Welcome to Handsome Soul Stories — real conversations with the beautiful humans behind the books. Whether bestsellers or self-published gems, each story matters. We dive into the truth beneath the words — the doubts, the breakthroughs, the courage to be seen. Because while every story is unique, the deeper struggles are often the same: worthiness, visibility, and the fear of judgment. This is a space for connection, healing, and the power of storytelling. Let’s dive in.
How to Be Datable is “THE” book that goes far beyond what you probably think dating is. Julie Krafchick (https://www.instagram.com/juliekrafchick/) & Yue Xu (https://www.instagram.com/nonplatonic/) offer a modern, honest, and authentic perspective on how to date and deepen our connections with each other.
In this episode, we explore:
How shifting our narrative changes everything
Why most dating books fall short
How embracing yourself creates the love life you want
The truth behind ‘neediness’
Why presence is more powerful than chasing outcomes
The dating archetypes quiz (https://www.dateablepodcast.com/dating-archetype-quiz?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacNVQ_JqpFPWQxqV3MASrZVa3UThgdU9AEduyckut5rzt21Fuhp5v1nPzpXpQ_aem_X4CKWcRStWrx9ApdAMJU6Q) that helps us embrace—not fix—our patterns
…and so much more.
🔗 Resources & Mentions:
How to Be Datable (https://www.dateablepodcast.com/book)
Dateable Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/dateablepodcast/)
The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine (https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Louann-Brizendine/dp/0767920104)
From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks (https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X)
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vanessakrchova.com (https://www.vanessakrchova.com/)
🎁 Free 3-Day Creative Re-Awakening Program:
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14 Sept 2025
Sandra St Ives - The island of Gods & Demons
Meet Sandra St Ives—elder, quantum healer, and luminous storyteller. 🌿 In this conversation, Sandra invites us into the depth of her journey and shares wisdom that bridges soul, humanity, and radical truth.
We explore:
✨ Sandra’s years in Indonesia and what inspired her to share her story
✨ What it truly means to embody your soul—and how to begin
✨ The light and shadow of humanity
✨ Fluffy love vs. radical honesty
… and so much more.
📚 Sandra’s books: Amazon Author Page (https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Sandra-St.Yves/author/B0D4DFR7HJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true)
📸 Find Sandra on Instagram: @sandrastyves (https://www.instagram.com/sandrastyves/)
📖 Book mentioned: The Physics of Miracles by Richard Bartlett — Amazon link (https://www.amazon.com/Physics-Miracles-Tapping-Consciousness-Potential/dp/1582702470)
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28 Aug 2025
Jordan Tarver - You Deserve This Sh!t
“Life is created the more we live it.”
In this episode of Handsome Soul Stories, I sit down with life lover, writer, and creative Jordan Tarver to explore:
🔦 The power of curiosity as a guiding light
🌍 What purpose really means (and how to find it)
🎨 Where creativity really comes from — and how to tap into it
💫 What it takes to live a deeply fulfilling life
…and so much more.
We recorded this on my birthday in July, and honestly, it was the best gift I could’ve asked for. Thank you, Jordan! 💖
✨ Join us in co-creating the life you love & deserve.
Connect with Jordan:
📸 Instagram: @jordantarver (https://www.instagram.com/jordantarver/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
🌐 Website: jordantarver.com (https://www.jordantarver.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Books by Jordan:
📖 You Deserve This Sh!t (https://www.amazon.com/You-Deserve-This-Sh-Yourself/dp/B0B5VTQGNW?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
📖 Pursuit of Purpose: Find Your Purpose in 30 Days (https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Purpose-Find-Your-Days/dp/B0DY4P9X3J?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Mentioned in this episode:
📘 The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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12 Aug 2025
Julie Spark - From Slow To Flow
In this episode of Handsome Soul Stories, I chat with entrepreneur Julie Spark.
We explore:
💌 How to be happy with everything you have, while still pursuing everything you want
📚 Her From Slow to Flow trilogy
✨ The most important thing about writing
⛵️ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Follow Julie: @askjulie.spark (https://www.instagram.com/askjulie.spark/)
Get From Slow To Flow here (https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Flow-Transform-version-yourself-ebook/dp/B0BGK8TXRQ?ref_=ast_author_dp%26%238288%3B)
Mentioned in this episode: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319%E2%81%A0)
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25 Jul 2025
Episode 5 - Simon Jongenotter
The world doesn’t need more noise. It needs more love — and the courage to face the fear of death.
In this episode of Handsome Soul Stories, I speak with New Earth custodian Simon Jongenotter about what it truly means to live — and create — in alignment with soul.
We explore:
🔥 His journey and the writing of Finding My Soulplate
🌊 Creativity — and how to let her move through you
🌍 The mother wound and how it’s been shaping our society
🍍 A word on pineapples
🌿 The wisdom nature keeps offering when you're willing to listen
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Connect with Simon:
📖 Finding My Soulplate – Buy the book (https://a.co/d/5ya2FC5)
🌐 newearthcooking.com (https://newearthcooking.com/)
📸 @newearthcustodian (https://www.instagram.com/newearthcustodian/)
📸 @new.earth.school (https://www.instagram.com/new.earth.school/)
📸 @zestubud (https://www.instagram.com/zestubud/)
Mentioned in this episode:
📚 A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle – Link (https://a.co/d/57CTAKd)
📚 The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle – Link (https://a.co/d/cGCQL8I)
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10 Jul 2025
Episode 4 - Adeena Gerding
You don’t need a plan. Just curiosity for life and a willingness to see things differently.
In this episode of Handsome Soul Stories, I’m joined by the luminous Adeena Gerding — writer, traveler, and creative soul I met in Portugal during one of those unexpected, serendipitous chapters.
We talk about:
Adeena’s spontaneous journey and what led her there
The behind-the-scenes truth of her second book
How to actually complete the book inside you
Getting your book into bookshops (without selling your soul)
… and all the beautiful mess in between 🚲⛵️
✨ A little note: The sound’s not the best (we recorded on the move!) — but we made it work, and the conversation is full of heart.
Follow Adeena and her projects:
@bearfootgypsy (https://www.instagram.com/bearfootgypsy)
First We Ate Your Wife (https://www.instagram.com/first_we_ate_your_wife)
Unemployment Looks Better With a Tan (https://www.instagram.com/looks_better_with_a_tan)
Adventure Therapy Portugal (https://www.instagram.com/adventure.therapy.portugal)
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@vanessa_krchova (https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_krchova)
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Join here (https://www.vanessakrchova.com/creative-re-awakening)
30 Jun 2025
Episode 3 - Daniela Lasinger
Author Daniela Lasinger discusses her book, *The Magic in Your Heart*, her unique writing process, and how breathwork supports creativity in an interview with Vanessa Krchova.
23 Jun 2025
Episode 2 - Anna Lazowski
Author Anna Lazowski discusses the courage required to share your voice and dedicate time to develop your inner calling in an interview with Vanessa Krchova.
11 Jun 2025
Episode 1 - with Silvia Soler
Author Silvia Soler discusses her book *El chico de la sabana africana* and how writing offers healing and new perspectives in this interview with host Vanessa Krchova.
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