Spiritual Smarts Podcast - Personal Growth & Development, Spirit

Spiritual inspiration, insight, motivation, personal development & self-discovery. And a little fun, humor, and guest inteviews too! Enjoy these FREE audio podcasts from SpiritualSmarts.com, hosted by author, motivational speaker, and spiritual life coach David Michaels. We'll cover a variety of topics -- from sex and religion, to finance and investing, personal development, inspiration, hope, healing, self-discovery and spiritual explorations.



Spirituality, Personal Journals, Self-Help1. The Virgin Podcaster - David Michaels

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The key in getting ahead is in getting started. Take action toward your dreams now, even if it's not perfect. As this is the my podcast ever, it's mostly a "practice" session and general introductory overview. It also includes a message about being a virgin—-at anything new—-and why it's important just to get started and get it done, even if it's not quite "perfect" yet.



2. Sex and Fear - David Michaels

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Can sex be a spiritual experience? What makes us pure? Do we really "lose" our virginity? Can sex bring us closer to God? What makes a person sexually pure? In this heart-felt episode, I tackle sexual fears and societal expectations.



3. Decisions, Decisions - David Michaels

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What to do when you don't know what to do. Facing fears and making decisions with uncertain outcomes. How do we make decisions when we don't have enough information or understanding? Face your fears, follow your heart, and make the best decision you know how. After all, there's always another chance do it right if you get it wrong.



4. Real Life Adventures - David Michaels

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I chose to stop living in fear. I just hope I made the right choice. I've been living in fear and settling for convenience and comfort -- even though it was slowly (rapidly) killing me. I finally made a choice to stop living in fear. I just hope I made the right decision and everything works out. Join me for my real life adventures.



5. First Day at the New Job - David Michaels

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Things look to be turning out well. My first day at the new job went pretty well. I'm taking a pay cut, but gaining a huge raise in free time. And you can't put a price on that. Things seem to be looking hopeful in other areas of life, too. What's next? I'm opening my heart to finding true love.



6. Get Some Love - David Michaels

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Why it's important to open up to love and relationships. So I saw this girl, but I was too shy to even say hello. I realize that in trying to avoid getting hurt in a close relationship, I'm actually creating a life of emptiness and loneliness, which hurts even worse long-term. So I'm taking action, I'm growing, and I'm going to get me some love. :)



7. Love Will Find You - David Michaels and Kathryn Alice

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How to attract real love and your soulmate into your life! Meet Kathryn Alice, love and soulmate expert. Her dynamic and incredible workshops, along with her powerful books and one-on-one coaching, have brought thousands to their soulmates. Do we all really get love? Is there a soulmate out there for me? See what the expert has to say.



8. Starting Your Own Business - David Michaels and Daniel Miller

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Real-life startup entrepreneurs talk about their successes and challenges. Introducing Daniel Miller, President of Ranger Labs, LLC. In this month's podcast, we talk about the profits, pits, and perils of starting your own business -- tips on how to get started, traps to avoid, and some important life lesson's we've learned in starting our own small businesses.



9. Start Where You're At - David Michaels

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Practice Makes Perfect. Well, I'm podcasting again. It's been like...forever. I'm looking into the possibility of becoming a professional motivational speaker one day. Podcasting is a good way to start, practice, and build up my skills. In this podcast, I not only talk about starting where you're at, but give a real life example of just how quickly we can grow and reach higher and higher limits of possibility.



10. Self-Honesty, Relationships & Emotional Mastery - David Michaels and Debra Hoogestraat

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Always Be True to Yourself. Introducing personal and wellness coach Debra Hoogestraat. In this diverse and rich podcast, we cover everything from self-honesty and gratitude, to overcoming abusive relationships, and the importance of developing emotional mastery to enjoy the life experience YOU want.



11. Just Be - David Michaels

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Letting Go to Find the Answer. Ever find yourself trying and trying and trying with no results? Frustrated, stuck, burnt out? Can't find the solution? ... Try letting go, try not trying. Just be. Sometimes the best answer comes when we're not looking.



12. The Secret to Financial Wealth - David Michaels

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Add More Value for Others. Some of us struggle financially, working very hard at a job that just doesn't pay that well. And then there's others who do a different job, or own a business, or invest, or create great value for others in other ways, and find themselves very well financially rewarded. Why?



13. Feel It Out - David Michaels

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Emotions, Forgiveness, and Health. Okay, fair warning, this isn't your typical podcast. It's kind of free-flowing, very honest, and straight from the heart. I not only share some of my personal struggles and challenges, but also explain why it's so important that we allow ourselves to feel whatever emotions are inside -- the good and the bad. Also, I'm now a Reiki Practitioner, and very excited about that. :)



14. The Power of Gratitude - David Michaels

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Feel Good and Manifest Faster. We already know that it's important to have gratitude in our lives, but this podcast explores why it's really so powerful and useful -- not only in shaping our emotional states, but also in manifesting the life we desire.



15. Living in the Supernatural - David Michaels

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Law of Attraction, Intuition, and Talking with God. This podcast is 2 hours long -- but if you're hungry for a spiritual, supernatural daily life experience, you need to listen to this. (You can always pause it and break at any point if you need, too.) This podcast covers real world examples of using the Law of Attraction, supernatural intuitive knowledge, and 2-way real-time interactive communication with God. Are you ready to live in the magic, the mystery, in a daily interactive supernatural life experience? Prepare to explore the "other" side of reality... It's waiting. And it's just the beginning.



16. Overload - David Michaels

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Too Many Things, Too Little Time. Too much on your plate? Over-committed, not enough time? Feeling a bit overwhelmed or overloaded? Sometimes we need to clear the excess clutter, prioritize, and make sure we find time for ourselves.



17. Lessons from L.A. - David Michaels

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Life Lessons as a Courier in Los Angeles. Last day as a courier, and soon to be moving to San Diego, I reflect on some important life lessons I've learned while living and working here in the City of Angels.



18. Un-motivation - David Michaels

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It's Okay to Not Always Be Inspired. Not feeling inspired? Feel like you can't achieve your big dream any more? It's okay to feel un-motivated now and then, it's okay to feel like you want to give up. Sometimes we have to face our doubts and darkness.



19. Baby Steps - David Michaels

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Keep Going. Guidance is available whenever we ask, but we’ve got to be open and alert to receiving it. But once you hear, once you get that nudge to start moving in a certain direction — start moving! It’s okay if you’re scared or don’t feel ready. Take a step. Even baby steps add up over time. And one day, you’ll reach your destination. Just start moving today.



20. Angel Chat: How to Talk to Your Angels, Receive Guidance, and Experience Miracles in Your Life - David Michaels and Ann Albers

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Tips for Guidance, Listening to Your Angels, and Real Life Miracles. Welcome Ann Albers, an angel communicator, author, and professional speaker. In this packed podcast, we talk about how to talk with (and hear) your angels, recognize and receive divine guidance, and how to experience real miracles and incredible manifestations in your everyday life. We share real life stories and practical applications, teaching you how to get started and go beyond your limits of what you believe is possible in your own life.



21. Shape-Shifting Your Body and Life: Health and Balance in Your Life - David Michaels and Lisa Bonnice

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Meet Lisa Bonnice, author of Shape-Shifting: Reclaiming Your Perfect Body. We talk about everything from physical beauty to the law of attraction. Learn the secret of Be-Do-Have, the mind-body connection, and how to be the change you wish to see in your life.



22. Problems are God's Gift: Why Solving Your Problems Won't Make You Happy, But Growth and Progress Will - David Michaels and Tony Robbins

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There's a reason why we're never happy long-term, reaching our goals. Goals don't make us happy. Something else does. This podcast explores some interesting ideas about life and the afterlife (and the infinite universe we live in), but focuses on the reason we have problems. Problems are actually a gift from God. But problems aren't really problems. They're opportunities. This podcast also includes a clip from a live Tony Robbins seminar that really explores the meaning and purpose of problems.