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Body Wisdom RisingHow A Near-Death Spiral Became A Spiritual Awakening And A Path To ServiceAlyssa shares her story of recovery, healing, and coming back into the body — from early addiction and violence, through sobriety, somatic repair, and spiritual integration.She speaks openly about a teenage descent into substance use, relationships shaped by trauma, and the moment that interrupted the cycle and opened a different path. From there, Alyssa reflects on the role of 12-step recovery, the slow rebuilding of self-worth, and the realization that healing is not about fixing the self, but learning to relate to it differently.The episode weaves Jungian shadow wo...
2026-01-3139 minBody Wisdom RisingNeptune in Aries: The Birth of a New Dream & the Call to the Spiritual WarriorWe explore Neptune’s move into Aries and why it marks a long shift from dreamy surrender to embodied action. We outline the light and shadow of the spiritual warrior, who feels this most, and how to act with courage without feeding chaos.• rooted spirituality meets practical embodiment • Neptune leaves Pisces and enters Aries • action, initiation and the noble warrior archetype • light and shadow of urgency, saviour stories, reactivity • historical context and slow ignition of outer planets • April momentum and why discernment matters • who is most impacted and how to read your chart • hold...
2026-01-2616 minBody Wisdom RisingSpiritual Awakening Vs. Soul InitiationThe stories we tell about awakening often skip the hard parts. We’re sold fireworks and constant signs, then left alone when the ground drops out. This conversation offers a grounded map: why the first opening can feel destabilizing, how to move from ego awakening to soul initiation, and the practices that turn insight into embodied change.Alyssa shares a candid personal story of rupture, addiction, and the early flood of synchronicities that eventually gave way to a steadier path of depth. From there, she unpacks core frameworks that make the process navigable. Carl Jung’s individuation remi...
2026-01-2133 minBody Wisdom RisingSpiritual Discernment in a Time of Awakening & Great ChangeAwakening doesn’t always feel expansive.Often, it feels disorienting — like heightened sensitivity without a clear center.In this episode, we explore spiritual discernment during times of awakening and transition. How to tell the difference between intuition and overwhelm, truth and projection, expansion and avoidance.We look at why the last years have felt foggy for so many people, and what’s changing as we move into a new cycle that asks for less abstraction and more embodiment — spirituality that can actually be lived, not just understood.
2026-01-0638 minBody Wisdom RisingThe Healing Power of Sound Frequencies and Sacred Landscapes with Gabriel Logan BraunSound you can feel changes how you heal. Alyssa sat down with sound healer and world musician Gabriel Logan Braun to explore Sonic Womb, a fully improvised journey that blends voice, handpan, Ngoni, didgeridoo, harmonium, crystal bowls, and live looping to regulate the nervous system and restore a felt sense of safety. Gabriel shares his path from a teenage dark night to bhakti-inspired practice, mentorship, and a decade of offering trauma-sensitive sound therapy in recovery centres, retreat spaces, and beyond.Together, they map the science and the soul: how slower rhythms and low frequencies support a shift...
2025-12-2338 minBody Wisdom RisingWhy the Winter Solstice Is the Most Powerful Manifestation Portal and How to Work with the 13 Sacred NightsDarkness isn’t a void to outrun; it’s the womb of everything new. As the winter solstice brings the longest night, we explore how this pause in nature invites a profound reset of body, mind, and spirit. We trace the roots of solstice traditions across cultures, why rituals like Yule fires and evergreens endure, and how later institutions rewired us to fear stillness. Through a grounded, nervous system lens, we transform vague “manifestation” into something practical: building capacity so what we call in can actually be held and sustained.We spend time in the magic dark, that thr...
2025-12-1519 minBody Wisdom RisingTimeline Jumping: Collapse Old Timelines and Open Portals to New OnesTransformation rarely fails for lack of effort; it stalls when our internal baseline stays the same. Alyssa takes you inside the real mechanics of a timeline shift—how identity, nervous system patterns, and ancestral loyalties quietly script your choices—and shows why mindset alone keeps you looping familiar results. We explore how somatic practices teach your body new safety, how lineage work dissolves invisible contracts to stay small, and how community provides the co‑regulation that turns insight into durable change.You’ll hear a candid look at collapse, chaos, and the awkward in‑between where the old self n...
