Reclaiming Consciousness

By Alyse BacineSociety & Culture Business Education Self-Improvement Relationships Management

Reclaiming Consciousness episodes

September 18, 2025Embodying the Work and Accessing Your Power with David Cutler
“The most important thing you can do for either spiritual or conventional success is to heal the mother and father wound.”
Today, I sit down with my client David Cutler to explore what it truly means to embody the work. David shares openly about his own journey of healing the core wounds that live beneath the surface of so many of our struggles, especially the mother and father wound. He explains how these unconscious patterns shape our self-worth, relationships, and even our ability to succeed in business, and why addressing them is the gateway to accessing our deepest power.
We dive into how unresolved insecurity keeps us stuck in cycles of proving, striving, and seeking validation, and how everything begins to shift when we finally turn inward. David shares how internal healing creates inevitable transformation in our external reality, from the way we show up in relationships to the opportunities that flow into our lives.
If you’ve been doing the “work” but still feel blocked, or you’re craving a deeper integration of healing that moves beyond the surface, this episode will remind you that real power isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about remembering who you are and living from that truth.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Embodying the work rather than just talking about it
Healing the Mother and Father Wound
Insecurity at the Root – How deeper layers of insecurity drive external struggles, and what changes when they’re resolved
Embodiment vs. Performance – The difference between “doing the work” and living the work authentically
Transformation in Relationships – How internal shifts inevitably reshape external relationships and dynamics
Releasing the Need for Validation – Understanding how healing ends cycles of proving, striving, and approval-seeking
Accessing Power Through Presence

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1 hr
September 04, 2025Stephanie Singer - Sharing Her Gift of BLSS
"I think there's something magical about women turning in their late thirties into forties, and the sense of power that we realize and taking a little bit more agency in the decisions that we make and the presence that we wanna have into this world."
I'm so thrilled to share this week's episode with my longtime friend, Stephanie Singer, founder of Blss Retreats! I've known Steph for 15+ years, and it's been incredible to watch her journey from the corporate world to creating a business that so perfectly leverages her natural talent for connecting people and cultivating high-vibe energy.
Steph's story is deeply inspiring, especially for us female business owners looking to step into our power and agency. She shares how pivotal life changes, including a recent divorce, became a catalyst for embracing her authentic self and launching her business.
Discover her vision for creating spaces where women can truly reflect, shine, and develop the tools to sustain momentum in their lives and businesses. I'm so excited to be teaching my Inner Child Healing process and breathwork live at her inaugural Catskills retreat this October! It's an amazing opportunity to pinpoint core wounds and create permanent change in your life, business, and relationships.
Get ready for an episode filled with insights on human connection, personal growth, and authentic living. Plus, hear a wild alien experience that spurred Steph's own journey of self-discovery.

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Join me on Substack where I'll be sharing my hot takes on dissolving childhood wounding that keeps you small, so you can make a lot of money living your purpose
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
CONTACT STEPHANIE
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Register for the retreat HERE - When you book your spot for the retreat, make sure to write ALYSE BREATHES in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION box in order to get the early bird pricing offer!
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CONTACT ALYSE
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58 min
August 21, 2025From Self Doubt to Confident Power - Sage's Journey in The Metamorphosis Method™ Certification
“I didn’t even realize how much self-doubt I had until I started the work, and then it was like, Wow! I’ve been holding myself back this whole time.”
Today, I sit down with Sage, a graduate of The Metamorphosis Method™ Certification, to share her powerful journey from self-doubt and uncertainty to confidence, clarity, and purpose. When Sage first joined the certification, she struggled with the weight of old patterns, second-guessing herself, and wondering if she was truly capable of leading others. What unfolded was nothing short of transformational.
Through the work inside the certification, Sage learned how to access her intuition, release limiting beliefs at the root, and step into her own authority as a healer and guide. In our conversation, she opens up about the challenges she faced along the way, the breakthroughs that redefined her relationship with herself, and how she now leads with a sense of grounded power she never thought possible.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of doubt or wondered if you’re really cut out to step into your purpose, Sage’s story will show you what becomes possible when you commit to your healing and allow yourself to transform from the inside out.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) In today's episode... Sage
(03:25) The power of the Metamorphosis Method
(06:21) Sage's journey into breathwork
(10:13) Personal and professional growth
(13:59) Mastering inner child healing
(17:24) Building confidence and trust in coaching
(21:26) Self work to help others
(32:08) Reflections on group programs and transitioning from in-person to online
(36:14) The power of breathwork and inner child work
(41:24) Transformative impact on relationships
(45:32) Shifts in parenting dynamics
(47:50) Sage's business growth and current offerings
(50:43) Working through the blocks

