THE CALL

In this expansive episode, I sit down with Sam Johnson — trauma-trained somatic and attachment coach for multi six- and seven-figure entrepreneurial women — to unpack the hidden cost of “high performance programming” and what it actually takes to build a life (and business) that feels as good as it looks on paper.

Sam’s path to this work began in the aftermath of an abusive relationship and a chaotic childhood that trained her nervous system to survive through intensity, hypervigilance, and achievement. After 13 years as a full-time entrepreneur — including building and selling a brick-and-mortar salon, teaching as a high-level corporate educator, and running a thriving relationship coaching business — she realized a hard truth: success wasn’t landing in her body. The goalpost kept moving, and ease felt strangely unsafe.

In this conversation, we explore the nuanced, deeply practical side of nervous system healing for high-achieving women — why “just rest” can backfire, how to stop chasing catharsis, how attachment patterns shape receiving (love, money, support), and how to create sustainable success through micro-moments, refined strategy, and embodied self-trust.

If you’re the woman who is “crushing it” but still feels tired, braced, and emotionally unavailable to your own life… this episode will meet you.

00:00 — Who Sam is and why high-achieving women hit a wall
Sam shares her journey from entrepreneurial hustle cycles to trauma-trained somatic + attachment work, and what changed when she realized success didn’t feel safe to receive.

04:40 — High performance programming explained (and why it’s not just “ambition”)
A grounded breakdown of how survival-based hypervigilance can create excellence — and why it eventually leads to burnout, chronic symptoms, and emotional numbness.

10:40 — Why “just rest” doesn’t work for nervous systems trained for intensity
Sam explains why over-settling can trigger more bracing, and why titration (small, safe increments) is often the real doorway.

16:10 — The “collapse weekend” pattern and the myth of scrolling as rest
When your only rest is dissociation, crashing, or getting sick — and how to start recognizing what restorative rest actually is.

22:30 — “I don’t have trauma” and why language matters in somatic work
Sam shares why many high-functioning women won’t relate to the “trauma” label, and how she works through the lived experience instead: “You built it… can you feel it?”

29:20 — Receiving as the missing link (love, money, success, support)
A powerful practice: imagining a “feast” of everything you want — and tracking the body’s resistance, distraction, or contraction as a roadmap to healing.

36:40 — Signs you’re unconsciously rejecting the good
Perfectionism, chronic criticism, moving the goalpost, inability to receive compliments, numbness after big wins, and the subtle ways your system avoids landing.

43:00 — Why we’re addicted to catharsis (and what creates real change)
Breathwork breakthroughs, ice baths, “big releases” — and why sustainable nervous system rewiring happens in micro-moments over time.

47:40 — Micro-practices Sam actually uses (realistic and repeatable)
Soma check-ins, learning organic rhythm, building trust with the body’s signals, and creating a schedule that supports creativity, capacity, and recovery.

55:30 — Launching without blowing your nervous system out
Somatics is not one-size-fits-all. Sam shares why refinement matters: simplifying what you’re doing, removing busywork, and building strategy that matches your system.

1:01:30 — Contraction vs expansion (and why resisting contraction prolongs it)
Every expansion includes contraction. Sam explains how surrendering to rhythm builds resilience — and shortens the “freeze” cycle.

1:08:30 — Somatics, spirituality, and the end of bypassing
Sam shares her path through shamanism and somatics, the pendulum swing into “science-only,” and what integration actually looks like when you’re here to live a human life.

1:17:00 — Following the call (intuition, Human Design, and inner knowing)
How Sam experiences initiation as a Manifestor, why doubt is part of the wave, and how to discern what’s real for you.

1:23:10 — The Mastermind: The Refinery and the work of “uncaging”
Sam shares her vision: helping high-performing women create freedom in their nervous system, relationships, and business — not just more achievement.

1:30:30 — Final truth: stop outsourcing your wisdom
A closing mic-drop for established entrepreneurs: take “should” off the table, return to what’s organic, and let your body lead your strategy.

