Ready to unlearn the people-pleasing and finally choose you?

In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Johanna Burkhart for a real, soul-forward conversation on breaking trauma-shaped identities, reclaiming boundaries, and mastering your frequency. From losing her father and walking through burnout to leaving her marriage and traveling as a nomad, Johanna shares how she rebuilt safety within and crafted a life that follows her soul's desire. She unpacks her channeled Purification Process (four simple statements to shift out of spirals fast) plus how to spot self-abandonment, strengthen self-trust, and rest without guilt. You'll leave with grounded tools, a new lens on boundaries, and the courage to choose yourself, again and again. 

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Episode Highlights: freedom, boundaries, people-pleasing, self-regulation, purification process, inner child, intuition, self-trust, nomad life, emotional alchemy

Topics Discussed 

• Choosing yourself without apology

• The Purification Process: I see you, I hear you, you are safe, I love you anyway

• Turning resentment into a boundary signal

• Reframing uncertainty as adventure

• Healing people-pleasing and self-abandonment

• Building real safety from the inside out
  
  

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LINKS & RESOURCES

Johanna's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/offical_johanna_burkhardt/ 

Johanna's Website | https://johannaburkhardt.podia.com/links 

Johanna's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/3qlti7RkMgzd6RkEr2YDYq 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

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MORE FROM CARLEY

Follow Carley Butler Media on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 

Follow Becoming Unbound Podcast on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/becomingunboundpodcast/ 

Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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It's time to elevate your podcast and expand your reach.

From editing and uploads to content strategy and promotion, Carley Butler Media helps you create a show that not only sounds amazing but actually moves your business forward.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to start your podcast growth journey today.

Have you ever felt your body whisper "this isn't it"—then start shouting it?

In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Alexis Cook for a heart-opening conversation on choosing your hard, trusting your body, and redefining freedom beyond yachts and hustle. Alexis shares the holy-shift moment that pulled her out of a misaligned 9-to-5, how somatic work and subconscious reprogramming changed everything, and why slow mornings can be the boldest act of sovereignty. If you're craving alignment, intuition-led days, and the courage to be fully seen—this one's your sign.

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Episode Highlights: freedom on your own terms, the daycare wake-up call, slow mornings without guilt, choosing your hard, healing through connection, somatic coaching 101, subconscious loops vs. conscious willpower, masculine/feminine balance, intuition as a compass, building a spacious business and life

Topics Discussed 

• The Ferris wheel phone call that changed everything
• Somatic cues as "alignment alarms" in the body
• Rewiring the subconscious to stop survival-mode loops
• Healing in connection and high-touch containers
• Balancing masculine structure with feminine flow
• Choosing your hard and defining freedom for yourself
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Alexis's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/intuitively_aligned/ 

The Inner Alchemy Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-inner-alchemy-podcast/id1819327254 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 

• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated! 

Have you ever built a life that looked perfect on paper but didn't feel like freedom? 🙋‍♀️ 

In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with… well, me! Yep, your host, Carley Butler, for a heart-to-heart conversation about what freedom really means as I kick off Season 2! I share what it's been like stepping into my first full summer as a full-time entrepreneur, the lessons I learned about rest, boundaries, and redefining success, and how the 30-30-30 rule shifted everything for me. This episode is your reminder that becoming unbound isn't just about quitting your job or changing your life overnight, it's about choosing yourself, again and again, even when it's messy, scary, or uncertain.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, entrepreneurship, identity, meditation, rest, creativity, alignment, authenticity, permission, becoming unbound

Topics Discussed 

• Redefining what freedom means beyond time and money
• The 30-30-30 rule for emotional balance and acceptance
• Learning to rest without guilt
• How teaching prepared me for entrepreneurship
• The power of presence and morning rituals
• Choosing yourself even when it's scary
  
  

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if you stopped waiting for the "perfect time"… and just freaking did it anyway? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I (Carley Butler!) close out Season One with a solo episode straight from the heart. I'm sharing what it's really been like building this podcast from a wild little dream into a fully alive, messy, magical reality. From recording in my living room studio to pulling late-night edits while launching a business—this season has been a leap of faith in every sense. And that's what this episode is all about: doing the dang thing even when you're scared, even when it's messy, and especially when you have no clue what's next. This one's for every dreamer with a fire in their belly. 

