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Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

Michael Mackintosh & Shireen Chada
Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul
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  • Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

    Self realization and god realization

    2026/11/01 | 35 mins.
    What is the difference between self-realisation and God-realisation? Are they two stages of the same spiritual journey, or do they represent fundamentally different levels of understanding?

    In this episode of the Spiritual Sense Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning of self-realisation and God-realisation, examining the relationship between understanding our true nature and developing a deeper awareness of the divine.

    We explore what it means to know yourself, move beyond the limitations of the ego, and understand the deeper spiritual dimension of existence.

    This conversation invites us to question what we really mean when we talk about spiritual awakening, enlightenment, self-discovery and knowing God.

    In this conversation:

    What is self-realisation?

    What does God-realisation actually mean?

    How are the two concepts different?

    The relationship between the self and the divine

    Understanding spiritual awakening and enlightenment

    Moving beyond intellectual knowledge towards deeper spiritual understanding

    Subscribe to Spiritual Sense for more conversations exploring spirituality, consciousness, personal growth and the nature of existence.

    #SelfRealisation #GodRealisation #SpiritualAwakening #Spirituality #Enlightenment #SelfDiscovery #Consciousness #SpiritualGrowth #SpiritualSense #God
  • Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

    Why you are afraid to disappoint people?

    2026/10/25 | 45 mins.
    Why are we afraid of disappointing people, and how can we stop people-pleasing and live more authentically? In this episode of Spiritual Sense, we explore the psychology of people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, the need for approval, and how to find emotional freedom by letting go of other people's expectations.

    Why do we feel guilty when we say no? Why do we worry so much about what other people think of us? And why is it sometimes so difficult to put our own needs first without feeling selfish?

    This conversation explores the deeper reasons behind our fear of disappointing others, including our attachment to approval, our fear of judgment, and the beliefs that shape our relationships and behaviour.

    Together, we look at how self-awareness, setting healthy boundaries, and spiritual growth can help us break free from people-pleasing, overcome the fear of rejection, and develop a healthier relationship with ourselves and others.

    In this episode, we explore:

    Why we are afraid of disappointing people

    The psychology of people-pleasing and seeking approval

    How the fear of rejection influences our decisions

    Why saying no can trigger guilt

    How to stop worrying about what others think

    Setting boundaries without feeling selfish

    Letting go of external validation and other people's expectations

    Finding inner peace through self-awareness and personal growth

    At Spiritual Sense, we explore consciousness, spirituality, self-discovery, and the nature of human experience. Our conversations invite you to question familiar patterns, deepen your understanding of yourself, and discover new perspectives on living a more conscious and meaningful life.

    If you are interested in spirituality, consciousness, emotional intelligence, personal development, and self-awareness, subscribe to Spiritual Sense for more thought-provoking conversations.

    The question to reflect on: Are you making choices that feel right to you, or are you living in fear of how other people might react?

    #SpiritualSense #PeoplePleasing #SelfAwareness #Spirituality #PersonalGrowth
  • Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

    The voice that says you are not good enough

    2026/10/18 | 37 mins.
    Have you ever noticed that the harshest voice in your life can sometimes be the one inside your own head?

    That inner critic tells you that you're not good enough, that you're falling behind, or that you don't deserve the happiness and success you want. Over time, these thoughts can become so familiar that you start believing they define who you are.

    But what if that voice isn't telling you the truth?

    In this episode of Spiritual Sense, we explore the inner critic, the stories we tell ourselves, and how negative self-talk can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Discover how to recognize these thoughts without automatically believing them, create distance from old patterns, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

    You don't have to fight every thought that enters your mind. Sometimes, the first step toward freedom is simply realizing that a thought is not a fact, and the voice in your head does not define your worth.

    You are more than the story you tell yourself.

    If this resonates with you, please like the video, share it with someone who needs to hear this message, and subscribe to Spiritual Sense for more conversations about mindfulness, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.

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    #SpiritualSense #InnerCritic #SelfWorth #NegativeSelfTalk #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #InnerPeace #SelfLove #MentalWellbeing #ConsciousLiving
  • Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

    How to Stop Reacting to Difficult People (Take Back Your Power)

    2026/10/11 | 39 mins.
    Do difficult people constantly push your buttons? Do you find yourself getting angry, defensive, or emotionally drained after dealing with certain people?

    Learning how to stop reacting to difficult people is one of the most powerful steps you can take towards emotional freedom.

    In this episode, we explore why other people's behaviour triggers us, how our habitual reactions keep us trapped in emotional patterns, and how to create space between what someone does and how we choose to respond.

    Discover how to stop giving your power away, maintain your inner peace, and respond to challenging situations with greater awareness rather than automatic reactions.

    In this episode, we explore:

    Why certain people trigger strong emotional reactions.

    How to recognise your emotional patterns.

    The difference between reacting and responding.

    How to stop taking other people's behaviour personally.

    Ways to protect your peace without needing to change others.

    How to regain control over your attention and energy.

    You cannot always control how other people behave, but you can learn to change your relationship with their behaviour.

    Subscribe for more conversations about self-awareness, personal growth, spirituality, and discovering a more peaceful way of living.

    #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth
  • Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul

    Wake up from your old story

    2026/09/27 | 34 mins.
    What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are isn't the whole truth?

    We all carry stories from our past — about what we're capable of, what we deserve, what happened to us, and who we believe we have to be.

    Over time, those stories can become so familiar that we stop questioning them.

    But your past doesn't have to become your identity.

    Changing your life can begin with recognising the stories you've been repeating and asking whether they still belong to the person you're becoming.

    You don't have to deny your past. You don't have to pretend difficult things didn't happen. But you can choose to stop allowing an old story to define your future.

    Sometimes awakening means realising that the chapter you're living from is no longer the chapter you're in.
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About Spiritual Sense: Practical wisdom to quiet an overthinking mind and recharge your soul
Spiritual Sense is a weekly conversation between Michael Mackintosh and Shireen Chada, two longtime meditation teachers, on how to quiet an overthinking mind, recharge your soul, and bring more peace into everyday life. Each episode takes one real spiritual idea and turns it into something you can actually use, drawing on ancient wisdom and decades of practice. Warm, practical, and grounded: wisdom you can live, not just think about.
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