In this episode, I’m sharing a few real experiences from my own life that all come back to one thing. Mindset.

From going live on Facebook for the first time, to skydiving, to even just getting out of the house on a cold day. Each of these moments required courage, a shift in thinking, and a willingness to do the uncomfortable thing.

I talk about what it feels like to face fear head-on. And how the first time is always the hardest. But once you do it, it gets easier. You build confidence. You start to trust yourself.

I also share something we don’t talk about enough. The voice in your head.

The loud voice that tells you:

“You’re not good enough.”

“You don’t know enough.”

“Stay where it’s safe.”

And the quieter voice that’s trying to guide you forward.

How often are we listening to the wrong one?

This episode is an invitation to start noticing those voices. To question where they came from. And to ask yourself if they’re actually true. Because sometimes, the very thing that feels like it’s protecting you… is actually holding you back.

I also talk about what it means to pivot when things don’t go according to plan. Whether it’s a disrupted schedule or a delayed flight, you always have a choice in how you respond.

At the end of the day, you can’t control everything. But you can control how you show up.

If there’s something you’ve been afraid to do… maybe this is your sign to try it. Even if it’s just dipping your pinky toe in.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Facing fear and doing the uncomfortable thing
• Overcoming perfectionism and fear of judgment
• Why confidence comes after taking action
• The “loud” vs. “quiet” voice in your head
• How limiting beliefs are formed and reinforced
• Reframing fear and excitement
• Pivoting when things don’t go as planned
• Choosing your response when things are out of your control

BEST MOMENTS:

"When you finally do the thing that scares you the first time, each subsequent time becomes easier."

"How often is the voice that is trying to protect us really sabotaging our progress?"

"You came into this world good enough."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Tristin Allison Chiafullo — fitness trainer, lifestyle coach, and NASM-certified personal trainer — shares how she lost 40 pounds of excess fat, eliminated chronic pain, cleared her skin, and got rid of allergies she'd lived with for years. Not with a program or a supplement. With two things: moving more than she sat, and eating whole, single-ingredient foods. She works with men and women over 40 on metabolic health — and she's living proof that what you've been told is genetic or inevitable often isn't.

If your body is talking to you and you've been too busy to listen — this episode is for you.

Here is a free recipe from Tristin- Dairy-Gluten Free Recipe Bundle

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why simple is the strategy — and why we resist it
• What processed food is actually doing to your gut, skin, hormones, and allergies
• Why walking beats intense cardio (especially when you're stressed)
• Eat your protein first — the one hack that regulates blood sugar, curbs cravings, and tightens skin
• Mindful eating: why not being present at your plate is making you overeat
• Gluten-free done right — what it actually means to eat clean

Connect with Tristin On LinkedIn here www.linkedin.com/in/tristintentional

Want to learn more about Tristin’s work? Visit her website at https://about.me/tristinchia

BEST MOMENTS:

"Your body talks to you every single day. Listen to it."

"Stop giving your power away. You have control over two things — what you put in your body and what you do with it."

"It's not the right question to ask what's the best cardio. The right question is — what are you going to be consistent doing?"

"Anything that's processed, our bodies just don't know what to do with it. It's going to manifest into a skin problem, stomach sensitivity, gut disruption."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Ashley DelBello is transformational coach and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner shares how 15 years in high-pressure pharmaceutical PR left her anxious, depleted, and "dying slowly on the inside." She talks about what it actually looks like to find your way back to yourself, why your core values are the root cause of your emptiness, and how to start listening to a body you've been ignoring for years.

If you've ever felt off but couldn't explain why this episode is for you.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What "trauma-informed" actually means and why it comes down to safety and choice
• Big T vs. little T trauma: why the same event affects two people completely differently
• Why your core values are the missing link between burnout and fulfillment
• How to define your values 
• Orienting: a two-minute somatic tool to calm your nervous system anywhere

Connect with Ashley On LinkedIn here www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-delbello-b356a81

Want to learn more about Ashley’s work? Visit her website Ashley DelBello at ashleydelbello.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"Your core values are the things that make you feel alive. If they're not in your life in some way, you're not going to feel fulfilled — period."

"Everybody's going to define wealth or travel or leadership differently. The most important part is defining it for yourself."

"We're so up in our heads all the time. We need to be in our heads sometimes — just not as much as we currently are."

"We do need a mirror put in front of us sometimes. That's what a coach is really there for."

"Learning how to listen to your body isn't a one-and-done thing. It's a practice of slowing down enough to actually hear it."

"You are a sovereign adult. You always have the choice. And part of the work is learning to trust what your body is already telling you."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Melanie Soloway shares how she spent decades checking society’s boxes, from apartheid-era South Africa to deputy Los Angeles. But it was divorce that made her go on a trip back home. Melanie talks about what humanitarian travel actually looks like and how it can reignite the light at the end of the tunnel. 

If you've ever arrived at a destination you spent years chasing and thought this isn't it — this episode is for you.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Growing up in South Africa during apartheid and what it taught her about resilience
• Why achieving "success" left her feeling empty — and what finally didn't
• How Nelson Mandela's story became a personal turning point
• Using your pain as a passport to freedom, not despair
• What villages in Kenya and South Africa can teach us about joy that the West has forgotten
• The "trinity of connection" — self, source, and other — and why all three must be lit
• What humanitarian travel actually looks like and how to join the next trip

Connect with Melanie On humtravelgroup@gmail.com

Want to learn more about Melanie’s work? Visit her website Humanitarian Travel Group  at humtrav.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"We can use our pain as a passport to go down into the depths of despair, or we can use our pain as a passport to our freedom."

"We don't even want to see the light at the end of the tunnel — we end up becoming the light in the tunnel."

"When I. Then I. — When I get that job, then I'll be happy. And then you arrive in those spaces, and it doesn't quite work the way you had anticipated."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Courtney Townley has spent 30 years in the wellness space — from fitness trainer to fat loss coach to behavior change specialist — and she kept seeing the same pattern: women who knew exactly what the healthier choice was, and still couldn't make it. That gap between knowing and doing is what her new book, “The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman’s Guide to Deep Health and Happiness,” was built to close.

In this episode, Courtney reframes everything you thought health was supposed to look like, and why the diet-and-exercise lens has been failing midlife women for decades. 

If you're exhausted, running on empty by 5pm, and wondering why the wine always wins over the walk, this conversation is the one you didn't know you needed.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why midlife women are running on the least hormones with the most stress 
• The real reason you reach for wine, Netflix, or sugar at the end of the day 
• Why your nervous system was never designed to run in fight-or-flight all day long
• The four practices of the Consistency Code: Awareness, Organization, Follow Through, and Realignment
• Why "stop doing X" never works, and what to focus on instead
• Rigidity as the silent killer of consistency
• How to be your own coach: the art of insourcing your health

Connect with Courtney On Instagram @gracegrit

Want to learn more about Courtney’s work? Visit her website at https://graceandgrit.com

Listen to her podcast - Grace & Grit Podcast

BEST MOMENTS:

"You cannot be curious and judgmental at the same time. Choose curiosity."

"Rigidity is the death of consistency."

"I have never worked with a woman who didn't know what the healthier choice was. The bigger question is why aren't we doing it?"

"Health is not a destination. It's a direction you travel in for as long as you have breath in your lungs."

"You are one decision away from traveling back in the direction of health."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Pascale Landriault sold her house, gave away her furniture, and flew to Paris in her late 50s with no return date and no plan beyond eventually reaching Bali. Today, at 65, she's still going — and she wrote a book on what solo travel actually does to a woman from the inside out.

In this episode, Pascale shares the story that stopped her in her tracks: robbed in Sardinia, left with a bathing suit, a towel, and a phone — no passport, no credit cards, no crypto keys. What happened next wasn't just survival. It was the deepest healing of her life. If you've been waiting for the "right time" to travel solo, or convinced yourself it's too unsafe, too lonely, or too late, this conversation will dismantle every excuse you have.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why selling everything and leaving in her late 50s wasn't a crisis — it was a calling
• What getting robbed in Sardinia taught her about childhood wounds, surrender, and real freedom
• The myth that solo travel is lonely, unsafe, or only for the young
• How to heal by feeling — not fixing, not pushing through
• Her two coaching programs for women ready to travel transformatively or go fully nomadic
• Retreats in Bali (May 2026) and the Moroccan Desert (November 2026)

Connect with Pascale here - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/pascale-landriault

Want to learn more about Pascale’s work? Visit her website at pascalelandriault.com

Here is Pascale Landriault - SHE TRAVELS: Real Stories of Women Transformed Through Solo Travel

BEST MOMENTS:

"Travel is the catalyst, the mirror, the container, and the medicine."

"I just don't buy the idea that after a certain age you start declining. To me, that's mass conditioning."

"The biggest act of healing is surrendering. Surrendering to whatever's there and whatever's coming up."

"When you try to repress it, it keeps coming back. But if you let it flow through, the cloud moves away quicker."

"You don't realize how heavy you are until you're lighter."

"The more you shed what's not the real you, the more you realize — I didn't even know I was heavy before."

"Vulnerability is courage. First to yourself — and once you can do that, it becomes easier with others too."

"There's a gift in every situation. Travel teaches you to trust that everything's going to be okay."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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I just drove cross-country from California to Oklahoma, moved into a place a third the size of my old one, in a city where I know absolutely nobody—and then I showed up for my pop-up Zoom and not a single person came. And I'm here to tell you that every bit of it was exactly what needed to happen.

In this solo episode, I get radically honest about the excuses I made, the fear underneath them, and the moment I had to tell myself to get up, get dressed, and go outside. 

If you keep explaining away why your life hasn't moved yet, this episode is the mirror you didn't know you needed.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Excuses vs. fear: how we justify standing still and what's really underneath
• Why not keeping your word to yourself is quietly destroying trust—with you and others
• Blaming circumstances vs. owning your response to them
• The melancholy trap: what courageous action looks like on your hardest day
• Self-doubt after a big decision, and how to come back to yourself
• "Good girl syndrome" and why putting everyone first is keeping you last
• Blind spots: the beliefs running your life that you can't even see
• How to start becoming the woman you want to be—in small, identity-shifting steps

BEST MOMENTS:

"Underlying those excuses were levels of fear. I was just afraid nobody was going to show up, nobody was going to want to hear what I have to say."

"Nobody showed up. So I had the opportunity to actually face my fear—and I didn't die."

"I told myself: pick your ass up and go outside. And that was courageous action."

"When you're not keeping your word to yourself, you're not only self-abandoning—you could be creating a lack of trust with the very people you care about."

"What looks normal to you may really just not be serving you."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Belinda shares her transformation from corporate burnout to hiking 200+ kilometers solo through Greenland's Arctic Circle Trail, reveals the exact safety tools that keep her alive on remote trails, and breaks down how house sitting allows her to fund a location-independent lifestyle without draining retirement savings.

If you're waiting for "someday" to travel, stuck in the when-the-kids-leave-I'll-finally-live mindset, or convinced your best years are behind you, this conversation will show you that life at 60 can mean waking up overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on your birthday.

Code for discount SOPHIA15 on all housesitting courses. housesitting101.com

Free Resource: Download Hike It Right: Health, Safety and Hygiene on the Trail at soultrader.com

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The mirror moment: recognizing you've disappeared while caring for everyone else
• Solo hiking the 230km Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland 
• Health, Safety & Hygiene on the Trail: the free resource every hiker needs
• House sitting as the secret to affordable long-term travel and cultural immersion
• Why our bodies won't stay active forever—and why "later" might be too late
• Early retirement at 60: choosing life over endless work

Want to learn more about Belinda’s work? Visit her website at soultreader.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"One day you look in the mirror and that youth is gone. You've given yourself to everything else."

"I saw these men and women in their 60s climb that mountain far easier than I, and I thought—you are so healthy."

