Welcome back to Rise with Katie Marie — and welcome to video!In this raw and heartfelt episode, Katie opens up about a major pivot in her journey: embracing her feminine energy after years of being stuck in overdrive. This episode gets real about burnout, balance, and the awakening that changed everything.💫 What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why feminine and masculine energy has nothing to do with gender or appearance
• The signs you’re stuck in your masculine (hint: constant burnout and over-productivity)
• Katie’s personal story of burnout during her wedding photography career
• The role of therapy, solitude, and introspection in her healing
• Her game-changing realization that rest is productive
• The magic of creative flow, dance, journaling, and softening
• How living in your feminine energy can shift everything from business to dating

Plus - a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Awaken, her 100-day journal for reconnecting to your feminine!

⏱ Episode Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Late-night vibes & webcam confessions
3:10 – Why I’m switching things up with video content
5:12 – What is masculine vs. feminine energy really about?
9:45 – Signs you’re stuck in your masculine (and how I knew I was)
13:02 – My burnout story and the “I feel nothing” moment
20:48 – The truth about tying your worth to productivity
24:30 – Rediscovering my feminine energy for the first time
27:50 – What happens when you start trusting your intuition
30:15 – The polarity of masculine vs. feminine in business
33:28 – Behind the creation of my journal Awaken
39:00 – Why the success of the journal hit me so deeply
43:55 – Real talk on receiving, softness, and relationships
49:10 – Tangible ways I reconnect to my feminine (movement, rituals, cycle tracking)
54:25 – Letting go of the guilt around rest and receiving
57:45 – Retreat details + free quiz on blocked feminine energy
59:50 – Final thoughts: This is just the beginning

🧘‍♀️ Resources & Links:✨

Get your copy of Awaken: A 100-Day Journey to Reconnect to Your Feminine Energy:

https://geni.us/TGvDOow

🧠 Take the free quiz to find out if your feminine energy is blocked:www.bykatiemarie.ca/feminineenergy

🎶 Katie’s Divine Feminine Energy Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SBmsn8DZmcvWHFi6cEgkd?si=tuYZvUhCTyevsI46UAdXdQ

🌸 Join one of Katie’s Women's Retreats:Spring Retreat: May 30 – June 2 (Wasaga Beach Area)www.bykatiemarie.ca/2025-retreat

Fall Retreat: November (Blue Mountain area)

www.bykatiemarie.ca/2025-retreat

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Episode 3: You Are Not Behind — Trusting the Timing of Your Life
Have you ever looked around and thought, “I should be further ahead by now”? Maybe it's watching friends get married, buy homes, or start families while you're still finding your footing. In this deeply personal episode, I dive into the pressure to rush, and how I’ve learned to reframe “falling behind” into something beautiful, intentional, and divinely timed.

From career pivots and breakups to moments that felt like detours but were really redirections, this episode is your permission slip to stop comparing, slow down, and trust your own damn timeline.

We talk about:

• Why social media and society make us feel “behind”

• How to reframe the pressure to meet certain milestones

• The beauty of detours, delays, and divine redirections

• Real stories from my life, including how the pandemic ended up birthing my boudoir empire

• Practices that help you ground yourself in your now, including journaling and affirmations

• How to embrace your own pace and find peace in the present

Journal prompts mentioned:

1. Where do I feel behind in life, and how can I reframe my thoughts about that?

2. What are 5 small wins I can celebrate right now, exactly as I am?

Affirmations to come back to:

• “I am exactly where I need to be right now.”

• “Everything is unfolding for me in perfect timing.”

✨ If you’re tired of rushing, comparing, and questioning your path... this one’s for you.

Referenced in this episode:
📝 Awaken: 100 Days to Reconnect With Your Feminine Energy journal → https://geni.us/TGvDOow
💌 Get updates, resources, and behind-the-scenes content → https://www.bykatiemarie.store

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Episode 2: The Art of Letting Go — Creating Space for What’s Meant for You

Welcome back to Rise with Katie Marie, where healing is sacred, self-love is non-negotiable, and every episode is like a warm hug for your soul. 🤍✨

In this powerful solo episode, Katie dives deep into one of the most transformative yet emotionally tough parts of the healing journey: letting go. Whether it’s a relationship, an outdated version of yourself, or a dream that no longer fits — this episode invites you to loosen your grip and create space for what’s truly meant for you.

🌿 Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• A heart-to-heart on why we hold on to what hurts — and how to finally release it

• Real-life stories from Katie’s own healing (and from a soul-shifting retreat)

• The power of ritual: how a simple chord cutting ceremony helped women release what was holding them back

• Four soul-reflective journal prompts to help you explore what’s keeping you stuck

• The reminder that what’s waiting for you is so much better than what you’re afraid to let go of 💕

This episode is raw, real, and full of “a-ha” moments — the kind that leave you lighter, more aligned, and inspired to take your next brave step.

🔥 You’ll love this episode if you’re ready to:

• Release emotional baggage and limiting beliefs

• Say goodbye to relationships or roles that feel heavy

• Create space for new opportunities, aligned connections, and a new you

• Experience the magic of rituals like letter-burning ceremonies

• Start living from a place of trust, freedom, and deep inner peace

  
  

🌙 Journal Prompts to Reflect On:

1. What am I holding on to that no longer serves me?

2. What is my biggest fear about letting it go?

3. What might be possible for me if I finally release this?

4. What is one step I can take today to loosen my grip?

   
   

✨ You deserve to feel light again. You deserve to begin again.

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Episode 1: Becoming Your Own Safe Haven — How to Love Yourself Through Life's Transitions

Welcome to the very first official episode of Rise with Katie Marie! 🎉✨

In this heartfelt kickoff, Katie opens up about her personal journey and the inspiration behind creating this cozy, safe space for women navigating life’s messiest and most magical transitions. Whether you're walking through heartbreak, rediscovering yourself post-divorce, or figuring out how to breathe through big life shifts, this episode is for you.

💖 In this episode, we dive into:

• The seven core elements of becoming your own safe haven
• Emotional self-support and the power of self-regulation
• The beauty of radical self-acceptance (quirks and all!)
• Creating inner peace through grounding rituals
• Setting soulful boundaries without guilt
• Building unshakable self-reliance
• Cultivating deep, unconditional self-love
• Living authentically and being rooted in your personal values

Katie shares tender stories, real talk, and practical takeaways to help you feel more seen, supported, and empowered to stand strong on your own two feet with love, grace, and compassion.

🛑 Reminder: You are your own best friend. Your inner world matters. And it’s never too late to start building a safe haven within.

🎧 Listen in if you’re ready to:

• Stop seeking external validation and start loving yourself from within
• Say no without guilt and protect your peace
• Embrace healing as a nonlinear, beautiful mess
• Feel inspired to step into the most confident version of YOU

This is just the beginning, and we’re so glad you’re here for the ride. Connect with me on social media, and let me know if you enjoyed this episode!

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🎙️ TRAILER: Welcome to Rise with Katie Marie

In this trailer, Katie opens up about the heart and soul behind Rise — a podcast built for the women who are rising from the ashes, reclaiming their power, and learning to love themselves through every chapter.

You’ll get a glimpse into her journey through heartbreak, healing, and stepping into her divine feminine energy. This podcast will feel like deep talks with your soul sister filled with raw truth, self-love practices, and the kind of conversations that light a fire in your heart.

💫 Expect episodes on:

• Reconnecting with your feminine energy
• Building real, lasting confidence