From Obedience to Integrity [Part 2]
In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill and Teresa explore the transformative shift from external obedience to internal integrity. What happens when we stop living […]
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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From Obedience to Integrity: Rebuilding Identity from the Inside Out PART 1
[Almost Awakened Ep: 191] What happens when obedience no longer defines you? In this episode, we explore the tender, disorienting, and ultimately liberating journey of […]
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 24 min
What Healthy Relationships Do Differently !
Why do some relationships thrive after conflict while others crumble? What if conflict wasn’t the problem in your relationships—but the key to deeper connection? In […]
May 26, 2025•1 hr 56 min
The Mind & Body’s Connection to Religious Trauma
In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating—and at times unsettling—truth that your body can carry pain, anxiety, and illness long after the danger is […]
May 18, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Your Body Isn’t Broken: Teresa Hobbs Shares Her Personal Healing Journey [Almost Awakened 188]
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Teresa Hobbs opens up about her personal journey through years of chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, and deep emotional and […]
May 04, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Why We’re So Divided: Trauma, Bias, and the Human Brain [Almost Awakened 187]
Why does the world feel so divided—and why is it so hard to stay curious when we disagree? In this episode of Almost Awakened, we […]
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Healing from Religious & Spiritual Trauma [Almost Awakened 186]
What happens when the very thing that was supposed to save you ends up breaking you? In this deeply personal episode of Almost Awakened, Bill […]
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Unmasking Trauma: What It Really Is and How We Heal [Almost Awakened 185]
You’ve heard the word ‘trauma’—but do you really know what it means? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we break down the truth about trauma: […]
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Healing Starts Here: Understanding the Nervous System & Trauma [Almost Awakened 184]
Ep. 184 | Almost Awakened In this episode we explore how nervous system dysregulation affects your health, relationships, emotions, and identity—and how understanding this system […]
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Catching Up With Britt Hartley [Almost Awakened 183]
Britt Hartley returns to engage Bill on several questions that will create a fantastic awakened conversation and to reconnect on where being almost awakened has […]
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Creating A Fulfilling Romantic Relationship [Almost Awakened 182]
In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill shares his two month dive into relationship research. From John & Julie Gottman to Jordan Peterson RESOURCES:https://youtu.be/mS3bfCt0K88?si=qi-wdEVuZVHDJ0_phttps://youtu.be/E5swtIjpxxA?si=jpBWf28DfDMZbjtbhttps://youtu.be/PQo8hFqfe9A?si=46f4K_7rRlvVfgXihttps://youtu.be/Qv70RMUFlu0?si=lqBYi7z256AW7ME9https://youtu.be/Xvb-v83qJ8U?si=iPCFr8BISXxG2z9Hhttps://youtu.be/knVfc_B0W6E?si=CUvMcGhvT6lOSw6Zhttps://youtu.be/gh5VhaicC6g?si=6FBHmmD0xl_k63vKhttps://yo...
Jul 09, 2024•40 min
The Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Debate: A Foundation Conversation [Almost Awakened: 181]
Join Bill Reel and Jon Streeter in a thought-provoking conversation that delves deep into the complexities of the Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Debate. In this […]
May 02, 2024•3 hr 11 min
Britt Hartley: No Nonsense Spirituality [Almost Awakened: 180]
In “No Nonsense Spirituality,” author, philosopher, and friend Britt Hartley offers a groundbreaking exploration that marries the rigor of rational inquiry with the depths of […]
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Dan McClellan: Discerning Between Data and Dogma [Almost Awakened: 179]
Join hosts Bill Reel & Britt Hartley on this thought-provoking episode of Almost Awakened as they engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Dan McClellan. […]
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Natasha Helfer & Post Religious Sexuality [Almost Awakened: 178]
In this thought-provoking episode, host Bill Reel engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with the incredible Natasha Helfer—a Mental Health & Sex Therapist. Join […]
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Awakened Perspectives – Manda [Almost Awakened: 177]
“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Awakened Perspectives – Michael Foley [Almost Awakened: 175]
“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Awakened Perspectives – Ammon Arave: AA: 174
“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Awakened Perspectives – Phil McLemore: AA: 173
“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Awakened Perspectives – Miles Hunsaker: AA: 172
This is the second in series of Conversations where I sit down with people to delve into the deeper conversations of humanity. People I know […]
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Awakened Perspectives – The Fresh King Benjamin: AA: 171
Today begins a new chapter in the Almost Awakened Podcast. A series of Conversations where I sit down with people to delve into the deeper […]
Oct 05, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Looking Back & Looking Forward: AA: 170
Britt and Bill sit down to look back at the work they have done and to discuss the future of Britt, of Bill, and of […]
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min
The Future Of The Almost Awakened Podcast: AA: 169
The Almost Awakened Podcast has some news to share and we wanted to tell our audience that news and how it will affect the show. […]
Sep 19, 2023•44 min
Baring it All With The Naked Pastor: Almost Awakened: 168
In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the life and philosophy of the Naked Pastor, a remarkable figure whose journey from the pulpit to […]
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Christ, Krishna, & the Buddha – A Mystical Approach W/ Bob Peck: AA: 167
Christ, Krishna, and the Buddha with Bob Peck, Mystic Author Almost Awakened: 167 “Christ, Krishna, and the Buddha” is a exploration of the lives and […]
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Barbie & the Heroine’s Journey: Almost Awakened: 166
Barbie & the Heroines Journey Bill and Britt outline the heroines journey and how it differs from the hero’s journey. RESOURCES: https://heroinejourneys.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/victoria-schmid.jpgWeird Barbie – https://creations.mattel.com/products/weird-barbie-barbie-the-movie-hyb84https://heroinejourneys.com/heroines-journey/https://maureenmurdock.com/articles/articles-the-heroines-journey/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroine’s_journeyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/books/maria-tat...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Vulnerability With The Other: Almost Awakened: 165
Brene Brown has said that, “practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.” She defines spirituality in terms of connection […]
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Celtic Spirituality: Almost Awakened: 164
Celtic Spirituality is not a church. It was never formed into a unified institution. So what is it? And how can learning about it help […]
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Mysticism & Esoterica: Almost Awakened: 163
Delve into the intricate relationship between mysticism, religion, societal control, and progress in this thought-provoking podcast episode. Explore how mysticism, the pursuit of direct spiritual […]
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Values, Perspectives, & Taking The Tie: AA: 162
In this podcast, we present six beautifully crafted parables, each designed to illuminate the significance of values and perspectives in resolving conflicts. Through these timeless […]
Aug 07, 2023•39 min
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