"I just remember the lack of sound, the lack of interaction with any other people, and just this sparse tundra with lakes—it was really quite insane."

"I think I've got another 10, 15 years of doing this. Our bodies aren't this active for the rest of our lives."

"I want to wake up on my 60th birthday overlooking the Mediterranean Sea watching either a perfect sunrise or a perfect sunset."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Serenity breaks down the exact framework for turning fear into fuel, reveals why "I am" statements can trap you instead of free you, and shares the breathing technique that stops anxiety before it hijacks your prefrontal cortex.

If you've been forcing manifestations that won't come or wondering why your vision board isn't working, this conversation gives you the missing piece: the healing that must happen before the manifesting can begin.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The power and danger of "I am" statements (and how to use them correctly)
• Accountability → Clarity → Acceptance → Healing: the manifestation framework
• Why acceptance without over-identification changes everything
• Practical anxiety relief: breath work and physical grounding techniques
• Creating reminders that actually rewire your brain
• The difference between feeling sad vs. being sad
• How PTSD became her entrepreneurial superpower

Connect with Serenity on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/serenity-lesley-aa-%E2%93%A5-9066a0223

Want to learn more about Serenity’s work? Visit her website at manifestingserenity.com/its-time-to-manifest-your-vision-2

BEST MOMENTS:

"Whatever you feed grows. You can either continue to feed the opposite now that you have awareness, or you can feed the new direction."

"Manifestation isn't just one aspect. It's thinking it, seeing it, saying it, hearing it, and repeating."

"If our emotions are too heavy and starting to go rampant, they cloud our better judgment. You have to calm yourself first before you can work on your mind."

"I decided what I wanted to feel instead—that's a choice you make."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Amanda breaks down what insulin resistance actually means for your energy levels, why your body might not be absorbing nutrients even from clean food, and the ridiculously simple movement habits that can give you three extra hours of energy daily. 

If you've been told to "just exercise more" but no one explained why moving every 30 minutes beats one hour at the gym, this conversation will change everything.

FREE Hormone Assessment - www.hinmanholistic.com/hormone-health-kit

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The baking soda test for gut health and why most women fail it
• Eating hygiene: how you eat matters more than what you eat
• Why your body runs on old programs when you're "in your head"
• Creating a new identity: thoughts, feelings, and beliefs of your future self
• Insulin resistance explained: why glucose can't get into your cells
• Two-minute movement breaks vs. 60-minute workouts: the study that proves frequent wins
• Why gym memberships don't work and what actually does
• The Hormone Freedom Assessment and February 18th workshop

Connect with Amanda on Instagram - www.instagram.com/amandahinman

Want to learn more about Amanda’s work? Visit her website at www.hinmanholistic.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"When we're not present, when we're not consciously tuned in, we're running on our old programs. If your old programs aren't supportive of your New Year's resolutions, you have no chance."

"Your body isn't broken, it is responding. The question is: what is it responding to?"

"Movement of any kind contracts the muscles and allows glucose and insulin to go into the cells instead of just floating around on the outside with the doors shut. That supercharges your energy."

"Every time I walk back through my office door, 10 body weight squats, 10 jumping jacks. Less than 100 seconds. That's the pattern."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Amanda Hinman, functional medicine health coach and bestselling author, reversed her own Hashimoto's diagnosis and helped her daughter heal from daily seizures by discovering what conventional medicine misses: your symptoms aren't the problem—they're the messenger.

In this episode, Amanda breaks down why eating clean doesn't guarantee cellular nutrition, reveals a free at-home test to check your digestion in 90 seconds, and explains how stress suppresses the very stomach acid you need to absorb nutrients. 

If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you're still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or mood swings, this conversation will show you exactly where to start.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What functional medicine actually means (and why root cause matters more than symptoms)
• Why low stomach acid causes heartburn (not high acid—and why TUMS makes it worse)
• The baking soda test: check your digestion at home in under 3 minutes
• How stress signals your body to stop digesting and start surviving
• Why "normal" lab ranges don't mean optimal health
• Micronutrient testing: what's actually getting inside your cells vs. floating in your blood
• The "why bother syndrome" and how to break free from health overwhelm
• Simple strategies: fermented foods, chewing thoroughly, and nervous system regulation

Connect with Amanda on Instagram - www.instagram.com/amandahinman

Want to learn more about Amanda’s work? Visit her website at www.hinmanholistic.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"Your body is always responding to the environment that we are placing it in."

"If you don't have enough stomach acid, it leaves that sphincter open. It's kind of like if you didn't put the top on the blender—it flies everywhere."

"How you eat is just as important as what you eat."

"Common doesn't mean it's not treatable. If we're not changing things in our 40s and we're just doing the norm, we're going to end up with two or more diseases by the time we're 65."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Missy Rose, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Somatic Healer & Feminine Embodiment Guide, spent 20 years as a doctor of physical therapy before discovering that alignment isn't just about bones—it's about getting your head and heart in the same room. 

In this episode, Missy breaks down what "drop into your body" actually means, she shares three ridiculously simple embodiment practices you can do right now, and explains why productivity over presence is stealing your aliveness. If you've been told your head and heart aren't connected but no one's given you the how, this conversation is your GPS to arriving back home in yourself.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why high-achieving women become "floating heads" and how to come back down
• The radio station method: switching from thoughts to sensations
• Three simple embodiment practices: music, movement, and breath
• How your body whispers before it screams (and why we ignore bathroom breaks for 8 hours)
• Masculine vs. feminine energy: having agency over when you need each one
• Peace as an embodied experience—what does it actually feel like?
• Your nervous system as a motherboard: upgrading the software that runs on autopilot
• Why meditation isn't about being thoughtless

Connect with Missy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/embodylovetoheal

Want to learn more about Missy’s work? Visit her website at www.missy-rose.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"I'm never going to teach you something new. I'm just going to guide you to remember what you already know."

"If thoughts are the language of the mind and feeling is the language of the body, I want to tune into that. I kind of think of it as like changing radio stations."

"Being is not a luxury. It's a birthright. And when we're being, we can actually be more productive."

"You can't outthink the body. When we're triggered, we're two animals again."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Anna Jerden, estate attorney and trust specialist, shares her journey from corporate communications to law school in her 30s (while working full time), and why she made estate planning her mission after watching her own family struggle without proper planning in place. In this episode, Anna breaks down the myths keeping you stuck, explains what trusts actually do, and reveals why estate planning isn't about death—it's about protecting your life, your family, and your future right now.

If you've been putting off this conversation because it feels overwhelming, expensive, or "not for you yet," this episode will change your mind and give you a clear path forward.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why estate planning isn't just for death—it's for incapacity, dementia, and life emergencies
• What a trust actually is (think: building a house, then furnishing it with your assets)
• The difference between probate and trust planning—and why trusts keep you out of court
• How California's Proposition 19 changed property tax rules for passing homes to children
• Power of attorney myths: it's not signing away your life
• Why women need to plan twice: once with partners, once for themselves
• International property and cross-border estate planning considerations
• Pay-on-death accounts and other probate alternatives

Connect with Anna on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anna-jerden-esq-935b62208

Want to learn more about Jenny’s work? Visit her website at www.relatelaw.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"Estate planning is about people. It's not just organizing the things in your life, but the people in your life as well."

"Common doesn't mean it's not treatable. Getting the planning in place is something you can do to avoid all of that."

"You can still take control and maintain a sense of order through some of these really critical life events."

"As a woman, you're essentially in a unique position because you have to plan more than once."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754

LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Jenny Eden Berk spent 13 years teaching structured low-calorie diets—and watched people gain the weight back every single time. As a binge and emotional eating coach and culinary nutritionist, she discovered what meal replacements and restrictions couldn't fix: your body rebels when it doesn't feel safe.

In this episode, Jenny shares how mindful eating changed everything—from breaking up with Wheat Thins to craving broccoli, and why eating slowly revealed that the foods she thought she loved were actually filled with chemicals. If you've ever eaten an entire sleeve of crackers without tasting them, felt out of control around food, or believed you needed more willpower, this conversation will shift everything you thought you knew about eating.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why chronic dieting puts your body in constant fight-or-flight mode
• The scarcity mindset that makes your body hold onto fat
• How to use your five senses to eat mindfully and feel satisfied faster
• Sensory-specific satiety: why that first bite of chocolate is always the best
• Getting out of your head and into your body with vagal tone exercises
• Planning meals without obsessing: the green/orange/red day system
• Sleep, hunger hormones, and why you feel like you have a tapeworm
• Celebrating small wins to build actual motivation

Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jennyedenberk

Want to learn more about Jenny’s work? Visit her website at www.jennyedenberk.com

Substack | Just One More Bite with Jenny Berk

BEST MOMENTS:

"When you can have that sort of allyship with your body in a different way and start to listen to it deeper and start to respect your body and to really listen, to understand what it wants and needs, you might be really surprised."

"Small wins turn into big wins. And if you are acknowledging them, you're much more likely to continue to do them. It actually creates momentum."

"Don't forget that we also internalize a lot of critical voices from the past and from media and from other influences. If you can turn that on its head and welcome in this nicer voice, this gentler voice, this voice that's more supportive, then you're going to call it more often."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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This year, we featured conversations that didn't just inspire—they transformed. Women who joined the military at 34 when everyone said they were too old. Cancer survivors who walked 800 kilometers alone across Spain. Marriages saved after discovering hidden trauma. Bodies that released decades of pain without touching the symptom.

In this special Best of 2025 episode, we're revisiting the most powerful moments from this year's guests—the breakthrough realizations, the practical wisdom, and the stories that proved it's never too late to rewrite your life.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Building Unshakeable Confidence After 40 with Elaine Kramer
• Walk, Wonder, Repeat: A Pilgrim's Way to Healing with Colleen Sims
• Releasing the Weight Your Body Never Asked to Carry with Coral Buchanan
• The 40-60 Symptoms of Menopause No One Talks About with Dr. Deidra Manns
• Navigating Love and Trauma Together with Mechelle Wingle
• Intensity vs. Intimacy: Understanding Addiction in Relationships with Allan J. Katz

CONNECT WITH THE FEATURED GUESTS:

• Connect with Elaine Kramer on elainekramer@stuck2ceo.com
• Connect with Coral Buchanan on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/coral-buchanan-349373232
• Want to learn more about Colleen Sims’ work? Check out her website at www.thenwewalked.com
• Want to learn more about Dr. Deidra Manns’ work? Check out her website at www.drdiedra.com
• Want to learn more about Mechelle Wingle's work? Check out her website at www.thewholenessnetwork.com
• Want to learn more about Allan J. Katz's work? Check out his website at http://allanjkatz.com

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Catalina reveals how the breakup that devastated her became her greatest teacher, why she's selling all her Giants gear, and what it really means to show up 100/100 in relationships instead of the tired 50/50 model.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How guardian angels and small acts of belief changed the trajectory of her life
• The pivotal moment when someone said "you're smart" for the first time
• Why she stayed 17 years with someone who became her "home"—and what happened when that home disappeared
• Self-abandonment: molding yourself to earn love you don't give yourself
• The voices in your head—whose are they really?
• Why you don't have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm
• Being present with your children even when your mind is elsewhere
• How to transform pain into purpose by facing your shadows
• The difference between surviving in chaos and thriving in wholeness

Connect with Catalina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/catalinarises

Want to learn more about Catalina’'s work? Check out her website at www.catalinarising.com

Catalina does motivational speaking, workshops for foster youth and leadership teams, and town halls for businesses and organizations.

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Mary Michele reveals why the mirror became her breakthrough tool, how one moment after childbirth changed everything, and what she learned about breaking generational patterns. 

