EP #14 | Breaking Free From Fear-First Faith with Paula Swope

Tired of not getting what you want? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Paula Swope, author of "Thought Snob," as she shares her transformative journey from a life constrained by societal norms to one of empowerment and spiritual awakening. Discover how Paula's experiences with emotional intelligence, mindful awareness, and living in faith have shaped her unique perspective on life. From her upbringing in rural Kentucky to her profound realizations about spirituality and personal growth, Paula's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and resilience. Tune in to explore the concepts of algorithmic spirituality, primordial sound meditation, and universal uprootings, and learn how these ideas can inspire your own path to a better life.

Host: Nicole Spencer

Guest: Paula Swope

Executive Producers: 

Glenn Milley 

and 

Bessie Fong 

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 ABOUT THE GUEST:

Paula Swope is what happens when a sharp mind meets a spiritual mission—think scholar in Gucci shades and 4” Jimmy Choos. She’s the author of Thought SNOB: The Modern Spiritual Playbook For A Better Life, host of The Thought Snob Podcast, Founder & CEO of Spiritual Power & Alchemy (SPA) Retreats, and the unapologetically relatable voice behind a movement that teaches people to stop living in lies and start thinking for themselves. Her followers (over 300K) call her the most relatable self-help author—and they mean it.

Before building a business that helps people heal, manifest, and rise, Paula raised $60 million for underserved communities. Now, she raises consciousness. In addition to her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, she’s a Chopra-certified coach, a disruptor of disempowering narratives, and a soul-first entrepreneur who believes healing should be raw, funny, and backed by science. Her mission is to inform and educate soul seekers about nontraditional pathways to healing and success. Whether teaching at a retreat or visiting Graceland (you never know where you’ll see her), Paula is living proof that self-empowerment can be equal parts depth and edge.

http://PaulaSwope.com

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 ABOUT THE HOST:

Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.

Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.