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by Catherine Llewellyn
Welcome to Truth & Transcendence — a podcast for seekers, leaders, creatives, and changemakers who are exploring the deeper layers of human experience. Launched in mid-2021, this show was born out of a time of global uncertainty. It began as a space to support conscious leadership in challenging times — a call to strength, wisdom, and integrity. Since then, the podcast has evolved alongside the world around us. Now, we welcome a rich tapestry of guests: senior leaders, coaches, artists, spiritual guides, alternative practitioners, and everyday people living extraordinary lives. Our focus is no longer just on navigating crisis — but on embracing the joy of creation, discovery, and soulful expansion. Each week brings two episodes: 🔹 Nugget Mondays – brief, insightful solo reflections. 🔹 Guest Fridays – open-hearted, unscripted conversations that dive deep. We don’t do scripts. We follow the energy of the moment.
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- 3 days ago5 min
Power Over vs. Cooperation: Which One Are You Choosing?
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About this Episode In this solo episode, Catherine explores our relationship with the life force, suggesting that the most natural connection is one of cooperation, not control. She challenges the prevalent cultural paradigm of "power over" – where one entity dominates another – and contrasts it with a more empowering, peer-to-peer collaboration with the infinite energy of life. Catherine discusses how this shift in perspective can transform our understanding of ourselves and our interactions, leading to greater clarity, softness, and vitality in all aspects of life. #LifeForce #Cooperation #PowerOver Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine introduces the topic of our relationship with the life force. 00:15 – Cooperation with the Life Force Defining cooperation as the most natural relationship, where no one is in charge or submitting. 00:40 – Benefits of Cooperation Discussing autonomy, access to infinite power, and mutual help with the life force. 01:13 – Why We Don't Always Cooperate Exploring the cultural paradigm of "subject, object" and "power over" relationships. 01:53 – Oppressor vs. Oppressed Examining the common worldview of forces and victims, and how it manifests in human interactions. 02:45 – Human Capacity for All Manifestations Suggesting that all humans have the capacity for both positive and negative expressions, not just some. 03:48 – The Naturalness of Cooperation Reaffirming that a cooperative relationship with the life force is natural, powerful, and available to all. 04:02 – Stepping into Cooperation Encouraging listeners to consider how embracing cooperation can transform their lives, work, and relationships. 04:57 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call Catherine invites listeners to book a Clarity Call and looks forward to next week. ========================= ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ TikTok: /https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://www.beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate #TruthAndTranscendence #SpiritualGrowth #SelfEmpowerment
- 6 days ago50 min
Never Give Up: Resilience, Responsibility, and the Law with Mark Astor
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About my guest Mark Astor Co-founder and Partner, Astor Simovich Law In this episode, Catherine sits down with Mark Astor, a former prosecutor and co-founder of Astor Simovich Law. They explore Mark's philosophy of "never giving up", his personal journey from the UK to becoming a leading mental health attorney in Florida, and the critical role of personal responsibility in achieving success. Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine welcomes Mark Astor and introduces his background in mental health and addiction law. 01:20 – The Transatlantic Identity Mark discusses his 40-year journey in the US and the shifting nature of his British accent. 02:23 – Theme of "Never Giving Up" Exploring the origins of Mark’s resilience and his earliest memories of this mindset. 03:02 – Early Life and Humble Beginnings Mark shares stories of his upbringing in the UK, his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, and overcoming bullying. 05:11 – The Two Factors of Drive Mark discusses whether drive is innate or developed through mindset and environment. 06:53 – The Turning Point Mark reflects on his late 40s, being broke, and the year spent at a personal growth company that changed his life. 07:54 – Personal vs. Financial Growth Why personal development must precede professional success and the importance of taking 100% responsibility. 08:44 – Finding a Mission Transitioning from prosecution to a mission-driven law firm focused on helping families in crisis. 11:07 – Work Ethic vs. Talent Mark’s philosophy on outworking the competition and his "hard work beats talent" mantra. 12:11 – The Myth of Work-Life Balance Why Mark believes traditional balance is a myth during the growth phase of a business. 14:40 – Nurturing Relationships The importance of maintaining a strong marriage and the role of his wife as his law partner. 15:53 – The Journey of Stepparenting Mark shares his experience and growth as a stepfather over the last few years. 17:07 – Detours and Different Directions Reflecting on a year spent in DC working on a presidential campaign and getting a Master's in Law. 19:15 – The "Yin to my Yang" A tribute to his wife’s role in his personal and professional success. 28:56 – The Special Statutes An overview of the Marchman Act, Baker Act, and Guardianship in Florida. 