In this episode, I share my journey of awakening and the responsibility that comes with it. Awakening isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of humility, growth, and soul‑driven living. I open up about the lessons I’ve learned, the systems I’ve used to rebuild my life, and the practices that keep me consistent. This is Real Talk with real taxpayers, grounded in lived experience and practical tools.

• Awakening and Responsibility (0:06) I introduce the concept of awakening as the starting point, not the end. I share how hearing my soul shaped my evolving goals and visions, and why journaling helped me confront insights I had once avoided.
• The Cycle of Awakening and Humility (4:25) I describe the cycle of profound insights followed by humbling realizations. I talk about losing everything, moving back in with my parents, and how Ryan Stewman’s G Code gave me a system to stabilize my life.
• The Five Part System (7:26) I walk through the five‑part system: gratitude, gains (exercise and nutrition), group (intentional time with others), and growth (daily wins). I explain how these practices anchor my day and why small wins matter.
• Consistency and Meditation (10:25) I emphasize the importance of consistency and streaks in building habits. I introduce meditation as the fifth part of the system, sharing how it strengthens focus and helps me enter a flow state despite the noise of society.
• Visualization Exercise (12:49) I share the visualization exercise from G Code that helped me see my best future self in detail—physique, living situation, relationships, and feelings. This practice gave me clarity and motivation to align my actions with my vision.
• Flow State and Soul‑Driven Living (17:08) I summarize how identity, clarity, focus, gratitude, fitness, and intentional relationships lead to flow state, where the soul steers and the ego steps aside. Awakening is just the beginning—the real journey is becoming the person your soul calls you to be.

If this episode resonates with you, don’t just listen, take action. Start your gratitude practice today, commit to consistency, try the visualization exercise, and share your journey with others. Together, we can grow into the best versions of ourselves.

At the heart of this episode are awakening, responsibility, humility, journaling, Ryan Stewman, G Code, gratitude, fitness, meditation, visualization, flow state, soul‑driven living, personal growth, and Real Talk with real taxpayers.

In this episode of Real Talk with Real Taxpayers, I share a deeply personal journey through rock bottom and the silence of God. Rather than chaos, rock bottom is revealed as a quiet awakening, a confrontation with the “noise” of avoidance, distraction, and false productivity. Through reflections on addiction, anxiety, a near‑fatal crash, and the stillness that followed, the conversation explores themes of spiritual awakening, God’s protection, and the power of silence. This episode invites listeners to examine the “noise” in their own lives and discover how gratitude and stillness can uncover the whispers of the divine.

Rock Bottom and the Silence of God (0:02)

• Rock bottom framed as silence, not chaos — a spiritual awakening.
• Addiction described as avoidance and distraction rather than substances.
• Introduction to a new series on noise and its impact on truth.

Defining Noise and Its Impact (1:44)

• Noise defined as anything blocking self-reflection, even “productive” activities.
• Examples: unfulfilling work, shallow friendships, harmful distractions.
• Diary reflections reveal avoidance as the real addiction.
• Anxiety on an Ohio State game day sparks the downward spiral.

The Day Everything Broke (5:44)

• Anxiety leads to isolation and heavy drinking.
• Bar expulsion, solo drive, and crash into a pole on black ice.
• Injuries, panic, and arrest follow.

The Aftermath and Realization (7:34)

• Waking up in jail, shame, and lies to parents.
• Business associate warns: alcohol means losing everything.
• Realization that God’s silence was protection, not punishment.
• Lockdowns force confrontation with self and truth.

The Journey to Hearing God’s Whisper (9:38)

• Lesson: silence reveals one’s own song.
• No dramatic event needed to recognize drowning in noise.
• Encouragement to identify personal “noise” and practice silence and gratitude.
• Promise to explore the silence after the crash in the next episode.



Keywords: Rock bottom, Addiction recovery, Spiritual awakening, Noise, and distraction, Overdose story, Lockdown reflection, Gratitude practice, Real Talk with Real Taxpayers podcast

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In this episode of Real Talk with Real Taxpayers, host Andriy explores the timeless question: Is life and death fair? Through perspectives from Christianity, spiritualism, atheism, and reincarnation, the conversation dives into the continuity of the soul, free will, intelligent design, and the mystery of the afterlife. With personal reflections and philosophical insights, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own beliefs about life, death, and the soul’s journey.

Key Topics

0:06 – Exploring the Conundrum of Life and Death

• Fairness of life and death in Christianity.
• Newborn vs adult trials: heaven, suffering, and trust in God.
• Perspectives: Christian, spiritualist, atheist, reincarnation.

2:55 – Reincarnation and the Continuity of the Soul

• Reincarnation as a solution to fairness.
• Life as interconnected domino effects.
• Intelligent designer and the complexity of existence.
• Free will shaping multiple realities.

5:11 – The Role of Free Will and the Intelligent Designer

• Free will’s impact on life outcomes.
• Life as intentional design.
• Choices creating multiple dimensions and realities.
• Questioning fairness in the soul’s journey.

7:14 – Personal Reflections and the Fairness Question

• Andriy’s near‑death experience: calm vs panic.
• Hypothetical: newborn’s death as final earthly chapter.
• Empathy, love, heartbreak as soul growth.
• Embracing mystery and reflection.



