Alright, let's get real. If you're the type of woman who would rather do literally everything yourself than ask for help (even when you're two seconds from burnout), this episode was made for you.

In this solo drop-in, Rachele Kehler gets radically honest about the root causes of hyper-independence and why so many women, especially the ambitious, intuitive, cycle-breaking kind, struggle to ask for what they need. Spoiler alert: it's not because you're bad at communicating. It's because your nervous system is trying to protect you from getting hurt... again.

This episode unpacks the connection between childhood emotional neglect, the loss of autonomy and agency, and the way those old wounds shape how we show up in our relationships, businesses, and even self-care routines. Rachele also introduces her upcoming workshop, designed to help you express your needs without guilt, shutdowns, or passive-aggressive wishful thinking.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• High-Independence is often a trauma response, not a badge of honour.
• You can be a boss woman and still learn to receive support (without spiralling).
• ADHD, people-pleasing, and control issues are often rooted in childhood loss of agency.
• Communicating your needs can feel terrifying—but it’s a skill you can absolutely learn.
• If you want relationships that feel supportive instead of soul-sucking, it starts with how you ask.

💬 3 Cheeky, Soul-Stirring Quotes:

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Workshop: The Highly Independent Woman’s Guide to Asking for What She Needs – Live end of April 27
• Program: The Self-Expressed Woman – For women ready to stop shrinking and start receiving
• Support Community: SHE.FOR.WE – For soul-led women in business who are done doing it all alone

💌 Want to connect?

• Email Rachele: [email protected]
• Instagram: @womansalignmentcoach
• website: www.rachelekehler.com

In this powerful episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele sits down with Kate Leppard, a seasoned art therapist, somatic educator, and tantric facilitator, to explore how women can come home to themselves through the body, nervous system regulation, and creative expression. Together, they unpack how unresolved trauma lives in the body, how it shows up in daily life, and what true sovereignty looks like when you begin to embody your radiance and trust your inner knowing.

💡 Key Topics:

• Understanding the 4 trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
• Why self-regulation is the foundation of feminine power
• How art therapy and somatic practices unlock subconscious memories
• What it really means to be in your window of tolerance
• The role of the vagus nerve in emotional healing
• How unresolved childhood patterns become adult coping strategies
• Signs that you're healing: yawns, sighs, gurgles, and the return of creativity
• How to shift from people-pleasing and overgiving to radiant sovereignty
• Why we need to make friends with our nervous system (hint: it's not the enemy)
• The magic of co-regulation in partnerships, parenting, and therapeutic spaces
• How art and symbolic language bypass the critic and awaken deeper truth
• The truth about femininity: it’s not performative; it’s somatic

💬 Quotes

🌱 Takeaway Wisdom

🎨 Kate’s Tools & Techniques

• Feeling lines (somatic scribbling to process emotions)
• Bilateral drawing (for brain balance & nervous system reset)
• Symbolic object work (to uncover attachment patterns)
• Anger release practices (like sacred rage containers and self-holding)
• Personalized somatic tracking (recognizing low-level trauma cues)

📲 Connect with Kate Leppard

http://www.kateleppard.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/communityheARTspace

http://www.instragram.com/kate_leppard

Connect with Rachele:

http://www.rachelekehler.com

http://www.instatram.com/womensalignmentcoach

--> JOIN THE WORKSHOP with Rachele:

https://www.rachelekehler.com/ask-for-what-you-need

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About Kate:

Kate Leppard is an Art Therapist, Somatic Erotic Educator, and Tao Tantric Facilitator, dedicated to helping women navigate profound journeys of self-discovery, creative expression, and holistic healing. With over a decade of experience, Kate supports women who are ready to dive deeper into their bodies, art, and dreams—helping them move through trauma and life transitions, tap into their inner wisdom, and awaken their creative power. Her work blends art therapy, nervous system regulation, and spiritual insight, creating a sacred space for women to reclaim their vitality and live fully aligned, authentic lives.

