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No podcast is complete without ‘a similar voice’ that speaks from a place of experience regarding the joys and struggles of inner work. In that vein, Heart as Compass is honored to share the journey with mind, body, and soul life coach Irma Francis.]]>enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Ernie Vecchiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/157964b176e1ede5c25c071476ac697a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heart-as-compass--1907403Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:16:41 +0000Ernie VecchioErnie Vecchioheartascompass@outlook.comHumbly sitting and assisting others in healing from severe trauma, Ernie Vecchio has spent his career understanding the human psyche and its response to suffering. His clients say: “It is sad that we have to sever a spinal cord or be amputated to...***
No podcast is complete without ‘a similar voice’ that speaks from a place of experience regarding the joys and struggles of inner work. In that vein, Heart as Compass is honored to share the journey with mind, body, and soul life coach Irma Francis.]]>false2c54f8ad-8b61-53da-9703-5e8d917f060bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anatomy-of-heartbreak--75068899tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2398661601Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:13:01 +0000Ernie VecchioThis podcast addresses someone struggling with the end of a long-term marriage by examining the concept of emotional hijacking. The point: the pain of being left often stems from an ego-driven need for control rather than a lack of personal worth....352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-happens-for-a-reason-podcast--74791638tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2392659888Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:28:22 +0000Ernie VecchioThis initial podcast, hosted by trauma psychologist Ernie L. Vecchio, reclaims the phrase “everything happens for a reason” by shifting the focus from external fate to internal interpretation. He argues that the “reason” behind life’s events depends...471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reconciling-love-and-self-protection--72830488tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2353563218Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:11 +0000Ernie VecchioReconciling Love and Self-Protection by Ernie L Vecchio287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trauma-hinders-emotional-healing--62670378tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953368071Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:23:21 +0000Ernie VecchioTune into a discussion about author and trauma psychologist Ernie Vecchio, as we explore the ways in which he feels trauma can hinder emotional healing. He posits that our survival instincts, while beneficial in times of crisis, can lead to emotional...501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roots-of-self-esteem--62669942tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953353163Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:06:17 +0000Ernie VecchioA discussion of The Roots of Self-Esteem by author and trauma psychologist Ernie Vecchio. He proposes that childhood experiences deeply shape an individual's self-esteem. He posits that harsh judgment, neglect, or criticism from caregivers can wound a...337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/illusion-how-it-hinders-personal-growth--62669941tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953344799Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:52:00 +0000Ernie VecchioA discussion of Ernie Vecchio, a trauma psychologist, who argues that we often hold onto illusions that, while seemingly comforting, ultimately hinder our personal growth and fulfillment. He proposes embracing our mortality, finding worth within...406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-our-inner-bully--62669943tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953339463Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:41:26 +0000Ernie VecchioErnie Vecchio, a trauma psychologist, proposes that early exposure to anger and violence can create a "bully" ego state in children, which can manifest in defensive and aggressive behaviors throughout adulthood. He introduces the humane spectrum, a...505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-limits-of-conventional-trauma-therapy--62669362tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953290151Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:33:29 +0000Ernie VecchioBeyond the Limits of Conventional Trauma Therapy is a discussion that examines the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addressing the complex trauma experienced by veterans. It argues that CBT, while helpful for specific thought...925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-trailer--55637006tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1553801560Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:56:11 +0000Ernie VecchioWelcome to the Humane Spectrum Podcast! Formerly Heart as Compass but now with a broader perspective. A brief intro about the focus of my writing and teachings.119falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luna-the-tree-of-perceptia--53753467tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1507323646Fri, 05 May 2023 16:48:34 +0000Ernie VecchioIn a world where egocentric tendencies dominate our culture and relationships, it is crucial to find a path that leads us towards empathy, compassion, and self-awareness. I offer you the story of Luna, a compelling narrative that teaches us that life...635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-seem-so-at-peace-how--49315127tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1244028631Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:38:10 +0000Ernie VecchioMost of us know that peace is freedom from disturbance or a place of tranquility. What if it is stopping the repetitive thought of your inner critic or bully? A decision to seek a sensation that only comes through the open window in the center of your...662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-humane-spectrum-an-evolutionary-step--49226878tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1238827072Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:03 +0000Ernie VecchioThere