I know I'm not alone in the health anxiety boat... between constantly seeing new diet trends or cleansing fads on social media, to google searching a health concern only to end up with the answer of "I have cancer" every time, the stress can be debilitating.

Timestamps

2:51 oracle card message - the empty well

7:54 my sister got breast cancer at 28

11:28 my health background: autoimmune, cleansing, network marketing & integrative nutrition

17:03 IFS parts work to heal health anxiety 

18:44 post IUD acne & hormone imbalances 

22:19 add in vs take out approach

23:44 “toxic” is everywhere

26:28 10 ways to dig yourself out of the hole

Join me this week with a dear sober sister of mine, Alyssa Heim! In this episode, we chat about "Talk the Mock," Alyssa's instagram account dedicated to alcohol-free living, share personal stories and tips on navigating sobriety's challenges, and break down the stigma surrounding getting sober.

We emphasize the imperfect yet transformative path to sobriety, highlighting the importance of community support and surrendering to substance dependency. We explore evaluating one's relationship with alcohol and how sobriety can heal not only generational trauma, but also your future self.

Navigating social situations without alcohol and embracing our pasts for personal growth are key topics. We also touch on accepting the limits of helping others in their sobriety journey and offering advice for any of you considering sobriety.

Timestamps:

5:01 oracle card message

12:12 how talk the mock came to life 

20:04 riding on the pink cloud of sobriety

25:13 breaking the stigma around alcohol

29:45 how to cope & socialize without substances

35:25 why it’s worth it to evaluate your relationship with alcohol

40:24 surrender & support is the key to making sobriety stick 

45:06 healing for your future self 

49:45 how to navigate not drinking when you’re out 

53:27 when you show up for yourself, you radiate trust

1:01:18 your dream life is on the other side of your fear

1:05:19 you can’t change people who aren’t ready

1:07:00 final advice on where to start

thank you for listening after my time away <3

I finally feel like I'm coming out of a long emotional hibernation... ayahuasca rocked my fckin socks off and ever since that retreat, I've had zero inspiration to express myself on any platforms. I needed time to process everything that happened (and still am) but this spring energy has brought some spark back in my soul to share my voice.

It felt right to talk about substance use and sobriety in this first episode back since that's why I started this podcast in the first place. I will still talk about a vast range of topics from health to relationships to uncomfy challenges in your 20s, so follow along & turn your notifications on so you know when a new episode drops! xoxo V

Timestamps:

0:43 a refresh on my story & why angels anonymous

5:28 blame it on the alcohol (and weed)

6:52 ground & oracle card 

10:50 my first year of sobriety & nicotine vapes

14:30 sobriety + shrooms

19:18 why I’m not fully abstinent in my recovery

24:11 how to figure out your relationship with the substances you’re using

26:49 who  do you see yourself being?

28:42 california sober 

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(FYI I've deleted and reposted this episode multiple times, so that's why it's out of order. It has some controversial opinions in it that I've been terrified to expose, but I'm in a f*ck it moment so here ya go!)

Forewarning… the amount of passion I have paired with the amount of cold brew I consumed before recording this episode resulted in a very elevated, can’t-catch-my-breath version of myself lol… Anyways, A LOT of you voted that you would be interested in listening to this topic. Ask and you shall receive! When considering my journey with my body, I immediately thought of the word serenity. The serenity prayer is, “God grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” 

Journeying with ayahuasca was one of the hardest, scariest, most courageous things I've ever done to date. In this episode, I share the light, the dark, and everything in between. I knew for a long time I was going to work with this medicine eventually, and I finally followed the call. I explain in detail what all three of my journeys were like, what I learned from them, and how I feel now that I'm back home.

If you enjoy this episode, please follow & share!

xoxo V

Timestamps

1:22 angel number 999 & oracle card pull

4:36 using plant medicines to drop into my body

7:18 why I decided to go on an ayahuasca retreat

13:21 thank GOD I wasn’t in the jungle “alone”

17:22 preparing for Aya in Denver (experimenting w/ plant medicines)

19:12 the tarot reading of doom

23:15 first aya ceremony  

30:56 second aya ceremony

35:45 my magic & power is in my body

40:12 he just aint my type lol

43:20 third ceremony - ego death… 

48:38 my inner child fears trump my insecurities 

55:44 the power of prayer and gratitude  

59:15 if you're thinking about doing ayahuasca...

