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SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

Transformational Teacher and National Best-Selling Author

SoulTalk is a thought-provoking podcast about what really matters in life. It is a deep exploration into life's biggest questions: who we are, why we are here, and where we are going? Kute Blackson will get personal, sharing practical wisdom on how to live your most authentic life, as well as deep dialogues on purpose, health, love, money, sex, spirituality and success with special guests like Barbara De Angelis, Dr. Shefali, Mike Dooley, Geneen Roth and more.

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  • Wednesday · 53 min

    471: Arielle Ford on Stop Forcing Your Life: The Power of Surrender

    "Surrender is releasing your plan to discover what life has planned." What if the life you're trying so hard to manifest is actually smaller than the life waiting for you? In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, bestselling author and transformational teacher Arielle Ford challenges one of the biggest ideas in modern self-help: that if you think positively enough, visualize clearly enough, and raise your vibration, you can manifest anything you want. After years of teaching the Law of Attraction herself, Arielle came to a radically different realization: some of the greatest things that ever happened to her weren't things she manifested at all. They arrived when she stopped forcing, surrendered control, listened to her intuition, and allowed life to reveal the next step. We explore the difference between desire and destiny, intention and control, action and surrender and why not getting what you want may sometimes be life redirecting you toward something far greater. Arielle also opens up about choosing happiness, healing core wounds, trusting life through uncertainty, and learning to recognize the quiet inner nudges that can change everything. If you've been exhausting yourself trying to make your life happen, this conversation may invite you to ask a completely different question: What if you stopped forcing and started listening? TIMESTAMPS (00:02:49) — Why Arielle stopped believing in manifestation the way she once did. (00:05:29) — The realization that changed everything: surrender instead of control. (00:09:03) — Can you have goals and still surrender? (00:18:15) — How do you trust life after life has hurt you? (00:24:37) — The dangerous side of "you create your reality." (00:25:57) — Is your intuition actually your destiny speaking? (00:32:13) — Healing your past without living in it. (00:36:52) — When surrender creates something you never could have planned. SOME QUESTIONS I ASK Are we manifesting our destiny or blocking it? How do you surrender without becoming passive? What if life hasn't given you a reason to trust it? Can we really manifest anything we want? How do you know when your intuition is speaking? What would you tell your 20-year-old self about life, success, and surrender? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN Why forcing your future can block your destiny How to know when intuition is guiding you Why surrender is power, not passivity How to trust life when you can't see what's next Why not getting what you want may protect you How to chase big dreams without gripping the outcome GET IN TOUCH: Arielle Ford https://www.arielleford.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • August 18 · 26 min

    470: You're Not Behind in Life: How to Trust Your Timing and Stop Comparing Your Journey

    "Sometimes what you might call a delay is actually the universe preparing you." Do you ever look at your life and quietly wonder, "Shouldn't I be further along by now?" Maybe you thought you'd have the relationship, the money, the success, the healing, or the clarity by now. And the more you compare your life to everyone else's, the more it feels like you're falling behind. In this powerful episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson reveals why that feeling may be one of the biggest lies keeping you stuck. He breaks down the hidden timelines we unconsciously live by, the danger of measuring our lives against someone else's journey, and why some of your greatest growth may be happening where no one can see it. You'll discover the difference between trusting divine timing and avoiding your life, why certain delays may actually be preparing you, and how to stop forcing what isn't ready without becoming passive. If you've been questioning your path, fearing you've missed your chance, or wondering when your life will finally begin, this episode will change the way you see where you are right now. Maybe you're not behind. Maybe you're being prepared. TIMESTAMPS (00:02:54) — Why do you feel behind in life? (00:05:20) — Who created the timeline you're living by? (00:07:16) — When comparison becomes destructive. (00:10:34) — What's really making you feel behind? (00:12:03) — The growth no one else can see. (00:15:34) — What is this season asking of you? (00:17:39) — Divine timing or avoidance? (00:19:13) — Can you trust life without controlling the outcome? SOME QUESTIONS KUTE ASKS Whose timeline are you living by? Are you growing in ways you haven't learned to value? What is this season of your life asking you to learn? Are you trusting life or simply avoiding action? Can you trust life even if it doesn't go according to plan? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN Why you may feel behind, even when you're not. How comparison disconnects you from your own path. Why you may need to grieve the life you imagined. The invisible growth you might be overlooking. When "divine timing" becomes an excuse for inaction. How to release deadlines without giving up on your dreams Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • August 15 · 56 min

    469: Elisabeth Carson on You Can't Create a New Life With an Unhealed Nervous System. (Here's Where to Start)

