Ep. 148. In this episode, I sit down with emotional healing specialist Natalie Bedard, lovingly known as NatNat, for a grounded and heart-opening conversation about what she calls Raw Healing — the practice of meeting yourself honestly, in the mess, and creating safety from the inside out.

We explore how emotional sobriety, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness are the cornerstones of true transformation, not bypassing pain, but learning how to be with it. NatNat breaks down the myths around healing, shares powerful tools like co-regulation, mindful movement, journaling, and somatic practices, and reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.

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• ​What it really means to return home to yourself
• ​The hidden ways protective patterns show up
• ​Why emotional sobriety isn’t about controlling feelings
• ​How to listen to your body’s wisdom
• ​What healing your nervous system actually looks like
• ​The power of community, journaling, dancing, and raw self-compassion
• ​Why true healing requires honesty, not performance

Natalie's Bio

Natalie Bedard, lovingly known as NatNat, is an Emotional Healing Specialist & Nervous System Guide and the founder of Lift OneSelf. Through her trauma-informed and trauma-competent approach, she guides individuals toward emotional sobriety, helping them regulate their nervous systems, release emotional pain, and come home to themselves.She is also the host of the Lift OneSelf podcast, a sanctuary of raw conversations, somatic reflections, and soulful meditations. Whether she’s guiding a breathwork session or speaking from her scars, NatNat brings presence that lingers long after the mic turns off.

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Ep. 147. In this episode, I sit down with intuitive coach and master manifester Lillian Savoie for a powerful conversation about manifestation, intuition, and self-love. Lillian shares her deeply personal journey of spiritual awakening, how astrology and past lives have guided her self-discovery, and why trusting our intuition can transform every area of our lives — from relationships to finances.

We also talk about what it means to choose our suffering through soul contracts, how narcissistic dynamics can actually be catalysts for growth, and how exploring past lives can be extremely healing.

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• How Lillian discovered her intuition was a gift

• The role of astrology and past lives in healing

• Why self-love equals money

• Recognizing the purpose behind our challenges

• The feminine power of receiving and solitude

• Raising spiritually aware children

• What it means to live in alignment with your truth

Lillian's Bio

Lillian helps women create lives full of love and purpose by creating new balance in their personal and work lives and teaching them the spiritual ways that helped her feel whole and complete.

She describes herself as a Master Manifester and Love Guru as she’s learned to create what she wants, when she wants it. Everything she teaches, she's done herself. She is an Intuitive Coach with certifications in Reiki Energy Healing, Kundalini Yoga, Dance, and Gong Therapy. She’s also the author of Fill Your Soul – the Feminine Way.

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Ep. 146. In this enlightening episode, I speak with Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, one of the few recognised female Buddhas in the world. What does it truly mean to awaken from the dream world? We explore how to recognize the false self, free ourselves from attachment, and live in alignment with our Buddha potential. From the signs of spiritual sleep to the role of true love and compassion on the path to enlightenment, this episode is a reminder that awakening isn’t a destination—it’s a way of being. If you've ever felt the nudge to live more consciously, this one’s for you.

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• ​The Journey to True Awakening
• ​Recognizing the Dream and the Signs of Sleep
• ​The Role of Society in Spiritual Sleep
• ​Awakening the Buddha Potential
• ​The Nature of Enlightenment
• ​Living in the Awakened State
• ​Embodiment of Suffering and Awakening

Awakened Zen Master's Bio

Awakened Zen Master, Thich Dieu Thien, also known as The Awakened One is the spiritual leader of the Universal Door Meditation Center in Sugar Land, Texas, and is one of the few recognized female Buddhas in the world. Her approach is both profound and accessible, guiding people toward clarity, inner peace, and true spiritual awakening. She awakens the Buddha potential in every individual and opens their wisdom mind, giving them the direct experience of returning to their unborn mind and liberating the born mind, to find inner peace, true happiness, and purpose of life. She shares practical tools and profound wisdom to help listeners navigate stress, cultivate true purpose, and reconnect with their deeper selves. Whether exploring meditation, overcoming challenges, or living with intention, her mission is to inspire transformation and help others experience life with clarity and compassion.

