Spiritual Unraveling Podcast
Spiritual Unraveling is a conversation between Nate Rathmann and Ashley Henderson that explores the lived experience of spiritual awakening. Friends for twenty years, Nate and Ashley invite you into their vulnerable and honest discourse about how they are each humbly and courageously navigating a spirit-led life. In each episode, they share their personal journeys, struggles, insights and laughter as they discuss topics like releasing judgment, allowing and letting go, living from the heart, listening to the body’s intelligence and more. With each theme, they will invite you into the challenges they have faced, the teachings that have guided them, the practices that support their awakened living, and the growing edges of their unraveling. Please email any questions or comments to spiritualunraveling@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
27 episodes
Finding Freedom Through Humility
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the concept of humility, exploring its relationship with ego death, acceptance, and vulnerability. They discuss how humility can be a painful yet liberating experience, emphasizing the importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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35:53
Reclaiming Your Wholeness
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the themes of spiritual awakening, self-integration, and the importance of acknowledging and feeling all emotions. They discuss the power of personal responsibility in creating one's experiences ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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45:44
The Courage to Break Free
In this conversation, Ashley Henderson and Nate explore the complexities of grounding, healing, and emotional processing. They discuss how societal conditioning affects our ability to be present and process trauma, emphasizing the importance...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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47:19
Unlocking the Power of Meditation
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the intricacies of meditation and spiritual practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'why' behind these practices. They discuss the challenges of 'shoulding' in spiritual journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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35:19
The Ineffable Journey of Spiritual Awakening
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Ashley and Nate delve into the concept of ineffability in spirituality, exploring the challenges of understanding enlightenment and the role of the mind in meditation. They discuss the importanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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34:01
The Transformative Power of Grounding
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate delve into the concept of grounding, particularly in the context of navigating chaotic times. They share personal experiences and insights on how grounding practices can help individuals reconnect with t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:09
Embracing the New Energies of 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the energies surrounding the transition into 2025, emphasizing the importance of releasing judgment, embracing curiosity, and stepping into one's authentic power. They discuss the si...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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38:20
Navigating the Holidays with Mindfulness
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate explore the complexities of self-care and emotional well-being during the holiday season. They discuss the importance of finding moments of presence amidst the chaos, navigating grief and expectations, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:39
Unraveling Productivity Culture
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Nate and Ashley delve into the complexities of productivity culture, exploring how societal expectations shape our sense of self-worth and well-being. They discuss the importance of stepping bac...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:07
The Invitation of Shadow Work
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the concept of shadow work, exploring its significance in personal growth and self-acceptance. They discuss the challenges of facing triggers, the importance of safe spaces for healing, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:53
Ownership
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Ashley and Nate delve into the themes of ownership, acceptance, and personal responsibility in the face of life's challenges. They discuss the importance of recognizing oneself as the creator of...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:17
Unraveling Codependency: A Journey to Self-Discovery
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the intertwined topics of codependency and ego, exploring how these dynamics affect personal relationships and individual well-being. They define codependency, discuss its origins, and examine...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:09
Courage in Silence
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate explore the complexities of the mind, particularly during silent retreats. They discuss the challenges of working with the default mode of the mind, the importance of compassion and empathy towards it, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:21
Flowing with Life: Embracing Energy and Mistakes
In this episode, Nate and Ashley explore the concept of being in the flow of life, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the energy around us. They discuss personal experiences with mistakes and the emotional responses that arise, hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:35
Invitation to Surrender
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the profound theme of surrender, discussing its significance in personal growth and spiritual awakening. They delve into the challenges of letting go of control, the emotional turmoil that often ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:37
The Journey from Mind to Heart
In this podcast episode, Ashley and Nate explore the concept of heart-centered living, discussing the transition from a mind-driven existence to one that is more connected to the heart. They share personal experiences and anecdotes that illu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:00
Season 2 announcements!
This short recording explains the new changes to the show format, and the name switch.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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0:44
Living a Spirit-Led Life
In the inaugural episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Nate and Ashley share their personal journeys of spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of community, self-discovery, and the unique paths each individual takes. They discuss the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:51
Musings on Meditation
In today's episode we chat about meditation. We share the different ways this practice has helped us on the spiritual awakening path. We discuss ways we have struggled with meditation, the different types of meditation we practice and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:45
Working with Judgement
In today’s episode we talk about judgement. We share how challenging it is to see how much our minds are judging and evaluating all the time. And we offer some ideas about how to work with judgment in your own life: journaling, meditation, or s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:44
Hanging in the Void
Today we discussed “the void”, an aspect of the spiritual awakening path where one no longer has a map for how to live in the world. We each shared our own experiences of letting go of our identities, being in the unknown, and walking the pathl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:55
Tapping into Intuition
In today’s podcast we talk about intuition. We discuss how we tell the difference between our egoic minds and our intuitive voice and how this can be challenging. We share a bit about the different clairs (clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:07
Working with Ascended Masters
In today’s episode we talk about Ascended Masters. We wanted to engage this topic because connecting with Ascended Masters has been an important and exciting part of our spiritual paths. We talk about how each of us work with the energy of diff...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:42
