The Risen Collective

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with shamanic healer and Family Constellations facilitator Catherine to talk about what happens when you finally stop ignoring the nudge from your soul and decide to burn down a life that’s “fine” but not truly yours.

Catherine shares her journey from Roman Catholic suburban soccer mom in West Michigan to being deeply respected in sacred communities in South America, including the moment she booked nonrefundable tickets to the Amazon for herself and her children in the middle of the night with no plan and no permission slip.

We explore:

• What shamanic journeying actually is (beyond the “love and light only” narrative) and why facing the shadow is non‑negotiable.
• The Akashic Records as a “living map” of your soul’s experiences, and why an ethical reader will only answer the questions you consciously choose to ask.
• How Family Constellations work to reveal hidden dynamics, unresolved grief, and excluded family members that keep patterns like addiction, abuse, and abandonment looping through generations.
• Why it’s your responsibility (not just a cute option) to follow your inner nudge and stop tolerating what you already know is not for you.
• What it looks like in real life to go from estranged, painful family dynamics to genuine compassion, peace, and even gratitude for people who once deeply hurt you.

If you’ve ever felt “crazy” for sensing more than what your logical mind can explain—or if you’re stuck in the same relationship and family patterns no matter how much therapy you’ve done—this episode will feel like a homecoming.

✨ Work with Catherine

• Family Constellations workshops (online, open to anyone)
• Shamanic journeys and sound medicine
• Akashic Records readings and other events

You can find all of her upcoming workshops and offerings here: https://linktr.ee/Spirit.e.d
Instagram: @spirit.e.d 

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What if your doctor actually had time to listen—and treated your mind, body, and spirit as one connected system?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Italiano, a Direct Primary Care physician in West Michigan who is redefining what healthcare can look like. We talk about the hidden impact of chronic stress on your body, how trauma shows up physically, and why so many people feel unseen in the traditional medical system.

Dr. John shares simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system (even in high-stress seasons like divorce), along with his unique approach that blends lifestyle medicine, osteopathic manipulation, and deeply personalized care.

If you’ve ever felt rushed, dismissed, or like your health is being treated in pieces instead of as a whole—you’ll want to hear this.

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Connect with Dr. John:

https://thrivefamilyhealthdpc.com
https://www.facebook.com/thrivefamilyhealthdpc
https://www.instagram.com/thrivefamilyhealthdpc

Current Offer: FREE initial InBody composition scans to assess fat levels, muscle, water content plus metabolism.

Dr. John Italiano, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician who completed his medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency training in family medicine at Trinity Health Muskegon. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, lifestyle optimization, musculoskeletal health, mental well-being, and faith-based wellness. He is also board-certified in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)—a hands-on approach that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. Patients describe Dr. John as approachable, genuine, and deeply empathetic who takes time to listen, educate, and empower each person he serves.

In this episode, I sit down with Dara to unpack what it really means to start dating again after divorce—especially when you’ve spent years in narcissistic or people‑pleasing dynamics. We talk about the “chosen wound,” why you keep attracting the same patterns, and how to shift from self‑effacing to fully sovereign. If you’re a divorced woman navigating dating, red flags, or figuring out who you are now, this conversation will challenge you and invite you back into radical self‑choice.

Dara’s 30‑Day “Chosen Wound” Cohort: www.darasloan.com
Connect with Dara:

Instagram: @dara.sloan

Tiktok: @dara_sloan

Website: www.darasloan.com
Work with me or learn more about The Risen Collective: https://therisencollective.co Instagram/Tiktok: @TheRisenCollectiveCo

More podcasts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@therisencollective

The conversation delves into the themes of self-worth healing, energy clearing, and quantum leaping. It explores the impact of generational wounds on self-worth, the significance of energy clearing on a cellular DNA level, and the process of quantum leaping and timeline shifting to align with a higher version of oneself.

Takeaways

• Self-worth healing
• Energy clearing and reset
• Quantum leaping and timeline shifting

Chapters

• 00:00 The Wound of Self-Worth
• 25:49 Quantum Leaping and Timeline Shifting