"The energy itself only has the higher frequencies of creation within it. It doesn't have any preference around your belief system—it takes you to your own inner truth." - Colleen Benelli

Episode Description

What if the most powerful healing technology isn't something you need to buy, but something you already possess? In this transformative episode, join mother-daughter Reiki masters Colleen and Robin Benelli as they share their extraordinary journeys into energy healing—from life-changing messages delivered by a horse to a near-death experience that cracked open new dimensions of consciousness.

Discover how these pioneers are revolutionizing Reiki practice by integrating shamanic wisdom, intuitive development, and practical daily applications that work for everyone—even analytical, left-brain thinkers. Whether you're Reiki-curious or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers profound insights into making ancient healing practices relevant in our modern world.

Colleen Benelli is a licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training and shamanic practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Her journey began when her horse, Dakota, delivered a telepathic message: "I went lame to deliver you to your power to heal." She's passionate about making Reiki mainstream healthcare.

Robin Benelli came to Reiki after a near-death experience at age 30. With a background in business and finance, she proves analytical, left-brain thinkers can be deeply intuitive. She's partnered with her mother since 2016 to create global training programs making energy healing accessible to everyone.

What You'll Learn:

Reiki Journey Techniques & Daily Practice:

• Combining shamanic practices with energy healing
• "Reiki on the fly"—using energy during stress or conflict without ceremony
• The "Stay stable, be kind" mantra for moment-to-moment practice
• Integrating Reiki into everyday healthcare and wellness
• Building supportive communities beyond divisions
• Why Reiki works with any belief system

To learn more about Colleen and Robyn and all of their amazing trainings and offerings, please visit their website https://reikilifestyle.com/

You will find information on all of their offerings and free resources including their podcast and You Tube videos on shamanic journeys.  

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Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Discover how your birthday is more than just a date—it's your cosmic blueprint. In this fascinating episode, professional numerologist Novalee Wilder reveals how understanding the hidden meanings behind your personal numbers can transform your relationships, career choices, and life purpose.

Novalee shares her incredible journey from Danish actress to renowned numerology expert, including her powerful story of changing her own name and the life-altering results that followed. Learn how numerology differs from astrology, what your life path number reveals about you, and why some people experience "karmic debt" while others possess rare "master numbers."

Whether you're new to numerology or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights into how the ancient science of numbers can help you navigate major life decisions with clarity and confidence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Your birthday is your cosmic blueprint - Numerology views your birth date as a divine assignment containing your life's purpose and lessons

Names carry energetic vibrations - The letters in your name create specific frequencies that influence how you experience life and how others perceive you

Master numbers are special - Numbers 11, 22, and 33 carry amplified energy and are not reduced to single digits

Name changes can transform lives - Changing your name to a more harmonious vibration can shift your life trajectory dramatically

Numerology is practical - It can be used for career guidance, relationship compatibility, business naming, and major life decisions

Your base number is foundational - This is the core energy you carry throughout life, calculated from your birthdate

Novalee Wilder is a Danish actress and artist turned professional numerologist and published author living in Los Angeles.She's the author of "A Little Bit of Numerology" and "A Little Bit of Angel Numbers," the host of The Numerology Podcast, and founder of The Numerology School. She offers name changing sessions, mentorships, training, and talks about the sacred spiritual science of numbers and letters.

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Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Transform Your Love Life: The Calling in the One Process with Heather Garbett

Discover how to manifest true love and create deeply fulfilling relationships with world-renowned relationship coach and psychotherapist Heather Garbutt. In this powerful episode, Heather shares her personal journey from spending Valentine's Day alone to finding her soulmate using the transformative "Calling in the One" process. Learn the step-by-step framework that's helping thousands worldwide break toxic patterns, uncover hidden blocks, and step into their authentic selves to attract lasting love. Whether you're single, dating, in a relationship, or navigating a breakup through conscious uncoupling, this episode offers practical wisdom for creating the love life you truly deserve.

