In this episode, Dr. Judith with her special guest Karen DeLoach dive deep into the relationship between creativity, brain science, and soul growth. Karen, an artist and art teacher, shares her personal journey of overcoming criticism and developing her creative side. The conversation covers the importance of engaging both the left and right brains, the detrimental effects of early criticism, and the healing power of creative activities.

Listeners are encouraged to revisit their childhood passions and find simple ways to integrate creativity into their daily lives. The episode also highlights practical steps for enhancing neuroplasticity and achieving a holistic connection between the mind, soul, and spirit. Additionally, Karen offers details about her online art class, designed to foster a safe, supportive environment for creative exploration.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:50 Karen's Journey into Creativity

01:57 The Impact of Judgment on Creativity

04:28 The Brain Science Behind Creativity

09:43 Connecting Creativity with the Soul

13:13 Practical Tips for Engaging Creativity

23:50 Inspiring Stories of Creative Healing

29:59 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode, we dive into a guided meditation with Dr. Judith centered around the theme of devotion, which comes out of her 143-episode discussing the cruciality of devotion. This episode session begins with relaxation techniques to help release tension and distractions from your day.

Through deep breathing and visualization, she focuses on your heart the center of devotion and the rising of the soul into one’s true purpose. This meditation encourages reflection on what devotion means to you personally and explores how to nurture a sense of devotion in everyday life.The session concludes with gentle affirmations and practical steps to integrate devotion into your daily routine, fostering a deeper connection with you and your soul's path and direction.

00:00 Introduction to Devotion Meditation

00:29 Preparing for Meditation

01:42 Connecting with Your Heart

03:06 Visualizing the Light of Devotion

05:31 Reflecting on Devotion

10:52 Addressing Distractions

15:50 Affirmations for Devotion

21:53 Closing the Meditation

In this episode of Mastering Life’s Adventures, we explore the powerful spiritual key of Devotion—the inner soil where true soul growth begins.

Without devotion, we’re left vulnerable to distractions and desires that quietly pull us away from our higher calling. Devotion isn’t just commitment; it’s an attunement to something greater, like tuning an instrument to align with a deeper frequency of life. Where we place our attention reveals what we’re truly devoted to —and what may be taking up sacred space within us.

Are we anchored in soul-aligned purpose, or have we substituted devotion with habits or identities that stunt our spiritual evolution? This episode with Dr. Judith invites you to reflect, realign, and recommit to what truly matters. Your soul is ready — are you listening?

We continue to take a deep dive into the layers of life’s most exciting and challenging moments, welcome to The Deep Dive Series into Mastering Life's Adventures with Dr. Judith. In this series, we explore life’s complexities through thought-provoking questions, with Dr. Judith inviting incredible guests to share their wisdom on topics that matter most to you, our listeners. Today's discussion stems from the powerful insights found in Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence (PQ) Program, where we’ll explore the inner workings of the saboteurs (or gremlins) that can take up space where your soul is meant to be with a special Guest, Christi Holder, LMT sharing her experience with the PQ Program.

A fascinating and often overlooked aspect of life—the gremlins that try to occupy the space where your soul is meant to be. These gremlins, or saboteurs, are the inner forces that hold us back and cloud our sense of clarity and purpose. We discuss how these gremlins operate in the world, how they influence our thoughts and actions, and how we can begin to recognize them in ourselves and others.

In this episode, we explore:

The different types of gremlins and how they manifest in your life.

The neurochemistry behind these negative patterns and how they display themselves in our soul’s journey.

How to recognize the gremlins in yourself (and others) to quickly shift your attitude and mood.

The power of accessing your Sage—the wise, intuitive, and divine part of you that aligns with your True Nature.

Practical tools to develop your Sage and reduce the grip of gremlins, making space for deeper listening, guidance, and growth.

As George Bernard Shaw once said, “The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Gremlins often create that illusion in our own minds, clouding our ability to hear our higher selves. Today, we’ll dive into how to break through that illusion and connect with the wisdom of your true nature. Ready to silence the gremlins and make space for your Sage?

If you’re interested in learning more about the Positive Intelligence Program, PQ for Busy People, reach out to Dr. Judith at drjudithmla@outlook.com. In the subject line, write “PQ for Busy People” and share a little about your interest and journey.

About Our Guest

Christi-Anne Holder, LMT, is the owner of Health Solutions Medical & Sports Massage in Apex, North Carolina. For 25-plus years, her passion is to support her clients in achieving optimal health and well-being through ease of motion and pain reduction. She specializes in Medical, Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue, Sports, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.

Ms. Holder is a graduate of The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in Manhattan, New York. She holds certifications in medical, neuromuscular, sports and lymphatic drainage therapies. Ms. Holder is licensed in both North Carolina and New York.

Christi-Anne's hobbies are cooking, holistic baking, reading, and watching good movies!

We’re excited to introduce a new series called The Deep Dive Series into Mastering Life's Adventures with Dr. Judith! In this series, we’ll be exploring the many layers of life’s adventures through thought-provoking questions, with Dr. Judith inviting guests to share their wisdom on topics that resonate with you, our listeners. Periodically throughout this year, we’ll have special guests join us to dive into meaningful conversations and provide unique insights on various aspects of mastering life’s adventures.

Today’s episode is a deep dive into the complexities of relationships, specifically focusing on the challenges of forgiveness. What happens in relationships that make it so difficult to forgive? We’ll be exploring this with Dr. Mark Hicks, who’ll shed light on the powerful role forgiveness plays in our soul’s progress, communication, and healing.

