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(#89) Expanding Your Window of Tolerance and Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn for Nervous System Healing06 Aug 202500:21:03

Have you ever wondered why you freeze in conflict… overwork to avoid discomfort… or find yourself people-pleasing to keep the peace? You’re not broken. You’re likely outside your window of tolerance, operating from an old trauma response.

In this episode, we explore:

🌱 What the Window of Tolerance is and how it impacts your emotions, behavior, and relationships
🌱 The Fight Response: signs, root causes, and how to soften into safety
 🌱 The Flight Response: anxiety, busyness, avoidance & how to regulate it
 🌱 The Freeze Response: shutdown, indecision & why it’s not laziness
🌱 The Fawn Response: people-pleasing, over-apologizing & how to reclaim your truth
🌱 How to expand your Window of Tolerance over time with somatic tools

You'll also receive simple, grounded practices to support nervous system regulation.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to better understand their inner world and build resilience from the body up. Whether you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating stress and emotion, this one is for you.

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(#88) Integrative Somatic Breathwork for Soaking in All the Joy of Summer & Nervous System Healing30 Jul 202500:11:49

Today’s episode is a guided somatic breathwork practice to help you anchor into joy, amplify your radiance, and soak in the present moment. Whether you’re listening in July or in the middle of another season, this breathwork session is designed to reconnect you with what’s going well and help you feel that goodness in your body.

In this practice, Rae guides you through:

🌞 2:1 breath to calm and ground
🌞 Halo active breath to move and energize
🌞 Top holds to pause, expand, and integrate

This session is perfect if you want to:
 🌻 Connect to the joy of the present moment
 🌻 Amplify what’s going well in your life
 🌻 Soak in beauty, gratitude, and sensory aliveness
 🌻 Reconnect with nature and your body

"With every exhale, you're making space for more. More joy, more love, more adventure."

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(#79) Yoga, Motherhood & Rebirth: Finding Identity, Boundaries & Nervous System Healing with Parashakti Alexandra28 May 202500:49:53

In this heartfelt and expansive episode, I’m joined by Parashakti Alexandra - yoga teacher, sacred space holder, and new mother, as she shares her powerful journey through yoga, pregnancy, motherhood, and rediscovering her authentic self.

Together we explore:
 🌿 The philosophy and ethics of yoga (yamas & niyamas) as spiritual guideposts for boundaries, identity, and self-trust
🌿 How pregnancy transformed her yoga practice from asana-focused to prayerful and intuitive
🌿 Why modern motherhood often feels overwhelming—and how lack of community support, not the child, is the root cause
🌿 The importance of co-regulation and adult nervous system support in postpartum wellness
🌿 Reclaiming your individual identity within motherhood—and honoring your soul’s unique evolution
🌿 What it truly means to live your yoga off the mat

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating life transitions, identity shifts, or the sacred terrain of motherhood and healing.

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(#78) Trusting Your Inner Wisdom: Somatic Tools to Strengthen Intuition & Quiet Fear21 May 202500:16:19

How do you tell the difference between fear and intuition? In this episode, we dive into how to listen to your inner wisdom—the voice within that knows—and how to build a deeper sense of self-trust, compassion, and embodied clarity.

This is a continuation of last week’s conversation on wholeness, and we’re expanding the topic by exploring the somatic and creative tools that help you turn down the noise of fear and turn up the volume of your intuition.

You’ll learn:
🌱 What inner wisdom actually feels like in the body
🌱 How fear and the inner critic try to override your intuitive voice
🌱 Somatic practices to reconnect with your intuition: breathwork, movement, inner child work, and sensation tracking
🌱 Creative practices like intuitive writing, morning pages, and art to access your inner truth
🌱 Reflection questions to guide your journey

This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to force your way into burnout—your body, breath, and creative expression can guide you home.

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(#77) Rediscovering Wholeness: A Somatic Approach to Identity, Creativity & Self-Trust14 May 202500:17:03

What does it really mean to feel whole? In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own journey of rediscovering wholeness—beyond performance, perfectionism, or external validation. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, voice, or creative energy, this conversation is here to remind you: you are already whole—you just might need to remember.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
🌿 Why I paused my business and how I rebuilt it from a place of authentic self-expression
🌿 Reflections on identity shifts after a life of being a high-performing athlete—and the freedom I found beyond competition
🌿 How somatic healing, breathwork, inner child work, and parts work supported me in reconnecting with my truth
🌿 The 3 pillars of wholeness: self-compassion, self-trust, and self-knowledge
🌿 Client insights and what I’ve learned guiding others back to their most radiant selves

If you're in a season of reimagining your life, letting go of the noise, or seeking deeper alignment with who you really are—this episode is your invitation to come home to yourself.