In This Episode:

• The Calling in the One Process: Setting heart-centered intentions, identifying relationship patterns, and uncovering hidden blocks from family agreements and past trauma
• Breaking Toxic Patterns: Understanding emotional availability, choosing the right partners, and avoiding relationships that dim your light
• Identity Transformation: How relationship work impacts all areas of life including career, self-image, and personal growth
• Heather's Success Story: From lonely Valentine's Day 2016 to manifesting her true love in just months
• Conscious Uncoupling: Separating with dignity and grace while protecting children and avoiding costly legal battles
• Empowerment Tools: Learning to speak your truth, handle disappointments, and stay true to yourself in relationships

About Heather Garbett

Heather Garbutt is a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship coach with over 40 years of experience specializing in love and relationships. She combines coaching, psychotherapy, visioning, and inner child work to provide deep and permanent transformation for her clients. Heather is on a mission to empower 10 million people worldwide to create true, loving, mutually supportive relationships.

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Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Are you struggling with visibility in your life or business? Do you question your worth and ability to show up confidently? In this episode, Tamsin Broster discusses  why so many brilliant women stay stuck on the sidelines, watching others succeed while doubting their own expertise.

Tamsin, host of the Unshakable Confidence Podcast, shares her powerful journey from 20 years in the Ministry of Defense through burnout, perimenopause, and motherhood to becoming a sought-after coach who helps women overcome their inner critic. This episode dives deep into breaking free from beauty culture expectations, navigating hormonal changes during midlife transitions, body image struggles, the invisible mental load women carry, and stepping fully into your power—whether that's in your career, your business, or your personal life.

If you're tired of letting perfectionism, body image concerns, or midlife changes hold you back from living the life you deserve, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start showing up authentically.

Key Takeaways

Unshakable confidence isn't about never doubting yourself—it's about trusting yourself enough to be centered and stable even when external factors try to knock you down

Body image and visibility are connected—making peace with your body (instead of constantly trying to "fix" it) frees up energy to show up boldly in your life and work

Midlife brings a reckoning—when perimenopause, motherhood, aging parents, and career collide, it forces you to stop giving endlessly and start prioritizing yourself

You're not responsible for everyone else's health and choices—women carry an invisible mental load managing other people's lives, and it's time to put that burden down

Stop waiting for permission—whether it's podcast invites, speaking gigs, or anything else, no one's coming to save you. Ask for what you want.

Playing small keeps you stuck—perfectionism, body image concerns, and waiting to be "ready" prevent brilliant women from being seen and claiming their expertise

Tamsin Broster is a confidence and visibility coach who helps women break free from the pressure to look perfect and be palatable so they can show up boldly, speak with authority, and grow a business that reflects who they truly are.

Connect with Tamsin

Sign up at www.rosewippich.com and receive a free chapter of my book Empress Rising.  You will also be the first to hear when my workshops and offerings will be available.  Join the Empress Community and be a part of the movement.  

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Feeling invisible? You're not alone—and you have more power than you think. In this empowering conversation, fashion stylist and YouTube creator Nancy Queen (Shopping on Champagne) reveals why women over 50 often feel like they've disappeared, and more importantly, how to take that visibility back. From discovering your unique "style words" to the life-changing magic of a proper bra fitting, Nancy shares practical, confidence-boosting advice that will transform how you show up in the world. If you've ever felt like a wallflower at your own life's party, this episode is your wake-up call to put on those red shoes and reclaim your space.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The Visibility Crisis: Why women over 50 feel invisible—and the surprising truth about how to take that power back
• Style Words Exercise: How identifying 3-5 style words can revolutionize your wardrobe and shopping habits (free resource available!)
• Closet Detox Strategy: The counterintuitive approach to purging your closet that helps you see what you actually love
• Body Shape Wisdom: Understanding your body shape beyond the fruit—rectangles, triangles, and how to dress for YOUR unique proportions
• The Comparison Trap: How to stop measuring yourself against social media's highlight reels and embrace your authentic style
• Color Confidence: When to follow the rules and when to break them—wearing what makes YOU happy
• Building a Capsule Wardrobe: Practical tips for creating outfits you love without the overwhelm
• Timeless vs. Trendy: Nancy's philosophy on investing in quality pieces that work for your lifestyle

Nancy Queen is a fashion stylist, designer, and the creative force behind Shopping on Champagne. She's passionate about helping women over 50 navigate the unique challenges of menopause, body changes, and style evolution—all while building a supportive community where women can celebrate fashion together.