are several forces that we use to construct our reality. These include spiritual gravity, weak, electromagnetic, and strong. The ego is rooted in the unconscious psychological logic of the rational or irrational and attempts to interpret life...1245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trauma-psychologist-w-ernie-vecchio--44360872tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1030905871Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:58:30 +0000Ernie VecchioJoin me as Don Hutcheson outlines the chronology of my career and passion to help others. Don interviews individuals who have discovered their true talents and how to use them to enjoy a life of success, satisfaction and freedom. Thank you Don a...2587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-what-we-were-first-this-matters--44319245tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1028677792Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:44:03 +0000Ernie VecchioLife begins as a reverberating, intelligent, observing burst of light I’ve come to know as your signature expression. This quality that many would call “soul” is a unified field of subjective consciousness that predates ego and “who am I?” by more...597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-regret-free-interviews-ernie-vecchio--43841775tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1004748052Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:56:18 +0000Ernie VecchioJoin me in my recent interview as we discuss my international bestseller Feelings and Reason - Activating Your Heart as Compass Despite the Ego's Interference. As always, share with your community and by all means reach out if this episode resonates....1487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-orchestrating-intelligence--43558758tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/989426716Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:39:10 +0000Ernie VecchioTeachers will tell you that spiritual intelligence is the capacity to conduct your life in such a way that it reflects a deep understanding of reality and yourself. A depth that is discovered through personal experiences and systematic spiritual...489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feelings-and-reason-finally-on-audible--43273422 https://adbl.co/3oGJBQh Learn from a trauma psychologist the wisdom of real people challenged with the task of overcoming severe adversity. Integrating their insights into a complete picture of the human experience, Ernie L. Vecchio reveals a developmental understanding of how adversity becomes an opportunity for self-correction, growth, and healing. By acknowledging that the human ego is only one-third of a larger system, people learn not only what is observing their life, but why and where it is intending for them to go. The problem is we’re stuck in between life as it is and life as intended with whatever the ego considers interference. But there is good news, a unifying intelligence within everyone that wants nothing more than to liberate our fullest expression. Bringing continuity to how this unfolds, we learn there are 10 absolute truths of being human.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/978523195Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:55:17 +0000Ernie VecchioFind on Audible -> https://adbl.co/3oGJBQh Learn from a trauma psychologist the wisdom of real people challenged with the task of overcoming severe adversity. Integrating their insights into a complete picture of the human experience, Ernie L. Vecchio... https://adbl.co/3oGJBQh Learn from a trauma psychologist the wisdom of real people challenged with the task of overcoming severe adversity. Integrating their insights into a complete picture of the human experience, Ernie L. Vecchio reveals a developmental understanding of how adversity becomes an opportunity for self-correction, growth, and healing. By acknowledging that the human ego is only one-third of a larger system, people learn not only what is observing their life, but why and where it is intending for them to go. The problem is we’re stuck in between life as it is and life as intended with whatever the ego considers interference. But there is good news, a unifying intelligence within everyone that wants nothing more than to liberate our fullest expression. Bringing continuity to how this unfolds, we learn there are 10 absolute truths of being human.]]>283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-ehealth-radio-network--43094839tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/971792416Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:13:53 +0000Ernie VecchioListen to Ernie L. Vecchio, a Licensed Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist who has written four books including his latest release, Feelings & Reason: Activating Your Heart as Compass Despite the Ego’s Interference. Vecchio is an international...536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-gravity-a-contemporary-predicament--42968322tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/966878404Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:15:48 +0000Ernie VecchioThe spiritual gravity hypothesis states that there is an electromagnetic constant within the human experience affecting the push-pull and mass of our heart and ego. The formula indicates that when the ego is exaggerated in size and operating without...572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-an-art-to-inner-work--42871092tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/963033103Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:37:22 +0000Ernie VecchioAs most of you know, inner work is the core foundation of the spiritual path. Without it, we’re fumbling around in the dark trying to find our way. There’s no purging, healing, transformation, or awakening without cultivating and understanding your...453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orientation-level-balanced-true--42783660tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/959143405Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:56:13 +0000Ernie VecchioNothing is more important to mental wellness than a physical sense of ‘where’ someone is in their life and circumstances. There is a specific degree of coordination required with one’s above observer, spirited motivation, and adapting function