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Ep. 145. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Albert Bramante—talent agent, psychologist, and all-around mind magician—to unpack the truth behind the inner critic, self-sabotage, and how we can rewrite the limiting stories we tell ourselves. We explore the link between childhood programming and adult behavior, the role of the shadow self in creative growth, and how hypnosis, NLP, and even body posture can help transform your self-concept.

Albert shares actionable insights on reframing your inner dialogue, stepping into vulnerability, and using subconscious tools to unlock your potential. And we wrap it up by swapping real-life stories of times we almost got conned, proving that intuition and insight go a long way in both personal growth and street smarts.

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• ​00:00 — Introduction to the Inner Critic
• ​05:15 — Understanding the Inner Critic
• ​10:34 — Integrating the Shadow Self
• ​15:14 — Facing Fears and Rewriting Stories
• ​21:33 — Hypnosis and Rituals in Subconscious Work
• ​26:57 — NLP and Language Patterns
• ​30:17 — Posture and Self-Concept
• ​38:57 — Vulnerability and Authenticity

Albert's Bio

Dr. Albert Bramante is a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.

Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances.

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Ep. 144. In this episode, I'm joined by Bree Delacruz about the transformative power of spiritual healing. Bree shares how her grandfather’s recovery from cancer sparked her path, and how the Akashic Records—a spiritual library of the soul—help us uncover subconscious blocks, realign with purpose, and connect to our highest timeline.

We explore the synergy of healing modalities, the importance of spiritual hygiene, and how energy healing can shift our inner and outer worlds. Brie also gives me a live Akashic reading, offering insights into my path, soul purpose, and future ventures.

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• ​Introduction to Akashic Records and Healing
• ​Brie's Personal Healing Journey
• ​Synergy of Healing Modalities
• ​Identifying Your Highest Timeline
• ​Using Akashic Records for Alignment
• ​Brie's Calling and Spiritual Awakening
• ​16:07 – My Akashic Reading

Bree's Bio

Driven by her Grandfather’s journey from stage-4 brain cancer, to cancer free, thanks to the work of energy healers, Bree is a huge proponent of alternative healing modalities, and doing the deep work on your energy.Bree believes that healing is a sacred journey of soul remembrance and energetic alignment. Through Akashic Record readings, Bree helps clients uncover the deeper truths of their soul’s journey – highlighting past life influences, soul contracts, and life lessons meant to guide them forward. By connecting with spirit guides, loved ones who have passes, and higher selves, she offers clarity and direction toward their most aligned path.

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Ep. 143. In this heart-opening episode, artist and healing guide Ovi Paulter shares how painting became her lifeline during a season of burnout. What started as a quiet creative escape blossomed into a powerful path of emotional restoration and self-discovery.

Ovi opens up about the transformative magic of gentle creativity; creating without pressure, embracing mistakes, and finding presence in every brushstroke. She dives into the mental health benefits of art, how using non-toxic materials deepens our connection to the process, and why she believes art is not a luxury, but a necessity for women reclaiming their joy.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven’t touched a paintbrush since childhood, this conversation is a soulful nudge to explore your creativity as an act of self-care.

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• ​How burnout led Ovi back to the canvas
• ​The link between creativity and lowered stress levels
• ​Why “you can paint over everything” is her life and art motto
• ​The beauty of imperfection and showing up just as you are
• ​Ovi’s vision for accessible, non-judgmental art spaces for women

Ovi's Bio

Ovi is a floral oil painter, teacher, and nonprofit founder helping women reconnect with peace, identity, and beauty through slow, soulful creativity. She began painting during a season of deep burnout — not to become an artist, but to breathe again. Now she teaches others to create without pressure, using non-toxic materials and a gentle, step-by-step approach. Her message isn’t about performance. It’s about creating softness and a sense of belonging in a world that asks too much.

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Ep.142. In this episode, I sit with psychologist Betsy Holmberg to explore how we can take our power back from the inner voice that thinks it runs the show. Betsy shares her deeply personal journey through depression and how diving into neuroscience—specifically the default mode network—helped her understand why our thoughts can feel so overpowering, and yet be so wrong. We talk about how negative self-talk takes root, why mindfulness works, and how we can separate who we truly are from the mental noise we’ve grown used to.

