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- The Clearing Phase - Embracing Uncertainty and Finding Peace in the Grief
Hey y'all, welcome back to Perfectly Broken. Today, I'm diving into the aftermath of my unexpected breakup, sharing the challenges and growth that have come with it:
What you’ll hear:
- Navigating Post-Breakup Struggles: Acknowledging how difficult it is to go from talking to someone every single day and having them be “your person” to cutting off all contact.
- Releasing Identity: Through my guidance, I discovered I'm in a cycle of letting go of identities. This includes a 19-year struggle with an eating disorder that I'm finally releasing.
- Finding Freedom with Food: During meditation, I had a profound realization, leading to freedom from orthorexia and my eating disorder. It's been incredibly liberating.
- Embracing Uncertainty: I'm learning to embrace uncertainty and let go of constant planning and control, especially as I face an unclear future.
- Dealing with Indecision: Indecision has been a challenge, especially regarding my business and dating life. I'm learning to navigate this uncertainty one step at a time.
- Gratitude and Trust: Despite health issues and ongoing changes, I'm maintaining a sense of gratitude and trust in the universe's plan.
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
26 min - I Laugh So it Doesn’t Hurt - When a Late Diagnosis Was the Missing Puzzle Piece with Katie Dickieson
Hey there! On this episode of Perfectly Broken, I am joined by one of our Follow Your Magic Retreat participants, Katie Dickieson – who is a spiritual scientist with a unique background in biomedical engineering and holistic health – to talk all about her journey and transformation. We have a vulnerable conversation that dives deep into her late-diagnosed autism, stepping into her purpose after losing her job, the reason she was ready to quit and leave in the middle of the retreat, and so much more. Katie is now bridging the gap between logical inquiry and spiritual intuition with a mission to empower individuals to explore their inner worlds, advocate for themselves, and live authentically.
What you’ll hear:
- Autism Advocacy: Katie discusses her experience as a late-diagnosed autistic woman, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for life's challenges and embracing one's unique neurodiversity.
- Getting Fired Creating Space to Step into Purpose: How getting laid off from her secure job allowed her to create her Starlight Synergy School.
- Challenging Rules Without Logic: Katie reflects on moments when she struggled with rules or expectations that lacked logical explanations.
- The Power of Voicing Feelings: Feeling misunderstood and overwhelmed, Katie initially planned to leave the retreat, but was encouraged to speak up, leading to a profound breakthrough.
- Humor as a Double-Edged Sword: Katie reflects on how humor has been both a coping mechanism and a barrier to healing in her life.
- Embracing Authenticity: She discusses her experience of being seen and accepted for all aspects of herself, including her autism, and encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves.
Connect with Katie:
@katiedickieson
@starlightsynergyschool
www.katiedickieson.com
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
1 hr 13 min - What it Means to Be Guided - And How To Utilize it For Peace and Clarity
In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I reflect on the emotional journey of closure after the unexpected end of my relationship, finding solace and guidance through oracle cards. I share what it means to be “guided” and how that has brought me so much peace in this time of heartbreak, grief, and uncertainty.
What you’ll hear:
- Perfect Closure: Reflecting on the breakup as the perfect ending to a perfect relationship, highlighting the beauty and emotional depth of the closure.
- Testing My Advocacy: I reflect on how the breakup has tested the tools and practices I've been advocating for, showing their effectiveness even in difficult times.
- Emotional Healing: Acknowledging the reopening of emotional wounds as a necessary part of healing and emphasizing the importance of allowing myself to feel and express emotions fully.
- Finding Peace: These tools have shown me that I'm not alone and have helped me find peace and clarity.
- Oracle Card Guidance: Discussing the messages I received from the oracle cards, which reassured me of the need to let go of the past and embrace the present and future with gratitude and openness.
- Gratitude and Growth: Expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from the relationship and the breakup, recognizing the growth and strength I have gained through the experience.
- Trust in the Journey: Encouraging listeners to be open to different forms of guidance and to trust in the journey of healing and self-discovery.
