Chat Off The Mat is the podcast for women over 50 who are navigating midlife not as decline — but as initiation.
Hosted by Rose Wippich — Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging — this show is where energy healing, spiritual sovereignty, and fierce midlife reinvention meet.
Every other week, Rose brings solo teachings and conversations with healers, authors, and extraordinary women on the topics that matter most to women in their wisdom years: energy work and protection, qigong for vitality, Reiki healing, the Empress archetype, intuition and inner authority, the witch wound, energetic boundaries, spiritual awakening in midlife, second acts, post-divorce reinvention, navigating menopause, sacred sisterhood, and the radical act of becoming visible again after years of shrinking.
This is not generic wellness. This is not toxic positivity. This is the sovereign edge of women’s empowerment — where real wisdom, real practices, and real talk come together for women who are done waiting and ready to reign.
If you’re feeling unseen by a culture that’s moved past you but more alive inside than ever — this podcast was made for you.
Wear your crown proudly and live the magic.
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Healing the Witch Wound & Awakening Your Intuitive Gifts with Emma Griffin
Episode 99
Sunday, June 21, 2026 • Duration 44:56
What if the fear you feel about stepping into your power isn't yours — but something you've inherited, carried quietly in your DNA for centuries?
In this Summer Solstice episode of Chat Off The Mat, Rose Wippich sits down with internationally recognized witch, intuitive channeler, and bestselling author Emma Griffin for an unforgettable conversation on healing the witch wound, awakening intuitive gifts, and reclaiming your most sovereign, magical self.
In this episode, Emma and Rose explore:
🌙 What the witch wound actually is — and how it shows up in modern women as self-doubt, hiding our gifts, and fearing the loss of female friendships when we step into our magic
🌙 Why healing the witch wound begins with sisterhood, not solitude
🌙 Living by the Wheel of the Year and aligning with nature's seasonal cycles
🌙 The one simple daily ritual (it starts with a cup of tea) that reconnects you to your magic
🌙 The story behind Emma's beloved Witch School and how women across the world are coming home to themselves through her work
🌙 Why intuition is the highest form of guidance — and how to learn to trust it
Why this episode is personal for Rose:
Emma has been a guide in Rose's own journey. In a soul guidance session, Emma named a witch wound Rose hadn't yet seen — one around being visible. Shortly after, Rose lost her voice. Literally. The parallel between Emma's insight and Rose's lived reality became impossible to ignore. That moment of recognition is woven throughout this conversation.
About Emma Griffin:
Emma is an eclectic modern witch, intuitive channeler, and bestselling author. Raised in Cornwall, England, in a family of witches and mediums, she has spent more than 28 years devoted to the craft. She is the author of Find Your Soul Path and The Witch's Way Home: Magic, Spells, and Rituals to Lead You Back to Your Most Powerful Self, and the creator of The Witch's Way Home Oracle Deck. Her work has been featured on the BBC, Talk TV, Heart FM, in The Mirror and The Guardian, and on stages across the UK.
Read the companion Substack essay: Rose's reflection on her own witch wound around visibility — [link]
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
Unlock Your Potential with Karen Bartholomew's Pause Method
Episode 98
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • Duration 38:01
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you're living life on autopilot? In this powerful episode, transformational coach Karen Bartholomew shares her signature Pause Method framework for helping women break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential.
Discover how to:
Recognize when you're triggered and use it as an opportunity for growth
Uncover the root stories and messages holding you back
Choose a new truth and embody it daily
Build a supportive community on your own terms
Give yourself permission to rest and recharge without guilt
If you're ready to trade hustle for intention, fear for clarity, and old stories for empowered truth, this episode is a must-listen. Karen's no-nonsense approach and real-world wisdom will leave you inspired to reclaim your vitality and start designing the life you truly desire.
Karen also shares details on her upcoming retreats, group coaching programs, and the free Sanctum Community where you can connect with like-minded women and access bonus teachings and live coaching.
Karen Bartholomew is the founder of the Pause Method, a transformational coaching approach that helps women and leaders break free from autopilot living. After her own awakening 14 years ago, Karen dedicated herself to helping others release limiting beliefs and step into their full potential.
Drawing on 20 years of corporate experience and certifications in personal development and sales coaching, Karen guides her clients to trade hustle for intention, fear for clarity, and old stories for empowered truth using her signature Pause, Realign and Rise framework.
Karen is passionate about women's empowerment and helping clients confidently design their next chapter through 1:1 coaching, group programs, retreats, and her online Sanctum Community.
