Travel & Transformation

Midlife isn't about becoming smaller, it’s about getting stronger.It's the point where you're finally invited to take up more space, become stronger, and step into a different kind of power.In Episode 195 of Travel & Transformation, I’m talking with Bronwyn Ayla Lac, a clinician and teacher whose work brings together acupuncture, Rosen Method, Dagara divination, seasonal medicine, and Reiki.We talk about what happens when we start listening to the body differently, how our bodies can reveal patterns we aren't consciously aware of, and why having more tools isn't necessarily the answer.We also go much deeper into what midlife can mean for women. Bronwyn sees menopause as an initiation into a new stage of life rather than a decline, and we talk about the cultural messages that have taught women to become smaller, quieter, and less visible as they age.But reclaiming your power isn't only about changing what you do on the outside.It's also about becoming willing to look at the unconscious patterns that may still be shaping your choices, relationships, and the life you're creating.We explore what happens when one part of you says you want something different while another part is still trying to keep you safe. Sometimes what looks like resistance may actually be protecting something you haven't fully understood yet.And we talk about the uncomfortable place of being “half in and half out” of the life you say you want.If you're in a season of midlife transition, questioning who you've been, or feeling called to become more fully yourself, this conversation offers a different way of looking at what's possible.In This Episode• How the body can reveal patterns that we're not consciously aware of• What Rosen Method teaches us about listening to the body instead of forcing change• Bronwyn's work with Dagara divination and ancestral connection• Why finding the “perfect” healing tool can become a distraction• Menopause and midlife as an initiation into a new kind of power• Why women don't need to become smaller as they get older• The unconscious scripts that can conflict with what we consciously want• How hidden benefits can keep us attached to patterns we say we want to change• Why readiness matters when we're doing deeper inner work• What it means to be “half in and half out” of your own life• Why transformation requires more than simply deciding you want something differentBest Moments“Don't try to get smaller. Get stronger.”“The most painful part, the most painful place is being half in and half out.”“It's much easier once you fully commit.”About Our GuestBronwyn Ayla, L.Ac., is an acupuncturist, dancer, author, and teacher who works at the meeting point of medicine and transformation. For nearly three decades, she has brought Chinese medicine, embodied practice, energy work, and deep attention to questions of healing, change, and awakening.Website | www.bronwynayla.com GET SOULMATE READYI’d love to invite you to join my Get Soulmate Ready four-week cohort.We’re going to spend four weeks unraveling the things that may be keeping you single and looking at the patterns that can get in the way of the love you’re looking for.This is for high-achieving women who are doing well in so many areas of life but find that love feels like the one area that isn't working the way they want it to.You’ll also be surrounded by other women who are navigating some of the same questions and experiences, because sometimes it helps to realize you’re not the only one going through it.If this sounds interesting to you, send me a DM @createlifeyourway on Instagram or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you and have you in the program.Connect With MeWebsite | www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes being the “good girl” can show up in dating in ways we don't even notice.You make him your focus. You put your own needs aside. You give more than you're receiving. You take over the planning because you're capable. Or you hold back from showing interest because you don't want to seem too eager or risk rejection.In Episode 194 of Travel & Transformation, I’m talking about 3 “Good Girl” Patterns That Could Be Keeping You Single.We’ll look at people-pleasing, over-giving, taking on too much of the effort, putting your life on hold, and becoming emotionally invested before you've even decided whether you actually like the person.I also share a client story about how past trauma shaped her dating patterns and how rewriting the story helped her approach dating differently.You can begin by asking yourself:Am I enjoying getting to know this person, or am I already trying to secure the relationship?Have I given him a chance to show me what effort looks like?Am I living my life, or keeping myself available just in case?I also share details about my new four-week Get Soulmate Ready cohort for high-achieving women who are successful in many areas of life but struggling when it comes to love.You don't have to stop being a caring woman. You may simply need to let the good girl rest.In This Episode• How people-pleasing can create unbalanced relationships• Putting a new partner's needs ahead of your own• Giving gifts and over-giving too early in dating• Taking on all the planning and initiative• Giving someone the opportunity to show you their level of effort• Putting your own life on hold while waiting for someone to call• The difference between expressing interest and chasing• Acting like someone's girlfriend before you've decided whether you actually like him• How past trauma can influence dating patterns• Using journaling and reflection to recognize patterns• Rewriting the story you're carrying into your relationships• My new four-week Get Soulmate Ready cohortBest Moments“You can rewrite the story and live into the future in the new story, being the heroine of that story.”