Union

About Union

A podcast focused on building a strong, aligned life — across faith, health, relationships, and purpose. Each episode explores real experiences and practical insights to help you grow in every area of life. From physical health and mindset to spiritual development and personal transformation. It’s about taking responsibility, living intentionally, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

Publisher

Michael and Bethany MacLeod

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   God, Safety & Peace: What Are You Really Trusting In?

   What if the peace and safety you’re asking God for requires you to let go of the things you’ve been using to feel safe? In this episode, we explore how money, relationships, success, control and other modern-day idols can quietly take the place of God as our source of security. We talk about surrender, trust, obedience and learning to experience genuine peace even when life feels uncertain. If you’re struggling with anxiety, control, fear or the need for certainty, this conversation will challenge you to look at what you’re really putting your trust in.

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Childhood Trauma: When Your Past Starts Making Decisions For You

   How does childhood trauma shape the decisions you make as an adult? In this episode, we explore how unresolved childhood experiences can influence your relationships, behaviour, self-worth, decision-making and even the way you respond to challenges around fertility, business and family. We unpack the patterns we carry into adulthood, why awareness alone isn’t enough to create change, and what it can look like to begin healing from the past without allowing it to dictate your future.

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Betrayal & overcoming the fear of man.

   This weeks episode is about betrayal and what to do when you experience it. Follow @bethanymacleodxo (https://www.instagram.com/bethanymacleodxo/) @michaelmacleodwellnessstrategy (https://www.instagram.com/michaelmacleodwellnessstrategy/)

4. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Knowledge, Distortion & Truth

   What if the problem isn't actually the problem? In this episode, we explore why real transformation rarely comes from simply knowing what to do. Whether you're trying to improve your fertility, grow your business, strengthen your relationship, or change your health, implementing the right strategy often does something much more important: It exposes you. For Beth's fertility clients, the process can reveal dependency, attachment, control, fear and patterns within their relationships that are affecting how they approach their fertility journey. For Mike's business clients, implementing the strategies they know they need to implement can expose beliefs around self-worth, value, money, work ethic, self-reliance, pride and greed. The strategy isn't necessarily the transformation. The strategy is the mirror. We explore what happens when you stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What is this situation revealing about me?"

5. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Provision In Wilderness, Transitioning Into God's Kingdom

   Consider this episode a what to expect during a wilderness season.

6. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Escaping a Fear-Driven Life

   Fear is one of the most powerful forces shaping human behaviour. It influences how we think, the decisions we make, what we buy, who we trust, and even how we see the world. But most of the time, we don't realise it's happening. In this episode, we explore how fear affects us on both a personal and societal level. We discuss how institutions, media, and the constant flow of information can amplify fear, why people become easier to influence when they're afraid, and what it takes to break free from living in a constant state of anxiety. We also look at fear through a biblical lens, exploring the difference between wisdom and fear, and why scripture repeatedly calls us to "fear not." This isn't a conversation about denying reality or ignoring genuine risks. It's about recognising when fear is driving your life instead of truth, wisdom, and faith. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the news, trapped by uncertainty, or wondered why fear seems to dominate modern life, this episode is for you. How fear shapes behaviour and decision-making The psychology behind fear and influence Why fear is such a powerful tool The difference between wisdom and fear A biblical perspective on courage, trust, and peace Practical ways to stop living reactively and start living intentionally Because the greatest prison isn't always physical. Sometimes it's the fear you've learned to live with.

7. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Healing Series Part 3: Dissolving Blocks & Having the Conversations That Matter

   This episode is about helping couples move beyond surface-level conflict and identify the deeper beliefs driving recurring problems. Most couples think they're arguing about money, intimacy, time, communication, parenting, or unmet needs. They're not. They're arguing from unconscious beliefs that have never been examined. This episode teaches listeners how to identify the hidden belief beneath a recurring issue and create a pathway toward healing, understanding, and alignment. The objective is not to teach people how to win arguments. The objective is to teach people how to dissolve blocks. Here's the AI app Michael built that you can use to identify your own subconscious blocks. https://blockdissolve-vczztyjs.manus.space

8. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Doing The Work For Genuine Healing & Transformation Part 2/3

