LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE, Pt 3: Moving Beyond the Doom Loop
From WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries by Colleen Akiko
November 25, 2025 · 10 min · Season 1 · Episode 34
About this episode
Brenda Heldoorn shares an exercise to dismantle negative self-talk and discusses moving beyond victim language towards spiritual awakening.
How can a little notebook disarm the ego’s grip? In this short but potent episode, spiritual counselor Brenda Heldoorn shares a surprising exercise with host Colleen Akiko that dismantled her negative self-talk. With openness and humor, she names the “Doom Loop” for what it is, and offers a direct pathway through the grand illusion. We explore how victim language sneaks into our thoughts and conversations, and how awakening to our spiritual brilliance may mean walking a quieter path. One where we no longer bond with others over our shared suffering, but the joy of discovering our shared light instead. Brenda also shares a sweet metaphor of her dreaming dog that reminds us: when we awaken from the collective nightmare, there is no scolding—only welcome. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in repeat stories, you’ll appreciate the kind of medicine that doesn’t require years of analysis—just your willingness to listen... and maybe a little notebook. Take a quick break. Tune in; breathe... And remember: Bonus content, music, and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light awai at Songrise.LIVE .
People in this episode
Host: Colleen Akiko
Guest: Brenda Heldoorn
Topics covered
- spirituality
- self-improvement
- ego
- negative self-talk
- awakening
- victim language
Keywords
- Doom Loop
- negative self-talk
- spiritual brilliance
- victim language
- awakening
- self-improvement
- exercise
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