#39: What does it actually mean to “do the inner work” when you’re not on your mat, not meditating, and not in your morning ritual?
In this episode, we’re getting real and honest about what inner work actually looks like in everyday life — in conversations, in triggers, in fear, in dating, in doubt spirals, in emotional overwhelm, and in the messy middle of being human.
Because real healing doesn’t happen in a bubble. It happens in real life.
This episode is an invitation to shift your relationship with deep inner work — away from perfection, performance, and trying to “be healed,” and toward awareness, devotion, self-compassion, and learning how to come back to yourself sooner.
In this episode, I explore:
If you want support practicing this kind of real, embodied inner work:
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#38: If you’re tired of rigid New Year’s resolutions that lead to overwhelm, burnout, & disappointment, this episode is for you.
As we close out 2025 and step into a brand new year, this episode is an invitation to do things differently.
I share my exact process for setting yourself up for a truly radiant 2026 — not through hustle or pressure, but through embodiment over achievement. You’ll learn how to anchor into how you want to feel, choose one powerful word to guide your year, and take small, aligned actions that actually stick.
I dive into:
2026 doesn’t have to be another year you talk about change. It can be the year you actually follow through — in a way that feels embodied, simple, intentional, and fun! Here’s to your most radiant year yet ✨
🔥 Ready to actually put this into action? 🔥
If you want to kick off the year with consistency, intention, and aligned simple rituals that feel simple, powerful, and fun, I invite you to join my 21-Day Unstoppable 2026 Challenge!
We start January 7.
This challenge is here to set the tone for your entire year and help you feel:
These first weeks of the year matter — let’s make them count.
👉 Join the challenge here: www.annabolender.com/challenge
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#37: In this personal solo episode, I share the unexpected lessons that unfolded during a 30-day Instagram visibility challenge — and why it was never really about social media but about LIFE.
What started as a (simple) commitment to post daily for 30 days quickly became a powerful portal of growth and transformation — through being visible, vulnerable, and showing up DESPITE the fear, doubt, and resistance that surfaced along the way.
I reflect on what it actually means to be seen, what happens when we stop hiding parts of ourselves out of shame or fear, and why staying open is one of the most powerful — and important — choices we can make.
In this episode, I dive into:
The reflections, lessons, and insights I share in this episode have truly changed me over the last month — and my hope is that they spark something in you too, or at the very least, plant a seed.
End of Year Virtual Workshop:
✨ Release & Reset: Create Your Vision for 2026
📅 December 29 at 5pm PT (on Zoom)
A cozy, intentional end-of-year gathering to reflect on 2025, release what no longer serves you, and get clear on your vision for 2026 through guided rituals & somatic practices.
JOIN US HERE: https://mailchi.mp/annabolender.com/vision-workshop
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#36: Somatics has become a buzzword in the wellness space, but what does it actually mean? And how is somatic movement different from yoga, workouts, or other mindful movement practices?
Today, I’m joined by Manu Mitevova — somatic movement teacher, yogi, and co-founder of the KAYA App — to explore what somatic movement really is, why it’s designed for healing rather than performance, and how it supports emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper self-awareness.
We talk about why so many of us are chronically tense, exhausted, and disconnected from our bodies — and how simple, accessible somatic practices can help release stored stress, emotion, and trauma while bringing more safety, joy, and aliveness back into everyday life.
This is an incredibly practical conversation, filled with simple tools and exercises you can use anytime to calm anxiety, relieve physical tension, and return to presence and deep relaxation.
You’ll learn:
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December 29, 5-7pm PST (on Zoom)
We're in a powerful transition right now — one chapter closing & a new beginning. Let's use this potent energy to create clarity, alignment, & momentum, and set ourselves up for an abundant, RADIANT 2026! 🥰
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#35: I’m bringing you into my current world — the energies I’m prioritizing, the simple but powerful practices I’m anchoring into, and the intentional way I’m choosing to close out 2025, the “year of completion” in numerology.
Whether you’ve been feeling the heaviness of endings, or you simply want a peaceful, grounded, and intentional close to the year, this episode offers you guidance, rituals, inspiration, and perspective shifts you can bring into your own December.
In this episode, I share:
This time marks an important transition — one chapter closing and a new beginning. Let's harness this potent energy to create alignment and momentum, and set ourselves up for an abundant, RADIANT 2026! ✨
Year-End Online Workshop, December 29, 5-7pm PST:
✨ Release & Reset: Create Your Vision for 2026 ✨
A year-end ritual to celebrate your wins, release what’s no longer aligned, and create your vision for what’s next.
