Ep. 168. In this, I sit down with Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley for a powerful conversation on how media can genuinely raise consciousness and nurture community. We dive into our personal journeys from skepticism to belief and talk about how their platform, New Reality TV, was born out of a desire to create a safe space for spiritual seekers.
We explore the healing potential of conscious storytelling, the beauty of authenticity over perfection, and why being open to new perspectives can shift not just your worldview, but your entire life. This episode blends spirituality, transformation, personal growth, and the evolving role of media in awakening collective consciousness.
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Creating New Reality TV
Healing Through Media
Building Conscious Community
Media & Spiritual Awakening
Tech + Humanity
Guest Curation
Community & Love
Digital Connection
Media in the Aquarian Age
Personal + Collective Transformation
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Will and Karen Rodriguez are the creators of The Skeptic Metaphysicians podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally for spirituality, and the founders of New Reality TV, a conscious streaming platform for seekers, mystics, and spiritually curious minds. Blending a skeptic’s eye with an open heart, they’re on a mission to raise the planet’s frequency through soul-centered media that heals without fear. Their journey spans over 130 conversations, a wild healing story that defies logic, and a growing media revolution powered by truth, transformation, and lots of laughter.
Ep. 167. In this episode, I sit down with Reginald Martin, spiritual architect and creator of Kemetaphysics, to explore spirituality, identity, and healing from trauma. We discuss his journey of leaving Christianity, the concept of identity resurrection, and how remembering our true selves can unlock emotional freedom and personal growth.
Reginald shares insights on the power of belief systems, the importance of community in healing spiritual trauma, and how symbols and ancient wisdom can guide us toward self-discovery. We also explore practical ways to tune into your emotions as a tool for transformation.
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Reginald Martin is a spiritual architect, metaphysician, and creator of Kametaphysics™—a transformative framework that blends ancient Kemetic science with modern psychology. Through his work, Reginald helps spiritual leaders, creatives, and high-performers heal subconscious religious programming, reclaim inner sovereignty, and reconstruct their identity from the inside out. His mission: to guide people beyond belief systems and into soul-level alignment, where peace, power, and purpose are self-sourced, not performance-based.
Sovereign Soul Collective is Reginald Martin’s primary platform, a sanctuary for therapists, coaches, energy practitioners, spiritual leaders, and conscious seekers ready to move beyond doctrine into deep alignment. You can find thought-provoking articles, decoded symbolism, and practical metaphysical frameworks.
Ep. 166. In this episode I explore the rich and vibrant world of Yoruba spirituality with Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini, delving into its connections to Ifa, Isese, poetry, and ancestry. Our conversation highlights the significance of Orishas, the often misunderstood Eshu, and the ways spiritual practices are passed through generations.
We reflect on how Yoruba culture shapes identity, the role of community and shared ritual, and the continuity of spiritual wisdom across time. This episode offers insight into understanding one’s gifts, honoring ancestral knowledge, and approaching spirituality as a personal journey beyond organized religion.
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Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun (Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini) is a poet, storyteller, TEDx speaker, and art specialist dedicated to Yorùbá arts and culture. Recipient of the Horn of Afroclassical Merit Award (2018), he has performed on stages from Felabration to the San Francisco International Arts Festival, and was the principal performer at the commissioning of the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Arts and Culture.
Author of two acclaimed Yorùbá novels (Ṣẹ̀gílọlá Arómirẹ́ Ògìdán and Ìṣẹ́pẹ́), his work spans literature, music, and film, with collaborations across Nigeria and abroad. His poetry has been translated internationally, including into Slovene for Poetikon magazine. Influenced by grassroots realities, female emancipation, and historical preservation, Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini believes necessary stories should be told — even from a small room.
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Ep. 165. In this episode, self-love coach Angie Hawkins opens up about her powerful journey from trauma and emotional neglect to healing, empowerment, and radical self-love. We explore how boundaries, intuition, and authenticity shape emotional and mental health and why healing the mother wound is essential for true self-acceptance.
