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Soul Essence

Do you crave a deeper connection with your soul's essence? Are you seeking guidance on how to navigate the intensity of your sensitivity and empathy? Then you've come to the right place. I'm Xandra, a Buddhist-psychology therapist and psychic-medium. "Soul Essence" is where psychology and spirituality intersect to navigate life's complexities. This podcast caters to those who are sensitive and empathic, and who are eager to deepen their self-trust and intuition. Through a blend of personal stories, spiritual insights, and actionable practices, we delve into themes such as emotional resilience, self-trust, healing from trauma, cultivating inner peace, and discovering joy. Listeners gain unique perspectives and practical tools not commonly found elsewhere, empowering them to access and stay connected to their inner wisdom. Join me bi-weekly on Thursdays, and for more insights into therapy and courses, visit www.soulessencepsychotherapy.com.

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Episodes

Exploring Past Lives - Part 2

Do you think you may have had a past life? Do you experience unexplained, intense emotions or thoughts that don’t seem to resonate with who you truly are? Are you looking to explore your past lives and heal your past life trauma? This episode is for you. In part 2 of this Soul Essence past life discussion, Xandra shares the eye-opening story of how she recently discovered and healed one of her past lives. She also sheds light on the energy work she did to find meaning in her past life trauma, he...

Sep 08, 202321 minEp. 40

Exploring Past Lives - Part 1

More people are getting curious about past lives, feeling like the energy inside themselves might be old energy. Do you feel like you’re an old soul? Do you or a loved one feel like you’ve lived multiple lives or have been to places you haven’t? You might’ve had a past life… In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra dives into her conceptual understanding of past lives, the adventures she’s been on when working with past lives as a medium and HSP, and how she sees people bringing this up in the cl...

Sep 01, 202327 minEp. 39

Holistic Ways of Working with Anxiety

Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you wake up feeling anxious and can’t seem to figure out why? We have good news for you… There are simple, yet powerful ways to manage your anxiety so that it doesn’t control your life from morning ‘til night. Let’s explore them! In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra breaks down the psychology around anxiety and the different ways you can approach anxiety management from a spiritual perspective. She teaches you how to find the root of your anxious energy and mo...

Aug 25, 202323 minEp. 38

How to Find the Courage to Try Something New

How do I find what I’m interested in? How do I figure out what’s next in life and find the confidence to pursue it? How do I find the courage to try something new? Great questions… tune in to hear Xandra’s answers! In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra shares her tips and strategies for figuring out what you want to do next in life, finding the courage and confidence to try something new, and moving through life transitions with agency and without fear. This discussion is all about self-discov...

Jul 26, 202330 minEp. 37

Healing Together: Shifting From "I" to "We"

Are you tired of putting all the responsibility for healing and growth on yourself? Are you tired of carrying the weight of the world on your heart and soul? Perhaps it’s time to call on others for help… but how? Let’s dive in! In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra shares her unique process for shifting from the “I” conscious to the “We” conscious and why this is so important in the first place. This practice will empower you to get out of the mindset that you need to be the one to help yourse...

Jul 12, 202324 minEp. 36

What Is Living Your Authentic Self?

Do you struggle with being your authentic self? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, most of us have struggled with it at some point! So, how does inauthenticity affect your life? Where does it come from and how can we embrace our authenticity more? Listen in to find out! In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra breaks down the root causes of inauthenticity, how it may be impacting your mental health and quality of life, and how you can practice being more authentic in your daily life. Everyone has ...

Jun 30, 202324 minEp. 35

Sacred Discoveries in England's Leylines

Xandra made it to the ley lines of England and wow, what a journey it was! In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra details her magical experience walking England’s sacred ley lines and tapping into their healing energy. Listen in to hear all about her discoveries! “We can do this in our normal life. We often don’t give ourselves space away from the busyness or the creation to open these sacred energetic spaces that are in all of us. Sometimes there’s grief or fear or mistrust that blocks these s...

Jun 05, 202325 min

Exploring Leylines in England

Have you ever heard of or experienced the magic of ley lines? Ley lines are an ancient and mysterious concept that Xandra recently discovered and today, she’s going to share her findings with you. In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra breaks down the spiritual and historical significance of ley lines and how it ties into her upcoming travels to England. Ley lines have been defined as a straight alignment drawn between various historic structures and prominent landmarks. Ley line believers have...

May 24, 202323 min

Beliefs Can Become Biology

Did you know that repressed, unexpressed emotions and trauma can cause big emotional difficulties in life that affect our physical body? This is a very powerful concept, so let’s explore it a bit further, shall we? In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra reveals the deep connection between our biology, our emotions, and our beliefs. She talks about how our thoughts and beliefs affect our body and how we can start healing physical ailments by addressing our emotional ailments and changing the way...

May 12, 202322 min

What is a Spiritual Awakening?

