#56: What if the reason you feel stagnant in your healing is because you’re trying too hard?

We’ve been taught that healing has to be deep, serious, and hard to be effective.

But what if that approach is actually keeping you in cycles of tension, overthinking, and pressure… instead of creating real, lasting change?

In this episode, I’m sharing a different perspective — one that brings you back into your body, into safety, and into a way of healing that actually feels good.

Because play, joy, and lightness aren’t distractions from the work… They’re often the missing piece.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why trying to “do healing right” can actually keep you stuck
• The nervous system truth behind why pressure doesn’t create change
• How play, joy, and lightness create the safety your body needs to heal
• The difference between avoiding your emotions vs. truly moving through them
• What it really means to do the work — beyond just talking or analyzing
• Simple ways to bring more ease, movement, and aliveness into your healing process

If you’re ready to stop overthinking your healing — and actually FEEL the shifts in your body and your everyday life…

My signature 1:1 program Radiant You is where we do that work together.

👉 Learn more & apply here: www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠

More ways to work together:

✨ 1:1 Somatic Deep Dive Sessions (virtual)

✨ Somatic Breathwork Journey on June 6 (in San Francisco)

✨ Newsletter + free resources

Let’s connect:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Events: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#55: If you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships — or feel stuck despite doing all the inner work — this episode is for you.

I’m sharing a conversation from when I was a guest on the Perfectly Broken Podcast — and we go deep into the patterns that shape our relationships, our behaviors, and ultimately our lives.

I open up about my journey from perfectionism, control, and over-identifying with “healing”… to discovering the missing piece that actually creates real change.

We talk about relationship patterns — from people-pleasing and self-abandonment to learning how to speak your needs and choose yourself — and how these patterns are rooted in your nervous system and sense of safety.

This conversation weaves together somatics, personal growth, plant medicine, and real-life experiences to show what it actually looks like to break patterns in real time and start showing up differently — in love, in work, and in who you are.

We dive into:

• Why you can feel stuck even after years of personal development work
• The shift from “fixing yourself” to curiosity, compassion, and integration
• How somatic work became the missing piece in my transformation
• Perfectionism, procrastination, and fear of failure
• My personal relationship patterns — and what they revealed about me
• The moment I finally broke the cycle & chose myself
• How to actually change patterns in real time (not just understand them)
• Lessons from plant medicine & integrating deeper awareness into daily life
• Dating after doing the work — and practicing new ways of showing up
• What it really means to feel safe in your body (and why it’s everything)
• Why healing isn’t about fixing — it’s about coming back to yourself

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

Original episode published on the Perfectly Broken Podcast.

#54: You’re not doing it wrong — you’re just missing half the process.

If your emotions keep resurfacing no matter how much you “process” them, this episode will show you why — and what’s actually missing.

I break down the difference between big emotions and subtle everyday feelings, and how to work with each in a way that allows them to move through your body so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why emotions keep coming back (and what most people are missing)
• The 2-step process for real emotional release
• How to safely express big emotions (without suppressing or projecting)
• Simple somatic tools to move emotional energy
• How to process deeper, long-held emotions in the body
• What to do when you feel “off” but can’t pinpoint why
• Why subtle emotions don’t need a big release — just space and presence
• A simple daily “emotional hygiene” practice to prevent emotional stagnation

If you’re ready to stop carrying emotional weight on your own and want support in safely processing both the big and subtle emotions you’ve been holding…

I have a few spots open for my 1:1 coaching program, Radiant You — a deeply personalized container where we go to the root of your emotional patterns, expand your nervous system capacity, and help you move through life with more ease, presence, and joy.

You can learn more and apply at the link below, or reach out to me directly — via email at [email protected] or IG @annaalexbee. I’d love to connect with you!

👉 www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠

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• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#53: Today, I’m inviting you into a live Akashic Records reading with intuitive guide Dani Stedman — where I receive the session in real time, fully unfiltered.

We go into my dating life, relationship lessons, and the vision I’m stepping into next — and I’m letting you witness it all.

Whether you’ve never heard of the Akashic Records, have been curious about them, or wondered what a reading actually feels like — this gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look into my personal session.

Dani opens my records and channels guidance from my spirit team, bringing through insights around my purpose, relationships, and the next chapter of my life.

This isn’t “woo woo” — it’s a real look at how intuitive guidance can support you in trusting yourself, understanding your patterns, and moving forward with clarity.

What we dive into:

• What the Akashic Records are & what happens in a live reading
• The next chapter I’m stepping into
• Releasing the fear of being misunderstood
• My soul’s purpose & unique gifts
• The vision for my company, The Radiant Life
• Lessons from my past relationships
• Navigating dating without rushing timelines or forcing clarity

Connect with Dani:

• IG: @danistedman
• FB: Dani Stedman
• Free Akashic Records Reading Guide
• Book a Reading with Dani

• Retreats: www.danistedman.com/retreats
• Perfectly Broken Podcast
• Soulfully Seen - Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower (online self-paced vulnerability program)
• Perfectly Broken: Path to Power (online membership)

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#52: What if the difference between merely getting through life and truly living it came down to one simple practice?

In this episode, I share the guiding principle that has become my personal North Star — the one reminder I come back to every single day when life feels messy, painful, beautiful, or uncertain.

Three years ago, during a very difficult time of my life, I came across a simple message that completely shifted how I move through the world. It became a daily reminder that now sits close to my heart — literally.

I share the story behind that moment and the powerful principle it revealed. One that has helped me move through heartbreak, navigate challenges with more ease, and experience life with deeper presence, joy, and aliveness.

You’ll also learn simple ways to embody this practice in your daily life — so you can stop resisting your experience and start living more fully, more freely, and more radiantly.

