Language of the Soul Podcast

What makes a story uniquely human? Award-winning author Allison McBain believes it's the individual experiences we bring to our writing - those personal moments that, paradoxically, create universal connections.

When artificial intelligence threatened to revolutionize creative industries, McBain responded with an extraordinary challenge. Her "Author vs AI" project saw her writing a book every week for eight ...

"We're all souls. That's my premise." Psychotherapist Carolyn Coleridge bridges mental health and spirituality, helping clients find their golden thread amidst pain.

As a therapist, Carolyn Coleridge is often called to treat not the mind, but the Soul that is crying out for healing. That inner voice, so often drowned out by the cacophony of noise that is daily life, holds the key to a sense of purpose and, theref...

The battle to preserve our humanity will be fought not on a tangible battlefield, but in the realm of story and creative expression. This exploration delves far beyond typical conversations about the legislation of proper compensation, job replacement or intellectual property infringement, to the profound implications of AI's potential impact on human creativity—examining what's truly at stake.          

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"There's a hole in my soul when I'm not writing." 

Award-winning author DC Gomez shares how stepping into your creative purpose can transform your life. Listen to this powerful conversation about finding family, battling self-doubt, and adding joy to the narrative. 

Whether you're a writer seeking inspiration, a reader curious about urban fantasy, or simply someone searching for your own purpose, this convers...

Grief Mentor Doug Lawrence takes us on a profound exploration of grief as a universal human experience that's often misunderstood and stigmatized in our society. Drawing from his personal journey following the loss of his wife Deborah to cancer in 2021 and his 25 years in law enforcement dealing with trauma, Doug reveals how these experiences shaped his approach to mentoring those struggling with grief and mental health challe...

Acclaimed author Tong Ge joins us to discuss her celebrated novel, 'The House Filler,' a family saga set in China during the most tumultuous time of the twentieth century including the Japanese invasion, the civil war, and the Communist takeover.

We go on to discuss the power of Historical Fiction to both fuel social reform and preserve history by documenting the stories of the silenced and erased. As Tong Ge puts it, the ...

"The wrath of the gods was but a series of tests that Amitayus might prove his heroism and secure his place in Elysium. The thing is, he's not sure that's where he wants to end up."

Step into the mythic world of "The Seeker" as author Dominick Domingo joins us to explore the profound journey behind his latest novel, which is now an Audible audiobook. 'The Seeker' blends inspirational Visionary...

What happens when you return to the setting of your deepest trauma and suddenly see it through new eyes? In this profound conversation with returning guest Joshua Lloyd Fox, we witness the transformative journey of a man who faced his childhood abusers in court and discovered unexpected healing along the way. Joshua shares the powerful story of testifying against the Archdiocese of Santa Rosa for sexual abuse he experienced as a ch...

In this episode, author Mark Olmsted shares his remarkable journey from incarceration to rehabilitation, highlighting the therapeutic power of storytelling throughout his recovery. We explore how unexamined trauma can lead to mood regulation and self-medication in the form of substance abuse and how an outlet for creative expression can free us from self-destructive cycles that limit our growth. In the same spirit, we discuss how t...

In this episode we sit down with Dominick's lifelong friend, Rob Zabrecky,  a true renaissance man in the world of art and entertainment. He  shares his  journey from fronting the iconic band, Possum Dixon in the nineties, through his decades-long love affair with magic and the acting that became a natural extension of all that came before. As a multi-media artist, Rob knows well the traditions, conventions and trappings of ea...

Join Language of the Soul host Dominick Domingo and his former student Janna Van Vliet from Amsterdam as they reminisce about the ‘Animation Renaissance.’ We break format in this special 2-part series by giving Janna the opportunity to pick Dominick’s brain for the benefit of listeners—about everything from the lore surrounding this unique pop culture moment to nostalgic, first-hand anecdotes from the trenches of production on Lion...

Join Language of the Soul host Dominick Domingo and his former student Janna Van Vliet from Amsterdam as they reminisce about the ‘Animation Renaissance.’ We break format in this special episode by giving Janna the opportunity to pick Dominick’s brain for the benefit of listeners—about everything from the lore surrounding this unique pop culture moment to nostalgic, first-hand anecdotes from the trenches of production on Lion King,...

Join Dominick and Virginia for a fascinating episode as we pick the brain of Stuart Wood, a Narcissism expert. Together, we parse terms often conflated in pop culture (or more accurately, pop psychology) to clarify the traits, components and behaviors that actually comprise a clinical diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We go on to dissect the pervasiveness of Cultural Narcissism on the macrocosmic level--as well as the...

What if you could harness the power of your intuition like training a muscle? Join us as we explore this intriguing concept with Cheryl Murphy, an esteemed evidential medium and psychic. Cheryl shares her journey of connecting individuals to their inner light through clairvoyance and mediumship. Her insights into how storytelling can empower others to trust their own intuition provide valuable perspectives on personal growth. Disco...

Note: this episode was recorded the first week of the 'new administration' during Trump's second term in office. 

        America is fast becoming a fascist oligarchy. Or as Bernie Sanders puts it, a Kleptocracy.  Dive into the unsettling realities of Trump's re-election and the eerie parallels between current events and some of the most authoritarian regimes in history. In this gripping episode, we explore the p...

Virginia takes the helm in this engaging episode of Language of the Soul as we sit down with the multifaceted writer John Bukowski. From veterinary practice to crafting thrilling narratives, John shares how his scientific background enriches his storytelling with technical plausibility and authenticity. Explore the therapeutic power of thrillers and the profound role of fiction in navigating existential threats, much like the timel...

What if 'telling one's STORY' held the key to healing trauma? Our guest, Debbie Heisler, an acclaimed author and grief coach, joins us to share her profound journey from being named USA Today 2023 Woman of the Year for Utah to her impactful roles in grief coaching and co-founding the Blue Butterfly House Supervised Visitation Center. Debbie opens up about her personal encounter with devastating loss and how her work ...

What if the ancient art of storytelling held the key to our humanity in a world increasingly dominated by technology and AI? Join our conversation with Denise Pyles, a former nun-turned-mindfulness coach who breaks down the role of Mindfulness (formerly 'spirituality') in the corporate arena. Best practices suggest that mindfulness increases productivity, an end in itself. But beyond this materialistic outcome lies the re...

What if the key to unlocking your creative potential lies at the very intersection of spirituality and art? Join us as we sit down with inspiring artist Joan Marie, who shares her incredible journey from being awestruck by Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling at age nineteen to crafting her own unique blend of da Vinci's draftsmanship and abstract expressionism. Joan's story is a testament to the transformative power of ar...