Collective Guidance with Charla Goodnight
Welcome to Collective Guidance, hosted by Charla Goodnight. The podcast where conscious conversation meets personal evolution. Each week, we explore transformative insights on mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, holistic wellness, and soulful living. Hosted by thought leaders, healers, and everyday seekers, Collective Guidance is your space for deep reflections, healing conversations, and grounded wisdom to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. A return to remembrance that you are not alone in this human experience. Whether you're navigating your awakening, seeking authentic connection, or curious about energetic alignment, this podcast offers guidance for every step of your path. Tap into the collective wisdom and awaken the guidance within.
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36 - Stop Pushing For Clarity: Alignment Comes First
01/21/2026
36 - Stop Pushing For Clarity: Alignment Comes First
Alignment is not something you achieve — it’s something you return to. In this episode, Charla Goodnight explores the deeper truth behind alignment, surrender, and frequency, drawing from Abraham Hicks teachings, astrology, and real-life lived wisdom shared by Laura Lee Lotto. Rather than pushing for clarity or forcing outcomes, alignment invites relief, softness, and trust. This conversation reframes misalignment as feedback, not failure, and reminds you that your emotions are guidance pointing you back to your true self. Key Takeaways Alignment is your natural state, not a destination You don’t need to fix yourself to be worthy of feeling good Misalignment is feedback, not punishment Relief is the first step back into alignment Astrology reflects your frequency — it doesn’t define or limit you Surrender is not giving up; it’s stopping resistance You don’t align by fixing circumstances — you align by softening toward them Memorable Quotes “Alignment isn’t self-improvement. Alignment is self-remembering.” “Relief is a doorway. You don’t have to feel joyful — you just have to stop pushing.” “Surrender doesn’t mean you like what’s happening. It means you stop arguing with reality long enough to hear what it’s offering you.” “Your birth chart is divine sheet music — misalignment happens when you try to play someone else’s song.” Simple Alignment Practice Before an important moment — a decision, conversation, launch, or pause — take one deep breath and say: “I am a clear channel of divine wisdom. I allow what is meant for me to flow with ease.” Then let it go. Topics Covered Alignment & surrender Abraham Hicks teachings Astrology & frequency Emotional guidance system Divine timing Trusting intuition Releasing resistance Inner authority We’d love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: 📩 Email: charla@colletiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: 📺 Watch on YouTube:
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35 - This Parenting Breakthrough Saved My Energy (Birth Chart Parenting)
01/19/2026
35 - This Parenting Breakthrough Saved My Energy (Birth Chart Parenting)
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight welcomes Laura Lee Lotto — cosmic-minded wellness entrepreneur, astrologer, aromatherapist, homesteader, and founder of Laura Lee Lotto Alternative Wellness Services. Laura shares how astrology became her lifelong tool for healing, self-understanding, and motherhood — especially when she realized her children’s charts revealed completely different energetic blueprints than her own. Together, they explore what it means to stop giving your power away, trust your intuition, surrender to divine timing, and create from alignment. Laura also shares her powerful “download moment” that became the year-long program Journey to the Soul, guiding women to write and publish transformational stories rooted in intuition. This episode is a masterclass in embracing your authentic path — even when it doesn’t fit in one box. Key Topics & Takeaways ✨ How astrology becomes a practical tool for daily life ✨ Parenting through the lens of the elements (earth, air, fire, water) ✨ Why trying to “change people” drains you — and what to do instead ✨ Trusting intuition, surrendering control, and receiving divine downloads ✨ The origin story of Journey to the Soul + Soul Seed Collective ✨ The unexpected spiritual lesson of Laura’s “uninvited” fifth baby ✨ Astrology as “sheet music” — and your birth chart as your divine piece ✨ The ritual Laura does before readings, launches, and big moments ✨ Busting myths about astrology being “woo woo” ✨ How to align your purpose by understanding your energetic blueprint Laura Lee Lotto is a cosmic-minded wellness entrepreneur who blends astrology, aromatherapy, and coaching to help people reconnect with their natural rhythm. She is the visionary behind Aquarian Acres, a 35-acre Wisconsin homestead where wellness meets play through gardens, disc golf, and community events. She is the creator of Soul Seed Collective and the year-long transformational program Journey to the Soul, where women awaken intuition, authenticity, and purpose while writing and publishing their stories. She also hosts the Ram & Goat Astrology Podcast and leads the Cosmic Mama Collective, an online membership for spiritually curious parents. Connect with Laura 🌐 Website: lauraleelotto.com 📱 Social: @lauraleelotto (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) 🎙 Podcast: Ram & Goat Astrology Podcast (all platforms)
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34 - Calm Isn’t the Goal — Integrity Is: Healing Rage & Speaking Your Truth
01/14/2026
34 - Calm Isn’t the Goal — Integrity Is: Healing Rage & Speaking Your Truth
Rage isn’t a personality flaw — it’s often a signal that something sacred in you has been crossed. In this powerful episode, Charla Goodnight explores the two paths of rage: the rage that protects and the rage that destroys. You’ll learn how rage is not something to eliminate, but something to lead, listen to, and transform into clarity, self-respect, and boundaries — without collateral damage. Whether your rage feels explosive or hidden beneath exhaustion and numbness, this episode offers grounding tools and somatic practices to help you turn rage into truth and liberation. In this episode, we cover: Why rage is often the soul’s signal that you’ve been ignored too long The difference between anger (spark) vs rage (accumulation) The two paths of rage: protective vs destructive How women are conditioned to suppress rage through “being nice” and “being the bigger person” Signs of stored rage in the body (jaw clenching, burnout, PMS, insomnia, anxiety, shutdown) Why suppressed rage often becomes fatigue, depression, people pleasing, or control The Rage → Clarity Process (3 powerful steps to shift it in real life) Somatic discharge tools: shaking, walking, cold water, roaring, pillow screaming, safe release Why calm isn’t the goal — integrity is the goal What “Sacred Rage” looks like and how it restores your truth A closing grounding practice to reconnect to your inner leadership Try This After Listening Ask yourself: What boundary has been crossed? What truth did I swallow? What am I no longer available for? What one decision can I make this week to stop abandoning myself? We’d love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: 📩 Email: charla@colletiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: 📺 Watch on YouTube:
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33 - Are You Intuitive? How to Deepen Your Connection to Source With Beth Brown-Rinella
01/12/2026
33 - Are You Intuitive? How to Deepen Your Connection to Source With Beth Brown-Rinella
In this powerful conversation, Charla sits down with Beth Brown Rinella, a modern medicine woman mentor, priestess, and multidimensional healer with over 30 years in the healing arts. Beth’s work bridges the seen and unseen—supporting clients on the quantum level to release fear, clear energetic density, and remember who they truly are. Together, they explore what it means to live as a priestess in modern life, how women can reclaim their power without apology, and why emotions—especially rage—can be sacred pathways to liberation. In this episode, we dive into: What a priestess really is (and how priestessing makes everyday life sacred) The difference between “pushing emotions down” vs. transforming them Sacred rage: why rage isn’t the problem—suppression is How women have been conditioned to silence anger, truth, and power Beth’s perspective on intuition, psychic development, and becoming a “psychic detective” Why meditation is the gateway to deeper connection with Source A simple explanation of dimensions (3D–5D) and what “5D” actually feels like Beth’s take on the ascension process and energetic clearing through the body Why Mary Magdalene has become such a powerful guide for women right now The inner balance of divine feminine + divine masculine (Hieros Gamos / divine union) Why healing your lineage can shift patterns for your children and future generations Memorable moments: “Why do you want to get rid of your rage? It’s about transforming it.” “Your emotions are truth flags.” “Don’t apologize for the space you take up.” “We need women who can teach women to be women again.” About Beth Brown Rinella Beth is an initiated priestess of the Rose Lineage and Priestess of Isis traditions. She offers energy healing, mentorship, sacred trainings, and intuitive guidance designed to awaken self-love, embodied wisdom, and deep remembrance. Beth’s mission: to help you illuminate your path, embody your highest essence, and step into the beauty of your soul. Connect with Beth Website: goddessiam.com Social: Search Beth Brown Rinella TikTok: Goddess Musings (As mentioned in the episode, Beth’s site is being reimagined—so socials are also a great way to connect.) Connect with Charla + Collective Guidance Follow the podcast on Instagram: @collectiveguidancepodcast If you loved this episode, please follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps more women find the show.