Angie shares wisdom on finding happiness from within, honouring your emotional needs, and viewing aging as an empowering process of growth. This heartfelt conversation reminds us that self-respect and truth are the real foundations of personal growth and fulfillment.
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The Journey to Self-Love
How Healing the Mother Wound Heals Your Identity
Boundaries & Self-Respect
Food, Feelings & Fulfillment
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Angie Hawkins is a self-love coach, speaker, and the author of Running in Slippers—a raw and courageous memoir about shedding social masks and reclaiming joy through vulnerability. After surviving a suicide attempt that cracked her wide open, Angie chose the path of radical truth, self-love, and healing. Today, she helps women stop people-pleasing, set guilt-free boundaries, and reconnect with their inner light. Through her program Shine from the Inside!, she empowers others to live authentically and love themselves fiercely.
Visit Angie's website to learn more about working with her as an Inner Glow Coach or to purchase her book, Running in Slippers.
Ep. 164. – In this episode, I sit down with Miranda Mitchell, an embodied leadership guide and creative mentor whose work beautifully blends Human Design, astrology, and self-expression. Our conversation moves through the tender terrain of shadow work, authenticity, and creative healing. Miranda shares how her own journey through yoga, motherhood, and releasing external validation became a path toward deeper self-exploration and freedom.
We talk about how embracing our shadows can actually expand our creativity, how intuition shapes the artistic process, and why creative leadership is such a powerful force for healing humanity.
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Miranda Mitchell is an Embodied Leadership Guide, creative mentor, and host of The Provoking Prosperity Podcast. Blending Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and somatic practices, she helps individuals reconnect with their authentic voice and creative power. Through her signature programs like EmBODHIed Voice and Dancing With Shadows & Stillness, Miranda empowers others to transform limiting patterns and express themselves with confidence and truth.To dive deeper into Miranda’s work, get your free Human Design chart and explore her offerings at miranda-mitchell.com.
Ep. 163 – In this episode, I sit down with ZeXzy, an Afrobeat artist whose music journey blends authenticity, resilience, innovation, and a global sound. From facing the devastating challenge of losing his voice to creating his groundbreaking album Every Sound, ZeXzy opens up about what it truly means to push boundaries in the music industry.
This conversation was such a fun one, chatting with a fellow Nigerian brother had me so carried away with the gist! We spoke about the future of Afrobeats in the next 10 years, our individual songwriting processes, the beauty of genre bending, and how cultural understanding plays a huge role in making music resonate on a worldwide stage.
If you’re an artist, music lover, or just curious about the evolution of Afrobeat as a global sound, this episode is for you.
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ZeXzy is an eclectic Afrobeats artist redefining global sound. Known for blending Afrobeat roots with influences from around the world, he’s worked with icons like Lil Wayne and Quavo, and his hit Amapiano has racked up nearly 20 million views on YouTube. After overcoming the life-altering challenge of losing his voice, ZeXzy made the bold move from Nigeria to North America to expand his reach and bring African music to new audiences. With his debut album Every Sound releasing on August 29, 2025, ZeXzy continues to push boundaries, connect cultures, and inspire listeners everywhere.
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Ep.162. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Lippincott, an international psychic medium and spiritual teacher, who shares his incredible journey from being a Wall Street analyst to becoming a trusted spiritual guide. We dive deep into the power of intuition, spirit communication, and synchronicity, while exploring how spirit guides are always available to support us.
Chris opens up about his spiritual awakening, the importance of trust and surrender, and how anyone can learn to connect with the spirit world. He also clears up common misconceptions about mediumship and shows how spirituality and religion can coexist. Throughout the conversation, Chris shares practical tools and simple meditation practices to help you strengthen your connection with spirit and raise your spiritual awareness.
