In this powerful season finale, I sit down with Heather Gardner — a devoted mom of five, chiropractic grad student, and courageous cycle breaker — for a deeply heart-opening conversation about taking your power back, healing generational wounds, and discovering the magic that unfolds when you choose yourself. Heather vulnerably shares how her transformation deepened after attending the Soulfully Seen Women’s Retreat, where she moved through fears of judgment and found sisterhood, safety, and soulful connection.Together, we explore how practices like Somatic breathwork, swamping, and journaling helped her release stored trauma, embody self-compassion, and integrate mindfulness into daily life — reminding us that healing isn’t just a moment, it’s a sacred choice we make over and over again.What you’ll hear:The Catalyst for Change: What sparked Heather’s decision to stop waiting for a “new year” or the “perfect time,” and how starting her healing journey now transformed every area of her life.The Cycle Breaker’s Path: How being the “black sheep” of her family became Heather’s superpower, as she chose to end generations of emotional immaturity and create a new legacy of love, safety, and emotional availability for her children.Small Steps, Big Shifts: The difference between trying to change everything at once and creating lasting transformation through small, consistent habits rooted in self-awareness and grace.The Power of Presence: Heather’s vulnerable reflection on attending her first retreat, what it taught her about slowing down, surrendering control, and remembering what peace feels like in her body.Feeling to Heal: We dive into the importance of allowing ourselves — and our children — to feel emotions fully without judgment, and how doing so opens the door to emotional intelligence and true peace.Healing the Sister Wound: Heather shares how she moved beyond the fear of gossip, judgment, and competition to experience genuine connection and safety with other women.Even though we’re officially wrapping up Season 3 of the Perfectly Broken Podcast, the journey doesn’t end here. I’m still taking on new clients, and there are so many ways to work with me. If you’re ready to deepen your healing and come home to your truest self, check out the links below or connect with me directly to explore what’s calling you next.And because I don’t believe in gatekeeping spiritual wisdom, I created a FREE Akashic Records Reading Guide for you, full of journaling prompts and example questions to help you dive deeper. ****Grab it HERE****Schedule a Session with Me HereJoin the Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership HereLock in the Early Bird Discount for the Soulfully Seen Women's Retreat (Coming to the Houston Area October 24-27, 2026)Emerge: A Day of Reset (Day Retreat Coming to the Houston Area April 25th - open to all beautiful souls, not just women). Email me "EMERGE" to learn more and reserve your spotFill out the Contact Me to Work Togetherwww.danistedman.comConnect with Heather:Chronicles of the Chaos CoordinatorHeather GardnerLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this deeply supportive episode, I’m diving deep into the Akashic Records—one of the most transformative tools I’ve found on my healing journey. From personal breakthroughs to client stories that blew me away, I’m breaking down what the Records are, why they matter, and how you can begin working with them yourself.What you'll hear:What the Akashic Records are and how they act as your soul’s energetic library across lifetimes.Why they’re so powerful for healing, clarity, and understanding your soul contracts, patterns, and purpose.The benefits of a reading—from uncovering root causes of trauma to finding your voice, confidence, and direction.How to access them yourself (and why working with a trained reader can cut through doubt and bring deeper clarity).What questions you can ask to explore timelines, past lives, your purpose, and guidance from your spirit team.Client breakthroughs—from chronic pain healing, to saving marriages, to releasing lifelong patterns.And because I don’t believe in gatekeeping spiritual wisdom, I created a FREE Akashic Records Reading Guide for you, full of journaling prompts and example questions to help you dive deeper. ****Grab it HERE****Schedule your Akashic Records Reading HereFill out the Contact Me to Work Togetherwww.danistedman.comLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
This is without a doubt my most vulnerable episode of the Perfectly Broken Podcast yet—one that’s packed with wisdom, raw truth, and powerful normalization of the things women have been conditioned to feel shame around. I sit down with Autumn Paone, co-host of The Health Class She Deserves podcast and a passionate advocate for women’s health, to dive deep into the realities of chronic pain, invisible illness, cycle syncing, and the dismissive nature of Western medicine. Together, we unpack the cultural conditioning that shapes how women view their bodies and sexuality—everything from purity culture to porn-driven beauty standards—and explore how nervous system regulation, body awareness, and reconnecting with pleasure can transform not just health, but confidence and self-love. Whether you’re a woman seeking to reclaim your body and your voice or a man wanting to better understand and support the women in your life, this conversation is an eye-opening invitation to question old narratives and step into empowerment.What you'll hear:The Reality of Invisible Illness: We talk about the stigma of “dynamic illnesses,” where pain isn’t visible or constant, yet deeply impacts daily life, and how