Podcast Overview
<p>Dear Curious Soul is a podcast for those who feel called to slow down, soften, and look within.</p><p>Hosted by Duschanca, this podcast isn’t here to give you answers — it’s here to invite curiosity. Curiosity about healing, growth, self-discovery, and the quiet wisdom that already lives inside you.</p><p>Each episode is an invitation to explore new perspectives, question old beliefs, and reconnect with yourself in a gentler, more open way. Some conversations may spark something deep within you. Others may simply plant a seed.</p><p>Whether you’re navigating healing, personal growth, or a season of change, Dear Curious Soul offers space to wonder, reflect, and ask the questions only you can answer.</p><p>Listen with an open mind, a kind heart — and your dear, curious soul.</p>
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June 17, 2026
Overthinking & Mental Rehearsing: Why You Do It & How To Stop
<p>Do you replay conversations in your head long after they've happened? Mentally rehearse future situations over and over? Struggle to switch your mind off at night?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Dear Curious Soul</strong>, Duschanca explores the psychology and neuroscience behind overthinking and mental rehearsing. Discover why your brain becomes trapped in thought loops, why overthinking feels productive even when it's exhausting, and practical strategies to help you break free from the cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll learn how anxiety, perfectionism, fear of rejection, and the brain's desire for certainty can fuel overthinking, and why trying to "just stop thinking" rarely works. Most importantly, you'll walk away with simple, actionable tools to help you quiet mental noise, trust yourself more, and return to the present moment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode You'll Learn:</strong></p><p>Why overthinking is actually a protective mechanism<br>The neuroscience behind mental rehearsing and rumination<br>Why the brain mistakes thinking for solving<br>How dopamine can make overthinking feel addictive<br>Why perfectionism fuels anxiety and over-analysis<br>What happens in your body when you overthink<br>Why "just stop thinking" doesn't work<br>A powerful phone notification analogy for managing thoughts<br>Practical techniques to stop overthinking and find peace of mind </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>A peaceful mind isn't created by controlling everything. It's created by learning which thoughts deserve your attention and which ones can simply be released.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>overthinking, mental rehearsing, anxiety, rumination, neuroscience of overthinking, psychology of overthinking, how to stop overthinking, perfectionism, mental health, mindfulness, self-improvement, nervous system regulation, personal development, overthinking podcast, anxiety podcast, confidence building, mindset, emotional wellbeing</p><p> </p><p>Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/ </p><p>Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com </p><p>Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update!</p><p>Follow us</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/">https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/">https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/</a> </p><p>Theme music: Balearic Paradox</p><p>Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters</p><p><a href="http://www.podcast.co">www.podcast.co</a></p>
June 2, 2026
Be You To The Full - Returning to Your Authentic Self
<p>In this episode of Dear Curious Soul, we explore what it really means to Be You To The Full — to stop shrinking yourself, stop people pleasing, and reconnect with the most authentic version of who you truly are.</p><p>Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that fitting in was safer than being ourselves. We learned to silence parts of who we are, compare ourselves to others, and seek validation outside of ourselves. But what if true beauty comesfrom being fully and unapologetically YOU?</p><p> </p><p>In this deeply reflective episode, I talk about:</p><p>✨Self-awareness and discovering who you really are</p><p>✨How childhood conditioning shapes self-worth and identity</p><p>✨Quietening negative self-talk and limiting beliefs</p><p>✨Reconnecting with your passions, strengths and inner child</p><p>✨Letting go of guilt, shame and the past through self-forgiveness</p><p>✨The impact relationships have on your sense of self</p><p>✨Nervous system regulation and emotional healing</p><p>✨Learning to nurture the relationship you have with yourself</p><p> </p><p>This episode is a reminder that you were never meant to spend your life trying to become someone else. Your uniqueness is the point.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, stuck in self-doubt, or wondering who you really are underneath the conditioning — this episode is for you.</p><p> 🎧 Listen now and begin your journey back to yourself.</p><p> </p><p>Keyword: self-worth personal growth healing journey authentic self self love mental health mindset inner child healing self awareness spiritual growth nervous system healing podcast</p><p> </p><p>Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/ Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com </p><p>Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update!</p><p>Follow us </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/</a> </p><p> </p><p>Theme music: Balearic Paradox</p><p>Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters</p><p><a href="http://www.podcast.co" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.podcast.co</a></p>
May 20, 2026
Reconnect with Your Inner Child: Rediscover Play, Purpose & Passion
<p>What if purpose isn’t something you have to go out and find… but something you remember?</p><p>In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Dear Curious Soul, Duschanca explores how reconnecting with your inner child can help you rediscover joy, play, passion, creativity and a deeper sense of purpose.</p><p>As children, we naturally gravitate toward the things that light us up. We create, imagine, perform, explore and dream without constantly questioning whether we’re goodenough or successful enough. But somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with that version of ourselves.</p><p>In this episode, Duschanca shares personal stories from her own childhood — from dreaming of becoming a marine biologist, dancer, TV presenter, chef and author,to how those passions still show up in her life today through scuba diving, salsa dancing, writing and podcasting.</p><p>This episode also explores:</p><p>· The psychology behind childhood conditioning </p><p>· Why so much subconscious programming happens before age seven </p><p>· How survival mode disconnects us from creativity and purpose </p><p>· The neuroscience of play and why it matters for emotional wellbeing </p><p>· How reconnecting with your inner child can help you feel more alive, authentic and aligned </p><p>You’ll also hear reflective questions designed to help you reconnect with the passions, curiosities and dreams that once came naturally to you.</p><p>✨In this episode: Inner child healing and self-discovery Finding purpose through play and joy </p><p>Childhood passions and authentic self-expression Neuroscienceof play and creativity Reconnecting with yourself emotionally and spiritually </p><p>Rediscovering purpose and passion as an adult </p><p>If you’ve been feeling disconnected, uninspired, stuck or unsure of your purpose, this episode is a gentle reminder that the answers may already live within you.</p><p>Sometimes purpose isn’t about becoming someone new.Sometimes… it’s about returning to yourself.</p><p>💛 Let this episode be your invitation to reconnect with theyounger version of you — the one who still remembers what makes you feel alive.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Dear Curious Soul… is hosted and produced by Duschanca. https://www.nautilusholistichealing.com/dear-curious-soul/ </p><p>Contact: hello@nautilusholistichealing.com </p><p>Follow your curiosity… Subscribe now and never miss an update!</p><p>Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nautilusholistichealing/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NautilusHolisticHealing/</a> </p><p>Theme music: Balearic Paradox</p><p>Courtesy of Podcast.co — royalty-free music for podcasters</p><p><a href="http://www.podcast.co" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.podcast.co</a> </p><p><br /></p>
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- What is Dear Curious Soul?
<p>Dear Curious Soul is a podcast for those who feel called to slow down, soften, and look within.</p><p>Hosted by Duschanca, this podcast isn’t here to give you answers — it’s here to invite curiosity. Curiosity about healing, growth, self-discovery, and the quiet wisdom that already lives inside you.</p><p>Each episode is an invitation to explore new perspectives, question old beliefs, and reconnect with yourself in a gentler, more open way. Some conversations may spark something deep within you. Others may simply plant a seed.</p><p>Whether you’re navigating healing, personal growth, or a season of change, Dear Curious Soul offers space to wonder, reflect, and ask the questions only you can answer.</p><p>Listen with an open mind, a kind heart — and your dear, curious soul.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Information about guest appearances is not available.
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