Her Journey Home | Rebuilding in Your 30s & Learning to Trust Your Voice

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I share why finding your own way is the key to building an authentic business, trusting your intuition, and creating lasting success. We explore why authenticity will always outperform copying someone else's strategy, how comparison keeps us stuck, and why the answers you've been searching for have been inside you all along. If you've been feeling disconnected from your business, overwhelmed by online advice, or unsure of your next step, this episode is your reminder to trust yourself and follow what lights you up.

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What's one area of your life or business where you're ready to stop following someone else's path and start trusting your own? Share your answer in the comments or send me a DM—I would love to hear your biggest takeaway.

Key SEO Timestamps

01:19 Why authenticity will always beat following someone else's strategy 05:30 The moment I realized podcasting was my unique gift and true path 10:50 Five practical steps to reconnect with your intuition and find your own way 15:25 Why giving yourself permission to pivot is the greatest gift you can give yourself

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Ona, a psychic advisor for entrepreneurs, to explore the powerful connection between self expression, intuition, authenticity, and business growth. We dive into why so many women hold themselves back, how unexpressed emotions can impact confidence and income, and why learning to trust your inner voice is one of the most important steps toward building a business and life that feels deeply aligned.

Ona shares her extraordinary journey from backpacking through Brazil and discovering her gifts to developing the Body Recode Method, a unique approach that combines acupressure, movement, and visualization to help women release shame, reconnect with their bodies, and embody confidence. We also discuss the role of intuition in making business decisions, overcoming fear of judgment, and creating success by embracing your authentic self instead of following someone else's path.

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In this episode of Her Journey Home, I share why taking the first step is the key to creating the life you've been dreaming about. We talk about overcoming fear, trusting God's plan, embracing uncertainty, and why confidence isn't something you have before you begin; it's something you build through action. Whether you're thinking about starting a business, launching a podcast, getting sober, or making a major life change, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for the perfect time and start trusting yourself.

I open up about my sobriety journey, the unexpected path that led me to podcasting, and how every courageous decision revealed the next step. I also share the mindset shifts that helped me overcome perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the need for certainty. If you've been waiting for permission to chase the vision on your heart, let this be your reminder that the path becomes clear only after you begin.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why taking the first step is more important than having the entire plan figured out

• How sobriety became the catalyst for discovering my purpose and finding my voice

• Overcoming perfectionism, fear, and imposter syndrome to pursue your dreams

• Learning to trust God, surrender control, and embrace uncertainty

• Why action creates clarity and how one brave decision can completely change your life

What's one first step you've been putting off because you're waiting for the perfect time? Share it in the comments or send me a DM. I'd love to cheer you on as you take that first courageous step.

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02:47 The life-changing decision to get sober and why one choice changed everything

06:12 How launching Her Journey Home transformed my purpose and business

10:32 Overcoming imposter syndrome and finally saying yes to my vision

15:23 The one question that will challenge you to take your first courageous step

#TakeTheFirstStep #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #SelfGrowth #MindsetShift #GrowthMindset #SelfTrust #Confidence

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Simone Marie-Elise, founder of Ripples in the Matrix® and creator of the award-winning YOGkiSOMA™ method, to explore somatic healing, spiritual awakening, embodiment, and what it truly means to come home to yourself. We talk about how yoga, energetics, and somatics work together to support deep healing, why authentic embodiment matters more than performative spirituality, and how reconnecting with your body can transform the way you experience life.

Simone shares how years of studying ancient wisdom traditions and a life-changing awakening in Egypt inspired her to create YOGkiSOMA™ and lead transformational retreats. This conversation is an invitation to trust your path, embrace your authentic self, and remember that every step you take creates ripples that can transform your life and the lives of others..

In This Episode, We Discuss

• What somatic healing and embodiment really mean • Simone's spiritual awakening in Egypt and how it transformed her life • The difference between authentic embodiment and performative spirituality • How yoga and movement help you reconnect with your body and inner wisdom • Why remembering your power creates ripples that can change the world

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• Follow on IG: SIMONE MARIE-ELISE | creator of YOGkiSOMA™ RYS eRYT500+ YACEP (@ripplesinthematrix) • Instagram profile
• Apply for her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training: http://YOGkiSOMA200.ripplesinthematrix.com
• Don’t miss The Egypt Initiation: http://applytoegyptinitiation.ripplesinthematrix.com

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TIMESTAMPS:

03:50 Simone introduces the Yogi Soma method and the power of somatic healing

11:20 Her spiritual awakening in Egypt and the experience that changed everything

32:40 The difference between performative spirituality and true embodiment

42:35 Creating ripples in the world by remembering your power

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I share why storytelling, vulnerability, and authentic self expression are some of the most powerful tools for healing, personal growth, and building meaningful connections. We explore how sharing your story helps release shame, inspires others to step into their own healing journey, and creates a ripple effect that reaches people in ways you may never realize. If you've been afraid to use your voice, start a podcast, or share your truth online, this episode is for you.

