136: The Hidden Origins of Christmas & Modern Holidays | Lara J. Day
What if the holidays you grew up with were never actually the real story?In this episode, I sit down with Lara J. Day, whose work around the winter season grew out of her own frustration with commercial holidays and her unexpected discovery of a practice that changed how she moved through the entire year. She brings a careful, deeply researched lens to where our modern traditions came from and how they were reshaped long before we inherited them.Old narratives begin to crumble when you hear how many of our rituals were engineered, borrowed, or rewritten. Fresh space opens when you realize there’s a quieter rhythm beneath the noise that most of us have never been taught to notice. The opportunity is choosing how you want to relate to this season without blindly repeating what was handed down. By the end, you’ll see why small shifts during this window can ripple through your entire year.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:50] Why rejecting commercial holidays can open the door to a more meaningful ritual season[06:26] What happens when solstice becomes the anchor that replaces the pressure of traditional celebrations[08:14] The reason skepticism about holiday stories can point toward a deeper desire for truth[10:05] How a practice discovered after becoming a parent reshaped an entire relationship to the season[13:47] Why understanding the origins of holidays changes how you participate in them[19:02] What the four-layer pattern behind modern holidays reveals about power, culture, and control[23:39] How aligning with seasonal rhythms shifts your inner world during the darkest part of the year[28:56] Why the curated version of Christmas was engineered to replace chaotic, older winter traditions[36:30] What ancient myths about reindeer, mushrooms, and midwinter spirits hint about cultural blending[44:05] How the 13-night practice uses nature, dreams, and synchronicity to map the coming yearResources Mentioned:The Battle for Christmas by Stephen Nissenbaum | Book or Audiobook13 Sacred Nights Oracle Deck by Lara J. Day | Website👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Find more from Lara:Lara J. Day | FacebookLara J. Day | WebsiteLara J. Day | InstagramLara J. Day | TikTokGet Lara's 13 Sacred Nights Oracle deck in time for the winter solstice here and use code Reclamation20 for 20% off your order.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.Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.You can head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 for 15% off.
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135: How to Heal Your Sexual Energy
How do I know if my sexual energy is healthy?Between attention-seeking and embodied confidence lives a messy gap. There is an old Madonna–whore tug-of-war that lives in many of us, and an archetypal maturation arc to reclaiming sexuality that won’t look the same for everyone.We start by noticing the judgments that flare and then gently trying on the characters we’ve rejected. Temptation to chase the gaze shows up, and it exposes the little parts that want to be applauded. The work is learning to relate to attention differently until the whole spectrum has a place. Press play to hear why developing a healthy relationship with your impulses changes everything.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[00:35] Why the question “Is my sexual energy healthy?” opens a doorway into your relationship with power[01:32] The difference between attention-seeking and embodied confidence in real life[02:44] How judgment toward “that kind of woman” reveals the parts of yourself asking to be reclaimed[04:09] What happens when you slowly step into the characters you’ve rejected[05:13] Why exploring erotic expression in movement can become a spiritual practice[06:02] The moment you realize your desire to be seen is a natural stage, not a flaw[07:08] How your relationship to the gaze evolves as you mature into self-sourced confidence[08:03] The reason skipping stages of feminine development keeps you stuck in judgment[09:00] Why trusting your impulses is the only true compass for authentic expression👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:The Spiritual Lessons I’ve Learned Through Pole Dance | BlogDear Lover by David Deida and Marianne Williamson | BookThe 3 Stages of Men & Women - Masculinity & Femininity | YouTubeFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
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134: 90-Minute Motherhood Masterclass: Circumcision, Breastfeeding & Birth Certificates | Veda Ray
Learn more about Kelly's Relaxed Woman System here.What if everything we’ve been told about birth, the body, and belonging to the system was backwards?In this episode, I sit down with Veda Ray, a wife, a mother, and a guide for families reclaiming sovereignty through conception, pregnancy, and birth. Her work brings a calm, grounded clarity to topics that most of us were taught to fear, from ancestral trauma to the spiritual role of the placenta. She lives what she teaches, and her story begins long before the birth room.We trace how disconnection begins generations before conception, how modern birth rituals mirror that separation, and what it looks like to restore the bond to your body, your baby, and even your lineage. We go where few conversations dare to go: birth certificates, circumcision, and the quiet decision to raise children outside the system. You’ll see why remembering what’s natural isn’t rebellion, it’s homecoming.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[08:52] The turning point that forced Veda to stop outsourcing her health and trust her body again[16:03] How ancestral trauma can pass through generations, and what it takes to break the pattern before birth[19:47] The surprising imprint a mother’s first thoughts can leave on her baby[27:04] Why revisiting your own birth story can rewrite more than memories[35:56] What a lotus birth really is and the spiritual logic behind letting nature finish the process[47:15] How questioning routine procedures like circumcision can wake you up from medical hypnosis[55:59] The hidden legal meaning of a birth certificate and what opting out actually means[1:06:39] Why redefining motherhood beyond career or convenience can rewire your entire sense of purpose👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:The Business of Being Born | DocumentaryPlacenta: The Forgotten Chakra by Robin Lim | BookThe Elephant in the Hospital by Dr. Ryan McAllister | YouTubeThe Way Forward with Alec Zeck episode on The Great Birth Revival with Veda Ray | Spotify or AppleFind more from Veda Ray:Instagram: @veda.revivalYoutube: @veda.revivalWebsite: vedarevival.comLearn more about Veda's Your Sovereign Baby system here.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.