Instagram + Threads: @somaticallysam
Check out her website for Trauma-trained somatic + attachment coaching for high-achieving entrepreneurial women 
Offers include: 1:1 coaching, high-level mastermind, private retreats, and one annual group retreat

Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator | Mentor for Creative Leaders
Instagram: @meleah.rose

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sue Ruhe — former massage therapist turned podcast producer, editor, and intuitive creator — to explore what it really means to follow the call of your intuition and step into a new identity with integrity, courage, and nervous system safety.

Sue spent 15 years working intimately with the body through fascia therapy, grief, and hands-on healing before experiencing a massive life transition that pulled her out of the treatment room and into a completely new path. Through grief, renovation seasons, and listening to podcasts while scraping walls and ripping up floors, she felt the undeniable nudge to use her voice, share her wisdom, and support others behind the scenes as they share theirs.

This conversation is real, vulnerable, and deeply human — touching on intuition, identity work, grief, somatic healing, business integrity, pricing ethics, and the messy middle of becoming who you’re meant to be.

If you’re feeling called to pivot, evolve, or step into a more aligned expression of your purpose… this episode will feel like a warm, grounded invitation from your future self.

00:00 — Sue shares her journey from 15 years as a massage therapist into podcast editing and how intuition guided her career shift into a more aligned, trauma-informed business path.

01:00 — She talks about experiencing strong intuitive nudges—while renovating her home—that pushed her to start her first podcast and follow her inner calling.

04:30 — We explore the early signs of intuitive awakening, that feeling of “I know I’m meant for more,” and how those sensations often resurface during big identity transitions.

08:30 — Sue opens up about the fear, vulnerability, and nervous system activation that came with putting her voice out publicly for the first time.

10:30 — We discuss the messy middle of creativity, learning to show up before you feel ready, and letting your first attempts be imperfect as part of healing your expression.

12:00 — A deeper conversation on business integrity, ethical pricing, and why trauma-informed entrepreneurship requires listening to the body instead of following industry pressure.

16:00 — Sue shares how long-term client relationships and referrals naturally come when your work is built on trust, authenticity, and nervous system safety.

20:00 — We talk about intuition as a business compass and how developing somatic awareness helps you make values-aligned decisions as a leader.

23:00 — Sue describes the somatic signals that told her she’d outgrown her old identity and Instagram presence, prompting her to create a new space that reflects who she is now.

27:30 — We explore how to tell the difference between a real intuitive nudge and a fleeting idea by tuning into your body’s cues and emotional resonance.

32:30 — A conversation about stepping into your next-level identity, regulating your nervous system through change, and trusting the version of you who’s emerging.

35:00 — Sue shares her powerful story of grief, receiving her late friend's journals, and the deep call she feels to write a book to honor her friend’s life and healing journey.

41:00 — We reflect on mortality, purpose, and how grief and illness can awaken a deeper clarity about what truly matters in life and work.

43:00 — A grounded discussion on emotional release, crying as a somatic reset, and how the body clears stress through tears.

46:00 — Sue explains what “answering the call” means to her, emphasizing the importance of creating your work now so you never look back with regret.

50:00 — We close with reflections on intuition, integrity, and building a trauma-informed business that is rooted in truth, embodiment, and your real lived experience.

📲 Instagram — @suru.productions
🌐 Website https://www.sueruhe.com/
🎙 Podcast Production & Editing
💛 Helping creators share their message with clarity, integrity, and ease

Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator | Mentor for Creative Leaders
📲 Instagram — @meleah.rose

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In this solo episode, I share a story that changed everything I know about authenticity, alignment, and leadership.

It starts with a stage, a guitar, and a gut feeling — and turns into a powerful lesson on trusting your body, your message, and your people.

Whether you’re a coach, creative entrepreneur, or purpose-driven leader, this episode will help you stop performing for the wrong crowd, release the pressure to “be louder,” and finally align with the spaces — and the people — that feel like home.