“You don't have to chase, but you also don't have to sit back and wait to be chosen.”“You have to give somebody the opportunity to show you what their effort looks like.”GET SOULMATE READYI’d love to invite you to join my Get Soulmate Ready four-week cohort.We’re going to spend four weeks unraveling the things that may be keeping you single and looking at the patterns that can get in the way of the love you’re looking for.This is for high-achieving women who are doing well in so many areas of life but find that love feels like the one area that isn't working the way they want it to.You’ll also be surrounded by other women who are navigating some of the same questions and experiences, because sometimes it helps to realize you’re not the only one going through it.If this sounds interesting to you, send me a DM @createlifeyourway on Instagram or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you and have you in the program.Connect With MeWebsite | www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if changing your life begins with changing the story you’ve been living?In this episode of Travel & Transformation, I’m talking with Amber Bailey about healing, identity, travel, relationships, and the different ways we can create a new experience for ourselves.Amber’s work spans two very different worlds. She is helping develop My Own Care, a platform designed to create personalized, holistic journeys for people living with chronic pain. The approach brings together medical care, behavioral health, nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic care, meditation, affirmations, and ongoing support, with the goal of supporting the whole person rather than treating isolated symptoms.We also talk about Amber’s work with astrocartography and the platform she is developing to help people explore the energetic themes associated with different places. She shares stories from her travels and how those experiences have connected with career, love, abundance, creativity, and personal transformation.But underneath both parts of her work is a bigger question: What happens when we stop seeing ourselves through an old story and become open to a different version of who we can be?We explore identity, subconscious patterns, healing, relationships, and the possibility of breaking the agreements that may be keeping us stuck. Amber also shares what she learned from a relationship that didn't work out but opened her heart to a kind of love she hadn't experienced before.For me, this conversation brings together so much of what Travel & Transformation is about: healing, self-discovery, changing perspective, and giving ourselves permission to imagine a different chapter.In This EpisodeRethinking how we approach chronic pain and healingIdentity, story, and subconscious patternsAmber's work with My Own CareAstrocartography and intentional travelHow changing your environment can shift your perspectiveExploring different versions of yourselfLove, relationships, and personal transformationRecognizing beliefs that may be holding you backMemorable Quotes“Let’s create an environment that heals instead of just taking away the symptoms.”“Open up your heart to a love that you didn’t even know existed.”“You can break the agreement.”Connect With Our GuestAlchemy Chamber | www.alchemychamber.comConnect With MeIf you're ready for more than just hoping you'll meet the right person, I'd love to help you Get Soulmate Ready.I'm opening a small four-week group for 10 courageous women who are ready to look at what's been holding them back, get clear about what they truly want, and take action toward creating space for a healthy relationship.If you're curious, send me a DM @createlifeyourway on Instagram and I'll send you the details.Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if some of the things we dismiss as “nothing” are actually worth paying attention to?In this episode of Travel & Transformation, I’m joined by Michelle Chase, a high school science teacher who has spent years teaching physics while also exploring the connection between science, consciousness, and spirituality.Michelle shares how her journey from chemistry and physics led her toward quantum physics and eventually into spiritual practices like meditation, channeling, and paying attention to energy.We talk about why spiritual concepts can sometimes feel easier to understand when we connect them to familiar experiences. Michelle shares how she introduced mindfulness to her students without even calling it meditation, and how they eventually began reminding her when they had missed their “mindfulness minute.”We also explore something I think many of us can relate to: those small signals we notice and then immediately dismiss. A feeling in your body. Goosebumps. A sudden thought. A sense that something feels different.Michelle encourages us to become more aware of those subtle cues instead of automatically writing them off.And we talk about something else that matters as we grow and change: remembering