Onion Soup

About Onion Soup

Onion Soup: Demystifying Spirituality, One Intriguing Conversation at a Time Curious about spirituality, the secrets of the universe, and the depths of the human experience? Welcome to Onion Soup! Join host Dexter Morton as he delves into captivating conversations with a colorful cast of guests. From sound healers and life coaches to dream experts and spiritual teachers, Onion Soup explores the fascinating intersection of self-discovery, personal growth, and the mysteries of existence. Prepare to be surprised, challenged, and inspired! Whether you’re a seasoned seeker or simply curious about the world beyond the ordinary, Onion Soup offers a thought-provoking and entertaining journey. Here’s what you can expect: In-depth discussions on a wide range of topics: Spirituality, metaphysics, self-help, alternative healing, and more. Engaging interviews with passionate experts: Learn from life coaches, healers, authors, and other fascinating individuals. Actionable insights and practical tools: Gain valuable knowledge to empower your personal growth journey. A warm and inviting atmosphere: Dexter fosters a space for open conversation and exploration. Subscribe to Onion Soup and embark on a captivating adventure of self-discovery!

Publisher

Dexter Morton

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2023

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

135 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2026

   That Wasn't My Intention": Decoding Relationship Triggers & Childhood Patterns | Dr. Timerman

   Why do two people with genuine love and good intentions end up caught in the exact same destructive arguments? In this episode of Onion Soup, Dexter sits down with marriage and family therapist Dr. Patricia Timmerman, author of Why Are We Fighting?, to peel back the psychological and physiological layers of relationship conflict. Together, they explore why standard communication techniques often fail when our internal perception doesn't match our partner's external action—and how childhood conditioning dictates our present-day triggers. In this episode, we unpack: The IAP Model (Intention, Action, Perception): Why miscommunication happens in the invisible gap between what we mean and what another person experiences. Reframing "That Wasn't My Intention": How to move past defense mechanisms and address the actual impact of your actions. WACA (With Awareness Comes Action): Practical strategies for shifting out of automatic reactive patterns into conscious choice. Internal Recalibration: Using "instructive compliments" and cognitive balance to quiet negative self-talk and projection. Physiological De-escalation: Simple grounding techniques, code words, and diaphragmatic breathing to regulate the nervous system when panic or rage takes over. The Rule of Three Interpretations: A tool for instantly broadening your perspective when you default to assuming the worst. About Our Guest: Dr. Patricia Timmerman, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, is a licensed mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and the creator of Advocate to Create resources. She specializes in trauma desensitization, conflict resolution, and helping individuals and couples navigate grief, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. Episode Intro Script (Sound Design: Subtle, warm ambient soundscape fades up, then settles low beneath Dexter’s voice) Dexter: We tend to judge ourselves by our intentions. But we judge everyone else by their actions. Think about the last time you found yourself in a heated argument with someone you deeply care about. You meant well—or at least, you didn't mean to hurt them. But on their end, your words landed like a strike. The moment you say, "That wasn't my intention," the dialogue usually stalls out. You're defending your internal heart; they're reacting to their felt reality. Beneath every argument isn't just a dispute about who forgot to take out the trash or who misread a text. Beneath the argument is a web of childhood perception, self-preservation mechanisms, and a nervous system that has suddenly decided it's under attack. Today on Onion Soup, we are peeling back the architecture of conflict. My guest is Dr. Patricia Timmerman—a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and author of Why Are We Fighting? Patricia brings a grounded, deeply practical lens to human connection. We break down her IAP model—Intention, Action, Perception—explore how to rewrite internal self-talk using instructive compliments, and dive into physiological circuit-breakers like the "Rule of Three Interpretations" and targeted de-escalation code words. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of being misunderstood, this conversation is a map out of the noise. Let’s jump in. Support the show: chakrawonders.com Support our guest: https://www.advocate2create.com/

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   26 Jun 2026

   Nervous System Healing After Trauma: Somatic Tools, Sound & Intuitive Guidance | Onion Soup Podcast w/ Jasmine Alexandria

   Dexter interviews Jasmine Alexandria, a certified hypnotherapist, sound therapist, yoga practitioner, and energy worker who blends shamanic and indigenous practices. Jasmine explains her mission to help disempowered women—especially those recovering from abuse and domestic violence—reclaim their voice and essence through sanctuary spaces and re-patterning work. She describes trauma as the body’s after-response stored in fascia and tissues, and outlines nervous system healing through a mind-body-spirit approach, including addressing fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses and fragmentation of the self. Jasmine shares tools like breathwork, yoga, humming, salt baths, grounding, sound instruments, Reiki/energy work, vagus nerve practices, and flower essences, and discusses boundaries, holding space, future-self work via hypnotherapy, and developing intuitive “clear” gifts. Support the show www.chakrawonders.com www.patreon.com/OnionSoup

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   5 Mar 2026

   Why Income Isn’t Making Us Happier (Catia Arnaut on Burnout, Purpose & Policy) | Onion Soup

   Why are so many people burned out—even in wealthy nations? In this thought-provoking episode of Onion Soup, Dexter sits down with happiness researcher Catia Arnaut, whose global journey through Dubai, Angola, and Geneva led her to question a core assumption: if income rises, shouldn’t wellbeing rise too? Her research says otherwise. Catia describes what she calls a “silent pandemic” in mental health—rising anxiety, disconnection, and chronic stress despite material growth. She argues that especially for women, putting yourself first isn’t selfish. It’s essential nervous system maintenance. Together, they explore four research-backed happiness skills that build emotional resilience: • Gratitude (with measurable, lasting effects)• Meaningful relationships• Purpose• Genuine generosity They unpack how generosity can quietly turn into manipulation when it’s driven by ego or expectation—and how true giving feels different in the body. The conversation moves from personal wellbeing to systemic reform. Catia critiques GDP-only definitions of progress—echoing concerns raised decades ago by Robert F. Kennedy—and argues that success should be measured by citizen wellbeing, not income alone. They discuss: • The need for organizational wellbeing in workplaces• Education reform centered on creativity and purpose for an AI-driven future• Reducing screen time and restoring real human connection• Spending time in nature to calm chronic stress• Work-life balance as a structural necessity, not a luxury• A four-day workweek• Limits on extreme wealth accumulation• Universal or participatory income models At its core, this episode asks a powerful question:What if happiness isn’t soft—but strategic? For anyone navigating burnout, emotional fatigue, or questioning the hustle narrative, this conversation offers both grounded daily practices and bold societal reimagining. Because resilience isn’t just personal.It’s cultural.

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