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32 - You Don’t Need Motivation — You Need This Mind Shift
01/07/2026
32 - You Don’t Need Motivation — You Need This Mind Shift
In this short but powerful solo episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight explores the missing piece of most fitness routines: the mind. Following last week’s conversation on strength training and longevity, Charla dives into the mental and emotional side of movement—how your self-talk, beliefs, and mindset directly impact whether you show up, stay consistent, and actually enjoy fitness. With 30 years of experience as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Charla shares real-life moments, practical mindset shifts, and compassionate encouragement to help you move from resistance to empowerment. This episode is for anyone who’s ever sat in their car outside the gym, talked themselves out of a workout, or labeled fitness as a “chore.” Because fitness isn’t punishment. It’s your body’s natural state. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why mental fitness is just as important as physical strength How the words you use about fitness become beliefs stored in the body Simple mindset shifts to help you get into the gym—and stay there Why movement is a soul-driven desire, not an ego-based obligation How strength training builds emotional and mental resilience, not just muscle How to make fitness fun, empowering, and sustainable Practical guidance for starting (or restarting) a simple strength routine Key Takeaways: Movement is medicine—for your body, brain, and nervous system You don’t need motivation; you need supportive self-talk Even 30–40 minutes counts—consistency matters more than perfection Strength training 3x per week can transform how you feel physically and emotionally You are allowed to feel proud of yourself right now, not “someday” Suggested Strength Framework Mentioned: Strength training: 3 days per week Reps: 6–12 range, depending on weight and experience Sets: 3 per exercise Full-body or upper/lower splits Mobility work before lifting Resources & Support: Interested in coaching or accountability? Email: Limited winter coaching spots available If This Episode Resonated: Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a mindset shift around fitness. Your support helps this message reach more women who are ready to feel strong, energized, and empowered—inside and out. ✨ Everything is possible with a simple shift in thought—and Charla believes in you. ✨
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31 - Stop Overtraining: How to Build Strength, Confidence & Longevity
01/05/2026
31 - Stop Overtraining: How to Build Strength, Confidence & Longevity
Welcome back to Collective Guidance with your host, Charla Goodnight. In Episode 31, Charla sits down with Fatima Leite—nationally recognized personal trainer, two-time Pro card winner, and founder of Blessed Bodies Training—for a grounded, empowering conversation about strength, sustainability, and self-honoring fitness (especially for women navigating the 35–55 season and beyond). Fatima shares how her journey from lifting weights in her early twenties to competing at an elite level shaped her philosophy today: fitness isn’t just aesthetics—it’s alignment, confidence, nervous system support, and building a body that can carry you through life with power and ease. If you’ve been overwhelmed by fitness noise, stuck in “more is more,” or unsure how to train during perimenopause, this episode brings you back to what actually works: the foundation. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why strength training is the #1 priority for women 35–55+ What progressive overload really means (and why it’s the missing piece for most people) How training should change during perimenopause/menopause (hint: recovery matters more than ever) Why less is more in midlife—without losing results How mobility protects your joints and improves performance (and why it’s non-negotiable) The role of nervous system regulation (mini breathwork + meditation) in long-term results The biggest nutrition misconceptions women carry from diet culture A simple, sustainable “go-to menu” approach to meal planning How to measure progress beyond the scale using consistency + performance markers Key Takeaways Strength training comes first Fatima’s rule is simple: if you can only do one thing, make it strength training—ideally 3 days per week—because it supports muscle maintenance, confidence, longevity, and resilience as you age. If you’re not progressing, your body won’t change A major reason people don’t see results? They lift the same weights, the same way, every time. Fatima breaks down progressive overload in real terms—more weight, more reps, or more sets—as long as your form and safety stay solid. 3) Midlife training requires more listening (not more pushing) Fatima explains why the intensity and rigidity that “worked” in earlier decades can backfire during perimenopause: stress, poor sleep, and inadequate recovery can amplify symptoms and stall progress. The win is in strategy and sustainability, not extremes. 4) Mobility is how you “prepare the body for the load” Mobility isn’t optional—it’s the prep that helps reduce tightness, improve movement quality, and protect joints so you can lift well and stay consistent. 5) Nutrition foundations > confusing trends Fatima emphasizes two key anchors before worrying about anything complicated: Protein Fiber And a truth many women need to hear: most are undereating, especially after years of diet culture. Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 00:00 – Welcome + who is Fatima Leite 02:00 – Fatima’s fitness journey: consistency, control, and competing 06:30 – Confidence + self-honoring discipline as part of fitness 07:45 – Training then vs. now: perimenopause, recovery, and “less is more” 09:10 – Major setbacks after having a child and building a sustainable system 11:15 – What women 35–55 should prioritize: strength training first 12:35 – Progressive overload explained (weight, reps, sets) 16:00 – Cardio: when it helps and when it’s too much 18:50 – Mobility: why it matters and how it supports joints + performance 22:20 – Breathwork + nervous system reset inside her program 24:30 – Perimenopause discomfort + inflammation: return to foundations 30:15 – Nutrition misconceptions: protein, fiber, and eating enough 33:30 – Simple meal structure: the “go-to menu” method 38:00 – Measuring success beyond the scale 42:00 – Motivation + consistency: start small, stay focused 45:30 – How to work with Fatima + Nourish program info Memorable Quotes “Strength training should be your number one priority.” “Less is more—especially in this stage of life.” “Build the foundation first. Don’t even bother with the extras until the foundation is solid.” “Most women are not eating enough. Diet culture did us a huge disservice.” Work with Fatima Leite Nourish Program + coaching applications: nourishbyfatima.com Fatima’s approach blends elite training principles with real-life sustainability—strength first, mobility support, stress-aware programming, and foundational nutrition habits designed for long-term results. If this episode supported you, please: ✅ Hit Like / Follow 💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway 📲 Share with a friend who’s navigating midlife fitness or perimenopause ⭐ Rate & review the show to help more women find this guidance
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30 - What Happens After Awareness: Self-Compassion, Fear, and the Inner Dialogue
12/31/2025
30 - What Happens After Awareness: Self-Compassion, Fear, and the Inner Dialogue
