Practical Spirituality
Join this fascinating discussion between Kim, a behavioral specialist with a deep curiosity about spirituality, and Gareth, a spiritual channel of Michael, as they address and explore the biggest and most meaningful questions we face in our day-to-day lives. Featuring direct, open and informed conversations about the things that impact us the most - from self-love and self-acceptance through to channeling and spiritual understandings. Discover new ways to connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you and understand the one within you. Become a Supporter at https://www.garethmichael.com/ to join our community and get early access to new episodes, answers to your personal questions and so much more.
Episodes
54 episodes
Running from Ourselves
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the human tendency to avoid and run away from emotional discomfort, offering an honest and compassionate look at how avoidance shapes personal growth. Kim openly shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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43:35
Can We Care Too Much?
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the emotional struggle many people face—the pendulum swing between caring too much and shutting down completely. They reflect on how this imbalance can lead to emotio...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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36:44
Living With Regret
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the heavy weight of regret and how it can stay with us for years, replaying thoughts of what might have been. They offer a new perspective—what if regret isn’t punish...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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36:53
Reparenting Self
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim introduce the concept of “reparenting ourselves,” an approach that may feel unfamiliar yet serves as a cornerstone of emotional healing and spiritual growth. They explain how...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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41:48
Caring What People Think
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim examine why we care so much about other people’s opinions. They delve into the psychological roots of this tendency, explaining how humans are wired from infancy to seek exte...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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44:28
When Love Isn't Enough
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim challenge the popular belief that love can solve all relationship problems. They discuss how, despite genuine affection, relationships can still reach a breaking point when u...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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38:07
Breaking Down Communication
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality, Gareth and Kim explore why communication often breaks down, even when people believe they are speaking clearly. They explain how everyone operates from their own unique “map of the world,” shaped b...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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33:37
Feeling Invisible?
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality, Gareth and Kim examine the universal experience of feeling invisible, exploring why people often feel unheard or unseen by others. They discuss various scenarios—from the middle child overshadowed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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31:16
Navigating Narratives
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim examine the stories we tell ourselves and how these narratives influence our lives. They discuss how childhood experiences and ingrained beliefs can shape decisions and relat...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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36:17
Do We Need Hope?
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the delicate balance between despair and hope. Through candid conversations, they look at what happens when a person hits low points, and examine how these moments ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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40:56
Reincarnation
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim explore the concept of past lives and its influence on present-day experiences. They share personal stories, including how beliefs in reincarnation have guided their sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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37:55
What We Fear About Fear
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim explore the ways in which we experience fear and the role it plays in our personal journeys. They look at how fear can either paralyze people or push them toward person...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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40:49
Balancing Motivation
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim delve into the complexities of motivation. They discuss how fear, trauma, and societal pressures can influence feelings of drive or stagnation, guiding listeners toward findi...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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45:34
Learning to Love
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim question long-held beliefs about love, challenging the misconceptions that often color people’s understanding. They explore the line between genuine love and idealized illusi...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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32:46
Trusting Self
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality, Gareth and Kim explore how developing self-trust can unlock hidden potential. They discuss how early conditioning often teaches people to doubt their instincts and rely on external validation. Thro...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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37:30
Living in the Present Moment
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim dive into the often misunderstood concept of living in the present. They challenge the idea that being present requires detaching from, or ignoring, all thought of the past a...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:33
Dealing With Burnout
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim shed light on the often-unnoticed emotional roots of burnout. They examine how childhood experiences, especially emotional neglect, can lay the groundwork for the feelings of...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:50
Healthy Confrontation
This episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast re-examines confrontation as a tool for personal growth rather than something to fear. The hosts show how early experiences shape responses to conflict and demonstrate that facing issues head-o...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:26
Struggling To Be Consistent?
In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim examine why maintaining consistency in everyday life often feels challenging. Their conversation considers how fear, expectations, and the pressures of adult responsibilities...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:23
Overcoming Failure
What if failure is not an enemy but a powerful ally in the journey of personal growth? In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim tackle this question head-on, challenging societal norms that view failure negatively. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:50
Patterns and Triggers
Can you recognize the patterns and triggers that shape your life? On this week's episode, Gareth and Kim explore how the brain responds to these stimuli and show how awareness can lead to personal growth and understanding. They discuss the huma...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:58
Letting Go of the Unchangeable
Do you ever mentally replay events that you can't change? In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim explore how fixating on events we can't change can hijack our mental and emotional well-being. Through persona...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:40
The Meaning of Life
In the first episode of season three of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim explore life's meaning as a series of evolving questions. Through personal stories and insights, they examine how the mind, body, and emotions shap...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:41
Learning to Surrender
In their latest episode, Gareth and Kim delve into the concept of surrender, exploring why it's often difficult yet liberating to relinquish control and expectations, and open up to accepting our life path, wherever that may lead. They ask how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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40:04
Are Difficult People Our Greatest Teachers?
In this week's episode, Gareth and Kim tackle a topic we all have to deal with from time to time: dealing with difficult people in our lives. They ask whether we may actually benefit from the growth that comes from these challenging interaction...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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34:32