{"podcast":{"title":"Awaken Your Soul's Journey","slug":"awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458","podcast_index_feed_id":6726458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/awaken-your-soul/","website_url":"https://awaken-your-soul.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1ae82e61-fdb7-4b7a-9952-b5ba5f0662b1/7o5Bu_HLAH6ZUgIJVt1UaZs5.jpg","author":"Angela Clement","episode_count":126,"summary":"Grief is a pathway to transformation. Walking the sacred path of bereavement can be dark and lonely. This podcast offers a light in the darkness and provides comfort for those who are heartbroken from loss. It unlocks the transformative power of grief and will help those who have lost a loved one understand that embracing grief can help you heal and find joy in life again. In each episode, we'll share inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you navigate the complexities of grief and embrace it as a pathway to healing and self-discovery. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a dream, this podcast is here to support you on your unique journey. Angela Clement draws from her own personal experiences and interviews with leading experts in the field of grief and transformation. Together, you will explore topics such as finding meaning in loss, cultivating resilience, embracing vulnerability, and rediscovering joy. If you're ready to embark on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery and transformation, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now to 'Awaken Your Soul's Journey' and join our community of fellow travelers who are emb…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:32.918373+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458"},"episode":{"title":"Choose Yourself: Hakeem Bourne McFarlane on Grief, Addiction, Jail, and Rebuilding Through Systems","slug":"choose-yourself-hakeem-bourne-mcfarlane-on-grief-addiction-jail-and-rebuilding-through-systems","published_at":"2026-07-27T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/choose-yourself-hakeem-bourne-mcfarlane-on-grief-addiction-jail-and-rebuilding-through-systems","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458","url":"https://awaken-your-soul.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c8ffa798-5359-4807-9014-f01a27e78c6f.mp3","summary":"Angela welcomes guest Hakeem Bourne‑McFarlane, who shares how a childhood marked by addiction, instability, and the death of his younger brother, shaped his anger, identity, and later self-sabotage. Sports became his mask as he moved through Division I to Division III football, but injuries, five knee surgeries, substance use, and incarceration ultimately forced him into sobriety, honesty, and accountability. In jail, he began therapy, read personal development books and the Bible, and started writing his book, concluding that while trauma may not be one’s fault, healing is one’s responsibility. Hakeem explains the “Choose Yourself” process and Foundation Framework, emphasizing systems, boundaries, filtering sensory inputs, community accountability, and a sacred nighttime and morning routine to build integrity, resilience, and sustainable change. https://chooseyourself.info/ https://www.facebook.com/keem.dreeam/ https://www.youtube.com/@ChooseYourselfChannel https://www.instagram.com/bigdreamhakeem/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdreamhakeem","meta_description":"Angela welcomes guest Hakeem Bourne‑McFarlane, who shares how a childhood marked by addiction, instability, and the death of his younger brother, shaped h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/episodes/choose-yourself-hakeem-bourne-mcfarlane-on-grief-addiction-jail-and-rebuilding-through-systems/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/choose-yourself-hakeem-bourne-mcfarlane-on-grief-addiction-jail-and-rebuilding-through-systems.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}