SIGN UP HERE: https://mailchi.mp/annabolender.com/vision-workshop
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#34: Today, we talk about what it’s really like to follow that nudge, go after your dream, and create an abundant life living your purpose — navigating the ups and downs, surrendering to life’s flow, and being of service.
Because even though it’s not easy, achieving this type of freedom and fulfillment in life is actually so much simpler than we often think.
In this episode, I sit down with Aleck Urtaza — community leader, retreat host, and facilitator of sound healing, breathwork, and cold immersion — for an inspiring conversation on following your intuition even if it’s scary or doesn't make sense, discovering your unique gifts, and creating a life of flow and abundance.
He opens up about leaving a traditional, stable career path, moving through the fear and uncertainty, and choosing a life rooted in service, community, and trust.
We discuss:
Tune in for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation on how to create a meaningful life and do the damn (scary) thing you’re being called to do! Because when you dive into the unknown, you open yourself to infinite possibilities — and that’s where magic unfolds ✨
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🎧 FREE 4-7-8 Breath Audio (3-Minute Practice)
A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:
#33: In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, it’s impossible to navigate the constant change and uncertainty without integrating the intelligence of our heart and mind. But what does it actually mean to lead from the heart — and why is this now more important than ever?
In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Walach, founder of the holistic wellness community SEEDS, for a powerful conversation about how we can tap into the profound intelligence of the heart as AI takes over more and more (mental) tasks, and how to increase our tolerance for uncertainty. She discusses the limitations of the brain and emphasizes the importance of integrating the heart in decision-making and navigating life's challenges.
We also share a simple 3-minute heart-brain coherence practice that you can use daily to feel more grounded, connected, and respond to life rather than react to it. This amazing tool instantly shifts your state and can help you make more conscious, aligned decisions.
“Research shows that the heart is sending 3x more electric signals to the brain than the brain does to the heart. So it’s time that we shift our focus to our heart and learn to lead from that place.”
In this episode, we explore:
Tune in to learn simple yet powerful techniques for heart coherence that will completely shift how you move through life. Because “when you can feel everything, you can do anything.”
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If you ever visit Puerto Escondido in Mexico, be sure to reach out! Vanessa hosts beautiful holistic wellness classes & workshops.
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A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:
#32: This episode is a deep, yet practical conversation about how to actively create your life and change your story with modern-day shaman Humberto Alcala. He has facilitated over 800 Ayahuasca ceremonies across the world and shares his profound wisdom and unique journey from business owner to shaman.
We dive into what sacred plant medicines like Ayahuasca actually do, how they work with your mind and emotions, and how these profound experiences can help you expand your awareness and live with deeper presence, compassion, and conscious choice.
If you’ve been curious about medicine journeys or just want some powerful, unfiltered perspectives on the meaning of life (no small talk here 😆), this episode is for you! This is such an important conversation about things that truly matter (and are not discussed enough) and I hope you give it a listen with an open heart and mind 🫶
In this episode, we explore:
You either consciously create the life you want or passively create the life you don’t want. Which one are you choosing?
Tune in for some practical insights to take the creator seat of your life again. This is a must-listen! 🔥
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🎧 FREE Guided Breathwork (3-Minute Practice)
A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:
#31: In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Brianna Waller to break down how you can use astrology as a practical and empowering tool to better understand yourself — your unique gifts, patterns, purpose, relationship dynamics, and the deeper meaning behind your life experiences.
We dive into the most important parts of your birth chart to help you uncover your unique energetic blueprint — revealing your strengths, personality traits, lessons, and core themes you’ve come here to embody and evolve through.
You’ll also learn simple ways to integrate astrology into your daily life — from your relationships to your career — so you can navigate things with more clarity, compassion, and confidence in your unique journey.
Whether you’re already familiar with astrology and want a fresh lens, are curious about it but unsure where to start, or just want more practical ways to apply astrology in real life, this conversation will inspire you to use it as a tool for deeper connection, self-understanding, and empowerment.
You’ll learn:
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🎧 FREE Guided Breathwork Audio (3-Minute Practice)
A simple, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy — anytime, anywhere:
#30: If you’re moving through a season of change or uncertainty, or struggling to follow through on what you know you’re meant to do, this episode is for you. It’s all about learning to let go, lean in, and trust what’s unfolding.
I’m sharing some personal updates and reflections after returning from a powerful retreat that cracked me wide open. I talk about what integration really means (and why it’s so important) after deep inner work — whether it’s a retreat, plant medicine journey, ceremony, or breathwork — and how to bring those insights and breakthroughs into your everyday life so they can truly change you.
I also explore a theme that’s been alive for me lately: resistance — how and why it shows up, what it’s trying to protect us from, and why leaning into what we resist most is the key to our next level of growth.
In this episode, I share:
If you’ve been feeling resistance around a decision, a next step, or even a practice you know would support you, this episode will help you understand it and move through it — opening the door to new opportunities, more alignment, presence, and peace.
Because what you resist the most is the doorway to your next expansion 💫
🎧 FREE Breathwork Audio (3-Minute Practice)
A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:
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#29: This episode is a guided evening ritual to help you let go of the day, release stress and tension, and invite peace and calm into your body & mind — so you can set yourself up for a restful, restorative night of sleep.
I’ll guide you through a series of somatic and mindset practices, including gentle shaking to release energy, reflection prompts to process your day, and a calming breathwork exercise to regulate your nervous system before bed.
💫 This evening ritual will help you:
✨ Other episodes to explore:
Episode 8: How to Create Simple, Aligned Daily Rituals That Work for YOU
— for more context on creating rituals that fit your unique rhythm.
Episode 28: Guided Morning Ritual: Start Your Day with Presence, Gratitude, & Intention
— the perfect companion to this evening ritual.
I recommend doing both the morning & evening rituals for at least 7 days — and noticing how your energy, mindset, and mood begin to shift ❤️
🎧 FREE 4-7-8 Breath Audio (3-Minute Practice)
A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you recenter & reset your energy anytime during the day:
https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/breathwork
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#28: Today’s episode is a guided morning meditation to help you start your day with intention, presence, and gratitude — and to connect to your body so you can move through your day with more calm, confidence, and alignment.
This short 8-minute somatic and mindset practice will help you root into your body, regulate your nervous system, and begin your day feeling grounded and clear — so you can respond to whatever comes your way, rather than react.
Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can tune in and take this moment just for you 💛
Save this episode and come back to it every morning for at least 7 days — notice how your energy shifts when you start your day this way.
✨ Stay tuned for next week’s episode — a guided evening ritual to help you unwind, release, and come home to yourself at the end of the day.
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#27: If you’re moving through a breakup or heartbreak of any kind, this one’s for you. I share my own journey of healing after a painful betrayal and difficult breakup — the waves of anger and grief, the moments of clarity and hope, and the deep release and freedom that come with true forgiveness.
I talk about:
This episode is about learning to meet your pain with love and compassion — and remembering that heartbreak isn’t the end, but an opening.
If you’ve been holding onto hurt, longing, or what-ifs — let this be your invitation to finally exhale, forgive, and let go with love ❤️
✨ To support you in grounding and coming back to your body, download my FREE guided breathwork practice here: https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/breathwork
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#26: What if success wasn’t about the milestones you hit or the boxes you check — but about how alive, fulfilled, and joyful you feel along the way? ✨
In this episode, I share the perspective shift that has completely transformed how I approach my goals, career, and everyday life.
We explore:
True success isn’t a finish line — it’s a feeling. It’s the joy you experience along the way, the aliveness you feel in your body, and the meaning you create in your everyday life.
Take a few moments this week to reflect on the prompts from this episode and see what shifts when you start defining success on your own terms 💛
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#25: What if rejection or not being liked were actually guiding you toward the people and connections that are truly meant for you?
In this inspiring conversation, I’m joined by Laura Kistner — life coach and HypnoBreathwork facilitator — to explore the deeper layers of healing, authenticity, and vulnerability in friendships, relationships, and community.
Laura shares her journey from hitting rock bottom to reclaiming her happiness, creating belonging on her own terms, and bravely stepping into a “big life” she once thought was impossible.
We dive into the importance of taking small steps towards personal growth, navigating transitions, building aligned friendships (especially in adulthood), and the power of HypnoBreathwork to unlock the subconscious and rewire limiting beliefs.
You’ll walk away with powerful insights and practical reminders, including:
✨ How to stop seeking approval and create your own belonging
✨ Why rejection is actually redirection toward your aligned people
✨ The confronting truth about joy — and why it can repel those not ready for it
✨ What HypnoBreathwork is & how it helps you release old stories and step into your power
Whether you’ve struggled with belonging, finding community and aligned friendships, people-pleasing, or self-doubt, this episode will remind you that you are not alone — and YOU hold the power to create small, yet meaningful shifts toward your dream life.
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#24: As we step into the final months of the year, it’s easy to let time slip away in a blur of busyness, holidays, and distractions.
