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The Dark Side with VerityHow VIDYA Breathwork Was Born: From Burnout to ClarityIn this episode of The Dark Side with Verity, Verity Jo Coonan shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how VIDYA was born, from chasing clarity through retreats, yoga, and Breathwork to building a method that bridges science, spirituality, and Nervous System healing. She opens up about the messy, magical evolution of her business, the multiple $50K lessons in trust, and why her 14-week facilitator training is more than a course, it’s a journey of embodiment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you’re doing it all alone, this episode is a reminder that c...2025-07-2721 minThe Dark Side with VeritySeen and Succeeding: The Real Work Behind Being VisibleThis episode with Verity dives into the fear of being seen, not just physically, but energetically and emotionally... and how this hidden fear silently sabotages success. We explore how visibility is deeply tied to safety, self-worth, and our Nervous System… and how becoming visible is the portal to deeper impact, aligned success, and authentic leadership.🎧 Listen now and be sure to share this episode with anyone who needs to hear it.Connect with Verity:● @verityjocoonan @vidya_clarity● Join Breathwork & healing APP @thevidyawellnessclub.app● Follow us on @thedarksidewi2025-07-2023 minThe Dark Side with VerityBreathwork for Breakups: Healing Heartache Through the BodyBreakups crack us open.And in this episode of The Dark Side with Verity, we’re not bypassing the pain, we’re breathing through it.Verity dives deep into how breakups can serve as portals for healing and transformation when we choose to meet the grief head-on. Using the power of Breathwork, she shares how we can alchemise heartbreak into self-awareness, emotional regulation, and nervous system repair.This episode explores:Why your breakup pain isn’t “just emotional” it’s somaticHow Breathwork can move stuck grief, rage, shame, or longing2025-07-1324 minThe Dark Side with VerityHealing & Having Your Own BackIn this next season Verity invites you into a deeper, more vulnerable chapter of The Dark Side. She reflects on her own journey of healing, from navigating grief and growth to learning the radical art of having her own back. Through storytelling and soul-led reflection, Verity explores the power of relationships, purpose, and the ongoing evolution of self. This episode is both an invitation and a reminder: your healing isn’t linear, and your story matters. Stay tuned until the end for a grounding meditation to help you reconnect with yourself in this next season of life.2025-06-3036 minThe Dark Side with VerityFreezing Eggs, Feeling Everything: Fertility, Grief & Self-TrustThis episode is for every woman who’s ever carried the quiet grief of wanting something deeply… and not knowing when, or if, it will happen.Verity Jo Coonan shares an unfiltered look into the emotional layers of the fertility journey, grief, societal pressure, self-worth, identity, and belief systems we didn’t even choose.She explores how Breathwork supported her through moments of uncertainty and disconnection, and offers tools for calming your nervous system, softening your internal world, and coming back home to your body, whether you're actively trying to conceive or simply navigating your own ve...2025-06-2224 minThe Dark Side with VerityThe Real Retreat Talk: BTS of TransformationWhat does it really take to create a transformational retreat? In this episode, Verity Jo Coonan, founder of VIDYA Breathwork™, shares her personal evolution from organising over-packed wellness retreats to discovering the true magic of deep silence and spacious healing.She unpacks the real cost of transformation (and why a $4,500 retreat saved her life), the importance of trauma-aware facilitation, and why your retreat space should always feel safe, not just spiritual.If you’re a coach, facilitator, or healer who wants to hold life-changing retreats or you're dreaming of attending one, this episode is your road...2025-06-1525 minThe Dark Side with VerityThe Night Before Christmas: A Wake-Up Call for HealingIn this episode, Verity opens up about one of the darkest moments in her life. A night that ended in an Adelaide jail cell, triggered by grief, alcohol and unhealed trauma. With compassion and accountability, she reflects on how suppressed pain, unspoken truths, and emotional wounds can explode in relationships, especially when we bypass our own healing.This is not a story of blame, it's a powerful testimony of how rock bottom can become the birthplace of radical transformation. From the depths of shame to the clarity of self-worth, Verity shares the real, uncomfortable, human moments that...2025-06-0843 minThe Dark Side with VerityFrom Party Life to Presence: Returning Home After EscapeAfter the court case, turning 30, and escaping on a big overseas adventure… coming home hit hard. In this episode, Verity shares what it really felt like to return to “normal life” after everything and how I slowly rebuilt from the ground up.From navigating post-travel blues and burnout, to letting go of interior design and learning to be again diving into my early days of sobriety, healing through gym training, the unexpected gateway yoga opened for me, and the big wake-up call at my first healing retreat in Bali.This is the part of my journe...2025-06-0120 minThe Dark Side with VerityThe Backpack, The Breakdown & The Breakthrough: Healing in Hostels & HeartacheIn this revealing episode, Verity shares the messy, magical journey of grief and healing through spontaneous travel across Bali, Mexico, and Guatemala. From hospital visits and heartbreak to laughter, late-night bunk beds, and spiritual awakenings, she explores how saying yes to the unexpected can lead to powerful transformation—even when healing looks nothing like you thought it would.