In this guest episode, Nimesh is joined by Mark J Platten for a grounded and powerful conversation about what happens when your soul begins calling you beyond the life, identity or work you have built.
Mark shares his lifelong connection with nature and how the Earth has guided, held and supported him throughout his life. For Mark, nature is not just somewhere we go. It is a relationship. It communicates, grounds us and reminds us that we are never truly alone.
One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Mark shares the guidance he received during COVID: you are doing good work in the world, but it is not your soul work. That message became part of a much deeper transition, eventually leading him out of his academic career and into a new chapter of listening, surrendering and trusting what his soul was calling him towards.
Together, Nimesh and Mark explore nature connection, masculine energy, midlife transformation, fear, community, emotional intelligence and why so many people are being called into a more heart-led and soul-aligned way of living.
This conversation is for anyone questioning their path, feeling called into change, or sensing that their soul is asking for something deeper.
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In This Episode
✨ Mark’s deep relationship with nature and the Earth
✨ What happens when your soul calls you beyond the life you built
✨ The difference between good work and soul work
✨ Masculine energy, midlife transformation and emotional intelligence
✨ Community, fear, change and the importance of elder wisdom
What You’ll Take Away
✨ You can be doing good work and still feel called into deeper soul work
✨ Nature can help you remember who you truly are
✨ Fear does not always mean stop; it may be showing you where growth is calling
✨ Men need spaces for honesty, support and emotional connection
✨ Surrendering does not mean giving up; it means listening more deeply
Guest Bio
Mark J Platten is a teacher, writer and men’s work facilitator whose work explores nature connection, soul alignment, midlife transformation, masculine growth and the relationship between humans and the Earth. His work supports people in reconnecting with nature, listening to the wisdom of the body, navigating change and stepping into deeper relationship with themselves, their communities and their soul’s calling.
Connect with Mark J Platten
Website: https://www.markjplatten.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@menmidlifemenopause
Men’s Course: https://www.markjplatten.com/MenMidlife&Menopause-Course
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mark-j-platten
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Reflection
Where in your life is your soul calling you beyond the life, work or identity you have built?
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