In this episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight offers a raw and compassionate teaching on what truly matters after awareness. Using a recent personal moment as an entry point, Charla explores why awareness alone doesn’t create change — and how our inner dialogue, fear responses, and avoidance patterns shape the body, nervous system, and healing process. This episode weaves together emotional awareness, somatic wisdom, and spiritual leadership, reminding us that losing awareness under stress isn’t failure — it’s human. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why your inner dialogue is the real battlefield How thoughts move into the body and nervous system Why awareness fades under stress — and why that’s normal How self-judgment shuts awareness down Why gentleness restores regulation The difference between fear and avoidance Cocooning vs. hiding How expression dissolves shame What real mastery looks like: choosing again without drama Key reminder from this episode: You don’t need to be less afraid. You need to be more honest with yourself — with compassion. This episode is an invitation to release blame, soften your inner voice, and remember that healing isn’t perfection. It’s presence. Thank you for being here and practicing awareness — again and again. If you like this episode please hit the like button, subscribe, leave a comment, and share with a friend. You can follow Collective Guidance on instagram @collectiveguidancepodcast or Charla @charligirl7
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29 - When the Body Speaks Louder Than Words: Embodiment, Grief, and Inner Knowing with Tassin Joy
12/29/2025
29 - When the Body Speaks Louder Than Words: Embodiment, Grief, and Inner Knowing with Tassin Joy
Listening to the Body. Keeping Promises to Yourself. Remembering You Are Not Alone. In this deeply moving episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight is joined by embodiment mentor, healer, and retreat facilitator Tassin Joy for a powerful conversation about body wisdom, grief, boundaries, and the courage it takes to truly listen to ourselves. Tassin shares intimate stories from her life — including navigating profound loss, honoring her body’s “no,” and learning to trust the messages that live beneath words. Together, Charla and Tassin explore what it means to build trust with yourself, how the body communicates truth before the mind can rationalize it, and why keeping promises to yourself is the foundation of healing. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember that your body is not betraying you — it is guiding you. In this episode, we explore: ● What embodiment really means and how body wisdom shows up in everyday life ● The difference between fear-based thoughts and true inner knowing ● How unprocessed grief and emotion live in the body ● Why boundaries are an act of self-love — even in the hardest moments ● How to recognize when your body is saying “no” and honor it without guilt ● The role of awareness in healing and self-trust ● Why the “enemy” is often our own beliefs, not the people or situations around us ● Simple practices for reconnecting with your body and inner truth ● How speaking your truth dissolves shame and loneliness ● Remembering that you are never alone in the human experience If you like this episode please hit the like button, share with someone else, and leave a comment. Also you can follow Collective Guidance on Instagram @collectiveguidancepodcast and Tassin Joy @tassin_joy
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28 - Why Sensuality Is Essential for Women Living in Their Feminine Energy
12/24/2025
28 - Why Sensuality Is Essential for Women Living in Their Feminine Energy
In this episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight explores why sensuality is not about performance, sexuality, or being desired — but about embodiment, nervous system safety, intuition, and feminine energy. Many women long to feel more alive, present, creative, and connected — yet feel numb, overly responsible, or stuck in their heads. This episode gently reframes sensuality as a woman’s life force and explains why reconnecting with the body is essential for living in feminine energy. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from pleasure, intuition, or presence, this conversation is an invitation to come home to yourself. ✨ Episode Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Collective Guidance Why sensuality is essential (not optional) for women in feminine energy 01:45 — Sensuality vs. Sexuality: Untangling the Confusion Understanding sensuality as sensory presence — not sexual performance 04:20 — Why Sensuality Is Not an Invitation How society falsely equates sensuality with sexuality 05:30 — Feminine Energy Lives in the Body Why embodiment, intuition, and presence are inseparable 06:40 — What Happens When Sensuality Is Suppressed Loss of boundaries, pleasure, creativity, magnetism, and aliveness 08:45 — Why Women Learn to Dim Their Sensuality Cultural conditioning, safety, visibility, and nervous system protection 11:15 — From Protection to Identity How caregiving and responsibility move women out of embodiment 13:40 — Trauma, Numbness & the Nervous System Why reduced sensation is an intelligent survival response 16:10 — Sensuality Is Powerful, Not Frivolous Why embodiment strengthens boundaries, desire, and truth 18:30 — Performing Femininity vs. Embodying It Why true sensuality doesn’t seek validation or attention 20:30 — Sensuality as Connection to Source Energy Why your sensual nature cannot be taken away 21:30 — Sensuality Requires Softening, Not Effort Simple ways to release armor and reconnect with the body 22:45 — Daily Sensory Practices to Reawaken Sensuality Showering, grounding, music, movement, creativity 25:20 — Sensuality & Sexuality Working Together Why embodiment deepens intimacy and authenticity 27:25 — Closing Blessing & Invitation Living as a woman fully at home in her body 🌿 Key Takeaways Sensuality is not sexuality. Sensuality is your relationship with your senses, presence, and life force. Sexuality is one expression that can bloom from it. Feminine energy lives in the body, not the mind. Embodiment is the gateway to intuition, creativity, and aliveness. Numbness is not failure — it is protection. The body shuts down sensation when it does not feel safe. Sensuality strengthens boundaries. When you can feel your body, you can feel your yes and your no. You do not need to perform femininity. When you inhabit your body, femininity radiates naturally. Sensuality is not indulgent or weak. It is regulated, grounded, and deeply powerful. Small sensory moments matter. Reconnection happens through softness, breath, and presence — not effort. 🎧 Mentioned in This Episode Previous episode with Erin Fenske on the art of sensuality through dance If this episode resonated, please follow, rate, and share Collective Guidance. Your support helps more women reconnect with their bodies, intuition, and life force. Thank you for being here — and may you embody your sensuality in every way. 💛
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27 - The Art Sensuality
12/22/2025
27 - The Art Sensuality
In this tender and deeply embodied conversation, I sit with the luminous Erin Fenske to explore the art of sensuality — not as performance or sexuality, but as a way of being. We talk about what it means to reclaim your body after numbness, survival patterns, or shame. Erin shares how sobriety opened new pathways into her sensual self, and we discuss the textures of desire, expression, creativity, and pleasure that come alive when you choose to inhabit your body with gentleness and curiosity. This is an invitation to soften, to slow down, and to trust your inner landscape again. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Sensuality is not sexual — it’s sensory Your body is a partner, not a problem Slowness creates safety inside the nervous system Creativity and sensuality rise from the same place Sobriety can birth deeper embodiment Shame dissolves when met with softness You can return to your body without force Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles 00:14 Welcome to Collective Guidance 00:52 Introducing Erin Vinky 02:05 Erin's Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery 03:20 The Role of Dance in Healing 09:36 Sensuality vs. Sexuality 15:54 Rediscovering Sensuality and Sexuality 20:45 Advice for Women on Reclaiming Sensuality 24:39 The Importance of Hormones and Women's Health 33:07 Final Thoughts and Gratitude 35:16 Closing Remarks Listen if you’re ready to: Feel more alive in your body Reclaim your sensual expression Release shame and move through the world with tenderness Meet yourself through movement, breath, and sensation Come home to your womanhood in a new way Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who’s longing to feel more connected and more fully themselves.