In this raw and tender solo episode, Rachele shares part two of her personal journey—from navigating the depths of chronic illness, grief, and burnout to reclaiming her health, voice, and feminine frequency. With honest reflections on trauma, physical breakdowns, mold exposure, Epstein-Barr, and the emotional toll of losing her beloved dog, this episode is a heartfelt transmission on the power of embodiment and the courage it takes to receive support.

She takes you inside her healing process—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—revealing how Human Design, somatic work, nervous system regulation, and aligned love helped her rewrite her story. Rachele also challenges the outdated narrative that women can be "too masculine" and shares her truth: you are always feminine—because you are a woman.

• The hidden cost of independence and dissociation
• Chronic illness, Epstein-Barr, mold, and the healing power of ozone IV
• How grief and loss became turning points for deeper embodiment
• Reclaiming sexuality and feminine energy after trauma
• The moment she allowed herself to be fully taken care of—and how it changed everything
• Why being “feminine” isn’t a look, it’s a way of being
• Rachele’s hot take on women who think they’re “too masculine”

This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt broken by her body, lost in grief, or unsure how to ask for help. Rachele’s story will remind you that healing is nonlinear, but it’s possible, and it begins with honoring the voice and wisdom of your sovereign heart.

• Feminine Realignment Sessions
• Human Design Readings
• SHE.FOR.WE Mentorship Community
• 1:1 Coaching

🧡 Sensitive content warning: This episode discusses chronic illness, depression-like symptoms, sexual healing, and pet loss. Please listen with care.

As the holiday season approaches, this episode of Sovereign Heart dives into the power of gratitude, feminine leadership, and the unique ways we can all show up as a gift to this world. Rachele reflects on the beauty of embracing sovereignty and the ripple effect of kindness during this reflective time of year.

• The Gift of Gratitude: Discover how starting each day with gratitude can shift your energy and elevate your presence. Learn how even the smallest reflections of joy can create a ripple of positivity.
• Holding Space Without Trauma: Rachele discusses how those without trauma narratives bring a unique frequency to the world, radiating love, kindness, and peace in powerful ways.
• Taking Responsibility for Your Emotions: Whether you’ve overcome challenges or are still navigating them, embracing emotional sovereignty allows you to take charge of your experience and radiate empowerment to others.
• How to be With Family: Learning how to navigate the ups and downs of family dynamics can be triggered during the holiday season. Learn what to do to cope during this potentially stressful time of year.

Rachele takes a moment to thank the listeners who have supported Sovereign Heart. Your connection, comments, and shares create a ripple effect that inspires and uplifts others.

As the podcast takes a short hiatus for the holiday season, revisit your favorite episodes or share them with others to keep the inspiration flowing. Sovereign Heart will return mid-January with fresh interviews, solo episodes, and insights to empower your journey into feminine leadership.

Thank you for being here, and may your holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and love.

Listen now and subscribe to Sovereign Heart to stay inspired!

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Sovereign Heart, I’m joined by the brilliant Alchemy With Allison, LLC to dive into the intersection of manifestation, spirituality, and feminine power. Together, we explore the true frequency of money, how it's tied to love and self-worth, and the transformative role of community in aligning with abundance.

Allison shares her inspiring journey of stepping into her sovereignty, shifting her mindset around money, and accelerating her success in divine timing. From inner child healing to understanding the impact of aligned support systems, this conversation is a powerful reminder that everything we seek starts within us.

Whether you’re a woman on a path of self-discovery, a coach seeking clarity, or someone ready to manifest abundance, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to align with the frequency of money by shifting from fear to love.
• Manifestation through the lens of spirituality and creation.
• Why feminine energy is at the heart of sovereignty and abundance.
• The transformative power of self-love, inner child healing, and reparenting.
• How collaboration and the right coaching support exponential growth.
• Why being in rooms with aligned energy accelerates your manifestation journey.

Key Quotes:

• "Money loves you. It’s simply another reflection of who we are."
• "You are a creation. A soul turned into a human body. How magical is that?"
• "We’re not islands. As women, we thrive in community and collaboration."
• "Being in the right room lifts you into a higher frequency and reminds you what’s possible."