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Chris Lippincott’s journey from Wall Street to spirit world
The role of spirit guides and how to build a relationship with them
Why intuition is a natural human sense we all possess
How to practice trust and surrender in spirit communication
The meaning of synchronicity and how it differs from coincidence
How spirituality can align with and support religion
Simple ways to meditate and raise your spiritual awareness
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Chris Lippincott is an international psychic medium, spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and host of the Spirits Beside Us podcast. Known for his evidential readings and trance channelling, Chris helps people reconnect with loved ones in spirit, delivering healing messages that offer comfort, peace, and clarity.
Before embracing his spiritual path, Chris worked as a Wall Street analyst, grounded in logic and materialism. But a profound spiritual awakening led him to rediscover his intuitive gifts and commit to raising humanity’s spiritual awareness. Today, he teaches mediumship, leads guided meditations, and shares spirit’s wisdom through his writing and media appearances.
Check out Chris's Website for a free 10-minute guided meditation designed to calm your mind, reduce stress, and help you reconnect with your intuition. Perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators.
Ep. 161. In this episode, I sit down with John Diggs, a former NFL player turned Mappineering mentor, whose journey from professional football to personal reinvention is nothing short of inspiring. After losing everything, John discovered the power of mind mapping—not just as an organizational tool, but as a pathway to clarity, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Together, we explore how Mappineering combines mind mapping with personal development, and why structuring your thoughts can transform the way you make decisions. John introduces the Five W’s and H technique for problem-solving, shares powerful client success stories—including how mind mapping reshaped relationships—and explains how the “I Am Mind Map” can help define your identity and guide your goals.
One of my favourite moments was hearing John say, “Life is meant to be loved.” That line captures the essence of our conversation: living intentionally, making conscious choices, and embracing clarity as the foundation of a meaningful life.
Takeaways from this episode:
Mappineering blends mind mapping with personal development.
Clarity is the key to effective decision-making and life design.
The “I Am Mind Map” helps you define who you are and what you want.
Practical steps can jumpstart your mind mapping journey immediately.
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Introduction to Mappineering and John Diggs
John’s Journey: From NFL to Personal Reinvention
The Power of Mind Mapping
Mappineering vs Traditional Mind Mapping
The Five W’s and One H Mind Map
The I Am Mind Map: Defining Your Identity
The Power of Mind Mapping in Personal Growth
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John Diggs is a Mappineering Mentor and the creator of the I AM Mind Map System, a transformative approach to personal development that combines mind mapping with powerful self-discovery techniques. John Diggs is dedicated to helping people live and love their best lives by using their own unique blueprint for health, wealth, success and happiness. Through the power of Mappineering, John has guided individuals, from students and athletes to parents and professionals, in gaining clarity, building resilience, and achieving extraordinary results.
Visit John's Website for a journey designed to help you understand and achieve your true potential through intentional Mappineering for Self-Actualization.
Ep.160. In this enlightening conversation, Morgan Boszilkov shares her path of healing through plant medicine, art, and radical self-acceptance. From transformative ayahuasca journeys to the power of psilocybin, Morgan reflects on how psychedelics can open doorways to deep self-discovery when approached with intention. She also explores art as a sacred outlet for authenticity, the mirror effect in relationships, and the importance of insourcing love rather than seeking it externally. Together, we explore vulnerability, worthiness, and the interconnectedness of all things, revealing how life’s challenges can become portals to empowerment, healing, and unconditional love.
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Art as a Medium for Authenticity
Exploring Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca Experiences
The Healing Power of Psychedelics
Understanding Psilocybin and Ayahuasca
Personal Transformation Through Plant Medicine
Integration and Support in Healing Journeys
Reflections on Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
Journey of Self-Discovery Through Past Lives
The Power of Judgment and Connection
Authenticity and Embracing Our True Selves
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Morgan Boszilkov is an Atlanta-based spiritual coach and artist. She connects people to love and the beauty within and all around. Her work fosters healing, self-discovery, and a deeper appreciation for life’s natural beauty.