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
49 min - Putting Vulnerability to the Test in Relationships and Stepping into the Uncertainty of Love
In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I delve into the depths of my relationship, sharing the raw and vulnerable truth about our current challenges. Navigating uncertainties has led me to profound lessons in vulnerability, self-love, and trust. Join me as I explore how past traumas, especially feeling unworthy from childhood, influence my reactions and perceptions in my relationship.
What You’ll Hear:
- Reflecting on Relationship Vulnerability: I share the new layers I’m uncovering when it comes to vulnerability and our ability to love fully in our relationships.
- Uncertainty About the Future: I express uncertainty about my future in my relationship and reflect on the complexities of vulnerability and how scary it can be.
- Discovering My Higher Self: I realize that my higher self embodies love, compassion, and understanding, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe, loved, and valued in the present moment.
- Embracing Surrender and Trust: I emphasize the value of surrendering and trusting the universe, regardless of the outcome of my relationship.
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
38 min - Q&A - All About Attracting Soul-Aligned Sisters, Addiction, Maintaining a Positive Mindset, and More
Hey there! On this episode of Perfectly Broken, we are doing another Q&A session. I asked y'all for more questions and received so many great ones, so this episode has me addressing a variety of topics that you guys have been asking for.
What you’ll hear:
- How do you attract soul-aligned sisters?
- Where are you on your addiction journey?
- How do you maintain a positive mindset?
- What are the best and worst parts of being an influencer?
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
42 min - Unexpected Breakthrough - Finding Peace After Heartbreak
Welcome back to the Perfectly Broken podcast. This was the most difficult episode I’ve ever recorded because I really didn’t see it coming, but sometimes life throws you a curveball to force you to step into your own personal power on a deeper level. That’s what’s happened after a completely unexpected breakup with the man who I thought was the love of my life. This episodes takes you through the ups and downs I’ve faced as I process this devastating heartbreak.
What You’ll Hear:
- Unexpected Heartbreak: Reflecting on the sudden end of my relationship with Taylor, I share the raw emotions and gratitude for the love and growth experienced in our journey together.
- Self-Love Journey: Discussing my path to self-love and worthiness, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, joy, and staying true to myself.
- Future Plans: Exploring my plans for personal growth, including taking time to work on myself and step into my next evolution, along with focusing on family, and diving deeper into my business.
- Message of Hope: Offering a message of hope for those experiencing heartbreak, emphasizing your inherent worthiness and the transformative power of self-love.
www.danistedman.com
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
33 min - Why it's So Important We Celebrate Our Wins
In this episode of Perfectly Broken, we delve into the importance of celebrating ourselves and our achievements, despite societal conditioning that often discourages us from doing so, especially as women.
What you’ll hear:
- Celebrating Ourselves: Discussing the importance of acknowledging and celebrating our accomplishments, even when societal conditioning suggests otherwise.
- Struggling with Self-Celebration: I share my personal struggles with self celebration due to fear of appearing arrogant or self-centered.
- Dealing with Criticism: Recounting an experience of being criticized for sharing personal wins, and choosing to reject societal norms around self-celebration.
- Embracing Wins: Embracing the significance of sharing wins, being expanders for others, and acknowledging the journey of personal growth.
- Scientific Backing: Highlighting research that supports the benefits of celebrating small wins, including enhanced motivation and resilience.
- Practical Strategies: Sharing personal strategies for celebrating achievements, such as using habit trackers and to-do lists to stay motivated.
- Mindset Shift: Discussing a shift from a workaholic mindset to one focused on gratitude and self acknowledgment.
- Seeking Approval vs. Celebrating Wins: Exploring the difference between seeking external validation and celebrating internal victories.
- Overcoming Self-Consciousness: Breaking free from self-imposed limitations and embracing authenticity and self-celebration.
- The Impact of Celebration: Reflecting on how celebrating oneself can lead to positive changes and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
45 min - My Surprising Discovery About How Truly Vulnerable it is to Feel Deep Joy
Hey there! On this episode of Perfectly Broken, I explore the complexities of embracing life’s highs and lows, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, overcoming self-sabotage, and expanding emotional tolerance.