📣 Retreat reminder: The Return to Soul Retreat is happening in October! For more info, check out episode #68.
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(#76) Somatic Anxiety, Grief, Breathwork & My Personal Journey Finding Somatic Healing07 May 202500:22:10

In today's episode I'm sharing the story behind the work I do. If you're new to the podcast—or even if you've been here for a while—this is a heartfelt introduction to who I am, how I found somatic healing, and why I'm so passionate about guiding others through emotional healing, embodiment, and personal growth.

In this episode, I share:
🌿 My journey from grief and burnout to purpose and aliveness
🌿 The profound losses I experienced in grad school—and the turning point that led me to discover breathwork and somatic healing
🌿 How therapy, travel, yoga festivals, and coaching shaped my healing path
🌿 The moment I met my inner child, and how that changed everything
🌿 Why I believe in somatic work as a path to self-trust, clarity, and compassion
🌿 What I support my clients with: life transitions, ADHD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, business growth, grief, shame, and emotional overwhelm
🌿 The ways you can work with me now:

This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own path, to remember that healing is nonlinear, and to reconnect with your inner wisdom, clarity, and radiance.

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(#75) Life Is Happening Right Now: Presence, Inner Child Healing & Allowing Yourself to Begin Again30 Apr 202500:13:59

In this riff episode, we explore the powerful truth that life is happening in the smallest moments—and it’s happening right now. Through personal storytelling, poetry, and reflection, you’ll be reminded of the beauty in the everyday and invited to reconnect with your inner child, your present self, and your purpose.

You’ll hear:
 🌱 A special reading of the poem “Life Is Happening Right Now” — inspired by the tiny, sacred moments of everyday joy
🌱 A story from childhood and the breakthrough that came from inner child healing, breathwork, and remembering self-worth
🌱 Why we grip tightly to the past or future—and how to soften into the ebb and flow of the present
🌱 A reminder that you are already becoming the version of you you dream about—and you can begin again, in every single moment
🌱 The deeper purpose of somatic work: coming home to love, self-trust, and the truth of who you are

This is an episode about presence, permission, and choosing to live fully now—not later. Whether you're navigating change, healing old wounds, or simply needing a gentle nudge to return to yourself—this one’s for you.

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(#74) Somatic Embodiment, Metabolizing Anxiety & Integrating New Ways of Being23 Apr 202500:15:21

What if freedom isn’t found in being anxiety-free—but in learning to live with more presence, joy, and choice through it? This episode is a powerful invitation to reconnect with yourself through somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and embodiment practices that anchor you in a new way of being.

In this episode, we explore:
 🌿 Somatic embodiment – what it is, why it matters, and how it helps you feel more whole, present, and connected
🌿 The difference between managing anxiety and metabolizing it through the body’s wisdom
🌿 How movement, breathwork, sound, and nature regulate your nervous system and expand your capacity to feel joy
🌿 The path from overthinking and anxiety spirals to inner safety and emotional agency
🌿 A guided somatic practice to help you drop in, slow down, and meet yourself with compassion

You’ll also hear why "Coming Home to Yourself" is the essence of the somatic healing journey—especially as you navigate change, transition, and new seasons of life.

This is the final episode in a powerful mini-series that’s included:
 🔹 Ep 71: Nervous System Basics
 🔹 Ep 72: Tracking Sensation
 🔹 Ep 73: Inner Critics & Emotional Repatterning
 🔹 Ep 74: Integration and Embodied Living

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(#73) Your Nervous System is Not Broken: Inner Child Healing for Anxiety and Inner Critic16 Apr 202500:16:13

If you’ve ever felt like something is “wrong” with you because of your anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional patterns—this episode is a loving reminder: you are not broken. You’re human. And your body, mind, and inner world are far more intelligent and adaptive than you may realize.

In this episode, we explore:
🌱 Inner critics and old identity roles (people-pleaser, perfectionist, caretaker) and how they shape your emotional landscape
🌱 Why you are not your anxiety—it’s a survival strategy, not a flaw
🌱 The power of inner child healing and emotional repatterning to shift your experience from the inside out
🌱 The emotional healing triad and how these parts work together in your nervous system
 🌱 Real client results and what’s possible when you repattern your emotional responses

Whether you’re managing everyday stress or navigating deeper emotional layers, this episode will help you understand how to alchemize anxiety into clarity and compassion, and why you’re more resilient than you’ve been led to believe.

“Your anxiety is not the enemy. It’s trying to help you and there’s another way forward.”