Morgan's WebsiteVisit Morgan's website for more art and soul where you can schedule a free 30 minute coaching call and sign up for digital art freebies.
Ep. 159. In this powerful episode, peak performance coach Jessie Torres shares her journey of transforming trauma into transformation through her philosophy of Fierce Grace. Together, we explore the pathways of self-discovery, healing, and unpacking how grief, forgiveness, and resilience shape our growth.
Jessie shares how balancing masculine and feminine energies can unlock new levels of personal power, why self-love is essential for creating impact, and how reparenting ourselves helps us integrate past wounds rather than erase them. From navigating shame and triggers to finding purpose in pain, this conversation is a guide to embracing both the fierce and the graceful within.
If you’ve ever wondered how to transform your struggles into strength, or how to honour both your light and your shadow, this episode is for you.
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Journey from Trauma to Transformation
Shifting from Fear to Power
The Impact of Loss and Grief
Finding Power in Pain
Healing Through Self-Discovery
Fierce Grace: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
The Role of Shame in Personal Growth
The Power of Forgiveness
Creating Impact Through Self-Love
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Jessie Torres is a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist with over 18 years of experience transforming lives around the world. Ranked in the top 1–3 out of 120 elite coaches globally, Jessie has worked with thousands of high performers to unlock their full potential and create lasting fulfilment. Known for her bold, heart-led approach, Jessie blends mindset mastery, emotional intelligence, energy work, and strategy to guide clients from pain to purpose. Her signature philosophy, Fierce Grace, empowers people to turn trauma into transformation — and live limitlessly.
Head to unshakeablelife.com/life-coach to get instant access to Jessie's Masterclass, where she shares the 5 key secrets to living your Superhero life — the life that’s already encoded within you. You’ll also get a chance to book a free call with her. This is your next brave step.
You can also download Jessie's free 10-step guide to freedom at unshakeablelife.com/10stepstofreedom. It’s simple, powerful, and it just might be the spark you’ve been waiting for.
And for more resources, stories, and soul-led support, visit iamfiercegrace.com and ourarmyofangels.com, because healing is a movement, and you were never meant to do this alone.
Ep. 158. In this episode, I sit down with Darlene van der Grift for an enlightening conversation that explores the wisdom of the body, the influence of past lives, and the power of intuition in our healing journeys.
Darlene shares how her path began with her mother’s health crisis, opening the door to kinesiology, muscle testing, and the realization that the body holds its own intelligence. We dive into her unique role as a timeline architect, where she helps people navigate and integrate past life experiences into the present moment.
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Healing and intuition — how Darlene’s journey began and the practices that shaped her path
Timeline architecture — what it means to heal and shift experiences across lifetimes
Meditation and awareness — using stillness to access past life memories and insights
The body’s wisdom — learning to listen, communicate, and shift timelines through our own intelligence
Relationships as mirrors — how our closest bonds reflect our wounds and invite healing
Herbs and creativity — the role of plants, art, and writing in supporting health and expression
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Darlene Van de Grift is a Medical lntuitive, Cosmic Mediator, Medium and Author. Darlene has over 35 years in assisting people searching for answers, needing clarity, and finding their purpose for what was, what is and what can be in areas of health, relationship, spirituality, career, past lives, cosmic connection, and mediumship.
Darlene's Website: A website dedicated to assisting people who are trying to find themselves, make better choices, expand their future possibilities, and help them with the struggle of living in this time of intensity and transition.
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Ep. 157. In this episode, I sit down with retired psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt to explore the urgent need for healing, in our personal lives and across America as a nation. Drawing from her decades of experience in trauma therapy, Phyllis reveals how personal healing is the foundation for national recovery, and how the same patterns of family dysfunction, abuse, and neglect we see in homes also play out not only in America but in nations worldwide.
This conversation is about breaking cycles of abuse, reconnecting to yourself through what you love, and recognizing that every person has the power to impact their community.