What you’ll hear:
- Embracing Life's Highs and Lows: Reflecting on the beauty of embracing both excitement and rest in life's journey.
- Vulnerability as the Key: Discussing the profound connection between vulnerability and emotional depth.
- Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Sharing personal struggles with self-sabotage and fear of happiness.
- Learning from Betrayal and Growth: Reflecting on a transformative experience of betrayal, growth, and self-compassion.
- Expanding Emotional Tolerance: Exploring the power of somatic breathwork to expand emotional resilience.
- Encouraging Vulnerability and Growth:Encouraging listeners to explore their own self-sabotaging behaviors and embrace life's highs and lows.
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
29 min - Navigating the Ups and Downs as You Start Your Vulnerability Journey with Alie Davenport - Pt. 2
Welcome back to part 2 of my episode with the incredibly powerful Alie Davenport.
*Make sure to go back to the previous episode to check out part 1 to get all caught up on what brought Alie to where we kick it off.
What you’ll hear:
- Impact of Vulnerability: Alie learned the importance of timing, permission, and intent in vulnerability after a conversation meant to be positive unintentionally triggered someone.
- Reactions to Vulnerability: Alie reflects on how her comfort with vulnerability evolved, affecting how she responds when others are vulnerable.
- Embracing Taboos: Alie's journey includes overcoming taboos, such as discussing sex, leading her to host a sex positivity workshop at the Follow Your Magic retreat.
- Owning Our Stories: Sharing our deepest struggles can be transformative, as they often become the most powerful parts of our stories that help others.
- Embracing the Journey: Alie emphasizes the importance of letting go of control, embracing the journey, and appreciating the learning process in building her studio.
- Balancing Energies: Alie shares her journey of balancing masculine and feminine energies, finding peace and gratitude in her current life.
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@alchemist_alie
https://www.thewellnessproject.biz/
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
40 min - Embracing Life's Tapestry with Alie Davenport - Pt. 1
Hey there! On this episode of Perfectly Broken, I have on my friend and fellow Follow Your Magic retreat co-host, Alie Davenport, a remarkable woman whose life has been a tapestry of challenges and triumphs. Join us as Alie shares her story of resilience and growth, from the fairy tale beginnings of her childhood to the tumultuous years of her teen rebellion and early motherhood. Through divorce, single parenthood, and the pursuit of her career, Alie has embraced every twist and turn, using each experience as a stepping stone to self-discovery and empowerment.
What you’ll hear:
- Fairy Tale to Reality: Alie reflects on her idyllic childhood shattered by her parents' divorce in second grade.
- Teen Rebellion to Motherhood: From rebellious teen to single mother at 19, Alie navigates early adulthood's challenges.
- Finding Independence: Labelled a "dependent" as a military spouse, Alie fights for her identity and career.
- Strength in Diversity: Alie's belief in the power of diverse perspectives in fostering growth and change.
- Embracing Imperfection: Through vulnerability and self-belief, Allie embraces life's imperfectly perfect nature.
- Vulnerability and Relationships: Alie discusses her belief in the importance of vulnerability in relationships and shares instances where her vulnerability had profound effects, both positive and challenging.
- Power of Manifestation: Alie lost 30 pounds since the retreat, attributing it to mindset shifts and emotional release rather than changes in diet or exercise, illustrating the power of manifestation in physical changes.
- Power of Surrender: Alie believes in surrendering to the universe's plan while manifesting, trusting that the universe knows what is best and will guide her on the right path.
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@alchemist_alie
https://www.thewellnessproject.biz/
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Follow Your Magic Retreat (Oct 17-20th in Sedona, AZ)
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About Perfectly Broken
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Just like the Japanese art of kinsugi, we're not trying to hide the cracks of our broken past, but rather highlight those struggles with gold. I will be vulnerable, real and raw with y'all as we…
figure out how we can turn the damaged pottery of our lives into stunning works of art that are even more beautiful than we ever thought possible. I am your host, Dani Stedman. We're talking spirituality, health and fitness, eating disorders, trauma, and how to find peace and harmony in life. I'll share my story and insights, as well as invite some powerful guests to join the show so we can learn.