Connect with Nancy:       Shopping on Champagne

Sign up at www.rosewippich.com and receive a free chapter of my book Empress Rising.  You will also be the first to hear when my workshops and offerings will be available.  Join the Empress Community and be a part of the movement.  

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Are you exhausted by 2 PM every day? Struggling with ovarian cysts, thyroid issues, or chronic lower back pain?

What if these aren't separate problems but connected through your body's energy system? Dr. Mary Sanders reveals how your chakras directly influence your hormones and why most women are unknowingly sabotaging their health by carrying everyone else's emotional baggage.

What You'll Discover:

The Hidden Connection Between Energy and Health:

• Why your afternoon energy crash is actually an adrenal issue rooted in your root chakra
• How childhood conditioning creates physical symptoms decades later
• The real reason women develop ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and reproductive issues

The Women's Energy Trap:

• Why being "highly sensitive" is actually making you sick
• How carrying other people's emotions creates hormonal chaos
• The technique that stops you from absorbing everyone else's energy

Key Takeaways:

Stop the Burnout Cycle: Dr. Mary's personal journey from successful chiropractor to completely burned out reveals the three warning signs every woman ignores - until her body forces her to listen.

Ground First, Manifest Later: Why chasing higher chakras while ignoring your foundation is like building a house on quicksand. The grounding practice that changed everything.

Detached Alignment: The boundary technique that lets you love others without destroying yourself. Learn to separate your energy from theirs - especially crucial for mothers and caregivers.

About Dr. Mary Sanders

Former chiropractor turned energy medicine expert after her own health crisis. Master's in Intuition Medicine, host of "Energy Medicine" podcast. Specializes in helping women recognize when they're energetically depleted and what to do about it.

Dr. Mary's Website/Podcast

Sign up at www.rosewippich.com and receive a free chapter of my book Empress Rising.  You will also be the first to hear when my workshops and offerings will be available.  Join the Empress Community and be a part of the movement.  

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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What would you do if someone told you that your best years were behind you? That your dreams had an expiration date? That becoming older meant becoming invisible?

In this deeply personal solo cast, Rose shares the real story behind writing her book Empress Rising. What started as a conversation with a brilliant woman in her 50s who felt "useless" became a calling to challenge everything we've been told about aging as women. Rose opens up about her own journey from breast cancer diagnosis at 49 to becoming a yoga instructor, podcast host, and author in her 60s—proving that our most powerful years might just be beginning.

Key Topics Covered

• The conversation that changed everything: meeting a successful woman who felt useless in her 50s
• How we've internalized limiting narratives about aging and worth
• Rose's personal transformation after breast cancer diagnosis at 49
• The cultural myth of retirement at 65 vs. today's extended lifespans
• Why older women are revered as wisdom keepers in other cultures
• The ripple effect: how women stepping back affects younger generations
• The quiet revolution happening as women redefine their later chapters

Empress Rising launches soon! Sign up at rosewippich.com to be notified when the book becomes available and to stay tuned for other offerings around women rising and supporting women.

"Remember your wisdom is your crown and your experience is your power."

IT'S TIME.....TO WEAR THE CROWN - Empress Rising

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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Dr. Michelle Peticolas, international bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker, reveals why some people stay stuck in grief for decades while others heal naturally. Discover how unprocessed emotions literally lodge in your cellular memory and learn the revolutionary SERVE framework that transforms grief from suffering into authentic self-discovery.

What You'll Learn

• The physiological difference between normal grief and complex grief
• Why traditional therapy often fails for long-term grievers
• How childhood survival patterns create people-pleasing behaviors that block authentic healing
• The SERVE framework: a step-by-step system for releasing trapped emotions
• Real transformation stories, including a client who healed from 20 years of grief in months
• Signs that indicate you may be experiencing complex grief

Key Takeaways

Understanding Grief as Physiological Grief isn't just emotional—it's a whole-body experience that triggers biological survival responses. When unexpressed, these emotions literally lodge in your cells and emerge at unexpected times through triggers.