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Learn about The Metamorphosis Method The only Certification Program that combines Spiritual Healing, Breathwork, and Energy Work with cutting edge Trauma Healing Tools, closing the gap between spirituality and therapy.
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CONTACT SAGE
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CONTACT ALYSE
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57 min
August 07, 2025Don't Let Them with Alyse and Robyn - ADHD is a Superpower, Mexico Retreat and How We Feel Energy
“We feel energy because we are energy. That’s not a spiritual concept—it’s just science.”
In this month's Don’t Let Them episode, Robyn and I are serving up another round of real talk—raw, intuitive, and a little bit spicy. We start by reflecting on the quantum shifts that happened during my recent Mexico retreat—from massive energetic releases to divine downloads—and what it really means to lead from embodiment, not performance.
Then, we dig into how Robyn experiences energy in real time, and how her science background helps bridge the mystical and the practical in a way that actually makes sense.
Plus, we unpack why ADHD is a superpower, especially for those of us who are visionaries, creatives, and energetic leaders. What the world labels as a disorder is often just a mismatch between your gifts and outdated systems.
I take Robyn's What's Your Soul Contract Hidden Inside Your ADHD Symptoms? quiz, which is pretty amazing!
If you’ve ever felt “too much,” too sensitive, or like you just don’t fit the mold—you’re not broken. You’re wired for a different way of being. This episode is your permission slip to stop dimming your light and start honoring your unique frequency.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:46) In today's episode...Mexico, ADHD, and Feeling Energy
(02:46) The Metamorphosis Method is coming back
(06:23) Robyn is moving. The beach life
(12:01) Weird things happening in Cali
(13:55) Alyse's Mexico retreat and a highly charged place
(21:07) In-person vs. remote healing
(27:57) Client articulation techniques
(30:41) Energetic timelines and trauma - The powers of the occiput
(33:30) Catholic guilt and personal growth
(38:44) ADHD and soul contracts. The Quiz
(41:30) ADHD symptoms and reframing + multidimensional experiences
(53:08) Conclusion: The energetics of healing

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The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
The Metamorphosis Method starts in September and you can now enroll. Master my proven methodology to guide your clients to rapidly and efficiently transmute lifetimes of familial and ancestral trauma. Jump on a call with me to learn more about the program and find out if this is a fit for you.
CONTACT ROBYN
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CONTACT ALYSE
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55 min
July 25, 2025Breaking Hidden Ancestral Patterns with Kat Daou
“When you start to look at your family system through the lens of energy, you can finally see what’s been hidden in plain sight.”
In this powerful episode, I sit down with family systems specialist and spiritual mentor Kat Daou to unravel the unseen ancestral patterns that shape our behavior, beliefs, and emotional responses—often without us even realizing it. Kat’s work is rooted in Family Constellation Therapy, and she brings such a grounded, insightful energy to this conversation.
We dive into what it really means to do ancestral healing—not just intellectually, but at the soul level—and how these energetic patterns are often inherited, buried, and playing out in the background of our lives. Kat shares how she began to uncover the deeper roots of her own story and how her sensitivity became a superpower in both her personal and professional journey.
If you've ever felt like you're carrying emotions or struggles that aren't fully yours, or noticed patterns repeating in your family no matter how much inner work you do, this conversation is going to land deeply. Healing ancestral trauma doesn’t require blame—it requires awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to feel what’s been unfelt for generations.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Breathwork Retreat in Mexico
(02:10) In today's episode...Kat Daou: A Journey to Family Constellation Therapy
(02:44) The Minimorphosis: An Inner Child Healing Process
(05:27) Kat's Personal Journey and Family Trauma
(10:07) Understanding Ancestral Healing
(14:09) Leaving the Family Business to Build a Personal Business
(19:12) Balancing Spirituality and Business
(21:51) Spiritual Psychosis and Grounded Spirituality
(27:26) Healing from Divorce and Chaotic Relationships to Find Liberation
(31:19) Understanding Emotional Connections
(34:04) Express Yourself: Generational Evolution
(42:58) The Importance of Belonging
(49:50) Working with Kat
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The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT KAT
Visit katdaou.com
Listen to Heal with Kat
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CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
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53 min
July 03, 2025Don't Let Them with Robyn & Alyse - Why we named this series Don't Let Them and Making Fun of LinkedIn
“Don’t let them fool you into thinking there’s something wrong with you because you can’t do the thing they say is so easy.”
This is the second episode of Don’t Let Them, my monthly series with Robyn McKay—and in true form, we’re coming in hot.
We’re talking about why we named the series Don’t Let Them (yes, it’s a cheeky nod to Mel Robbins), how pop-spirituality can actually do harm, and why oversimplified advice like “just let them” can become another form of gaslighting when it lacks nuance and context.
Robyn and I dive deep into what it means to hold real integrity in the personal development space, how so many leaders are just regurgitating recycled content, and why so much of the advice being sold today isn’t trauma-informed—or even that helpful. We also take a playful detour into the world of LinkedIn, sharing our personal pet peeves, our biggest “icks,” and how spiritual entrepreneurs are missing the mark with cold DMs and Barbie-pink GIFs.
This is your permission slip to stop trying to fit yourself into boxes that were never made for you. Let’s stop pretending the five-second rule is all it takes to heal.
(00:00) Intro
(01:28) In today's Don't Let Them episode...
(02:17) Podcast announcements
(04:28) The Metamorphosis Method
(06:41) The importance of holding space
(09:29) Popular self-help books: Are they really the answer to everything?
(11:11) Mel Robbins' 'Let Them' philosophy...Be careful!
(19:51) "If I can, you can" - It's never that simple
(27:46) Plagiarism in the self-help industry
(33:48) "There's nothing new under the sun"
(35:37) Baljit's music on Spotify
(36:28) The Neo Profile, Human Design, and astrology contributions
(39:50) LinkedIn: The boring social network
(46:47) Cold DMs and building genuine connections
(53:57) Thought leadership and making LinkedIn cool