1:08:20 no regrets, just lessons

1:10:15 I'm hosting a retreat in Costa Rica!

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The rawness, vulnerability, and pure magic in this episode is beyond words... I am so honored to introduce Victoria Craig to all you angels. Victoria is a multi-passionate, fun loving and purpose led woman, who’s been on a deeply spiritual journey of self-love, self-acceptance and healing. She’s walked through the fire more times than she can count and turned her pain into purpose and stepped into her soul’s highest calling to become a Plant Medicine & Breathwork Facilitator and Feminine Embodiment Coach. She is the founder of The Soul Rising Retreats, bringing women together to heal, rise and reclaim their feminine gifts and power through the magic of plant medicine, breathwork and feminine embodiment.

In this episode, we dive into her past involving severe health and autoimmune issues, grief, loss, addiction, and how her relationship with plant medicine has evolved into what it is today. We break the stigma of plant medicine, exposing the truth of alcohol & big pharma, talk about healing the "sister wound" that is competition, share how we can overcome self limitations, and how it's not only possible, but vital that we allow all emotions to coexist with one another. I CANNOT WAIT to go on her retreat this fall, and equally am excited for all of you to virtually meet her and hear how powerful she is. THANK YOU for supporting this healing work by listening, I love you!

xoxo V

Timestamps

3:43 tarot pull - ace of cups upright

10:43 who is Victoria - a brief overview of her story & first plant medicine experiences 

24:20 we are our own healers

29:28 bridging the matrix world & traveling dimensions, everything is energy

33:44 breaking the stigma of plant medicine, exposing the truth of alcohol & big pharma

41:06 with any addiction there’s a root cause, an emotional component… it’s not just willpower

47:00 healing the sister wound

53:50 we have to get to the point where we have nothing, to realize we have everything 

56:36 the polarities of how all emotions can coexist 

1:02:43 how we can transmute fear to step into the next level of our life 

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A lot has happened in my life lately. In the best way. I've been exploring new healing modalities for my anxiety, addiction, attachment styles, and all the other shit surfacing for me to face & heal. I've been avoiding talking about it all on the pod because I'm scared of judgment, of exposing my sacred journey to anyone's opinion who listens Angels Anonymous, etc. BUT I felt safe to open up about some of it on here with the support of Elena because she asked such good questions I'm sure all of you would want to ask me too (like WTF is kambo? how did I start microdosing? what supplements am I taking?). Elena and I both have been forging our own path by listening to our heart's calling and doing life unconventionally. She quit her corporate job as a manager at Alchemy, is going full time with her personal business, and is moving to Costa Rica this summer! Talk about f*ck the American / capitalistic way of living and coming back home to yourself, she is the living embodiment of this. Because Elena is one of my soul sister besties, our energy bounces off each other SO WELL whenever we get talking - not only do we cover everything listed in the timestamps, we also get off on little side tangents where it feels like you're just another one of our friends hanging out with us on the couch as we talk about dope spiritual shit in a relatable way. I KNOW you're going to love this episode - let me know which part lit you up the most!

xoxo V

Timestamps

4:05 angel number 555

6:00 exploring alternative plant medicine

15:23 honoring what you feel called to is KEY (microdosing, kambo, ayahuasca, etc)

20:35 why I’m macrodosing & getting off my SSRIs

22:56 I took too many supplements & was shitting my pants for months

28:56 Get ya bloodwork done & listen to what your body is telling you

32:59 the body keeps score 

35:16 makin the move to Costa Rica!!

40:14 leading from the heart 

48:29 we will never know how powerful our impact on others is 

53:10 where are you choosing to stay stuck?

59:40 what’s your leap of faith dream?

1:04:30 why are you living out a life that doesn’t make you happy?