before...506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-put-a-mask-on-the-human-shadow--42680619tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/954940480Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:20:21 +0000Ernie Vecchio“The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present...598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humility-bottled-presence--42581400tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/951108727Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:42:09 +0000Ernie VecchioDid you know that more than half of all bottled water comes from the tap. Meanwhile, a million bottles are bought around the world every minute. That’s roughly 20,000 bottles every second. These mind-blowing figures are driven by concerns over...505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/presence-and-the-existential-fishbowl--42481647tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/947310304Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:19:12 +0000Ernie VecchioHumanistic and existential philosophy assumes that people want to live better lives. In the humanistic view, the assumption is that we strive to be our best selves. In the existential view, the assumption is that we strive to live meaningful lives....508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disturbing-presence-a-modern-day-oxymoron--42371328tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/943372432Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:08:23 +0000Ernie VecchioDid you know that depression has a history that’s as old as civilization itself. In fact, we can find descriptions of depression in the hieroglyphics, paintings, and statues of ancient Egypt. The idea of a depression well is actually that old. Though...663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/activating-your-heart-as-compass--42164834tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/935974390Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:35:18 +0000Ernie VecchioErnie Vecchio is a mentor, spiritual teacher and trauma psychologist. During his 30+ years career he has treated over 10,000+ patients who suffered severe trauma that ranged from amputation, head injury, sexual assault, and paralysis. Ernie is a...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speak-my-language-please--42082481https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyBookBIGQuestions
There is a difference between managing our outward behavior and managing our inward emotions, and both affect our signature expression (i.e. soul). While cognitive behavioral therapies (and religion) help provide a set of rules to guide our actions, it is spirituality that offers ways to manage our emotions internally. Those who combine the language and practice of each, are more likely to achieve some form of balance in their lives. But this language is foreign to many of us. This is rooted in the conflict between science and spirituality — between facts and emotional ways to explain the world. The problem is as old as human thought itself. Kant distinguished between theoretical reason (science) and practical reason (morality) and noted that such conflict is rooted in the brain. One tends to suppress the other and humans come to favor one mode of thinking over the other. Tune in as Irma Francis and I discuss how dialogue and language can ‘meet you where you are’ but you have to pose a quality question for this to happen.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/933110362Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:34:02 +0000Ernie Vecchiohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyBookBIGQuestions There is a difference between managing our outward behavior and managing our inward emotions, and both affect our signature expression (i.e. soul). While cognitive behavioral therapies (and religion) help...https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyBookBIGQuestions
There is a difference between managing our outward behavior and managing our inward emotions, and both affect our signature expression (i.e. soul). While cognitive behavioral therapies (and religion) help provide a set of rules to guide our actions, it is spirituality that offers ways to manage our emotions internally. Those who combine the language and practice of each, are more likely to achieve some form of balance in their lives. But this language is foreign to many of us. This is rooted in the conflict between science and spirituality — between facts and emotional ways to explain the world. The problem is as old as human thought itself. Kant distinguished between theoretical reason (science) and practical reason (morality) and noted that such conflict is rooted in the brain. One tends to suppress the other and humans come to favor one mode of thinking over the other. Tune in as Irma Francis and I discuss how dialogue and language can ‘meet you where you are’ but you have to pose a quality question for this to happen.]]>546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-how-it-feels-to-be-what-i-am--42005978tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/930382627Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:30:12 +0000Ernie VecchioHas life ever punched you in the nose? If you’re normal, it absolutely has. While you were standing there bleeding, how did you interpret the experience? Let me help. You come into the world (before the punch) thinking “This is how it FEELS to be what...499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-seems-we-remember-what-we-are--41841944tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/924884104Sat, 07 Nov 2020 09:11:57 +0000Ernie VecchioPart of the reason we remember an egoless place is because we come from an egoless place. So, were not discovering this dimension we’re actually remembering it. This suggests that truly spiritual people have a pre-thought memory of being there and...740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-more-than-your-thoughts--41649770tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/918001156Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:08:32 +0000Ernie VecchioTune in as Barrett Self and I discuss ‘the work’ and thoughts about meditation, self-development, and recovering one’s authenticity. Are you more than your thoughts? If so, 'what' is the more so many people refer to? In my