Sovereign Heart

You’re not an island… but maybe you are, and that’s a good thing.

In this episode of Sovereign Heart and PART 1 of Love Notes for the Leader Who Doesn’t Want to Admit She’s Actually Leading series, I explore the paradox of independence and community in feminine leadership.

Women have been taught to hold it all together, to build fortresses of independence, and to believe that asking for help is weakness. Yet our nervous systems, our hearts, and our purpose are nourished by connection, collaboration, and community. At the same time, true leadership often requires walking a path no one else has paved before—being willing to go first, even when it feels lonely.

• Why independence can become a mask for overgiving, burnout, and isolation.
• How community, co-creation, and feminine fellowship regulate your nervous system and expand your leadership.
• Why leadership sometimes requires the solitude of “being an island” and how to hold that strength without falling into fortress energy.
• The truth about cycle-breaking women: the ones who go first in their families, their businesses, and their relationships.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of doing it all alone, or the loneliness of leading a path that no one else has walked, this episode will meet you right there.

This is about reclaiming feminine leadership that is sovereign, relational, and embodied.

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Stay tuned for the next part of this Love Notes series here on Sovereign Heart.

In this soul-stirring episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele sits down with professional numerologist Heather Ruth to unpack the real power of numerology, not the watered-down, surface-level kind you find on Pinterest.

They dive into the ancient system behind the playing card deck, ruling numbers, and why numerology isn’t just a tool for self-knowledge, it’s a map for parenting, timing, healing, and reclaiming your sovereign path. Heather shares how numerology intersects with Human Design, astrology, and Kabbalah, while also exposing how much of this ancient wisdom has been gatekept or hijacked across time.

Expect honest conversation about:

• Why your birthdate is a frequency you chose—and how it maps your energetic plane
• The emotional and spiritual complexity of life path 8s (like Rachele)
• How to use numerology to better parent your kids by understanding their energetic needs
• Why not every year is a growth year and how to align with your true timing
• Numerology as a tool for both radical self-responsibility and grace
• The spiritual cost of waiting for success to happen instead of building your foundation now
• Why numerology is pattern recognition through energetic intelligence
• How grief, business, and spiritual growth can all coexist within your numerological cycle

• Book: Decode the Deck by Joy Kingsborough and co-authors
• System referenced: Pythagorean numerology & the 52-card playing deck system
• Yearly numerology readings, planetary cycle breakdowns, and family chart readings are available through Heather Ruth

Ready to decode your year, your business, or your parenting approach through the lens of your numbers?

• Book a session with Heather Ruth: http://www.puresoulfulcoaching.com
• Connect with Rachele for Human Design readings & coaching: http://www.rachelekehler.com

Heather Ruth is a professional numerologist passionate about helping people to see the layers of self and embody all aspects to live life thriving and move from survival mode. She has a strong purpose to help people to transmute generational trauma to usher in a new age for generations to come. In her studies of numerology and its ancient roots in our energetic history, Heather has been able to weave these learnings to help with raising her own children in a more conscious, connected way, helping other parents to know themselves and their children. With this she is in the process of developing a youth program to help teens navigate self, body mind and soul.

Heather loves to do yearly energetics and life journey readings that help us navigate each layer of importance revealed in the world using the astro numerology system Playing Deck of cards. An astro numerological system that has been secret for years and is now being revealed to the world at this time to help humanity awake in conscious ways.

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In this raw and expansive episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele sits down with serial entrepreneur, tech founder, Laura Fortey to explore what it really takes to thrive as a woman in business without burning out. They dive into sovereignty, the feast-or-famine cycle of entrepreneurship, being the “only woman in the room,” and the power of play, presence, and purpose beyond performance. Laura shares her lived journey through hustle culture, rebuilding after loss, and how she's now rewriting the rules of leadership—one bold, intuitive step at a time.

