The Wild Soul Rising Podcast

Ep.3: Managing & Reframing Seasonal Depression

Host Laurie Oakes invites listeners to reframe seasonal depression as a story we tell ourselves and a chance to sit with emotions, slow down, and create cozy rituals that support mental health.
She offers practical tips—movement, getting outside, making your space a sanctuary—and an invitation to a free 14-day mindfulness challenge to shift your relationship with winter and life’s seasons.
 
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Ep.2 Breaking the Cycle of Control: From Hyper-Independence to Connection

In this masterclass episode, Laurie Oakes explores how control and overfunctioning stem from childhood survival patterns and attachment wounds, and how those patterns show up in one-sided relationships, work, and self-worth. She explains the roots of control as a safety mechanism and outlines practical steps to identify survival strategies, nervous system conditioning, and communication styles.
The episode emphasizes vulnerability, healthy boundaries, and repairing relationships as the path to reclaiming authentic power and connection, and invites listeners to a four-week Relationship Reset to move from control to connection.
 
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Welcome & Welcome Back! Ep.1 The Boomerang Rule: Stop Spiritual Bypass and Own Your Growth

Host Laurie Oakes brings Wild Soul Rising back as a space that blends real-life spirituality with honest, embodied accountability.
This isn’t about bypassing or pretending we’re “above” our human experiences. It’s about meeting them head-on with clarity, compassion, and truth.
Laurie shares her signature “three boomerang rule” for recognizing repeating lessons, explores how to set boundaries without abandoning yourself, and teaches how to discern a head hurt from a heart hurt. At the core of every episode is the call to radical authenticity—showing up as who you really are, even if it means not being everyone’s cup of tea.
Wild Soul Rising is where spiritual growth meets real-world self-responsibility… and where you remember who you were before the world told you to shrink.
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Episode 18: What is Wanting to Die? + The FINALE The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

Welcome to episode 18 of the Naked Soul podcast, where we explore the theme of 'what is wanting to die' in our lives. Through discussions, we unravel the spiritual significance behind the end of cycles, guided by the numerology of 2025 as a year of culmination. Together, we explore the universality of personal metamorphosis—the letting go of old self-concepts and life patterns to embrace fresh beginnings.
Join Shawna & Laurie as they share deeply personal insights on professional and personal transformations, the impact of releasing outdated narratives, and the strength found in radical honesty and acceptance. In this heartfelt and final episode, Laurie and Shawna celebrate the podcast's journey, emphasizing the importance of allowing chapters to end with grace and gratitude, while looking forward to new horizons and endless possibilities.

Episode 17: Recognizing Unhealthy & Abusive Patterns in Relationships The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

In this episode, we explore how to recognize unhealthy dynamics and patterns of emotional abuse in relationships—whether you’re just beginning to date or you’re in a longer-term connection that doesn’t quite feel right.
Shawna shares a short but powerful experience from her life—a one-month relationship that opened her eyes to the subtle but harmful signs of emotional manipulation and abuse.
We explore:
What emotional manipulation can look like in the early stages
Common signs of unhealthy relationship patterns and emotional abuse, including reactivity, gaslighting, love bombing, and body-based warning signals
How to tune into and trust your intuition when navigating relationships
Shawna’s personal journey of recognizing the red flags and ending the relationship
This episode is an invitation to explore your own relationship dynamics, tune into your inner truth, and make decisions that align with your peace and your highest path.
Your intuition is real.Your peace matters.You never have to abandon yourself to stay connected to someone else.
Resources for Relationships, Domestic Violence & Emotional Abuse:
Local Support:Look up local domestic violence resources or connect with a trusted therapist or counselor in your area.
International Support:
Hot Peach Pages: A global directory of domestic violence agencies and hotlines in over 100 countries🌐 www.hotpeachpages.net
UN Women – Ending Violence Against Women: A global initiative offering education, policy support, and resources🌐 www.unwomen.org
Love is Respect (U.S.-based, globally relevant): Education and support for identifying healthy vs. unhealthy relationship patterns🌐 www.loveisrespect.org
With love,Shawna & Laurie 🤍

Episode 16: Spiritual Bypassing (Part 2) - Integrating All Emotions The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

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 doesn’t bypass the pain. It meets it. It listens to it. It lets it be part of the path.
Together, we explore how to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions—light and dark—as part of the spiritual journey. We share personal stories, honest reflections, and grounded practices that help you stop resisting what’s here… and instead begin to integrate what your soul is trying to reveal through it.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re “failing” or not doing "something right" on their personal growth, healing or spirituality because they’re still feeling things deeply.Or for anyone who’s craving a more honest, embodied way to be with their inner world.
Because true peace doesn’t come from escaping your emotions.It comes from including them.
We’re so glad you’re here.Let’s dive in.
With love,Shawna & Laurie 🤍
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Episode 15: Understanding Spiritual Bypassing (Part 1) The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

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 spiritual bypassing such as denial of negative emotions, overuse of positive affirmations, and avoidance of personal responsibility. It emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, for true spiritual growth and transformation.
Join us as we discuss how to recognize and consciously avoid the trap of spiritual bypassing, making room for a more integrated and holistic spiritual journey that can lead to more powerful healing and experiences of wholeness. 
Shawna & Laurie

Episode 14: The Healing Power of Play The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

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 belief systems, shift you out of stress and the ego mind and into higher states of consciousness, improve your mood, access more creativity and clarity, and even allow abundance to flow more easily. 
Listen in as we challenge the conventional notions of adulthood, inviting you to rekindle your inner child's joy and spontaneity. Learn how play can bring you greater enjoyment and freedom in life and at the end of the episode we invite you to participate in a challenge!
Shawna & Laurie

Episode 13: How to Practice Conscious Communication The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

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-led communication, moving away from ego-driven conversations to nurturing connections. We'll explore the importance of looking beyond our conditioned responses and recognizing the childhood wounds that may influence our interactions. Throughout the episode, we provide practical tips and resources to help you master conscious communication, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships.
Join us on this journey of self-discovery and learn how conscious communication can remove misunderstandings, foster trust, and strengthen your bonds with loved ones. Let's break the silence around this crucial topic and embrace the beauty of authentic dialogue.
Shawna & Laurie

Episode 12: The Practice of Setting Boundaries The Naked Soul Podcast With Shawna Thibodeau

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 channeling sessions.
Join us as we explore different types of boundaries, such as energetic and personal ones, and discuss their importance in protecting your peace and happiness. We'll also tackle the common struggles people face, such as mistaking requests for boundaries, and the necessity of holding firm to our limits even when others may not respect them.
Throughout the episode, we share personal stories and insights on setting boundaries in different settings such as relationships and in the workplace. We also highlight reflective questions to help you identify where you might need to set better boundaries and offer insights into navigating the complex feelings of resentment, exhaustion, and people-pleasing tendencies.
Join us next week for more on conscious communication in episode 13 as we continue to explore authentic and balanced living. Thank you for embracing the Naked Soul journey with us!
Shawna & Laurie