estimation, the...941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-in-togetherness--24693112tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788016370Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:19:57 +0000Ernie VecchioThe transcendent quality of our current suffering is hard to ignore. I often have these feelings in nature. Today’s was no different. In my chest (not my head), I held the ramifications of what is happening to everyone around the world. In doing so, I...415falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honoring-my-mentor--23296834tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/768122941Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:07:57 +0000Ernie VecchioIt’s been said that the mind is not a container to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Nobody fuels this fire better than those who choose to guide us along our journey. Mentoring is an archetypal activity that’s as timeless as life itself. The old...303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sitting-with-our-suffering-as-compassion--19039283tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/678084678Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:06:33 +0000Ernie VecchioListen in as irmafrancis.com and I take a minute to reflect about your inner life.515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-rest-for-broken-spirit-part-two--18730545https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661508090Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:54:03 +0000Ernie VecchioTune in as https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-rest-for-a-broken-spirit-part-one--18677534https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658583285Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:21:11 +0000Ernie VecchioTune in as https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-your-inner-teacher-breathe--18613848https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/654853094Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:16:57 +0000Ernie VecchioListen in as https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/path-of-ego-way-of-heart--18565208https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/652086971Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:02:27 +0000Ernie VecchioListen in as https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.https://irmafrancis.com/ and I reflect about your inner life.]]>227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-angst-reality-lens-of-perception--18490224https://irmafrancis.com and I take a minute to reflect about your inner life.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/647948303Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:24:43 +0000Ernie VecchioListen in as https://irmafrancis.com and I take a minute to reflect about your inner life.https://irmafrancis.com and I take a minute to reflect about your inner life.]]>734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lives-matter-explained--18300333tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638136585Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:25:05 +0000Ernie VecchioThough the 'inner path' message predates most of the movements today by three decades, the language of ‘lives matter’ offered an opportunity to make the message current. ILM offers clarification.380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/division-is-real-separation-is-an-illusion--18102712tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/627884028Tue, 28 May 2019 14:40:59 +0000Ernie VecchioThe peace and contentment most of us seek is obtained when our inner world is congruent with the external, not the reverse. The genius of the human psyche is that when it is out of alignment, it sends a signal to the heart. If you didn’t know, this...422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15477334tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/484648746Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:56:39 +0000Ernie VecchioThe question-answer portion of my talk today at the Center for Inner Peace in Pueblo, Colorado. Wonderful reception and great questions.1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15442677tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/482441841Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:26:29 +0000Ernie VecchioKLMR (in Lamar, Colorado) was kind enough to bring me on their morning show High Plains Focus. Be warned the show is 45+ minutes long. Ethan's questions help give you some insights to my teachings and some stories of my trek across America. Enjoy!2298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15353491tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/478311954Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:36:00 +0000Ernie VecchioIntuitively, it certainly seems like a contemplative life in stressful times is a good thing. But, like any practice, it takes a certain level of commitment and is, of course, a process. Many would argue that there is no panacea or a “one size fits...444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15260966tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/472036380Sun, 15 Jul 2018 18:02:52 +0000Ernie VecchioIt has been my experience that spiritual growth is an endless process of suffering the ego awake. Said differently, healing the past so the we can fully live in the present. There are very specific moments of adversity that will slowly melt the ego’s...375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15171086tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/465988704Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:13:27 +0000Ernie VecchioResearch shows that another person’s moods are as easy to catch as their germs. Spiritual folks tend to call this ‘negative energy’ which is a little inaccurate. It is only negative if you are unprepared to 'catch’ or absorb it. There are ways to...326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15120435tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/462770610Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:45:30 +0000Ernie VecchioDid you know that 1 in every 113 people on the planet is now a refugee. That means that 44,000 people are displaced every day, or one person every three seconds. UNICEF reported in 2016 that nearly 50 million children were uprooted that year. The...403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15070162tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/459682452Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:34:12 +0000Ernie VecchioYoung people need to learn that a person’s inner life forms the foundation for their external journey NOT the reverse. It dictates the choices they make and determines their direction. Essentially, the relationship they’re having with themselves...446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--15012279tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/456448488Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:48:23 +0000Ernie VecchioKirsten Powers, USA Today: Depressed and suicidal - something is wrong with our culture. What if the truth is that our culture is ill-prepared for the dis-ease of what it means to be human. The people that are taking their lives, just like the...363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14900449tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/449839332Sun, 27 May 2018 15:39:34 +0000Ernie VecchioWhat is the definition of evil? Typically, it is considered profoundly immoral behavior with other synonyms like wicked, bad, wrong, and sinful. The opposite or antonym for evil is, of course, good or virtuous. So, there it is… evil is a moral...604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14839370tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/446629155Sun, 20 May 2018 12:57:36 +0000Ernie VecchioMost of us were taught in school that metaphors were poetic or rhetorical tools. Our innerlivesmatter because metaphor is how the soul observes and teaches us context. It does this by helping us to see the larger picture, something the ego is usually...377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14783329tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/443503035Sun, 13 May 2018 17:33:56 +0000Ernie VecchioIndividuals suffering with addiction are more than their demons or wounds. In other words, they are more than their egos. A psychospiritual context espouses this absolute: addicts (just like you and I) are spiritual beings forced to resolve a...479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14718513tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/440127465Sun, 06 May 2018 13:07:58 +0000Ernie VecchioI think it’s safe to say that to be connected to one’s inner life doesn’t begin to capture the depth of a lifetime commitment to spiritual growth. But...there is a single focus one can use as a beginning. By that I mean, living an ethical or...309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14660143tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/436789227Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:42:07 +0000Ernie VecchioWe’re being reminded here lately that when the rule of law decays in the culture, it’s usually because there are insufficient corrective measures to keep it in place. The implication is that we (especially the young) need to be aware of this decay...351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14599467tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/433445037Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:20:52 +0000Ernie VecchioDistraction is anything that puts us in our heads. The problem of course is that most of us are already there. Experts say in fact, 60,000 thoughts a day. Individuals on a different speed than the world around them can be challenging. Imagine ‘shame’...308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14543499tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/429994536Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:53:51 +0000Ernie VecchioI couldn’t help but wonder what the western world was doing the other day with the Pope’s reprieve from hell. If you missed it, the timing was interesting – it was just before Easter. The relief from hell only lasted a few hours. If you didn’t see it...281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14487686tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/426759654Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:19:49 +0000Ernie VecchioWhen passing the midway point on the Potomac (92-93 miles) the thought occurred to me that this would be a wonderful time to tell you a story—in particular—your story. One that captures your beginnings but doesn’t get your attention until the midway...376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14435730tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/423245184Sun, 01 Apr 2018 16:38:24 +0000Ernie VecchioIf there is one repetitive theme that psychology sees in the human experience it is the conditioning that there is a right and wrong way to be. If you’ve been alive for very long, you’ve probably learned that rules nor morals actually change behavior.266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14420076tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/422105772Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:42:37 +0000Ernie VecchioIf anyone is connected to Oprah, I strongly encourage you to have her people seek me out. Her recent quote on GMA captures the core of Intentional Guided Evolution a psychospiritual model of the human condition born out of my work with severe trauma....170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camino-del-alma-minute--14399875tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421094988Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:25:58 +0000Ernie VecchioEmma Gonzales created the most poignant moment of the March on the 24th—with silence. 