In this episode, I explore:

• The story behind the necklace that changed how I move through life
• The hidden cost of suppressing emotions or closing off from life
• How to move through life with more presence, trust, and ease
• The role of the nervous system in how we respond to challenges
• Common ways we unconsciously shut down or avoid emotions
• How to become an open vessel for life’s full range of experiences
• Simple ways to practice this principle in your daily life

If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need this reminder today ✨

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#51: If you’ve been feeling blocked, stuck, or like you’re not making the progress you hoped for in your life, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down four common ways we unknowingly hold ourselves back from healing, growing, and creating the life we truly desire. These subtle patterns can quietly keep us stuck — even when we’re doing “all the right things.”

The goal isn’t to judge yourself for these habits, but simply to get curious. When we bring awareness to the ways we may be self-sabotaging, we create the opportunity to shift, take aligned action, and move forward with more clarity, alignment, and intention.

If you’re ready to step into your full potential, this episode will help you recognize where your energy might be leaking — and how to start reclaiming your power.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Redefining success on your own terms
• The sneaky pattern that spreads your energy thin & keeps you stuck
• The hidden fears that often sit underneath indecision, procrastination, or lack of commitment
• The behaviors & mindsets that might secretly slow your progress & hold you back from stepping fully into the life you want
• How we unconsciously give our power away to circumstances or other people

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Programs & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#50: Sometimes we think we need safety… but what we actually need is courage.

In this episode, I’m exploring a powerful nuance on the healing and growth journey that I see come up all the time. Nervous system safety is foundational — but sometimes “not feeling safe” can quietly become the thing that keeps you stuck.

Growth will often ask you to step into the unknown. The question becomes: is this truly about safety — or is this a moment that requires courage?

Tune in to hear about:

• Why nervous system safety is essential — but not the whole story
• How “I don’t feel safe” can become an unconscious excuse
• Why real growth often feels unfamiliar & uncomfortable
• How courage expands your capacity & creates a new baseline of safety
• What to ask yourself when you’re avoiding a leap, conversation, or change
• Why healing, transformation, and pursuing your dreams all require bravery

If this episode resonates, send me a DM on Instagram @annaalexbee — I’d love to hear how this lands for you 🫶

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#49: If perfectionism and procrastination keep running your life, this episode will show you how to overcome them — and have some fun along the way ;)

I’m sharing a powerful somatic, parts-work based practice that has completely shifted my perfectionism and procrastination patterns. These two patterns often go hand-in-hand — the pressure to do something perfectly can become so overwhelming that we end up avoiding it entirely.

Tune in to hear my exact process for changing these patterns in real time when they show up — in everyday moments when you're overthinking, avoiding something important, or stuck in self-doubt.

In this episode, I dive into:

• Why perfectionism & procrastination are deeply connected
• The hidden fears that drive these patterns
• Why procrastination is a protective response — not laziness
• A powerful somatic process to work with fear & emotional triggers in the body
• How to uncover the root of your perfectionism or procrastination patterns
• How to reparent yourself in everyday situations when these patterns show up
• A fun real-life example of how I work with my own perfectionist & procrastinator parts
• Why bringing curiosity, humor, & compassion to your inner world is key to creating real change

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of overthinking, avoiding, and never feeling “ready,” this episode will give you a practical, intuitive, and fun tool to shift those patterns — and finally move forward with more ease.

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#48: What happens when you stop trying to control everything — and start learning to trust life instead?

In this raw and honest conversation, I chat with my friend Dani about the highs and lows of our personal journeys — from overcoming eating disorders to diving into somatic work, leaving successful careers to start our own businesses, and learning to embrace our feminine energy.

We break down masculine and feminine energy and how these dynamics show up in personal growth and relationships, the importance of surrender, and the tools we use that can radically transform your life — and your relationships.

Most importantly, we share what it actually means (in real life) to embody healthy feminine and masculine energy, and how you can create more flow, joy, and trust in your life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The pressure of perfectionism & “good girl” conditioning many women grow up with
• Our personal experiences with eating disorders & orthorexia
• Why disordered eating is often rooted in deeper issues of control & nervous system safety
• The shift from corporate tech careers into purpose-driven work & entrepreneurship
• What masculine & feminine energy really mean
• Why modern culture pushes many women into chronic masculine energy — and why that can lead to burnout & disconnection
• How to move from hustle, control, and discipline into flow, intuition, and receiving
• What surrender actually looks like in daily life (and why it’s often misunderstood)
• Toxic masculinity & toxic femininity — and why balance matters
• How shifting these dynamics can transform the way you experience life & relationships

Connect with Dani:

• IG: @danistedman
• FB: Dani Stedman
• Retreats: www.danistedman.com/retreats
• Emerge: A Day of Reset (Houston Area, April 25th)
• Perfectly Broken Podcast
• Free Akashic Records Reading Guide
• Soulfully Seen - Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower (online self-paced program)
• Perfectly Broken: Path to Power (online membership)
• Book a Session with Dani

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#47: If life feels heavy, uncertain, or not quite how you imagined it would be, this short episode is a powerful reminder you may need to hear today.

I’m sharing a simple perspective shift that has helped me again and again during times when I felt like nothing was working or life wasn’t unfolding the way I expected.

Whether you feel stuck or at a low point in your career, relationships, finances, health, or simply in the direction of your life — this episode is here to bring you back to possibility, trust, and belief.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The hidden trap of trying to control or figure out every detail of your path
• A powerful way to reframe your current reality so it feels empowering instead of discouraging
• The role your past beliefs, thoughts, patterns, and nervous system states play in shaping your life — and how shifting them can change your future reality
• The importance of staying grounded, taking aligned action, and remaining open as life unfolds

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender