I earned my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt after 8 years of training and a long detour through Lyme disease and chronic illness. In this episode, I share what BJJ taught me about resilience, micro wins, and finding your way back after life changes your path. If you’re returning to martial arts, rebuilding after illness, or learning to trust the long game, this one’s for you.

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What does it really mean to live a soul-based life in a world that’s loud, overstimulating, and constantly pulling us away from ourselves?

In this episode of Thought Experiment, I sit down with Sally Marie Young, Reiki Master, teacher, and founder of BeSoul, for a grounding and expansive conversation about energetic healing, nervous system regulation, and remembering who you are beneath roles, expectations, and cultural noise.

We explore how Reiki and energy work have evolved from being labeled “woo” into practical tools for emotional regulation and holistic wellness, why ritual and intentional practices are essential for mental health, and how reconnecting with nature and natural rhythms helps us come back into alignment with ourselves.

Sally shares her personal journey through motherhood, identity shifts, divorce, and rebuilding a life rooted in soul, along with the moment she heard the phrase that became the foundation of her work: “Just be soul.”

This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember that you are more than productivity, performance, or survival mode. If you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, spiritual awakening, or a desire for deeper meaning, this conversation offers a gentle but powerful reset.

• What it means to live a soul-based life
• Reiki healing and energetic hygiene as practical wellness tools
• Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
• Ritual, meditation, and intentional living
• Coming back to yourself during and after motherhood
• Identity beyond roles and expectations
• Healing through nature, rhythm, and breath
• From “woo” to grounded spirituality
• Finding meaning in a noisy, modern world

Sally Marie Young is a Reiki Master, energetic healer, and founder of BeSoul, a community and teaching space devoted to helping people reconnect with their inner world through Reiki, ritual, and soul-based living. Her work supports nervous system health, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth in a grounded, accessible way.

Instagram: @besoulstudio & @sallysoulspace

Website & offerings:

https://signup.sallysoulspaceportal.com/register

https://besoulwellnessstudio.carrd.co

🎧 If this resonates, you may enjoy Thought Experiment, a podcast exploring mindset, creativity, embodiment, and the art of living a meaningful life.

✨ Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this growing community.

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As we close out 2025, I’m sharing why I’ve never really resonated with New Year’s resolutions and what I do instead. In this episode, we explore intention setting through cycles, seasons, and a more human rhythm that actually supports your nervous system.

This is a grounded, practical, and slightly magical way to approach the new year without pressure, rebranding, or forcing change.

✨ I’ve shared a simple reflection practice and the five journaling questions I personally use to close a cycle exclusively on my Substack. If you want to go deeper and reflect alongside this episode, you’ll find them there.

Listen gently. Move slowly.

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