that our journeys don't have to look like anyone else's.You don't have to have the same experiences or beliefs as someone else. You can simply become more curious about your own.In This EpisodeMichelle's journey from chemistry and physics into quantum physicsHow she began exploring spirituality after a difficult breakupWhy familiar language can make spiritual concepts feel less “woo”Introducing mindfulness to high school studentsWhat it means to “settle your energy”Learning to notice subtle signals from the bodyWhy we sometimes dismiss intuitionThe connection between awareness and personal growthWhy your spiritual journey doesn't have to look like someone else'sMichelle's guides to meditation and awakeningBest Moments“Even the quietest signals are worth noticing. Don't dismiss what your body is trying to tell you.”“No matter how big your dreams are, it all comes back to the simple things: stay calm, settle your nervous system, and tune into your own energy.”“Your journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Trust that your path is uniquely yours.”A Final ThoughtOne thing I’m taking away from this conversation is how easy it is to dismiss the small things. A feeling, a thought, a physical sensation, that little nudge we don't quite know what to do with. We don't always have to understand it immediately. Sometimes we can simply notice it.Maybe intuition isn't about waiting for some big, unmistakable sign. Maybe it's about becoming quiet enough to hear what we've been overlooking..Connect With Our GuestMichelle Chase’s Etsy | NewAtlantisFrequency - EtsyYour Beginner's Guide to Meditation | https://a.co/d/0b3KY0UAThe Awakening Field Guide | https://a.co/d/05ktGOqDConnect With MeIf you're ready for more than just hoping you'll meet the right person, I'd love to help you Get Soulmate Ready.I'm opening a small four-week group for 10 courageous women who are ready to look at what's been holding them back, get clear about what they truly want, and take action toward creating space for a healthy relationship.If you're curious, send me a DM @createlifeyourway on Instagram and I'll send you the details.Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if there is more to our inner world than what we can see, explain, or understand with our minds?In this episode of Travel & Transformation, I’m joined by Isabelle Zimmerman, an Ascension teacher who helps people explore consciousness, shift perspectives, and connect more deeply with different aspects of their inner world.Isabelle and I talk about what it means to “drop into your heart,” why moving away from the heart can leave us feeling disconnected or stuck, and how becoming calmer and more present can open us to different perspectives.We also explore past-life regression, reincarnation, spirit guides, fear, trauma, and the possibility that some of the patterns we experience in this life may connect to something deeper.One of my favorite parts of the conversation was actually experiencing Isabelle’s process myself. We take a few moments during the episode to connect with the heart’s energy and notice what happens when we move out of our heads and into a different state of awareness.Later, I share my own experience with past-life regression and what came up for me this time. As I always say, there are many different beliefs around these subjects, and I think we can be curious about them without needing everyone to believe the same thing.In This EpisodeWhat an Ascension teacher actually doesExploring consciousness and different perspectivesWhat it means to “drop into your heart”Moving beyond fear and resistanceIsabelle’s journey from childhood trauma toward her spiritual pathHow our inner world can influence the way we experience our outer worldA guided heart-energy experience you can follow along withMy experience with past-life regressionReincarnation, soul lessons, and repeating or breaking patternsWhy sometimes you may not get what you want, but you get what you needThe importance of staying curious about beliefs that may be different from your ownBest Moments“You may not get what you want, but you get what you need.”“When you move away from the heart, you feel this emptiness and loneliness.”“I focus on your inner world so that your outer world can be fun.”A Final ThoughtYou don't have to share the same beliefs as Isabelle or me to explore this conversation. You can simply be curious.What if there are parts of yourself you haven't yet discovered? What might change if you stopped trying to figure everything out from your head and allowed yourself to listen a little more deeply?Thank you for being here and exploring this journey of Travel & Transformation with me.Connect With Our GuestIsabelle Zimmerman: Attracting WisdomWebsite | www.attractingwisdom.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/attractingwisdom Instagram | @AttractingWisdomLinkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-zimmerman-85bb4347/ Connect With MeIf you're ready for more than just hoping you'll meet the right person, I'd love to help you Get Soulmate Ready.I'm opening a small four-week group for 10 courageous women who are ready to look at what's been holding them back, get clear about what they truly want, and take action toward creating space for a healthy relationship.If you're curious, send me a DM @createlifeyourway on Instagram and I'll send you the details.Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.