this lack of visibility often leads to dismissal.Beyond the Pill: Autumn and I share our experiences of being prescribed birth control as a quick fix, and why masking symptoms doesn’t get to the root of women’s health struggles.Nervous System & Hormones: How chronic stress and dysregulation can throw off hormonal balance, leading to PMS, cycle irregularities, and other health issues.Cycle Syncing Simplified: Why syncing with your cycle doesn’t need to feel like another fad diet, and how to use it as a tool for awareness rather than rigid rules.Body Shame & Disconnection: The deep shame many women feel around their genitals, and how cultural conditioning and lack of language keep us disconnected from our sexuality.The Problem with Youth Obsession: Why many beauty and sexual norms are rooted in the sexualization of young girls, and how this deeply ingrained issue influences attraction, porn culture, and shame around natural bodies.Reclaiming Pleasure: Practical steps for exploring self-pleasure without vibrators or visual aids, turning it into a spiritual practice that helps you learn your body and guide a partner with confidence.Fill out the Contact Me to Work Togetherwww.danistedman.comConnect with Autumn:@autumnnmariee@thehealthclassshedeserves@girlinpain SubstackLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
On the Perfectly Broken Podcast, I share tools and practices to help you connect more deeply with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and live authentically. As a vulnerability coach, Somatic breathwork practitioner, energy worker, and intuitive reader, I believe in simple practices that create powerful shifts.In this episode, I’ll guide you through a short walking meditation—perfect for the busy moments in life when you need fresh air, grounding, and mindfulness to come back home to yourself. This practice weaves together presence, gratitude, and intention so you can move through your day with more peace and clarity.Fill out the Contact Me to Work Togetherwww.danistedman.comLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this powerful episode, Kasey Wichael — a somatic breathwork facilitator, Reiki master, and intuitive guide — shares her journey of awakening to her spiritual gifts, what happened when she tried to suppress them, and surrendering to the guidance of her intuition and spirit team. We explore how ignoring our inner knowing can lead to anxiety, depression, and struggle— and how stepping into alignment can completely shift our lives.What you'll hear:The Power of Vulnerability: How opening up about insecurities can lead to deeper connection and healing.Healing Through Rock Bottom: Why heartbreak and pain can become the doorway to transformation and self-discovery.Awakening Intuition: How healing ourselves opens the door to intuitive gifts and deeper spiritual connection.Sisterhood Over Competition: The reminder that we each bring our own unique magic, and there’s more than enough to go around.Connection with Spirit: The role of meditation and guides in helping you receive clarity and support when you feel lost.Trusting Intuitive Hits: A real-time example of following inner nudges and the freedom that comes when you listen.Self-Trust as a Superpower: Why your deepest answers are always within, and how to build confidence in listening to them.Fill out the Contact Me to Work Togetherwww.danistedman.comConnect with Kasey:@kaseyactivatesLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this powerful episode, we open up a conversation about sexual assault—how it can show up in ways that aren’t always obvious, how it lives in the body, and how we can begin to heal. Through compassionate storytelling and somatic awareness, this episode offers validation, education, and tools to help survivors reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their power.What you'll hear:Clarity & Awareness: A clear definition of sexual assault and an exploration of the many forms it can take, helping to expand awareness beyond the most obvious situations.The Hidden Layers: A look at the less recognized experiences of assault, including energetic violations, coercion, and moments where silence or freezing is mistaken for consent.Breaking the Cycle: An honest discussion about childhood abuse and generational trauma, and how unspoken wounds often ripple through families until someone chooses to break the silence.Men & Masculinity: Recognizing the unique stigma men face around sexual assault, and the importance of creating space for them to process and share their experiences without shame.The Body Remembers: How unresolved trauma shows up in the body through tension, numbness, health struggles, sleep issues, and nervous system dysregulation.Pathways to Healing: Practical tools like somatic practices, breathwork, mindfulness, voice work, and safe rituals that support the process of reclaiming safety and embodiment.Gentle Self-Inquiry: Reflection practices and journal prompts designed to help survivors connect with their body’s wisdom and bring hidden experiences into the light.Reclaiming Power: A message of empowerment, reminding listeners that healing is possible, safety can be rebuilt, and survivors can transform pain into strength and resilience.Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this episode, we dive into one of my favorite topics: rituals and ceremonies — what they are, how they’ve changed my life, and how you can begin incorporating them into your daily rhythm. From my first cacao ceremony to full moon releases, I share how intentional practices can shift your energy, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you to your higher self. You’ll walk away with practical tools to create sacred moments in your everyday life, and I’ll also give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the powerful rituals we’ll experience together at my upcoming Soulfully Seen Retreat (coming to the Houston area September 7-10th).What you'll hear:Understanding Rituals vs. Ceremonies: The difference between a ritual — a simple, intentional practice — and a ceremony — a larger, sacred container that holds multiple rituals — and how to bring more intentionality into daily life.Rituals as Nervous System Reset: How small, consistent rituals can regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and anchor attention in the present moment, creating a sense of safety and grounding.Practical Rituals to Start Today: Simple practices that can be woven into everyday life, such as mindful beverages, journaling, or breathwork, to cultivate presence, intentionality, and energy shifts.A Peek Into Retreat Ceremonies: A look at transformational group rituals and ceremonies, including full moon release, cord cutting, cacao ceremony, sound bowls with Reiki, and somatic breathwork, designed to help participants reconnect with their authentic, aligned selves.Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this extremely informative episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nelson Valena, co-founder of the Golden Hill Retreat Center in Coldspring, TX — the stunning location for my upcoming Soulfully Seen Retreat. Dr. Valena shares his journey from a career in traditional medicine to becoming a bridge betweenWestern medical expertise and ancient healing practices. After a personal health crisis turned his world upside down, he found a deeper calling in creating a sanctuary for holistic transformation. Together, we explore what it means to truly heal — mind, body, and spirit.What you'll hear:When the Healer Becomes the Patient: His personal experience with a life-altering stroke, and how it forced him to re-examine his health, purpose, and the way he practiced medicine.Bridging Two Worlds: Why Dr. Valena is passionate about blending the strengths of Western medical science with the wisdom of ancient healing modalities.The Science of Spirit: How spirituality and science can not only coexist but actually enhance each other in the journey toward wholeness.Energy & The Biofield: An introduction to the biofield, the energy field that surrounds us, and how it influences our nervous system, endocrine system, and overall health.The Nervous System as the Bridge: How regulating thenervous system creates the common ground between allopathic medicine and energy-based healing modalities.Stress, Disease, & Disconnection: Understanding how chronic fight-or-flight states lead to inflammation, autoimmune issues, and other chronic health conditions.Alignment as Medicine: Why being out of alignment withyour true path can cause physical and emotional suffering, and how real healing requires addressing the psychospiritual.Activating the Inner Healer: The Golden Hill mission to guide people in removing inner blocks, reclaiming self-trust, and stepping fully into their healing power.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Connect with Nelson at Golden Hill Retreat Center:Facebook: Golden Hill Retreatwww.goldenhillretreat.comLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
Fall asleep in the energy of “already having” your desires.In this guided bedtime manifestation, I’ll help you ease into your body, slow your breath, and release the tension of the day so you can fall asleep peacefully. As you listen, you’ll plant powerful seeds of abundance and opportunities into your subconscious mind — the part of you that shapes your reality while you sleep.Listen nightly to:Attract financial and lifestyle abundanceExpand your capacity to receiveRemove limiting beliefs around worthiness and wealthThis episode pairs beautifully with my earlier podcast on the science of manifestation and subconscious reprogramming — linked in the show notes for you to revisit the “why” behind this practice anytime.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
Drift off to sleep wrapped in the vibration of love — for yourself and for the life you’re creating.In this guided bedtime manifestation, I’ll help you ease into your body, slow your breath, and release the tension of the day so you can fall asleep peacefully. As you listen, you’ll plant powerful seeds of self-love and receiving love from others into your subconscious mind — the part of you that shapes your reality while you sleep.Listen nightly to:Strengthen your self-love and self-worthCall in soul-aligned relationshipsHeal old patterns around love and connectionThis episode pairs beautifully with my earlier podcast on the science of manifestation and subconscious reprogramming — linked in the show notes for you to revisit the “why” behind this practice anytime.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
Drift into deep rest while reprogramming your subconscious for inner peace.In this guided bedtime manifestation, I’ll help you ease into your body, slow your breath, and release the tension of the day so you can fall asleep peacefully. As you listen, you’ll plant powerful seeds of calm and stability into your subconscious mind — the part of you that shapes your reality while you sleep.Listen nightly to:Quiet racing thoughts before bedRelease stored tension and anxietyWake up feeling lighter and more centeredThis episode pairs beautifully with my earlier podcast on the science of manifestation and subconscious reprogramming — linked in the show notes for you to revisit the “why” behind this practice anytime.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
