In this deeply personal episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Anniston Blair Riekstins shares her powerful journey of self-discovery through soul contract numerology—a journey that ultimately led her to change her name and fully step into her authentic identity. Joined by her husband and co-host Rudi Riekstins, the conversation explores the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of honoring one’s truth, even when it challenges expectations or triggers fears of rejection.

Anniston opens up about her lifelong struggle with belonging, the energetic realization behind her name change, and the courage it took to choose alignment over approval. Rudi offers his perspective on what it means to support a partner through deep personal transformation and how mutual growth strengthens relationships rather than threatens them.

This episode is a heartfelt invitation to live unapologetically, embrace evolution, and love others through every version of who they are becoming.

What soul contract numerology is and how it reveals energetic alignment

Why Anniston felt called to change her name—and what shifted afterward

How fear of rejection can block authentic self-expression

The emotional and spiritual impact of name optimization

What supportive partnership truly looks like during personal change

Why growth can challenge relationships—but also deepen them

How to honor your evolution without abandoning those you love

The ancient and spiritual significance of names and identity

Why living unapologetically creates freedom and empowerment

How embracing authenticity gives others permission to do the same

Self-discovery often requires courage to break from familiar identities

Names carry energetic, emotional, and spiritual significance

Living authentically may feel uncomfortable—but it’s essential for alignment

Fear of rejection is often the biggest barrier to personal truth

Supportive relationships grow stronger through honesty and evolution

Change doesn’t mean rejection—it often means expansion

Self-acceptance is the foundation of loving others well

Honoring who you are today creates space for who you’re becoming

Personal growth can inspire others simply by being witnessed

Empowerment begins when you stop apologizing for your truth