As we navigate this conversation, we’ll touch on the importance of letting go, the impact of toxic relationships, and why forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting. We’ll also discuss false beliefs and the crucial role boundaries play in our spiritual journey. It’s a warm, enlightening episode packed with insights on how forgiveness and healing can set us free, both spiritually and emotionally.

So, join us for this engaging discussion in our Deep Dive Series, as we explore how to master life’s adventures with wisdom, love, and understanding.

About Our Guest

Dr. Mark A. Hicks is an author, speaker, ghostwriter, and relationships coach with expertise in mental health and family dynamics. Holding a Doctor of Ministry Degree, a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, a Masters of Divinity, and a Bachelors in Psychology, his educational background reflects his unwavering commitment to understanding the human psyche and guiding individuals toward healthy relationships and meaningful lives.

Mark’s goal is to spread a message of love that is practical, tangible, and a realistic life for everyone regardless of your relationship experience so far. In his book, Learning Love, he teaches the five components of love anyone can learn and practice to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships.

Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey as we introduce a brand-new series that will transform the way you see life’s adventures! Welcome to The Deep Dive Series into Mastering Life's Adventures with Dr. Judith! In this thrilling series, we’ll peel back the layers of life’s most powerful experiences through insightful questions and enriching conversations. Dr. Judith will be inviting incredible guests to share their wisdom and illuminate topics that truly resonate with you, our wonderful listeners.

Throughout the year, expect special guests who will bring fresh perspectives, profound insights, and practical tools to help you navigate life’s adventures. Each episode is designed to leave you feeling inspired and empowered, as we dive deep into the realms of personal growth, emotional well-being, relationships, creativity and more.

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most complex yet profound aspects of life in how to navigate grief, relationships and your soul. Dr. Judith is joined by the remarkable Dr. Mark Hicks, who brings his expertise to unpack the intricacies of grief, relationships, and the soul’s journey through loss. Together, we’ll explore the emotional landscape of grief and uncover ways to navigate the challenges it brings.

We’ll explore:

The difficulties of dealing with grief and how to avoid the trap of well-meaning but sometimes misleading advice.

The false narratives we create or accept, and how to break free from them.

Powerful spiritual practices that can help you heal and move forward with grace.

A new perspective on grief, reframing the "hole in your heart" as a part of your growth on a spiritual path, and the empowerment you can find by choosing how you walk through different types of grief—especially when it comes to the people you love most.

As C.S. Lewis famously said, “Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.” This episode will help you see that landscape through a more compassionate, insightful, and healing lens. Let’s dive deep together!

About Our Guest

Dr. Mark A. Hicks is an author, speaker, ghostwriter, and relationships coach with expertise in mental health and family dynamics. Holding a Doctor of Ministry Degree, a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, a Masters of Divinity, and a Bachelors in Psychology, his educational background reflects his unwavering commitment to understanding the human psyche and guiding individuals toward healthy relationships and meaningful lives.

Mark’s goal is to spread a message of love that is practical, tangible, and a realistic life for everyone regardless of your relationship experience so far. In his book, Learning Love, he teaches the five components of love anyone can learn and practice to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships.

Have you ever made a decision you thought was right at the time, only to be hit later with a sinking feeling—one that created guilt, shame, and torment? It’s that gut-wrenching moment when you realize you missed the mark, and the weight of those emotions can feel almost unbearable.

In today’s episode, Dr. Judith takes us on a journey of turning those painful moments into opportunities for emotional mastery and growth. She shares how we can transform those feelings of discomfort into powerful lessons and take meaningful steps to do a course correction. Emotional mastery isn’t about avoiding those tough feelings; it’s about learning how to navigate them with awareness and maturity.

As Dr. Judith so beautifully puts it, “Emotional mastery is not about avoiding negative feelings, but learning how to rise above them and grow.” And that’s exactly what we’ll explore in this episode—how to use challenging emotions as steppingstones to higher awareness and spiritual growth. “The only way out is through.” — Unknown. This powerful quote reminds us that, while we may want to avoid uncomfortable emotions, the real growth happens when we confront them, learn from them, and move forward stronger.

Dr. Judith will help us understand how to walk a spiritual path of awareness—ascending the mountain to change with grace and emotional maturity. The soul can’t grow if it stays stuck in emotional discomfort. She reveals actionable steps that anyone can take to prevent emotional stagnation and keep the journey toward personal and spiritual growth moving forward. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the weight of your emotions or wondered how to navigate them with more ease, this episode is for you.

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into one of the most sought-after human desires—approval. We crave, yearn for it, and often chase it in all the wrong places. But is it genuinely fulfilling, or are we just endlessly searching for a drink that never quite quenches our thirst?

As Dr. Judith shares her powerful perspective on approval, we’ll explore why it can sometimes feel like a bottomless pit and how the constant craving can prevent us from finding proper peace. Could the approval we seek be rooted in a more profound need for something more authentic? Dr. Judith reveals the profound truth behind what we’re after and where to find the only approval that truly satisfies.

“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?” —Mark 8:36

This timeless scripture reminds us of the fleeting nature of external validation while encouraging us to seek something more enduring that nourishes the soul.

Here’s a story to consider: Do you find yourself trying to impress people who barely know you, constantly seeking their validation? The approval you receive might feel good at first, but it’s often short-lived, leaving you feeling emptier than before. True fulfillment doesn’t come from external approval but from looking inward and focusing on your own growth and authenticity.

Are we looking for approval in the wrong places? Join Dr. Judith as she helps us understand how to find the actual approval that accelerates our growth.