Almost Awakened

The Almost Awakened Podcast is about conversations around being human. Topics include Human Development, Human Behavior, Human Connection and Intimacy, Shadow Work and all the tools and resources available to help us on that journey!!!

Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths

What happens when your church convinces you that your own memories, questions, and feelings can’t be trusted? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill Reel […]

10-07
01:21:41

Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Apologists V. Critics

The Almost Awakened Podcast is planning out a “Opposing Viewpoints” series and in this first episode of our new Opposing Viewpoints series, Bill shares a […]

10-01
01:27:15

Why You Can’t Sit Still: Mindfulness, Trauma, and the Nervous System

In this episode of the Almost Awakened Podcast, Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs explore why stillness can feel so uncomfortable, especially for those recovering from […]

07-22
46:06

From Obedience to Integrity [Part 2]

In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill and Teresa explore the transformative shift from external obedience to internal integrity. What happens when we stop living […]

06-21
01:09:29

From Obedience to Integrity: Rebuilding Identity from the Inside Out PART 1

[Almost Awakened Ep: 191] What happens when obedience no longer defines you? In this episode, we explore the tender, disorienting, and ultimately liberating journey of […]

06-08
01:23:44

What Healthy Relationships Do Differently !

Why do some relationships thrive after conflict while others crumble? What if conflict wasn’t the problem in your relationships—but the key to deeper connection? In […]

05-26
01:56:21

The Mind & Body’s Connection to Religious Trauma

In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating—and at times unsettling—truth that your body can carry pain, anxiety, and illness long after the danger is […]

05-18
01:48:34

Your Body Isn’t Broken: Teresa Hobbs Shares Her Personal Healing Journey [Almost Awakened 188]

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Teresa Hobbs opens up about her personal journey through years of chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, and deep emotional and […]

05-04
01:55:28

Why We’re So Divided: Trauma, Bias, and the Human Brain [Almost Awakened 187]

Why does the world feel so divided—and why is it so hard to stay curious when we disagree? In this episode of Almost Awakened, we […]

04-27
01:42:14

Healing from Religious & Spiritual Trauma [Almost Awakened 186]

What happens when the very thing that was supposed to save you ends up breaking you? In this deeply personal episode of Almost Awakened, Bill […]

04-21
01:55:38

Unmasking Trauma: What It Really Is and How We Heal [Almost Awakened 185]

You’ve heard the word ‘trauma’—but do you really know what it means? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we break down the truth about trauma: […]

04-11
01:16:11

Healing Starts Here: Understanding the Nervous System & Trauma [Almost Awakened 184]

Ep. 184 | Almost Awakened In this episode we explore how nervous system dysregulation affects your health, relationships, emotions, and identity—and how understanding this system […]

04-01
01:21:28

Catching Up With Britt Hartley [Almost Awakened 183]

Britt Hartley returns to engage Bill on several questions that will create a fantastic awakened conversation and to reconnect on where being almost awakened has […]

12-14
01:31:27

Creating A Fulfilling Romantic Relationship [Almost Awakened 182]

In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill shares his two month dive into relationship research. From John & Julie Gottman to Jordan Peterson RESOURCES:https://youtu.be/mS3bfCt0K88?si=qi-wdEVuZVHDJ0_phttps://youtu.be/E5swtIjpxxA?si=jpBWf28DfDMZbjtbhttps://youtu.be/PQo8hFqfe9A?si=46f4K_7rRlvVfgXihttps://youtu.be/Qv70RMUFlu0?si=lqBYi7z256AW7ME9https://youtu.be/Xvb-v83qJ8U?si=iPCFr8BISXxG2z9Hhttps://youtu.be/knVfc_B0W6E?si=CUvMcGhvT6lOSw6Zhttps://youtu.be/gh5VhaicC6g?si=6FBHmmD0xl_k63vKhttps://youtu.be/sa0RUmGTCYY?si=nmIOn9WnnN_wsZBphttps://youtu.be/-pdCDq_MTj4?si=OxeVnc8sNArOHj56https://youtu.be/aS3oxcTk-9Q?si=Fdcp2GEN4UBKSn6s Thanks […]

07-09
40:02

The Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Debate: A Foundation Conversation [Almost Awakened: 181]

Join Bill Reel and Jon Streeter in a thought-provoking conversation that delves deep into the complexities of the Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Debate. In this […]

05-02
03:10:41

Britt Hartley: No Nonsense Spirituality [Almost Awakened: 180]

In “No Nonsense Spirituality,” author, philosopher, and friend Britt Hartley offers a groundbreaking exploration that marries the rigor of rational inquiry with the depths of […]

04-30
01:38:25

Dan McClellan: Discerning Between Data and Dogma [Almost Awakened: 179]

Join hosts Bill Reel & Britt Hartley on this thought-provoking episode of Almost Awakened as they engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Dan McClellan. […]

12-05
01:21:49

Natasha Helfer & Post Religious Sexuality [Almost Awakened: 178]

In this thought-provoking episode, host Bill Reel engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with the incredible Natasha Helfer—a Mental Health & Sex Therapist. Join […]

11-29
02:07:50

Awakened Perspectives – Manda [Almost Awakened: 177]

“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]

11-21
01:27:56

Awakened Perspectives – Michael Foley [Almost Awakened: 175]

“Awakened Perspectives” is a transformative podcast series that invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. In each episode, your host Bill Reel […]

10-31
01:34:20

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