We’ll dive into embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the energetics of visibility — exploring how real growth doesn’t come from forcing your way into the biggest room, but from showing up fully in the right one.

If you’ve been struggling with imposter syndrome, burnout, or constantly trying to prove your worth online… this episode will remind you: your art, your voice, and your truth don’t need validation — they need resonance.

00:00 – The story behind trying to fit in 
A personal story about performing music on the wrong stage — and how that moment mirrors what so many creators and entrepreneurs experience in business.

02:30 – The pressure to say yes to everything
Why chasing “big opportunities” can disconnect you from your truth — and how to know when an opportunity isn’t aligned.

04:00 – How to recognize when you’re in the wrong room
Signs you’re performing instead of expressing, and how your body gives you early cues through tension, hesitation, and fatigue.

06:30 – Burnout, visibility, and authenticity in business
The hidden cost of trying to fit in: emotional exhaustion, creative disconnection, and self-betrayal.

08:30 – Finding your people through embodiment and self-trust
Why smaller, more intentional spaces often lead to deeper impact, creativity, and connection.

10:00 – The truth about alignment and success
Real success doesn’t come from forcing or performing — it comes from resonance, self-expression, and nervous system safety.

11:00 – Final reflection: stop changing your message to fit in
If you’re in the wrong room, it’s not your voice that’s wrong — it’s the space. Trust your gut, follow the peace, and your people will find you.

Keywords: authenticity, alignment, nervous system regulation, self-trust, somatic healing, leadership, creative entrepreneurship, embodiment, brand messaging, feminine leadership, authenticity in business, finding your people, burnout recovery, purpose-driven business, visibility mindset

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Brand & Messaging Mentor

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 In this episode, I sit down with Hayden Humphrey — coach, trainer, and self-described uplifter — to explore what it really means to evolve beyond old versions of yourself.

After several years of running his own coaching business, Hayden made the courageous decision to transition from full-time entrepreneurship into a new role as a Product Trainer at RE/MAX, helping agents grow their businesses through tech and mindset mastery.

We talk about navigating identity shifts, redefining success, and finding peace in the messy middle of change. If you’ve ever felt torn between your need for freedom and your desire for stability — this conversation will speak directly to your soul.

00:00 – Meet Hayden Humphrey and His Mission to Uplift Human Potential
A powerful introduction to Hayden’s work as a coach, trainer, and human experience guide focused on alignment and authenticity.

01:17 – From Corporate Life to Coaching: Hayden’s Personal Evolution
How Hayden transitioned from traditional work into entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned along the way.

02:05 – Choosing Stability After Entrepreneurship
The real story behind leaving self-employment for a full-time role and finding freedom within structure.

02:52 – The Challenges and Rewards of Change
What happens in your body and mind when you move through identity shifts and career transitions.

06:44 – Redefining Success Through Authentic Living
Why fulfillment is no longer about external achievement but internal alignment and peace.

16:49 – How Culture Shapes and Limits Our Identity
A look at the cultural pressures and conditioning that define who we think we should be.

19:32 – Recognizing When You’re Out of Alignment
How to notice the signs—emotional, physical, and energetic—that it’s time for a change.

28:28 – Slowing Down to Hear Your Inner Wisdom
The importance of stillness, therapy, and embodiment for reconnecting to your truth.

32:02 – When Coaching and Work Stop Feeling Energizing
Hayden shares how he recognized burnout and redefined what sustainable work looks like.

33:54 – Evolving Beyond Who You’ve Been
A raw conversation about identity growth and giving yourself permission to become someone new.

34:58 – The Power of Embracing Your True Self
How authenticity frees you from external validation and brings genuine fulfillment.

40:01 – Living in Integrity Through Every Season of Change
What it means to stay rooted in your values even as your path evolves.

47:40 – Taking the First Step Toward Inner Growth
Practical ways to begin your own process of healing and self-discovery.

49:26 – Trusting the Inner Call to Evolve
Learning to follow your intuition even when the next step feels uncertain.