Have you ever had a moment where you felt like you were losing it— but brushed it off as just being “off” that day? In this episode, I’m sharing a story that might sound all too familiar: a moment when my nervous system hijacked me, and I didn’t even realize it. What I once saw as an embarrassing overreaction, I now understand was my body crying out for regulation. This episode is here to help you recognize the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of nervous system dysregulation, so you can stop shaming yourself and start supporting yourself. You’ll also walk away with practical tools to bring your body back into balance and a deeper understanding of how to choose the right practices for what you need in the moment.What you'll hear:Understanding Your Nervous System Basics: Learn the three primary nervous system states (fight/flight, freeze/collapse, and ventral vagal regulation), and how they’re constantly shifting in your daily life.Spotting Sneaky Signs of Dysregulation: It’s not always obvious when you’re dysregulated. You’ll discover subtle symptoms— like overworking, mindless scrolling, and emotional numbness— that may be signaling your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.Choosing the Right Regulation Tools for YOU: Not every calming practice works in every moment. I’ll teach you how to “match the tool to the state,” so you can feel empowered to regulate effectively whether you’re anxious, checked out, or anywhere in between.Why Somatic Breathwork Can Rewire Your Stress Patterns: Understand how Somatic Breathwork (done correctly) can guide your body through cycles of activation and relaxation, helping you build true resilience—not just temporary calm.The Power of Being Seen & Held in Sacred Sisterhood: Healing isn’t a solo journey. We discuss why in-person retreats create transformational shifts that books, podcasts, and online courses often can’t—and how this sisterhood work is essential to nervous system healing.An Invitation to the Soulfully Seen Women’s Retreat (Sept 7-10): If you’re ready to release what's holding you back and finally feel safe, connected, and seen in your authenticity, this retreat is your chance. We’ll blend Somatic Breathwork, mindful movement, nervous system regulation, sacred rituals, and deep sisterhood to transform your inner world.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
Welcome back to part 2 of my episode with the incredibly powerful, embodied Laura Kistner.*Make sure to go back to the previous episode to check out part 1 to get all caught up!In this episode, I continue my deep conversation with Laura Kistner, to dive deep into the realities of motherhood, self-worth, comparison, and healing. Laura opens up about the pressure to be the “perfect mom,” the shame-fueled culture of comparison, and the transformative power of vulnerability. We explore how doing the inner work not only reshapes our relationship with ourselves but also transforms the way we parent and show up in the world. Whether you're a mom or not, Laura's journey of reclaiming her confidence, owning her gifts, and choosing joy will inspire you to stop comparing and start getting curious.What you'll hear:Mom Guilt & Comparison Culture: How motherhood is steeped in judgment and societal pressure— and how we can start freeing ourselves from it.The Power of Vulnerability: Why opening up creates connection and belonging— and how it breaks the illusion of perfection.Inner Growth for Outer Joy: How doing the work on yourself ripples into every area of life, especially parenting.Owning Your Gifts: Laura shares how she went from self-doubt to confidently holding space as a life coach and HypnoBreathwork facilitator.Following What Lights You Up: Why it's never too late to try something new, and how passion leads to purpose.From Rock Bottom to Radiance: Laura’s inspiring transformation and a message of hope for anyone who feels stuck or unworthy.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Connect with Laura:@laurakistnerLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this beautifully supportive episode, I sit down with returning guest Laura Kistner— a woman I deeply admire and look up to as a maternal archetype in my life, right up there with my own mom. We dive into her journey through infertility, motherhood, identity, and healing. Laura vulnerably shares her four-year battle to become a mom, how it cracked her wide open, and what she’s learned about chasing joy from the inside out. Whether you’re a parent or not, this episode holds deep wisdom for anyone navigating the path of purpose, self-love, and choosing themselves again and again.What you'll hear:Infertility & Inner Growth: Laura’s path through infertility helped her realize how deeply she wanted to be a mother— and how important it was to stop blaming her body.Joy vs. Happiness: Achieving milestones (motherhood, marriage, career) brought external happiness, but true fulfillment came from discovering inner joy and self-worth.Motherhood as a Catalyst: Becoming a mom pushed Laura into deep inner work, not just for herself— but so her daughter could learn self-love through example, not instruction.Letting Go of the Martyr Mentality: Early motherhood brought burnout, and Laura had to learn that self-care isn’t selfish— it’s essential.Redefining Readiness: You’re never fully “ready,” and sometimes the calling (motherhood, purpose, healing) is the very thing that prepares you.Hope for the Journey: For those struggling with infertility or feeling behind in life— Laura’s message is clear: You are not broken, and you are not alone.