Medical Intuition, Spirit Communication & the 12 Phases of Transition with Julie Ryan
Episode 89
Sunday, February 1, 2026 • Duration 50:48
What if intuition isn’t a gift reserved for the few—but a skill we can all learn?
In this powerful conversation, Rose sits down with psychic medium and medical intuitive Julie Ryan to explore what truly happens between worlds. Julie shares how she learned her intuitive abilities, how energetic healing works, and why raising your vibration takes far less effort than we’ve been taught.
Together, they dive into medical intuition, spirit guides, dream visitations, grief as a low vibration, and Julie’s profound work documenting the 12 Phases of Transition—the process every soul experiences when leaving the body. Julie also explains how angels, deceased loved ones, and even pets arrive to escort us during death, as detailed in her book Angelic Attendance.
This episode offers comfort, clarity, and a radically empowering perspective on healing, intuition, and what awaits us beyond the veil—reminding us that we are never alone, and that the body and spirit know how to heal when we get out of the way.
✨ Topics include:
Medical intuition & energetic healing
Spirit guides and divine downloads
Dream visitations and grief
The 12 Phases of Transition
What really happens when we die
Learning to trust your intuitive intelligence
Julie Ryan is a psychic medium, medical intuitive, inventor, and entrepreneur who teaches people worldwide how to access their intuitive abilities. Known for her practical and grounded approach, Julie can scan the body energetically, facilitate healing, communicate with spirits (both living and deceased), access past lives, and work with spirit guides and angels. She is the author of Angelic Attendance and host of the globally syndicated show Ask Julie Ryan, heard in over 100 countries. Julie’s work bridges spirituality and science, empowering people to trust their intuition and understand what truly happens between worlds.
Why Every Woman Needs a Sacred Space (Especially After 50)
Episode 88
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 19:17
Have you ever walked through your own home and realized there isn't one place that truly belongs to you?
Not the kitchen. Not the family room. Not the office. A space where you can breathe, listen, and remember who you are beneath everyone else's expectations.
In this Season 6 premiere of Chat Off The Mat, Rose Wippich explores the power of claiming your throne—both as a physical sacred space and as the inner sanctuary that helps you trust your own wisdom.
In this episode you'll discover:
• Why every woman needs a place that is hers alone • How to create a sacred space, even if it's only a chair, a corner, or a shelf • Simple ways to clear energy and reconnect with yourself • The surprising connection between your environment and your intuition • A daily sovereignty practice that helps you stop seeking permission and start trusting yourself
Whether you're navigating midlife, rediscovering yourself after years of caring for everyone else, or simply craving more peace, this conversation is an invitation to come home to yourself.
Because your greatest authority has never lived outside of you.
It has always been waiting on your throne.
This episode is perfect for women in midlife seeking to reclaim their power, establish healthy boundaries, and create sacred space for self-connection. Whether you're an empty nester, recently retired, or simply ready to prioritize your own needs, this conversation will inspire you to step fully into your sovereign energy.
Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master, author & Modern Empress. Each episode explores energy, empowerment, and transformation for women ready to step into their sovereign power.
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Year-End Reflection: Honoring Your Journey & Stepping Into Your Empress Power in 2026
Episode 87
Sunday, December 14, 2025 • Duration 25:01
I'll be back end of January 2026!
Join Rose Wippich for a heartfelt year-end reflection episode that honors the transformation, wisdom, and growth of this incredible year. In this intimate solo episode, Rose shares her personal journey of stepping more fully into her Empress energy, celebrates the launch of her book "Empress Rising," and guides you through a powerful reflection ritual to close out the year with intention and grace.
This episode is perfect for women who are ready to pause, reflect, and consciously choose what they're carrying forward into the new year. Rose offers practical tools for honoring your journey, releasing what no longer serves you, and planting seeds of possibility for the year ahead.