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Introduction to Thoughts and Mental Health

Betsy's Personal Journey and Insights

Understanding Negative Thoughts and Therapy

The Default Mode Network Explained

Separating Identity from Internal Monologue

Practical Tools for Managing Negative Thoughts

Real-Life Applications of the Approach

Parenting and Supporting Children

Connecting Neuroscience with Spirituality

This episode is a reminder that you are not your thoughts—you are the observer of them. And once you stop worshipping the voice in your head, you start to hear something much more powerful: your real self.

Betsy's Bio

Betsy Holmberg, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Her first book, Unkind Mind, comes out June 1 by New Harbinger Publications. Before settling into writing and therapy, Betsy ran the global behavioural health service line at McKinsey & Company, a premier consulting firm. She also worked at Harvard and co-authored several peer-reviewed academic journal articles on non-suicidal self injury and suicidal thoughts. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioural and Dialectical Behavioural therapies, and has treated clients of various ages and presentations. Betsy received her doctorate, master's and B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.

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Ep. 141. In this episode, I speak to powerhouse Jen Hardy, COO at the Academy of Motivation, for a vulnerable and insightful conversation on leadership, emotional literacy, and personal transformation. Jen takes us through her journey from chronic fatigue and burnout to empowered leadership—anchored by emotional intelligence and behavioural science.

Together, we explore the CARES framework, a powerful model designed to support high-stress professionals in reclaiming their well-being. We talk about how language shapes our experience using NLP, how emotions only need 90 seconds to move through us (if we let them!), and why tying our self-worth to productivity is a trap worth escaping.

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The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

Integrating Behavioural Science and Emotional Literacy

The Impact of Language on Leadership and Healing

The Power of Self-Talk and Inner Child Healing

The CARES Framework: A New Approach to Communication

Addressing Burnout and Emotional Fatigue

Setting Up Conversations for Success

Jen's Bio

Jen Hardy is the COO at the Academy of MotivAction, is a transformation-driven educator, speaker, and coach who bridges logic and emotion to create lasting impact. A former public educator and state championship soccer coach, Jen left the traditional system to pursue a broader mission—empowering individuals to harness resilience, clarity, and emotional literacy under pressure. With expertise in neuroscience, behavioural science, and communication, she helps people break through limitations, build confidence, and take decisive action.

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Ep. 140. In this episode, I sit down with Jeni Archer, a spiritual alchemist and professional witch, to talk all witchy business, tarot and personal power. We break down what being a witch actually means (hint: it’s about energy), and dive into the rise of the divine feminine, past life healing, and why intuition is your loudest truth.

Jeni shares fun stories from her work as a paranormal investigator, explains how tarot is a language of the soul, and drops wisdom like: "You have to own your audacity."

If you’ve ever felt too much, too weird, or too mystical—this one’s for you.

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00:00 – Introduction to Witchcraft and Spiritual Alchemy

02:54 – Understanding the Witch's Path

05:48 – Misconceptions and Empowerment in Witchcraft

08:32 – The Rise of the Divine Feminine

11:28 – The Art of Tarot Reading

14:18 – Past Life Regression and Healing

19:50 – Finding Your Audacity

22:52 – Paranormal Investigations and Spiritual Connections

Jeni's Bio

Jeni Archer is a Spiritual Alchemist, Professional Witch, Tarot Reader, and certified Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regressionist. Her practice, Hearth Magick, is located in Peterborough, NH. She offers in-person and remote sessions, free online courses, in-person classes & workshops, book clubs, and aura photography. Jeni is passionate about education and empowerment, how her clients can shift their lives through uncovering their own inner wisdom, and helping them learn to listen to themselves most of all.

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Ep. 139. In this episode, Tara Wiskow, intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert, shares her journey of overcoming self-sabotage and self-abandonment to reclaim her authentic self. Through her She Rises program, she helps women unravel their past, upgrade their mindset, and step into empowerment, making choices without waiting for permission. Tara also shares her journey of losing 220 pounds and powerful insights on healing as becoming who you’ve always been.

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Tara Wiskow is an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert who helps women break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the cycle of people-pleasing. After transforming her own life—losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles—she now guides women to heal by releasing limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and blocked energy that keep them from stepping into their authentic power. Through her She Rises program, Tara helps women unravel old programming, upgrade their mindset, and uplevel into the life and body they desire.

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