The Risen Collective

You don't have to stay stuck in the worst chapter of your life.In this episode, Cass Henry, a single mom, NLP Master Practitioner, and coach, shares her story of hitting rock bottom in 2018, leaving a 5-year abusive relationship, and turning her pain into purpose.If you're a single parent going through divorce, separation, or trauma, you'll hear:✨ A small, doable next step if you feel like you're at rock bottom✨ Why healing the "unworthiness wound" matters more than just leaving✨ How to stop ignoring red flags (and find out why you did)✨ How to reframe your divorce as a portal into something new✨ How to hear your intuition, even if you can't sit still to meditateConnect with Cass: Instagram @_casshenry | cassHenry.com

What if the conception journey is about more than becoming a parent? What if it can also become a doorway into healing, creativity, self-trust, and reconnecting with the parts of you that are ready to come alive?In this episode of the Risen Collective Podcast, I am joined by Mica Blaise, a conception catalyst, energy healer, soul-baby reader, and creator of The Creation Codes Oracle deck. Mica shares how she supports people through conception journeys, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, creative blocks, and major life transitions by helping them connect with their own energy, spiritual guidance, and what she describes as soul-baby energy.We explore what soul baby readings are, how Mica approaches energy healing through her ARC process, acknowledge, release, and connect, and why conception challenges can sometimes bring deeper emotional, ancestral, or spiritual themes to the surface. Mica also shares her personal story of discovering this work, becoming a Reiki master, shamanic practitioner, and sound healer, and finding greater freedom to step into her path after divorce.This conversation is for anyone on a conception or fertility journey, navigating miscarriage or abortion grief, longing for a future family, rebuilding after divorce, or feeling called to create something new in their life. Because sometimes the thing you think you are trying to bring into the world: a baby, a relationship, a book, a business, or a new identity, may also be inviting you home to yourself.In this episode:What it means to be a conception catalyst and energy healerHow Mica describes soul baby readings and spiritual conception supportThe connection between the womb, feminine energy, creativity, and the sacral chakraWhy fertility and conception journeys can bring your entire life “up for review”The ARC process: acknowledge, release, and connectSpiritual perspectives on energetic blocks, ancestral healing, past-life themes, and conceptionHow pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or abortion may be held as part of someone’s healing journeyWhy divorce can become a portal for remembering who you are and stepping into a more aligned lifeHow soul-baby energy can be explored even before you have a partner or are actively trying to conceiveMica’s upcoming book, Soul Baby, and her Oracle deck, The Creation CodesMica’s work with virtual sessions, personal energy healing, soul baby readings, and custom activating imagesMica’s work is rooted in spiritual and energetic perspectives rather than medical care. She emphasizes that her sessions can complement, not replace, medical fertility support, and she does not provide medical guidance.Connect with Mica:Website: lifesketching.comInstagram: @MicaBlazeOracle deck: The Creation CodesUpcoming book: Soul BabyLocation: Fairfield County, Connecticut, with virtual offerings availableContent note: This episode includes spiritual discussions of conception, fertility struggles, miscarriage, abortion, grief, divorce, past lives, ancestral healing, and energy work. It is intended for reflection and inspiration and is not medical, fertility, or mental-health advice.Subscribe and follow for more! @therisencollective.co https://therisencollective.co

Dating after divorce can feel exhausting, intimidating, and deeply personal, especially when you are trying to rebuild your life, heal from heartbreak, parent, run a business, or learn how to trust again.But what if dating is not a punishment, a waiting room, or simply a stressful path to finding your next relationship? What if it is one of the fastest ways to reconnect with yourself, heal old wounds, strengthen your self-worth, and become more aligned with the love and life you actually want?In this solo episode of the Risen Collective Podcast, I am sharing the dating-after-divorce mindset shifts that completely changed my own experience. After almost three years of dating post-divorce, I no longer see dating as something to survive. I see it as a powerful opportunity to practice boundaries, self-trust, intuition, discernment, and choosing myself, again and again.I share why I stopped looking for a replacement for my ex, how I learned to date outside of my usual “type,” and why being open to people with different backgrounds, lifestyles, careers, and perspectives taught me more about what I truly value in a partner. I also talk about the lessons dating has brought up around scarcity, self-worth, fear of rejection, feeling safe when life gets good, and releasing the belief that someone else is coming to save you.This is not about forcing yourself to date before you are ready. It is about approaching dating consciously when and if you decide to step back into it—so each connection becomes a source of information, healing, growth, and clarity rather than another reason to abandon yourself.In this episode:Why dating after divorce can be an opportunity for growth, not just a search for a new partner.How to stop dating a “replacement” for your ex and begin exploring what you actually want.Why play, curiosity, and open-mindedness can make dating feel lighter and more expansive.The real green flags that matter more than someone looking perfect on paper.How dating can reveal old wounds, patterns, fears, and self-sabotage.The scarcity mindset that makes one promising person feel like your only chance at love.Why a healthy relationship should not be about finding someone to rescue you.How to rebuild self-worth through boundaries, discernment, and choosing yourself in small moments.How to view rejection as redirection and use difficult dating experiences as valuable information.Why you can be open to love while still keeping your life, business, purpose, and identity intact.How intuition and self-awareness can help you date more consciously.The difference between dating to fill a void and dating from a place of wholeness.Why the real goal is not “getting the person,” it is becoming the most self-trusting, secure, and aligned version of you.You are not behind because you are single. You are not unworthy because someone did not choose you. And you do not have to settle, abandon yourself, or rush your healing to be loved. You can enjoy dating, learn from every connection, trust yourself more deeply, and create a life that feels good whether or not you are in a relationship.If you are navigating divorce, rebuilding your confidence, healing your relationship patterns, or dating after a long-term relationship, this episode is for you.If you are ready for deeper support, explore the Risen Collective community. You can also find resources, meditations, activations, intuitive guidance, and courses for navigating dating and divorce from a more empowered and spiritually grounded perspective.