6 minutes and 20 seconds of not speaking created the reflection and introspection that happens when we are directed inward. Though the silence was striking, even...245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-mystery-there-are-only-two-choices--13491020tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/364015478Sat, 02 Dec 2017 17:50:21 +0000Ernie VecchioInner lives matter becasuse this dimension can be known. We need to remember that our inner world can be influenced by the ego but NOT controlled. The human heart knows our past but can still live in the present. Because of this gift, the heart...3962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-false-summary--13385301tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/358977725Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:07:13 +0000Ernie VecchioWe would all agree that the excessive chatter of ego can rob our attention. We’ve also learned this distraction is at it’s worst when our inner whisper becomes a scream. While feelings desire a reciprocal communication with ego, emotions simply...2663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biggest-trick-the-ego-plays--13073043tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347546622Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:55:22 +0000Ernie VecchioThe soul’s wisdom can be ‘dimmed’ by our external lives so much so that we are guided by the ego’s negative self-assessment. The problem becomes that the ego (unless present) cannot experience ‘feelings’ in real-time. Nor, can it SEE that it’s not the...2635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-rest-for-a-broken-spirit--13004715tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346280866Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:07:43 +0000Ernie VecchioWe learn very early (and come to believe) that the ego is in charge of our lives. However, the ache in our heart is the hint that this is false. Human angst is our longing to correct a broken spirit or the incongruence between life events and our...2367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/way-of-ego-way-of-soul--12894258tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344184020Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:04:39 +0000Ernie VecchioThe differences between the WAY of ego and soul could not be more different. The ego stores beliefs and judgments of the culture and pairs them with our feelings to make emotions. For many, it leaves them swimming in pain. The soul’s objective and...1459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vast-as-an-ocean-in-a-fishbowl--12849819tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343298782Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:23:39 +0000Ernie VecchioThe sequence is clear. We begin spiritual and have to adapt to a psychological existence. Separated from the creator, and in a very short amount of time, we develop an ego to survive. As time passes, this ego becomes divided against the self or...2831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-illusion-or-truth-either-way-we-re-awake--12785155tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342070837Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:15:01 +0000Ernie VecchioThere is a low-level feeling (versus emotion) that has permeated the culture. Many of us would call it grief - a wish to reverse our sensation of loss. The question: What is it exactly that we think we’ve lost? It seems from a spiritual perspective,...1832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-more-than-ego--12469971tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335573539Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:19:50 +0000Ernie VecchioWe’ve recently learned how anger can haunt us with a whisper. Little and vulnerable we can exhibit our anger by lashing out at the self or others. This is our first preview of the human spirit’s relationship to ego. We either retrieve the soul’s...2480falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-inner-whisper--12423011tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334571098Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:51:55 +0000Ernie VecchioThe Soul’s Intent encourages that we should never ignore our inner voice. Also, that the emotions that accompany these voices are not negative. It is their pairing that teaches and causes growth. We must re-enact the injustice of losing ourselves to...2225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-vs-emotional-beings--12370630tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333552649Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:03:24 +0000Ernie VecchioHave you ever been so angry or sad that it consumed your thinking? Such feeings can be overwhelming, so much so that many of us ‘numb’ ourselves in defense. Anger turned inward takes on the form of low-level resentment. Self-blame, self-punisment,...1984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-our-inner-voices-begin--12319861tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332490379Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:38:27 +0000Ernie VecchioOur inner voice develops when we are children. Initally, it is felt as incongruence between what our heart knows and our ego believes. Little do we know human suffering (passion) begins when we dare to question why. This is the birth of the human...2165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psychospiritual-made-simple--12230321tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330469022Wed, 28 Jun 2017 02:20:06 +0000Ernie VecchioPsychospiritual means utilizing psychological theories of human development to identify and heal the ego’s division, while simultaneously giving station to the soul, spirit, and heart for navigation.1439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spirituality-definitions-matter--11980774tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325005815Mon, 29 May 2017 10:38:19 +0000Ernie VecchioThere is a need in today’s culture to have a definition of spirituality that aligns with what many would consider truth. The problem is ten people would give you ten different definitions. Tune in as we expand our discussion to a pure description of...3357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-love-of-wisdom--11924726tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323903254Mon, 22 May 2017 11:44:51 +0000Ernie VecchioPhilosophy comes from the Greeks meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ In the context of The Soul’s Intent wisdom is a disposition to find the truth coupled with a clarity as what to do once you have it. Developing wisdom is a key benefit of a psychospiritual...3060falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pretending-and-presence--11659560tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318339105Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:16:00 +0000Ernie VecchioTo pretend is to cause (or attempt to cause) what is not so to seem ‘as if’ it is. This is the creative act of pretending or imagining. Not to run from the truth or fuel a delusion, rather to discover a new perspective or create something that wasn’t...2749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/close-your-eyes-see-with-something-else--10798101tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307800019Wed, 