10:48 – Counter Arguments and Final Thoughts

• Counterpoints to reincarnation.
• Short lives carrying deep meaning.
• Fairness as a human construct.
• Earth as a choice, not a test.
• Closing message: Stay awake, stay curious, stay intentional.

This episode challenges listeners to think beyond the surface and engage with profound questions about identity, continuity, and the afterlife. Whether you believe in heaven, reincarnation, or simply the end of consciousness, Andriy invites you to explore, question, and grow.

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In this thought‑provoking episode of Real Talk with Real Taxpayers, host Andriy explores the eternal mission of the soul, the role of empathy in spiritual growth, and the delicate balance between body and spirit. Through personal stories, philosophical insights, and practical advice, listeners are invited to reflect on their own journey of self‑discovery and alignment.

Key Topics:

Understanding the Soul and Eternity (0:06)

• Eternal mission of the soul vs. the body’s desire for safety
• Why limiting existence to one life is counterintuitive
• Critique of traditional views of heaven as static vs. a multidimensional afterlife

The Role of Empathy in Soul Growth (3:30)

• Empathy as a cornerstone of spiritual evolution
• Balancing light and dark experiences to understand true love
• Predetermined challenges and the concept of “God’s kids”
• Internal conflict between the soul’s mission and bodily desires

Personal Journey of Self‑Discovery (6:25)

• Awakening through reading, meditation, and regression sessions
• Conflict between the eternal soul and the perishable body
• Finding common ground to reduce anxiety and stress

Balancing Soul and Body (11:05)

• Harmony between the spirit and the physical self to achieve life goals
• How the soul carries the imprint of the body
• Lessons in reducing stress and living with balance

Practical Advice for Alignment (12:34)

• Focus on becoming the person worthy of desires rather than chasing them
• Alignment as a path to fulfillment and positive outcomes
• Living awake and sharing insights with others

Keywords:

Soul growth, eternity of the soul, body vs. spirit, empathy in spirituality, past life regression, self‑discovery journey, balancing soul and body, spiritual awakening, alignment advice, multidimensional afterlife.

Join me and Ariel Ziegler, founder of Heart and Soul Wellness, as she shares her powerful journey from fitness expert to intuitive behavioral coach. This episode dives deep into trauma recovery, flow state science, reincarnation, and the intersection of spirituality and neuroscience.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction and Background of Ariel Ziegler 0:06

• Meet Ariel Ziegler, owner of Heart and Soul Wellness with 17+ years in health and fitness.
• Discover her shift into mental and behavioral coaching after a life-altering trauma in 2020.
• Learn how a business coach helped her overcome suicidal thoughts and rebuild her purpose.

Ariel's Journey and Philosophy 1:40

• Ariel’s mission is to help entrepreneurs overcome mental sabotage and behavioral blocks.
• Insights into human behavior and the power of understanding your “why.”
• A near-death experience that shattered her worldview and deepened her self-awareness.

Flow State and Human Behavior 4:53

• What is flow state? Learn about HRV, brainwave balance, and biochemical harmony.
• Differences between flow and hyper-vigilance.
• The toll of Western culture on mental health and the need for holistic balance.

Near-Death Experiences and Intuition 7:30

• Ariel recounts surviving a car crash and a rattlesnake bite—and the intuitive awakening that followed.
• Out-of-body experiences and the sensation of peace and unconditional love.
• How intuition and heart-head coherence became central to her coaching philosophy.

Reincarnation and Past Lives 7:47

• Ariel’s belief in past lives and her experiences in Egypt and Norway.
• Using Akashic Records to help clients uncover karmic patterns and soul missions.
• The role of intuition in fulfilling your life’s purpose.ortance of listening to intuition and how it can help us fulfill our life's mission.

The Role of Intuition and Free Will 49:49

• How intuition guides decision-making and supports nervous system regulation.
• The importance of removing distractions to hear your inner voice.
• Ariel’s techniques for enhancing intuitive clarity in clients.

The Impact of Environment and Beliefs 50:03

• How your surroundings influence genetic expression and overall wellness.
• Shifting belief systems to reshape your reality.
• Creating environments that support healing and growth.

The Role of Science and Spirituality 51:02

• Ariel’s background in hard sciences and how it informs her spiritual coaching.
• The power of consciousness and its role in shaping experience.
• Integrating empirical and metaphysical tools for holistic transformation.

The Importance of Presence and Flow 51:20

• The importance of being present to access flow state and intuitive wisdom.
• Ariel’s personal stories of transformation through flow.
• Coaching strategies to help clients live more fully and authentically.

Final Thoughts and Recommendations 51:39

• Ariel shares her recommendations for books that have influenced her understanding of wellness and spirituality.
• She recommends "Journey of Souls" and "Destiny of Souls" by Michael Newton for those interested in past life regression.
• Ariel also recommends "Reality Unveiled" by Lad Mastery and "The Biology of Belief" by Dr. Bruce Lipton for those interested in the intersection of science and spirituality.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

1. Reality Unveiled: The Hidden Keys of Existence That Will Transform Your Life (and the World) Book by Ziad Masri

2. The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce H. Lipton

3. Journey of Souls by Michael Newton

4. Destiny of Souls by Michael Newton

Keywords:

Ariel Ziegler, Heart and Soul Wellness, flow state coaching, intuition and free will, Akashic Records, reincarnation, trauma recovery, mental sabotage, spiritual wellness, behavioral coaching, consciousness science, epigenetics, book recommendations for spiritual growth