{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693b3c70e1890fb6cb8ee095/695c8ad88102e76a3a5eac14?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Just Be Soul: Choosing a Soul-Based Life in a Noisy World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/693b3c70e1890fb6cb8ee095/1767672481905-64ae4086-c9a4-4100-9849-cff5b1e3b698.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it really mean to live a&nbsp;<strong>soul-based life</strong>&nbsp;in a world that’s loud, overstimulating, and constantly pulling us away from ourselves?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<strong>Thought Experiment</strong>, I sit down with&nbsp;<strong>Sally Marie Young</strong>, Reiki Master, teacher, and founder of&nbsp;<strong>BeSoul</strong>, for a grounding and expansive conversation about&nbsp;<strong>energetic healing</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>nervous system regulation</strong>, and remembering who you are beneath roles, expectations, and cultural noise.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore how&nbsp;<strong>Reiki</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>energy work</strong>&nbsp;have evolved from being labeled “woo” into practical tools for emotional regulation and holistic wellness, why&nbsp;<strong>ritual and intentional practices</strong>&nbsp;are essential for mental health, and how reconnecting with&nbsp;<strong>nature and natural rhythms</strong>&nbsp;helps us come back into alignment with ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Sally shares her personal journey through&nbsp;<strong>motherhood, identity shifts, divorce, and rebuilding a life rooted in soul</strong>, along with the moment she heard the phrase that became the foundation of her work:&nbsp;<strong>“Just be soul.”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember that you are more than productivity, performance, or survival mode. If you’re navigating&nbsp;<strong>burnout, anxiety, spiritual awakening, or a desire for deeper meaning</strong>, this conversation offers a gentle but powerful reset.</p><p><br></p><h3>Topics We Explore in This Episode</h3><ul><li>What it means to live a&nbsp;<strong>soul-based life</strong></li><li><strong>Reiki healing</strong>&nbsp;and energetic hygiene as practical wellness tools</li><li><strong>Nervous system regulation</strong>&nbsp;and emotional resilience</li><li>Ritual, meditation, and intentional living</li><li>Coming back to yourself during and after&nbsp;<strong>motherhood</strong></li><li>Identity beyond roles and expectations</li><li>Healing through&nbsp;<strong>nature, rhythm, and breath</strong></li><li>From “woo” to grounded spirituality</li><li>Finding meaning in a noisy, modern world</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>About Sally Marie Young</h3><p><strong>Sally Marie Young</strong>&nbsp;is a Reiki Master, energetic healer, and founder of&nbsp;<strong>BeSoul</strong>, a community and teaching space devoted to helping people reconnect with their inner world through Reiki, ritual, and soul-based living. Her work supports nervous system health, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth in a grounded, accessible way.</p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Sally</h3><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>@besoulstudio &amp; @sallysoulspace</strong></p><p>Website &amp; offerings:</p><p><a href=\"https://signup.sallysoulspaceportal.com/register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://signup.sallysoulspaceportal.com/register</a></p><p><a href=\"https://besoulwellnessstudio.carrd.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://besoulwellnessstudio.carrd.co</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎧&nbsp;<strong>If this resonates, you may enjoy Thought Experiment</strong>, a podcast exploring mindset, creativity, embodiment, and the art of living a meaningful life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this growing community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with me on Substack</strong> for videos, guides, and resources on mindset, BJJ, music, herbalism &amp; much more:</p><p>https://substack.com/@thoughtexperimentcalledlife</p>","author_name":"Greta Hotmer - musician, martial artist, herbalist, and educator"}