The Soft Way
This podcast is about creating change.
Not through force, pressure, or following a long list of ‘should’s.
But through the ongoing practice of returning to yourself. Knowing yourself. And allowing more of who you are to find expression in your life.
Join Rachael, meditation teacher and coach, for insights, explorations, and moments of presence to uncover what it means to create your life The Soft Way.
Episodes
29 episodes
Taking a Moment to Choose
What do you do when something comes up that you really don’t want to deal with?Maybe you overthink it, avoid it, wish it would go away, or find yourself contracting around it before it’s even happened.In this episode, I explore wh...
The Conflict Between What You Want & What You Keep Doing
You know what you want to change, but somehow you continue to do the very things that keep you from it.In this episode, I explore the inner push and pull that can arise when one part of us wants change while other parts seem invested in ...
Finding Your Ground Again
When we get caught up in thinking, planning, doing and reaching for things outside ourselves, it can be surprisingly easy to slip back into self-doubt and worry.In this episode, I share some reflections from my own experience and explore...
In the Spirit of Keeping Going: Remember This
Life feels like a rollercoaster at times.Hope to hopelessness.Energy to exhaustion.Confidence to doubt.That movement alone can feel disorienting.So in this episode, I offer you two gentle nudges to help you r...
Inviting In What's Next For You
Is there something you're waiting for?A new home. A new relationship. A new opportunity. A deeper sense of confidence or purpose.Something that's been calling to you for a while, but hasn't quite arrived...
The Power & Discomfort of Letting Yourself Be Seen
There are moments in life when something in us wants to step forward.To share an idea.To express a feeling.To start a new project.And yet, alongside that desire, there may be fear.In this episode, I explore th...
Trusting Your Own Evolution
There can be a tendency to think that change happens through force.More effort. More discipline. More pressure.But what if the deepest transformations unfold gently?In this episode, I reflect on the subtle ways life seems t...
The Lessons That Keep Returning
As we approach the middle of the year, this can be a natural time to pause and reflect. Not just in terms of what's happened on the outside, but of the inner changes we've been led to through the challenges, joys, and ordinary momen...
Freedom From Fear-Based Thinking
Sometimes a feeling arises.And almost instantly, the mind creates a story around it.In this episode, I reflect on the link between meditation and real-life emotional reactivity, and what can happen when we stop automatically belie...
A Softer Relationship With Life
Life can start to feel heavy when we’re constantly trying to improve ourselves, stay on top of everything, and force our way into becoming a ‘better’ version of who we are.In this episode, I reflect on a quieter shift that’s been unfoldi...
Feeling Fear, Moving Forward
Is there something in your life that wants to be expressed…but fear keeps you in your head?In this episode, we explore a different way of relating to fear.Not by getting rid of it,but by allowing it.So there’s more ...
The Spark Within You
There’s something in you that responds to life.A quiet pull… towards what feels meaningful, alive, or true.But it’s easy to lose sight of that.To get caught up in the noise… in what’s expected… in the ways we’ve learned to ...
When Your Mind Keeps Looping: There’s More Space Than You Think
When something heavy takes hold in the mind…it can start to feel like our whole world.In this episode, I explore what it means to step out of that feeling of being consumed, and gently reconnect with the infinite space that’s always here...
The More You Tune In, The Less You Have to Force
We spend so much time trying to figure things out.Trying to make the right decision.Pushing ourselves to act, even when it doesn’t quite feel right.And often, that’s where things start to feel heavy.In this episode, ...
Letting Your Feelings Be Felt: A Compassion Practice
Be guided to meet your experience with gentle acceptance.This is for those tricky moments when things feel: heavy unclear or just a little too much ✧ We Practice<...
Staying Grounded Through a Baptism of Fire
If life has been feeling intense… overwhelming… like a LOT is being asked of you right now. Well, this episode is for you!In this conversation, I explore what it means to move through unsettling moments that feel like a 'baptism of f...
Learning to Trust the Quieter Voice
Inside each of us, there are many different voices.In this episode, we focus on two in particular — the loud, protective voice that tries to keep us safe, and the quieter, steadier voice that supports growth.Through examples from ...
When Life Feels Heavy: A Practice in Self-Compassion
Sometimes life just feels like a lot.In this episode, I reflect on a moment of feeling downtrodden, and share what helps me when the instinct is to push through.✧ We explore– Naming and normalising moments when every...
Making Space for Who You’re Becoming
Have you ever caught yourself thinking *“That’s just who I am”…*and it didn’t feel good?In this episode, we explore the identity stories we internalise, and how anxiety, self-doubt, and early experiences can shape the way we see ourselve...
The Power in How You Respond
When life pushes your buttons, it can feel automatic to spiral, justify, or resist. But what if the very moments that feel like blocks are actually invitations to reclaim your authority?In this episode, we explore:✨ Wh...
Letting Yourself Feel Good, Even When Life Isn’t Perfect
This episode explores the art of consciously letting life love you (also known as ‘savouring’).The mind naturally clings to what feels wrong, so it’s easy to end up feeling like it's all an uphill battle. Savouring helps bring balance ba...
Learning To Trust When Things Aren't Clear
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re ‘in-between’ chapters, lost or finding it hard to make peace with uncertainty.If you’ve been caught in the pressure of “I should know by now,” this is a gentle reminder that uncertainty i...
When You Feel Stuck
This episode is for anyone who’s feeling stuck or trapped in a job (or another situation) that isn’t easy to change right now.WE EXPLORE ✨Five gentle perspective shifts to help you protect your energy and stay empowered.REF...