In this episode, Rose shares:
The Sacred Threshold: Why the space between what was and what's yet to come is a portal of transformation
Rose's Personal Journey: How stepping into Empress energy has transformed her life and work this year
Honoring the Guests: A celebration of the incredible wisdom-keepers who graced the podcast in 2024
Empress Rising Book Launch: The story behind the book and its impact on women worldwide
The 8 Pillars of Empress Energy: An overview of the foundational concepts from the book
What's Coming in 2026: Exciting changes to the podcast including more solo episodes diving deep into each pillar
A Powerful Year-End Reflection Ritual: A step-by-step practice for closing out the year with intention
What's New in 2026
Chat Off the Mat is evolving to serve you even better:
More Solo Episodes: Deep dives into each pillar of Empress Energy with practical applications
Continued Guest Conversations: Inspiring discussions with wellness experts and wisdom-keepers
New Podcast Cover & Tagline: Reflecting where we're going and who we're becoming together
Enhanced Community Connection: New ways to rise together
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From Self-Hatred to Self-Love: How One Woman's Rock Bottom Became Her Breakthrough with Gina Coviello
Episode 86
Sunday, November 30, 2025 • Duration 46:16
What happens when years of emotional abuse and people-pleasing finally break you—and that breaking becomes your biggest breakthrough? In this raw and transformative conversation, self-love coach Gina Coviello shares her journey from rock bottom at 54 to becoming a powerful voice for women's empowerment. If you've ever struggled with self-worth, needed constant approval, or felt like you're shrinking to fit everyone else's expectations, this episode will show you there's another way.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Why self-love isn't selfish—and how it creates a ripple effect that transforms your relationships, parenting, and entire life
The pivotal moment that shifted Gina from seeking external validation to owning her worth
How to set healthy boundaries in long-term relationships without guilt (even when you've set different precedents for years)
Red flags vs. green flags: How to identify who truly supports your growth
Why people treat you poorly (hint: it's almost never about you)
How to move from people-pleasing to self-validation—and what that actually looks like in daily life
The surprising connection between forgiving others and reclaiming your own peace
How Gina overcame her fear of public speaking and now lights up stages with her message
One simple practice you can start TODAY to begin reclaiming your worth
Gina Coviello is a women's empowerment coach, speaker, and advocate for radical self-love. With a signature blend of gentle fire and fierce compassion, Gina guides women to reconnect with their inherent worth, speak their truth, and stop shrinking to fit lives that no longer reflect who they are. Through transformational workshops and group coaching, she helps women break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the constant need for external validation.
The Reiki Revolution with Colleen & Robyn Benelli: Integrating Ancient Wisdom into Modern Life
Episode 85
Sunday, November 23, 2025 • Duration 51:09
"The energy itself only has the higher frequencies of creation within it. It doesn't have any preference around your belief system—it takes you to your own inner truth." - Colleen Benelli
Episode Description
What if the most powerful healing technology isn't something you need to buy, but something you already possess? In this transformative episode, join mother-daughter Reiki masters Colleen and Robin Benelli as they share their extraordinary journeys into energy healing—from life-changing messages delivered by a horse to a near-death experience that cracked open new dimensions of consciousness.
Discover how these pioneers are revolutionizing Reiki practice by integrating shamanic wisdom, intuitive development, and practical daily applications that work for everyone—even analytical, left-brain thinkers. Whether you're Reiki-curious or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers profound insights into making ancient healing practices relevant in our modern world.
Colleen Benelli is a licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training and shamanic practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Her journey began when her horse, Dakota, delivered a telepathic message: "I went lame to deliver you to your power to heal." She's passionate about making Reiki mainstream healthcare.
Robin Benelli came to Reiki after a near-death experience at age 30. With a background in business and finance, she proves analytical, left-brain thinkers can be deeply intuitive. She's partnered with her mother since 2016 to create global training programs making energy healing accessible to everyone.
What You'll Learn:
Reiki Journey Techniques & Daily Practice:
Combining shamanic practices with energy healing
"Reiki on the fly"—using energy during stress or conflict without ceremony
The "Stay stable, be kind" mantra for moment-to-moment practice
Integrating Reiki into everyday healthcare and wellness
Building supportive communities beyond divisions
Your Birthday Holds Your Life Blueprint: Understanding Numerology with Novalee Wilder
Episode 84
Sunday, November 16, 2025 • Duration 51:46
Discover how your birthday is more than just a date—it's your cosmic blueprint. In this fascinating episode, professional numerologist Novalee Wilder reveals how understanding the hidden meanings behind your personal numbers can transform your relationships, career choices, and life purpose.
Novalee shares her incredible journey from Danish actress to renowned numerology expert, including her powerful story of changing her own name and the life-altering results that followed. Learn how numerology differs from astrology, what your life path number reveals about you, and why some people experience "karmic debt" while others possess rare "master numbers."
Whether you're new to numerology or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights into how the ancient science of numbers can help you navigate major life decisions with clarity and confidence.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Your birthday is your cosmic blueprint - Numerology views your birth date as a divine assignment containing your life's purpose and lessons
Names carry energetic vibrations - The letters in your name create specific frequencies that influence how you experience life and how others perceive you
Master numbers are special - Numbers 11, 22, and 33 carry amplified energy and are not reduced to single digits
Name changes can transform lives - Changing your name to a more harmonious vibration can shift your life trajectory dramatically
Numerology is practical - It can be used for career guidance, relationship compatibility, business naming, and major life decisions
Your base number is foundational - This is the core energy you carry throughout life, calculated from your birthdate
Novalee Wilder is a Danish actress and artist turned professional numerologist and published author living in Los Angeles.She's the author of "A Little Bit of Numerology" and "A Little Bit of Angel Numbers," the host of The Numerology Podcast, and founder of The Numerology School. She offers name changing sessions, mentorships, training, and talks about the sacred spiritual science of numbers and letters.
