In this episode of Soul Decodes, Dr. Tia Jolie Phillips and Sarah Tirri discuss the impact of Hurricane Milton. They share humorous anecdotes about living without power and Sarah's cleanup efforts, before celebrating their young podcast's worldwide reach, with listeners in countries like India and Bangladesh.

Tia Jolie recounts a recent face-to-face with an irate New York attorney. As the veins in the New Yorker’s neck begin to protrude, Tia Jolie recounts his reference to her recent Studio 17 Broadcast where a forensic historian addresses discrepancies in the official narrative of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. The New Yorker gets even more frustrated as he struggles to accept the idea that the government might have outright lied. Sarah laughs as Tia Jolie uses martial arts as a metaphor when discussing the value of remaining calm in confrontational situations! Sarah shares that the populace likely experiences a similar deep-seated insecurity when faced with the idea that their trusted government might have lied to them.

Tia Jolie shares the vital importance of questioning established narratives, and again highlights the challenges of discussing controversial ideas, referring to the fraudulent mainstream narratives that exist, particularly around contentious topics like 9/11 and the Elections. The women discuss the concept of ‘media manipulation’, with reference given to the BBC's reporting of Building 7's collapse prior to it actually happening. Tia Jolie asserts, and Sarah agrees, that America’s elected officials should be viewed as ‘public servants’ NOT ‘leaders’. Sarah discusses how one can easily feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of contradictory narratives and conspiracy theories.

The dialogue touches on the American Constitution, with Tia Jolie reassuring all that should changes be needed, there exists a proper mechanism for change and that it is unnecessary to disregard the document entirely.

The conversation turns to the manipulation of governments and economies by world power players, and a future where individuals may be closely monitored. She critiques Klaus Schwab's vision of a future where people “own nothing” and “will be happy about it.” Both women view this as a disturbing form of control and advocate for personal freedom and critical thinking in the face of potential tyranny.

The dialogue further explores the importance of individual responsibility, personal growth, and maintaining freedom in the face of change. The women discuss societal changes, and societal control, such as the rise of ’15-minute cities’ where everything is digitized and centrally controlled. Tia Jolie criticizes the push for convenience, declaring that true freedom and success require hard work and are inherently inconvenient!

Both women offer their closing perspectives with Sarah advocating the need for listeners to mentally dis-identify from the media hype in order to maintain inner peace. She promotes the highly-evolved spiritual idea that ‘outer reality’ is a reflection of a soul’s inner state, advising listeners to therefore avoid the unfortunate predicament of ‘allowing’ a low-grade inner state to get a foothold.

Tia Jolie stresses the importance of protecting free speech and the need for balance between personal rights and societal responsibilities, underscoring everyone's right to freely express their opinions without any threat of punitive measures or retribution.

The Earth Angel Media presentation "Soul Decodes" is a commercial-free show that explores spirituality, wellness, and hidden history, blending personal anecdotes with lighthearted conversation. In this episode, Sarah Tirri shares personal updates, including launching her online radio station, Zeta4Rocks, dedicated to rock music and spiritual content. The hosts discuss their mutual interest in promoting new artists through their various projects. They discuss their mutual interest in featuring new artists on Sarah’s radio station, the Soul Decodes Podcast, as well as other Podcasts related to Studio 17.

Tia Jolie, a bass player and musician, initially reflects on her experiences in music, highlighting the physical demands of the role and the influence of notable musicians. She emphasizes that playing music for long hours is physically demanding, akin to a workout, and describes her journey of learning iconic bass lines from the '70s and '80s, which significantly improved her skills.

Tia Jolie recounts a poignant moment where a saxophonist, who had played alongside Leland Sklar, praised her bass playing style. This acknowledgment was emotionally impactful for Tia Jolie who had transitioned from being a novice to playing in a Phil Collins tribute band.

Tia Jolie then discusses the challenges that arose within her former band due to the lead singer's reluctance to accept feedback regarding his ‘average singing ability’. The lead singer’s resistance to honest and careful feedback and efforts to help him improve were keenly felt by all the band members as they prepared for upcoming gigs in Las Vegas. This culminated dramatically in the lead singer firing Tia Jolie just one week before their Vegas shows, leaving her initially surprised but ultimately relieved. Despite the lead singer's ego and refusal to accept constructive criticism, Tia Jolie had support from her fellow band members who shared concerns about the lead singer's behavior too!