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Introduction to Healing a Nation
The Need for National Therapy
Understanding Family Dynamics and Societal Impact
Collective Mental Health and Its Symptoms
Parallels Between Family Dysfunction and National Crisis
Psychotherapy as a Tool for Healing
Reconnecting with the Self
The Power of Individual Action
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Phyllis Leavitt is a retired psychotherapist with over 34 years of experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals. A graduate of Antioch University with a Master’s in Psychology and Counselling, she co-directed the sexual abuse treatment program Parents United in Santa Fe, New Mexico before establishing her private practice.
Throughout her career, Phyllis specialized in treating abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, and their aftermath, integrating emotional wellbeing with spiritual healing and connection. She is the author of A Light in the Darkness, Into the Fire, and her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis.
Now living in Taos, New Mexico with her husband, Phyllis is retired from clinical practice and devotes her time to writing, speaking, and inspiring others to find hope and healing both personally and collectively.
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Ep. 156. In this enlightening conversation, I sit with Dean Graves, a meditation teacher and mental health counselor, who shares his insights on consciousness, the purpose of creation, and the journey towards enlightenment. He emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity, the nature of God, and how personal growth can lead to a more evolved humanity. Through self-awareness and healing, individuals can contribute to collective consciousness and ultimately realize their connection to the infinite creator.
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Dean Graves is a renowned meditation teacher, mental health counselor, and spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience in the field. Through his expertise in mental health and deep spiritual understanding, he provides a holistic approach to healing and growth. With his compassionate and insightful guidance, he has inspired and empowered people from all walks of life to embrace mindfulness and meditation as a path to greater self-awareness and spiritual awakening.
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Ep. 155. In this episode, I speak with Amy Vincze, a seasoned tapping coach and founder of the Soar with Tapping app. Amy shares her personal journey with tapping, a powerful emotional healing technique that blends energetic, cognitive, and somatic therapy to release stored trauma and promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Amy opens up about the foundational fears many of us carry, introduces the concept of rage tapping as a healthy emotional release, and shares her vision for evolving the Soar with Tapping app to include even more healing modalities.
The conversation explores the deep impact tapping can have on nervous system regulation, emotional health, and spiritual growth. If you're curious about ways to tap into healing on a deeper level, this episode is for you.
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Introduction to Tapping and Amy's Journey
The Transformative Power of Tapping
Understanding Tapping: Techniques and Benefits
Features of the Soar with Tapping App
Foundational Fears and Their Impact
Physical Healing Through Tapping
Rage Tapping: Harnessing Anger for Healing
Future Plans for Soar with Tapping
BioAmy Vincze has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. As a certified Massage Therapist, Nutritional Therapist, Colon Hydrotherapist, Reiki Master, and Tapping Coach, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Since earning her certification as a Tapping Coach 16 years ago, Amy has witnessed profound transformations—both in her own life and in the lives of her clients. She has even used tapping to heal herself from painful, chronic medical conditions. As the founder of the Soar with Tapping App, Amy is on a mission to make the life-changing benefits of tapping accessible to people everywhere. She firmly believes that tapping is one of the most powerful and transformative healing tools available today.
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Ep. 154. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Britton and Carolee Beckham as we dive deep into their healing journey after leaving the Mormon Church. We talk about what happens when the foundation of your identity: faith, marriage, even your sense of self, is shaken by infidelity and cracked open by spiritual awakening.
Britton and Carolee share their raw, honest path of deconstructing religious programming, redefining their relationship, and embracing sacred sex, embodiment, and ritual as tools for transformation. We talk about the role of forgiveness, the power of manifestation through sexual energy, and how moon rituals and astrology became spiritual anchors after religion.
This episode is full of truth-telling — about love, shame, and sovereignty. It's a story of how they chose to heal, not just individually, but as a couple. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your inner truth or struggled with sexuality and spirituality in a world of rigid doctrine, this one will resonate deeply.
