In this episode, Kasia and Stephanie sit down with coach, energy healer, and cycle breaker Riley Murtha, a self-described former “queen of self-sabotage” who rebuilt her life from chaotic 20s, toxic relationships, blackout nights, and burnout into true alignment, nervous system regulation, and purpose-led work.
Riley shares how a narcissistic relationship, a Saturn return, and a full “tower moment” in 2020 left her with no job, no home, and no relationship and why that blank slate became the doorway into retreats, coaching, Himalayan Kriya, and deep emotional healing. She opens up about masking confidence, attachment styles, body image, substance use, and the moment she realized she wasn’t broken… she was just profoundly disconnected from herself.
We talk about what it really takes to get unstuck: radical self-honesty, self-worth, and the “moreness” that pulls you forward when you’re sick of your own patterns. Riley explains how she works with women to clear emotional blocks, regulate the nervous system, and use somatic practices, dance, and energy work to release what’s stored in the body. We also get into spiritual community red flags, guru culture, addiction to “big breakthroughs,” and why integration and curiosity matter more than chasing the next high.
If you’ve been looping the same patterns, feeling stagnant, or quietly thinking “I’m so sick of my own shit,” this conversation will remind you that there is more for you and it starts with getting deeply, lovingly curious about who you really are.
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