What if you could change your past? Not by time travel, but by transforming the emotional triggers and beliefs keeping you stuck. In this episode, I reveal how your past isn't fixed facts—it's interpretations you can rewrite through awareness. In this episode, we explore: Why emotional triggers transport you back to the past and keep you recreating it in the present How your past is interpretation, not fact—and why that changes everything The step-by-step process to transform triggers by accessing stories, meanings, and beliefs Why your awareness is your time machine (and emotions are the fuel) How to create an empowering past without rejecting what you learned from the old one Actionable Takeaways: Identify the emotion triggered when you feel stuck, then follow it to find the underlying story and meaning Go back to past experiences with expanded awareness to transform how they're interpreted Imagine the past that would make who you want to be inevitable—make it vivid and real What past would you change if you could? Share in our community. If this shifted how you see your story, share it with someone stuck in their past. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to trauma healing, hypnotherapy, and coaching, to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What past would you change if you could? Have you experienced transforming a past experience by bringing new awareness to it? What resistance comes up when you imagine changing your identity? Drop a comment—I'd love to hear your reflections. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this perspective shifted something in you, please subscribe and share it with someone stuck recreating patterns from their past. Help them discover their past is interpretation, not fixed fact.

What if relapse isn't failure… but a sign your healing is working? In this follow-up to Episode 9, I reveal why relapse is actually normal, expected, and can be your greatest opportunity for deeper transformation when you know how to work with it. In this episode, we explore: Why relapse is actually a sign that your healing process is working (not failing) The shame cycle that keeps you stuck after relapse and how to break it How to reframe relapse as a pointer to the next layer you need to heal Why fearing relapse makes it more likely to happen (and more intense when it does) The exact process to turn relapse into deeper healing and breakthrough Actionable Takeaways: Expect relapse and even welcome it—this mindset alone makes it less likely and less intense When relapse happens, ask "What's right with what's wrong with me?" to validate the need underneath Use relapse as a roadmap: identify what emotion you're still afraid to feel, then allow it with safety Have you experienced relapse? How did you handle it? Share in our community. If this changed how you see relapse, share it with someone afraid of falling back into old patterns. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd 🎧 Previous Episode: How To Quit Any Bad Habit (Without Willpower Or Discipline) About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to trauma healing, hypnotherapy, and coaching, to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: Have you experienced relapse? What story did you tell yourself about it? How would it change if you saw it as progress instead of failure? Drop a comment—I'd love to hear your reflections. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this perspective shifted something in you, please subscribe and share it with someone who's afraid of falling back into old patterns. Help them discover that relapse can be their greatest opportunity for healing.

Most bad habits fail to change because we're missing the emotional component. In this episode, I reveal why willpower, cold turkey, and resolutions rarely work—and share the only proven method to quit any bad habit for good by addressing what's really driving the behavior. In this episode, we explore: Why 95% of bad habits have an emotional coping mechanism underneath the behavior The shame cycle that keeps you trapped in doom scrolling, smoking, binge eating, and other patterns How to identify what emotion your bad habit is actually trying to help you avoid The difference between healthy coping mechanisms vs. true emotional healing A powerful 10-minute daily practice that naturally dissolves bad habits without willpower Actionable Takeaways: Ask "What's right with what's wrong with me?"—identify the positive intent behind your habit Find what emotion you'd have to feel if you couldn't use your bad habit, then practice allowing it Do the daily 10-minute exercise: sit with the uncomfortable emotion with love instead of resistance What emotion is your bad habit helping you avoid? Share in our community. If this transformed how you see your habits, share it with someone struggling to break a pattern. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd About Me:I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to trauma healing, hypnotherapy, and coaching, to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What emotion is your bad habit helping you avoid? What emotion would you have to feel if you weren't allowed to have your bad habit? Did you try the 10-minute exercise? Drop a comment—I'd love to hear your reflections. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this perspective shifted something in you, please subscribe and share it with someone struggling to break a bad habit. Help them discover the emotional root beneath the pattern.