2025-12-0243 minBody Wisdom RisingThe Death—Rebirth Portal And 2026: What This New Era Is AwakeningThe ground just shifted beneath our feet, and for many of us 2025 made sure we felt it. We break down why the Snake Year felt like a ruthless audit—identity shedding, relationship endings, and long-buried lineage patterns rising—and how that clearing sets the stage for a rare ignition in 2026. With the Fire Horse energy arriving alongside an eclipse and the Saturn–Neptune conjunction at zero Aries, we explore what “make the vision real” looks like in practice: less spiritual theory, more embodied leadership and brave, proportionate action.We connect the big sky to daily life. Pluto in Aquariu...
2025-11-2647 minBody Wisdom RisingThe Serpent Year: Why 2025 Felt Like Death & What 2026 is AwakeningThe year didn’t just test our limits—it stripped what no longer fit. Alyssa unpacks why 2025 felt like a relentless shedding and how those contractions signal a larger collective turn toward embodied, heart-led living. Through a raw story of collapse and awakening—from addiction’s edge to a great-horned owl that wouldn’t look away—we explore how synchronicities speak, why the body must lead, and what it takes to turn a spiritual opening into a grounded life.We map the terrain with practical language: the three types of awakening (external, psychological, spiritual), the seven‑year wave patterns...
2025-11-2041 minBody Wisdom RisingSpirit Speaks: Messages, Mediumship, and Ancestral Guidance —with Monique GagnonWe share grounded tools to reconnect with intuition and ancestry through breath, nature, and simple ritual. Monique offers clear methods for protection, energy clearing, and discerning guidance from fear, plus how to work with symbols and the four clairs.• why breath, nature, and movement regulate the nervous system and open intuition• the role of simple candle rituals and ancestor altars in daily life• protection basics with intent, cleansing, cord cutting, and stones• water practices for clearing, from showers to salt baths• asking is this mine as a fast discernment tool• how to use a symbol...
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Rewilding Humanity: Plant Medicine, Trauma Healing & Spiritual Awakening73 - The Wounded Healer’s Path: Addiction, Ancestral Trauma & the Rise After Rock Bottom — with Alyssa StefansonIn this raw and powerful conversation, Alyssa Stefanson joins Krysta to share her incredible story of transformation — from addiction, abuse, and deep ancestral pain to sobriety, somatic healing, and spiritual awakening. Together, they explore the archetype of the wounded healer, the shadow of the self-help industry, and how ancestral trauma shapes our nervous systems and relationships. Alyssa opens up about what it truly takes to rebuild after devastation, the role of microdosing and sweat lodges in her recovery, and why slow, consistent healing is the medicine our culture is missing.Topics Covered in This Epi...
2025-10-081h 04Body Wisdom RisingReclaiming Birth as Sacred Ceremony With Demi BetschartDemi, founder of Somatic Rebirthing, shares her journey as a midwife and guide who helps people reconnect with the stories their bodies hold, while discussing her own conscious pregnancy journey in Costa Rica. She illuminates how birth is not merely a medical event but a sacred, psychedelic portal that connects us to our primal wisdom, explaining how our own birth imprints affect our development and relationships throughout life.• Birth as psychedelic, primal, and holy – a ceremony rather than a medical procedure to be managed• How our original birth imprints influence our development and stay with us into a...
2025-09-091h 01Body Wisdom RisingTrusting the Void: Illness, Identity Collapse & Awakening With Alana Joy NewtonAlana Joy Newton shares her transformational journey from physical disconnection to soul remembrance, revealing how a rare genetic diagnosis became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening. Through deeply personal stories, she illuminates the powerful connection between our physical symptoms and spiritual messages, showing how learning to trust our bodies can lead to profound healing and self-discovery.• Discovering the parallel between Alana's rare connective tissue disorder and her deeper disconnection from heart, soul, and intuition• Transforming our relationship with physical "symptoms" by approaching them as messages rather than problems to be fixed• Navigating the collapse of identi...