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133: Holistic Dentist Reveals Hidden Truths About Cavities, Germ Theory & Root Canals | Dr. Nirvani Umadat
Learn more about Kelly's Relaxed Woman System here.What if the cavity story is bigger than sugar and brushing?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nirvani, a leading dental surgeon who has gone holistic in over a decade of practice. Nirvani gets honest about the limits of germ theory in the mouth and the oral–body connection that keeps showing up in real cases.We get into cavities, root canals, wisdom teeth, and amalgams, then shift to what a day-to-day, truly holistic routine looks like. Expect tongue posture, chewing with intention, a five-minute face massage, and simple at-home care, alongside the emotional layer that many families notice but can’t quite name. You’ll hear a clear way to think about what each choice might mean for your whole system, without the hype.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[05:41] Why the “brush and floss more” story doesn’t explain what’s really going on in your mouth[12:19] What your teeth reveal about the rest of your body’s health[18:06] The surprising link between chronic inflammation, emotions, and dental pain[25:54] Why drilling and filling may not solve the deeper cause of decay[32:47] The mouth–gut connection that changes how you think about oral care[39:02] How to support your teeth naturally using minerals and mindful daily habits[45:38] The five-minute face massage that improves lymph flow and jaw tension[52:15] What tongue posture can teach you about your nervous system👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Find more from Dr. Nirvani:Instagram: @drnirvaniholisticWebsite: drnirvani.comYouTube: @Dr.NirvaniFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.Learn more about the GLOW program here.
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132: The 4 Male Archetypes That Guide Our Relationships | David Coates
Learn more about Kelly's Relaxed Woman System here.To dive deeper, listen to Reclamation Radio episode Unmasking the Narcissist and How to stop being controlled by Ego.Even the darkest voice in your head is trying to help.In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist David Coates, trained in Internal Family Systems, to explore parts work with men. Together we trace how the mind operates like a family system of parts, and how those parts show up in relationships when they’re driving the bus. We also map the four extreme male strategies David has observed across years of clinical work and what shifts when they’re seen clearly.The problem is simple to name and hard to live with: when I blend with a part, it runs the show and pulls the relationship to the perimeter. The move is to unblend, get curious, and stay centered while refusing the bait.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:17] Why Internal Family Systems can finally make sense of your chaotic mind[06:01] How regulating your inner world stops the suffering loop you keep replaying outside yourself[08:12] The radical reason there are no “bad parts” because even suicidal thoughts have a protective logic[10:02] What happens when a therapist meets every part with zero agenda or judgment[14:55] The real patterns behind “toxic masculinity” and why labeling men as narcissists misses the point[20:46] How to recognize when you’re getting pulled into someone else’s chaos, and hold your own center[26:15] Why your partner’s most frustrating traits might just be old survival strategies[37:54] How reconnecting with exiled “little-boy” parts unlocks lost power and presence[51:15] What true healing looks like when an identity built on defense finally collapses👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Find more from Dr. David Coates:David’s Book: Be Less DickishInstagram: @belessdickishFacebook: Be Less DickishWebsite: davidcoates.worldFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman 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.
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