Choosing a Path of Healing: A call to rise, grow & expand | Sam Horton

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There comes a moment in life when we realize that something within us is calling for change. Sometimes, it's a whisper of restlessness; other times, it's loud—a heartbreak, burnout, or the painful cycles we find ourselves trapped in. In this episode, we explore the journey of healing—not as a way to fix what's broken, but as an invitation to uncover our most authentic selves. Healing asks us to peel back layers of conditioning, expectations, and old wounds so we can step into our power and align with what our soul truly desires.

Through personal reflections and practical tools, this conversation invites you to embrace your healing journey with self-awareness, courage, and intention. We'll explore the importance of recognizing patterns, creating soul-connection rituals, and expressing our truth unapologetically. Whether you're at the beginning of your healing journey or deep in the process, this episode offers insights and encouragement to move toward a more fulfilling, expansive life.

Key Takeaways

• Healing is not about fixing yourself—it’s about uncovering who you truly are and aligning with what lights you up.
• Recognizing and releasing limiting patterns, beliefs and behaviours allows you to step into your full potential.
• Awareness is the first step to transformation—take note of the situations that drain you, the recurring challenges in your life, and what they may be teaching you.
• Simple rituals, such as journaling, meditation, and creative exploration, can help deepen your inner connection and provide clarity.
• Reconnecting with your inner child and revisiting activities that once brought you joy can be a powerful healing tool.
• Expressing your truth—through boundaries, creative outlets, or personal choices—is an essential part of the healing process.
• Growth isn’t linear. It requires courage, self-compassion, and a willingness to trust your inner wisdom.
• Healing is an invitation to step into a freer, more powerful version of yourself—one that is vibrant, fulfilled, and deeply aligned.

Take a moment today to reflect: What is your soul calling you toward? How can you create space for healing, inner connection and self-expression in your life?

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Chapters

• 0:00 What it really means to heal
• 3:36 Building self awareness
• 5:28 Making space for deep inner connection
• 9:11 Learning to express your personal truth
• 11:21 Final thoughts

Transcript

Ep 42. Soul-led Creative Women

[00:00:00]

[00:00:00] Hey, so today we are diving into a topic that is really at the core of my purpose driven work and my message. It's all about answering the call to heal, and really expand into our most authentic selves.

[00:00:17] For all of us. I think there comes a moment in life when we recognize that something within us is calling us for change. It might start with, you know, a whisper, just a feeling of restlessness. Like something isn't quite aligned, or it might be really quite loud, you know, a heartbreak, a burnout. Loss or the sudden realization that we're sort of stuck in some really painful cycles and toxic situations.

[00:00:48] And whatever the trigger is, it's this acknowledging that we need to heal. It's one of the bravest things that we can, do for ourselves, because healing isn't about [00:01:00] fixing what's wrong with us. It's about uncovering the truth of who we really are and moving towards what it is that our soul and our heart really desires.

[00:01:12] Healing is an invitation. It's an invitation to grow, to expand, and to evolve.healing asks, us to peel back the layers of the conditioning, the expectations, and all of the wounds that have really shaped us, into who we are today. When we choose to heal, we are answering an inner call to step into our power and to really release whatever no longer serves us and say goodbye to many things.

[00:01:43] I know I've shed many, many layers, of things that no longer serve me, whether it's in the form of people or behaviors or patterns or perspectives or, limiting beliefs. You know, there's a whole host of things that we can let go of.and you know, it's this moving [00:02:00] towards, a life that really feels aligned with our soul as we go through that shedding process.

[00:02:07] I mean, you know, if you think about it, how, how often do we stay in relationships or jobs or situations that really diminish us because we are taught that our needs should come second. You know, how many times have we silenced our creativity or hidden parts of ourselves because we, we fear that the world doesn't really wanna see it, or that we are not enough, or we're not good enough, you know?

[00:02:32] Healing is about becoming aware of these patterns and, gently, uh, powerfully choosing something different that feels more authentic, more true for us. 

[00:02:44] and that really helps us expand. I think awareness is always really the first step. when we become aware of things, it gives us an opportunity to change, the way that we respond, in all [00:03:00] areas of our life. And if we wanna create lasting change, we have to get really honest with ourselves. And so there's a few things that I invite you to reflect on, as we're sort of having this, this conversation, you know, what situations in your life, constantly drain your energy and leave you feeling small and unfulfilled.

[00:03:22] it's quite a. Quite a big one. Are there any beliefs that you are holding onto about yourself that limit your ability to fully step into your potential? You know, if you, if you want something and there's negativity coming up, you know, it's likely attached to a limiting belief. And, have a look at what recurring challenges, that you are facing.

[00:03:47] That, come up time and time again. and you really lean into what these challenges are trying to teach you. And I can give you a [00:04:00] couple of examples to illustrate, if you always feel undervalued in relationships or workplaces, it could be. Attached to a limiting belief that you have to somehow prove your worth to people. when you're always starting off on the back foot. when you recognize these types of patterns of thought, and behaviors and beliefs, you can begin to shift them.

[00:04:26] You can set boundaries. You can stand up for yourself and speak your truth. And you can learn to value yourself first. You know, before you ask other people to.