15 Feb 2017 02:08:30 +0000Ernie VecchioWe hear all the time that some of life's greatest lessons are hiding in plain sight. You can see as a spiritual being when you close your eyes and try to see with something else. This is the vision of the human heart. It’s a perspective that allows us...4153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emoting-to-feeling-revolution-to-evolution--10364635tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304043364Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:50:49 +0000Ernie VecchioWe witnessed this past weekend what happens when the human spirit provokes us into passion and purpose. During the peaceful demonstration of healing and saying 'enough is enough' many are realizing (some for the first time) that this is what it means...3567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ego-soul-relationship--10261446tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301462711Sun, 08 Jan 2017 01:59:21 +0000Ernie VecchioAn often-asked question is: How do you tell the difference between your soul's guidance versus your ego's interference? In order to understand this particular show a couple of assumptions are made: the first is human beingx have a soul, the second...4226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-passionate-discussion-that-matters--10196349tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299910648Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:06:31 +0000Ernie VecchioEase drop in on a passionate conversation about why we are spiritual beings, the illusion that we cannot ask why human beings suffer, and much, much more as we have a contemporary discussion about spiituality that is important. At a time when 'fake...1002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-bridges-ego-and-soul--10053221tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296587655Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:52:54 +0000Ernie VecchioBridge building is an important step in moving between the worlds of ego and soul. Spiritual beings or incarnated souls in the face of overwhelming psychological forces requires its construction and care. One plus one equals a third thing (creation)...2300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-s-outside-life-as-reflection-of-our-inner-world--9999360tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295359336Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:10:31 +0000Ernie VecchioThe soul orchestrates life for us to see on the outside what is happening internally. It turns out, this is a profound way to see what it is we need to change. Most think it is the other way around. If I can just get my life in order 'out here'...1901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soul-s-experience-vs-ego-s-reality--9942874tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294296589Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:06:22 +0000Ernie VecchioFrom the soul's perspective we are whole and more than enough. The Soul's Intent is for us to BE fully in this moment without restriction. Meanwhile, the ego is concerned about whether we are deserving, worthy, or good enough. In one reality we are...2566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ego-a-clean-slate-where-every-passerby-leaves-their-mark--9880375tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293149960Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:26:51 +0000Ernie VecchioSelf is defined as a continuity of consciousness where the ego enters this existence as a blank slate. Born with no innate ideas or right and wrong or true and false, knowledge (even enlightenment) is determined by the subjective experience that is...2951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-spiritual-beings-having-psychological-experiences--9830610 -Vecchio-]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292153868Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:43:46 +0000Ernie VecchioWe've all heard the dichotomy: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Teilhard de Chardin - Such phrases are important as we seek a valid context for our lives. New wisdom on human... -Vecchio-]]>3074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ego-as-protector-and-warden--9776091tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291047624Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:20:07 +0000Ernie VecchioMost people believe that it is good to have a healthy ego but there is nothing healthy about ego in the spiritual sense until it has been suffered awake. The ego tries to convince us that it is there to serve and protect us. It says, ‘Where would you...1890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soul-s-path-is-a-choice--9718532tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289894312Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:43:33 +0000Ernie VecchioThe human spirit is designed to provoke the ego awake which means our feeling re-action to the 'fated break’ from the soul is self-correcting. This can take a lifetime if we never realize that the Soul's Path is a conscious choice.3407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-personality-constricts-your-soul--9667107tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288874379Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:08:53 +0000Ernie VecchioSpirituality defines soul as the essence of your human potential which is latent within you. We are told it is capable of being actualized and manifested in our daily lives. Most of us foget that the personality or ego is nothing more than a composite...2050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-of-being-seen--9618696tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287234890Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:32:29 +0000Ernie VecchioFear of being seen for fear of rejection, shame, or indifference is familiar to many. Spiritually, we know this as a transition from low confidence to becoming comfortable in out own skin. As we spend time in the dimension of fear we need to learn the...2980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-evolution-death-rebirth-and-sacrifice--9499588tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284984304Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:00:18 +0000Ernie VecchioThe language of birthing capyures the cycles of spiritual growth. Imagine, in