Season Two? She's coming in hot—but first, some sunshine and rest 🌞

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Episode Highlights: leap of faith, messy action, building a dream from scratch, late-night editing, unshakable self-trust, spiritual alignment, radical responsibility, embracing the unknown, podcasting as purpose, next-level expansion

Topics Discussed 

• How to trust yourself when you don't know what you're doing
• Turning past careers into superpowers for what's next
• The magic that comes from doing the hard, scary thing
• Navigating messy, scrappy, beautiful growth seasons
• Letting God and your higher self lead the way
• What happens when you take radical responsibility for your life
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Book | The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

So many of us are walking around carrying unhealed trauma, stuck in patterns that keep us small — but what if there was a way out? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Sandra Cooze for a raw and deeply empowering conversation about trauma, healing, and finding your voice again. Sandra is a certified trauma healer, intuitive coach, Reiki master, and author who guides people through releasing triggers and reclaiming their power. We talk about why so many people stay stuck in "familiar hell," how to walk yourself back through fear, and why owning your story is the key to true freedom. If you've ever felt like something inside of you is quietly waiting to speak — this one's for you.

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Episode Highlights: trauma healing, self-worth, people-pleasing, energy release, reiki, intuitive coaching, limiting beliefs, voice reclamation, somatic healing, becoming unbothered

Topics Discussed 

• How trauma silences your voice and reshapes your identity
• The fear of judgment and why it keeps us stuck
• Why owning your story is the first step to healing
• How suppressed trauma resurfaces during joy
• Combining energy work and coaching for deep transformation
• The true meaning of emotional freedom and self-love
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Sandra's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sandra.cooze.author/ 

Sandra's Website | https://riseaboveyourstory.com/ 

Sandra's YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtXKgCeXe1KSyXP7yksDow

Sandra's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/riseaboveyourstory

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if your freedom was waiting on the other side of the relationship you're scared to leave? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Kyle Miller for a powerful conversation on healing from narcissistic abuse, reclaiming your identity, and learning how to trust yourself again. Kyle is a life coach who brings not only deep wisdom, but lived experience to the table—and wow, this one hit home. We talk about the messy middle of healing, the illusion of being the problem, how boundaries are misunderstood, and what it really feels like to experience freedom after being stuck in a controlling relationship. Whether you're walking away from something toxic or just learning to hear your own voice again, this episode is the reminder that you're not crazy—and you're definitely not alone.

Tune in, take notes, and come back to yourself.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, healing from narcissistic abuse, boundaries, personal development, gaslighting, emotional awareness, toxic relationships, redefining safety, identity reclamation, self-trust

Topics Discussed: 

• What "doing the work" actually looks like
• Why awareness is the foundation of healing
• How boundaries reflect your relationship with yourself
• The difference between narcissism and trauma response
• Creating a safe exit plan from toxic environments
• What real freedom feels like after leaving an abusive relationship
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Kyle's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylemillercoaching/ 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if your freedom was just one conversation away? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Rachel Kalmar for a heart-centered conversation about health sovereignty, radical alignment, and navigating the messy middle of becoming your truest self. Rachel shares her journey from being medically gaslit to reclaiming her power through holistic nutrition, and later pivoting into soul-led digital marketing. We talk about the emotional toll of being the "black sheep," what it really means to honor your intuition, and how to stay grounded when your choices don't make sense to others. This episode is for every freedom-seeker who's ever felt misunderstood—you're not crazy, and you're not alone.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, health sovereignty, intuition, leaving toxic systems, digital marketing, family boundaries, nervous system safety, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, becoming unbound