[00:04:41] Once we let go of, you know, all the old stuff, that we don't wanna carry with us, as we move forward, we then get to create space. For real connection with ourselves, on a much deeper level. And it really doesn't have to be complicated, this kind of inner [00:05:00] connection and this, tap tapping into sort of the deeper parts of ourselves.

[00:05:05] One of the most powerful things you can do is create a simple, ritual, that allows you to, create this. Soul connection, you know, whether it's showing up for something intentionally once a week or once a month, you know, whatever you can squeeze in. The key is to committing to this intentional space of self-reflection and intentionally, listening within, you know, and, and connecting within.

[00:05:29] I actually teach a, five step soul connection system that combines, holistic themes, short grounding meditations, creative writing for intention setting, uh, playful art making for free expression. And, you know, uh, reflection techniques.if you are interested in learning about my five step Soul connection, approach, you can find out more about my rituals at sam horton.co/rituals.

[00:05:59] [00:06:00] And if you are looking for other ways to deepen your connection by yourself, I've got a few recommendations for you. I always say try everything once, and see what sticks. ultimately, whatever rituals you come up with for yourself into the long term. Should feature things that you're really drawn to and that really resonate with you.

[00:06:19] So the first on my list is, uh, simple journaling. when we write freely about thoughts, emotions, and desires, you know, you need to start asking yourselves some really deep questions. what does my soul crave? what is it that my heart desires? And just see what comes up. it's a really beautiful exercise, you know, journaling and free writing like that.

[00:06:43] The second thing on my list is, quieting the outside noise. if you can do some meditation and mindfulness, it's a really, it really helps with grounding. So even just five minutes, you can start to quiet the outside noise and really hear yourself, and this [00:07:00] kind of leads into creative exploration.

[00:07:03] There's nothing quite like, uh, immersing yourself in a creative activity to really, deeply silence that. All that outside noise and really tune inwards. You know, whether it's art, music, movement, you know, any form of self-expression can really open up parts of your inner world that words and logic, can't really reach.

[00:07:23] I. The other recommendation I have is to have a think about, you know, doing some inner child work. thinking about what's brought you joy as a child is really powerful, and reconnecting with those playful and imaginative parts of yourself can be really deeply healing. Of course, you know, seeking guidance.

[00:07:43] You know, if, if you are stuck and you just don't know how to start with this kind of inner connection piece, then, you know, coaching, therapy, mentorship, you know, having someone reflect your truth back to you can be a really powerful part of the journey [00:08:00] once you've started uncovering your truth and, you know, really intentionally creating that space for, for deep inner connection.

[00:08:07] The next step is learning to express it, and we wanna express it fully and unapologetically really authentically in all areas of our life. You know, the goal is to, you know, share our truth, with the world in whatever form. That feels, safe and feels, uh, good to do. It might mean, you know, pursuing a passion or a career that really aligns with your soul's desires, even if it feels uncertain or, you know, a little bit awkward to begin with.

[00:08:41] You know, if you've got the urge, I would say do it. Try it, try it on and see where it takes you. It might mean speaking up for yourself more, and finding ways to communicate in relationships and friendships, you know, even when it's uncomfortable. I [00:09:00] know a lot of people struggle with finding the right words at the right time.

[00:09:03] but the more you practice doing it, I think the, the better you, you get. and it's really about establishing these personal boundaries, you know, taking the time to feel ready for a conversation as well before you launch into it.It might also mean releasing the need for external validation, you know, and learning to trust your inner wisdom more.

[00:09:24] So seeking, validation from within yourself is far more important than. what anyone can say to you about, how you're expressing yourself or how you're succeeding or how you are moving through life. So that's a big one. And then of course, you know, exploring creative outlets to process your emotions and share your truth, is a really powerful way of expressing your truth out into the world.

[00:09:53] it's one of my favorite things to do, obviously, but.there's nothing else quite like it.you know, and it's [00:10:00] got so much depth and hidden meaning to it. you know, when you, when you break it down and you look at it through the lens of healing and expansion. And you know, I'll be honest, growth isn't always easy.

[00:10:12] There will be moments of discomfort, fear and resistance. Growth is not a linear process. You'll go back and forwards, you know, many, many times on your journey. But every time you choose to honor your truth. You are giving yourself an opportunity to expand into a freer, more powerful version of yourself. I always think about the transformation of a caterpillar, you know, into a butterfly. Imagine if the caterpillar resisted the cocoon afraid of the change. It would never experience the freedom of of flight, and the beauty of, you know, becoming a butterfly healing is.

[00:10:48] Exactly the same. You know, every time you step towards self-awareness, every courageous choice to step into your truth, to set boundaries, you know, it brings you closer to a life of [00:11:00] deeper fulfillment, connection, and joy. So. If you feel the call to heal, listen, you know, trust that on the other side of healing is the version of you that is more vibrant, more powerful, and more beautifully alive than you ever thought possible.

[00:11:19] Healing is not about fixing yourself. It is about, uh, choosing to move towards things that light you up and that fill you with fulfillment and joy. Until next time, keep listening to your soul. Keep creating and keep expanding. You are worthy of a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and free.

[00:11:42] Take care.