The Naked Soul Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation on Spiritual Bypassing, we go deeper into what it really means to walk a spiritual path rooted in wholeness, not avoidance.

We talk about the role of challenging emotions—like grief, anger, shame, sadness—not as blocks to spiritual growth, but as portals into deeper truth and presence. So often in spirituality, we’re taught to rise above, stay high-vibe, or “think positive.” But the truth? Real healing...

Welcome to episode 15 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we dive into the topic of spiritual bypassing. In this episode, we explain what spiritual bypassing is, signs that indicate spiritual bypassing and how we can sometimes use spirituality as a means to avoid confronting unresolved emotional issues, personal challenges, and messier parts of the human experience.

Throughout the conversation, the episode tackles common signs of spir...

Welcome to this episode of the Naked Soul Podcast, where we explore the power of play. Join us as we discuss the reasons we're disconnected from play as adults and how integrating more play can provide many shifts within your life. 

Our conversation shares personal stories and experiences, exploring the lighter side of spirituality and life, where silliness and play can be used for many thing such as: healing trauma, shifting belie...

Welcome to episode 13 of the Naked Soul podcast! This week, we dive into the transformative power of conscious communication. Join us as we discuss how this vital skill can enhance your relationships, whether they're romantic, familial, or professional. Dive deep into the art of speaking intentionally, empathetically, and clearly, while holding space for mutual understanding.

Discover how to shift from being reactionary to heart-le...

Welcome to episode 12 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the topic of boundaries. We dive deep into understanding why boundaries are crucial for our well-being, how to effectively set them, and the challenges we face when our boundaries are not respected. This episode also celebrates the launch of our Naked Soul membership that offers a wealth of resources including guided meditation classes, breathwork, and live Q&A c...

Welcome to episode 11 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore tuning into, strengthening and following our intuition and how to connect with this inner compass. Join us as we discuss the importance of tuning into our soul's voice amidst the chaos of everyday life. Our conversation unravels how societal conditioning often mutes our intuitive abilities, but with practice and awareness, we can reclaim this vital aspect of our bein...

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, Shawna and Laurie dive into the critical topic of charging your worth as a wellness, holistic, or spiritual entrepreneur.

We begin by sharing our personal journeys of pricing our services and uncovering the lessons we’ve learned along the way. We also discuss key factors that many holistic entrepreneurs overlook when setting prices for their offerings.

From balancing...

In this episode, we wrap up the year 2024 by diving into the challenges, reflections and lessons we learned over the past year and what we're bringing into 2025.

Some topics we explore include: noticing when and how we fell into lack of personal power/giving away our power, tendencies of people pleasing, aversion to duality and challenge, allowing ourselves to be our true selves, sharing our gifts in a more empowered way and more. ...

Welcome back to the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenging topics of victimhood and powerlessness, exploring their traits and how they might be showing up within our lives. We explore what victim consciousness is and common patterns that keep us trapped in victimhood. 

We also explore what the victim triangle is and where in our lives we might be playing the role of the victim, hero and bully. The ep...

Welcome to episode seven of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the topic of detaching from outcomes and expectations. Hosts Shawna and Laurie explore the common ways we attach ourselves to desired outcomes and the pitfalls that come with it. They share personal stories and insights on how this attachment can lead to unnecessary suffering and hinder personal growth.

Through conversation, Shawna and Laurie discuss the importanc...

Welcome to episode six of the Naked Soul podcast, where we dive into the theme of perfectionism and its impact on our lives. We discuss how perfectionism can keep us stuck in procrastination, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the struggles and the lessons learned. We also explore how perfectionism manifests in different areas of life, from entrepreneurship to daily tasks.

Join us as we uncover the roots of perfectionism, tr...

Welcome back to episode five of the Naked Soul podcast! Today we are going to be touching on a subject that we've gotten a few questions about, which is really what is God when we are referring to God in some of these episodes. 

Shawna shares her personal journey of understanding the term 'God,' recounting how she initially struggled with it due to a lack of exposure and understanding of the concept in childhood. She talks about he...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the ego mind, often associated with fear-based thinking. If you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, overwhelm, or feelings of inadequacy, this episode is for you.

We begin by defining the ego mind, exploring its origins and discussing how the ego mind functions as a counterpart to our soul, bringing forward challenges and non-lovi...

How to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child Work

In episode three, we dive into inner child work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Shawna provides an insightful explanation of IFS, a comprehensive framework for understanding our psyche, exploring why we feel the way we do in different situations, and how to heal our wounded parts. This episode is a journey through the various parts of our psyche,...

Welcome back to episode two of the Naked Soul podcast. Today, we are talking about the soul, soul growth, and the path of healing and raising consciousness. We explore the concepts of understanding your soul, your soul's purpose, the lessons we encounter in life, and how these lessons contribute to our growth. Laurie shares insights from her sessions with clients, explaining common questions about life purpose and causes of sufferi...

Welcome to the Naked Soul podcast, where we dissolve the barriers between spirituality and the human experience. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves - Shawna Thibodeau and Laurie Oakes and our journeys on a healing and spiritual path. Shawna, a meditation teacher and spiritual mentor, reveals her path from struggling with depression and anxiety to embracing healing modalities and building a successful business. Laurie, a m...