What if heartbreak doesn't have to be painful? What if it could even be enjoyable? In this episode, I share a transformative conversation I had with a friend who was holding back in relationships because she feared heartbreak. Through a simple but powerful exercise, she discovered that pain isn't an inherent quality of heartbreak itself—it comes from how we relate to it. When you learn to welcome heartbreak fully instead of resisting it, everything changes. In this episode, we explore: Why heartbreak feels painful and what's actually causing that pain (hint: it's not what you think) The two-part exercise that reveals the true nature of heartbreak and transforms your experience of it How resistance to heartbreak creates the very suffering we're trying to avoid Why welcoming heartbreak fully can shift it from painful to spacious, even enjoyable How your fear of heartbreak is keeping you from the deep, authentic connections you crave Actionable Takeaways: Practice the heartbreak exercise: Next time you feel heartbreak, try welcoming it fully into your body instead of resisting it—notice how the experience transforms. Identify your resistance patterns: Pay attention to how you try to push away or suppress uncomfortable emotions, and experiment with allowing them instead. Reframe heartbreak as growth: Start seeing heartbreak as what opens your heart wider and deepens your capacity for love and connection. I'd love to hear from you. What was your experience doing the heartbreak exercise? Did you notice a shift when you stopped resisting? Share in our community or tag me on social. If this episode transformed your perspective on heartbreak, share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Help them discover that heartbreak doesn't have to be something to fear. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to trauma healing, hypnotherapy, and coaching, to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What was your experience doing the heartbreak exercise? Did you notice a shift when you stopped resisting? What would change in your relationships if you weren't afraid of heartbreak? Drop a comment—I'd love to hear your reflections. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this perspective shifted something in you, please subscribe and share it with someone who's been holding back in relationships because they fear heartbreak. Help them discover that heartbreak doesn't have to be something to fear.

What if happiness isn't something you need to achieve, but something you already are? In this deeply reflective episode, I share a profound realization I had while floating in volcanic thermal waters—that peace and happiness are my natural state, and there's nothing I need to do to get there. This shifts everything about inner work: it's not about self-improvement or adding things to yourself, it's about removing the blocks that disconnect you from who you already are at your core. Instead of asking "what do I need to do?" the real question becomes "what do I need to undo?" In this episode, we explore: The realization that happiness is your natural state, not something to achieve Why inner work is about self-discovery, not self-improvement The Michelangelo principle: removing what's in excess to reveal what's already there Doing vs. undoing: why relaxation beats forcing How life changes when you stop seeking happiness and start living from it Actionable Takeaways: Notice when you're seeking happiness externally—ask yourself: what if I already have it within me? Shift from "what do I need to do?" to "what do I need to undo?"—where are you blocking your natural state? Connect to your essence first, then let your actions come from that place instead of chasing that feeling I'd love to hear from you. How would your life change if you believed happiness was your natural state? What are you doing right now to seek it externally? Share in our community or tag me on social. If this perspective shifted something in you, share it with someone who's been chasing happiness. Help them see they might already have what they're looking for. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: Which stage are you in right now? Unhealthy coping? Healthy coping? Deep in healing? Drop a comment—I read every one and your insights help others on this journey. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode clarified your journey, please subscribe and share it with someone who's stuck in their patterns. Understanding the stages changes every

The way to stop feeling bad isn't what you think. Most programs promise to help you eliminate negative emotions, get rid of anxiety in 60 seconds, stop feeling bad forever. But that's the biggest trap in personal development. In this episode, I explain why trying to eliminate your emotions doesn't work (and when it does, it's even worse), why every emotion, even the painful ones, is trying to help you, and the paradox at the heart of transformation: the way to stop feeling negative emotions is to actually feel them with full attention, kindness, and compassion. In this episode, we explore: Why getting rid of emotions doesn't work—and when it does, it's harmful The function of emotions: every single one is trying to help you How fighting your emotions creates inner conflict and makes them stronger The inner child metaphor: why emotions get louder when you ignore them The transformation that happens when you listen: anxiety becomes excitement, shame becomes courage Actionable Takeaways: Stop fighting your emotions. Accept that they're trying to help you, even the uncomfortable ones Listen to the message behind the emotion: what is it trying to tell you about what you care about? Practice the 5-step guided meditation (link in resources) to transform negative emotions into positive ones I'd love to hear from you. What emotion have you been trying to get rid of? What happens when you try to listen to it instead? Share in our community or tag me on social. If this episode changed how you think about your emotions, share it with someone who's been fighting theirs. Help them see that feeling is healing. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. • Want the 5-step guided meditation to transform your emotions? Join our community at StarSoulSchool.com to access this practice and more resources RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: StarSoulSchool.com 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: @filiperocha_sss - Facebook: @filiperochamd 💬 Join the conversation: Which stage are you in right now? Unhealthy coping? Healthy coping? Deep in healing? Drop a comment—I read every one and your insights help others on this journey. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode clarified your journey, please subscribe and share it with someone who's stuck in their patterns. Understanding the stages changes every