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(#72) The Body Remembers: Somatic Anxiety, Sensation Tracking & Somatic Healing09 Apr 202500:18:54

If anxiety lives in your mind or body as tension, tightness, or a constant sense of unease—this episode is for you. Today, we explore the powerful truth that your body remembers! We discuss how learning to track sensation and work with the nervous system can lead to deep emotional healing, relief, and regulation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
 🌀 How anxiety shows up in the body—tight chest, shallow breathing, numbness, buzzing, chronic illness
🌀 How the mind-body-soul connection plays out in every area of life: relationships, work, business, and health
🌀 The transformative impact of somatic healing, from my first breathwork session in Vermont to supporting clients today
🌀 Simple, embodied tools for regulating anxiety

Through somatic work, you can begin to alchemize anxiety, shame, grief, or emotional discomfort into clarity and connection. When you meet what’s arising in your body with compassion and support, you create the conditions for healing.

“Emotional suffering is optional in my world. There gets to be another way.”

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🎧 Tune in now to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and return to the wisdom within.

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(#71) Anxiety Is Information: Understanding the Wisdom Beneath the Worry02 Apr 202500:19:53

Welcome! The Raediant Life Podcast is now officially renamed to the Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women Podcast, a title that better reflects the depth, intention, and embodiment work we explore in each episode.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic close to my heart: rethinking anxiety. If you’ve ever wished you could just “get rid” of anxiety, this conversation will offer a powerful reframe.

What we’ll explore:
🌀 Anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s a signal, not a flaw.
🌀 A breakdown of the science behind anxiety—what happens in the body (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), and why it matters
🌀 Personal stories on how anxiety has shown up in my life—and how learning to listen shifted everything
🌀 How to reframe anxiety as intelligence, not a problem
🌀 Why eliminating anxiety isn’t the goal—and how to respond with curiosity, compassion, and nervous system awareness
🌀 A gentle somatic practice to connect with what’s present in your body and meet it with care

Whether you're dealing with daily stress, perfectionism, or deeper emotional patterns, this episode will help you begin relating to anxiety as a guide—not a roadblock.

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(#70) From Stuck to Seen: Reclaiming Your Voice and Owning Your Self-Expression26 Mar 202500:17:48

If you’ve ever felt blocked, silenced, or unsure how to express yourself authentically... this episode is for you! As we close out a month themed around creativity, we’re diving into what it really means to own your self-expression and move from stuckness to embodied freedom and flow.

In this episode, we explore:

 🎤 Why self-expression can feel vulnerable—and the cultural, generational, and personal patterns that keep us quiet
🎨 How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear of being seen disconnect us from our creative energy
🌀 Personal stories and reflections on healing through inner child work, parts work, and somatic practices
✨ Tools to reconnect with your voice and energy—breathwork, writing, journaling, mirror work, dance, movement, and more
💡 An invitation to start small: What’s one way you can express yourself today?

Whether you’re a writer, artist, healer, or someone simply trying to speak your truth—this episode is your permission slip to reclaim your self-expression, release the fear, and let it be messy, fun, and free.

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Mantra of the month: “I am a creative.”

Tune in now to start expressing your truth, your way.

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(#87) Nervous System Regulation Through Connection: Self, Relationships & Breathwork23 Jul 202500:14:19

Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools for nervous system regulation: connection. Whether it’s the way you relate to yourself, your community, or your breath, connection can be deeply regulating… or dysregulating.

This episode breaks down the 3 forms of connection that support somatic healing and personal growth: Connection to Self, Others, & Your Breath

This episode is for you if you're:
✨ Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected
✨ Wanting to deepen your relationship with your breath, body, or loved ones
✨ Exploring somatic practices for nervous system regulation
✨ A therapist, coach, healer, or highly sensitive person seeking more ease

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(#69) Embracing Seasonal Transitions: Clearing Out Old Energy and Welcoming Growth in Spring19 Mar 202500:14:48

Spring is here! With the Spring Equinox on March 20th, we’re stepping into a season of renewal, expansion, and growth. 

In this episode, we explore:
 ✨ The transition from Winter to Spring. Clearing out the cocoon energy and stepping into something new
 ✨ Why change can feel unsettling and how to move through it with ease and intention
✨ Releasing what no longer serves you (doubts, projections, and energetic clutter)
✨ Aligning with the energy of Spring/Wood Season – expansion, growth, abundance, and self-expression
✨ Simple rituals to welcome this new season

Spring is an invitation to reset, ground, and grow. Whether you’re feeling ready for change or still adjusting, this episode will help you honor your personal pace and align with what you need most right now.

Take a moment to reflect:
What are you ready to release?
What new energy or experiences are you calling in?
How can you create space for expansion this season?

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(#68) Return to Soul Retreat Announcement – Join Us for a Transformational Weekend!12 Mar 202500:17:44

The retreat you've been dreaming of is finally here!

In this special episode, I’m announcing A Return to Soul Retreat, happening in October 2025 in Upstate, NY. This is the only retreat I’m hosting this year, and it’s designed for 6 women who are ready to breathe, release, reconnect, and step into their next season feeling lighter and more alive.

🌿 Why Retreats?
I’ve attended countless retreats and each one has shaped my path. Retreats are not required for transformation, but they are the most fun way to do it! This retreat is inspired by my own journey of shedding what no longer serves and coming back to what’s true.

🌿 What is A Return to Soul Retreat?
Held during Harvest Season, this retreat aligns with the Metal Element in Five Element Theory. It's focused on letting go, releasing, and making space for what’s next. You’ll leave feeling lighter, whole, and deeply connected to yourself

🌿 What You’ll Experience:
💨 Somatic Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation
🎶 Sound Healing & Yoga Nidra
📝 Creative Writing & Journaling
🌲 Hiking & Nature Immersion
✨ Inner Child Healing & Manifestation Practices

🌿 Who is this for?
If you’re a dreamer, perfectionist, overachiever, people-pleaser, or navigating a big life transition, this retreat will help you release, reset, and realign with what truly matters.

🏡 What Makes This Retreat Unique?
🔹 Small, intimate group (only 5 spots left!) for personalized support
🔹 One-of-a-kind experience blending healing, creativity, and connection
🔹 A safe, supportive space to unplug, grow, and reconnect with your soul

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(#67) Breathing Life into Your Creativity: How Breathwork Opens the Door to Inspiration and Creative Thinking05 Mar 202500:11:38

Feeling creatively blocked? Stuck in brain fog? Struggling to access inspiration? Breathwork might be the key to unlocking your creativity and getting back into flow.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The connection between breathwork and creativity – how regulating your nervous system creates space for new ideas
✨ Why creativity can be an antidote to sadness and how emotional healing and creativity can coexist
✨ Somatic healing and shifting perspective – how moving stuck energy opens up fresh inspiration
✨ Signs of a creativity block – stress, overthinking, digital overload, and how to break free
✨ How pausing and breathing can quiet mental noise and bring your intuition online

If you’ve ever felt creatively drained or disconnected from inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in now and start breathing life back into your creativity.

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(#66) Healing People-Pleasing: Reclaiming Your Authentic Voice and Setting Boundaries26 Feb 202500:17:45

Do you struggle to say no, fear disappointing others, or prioritize everyone’s comfort over your own? People-pleasing isn’t just a habit—it’s a nervous system response, often rooted in childhood conditioning and the fawn trauma response. But the good news? You can unlearn it.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

  • The roots of people-pleasing – why it develops and how it disconnects you from your authentic voice
  • The fear of being disliked and how to expand your capacity to hold discomfort
  • A fun, unconventional “Villain Exercise” to help you break free from approval-seeking (Source: Kali Somatics)
  • How somatic therapy, breathwork, and inner child work help you feel safe in self-expression
  • Why setting boundaries feels hard—but is essential for emotional freedom and self-trust

If you’re ready to stop over-explaining, start speaking your truth, and step into embodied self-expression, this episode is for you.

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(#65) Stop Energetic Leaks: How to Set Clear Boundaries & Reclaim Your Energy19 Feb 202500:15:52

Are you feeling drained by subtle energy leaks in your relationships and daily commitments? In this episode, Rae uncovers the hidden factors behind energetic leaks and offers actionable strategies to protect your personal energy through clear boundary-setting and somatic practices. Tune in to discover how to:

  • Identify subtle signs of energetic leaks that leave you feeling depleted
  • Recognize the impact of over-giving in relationships and work environments
  • Understand the critical role of setting personal boundaries to safeguard your energy
  • Implement effective strategies to reclaim your time and vitality
  • Utilize somatic practices that empower you to shield and recharge your energy
  • Learn techniques for regularly checking in with your energy levels for lasting balance

Join Rae as she shares personal insights and practical tips to help you stop energy drains and build healthier, more empowering boundaries so that you can live a more energized, balanced life.

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(#64) Understanding Anxiety and Boundaries: The Anxiety Iceberg, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism12 Feb 202500:19:16

Are you constantly over-explaining, struggling to say “no,” or feeling drained from trying to keep everyone else happy? This episode dives deep into the connection between anxiety and boundaries and how difficulty setting limits can lead to burnout, resentment, and overstimulation. We explore:

  • The Anxiety Iceberg - what’s really beneath the surface of your anxious thoughts
  • The link between anxiety and people-pleasing (hello, fawn response!)
  • Why setting boundaries can feel so uncomfortable and how to move through the fear, guilt, and what-if spirals
  • Somatic tools to regulate your nervous system so you can trust yourself, respond (not react), and hold your boundaries with confidence

This episode isn’t just theory, it’s packed with practical breathwork, grounding exercises, and somatic practices to help you step into a more embodied, empowered version of yourself.