    "When you jump over the fear fence, you find the power on the other side." What if the life you keep trying to create isn't being blocked by a lack of effort, but by patterns your body is still holding onto? In this powerful episode of SoulTalk, Kute sits down with global speaker and entrepreneur Elisabeth Carson, founder of Enhanced Flow, for a raw conversation about trauma, nervous system regulation, forgiveness, manifestation, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. Elisabeth's wisdom isn't just theoretical. Her own journey took her through addiction, jail, heartbreak, burnout, and ultimately losing nearly everything; before consciously rebuilding her life and becoming a bestselling author and international speaker. Elisabeth reveals why simply thinking positively may not be enough when your nervous system is still living in survival mode, how your triggers can expose the wounds still running your life, and why healing requires more than changing your thoughts. You have to work with what's happening in the body. She also shares her approach to forgiveness, breaking free from victim mentality, and embodying the person you want to become before your external reality changes. If you've been doing the work but still feel stuck, repeating the same relationships, emotions, or limitations, this conversation may challenge the way you've been approaching healing altogether. Her message is simple but powerful: stop running from what hurts, reclaim responsibility for your life, and move toward what makes you come alive; even when it scares you. TIMESTAMPS (00:01:34) — How Elisabeth's darkest experiences led her to healing and spirituality. (00:04:24) — Why unresolved trauma may be keeping you stuck in the same patterns. (00:12:20) — The missing first step when healing just doesn't seem to work. (00:23:36) — How Elisabeth stopped being a victim of her past and reclaimed her life. (00:30:00) — How to feel painful emotions without letting them take over. (00:33:29) — The forgiveness practice that helped Elisabeth finally release the past. (00:38:39) — How to find your purpose when you have no idea what you're meant to do. (00:45:06) — From losing everything to creating a completely new reality SOME QUESTIONS I ASK Why do we keep repeating the same painful patterns? Can you truly manifest from a dysregulated nervous system? How do you heal trauma without staying trapped in the past? How do you forgive someone who never apologized? How do you know what your true purpose is? What does it really take to create a completely new life? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN Why your nervous system may be keeping you stuck How your triggers reveal what still needs healing Why positive thinking alone may not change your life How to feel your emotions without becoming consumed by them A powerful approach to forgiveness and letting go How to embody your future self before life changes GET IN TOUCH: Elisabeth Carson https://www.elisabethunlimited.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • August 12 · 55 min

    468: Phil Cousineau on How to Navigate The Dark Night of The Soul and Find Your Way Home

    "The real journey begins when the life you knew no longer has the answers." What if feeling lost, confused, or broken isn't a sign that your life is falling apart, but the beginning of your real journey? In this profound episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson sits down with bestselling author and pilgrimage expert Phil Cousineau to explore the timeless wisdom hidden inside Homer's Odyssey and why this ancient story speaks so powerfully to the struggles we face today. Phil reveals that the journey home is not simply about finding your way back to a place. It is about finding your way back to yourself. Drawing from The Odyssey, Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, mythology, pilgrimage, and his new book The Wisdom of the Odyssey, Phil explores what happens when the identity that once carried us through life no longer works. He explains why the "dark night of the soul" can be a necessary passage toward transformation, why we sometimes need to surrender the illusion that we can do everything alone, and how reconnecting with the deepest parts of ourselves can reveal the strength we thought we had lost. This is a conversation about suffering, courage, humility, healing, purpose, and love and ultimately about one of life's most important questions: Have you lost your way, or are you finally being called home? Timestamps (00:02:16) — How Phil's journey with Joseph Campbell shaped his understanding of The Odyssey. (00:04:18) — Why feeling lost may be the beginning of your real journey. (00:07:22) — Why you were never meant to figure everything out alone. (00:12:14) — The Dark Night of the Soul and why you can't skip the darkness. (00:16:22) — How to hear the inner voice that can guide you home. (00:21:03) — The three stages that turn darkness into transformation. (00:35:39) — Why telling your story may be the healing you need. (00:47:04) — How to stop losing yourself and finally find your way home. Some Questions I Ask: What do you do when you feel completely lost in life? How do you trust the journey when everything is falling apart? Is suffering necessary for real transformation? How do you navigate the Dark Night of the Soul? Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel like losing? How do you find your way back to your true self? In This Episode You'll Learn: Why feeling lost may be where your real journey begins. How to navigate the Dark Night of the Soul. Why suffering can become a doorway to transformation. How to hear your inner voice when life gets noisy. Why telling your story can set something inside you free. How to find your way home to your true self Get in Touch: Phil Cousineau https://www.philcousineau.net Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • August 7 · 27 min

    A Special Invitation to Transform Your Life: Why This Is the Last Boundless Bliss Bali

    "Your next level will often require you to release the version of yourself that created your current life." There are moments in life when you know that the life you are living is too small for what your soul is seeking to become. Something inside you begins to stir. You feel the call for more truth, more freedom, more purpose, more of the life you know you're capable of living. And at some point, the question is no longer, "Am I ready?" The question becomes, "Am I willing to walk through the door?" In this special episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson shares why, after more than 15 years and 25 transformational journeys, he has decided the upcoming Boundless Bliss Bali December, will be the final one he personally facilitates. He reflects on what these 12-day journeys have meant, why true transformation requires more than information, and why the next level of your life often asks you to let go of the version of yourself that got you here. If you know you were put here for something bigger, if you can feel that an old chapter is complete, or if there is a part of you that has been waiting for the right moment to say yes to yourself, this episode is an invitation to listen deeply. Because there are moments when one decision changes everything. And if Bali has been calling you, this may be that moment. Some Questions I Ask • What part of your life do you already know has reached completion? • What would become possible if you stopped waiting to feel ready? • What version of yourself must you be willing to release for your next chapter to begin? • If you knew one courageous decision could change the trajectory of your life, what would you choose? • What is life asking of you right now that you can no longer ignore? In This Episode, You'll Learn • Why true transformation often begins with a decision before you feel completely ready • What 25 Boundless Bliss Bali journeys have taught Kute about human transformation • Why your next chapter may require releasing the identity, patterns, and limitations of your past • The difference between learning about transformation and actually living through it • Why this final Bali represents the closing of a profound 15-year chapter • How to recognize when life is asking you to stop waiting and walk through the door Create a life that is a masterpiece! Join me on a life-changing journey from Dec. 5th to 16th : www.boundlessblissbali.com What if today was your last day? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6BzFzBqFBU