Most people wait until they hit their breaking point before doing inner work—when the pain of staying the same finally feels worse than the pain of changing. But what if you didn't have to wait? In this episode, I explain why 99% of people are motivated by pain (and why that's the harder path), how your emotions focus on short-term survival instead of long-term thriving, and why the "right time" will never come if you keep waiting. I walk you through the two types of pain, the pain of change versus the pain of regret, and show you how to avoid your breaking point altogether by making purpose your motivator instead of pain. In this episode, we explore: Why emotions choose short-term comfort over long-term happiness (and how this keeps you stuck) The breaking point: when pain forces you to change or break Why waiting for a "better moment" means things only get worse How to make the path of changing less painful than staying the same Purpose as a motivator: moving from survival mode to growth mode Actionable Takeaways: Ask yourself: what will my breaking point look like if I wait? Do I want to get there? Plant the tree today—the best time was 10 years ago, but now is the best available time Connect with your purpose (even if it's just the purpose of finding your purpose) and let that move you forward I'd love to hear from you. Are you motivated by pain or purpose right now? What's keeping you from starting today? Share in our community or tag me on social. If this episode helped you see why waiting makes things worse, share it with someone who's stuck waiting for the "right time." Help them understand that now is always the best time available. And remember: may you be happy and do good, and may you be happy doing good. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: https://starsoulschool.com/ 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filiperocha_sss/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filiperochamd 💬 Join the conversation: Which stage are you in right now? Unhealthy coping? Healthy coping? Deep in healing? Drop a comment—I read every one and your insights help others on this journey. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode clarified your journey, please subscribe and share it with someone who's stuck in their patterns. Understanding the stages changes everything.

There are five critical stages in your journey from surviving to thriving, and understanding where you are changes everything. In this episode, I walk you through each stage: Surviving, Unhealthy Coping, Healthy Coping, Healing, and Thriving. I explain why most people get stuck in unhealthy coping (using work, scrolling, or even success to avoid their feelings), how to transition to healthy self-regulation in just weeks, and why healing isn't about eliminating triggers, it's about feeling safe with them. Most importantly, I reveal why you must follow these stages in the right order, because skipping steps or doing them out of sequence can actually be harmful and re-traumatizing. In this episode, we explore: The 5 stages from surviving to thriving and why the order matters Why high performers often use achievement as an unhealthy coping strategy How to transition from unhealthy to healthy coping in just weeks (not years) What healing actually is—meeting your triggers to transform blocks into superpowers Why trying to thrive without healing first creates fake thriving and spiritual bypassing Actionable Takeaways: Identify which stage you're in right now and what you need to move forward Learn one healthy coping mechanism this week—breathing, grounding, or regulation technique Understand that your unhealthy patterns aren't bad; they're just outdated coping strategies looking for better alternatives

Why should you do inner work when you could be doing literally anything else? It's a fair question. In this episode, I answer it honestly—exploring why this work matters on three critical levels: for your inner happiness, for achieving any external goal you have, and for healing the world itself. In this episode, you'll discover why real happiness doesn't come from what you take from the world but from your inner state, how your emotional patterns are the number one factor behind your relationships, health, career, and finances, and why humanity's biggest problem is having Stone Age-level inner technology with advanced external technology. I break down exactly why doing your inner work isn't just important—it's the most logical, necessary thing you can do for yourself and everyone around you. If you've ever questioned whether this journey is worth it, this episode will give you crystal clarity on your "why." 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: https://starsoulschool.com/ 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filiperocha_sss/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What's YOUR reason for doing this work? What area of your life needs inner work most right now? Drop a comment—I read every one and your insights help shape future episodes. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode clarified your "why," please subscribe and share it with someone questioning whether this work is worth it. Sometimes people just need to understand the logic behind it.

Where are you on the journey? After working with thousands of students, I've identified the 5-6 main stages everyone goes through on this path of healing, growth, and transformation. Understanding which stage you're in changes everything—because each stage has different challenges, obstacles, and most importantly, different solutions that actually work. In this episode, you'll discover the Sleepwalkers (living on autopilot), Path Seekers (hit their breaking point and looking for solutions), Path Starters (ready to begin but need guidance), and Path Walkers (actively on the journey at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels). I also share two critical side stages: the Path Burned (those who tried and got hurt) and the Path Guides (those helping others walk). If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure what your next step is, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Whether you're just starting or you've been walking this path for decades, you'll find yourself in these stages—and understand exactly what you need to breakthrough to your next level. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: https://starsoulschool.com/ 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filiperocha_sss/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What stage are you in? Path Seeker? Path Starter? Path Walker? Path Burned? Drop a comment and let me know—I read every one and your insights help shape future episodes. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode gave you clarity, please subscribe and share it with someone at any of these stages. Tell them what stage you think they're in—it's a powerful way to invite them onto this journey.

Welcome to the very first episode of Talk the Walk. In this deeply personal introduction, I share the awakening that changed my life at 17, the dark night of the soul that followed, and why I dedicated my life to helping others walk the path of healing, growth, and spiritual transformation. In this episode, you'll discover why that inner voice telling you life can be different is actually showing you the truth, why all your problems follow you until you heal from within, and how doing your own inner work is the most powerful way to transform both your life and the world. I open up about my journey through the deepest shadows and greatest transformations, and I share the integrated approach that's helped countless others experience breakthroughs they once thought impossible. If you're on a journey of personal development, healing, or spiritual growth—or if you're feeling called to begin, this is for you. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:45 Introduction to Talk the Walk 00:01:22 Filipe's Personal Journey of Awakening 00:02:02 Challenges of Increased Consciousness 00:05:13 The Inner Voice and Life's Potential 00:08:03 The Importance of Inner Work 00:11:34 Transformative Power of Self-Discovery 00:13:48 Impact of Inner Transformation on Life 00:18:16 Mission to Help Others Heal 00:27:51 Integrated Approach to Healing 00:31:41 Conclusion and Future Episodes 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: https://starsoulschool.com/ 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filiperocha_sss/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What resonated with you in this episode? What challenges are you facing on your journey? Share in the comments—your questions and insights guide what I create next. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If this episode spoke to you, please subscribe and share it with someone on their own healing journey. The world needs more people doing this inner work.

Welcome to Talk the Walk I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, and this podcast is dedicated to helping you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. In this channel, you'll discover my background as a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities from cutting-edge neuroscience to 2000-year-old Buddhism traditions, and why my clients say the work feels like "magic" or "10 years of therapy in one session." I share my integrated approach that combines the best of all these tools with the foundation of my personal practice, and I invite you to join this journey of self-discovery, healing, and awakening. If you're ready to reach your potential and thrive into your best and happiest version, you're in the right place. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Talk the Walk 00:29 Meet Your Host: Dr. Filipe Rocha 00:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery 01:51 A Powerful Approach to Transformation 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: - Explore our offerings: https://starsoulschool.com/ 💫 CONNECT WITH ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filiperocha_sss/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filiperochamd About Me: I'm Dr. Filipe Rocha, founder of StarSoul School. I'm a Medical Doctor who has studied and practiced over 50 different modalities—from neuroscience and psychology to spirituality and Buddhism. But my real wisdom comes from walking this path myself. My mission is to help you walk your journey of healing, growth, and transformation with more success, ease, and joy. What's Talk the Walk? This isn't just another personal development podcast. I'm not walking my talk—I'm talking my walk. Everything I share comes from my own deep inner exploration and the integrated approach I've developed combining personal wisdom with proven modalities from around the world. 💬 Join the conversation: What are you hoping to transform in your life? What brings you to this work? Drop a comment and let me know—I read every one and I'm excited to walk this journey with you. 🙏 Help this mission grow: If you're ready to start this journey, please subscribe and share this with someone who's seeking healing, growth, or transformation. Let's walk this path together.