   What does genuine healing and transformation actually look like in real life? In this honest and unfiltered conversation, we share our personal healing journeys, exploring the deeper wounds, patterns, and behaviours that continue to show up in our relationship, business, parenting, and everyday lives. This isn't a conversation from the other side of healing—it's a real-time look at the work we're doing right now. We dive into topics that many people struggle with but rarely talk about openly: trauma, money stories, business challenges, hustle culture, emotional triggers, relationships, parenting, self-awareness, and personal growth. Together, we explore how past experiences shape our beliefs, behaviours, and decisions, and what it takes to move from survival mode into genuine transformation. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and deeply authentic. If you're navigating your own healing journey, questioning old patterns, or seeking a more conscious way of living, there's something here for you. In this episode, we discuss: Healing and personal transformation Relationship dynamics and emotional triggers Trauma and its impact on daily life Money mindset and financial beliefs Business trauma and entrepreneurial challenges Breaking free from hustle mode Parenting, family life, and self-development Creating healthier patterns and behaviours Growth, awareness, and conscious living A quick heads-up: We don't get into the deeper topics until around the 18-minute mark. The first part of the episode is a relaxed catch-up before the conversation unfolds into the more meaningful and vulnerable discussion. If you're interested in healing, relationships, personal growth, trauma recovery, emotional wellbeing, mindset, entrepreneurship, and authentic transformation, this episode is for you. #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #RelationshipHealing #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalHealing #Entrepreneurship #Transformation #MentalWellbeing #Parenting #MoneyMindset #Authenticity #WellnessPodcast

9. 

   17 May 2026

   What Happens When God Leads Your Relationship?

   In this episode, we’re sharing our own relationship journey — not because we think we’ve mastered it, but because we’ve experienced something that genuinely feels different. We live in a world that teaches people to build relationships on attraction, feelings, convenience, and chemistry. But what happens when God becomes the foundation instead? We talk honestly about what’s changed in our relationship through faith — the peace, the depth, the growth, the healing, and the difference between building something around feelings versus building something around purpose. This isn’t about pretending we’re perfect. We still have challenges, disagreements, and things we’re learning. But there’s a strength in having a relationship built on something bigger than ourselves. If you’ve ever questioned modern dating, wondered whether there’s more to relationships than what culture offers, or felt like something is missing… this conversation is for you. Because maybe the relationship you’re looking for isn’t built by finding the perfect person. Maybe it starts with the right foundation.

10. 

    5 May 2026

    Existential Health: Purpose, Identity & Why It All Matters

    This was meant to be the final episode in our Deep Health series — structured, clear, and built around everything we had planned. But it didn’t go that way. As we sat down to record, it became clear we weren’t supposed to follow the framework. There was resistance, distraction, and moments where it genuinely felt like something was trying to stop the conversation from happening. So we let go of the plan. What followed was a very different kind of episode — more raw, more honest, and more real than anything we could have scripted. We talk about purpose, identity, and what it means to live aligned with God — but also the reality that not everything is easy when you choose that path. Sometimes there’s resistance. Sometimes there’s opposition. Sometimes you have to push through to get to what matters. This episode isn’t polished. It’s not structured the way we expected. But it’s real. And maybe that’s exactly how it was meant to be.

11. 

    28 Apr 2026

    Environmental Health: What’s Around You Is Shaping You

    This is episode 5 of our Deep Health series, and we’re diving into environmental health — the everyday things around you that are quietly shaping your body, your hormones, and your overall wellbeing. Most people focus on training and nutrition, but overlook what they’re exposed to daily. The products in your home, what you store your food in, the air you breathe, even your digital environment — it all adds up. In this episode, we break down how small, consistent exposures can have long-term effects, especially when it comes to hormones and fertility. Beth shares her perspective on how environmental factors impact the female body, what she’s learned, and the changes that have made the biggest difference. This isn’t about fear or trying to control everything. It’s about awareness and making better decisions where you can. Because your environment is either supporting your health… or slowly working against it.

12. 

    22 Apr 2026

    Mike's Testimony | From Trauma to Truth: My Encounter With Jesus

    This episode is my personal testimony — not from a place of having everything figured out, but from a place of 'I'm a few years in now and I've finally done enough work to begin talking as I continue to do the work.'For most of my life, I carried trauma. It shaped how I saw myself, how I lived, and how I tried to cope. On the outside, things may not have looked completely broken — but internally, I was struggling.Eventually, I reached a point where I had nothing left to lean on. No answers, no direction, no control. Just desperation.And it was in that place — not at my best, not when I had it together — that I had an encounter I couldn't explain away.Jesus Spoke to me.This episode is about that moment, but also everything around it — the trauma, the breaking point, and what it looks like when your life starts to change from the inside out.I’m not sharing this to convince anyone. I’m sharing it because it happened.And if you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or at the end of yourself — this might speak to you.

13. 