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The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT ROBYN
drrobynmckay.com
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CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
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1 hr 2 min
June 26, 2025Ayurveda, Trauma, Psychedelics and Consciousness with Dr. Nibodhi
"Darkness doesn't resist light. If you're in a dark room, all you have to do is turn on a very little candle and now you can see again. If people are seeing darkness in the world, make the light brighter"
In this deeply illuminating episode, I sit down with Dr. Nibodhi—a longtime friend, Ayurvedic practitioner, naturopathic doctor, and devoted student of consciousness. Our conversation is a soul-stirring journey through the intersections of trauma, spiritual awakening, ancient medicine, and modern-day healing tools like psychedelics and breathwork.
We explore the foundational wisdom of Ayurveda, not just as a physical health system, but as a path toward remembering who we truly are. Nibodhi shares his personal story of early childhood trauma, the unconscious patterns it created, and the moment of awakening that allowed him to stop seeking and begin exploring. From mystical plant medicine ceremonies to navigating grief and disconnection, we talk about how healing really happens—through presence, integration, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves we’ve long abandoned.
If you've been curious about the true purpose of your healing journey, or felt pulled to deeper levels of embodiment and self-trust, this episode is going to land deeply. It’s not about feeling better—it’s about becoming better at feeling.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) Dr. Nibodhi: Growing up with natural medicine and understanding Ayurveda
(04:36) The body-mind connection in Ayurvedic wisdom
(09:37) Uncovering core trauma
(15:26) Breaking free from patterns
(18:57) The sacred use of psychedelics
(25:39) Reincarnation, the cycles of life, and figuring out who we are
(37:31) Global transformation: An Ayurvedic perspective
(50:05) Becoming better at feeling and personalized healing approaches