  • August 5 · 33 min

    467: Why You're Blocking Money (And How to Finally Receive More)

    "You don't have a money problem. You have a relationship with money problem." What if your biggest financial struggle has nothing to do with money? In this eye-opening episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson explores the invisible beliefs that quietly shape your relationship with wealth, success, and abundance. Rather than offering budgeting tips or investment strategies, he invites you into a deeper conversation. one that uncovers the subconscious stories, emotional wounds, and spiritual conditioning that may be keeping you stuck in scarcity. Drawing from his own personal journey, Kute reveals how childhood experiences can silently influence our ability to receive, hold, and create wealth. He explains why money itself is never the problem, why affirmations alone often fail, and how true abundance begins by transforming your relationship with value, service, and self-worth. If you've ever wondered why you keep hitting the same financial ceiling despite doing "all the right things," this episode may completely change the way you think about money and yourself. This isn't just an episode about making more money. It's about becoming the person who is finally available to receive it. Timestamps (00:04:00) – Why your money story may be controlling your life. (00:06:14) – The hidden relationship between money, identity, and self-worth. (00:17:21) – Why manifestation alone isn't enough to create abundance. (00:19:03) – The biggest money blocks spiritual people unknowingly carry. (00:24:04) – The one principle that changes how wealth is actually created. (00:26:48) – The essential skills every financially free person develops. (00:28:58) – Why serving more people is the fastest path to greater abundance. Some Questions I Ask What emotions arise when you think about money? What story have you inherited about wealth? Are you unconsciously rejecting abundance? What problem are you truly solving for others? How can you create more value every day? Who must you become to receive more? In This Episode You'll Learn Why your subconscious, not your income, is shaping your financial reality. The hidden childhood beliefs silently blocking abundance. Why affirmations fail when your identity hasn't changed. The surprising reason spiritual people often struggle financially. How creating value naturally attracts wealth and opportunity. The inner shift that makes you available for lasting abundance. Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 29 · 49 min

    466: Mark Wolynn on The Hidden Family Wounds That Shape Your Life And How to Finally Set Yourself Free

    "The pain you're carrying may not belong to you, but your healing can change generations." Have you ever wondered why certain fears, relationship patterns, or emotional struggles seem to follow you no matter how much inner work you've done? In this profoundly eye-opening conversation, Kute Blackson sits down with bestselling author and inherited family trauma expert Mark Wolynn, whose groundbreaking work has transformed the way thousands of people understand healing. What if the anxiety you've carried your entire life didn't actually begin with you? What if your deepest fears, recurring patterns, or even physical symptoms are echoes of unresolved experiences passed down through generations? Together, Kute and Mark explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, epigenetics, attachment theory, and spirituality to reveal how family trauma can silently shape our lives, and, more importantly, how we can stop passing it on. Mark shares the deeply personal story that led him to this work, explains how hidden family secrets continue influencing future generations, and offers practical tools to identify inherited patterns, reconnect with your authentic self, and begin healing at the root. This isn't simply a conversation about understanding your past. It's about reclaiming your future. Because when you heal yourself, you don't just change your life, you transform the lives of generations that follow. Timestamps (00:01:09) — Why inherited family trauma may be shaping your life without you realizing it. (00:02:31) — Mark's remarkable healing journey and how resolving ancestral trauma restored his eyesight. (00:05:57) — What inherited trauma actually is, and the science explaining how it's passed across generations. (00:10:43) — How to recognize whether your fears, anxiety, or emotional patterns truly belong to you. (00:19:49) — Family secrets, hidden histories, and why what remains unspoken continues to affect future generations. (00:30:30) — Practical tools for uncovering ancestral patterns and beginning the healing process. (00:36:04) — Can you really break generational cycles? The practices that help rewire your nervous system. (00:44:17) — Why healing yourself may be the greatest gift you'll ever give your children and generations yet to come. Some Questions I Ask: What exactly is inherited family trauma, and how does it affect our lives? Can emotional pain really be passed down through generations? How do we know whether a struggle belongs to us or to our family history? What role do hidden family secrets play in shaping our relationships and identity? Can we truly break generational cycles of trauma and suffering? What is the greatest legacy we can leave the next generation? In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your deepest struggles may not have started with you. How inherited trauma silently shapes your life and relationships. The hidden family patterns that keep repeating and how to break them. How to reconnect with your true self beyond your family's pain. Simple practices to heal your nervous system from the inside out. How your healing can transform generations to come. Get in Touch: Mark Wolynn https://markwolynn.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 22 · 23 min

    465: How to Trust Yourself and Make Powerful Decisions

    "Every extraordinary life begins with one ordinary act of self-trust." How many times have you told yourself, "I just need more time..." or "I'm still trying to figure it out"? But what if you're not actually confused? What if the life-changing answer you've been searching for has been quietly living inside you all along and fear has simply convinced you not to trust it? In this powerful episode, Kute Blackson challenges one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: we don't know what to do. He reveals why confusion is often nothing more than fear disguised as uncertainty. You'll discover the hidden difference between confusion and inner conflict, why your intuition rarely shouts, how fear keeps you endlessly searching for more signs, and why every day you ignore your deepest knowing comes at a cost. Kute also shares his powerful Four G Framework for making aligned decisions; one that has guided some of the biggest turning points of his own life, from moving across the world to creating Boundless Bliss Bali. If you've been waiting for certainty before taking the next step... this conversation may be the sign you've been asking for. The truth is, your soul already knows. The only question is... Will you trust it? Timestamps (00:05:37) – Why you're probably not confused, you already know the answer (00:08:48) – The four hidden layers that keep you stuck in indecision (00:11:22) – Stop asking, "What should I do?" Ask yourself this instead (00:13:01) – The hidden cost of betraying your own truth (00:14:00) – Why waiting for certainty is keeping you from your destiny (00:16:01) – The first courageous step that changes everything (00:17:00) – Kut's Four G Framework for making soul-aligned decisions: Gut, God, Growth & Grief (00:20:32) – Living with no regrets: the perspective that will transform every decision you make In This Episode, You'll Learn Why confusion is often fear wearing a convincing disguise. The simple shift that will instantly change how you make decisions. How to recognize the quiet voice of your intuition even when fear is screaming louder. The hidden emotional cost of ignoring what you already know to be true. Kute's Four G Framework for making courageous, soul-aligned decisions with confidence. Why the biggest regret isn't making the wrong choice; it's never trusting yourself enough to choose. Some Questions I Ask Are you truly confused... or are you avoiding a truth you already know? What decision have you already made in your heart but haven't admitted to yourself? What conversation are you pretending you don't need to have? Who are you afraid of disappointing if you choose yourself? What would change if you stopped waiting for certainty and started trusting your soul? If today were your last day, would you regret the decision you're making or the one you're avoiding? Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 18 · 58 min

    464: Celinne da Costa on The Story That's Secretly Running Your Life (And How to Rewrite It)

    What if the greatest obstacle standing between you and the life you're meant to live... is the story you've been telling yourself? In this deeply moving conversation, Kute Blackson sits down with Celinne Da Costa, author of The Burning Ground, to explore what happens when life falls apart, not as a punishment, but as an invitation from the soul. Through heartfelt storytelling and profound spiritual insight, Celine shares how burnout, heartbreak, loss, and unexpected synchronicities became the catalysts for awakening to a life of deeper purpose, freedom, and alignment. Together, Kute and Celine unpack how our greatest wounds can become our greatest teachers, why the soul speaks in whispers while fear shouts, and how rewriting the meaning of our past has the power to transform our future. This is more than a conversation about healing. It's an invitation to trust life's unfolding, surrender what no longer serves you, and remember who you truly are beneath the stories you've carried for so long. If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly wondering whether there's something more waiting for you, this episode may be exactly the message your soul has been waiting to hear. Timestamps (00:02:15) – The invisible story that was quietly shaping Celine's entire life (00:07:07) – What if your greatest crisis is actually your greatest awakening? (00:12:31) – The radical decision that changed the course of her life forever (00:18:06) – How to leap into the unknown without blowing up your life (00:24:33) – How to tell the difference between fear... and the voice of your soul (00:32:00) – The mysterious encounter in Indonesia that awakened her true calling (00:41:43) – Rewrite your story, reclaim your power, and discover your deepest gift (00:54:40) – A final invitation to trust the unfolding of your soul's journey Some Questions I Ask Why do some people seem unstoppable while others remain trapped in the same cycles? What finally gave you the courage to stop living the life everyone expected of you? How can someone tell the difference between the voice of the soul and the voice of fear? What happened during your journey that completely changed how you see life? How do we stop identifying with painful stories we've carried for years? What would you say to someone who knows they're meant for more, but feels too afraid to take the first step? In This Episode You'll Learn Why the story you've been telling yourself may be the very thing keeping you stuck. The surprising reason life's biggest breakdowns often become your greatest breakthroughs. How to tell the difference between fear speaking... and your soul calling. The hidden emotional addictions that quietly shape your choices and relationships. A powerful framework for transforming pain into purpose and reclaiming your authentic life. Why your greatest wound may actually hold the key to the life you were born to live. Get in Touch: Celinne da Costa https://celinnedacosta.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 15 · 1 hr 9 min

    463: Dr. Cheryl Fraser on The Biggest Lie About Love (That's Quietly Destroying Your Relationship)

    "Great love isn't found. It's created by two imperfect people willing to do the work." What if the relationship you're longing for isn't created by finding the perfect person, but by learning how to love imperfectly, consciously, and courageously? Why do so many relationships begin with passion... only to end in distance, disappointment, or disconnection? In this deeply eye-opening episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with renowned Buddhist psychologist, relationship expert, and author Dr. Cheryl Fraser to challenge some of the biggest myths we've been taught about love. From the illusion of soulmates to the belief that the right partner should make us happy, Cheryl reveals why these stories quietly sabotage even the strongest relationships. Blending modern psychology with Buddhist wisdom, she shares a radically different approach to lasting love: One built on conscious communication, emotional intimacy, shared adventure, and intentional sensuality. Rather than searching for someone new when the excitement fades, Cheryl explains why the deepest relationships are created when two imperfect people choose to grow together, embrace discomfort, and make love itself a spiritual practice. If you've ever questioned your relationship, wondered whether you've found "the one," or felt the spark slipping away, this conversation may completely change the way you love and the way you see your partner. Key Timestamps (00:03:10) — Why we suffer when we expect our partner to make us happy (00:12:20) — The Passion Triangle: the three pillars of lasting love (00:29:50) — Why the soulmate myth quietly destroys relationships (00:38:40) — Should you stay or leave? Knowing when love is worth fighting for (00:49:40) — Why relationships are one of life's greatest spiritual practices (00:50:20) — The hidden truth about sexless relationships (00:56:30) — Why scheduling intimacy can actually deepen passion (00:01:07) — The one lesson every couple needs to hear about lasting love Some Questions I ask What if your partner was never meant to make you happy? Have you mistaken chemistry for compatibility? Are you waiting for love to feel effortless instead of learning how to build it? Could the relationship you're ready to leave be the one that's asking you to grow? What if the problem isn't your partner, but the expectations you've placed on them? Are you searching for "the one"... or becoming the partner your relationship needs? In This Episode You'll Learn Why finding "the one" isn't the secret to lasting love The hidden beliefs that slowly erode even great relationships How to rebuild intimacy when the spark begins to fade Why your relationship can only grow as much as you do The daily choices that create extraordinary love over time How to stop waiting for love to happen and start creating it Get in Touch: Dr. Cheryl Fraser https://drcherylfraser.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 7 · 27 min

    462: The Hidden Addiction To Being Needed

    "What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're doing too much... but because you've built your identity around being needed?" You help. You give. You support. You show up when everyone else falls apart. From the outside, it looks selfless. But what if beneath all the helping, fixing, rescuing, and taking care of everyone else is a deeper need you've never fully questioned? In this powerful episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson explores one of the most socially rewarded yet emotionally draining patterns many people carry: the addiction to being needed. From childhood conditioning to relationship dynamics, he reveals how many of us unconsciously learn to earn love through usefulness, build our identity around helping others, and mistake being needed for being loved. Kute unpacks the hidden cost of constantly rescuing, carrying, and fixing everyone around you and why true love isn't about making others dependent on you. It's about trusting their journey, honoring your own needs, and recognizing that your worth has never depended on what you do for others. If you've ever felt responsible for everyone, struggled to receive support, or found yourself exhausted from always being the strong one, this episode may help you discover a deeper truth: You don't have to earn your value. You are already worthy. Timestamps (00:03:25) – The surprising reason being needed feels so good (00:07:04) – Where the need to earn love really begins (00:09:15) – The Emotional Caretaker: carrying everyone's emotions (00:11:02) – The Rescuer: when helping becomes a trap (00:14:45) – The hidden rewards keeping this pattern alive (00:17:37) – Why receiving love can feel uncomfortable (00:21:12) – Helping vs. rescuing: a life-changing distinction (00:24:16) – The path from proving your worth to knowing your worth Some Questions I Ask Who would you be if nobody needed you? Have you confused being needed with being loved? How much of your identity is built around taking care of everyone else? Are you helping people or preventing them from learning their own lessons? What would change if you stopped trying to earn your worth through sacrifice? Can you allow yourself to receive the same love and support you so freely give to others? In This Episode, You'll Learn Why constantly helping others can become a hidden form of emotional dependency. The four archetypes of people addicted to being needed and which one you might be. How childhood survival strategies can quietly shape your adult relationships. Why rescuing others often creates exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection. The crucial difference between being loved and being needed. How to reclaim your worth, receive support, and experience healthier, freer relationships. Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • July 1 · 51 min

    461: Byron Katie on Why You're Still Suffering: The One Belief That Could Change Everything

    "Most of the suffering in your life doesn't come from what happened. It comes from the story you've been telling yourself about it." What if the pain you've been carrying for years isn't being created by your circumstances, but by the thoughts you've never stopped believing? In this eye-opening episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with world-renowned teacher Byron Katie to explore a simple yet revolutionary idea: suffering begins when we argue with reality. Drawing from decades of helping people transform their lives through self-inquiry, Byron reveals how unquestioned beliefs shape our relationships, fuel resentment, keep us stuck in the past, and prevent us from experiencing the peace that is already available to us. Through her powerful process known as The Work, she demonstrates how a single question can begin to unravel years of emotional pain and open the door to greater freedom, clarity, and self-awareness. This conversation isn't about changing your life. It's about questioning the thoughts that prevent you from fully living it. If you've ever felt trapped by recurring patterns, emotional suffering, or a story you can't seem to let go of, this episode may help you discover that freedom is closer than you think. Timestamps (00:01:29) – The cause of suffering and how to end it (00:10:15) – Byron Katie's four-question process for freedom (00:12:15) – Childhood beliefs and the stories we inherit (00:19:49) – The powerful "turnaround" that changes everything (00:27:30) – Why Byron calls the world a gift (00:29:58) – Who were you before your first memory? (00:40:11) – Fear, ego, and the nature of suffering (00:42:05) – Responsibility, freedom, and caring without obligation (00:47:48) – Why no two people live in the same world (00:49:48) – The practice that transformed millions of lives Some Questions I Ask How much of your suffering is being created by a story you've never questioned? What if the person you blame for your pain is not the source of it? Are you living in reality or in a version of reality created by your mind? What belief are you holding onto that is costing you your peace? Who would you be if you stopped arguing with what is? Could the freedom you've been searching for begin with a single question? In This Episode, You'll Learn Why one unquestioned thought can create years of unnecessary suffering. The powerful question Byron Katie uses to dissolve fear, resentment, and emotional pain. How to stop believing every thought your mind tells you and reclaim your peace. Why arguing with reality keeps you trapped, stressed, and disconnected from life. The hidden stories shaping your relationships, identity, and sense of freedom. How a simple shift in perspective can change your entire experience of life. Get in Touch: Byron Katie https://thework.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 29 · 22 min

    If You Are Ready To Change Your Life… Listen.