Spiritual awakenings, enlightenment, whatever you want to call it… they happen when you connect to your deepest soul essence. Curious to know what that means and why this is so powerful for humanity? You’re in the right place. Tune into this episode of Soul Essence as Xandra breaks down the meaning of spiritual awakening and shares one of her own, very vivid, spiritual awakenings that happened when she was just a kid. Plus, you’ll learn how to know if you’re going through a spiritual awakening a...

Apr 26, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Do you have healthy boundaries that protect your energy? Do you know what healthy boundaries look and feel like for you? If not, or you’re unsure, you’re in the right place! It can be challenging to set and enforce healthy boundaries in your life, especially if you’re a chronic people pleaser or your close loved ones are the ones you need to set boundaries with. But here’s the thing, boundaries make life so much more enjoyable! In many ways, boundaries make life easier. They protect our precious...

Apr 12, 202321 minSeason 5Ep. 5

How to Connect with Your Soul

Everyone who has reached out for Xandra’s help seems to be longing for a home in the self - longing for the soul to guide them through life. They want to feel like they’re on the right path, like they’re doing the right thing. Does that resonate with you? The soul gives us a very particular feeling, one that brings us a deep sense of nourishment, validation, and connection. When we spend so much time and energy searching for that feeling, we forget that what we’re searching for is right here ins...

Apr 03, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Will Therapy Help Me?

Therapy is becoming trendy, but how do you know if it will help you? And how do you find the right person to work with? In this episode of Soul Essence Center, Xandra Hawes dives into the step-by-step process to finding the right therapist, and breaks down what to look for and how to approach reaching out. She discusses the benefits of therapy and how it can help individuals who are struggling with various issues in their lives. The question "Will therapy help me?" is a common one that many peop...

Mar 15, 202327 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Food as Medicine

When it comes to diet, most of us have an idea of what foods are good for our body and what foods aren’t. But what about those of us who struggle in our relationship with food, cooking and eating, or body image? As someone who’s faced issues with gut health, appetite, and body image for many years, Xandra knows what it’s like to try every diet, battle the negative voices in your head, and still not feel your best. It came to a point where she associated food with pain, bloat, and cramping, rathe...

Mar 01, 202325 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Psychic Abilities: How do I know if I'm making them up?

Are you trying to expand your intuition and psychic abilities, but fear and mistrust are getting in the way? Do you ever fear that your mind is making up your psychic abilities? Well, you’re not alone. It’s a common fear among psychics! Luckily, you have Xandra to help dispel this fear and teach you (with real life examples) how to tell if your psychic readings are accurate or not. In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra addresses this common question among psychics: How do I know if I’m making ...

Feb 15, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Living Life as a Ritual

If you don’t often slow down and take in the present moment, you’ll end up looking back at your life wishing you were more present. So, how can we create time and space for slowing down and being more present? How can we live in more meaningful ways so that we don’t look back at our life with regret? The answer you’re looking for lies in ritualism. Rituals create space for you to tune into yourself and your core essence, allowing you to come Home to the deeply connected energy within you. In thi...

Feb 01, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Spiritual Materialism & Spiritual Bypassing

You don’t always have to work hard to experience healing, love, worthiness, peace, and safety. Spirituality helps us to know deeply that we are worthy and lovable. However, during the spiritual journey, many people fall into the trap of spiritual bypassing and materialism. Because of the highly individualistic and consumeristic culture we live in, diving into our spirituality can be overwhelming and may lead to spiritual bypassing and/or spiritual materialism. The good news is there are ways to ...

Jun 28, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Being an Empowered Empath (Mini Series 4 of 4)

Do you see your empathy as a weakness or a strength? By the end of this episode, you’ll most definitely see it as a strength! If you can shift your mindset around your sensitivity so that you consider it to be a superpower, instead of a source of suffering, there’s no limit to the good you can bring to yourself, your community, and the world. When you learn to love your empathic abilities, the world will become a better place. Period! In part 4 of Soul Essence’s Being an Empowered Empath mini se...

Sep 30, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Being an Empowered Empath (Mini Series 3 of 4)

Being an empath can be overwhelming and exhausting, but it doesn’t always have to be that way! There are techniques you can use to protect yourself from absorbing energy that’s not yours, so you don’t get so drained or overwhelmed. So, as an empath, how do you protect yourself from other peoples’ energy? How can we regulate the energy we absorb and release so we can find balance and harmony? That’s what you’ll be learning in this episode. In part 3 of Soul Essence’s Being an Empowered Empath min...

Sep 09, 202129 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Being an Empowered Empath (Mini Series 2 of 4)

Do you feel what other people feel? How do you know the energy you’re feeling is actually yours and what energy belongs to someone else? This can be a really tricky, yet very important question for many empaths, so let’s dive into it! In part 2 of Soul Essence’s Being an Empowered Empath mini series, Xandra teaches you a simple energy medicine technique for understanding what energies in your space are actually yours. She also shows you how to release energy and feelings that aren’t yours so you...