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26 - You Don’t Need to Quit Life — You Need a Strategy
12/17/2025
26 - You Don’t Need to Quit Life — You Need a Strategy
Collective Guidance Ep 26: You Don’t Need to Quit Life — You Need a Strategy Host: Charla Goodnight Guest: Gina Ramirez 00:00 – Introduction Charla opens the episode discussing the feeling of wanting to “quit life” and the importance of pivoting instead of giving up. 00:30 – About the Show Overview of Collective Guidance and what listeners can expect from the podcast. 00:53 – Episode Recap & Guest Introduction Charla recaps the previous episode with Gina Ramirez, a women’s health coach and yoga instructor. 01:27 – The “I Want to Quit Life” Feeling Charla shares a personal story and acknowledges the common feeling of overwhelm. 02:25 – The Myth of Balance vs. Alignment Gina’s perspective: There’s no such thing as perfect balance—focus on alignment and micro-tweaks instead. 04:14 – Identifying Your Top 3 Priorities How to reflect your true priorities in your calendar and life. 05:21 – Taking Inventory Regularly The importance of checking in with your schedule and energy multiple times a year. 06:26 – Quarterly Check-Ins Charla’s method for breaking the year into quarters and planning ahead. 07:37 – Body Check: How Does It Feel? Gina’s advice to check in with your body before saying yes to commitments. 08:12 – Can You Have It All? Discussion on having a fulfilling career and personal life, and the necessity of delegating. 09:42 – Letting Go of Perfectionism Why it’s okay to let others help, even if it’s not perfect. 10:49 – Pivoting Without Blowing Up Your Life How to make small, strategic changes instead of drastic ones. 12:37 – Setting Boundaries Communicating new boundaries with family, friends, and coworkers. 13:30 – The Five Life Accounts & Daily Deposits Gina’s framework for maintaining mental, physical, social, spiritual, and career well-being. 14:25 – Stress as an Automatic Withdrawal How stress impacts all areas of life and the importance of daily deposits. 15:25 – Real-Life Example: The Power of a Walk A client’s story of using a daily walk to nurture all five life accounts. 16:15 – The Power of Breathwork How breathwork can quickly reset your nervous system and reduce stress. 17:14 – Breathwork Practice A simple breathing exercise you can use anytime. 18:27 – Recap & Action Steps Charla summarizes the key takeaways and offers actionable steps for listeners: Name your top 3 priorities Compare them to your calendar Take quarterly inventory Make daily deposits Delegate one thing 20:28 – Where to Find Gina Ramirez Links to Gina’s website, program, and social media. 21:30 – Closing Thoughts Charla’s encouragement to pivot, breathe, and remember what matters most. 22:08 – Outro Thank you message, social links, and invitation to subscribe and share. Resources & Links: Gina Ramirez: Instagram & LinkedIn: @wellnesswithgina Program: “A Woman’s Guide to Intentional Living” Collective Guidance: If you need these in a different format or want to highlight specific segments, let me know!
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25 - The Secret to An Aligned Life with Gina Ramirez
12/15/2025
25 - The Secret to An Aligned Life with Gina Ramirez
In this week’s episode of Collective Guidance, I sit down with my friend Gina Ramirez to explore what it really means to live an aligned life. Not a balanced life, not a perfect life — an aligned one. We talk candidly about overwhelm, mental load, responsibility, and the unrealistic pressure so many of us put on ourselves. And then we walk through the practical steps that actually move you toward clarity: identifying what truly matters, letting go of what doesn’t, prioritizing from the inside out, and choosing alignment over approval. This conversation is real, human, and full of tools you can apply immediately. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Alignment is built through small, honest choices Overwhelm is feedback, not failure Your calendar reveals your truth — not your intentions You don’t have to do everything; you only have to do what matters When your nervous system relaxes, clarity returns Time stamps: 00:00 The Big Lie of Worthiness 00:24 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:10 Navigating Overwhelm and Busyness 01:52 Introducing Gina Ramirez 03:10 Strategies for Managing a Busy Life 06:30 Aligning with Your Priorities 11:02 Balancing Career and Personal Life 12:16 The Importance of Delegation 21:29 Releasing Perfectionism 24:10 Gina's Coaching Program 30:20 The Power of Breath Work 32:32 Connecting with Gina 34:07 Conclusion and Gratitude Listen if you’re ready to: ✨ Stop living by obligation and start living by intention ✨ Release overwhelm and choose what matters most ✨ Align your actions with your actual values ✨ Build a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and yours 🎧 Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who needs permission to stop doing it all.
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24 - Manifesting
12/10/2025
24 - Manifesting
In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, I integrate last week’s powerful conversation with Jen Mazer and take you deeper into the heart of what manifestation really is. I talk about remembering rather than striving, the vibrational truth behind desire, and how to work with energy in a way that feels grounded, accessible, and aligned with your real life. We revisit the BEAM Method (Belief, Expectation, Action → Manifestation), dig into the role of forgiveness, clarify the emotional complexity of gratitude, and explore why specificity matters when calling something into form. Manifestation is less about controlling the outcome and more about becoming the person who can receive it. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Desire is direction — an invitation from the Universe How to work with vibration without bypassing your emotions The BEAM method as a daily anchor Why discomfort is a sign you’re expanding Gratitude as expansion, not denial The power of specificity in clarifying your desires How to become an energetic match now, not later Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Gratitude and Spiritual Bypass 00:35 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:14 Recap of Last Episode with Jen Mazer 01:51 Integration Session: Applying Manifestation 02:15 Remembering Our Connection to the Universe 04:05 Manifesting Desires and Dreams 13:27 The BEAM Method: Belief, Expectation, Action, Manifestation 31:36 Practical Steps for Manifestation 36:44 Final Thoughts and Gratitude 38:51 Closing Remarks and Social Media Listen if you’re ready to: - Manifest from alignment, not exhaustion - Remember your connection to the Universe - Bring your desires into form through clarity and courage - Build trust with your intuition - Live as the vibrational match for the life that’s calling you Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to manifest with confidence and grounded clarity.
