104: Can You Be a Feminine Breadwinner? - Monica Yates
If you’re a stretched-thin boss babe, frustrated wife, or “do it all” mamma who just needs a second for yourself, join Kelly’s Free Exhale Masterclass.Monica Yates is the author of Becoming Her and an expert in masculine-feminine dynamics, especially how women can embrace their feminine essence while navigating success and relationships.In this episode, you're going to learn how Monica balances being the breadwinner in her relationship without feeling like the provider, why healing your relationship with men and other women is essential for stepping into your feminine, what it means to be an empowered submissive and why it requires deep confidence, how societal messaging has made many women feel like femininity is weak, and the importance of acknowledging your own desires without shame.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction [03:20] Cycle breaking and redefining femininity[05:30] How media influences perception of femininity[07:10] Biological reality of men vs. women[09:15] Women’s emotional strength vs. men’s physical strength[11:15] Kelly’s realization of fear towards men[13:45] Monica’s conflict between wanting love and being a feminist[15:30] How idolizing her father influenced Monica’s view of femininity[17:20] Monica’s outward confidence as a form of self-protection[19:45] How Monica’s first boyfriend helped her realize her true desires[21:45] Understanding the difference between true confidence and external validation[23:10] The illusion of safety through control[25:20] Monica’s perspective on empowered submissiveness [29:20] Kelly’s experience of relearning her femininity[31:00] Why safety is foundational to feminine energy[33:10] The harm of overly rigid definitions of feminine and masculine[35:50] Monica’s thoughts on victim consciousness[38:00] How women are addicted to the adrenaline of being the victim[40:20] The value of men’s protection in women’s lives[42:30] Monica’s unique dynamic of being the breadwinner but not the provider[44:10] Managing household responsibilities without losing feminine energy[46:30] The importance of support in achieving feminine magnetism[48:10] The value of acknowledging what you desire[50:40] Why acknowledging your desires is the first step to alignment[52:15] Monica’s advice on finding your unique version of femininity[54:30] How to reframe femininity to suit your current life seasonResources Mentioned:Becoming HER by Monica Yates | Book or AudiobookFeminine as F*ck podcast by Monica Yates | Spotify or AppleCultivating Femininity In Women by Monica Yates | YoutubeThe 7 Pillars to Becoming HER Masterclass by Monica Yates | WebsiteMonica Yates Health | WebsiteLead Like a Woman with Andrea Heuston Episode on Embracing the Feminine and the Masculine | Spotify or AppleReclaim your power, transform your relationships, and step into the life you were destined for. Unlock the secrets to becoming your best self. Order Monica’s transformational new book, Becoming HER, today!If you want to connect deeper with Monica, check out her website, Youtube, and Instagram.Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here
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103: She Was Groomed and Abused By This "Spiritual Healer" - Then She Exposed Him with Lauren Geertsen
Register for Kelly’s live Reclaimed Relationship Masterclass April 15th at 12PM ET at kellybroganmd.comLauren Geertsen is an author who overcame her autoimmune disease naturally.In this episode, you're going to learn about Lauren’s journey of overcoming an autoimmune disease naturally, the complex dynamics of the narcissistic and psychopathic abuse she experienced, and how she redefined the word love. You’ll also learn how she distinguishes soul connections from genuine love, her reflections on the Me Too movement, and how victim consciousness can hinder personal empowerment. Plus, you’ll hear how she now experiences joy, peace, and fulfillment by choosing love and sovereignty over seeking justice.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[05:00] Realizing the connection between childhood illness and family dynamics[07:00] Children’s illness as a reflection of parents’ unresolved issues[09:00] The breaking point and choosing to change the environment[11:00] Moving from fixing health to exploring romantic relationships[13:00] The beginning of Lauren’s abusive relationship[15:00] Understanding trauma bonding and coercion[17:00] Navigating the trauma of sexual and financial exploitation[19:00] Realizing the importance of choosing joy over justice[21:00] Choosing peace and trusting others to learn their lessons[23:00] Navigating loneliness and fear of being alone[25:00] Discerning the difference between trauma bonds and healthy relationships[27:00] How healing requires letting go of the need to change others[29:00] The role of consciousness in overcoming trauma[31:00] Avoiding bitterness, finding empowerment by focusing on inner joy[35:00] Balancing the desire for justice with choosing a joyful life[37:00] Transforming the pain into spiritual growth[39:00] Embracing femininity and sensuality as part of the healing journey[41:00] Accepting that some relationships serve as lessons, not lifelong commitments[43:00] Gratitude for painful experiences as a path to growth[45:00] How the pursuit of justice can block inner peace[47:00] Reflecting on the connection between love and allowing freedom[49:00] Understanding how fear of loneliness can lead to self-betrayal[51:00] Breaking away from the collective victim consciousness[53:00] Moving beyond anger and hate to find deeper emotional states[55:00] Choosing to live a joyful and peaceful life[57:00] Balancing self-awareness with compassion for others[59:00] Rejecting the binary view of good versus evil[61:00] Reclaiming sensuality as a part of personal liberation👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereIf you want to connect more with Lauren, visit her website and follow her on Instagram Resources Mentioned:The Scorpion and The Lion by Lauren Geertsen | Book or AudiobookInstagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
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102: Dr. Joe Dispenza: How to Eliminate ANXIETY And Stop Negative Thoughts Using Your Brain
Learn more about Dr. Kelly Brogan's signature health protocol, Vital Mind Reset.Register for Kelly's live Reclaimed Relationship Masterclass April 15th at 12PM ET at kellybroganmd.comDr. Joe Dispenza is a New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and lecturer known for his work on neuroscience, epigenetics, and personal transformation.In this episode, you're going to learn how emotions shape your health, why chronic stress can keep you stuck in illness, the process of rewiring your brain to create real physical change, the role of belief in healing and how people have regrown lost organs. You will also learn why most people struggle to change their habits and identity, plus the surprising way that brainwaves and meditation influence the body’s ability to repair itself.A New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, Dr. Joe Dispenza has developed a practical formula to help people transform their lives. Dr. Joe’s mission unifies complex branches of science in an approachable way – focused on proven research, “Stories of Transformation” testimonials, and the scientific data behind spontaneous remissions. Inspired by the latest findings in neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, epigenetics, and quantum physics, his work integrates essential knowledge about the mind-body connection – which teaches people how to heal various health conditions and make significant changes in their lives. Since 2010, he has partnered with renowned scientists and universities – including the University of California San Diego, Harvard University, Stanford University, and others – to perform extensive research on the effects of meditation on the brain and body.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[03:45] Why people start seeking alternatives when medicine fails[06:12] How beliefs influence healing[08:45] Regrowing tissue after surgery[11:00] The role of emotions in healing[13:20] How meditation changes the body[16:05] Why most people stay stuck in old habits[18:30] Overcoming emotional addiction[21:15] How stress keeps you sick[23:40] Changing your personality to change your reality[26:55] The impact of subconscious programming[29:20] The process of breaking old patterns[32:05] How meditation rewires the brain[34:40] Why most people struggle with change[37:10] Emotional addiction and the body’s response[39:55] The power of elevated emotions[42:30] What happens in the brain during deep meditation[44:50] The connection between energy and healing[47:15] How trauma is stored in the body[50:05] The role of belief in long-term healing[53:20] Group healing and collective consciousness[56:45] How Dr. Joe Dispenza’s events create measurable change[59:30] The future of healing beyond traditional medicineLearn more about Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work on his website, Youtube and Instagram.Resources Mentioned:Calm Body, Clear Mind Masterclass with Dr. Kelly Brogan | YouTubeDr. Joe Dispenza’s Progressive Online Course | WebsiteDr. Joe Dispenza’s Retreats | WebsiteDr. Joe Dispenza’s Books | WebsiteThe ‘Four-Minute Mile’ – She Regenerated Rectal Tissue After Cancer Surgery | YouTubeInstagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
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101: How to Help a Friend Who Won’t Stop Venting
Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership.In this episode, you'll learn how to support a friend stuck in a victim mindset, how to create agreements in friendships that encourage growth, how to recognize when storytelling keeps you stuck, and how to reframe victim narratives for empowerment.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:42] Agreements in friendships for growth[01:08] No longer speaking negatively about men[01:31] How agreements shape personal identity[01:54] Breaking the cycle of toxic relationship stories[02:12] Using humour to reframe negative narratives[02:38] The importance of self-awareness in conversation[02:53] How to support a friend in a victim mindset[03:15] Understanding personal communication preferences[03:38] Asking for consent before giving feedback[03:59] Recognizing when someone is stuck in their story[04:21] The emotional attachment to victim narratives[04:42] When validating past experiences is necessary[05:04] How to shift from venting to problem-solving[05:26] Creating a supportive friendship dynamic[05:48] Rejecting the culture of powerlessnessWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereInstagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
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100: How to Stop Repeating Toxic Relationship Patterns
Join Kelly's sovereignty-minded community, Vital Life Project.In this episode, you'll learn how Family Constellation Therapy can reshape your perception of men, how early conditioning affects your relationships, how to cultivate emotional self-mastery, and how to create a sense of safety within yourself.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:10] Understanding Family Constellation Therapy[02:45] How beliefs about men are shaped in childhood[04:12] The impact of mother’s influence on father perception[05:30] Healing phrases that shift perspectives[06:42] Seeing your father through your own eyes[08:05] The role of nervous system regulation in perception[09:18] How unresolved emotions affect relationships[10:25] Projecting past wounds onto partnersWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereResources Mentioned:Family Constellations | WebsiteAnother Self | NetflixInstagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
It hurts to have unmet needs. And it sucks to scurry after crumbs when you’re starving. Join Kelly Brogan MD, as she teaches us how our pain points are portals. She’ll help you discover a world where every seeming challenge is a new chapter in your most audacious story. Plot twists, body symptoms, and heartbreak each represent an opportunity to own ourselves and learn to better wield the power of choice. Kelly will take you on a reclamation journey from the battlefield of victim consciousness to the sovereignty of self-devoted pleasure and expose every surprising place you’ve given your power away. Explore the tools you’ll need to find out what you want, how to ask for it and how to stand in fierce alignment with yourself.Kelly Brogan is a soul alchemist and threshold guardian devoted to the transformation of collective consciousness. As a young know-it-all atheist, candy-addict, straight-A MIT neuroscience major and Ivy-league trained psychiatrist, she specialized in feeding women, herself included, straight into the mouth of the medicated beast. After a Hashimoto’s healing journey inspired her to sound the alarm on the bait-and-switch of big pharma, she became a renegade activist—authoring the New York Times bestseller, A Mind of Your Own, and its follow-up, Own Your Self; co-editing the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression; and eventually becoming an honorary member of the Disinformation Dozen. She is the creatrix of Vital Mind Reset, the online health reclamation program, and the membership community Vital Life Project. She’s a human, cat, and chicken mom.