If you're tired of feeling invisible, stuck with a closet full of clothes but "nothing to wear," or ready to stop waiting to lose weight before investing in yourself, this episode will inspire you to embrace your authentic style today.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How to flip the script on negative self-talk using mirror work and gratitude
• Why loving the body you're in right now changes everything
• The "invisibility trap" keeping women stuck between who they were and who they want to be
• Practical wardrobe-building strategies that actually work (starting with color and shoes!)
• How to shop your own closet and create new outfits from what you already own

Connect with Mary Michele on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/marymichelenidiffer.

Want to learn more about Mary Michele's work? Check out her website at womenlivingwildlyalive.substack.com.

Interested in the Paris retreat? Join the waitlist for Fall 2026!

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Muzna Amin took her first five-hour hike at 40 and summited Kilimanjaro at 47—injured. She shares how starting fitness goals in midlife led to a 14-day solo trek to K2 Base Camp in Pakistan, conquering altitude sickness with asthma, and discovering that going slower might actually be the secret to summiting successfully.

In this episode, you’ll cover practical wisdom on backcountry camping, dealing with elevation sickness, traveling solo to unfamiliar countries, and how an injury actually became her greatest advantage. If you've been putting off your adventure goals because you think it's "too late" or your body "can't handle it," Muzna's story will change your mind.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Starting trekking at 45 with no athletic background
• Backcountry camping basics for beginners
• Solo traveling as a woman to Pakistan, Peru, and Tanzania
• Managing asthma at high elevations (5,000-6,000 meters)
• How going slower prevented altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro
• Balancing full-time work with adventure goals
• Building fitness accountability for trek training

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram | @muzrocksandruns

BEST MOMENTS:

"I think you don't think those things when you are actually in it because then it would be hard to actually execute your plan."

"Please do not shy away from it. There are ways to accomplish these things. And you feel amazing, you feel accomplished, you feel so exhilarated."

"When you do something like this, you're not going to be terribly scared because if you are, you're not going to do it. So you have to have some sort of gutso inside you."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this conversation, I sat down with Cynthia Harrison, she is the founder of the Academy of Conscious Evolution, who spent 20 years working with communities nobody else wanted to help. She discovered something profound: our behavior is a language most of us can't read. Cynthia shares why we operate from wounds we don't even know we have, how fear of unconditional love keeps us playing small, and the subtle ways we abandon ourselves daily without realizing it.

Cynthia translates the unconscious patterns running our lives—from people-pleasing to suppressed emotions—and offers a path to becoming "consciously unconscious."

Listen now and understand what your behavior is telling you about unmet needs and old wounds. 

Cynthia offers a free Fear to Love process to help you start recognizing and working with what's actually happening in your body. Lead with Unconditional Love https://cynj.kartra.com/page/LULGift

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How behavior functions as language and what it reveals about our inner world
• The difference between fear of fear (survival) and fear of love (expansion)
• Why people-pleasing is a trauma response, not a personality trait
• The "good girl" wound and attachment styles that shape adult relationships
• How suppressed emotions create a suppressed nervous system
• The gong model: navigating from your true center through your experiences

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | https://cynj.kartra.com/page/MysticCynthia
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/CynthiaJaneHarrison

BEST MOMENTS:

"Everything you know about fear is a lie."

"If we're truly loved, we have to step into our purpose, and that's what's terrifying."

"Fear is love forgetting."

"Be fluent in your own body's language."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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I sit down with Karen Cerezo, a health coach, fitness trainer, and menopause mentor with 11 years of experience who went through her own perimenopause wake-up call at 46. After feeling like "garbage literally overnight" while still eating right and training for a half marathon, Karen discovered what her doctor never mentioned: perimenopause affects everything from your hair and eyesight to your workouts and sleep patterns.

We discuss why women's health remains medicine's best-kept secret, how to track your symptoms so doctors can't dismiss you, and the difference between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause (hint: it's not just one year). Karen shares practical advice on when to test your hormones, what hormone replacement therapy really involves, and why lifestyle changes matter just as much as any prescription.

If you've ever felt like you're failing yourself or losing your mind because your body suddenly stopped responding to everything that used to work, this conversation will validate your experience and give you actionable next steps.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Understanding the 40-120 symptoms of perimenopause
• When and how to test your hormones effectively
• Hormone replacement therapy: what it is and who needs it
• Why tracking your symptoms changes everything at the doctor's office
• The three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Book: Navigating Menopause: A Wellness Tracker (available on Amazon)
• Website | www.midlifehealthcoach.com
• Instagram | @midlife_health_coach

BEST MOMENTS:

"Common doesn't mean that it's not treatable. Just because it's common doesn't mean we don't use band aids."

"Track it. Track your stress, track your symptoms, track your sleep, track your cycle. When you go in with that book and all of this data, they can't dismiss you. They can't gaslight you."

"You are not alone. And the biggest thing that we can do for each other is to talk about it and have that sisterhood."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Whaley, an anti-hustle business coach living in Italy. Shannon shares her journey from being a blackout-drunk hairstylist in the Cayman Islands at 34 to building a location-independent business and moving to Tuscany—all while navigating 12 years of sobriety, divorce, and midlife reinvention. We talk about the moment she decided to get sober without treatment, how spite became fuel for transformation, and why she refuses to let women live small, people-pleasing lives. Shannon breaks down her approach to business coaching that includes identity work, somatic practices, and unlearning good girl conditioning. We also discuss her Mild Women Adventures retreat in Italy, designed for women in their midlife revolution who want to travel but feel intimidated by the logistics.

Tune in to learn how to stop making excuses disguised as "signs," why clarity comes from doing (not thinking), and how to run after your dreams like your pants are on fire.

Mild Woman Adventures with Shannon https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-shannon-whaley-apr-2026

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Shannon's journey from party girl to sober entrepreneur across three countries
• The "doable bottom" moment that changed everything (passing out at a bus stop)
• How she piecemealed her recovery using yoga, fitness, and Buddhist practices
• What anti-hustle business coaching really means
• Why we attach meaning to everything and use "signs" as cop-outs
• The Mild Women Adventures retreat in Tuscany for women who want to travel solo

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.antihustlebiz.com
• Instagram | @theshannonwhaley
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/shannonkwhaley
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/shannonkwhaley

BEST MOMENTS:

"You can't run and grow a business, a big business, if you're trying to please everyone, if you don't know who you are, if you're not confident to speak up about your beliefs and your desires and claim what is yours and then run after it like your pants are on fire."

"Everything's a sign if you want it to be a sign, period. We give meaning to things and we make it mean what we want to make it mean. So what if it's not 'Oh, maybe I'm not supposed to do this'—maybe it's, how bad do you want this thing?"

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Coral Buchanan, a cogno movement practitioner and somatic activated healing coach with over 10 years of wellness experience, shares how she transformed from being neurotic, depressed, and agoraphobic to discovering a modality that changed everything. We explore how suppressed emotions become physical symptoms, why cognitive movement works when traditional approaches fall short, and how cross-body movements can release patterns that keep you playing small.

Coral opens up about how her own sciatica vanished without directly addressing it, and why focusing on feelings instead of symptoms creates lasting change. 

Tune in to discover how releasing held tensions can transform not just your physical symptoms, but your entire way of being in the world.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How suppressed emotions become physical symptoms and disease
• The connection between sciatica and hopelessness
• Why cognitive movement addresses root causes, not just symptoms
• Cross-body movement and bilateral brain integration
• Eye movements and their connection to nervous system patterns
• Working with a practitioner versus self-guided sessions
• The onion layer approach to healing trauma

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/coral-buchanan-349373232
• Website | https://coralbuchanan.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"When the body can actually breathe, it will heal itself."

"These tight feelings in the body create the thoughts. So when you can change the body, the thoughts naturally change."

"You don't have to know what you're working on. You can have stuff release in your body without knowing."

"It takes some courage to really face ourselves and go in instead of externally being external."

"Don't be afraid to try something. But if you're in that mind frame and you're willing, sky's the limit."

"We get to give ourselves permission. And that's the most important permission you can give."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Elaine Kramer, author of How to Change Mindset to Boost Confidence, joins the show to share how she joined the military at 34 (against everyone's advice), deployed three times, earned a doctorate, and rebuilt her confidence after divorce, all while raising four kids. With 22 years of military experience and a Doctor of Education degree, Elaine brings battle-tested strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt.

We dig into what it really takes to silence the voices telling you "you can't," why waiting for permission keeps you stuck, and how to build unshakeable confidence through action, not affirmation alone. Elaine opens up about writing her book in secret, setting standards in relationships, and teaching women over 40 to turn their passions into income.

Tune in to learn how to stop proving yourself to others and start taking courageous action toward the life you deserve.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Joining the military at 34 despite family opposition
• Overcoming self-doubt and fear of rejection
• Building confidence through experience, not just affirmations
• Setting standards in relationships (and sticking to them)
• Turning passions into secondary income after 50
• Why you need to give yourself permission, not wait for it

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Book: How to Change Mindset to Boost Confidence 
• Email: elainekramer@stuck2ceo.com

BEST MOMENTS:

"I wanted to set an example for my kids that you can do whatever you want to do despite what others think that you can or can't do."

"Don't wait for permission. Give yourself permission to do it. Because if it's an idea or dream that you have, that means you've got the desire to do it."

"Confidence comes from experience, comes from practice. You're not going to be confident about something until you actually do it and see that, yes, you can do it."

"You can either be a victim of those circumstances or you can adapt and overcome and find another solution."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Taryn McNamee Ferrer, known as Team Money, joins the show to share her journey from growing up in a financially abusive environment to becoming a financial wellness coach. She opens up about hitting rock bottom after leaving her nine-to-five, then turning things around by raising her credit score 240 points and saving $2000 in two months. We talk about financial abuse and how childhood experiences shape our money habits. Taryn breaks down practical strategies for paying off debt, building savings with purpose, and starting to invest even when you're risk-averse. She also shares her thoughts on credit repair companies, debt consolidation, and why our gifts and talents deserve to be paid for.

Tune in to learn how to shift your relationship with money from shame and scarcity to confidence and abundance.

How to Save $2,000 in 2 Months - A free guide from Taryn McNamee Ferrer: https://www.manifestmoneyhoney.com/how-to-save-2-000-in-2-months

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Growing up in a financially abusive household
• Taryn's journey from broke to financial coach
• Understanding your relationship with money
• Debt payoff strategies
• Credit repair and what companies can actually do
• Starting to invest when you're risk-averse

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram | @heytmoneyhoney
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-mcnamee-ferrer
• Website |www.manifestmoneyhoney.com
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/heytmoneyhoney

BEST MOMENTS:

"I wanted as many women to experience that as possible. I wanted to prevent as many women as possible from experiencing financial abuse. And I wanted women to really feel free and confident when it comes to money."

"Money is a currency, but it's also energy. And so when we are giving someone money for something, we are exchanging energy."

"Everything has its max point when it comes to saving...There's a deadline there. Like, there's an amount where, okay, we've hit it, and. And now we can move on to something else."

“save with a purpose."

"In order to build it, you have to invest in something."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deidra Manns, an integrative physical therapist, life coach, and certified menopause health coach who knows firsthand what it's like to navigate menopause after cancer treatment. We talk about the 40-60 symptoms that can show up during this transition—from brain fog and sleep disturbances to joint pain and vaginal dryness. Dr. Deidra shares her personal story of mourning her reproductive years and explains why perimenopause is the gateway to accelerated aging for women. We dig into why hormone replacement therapy is only about 10% of the solution and how lifestyle changes make up the other 90%. 

If you're in perimenopause, postmenopause, or just want to be prepared for what's coming, this episode is packed with information you need to hear. 

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How both Sophia and Dr. Deidra experienced menopause following cancer treatment
• The 40-60 potential symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
• Why perimenopause is the gateway to accelerated aging for women
• The limited role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Lifestyle medicine as 90% of menopause management
• How midlife choices impact quality of life in your 70s, 80s, and 90s

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.drdiedra.com
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/Dr.Diedra
• Instagram | @drdiedra
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/drdiedra

BEST MOMENTS:

"Your body is not going to be operating the same way as it did before you started the perimenopausal process. It's almost like there's a body before perimenopause and there's a body after perimenopause."