• Redefining sovereignty and reclaiming self after burnout
• Navigating feast-or-famine cycles as a female founder
• The fear of success and how upper limits sabotage growth
• The power of being “the dumbest in the room” for expansion
• Feminine leadership in male-dominated industries (tech, real estate, startup culture)
• Relational networking vs. performative pitching
• Human Design as a compass for alignment
• Oxytocin, flow state, and why play is a business strategy
• Courage, community, and choosing joy over pressure
• How to lead without losing yourself

• Sovereignty is a homecoming: Laura defines sovereignty as the act of reconnecting with what’s truly hers, her joy, her voice, her essence, after years of burnout and external performance.
• You know enough: Women often over-qualify and under-claim. Laura calls BS and says you don’t need more certifications, you need more courage to start.
• Success can be scarier than failure, because having it all can activate old fears of loss, trauma, or responsibility. Awareness is the first step to moving through it.
• Connection > Credentials: People remember stories and how you made them feel, not your job title.
• Entrepreneurship isn’t about never falling; it’s about how you rise each time and who’s rising with you.
• Women need to stop networking like men: It's not about your pitch but your presence.
• Flow state is fuel: What lights you up isn’t optional. It’s your lifeforce.

• “Sovereignty is coming back to who I am without all the noise.” – Laura
• “I’m actually comfortable in discomfort. I know how to rebuild. But now, I want to build from overflow.”- Laura
• “Courage and humility will get you further than a perfect business plan.”- Laura
• “Networking is easy when you stop performing and start relating.” – Rachele
• “People remember how you made them feel—if nothing else, hype them up.”-Laura
• “You wouldn’t have the doubt if you weren’t meant to do the thing.” -Rachele
• “I don’t have a fear of failure. I have a fear of what happens when everything actually works.”-Rachele

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With a robust background in entrepreneurship and real estate investing, Laura's dynamic style has allowed her to pioneer varying opportunities, including tech, marketing, mentorship and consulting.

Laura's journey as a tech-savvy entrepreneur equips her with a unique blend of skills in operations, content creation, and strategic communication. At REITIUM, she's leveraged these competencies to demystify real estate investments and cultivate a community of informed investors. Through her efforts, they're fostering a more equitable financial future and championing the rise of diverse entrepreneurs in the fintech space.

Connect with Laura Fortey:

https://www.instagram.com/lauramariefortey

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramariefortey

Connect with Rachele:

http://www.instagram.com/womensalignmentcoach

http://www.rachelekehler.com

Keywords:

Women in business, burnout recovery, female founders, entrepreneurship podcast, sovereign leadership, women in tech, feminine leadership, relational networking, Human Design in business, Human Design Readings, emotional resilience, flow state, success mindset for women, female startup founders, overcoming self-doubt, cyclical living in business, intuitive business, upper limit problem, authentic leadership, Women Leaders, Women's leadership

In this powerful solo episode, Rachele unpacks how the dynamics in your love life are often mirrors for what’s happening in your business (and vice versa). If you’ve ever found yourself blaming your partner for your lack of spark or thinking a better relationship would fix your dissatisfaction, this one’s for you.

Rachele gets honest about her own patterns, shares hard-earned lessons from her past relationship, and offers a fresh perspective on how women have been conditioned to center men instead of themselves. This isn’t about man-bashing—it’s about self-leadership, soul-led success, and reclaiming your energy.

*Please note that in this episode, you may find your conditioning triggered. This isn't to state that one type of relationship is better than the other. How you show up as a mother, wife or girlfriend should feel good and aligned for YOU. I am simply pointing out the observations and patterns I've noticed in working with women over the past 10 years.

Key Takeaways:

• How emotional energy leads in relationships (and how it impacts business flow)
• The difference between co-leading and performing the “good girl”
• Why your purpose can’t be outsourced to a partner, children, or career
• The myth of the unavailable man and the bored stay-at-home wife
• How to lead in love without losing yourself
• What actually attracts an aligned partnership (hint: it starts with you)
• The power of women’s community and why SHE.FOR.WE exists

Whether you’re in a relationship, navigating divorce, or single and building your dream life, this episode will help you remember that your purpose is within you, and when you center yourself, everything else aligns.

• Feel disconnected from their creative spark or career purpose
• Tend to blame their partner for dissatisfaction they feel elsewhere
• They are secretly afraid they’ll outgrow their man
• Want to lead from feminine power without losing intimacy
• Crave a deeper community with women who get it

• Book a complimentary Alignment Call to learn more about how we can collaborate.
• Join the She.FOR.We Sanctuary: Rachele’s community for women who lead from soul, not hustle
• Email Rachele with thoughts or questions: [email protected]

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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]

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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.