Allision's Bio:

Allison helps New Paradigm Medical Professionals grow their businesses via Quantum Manifestation, Human Design & Business Growth Strategies so they can make a larger impact on the world. Allison holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biblical Studies, is certified in Sales & Marketing by Design (Human Design), Functional Medicine Health Coaching, and CranioSacral Therapy. As coach, healer, and business owner for 20 years, she has extensive experience in medical studies, writing, editing, classical music, project development, and business expansion. Teaching her clients how to quantum leap as a matter of course, and manifest literally anything, is what excites Allison most about the work she is privileged to do everyday.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Allison:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alchemywithallison/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dancingbryn/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-carney-baker-53a25b267/ 

Website - www.allisonalkhemia.com

Explore Rachele’s community, SHE.FOR.WE here: https://rachelekehler.thrivecart.com/sheforwe-mentorship-community/

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Keywords:

Manifestation, spirituality, feminine power, sovereign, money, coaching, abundance, divine timing, community, self-love

In this transformative episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele dives deep into the misconceptions surrounding feminine energy and what it truly means to embody feminine frequency. Forget the to-do lists and societal expectations of "how to be a woman." Instead, Rachele illuminates a path of "being" over "doing"—where true feminine power emerges from within through nervous system regulation, inner peace, and self-trust.

💡 You’ll discover:

• Why external strategies (like wearing lipstick or following rigid routines) miss the point.
• The truth about feminine frequency and how it’s felt, not forced.
• How societal conditioning often disconnects women from their natural, abundant sexual and creative energy.
• The powerful role of nervous system regulation in unlocking your full feminine potential.
• How to move from an “immature feminine” energy to an empowered, goddess-like frequency.
• That your sexuality as a woman is the secret sauce to being turned on by life- everyday
• Why slowing down and reconnecting with your body is the ultimate act of self-leadership.

🧘 Key Takeaways:

1. Your Feminine Frequency is Already Within You: Feminine energy isn’t something to achieve or learn—it's an energy that radiates from a deeply connected, regulated nervous system.
2. Breaking Free from Societal Expectations: Stop outsourcing your safety and validation to others, especially your partner. True safety and empowerment start within.
3. Sexual Energy is Life Force Energy: Women are inherently more sexual than men, but this energy thrives in an environment of emotional connection, trust, and self-awareness.
4. Nervous System Regulation is Foundational: The journey to self-trust, inner peace, and aligned decisions begins with slowing down and attuning to your body.

📚 Mentioned Resources:

• Beyond Mars and Venus by John Gray – A must-read for understanding feminine and masculine dynamics in relationships and how they influence emotional and hormonal well-being.

🌟 Work With Rachele:

If you’re ready to reconnect with your feminine essence, build inner peace, and create the life you desire, Rachele offers personalized coaching tailored to your unique nervous system and soul. Through somatic work, therapy tools, and reparenting techniques, and Human Design, she’ll guide you to embody your empowered feminine frequency.

✨ Discover more about her work here: www.RacheleKehler.com

Email: [email protected]

🗣️ Join the Conversation:

What part of today’s episode resonated most with you? Share your thoughts and questions with Rachele by tagging her on Instagram @WomensAlignmentCoach or leaving a review on your favourite podcast platform.

Tune in now and reclaim your sovereign feminine frequency.

In this episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele dives deep into the transformative power of tarot with guest Haley Jane of Sacred Jane. Together, they explore how to blend the intuitive wisdom of tarot with therapeutic and somatic practices, offering a holistic approach to healing and self-discovery.

Haley shares her unique perspective on using tarot not as a source of external answers, but as a tool to connect with your inner wisdom. They discuss the importance of self-trust, building a relationship with your subconscious, and how to use spiritual tools in a way that empowers you rather than creating dependency.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Haley integrates therapy, somatic work, and tarot to help clients unlock deeper layers of self-awareness.
• Why asking the right questions in tarot readings leads to more meaningful insights.
• The importance of embracing your personal interpretations and trusting your intuition when using spiritual tools.
• How slowing down and appreciating the present moment can expand your capacity to receive abundance.
• The role of nervous system regulation in manifesting more joy, love, and prosperity in your life.