In this episode, I guide you through a reflection and realignment practice designed to help you close out the year with greater intention, clarity, and presence.
This is your invitation to pause, take a step back, and choose how you want to feel and show up for the rest of the year. With intention, even the smallest shifts can change everything.
We dive into:
Take this time for you — realign your life, your energy, and your habits toward what truly matters. ❤️
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And if you’re ready to go all in on your growth journey, book your FREE connection call here to see if it’s a fit: https://calendly.com/anna-bolender/connection-call
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#23: If you’ve been searching for deeper meaning, more alignment, or a way to transform challenges into catalysts for growth, this conversation will touch your heart and soul.
In this episode, I sit down with Karin Hadadan — writer, storyteller, screenwriter, author of Beauty In The Stillness and The Unlimited Power Within You, and founder of the lifestyle brand ICI ET NU.
Karin shares her journey of navigating chronic illness, ego deaths, and soul awakenings — and how every single experience, no matter how painful, became a doorway to presence, gratitude, and deeper alignment. This conversation is an invitation to return to your own power, discover wisdom in stillness, and trust that everything in your life is happening for you.
We dive into:
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#22: What does it really mean to walk the feminine path — to live, love, and lead from your heart and intuition?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Gibler — somatics and business coach, women’s retreat facilitator, former host of It’s F*cking Spiritual, and now wife and soon-to-be mama — to explore her journey from maiden to mother, embodying her queen energy, and creating a relationship rooted in depth, truth, and love.
We dive into vulnerability in relationships, self-worth beyond external achievements, feminine embodiment, and polarity dynamics in harmonious partnership.
Rachel shares vulnerable truths about love, marriage, motherhood, intuition, and identity shifts — along with the practices that have transformed her relationships and her life.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
🌹 Rachel’s journey of moving from boss babe to wife & mother
🌹 How feminine embodiment work transformed her relationships & marriage
🌹 Why polarity in relationships is key for harmony & fulfillment
🌹 What it means to hold a soft heart and strong spine in life & love
🌹 Simple practices to reveal your truth & deepen intimacy
🌹 The importance of trusting your timing & receiving life as it is
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#21: In this episode, I share what it really feels like to hold the full spectrum — fear, doubt, trust, and surrender — to live in the messy middle, the in-between, and the ups and downs of expansion.
I’ve been navigating a lot of transitions lately, and what keeps coming up for me are two themes that I know so many of us hold close: money and love. Both are deeply tied to self-worth, and both are inviting me into another layer of trust and surrender.
I share about:
This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look into my process right now. My hope is that if you’re in your own messy middle — feeling all the feels simultaneously — you’ll feel less alone and remember that it’s all part of the cycle of expansion.
At the end of the day, the through-line is this: we get to hold it all. The trust and the doubt, the fear and the joy, the grief and the love.
Somatic practices give us the capacity to do that — to feel fully, to come back to presence, and to choose again and again the path that’s aligned.
Thank you for being here with me in it all ❤️
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If you’re feeling called to be held in a space like this — where we navigate the messy middle together and root into our sense of self-trust and inner guidance — Radiant Reclamation, my 6-week accelerator, is open. We start September 10.
It’s where we go deeper into these practices of trust, surrender, presence, and embodiment. You can learn more here:
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#20: We all know the feeling of being stuck when faced with a decision — whether it’s something small like how to respond to a text, or something big like changing jobs, ending a relationship, or starting a new project.
When indecision takes over, we tend to overthink, make endless pros and cons lists, or ask everyone around us for advice. But the truth is: real clarity doesn’t come from your mind — it comes from your body and your intuition.
✨ In this episode, I’ll guide you through a simple somatic practice to drop out of your head and into your body, so you can connect with your inner wisdom and find clarity. This is a practice you can return to anytime you’re feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed by choices.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
💫 Free Masterclass: Unlock Your Radiance
A 1-hour class with simple yet powerful tools for real, lasting change.
👉 Watch it here: https://mailchi.mp/9c50f5a871eb/free-masterclass
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August 28 at 6 pm PST (on Zoom)
A live somatic activation & embodiment journey to release what’s keeping you stuck, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and step into your power.
👉 Reserve your free spot here: https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/somaticactivation
🌟 Radiant Reclamation — A 6-Week Somatic Embodiment & Transformation Accelerator
This is for you if you’re tired of “doing the work” without seeing real change, and you’re ready for deep, embodied healing that helps you feel confident, empowered, free, and fully alive.
👉 Read more & get early bird access here: https://annabolender.com/radiantreclamation
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