Hello Beauties! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up to last week's episode of The Never Ending Story and releasing fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World I share what she refers to as the 4 chambers of the heart and will be covering each chamber in this mini series.

On this episode I talk about the first chamber of the heart which allows us to live from a place of love, The Open Heart. I share the importance of having an open heart rather than a heart closed by fear. An Open heart allows you to stay close to all that nurtures and supports your spirit NO MATTER WHAT DISSAPOINTMENTS COME. To expect good things and live from a place of trust and faith as we move through life.

Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World, By Dana Quade,
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Thing-Dana-Quade/dp/0692001689

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A friend said to me awhile back that Fear is a liar. I considered it and figured, ya, I suppose that's true. Yet the more I thought about it, it didn't work for me. I don't think that Fear is lying, I think Fear is the voice of a scared, wounded part of ourselves that is trying to keep us safe in a backwards way. This past weekend I felt this very strongly as I had a revelation that the only the only thing keeping me fully enjoying my life and being happy, is the voice of fear. And I made a pact with myself to let it end here. To release the cloak of fear that often feels wrapped around me.

On this solo episode I share some further insights into fear, the wounded voice, and how to heal it. Of course touching on the general themes of this year, 2025, that relate to ending the Never ending story of our lives and why NOW is the time to let it end and tell a new story. I also share a few oracle cards which I pulled earlier in the week which aligned with the message and I pull an oracle card for the audience!

W.I.T.C.H Oracle, https://www.spiritelement.co/prettypowerfulthings/witch-oracle-angi-sullins-review-rt4pw

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My fabulous guest this week, Dr. Audrey Schnell, and I found ourselves very aligned in the discussion of her work as a trailblazer in personal development and transformation. Specifically the potential for Humanity as a whole to move into a much more abundant, prosperous, and enjoyable era and for individuals to reach their full, magnificent ability. This is a theme throughout her work, Dr. Schnell is renowned for her deep expertise, she has spent decades empowering individuals to break through their barriers and unlock their full potential. Dr. Schnell can uniquely pinpoint the hidden roots of self-sabotage and offer transformative guidance that leads to profound, lasting change.

On this guest episode, Dr. Schnell speaks with us from the comfort of her amazing off-grid home in West Virginia. She shares about her experience starting out in the field of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, studying why and how people change for over 40 years. She goes on to share how she got into the coaching business and how health and wealth together are the foundation of success, what self-sabotage really is and how to get out of your own way.

Bio:
Dr. Schnell has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She has been studying why and how people change for over 40 years. Audrey Schnell enables her clients to end self sabotage, stop derailing themselves, master their emotions and reach their goals. She helps people see the blind spots that are costing them money and eliminate emotional triggers so they can reach their potential, create long-term client relationships, and even turn difficult clients into success stores. She has been a featured speaker at retreats, been a valued guest on numerous industry podcasts and founded 2 successful online summits that featured over 20 top-flight experts from the world of healing and peak performance.

Audrey lives off the grid on 40 Acres in rural West Virginia with her husband and dogs.
Email: audrey@audreyschnellphd.com

Website: www.audreyschnell.com

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Hello My Fabulous Listeners!

I'm using this week's solo episode to share an update on the show's episode schedule/format! I've been releasing guest episodes for nearly 4 years, WHOA! This past Wednesday I did not as I have decided to move to bi-weekly guest episodes. I've realized I need to adjust my episode release schedule as I will be back on the road for a few months this Summer and won't have enough to release guest episodes weekly. So just a heads up that i will now release 2 guest episodes and 4 solo episodes a month. As you know keeping up this show takes a lot of time and energy and I'm figuring out a balance that works for me rather than letting it go completely.

With that said, I hope you all enjoy the update along with some other personal updates and of course, a card pull!

Mists of Avalon Oracle, https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/mists-of-avalon-oracle

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Overwhelm is a word that has come up a lot this week, for myself and clients, so I thought it would be the perfect topic for this week's solo episode! It got me thinking about the difference between overwhelm and full on burn out/breakdown and if there is a way to prevent both. My take is that overwhelm is inevitable and burn-out/breakdowns can be prevented. I talk about the latter in this episode yet mostly I focus on navigating overwhelm; preventative measures and tips to maneuver through it.

On this solo episode I explain that when I say overwhelm I'm referring to the state where you can feel the cortisol (stress hormone) running through your body and find yourself having trouble remaining calm, civil, and not snapping or straight up yelling at others. It's a natural response to being pushed to your limit and having too much stress yet it's still important to understand and know how to work through. I give examples of my past week that led me into overwhelm and a client's account of managing 2 sick children under 2 and rightfully facing overwhelm as well.

Earth Power Oracle, https://blueangelonline.com/shop/card-decks/oracle-cards/earth-power-oracle/

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You knew going after your dreams would take work. But why does it feel like no matter how hard you push, something invisible is holding you back? Deep down, you know: Something isn’t working. My returning guest this week, Sheridan Ruth, has made this inquiry into her life's work. As a Nervous System Specialist and creator of Body-Based Business®—a coaching model that blends somatic tools, nervous system wisdom, and business strategy to help entrepreneurs build sustainable success, She knows that success isn’t just about strategy—it’s about your capacity to hold it. I welcome Sheridan back on the show to celebrate and discuss her new book, Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous System Alignment to Prevent Burnout and Leave an Impact.