🎧 Listen now and be sure to share this episode with anyone who needs to hear it.Connect with Verity:● @verityjocoonan @vidya_clarity● Learn more about Breathwork & healing here● Follow us on @thedarksidewith2025-05-2544 minThe Dark Side with VerityIt’s Safe to Feel: Releasing Rage, Grief & the Identities That Keep Us StuckIn this raw and powerful episode, Verity dives into the emotional layers that so many of us carry but rarely give ourselves permission to feel — rage, grief, anger, shame, and denial. She unpacks what happens when we suppress these emotions, how our identities form in response to trauma, and why true healing begins when we finally let ourselves be seen.You'll hear personal stories, real talk about what it takes to rewire from survival mode, and the simple yet transformative practices Verity uses to help others move from stuck to self-liberated.If you’ve ever felt...2025-05-1832 minThe Dark Side with VerityGrounded Under Pressure: Staying Regulated When Life Gets LoudIn this episode, Verity explores what it really means to stay grounded — not just in a yoga class, but in the heat of conversations, in stressful work dynamics, and even in the discomfort of an ice bath. She shares personal stories of growth, past survival patterns, and how the VIDYA method helped her and her clients shift from reactivity to embodied clarity. This one’s about Nervous System wisdom, energetic discernment, and reclaiming power in silence.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why grounding isn't just a state, it's a practiceHow to honour your Nervous Syst...2025-05-1120 minThe Dark Side with VerityStrength & Flexibility: Breathe. Feel. Release. Repeat.In this episode, Verity dives into the powerful connection between Breathwork, the Nervous System, and the journey of emotional healing. Through raw reflections and practical wisdom, she shares how grief shaped her understanding of resilience — and how tools like Breathwork can help us all move from surviving to thriving.Expect real talk on self-awareness, Nervous System regulation, emotional intelligence, and the subtle art of healing layer by layer. Whether you're in the middle of a storm or gently rebuilding, this conversation will remind you: your breath is the bridge.🎧 Liste...2025-05-0420 minThe Dark Side with VerityFrom Survival to Stability: Verity's Journey to HealingGrief can put us into survival mode, forcing us to navigate the world in ways that aren’t always healthy. In this deeply personal episode, Verity shares her journey after experiencing profound loss — the ways she coped, both helpful and harmful, and how she eventually found healing through Nervous System regulation and Breathwork.Connect with Verity:● @verityjocoonan @vidya_clarity● Learn more about Breathwork & healing here● Follow us on @thedarksidewithverity2025-04-2721 minThe Dark Side with VerityGrief on Trial: What Happens When Loss Meets the SystemIn this tender and raw episode, Verity Jo Coonan takes us inside the quiet, often chaotic in-between — the days after death but before the world expects you to be okay again.She opens up about the emotional toll of navigating court proceedings, the disorienting loss of identity, and the unexpected clarity that came through nature, travel, and choosing to feel it all.Verity reflects on the heaviness of grief, the moments that cracked her open, and the healing that unfolded when she started asking:Does this nourish me?If you've ever felt lo...2025-04-2021 minThe Dark Side with VerityLife After Death & The In-BetweenWhat happens in the space between loss and letting go?In this heartfelt episode, Verity Jo Coonan opens up about the days following the tragic loss of her partner, Josh — a time filled with shock, deep sorrow, unexpected beauty, and emotional exhaustion. She shares how planning his funeral became a powerful act of love, the rituals she created to honour his memory, and the support that carried her through.Verity reflects on how breath, presence, and connection helped her begin the journey of healing — and how this sacred “in-between” time offered glimpses of transformation she never ex...2025-04-1325 minThe Dark Side with VerityBlindsided: The Moment That Changed EverythingWhat happens when the life you envisioned is ripped away in an instant? In this deeply moving first episode, Verity shares her heartbreaking yet inspiring journey after losing her partner Josh, who was tragically murdered on a night out. She opens up about the unimaginable grief, the ways she navigated her healing, and how she found a new path — transitioning from a successful interior designer to a breathwork facilitator and trainer.This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, self discovery, and choosing to create meaning from pain. Whether you’ve experienced loss yourself or a...2025-04-0632 minThe Dark Side with VerityIntroduction to The Dark Side with VerityYour darkness isn’t your weakness—it’s your initiation.Join Verity Coonan, Breathwork Mentor & Facilitator, as she dives deep into the shadows, breaking cycles, and reclaiming power. This podcast is a raw and unfiltered space for the conversations we’re told to suppress—the pain, the grief, the patterns we repeat, and the parts of ourselves we fear the most.Through deep discussions, breathwork practices, and transformational tools, The Dark Side helps you face what’s been holding you back—so you can finally step into your full potential.If you’re ready to stop ru...2025-04-0200 min