What does it really mean to live in alignment with what matters most? In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Chelsea sits down with Susan McNamara—holistic health counselor, Kripalu yoga teacher, shamanic practitioner, and founder of Remembering What Matters Most—to explore what it truly takes to return home to ourselves in a world that’s forgotten how to feel. Together, they dive into: Susan’s awakening journey from addiction and self-loathing to embodied sovereignty The cultural sickness of disconnection, fear, and expert worship—and how to heal it The difference between false calm and sovereign calm How trauma, belonging, and the nervous system shape our search for safety Why we’ve outsourced our inner authority—and how to reclaim it The real cost of comfort and why radical responsibility is the medicine of our time How to “remember what matters most” when technology, media, and modern life keep us numb The power of direct experience—why lived wisdom matters more than borrowed knowledge Her six-month immersion for women, The Healer Within, and how it helps participants return to the truth of who they are This episode is a masterclass in embodied sovereignty and a mirror for our collective healing. It’s an invitation to slow down, feel more deeply, and take ownership of your life as the sacred thing it truly is. If you’ve been feeling the tension between belonging and authenticity—or the pull to reclaim your health, your power, and your truth—this one’s for you. Segment Markers: 00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Shift 00:03 Meet Susan McNamara: A Journey of Healing 01:44 Breathing Exercise: Prepare for the Transmission 02:44 Welcome to The Sovereign Shift Podcast 03:51 Susan's Transformative Journey Begins 06:56 Confronting Trauma and Awakening 08:48 Belonging and the Challenge of Transformation 11:10 The Power of Radical Responsibility 21:07 The Role of Fear and Sovereignty 30:36 Remembering What Matters Most 49:55 The Impact of Technology on Our Lives 52:34 Personal Responsibility and Sovereignty 53:50 The Six-Month Rule and Life Priorities 55:55 Addiction to Technology and Its Effects 58:46 The Influence of Parents on Children 01:12:30 The Importance of Direct Experience 01:21:01 Introducing 'The Healer Within' Program 01:29:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections About Susan McNamara Susan McNamara is the founder of Remembering What Matters Most, where she supports and educates others to live in health and according to the truth of who they are—so that together, we can create a world worth living for all. She’s a certified holistic health counselor, Kripalu Yoga teacher, shamanic practitioner, and JourneyDance guide trained in somatics, energy medicine, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Susan holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and has studied at the doctoral level in clinical psychology. Her signature six-month program, The Healer Within, helps women reconnect to their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and remember that their life is precious enough to care for.   Connect with Susan: Visit Susan’s website: https://rememberingwhatmattersmost.com/   Connect with The Sovereign Shift™ Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos Podbean: https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/