    If you know that you are ready to breakthrough whatever it is that has held you back from living your full potential. If you have felt a stirring in your soul and have been thinking about this Boundless Bliss journey with me for awhile now…….. Then I invite you to take the first step on the Hero's journey and say "Yes" to the calling you feel. Your life will transform in miraculous ways. If you are ready, the next step is to APPLY for an interview at www.boundlessblissbali.com You will see the magic begin to happen from that very moment. I look forward to seeing you in Bali. Your time is NOW. Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 24 · 29 min

    460: The Fear of Being Seen: What's Really Stopping You From Living Fully?

    "What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you desire isn't a lack of talent, confidence, or opportunity but a fear of being truly seen?" In this deeply powerful episode, Kute Blackson explores one of the most hidden fears we all carry: the fear of visibility. Beneath perfectionism, procrastination, self-doubt, and the endless search for the "right time" often lies something much deeper: The fear of judgment, rejection, misunderstanding, and even the fear of stepping into our own power. Kute reveals how childhood experiences and old survival patterns shape our relationship with self-expression, why the masks that once protected us can eventually become prisons, and how many of us unknowingly reject ourselves before the world ever has the chance. He unpacks the five hidden fears that keep us playing small and the subtle ways fear disguises itself as preparation, humility, and perfectionism. If you've ever felt called to share more of yourself, pursue a bigger vision, speak your truth, or step into a greater purpose, but found yourself hesitating, this episode will help you understand why. More importantly, it will show you how to move beyond fear with greater courage, authenticity, and self-trust. Because the world doesn't need a perfect version of you. It needs the real you. TIMESTAMPS (00:04:20) – What are you hiding from the world? (00:07:08) – Why your purpose requires visibility. (00:11:06) – How childhood experiences create the fear of being seen. (00:14:35) – The five fears that keep people playing small. (00:20:55) – How perfectionism and procrastination disguise fear. (00:22:33) – Practical steps to overcome visibility fears and share your gifts. QUESTIONS THAT MAY CHANGE HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE • What am I hiding from the world and why? • When did I first learn that it wasn't safe to be fully seen? • Am I truly preparing or am I using preparation to avoid exposure? • What would become possible if I stopped worrying about being judged? • How much of my life is still being shaped by old survival patterns? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER • Why the fear of being seen, not a lack of confidence, is often what keeps you stuck. • The five hidden fears that prevent people from fully expressing their gifts. • How childhood experiences silently shape your relationship with visibility and self-expression. • The surprising ways fear disguises itself as perfectionism, procrastination, and "waiting for the right time." • Why judgment, rejection, and even success can feel threatening to your nervous system. Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 17 · 1 hr 3 min

    459: Inna Segal on The Secret to Trusting Yourself and Protecting Your Energy (Part 2)

    "What if the answers you've been searching for have been quietly living inside you all along—but fear, self-doubt, and old wounds have taught you not to listen?" In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Kute Blackson continues his exploration with intuitive healer and bestselling author Inna Segal, diving into one of life's most important skills: learning to trust yourself. Together, they uncover why intuition often whispers while fear demands attention, how emotional wounds disconnect us from our inner knowing, and why healing is the gateway to clarity. The conversation goes beyond intuition into the realities of relationships, energetic boundaries, narcissistic dynamics, and the subtle ways we give our power away without realizing it. Inna shares practical insights for recognizing unhealthy patterns, strengthening self-trust, protecting your energy, and making decisions from a place of wisdom instead of fear. Whether you're navigating uncertainty, questioning a relationship, or simply longing to feel more connected to yourself, this episode is an invitation to quiet the noise, reconnect with your heart, and discover that the guidance you've been seeking may already be within you. Timestamps (00:02:18) – Why intuition becomes difficult to hear (00:08:05) – Fear versus inner knowing: how to tell the difference (00:14:27) – The hidden signs of narcissistic and draining relationships (00:24:11)– Building energetic boundaries without closing your heart (00:34:42) – Practical ways to strengthen intuition and self-trust (00:45:18) – Reclaiming your power and living from your inner truth Some Questions I Ask: What if the voice you've been ignoring is actually your deepest wisdom? How often do fear and past wounds make decisions that your intuition never would? Are you giving your energy away without realizing it? What if trusting yourself is a skill that can be strengthened every day? How would your relationships change if you truly listened to your inner knowing? In This Episode You'll Learn Why intuition often speaks quietly while fear demands your attention How emotional healing strengthens your ability to trust yourself The subtle signs of unhealthy relationships and energetic manipulation Simple practices to reconnect with your inner guidance and build discernment How to create healthier boundaries, protect your energy, and make decisions with greater clarity Get in Touch: Inna Segal www.innasegal.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 17 · 1 hr 25 min

    458: Inna Segal on The Secret Language of Your Body: What Your Symptoms Are Trying To Tell You (Part 1)