51:58 – Reconnecting with Your Body and Health
Why embodiment and physical well-being are essential for sustainable change.

54:50 – Final Reflections: Honoring the Ongoing Process of Becoming
A closing reflection on gratitude, integration, and allowing your evolution to unfold naturally.

📲 Instagram — @haydenashimself 
💼 Coach • Trainer helping people understand themselves and elevate the human experience

Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Mentor for Conscious Leaders
📲 Instagram — @meleah.rose 

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In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what surrender actually looks and feels like—not as a fluffy spiritual idea, but as a lived, embodied practice.

Four months into creating this podcast, I’ve learned that having a plan is easy. Trusting yourself when life reroutes that plan? That’s the work.

From creative blocks and control patterns to nervous system regulation and real trust in something bigger, this conversation explores what happens when we stop gripping so tightly to the “how” and instead let ourselves be guided—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

I unpack the science behind surrender—what’s happening in your brain and body when you finally soften—and why this practice is essential for creatives, leaders, and anyone building something real in the world.

If you’ve been gripping, pushing, or trying to make life (or business) move on your timeline… this episode is your permission slip to exhale and trust that you’re right on time.

00:00 – Cozy check-in & creative reflection
Settling in with tea and honesty, Meleah reflects on four months of podcasting, what she’s learned about creative rhythms, and the humbling reality of letting plans evolve with life.

03:20 – When your plan doesn’t go as expected (and why that’s part of the path)
Real talk about the illusion of “doing it right,” the discomfort of imperfection, and how creative plans often unfold differently than expected — a core part of the surrender process.

06:00 – What surrender really means (and what it’s not)
Breaking down the difference between spiritual bypassing and true surrender — moving from passive “whatever happens” energy to grounded trust in what’s unfolding.

09:15 – Releasing the illusion of control
Exploring why we cling to certainty, how the brain tries to make life fit its plan, and why true freedom begins when we stop fighting what’s changing.

11:00 – The three levels of surrender: mind, body, and spirit
Introducing the somatic science of surrender — how your thoughts, nervous system, and connection to something bigger all play distinct roles in learning to let go.

12:00 – Mind-level surrender: releasing stories, expectations, and timelines
Learning to notice mental rigidity and ask, “If this doesn’t go according to plan, will I still be okay?” — the mindset shift that rewires anxiety into self-trust.

16:30 – Body-level surrender: nervous system regulation in uncertainty
Understanding how the body braces for the unknown, what’s happening physiologically when control kicks in, and how to re-teach your nervous system that safety doesn’t come from control.

19:30 – Embodied surrender practices: breathwork, yin yoga, and letting go through movement
Practical somatic tools to help the body unwind — from deep belly breathing to yin yoga and hot baths — that restore trust and safety from the inside out.

22:00 – Spiritual surrender: co-creating with life instead of fighting it
Leaning into trust, devotion, and co-creation with the universe (or higher self). What it means to stop carrying the full load and allow divine timing to unfold.

27:30 – The real science behind surrender: what happens in your brain when you soften
The neuroscience of surrender explained — how your parasympathetic nervous system, cortisol levels, and prefrontal cortex work together to unlock creativity, intuition, and flow.

31:00 – Building self-trust through surrender
Why letting go doesn’t mean losing power — it means believing you’ll be okay even when plans fall apart. How this mindset shift activates resilience, peace, and possibility.

33:30 – A real-life story of surrender & unexpected success
Meleah shares how surrendering her plan led her to her dream collaboration with one of her most admired mentors — a testament to trusting divine timing and aligned action.

36:30 – The art of momentum & moving forward in alignment
How to combine trust with tangible action. Why clarity, nervous system safety, and momentum are key to long-term creative success.

38:00 – Final reflections & invitation to breathe
A grounding close: open your palms, breathe deeply, and remember that what’s meant for you cannot pass you by.