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23 - Manifesting with Trust: How to Receive the Universe’s Dream for You with Jen Mazer
12/08/2025
23 - Manifesting with Trust: How to Receive the Universe’s Dream for You with Jen Mazer
In this week’s Collective Guidance episode, I sit down with Jen Mazer — the Queen of Manifestation — for a grounded, honest, and deeply empowering conversation about how we bring our dreams into form. We talk about the BEAM method, trusting intuition in real time, taking aligned action, and letting the Universe meet you halfway. Jen shares her personal stories of synchronicity, expansion, and the surprising ways manifestation unfolds when you stay open and willing. This isn’t about magical thinking. This is about energetic alignment, practical tools, and the courage to trust your inner guidance. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why manifestation is more remembering than striving How intuition reveals the next right step The BEAM method and how to use it daily Why discomfort often means you’re expanding How to co-create through openness, clarity, and trust Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to Collective Guidance 01:11 Meet the Queen of Manifestation: Jen Maser 03:53 Understanding Manifestation 09:04 The Science Behind Manifestation 11:12 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 22:03 The Role of Gratitude in Manifestation 24:53 Trusting Yourself and the Universe 26:27 Understanding Forgiveness in Manifesting 28:41 The Power of Ho'oponopono 30:25 Setting Clear Intentions and Dreams 31:52 Writing in the Present Tense 32:38 Avoiding Hidden Negatives 35:01 Prioritizing Your Big Dream 36:13 The Importance of Gratitude 38:12 Self-Love and Pride 39:01 Shifting from 'Have to' to 'Get to' 40:18 Manifestation Success Stories 46:23 Programs and Opportunities with Jen 48:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell Listen if you’re ready to: ✨ Strengthen your intuitive connection ✨ Manifest from alignment instead of exhaustion ✨ Expand into a bigger version of your life Follow Jen Mazer, Queen of Manifestation on instagram or on her website 🎧 Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to manifest from the inside out.
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22 - The Way We Talk to Ourselves
12/03/2025
22 - The Way We Talk to Ourselves
In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, I explore how the words we speak to ourselves shape our vibration, our nervous system, and the way we move through the world. I share how personal mantras, micro-reframes, and self-affirming language can shift your energy in real time — and how negative self-talk quietly drains your power without you even noticing. This is an episode for anyone who is ready to stop speaking to themselves in ways they would never speak to someone they love. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why our self-talk becomes the frequency our body lives in How to interrupt self-criticism with gentle honesty The power of the mantra “Everything is always working out for me” How to create vibrational alignment through daily language Why speaking kindly to yourself isn’t cliché — it’s energy work Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Power of Words 00:36 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:23 The Impact of Negative Self-Talk 04:38 Practical Steps to Shift Your Vibration 09:01 The Roommate Analogy 13:15 Rewiring Your Brain for Positivity 17:06 Daily Practices for Self-Love 24:46 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Listen if you’re ready to: ✨ Raise your vibrational baseline ✨ Reclaim your inner voice as a source of truth, not fear ✨ Choose language that empowers you instead of diminishing you Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance ( ), and share this episode with someone who needs a loving reminder of their own power.
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21 - An Invitation to Know Yourself: Addiction, Awakening & the Path Back to Self-Love
12/01/2025
21 - An Invitation to Know Yourself: Addiction, Awakening & the Path Back to Self-Love
In this vulnerable and powerful conversation with Elissa Rosenthal, we talk about addiction not as a failure, but as a doorway — a mirror — that reveals what we’ve been running from, and what we’ve been longing for. Elissa shares her journey with sobriety in a way that’s honest, gritty, and full of heart. We explore the ways addiction disconnects us from ourselves and how sobriety becomes a path back to truth, awakening, and self-love. This is not a conversation about rules or perfection. This is about remembering who you are beneath the pain, the numbing, and the patterns you inherited but never asked for. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why addiction is often rooted in disconnection, not weakness The spiritual awakening that begins when you stop numbing How shame keeps people stuck — and how honesty dissolves it What sobriety reveals about your spirit, your wounds, and your identity Why choosing yourself is the most radical act of self-love Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Collective Guidance 00:50 The Dangers of Alcohol 01:26 Meet Alyssa Rosenthal 02:20 Alyssa's Journey to Sobriety 06:07 The Turning Point 08:18 Early Challenges in Sobriety 15:13 Transformative Relationships 20:51 Self-Discovery and Healing 23:58 Spiritual Practices and Early Sobriety 24:38 Creating a Personal God and Spiritual Journey 25:10 Struggles and Realizations in Sobriety 27:31 Embracing Oneness and Overcoming Hate 31:12 Maintaining Peace and Coping Mechanisms 34:42 Integrating Joy and Creativity in Sobriety 38:27 Advice for the Sober Curious 41:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Listen if you’re ready to: ✨ Stop running from yourself ✨ Understand addiction through a lens of compassion ✨ Begin or deepen your own journey toward clarity, truth, and freedom 🎧 Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who deserves to feel less alone on their healing path
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20 - How to Stay Present When Life Gets Busy
11/26/2025
20 - How to Stay Present When Life Gets Busy
In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, I talk about what it really means to stay present during the busy seasons of life — the times when the world asks more of us than usual, and our brains start racing ahead of the moment. I share the simple, grounding practices I use to bring myself back to clarity when I feel stretched, distracted, or overwhelmed. These are practical tools you can use anytime, anywhere — without rearranging your entire life. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: How to use “Right now, this is what I’m doing” as an immediate nervous system reset Why overwhelm often comes from thinking ahead, not from what’s actually in front of you How micro-pauses restore clarity and calm Why presence helps you do more with less stress Simple ways to re-center when your brain is running ahead of your body Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Presence 00:31 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:14 Staying Present in Busy Times 03:53 The Micro Pause Game 07:55 Setting Timers for Focus 11:02 Using Environmental Cues 13:50 Realistic Expectations and Positive Self-Talk 19:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Listen if you’re ready to: ✨ Feel calmer in high-demand moments ✨ Bring your mind back to the present when life speeds up ✨ Learn practical tools that anchor you into clarity and ease Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who’s moving through a busy season and needs a moment of peace.
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19 - Navigating Family Dynamics: How to Protect Your Energy and Break Cycles
11/24/2025
19 - Navigating Family Dynamics: How to Protect Your Energy and Break Cycles
In this conversation on Collective Guidance, I sit with my friend Keri Johnson to explore the tender and often painful terrain of family dynamics. We talk honestly about abuse, accountability, boundaries, and the emotional courage it takes to stop pretending everything is fine. We share personal stories — the messy ones, the human ones — about losing our tempers, apologizing, feeling misunderstood, and learning to clean up our side of the street without carrying what isn’t ours. This is a compassionate reminder that protecting your energy is not rebellion — it’s self-respect. And breaking cycles doesn’t mean abandoning your family. It means choosing your healing over inherited patterns. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why you’re allowed to set boundaries with people you love How to respond to family conflict with curiosity instead of defensiveness What it means to “clean up your side of the street” without self-blame How guilt, obligation, and old wounds keep us stuck Why protecting your energy is an act of love — for you and for the lineage Listen if you’re ready to: 🌿 Stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace 🌿 Break generational patterns with compassion 🌿 Honor your healing — even when others don’t understand 🎧 Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they’re not alone.