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The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT DR. NIBODHI
Visit nibodhi.com
Listen to Awakened Living
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CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
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58 min
June 19, 2025How You End the Cycle of Trauma (and don't pass it onto your kids)
"Simply by you addressing your own trauma, you won’t pass it on to your kids."
In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been coming up with a lot of my private clients lately—how to shift your relationship with your kids and stop unconsciously passing your trauma on to them. Whether your children are toddlers or in their 40s, this is for you.
After working for over a decade as both a mental health professional and educator, I’ve developed a very clear lens for how I see children—and more importantly, how I support parents. If your child is having behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, or is simply shutting down, I want you to know: the change doesn’t start with them. It starts with you.
In this episode, I unpack how our unconscious wounds show up in our parenting, how our expectations get projected onto our kids, and why true transformation happens when we meet our own unmet needs first. I also share powerful stories from my own journey as a school counselor, as well as how I’m navigating these lessons in real time with my own son.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or triggered by your child’s behavior, this is an invitation to see it all through a new lens—and break the cycle of generational trauma for good.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:37) The powerful shift that transforms your family dynamic
(03:41) How self-transformation rewrites your child's story
(06:21) The power of safe spaces for kids
(10:39) What your child's actions are subconsciously trying to tell you
(13:41) Breaking the capacity trap: The role of parental trauma
(15:41) The unseen baggage
(18:00) Meeting your kids where they are (not where your wounds need them to be)
(19:02) Breaking the cycle of trauma: From awareness to action

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The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
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23 min
June 12, 2025Common Misconceptions About Trauma
“Unmet needs create wounds and that creates trauma... and that will affect you later on in life in ways that you don’t understand.”
What is trauma? The way I see it, trauma is an experience or series of experiences that were very overwhelming emotionally, physically, or mentally, too much for you to process at the time. You might have stuffed it down, suppressed it, or disassociated.
In this grounding solo episode, I unpack common misconceptions around trauma. Trauma is a widely used term that often becomes a buzzword without a foundational understanding. I want to take you back to basics. Drawing on my 24 years working in healing spaces and as a mental health professional, I'll share my unique perspective.
Your wounded inner child expects past hurts to happen again. Healing becomes simple once you understand your core wound pattern, and learn how to address it. Addressing the root of the tree changes all the branches.
How do you know if unprocessed trauma is impacting your life now?
Push play and find out! This episode is an invitation to view your current challenges as opportunities to heal parts of yourself ready to be reconciled, reclaiming your consciousness.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) In today's episode...Trauma: more than a buzzword
(04:27) Core wounds and inner child healing
(05:12) What is trauma?
(07:25) Perception and experience
(09:15) The missing pieces: When absence creates wound
(11:25) Two major signs of unhealed trauma
(15:03) Changing unhealthy behaviors : Understanding your coping mechanisms
(18:11) How to heal the core wound

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When you leave a review of the podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.
The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
alysebreathes.com
[email protected]
22 min
June 05, 2025Don't Let Them with Robyn & Alyse - The One With...
The Polyamory Plot Twist
Welcome to the premiere of "Don't Let Them," our new monthly series where Robyn McKay and I unpack the manipulation, mind games, and modern-day madness that too often lurk in the spaces meant to empower us. And trust us—we’re not short on stories.
Born from a shared desire to speak our truth authentically and fueled by you, the listeners loving our dynamic, this is where we throw out the script and get real, off-the-cuff, about literally all the things.
In this first episode, we dive headfirst into topics like challenging outdated therapy models (bye-bye, "blank slate"!) and the surprising power of self-disclosure.
We unpack the critical need for discernment in the spiritual space, especially as AI deepfakes make it harder than ever to tell what's real online. And yes, we tackle that polyamory controversy (featuring Aubrey Marcus), sharing our take on its perceived manipulative energy and calling out the performative aspect of spirituality we see playing out. Plus, we discuss the tricky "hero's journey trap" of using trauma as public performance.
Expect honest opinions, a no-nonsense approach, plenty of sarcasm, and maybe even a few laughs about Chat GPT's hilarious podcast title ideas for this new series.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) Don't let them is born
(06:03) The Metamorphosis...better than ever
(09:25) ChatGPT's hilarious struggle for a podcast name
(14:02) The importance of authenticity
(20:06) Barbie goes to college...and makes stupid decisions
(22:44) Blank Slate vs Clean Field - Intuition vs Influence
(30:38) Trauma-based mind control
(37:01) The Aubrey Marcus controversy
(43:44) The dark side of human consciousness and the nuances of online authenticity
(46:10) Spiritual manipulation and leadership
(01:02:00) AI, Deepfakes and the Algorithm
(01:12:15) The addiction pattern in the personal development space
(01:20:19) What to expect

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Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.
CONTACT ROBYN
drrobynmckay.com
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CONTACT ALYSE
@alyse_breathes
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1 hr 23 min

About Reclaiming Consciousness

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For many years, our consciousness has been hijacked by societal and cultural programming, religion, the media, and familial and ancestral trauma. Reclaiming Consciousness is a podcast dedicated to…