Soulture

Matt Johnson grew up in a double-wide trailer, joined the military searching for direction, and later discovered endurance running as a way to transform pain, trauma, and complacency into purpose. He shares how a fractured leg, a near-suicide moment, and running across Texas forced him to confront identity, faith, and what “home” really means. This conversation explores resilience, suffering, and the realization that the real race ...

Joshua De Schutter sees poetry as the foundation of every art form, just words on paper that can make someone feel seen. From feeling lost at 19 to reaching millions, he shares how poetry became a way to articulate emotions people can’t name, why you can only create from what you’ve lived, and how “falling off” early on taught him to separate art from numbers. This is about faith, identity, pressure in your twenties, and learning h...

Danny Miranda didn’t hit rock bottom. He hit “this should feel better than it does.” On paper, life was working—money, freedom, San Diego sun—but internally something was off. He unpacks the ego phase marked by gambling and fear, the meditation practice that brought it into the light, and the vulnerable confession to his parents that changed his trajectory. We explore the synchronicities that followed, walking away from a thriving ...

Dr. Lissa Rankin confronts the culture of medicine that equates authority with certainty and leaves little room for doubt, humility, or humanity. From working inside a system that demanded speed and emotional detachment to uncovering how chronic stress and relational strain dysregulate the nervous system, she challenges a purely mechanistic view of health. This conversation also dives into radical remissions, the intersection of sc...

Hilary Jacobs Hendel breaks down why most of us misunderstand emotions and how that holds us back. She unpacks why anxiety, shame, and guilt often sit on top of deeper feelings like sadness and anger, and how the Change Triangle helps access what’s underneath. We get into how emotions are physiological, not intellectual, and why healing begins by learning to feel, not fix. This is an education in the language of emotion—one most of...

Episode 100, but in a way, it feels like episode one. I’m changing the name of the podcast, not as a pivot, but as a reflection of what it’s already become. What started with the identity of Outworker evolved through the conversations into something deeper. Soul became the word that best captured it. This episode unpacks how Soulture emerged not from strategy, but from listening—to the guests, to the timing, and to myself.

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Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals how social anxiety convinces us we're being judged and why that’s usually a lie. She outlines the four ways it shows up, how avoidance wires it deeper, and the subtle difference between being introverted and being afraid. We unpack the role of perfectionism, how to turn outward when anxiety pulls you in, and why real change happens when you stop waiting to feel ready. It starts by living as the per...

Emily Balcetis breaks down how the way we see the world, literally and psychologically, can either pull us toward our goals or push us further from them. We explore how narrowing focus changes motivation, why perception often overrides reality, and how to train your mind to see opportunities instead of obstacles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of the way forward, this conversation reframes how progress really works...

Norman Farb breaks down why our identities are built more by sensation than story. We explore how mindfulness reshapes the brain, why chronic pain is often a narrative loop, and how tuning into our internal signals might be the key to better relationships, emotional resilience, and even decision-making. If you've ever felt stuck in your own patterns, this episode challenges the idea that change starts with thought. It starts w...

Mark Gober went from Wall Street analyst to exploring consciousness, psychic phenomena, and the science of spiritual awakening. He opens up about the burnout that broke his identity, the hidden research that changed his worldview, and why he believes the brain filters consciousness instead of creating it. We unpack soul, synchronicity, and how chasing external success often blocks internal alignment. This conversation might shift t...

43 interviews. 43 insights. One powerful year of podcasting. In this solo episode, I look back on every guest I spoke with in 2025 and share the one insight from each that left the deepest mark on me. From redefining healing and success, to understanding pain, purpose, and the power of stillness—this is a personal, reflective journey through the conversations that shaped me, and might just shift something in you too.

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This special episode weaves together three powerful conversations—Jeff Krasno, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. Anna Lembke—into one integrated exploration of what true health really means. Each guest starts from a different entry point: the physical body, the spiritual core, and the mental landscape. Together, they reveal a full-spectrum view of healing that’s rarely heard in one place. Whether you’re resetting for the holidays or reflect...

Dr. Alla Shapiro was a pediatric hematologist in Kiev when she was sent as a first responder to Chernobyl, unprepared and misled by a government determined to hide the truth. She shares the stark contrast between the official story and the reality she faced, both as a doctor and a mother. After immigrating to the U.S., she rebuilt her medical career from the ground up. Years later, she was diagnosed with cancer, likely caused by ra...

I talk about the quiet power of consistency and why showing up when there’s nothing to say might matter more than the big moments. I share the resistance that held me back from starting this podcast, how a birthday gift pushed me into motion, and why success usually comes from embracing the boring, repetitive grind. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure, this episode is my reminder that starting is the real unlock and showing up is e...

This is a conversation that I had with Ashley Veenema earlier this year on her show, Seeking Joy Podcast. I talk about how chronic back pain became a portal to healing, and how quiet confidence, discipline, and trust shaped my evolution. We break down the mindbody connection in pain, reframe suffering as spiritual alchemy, and explore how storytelling can become its own form of medicine. It’s a conversation about turning hardship i...

Dr. Judson Brewer breaks down why anxiety isn’t just an emotion—it’s a habit. We explore how worry gets rewarded, why willpower is a myth, and the real reason so many of us stay stuck. He dismantles the biggest lies we believe about anxiety, from the idea it improves performance to the false comfort of soothing behaviors. At the end of the day, it’s not about managing anxiety. It’s about unlearning it.

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27 lessons from 27 years—raw, unfiltered reflections on making moves, trusting your gut, tapping into faith, and learning to let go of needing it all figured out. I break down the power of slowing down, building momentum through micro-actions, and why the best growth happens when you stop obsessing over growth. From back pain to podcasting, this is a blueprint for anyone navigating the messiness of life with heart, conviction, and ...

Kelly Gores believes pain isn’t something to avoid — it’s often the portal to who we’re meant to become. We dive into the story behind creating her documentary Heal, the spiritual surrender it required, and why so many people stay sick in a system built to manage symptoms, not address root causes. We unpack the difference between recovery and true healing, the power of language in shaping our experience, and how the body holds a de...

Going back to where you’re from hits different when you’ve outgrown it. The house, the bed, the neighborhood—all familiar, but something’s shifted. At first, it feels like you don’t belong there anymore. But with time, a new kind of belonging emerges. This episode explores how distance reveals growth, how change reshapes what “home” means, and what it means to return—not as who you were, but as who you’ve become.

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