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Connect with Laura:@laurakistnerLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m getting super vulnerable about something that so many people in the wellness industry silently struggle with— orthorexia. It’s an obsession with eating “clean” or “healthy” that starts with good intentions but can quickly spiral into anxiety, isolation, and fear around food. I know this all too well because I lived it. And the truth is, it’s everywhere— in fitness spaces, spiritual circles, and even among those who seem to have it all together. If you’ve ever felt like your wellness habits might be running the show instead of supporting your life, this episode is for you.Free Masterclass: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned FriendsWhat you’ll hear:Understanding Orthorexia: A deep dive into what orthorexia really is, why it’s so overlooked, and how it often hides behind the mask of wellness.Wellness Culture Wake-Up Call: How diet trends, fitness challenges, and even spiritual communities can unintentionally glorify disordered behavior.Red Flags & Patterns to Look Out For: Subtle signs that your “healthy habits” might actually be rooted in fear, control, or anxiety.The High Cost of Control: The emotional, mental, and social consequences of living in fear of food—and what I lost in the name of being “healthy.”Nervous System & Food Fears: Why true healing requires nervous system regulation and learning how to feel safe in your body again.Reflection Prompts for Awareness: Guided journal questions to help you explore your own relationship with food, control, and self-trust.Freedom on the Other Side: What it actually feels like to live without constant food fear—and how joyful, intuitive living is 100% possible.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this powerful and heart-centered episode, I sit down with Jude Rosemond— a Caribbean-born artist, bodybuilder, holistic wellness coach, and living kidney donor— for a deeply moving conversation about transformation, embodiment, and the sacred balance within us all. We explore the meaning of divine masculine energy, the evolution of the fitness and wellness industries, and the radical act of healing our relationship with our bodies, our stories, and our sense of self. Through personal stories, ancient wisdom, and energetic insights, this episode invites you to honor the sacred pause, reconnect with your inner cycles, and remember the strength that comes from stillness, surrender, and soul-level alignment. It’s a rich tapestry of art, healing, and heart-led truth— perfect for anyone on the path of remembering who they are.Free Masterclass: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned FriendsWhat you’ll hear:Life as a Living Canvas: Art is everywhere— and we’re all artists co-creating the lives we want through our choices, stories, and willingness to shift perspective.Stillness as Expansion: The power of stillness as a tool for recalibration, reflection, and receiving divine guidance.Living Kidney Donation: Jude’s deeply personal journey of donating a kidney to his mother and how it redefined his relationship with his body, identity, and purpose.A New Era of Leadership: Society is shifting from glorifying hustle and intellect to honoring heart-centered leaders who lead with empathy, vulnerability, and love.Redefining the Masculine: Honoring the sacred masculine, integrating softness with strength, and moving from stoicism and ego to emotional intelligence, spirituality, and embodied leadership.The Sacred Dance of Masculine and Feminine Just like the sun and moon, masculine and feminine energies each have distinct yet equally vital roles— and when balanced, they create harmony within us and in the world around us.Your Life is a Sacred Story: Every chapter of your life holds beauty and meaning— whether you're on page 1 or chapter 13, there is wisdom in your evolution, and hope for what’s to come.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Connect with Jude:@meditatewithjude | @quantumclassicjudeLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
This week’s unconventional episode is a raw, unfiltered, late-night conversation I recorded at 3:30am during a retreat with my roommate and soul-aligned friend. We dove deep into what it really means to be seen in your full authenticity— even when you’re unsure, exhausted, and messy. We talked about the discomfort of vulnerability, the beauty of soul-aligned friendships, and the power of peeling back our protective layers to show up as our true selves. This honest, heart-centered exchange is a real-life glimpse into the emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and deep inner workthat’s at the foundation of my Soulfully Seen group program.Join Soulfully Seen – Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower, my 8-week self-paced programWhat you’ll hear:Friend vs. Soul-Aligned Friend: Defining relationships that nourish your soul, not just fill your time.Safety in Vulnerability: Why being your authentic self often doesn’t feel safe, and what you can do to change that from the inside out.Healing vs. Trauma Bonding: Learning to connect through shared emotions, not shared wounding.Authenticity on Hard Days: What it looks like to show up as yourself— even when you’re in pain.Guarded vs. Grounded: The subtle but powerful difference between protecting your energy and walling off your authenticity to open-hearted presence that creates real connection and healing.The Sister Wound Runs Deep: Understanding how past betrayals from other women can keep us from showing up vulnerably.