"Perimenopause is the gateway to accelerated aging for women."

"Suffering is optional during the perimenopause menopause process. It's optional."

"90% of what you do and how you treat your body is your lifestyle and what you put in your mouth, what you think, how you manage your stress."

"What you decide to do right now in these years of your life, during your midlife years is going to directly impact your quality of Life in your 70s, 80s, and 90s."

"Lifestyle changes are a little bit at a time. They're incremental. And so it's a marathon. It is not a race. It's not a sprint."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Dorota Kuldo shares her journey from working 15 hours a day and living in an overwhelming mess to decluttering 70% of her belongings in six months. We talk about how saying yes to everyone else means saying no to yourself, why retail therapy becomes a coping mechanism, and how your nervous system might be the real reason you can't stick to your decluttering goals. Dorota explains the relationship between people pleasing and clutter accumulation, the importance of building self trust through small actions, and why starting with trash is the safest way to begin. We also discuss how feeling like you don't have time often means you don't feel safe to try because past attempts haven't worked.

Listen to this episode to learn practical strategies for decluttering that work with your nervous system instead of against it, and discover how letting go of stuff can help you set better boundaries in all areas of your life.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The connection between good girl conditioning and clutter accumulation
• How people pleasing and saying yes to everything drains energy and creates clutter
• The role of retail therapy and shopping as a coping mechanism for emotional needs
• Why nervous system regulation is essential for sustainable decluttering
• How the nervous system perceives change as danger and creates resistance through procrastination and self-criticism

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | https://dorotakuldo.podia.com/
• Instagram | @dorotakuldodecluttering
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/dorotakuldo
• Space to Breathe and Be (Spotify) - Guided meditations by Dorota Kuldo

BEST MOMENTS:

"If you say yes to everything, it means that you say no to yourself, right? And if you drain yourself to the point of exhaustion, where you give yourself away to everything and everyone around you, then you come back home and the last thing that you want to do is now take care of your space because you exhausted, you have right to rest."

"Clutter is just a symptom, is a mirror of our behaviors, our how we cope with triggers."

"We expect so much from ourselves. Good girls expect way too much from our, from themselves. And bring the bar all the way to the bottom, all the way. And start trusting yourself. Build that trust. It's like exercise."

"Our nervous system cannot tell the difference between a perceived danger and actual danger."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this solo episode, I break down my MAGIC framework for transformation. The “M” stands for mindset reset, where we tackle self-doubt, shame, and the fear of failing again. “A” is for aligning with desire – those dreams and wants you've pushed to the back burner. “G” means getting grounded in your worth, independent of achievements or roles. “I” represents integrating your new identity as you step into who you're becoming. “C” is courageous action, taking small brave steps instead of waiting for perfection. I share personal examples, from learning to ask for help to my own five-minute decluttering challenge, and explain how our belief systems create inner glass ceilings we can break through.

Tune in to discover how bringing magic into your everyday life can help you stop living small and start stepping into the woman you want to become.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The MAGIC framework for personal transformation (Mindset reset, Align with desire, Ground in worth, Integrate new identity, Courageous action)
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and negative self-talk
• The difference between old identity and new self
• Practicing self-worth independent of achievements and productivity
• Taking small brave steps instead of big leaps
• Conversations with your future self
• Breaking through inner glass ceilings (belief systems)

BEST MOMENTS:

"But here's the thing. I have also realized that when you ask for help, you have to be prepared for the fact that you may not get it. But the win is in the ask."

"Could you be stuck between your old identity of who people think you are, how people see you, how you even see yourself versus the new self, the person, the woman that you want to step into?"

"I am more than my accomplishments. I am more than my resume. And it's really about the character of who I am, the person that I am, the way I treat myself, the way I treat others."

"And when we celebrate our wins, wow, it just motivates you to keep doing more."

"Well, our belief systems are our inner glass ceilings. So as we start to break through those and change the stories and take courageous action, wow. The possibilities are endless."

"A small brave step for me would be to take five minutes... Because that five minutes is going to be a win."

"And when we add up our small wins, they turn into huge wins."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Shuler, a psychedelic yoga therapist currently based in Belgium. Liz shares her journey from clinical psychology to integrative healing, moving across three countries over the past decade while developing her unique approach. We dive deep into the differences between microdosing and macrodosing, the importance of proper preparation and integration, and how she combines yoga therapy, Reiki, and plant medicines like psilocybin and blue lotus. Liz explains the legal landscape in Europe, the challenges of building a practice while traveling, and why the therapeutic relationship matters more than any specific technique. We also clear up common misconceptions about different mushroom varieties and plant medicines, plus practical advice for anyone considering this path.

Whether you're curious about alternative healing modalities or looking for ways to integrate ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, this conversation offers valuable insights into a growing field that's helping people heal from chronic conditions, trauma, and more.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What it is a Psychedelic Yoga Therapy, how it works, and who benefits from it.
• The differences between sub-psychedelic doses for daily function and full journey experiences for deeper healing
• European drug laws, sourcing considerations, testing protocols, and harm reduction practices
• The crucial work before and after psychedelic experiences, including shadow work, breathwork, and somatic practices
• Plant Medicines and Substances
• The differences between various mushroom types and preparation methods

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.innerevolutioncoach.com
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/innerevolutioncoaching
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/innerevolutiononline

BEST MOMENTS:

"My belief and the research backs me up on this is that healing is relational and we need other people to help us co regulate and co create and mirror and attune and resonate."

"It opens up doors that you didn't even know were doors, if that makes sense. If you don't know what you don't know. Right. And so when you even just traveling, you don't have to live somewhere. Living somewhere I think gives you an even deeper understanding."

"I think that healing should be accessible and we all deserve to be able to heal."

"Just because everybody's different, everybody needs something different and what works well for one person isn't necessarily going to work the same. It may work well or it may not work well."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Ketevan Mikautadze, a functional medicine health coach and registered nurse from New York, to discuss the realities of menopause and perimenopause. We explore why women are left in the dark about hormonal transitions, from the lack of medical education about women's health to the historical context of how women's symptoms have been dismissed. Ketevan shares her personal journey through perimenopause and explains how hormonal changes affect everything from brain function to metabolism. We discuss her Vitality program, which focuses on liver detoxification and cellular rejuvenation to help women manage symptoms naturally. The conversation also touches on the importance of women advocating for their health and the need for better education about these life transitions.

Tune in to learn why menopause was only recognized as a cardiovascular risk factor in 2020 and how you can take control of your health during this important life transition.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The journey from puberty through premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause
• Common Menopause Symptoms
• Why doctors aren't educated about menopause and women's health, leading to symptom-based treatment
• How estrogen and progesterone fluctuations affect metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight management
• The Vitality Program: Ketevan's metabolic balance and liver detoxification program
• The historical context of women's rights and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram | @pepelahealthspan
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/PepelaHealthSpanUS

BEST MOMENTS:

"women are all about hormones. So as soon as we have puberty and we get first period, we are already embarking on premenopause journey because we have period."

"Antidepressant does not fix the root cause. The root cause is much deeper than antidepressant. You know, it's not a solution. Education is the key here."

"World health organization in 2020 declared menopause as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. That means that health establishment acknowledges menopause, but it's only acknowledged it in 2020."

"it's almost like the whole system is geared toward medication. Not, not prevention, not cure, but medication to treat a symptom which gives you a side effect, which gives you another medication to treat the side effect."

“brain needs energy to function, there is low energy going to the brain and brain cannot do its job properly. So low energy on the cellular level affects every single organ in our body

"When liver is the major king, liver is the metabolic king. Liver functions properly. Everything else falls, you know, the way it should be follows"

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this solo episode I will explore the power of reflection during the birthday season. I will share my birthday month celebrations and the deep reflections that come with another trip around the sun. I will talk about the importance of committing to yourself, examining what truly brings you joy, and ensuring your dreams don't end up on life support. I will also cover the topic about changing perspectives through simple actions like walking your usual route in reverse, the value of consistency in all areas of life, and why community matters more than we often admit. I also discuss good girl syndrome, the art of taking yourself on dates, and how perfectionism can hold us back from delegating and growing.

Tune in for this heartfelt solo episode that will inspire you to examine your own commitments and start writing the next chapter of your story.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

•  Birthday reflections and gratitude for another year of life
• Examining personal commitments and what you're truly devoted to
• The danger of letting dreams go on life support
• Changing perspectives through simple shifts (walking routes in reverse)
• The importance of consistency in personal growth
• Community and support systems vs. lone wolfing through life
• Good girl syndrome and perfectionism behaviors
• Writing your own story for the next chapter of life

BEST MOMENTS:

"You don't want to wait until your dreams are on life support."

"My question for you is, what are you committed to? Have your commitments changed? Have the things that actually make you happy and bring you joy, have those things changed? Have your priorities changed?"

"I realized that on that list of commitments, I need to make sure that I'm on it. I need to commit to me. I want to commit to me. I get to commit to me."

"Small changes can make a big difference. A small change in perspective can bring about a clarity that you were not expecting."

"You can't create a solution with the same brain that created the problem."

"If you're already coming in and you're full and you're happy and you're living in your overflow, that other person can't help but be amazed and be happy with you."

"Having good friends and a good support system is so good for your soul."

"You don't have to be perfect to be loved. You just have to be."

"Just because somebody doesn't do it my way doesn't mean it's not right and it doesn't mean it's not going to get done correctly."

"I just feel like the next chapter of my life is the best chapter of my life, and I get to write that story any way I want. I am the author, and I get to write that story.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Kam Knight, a mentor, international speaker, and author of over a dozen books who has traveled to more than 100 countries. We dive deep into the concept of internal resistance - that mysterious force that holds us back even when we're motivated and know what steps to take. Kam explains how our brains have separate systems for creating desires and allowing us to act on them, why wanting something too badly can actually make it harder to achieve, and the sneaky tricks our minds use to keep us procrastinating. We explore everything from authority issues rooted in childhood to the dangerous lie of "I'll do it later" and why resistance often shows up strongest when we're about to succeed.

Tune in to discover how to recognize when your own mind is sabotaging your progress and what you can do to work with your brain instead of against it.

Free Gift: "Five Ways to End Procrastination and Sabotage" - text the word "flow" to 26786

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Anatomy of Internal Resistance 
• How desires get filtered through multiple criteria including beliefs, habits, comfort zones, identity, and core needs
• Why wanting something too intensely can create more resistance and make achievement harder
• How unconscious attitudes toward authority figures from childhood can sabotage adult goals
• Tricks of Resistance 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | http://kamknight.com/
• Instagram | @ikamknigh
• Kam Knight Books | www.amazon.com/Kam-Knight/e/B00M5OO8TS

BEST MOMENTS:

"The part of the brain that creates desires works independent of the part that allows you to act on the desire."

"When our wants grow, so does our resistance. And our resistance growing makes our wants grow even more."

"As soon as you hear your brain saying later or next, know that you're likely and resistant and your brain is trying to push it off until you either forget or get too busy."

"Anything that is holding you back or keeping you from doing what it is that you want to do is a trick of resistance."

"It almost sounds like something else that I've heard that if you want something, but you let go of attachment to the Outcome... Chances are you may get that thing faster than if you were attached to the outcome."

"So if later doesn't have a date... then you don't have a date with later."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Crystal Statskey, a content marketing strategist and travel blogger who turned her personal travel diary into a successful publishing business. Crystal shares how her blog "Dates in the States" started as an online journal documenting road trips with her then-boyfriend, now husband, across America. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey of creating physical date books filled with romantic date ideas for specific cities, starting with simple prints at farmer's markets that sold out immediately. Crystal opens up about the challenges of self-publishing, navigating different Barnes & Noble locations, and working with sponsorship opportunities from local businesses. We also explore how she and her husband work together as a team, their alphabetical country tradition for anniversaries, and the learning curve of getting books into major retailers through platforms like Ingram Spark.

Listen in to discover how Crystal transformed her passion for travel and writing into a business that's expanding across all 50 states, one date book at a time.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How Crystal started blogging as a personal diary and evolved it into a travel-focused platform
• The Self-Publishing Process 
• Creating location-specific guides 
• Navigating different Barnes & Noble locations and the complexities of bookstore placement
• How Crystal and her husband work together on content creation and maintain their annual country tradition

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | http://datesinthestates.com
• Instagram | @datesinthestates
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@datesinthestates
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/datesinthestates

BEST MOMENTS:

 "I would love something to be a little more passive and something that I'm super passionate about. And obviously that was travel for me."

"I love bookstores and I love libraries. And that's just, that's my geek side. I didn't want to own Geek for a long time, but it's like it's a part of who I am."

"It's just so nice to have a partner to like, not only to travel with, but to also bounce ideas off of and just have that like, I don't know. The only term that's coming to my mind right now is Cheerleader, but I know there's, like, a better term for it, but someone cheering you on and, like, showing their support."

"And let me tell you, if you don't know someone, a road trip will definitely help you learn more and make it to where you either, you know, split at the end or you stay together. And thankfully we stayed together."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Dalia Kemble shares her journey from that first terrifying solo trip to Thailand ten years ago to now calling the same island home. We talk about the reality of solo dining anxiety, the power of proving to yourself what you can do, and how travel teaches you that everything always works out. Dalia discusses her transformative experience in India, why she chose Thailand as her base, and how solo travel helped her build a coaching business around helping women break free from other people's rules. We cover practical tips for first-time solo travelers, the importance of listening to your intuition, and why you don't need to travel to the other side of the world to start your journey.

Tune in to discover how solo travel can help you build courage, find your voice, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Here is a link for her free guide: https://citytohippie.kit.com/596406f9a2

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The reality of that first solo trip fear
• Building confidence and learning to trust that everything works out
• Practical Solo Travel Wisdom
• How overcoming travel challenges led to coaching others, using psychology background, and helping women break societal rules

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Instagram | @daliakemble
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/citytohippie
• LinkedIn | https://il.linkedin.com/in/dalia-kemble-8816b4131

BEST MOMENTS:

If I treated every aspect of my life the way I treat travel, wow, how things might explode. Because there's just that, okay, I'm gonna go do it. Let's go on an adventure."

"Do you not get lonely? And I think my response to that always was like, no, because I'm never really alone. Like I'm alone if I choose to be alone and I have that option, which I love."

"It's not always meant to feel good, but that's not a sign that you're doing the wrong thing or that something's gone wrong. It's just a sign that you're growing and growth in itself is uncomfortable."

"It's interesting because I see myself now as like an introverted extrovert in a weird way because I'm like you. Like, I very much thrive off that solo time and having that time to connect and kind of like rewind."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754

LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Yen Shen Chan, a Malaysia-based travel advisor who specializes in Japan's lesser-known destinations. Yen's journey from accounting student to Japan travel expert started with anime and manga, led him to a life-changing semester in rural Oita, and eventually sparked a passion for helping others discover authentic Japanese experiences. We explore why focusing on one region beats the typical Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto rush, discuss mountain villages just 30 minutes from Kyoto, and uncover places like Wakayama Prefecture with its famous cat station master and themed trains. Yen shares practical tips for navigating Japan's complex transit system, explains how to balance must-see spots with hidden gems, and reveals budget-friendly strategies for exploring this beautiful but expensive country.

Tune in to discover a side of Japan that goes far beyond the crowded tourist hotspots and learn how to plan your own authentic Japanese adventure.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why choosing one base city and exploring surrounding areas creates better experiences and saves money
• Hidden gems near major cities in Japan
• Comparing bullet trains vs. regular trains, regional passes, and navigation tips for non-Japanese speakers
• Budget travel strategies

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | http://yentravelsjapan.com
• Instagram | @yentravelsjapan
• Instagram | @yentravelstheworld

BEST MOMENTS:

"The thing is, every scenery in Japan is beautiful, like even the normal neighborhoods, because the one merit Japan has is they maintain everything, including their public order in a very orderly and hygienic manner."

"Japan is such a beautiful country itself and I believe there are a lot more destinations that even I myself am looking forward to explore and discover in Japan."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Jessica Meinhofer was living the RV dream with her family, traveling to 21 states and checking hiking trails off her list like items on a to-do list. Then came 2020 and a cancer diagnosis that changed everything. During five grueling months of chemotherapy, Jessica found herself confined to her parents' five-acre property in Florida, unable to do the activities she once took for granted. But this forced stillness became an unexpected gift. Instead of hiking miles, she sat on the back porch watching turkeys pass by with their babies and fountains dancing in the pool. She learned to see grass growing as a miracle rather than background noise. Jessica discusses how her faith anchored her through treatment, the challenges of sudden menopause from chemo, and how anxiety threatened to steal her joy when she returned to outdoor activities. Five years cancer-free, she now runs Walk and Paddle, sharing accessible outdoor adventures and working with tourism boards to help others discover healing in nature.

Tune in to hear how slowing down can actually speed up your connection to what matters most. Jessica's story will change how you think about both nature and the unexpected gifts that come wrapped in our hardest seasons.

Jessica Meinhofer freebie on walkandpaddle.com/free

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Jessica's RV Life and Cancer Journey
• Using scripture for grounding during treatment
• Discovering God's presence in nature during healing
• Finding healing in simple moments like watching grass grow and turkeys pass by
• Post-Cancer Life Challenge
• Building her outdoor recreation blog

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | walkandpaddle.com
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@WalkAndPaddle
• Instagram | @walkandpaddle

BEST MOMENTS:

"You know, remembering that I'm alive right now, seeing how all the life around me, seeing, like, you know, new grass growing, which sounds really like, who cares? But when you're in that moment or when you actually take the time to appreciate it and see it, you know, and. And Just see the life and remembering, like, okay, God made all this stuff, man."

 "Trying to figure out what that actually meant. I mean, I'm gonna say I'm still working through that, you know, because sometimes I'm like, you know, there was a lot of guilt when I would just sort of, like, sit on the couch and watch TV all day. Like, oh, my gosh. I'm literally wasting my life away on this couch."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Rachael Bassey, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who has visited over 30 countries and built her own research company while living in Slovenia for nine years. Rachael shares her journey from working for AIESEC to starting her own business after a toxic employer tried to control her visa status. She discusses the challenges of being a solo female traveler, the realities of running a business as a foreigner, and what it's like being a Black woman in Slovenia. From hiking the Italian Alps to navigating European bureaucracy, Rachael's story covers the practical and emotional sides of choosing independence over comfort.

Tune in to hear how one woman turned uncertainty into opportunity and created the life she wanted on her own terms.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Moving to Slovenia at 21, traveling to 30+ countries, being a Black woman in Europe
• Rachael’s experience in starting a research company
• Leaving toxic employment, making decisions without parental approval, taking calculated risks
• Differences between Nigeria and Slovenia, dating as a Black woman abroad, community vs individualism
• Hiking challenges, solo adventures, finding intrinsic motivation

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• LinkedIn | Rachael Bassey
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/bassey.rachael
• AIESEC in Slovenia Website | https://aiesec.org/

BEST MOMENTS:

"I think when you're 21 and you don't have anything to lose, you just go for it. And I think it's really my advice to young people, do all the daring things that you can."

"When you're going to start something, find your why. Find your big why. Because when hits the fan that big, why is the thing that's gonna help you to continue to move forward."

"I became responsible for my own permits, my permanent residence, everything else. Like, I just told myself, if there's one thing I know is I would never wake up one day and say, I'm going to school, screw myself over, and really, it's the best thing ever."

"you don't want somebody else's energy interfering with that. When I fear energy, because when that fear energy starts to come in, regardless who it's coming from, especially if it's a mom that is, like, fierce."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Holly Blazina, a former flamenco guitarist turned gut health coach who discovered something remarkable while helping her clients. Holly shares her journey from suffering repetitive strain injuries as a musician to developing the Gutsy Type Method that combines Ayurveda, nervous system work, and embodied vision coaching. We dive deep into why most women approach perimenopause all wrong, the three doshas and how they relate to your unique body type, and why your gut health is the foundation of hormonal balance. Holly reveals the hidden emotional patterns that keep us stuck, shares her personal story about unconscious resistance to healing, and explains why you must start with your nervous system before addressing diet. We also explore the connection between emotional digestion and physical digestion, practical steps for getting started, and why feeling into your body can be scary but necessary.

Ready to discover a completely different approach to perimenopause that goes beyond band-aid solutions? This conversation will shift how you think about your symptoms and give you hope for real healing.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Gutsy Type Method and Ayurvedic Doshas 
• Why addressing stress and nervous system regulation must come before dietary changes for lasting results
• Hidden Emotional Patterns 
• How digestive health impacts hormonal balance, detox pathways, and perimenopause symptoms
• The body and the parallel between physical and emotional digestion

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | www.biggutsylife.com
• LinkedIn | Holly Blazina
• Instagram | @hollyblazina
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/user/hblazina
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/HollyBlazinaBigGutsyLife
• X | @blazinaholly

BEST MOMENTS:

"You cannot supplement or medicate your way to good health. You just can't do it."

"Every single one of those fears that we have, every single one of those parts of ourselves that we reject, there's gifts in there. And the reason why we're holding them in place and the reason why we bury them so deeply is because of their value."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Courtney McCarthy, an anti-diet fitness instructor and confidence coach who discovered that the traditional approach to health and wellness was making her miserable despite achieving her "ideal" body. Courtney shares her transformation from someone who used exercise as punishment to finding joy in movement through Zumba. They explore the principles of intuitive eating, the harmful effects of food rules learned in childhood, and why the "finish your plate" mentality might be sabotaging your relationship with food. The conversation covers how stress and shame impact digestion, why all movement counts as exercise, and how to rediscover play in fitness. They also discuss the importance of listening to your body's signals and adapting your approach as you age and your hormones change.

Tune in to learn how to break free from diet culture and build a sustainable, joyful relationship with food and movement that actually works long-term.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Anti-Diet Fitness Approach
• Intuitive Eating Principles
• How messages like "finish your plate" and "healthy food is gross" affect adult eating behaviors
• How shame and stress impact nutrient absorption and food digestion
• Moving beyond calories burned and weight loss to focus on how movement makes you feel

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | www.loyobofit.com
• Instagram | @loyobofit
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/LoyoboFIT
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/channel/UCj54QxvKpreoPo7tN6Pd3rA?view_as=public

BEST MOMENTS:

"And an intuitive eating approach is all about letting go of food rules and focusing more on eating in line with how your body feels."

"You know, if food were a person. You know, then you just. If you choose to, you start to see the good in all of it. And then you get to choose what's right for you."

 "Diet culture and the fitness industry teaches us that there are a lot of rules that we're supposed to follow, especially as adults, that there's only certain kinds of exercise that are acceptable."

"When you feel empowered to write your own rules, then it becomes so much easier to move consistently because it's something that you want to do and that you get to do rather than something that you have to do or something that you know you're dreading doing."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Lena Ehrenberg came on the show to talk about her dating expertise, but we went in a completely different direction. She shared the story of her transformative solo trip to France for her big birthday, where she got lost trying to find a hiking trail and ended up having a profound spiritual awakening. From that moment of choosing resilience over defeat, Lena's journey led her through broken boards, fire-eating workshops, and eventually to becoming a relationship coach who helps women figure out who to date. We talked about the magic of solo travel, how getting lost allows us to be found, the importance of vacation mindset in daily life, and why starting with yourself is the key to finding love.

If you're someone who loves solo travel stories or you're looking for a different perspective on dating and relationships, this episode will give you some beautiful insights about transformation and choice.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How traveling alone opens you up to unexpected connections and personal growth
• The pivotal moment of realizing you can choose your response to any situation
• How moments of confusion and vulnerability create opportunities for human connection
• Applying the curiosity and presence of travel to everyday situations like grocery shopping
• Why working on your relationship with yourself is essential before seeking romantic partnerships

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | www.lenaehrenberg.com
• Instagram | @havemorelove
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/HaveMoreLove

BEST MOMENTS:

"You can sit here and cry and decide that you're a failure and decide that you're an idiot and all these other things that you're telling yourself right now. And you can say that this is a huge disaster and debacle, and why did I ever think that I could do this? And on and on and on. And then if you find your way back to your hotel, you can get your bag, go back home and tell that story for the rest of your life, or you can figure it out."

"I literally had never considered that I could think a different thought and feel a different feeling, and out of that choice, create a different outcome for myself."

"When we're lost and we're open to it and aware, we allow ourselves to be found. And that's. That's what we're there for. The connections."

"The only relationship we're guaranteed to be in till death do we part is the one we have with ourselves."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Meet Colleen Sands, author of the blog "Then We Walked," who transformed from a cancer survivor seeking proof of life into a seasoned pilgrim who has completed 22 Caminos. Her journey began with a childhood dream sparked by a 1960s TV show and evolved into a life-changing adventure that opened her eyes to minimalist travel and global citizenship. We explore the history and significance of the Camino de Santiago, the profound personal transformations that happen when you walk alone with your thoughts, and how travel can shift your perspective on everything from material possessions to global responsibility. Colleen shares practical wisdom about ultra-light packing for months-long journeys, leading walking groups without actually walking together, and why she believes everyone is capable of completing a Camino with the right preparation.

Join us for this conversation about finding courage, embracing discomfort, and discovering that the person who starts the journey is never the same one who finishes it.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What led Colleen to her first Camino after a cancer diagnosis
• Why walking solo became a turning point
• How the Camino connects past and present, history and healing
• The shift in mindset from tourist to traveller
• Letting go of things both physical and emotional
• What walking around the world taught her about humanity

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Then We Walked Website | https://thenwewalked.com
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/groups/walkingthecaminodesantiago
• Instagram | @thenwewalk
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhj3ETCFLZaqyVC4o8pqBA

BEST MOMENTS:

"I love the way you put, everybody has their own walk. Because I'm sure everybody had a reason, not just, oh, here's the insta reason for going on a walk."

"The person that started was not the same person that finished that hike."

"The more you travel, the more you realize that we are more the same than we are different. But we can always learn to appreciate our differences."

"You'd be amazed how much you really don't need."

"If you can become a citizen of the world, then you start thinking about everybody's family."

"There's always deep down a reason why somebody's there. And you don't share that if you don't wish to. But I've come to the conclusion that there's always something."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Colleen Kurtz, a functional nutritional therapist and licensed clinical social worker, shares her personal journey from taking 15 different medications to finding freedom through nutrition. Starting with mysterious health issues at age 14, including endometriosis, chronic fatigue, and debilitating pain, Colleen spent over a decade seeking answers from specialists who only offered more prescriptions. Her transformation began when she reluctantly gave nutrition two weeks to prove itself. The results were so dramatic that her husband noticed she didn't fall asleep after work for the first time in years. 

We dive deep into why women are often dismissed in healthcare, the lack of nutrition education in medical school, and how medical research has historically focused on men. Colleen breaks down practical meal planning strategies, explains why most women aren't eating enough protein or calories, and reveals the powerful connection between mindset and nutrition.

Tune in to discover how small changes can create big shifts in your health and why trusting your body's wisdom might be the key to feeling your best at any age.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Colleen's transformation from 15 medications to nutrition-based healing
• Why doctors aren't taught nutrition and women are often dismissed
• Simple strategies for busy people and protein-first planning
• Why most women under-eat and how this affects hormones
• How mental health and nutrition work together

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Colleen's Instagram | @colleen_mindfully_nourished
• Colleen's Podcast | The Calm Collective
• AnyList App (for grocery planning)

BEST MOMENTS:

"So many women don't even know that the majority of medical research is done on men. Yes, men. And then we're applying that to women, and we're very different."

"And we know our bodies best. I think that is one of the things that, as women, we need to recognize that we do know our bodies. To listen to our bodies, and we need to advocate for our bodies."

“I tell people this all the time. You know, you know your body best, and if what you're being told you feel in your gut is different, trust that. We often divert our feelings or our gut instinct because a professional has told us you're fine or it's normal, and then we just accept it. And you don't have to, you know, if you're not feeling your best, don't accept it. Look for a different answer. Because we should feel our best. “

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, we explore what happens when ambition, burnout, hormones, and personal power meet. Emma Mason joins me to share her story of leaving a high-level government role, not because she lacked success but because something deeper was calling.

Emma talks about the moment she realized she was burning out, and how a cycling trip in France unexpectedly became her turning point. We dive into how perimenopause played a hidden role in her breakdown, the masculine model of leadership that many women follow, and how reclaiming feminine wisdom is the path forward. Emma also explains how our menstrual and life cycles mirror seasons and how recognizing those patterns can unlock our unique style of leadership. We talk about presence, intuition, and how to create real impact by doing less, not more.

If you’re at a crossroad in your career or life, this episode offers a new way of thinking. Tune in to hear how Emma guides women to reconnect with their power and lead with intention.

Free resource: 5 Questions to Ask at a Career Crossroad

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Burnout and career crossroads
• The impact of perimenopause on leadership
• Masculine vs. feminine models of power
• The four seasons of a woman’s life and menstrual cycle
• Reclaiming presence and intuition as leadership tools
• Letting go of hustle and leading from softness
• The hidden power of post-menopausal women

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | www.emmamason.com.au
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/emma-mason-1a32a71b/ 

BEST MOMENTS:

"I didn't understand anything about the fact that, you know, as women, we contort ourselves into this very masculine model of leadership. And so as we rise through the ranks, we really lose a part of ourselves as we do that."

"A very masculine construct of power is about power over having power over others. Whereas for women, feminine construct is very much power with or even, you know, more so presence with."

"One of the things about women's power is that it comes so easily to us, and we talk about it so flippantly that we don't recognize it for what it is."

"As women, we don't have to dominate. We can be quiet, we can be expressive, and we can just command a room with our presence."

"When you hit a certain age, you do not become invisible actually in listening to what you're saying. This is the time when you can become more visible and shine and lead."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Meet Tiara Willis, a clinical herbalist who has lived in over 10 countries and traveled to more than 70, all starting from her teenage years in North Philadelphia. Her journey began at 17 through a transformative program called Summer Search, which sent her to Ghana and opened her eyes to a world beyond her neighborhood. What started as escaping her environment became a two-decade quest for healing knowledge.

She shares her personal approach to each condition, emphasizing the importance of getting to the root cause rather than just treating symptoms. She covers everything from the connection between trauma and gene expression to practical travel tips for maintaining health on the road. Tiara also dives deep into women's health, explaining how hormone imbalances in your 20s and 30s can impact everything from fertility to Alzheimer's risk later in life.

Tune in to discover how this world traveler is helping people heal naturally and why she believes our bodies are constantly talking to us if we know how to listen.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The connection between chronic illness, trauma, and lifestyle
• Herbal and dietary approaches to cancer, diabetes, HSV, and autoimmune diseases
• Understanding gene expression and root causes of disease
• Alkaline eating and nutrition misconceptions
• Women’s hormone health and perimenopause
• Tips for managing dietary needs on the go

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Website | www.healwithtiara.com
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/healwithtiara
• Instagram | @healwithtiara
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lA2B4hcMKOXHbBpz65yAg
• Summer Search Program | https://summersearch.org
• Book recommendation | The Glucose Goddess Method

BEST MOMENTS:

"Tell me your diet and I'll tell your disease. Or I also say, tell me your disease and I'll tell your diet because it's a ripple effect."

"Make sure that you stay on your journey, regardless of what medical professionals have to say, regardless of even what I have to say. If you believe in a higher power, if you believe in God has the final say."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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I walk through the sexual aspects of the case first, explaining terms like cuckolding and urophilia to help normalize consensual adult activities that might sound foreign to mainstream audiences. Then I dive into the abuse allegations, breaking down why Cassie likely stayed in the relationship and how predatory behavior often starts with grooming. I also discuss the importance of checking in with yourself if this case is triggering unresolved trauma, and I share resources for healing including trauma-informed coaches, therapists who specialize in complex PTSD, and practitioners who work with somatic release. Throughout the episode, I emphasize that celebrity status doesn't put anyone above the law and explore the broader questions this case raises about how we value women and treat abuse victims.

If you've been following this case or if any of the testimony is bringing up difficult emotions for you, this episode offers both perspective and practical support. I'm here to help you process what you're feeling and find the resources you need to heal.

If you need help, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN.org.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Trauma response and healing resources for those triggered by the case
• Different types of therapeutic approaches (EMDR, somatic release, EFT, hypnotherapy)
• Normalizing consensual adult sexual practices and kink community standards
• The importance of informed consent in sexual relationships
• Grooming behavior and predatory patterns in relationships
• Age gaps and power dynamics in relationships
• The mindset of abuse victims and why they stay
• Comparing abusive relationships to trafficking situations
• The cycle of abuse and normalization of violence
• Parenting perspectives on protecting daughters while harming other women

BEST MOMENTS:

"Healing is not a one time deal. Sometimes it's one of those things where there are layers to it. You heal one layer and you're like, I thought I was done with that. But then another layer comes up."

"What somebody does in their bedroom, as long as it is consensual and it is happening between two consenting adults, that is what makes the difference."

"Once you've been stripped of your self esteem, your self worth, and you're constantly living under duress, the survival mind kicks in."

"Celebrity does not equal above the law. Even though it seems like it does not equal that."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Kate Evans, is a psychologist, declutter coach, and author of the upcoming book Ditch Your Sht: Decluttering Your Mindset to Declutter Your Home*. Kate shares how she went from living in chaos to creating a clutter-free sanctuary and how that shift led to massive personal transformation. We dig into the emotional weight of clutter, the fears we don’t even know we’re carrying, and how simply clearing space in your home can open the door to healing, confidence, and even better relationships.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like “you’ve just always been messy,” this episode is your sign to rethink everything.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Kate’s story from mess to mindset shift
• The spiritual and emotional impact of your physical space
• How to start decluttering when you feel overwhelmed
• Digging into fears, resistance, and limiting beliefs
• Journaling tips (even if you hate journaling)
• Creating maintenance systems that don’t fall apart
• Decluttering in relationships and shared spaces
• What to do when others resist your transformation

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Ditch Your Sh*t: Decluttering Your Mindset to Declutter Your Home By Evans, Kate
• Website | www.soulfulspacecoaching.com
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/katesevans.coaching
• Instagram | @kateevans.coaching

BEST MOMENTS:

“Caring for your home is self care.”

“When we declutter, we're removing the things that get in the way of our authentic self.”

“You can have lots of stuff. But if it’s intentional, it’s not clutter.”

“Sometimes, you need to declutter people too.” – Sophia

“You’re not stuck. You just haven’t made the decision yet.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Melanie Stevens is a spiritual teacher and course creator, she shares about how she went from corporate HR manager to building a soulful online teaching platform. We explore how intuitive nudges led her to Reiki, tarot, and ultimately teaching what she’s learned on Udemy. From there, we dig into what shadow work actually is, how it shows up in your life, and why self-love isn’t as simple as it sounds. Melanie shares how to start doing this inner work gently—with simple journaling, self-reflection, and compassion. We also talk about practical ways to raise your vibration, how to connect with your intuition, and how tools like tarot and oracle cards can support your personal growth. Toward the end, we even dive into spirit guides—who they are and how to connect with them.

If you’ve ever felt like your inner world needs some attention, this one’s for you. Tune in and let’s talk about how transformation really happens.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What shadow work actually is and why it matters
• How Melanie transitioned from HR to spiritual teaching
• The role of intuition and how to strengthen it
• Raising your vibration with simple practices
• How tarot/oracle cards support self-inquiry
• Working with spirit guides and what they can teach us

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website: www.melanie-stevens.com
• Free Workshops and Downloads 
• Melanie’s Courses on Udemy
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/melanie.stevens.334
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@melaniestevenshealing
• Instagram | @melaniestevenshealing
• TikTok | @melaniestevenshealing

BEST MOMENTS:

“You weren’t born afraid of confrontation. You weren’t born a people pleaser. You became that.”

“We can’t go through life beating ourselves up about mistakes we’ve made. That’s not helping anyone.”

“Not all of our stuff that we bury is bad. Some of it could be confidence, leadership, joy.”

“Sometimes your changes are subtle—you won’t notice you’re transforming until something shifts.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Keri Cooper, a psychotherapist turned certified sleep science coach, who now runs a virtual adult sleep coaching program called Sleep Solutions by Carrie. Keri shares how years of therapy work—especially during COVID—led her to recognize sleep as a major driver of mental wellness. She talks about high schoolers with flipped sleep schedules, exhausted parents who knew what to do but couldn’t bring themselves to do it, and even a surprising discovery at a dinner party about a 2 AM “mom text chain.” From the emotional toll of sleep deprivation to the everyday choices that either help or hurt our rest, this episode explores how simple sleep habits can change how we think, feel, and function.

If sleep feels like the missing piece in your mental and physical well-being, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn what might be getting in the way—and how to finally get the rest your body’s been asking for.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How sleep affects mental health in teens and adults
• The connection between parenting stress and poor sleep
• Real-life stories about sleep-deprived women and professionals
• How behavioral patterns and beliefs influence sleep quality
• Practical sleep coaching strategies and mindset shifts
• What it means when you sleep “well” but still wake up tired

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | sleepsolutionsbykeri.com
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/kericooper1
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sleepsolutionsbykeri
• Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs to Know by Keri Cooper
• Mental Health Uncensored Teen Workbook by Keri Cooper
• Corporate Sleep Programs | Sleep Solutions by Keri

BEST MOMENTS:

“The moment sleep really started becoming an issue, their mental health started declining.”

“Literally everything comes back to sleep. It is the number one foundation for health.”

“Taking care of ourselves is so important. We have to put up boundaries. Self-care is not just getting your nails done — it’s stopping work and shutting yourself down.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I talk with Katherine Galligan—an empowerment coach, retreat curator, and podcast host who describes herself as someone deeply committed to learning and growing. We started off planning a practical conversation around meal planning and nutrition for busy women. What unfolded was something deeper. Katherine shares how her career in finance shifted after her son’s autism diagnosis, opening the door to holistic healing, Ayurveda, and a different way of seeing health. We also talk about her years as a yoga teacher and studio owner, and how her spiritual path has shaped the way she supports others today. Our conversation moves into themes of authenticity, discomfort, and the ways people pleasing can quietly shape our decisions. We explore how retreat spaces allow people to pause and question what they’ve been told to believe, and how small acts—like taping two pieces of paper together—can model permission to do things differently. Katherine reflects on the hard but meaningful work of choosing what feels right, even when it’s not easy or popular.

If you’re in a season of transition or asking deeper questions about how you want to live, this episode offers space to reflect. Listen in for a grounded, honest look at what it means to grow into yourself.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why discomfort is often part of growth
• What people pleasing can look like in daily decisions
• Understanding “good girl” patterns and how they show up
• The challenge of allowing others to sit with their own discomfort
• How being authentic can quietly give others permission to do the same

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | katherinegalligan.com
• Facebook | facebook.com/krgalligan
• Instagram | @ayurvedakatherine
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@katherinegalligan5bodywisdom

BEST MOMENTS:

“Without our health we have nothing.”

“Everything in Ayurveda is treated with a diet. Everything.”

"You didn’t offend them. This person is just looking at you as their mirror."

"When I invite authenticity into my life, I’m inviting discomfort."

"Sometimes we touch people’s lives in ways we have no idea."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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This trip gave me the chance to connect with people, wildlife, and the land in ways I never expected. We visited a small village where the community welcomed us with open arms and hearts. They gave us food, shared stories, and taught us about real generosity. I talk about bringing coloring books for the children and how something that felt so simple became something so meaningful. Then came the safari itself. On our very first drive, we came across a lioness resting in the road. Over the next few days, we watched wildlife in their natural habitat—elephants walking in herds, zebras crossing in front of us, giraffes munching quietly, and even a pride of lions mid-meal. There were also surprises—a zebra that seemed to be performing just for us, and the ever-present sounds of the wild at night: lions roaring, monkeys calling, and hippos grunting just beyond our tents. I also share what it’s really like to stay in a luxury tent in the Mara during the rainy season, what I packed, and how this experience shifted something in me.

If you've ever dreamed of going on safari—or just want to hear what it's really like to live this adventure—this episode is for you. Listen in and imagine yourself there, too.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Visiting and giving back to a local Kenyan village
• The generosity and kindness of the people we met
• The full safari experience: from the first lion sighting to the last drive
• Animals spotted: lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, flamingos, and more
• The feeling of being close to wildlife in their own environment
• Staying in luxury tents and listening to the wild at night
• How I packed and what I learned about traveling during the rainy season
• The difference between tourist performances and true cultural experiences

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• SkyIn Travel Company: https://liveskyin.com
• Luxury Travel with a Cultural Soul with Skyler Mason

BEST MOMENTS:

"The warmth and hospitality of the Maasai people left a lasting impression on me."

"Learning about the individual stories of the orphaned elephants was both heartbreaking and inspiring."

"This trip reminded me of the profound connections we can make when we step out of our comfort zones." 

"They don't have a lot, but what they have, they chose to share."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Tanya talks about the idea of equal partnership and how traditional roles and socialization can block true connection. We discuss the "one up, one down" dynamic that can sneak into relationships, how women and men are conditioned to play out certain roles, and why couples often struggle with emotional honesty. Tanya shares how she works with partners—individually at first—to help them take full ownership of their thoughts, feelings, and reactions. We also touch on what it looks like to hold space without fixing, how to create a judgment-free zone, and how comparison keeps us from being authentic.

She explains why showing up whole and confident in yourself is the foundation for being an equal partner. We also talk about the idea of a “relationship circle” and why equality doesn’t mean doing the same things but seeing each other as equal in value.

If you've ever felt like you had to prove your worth in a relationship—or that your needs didn’t matter as much—this conversation will shift how you see partnership. Tune in to learn how to start showing up as an equal, not just in your relationship but in all areas of your life.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What defines an equal relationship
• How social conditioning affects partnership dynamics
• The “one up” and “one down” concept in relationships
• The impact of religion and culture on gender roles
• Why being whole as an individual matters
• The relationship circle model
• Tanya’s personal story from her first marriage

Resources Mentioned:

• Tanya Hale Website | www.tanyahale.com
• Tanya Hale Facebook | www.facebook.com/tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Instagram | @tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Podcast | Intentional Living with Taya Hale

BEST MOMENTS

“Equal relationships means that I can look my partner in the eye and say, you are my equal in every way.

“Me showing up in a relationship, not having wants and needs because I don’t want to be needy… is destructive to the relationship.”

“We can’t even start to build a healthy relationship if we are not equals.”

“Our worth is all the same. Do we contribute to the world in different ways? Absolutely. But that does not equate to our value.” 

“You don’t have to compete with that. Because you're you.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Tanya Hale, a midlife relationship coach who shares her personal and professional journey through divorce, healing, self-discovery, and intentional dating. Tanya opens up about her 24-year marriage, the emotional work it took to move forward, and how discovering Brené Brown changed the way she viewed relationships. She talks about learning vulnerability, confronting her own flaws, and breaking away from the "perfect girl" narrative. Tanya also introduces her unique approach to dating—committing fully for 90 days—to create clarity and emotional safety. She explains how this helped her build trust, improve communication, and eventually find her husband.

If you're curious about what it looks like to date with purpose, show up as your full self, or rebuild your life after divorce, you won’t want to miss this episode.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Healing after divorce through self-reflection and emotional growth
• The impact of Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability
• The “90-day relationship” dating strategy
• Learning to show up fully and honestly in relationships
• Self-confrontation and building a strong sense of self
• Shifting from victimhood to accountability
• Creating safe emotional spaces in dating
• Navigating heartbreak with grace and clarity
• Redefining love and connection in midlife

Resources Mentioned:

• Tanya Hale Website | www.tanyahale.com
• Tanya Hale Facebook | www.facebook.com/tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Instagram | @tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Podcast | Intentional Living with Taya Hale

BEST MOMENTS

“Vulnerability in marriage—that concept had never crossed my mind.”

“I had to learn how to stop blaming and start taking responsibility for my own contributions.”

“The real creation of love comes when we can show up vulnerable in all of our human glory.”

“Relationships do not heal when we’re afraid to confront ourselves.”

“Most of us didn’t see healthy relationships modeled growing up. We’re learning now.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, love coach Mayan Tran, who works with successful and driven women to help them attract the kind of love that truly fulfills them. We talk about how subconscious beliefs shape dating experiences, why fear can hold you back, and how shifting your mindset can make love feel effortless. Meen shares practical steps to help you align your energy and attract the right partner without chasing or settling.

Join our conversation and learn insights that might just change the way you look at love. Tune in now and start uncovering the relationship you truly deserve!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How subconscious beliefs shape your love life
• The role of fear and self-sabotage in relationships
• Shifting your mindset to attract the right partner
• Why energy alignment is the key to effortless love
• Practical steps to breaking toxic patterns

Resources Mentioned:

• Website | http://www.yourepiclove.com/
• Angus on Instagram: @theangusscott
• Mayan on Instagram: @mayantran

BEST MOMENTS

"Once you release the blocks, align your energy, and embody the magnetic, radiant woman you are, love doesn’t just become possible. It becomes inevitable." 

"Dating is not about chasing. It’s about attracting." 

"Your subconscious mind is running the show, whether you realize it or not." 

"If you believe love is hard, it will be. If you believe love is abundant, it will find you." 

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Angus Scott, who went through two divorces before he finally figured out what was keeping him stuck. Spoiler: it wasn’t just bad luck. He shares how he uncovered the deep, hidden beliefs that were messing up his love life and how he transformed into someone who could attract—and keep—a healthy, thriving relationship. Now, he and his partner Mayan help others do the same. We talk about why people-pleasing is NOT a love language, how unconscious beliefs run the show (whether we realize it or not), and why showing up as your real self is the most attractive thing you can do.

If you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns and start attracting the relationship you actually want, this is the episode for you.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why many people struggle with relationships despite doing “everything right”
• How past experiences shape the kind of partners we attract
• The dangers of people-pleasing and why setting boundaries matter
• The role of unconscious beliefs in dating and how to change them
• The difference between being childlike vs. childish in relationships
• How to stop treating dating like an online shopping experience
• The power of presence and energy in attracting the right partner
• Why the best relationships start with deep friendship

Resources Mentioned:

• Website | http://www.yourepiclove.com/
• Angus on Instagram: @theangusscott
• Mayan on Instagram: @mayantran

BEST MOMENTS

"I know I could make a good impression. But I would rather be rejected right away than pretend to be someone I’m not."

"You never know who you're going to meet when you're just being yourself."

"If you’re trying to hide the weirdest, truest version of you, then the right person won’t find you."

"Dating today feels like online shopping—people want reviews before they invest."

"Want a better partner? Be a better partner. Upgrade your energy, your mindset, your life."