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(#63) How to Set Boundaries That Stick: A Somatic Healing Approach05 Feb 202500:17:39

Struggling to set boundaries without guilt? In this episode, Rae shares a somatic approach to boundary-setting, helping you establish limits that feel clear, aligned, and empowering. We'll dive into:

✅ What boundaries really are and how they create safety and respect
✅ The connection between people-pleasing, guilt, and weak boundaries
✅ How somatic awareness can help you trust your limits and communicate them with confidence
✅ Three body-based practices to help you set and hold boundaries effectively

By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical somatic tools to strengthen your boundaries, feel more confident in saying no, and navigate relationships from a place of self-trust.

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(#62) How Core Values, Vision Intensives, and Daily Routines Support Your Future Goals22 Jan 202500:19:51

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between core values, vision creation intensives, and the routines that support your personal and professional goals. 

Tune in to discover:

  • How defining your core values helps shape your future vision
  • The transformative benefits of Vision Creation Intensives for clarity and direction
  • Simple morning and evening routines to help you stay aligned with your goals and vision

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(#61) Manifest Your Dream Life in 2025: Vision, Clarity, and Practices for Powerful Manifestation08 Jan 202500:17:47

In this episode, Rae shares practices for manifesting your dream life in 2025. Tune in to discover:

  • How to create a powerful vision for the new year with the upcoming Vision Board Workshop
  • Four transformative practices to amplify your manifestations with clarity and focus
  • The benefits of visualization, breathwork, and sound healing in the manifestation process
  • Two crucial concepts that many people overlook when it comes to successful manifestation 

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(#60) Happy Holidays! Guided Somatic Breathwork for Holiday Stress Relief25 Dec 202400:15:58

In this episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares a breathwork practice for easing any holiday stress. Celebrate the season with calm and clarity! Experience a powerful breathwork practice designed to ease holiday stress and anxiety. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by festive commitments or need a mindful pause during the busy season, discover actionable techniques to help you breathe through the chaos and reclaim your inner peace. Tune in for easy-to-follow instructions that promote relaxation, reduce stress, and keep your energy balanced all holiday long.

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(#86) Energy Boundaries for Empaths & Highly Sensitive People: How to Clear What’s Not Yours & Protect Your Sensitivity16 Jul 202500:13:44

If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, empath, coach, therapist, or big feeler, this one’s for you. 🧡 In this soulful episode, Rae shares all about how to protect your energy, clear what’s not yours, and hone your intuitive gifts without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🌿 What a Highly Sensitive Person is
🌿 How to recognize projection
🌿 Daily energy hygiene tools
🌿 How to nurture your intuition
🌿 Your sensitivity is a gift

Questions to reflect on:
• Where am I holding onto something that isn’t mine?
• What’s one practice I can commit to this week to clear my energy?

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(#59) Reflecting on 2024 and The Art of Wintering11 Dec 202400:27:44

In this episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares essential practices for reflecting on 2024 and transitioning into the winter season. Tune in to receive and learn:

  • The benefits of annual reflection practices
  • How reflection is supportive for personal growth, self-awareness, and celebrating yourself
  • How to align with the winter season of rest, renewal, and introspection
  • Practices to support your mind, body, and soul during the colder months of winter

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(#58) Navigating the Holiday Season with Energetic Practices and Healthy Boundaries27 Nov 202400:16:55

In this episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, Rae shares essential practices for navigating the holiday season with ease. Tune in to learn:

  • Simple easy practices for holiday stress relief and how to stay grounded in the busiest moments 
  • How to create healthy boundaries and be mindful of your energy
  • The power and art of reflection for celebrating yourself and working towards your goals

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(#57) Connecting With Your Angels, The Akashic Records, and Manifestation with Erin Bishop Pedone13 Nov 202400:47:33

In today's episode we have our next guest expert Erin Bishop Pedone, owner of Reiki Shores.

Erin is the visionary behind Reiki Shores, stands at the forefront of holistic healing as a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapy Master, and Akashic Records Practitioner. With a profound belief in the innate wisdom of the soul, Erin guides individuals towards unlocking their healing potential, advocating a life of love, joy, and purposeful health.

Tune in to today's episode to receive: 

  • Erin's journey of creating her own business and in-person wellness studio in Island Park, NY
  • Insight into how to connect to your own spirit guides, angels, and spirit team
  • Gain an understanding of the akashic records and how this information is helpful in navigating today's challenges
  • When things are tough, learn the one tool you can lean on to to feel universal support
  • Learn how to amplify your manifestations and become an energetic match for your desires! 


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(#56) Cycle Syncing, Balancing Your Hormones, and Exhale and Unwind Event with Courtney Devanna30 Oct 202400:34:53

Our next guest expert joins on us on today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast!

Courtney Devanna is a Hormone Health Coach who helps women manage their stress, support their cycle and implement simple lifestyle changes that make a big impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. She's a recovering people pleaser and on a mission to build community and create a safe space for women to truly live well.

Tune-in to today's episode to receive: 

  • An understanding of the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they relate to each season
  • Tips for matching activities with your cycle to support optimal energy, hormone health, and pms symptoms 
  • Signs of hormonal imbalance and common indicators that could be a sign to address 
  • Simple stress management techniques to reduce stress and support hormone balance (like breathwork!) 
  • All of the upcoming event details for Exhale + Unwind !!

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(#55) Empowered Alignment, Somatic Breathwork, and the Journey of Entrepreneurship with Miss Jamie Leigh16 Oct 202400:58:31

Your host Rae invites you to join her in a conversation with our next guest expert, Miss Jamie Leigh! Jamie LiCausi is the founder of Empowered Alignment, a wellness studio and vibrant community located in Pennsylvania where individuals come together to support one another on their healing journeys.

Tune in to today's episode to learn more about: 

  • Jamie’s inspiring journey of online coaching to opening an in-person wellness studio, Empowered Alignment in Pennsylvania.
  • The power of affirmations, gratitude, and dance in increasing body positivity and confidence.
  • The role of community in personal and entrepreneurial growth, and the value of connecting with like-minded individuals.
  • Flower essences as a tool for emotional healing, especially when paired with other practices like breathwork!
  • Challenges of the entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of who you surround yourself with.

 

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(#54) Rachel Emily in Paris! 3 Transformative Travel Reflections for Personal Growth02 Oct 202400:16:35

Join Rae on The Raediant Life Podcast as she shares transformative insights from her recent European adventure in Paris. Discover how travel can be a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, easing travel anxiety, and sparking personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your next journey, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you balance excitement with ease on the move.

Tune in to learn:

  • How travel impacts nervous system regulation and offers strategies to navigate uncertainty and travel anxiety.
  • The importance of integrating your travel experiences to boost personal growth and self-care.
  • How building connections and community while traveling can enhance your overall well-being.
  • Tips on taking time to rest and reflect after your adventures for deeper personal transformation.

Embrace the healing power of travel and unlock new levels of personal growth with insights from Paris!

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(#53) Finding Safety in The Body, Breathwork for Anxiety, and The Power of Gratitude18 Sep 202400:24:15

In this episode, Rae shares about the topics of safety and gratitude and how they are important components to healing, especially when experiencing  anxiety. Tune in to receive: 

  • How breathwork supports anxiety relief and nervous system regulation
  • The importance of feeling safe in the body and practical tools to cultivate safety
  • Why safety is the foundation for emotional processing, personal growth, and manifestation
  • The power of gratitude as a practice for shifting perspectives and connecting with abundance
  • Somatic approaches to embodying gratitude and creating a heart-centered life

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(#52) The Art of Letting Go and Grounding Practices for Self-Regulation04 Sep 202400:26:22

In this episode, we dive into the art of letting go during transitions, exploring how to ground yourself and ease the process of release. You'll discover practical techniques for self-regulation, including breathwork and meditation, and learn how to navigate the duality of emotions that often accompany change. Tune in to receive: 

  • Learn the mantra "I allow letting go to be easy" to help facilitate emotional release.
  • Discover three essential practices for grounding and self-regulation
  • Understand how breathwork can reduce stress and regulate the nervous system
  • Gain insights into starting a meditation practice and overcoming common misconceptions

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(#51) Celebrating Our One-Year Podcast Anniversary, Earth Angels, and Emotional Healing Practices21 Aug 202400:20:26

It's our one year podcast-aversary!! Woo!! Tune-in today to jam with your host, Rachel Kraft...

  • Learn how you can enter to win the Podcast Giveaway!! A single 1:1 Breathwork Healing Session!
  • Connect with Universal energy and add a new tool to your tool-kit
  • Gain insight into three steps that are supportive for processing harder emotions (shame, grief, guilt) and how to build a strong foundation for emotional healing 
  • Learn about the Emotional Guidance Scale by Abraham Hicks and why it's helpful to know that hard emotions aren't blocks, they are simply messages!
  • Receive guidance on what breathwork healing sessions and somatic healing entails

PODCAST GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a 1:1 Breathwork Healing Session! ($333 Value) by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. If you've already left a review, you're already entered to win! Thank you SO MUCH for your support. I am grateful to be in service and that you're here.

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(#50) Teaching at The OM Festival, Habit Tracking Practices, and Flower Essence Intentions07 Aug 202400:30:16

Tune in to today's episode to hear all about:

  • Teaching at The OM Festival
  • How to get started with habit tracking and why it's so helpful to go back to the basics!
  • What flower essence is and how to set your own monthly intentions
  • How to work with me in August! 