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It's about damn time I stop avoiding recording a podcast episode about money (insert nervous laugh)! Gah DAMN some golden nuggies were dropped, but they're not what you'd think they would be when it comes to money mindset. In this episode, I dive DEEP into where all this meaning we attach to money really comes from, how to be of the material world and spiritual world at the same time, why we're not satisfied with our current financial status, and SO much more. Can't wait for you to listen & hear what ya think! xoxo V

Timestamps

5:00 angel number 2222

8:13 my synchronistic day / long ass love life update 

20:28 keen.com - the worlds largest network of psychic advisors, highly recommend!!

25:15 “money doesn’t grow on trees”

30:52 your anxious relationship with money isn’t your fault

35:07 What truly is abundance? What truly is enough?

41:09 I feel like I’m going backwards, but we can all become influencers amiright

44:38 none of us know wtf we’re doing 

49:19 the morning of our lives - the ego centered grind

53:21 the afternoon of our lives - the soul centered finding. How do we marry the two?

58:07 embodying the humanness & beingness as a human being 

 If you’re interested in learning more about what a 1 on 1 client program would look like for you, fill out this form to get a free 30 minute connect call with me!

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"Trans is becoming 'more popular'? No. We've always been here." Coworker turned best friend Loren Medina joins me on the pod to give us a glimpse into his transition journey as a transgender man. He shares how he's become comfortable in his own skin, come into his own, and stopped giving a f*ck what other people think. We talk about how mindfulness & meditation has played a huge role in his life, specifically in accepting that he will always have insecurities to some degree knowing that it's okay to struggle. We discuss what's going on with drag being banned, and how to show up & show your support to drag entertainers. This episode concludes with some heated talk about how his family has responded to his transition over the years and how he's dealt with a lack of support and acceptance, stood up for himself, and set the boundaries needed to protect his energy.

Timestamps

1:53 angel number 555

5:19 who is Loren

9:50 binding & top surgery

12:29 being comfortable in your own skin & confident in who you are

16:08 how mindfulness can help us accept our insecurities

21:56 anger is a secondary emotion]

29:56 how to support drag entertainers

37:00 new information makes people question their own existence

42:17 what being stealth as a transgender person means

43:24 how to approach closed minded people

48:33 how to cope with family issues surrounding accepting who you really are

If you’re interested in learning more about what a 1 on 1 client program would look like for you, fill out this form to get a free 30 minute connect call with me!

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Link to join the virtual community: https://forms.gle/HR6UjW4Ln6g9XNVr8

CONNECT WITH ME

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YouTube: @vanessapersephone

Email: [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music:

Song: INOSSI - Somewhere

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/mLCOYxcsR5A

How was your v-day babes? Personally, mine was eventful... not in a way you would expect though. 

Today's episode dives into what the angels & I talked about in our weekly virtual hangout which is pure gold in my opinion. Then I get into how I've learned to let go & have gotten to a place of inner peace (secret hint: it's not what you think I'm going to say, there is no "getting there").

As far as the grass is greener syndrome goes, IDK about all of you, but even when I've been in a relationship on Valentine's day, social comparisons make me feel like shit about myself & my relationship. Add on being single.. it makes it even worse.

I loved recording this epi. & hope you enjoy it too!

xoxo V

Timestamps 

2:17 Angel number 273

5:55 virtual hangout convo - situationship is officially over

8:35 how I let go & get to a place of inner peace

13:22 who do I want to be?

16:10 structure & weekly self check ins are KEY

22:22 the grass is greener no matter where you’re at

26:44 social media relationships are so deceiving

31:11 we’re not broken for not being able to let go

42:56 I feel like I’m too much and not enough at the same time

If you’re interested in learning more about what a 1 on 1 client program would look like for you, fill out this form to get a free 30 minute connect call with me!

Non Alcoholic beer & wine:) GRUVI - 10% off code: VANESSA10

Link to join the virtual community: https://forms.gle/HR6UjW4Ln6g9XNVr8

CONNECT WITH ME

IG: @angels_anonymous_ & @vanessapersephone

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YouTube: @vanessapersephone

Email: [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music:

Song: INOSSI - Somewhere

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Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported

Video Link: https://youtu.be/mLCOYxcsR5A