On this week's guest episode I have Sheridan take the stage to share about her labor of love, a fabulous new book she has published. It's a remarkable resource with a wealth of knowledge to offer. Together Sheridan and I discuss what the breaking point can be with burn out and what it can teach you about success & how somatic intelligence guides us toward aligned decisions in business & leadership. Sheridan also
breaks down the difference between burnout and misalignment from a nervous system perspective, how can women leaders can navigate ambition without falling into masculine overdrive or burnout, what feminine leadership actually looks like when it’s rooted in the body, & she offers advice do you have for a woman are ready to pivot but are terrified of making the wrong move.

BIO:
From being stripped of every strand of hair on her body to losing my ex to suicide 3 weeks after breaking up, Sheridan was forced to use trauma-healing to sustainably build her business. While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it by merging body-based tools, the nervous system AND business strategy.

Sheridan helps anxious, perfectionist, people-pleasing and burned out entrepreneurs combine the nervous system with business strategy to increase profit and decrease anxiety - even when traditional methods haven’t worked.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_sheridanruth_/
w: sheridanruth.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Intelligence-Success-Nervous-Alignment/dp/1962280829

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* In honor of this time navigating through the chaotic energies of the eclipse portal & with the Venus Retrograde bringing up relationship patterns and wounds, I wanted to re-release this throwback episode on addiction to chaos & dysfunction. Enjoy! *

---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode originally released June of 2023------------------------------------

Do you prefer to have a lot going on around you rather than to be in a still, quiet house? TV on or podcast playing on your phone while you go about chores? Many of us are more comfortable with vibrancy rather than stillness. It can feel too quiet which can sometimes feel lonely. These are normal preferences, neither right nor wrong. Yet is it possible to become a bit dependent on noise, movement, possibly chaos & even dysfunction to feel agreeable? The world within us vibrates at the same frequency as the world around us. If we became accustomed at an early age to being in a household with a lot of yelling fighting, chaos and dysfunction, that could become the state that we feel most comfortable within.

On this episode I explore the concept of being addicted to chaos and dysfunction. This can mean not feeling comfortable in a relationship unless it's very tumultuous, toxic, or intense. Or always finding yourself in friendships and work environments with a lot of drama or instability. Essentially this comes down to feeling more at home with a nervous system that is dysregulated rather than a regulated system. It is possible to begin to shift into a more stable, peaceful baseline and enjoy healthy relationships and home life. I'll give you some tips on how to do so and to break the cycle of the addiction to chaos.

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When we talk about Divine Feminine principles, how realistic is it to believe that they can actually be incorporated in modern American business, politics, and lifestyle? Well, if you ask ME it's not only realistic, it is INEVITABLE. My guest this week agrees whole heartedly and has built an entire business around these principles. Jennifer Whitaker is a Feminine Business Coach who teaches female entrepreneurs how to build multiple 6-figure businesses with feminine and nature-based strategies. She became a certified spiritual director and coach and formally studied the Divine Feminine for three years. This led her to create her revolutionary methodology where she weaves traditional business strategies with the Wheel of the Year—the main ingredient that has helped her clients create wild success while honoring their feminine energy.

On this week's guest episode, Jennifer and I get HYPED talking about the potential for the various systems in our World, particularly business, when Women are truly able to shine and prosper. Jennifer explains the feminine path to abundance and what true feminine abundance looks like, and how is it different from the traditional masculine model of wealth. She offers how can women use nature’s wisdom to expand their capacity to receive money, opportunities, and success with ease & why many women in business are feeling disconnected from their true nature, burned out, or like something is missing (within themselves/within their strategies and how nature hold the antidote. We both get excited talking about how aligning with the cycles of nature help women feel more fulfilled, energized, and abundant in their work and lives & how deepening our relationship with nature awaken a remembrance of our own power, intuition, and feminine essence

BIO:
Jennifer Whitaker spent 20+ years growing multi-million dollar environmental and animal organizations. Following burnout, she sought a more spiritual path to thriving financially. She became a certified spiritual director and coach and formally studied the Divine Feminine for three years. This led her to create her revolutionary methodology where she weaves traditional business strategies with the Wheel of the Year—the main ingredient that has helped her clients create wild success while honoring their feminine energy. When Jennifer isn’t leading her company, she can be found in nature, reading a good book, and spending time with her family. If you want to learn more about Jennifer, you can find her through her podcast, Rooted Women Rise.

If you want to learn more about Jennifer, you can find her through her podcast, Rooted Women Rise, and below links!

IG: @iamjenwhitaker

Website: jenwhitaker.com

Free: Sacred Scaling - A three-day challenge for scaling your business to multiple 6-figure while honoring your feminine energy. https://jenwhitaker.kartra.com/page/challenge