The People-Pleasing Pattern Many who struggle with complex grief developed people-pleasing survival mechanisms in childhood. These patterns, formed to maintain conditional love, prevent authentic self-expression and proper emotional processing.

The SERVE Framework

• S - Surrender to feelings and emotions (with proper support)
• E - Engage with supportive community (like elephants protecting their grieving)
• R - Reframe your story about the loss
• V - Vision for who you want to become
• E - Express your authentic self in the world

Instead of seeing grief as something to overcome, honor it as a testament to love. Use grief as fuel for awakening to your authentic self and life purpose.

Dr. Michelle's WEBSITE

Sign up at www.rosewippich.com and receive a free chapter of my book Empress Rising.  You will also be the first to hear when my workshops and offerings will be available.  Join the Empress Community and be a part of the movement.  

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

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At 62, I'm publishing my first book challenging society's narrative about women after 50. "Empress Rising" rejects the notion that we should fade into invisibility and instead embraces our power as women who rule our own lives with wisdom earned through experience.

• Written because women over 50 are often told to slow down, step aside, and become invisible
• Inspired by seeing brilliance, wisdom, and power in women in their 50s-80s
• Developed the "Empress" concept as an alternative to the limiting "crone" archetype
• The Empress rules in her own right, sits on her throne because she's earned it
• Share vulnerable personal stories including breast cancer, toxic relationships, and becoming a yoga teacher at 55
• Every woman has stories of courage, resilience, and reinvention that deserve celebration
• Writing this book at 61 because I finally have the clarity and courage to speak my truth
• Message that women are not "old" or "too late" regardless of age
• Your empress years aren't coming—they're here now

"An Empress is a woman who rules in her own right. She sits on her throne not because someone gave her permission, but because she's earned her place there through every triumph and challenge she's faced."

Rose's book "Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging" launches October 16th

Join the waitlist for "Empress Rising" on my website at rosewippich.com. Let's straighten our crowns and step into our power together.

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and subscribe to Chat Off The Mat.

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What if everything you've been told about feminine power is wrong?

In a world that tells women to "be like men" to succeed, attorney-turned-feminine wisdom teacher Julie Dean Richards reveals why embracing your cyclical, intuitive, and receptive nature is actually your greatest superpower.

Discover why the divine feminine has been deliberately suppressed, how sacred rage can transform your life, and why your personal "heroine's journey" looks nothing like the masculine hero's path you've been conditioned to follow.

If you're a high-achieving woman feeling burned out, disconnected from your body, or constantly competing instead of collaborating, this episode will fundamentally shift how you view feminine power. Julie shares practical tools for embodiment, the hidden meanings behind 60+ sacred feminine symbols, and how to work WITH your natural cycles instead of against them.

This isn't about adding more self-care to your to-do list—it's about remembering who you really are.

Key Takeaways

 Your worth isn't tied to your productivity - The feminine thrives in being, not just doing.

 Sacred rage is medicine - Anger, when properly channeled, becomes transformative healing energy

Competition is programming - The feminine naturally collaborates, like trees sharing resources through root systems

Julie Dean Richards is an intuitive astrologer, herbalist, doula, and founder of Feminine Alchemist School. After working as a research consultant then practicing as an attorney, Julie discovered her true calling in helping women reclaim their sacred feminine power. She guides women through their personal heroine's journey using astrology, embodiment practices, and ancient feminine wisdom. 

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Feminine Alchemyst School

Sign up at www.rosewippich.com and receive a free chapter of my book Empress Rising.  You will also be the first to hear when my workshops and offerings will be available.  Join the Empress Community and be a part of the movement.  

Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging.

Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.

For Women Ready to Rise.

📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and subscribe to Chat Off The Mat.

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Produced by Rose Wippich | Chat Off The Mat
© 2026 Rose Wippich