Key Quote from Haley:

Listen to this episode for:

A fresh, integrative approach to healing that combines the mystical with the practical, helping you reclaim your authenticity and step into alignment with your true self.

Sacred Jane Bio:

Jane is a Holistic Therapist, Transformational Life Coach, and inspirational speaker currently residing on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, also known as Vancouver, BC.

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Her mission and purpose is to teach and inspire people how to reclaim their freedom and autonomy after enduring immense trauma and powerlessness, using holistic practices, traditional therapy, and the sacred arts. She believes within every person lies a treasure chest full of wisdom and beauty waiting to be discovered, and with this awareness, we as individuals carry the power to set ourselves free.

Jane has worked with all walks of life and takes a gentle, intuitive approach, supporting those who are on the journey to healing their trauma, while cultivating a healthy self esteem, and strong sense of independence. Her dream is to guide others towards a space of openness, compassion and self acceptance, so they may move forward with confidence and a deep sense of peace.

Connect with Us:

✨ Haley Jane's Website: https://www.sacredjane.com/

✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SacredJane

✨Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Sacred.Jane

✨Rachele's Website: http://www.rachelekehler.com

✨Rachele's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/womensalignmentcoach

Have questions or insights to share? Drop them in the comments or DM us—we love hearing from you!

Hit play now and discover how you can blend tarot, somatic practices, and self-trust to create lasting change in your life.

In this powerful solo episode, Rachele addresses a conversation that's often overlooked in discussions about feminine energy: how women’s bodies, sexuality, and femininity have been impacted by non-consensual comments, touch and behaviours- aka- trauma. This episode is a gentle and authentic look at why this layer of feminine experience is crucial to reclaiming our full, unique expression of womanhood. She brings forward the nuances missing in most teachings on feminine energy. (Including understanding our masculine)

Rachele calls out a narrative she once bought into herself: the notion that anything deemed "masculine" in a woman is somehow wrong or needs fixing. She passionately debunks this myth, inviting listeners to recognize that traits like ambition, drive, or purpose aren't inherently "masculine" but simply part of being a fully expressed woman.

This episode explores:

• Rejecting Limiting Labels: Rachele dives into why women shouldn’t feel ashamed of embodying qualities labelled as “masculine,” explaining that a balanced expression of both energies is natural.
• The Power of Being Yourself: Emphasizing that each woman has her unique feminine expression, she encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves rather than chase a “one-size-fits-all” feminine ideal.
• Reclaiming Joy and Embodiment: Rachele inspires women to tap into parts of themselves that may have been silenced—those playful, joyous, and fully embodied aspects that crave reconnection.
• Healing from Within: She acknowledges that some women may feel disconnected from these parts of themselves due to past experiences and reassures listeners that it's okay if it doesn’t feel safe yet to re-engage with their sensuality or self-expression.
• Embracing Your Masculine Too: Exploring how when we reject the masculine energy within ourselves, we push away relationship potential and are still holding onto pain

Ultimately, Rachele advocates for a path where every woman embodies her essence on her terms—breaking free from outdated paradigms, honouring both her inner protector (masculine) and her softness, and embracing all aspects of womanhood.

Tune in with open ears and an open heart, and let this conversation inspire you to embrace all parts of your woman-ness!

Connect with Rachele:

http://www.rachelekehler.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/womensalignmentcoach

In this transformative episode, Rachele Kehler and Jenna Faye Madden of Soul Meets Strategy explore the profound journey of connecting with our higher selves, navigating collective timelines, and embracing the importance of patience as we align our bodies with our spiritual growth. Together, they discuss the nuances of individual needs, the power of vulnerability, and how to listen deeply to what our bodies are telling us.