Topics we explore:
Life inside and after the Mormon Church
How infidelity became a catalyst for self-discovery
The role of sacred sexuality in their healing journey
Forgiveness as a spiritual practice
Sexuality as a path to embodiment and sovereignty
Manifestation through sexual energy
Moon rituals, astrology, and reclaiming spiritual power
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Britton and Carolee Beckham, raised in the strict dogma of the Mormon church, and with infidelity threatening their marriage and family, found themselves at a cliff’s edge. Through a deep commitment to heal, these two left everything they knew to find themselves. Over five years, they rebooted their relationship and travelled the world seeking their truth with four kids in tow. They have emerged on the other side as an embodied and awakened couple with a powerful message to share.
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Ep. 153. Inside the Healing World of the Orchid.
In this soul-nourishing episode , I’m joined by the luminous Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo, creative partners and co-authors of The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses. Together, we journey through the sacred intersection of storytelling, emotional transformation, and the healing power of fiction.
We explore how The Orchid isn’t just a novel, it’s a container for healing rooted in five powerful pillars: awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, and intention. Rocio and Angel open up about their creative process, the emotional depth behind their characters, and how fiction can be a spiritual mirror guiding us inward.
This episode is an invitation to rediscover your own magic. Whether you’re healing from something tender, searching for your voice, or simply curious about the power of story to change lives, this one’s for you.
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Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo are the co-founders of For The Highest Good, a storytelling venture dedicated to personal transformation, conscious leadership, and soulful empowerment. With decades of combined experience in media and global business, they bring a unique fusion of professional success and inner purpose to everything they create.
Rocio, born in Mexico City and now based in Los Angeles, has led an impressive career in media and advertising sales, working with iconic companies such as Time Magazine, TV Azteca, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and A&E Mundo. Her global journey—from Miami to Hong Kong to London—has shaped her ability to connect people, ideas, and cultures.
Angel, a native of Puerto Rico and a graduate of Cornell University, spent years as a senior executive at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he led content distribution across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. With professional experience in over 65 countries, Angel blends sharp business acumen with a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and purpose.
Together, Rocio and Angel authored The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses, a bestselling novel recognized by The Los Angeles Tribune for its cultural impact. Their debut work combines fiction, healing, and spiritual wisdom, inviting readers into a sanctuary of self-love, inner power, and emotional transformation.
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Ep. 152. In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Beller, brilliant choreographer, educator, and artist, to explore the deep, often radical connection between creativity, the body, and the soul. We talk about how dance isn’t just an art form, but a way of being.
Alexandra shares how listening to the body opens pathways to intuition, artistic truth, and even rest. We unpack the messy magic of the creative process, the lifelong journey of unlearning what we were taught about worth, and how creating art is a radical act of self-trust and authenticity. This conversation reminds us that joy and play aren’t luxuries, they’re part of the work. That rest is not a reward, and that our creativity, when rooted in embodiment, becomes a tool for healing, remembering, and becoming.
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Introduction to Alexandra Beller and Her Work
Embodied Creativity: The Role of the Body in Decision Making
Dance as a Life Force: The Interconnection of Movement and Existence
The Secret Mess of Making Art: Navigating Inner Chaos
Unlearning and Trusting the Creative Process
Creativity as a Radical Act: Embracing Authenticity
The Role of Play and Joy in Life
Alexandra's Bio
Alexandra Beller is a celebrated choreographer, director, and educator with over 25 years of experience in dance, theater, and the creative process. A former company member with the renowned Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, she is the founding director of Alexandra Beller/Dances. She has taught at universities across the country, guiding students and artists through embodied, brave, and deeply personal creative journeys.
Alexandra is also an award-winning choreographer for the stage, an intimacy director, and the author of two influential books: The Embodied Conductor and The Anatomy of Art: Unlocking the Creative Process for Theater and Dance. Her writing offers a rare blend of poetic depth and practical guidance, inviting makers to disrupt creative autopilot, trust their instincts, and reconnect with the body as a source of truth. Alexandra helps artists find their voice, their rhythm, and their way back to joy.
