The Strength Connection
Exploring Strength: Body, Mind and Spirit.
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The Strength Connection
Spirituality for Skeptics w/ Nicole Spencer
Welcome to the Strength Connection!
Nicole Spencer is a former strength coach, founder of Authentic Conversion, and host of the podcast Spirituality for Skeptics.
In this conversation, Nicole Spencer discusses her transformative journey from a successful business in coaching to exploring spirituality. She reflects on her early experiences, including a pivotal trip to Peru, and how these moments led her to seek deeper meaning in life. Nicole shares her transition to focusing on spirituality, the challenges of identity, and the importance of surrendering to the process. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the value of discipline, the nature of truth, and the lessons learned from her podcast guests, ultimately highlighting the evolving definition of spirituality in her life.
Check out more from Nicole at:
https://www.youtube.com/@spirituality.for.skeptics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background Changes
03:07 The Spiritual Awakening Journey
05:56 Experiences in Peru and Their Impact
08:49 Transitioning to a Spiritual Focus
11:58 Navigating Identity and Feedback
14:40 Exploring Spirituality and Skepticism
17:44 Lessons from Guests and Personal Growth
22:38 Spiritual Awakening and Channeling Truths
24:29 Exploring Multiple Truths in Spirituality
26:18 The Importance of Exploration Over Quick Answers
27:03 Navigating Identity and Surrender in Business
29:25 The Challenge of Surrendering to Outcomes
31:42 Discipline: The Bridge Between Fitness and Spirituality
33:35 Ritual vs. Routine in Spiritual Practices
38:57 Evolving Definitions of Spirituality