Aug 25, 202146 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Being an Empowered Empath (Mini Series 1 of 4)

Everyone can feel empathy, but what makes someone an empath? Furthermore, what's the difference between being empathic, highly sensitive, intuitive, and psychic? Hint: Many Empaths are also HSPs, but not all HSPs are Empaths. Welcome to a brand new mini-series of Soul Essence: Being an Empowered Empath! In this first episode, Xandra breaks down the difference between HSPs (highly sensitive persons), Empaths, Intuitives, and Psychics. She then helps you identify where you are on the spectrum of e...

Aug 11, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 1

How to Let Go of Fear on the Spiritual Path

The more you dive into your spirituality, sensitivity, and psychic abilities, the more your fears will emerge. Although that might sounds like a scary, “bad” thing, it’s actually a really powerful and beneficial thing to have happen to you. Many of us were not validated as children or throughout life for what we sense and feel, so connecting with ourselves naturally brings up old stories that are rooted in fear, resistance, mistrust, and doubt. What we often forget is that spirituality is a gate...

Jul 28, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Using Play & Creativity to Find the Answers

Do you find it difficult to make decisions in life? When was the last time you felt playful and creative? Did you know that play and creativity can help you find the answers you’re looking for? Tune in to find out how! “Everything that we do has the opportunity to show us new things about ourselves and if we let a critic get in the way… we stop our own creative energy of learning something, of moving through something,” Xandra says. In this episode of Soul Essence, you’ll learn how to use play a...

Jul 14, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Overcoming Doubt & Trusting Ourselves

Where in life do you doubt yourself? When do you doubt others? Your answers to those two questions could be the key to unlocking your intuition, purpose, and soul essence. Doubt is one of the biggest killers of intuition… and what happens when we can’t tap into our intuition? We can’t trust ourselves… and what happens when we can’t trust ourselves? We can’t experience life fully and joyfully. In this episode of Soul Essence, you’ll learn the important connection between doubt, fear, joy, and tru...

Jun 30, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Finding Self-Love & Your Own Spiritual Guidance

Do you want to deepen your spirituality or find a spiritual community, but you’re scared of being vulnerable? Have you ever felt mislead by a spiritual teacher? Are you curious about how you can find your own spiritual guidance and leadership? If so, keep reading… Xandra says being your own spiritual leader means letting your soul lead you through life… and this is actually a lot easier than you may think! The issue is we’re not used to practicing letting our soul lead us. In this episode of Sou...

Jun 16, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Empaths & Highly Sensitive People

Do you identify as an empath or highly sensitive person (HSP)? More people than ever identify as empaths or HSPs, yet our society still doesn’t fully accept and embrace our sensitivity. So, what do we do about that? How can we embrace our sensitivity, turn it into a superpower, and make magic with it? Life becomes overwhelming when you feel so much of what goes around you. There aren’t many frameworks or road maps for living life as an empath or HSP. Xandra says the trick is to learn how to let ...

Jun 02, 202138 min

Finding Balance in Masculine & Feminine Energies

Do you feel a secret ache within you to let things go and to be held? Have you been “go, go, go” until you burn yourself out? Do you have a desire to surrender to life and let it nurture you? Your soul might be seeking a balance between your masculine and feminine energies… Women in the US have been conditioned to operate as more masculine in order to be successful and respected. This has cut off our divine feminine ability to receive information, which is often a big requirement for receiving g...

May 19, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 7

How to Find Freedom in Yourself

What is true freedom? When do you feel the freest? Keep those questions in mind as you tune into this episode which is all about finding freedom in yourself. Having a strong sense of what freedom means to you and what prevents you from feeling free is medicinal knowledge. Knowing how to find freedom in yourself, instead of external sources, allows you to connect with your inner compass and your greater purpose. Finding freedom in yourself will open doors you didn’t even know existed. In this epi...

May 05, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 7

How to Gain Valuable Insights from Your Anger

We experience anger for a reason… we can learn a LOT from it. In fact, we can learn to use our anger as an insightful medicine. How? That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this episode. In this episode of Soul Essence, you’ll learn how to gain valuable insights from your anger so you can grow and thrive without anger holding you back. Xandra invites you to take a deeper look into your relationship to anger – how you see anger, your ability to connect with your anger, and how to manage it in healthy...

Apr 22, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Grounding to Heal Yourself

When you become more aware of your energy and the energy in your space that isn’t aligned with you, you become more aware of when you need to ground yourself. Grounding assists the body in releasing energy and preparing it for higher levels of spiritual development. If you’re not grounding your body and mind when they need it, you’re not giving yourself the opportunity to spiritually expand at the rate that you want it to. Luckily, there are easy and fun energy tools you can use to ground and ex...

Apr 07, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 6
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