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What's Going On?From Rock Bottom to Rooted: Alyssa Stefanson on Healing Through Somatics, Spirit, and Self-LoveIn this powerful first installment of a two-part series, Alyssa Steffensen opens up about her deeply personal journey through trauma, addiction, and profound transformation. Once caught in cycles of self-destruction and codependency, Alyssa found her path to healing through somatic practices, spiritual awakening, and a commitment to holistic wellness. Now a somatic practitioner and wellness coach, she shares the insights that helped her rebuild her life from the inside out.We dive into the nuances of trauma—both big and small—and explore how it shapes our behaviors, beliefs, and relationships. Alyssa explains why traditional talk therapy some...
2025-08-2137 minBody Wisdom RisingHealing at the Root: Transforming Patterns into Purpose with Jakob GricarJakob guides business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to overcome burnout and find alignment by working at the root cause of unhealthy patterns through ontological coaching, somatics, and various modalities.• Jakob’s healing journey began with a severe skin condition in his early teens that led to isolation and social anxiety• Through meditation and spiritual practice, he experienced remarkable healing that launched his path into personal development• His work evolved from plant medicine facilitation to high-end coaching after noticing the critical importance of integration• Virtual coaching provides accessibility while in-person work offers deeper connection—both approaches h...
2025-08-1844 minBody Wisdom RisingHealing at the Root: Transforming Patterns into Purpose with Jakob GricarJakob guides business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to overcome burnout and find alignment by working at the root cause of unhealthy patterns through ontological coaching, somatics, and various modalities.• Jakob’s healing journey began with a severe skin condition in his early teens that led to isolation and social anxiety• Through meditation and spiritual practice, he experienced remarkable healing that launched his path into personal development• His work evolved from plant medicine facilitation to high-end coaching after noticing the critical importance of integration• Virtual coaching provides accessibility while in-person work offers deeper connection—both approaches h...
2025-08-1241 minBody Wisdom RisingThe New Human Approach: Dr. Kevin Preston on Heart-Centered Healing and Transformative EventsDr. Kevin Preston shares his heart-centered approach to healing that recognizes we are complex beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and energetic dimensions. His New Human events create powerful community spaces where people experience profound healing through collective energy and authentic connection.• Transitioning from a clinical practice to focusing more on community and group healing work• Navigating through the discomfort of rapid transformation and change • The importance of simplifying life when facing overwhelming change and stimulus• Following inner guidance and visions even when the path isn't clear• How manifesting works best when we become vibrational...
2025-04-241h 04Body Wisdom RisingYou Are The Medicine: Catalyzing Your Awakening With Dr. Jesse HansonTransformative healing unfolds through authentic experiences and profound self-discovery. This conversation with Dr. Jesse Hanson demonstrates the power within all of us to awaken our true selves. - Introduction to Dr. Jesse Hanson and his background in clinical psychology - The significance of somatic healing and its impact on personal trauma - Personal stories of awakening and the role of support systems - Exploration of plant sacraments and their unique place in healing - The balance between traditional therapy and modern practices - The immersive healing process encountered at Atman Awaken Retreats - T...
2025-03-0554 minBody Wisdom RisingFrom Anxiety to Empowerment: Casey Riley's Breathwork PathAfter losing her job, Casey Riley, a dedicated somatic breathwork practitioner from Phoenix, Arizona, found herself unexpectedly pulled into a world that would transform her life. Casey's journey into breathwork began with uncertainty but quickly became a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. Through her story, you’ll learn why so many people are turning to breathwork as a gentle yet effective method for stress relief, trauma release, and personal healing. Discover the profound impact breathwork can have on the nervous system and why patience and persistence are key in achieving true transformation.Explore the em...
2025-02-1746 minBody Wisdom RisingRituals and the Power of Ancestral ConnectionUnlock the secrets of ancestral healing and transform your life by understanding how intergenerational trauma shapes our present challenges. What if over half of your struggles are rooted in the experiences of your ancestors? Today, we delve into the fascinating world of ancestral healing work, exploring how inherited family trauma influences dysfunctional relationships, addictions, and chronic health issues. Discover how positive traits like longevity and abundance are passed down through generations, and learn powerful somatic meditation and visualization exercises to heal ruptures in attachments with primary caregivers. Gain insights into the imprints of family history over three generations and...
2024-12-1818 minBody Wisdom RisingThe Healer’s Circle Series: Energy Healing, Cord Cutting and Spiritual Awakenings With Sarah IrwinSarah Irwin is a gifted medical intuitive, blending a lifetime of deep intuitive insight with over a decade of nursing experience. This unique combination of skills enhances her ability to perceive and address underlying health issues, guiding clients towards up levelling their body & energy into 5D consciousness and overall optimal performance & wellness.What if your journey to self-discovery could transform not only your own life but also those of seven generations before and after you? Join us as we explore this profound possibility with Sarah Irwin, a talented medical intuitive and healer in our Body Wisdom Academy...
2024-11-2855 minBody Wisdom RisingPluto Entering Aquarius & Energy Update for 2025 With Jaclyn The Astrologer BabeCurious about how the stars might influence world events in 2025? Astrologer Babe Jaclyn joins us to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos and share what's written in the celestial script for the coming year. With the dramatic shift of Pluto into Aquarius, we're on the brink of a revolutionary period poised to reshape societal structures globally, including the US elections. Jaclyn provides an insightful exploration of Pluto's transformative qualities, marking March 2025 as a month of significant planetary alignments and global shifts.Astrology meets personal belief systems as Jaclyn guides us through how the cosmic blueprints can help...
2024-11-0638 minBody Wisdom RisingEmbracing Feminine Marketing with Heart with Nyk DanuAre you ready to redefine your yoga journey? Join Alysa as she chats with the inspiring Nyk Danu, a certified yoga therapist who has carved a niche for misfits, rebels, and introverts in the yoga community. Nyk’s unexpected journey into yoga, sparked by a friend's invitation, led her to question the stereotypes surrounding mainstream yoga circles. Her passion for creating an inclusive space is fueled by her love for punk rock and a desire to resonate with those who often feel out of place.Discover the power of feminine marketing and its role in reshaping business pr...
2024-10-1659 minBody Wisdom RisingThe Healer's Circle Series: Aligning Business Success with Human Design and Cycle Alignment With HannahThis is the first episode of the Healer's Circle Series! Hannah joins Alyssa to discuss Human Design and Cycle Alignment in career and business. As an expert in these fields and a somatic breathwork practitioner, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and personal stories that resonate with our community. We promise you’ll gain valuable insights into how these tools can transform your life and business, as well as learn the differences between Manifestors and Manifesting Generators, and how to effectively apply these principles in your entrepreneurial journey.Discover the hidden connections between personal struggles and business ch...
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Journey to WellNavigating Personal Growth with Somatic Wisdom | Alyssa StefansonWhat if you could harness the power of your unique human design to elevate your business and personal growth? Join Alyssa, 1/3 splenic authority manifestor & I, 1/3 sacral authority manifesting generator, for a riveting conversation as we share insights on human design, cycle alignment & Soma+IQ breathwork™. Discover how these tools have revolutionized our coaching methods, helping us recognize individual strengths and escape the comparison trap. We dive into the significance of the 1/3 profile and the incarnation cross, shedding light on how these elements shape our entrepreneurial paths and content strategies.Understand the core principles that guide our coaching phi...
2024-09-291h 03Body Wisdom RisingEclipses, Inner Healing, and CelibacyIn this episode, we discuss eclipses, new beginnings, holistic approaches to healing, the importance of personal responsibility, somatic therapy, and spirituality. We cover topics like inner child work, reparenting yourself, and the need to keep up inner work even when things are going well. You’ll learn how to balance taking charge of your healing with being kind to yourself. We also explore the power of giving without expecting anything in return and the importance of spiritual surrender. This episode aims to provide you with tools for maintaining a healthy mindset and supporting others, making yo...
2024-09-2425 minBody Wisdom RisingEpisode 60: Navigating New Relationships in Business and LoveIn this episode, we sit down with Katie Grimes, a business coach with deep roots in relationship coaching, to uncover the fascinating link between attachment styles and business success. Katie and I share our personal experiences and talk about how recognizing and managing anxious attachment traits like people-pleasing and over-communication can significantly enhance professional interactions. We offer practical strategies for addressing these feelings and emphasize the importance of self-awareness to effectively navigate the intersection of personal and professional dynamics.Katie Grimes helps you go all in on building your business, using their personal experiences & passions...
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