    20 Apr 2026

    Social Health: The People Around You Shape Your Life

    This is episode 4 of our Deep Health series, and we’re talking about social health — the people around you and how they’re shaping your life. Whether you realise it or not, your environment is influencing your thinking, your habits, and your standards. The people you spend time with will either strengthen you or slowly pull you off track. In this episode, we break down the impact of friendships, circles, and environment — how to recognise when something isn’t serving you, the importance of boundaries, and what it actually looks like to build intentional relationships. We also talk about the tension between outgrowing people and staying loyal, the role of community, and how your social world affects every other area of your life. Because you don’t stay the same around people — you either rise, or you lower your standard.

14. 

    13 Apr 2026

    Mental Health: Renewing the Mind

    This is episode 3 of our Deep Health series, and we’re diving into mental health — specifically the way you think, and how that shapes your life. Most people aren’t aware of the patterns running through their mind every day. The internal dialogue, the negative loops, the beliefs they’ve accepted as truth. But your thoughts don’t just stay in your head — they influence your emotions, your decisions, and ultimately the direction of your life. In this episode, we talk about becoming aware of your thinking, breaking negative thought patterns, and what it actually looks like to renew your mind in a practical way. We also explore the biblical perspective — what it means to take thoughts captive, align your thinking with truth, and stop being led purely by how you feel. This isn’t about becoming perfect or never struggling. It’s about learning to take responsibility for your mind and creating a healthier, more grounded way of thinking. Because the way you think consistently… becomes the way you live.

15. 

    10 Apr 2026

    Emotional Health: Learning to Feel Without Being Ruled

    This is episode 2 of our Deep Health series, and we’re diving into emotional health. Most people fall into one of two extremes — suppressing how they feel or being completely led by it. In this conversation, we explore what it actually looks like to live in a healthy place between those two. We talk about emotional awareness, triggers, processing emotions properly, and how emotional health impacts relationships, decision-making, and your walk with God. This is not about becoming emotionless. It’s about becoming stable, aware, and grounded. If your emotional health is off, it will show up everywhere in your life.

16. 

    6 Apr 2026

    Physical Health: Stewarding the Body

    This episode sets the foundation for the entire Deep Health series by focusing on physical health — the most visible but often misunderstood area. The goal is to reframe physical health from aesthetics and performance into stewardship, discipline, and responsibility. This is not about chasing an image. It’s about caring for the body you’ve been given so you can live fully and effectively.

17. 

    5 Mar 2026

    How My Pregnancy Prepared Me for a Natural Birth — The Hidden Keys to Success

    Beth shares openly about her intense, five-day hospital ordeal with her first child—an experience filled with emergency C-sections, trauma, and feelings of helplessness. Determined to rewrite her story, she meticulously prepared for a home birth second time around, leveraging knowledge, organic nutrition, hormonal health, and deep spiritual practices. You'll discover how she navigated fear mongering midwives, filtered out fear-inducing information, and built an unshakeable trust in her body’s innate ability to birth. This episode breaks down practical strategies you can implement now: cultivating emotional resilience, harnessing breath work, using prayer and faith as tools for productive labor, and creating a birth environment that fosters safety and confidence. Beth also discusses the critical role of supporting partners—how they can lead, protect, and stand firm against medicalised narratives that want to override women’s intuition. Follow @Bethanyfairweatherfemalehealth

18. 

    24 Feb 2026

    Doing The Work for Genuine Healing and Transformation

    Unlock the profound connection between healing, sex, and self-awareness in this raw, transformative conversation. If you're tired of surface-level fixes and ready to dive into the depths of your mind and body, this episode is your blueprint for true growth. Join us as we peel back the layers of trauma, spirituality, and intimate connection, revealing how the most unexpected tools—like acupuncture, meditation, and understanding your cycle—can accelerate your healing journey. Discover how past pain, unprocessed emotions, and subconscious blocks can sabotage your happiness—and learn practical strategies to turn them into sources of strength. You'll learn: How to use sex as a healing practice rather than a performance to hide deep wounds Why your cycle is a powerful report card for your emotional and physical health The hidden ways societal and self-imposed boundaries block authentic intimacy How meditation, breath work, and mindfulness can unlock your spiritual connection and inner peace Practical tips like "wear something trashy" or "start a fight" to reignite desire and release stored trauma This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in old patterns—whether you're healing from childhood trauma, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking spiritual growth. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this conversation is your roadmap. Hosted by two practitioners who have traversed dark nights of the soul and emerged with open hearts and radical honesty, this mix of storytelling, expertise, and real-world strategies will challenge what you think you know about healing, intimacy, and self-love. Get inspired to embrace your full potential—body, mind, and spirit. Remember, healing is a journey, not a destination. Tune in, open up, and start your transformation today. Follow @MikeMacleod_ or @Thebusinessofhealingco Follow @Bethanyfairweatherfemalehealth

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