I also take you behind the scenes of a transformative experience at a live event where I faced one of my biggest fears, learned the importance of closing emotional loops, and discovered how one vulnerable moment can inspire someone else to take courageous action. This conversation is an invitation to stop hiding your story, trust your voice, and remember that someone is waiting to hear exactly what only you can share.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why sharing your story is one of the most powerful tools for healing and connection • How vulnerability creates a ripple effect that inspires others to take courageous action • The importance of closing emotional loops and letting go of the past • Overcoming the fear of being seen and confidently using your voice • How authentic storytelling can build deeper relationships, stronger communities, and greater impact

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TIMESTAMPS: 02:35 The moment I chose courage and shared my story in front of 200 people

05:30 How vulnerability created a ripple effect and inspired someone else to heal

08:30 Why sharing your story gives others permission to do the same

11:45 How your voice can change lives and why I created Unfiltered

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In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Ashley Gomez, a Human Design Coach, to explore how human design can help you trust yourself, make aligned decisions, and create a life that feels authentic. We discuss how to stop living on autopilot and reconnecting with your intuition. We embrace the unique gifts that make you who you are.

Ashley shares her journey from corporate tech sales to coaching full time, along with practical insights on Human Design, meditation, self-trust, and nervous system regulation. Whether you're new to Human Design or looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to live with greater confidence, clarity, and alignment.

In This Episode:

• What Human Design is and how it helps you trust yourself

• Moving from corporate success to aligned entrepreneurship

• Making decisions through your body instead of overthinking

• Human Design in leadership, careers, and relationships

• Why meditation strengthens self-trust and intuition

• The importance of play, creativity, and following joy

• How to stop living on autopilot and reconnect with yourself

• The first steps to understanding your Human Design chart

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to Her Journey Home & Introducing Ashley Gomez

00:25 Ashley's Journey from Corporate Tech Sales to Human Design Coaching

05:20 Leaving Corporate to Build an Aligned Business

06:25 Trusting Your Body Over Your Analytical Mind

11:05 What It Looks Like to Live in Alignment with Your Human Design

16:50 Where to Start If You Feel Disconnected from Yourself

21:35 Meditation, Self Trust & Quieting the Noise

25:05 Why Play Is Essential for Personal Growth

28:10 Human Design for Beginners: Where to Start

30:45 Human Design as the Ultimate Permission Slip

31:15 Ashley's Message for Every Woman Ready to Step Into Her Purpose

33:10 How to Work with Ashley Gomez

34:45 Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up

If you keep telling yourself you will start next week, you know what you need to do but cannot make yourself do it, or you are ready to stop waiting to feel ready.

In this solo episode of Her Journey Home, Sophia breaks down exactly how to train your nervous system to stop running from discomfort and start proving to yourself that you are capable. Inspired by a core power yoga sculpt class in 100 degree heat, she shares five practical steps you can start this week, without overhauling your entire life.

Ten minutes a day. That is all it takes to start building muscle.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why your brain is wired to stay comfortable and how that is quietly keeping you stuck
• Step 1: Writing down your five growth edges, the things that make you constrict just thinking about them
• Step 2: Setting up your environment so your future self has no excuses at 7am
• Step 3: Putting skin in the game, why a $5 Venmo to a friend works better than any freebie in your inbox
• Step 4: The "ask yourself why 10 times" exercise to find the anchor that keeps you showing up
• Step 5: Shifting from "this is hard" to "I am the woman who does hard things"
• Why consistency is not motivation, it is muscle, and how the compound effect quietly transforms everything

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Lindsay Henneke is an Alcohol-Free Coach, podcast host, and former global marketing leader who helps high-achieving women quit drinking, rebuild self-trust, and create lasting change.

In this episode of Her Journey Home, we dive into the concept of emotional sobriety, why discomfort is essential for growth, and how alcohol can quietly impact our confidence, relationships, leadership, and overall well-being.

Lindsay shares her personal journey from corporate leadership to coaching women through lasting transformation, along with practical insights on building self-trust, navigating difficult emotions, creating healthier habits, and learning how to stop starting over.

Whether you're sober curious, alcohol-free, or simply looking to create a more aligned and intentional life, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to trust yourself and embrace the next version of who you're becoming.

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Website: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs

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In this personal episode of Her Journey Home, I reflect on the many versions of myself that shaped who I am today. As I continue traveling through California and exploring where to build my next chapter, I share lessons from childhood, entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and personal growth.

I open up about toxic relationships, addiction, self-sabotage, and the difficult journey toward healing. From hitting rock bottom to choosing sobriety and rebuilding important relationships, I share how learning to stop abandoning myself changed everything.

If you are navigating change, rebuilding your life, or questioning your next step, this episode is for you. It is a reminder that every season has a purpose, and every version of you has helped shape the person you are becoming.

#herjourneyhome #SelfDiscoveryJourney #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #SelfGrowthPodcast

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In this deeply honest episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with integrative trauma therapist, wellness coach, and podcast host Laurel LeMohn for a powerful conversation about healing, worthiness, self-expression, and reclaiming your voice after years of silence.

Together, we explore how trauma, shame, addiction, bullying, and emotional suppression can become catalysts for transformation and purpose. Laurel vulnerably shares her experiences with trauma, codependency, mental health struggles, and learning to stop making herself small, while I open up about my journey of sobriety, self-expression, and using podcasting as a tool to come home to myself.

Laurel is the founder of Redwood Coast Psychotherapy and SoulBody Wellness, a wellness practice rooted in community, transformation, and growth. Her work focuses on trauma healing, nervous system regulation, embodiment, spirituality, and authentic storytelling, creating spaces where people feel safe to be seen, heard, and supported.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too much,” unseen, unworthy, or afraid to fully express yourself, this episode will remind you that your voice matters and your story has the power to heal both yourself and others.

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Website: https://www.soulbodywellness.health/

Instagram: @‌soulbodywellnesshealth

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