31:06 – The Baker Act Expert How personal family experience led Mark to become a leading expert on Florida’s mental health system. 34:04 – The Marijuana Crisis Mark discusses the alarming rise in mental health issues fuelled by high-potency, legal marijuana. 37:17 – Unregulated Substances The dangers of Kratom and its impact on young adults’ mental health. 40:50 – The Recovery Process The challenge of getting families to commit to saving their loved ones and doing their own work. 44:03 – Lawyers and Mental Health Mark discusses why legal professionals are at high risk for behavioural health issues and offers resources. 45:34 – Advice for the Mission-Driven Mark’s three keys to success: never giving up, being willing to fail, and surrounding yourself with support. 48:36 – Final Reflections Mark shares why his personal journey is the most important part of his story to share. 50:01 – Closing Remarks Where to find Mark and final thoughts from Catherine. Where to find Mark Astor Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com ========================= ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ TikTok: /https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://www.beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/</
- 1 weeks ago4 min
Wonder or Distress? Understanding Your Deepest Sense of Not Belonging
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About this Episode In this solo episode, Catherine delves into the intriguing feeling of "I'm not from here". She explores various interpretations of this sentiment, from a sense of not belonging to one's family or culture, to a deeper feeling of being from elsewhere, perhaps even the cosmos. Catherine encourages listeners to contemplate what this feeling truly means for them – whether it signifies curiosity, conflict, wonder, or distress – and to use it as a guide for self-discovery rather than making assumptions. #NotFromHere #Belonging #SelfDiscovery Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine introduces the feeling of "I'm not from here" and its various manifestations. 01:12 – Contemplating the Feeling Encouragement to contemplate what the feeling of "I'm not from here" actually means. 01:31 – Curiosity or Conflict? Exploring if the feeling stems from curiosity about a bigger origin or conflict with current surroundings. 02:08 – Wonder or Distress? Considering if the feeling is one of cosmic wonder or distress from feeling trapped. 02:47 – Examining the Feeling Importance of not assuming anything and examining what the feeling is guiding one towards. 03:14 – Personal Discovery Emphasizing that only the individual can discover the true meaning and direction of this feeling for themselves. 03:46 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call Catherine invites listeners to book a Clarity Call and wishes them a great week. ========================= ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ TikTok: /https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://www.beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate #TruthAndTranscendence #InnerJourney #Existentialism
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Embracing Childlike Wonder: Steve Gamlin on Authenticity, Resilience, and Human Connection
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About my guest Steve Gamlin Motivational Speaker & Master Coach In this episode, Catherine welcomes Steve Gamlin, the "Motivational Firewood Guy" and master coach. Steve shares his unique perspective on maintaining childlike wonder throughout life, the importance of authenticity in a world of "canned content," and how his personal journey through radio, stand-up comedy, and loss has shaped his approach to helping others. They discuss the power of human connection, the value of seeking help, and how simple acts of kindness can make a profound difference. #ChildlikeWonder #Authenticity #SteveGamlin Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine welcomes Steve Gamlin and introduces his background as the "Motivational Firewood Guy" and master coach. 01:19 – Authenticity in Content Creation Steve discusses creating his own content and avoiding "canned content." 02:19 – Earliest Memory of Childlike Wonder Steve shares a humorous story about falling into dog crap in corduroy pants as a child. 04:31 – Maintaining Childlike Wonder Steve talks about how he has retained his childlike wonder into adulthood and how he looks for interesting things. 05:07 – Finding Hearts and Smiles Steve shares his mentor's practice of finding hearts and his own experience with a smiling broken balloon. 06:48 – Uniqueness of His Path Discussion on how his "silliness" has led to a successful career in radio, comedy, writing, and speaking. 07:38 – Why Others Lose Childlike Wonder Steve explains how societal pressures often suppress childlike wonder in others. 09:09 – The "Die Laughing" Philosophy Steve's humorous take on life and death, and celebrating life. 10:11 – Loss and Celebration of Life Steve shares the profound loss of his wife, Tina, and how he celebrates her memory by continuing to be his authentic self. 11:54 – The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships Discussion on being real in relationships versus presenting a false image. 13:00 – The Power of Visualization Steve talks about seeing desired outcomes and creating an experiential essence of life goals. 14:30 – The Role of Mentors and Coaches Steve emphasizes the importance of having coaches and mentors, and the pitfalls of trying to do everything alone. 