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18 - How to Receive with Grace and Give with Overflow
11/19/2025
18 - How to Receive with Grace and Give with Overflow
There was a moment when someone looked at me and said, “Let me love you.” Five words that cracked something open in me. I realized I’d spent so much of my life giving, but not always allowing myself to receive — to truly let love in. In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, I share the sacred dance between giving and receiving — how both are acts of love, both are divine, and both are needed for our wholeness. For years, I thought giving endlessly was noble. But I’ve learned that when we deny ourselves the beauty of receiving, we cut off half of life’s flow. Giving and receiving are not opposites; they are the same breath — one inhale, one exhale — the rhythm of the soul. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why receiving isn’t selfish — it’s sacred How giving from depletion disconnects us from love The energetic truth behind “inhale and exhale” balance Simple daily ways to practice receiving with grace How to create a “receiving ritual” that expands abundance and joy Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to True Giving 00:37 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:37 The Art of Giving and Receiving 02:04 Unpacking the Fear of Receiving 05:05 The Energy of Giving and Receiving 11:32 Daily Rituals for Receiving 13:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Listen if you’re ready to: 1. Let go of guilt and open your heart to love 2. Learn to receive as a spiritual act 3. Rebalance your energy and return to divine flow Listen to this episode of Collective Guidance, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs a gentle reminder that it’s okay to receive — and that love flows both ways.
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17 - The Prosperity Path: THE ENERGETICS OF ABUNDANCE
11/17/2025
17 - The Prosperity Path: THE ENERGETICS OF ABUNDANCE
There was a time when I believed abundance had to be earned — that prosperity was proof of doing enough. But over the years, I’ve learned that prosperity is not something we chase. It’s something we remember. It lives inside our worthiness, our trust, our willingness to receive. In this week’s Collective Guidance, I share space with Jolie Dawn, the creator of Prosperity Queendom and 8-time best selling author. Together, we explore what it means to walk a spirit-led path — one where business becomes an extension of purpose and prosperity becomes the natural result of alignment. We talk about healing scarcity stories, expanding into higher frequencies of receiving, and allowing divine intelligence to move through our creative work. Jolie’s wisdom is an activation — a reminder that abundance responds to authenticity, not effort. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why true prosperity begins with self-worth and alignment How scarcity lives in the nervous system — and how to release it The difference between spiritual hustle and divine flow How to build a business that serves both your soul and the collective Why surrender is the most magnetic business strategy of all Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Initial Inspiration 00:20 Welcome to Collective Guidance 01:13 Meet Jo Lee Dawn: Intuitive Business Coach 02:50 Jo Lee's Journey to Prosperity 13:51 The Power of Spiritual Practice 15:09 Morning Rituals and Daily Practices 18:45 Advice for Women Seeking Purpose 22:24 Taking the First Step in Faith 22:58 Starting a Business from Scratch 25:02 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges 28:46 Creating a Life of Magic and Abundance 34:00 Preparing for Motherhood 41:50 Final Thoughts and Farewell Listen if you’re ready to: 🌿 Reclaim prosperity as your natural state 🌿 Heal scarcity patterns through embodied trust 🌿 Learn how to create from alignment, not fear 🎧 Listen now, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with a friend or entrepreneur who’s ready to build from soul, not struggle. Visit Jolie Dawn online:Instagram: Facebook: Follow Collective Guidance Podcast: Website: Apple Podcasts: Youtube:
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16 - Returning to Joy Through Movement and Meditation
11/12/2025
16 - Returning to Joy Through Movement and Meditation
Sometimes the body speaks before the mind catches up. Movement becomes the prayer. Stillness becomes the answer. And somewhere in between — we remember who we are. In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, I open my heart about the power of movement and meditation — two simple yet profound ways to reconnect the body and soul. I share how movement helps release stored energy and how meditation invites the soul back into the moment. Together, they heal the separation between who we think we are and who we truly are. This episode is an invitation to remember that joy is not something to chase — it’s something to return to. These are the truths and practices that continue to guide me home: Why movement and meditation belong together How stillness becomes easier when the body is open Simple ways to begin a daily movement practice How even 30 seconds of breath can shift your state Why joy is the frequency of the soul Listen if you’re ready to: 🌿 Reconnect to your body’s wisdom 🌿 Release the energy that’s been weighing you down 🌿 Remember your divine essence and live from joy Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to feel lighter, calmer, and more connected.
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15 - How to Manage Your Energy Field and Stay Centered in Stressful Times
11/10/2025
15 - How to Manage Your Energy Field and Stay Centered in Stressful Times
In this week’s episode of Collective Guidance, I sit down with my dear friend Kathy Clair-Hayes — a psychotherapist, astrologer, and energy intuitive whose wisdom runs deep. We talk about what it means to be energy sensitive in today’s busy, often chaotic world, and how we can stay grounded, awake, and aligned through it all. Kathy shares how our sensitivities are not flaws but frequencies — information meant to guide us, not overwhelm us. Together, we explore how to create emotional balance, set energetic boundaries, and reconnect with our intuition and joy. In this conversation, we explore: Why being energy sensitive is actually a gift How grounding helps us regulate our nervous systems The importance of knowing what energy belongs to you — and what doesn’t How to move from emotional exhaustion to energetic clarity Ways to bring playfulness and joy back into your life Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Collective Guidance 00:49 Understanding Energy Sensitivity 01:12 Meet Kathy Clear Hayes 02:09 Challenges of Energy Sensitivity 03:50 Managing Energy as a Therapist 06:13 Astrology and Energy 08:58 Coping with Stress and Anxiety 16:55 Somatic Practices for Energy Release 21:17 The Power of Practicing Ahead of Time 21:45 Depression and Anxiety in Today's World 22:21 Managing Your Energy Fields 27:00 The Role of Intuition 32:10 Harnessing Joy and Playfulness 35:04 Working with Kathy Claire Hayes 38:07 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” this episode is your reminder that you are beautifully attuned. Listen if you’re ready to: 🌸 Feel less overwhelmed by other people’s energy 🌸 Reclaim your sense of peace and purpose 🌸 Learn how to stay grounded and awake in a chaotic world Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, subscribe to Collective Guidance, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that sensitivity is strength. Visit Kathy Clair-Hayes online: Website: LinkedIn: Follow Collective Guidance Podcast: Website: Apple Podcasts: Youtube:
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14 - How to Embrace Creativity
11/05/2025
14 - How to Embrace Creativity