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Ep. 151. In this episode, I sit down with Lizbeth De Sa, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, to explore how healing childhood trauma begins with listening to our inner world. Lizbeth walks us through the concept of the “multiple mind,” where different parts of ourselves—especially protectors and inner children—hold memories, behaviours, and beliefs shaped by our past. We discuss how building trust with these parts is essential for healing, and how IFS therapy creates a safe space to approach trauma gently and compassionately.
We also explore the powerful role of joy in healing, and how even laughter can become a tool for release. Lizbeth introduces us to laughter yoga and reminds us that playfulness can live alongside pain.
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Lizbeth's Bio
Lizbeth De Sa is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy practitioner, educator, writer, laughter yoga leader, and conflict mediator with a deep commitment to emotional healing and integration. Lizbeth teaches and writes about the "multiple mind," bringing the transformative principles of IFS into everyday life. Originally from England and of Indian descent, her global journey has taken her through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and California—each place adding to her nuanced understanding of human experience. Beyond her therapeutic work, Lizbeth is a lifelong learner and creative spirit and her work blends compassion, insight, and a light touch of laughter, reminding us that healing doesn’t have to be heavy to be deep.
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Ep. 150 In this episode, I'm joined by transformational coach Aneta Kuzma, who shares her journey from corporate success to a life of purpose, wellness, and spiritual alignment. Together, we explore what it means to recognise when you’re stuck, how burnout often signals it’s time for change, and how to start dreaming again—on your terms.
Aneta offers grounded insight on overcoming fear, reconnecting with your inner self, and how small, consistent steps—like sleep, breathwork, and acts of service—can guide you back to your truth. If you’ve been craving more meaning, energy, or courage in your life, this conversation is your gentle nudge forward.
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Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a former corporate leader turned transformational coach who helps high-achievers get unstuck, rediscover their purpose, and build lives rooted in passion, wellness, and peace. After burning out from chasing external success, she embarked on a healing journey—one that ultimately led her to launch the Ardelian Kuzma Group in 2019. Through a holistic blend of coaching, breathwork, mindfulness, and wellness consulting, Aneta supports individuals and organisations in reducing burnout, cultivating balance, and living the width of their lives, not just the length.
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Ep. 149. In this episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and Modern Priestess Nedjma for a raw, soulful conversation on the journey of self-discovery, healing, and authentic empowerment. We explore how many of us, especially women, are conditioned to people-please, perform, and shrink to fit into roles that were never made for us. Nedjma opens up about her transition from a traditional career in pharmacy to the world of coaching and personal growth, a shift sparked by a deep inner call to stop fitting in and start showing up fully.
She also shares her signature method, the Sacred Undressing Journey, and how it helps women peel back the layers of societal conditioning and reconnect with their truest selves. We dive into the four archetypes of womanhood — Queen, Warrior, Lover, and Mystic — and what it means to embody them in everyday life.
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The root of people-pleasing and how to release it
How your relationships mirror your internal growth
Why self-acceptance is the gateway to empowerment
The four feminine archetypes and how to work with them
The power of letting go of perfectionism and embracing your full range
Why everyone’s path to purpose and healing is uniquely their own
"You were never meant to fit in. You were meant to remember who you are.” — Nedjma
Tune in for a liberating reminder that personal growth isn’t about becoming someone else — it’s about undressing everything that’s not you.
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Nedjma Belaid is a Modern Priestess & Mentor who empowers women to stop dimming their light to fit in, to be their true selves and shine their Goddess within so they can experience levels of love, joy, and fulfillment they never thought possible.
A former pharmacist and Tony Robbins coach, she has studied various coaching & healing modalities, and was certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and was ordained as a yogic priestess. She is the founder of With Kind Awareness and the creator of the Sacred Undressing Journey.
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