The Power of Oxygen 1st – Details, episodes & analysis

What if the tools you were taught to fear are actually the ones that could help you reconnect to yourself?

In this deeply grounded and honest conversation, Dot sits down with professional tarot reader and author Lori Dyan to talk about what tarot actually is, and what it's not. From unpacking old religious programming to exploring rituals, breathwork, and the power of presence, this episode is a permission slip to explore spiritual tools without shame.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What tarot really is—and why it's not fortune telling or prophecy
• How tarot serves as a tool for reflection, self-coaching, and staying present
• Lori's journey from being mentored by a witch in the 1980s to becoming a bestselling author
• The difference between tarot and oracle cards (and when to use each)
• Why breathwork is the simplest, most powerful ritual for high-performing women
• The concept of "burning your shit" as an energetic release practice
• How rituals help us reclaim time, energy, and alignment
• The tarot card every entrepreneur needs to understand: the Four of Wands (a.k.a. "put your oxygen mask on first")
• Why the first half of life is getting screwed up—and the second half is healing from it

About Lori Dianne:

Lori Dyan (Tarot Lori) is a professional tarot reader with 35 years of experience, bestselling author of Burn Your Shit: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals and Big Deck Energy, and a sought-after speaker and ritual guide. She leads monthly Burn Your Shit rituals on Instagram Live, works with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and teaches tarot intensives that help people develop their own intuitive practice. Lori's work blends psychology, science, and spirituality to inspire, empower, and enlighten.

Connect with Tarot Lori:

https://www.tarotlori.com/

https://www.tarotlori.com/tarot-intensive

https://www.youtube.com/@Loridyan

https://www.instagram.com/tarot.lori/

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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Have you been putting off hiring help because the numbers don't seem to add up? What if the real cost isn't financial—it's energetic?

In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own journey with support. After relocating my family six months ago, I finally made a hire I've been avoiding: a house cleaner. Not because it made the most business sense on paper, but because I know what happens when I walk into a clean house I didn't clean—it changes everything.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt guilty about asking for help, hesitated to delegate, or wondered if support is a luxury you can't afford. Spoiler: It's not about luxury. It's about circulation. It's about giving yourself permission to breathe.

In this episode, I share:

• The real reason I hired a house cleaner (and why it took me so long to finally do it)
• Why support isn't weakness—it's how we put better energy back into the world
• The hidden cost of carrying too much: decision fatigue, mental load, and burnout
• How to calculate what your time is actually worth (and why it matters)
• The difference between hiring, delegating, automating, exchanging, and letting go

Resources Mentioned:

• Support & Breathe Return on Investment Calculator – Download your free calculator at DotRockConsulting.com to calculate your hourly rate and identify where support could create breathing room in your life and business
• https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Shoutout to my real estate agent who found my new housekeeper! https://www.thecrisafulligroup.com/danny

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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Family isn’t always the people who share your last name. Sometimes the deepest healing comes from the “others” who choose you, love you, and hold space for the life you actually have, not the one you imagined.

In this tender, heart-forward episode, I share the concept of “the others," the unexpected parents, children, mentors, neighbors, and friends who become our chosen family. I open up about my own story of longing for a big family, navigating divorce, solo parenting my son, and grieving the life I thought I’d have, while finding profound love in the people who stepped in along the way.

You’ll also hear from my dear friend, entrepreneur and author Anjilee Ferguson, as she walks through her journey with divorce, remarriage, step-parenting, and childlessness. 

This conversation is for any woman who thought her life, marriage, or motherhood would look different, who’s learning to receive support from unlikely places, and who’s ready to see her “others” as oxygen for her soul.

We also talk about practical tools like journaling through grief, letting safe people hold space without fixing, and the quiet power of simple rituals like a weekly “I love you” call.

Takeaways:

• The “others” in your life can offer real, sustaining love that is just as valid as first-family or biological bonds
• Grief for the life you imagined can coexist with deep gratitude for the life you actually have
• Mothering can look like step-parenting, auntie-ing, mentoring, neighboring, and being a safe harbor for other people’s children
• Mindset work, journaling, and letting yourself fully feel your emotions are essential parts of healing
• You are not “less than” because your path to family, love, or motherhood looks different than you expected

Anjilee Ferguson, is an entrepreneur, peer mentor supervisor, and author. Six years ago, she co-founded an online school for students in grades 6-12, helping thousands of students with their education. She has also supported college students as a peer mentor supervisor and enrollment counselor. Her first book was all about the ups and downs of single life and divorce. She’s currently working on another book about childlessness. She is also the author of: Yes, No, Maybe So: A Comedy of Dating, Divorce, and Devotion which talks about finding your place in a world that revolves around family and keeping faith through a journey that looks different than those around you. 