In this heart-centered episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight invites you to reconnect with the creative pulse of your soul — that wild, childlike energy within that longs to play, explore, and express. Through her own stories of rediscovering creativity as a sacred act — from painting to dancing in the kitchen — Charla reminds us that creativity is not about talent or perfection, but about presence and connection. When we create, we open ourselves to the divine, allowing spirit to move through us rather than from us. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, burdened by responsibilities, or creatively blocked, this episode is your invitation to slow down, breathe, and listen to the voice of your wild soul calling you home. Key Takeaways Creativity is a spiritual act. It’s how the divine expresses itself through you. Perfection blocks flow. Presence and play restore your connection to spirit. Play is sacred. Joy, laughter, and imagination are acts of devotion. You are a co-creator. The divine didn’t create you to just survive — but to co-create beauty and meaning. The soul thrives on freedom. Make space to play, explore, and create without purpose or outcome. Chapters 00:00 – Opening Reflection: Opening to creativity as divine connection 01:30 – The Language of the Soul: Redefining creativity beyond art or talent 03:45 – A Story of Rediscovery: How motherhood and music awakened Charla’s creative spirit 06:15 – From Perfection to Presence: Letting go of judgment to find joy in creation 08:40 – The Call to Play: Remembering the wild, free, childlike voice within 11:00 – Reconnecting Through Play: Dancing, cooking, and the spark of inspiration 13:30 – Flow and Timelessness: How play aligns us with miracles and divine flow 15:00 – Practical Invitations: Simple ways to activate your creative spirit this week 17:00 – Closing Reflection: Creativity as devotion — coming home to your wild soul
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13 - How to Live a Creative Life
11/03/2025
13 - How to Live a Creative Life
What happens when creativity meets motherhood and resilience? In this inspiring conversation, Charla sits down with Natalie Zellers — mom, artist, fitness enthusiast, and founder of Everywear (formerly GymBib) — to explore how one mom turned a simple frustration during a workout into a full-fledged creative business. Natalie shares her journey from sketching her first prototype to launching a brand that combines practicality, wellness, and art. She opens up about rebranding, battling self-doubt, overcoming anxiety through Joe Dispenza meditations, and rediscovering her love for art as a form of healing. Whether you're a creator, parent, or anyone chasing a dream, this episode will remind you that the path to creativity is rarely perfect — but always worth it. Takeaways Trust your creative spark. Even the simplest ideas can evolve into powerful businesses. Rejection isn’t failure. Every “no” is redirection toward something better. Meditation and movement heal. Mind-body practices like meditation and exercise are powerful tools for anxiety. Perfection kills creativity. Let go of control and just create. Model resilience for your kids. They’re watching how you show up for your dreams. Rebranding can reignite energy in your business and creative direction. Chapters 00:00 – The advice every creative dreamer needs to hear 01:05 – Meet Natalie Zellers: Mom, artist, and founder of Everywear 02:10 – The Birth of Everywear: A Creative Solution 03:50 – Finding divine guidance in entrepreneurship 05:00 – Facing rejection and staying on course 06:31 – Inspiration from Family: Motivating the Next Generation 08:00 – Rebranding from GymBib to Everywear 10:44 – Balancing Motherhood and Business 11:33 – Discovering Joe Dispenza and the power of meditation 13:40 – Learning to breathe, start small, and reconnect to self 15:00 – Teaching mindfulness to kids 16:37 – Returning to Art: A Journey of Self-Expression 18:00 – Encouraging others to create — without perfection 21:51 – Using Creativity to Help Others 23:51 – Final Thoughts: Embracing Kindness and Compassion 29:05 – Closing Thoughts and Encouragement To connect with Natalie, check out or follow her on Instagram at Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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12 - Breath Work
10/29/2025
12 - Breath Work
Summary In this solo episode of Collective Guidance, host Charla Goodnight explores the profound connection between breath, body, and soul. From her first transformative experience with Breath of Bliss in 2014 to rediscovering the practice years later through science-backed HRV tracking, Charla opens up about how conscious breathing has helped her regulate her nervous system, raise her HRV, and reconnect to her higher self. She also breaks down what heart rate variability (HRV) really means, why it’s one of the most important indicators of health, and how simple daily breathwork can shift you from stress and anxiety into peace and presence. Whether you’re new to breathwork or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode will remind you of one simple truth: your breath is always your anchor. Takeaways Your breath mirrors your state of being. Shallow or held breath often signals fear or disconnection. Conscious breath brings you back home to yourself. Breathwork bridges ancient wisdom and modern science. Techniques like box breathing or extended exhale activate calm and balance the nervous system. HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is a measure of your body’s resilience — a higher HRV means better adaptability to stress. Daily breathwork can raise HRV and improve emotional regulation, sleep, and focus — no fancy tools required. Three simple techniques: Box Breathing (4x4x4x4) Extended Exhale (Inhale 4, Exhale 6–8) Three Conscious Breaths — anytime, anywhere Your breath is free medicine. It’s the first and last thing you do in life — always available, always sacred. Chapters 00:00 – The Power of Breath: Connecting to Your Soul 01:05 – Charla’s First Breathwork Experience (Breath of Bliss) 03:39 – Rediscovering Breathwork and HRV 06:15 – What is HRV and Why It Matters 08:31 – Practical Breath Work Techniques 10:40 – Daily Practices: Box Breathing, Extended Exhale, Three Conscious Breaths 14:09 – The Power of Breath in Daily Life 15:45 – Remembering Ancient Wisdom Within 16:50 – Closing Reflection & Message of Presence Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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11 - Breathe Your Way into a Calmer Nervous System
10/27/2025
11 - Breathe Your Way into a Calmer Nervous System
Summary In this inspiring episode of Collective Guidance, host Charla Goodnight sits down with Stacey Healy-Dooney — a wellness coach, breathwork facilitator, yoga instructor, and mom of three — to explore how mindful breathing and nervous system regulation can transform the lives of teens and teen athletes. They dive into why awareness of breath is more than “just breathing,” how athletes can use tools like box breathing to manage anxiety and enhance performance, and the crucial role parents and coaches play in supporting emotional wellness. Stacey also shares the power of social-emotional learning, two-word check-ins, and restorative practices like yoga and tense-and-release exercises for athletes to find balance both on and off the field. Takeaways Breath is a tool, not just a reflex. Understanding breath awareness can regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety in athletes. Box breathing can improve focus and performance — especially in high-pressure sports moments. Parents can model wellness through co-regulation: breathing together, using short check-ins, or practicing yoga. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) empowers teens to express how they feel and manage stress more effectively. Team wellness = team success. Coaches who prioritize nervous system regulation create safer, stronger, and more connected athletes. Tense and release before sleep helps athletes recover mentally and physically, improving next-day performance. Chapters 00:00 — Stacey on why breathwork matters 01:10 — Introducing nervous system regulation and teen wellness 03:07 — Stacey’s journey from mom and coach to wellness advocate 04:41 — The impact of breathwork on teen athletes 05:15 — Box breathing explained (with athlete examples) 09:30 — Panic vs breath control in running and sports 10:04 — What parents can do to help regulate their teens’ nervous systems 11:15 — Social Emotional Learning and mindfulness in education 12:21 — Two-word check-ins: a tool for parents and kids 15:00 — Coaches’ wellbeing and mental health in sports 17:59 — How Stacey structures wellness coaching for teens 19:41 — Team workshops: yoga, visualization, and communication 21:45 — Tense-and-release: the bedtime reset for athletes 22:51 — Building lifelong tools for wellness beyond athletics To connect with Stacey Healy-Dooney follow her on instagram at or send her an email staceyhdooney@gmail.com Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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10 - Wisdom Dispels Ignorance
10/22/2025
10 - Wisdom Dispels Ignorance