"The best relationships start with a solid foundation. You don’t build a house on sand."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Mayan and Angus discuss how they realized their missions aligned and why they decided to build a business together. They share the challenges of balancing work and love, the importance of defining roles, and how shifting between masculine and feminine energy impacts relationships. They also dive deep into effective communication—what works, what doesn’t, and how small changes can make a big difference. Plus, they explain their "10 out of 10 relationship" concept and how couples can use it to keep their connection strong.

While they use multiple modalities such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Mental and Emotional Release, and have expertise in Dr. Gottman's relationship research, Masculine/Feminine Dynamics and Attachment Styles, they start their work as experts in finding the Energetic Leaks that most people are unaware of, tainting each of their relationships. Their clients walk away being energetically cleared, having let go of their past traumatic experiences and limiting beliefs about love, with a clear vision of what they want in a relationship, and the confidence to attract healthy, fulfilling relationships with partners who have the qualities they are looking for, and the support to build an Epic Love.

Tune in to hear practical insights on improving relationships, attracting the right partner, and strengthening communication. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a committed relationship, this episode has something valuable for you.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The journey of Angus and Mayan from divorce to finding love again
• How shared values impact relationship success
• The importance of balancing business and personal life as a couple
• Masculine vs. feminine energy and how it affects communication
• Why effective communication is more than just talking
• The "10 out of 10 relationship" concept and how to apply it
• Why having a checklist for a partner might not work

Resources Mentioned:

• Website | http://www.yourepiclove.com/
• Angus on Instagram: @theangusscott
• Mayan on Instagram: @mayantran

BEST MOMENTS

"Relationships aren’t found, they’re built."

"The number one thing that keeps couples together is shared values."

"When you own a business, it wants to be your life. It’s important to shut it off at the end of the day."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I talked with self-worth coach Melissa Bright about the power of shifting your mindset. Melissa shares her journey from struggling with self-doubt to launching a coaching business, despite fear and procrastination. She also breaks down how limiting beliefs develop, why they feel so real, and practical steps to overcome them. She discusses the impact of childhood conditioning, the role of self-awareness, and how to move past the fear of success and failure.

Listen now to learn how to break free from self-doubt and start believing in your worth.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How childhood experiences shape self-worth and beliefs
• The hidden fears behind procrastination and self-sabotage
• Why the brain clings to familiar patterns (even unhealthy ones)
• The power of awareness in shifting negative thought loops
• Practical steps to rewire your mindset and take action
• Why having a coach can help you see your blind spots

Resources Mentioned:

• Melissa’s Linktree | https://linktr.ee/thebrightsideoflife

BEST MOMENTS

"Self-doubt can take you out in a heartbeat."

“Because your brain is always looking to prove you right. So if you believe that you're not worthy, your brain is literally looking for all evidence and all proof I'm not good enough. So as soon as somebody puts a rock in your backpack, you're like, see, told you.”

“We take things with us in a backpack without even looking in the backpack to see what we're carrying around. And until we do that, which is AKA awareness, we might carry money beliefs around until we die.”

“What is behind your procrastination? It is fear.”

“You are the actor in your movie that is your life and you have just kind of been acting in a part that you have accepted. It was as if the director said, hey, you're going to play the part of an unworthy person and this is how you will act. Well, you can start crossing that actor out and be like, now I'm going to pay the actor of somebody that is worthy. “

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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I will  share my journey, from coaching women over 40 to discovering the deep lessons that come from stepping out of your comfort zone. I will talk about my recent trip, the unexpected challenges, and how they led to profound personal shifts. I’ll also discuss the power of community, the importance of mindset, and why travel is one of the best tools for self-discovery.

Tune in to hear why this podcast is more than just conversations—it’s a space for growth, inspiration, and transformation. Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective or the courage to make a change, this episode is for you.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The reason behind starting the podcast
• How travel leads to personal transformation
• The importance of community and support
• Mindset shifts and breaking limiting beliefs
• Lessons from unexpected challenges

BEST MOMENTS

"You can't become yourself by yourself."

"Transformation is a whole other dimension, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly."

"Everywhere you go, there you are."

"Repetition makes things stick. Sometimes you need to hear something over and over before it truly hits you."

"I made a choice that today is going to be the most amazing day ever—and it changed everything."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Jill shares her personal journey of loss and self-discovery, explaining how a major life event led her to give a TEDx talk and write her book Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go. Jill dive deep into the emotional and psychological barriers that keep people stuck in unhealthy relationships, unfulfilling careers, and limiting beliefs. Jill also discusses the difference between confidence and courage, why we often ignore our own epiphanies, and how self-worth is the foundation for change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship, a job, or even a mindset that’s holding you back, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn how to take that first step toward letting go and stepping into a more empowered version of yourself.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The real reason letting go is so hard
• How to recognize when you’re stuck in a situation that no longer serves you
• The difference between confidence and courage when making big life changes
• Why self-worth is the foundation for every decision we make
• Practical steps to start letting go and creating a better future

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Jill Sherer Murray’s Website: JillShererMurray.com 
• Book: Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go 
• Jill’s TEDx Talk: Watch Here
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/jillsherermurray
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/jill.sherermurray
• Instagram | www.instagram.com/letgoforit

BEST MOMENTS

“We just don’t have the luxury of holding on to things that are not serving us.” 

“Letting go involves risk, and that can be scary, even when we know it’s good for us.” 

“Sometimes a big, bold move isn’t leaving—it’s just finally speaking up.” 

“If you don’t have self-worth, you will never let go.” 

“Most people ignore their epiphanies because they don’t want to do something about them.” 

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Chantal didn’t always do this work—she actually spent 15 years as a criminal profiler before transitioning into coaching. But at the core of both careers was the same fascination: understanding people. In our conversation, she explains how confidence is built (not something you’re just born with), why anxiety and confidence are actually opposites, and how self-trust plays a huge role in success. She also shares simple, practical steps anyone can take to start building confidence today.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to start believing in yourself, this episode is full of insights that will change how you see confidence.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why confidence and anxiety are actually two ends of the same spectrum
• How to build confidence even when you don’t feel it
• The surprising link between self-trust and success
• Why small wins matter (and how to start celebrating them)
• How to communicate more effectively and strengthen relationships

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website | https://chantaldempsey.com/
• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thischantal/
• Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ChantalDempseyCoaching
• LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-dempsey-garcia-751b5280/ 

BEST MOMENTS

"As anxiety goes, confidence grows." 

"People won't remember what you said to them, but they will remember how you make them feel." 

"You don’t trust that you're going to have the resilience to deal with it. Whereas when you feel confident, you do." 

"The more you set yourself some small goals, and the more you achieve them and notice you're achieving them, the more you're building that picture of yourself." 

"When you say to yourself, ‘I'm going to do this,’ and then you do it, you start to build trust in yourself." 

"Sometimes we hear people's stories or we look at people and you see where they are. But you don’t stop and think about what was the journey to get there." 

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Johnson, founder of Half Hood Half Holistic, a wellness business in Syracuse, New York. She’s a licensed mental health therapist, doula, and author, and she’s all about making healing accessible in a way that actually fits our culture and communities.

Rachel shares her journey from earning multiple degrees in mental health to realizing that traditional therapy wasn’t the full answer. We dive into the gaps in mental health services for Black and Brown communities, how Half Hood Half Holistic was created to fill those gaps, and why healing in community is so powerful. We also talk about self-love, Black men’s mental health, and why grief work is such an important part of growth.

If you’re looking for a space where wellness meets culture, check out Half Hood Half Holistic. 

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Rachel’s journey from therapy to holistic healing
• Why Black and Brown communities are underrepresented in traditional therapy
• The role of grief in self-love and personal growth
• How Half Hood, Half Holistic creates community healing spaces
• Black men’s mental health and breaking the stigma

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Book | The Self-Love Workbook for Black Women 
• Half Hood, Half Holistic Website Website | www.halfhoodhalfholistic.com
• Instagram | @HalfHoodHalfHolistic
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HalfHoodHalfHolistic

BEST MOMENTS

"We are the most isolated group of humans that are always around people."

"Self love doesn’t mean isolated love."

"Healing work is grief work, and that means we’re always perpetually in a state of grief."

"Our goal at Half Hood Half Holistic is to create culturally relevant and accessible healing services. And we center the black community, and we believe people heal in the community.

“You can be your whole self in your healing work."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, we talk about their journey from being best friends to becoming miners, how they transitioned from their successful careers into the crystal business, and the incredible story behind 'Because I Rock.' They share how mining isn’t just about finding gemstones—it’s about transformation, energy, and human connection. We also dive into the importance of responsible mining and their mission to introduce more people—especially kids—to the magic of crystals.

You don’t want to miss this conversation. Whether you're a crystal lover or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode will leave you feeling inspired. Tune in now!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How Ivy and Jazmin went from best friends to crystal miners
• The incredible story of how they met 'Dear Mark' and got into the industry
• The importance of responsible and sustainable mining
• How they are educating and inspiring a new generation of crystal lovers
• The energy and transformation that comes from working with crystals

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website: Because I Rock
• Instagram: @because_i_rock

BEST MOMENTS

"We looked at each other and said, 'I think we're miners now.'"

"We just knew stopping for that man was the right thing to do."

"Our customers hug us. They cry. It's an experience, not just a crystal purchase."

"Imagine finding gold in a sunken ship—that’s how it feels to mine crystals."

"Washing a crystal is like washing away the energy you no longer need."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Avril Price, a seasoned tarot master and psychic medium, explores the difference between psychic and mediumistic abilities. Avril also shares how tarot is more than just fortune-telling—it's a powerful instrument for self-discovery and deep conversations.

Avril takes us through her 40-year journey in tarot and mediumship, discussing how she uses these tools to help people uncover patterns in their lives. She explains the role of intuition, how tarot can reveal life cycles that need to be broken, and why not everyone who seeks a reading needs mediumship. They also discuss common misconceptions, the ethics of spiritual work, and how love is the foundation of true intuitive practice.

Looking to deepen your understanding of tarot and intuition? Check out Avril’s courses and her book, The Watkins Rider Waite Smith Tarot Coloring Book, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The difference between psychic and mediumistic abilities
• Tarot as a tool for self-reflection rather than fortune-telling
• How intuition works and why it’s a valid form of insight
• The ethics of tarot readings and the importance of not fostering dependency
• Relationship readings: understanding soulmate vs. “wound mate” dynamics

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website | avrilprice.com
• Instagram | @avrilpricetarot
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/avrilpricetarot
• X | @avrilpricetarot

Books by Avril

• The Watkins Rider Waite Smith Tarot Coloring Book

BEST MOMENTS

"Psychics read your soul, mediums stand between two worlds." 

"Tarot is not a tool for prediction, but an instrument for conversation." 

"People don’t always need a spirit communicator. They need clarity in the moment." 

"Most people think they’ve found their soulmate, but often they’ve found a 'wound mate'—someone who reflects their unhealed trauma."

"The best tarot readings don’t tell you the future—they help you understand yourself better."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, Dr. Marlena Sherman Linton, a mindset development expert, philanthropist, and international speaker. After surviving an 80-day coma and facing unimaginable loss, she realized she wasn’t living her true purpose. She shares how she let go of control, embraced vulnerability, and found clarity through faith. Dr. Marlena discussed how gratitude can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. She explained her practices for rediscovering your identity and offered practical steps for navigating grief, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or even a sense of self. This episode is packed with wisdom and actionable insights to inspire you to live fully and authentically.

If you're ready to rediscover your purpose, listen now!.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Dr. Marlena’s life-changing experience of surviving an 80-day coma.
• How faith and surrender can help you overcome grief and find purpose.
• The role of gratitude in reshaping your mindset and outlook.
• Practical steps to rediscover your identity and heal from loss.
• Building a life rooted in passion, purpose, and service to others.

VALUABLE RESOURCES