Episode 13 - The Burden of Being ‘Good’ with Rose Covenant
Rose Covenant is a globally recognised somatic healer and trauma expert, dedicated to helping conscious people who've already "done the inner work" go deeper to heal past trauma and dissolve destructive patterns. She supports clients to break free from societal conditioning and step into their fullest, unapologetic expression. With a background in international humanitarian work spanning over a decade in West Africa, Rose brings a unique perspective to her practice, combining science-backed methodologies with deep intuitive understanding.
As the creator of The Recalibration Effect™, Rose specialises in helping conscious people heal deep emotional wounds, recalibrate their nervous systems, and dissolve the internalised emotional suppression and beliefs that hold them back. Her flagship program has transformed the lives of countless people worldwide, guiding them to shed their masks and embrace lives aligned with their true purpose.
Drawing from her experience in neuroscience, somatic healing, and personal transformation, Rose offers an approach that goes beyond surface-level fixes. Her work empowers clients to navigate the complexities of healing, providing tools, mentorship, and a supportive community to facilitate profound and lasting change.
Currently based in Cusco, Peru, Rose’s practice extends across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. When she’s not mentoring clients or developing transformational programs, Rose can often be found exploring new corners of the globe, embodying the freedom and authenticity she inspires in others.
What we talk about:
2:00 – Have You Ever Thought of Yourself as a Good Girl? - Rose reflects on her journey through “good girl” conditioning and the pressure to be the best at everything, even at the expense of her own needs.
3:28 – The Exhaustion of “Having It All” - Michelle and Rose discuss the societal myth that women can and should do it all—and how this belief leads to burnout.
5:34 – Breaking Free from Chronic Pain and Societal Expectations - Rose shares how her body manifested years of emotional pain as physical pain and the healing process that helped her let go of external validation.
9:12 – The Cycle of Programming in Relationships - Rose discusses how societal conditioning re-emerges in relationships and how she approaches it now with love and curiosity rather than judgment.
11:28 – The Constant Alertness of Living as a Woman - Michelle and Rose compare women’s hypervigilance to the instincts of prey animals, illustrating the mental and physical toll of living in a patriarchal society.
18:00 – Processing Rage and Intergenerational Trauma - Rose discusses the importance of addressing the rage and trauma inherited from centuries of patriarchal oppression, including the witch trials.
22:43 – The Patriarchy Hurts Everyone - Michelle and Rose explore how patriarchal systems harm men and women alike, exacerbating issues like environmental degradation and extractive leadership.
24:53 – Healing Through Love - Rose shares the power of choosing love and compassion over hate and division, even when faced with societal challenges.
30:24 – The Burden of Beauty Standards - Rose unpacks the conditioning around beauty and self-presentation, contrasting it with the kindness our bodies deserve.
34:26 – Healing as a Path to True Connection - Rose explains how healing ourselves enables us to connect authentically with others and live mask-free.
Follow Rose on social media:
Website - https://iamrosecovenant.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosecovenant/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i.am.rose.covenant/
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