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Fly Free Bird PodcastBreathwork, Intuition & Coming Home to Yourself with Stacey | Fly Free Bird PodcastWhat happens when you finally pause long enough to feel what’s really going on inside?In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Katie talks with Stacey—a spiritual mentor, energy worker, and mindset coach, and the founder of Sol Wellness. Together, they explore what it means to come back home to your body, your breath, and your knowing—especially after years of ignoring your truth to meet outside expectations.Stacey shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a marriage, leaving behind hustle culture, and discovering healing through nervous system regulation, intuitive living, and deep self-compassion. This episode is a l...2025-07-071h 49
Fly Free Bird PodcastMusic, Soul & Flying Free with Anesha Rose (aka Music Mama)An inspiring conversation about finding your voice, owning your path, and staying grounded through 27 years of live music.What do you get when you mix 27 years of live gigs, a heart full of soul, and the voice of a rock goddess? You get Anesha Rose, aka Music Mama—a beloved Southern California musician known for her electric stage presence and emotionally charged covers of artists like Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, and Adele.In this soulful (and laugh-out-loud) episode, Anesha shares her raw and inspiring journey—from karaoke bars to Angels Stadium, from ska bands to solo...2025-05-281h 35
Fly Free Bird PodcastRedefining Success, Aging Gracefully & Trusting Your Gut – with ChristineWhat happens when you finally stop living for others and start listening to your own intuition?In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Katie sits down with her dear friend Christine to talk about breaking free from unhealthy relationships, navigating life after divorce, rediscovering joy, and aging with confidence and clarity. Christine shares her deeply personal story—from walking away from an unhealthy marriage to rebuilding her identity through writing, yoga, travel, and friendship.✨ In this episode, they explore:Learning to trust your body’s wisdom and intuitionLetting go of relationships that no longer...2025-05-121h 08
Fly Free Bird PodcastBreaking Free and Finding Your Light with MeghanIn this heartfelt episode of Fly Free Bird, I sit down with my beautiful friend Meghan, who shares her powerful journey of breaking free — personally and professionally.From traveling as a physical therapist, navigating toxic work environments, to bravely starting her own thriving business, Meghan’s story is filled with resilience, faith, and courage.We dive into:Finding the courage to leave toxic workplaces and relationshipsBuilding a successful business from scratchLearning to trust your intuitionTurning pain into purposeCreating a life of freedom and hopeThis is a real, raw, and insp...2025-04-281h 12
Fly Free Bird Podcast93 Years of Faith, Family & Flying Free: An Armenian Woman’s Story | Easter Special with MoogieIn this heartfelt Easter special, I sit down with one of the most important women in my life—my 93-year-old “aunt/grandma,” Iris, affectionately known as Moogie or Moog. Born to Armenian immigrants who fled the genocide, she shares a powerful story of resilience, independence, and unwavering faith in God.From growing up in Hungry Hollow, a tight-knit immigrant community in Illinois, to breaking free from a difficult marriage and raising two daughters on her own, Moogie is living proof that faith and kindness can carry us through anything.This e...2025-04-141h 12
Fly Free Bird PodcastThe Transformative Power of Yoga with RebecaWelcome back to the Fly Free Bird Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Rebeca, one of my cherished yoga instructors, to discuss how yoga can be a powerful tool for breaking free from physical, emotional, and spiritual constraints.Rebeca shares her journey from skepticism to embracing yoga's transformative potential after a pivotal class at Core Power Yoga. We explore how yoga studios act as community centers, fostering not just fitness but deep, lasting connections and personal growth.This conversation extends beyond the mat, illustrating how the principles of yoga are not only about physical...2025-03-311h 09
Fly Free Bird PodcastBreaking Free and Embracing Creativity with LeoJoin us as Leo shares his incredible journey from being a bartender to becoming an artist and podcaster. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of creativity and personal evolution. Leo discusses his early influences, the profound impact of significant life events, and how he found his passion in art after a life-altering breakup. Discover how embracing change, nurturing your inner child, and following life's signs can lead to fulfillment and joy.Tune in to hear about Leo's challenges, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way that have shaped his path to freedom and creative...2025-03-171h 24
Fly Free Bird PodcastBreaking Free and Embracing Change with RyanIn this episode, I sit down with Ryan, an old friend and a true embodiment of what it means to break free. Our spontaneous reunion by Newport Back Bay sets the stage for an inspiring conversation about taking leaps, embracing changes, and pursuing happiness across continents.Ryan shares his journey from running businesses in Southern California to his radical decision to move to Medellín, Colombia. His story is not just about geographical moves but also about the personal transformations and the realizations that come from stepping out of comfort zones. We delve into his experiences of o...2025-03-031h 21
Fly Free Bird PodcastReflections, Letting Go, and Flying into 2025 with AlexIn this special New Year’s Eve episode of Fly Free Bird, I sit down with Alex to reflect on the past year—our biggest lessons, what we’ve let go of, and what we’re looking forward to in 2025. We dive into the art of embracing change, the beauty of starting fresh, and the freedom that comes with releasing what no longer fits.We also open up about navigating loss and grief—how it shapes us, what it teaches us, and how we find light even in the heaviest moments. From laughter to deep reflection, from letting go to moving...2025-02-171h 13
Fly Free Bird PodcastBreaking Free: How Letting Go Led to Personal Freedom and PurposeIn this pilot episode of Fly Free Bird Podcast, host Katie shares the deeply personal story behind launching the show. She opens up about leaving behind Corporate America, navigating the grief of losing her beloved dog, and embarking on a six-month soul-searching journey through South America. Joined by guest co-host Alex, Katie discusses the concept of "the open cage"—how many of us live constrained by comfort and societal expectations despite having the freedom to fly.
Katie's journey is one of letting go of perfection, embracing uncertainty, and following the energy that leads to personal freedom and jo...2025-01-2755 min