Podcast: Spiritual Unraveling
Spiritual Unraveling is a conversation between Nate Rathmann and Ashley Henderson that explores the lived experience of spiritual awakening. Friends for twenty years, Nate and Ashley invite you into their vulnerable and honest discourse about how they are each humbly and courageously navigating a spirit-led life. In each episode, they share their personal journeys, struggles, insights and laughter as they discuss topics like releasing judgment, allowing and letting go, living from the heart, listening to the body’s intelligence and more. With each theme, they will invite you into the challenges they have faced, the teachings that have guided them, the practices that support their awakened living, and the growing edges of their unraveling.
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Episode List
April 30, 2025
Finding Freedom Through Humility
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the concept of humility, exploring its relationship with ego death, acceptance, and vulnerability. They discuss how humility can be a painful yet liberating experience, emphasizing the importance of grace and community in navigating this journey. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of perfectionism, the role of self-reflection, and the healing power of sharing experiences in circles. Ultimately, they highlight the significance of recognizing our place in the world and the neutrality of life as a pathway to deeper understanding and connection.
April 8, 2025
Reclaiming Your Wholeness
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the themes of spiritual awakening, self-integration, and the importance of acknowledging and feeling all emotions. They discuss the power of personal responsibility in creating one's experiences and the significance of integrating disowned parts of the self. The dialogue also touches on ancestral healing, the role of boundaries, and the shift from ego-driven living to a more soul-centered existence. Ultimately, they invite listeners to reclaim their wholeness and embrace their true selves.
March 25, 2025
The Courage to Break Free
In this conversation, Ashley Henderson and Nate explore the complexities of grounding, healing, and emotional processing. They discuss how societal conditioning affects our ability to be present and process trauma, emphasizing the importance of readiness and neutrality in healing. The dialogue highlights the significance of somatic experiences and the need to embrace unwanted emotions as part of the healing journey. They also touch on the role of mindfulness and the necessity of reconnecting with our bodies and intuition to facilitate emotional release and transformation.
February 21, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Meditation
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the intricacies of meditation and spiritual practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'why' behind these practices. They discuss the challenges of 'shoulding' in spiritual journeys, the role of judgment and evaluation, and the significance of embodiment in meditation. The conversation culminates in Ashley's upcoming course, 'Going Deeper,' which aims to guide participants through their meditation journey with a focus on self-love, acceptance, and freedom.
February 18, 2025
The Ineffable Journey of Spiritual Awakening
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Ashley and Nate delve into the concept of ineffability in spirituality, exploring the challenges of understanding enlightenment and the role of the mind in meditation. They discuss the importance of surrendering to silence, the influence of the ego, and the journey of trust in connecting to a greater frequency of existence. Through personal experiences and insights, they highlight the transformative power of meditation and the necessity of allowing oneself to be present in the moment.
February 3, 2025
The Transformative Power of Grounding
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate delve into the concept of grounding, particularly in the context of navigating chaotic times. They share personal experiences and insights on how grounding practices can help individuals reconnect with themselves and the earth, fostering a sense of belonging and enhancing intuition. The discussion emphasizes the importance of grounding as a foundational practice for emotional health and spiritual growth, offering various techniques and reflections on the transformative power of being grounded.
January 6, 2025
Embracing the New Energies of 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the energies surrounding the transition into 2025, emphasizing the importance of releasing judgment, embracing curiosity, and stepping into one's authentic power. They discuss the significance of shadow work, the power of choice in navigating emotional challenges, and the collective shift towards personal sovereignty. The dialogue encourages listeners to trust themselves and recognize the beauty of being true to oneself as they move forward into the new year.
December 23, 2024
Navigating the Holidays with mindfulness
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate explore the complexities of self-care and emotional well-being during the holiday season. They discuss the importance of finding moments of presence amidst the chaos, navigating grief and expectations, and the transformative potential of the holidays. The dialogue emphasizes the need for intention-setting and being gentle with oneself, while also recognizing the unique energy that this time of year brings for reflection and connection with family and community.
December 12, 2024
Unraveling Productivity Culture
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Nate and Ashley delve into the complexities of productivity culture, exploring how societal expectations shape our sense of self-worth and well-being. They discuss the importance of stepping back from constant doing and embracing a more mindful, heart-centered approach to life. The conversation highlights the need for awareness in recognizing the ingrained beliefs that drive our actions and the value of listening to our inner guidance. Ultimately, they advocate for a personal revolution towards authenticity and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to explore their unique paths.
November 26, 2024
The Invitation of Shadow Work
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the concept of shadow work, exploring its significance in personal growth and self-acceptance. They discuss the challenges of facing triggers, the importance of safe spaces for healing, and the cultural implications of societal shadows. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging uncomfortable truths and integrating all aspects of oneself to achieve wholeness. Ultimately, they highlight the transformative power of shadow work as a means to reclaim one's essence and foster personal empowerment.
November 14, 2024
Ownership
In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Ashley and Nate delve into the themes of ownership, acceptance, and personal responsibility in the face of life's challenges. They discuss the importance of recognizing oneself as the creator of one's reality and the power of self-love as a catalyst for transformation. The conversation explores the journey towards sovereignty, the significance of embracing aliveness, and the role of playfulness in spiritual growth. Ultimately, they emphasize that true empowerment comes from within and that acknowledging one's existence and energy can lead to profound changes in life.
