Grab your coffee and join me for this deeply moving conversation with David Linaker - a man who's mastered the art of pivoting without losing his soul. From ordained clergy to celebrant, coach, and author, David shares how he's navigated life's biggest transitions by staying anchored to his core essence. We dive into grief work, inner child healing, and why your 7-year-old might be grabbing the steering wheel more than you realize!

Key Topics Covered

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore:

The Art of Authentic Pivoting

• How David defines a pivot as "moving around a still point" - your essence
• Why he still considers himself a priest despite no longer believing in God
• The difference between changing what you do vs. changing who you are
• Moving from controlling everything in clergy to adapting in the commercial wedding world

Holding Space in Grief and Loss

• How David becomes "the safe person in the room" during funerals
• Why grief strips your mask off and leaves you "naked in the public square"
• The two patterns he sees: those who engage vs. those who armor up
• Wrapping "the arms of your soul" around people in pain

Powerful Inner Child Work

• How childhood trauma (especially ages 7 and 13-14) drives adult behavior
• David's guided meditation technique for reconnecting with your younger self
• The Viktor Frankl gap: creating space between stimulus and response
• Why your inner child might be "grabbing the steering wheel" during triggers

From Spiritual Service to Business Reality

• The challenge of pricing in spiritual/wellness spaces (hello, inner child pricing fears!)
• Using AI tools like ChatGPT to nail your niche and messaging
• TikTok as David's modern "pulpit" for sharing wisdom
• The difference between being "nice" (no boundaries) vs. "kind" (healthy boundaries)

Resources Mentioned

• Website: https://www.davidlinaker.com/life-after-religion
• Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0DY8D1RD7
• TikTok: @davidlinaker_spiritstory

Let's Connect

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For full show notes and more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/the-inner-child-running-your-business-whether-you-know-it-or-not-with-david-linaker.

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