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(#85) Grounded Change: How to Self-Regulate and Move Through Life Transitions Without Overwhelm09 Jul 202500:14:57

Thinking about a big life change — starting a new job, moving, or beginning a relationship? This episode is your gentle guide to navigating major life transitions with more clarity, groundedness, and self-trust.

✨ In this episode, Rae shares a somatic approach to life changes, inspired by fresh waves of creativity after an expansive trip to Scotland (spoiler: Isle of Skye & Edinburgh magic!). You’ll hear practical steps, embodied questions, and supportive tools to help you move through any transition feeling anchored in your truth.

In this episode you’ll explore:
 🌱 The Facts
 🌱 The Possibilities
 🌱 Your Nervous System
 🌱 Support (Without Outsourcing)

🌱 Takeaway: You can move through big changes from a grounded, safe place. When you trust your inner compass and honor what’s true for you, there really are no “wrong” choices — only lessons and expansion.

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(#49) Podcast Updates, Upcoming Events & Finding Balance in Fire Season17 Jul 202400:14:45

In today's episode your host Rae shares about:

  • Podcast updates: New episode coming in August and a 1 year giveaway happening soon!!
  • Upcoming events: Self-Care Social in Westfield, New Jersey and The Om Festival in Arlington, Vermont
  • What fire season is and how to create harmony if you're feeling out of balance

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(#48) Self-Care Social: Lymphatic Activation Through the Power of Breath03 Jul 202400:29:35

Your host Rae shares an Instagram Live with Krista Little, owner of Citizen Mobile Massage! Tune-in to learn what to expect at the Self-Care Social event and their upcoming class Lymphatic Activation Through the Power of Breath!

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(#47) 5 Reasons to Attend Your Next Yoga Festival, Intentional Living Insights & Upcoming Events26 Jun 202400:15:18

Join your host Rae as she shares insights from the Intentional Living Magazine Summer Release Party and five compelling reasons to attend your next yoga festival. In this episode, discover how yoga festivals can boost your wellness journey by fostering community connection, igniting inspiration, and enhancing self-care practices.

Tune in to learn:

  • How attending a yoga festival can deepen your practice and support intentional living
  • The top 5 benefits of joining yoga festivals - from rejuvenation to personal growth
  • Rae’s firsthand experiences at the summer release party and key takeaways
  • Exciting upcoming yoga events that you won’t want to miss

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just exploring mindful living, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring reasons to mark your calendar for your next yoga festival!

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(#46) Sneak Peek: The Stress & Bloat Free Summer Masterclass12 Jun 202400:46:33

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares a sneak peek of the Stress & Bloat Free Summer Masterclass with Rachie Jo.

Tune in for: 

  • A sneak peek of the 60 minute masterclass hosted by Rachel Nigro, Health, Nutrition & Fitness Coach and Rachel Kraft, Somatic Breathwork & Anxiety Coach
  • A guided somatic breathwork experience
  • How to create your own breathwork practices
  • Nervous system regulation tools for everyday living
  • Step by step plan to ditch bloat for summer
  • How to eat and train to have a stress & bloat free summer

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(#45) Upcoming June Events and Breathwork for Rest and Rejuvenation 05 Jun 202400:17:27

In today's episode your host Rae shares more about the upcoming events for the month of June and a guided breathwork practice for Rest and Rejuvenation.

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(#44) Finding Balance with Sound Healing for Stress and Anxiety Relief29 May 202400:17:45

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares about the healing qualities that sound healing has to offer for stress, anxiety relief, and finding balance in the mind body and soul! Tune in to receive:

  • Understand the difference between stress and anxiety and how sound healing can be transformative for both 
  • Learn about what sound healing is and it's historical roots
  • The connection between the brain, the body, and sound for anxiety relief
  • How you can practically apply sound healing modalities in everyday life 

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(#43) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Fear of Judgement22 May 202400:12:58

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares about overcoming the fear of being disliked, judgement, and imposter syndrome! Tune in to receive:

  • Recognize the impact of seeking external validation and discover the tools to validate yourself from within 
  • Understand the role of the inner critic and how it applies to fear and shame
  • Learn strategies to reduce the impact of the inner critic and the common symptoms of fear of failure, perfectionism, and comparison
  • Learn how to reframe challenges and embrace your achievements 

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(#42) Embracing New Beginnings: Learning Something New With Ease15 May 202400:13:55

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares about how to start something new with ease. We've all been a beginner (and might still be) and that's okay! Tune in to receive:

  • An understanding of learning curve consciousness and how this can have a positive impact on our mindset 
  • How to recognize the valley of despair/bridge of hope when you're starting something new
  • What to do and how to embrace imperfection
  • Reduce self-criticism with this fun game I like to play
  • Learn to overcome fear and self-doubt when entering into new phases of life

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(#41) The 7 Chakras and Grounding Practices for Nervous System Regulation08 May 202400:16:53

Today's episode includes an incredible overview of the chakra systems! Join us this weekend for Breathwork for Root Chakra Grounding and learn more about why grounding is so important and how to build a safe and nourishing foundation.