16:00 – "Good Enough is Better Than Perfect" Inspired by his mentor Lonnie Robinson, Steve discusses the value of putting work out there rather than striving for unattainable perfection. 17:30 – Knowing When to Ask for Help Identifying the signs that it's time to seek external assistance to overcome stagnation. 19:00 – The Power of Human Connection Steve highlights the importance of simple acts of kindness and connection to combat isolation and improve well-being. 20:30 – Making Someone's Day Better Steve's approach to interacting with service people, aiming to leave them laughing and feeling positive. 22:00 – Final Thoughts and Advice Steve's concluding remarks on maintaining a positive outlook and the impact of small interactions. 24:24 – The Power of Visualization (Continued) Steve elaborates on creating an experiential essence of life goals using all senses. 25:22 – Learning from Heroes (and Jerks) Discussion on how we can learn from both positive and negative examples in our lives. 26:06 – Transition to Coaching Steve explains how his personal journey led him to help others transform their lives through coaching and programs. 27:57 – The Importance of Coaches and Mentors Steve stresses that coaches have coaches, and trying to do it all alone is a recipe for disappointment. 28:42 – Investing in Professional Help Steve shares examples of investing in photographers and web developers to achieve better results. 29:31 – "Good Enough is Better Than Perfect" Revisited Lonnie Robinson's advice on putting work out there rather than waiting for perfection. 30:40 – When to Seek Help Identifying when stagnation indicates it's time to reach out for assistance. 32:37 – Acts of Kindness and Human Connection Steve's method of dealing with personal struggles by committing simple acts of kindness and connecting with others. 34:06 – Sett
- 2 weeks ago6 min
Negotiation is Never Over: Transforming Loose Ends into Liberation
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About this Episode In this solo episode, Catherine explores the profound insight that a negotiation is never truly over until both parties agree it is. Drawing from a deeply personal experience of a relationship ending, she illustrates how reclaiming one's sovereignty and voice can transform an unresolved loose end into a liberating completion. Catherine discusses how this principle extends beyond personal relationships to business and other interactions, encouraging listeners to seek resolution and understand that their perspective holds equal weight in any negotiation. #Negotiation #Sovereignty #Completion Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine introduces the idea that a negotiation is never over until both people say it is. 00:37 – Personal Relationship Experience Catherine shares a personal story of a past relationship ending and her decision to not agree to the breakup. 01:18 – Reclaiming Sovereignty How speaking her truth in the face of a unilateral decision allowed her to reclaim her sovereignty and voice. 02:01 – The Conversation for Completion Details of the conversation with her ex-partner, leading to mutual understanding and a liberating sense of completion for both. 03:25 – Beyond Personal Relationships Applying the principle of seeking completion to business, friendships, and other relationships. 03:51 – The Energy of Unresolved Loose Ends Discussing the energetic drain of incomplete situations, even when one party refuses to engage. 04:50 – Empowerment Through Choice Encouragement to exercise autonomy as conscious beings to seek resolution, even if it's just to state one's own position. 05:28 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call Catherine invites listeners to book a Clarity Call to step deeper into their calling. ========================= ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ TikTok: /https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://www.beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate #TruthAndTranscendence #PersonalGrowth #Communication
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Kellan Fluckiger on the Nudge, Divine Intervention and Stepping into the Dark
What if the quiet whisper you keep brushing off is actually the most important conversation you will ever have? #TheNudge #DivineIntervention #SpiritualAwakening ================== ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity ================== About my guest Kellan Fluckiger: Kellan is a man who has walked through the valley and emerged with his heart wide open. An international bestselling author, musician, speaker and coach, he spent decades in corporate leadership whilst quietly battling addiction, depression and despair. A divine intervention in 2007 shattered everything and rebuilt him anew. Now he helps others tune into what he calls "the nudge" — that subtle spiritual impression guiding us toward purpose. His books, including Tightrope of Depression, emerge directly from the broken glass of his own life. He believes we are built to love and serve, and that our story of becoming is the most valuable thing we carry. Where our conversation went: 00:00 Welcome and acknowledging the podcast journey 04:06 What is the nudge and how it speaks 07:38 A nudge in action reaching out to Philip 10:39 Three layers hearing acknowledging acting 11:15 The discovery through dramatic life events 13:30 The divine intervention and out of body experience 22:05 Marrying Joy and walking into sunset 24:10 The power of deciding im done 27:53 Current coaching practice and book challenges 31:59 Talent addiction and creative suppression 37:16 Love as the only thing that matters 39:00 Closing and where to find Kellan #PersonalTransformation #LoveAndService #YourUltimateLife #podmatch Where to find Kellan Fluckiger: https://www.kellanfluckiger.com https://dreambuildwriteit.com https://yourultimatelifepodcast.com https://KellanFluckigerMedia.com Support the show ========================= More episodes https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ Podcast: / https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: / https://beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate
- 3 weeks ago3 min
Is Your Complaining Holding You Back? Try This Shift
✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity About this Episode In this solo episode, Catherine delves into the concept of conscious complaining, distinguishing it from unproductive blame. She explains how fully committing to a complaint, whether through journaling or conversation, can lead to deeper insights into personal issues rather than external factors. Catherine highlights that this process, while seemingly counterintuitive, can be transformative and ultimately more fulfilling than traditional blaming. #ConsciousComplaining #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift Where our conversation went: 00:00 – Introduction Catherine introduces the topic of conscious complaining. 00:15 – What is Conscious Complaining? Defining conscious complaining as fully committing to a complaint to explore its depths. 00:50 – Why Conscious Complaining is Beneficial Explaining how it moves away from unconscious blaming, which is unproductive. 01:17 – The Unhappiness of Unconscious Complaining Catherine shares her personal experience of how blame makes her unhappy. 01:24 – Reaching the Root of the Issue How conscious complaining helps uncover the personal root of what's bothering us. 01:40 – Distinguishing from Self-Punishment Clarifying that this is not about self-blame but about fun and transformative exploration. 02:57 – Transformation Through Conscious Complaining How giving full reign to a complaint can lead to a transformative experience. 03:13 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call Catherine thanks listeners and invites them to book a Clarity Call. ========================= ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ TikTok: /https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://www.beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate #TruthAndTranscendence #SelfAwareness #EmotionalGrowth
- 3 weeks ago42 min
The Unexpected Path From Led Zeppelin to Buddha and Back! ~ with Clementine Moss
What if joy is not something we chase but something we already are, waiting beneath the noise to be remembered? #InherentJoy #ContemplativePractice #DepthHypnosis ================== ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity ================== About my guest Clementine Moss: Clementine carries a rare warmth that comes from having walked two seemingly opposite paths and found they lead to the same place. A drummer, singer and songwriter who has spent decades in the rock world, she is also a spiritual counsellor and nondenominational minister weaving together Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism and contemplative practice. Her memoir, From Bonham to Buddha and Back, traces a life where stage lights and meditation cushions both became doorways to the same stillness within. She believes our wounds and our creativity arise from the same source, and that healing happens when we stop performing wholeness and start living it. Where our conversation went: 00:00 Welcome and introducing today's remarkable guest 01:59 First memories of inherent joy as a small child 05:31 Feeling something was wrong for believing in joy 08:29 Discovering contemplative practice and Zen reading 11:41 The transformative ten day silent meditation retreat 17:41 How drumming entered her life and stuck 22:41 Drumming as spiritual practice and shamanic journeying 28:33 Depth Hypnosis counselling and her own healing path 36:39 A message to activists, helpers and guides 39:14 Why art and joy matter in difficult times #SpiritualCounselling #DrummingAsMeditation #FromBonhamToBuddha#podmatch Where to find Clementine Moss and her book: https://www.clemthegreat.com https://a.co/d/0e4oT1SM Support the show ========================= More episodes https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Step deeper into your Calling & bring it more to Life Book a Clarity Call with Catherine: https://beingspace.world/clarity 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ Podcast: / https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: / https://beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/ ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate
About Truth & Transcendence
Welcome to Truth & Transcendence — a podcast for seekers, leaders, creatives, and changemakers who are exploring the deeper layers of human experience. Launched in mid-2021, this show was born out of a time of global uncertainty. It began as a space to support conscious leadership in challenging times — a call to strength, wisdom, and integrity. Since then, the podcast has evolved alongside the world around us. Now, we welcome a rich tapestry of guests: senior leaders, coaches, artists, spiritual guides, alternative practitioners, and everyday people living extraordinary lives. Our focus is no longer just on navigating crisis — but on embracing the joy of creation, discovery, and soulful expansion. Each week brings two episodes: 🔹 Nugget Mondays – brief, insightful solo reflections. 🔹 Guest Fridays – open-hearted, unscripted conversations that dive deep. We don’t do scripts. We follow the energy of the moment.
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