What does a death doula actually do, and how can conversations about death help us live more fully?In this episode, I sit down with Nikki DiGaetano, a death doula, grief-support practitioner, and the voice behind Numbered Days, for an honest, grounding, and unexpectedly empowering conversation about death, dying, grief, end-of-life planning, and living with intention.Nikki shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled and “sleepwalking” through life to finding purpose in hospice volunteering, death doula training, and grief work. Together, we talk about why death does not have to be a taboo topic, how acknowledging our mortality can bring more clarity to our relationships and choices, and why it is completely normal for death to feel both meaningful and scary.We also break down what death doulas do, including non-medical emotional support, end-of-life planning, hospice navigation, bedside companionship, grief support, and legacy work. Whether you are navigating a divorce, parenting on your own, grieving someone you love, caring for a family member, or simply trying to live more intentionally, this conversation offers a compassionate new perspective.In this episode, we discuss:What a death doula is—and what they are notThe difference between a death doula, hospice, and medical end-of-life careHow death doulas can support individuals and families before, during, and after a lossGrief support when you feel alone, divorced, or unsupported by the people around youWhy end-of-life planning is valuable at every ageHow to navigate conversations about medical wishes, legacy, and final arrangementsThe relationship between death anxiety, grief, and intentional livingWhy writing your own obituary can become a powerful purpose and manifestation exerciseHow to stop “sleepwalking” through life and start aligning your daily choices with the life you want to be remembered forHow to find a death doula and why it is important to choose someone who feels like the right fitDeath is one of the few universal experiences we all share, yet so many of us are taught to avoid talking about it. Nikki reminds us that while death and grief can be painful, uncomfortable, and frightening, they can also invite us back into presence—helping us appreciate our relationships, name what matters most, and live with more courage while we are here.Connect with Nikki:Website: Numbered DaysInstagram: @numbereddays.doulaIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone navigating grief, caregiving, divorce, loss, or a major life transition.Subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes. https://therisencollective.co @therisencollective.co on Instagram and TikTok

Why do you keep repeating the same painful patterns, even when you know better?In this powerful episode of the Risen Collective Podcast, Rebecca sits down with subconscious reprogramming coach Renee Ella to unpack the real reasons we stay stuck in self-sabotage, unhealthy relationships, money struggles, perfectionism, overthinking, and the familiar cycles we desperately want to leave behind.Renee shares how early-life experiences can shape the beliefs, coping strategies, and “safe” patterns we carry into adulthood and why journaling, affirmations, and surface-level mindset work may not always create lasting change on their own. Together, Rebecca and Renee explore subconscious reprogramming, neuroplasticity, somatic healing, nervous-system regulation, inner-child patterns, and the radical responsibility required to stop living as the victim of your circumstances and start becoming the main character of your own life.You’ll hear honest, relatable conversations about:Why healthy love can feel scarier than chaotic relationshipsHow childhood messages around money can influence adult financial habitsThe connection between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and feeling worthyWhy your brain may resist the very growth you consciously wantHow nervous-system regulation can help you respond differently to stress, parenting, relationships, and big life changesWhy healing does not mean becoming perfect—or raising perfect childrenThe role of coaching, somatic work, and supportive accountability in creating real transformationHow to stop blaming yourself or others and reclaim your powerIf you feel like you have tried the affirmations, made the vision boards, done the journaling, gone to therapy, and still find yourself returning to the same patterns, this conversation will help you see yourself with more compassion—and give you a new lens for creating sustainable change.Follow Renee on Instagram: @reneeella_Listen to the Risen Collective Podcast for more conversations on healing, growth, relationships, single parenthood, identity, and creating a life that feels deeply aligned.