1. We Are Closer Than We Think: Discover how our dreams and goals are more accessible than they may appear and how collective timelines play a role in our individual journeys.
2. The Power of Patience: Learn why patience is essential in allowing our bodies to catch up with our spiritual and energetic shifts, and how to nurture that process.
3. Listen to Your Body: Understand the importance of tuning into your body’s needs and the impact of external pressures on your well-being.
4. Vulnerability as Strength: Explore how asking for support is a powerful act of self-care and empowerment, especially during challenging times.
5. Individual Truths vs. Universal Truths: Recognize that while there are universal truths, your personal experience and intuition are vital in determining what is right for you.
6. Embodying Spirituality: Embrace the idea that true spirituality is rooted in the physical body and our lived experiences, not just abstract concepts.

• [01:15] Introduction to the theme of the episode and the significance of personal journeys.
• [05:30] Discussion on the perception of timelines and their influence on personal growth.
• [12:10] Insights into the lag effect of our bodies in relation to energetic shifts.
• [18:45] The role of regulation in accessing higher frequencies and the importance of community support.
• [25:20] Personal anecdotes on navigating dietary choices and external pressures.
• [32:50] Emphasizing self-trust and the uniqueness of each individual's path.
• [40:15] Final thoughts on nurturing the body and connecting with our inner wisdom.

• Jenna’s Website - Explore more about Jenna's work and insights.
• Jenna's Community
• Jenna's Instagram
• Rachele's Mentorship Community - Join Rachele’s SHE.FOR.WE community for support and growth.
• Rachele's Website - Learn more about Rachele

Jenna's Bio:

Jenna Faye Madden is a high-performance conscious leadership coach and business strategist for awakened female entrepreneurs scaling to 6 and 7 figures. As a multiple-time best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO of Soul Meets Strategy®, Jenna empowers women to blend soul alignment with strategic leadership, creating simple, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Living a location-independent lifestyle with her husband and two dogs, Jenna is dedicated to helping women experience more freedom, flexibility, and fun while generating higher income and attracting dream clients on repeat. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, and Disrupt Magazine.

• Follow Rachele on Instagram: @womensalignmentcoach
• Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts on this episode and connect with us by tagging Sovereign.Heart.Podcast on Instagram.

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Episode Summary:

In this deep and inspiring conversation, Rachele Kehler and her guest, Alana Joy Newton, dive into the intricate journey of healing, feminine wisdom, and self-reclamation. Alana shares her transformative experiences navigating chronic illness, her background in traditional healthcare, and her path toward a more holistic approach that embraces both the physical and spiritual dimensions of wellness. This episode shines a light on how reconnecting with our bodies, nature, and inner divinity can be a powerful tool for healing.

Key Topics:

• Healing and the Nervous System: Alana explains the importance of tuning into our bodies, listening to subtle signals, and how small, compassionate shifts can support healing.
• Reconnecting with Nature: They discuss the value of grounding practices like barefoot walks and morning sun exposure to recharge and connect with the earth's energy, helping us counter feelings of disconnection.
• Feminine Wisdom and Power: Rachele and Alana explore the inherent divinity of the female body as a life-giving force and emphasize reclaiming the sacred feminine wisdom lost through societal conditioning.
• Body as a Partner, Not an Adversary: Alana's message of compassionately partnering with our bodies, rather than seeing them as at war with us, offers a fresh perspective on self-care and healing.

Your Takeaway:

This episode invites listeners to honour their body's wisdom, reconnect with nature, and embrace their inner sovereignty. If you're ready to explore the many pathways of healing and self-reclamation, Alana’s insights will inspire you to view yourself through a lens of wonder, power, and compassion.

Connect with Alana:

www.alanajoynewton.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alana_joy_newton

Beneath The Surface Coaching Program: https://www.alanajoynewton.com/beneath-the-surface

Connect with Rachele:

www.rachelekehler.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/womensalignmentcoach

www.instagram.com/sovereign.heart.podcast

SHE.FOR.WE : https://rachelekehler.thrivecart.com/sheforwe-mentorship-community/