[00:46] Why rushing into marriage or ignoring doubts leads to misalignment

[02:30] Katherine’s story: calling off her wedding just 2 weeks before the big day

[04:45] The taboo of walking away — shame, judgment, and people-pleasing

[08:36] 20% of engagements never make it to marriage — why you’re not alone

[10:22] Cold feet vs. intuition: how to know the difference

[13:12] The body always knows: headaches, sleeplessness, racing heart as signs

[16:20] Recognizing patterns vs. real intuition in relationships

[18:57] The lies women internalize about worth, timelines, and marriage

[21:27] The cost of staying vs. the cost of leaving

[25:25] A simple question to ask yourself when facing a hard decision

[28:00] Who Katherine became after calling it off — boundaries, self-trust, authenticity

[32:42] How relationships with family and friends deepened after authenticity

[36:00] Night-and-day difference: Katherine’s new marriage & aligned partnership

[40:14] Final message: why self-trust is the most powerful tool you have

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00:00] The purpose behind pain; what’s happening is happening for you.

[00:52] Past relationship + health scare → learning to trust body, soul, intuition.

[02:27] Defining Spiritually Aligned Chaos (when everything seems to fall apart).

[03:33] Reframe: “What is this preparing you for? Who are you becoming?”

[03:42] Identity “lost phase” → surrender, Mexico break, better boundaries, fire the nightmare client.

[05:30] Tornado metaphor: resistance creates exhaustion; acceptance vs. control.

[06:42] Surrender & let go: current challenges prepare you for something greater; path clears.

[07:52] Close: chaos is divinely orchestrated; surrender speeds alignment.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why waiting for “the right moment” is a myth that keeps you stuck
• The story behind restarting the podcast after Lori Harder’s event
• How to commit to long-term consistency instead of quick bursts
• Why messy, imperfect action beats endless preparation every time
• How your emotions can hold you back — and how to move anyway
• A powerful question to identify what you’ve been postponing
• The secret to making your future self thank you

00:00 – Welcome and why this topic is deeply personal for Deidre

01:00 – Who this episode is for: coaches, healers, deep feelers, and sensitive leaders

03:00 – The red flag of trying to help people who don’t want help

04:00 – The truth about clients (or loved ones) who aren’t ready to change

05:40 – Why doing the work for others creates unhealthy codependent dynamics

08:15 – Real talk: You can’t save people who won’t take the first step

10:00 – How savior complex actually undermines others’ self-trust

11:00 – Where this pattern started for Deidre (childhood story)

13:00 – The personal cost of taking on everyone else’s emotions

14:30 – Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling drained or resentful

16:00 – A better way forward: Boundaries, delegation, and trust

17:30 – Letting others struggle so they can rise (and why that’s powerful)

18:45 – Final reflections and a call to take inspired action

Show Notes:

In this episode, I dive into:

My personal journey of navigating mentorship and male authority in business

Multiple real-life stories where professional relationships crossed the line

The emotional impact of manipulation, gaslighting, and unwanted advances

Why I no longer hire male mentors (unless they work with their partners)

How to set clear boundaries and protect your safety in business and life

Releasing shame and trusting your intuition when situations feel off

This conversation is for women ready to reclaim their power, speak their truth, and set non-negotiable boundaries in life and business.

If this episode resonates with you or could help someone in your life, share it. Let’s break the silence, support one another, and normalize speaking up.

Resources & Next Steps:

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[0:00] Intro to Jeff Sorensen and the power of story

[3:45] Jeff’s near-death experience and the decision to return to life

[7:00] Working for the cartel and landing in a Mexican prison

[11:50] The turning point: loss, grief, and breakthrough in a jail cell

[17:40] The illusion of “just one more time” and how we rationalize staying stuck

[22:15] Why self-leadership starts with radical ownership

[27:30] Breaking the victim/blame cycle and reclaiming your power

[34:20] Familiar hell vs. unfamiliar growth: making aligned decisions

[41:00] Self-mastery: working with your nervous system and breath

[50:00] The role of community and mentorship in transformation

[55:10] Ice baths as a metaphor for expanding your capacity

[1:00:05] The problem with “follow your bliss” and new age bypassing

[1:08:30] How to spot where you're giving your power away

[1:13:40] Jeff’s free gift and how to work with him

[1:17:00] Final message: You’re never stuck—you just need the right tools and people

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[00:00] Opening from the Heart: Why Deidre almost didn’t record this episode and the importance of sharing our stories—even when it’s raw.

[03:00] Childhood Sensitivity to Intuition: How early trauma shaped her gift of deep empathy and the flip side of that superpower.

[07:30] The Move & The Invitation: Starting over in a small town, seeking new friendships, and showing up vulnerably.

[11:00] The Gathering: A painful encounter with a woman who used judgment and bullying to assert power.

[15:50] Standing in Truth: How Deidre chose not to internalize the experience, and instead confronted it directly—with grace and strength.

[20:45] A New Kind of Spiritual Love: Redefining love and boundaries—not letting kindness be mistaken for weakness.

[25:00] The Spiritual Lesson: Bullies don’t just need compassion—they need mirrors. And sometimes love means saying “absolutely not.”

[30:00] Closing Reflections: A powerful call to all leaders to create spaces of safety and speak up—for ourselves and others.

[00:00] – Introduction to the trust recession in 2025
[03:00] – The trauma response that keeps us stuck in fear
[06:00] – Story: Two kittens in Bali and the power of perception
[10:00] – Unprocessed betrayal and how it blocks us from what we want
[13:00] – How past heartbreak impacted Deidre’s ability to trust again
[15:00] – Signs you're seeing gifts as threats and how to change that
[17:00] – Questions to ask before investing in a program or coach
[20:00] – What to look for in a mentor: values, experience, and social proof
[24:00] – The importance of being in integrity as a coach or leader
[27:00] – Deidre’s story of hiring a high-level coach and getting massive ROI
[30:00] – Invitation to connect and join the upcoming program

Website: www.radicallyaligned.com

IG: @iamdeidresirianni

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to recognize (and rewire) hidden money blocks

The truth about intuition, and how your body can be your greatest guide

Emily’s story of going from $30K in credit card debt to building a 7-figure brand

Why so many women unknowingly sabotage wealth due to shame or spiritual bypassing

The difference between “doing the thing” and doing what’s actually aligned for you

Simple practices to shift your money beliefs (and your income) starting today

This episode is for you if:

You feel stuck in a financial plateau and aren’t sure why

You’re in a season of transition, questioning what’s next

You want to trust your intuition more deeply

You're ready to stop shrinking and start receiving

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

[00:46] Why rushing your growth leads to burnout

[02:30] What it looks like to honor the season you're in

[04:45] The 4 business seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall — and what each one means

[07:15] How resisting your current season keeps you stuck longer

[10:22] The hidden cost of trying to be in a permanent “summer season”

[12:10] Deidre’s personal season of refinement — and how she’s working with it

[15:40] How to build seasonal flow into your business strategy (with examples)

[18:05] Why trying to do everything at once leads to overwhelm and failure

[21:15] How to structure launches, breaks, and creative cycles for more freedom

[24:30] The power of one thing at a time in sustainable business growth

[27:20] A gentle reminder: acceptance leads to alignment