There's a moment that finds all of us: a question we can't answer, a longing we can't name.

Coach Steve Barton joins the show to talk about quieting the mind, releasing fear-based thoughts, and returning to awareness.

About the Guest:

Steve Barton is a coach who helps people find inner balance through conscious spiritual practice. He created The Game of Ten, a mindset framework built around awareness rather than fear, guilt, shame or self-doubt.

Key Takeaways:

• Quiet the mind first; awareness, not more thinking, is where clarity and creativity live
• Forgiveness means releasing the story and emotion attached to an event, not excusing what happened
• Notice when fear, guilt, shame or self-doubt is driving you; naming it is the first step out
• Healthy boundaries protect your energy; walls just keep everyone, good included, at a distance
• Try a short daily awareness practice; even a minute of full presence can shift the day
• Growth means going through obstacles, not around them; that's where real change happens

Connect With the Guest:

Website: stevebartoncoaching.com

LinkedIn: Steve Barton Coaching

Instagram: @stevebartoncoaching

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] (approx) The Question We Can't Quite Name: opening reflection on searching for balance

[04:00] (approx) Quieting an Overactive Mind: what spiritual practice actually means

[10:00] (approx) Forgiveness as Release: letting go of the story, not the memory

[16:00] (approx) The Game Often Played: fear, guilt, shame and self-doubt in the matrix of choices

[24:00] (approx) Boundaries, Not Walls: protecting your energy without shutting people out

[30:00] (approx) A Turning Point: Steve's own journey from success without happiness to awareness

[36:00] (approx) Coming Home to Yourself: closing reflection and an invitation to presence

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