Transform Your Love Life: Call in the One Process with Heather Garbutt Psychotherapist Heather Garbutt
Episode 83
Sunday, November 9, 2025 • Duration 34:40
Transform Your Love Life: The Calling in the One Process with Heather Garbett
Discover how to manifest true love and create deeply fulfilling relationships with world-renowned relationship coach and psychotherapist Heather Garbutt. In this powerful episode, Heather shares her personal journey from spending Valentine's Day alone to finding her soulmate using the transformative "Calling in the One" process. Learn the step-by-step framework that's helping thousands worldwide break toxic patterns, uncover hidden blocks, and step into their authentic selves to attract lasting love. Whether you're single, dating, in a relationship, or navigating a breakup through conscious uncoupling, this episode offers practical wisdom for creating the love life you truly deserve.
In This Episode:
The Calling in the One Process: Setting heart-centered intentions, identifying relationship patterns, and uncovering hidden blocks from family agreements and past trauma
Breaking Toxic Patterns: Understanding emotional availability, choosing the right partners, and avoiding relationships that dim your light
Identity Transformation: How relationship work impacts all areas of life including career, self-image, and personal growth
Heather's Success Story: From lonely Valentine's Day 2016 to manifesting her true love in just months
Conscious Uncoupling: Separating with dignity and grace while protecting children and avoiding costly legal battles
Empowerment Tools: Learning to speak your truth, handle disappointments, and stay true to yourself in relationships
About Heather Garbett
Heather Garbutt is a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship coach with over 40 years of experience specializing in love and relationships. She combines coaching, psychotherapy, visioning, and inner child work to provide deep and permanent transformation for her clients. Heather is on a mission to empower 10 million people worldwide to create true, loving, mutually supportive relationships.
Unshakable Confidence: Breaking Free from Body Image, Perfectionism, and Playing Small with Tamsin Broster
Episode 82
Sunday, October 26, 2025 • Duration 42:36
Are you struggling with visibility in your life or business? Do you question your worth and ability to show up confidently? In this episode, Tamsin Broster discusses why so many brilliant women stay stuck on the sidelines, watching others succeed while doubting their own expertise.
Tamsin, host of the Unshakable Confidence Podcast, shares her powerful journey from 20 years in the Ministry of Defense through burnout, perimenopause, and motherhood to becoming a sought-after coach who helps women overcome their inner critic. This episode dives deep into breaking free from beauty culture expectations, navigating hormonal changes during midlife transitions, body image struggles, the invisible mental load women carry, and stepping fully into your power—whether that's in your career, your business, or your personal life.
If you're tired of letting perfectionism, body image concerns, or midlife changes hold you back from living the life you deserve, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start showing up authentically.
Key Takeaways
Unshakable confidence isn't about never doubting yourself—it's about trusting yourself enough to be centered and stable even when external factors try to knock you down
Body image and visibility are connected—making peace with your body (instead of constantly trying to "fix" it) frees up energy to show up boldly in your life and work
Midlife brings a reckoning—when perimenopause, motherhood, aging parents, and career collide, it forces you to stop giving endlessly and start prioritizing yourself
You're not responsible for everyone else's health and choices—women carry an invisible mental load managing other people's lives, and it's time to put that burden down
Stop waiting for permission—whether it's podcast invites, speaking gigs, or anything else, no one's coming to save you. Ask for what you want.
Playing small keeps you stuck—perfectionism, body image concerns, and waiting to be "ready" prevent brilliant women from being seen and claiming their expertise
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
If you’re ready to move from shrinking to shining, this episode offers tools you can use today, plus the community insights that make growth stick. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this message, and leave a quick review to help more women find their voice.
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
To learn more about Colleen and Robyn and all of their amazing trainings and offerings, please visit their website https://reikilifestyle.com/
You will find information on all of their offerings and free resources including their podcast and You Tube videos on shamanic journeys.
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
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✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
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✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
Tamsin Broster is a confidence and visibility coach who helps women break free from the pressure to look perfect and be palatable so they can show up boldly, speak with authority, and grow a business that reflects who they truly are.
✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.
Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.
If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack Link
Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.
Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
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