    "What if the headache, anxiety, fatigue, chronic pain, or illness you've been fighting isn't working against you... but trying to communicate something you've never stopped to hear?" Most of us have been taught to see our bodies as machines that break down and need fixing. We silence symptoms, push through exhaustion, ignore stress, and hope things will simply go away. But what if your body is speaking a language of its own and every symptom is an invitation to pay attention rather than something to fear? In this fascinating episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson sits down with renowned intuitive healer and bestselling author Inna Segal to explore the profound connection between the body, emotions, beliefs, and spiritual wellbeing. Together, they uncover how unresolved grief, suppressed emotions, inherited family patterns, and limiting beliefs can quietly shape our physical health; and why true healing often begins by understanding the message beneath the symptom. This conversation isn't about blame or magical thinking. It's about curiosity. It's about learning to see your body as an ally instead of an enemy and discovering how greater awareness can open the door to deeper healing, resilience, and transformation. If you've ever wondered why certain patterns keep returning, why stress shows up physically, or whether your body might be revealing something your mind has overlooked, this episode may forever change the way you think about healing. Timestamps (00:01:35) – Where intuition really comes from (00:05:00) – The relationship lesson that changed everything (00:07:48) – Why intuition is often quieter than fear (00:10:02) – The surprising practice that builds self-trust (00:13:11) – Why highly sensitive people often attract narcissistic partners (00:17:16) – Recognizing and leaving unhealthy relationships (00:25:32) – Was it really love, or something else? (00:28:51) – Reclaiming your power and creating healthy boundaries (00:33:13) – Practical ways to protect and strengthen your energy (00:39:33) – Developing intuition through sensitivity and awareness Some Question I Ask: Have you ever ignored your intuition because you wanted a different answer? Can you distinguish between fear, desire, and genuine inner knowing? Where might you be abandoning your own wisdom in relationships? What agreements with yourself have you been breaking? What would change if you trusted yourself more deeply? In This Episode You'll Learn Why healing the heart is essential for developing intuition The difference between emotional intensity and genuine inner guidance Practical exercises to strengthen intuition and concentration How self-trust is built through honoring commitments to yourself Common signs of narcissistic and emotionally manipulative relationships Why many intuitive people ignore important red flagsHow to reclaim your voice and personal power after unhealthy relationships Powerful methods for protecting and strengthening your energetic field Get in Touch: Inna Segal www.innasegal.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 10 · 24 min

    457: The Secret Rules of the Human Experience: Why Most People Are Playing the Wrong Game

    "You don't get in life what you wish for, you become what you repeatedly embody." What if the reason you feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled has nothing to do with your circumstances… and everything to do with the game you've been taught to play? From the moment we're born, we're handed a set of invisible rules: achieve more, accumulate more, become more, prove yourself, and eventually you'll be happy. Yet even after checking every box, so many people still feel a quiet emptiness, a sense that something essential is missing. What if the problem isn't you? What if you've simply been playing the wrong game? In this thought-provoking episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson offers a powerful new framework for understanding the human experience. Through the lens of four fundamental "games" (Survival, Success, Meaning, and Awakening) he explores why so many people remain trapped in fear, chasing validation and external achievement while missing the deeper invitation life is constantly offering. Rather than another conversation about hustle, manifestation, or self-improvement, this episode is an invitation to step back and question the assumptions you've built your life around. You'll discover why life's greatest challenges may actually be guiding you toward greater consciousness, why true abundance is rooted in trust rather than accumulation, and how shifting the game you're playing can completely transform the way you experience every relationship, every setback, and every moment of your life. If you've ever wondered, Is this really all there is? Why do I still feel like something is missing? What is the real purpose of my life? this conversation may completely change the way you see yourself and the journey you're on. Timestamps (00:00:54) - The surprising question that changes how you see your entire life (00:04:27) – Why so many people achieve success yet still feel empty (00:07:43) – The real game of life: awakening versus accumulation (00:09:27) – The four games every human being unconsciously plays (00:18:51) – Five hidden rules that can completely transform your experience of life (00:21:02) – The profound realization that shifts everything at the end of the journey QUESTIONS THAT MAY CHANGE HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE What if you've spent your entire life trying to win a game you never consciously chose? Are you building a successful life… or avoiding yourself through achievement? Is your daily life being driven by fear, purpose, or genuine awakening? What if your greatest challenges aren't obstacles but invitations to become more conscious? If everything you've been chasing disappeared tomorrow, who would you truly be? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER Why external success alone can never create lasting fulfillment—and what actually does The four stages of human evolution and how to identify which "game" you're currently playing Why survival isn't just financial or physical, but an unconscious way of relating to life How purpose transforms pain into service and shifts your relationship with success The five timeless principles that can help you experience greater peace, freedom, and authenticity Why the ultimate goal of life isn't winning, accumulating, or becoming more—but awakening to who you already are Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 5 · 1 hr 1 min

    456: Michael Trainer on How to Find Your Purpose, Your People, and the Life Meant for You

    "In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless demands for our attention, how do we stay connected to what truly matters ?" In this deeply moving conversation, Michael Trainer, co-founder of Global Citizen and author of Resonance; shares a powerful message: the life you're searching for isn't something you force. It's something you learn to tune into. Michael reveals how some of the world's most impactful movements, events, and relationships weren't built through hustle alone, but through resonance. The ability to align with a vision greater than yourself and become an instrument for what wants to emerge through you. From helping launch Global Citizen and raising billions to fight extreme poverty, to navigating his father's battle with dementia, Michael shares the personal experiences that taught him a profound truth: our greatest purpose often lives on the other side of our deepest pain. This episode is an invitation to stop chasing and start listening. To discover your unique song. To find the people who amplify your highest potential. And to create a life that feels less like effort and more like alignment. If you've ever wondered why you still feel disconnected despite achieving so much, or how to find your place in a rapidly changing world, this conversation offers a roadmap back to yourself. The question isn't "How do I become more successful?" The question is: "How do I become so aligned that my life becomes a beautiful expression of who I truly am?" Timestamps (00:03:00) – Finding Your Song: How to discover the unique purpose you're here to live. (00:12:30) – Staying in Tune: Practical ways to reconnect with yourself in a world full of distractions. (00:23:50) – Building a Movement: What it really takes to inspire people and create lasting impact. (00:32:45) – Turning Pain into Purpose: How your greatest struggles can become your greatest gifts. (00:37:00) – Money & Mission: Why money shouldn't stop your vision and how to attract support. (00:51:00) – The Art of Resonance: How relationships, experiences, and service open unexpected doors. Some Questions I Ask: • How do you discover the unique song you were born to sing? • What does it really take to build a movement that inspires people and creates lasting impact? • How can we stay connected to our purpose in a world designed to distract us? • Why do certain relationships energize us while others leave us feeling depleted? • What role do pain, adversity, and life's challenges play in uncovering our deepest gifts? • How do we stop letting money limit our vision and start using it as fuel for our mission? In This Episode, You'll Discover: How to find your unique purpose in a noisy world Why the right relationships can change the trajectory of your life The hidden gift inside life's greatest challenges How to build impact without losing yourself What it truly means to live in resonance Get in Touch: Michael Trainer https://michaeltrainer.net Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • June 3 · 55 min