Tune in to today's episode to: 

  • Learn the importance of grounding during seasons of change and growth 
  • Understand each of the seven chakra energy centers and how they connect to every day life
  • Learn the benefits of grounding for your nervous system and easing anxiety 
  • Practical grounding techniques you can easily incorporate into every day life 

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(#40) Why Breathwork is So Transformational and Life Changing01 May 202400:21:40

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares in-depth about how breathwork is transformational, and why she loves it so much! Tune in to receive:

  • An understanding of the science behind breathwork and how it affects the body
  • The history of breathwork and how it shows up in the world today
  • Learn different methods for how to incorporate it into your every day life 
  • Understand the mind-body connection and why breathwork is a great tool for strengthening this 

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(#84) Somatic Breathwork as a Portal: Reconnect with Your Body, Calm Your Mind & Access Inner Wisdom02 Jul 202500:21:18

If you’ve ever wondered how to feel more grounded, clear, and connected to your intuition - this episode is your invitation!

In this episode, Rae shares her personal journey with breathwork - from a transformative trip to Vermont to how it now weaves through her work as a somatic therapist, somatic coach, and breathwork facilitator. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to integrate breathwork into your daily life and why this practice is a powerful portal for nervous system healing, emotional release, and returning to your truest self.

In this episode, you'll learn:
🌬️ What breathwork is and how it works on a somatic level
🌬️ Rae’s trauma-informed approach to integrative and meditative breath practices
🌬️ How breathwork supports nervous system regulation, emotional release, and creative flow
🌬️ Real-life ways to use breathwork as an anchor in daily life, in guided sessions, as self-practice, or in community
🌬️ How breathwork helps you quiet the inner critic and hear your intuition again
🌬️ Why breathwork builds your “regulation muscle” and expands your window of tolerance

Whether you're new to breathwork or deepening your practice, this episode is a loving reminder: you always have your breath.

🌿 Ready to experience the power of breathwork in your own body? Book a 1:1 Integrative Breathwork Session with Rae to shift energy, calm your nervous system, and return to clarity.

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(#39) Behind the Scenes of Podcasting and How You Can Get Yours Started TODAY!24 Apr 202400:16:38

Your host Rae shares about the behind the scenes of starting your own podcast! Rae gets asked often by fellow entrepreneurs, friends, and family on how to get started on creating a podcast so she's compiled common questions in the hopes that it will help you on your journey. Did you like hearing more about the biz side of things? Let Rae know so she can share more!

Tune in to this episode to receive:

  • The benefits of having your own podcast and how it is helpful when you have your own business
  • How to get started with the tech aspects of creating your own podcast 
  • To use an outline, or not? Learn about the different approaches and which one might work best for you
  • How to find guests that are already in your network, and how to vet guests from outside of your network
  • Top 3 tips for getting started with your podcast today

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(#38) 5 Essential Elements of Body-Based Healing17 Apr 202400:13:18

In this episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae dives into five key elements of body-based healing. Tune in to discover:

  • A brief recap on the Clearing the Clutter mini-retreat and what you can expect next! (so many fun things coming!!)
  • Explore five essential elements of body-based healing and learn why the mind-body connecton is so important
  • How breathwork can help you in healing trauma and gaining more self-trust

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(#37) Sneak Peek: The Somatic Awareness and Body-Based Healing Masterclass 10 Apr 202400:16:50

On today's episode of The Raediant Life Podcast your host Rae shares a sneak peek from The Masterclass Pass! You can expect to receive:

  • Understand body-based healing, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation
  • Learn more about trauma-informed approaches and how to listen to your body
  • Gain an understanding of somatic awareness, mindfulness, and the importance of creating safety

Receive the full replay and masterclass experience here.

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(#36) A Guide for Starting Your Healing Journey and Clearing the Clutter Mini Retreat03 Apr 202400:18:48

In this episode of The Raediant Life Podcast, your host Rae shares more about her personal healing journey of moving through anxiety and grief. She shares a 5 tip guide on how to get started on your healing journey and upcoming events in April. Tune in to receive: 

  • The importance of starting and taking the first steps because you are most definitely not alone and NOT stuck where you are
  • Discover how to make the healing process FUN
  • Learn how to recognize what your mind, body, and soul are being drawn to and why that is important for moving forward 
  • How to build a supportive network so that you can thrive based on what you need in that moment
  • Embracing the mess and imperfection of being a human. We are all figuring it out as we go! 

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