A not-so-perfect, broadly spiritual guide to aligning your life. No guilt. No guru vibes. Just real, messy, beautiful growth.
A funny, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to live in alignment with your soul — even when life is messy, imperfect, and not at all what you expected.
Blending storytelling, therapeutic insight, and humor, Kirk invites readers to stop chasing perfection and start paying attention to the real signs of growth: less hiding, fewer emotional spirals, and more moments of quiet joy. With warmth and irreverence, he walks alongside readers through the messy middle of adulthood — offering reflections on identity, shame, grief, time, spirituality, friendship, the body, and work.
Whether you're wrestling with anger, rebuilding your relationship with your body, grieving what could have been, or rediscovering joy in unexpected places, this book offers a compassionate, funny, and practical guide to coming home to yourself. Probably.
Soul Audit: The Playlist
A not-so-perfect soundtrack for living in alignment.
Runtime: 2 hours, 11 minutes
These songs were carefully chosen to reflect the emotional arc and themes of Soul Audit. Like the book, they cover authenticity, emotion, connection, grief, spiritual exploration, and joy. Some are obvious. Some are unexpected. All of them capture what it feels like to be human—and to try to get your soul in alignment (probably).
🌱 Authenticity & Self-Discovery
"Brave" — Sara Bareilles
Because speaking your truth takes guts, but it’s the first step toward alignment.
"Unwritten" — Natasha Bedingfield
You get to write your own story now. The page isn’t filled in yet.
"I Am What I Am" — Gloria Gaynor
An unapologetic anthem for anyone tired of hiding who they really are.
"No Such Thing" — John Mayer
For the rebels, the misfits, and everyone who’s stepped outside the lines.
"Most People Are Good" — Luke Bryan
Sometimes, real alignment means believing the best about people—and yourself.
🔥 Transforming Emotions
"Shake It Out" — Florence + The Machine
An emotional release anthem. Let go of the shame. Dance anyway.
"Praying" — Kesha
Turning pain into power isn’t easy. But it’s possible.
"Demons" — Imagine Dragons
A reminder that having struggles doesn’t make you bad. It makes you human.
"Rainbow" — Kacey Musgraves
A song for the anxious heart: the storm might already be over.
"Bleed to Love Her" — Fleetwood Mac
Vulnerability can hurt—but it’s how we love fully.
💔 Grief & Letting Go
"Let It Be" — The Beatles
Sometimes the only aligned thing to do is let go.
"Supermarket Flowers" — Ed Sheeran
A quiet, honest look at grief without cliches.
"See You Again" — Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
For the losses we carry—and the hope we’ll meet again.
"I Will Carry You" — Ellie Holcomb
Even in grief, we are not alone.
🌈 Integration & Wholeness
"This Is Me" — The Greatest Showman Cast
Stop apologizing for who you’ve become. Celebrate it.
"Beautiful Day" — U2
Gratitude doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’re noticing what’s good.
"Good as Hell" — Lizzo
Self-celebration is a legitimate mental health strategy.
"Roar" — Katy Perry
Reclaim your voice. Say what needs to be said.
"Send Me On My Way" — Rusted Root
Wholeness doesn’t mean staying still. It means moving forward with intention.
🤝 Connection & Relational Alignment
"Stand by You" — Rachel Platten
Showing up is what alignment in relationships looks like.
"Lean on Me" — Bill Withers
True connection means letting others hold you sometimes.
"You Will Be Found" — Dear Evan Hansen Cast
Even when you feel alone, someone is reaching out.
"Count on Me" — Bruno Mars
Simple. Loyal. The kind of friendship alignment we all need.
"Kind & Generous" — Natalie Merchant
A thank you to those who kept believing in you, even when you didn’t.
🕰 Alignment in Daily Life
"Vienna" — Billy Joel
Slow down. You’re not falling behind. You’re building something real.
"Suddenly I See" — KT Tunstall
Sometimes clarity hits when you least expect it—and it changes everything.
"Man in the Mirror" — Michael Jackson
Alignment starts with the only person you can truly change: yourself.
"Slow Down" — Nichole Nordeman
An invitation to notice the little moments that make a life.
✨ Spiritual Alignment
"Ordinary Miracle" — Sarah McLachlan
Everyday things can be sacred. You just have to notice them.
"You Learn" — Alanis Morissette
Turns out growth usually comes from the messes, not the easy stuff.
"Dare You to Move" — Switchfoot
A call to wake up. To stop performing. To live.
"Rise Up" — Andra Day
Because resilience is a spiritual practice.
"If I Ever Feel Better" — Phoenix
Hope and doubt can exist together. And that’s okay.
🎉 Final Vibe / Closing
"Best Day of My Life" — American Authors
Even in the mess, there’s joy to be found. Probably.