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Brand & Messaging Mentor

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Emily Rose DeLara—former Web3/Crypto CMO turned somatic performance coach—to unpack the real lever behind sustainable success: a regulated nervous system and the capacity to hold more. After burning out twice in a high-velocity tech environment, Emily rebuilt her work and life through somatics (Embodied Processing, nervous system work) and now partners with founders and teams to perform at their best—without grind culture.

This is a grounded, wide-open conversation for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who want results that don’t cost their health or relationships. We cover regulation vs. capacity (and why both matter), leading teams without chaos, navigating fundraising with embodied confidence, and untangling social media comparison so you can actually create.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I can’t slow down” and “I’m exhausted,” this episode is your new playbook.

[00:00:00] Why Nervous System Work is the Missing Link for Entrepreneurs
Introduction to Emily Rose Dallara and why nervous system regulation is key to sustainable business growth.

[00:01:00] From Web3 & Crypto Burnout to Somatic Coaching
Emily’s journey from CMO in the fast-paced crypto world to becoming a somatic performance coach after two major burnouts.

[00:05:00] Inside the Crypto Industry: The Pressure Cooker Environment
What it was like to work at bitcoin.com and crypto startups—money, adrenaline, and the toll on health.

[00:06:00] Supporting Founders & Teams Through Somatic Performance
How Emily now partners with CEOs, founders, and teams to optimize performance through nervous system and mindset work.

[00:08:00] Redefining High Performance for Business Leaders
Why “hustle culture” isn’t sustainable—and how to define high performance without burnout.

[00:10:00] Nervous System Tools for Fundraising & Investor Pitches
How one female founder closed her fundraising round with embodied confidence and emotional regulation.

[00:12:00] Somatic Practices for Anxiety & Self-Belief
Using sensation tracking and embodied processing to unravel limiting beliefs.

[00:14:00] Breathwork & Nervous System Awareness in High-Stakes Rooms
Meleah’s story of using breath and regulation to stay open and visible while networking with high-level CEOs.

[00:18:00] Capacity vs Regulation Explained
The difference between regulating your nervous system vs. building long-term capacity for stress and growth.

[00:21:00] Real-Life Example: Building Capacity on Daily Dog Walks
How small, consistent practices help expand your window of tolerance and reduce anxiety triggers.

[00:22:00] Nervous System Leadership in Business Teams
Why a founder’s regulation (or lack of it) determines the stress level and results of the entire company.

[00:26:00] Social Media, Comparison, and Nervous System Triggers
How entrepreneurs can manage comparisonitis, procrastination, and freeze states when scrolling online.

[00:30:00] Regulation vs Capacity: Which Do You Need in the Moment?
How to know when to calm your body vs. when to stay in discomfort to grow resilience.

[00:33:00] Emily’s A-R-E Morning Reset
A 5-minute nervous system routine: Assess, Resource/Regulate, and Energize to start your day grounded and focused.

[00:38:00] Overcoming Adrenaline-Driven Business Habits
Meleah’s story of discovering hidden adrenaline patterns after chronic illness remission and shifting into sustainable entrepreneurship.

[00:41:00] Disassociation & Freeze Patterns in Daily Life
Emily’s metro story—catching disassociation and returning to safety through body awareness.

[00:42:00] Working with Procrastination, Freeze & Chronic Doing
Somatic tools for entrepreneurs stuck in either freeze (procrastination) or constant adrenaline-driven activity.

[00:49:00] Survival Patterns & Trauma Work for Entrepreneurs
Why deeper trauma healing and nervous system capacity building are the foundation for business success.

[00:50:00] Answering the Call: Nervous System Work as Purpose
Emily on how this work helped her rediscover joy, identity, and her calling to support founders.

[00:52:00] Joy, Music & Following Your Creative Energy
How DJing and music became Emily’s personal nervous system medicine—and why following joy is a regulation tool.

[00:55:00] Closing Reflections & Where to Connect with Emily
How to join Emily’s Aligned to Rise program, plus Meleah’s reflections on trauma-informed leadership and capacity work.

