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Join Brandon & Darci as they share raw human stories that were never meant to be hid. This is a space for truth, a home to the soul. You are safe to be seen - and to see.
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What if your child inherits more of your nervous system than your advice? We pull apart projection, the subtle ways our unlived life becomes our child’s burden, and how reparenting ourselves changes the energy our kids grow up in. We get practical about felt safety: co-regulation over control, attunement over platitudes, and why you can’t fake presence with gifts or grand gestures. Think real-world moments—missed party invites, public meltdowns, and performance pressure around sports or scho...
What if depression isn't a disorder at all, but rather your authentic self rebelling against inauthentic living? In this deeply personal episode, we flip the script on a subject that has profoundly impacted our lives. Brandon shares his journey through the darkness of depression, from the shame that initially prevented him from seeking help to the over-medicalization that left him feeling less pain but also less alive. Meanwhile, Darci offers a revolutionary perspective through a nervous sys...
Lexi Bowler shares her journey of building Bowler Aesthetics into a thriving business while discovering that embracing feminine leadership leads to greater success and personal fulfillment. • Started with a desire to help clear her own acne, then expanded into permanent makeup and product development • Built the "Bowler Sisterhood" by openly sharing techniques in an industry that kept secrets • Created innovative products including specialized microblading tools and healing solutions • Exper...
Brandon takes us through the critical components of masculine shadow work and the transformation that awaits men who undertake this healing journey. We explore the seven core shadow aspects that block men from their authentic power and the specific wounds that create these patterns. • Shadow is defined as unconscious aspects of personality that the ego doesn't identify with • The seven core masculine shadow aspects include dominance/control, emotional repression, and fear of the feminine • M...
The feminine shadow and its wounds are not just emotional scars but nervous system imprints stored in our bodies, requiring somatic integration for true healing to occur. Darci reveals how shadow work combined with nervous system regulation allows women to reclaim their authentic feminine essence and transform protective patterns into their greatest gifts. • Feminine wounds are nervous system imprints that manifest in the body as physical sensations and postures • The shadow cannot be "praye...
Brandon Burke shares his transformational approach to guiding men through the midlife transition, revealing how what we call a "crisis" is actually a sacred portal to authentic living. • Midlife transition is not a crisis but a sacred opportunity to leave behind everything you are not • Indigenous cultures had structured rites of passage from boyhood to manhood that no longer exist in modern society • The first half of life focuses on building a container (ego, identity, boundaries) while th...
Brandon and Darci explore the difference between performative religious practices and transformative spiritual experiences, reflecting on their personal journeys since leaving organized religion. • Defining spirituality as the practice of love and deep connection • Community as both the benefit and shadow side of religious participation • Moving from viewing oneself as broken to recognizing inherent wholeness • The body as an altar and spiritual guide that never lies • Meditation as a tool f...
Ashley Baird shares her incredible journey as a breast cancer survivor, mother of five, and community builder who transformed her diagnosis into a mission to help others. • Diagnosed at age 36 with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer after finding a lump the day after Christmas • Given only a 20% chance of successful treatment and a prognosis of approximately two years to live • Fought through aggressive chemotherapy while parenting five children, including a three-year-old daughter • Expe...
Former NFL quarterback John Beck shares his remarkable journey from undersized, late-developing young athlete to BYU football star and NFL draft pick, revealing the psychological dimensions of high performance and resilience through life's inevitable challenges. • The importance of having a clear vision and unwavering belief from a young age • How parental influence shaped Beck's work ethic and mindset for success • Experiencing the underdog mindset and using it as motivation rather than lim...
Religious upbringing disconnects women from their divine feminine essence by teaching them to rely on male authority figures rather than their own intuition and spiritual wisdom. Patriarchal systems reinforce this by limiting recognition of feminine divinity and creating shame through purity culture, which research shows leads to religious trauma syndrome, lower self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, and damaged relationships. • The feminine divine was presented as "too sacred" in religious contex...
The dance of masculine and feminine energies represents one of humanity's most powerful dynamics—yet these essential polarities are often misunderstood and constrained by societal expectations. Brandon Burke peels back layers of conditioning to reveal the truth: "Masculine and feminine are not gender identities. They are energetic life forces that we each embody." Brandon shares a deeply personal examination of patriarchy's devastating impact on both women and men. Women have been conditione...
What if the most powerful energy you could emit isn't happiness, love, or gratitude—but simply being authentic? Groundbreaking research reveals that when humans express authentically, regardless of which emotion they're experiencing, they generate energy spikes 40 times greater than traditionally "positive" emotions. This scientific confirmation validates what many of us intuitively sense: our authentic expression is our most potent life force. In this deeply personal exploration of authenti...
What happens when our beliefs control us rather than us controlling our beliefs? This profound question lies at the heart of our journey through attachment and how it shapes our connections with others and ourselves. Attachment isn't inherently problematic—it's how our nervous systems organize for survival, safety, and belonging. The challenge emerges when we become so attached to our beliefs that they blind us to other perspectives and possibilities. Using Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.'s "Five Levels...
Trauma shapes our intimate relationships far more than most of us realize. In this revealing conversation, Darci and Brandon explore how the wounds we carry from childhood create unconscious patterns in our adult relationships. What if the key to deep connection isn't understanding your partner's love language, but rather their trauma language? As Darci explains, true intimacy means being "deeply seen and known without having to perform," yet our unresolved wounds often make this vulnerabili...
Your nervous system holds the key to transforming your relationships. In this illuminating episode, somatic practitioner Darci Burke explains how childhood experiences shape our attachment styles and why cognitive understanding alone isn't enough for healing. The conversation begins with a special treat as Brandon and Darci's daughter Graci joins from Hawaii to perform "Paradise" by Stick Figure—a song with profound meaning for Brandon's healing journey. After this beautiful musical interlud...
How did the fantasy version of love peddled by Hollywood and pop music shape your expectations about relationships? In this deeply personal episode, we trace the evolution of our 28-year relationship from blind romantic mythology to genuine connection. We begin with the serendipitous way we met—dancing to Tim McGraw at a college event in 1997—and journey through our early marriage, where we mistakenly believed we needed to complete each other. Like many couples, we entered marriage with unco...
What happens when your spiritual foundation begins to shift after four decades? Brandon Burke takes us through his unexpected journey leaving Mormonism, beginning with a profound encounter with a hummingbird during meditation. This seemingly small moment carried a powerful message about the relationship between power, wisdom, and heart – foreshadowing the transformation ahead. Brandon shares candidly about growing up immersed in Mormon culture with pioneer heritage, serving a mission in Braz...
What happens when your entire identity, community, and sense of safety is wrapped up in a belief system you can no longer embrace? Darci Burke opens her heart in this deeply moving conversation about leaving Mormonism—a faith that had been her foundation since birth. The journey begins when Darci and Brandon's teenage daughter courageously questions the Mormon faith, planting the first seed of doubt about eternal families and divine judgment. "Would God really separate my family because peop...
What happens when you discover your ladder of success is leaning against the wrong wall? In this pilot episode of Safe to be Seen, hosts Brandon and Darci Burke share their raw journey from outward success to inner authenticity. Brandon opens up about battling severe depression despite appearing to "have it all," while Darci reveals how somatic healing transformed her relationship with her own body. 🎯 Key Topics: • From fixed mindset to growth mindset: embracing the beginner's journey • The h...
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