November 5, 2024
Unraveling Codependency: A Journey to Self-Discovery
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley delve into the intertwined topics of codependency and ego, exploring how these dynamics affect personal relationships and individual well-being. They define codependency, discuss its origins, and examine the complexities of emotional dependence on others. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by codependent individuals, including the struggle for self-identity and the journey towards spiritual awakening and self-discovery. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's own needs and the transformative power of breaking free from codependent patterns.
October 24, 2024
Courage in Silence
In this conversation, Ashley and Nate explore the complexities of the mind, particularly during silent retreats. They discuss the challenges of working with the default mode of the mind, the importance of compassion and empathy towards it, and the necessity of ownership over one's mental processes. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of awareness, the courage to embrace silence, and the practical applications of mindfulness in daily life. They also touch on the distinction between intuition and thought, the desperation often felt in the mind, and the journey of self-discovery that comes with unraveling conditioned ways of being. Ultimately, they highlight the transformative power of coming home to one's true nature and the excitement of exploring new experiences.
October 14, 2024
Flowing with Life: Embracing Energy and Mistakes
In this episode, Nate and Ashley explore the concept of being in the flow of life, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the energy around us. They discuss personal experiences with mistakes and the emotional responses that arise, highlighting the opportunity for growth and self-acceptance. The conversation shifts towards the cultural emphasis on productivity and the need to embrace curiosity instead. They conclude by discussing how discomfort can serve as a catalyst for transformation, encouraging listeners to trust the process and allow life to unfold naturally.
October 3, 2024
Invitation to Surrender
In this conversation, Nate and Ashley explore the profound theme of surrender, discussing its significance in personal growth and spiritual awakening. They delve into the challenges of letting go of control, the emotional turmoil that often accompanies surrender, and the transformative power it holds in leading to joy and acceptance. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the importance of practicing surrender in daily life, the connection between surrender and creativity, and the role of faith in embracing life's flow.
September 24, 2024
The Journey from Mind to Heart
In this podcast episode, Ashley and Nate explore the concept of heart-centered living, discussing the transition from a mind-driven existence to one that is more connected to the heart. They share personal experiences and anecdotes that illustrate the richness of living from the heart, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, being present, and cultivating gratitude. The conversation delves into practical practices for accessing heart-mind coherence and the profound impact this shift can have on well-being and emotional intelligence.
September 24, 2024
Living a Spirit-Led Life
In this podcast episode, Ashley and Nate explore the concept of heart-centered living, discussing the transition from a mind-driven existence to one that is more connected to the heart. They share personal experiences and anecdotes that illustrate the richness of living from the heart, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, being present, and cultivating gratitude. The conversation delves into practical practices for accessing heart-mind coherence and the profound impact this shift can have on well-being and emotional intelligence.
April 25, 2024
Musings on Meditation
In today's episode we chat about meditation. We share the different ways this practice has helped us on the spiritual awakening path. We discuss ways we have struggled with meditation, the different types of meditation we practice and the benefits of meditation in our everyday lives.
April 18, 2024
Working with Judgement
In today’s episode we talk about judgement. We share how challenging it is to see how much our minds are judging and evaluating all the time. And we offer some ideas about how to work with judgment in your own life: journaling, meditation, or setting timers for awareness. We also talk about working with judgement on big topics like war where it is easy to fall into good/bad labeling and how to hold all of life in a more neutral way in our own minds
April 11, 2024
Hanging in the Void
Today we discussed “the void”, an aspect of the spiritual awakening path where one no longer has a map for how to live in the world. We each shared our own experiences of letting go of our identities, being in the unknown, and walking the pathless path. We got personal…sharing ways we feel supported when we find ourselves in the void, like connecting in community, meditation and attuning to the healing opportunities that arise in this space.
March 28, 2024
Tapping into Intuition
In today’s podcast we talk about intuition. We discuss how we tell the difference between our egoic minds and our intuitive voice and how this can be challenging. We share a bit about the different clairs (clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc.) and how slowing down and getting quiet can help us hear our intuition more clearly. We all express how much richer life is when we are living from intuition rather than our conditioned mind.
March 21, 2024
Working with Ascended Masters
In today’s episode we talk about Ascended Masters. We wanted to engage this topic because connecting with Ascended Masters has been an important and exciting part of our spiritual paths. We talk about how each of us work with the energy of different AM’s and why we work with them.
March 14, 2024
Trusting Life
In this episode, we talk about trusting life. We share our own perspectives on this topic and personal stories of how we work with it in our own lives. We talk about how trust can be challenging, how it feels like a dance and how it can be a portal to increased happiness and joy. This was a big one and something we are all working with actively in our lives right now.
March 7, 2024
Self-Love
In this episode we talk about Self Love. What it is, why it's important, and how to cultivate it. We also share some of our favorite practices.
March 7, 2024
Law of Attraction and Manifestation
In this episode we talk all things Law of Attraction and Manifestation. We discuss the different levels of Consciousness and how to align with your co-creative power.
March 7, 2024
Authenticity and the Meaning of Life
In this episode we talk about Authenticity. What it means to us, how to discover your own truth, and what gets in the way. And, as it goes, we end up chatting about the meaning of life.