Topics Discussed 

• The emotional cost of being misunderstood by family
• Moving from holistic health to aligned entrepreneurship
• How to set boundaries when your views clash with loved ones
• Using gifting as a form of gentle awakening
• Building a business that supports your nervous system
• Finding spiritual alignment in career pivots
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Rachel's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rachel.kalmar/ 

Rachel's Websites | https://www.contentbank.agency/ 

https://www.rachelkalmarconsulting.com/ 

Higher Self App | https://www.thehigherself.app/ 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if freedom isn't something you find—but something you remember? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Justine Realized for a soul-awakening conversation about the deep, raw layers of freedom—spiritual, physical, feminine, and divine. We dive into what it means to live from your soul instead of your ego, raising sovereign children, learning to trust your body's signals, and reconnecting to a higher power. Justine shares her journey of unbinding from systems that no longer served her, including religion, education, and old patterns—all while honoring her truth and rediscovering her power as a woman, a mother, and a spiritual being. This one is WILDLY powerful and will have you questioning everything in the best way possible.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, ego vs. soul, divine feminine, spiritual sovereignty, motherhood, conscious parenting, alternative education, embodiment, nervous system awareness, dance as liberation

Topics Discussed 

• Redefining freedom through the lens of intuition and divine will
• The missing feminine in organized religion
• How ego keeps us bound and stuck
• Conscious parenting and raising sovereign children
• Using the body as a spiritual compass
• Dance as a gateway to presence and liberation
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Justine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justinerealized/ 

The Arcane Muse Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thearcanemusecollective/ 

The Arcane Muse YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheArcaneMuseCollective 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if raising your standards was the key to unlocking your freedom? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Terri Boucher for a bold, fiery, and freedom-fueled conversation about dating, self-worth, and saying a big fat NO to settling. Terri is a conservative dating coach helping women lean into their femininity, own their truth, and attract the love they've been praying for. From dropping out of school to launching her own coaching biz (and tallow skincare line!), Terri shares her powerful journey of unbecoming everything she was told to be. This episode is a masterclass in finding alignment, trusting your gut, and being unapologetically YOU.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, dating with purpose, feminine energy, personal sovereignty, raising standards, mindset shifts, letting go of people-pleasing, alignment in relationships, speaking your truth, rebuilding self-worth

Topics Discussed 

• Redefining dating through values-based alignment
• The fear of rejection and how it keeps us stuck
• Authenticity as a magnet for aligned relationships
• Terri's COVID awakening and political identity shift
• Why school isn't always the answer to purpose
• The connection between misaligned relationships and physical health
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Terri's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/terri_boucher/ 

Terri's Podcast | Unhinged & Healing Podcast with Terri Boucher

Fat & Sassy Tallow Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fatandsassytallow/ 

Fat & Sassy Tallow Website | https://fatandsassytallow.com/ 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 
• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

What if one bold decision could unbind your entire life?In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Joy McCarthy for a soul-nourishing conversation about freedom, alignment, and trusting your gut—literally and figuratively. Joy is the founder of Joyous Health, a holistic nutritionist, bestselling author, and creator of the dreamy clean beauty brand Hello Joyous. We dive deep into the wild journey from checking society's boxes (hello, high school sweetheart and corporate 9-5) to breaking free, rebuilding from the inside out, and finding true joy. This one's all about baby steps, brave leaps, and building a life rooted in choice, wellness, and wild possibility.

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Episode Highlights: freedom, gut instincts, leaving the 9-5, holistic living, divorce, entrepreneurship, parenting, toxic-free beauty, societal expectations, self-trust

Topics Discussed 

• Trusting your gut when it feels like everything looks "right" on paper
• Breaking free from generational expectations and being the first to do it differently
• Baby steps toward big change in both health and life
• The energetic cost of staying in misaligned relationships or careers
• Redefining freedom after 2020
• Building a wellness business with integrity and heart
  
  

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Links & Resources 

Joy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth/ 

Hello Joyous Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hellojoyous_/ 

Joy's Website | https://www.joyoushealth.com/ 

Hello Joyous Website | https://hellojoyous.com/ 

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Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.

Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ 

• Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.

Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!