barefoot through Life's Lessons
Feb 5, 2025·22m - 149
January: Finding Hope, Balance, and Productivity
Jan 8, 2025·20m - 150
From Resolutions to Mindful Transitions - Mini Thoughts
Jan 1, 2025·8m