📲 Instagram: @emilyrosedelaracoach
💼 Works with founders, executives, and teams; Aligned to Rise relaunching post-surgery (fall): check out her website here.

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Soul-Brand Mentor | Writer
📲 Instagram: @meleah.rose

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In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very human season I’ve been walking through behind the scenes. It’s been a mix of deeply painful conversations, grief, honesty, and also moments of beauty and expansion—all happening at the same time.

From navigating hard family dynamics and raw relationship conversations to noticing where I’ve slipped into freeze, avoidance, and self-abandonment, this season has asked me to meet myself with radical honesty and responsibility, even when it would’ve been easier to check out.

I share the exact ways I’ve been not showing up fully, how I’ve been gently calling myself back, and the tangible practices I’m using to return to myself in the middle of it all. Because healing and leadership aren’t about being “on” all the time—they’re about learning how to hold yourself through the messy, in-between moments.

If you’ve ever felt yourself pulling away from your routines, numbing out, or avoiding what matters most when things get heavy—this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re human. And you can always come home to yourself again.

00:00 – Behind the scenes: navigating a tough personal season
02:45 – Honest conversations in relationships and the pain of truth-telling
04:00 – “Choose your hard”: speaking up vs. holding it in
05:00 – When others can’t meet your honesty: family dynamics and pain
06:00 – Freeze response vs. avoidance and why it matters
07:00 – How self-abandonment shows up when things get overwhelming
08:00 – Radical responsibility check-in: reclaiming your power
10:00 – Moving through stagnation with daily movement
12:00 – Creating through the chaos: alchemizing what you’re living into something meaningful
14:00 – Leaning into support instead of isolating
16:00 – Returning to yourself when routines have unraveled
18:00 – One small choice back to yourself
19:00 – Why showing up to record this episode was an act of reclaiming power
20:00 – Closing reflections: you’re not alone in this season

✨ Where have I been avoiding responsibility in my life lately?
✨ What’s one small thing I can do today to come home to myself again?
✨ Where am I giving my power away to external circumstances—and how can I reclaim it?

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Writer

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Kim Basler—award-winning speaker and subconscious change practitioner—whose 25+ years in the fitness industry hid a private battle with food, body image, and self-worth. Walking away from that world became the doorway to her recovery, wholeness, and a radically different mission: helping women heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves through modalities like hypnotherapy and EFT.

This is an open-hearted conversation about identity, the messy middle, and what real freedom feels like when you’re no longer chasing a number on a scale or external validation. You may want a tissue—tears were shed in the best way. 💛

If you’ve ever felt trapped by perfectionism, “fitness rules,” or other people’s expectations—and you’re ready to rebuild from self-trust—this episode is your permission slip.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✨ [00:56] Leading with love—creating safe rooms & women’s circles (yes, yurts!) that build confidence, self-trust, and psychological safety
✨ [06:02] Identity work 101—who you are beyond titles, achievements, and body size; rebuilding self-worth and authentic confidence
✨ [14:04] The breaking point & brave exit—leaving a 25-year fitness career; the messy middle of identity loss, recovery, and mental health healing
✨ [26:51] Rewriting the story—releasing shame, people-pleasing, and “thin = worthy” with compassion, curiosity, and mindset reframe
✨ [28:30] Relationships & community—boundaries, asking for support, and calling in aligned friendships for women’s empowerment
✨ [31:07] Inner child & grief as portals—healing the little girl who needed love; honoring tears and nonlinear timelines (see also [18:43] Grief & Transition)
✨ [34:37] From diet rules to relationship—intuitive eating, joyful movement, and body image healing beyond the scale
✨ [34:37] Freedom, redefined—rest as active recovery; choosing sleep, walks, yoga, breathwork, and seasons of less
✨ [40:05] Safety before strategy—nervous system regulation for visibility, sustainable habit change, and burnout prevention

🌐 Website: kimbasler.com

📲 Instagram: @kimbaslerfoodfreedom

✉️ DM Kim with your biggest takeaway—she truly wants to hear it.