the beginning we were conceived, gestated, and became pregnant with potential. All that remained was to manifest who we are IN the world. Unfortunately for many, our labor...2847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spirit-and-ego-a-meaningful-relationship--9466798tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284212185Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:13:46 +0000Ernie VecchioThe human spirit provokes the ego to move, change, and grow. Unaware of this relationship the ego will resist with indifference. The result is the inner noise of frustrating and angst. The Soul's Intent is that the spirit and ego work together to...2738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-light-different-sides-same-coin--9409925tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282964935Thu, 15 Sep 2016 01:27:57 +0000Ernie VecchioOne of the culture's great weaknesses is its naivete regarding the dark side of human nature. It gets conceptualized in different ways (like sin or evil) which blocks our capacity to know its deepest value. Carl Jung called this dark side the human...3124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awakening-the-god-within--9353630tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281797299Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:14:12 +0000Ernie VecchioThe soul’s intelligence takes us on a journey of self-recovery that makes us who we are while revealing the truth about who we've become. Merging the worlds of psychology and spirituality, this podcast speaks to the conditioning of the human mind as...1678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-a-recess-from-self-judgment--9307332tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280844572Thu, 01 Sep 2016 02:19:51 +0000Ernie VecchioSelf-judgment is probably best understood spiritually as a form of inner motion. Particularly, as two forms of movement with respect to the dimension of truth: recollection and repetition. Recollection is understood as recovering a truth that is...3366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afraid-of-being-afraid--9258990tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279757272Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:24:01 +0000Ernie VecchioEmbarking on the spiritual journey is like coming up to the edge of a cliff. Everyone hesitates because the ego 'makes up' the leap will hurt them. Few realize we are seeing the height through the eyes of a child. In truth, we are more than capable...3209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dr-pat-show-talks-w-the-soul-s-intent--9192832tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278279422Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:54:28 +0000Ernie VecchioThe souls intent is that we recover who/what we were intended to BE before the interference of caretakers and culture. By learning to build a bridge between our spiritual and emotional-selves, we retrieve security and are less fearless inter-personally.1668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soul-s-reality-vs-the-egos-illusions--9192835tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277492643Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:25:33 +0000Ernie VecchioYou've heard the phrase: 'Be yourself because everybody else is already taken." Why is this so difficult? The soul's reality is that it simply wants to be who, what, when, where, and why it was created. The ego's reality is that somehow this gets...2850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grace-freedom-fortime-served--9192837tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276496927Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:44:20 +0000Ernie VecchioSpiritual people cannot accept that life is a failed experiment. Those who view life this way dominate the headlines weekly. Their guilt and shame are debilitating. What if our saving grace is actually granting ourselves mercy? This would mean...3399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-fate-then-there-is-you--9192880tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275419246Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:41:27 +0000Ernie VecchioNew wisdom suggests that the ‘fated’ break from ourselves happens early. This means everything that happens after is a journey of realization. Feeling helpless and apathetic would mean that we've made up that WHERE we are from is WHO we are. There is...3256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-loathing-can-stop--9192838tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274387865Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:43:53 +0000Ernie VecchioSpiritual teachings advocate non-judgment. The soul’s intent is that we see human suffering as a natural part of being here. Imagine, many of us are swimming, imploding, and in the extreme, exploding from our suffering. New wisdom suggests this energy...3529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-life-hard-or-the-ego-stubborn--9192878tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273336024Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:28:55 +0000Ernie VecchioDeep in our heart there is a call to return to the source. The needle that points toward this true north is beyond the physical world. It connects us to our Soul’s intent in a way that nothing else can. If this intelligence is inside of us, why does...3273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soul-s-intent-a-way-to-be-in-the-world--9192839tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272325262Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:26:11 +0000Ernie VecchioThe Soul's Intent is a way to be in the world. Future podcasts will teach Intentional Guided Evolution, Mediating Within, Gifted Compassion, the meaning of Spiritual Gravityand more. This show revisits the context of the book. Tune in as we discuss...3078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witness-your-life-as-soul--9192836tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271781185Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:48:56 +0000Ernie VecchioFrom a spiritual perspective, the ego is that aspect of the self that distinguishes itself from others through identification. It is our sense of ‘I’ and ‘Me’ that approaches life through our thinking. Spiritually, our true essence is discovered...3550falsefull