    455: Peter Russell on Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places? Here's What Actually Sets You Free

    "What if the very thing you've been searching for your entire life has been here all along?" Why does it often feel like something is missing? You achieve the goal. You reach the milestone. You find the relationship. You have the experience. Yet before long, the mind begins searching again for the next thing, the next answer, the next version of yourself that promises fulfillment. Beneath so much of our striving is a quiet belief that peace, happiness, or meaning exists somewhere else. In this profound episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson sits down with renowned consciousness teacher Peter Russell for a conversation that challenges some of our deepest assumptions about who we are, why we're here, and what truly matters. Drawing from more than five decades of exploring consciousness, meditation, and human awakening, Peter shares a refreshingly simple yet powerful perspective: beneath the noise of the mind, beneath the roles we play, and beneath the endless stories we tell ourselves, there is an unchanging presence that has been with us our entire lives. Together, they explore the nature of awareness, the deeper meaning of meditation, the human longing for connection, and why love may be far more fundamental to life than we realize. As the conversation unfolds, Peter offers a perspective that is both liberating and deeply grounding: perhaps fulfillment doesn't come from becoming more, but from removing the barriers to what is already here. If you've ever felt caught in the endless pursuit of something more, questioned the meaning of your life, or wondered what remains when everything else falls away, this conversation may help you discover that what you're seeking has been closer than you ever imagined. Timestamps (00:03:41) – What meditation really is (and what it isn't) (00:05:10) – Why doing nothing feels so difficult (00:07:00) – The secret to handling a busy, distracted mind (00:16:22) – The surprising benefits of meditation beyond stress relief (00:23:09) – The deeper self: who are you beyond your personality? (00:31:11) – Why are we here? Exploring the meaning of life (00:42:36) – Peter's powerful definition of love (00:47:21)– The two questions that may matter most at the end of life In This Episode, You'll Learn Why meditation becomes easier when you stop trying to do it The simple shift that quiets a restless mind The difference between your personality and your deeper self Why awareness may be the one thing that never changes What meditation can teach you about love, presence, and peace The profound question that gives life its deepest meaning Some Questions I Ask Who are you when you stop identifying with your thoughts? What if you've been searching for something that has always been here? Is there a part of you that has never changed? Why do we spend so much of life trying to become more? What does it truly mean to love another human being? At the end of your life, what will matter most? Get in Touch: Peter Russell https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

  • May 27 · 21 min

    454: The Self-Improvement Trap and How to Escape It

    "You are not exhausted from life. You are exhausted from constantly trying to become more." What if the reason you feel exhausted isn't because life is too hard, but because you've spent too long trying to become someone else? In this powerful episode of Soul Talk, Kute Blackson explores the hidden pressure behind constant self-improvement and why so many people feel emotionally drained, disconnected, and never quite "enough," even while doing all the inner work. This conversation is a reminder that healing was never meant to become another performance. With honesty, compassion, and deep spiritual insight, Kute reveals how the endless need to fix yourself can quietly steal your peace and how true transformation begins when you stop abandoning who you are and finally learn to rest in your own humanity. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in striving, or tired of carrying the pressure to constantly improve, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the truth that your worth has never depended on becoming more. Timestamps (00:01:00) - Why so many people feel emotionally and spiritually exhausted despite doing "all the work" (00:04:15) - The hidden belief secretly driving self-improvement: "I am not enough as I am" (00:06:20) - How the ego disguises itself through healing, productivity, and spirituality (00:08:30) - You are not exhausted from life. You are exhausted from resisting yourself (00:010:35) - Why slowing down feels uncomfortable and what we are truly afraid to face (00:014:05) - The powerful shift from constantly "becoming" to finally learning how to simply be Some Questions I Ask: Are you truly growing… or are you secretly trying to earn your worth? What if your exhaustion is not coming from life itself, but from constantly resisting who you are? Has self-improvement become another way of telling yourself you're still not enough? Who would you be if you stopped performing, striving, and trying to prove yourself? What emotions are you avoiding by constantly staying busy, productive, or focused on "becoming"? Can you allow yourself to fully rest, fully breathe, and believe you are already worthy as you are? In This Episode You'll Learn The real reason you still feel exhausted, even after doing "the work" How the ego keeps you trapped in endless striving Why slowing down feels so uncomfortable and even scary How to stop treating yourself like a problem to fix Why true peace begins when you finally accept yourself as you are Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

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