Shawn Vanderloo

Mint versus loose

Mint versus Loose – Soul Forge Podcast 283

Mint versus loose. Which is better? How do you choose to present your collection? Is there really that much of a difference between mint and loose collecting? All that and more on this week’s exciting episode of The Soul Forge Podcast! But first, an update on my Hot Wheels collecting.

Searching for Joy – Soul Forge Podcast 282

Searching for joy is a necessary part of life. There are many day to day things that can bring you down. Sometimes you must actively seek out joy. On this week’s episode of Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Amanda are doing their best to find the joy in the every

Expectation vs Reality

Expectation vs Reality – SOUL FORGE PODCAST 281

Expectation vs reality is episode 281 of Soul Forge Podcast. Expectations are what we think will happen, while reality is what actually transpires. While we hope these two will match up, they often don’t. This disparity of expectations vs. reality can often lead to feelings of discontentment and unhappiness.  Expectations

Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels – Soul Forge Podcast 280

Hot Wheels are my latest micro obsession. What is a micro obsession? Those who know me, are aware that my interests vary far and wide. You never know what might hit my radar and become my next mini obsession. Last year it was prepping for the end of the world.

You’re Gonna Die

You’re Gonna Die – Soul Forge Podcast 279

You’re gonna die. I’m gonna die. We are all going to die. That is why it is important to think about end of life planning while you still can. You’re gonna die. Therefore, it is up to you to plan how you wish to be taken care of. Preplanning your

Not Every One Is A Winner – Soul Forge Podcast 278

Not every one is a winner, and that’s perfectly okay! It’s a mixed bag of topics this week. There is no theme holding all the thoughts together. What will Shawn say on this week’s episode? No one knows–not even him! Prepare yourself for a cosmic adventure to nowhere! Not every

Let the nukes fly

Let The Nukes Fly – Soul Forge Podcast 277

Let the nukes fly, he said, in his sadness. Love? Loss? Heartache? Anger? Sadness? Brother Robin visits the Soul Forge to celebrate his 37th birthday. Robin has a few things to talk about. Is he ready for the end of society, or can he turn his attitude around? Seasonal depression

I Went Viral

I Went Viral – Soul Forge Podcast 276

I went viral this past week. I walked into Walmart and saw that they were adding coin receptacles to their shopping carts. Pulling out my phone, I made a quick Tiktok video. After uploading the video to the service, I thought nothing more about it. Somehow, it attracted a lot

Time, Life and Aging – Soul Forge Podcast 275

Time, life and aging. Time moves quickly, but where does it go? The seasons of life keep on turning. Before you know it, you have become an older person. This week on the podcast, Shawn and Melissa talk about aging and growing up. This topic came up because of an

Another Look at Minimalism – Soul Forge Podcast 274

Another look at minimalism? Oh yes, it’s time. In the first year of the podcast we took a dive into that world. In fact, we did two episodes about the minimalism journey. You can find those on episodes 25 and 50. Well, it’s been 5 years since our last look.

the g spot

The G Spot – Soul Forge Podcast 273

The G spot. What is it? Where is it? Find out all about the G spot on the 273rd episode of the Soul Forge Podcast. This week on the podcast we are at Amore For Your Pleasure. Amore is the premier adult store in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Amore’s owner

Best of 2022

Best of 2022 – Soul Forge Podcast 272

Best of 2022 lists are everywhere. Here is another one! The first episode of the new year sees Shawn and Krista looking back over the year that was. 2022 is a year that won’t soon be forgotten. From books and movies to television and events, 2022 was quite a year!

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