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…

willpower and decision fatiguenervous-system awarenessmidlife spiritual stucknessstillness and boredomseasonal balanceemotional woundspast-life regressionaddiction recovery

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    Gentle Boundaries and New Beginnings: Lessons from a Robin and a Gemini New Moon

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    Healing Starts with Pleasure, Not Pain: Learning to Listen to Your Body

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  3. 3

    The Spring Equinox Invites You Back To Balance

    ·11m
  4. 4

    The Power of Quiet Moments: How Stillness and Boredom Spark Creativity and Inner Calm in Midlife

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    Stay Curious, Kind And Orientate Your Life To Better Than Normal

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    The Emotional Wounds We Carry From Lives We Don't Remember

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    My Laptop Died: You Are Not Late To Your Life

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  8. 8

    February’s Quiet Power: You Don't Need To Force What is Still Forming

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    Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves—and How to Reclaim Inner Authority

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    January Blues To Everyday Abundance: You Bank Account Might Be Cold But Your Bubble Bath Isn't!

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    From Hibernation To Habits: A Gentle New Year Plan

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    We Rebrand To Help You Move From Stuck To Steady Progress

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    Pause, Reflect, Plan: A Seasonal Path To Self-Compassion

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    Soulful December: A Journey Within – Releasing, Reflecting, and Preparing for the Light

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    The Alchemy of Beauty: How Spirituality and Self-Care Transform How We Show Up

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    A Comedian’s Guide To Trauma Recovery, Addiction And Spiritual Awakening

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    Use Halloween To Heal: Honouring Ancestors, Emotions, and Our Energy

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    Heather Stewart on thriving without the myth of work-life balance, navigating midlife shifts, and turning crisis into clarity

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    Finding Steady Faith in a Unsteady World: How Grace Helps Us Navigate Anxiety, Judgment, and Change

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    Is Anxiety The Language Of The Soul And If So How Can It Help You?

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    The Art of Being vs. Doing: Why Slowing Down Isn't Giving Up

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    The Spiritual Art of Letting Go: How Minimalism Creates Flow in Your Home and Life

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    How To Get What Ever You Want In Life: Lessons from a Rockstar's Journey

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    The Extraordinary Ordinary: Creating Anchors When Everything is Shifting

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    Celebrating Beltane: Ancient Rituals in Modern Times

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    Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 2

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    Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 1

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    The Art of Surrender: Finding Peace in Difficult Life Choices

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    Spring's Awakening Brought By The Spring Equinox And What You Can Do To Celebrate!

    ·13m
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    Fish Don't Hold Sacred Water in Cups: Finding Freedom from Jealousy

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    Discovering the Spiritual Symbols of India And How That Can Help You Find Clues in Life

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    India And Change: Being Present Through Life's Challenges And Learning The Deeper Meaning

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    India and change: Walking Barefoot through Life's Lessons

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    3 Minute Fun Christmas Eve Story

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    From Earth to Sky: A Healing Journey through Life And The Moment

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    Mis Mash Christmas Special: Joy, Grief, and Finding Your Christmas Sparkle

    ·38m
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    Gift Of The Present Moment: How A Simple Gazing Meditation Can Aid You To Living a Fulfilling Life

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    Embracing Personal Transformation: Navigating Astrological Shifts and Discovering Your Inner Spark

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    Unlocking Creativity: The Magic of Fiction and Personal Transformation

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    Embracing Self-Compassion: Navigating Life's Challenges and Finding Peace

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    The Transformative Power of the Infinity Wave: A Spiritual Journey with Hope Fitzgerald

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    Embracing Growth: Goals, Reflection- The Next Steps

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    Radical Wholeness to Warm into The New Year!

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    Cultivating A Year of Contentment! How to Get over a Loss of Motivation Dip

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    Discovering Everyday Miracles: The Power of Divine Wisdom and Nature

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  98. 98

    From Inquiry to Insight: A Deep Dive Into Our Path And Space Between Thoughts

    ·16m
  99. 99

    Stop Running, Your Shadow Will Find You!- with Cassandra DeAnn

    ·40m
  100. 100

    FIND YOUR IKIGAI- A REASON FOR BEING TO CULTIVATE WELLBEING WITH SPECIAL GUEST SARAH RUSH

    ·38m
  101. 101

    Why Willpower Doesn’t Work (And What Does Instead)

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  102. 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
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    Mar 22, 2026·36m
  104. 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. 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. 106

    Stay Curious, Kind And Orientate Your Life To Better Than Normal

    Feb 25, 2026·48m
  107. 107

    The Emotional Wounds We Carry From Lives We Don't Remember

    Hidden gem

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    Feb 18, 2026·38m·2 clips
  108. 108

    My Laptop Died: You Are Not Late To Your Life

    Feb 8, 2026·15m
  109. 109

    February’s Quiet Power: You Don't Need To Force What is Still Forming

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  110. 110

    Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves—and How to Reclaim Inner Authority

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    Jan 18, 2026·50m·2 clips
  111. 111

    January Blues To Everyday Abundance: You Bank Account Might Be Cold But Your Bubble Bath Isn't!

    Jan 7, 2026·12m
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    From Hibernation To Habits: A Gentle New Year Plan

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    We Rebrand To Help You Move From Stuck To Steady Progress

    Dec 19, 2025·2m
  114. 114

    Pause, Reflect, Plan: A Seasonal Path To Self-Compassion

    Dec 17, 2025·13m
  115. 115

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    Dec 7, 2025·19m
  116. 116

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    Dec 3, 2025·20m
  117. 117

    Soulful December: A Journey Within – Releasing, Reflecting, and Preparing for the Light

    Nov 26, 2025·27m
  118. 118

    The Alchemy of Beauty: How Spirituality and Self-Care Transform How We Show Up

    Nov 14, 2025·43m
  119. 119

    A Comedian’s Guide To Trauma Recovery, Addiction And Spiritual Awakening

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  120. 120

    Use Halloween To Heal: Honouring Ancestors, Emotions, and Our Energy

    Oct 29, 2025·15m
  121. 121

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    Oct 24, 2025·13m
  122. 122

    When Nature Pauses You, Listen!

    Oct 18, 2025·11m
  123. 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. 124

    Finding Steady Faith in a Unsteady World: How Grace Helps Us Navigate Anxiety, Judgment, and Change

    Oct 5, 2025·13m
  125. 125

    Is Anxiety The Language Of The Soul And If So How Can It Help You?

    Sep 15, 2025·1h 3m
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    The Art of Being vs. Doing: Why Slowing Down Isn't Giving Up

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    To Be or Not To Be: Reclaiming Humanity in an Age of Contraction

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    Bitesize Summer Episode: Soul Sovereignty in the Digital Age

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