Tia Jolie goes on to talk about how the hired bass player did a good job on stage in Vegas, but the lead singer's ego had negatively affected the band's overall performance. Despite initial excitement, the performances were disastrous, leading to stress and the potential firing of the entire band after their first show in Laughlin.

The conversation pivots to the lead singer's history of failing bands due to his resistance to constructive criticism. The hosts reflect on their own journeys of learning to accept feedback and both acknowledge that the lead singer might need to undergo a significant personal transformation to succeed.

The hosts reflect on the necessity of balance between ego and humility in artistic endeavors, and the importance of balancing ego with the soul for personal growth and enlightenment. They continue to explore the concept of personal growth through hardship and acknowledge that sometimes the struggles faced are part of someone else's journey.

Tia Jolie recognizes that everyone has grown significantly through their musical experiences, becoming more skilled and confident, but also reflects on the tendency to stick with unfulfilling relationships longer than necessary. She mentions her ongoing connection with her other band members, who shared clips of the chaotic performances. Despite the turmoil, Tia Jolie feels a mix of sadness and peace as she processes the closure of this chapter in their life.

The hosts discuss Tia Jolie’s commitment to continue empowering others while maintaining healthy boundaries, and recognizing when to pull back if her assistance is no longer beneficial.

The conversation concludes with light-hearted banter about the potential for future projects, including a live show, and a call to action for listeners to support their endeavors. The episode is sponsored by Pure, which offers health and wellness products, inviting listeners to join as preferred customers for discounts.

This episode opens with a casual, humorous conversation between the hosts, filled with light-hearted anecdotes centered around aviation culture. Tia Jolie Phillips and Sarah Tirri discuss the camaraderie among pilots, sharing funny stories about call signs like "Stinky" and "Radar," while also reminiscing about past experiences related to the most dangerous and potentially life-threatening occurrence that has happened during the lifetime of the two hosts.

The hosts blend entertainment with deeper themes, using humor to engage their audience while addressing topics like spirituality, wellness, and personal growth. Their approach seeks to make listeners feel part of the conversation, creating a relaxed atmosphere while exploring important life lessons.

Amid the light-hearted banter, this episode features personal stories from aviation that highlight serious themes of responsibility and danger. One story involves an account of the near-crash Tia Jolie experienced during a military flight maneuver over the Gulf of Mexico. Another recounts a close call Sarah encountered as a student pilot while practicing maneuvers over the Everglades. Sarah talks about the dangers of overconfidence, and Tia Jolie the critical importance of airmanship. Both stories serve as cautionary tales about the balance between technical skill and personal responsibility in high-risk situations.

The conversation then shifts into a philosophical exploration of truth and belief systems. Sarah discusses the difference between beliefs and truth, describing truth as something inherently beautiful, coherent, and loving. The hosts then critique what they consider to be flawed and unloving belief systems.

The conversation then touches on the host’s personal interpretations of faith and God, questioning traditional religious narratives like the sacrifice of Jesus, considering instead a more benevolent view of God and what God did.

A broader discussion of spirituality and atheism follows, where the speakers share personal stories about their family’s differing beliefs, including perspectives related to Sarah’s atheist brother. The conversation then brings to light more diverse approaches to spirituality, showing how people can embrace spiritual practices without the necessity of adhering to a belief in a higher reality.

Tia Jolie addresses the concept of darkness and light, with both hosts rejecting the idea of a literal devil, emphasizing instead the need to take personal responsibility for one's actions, rather than attributing them to external forces that God is not in control of. This part of the discussion explores how darkness and evil are often personified, but can be understood as merely the absence of light, love, or goodness.

From there, the hosts talk about creativity and resourcefulness, with stories of Tia Jolie overcoming challenges through innovation, especially during financial struggles she faced in her past. She shares examples of using ingenuity to solve problems, giving a nod to resourceful television character, MacGyver, and recounting how financial constraints led to creative solutions both in her former years and her current life on her farm.

In the latter part of the episode, the hosts discuss the pursuit of happiness and the importance of enjoying the journey of life rather than focusing solely on material success. Sarah emphasizes that while money can provide security and freedom, true happiness is found in being content with the process of life and monitoring what goes on in the mind, encouraging listeners to be mindful of the type of thoughts they are thinking. She encourages listeners to choose a higher state of being, regardless of external circumstances, which is not always easy.