Summary In this reflective solo episode of Collective Guidance, host Charla Goodnight explores the true meaning of wisdom — beyond knowledge, beyond being right. Drawing inspiration from a Buddha deck card that reads “Wisdom dispels ignorance” and teachings from Dr. Joe Dispenza, Charla invites listeners to see wisdom as the ability to observe without judgment, release emotional charge from the past, and accept life’s dualities with grace. Through her own raw reflections on life’s hardest seasons, Charla reminds us that even when things “really, really suck,” those moments can become the soil for strength, resilience, and deep gratitude. If you’ve ever felt the pull to prove yourself right or struggled to let go of past pain, this episode offers a compassionate space to reflect, release, and realign with your inner wisdom. Takeaways Wisdom isn’t about being right, it’s about understanding that multiple truths can coexist. Emotional neutrality is a sign of true growth; when the past no longer triggers you, you’ve gained wisdom. Resilience is built through hardship. Painful experiences often reveal your greatest strength. Holding space without judgment allows genuine connection and peace in relationships. Gratitude for the past, even the hard parts, invites healing and spiritual alignment. Chapters 00:00 – Life’s Tough Moments Charla reflects on difficult seasons and the strength they built within her. 01:10 – Introduction to the Episode: Wisdom Charla introduces the day’s theme and the Buddha deck card, “Wisdom dispels ignorance.” 02:00 – What Wisdom Really Means A deeper exploration of what true wisdom is — and isn’t. 03:15 – Releasing the Need to Be Right How to embrace others’ perspectives without judgment or defensiveness. 04:30 – Dr. Joe Dispenza on Wisdom Charla shares Dr. Dispenza’s definition of wisdom as “a memory stripped of emotional charge.” 06:00 – Gratitude for the Past Turning pain into power through gratitude and acceptance. 07:30 – Embracing Duality and Peace Recognizing that everything has two sides and finding calm in that truth. 08:30 – Closing Reflection A gentle invitation to embody wisdom, let go of emotional charge, and live with love and gratitude. Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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09 - Loving the unLoveable
10/20/2025
09 - Loving the unLoveable
Summary In this soulful conversation, Charla and Keri dive deep into what it means to love the unlovable — those moments when our ego flares, when judgment rises, or when someone simply annoys us. From everyday triggers like rude drivers and inconsiderate neighbors to larger lessons about compassion and consciousness, the two explore how to shift from ego to love, and from reaction to awareness. They share how spiritual teachers like Wayne Dyer and Abraham Hicks inspire them to pause before reacting, to ask “Am I acting from my higher or lower self?”, and to intentionally “prepave” our timelines with gratitude, joy, and alignment. This episode is a beautiful reminder that every encounter is an opportunity to return to love — even when it’s hard. Takeaways Awareness is the first step. Catching yourself in ego or judgment allows you to consciously shift into love. Love the “unlovable.” Those who challenge or trigger us are often mirrors showing us where our own healing lies. Pause before reacting. Ask, “Is this from my higher self or my lower self?” before responding. Pre-pave your day. Set intentions in advance — gratitude and joy shape your energy and timeline. Your energy attracts your reality. When aligned with love and source, you draw more of that into your life. Soundbites “Before you react, ask yourself — am I acting from my higher self or my lower self?” “It’s easy to love the lovable. But can you love the one who annoys you?” “Awareness is a daily practice — it’s how we get ahead of our ego.” “When you vibrate love, everything shifts — even the people who used to trigger you.” “We are all from Source. Every breath is a reminder that we’re connected to divine energy.” Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Intention 02:12 What It Means to Love the unLovable 09:58 Awareness and Higher Self: Navigating Ego 14:05 Spiritual Wisdom from Teachers 19:05 The Power of 'I Am': Claiming Your Vibration 25:35 Compassion and Boundaries: Loving from Afar 28:47 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement To connect with Keri Johnson follow her on instagram at Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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08 - Life's Transitions
10/15/2025
08 - Life's Transitions
Summary In this episode of Collective Guidance, Charla Goodnight discusses the theme of transitions in life, particularly focusing on the endings of relationships and how they can lead to personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of accepting these changes as part of the universe's plan for our highest good. Charla encourages listeners to shift their mindset from victimhood to empowerment, reminding them that rejection can serve as a redirection. Through self-love and mindfulness, she advocates for taking control of one's feelings and perceptions, ultimately leading to new beginnings. Takeaways Whatever is not for you, the universe eliminates for your highest good. Rejection is really a redirection in life. Your mind is not equipped to think about others' actions. Focus on how you can proceed and move forward in love. Get in front of a mirror and affirm your self-love. Breathing is essential for clarity and kindness. You are responsible for how you feel and live. Choose to see the glass as half full. Endings often lead to new beginnings. Everything is exactly how it is supposed to be. Sound bites "Rejection is really a redirection in life." "Get in front of a mirror and say, I love you." "Ask your universe for the next steps." Chapters 00:00 Navigating Life's Transitions 07:59 Embracing Endings and New Beginnings 08:23 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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07 - Every Day Feels Like a Gift, Living from Soul Connection
10/13/2025
07 - Every Day Feels Like a Gift, Living from Soul Connection
Summary In this heartfelt and deeply awakening conversation, Charla Goodnight sits down with Audrey Rose, a spiritual mentor who guides women to awaken their inner temple and align with their soul’s purpose. Audrey opens up about her journey from feeling unwanted and disconnected to living each day as a divine gift. Together, they explore what alignment truly means, how to feel safe in your body, and the transformative power of connecting with your inner temple. This episode is a moving invitation to those who’ve ever felt lost or out of place — to remember that safety, purpose, and magic are found within. Takeaways Alignment begins with safety. True alignment comes from feeling safe in your body — learning to see it not as a burden, but as a divine vessel supporting your soul’s purpose. The body holds the key to healing. Audrey discovered that stored trauma can manifest as illness, and that energetic release and gratitude toward the body can create profound transformation. Your “inner temple” is your sacred space. This is where you can access your higher self, connect with divine guidance, and realign with your soul’s blueprint. Feeling lost is part of awakening. Moments of darkness, confusion, or even despair are often invitations to return inward and rediscover your true essence. Numbing disconnects you from your truth. Choosing presence over numbing — whether through alcohol, distraction, or self-criticism — opens the door to real spiritual growth. Gratitude transforms everything. Approaching each moment, even the smallest bodily sensations, with gratitude brings life back into alignment and joy. Soundbites “I used to pray, ‘Can you just take me home?’ Now I can’t fall asleep fast enough because I’m so excited for tomorrow.” “Alignment begins the moment you feel safe in your body.” “You can’t connect with your soul until you stop running from yourself.” “Gratitude is the key that opens the door to your inner temple.” “I went from feeling like my body was a burden to realizing it’s the gift that keeps me grounded in my purpose.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Guidance 02:32 Audrey's Personal Journey and Transformation 06:41 The Importance of Alignment in Life 12:07 Creating Your Inner Temple 20:04 Trusting Your Soul's Whispers 22:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery 24:03 Reconnecting with the Self 29:28 Aligning with Soul Purpose 31:22 Integrating Spirituality with Practicality 37:00 Embodiment and Transformation 40:58 Connecting with Audrey Rose 43:21 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement To connect with Audrey Rose and explore her work, visit . Follow us on instagram or join us on our website:
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