{"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":117,"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":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458"},"episode":{"title":"Weight Loss and Wisdom: Stanley Bronstein's Story of Healing","slug":"weight-loss-and-wisdom-stanley-bronstein-s-story-of-healing","published_at":"2026-05-04T10:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/weight-loss-and-wisdom-stanley-bronstein-s-story-of-healing","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/9f85c282-0618-4dac-b603-7fb37b53534f.mp3","summary":"Podcast host Angela interviews attorney, CPA, life coach, and author Stanley F. Bronstein, who describes losing his mother at age eight, receiving little explanation or support, and experiencing decades of delayed grief that contributed to obesity and disconnection. He recounts weight fluctuations through college, law school, and adulthood, a pivotal moment near age 50 when he weighed 320 pounds and committed to permanent lifestyle change, quitting alcohol and soda, progressively changing his diet to vegan, and building a daily walking practice that eventually reached 13–15 miles a day; he reports losing 220+ pounds naturally and walking 72,000 miles. A later family funeral triggered long-suppressed tears, and a return visit to his childhood home and parents’ graves brought forgiveness and closure. He shares lessons about being “more powerful than you imagine,” advocates excellence over perfection (“beat yesterday”), outlines key change factors (willingness, belief, discipline, commitment), and promotes his free resources: The Way of Excellence and the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge. Website: https://thewayofexcellence.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleybronstein/","meta_description":"Podcast host Angela interviews attorney, CPA, life coach, and author Stanley F. Bronstein, who describes losing his mother at age eight, receiving little…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3315,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/episodes/weight-loss-and-wisdom-stanley-bronstein-s-story-of-healing/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/weight-loss-and-wisdom-stanley-bronstein-s-story-of-healing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}