Connect with Anjilee: https://www.instagram.com/anjilee.ferguson

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or lacking confidence? Your answer to finding peace and empowerment might just be boundaries.

Join me as I chat with my dear friend and accountability partner, Diane Sorenson, parenting coach and host of the Beautiful Behavior podcast.

Learn how she went from teacher to behavior specialist to coach, all driven by her passion for helping families & get expert insights and practical tips on setting healthy boundaries for calmer, more connected relationships.

Tune in and discover how setting boundaries can transform your relationships and bring peace to your parenting journey!

Go say HI to Diane!
https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

Start With Oxygen 1st
https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact

You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Feeling trapped in a picture-perfect life?

Join me on a journey of self-discovery as I reveas the pivotal moment that led me to leave it all behind and chase my wildest dreams.

From overcoming self-doubt to building a life of freedom and adventure, this episode is bursting with inspiration and practical tips to help you listen to your intuition and finally put yourself first.

Tune in to discover how one bold decision transformed my life - and how it can help you rewrite your own story.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

Start With Oxygen 1st
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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Launching this podcast has been a wild ride, filled with excitement, perfectionism battles, and a whole lot of oceanside journaling!

I talk briefly about how this podcast came to life, including the fear that came up.

Visioning 52 episodes in 2024 is both exciting and terrifying! But that's the beauty of life, right?  It's the messy actions, the imperfect leaps, that get us closer to our dreams.

Remember, oxygen first! Find what nourishes your soul, big and small, each day.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

Start With Oxygen 1st
https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact

You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

This episode my selfcare practice I call "energy showers".

This is a daily practice for clearing negative energy and raising your vibration!

I talk about my personal experience with energy showers, explaining how I got started, the benefits I have personally experienced, and the specific steps involved in the process.

Try incorporating an energy shower into your routine and see how it impacts you! If you do, share your experience with me on social media!

Dr. Kim D'Eramo's book "The Mind Body Toolkit"

Dr. Kim D'Eramo's Energy Shower

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Introducing the Power of Oxygen First podcast where I share about my personal journey of how embracing the concept of putting my own oxygen mask on first transformed my life.

Tune In to Learn:
- How embracing the concept of "oxygen first" can lead to personal transformation.
- The challenges of being a single parent and how to navigate them.
- Dot's experience with overcoming adversity and finding joy and freedom in her life.
- The power of asking for and receiving support.
- Insights into building a successful business while prioritizing self-care.


Join me on my podcast journey as I dive deeper into the power of self-care and nurturing the spirit.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

What if the very thing you’re holding onto is the reason you feel stuck, exhausted, or uninspired?

In this episode, I am exploring the art of letting go in business, leadership, and life.

From releasing employees who no longer align to ending relationships or routines that drain your energy, I am sharing my powerful Grow or Go method for compassionate, clear, and effective release. You’ll learn why letting go isn’t failure, it’s leadership.

This episode is especially for those stepping fully into their role as Chief Energy Officer, whether in their business, their team, or their personal life.

In this episode:

• Why letting go is essential to reclaiming your energy and focus
• The real cost—financial and emotional—of holding onto misalignment
• How to identify your energy leaks (and the simple question that reveals them)
• My signature Grow or Go framework for compassionate offboarding
• How to create space for renewal after a release
• Why “firing” can be an act of vitality for both sides
• The three reflection questions every Chief Energy Officer should ask regularly

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

Start With Oxygen 1st
https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact

You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

 I’m back and it feels so good to finally say that. After moving across Colorado, going through a divorce, and restructuring my business, I’ve learned firsthand what it means to let go and start again.

In this episode, I’m sharing a very personal story about the $100 gym cancellation that taught me a much bigger lesson: sometimes the cost of alignment is worth every penny. Letting go isn’t giving up—it’s how we create space for what’s meant to come next.

I’ll walk you through:

• How I knew it was time to release what no longer fit
• Why the cost of staying stuck is always higher than the cost of change
• My three-step process for letting go with compassion and courage
• A reflection to help you reconnect with your truth and energy

Take a deep breath with me and ask yourself: What’s ready to fall away? Where have I already outgrown the version of myself that’s still trying to stay?

If this conversation stirred something in you, download my free Delegate + Breathe Calculator here: https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator It’ll show you how much time and energy you can reclaim by letting go of what’s not yours to hold.

Come share your reflections with me on Instagram @dot_rock_—I love hearing what lands for you most.

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

Start With Oxygen 1st
https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact

You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.

Optional Resource

Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator

Connect with Dot
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_

Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.