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Soul-Brand Mentor | Writer

📲 Instagram: @meleah.rose

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Strategy alone isn’t enough. You can follow every “proven” business plan, but if your nervous system can’t hold the pressure, the opportunities, or the growth—you’ll keep hitting the same ceiling.

In this solo episode of The Call, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really been happening behind the scenes in my life and business. From navigating family healing conversations, to being flown out to Big Sur to lead breathwork for millionaire CEOs, to stepping into my dream role as the right hand woman for a world-renowned client—this season of my life has required one thing above all: nervous system capacity.

I share the exact moments where my body wanted to run, hide, or shut down—and how I chose to breathe, stay present, and expand instead. Because this is the difference between sabotaging your next level and actually embodying it.

If you’ve ever felt like your body betrays you when opportunity comes knocking—this episode will show you how to recognize outdated survival patterns, hold yourself in discomfort, and grow the foundation that makes success sustainable.

00:00 – Behind the scenes update: life, family, and new opportunities

04:00 – Responsibility as the foundation of growth

06:00 – Why your nervous system is your greatest business weapon

09:00 – The Big Sur story: leading breathwork for millionaire CEOs

12:00 – When fight-or-flight told me to run—and what I did instead

16:00 – The moment I chose integrity over pressure in business

20:00 – What “capacity” really means and how to build it

24:00 – Why 2026 will belong to leaders who regulate first

26:00 – How nervous system capacity makes success feel safe, steady, and expansive

28:00 – Journal prompts to identify where your body shuts down opportunity

If this episode resonated with you, I created a masterclass on healing self-sabotage that will show you exactly HOW this pattern works in your body and mind—and how to shift it.

In just one hour, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Decode why self-sabotage shows up (and why it’s not your fault).
✨ Interrupt it in the moment so you stop spiraling and start moving forward.
✨ Build safety in your nervous system so you can finally hold the success, love, and opportunities you desire.

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Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Soul-Brand Mentor | Writer

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I sit down with Marsha Vanwynsberghe, an NLP Trainer, six-time Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and Boutique Publisher. Marsha helps leaders and authors reframe their stories, reprogram their beliefs, and step into becoming OUTSPOKEN global thought leaders through her OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Write Your Damn Book mastermind, and her podcast Own Your Choices, Own Your Life.

We dive into what it really takes to share your story without burning out, why inner safety matters more than strategy, and how to create a body of work that leaves a lasting impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, start a podcast, or share your story but felt “not ready,” afraid of judgment, or worried your story isn’t big enough—this conversation will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and permission to start now.

What We Cover in This Episode

✨ [00:04] Parenting through teen substance abuse → the turning point that sparked trauma-informed storytelling and sharing her story publicly
✨ [00:13] Publishing When She Stopped Asking Why + launching a podcast in 2017—and what sudden visibility does to the nervous system
✨ [00:20] Why strategy without nervous system regulation backfires; building inner safety to actually hold visibility
✨ [00:34] Overcoming “my story isn’t big enough” and fear of judgment using trauma-informed coaching
✨ [00:36] Identity before strategy: embodying “the woman who shares her story” so you’re resilient when projections come
✨ [00:41] What inner safety really means: trusting yourself when life feels chaotic; practical nervous system resilience
✨ [00:42] Tools that anchor safety: EFT tapping, hypnosis, subliminals and subconscious reprogramming
✨ [00:47] Language programs your reality: replacing negative loops with empowering, future-oriented language
✨ [00:55] Becoming the woman who can hold your vision—why your body must feel safe before you can expand
✨ [01:00] Releasing misaligned “success”: stopping the chase for external wins and creating aligned business growth
✨ [01:05] Making space for new opportunities—even when it’s scary—and learning to trust your future self
✨ [01:06] Behind 900 podcast episodes: messy beginnings, reps, confidence, and why you should just start

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Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Soul-Brand Mentor | Writer

📲 Instagram: @meleah.rose
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