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this heartfelt and honest episode, I’m joined by Juhina Farooki, a registered dietician and co-founder of Aura Holistic and Metaphysical Wellness Center. What started as a passion for food and healing through functional nutrition evolved into a powerful spiritual awakening and the birth of a center that merges mind, body, and spirit. Juhina shares her personal story of healing childhood trauma, discovering her soul’s purpose, and finding alignment in entrepreneurship.Note: Soulfully Seen – Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower, my 8-week online group program has an updated launch date of July 10th. Email me at danistedmanlifecoaching@gmail.com if you’re interested in a partial scholarship.Join Soulfully Seen - Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower What you’ll hear:The Truth About “Healthy” Foods: Why some so-called health foods like beans and seed oils might be contributing to inflammation and gut issues.Entrepreneurship is a Spiritual Journey: It's humbling, rewarding, and deeply transformative when guided by faith and trust in the universe.Boundaries are Essential: Protecting your energy and mental health isn’t optional when your business becomes your baby.Surrender is the Secret: Learning to let go of control allows you to flow with life instead of resisting it.The Woo is Real: Energy healing only works if you’re open to it, but when you are, the shifts can be profound.Life Has More Meaning Than We Think: Exploring past lives, soul contracts, and subconscious healing opens you to deeper peace and purpose.Join the in-person Somatic Breathwork w/ energy work + reiki on June 28thConnect with Juhina at Aura Holistic:@auraholisticwellness_tx | www.auraholistictx.comJoin Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this episode, I'm showing up exactly as I am— raw, real,and in recovery.After a challenging surgery, I was forced to pause, rest, and truly practice what I preach about honoring the body’s wisdom. Instead of a regular episode, I’m sharing the incredibly honest, unscripted talk I gave on the final night of the Soulfully Seen Vulnerability Summit— no notes, no makeup, just me being fully human. This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own relationship with vulnerability, authenticity, and self-trust.Note: Soulfully Seen – Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower, my 8-week online group program has an updated launch date of July 10th. Email me at danistedmanlifecoaching@gmail.com if you’re interested in a partial scholarship.Join Soulfully Seen - Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower What you’ll hear:Honoring Your Body’s Timing: You’ll be reminded that it's okay to pause, rest, and listen when your body asks for more care than your plans allow.Vulnerability in Real Life: You'll see how letting go of perfection and showing up as you are can be the most powerful way to connect.Body Shame and Reclamation: You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your relationship with your body and begin releasing shame you were never meant to carry.Trust & Safety: Vulnerability isn’t about oversharing—it’s about choosing who has earned the right to hear your story.Myth-Busting: We unpack common myths like “vulnerability is weakness” or “I have to do this healing alone”— and why they’re keeping you stuck.Emotional Reactions: If your emotions are coming out as road rage, irritability, or shutting down, you’re not broken— your nervous system is asking for support.Healing Through Play: Reconnect with your inner child and remember the power of laughter, movement, and imagination as medicine.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
In this episode, we dive deep into attachment styles,nervous system regulation, and how understanding both can help us show up more vulnerably and authentically in our relationships. When we understand our attachment patterns and the way our nervous system operates, we gain access to choice, healing, and self-compassion. Whether you lean anxious, avoidant, disorganized, or secure, this conversation is your permission slip to stop thinking you’re broken — and start recognizing how your body has been trying to protect you all along.Join Soulfully Seen – Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower, my 8-week self-paced programWhat you'll hear:Understanding Attachment Styles: Discover how anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment styles form — and how they quietly shape your relationships and responses.Why Nervous System Regulation Changes Everything: Learn how your nervous system drives your emotional reactions and how regulation gives you the power to respond instead of react.The Impact of Generational Trauma: Explore how the patterns you carry may not be yours alone — and how healing your nervous system can help break generational cycles.How Small Triggers Activate Old Wounds: Hear a powerful example of how a simple text can ignite deep nervous system responses — and how awareness can change your entire experience.You’re Not Broken — You’re Wired for Protection: Be reminded that your reactions are not failures. They’re signs of a brilliant system that learned to protect you — and now, you get to choose a new way.This episode is just a teaser of what we’ll be diving into inside Soulfully Seen – Turning Vulnerability into Your Superpower, my online group program launching June 19th. If you're ready to regulate your nervous system, understand your patterns, and show up more fully in your relationships — this is your invitation.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast