In this episode, I speak from the soft aftershock of something deep—personal rupture, relational repair, and the reclamation of my own way of speaking, sensing, and seeing the world.

What happens when we stop twisting our truth to be palatable?

What becomes possible when we stop asking “does this make sense?”

What opens when we finally trust that our expression is enough, even when it doesn't follow the rules?

This is about self-trust, intuitive language, and the surprising ways that space—when truly made—welcomes in the miraculous.

Voice Notes from the Rise

Zoë

This is a voice note from the middle of the murk. A long, unfiltered walk through identity shifts, inner wobbles, and the paradox of believing in a future self you’ve never been before.

I explore the tension of transformation—the pull between proving and trusting, between letting go of who you were and not yet knowing who you’re becoming. It’s messy. It’s repetitive. It’s real.

If you’re in the void, if your mind is trying to pull you back into certainty, if you feel scattered or broken or unsure—this is a soft reminder: you're not lost. You're rewiring. And the pieces are rearranging into something new.

Voice Notes from the Rise

Zoë

Today’s voice note takes a vulnerable turn. I reflect on what happened after recording last episode—when I finally said something I’d been avoiding. The result wasn’t neat or polished, but it moved energy.

What unfolded challenged everything I thought I needed to “get right” in order to be safe, loved, or understood. I explore the difference between intention and impact, how I was taught to regulate myself around others’ needs, and why self-expression often feels risky for sensitive, intuitive women.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever feared being too much, getting it wrong, or hurting someone simply by being themselves. It’s about the uncomfortable in-between—the dance between responsibility and self-trust, between nuance and clarity.

In this episode:

• ​ How I cleared a lingering energetic block and what happened next
• ​ Why we fear being misunderstood
• ​ The impossible trap of trying to say everything “the right way”
• ​ Expression, anger, and the power of seeing old wounds with new eyes
• ​ Moving through social expectation with nuance, honesty, and self-compassion

If this resonates, come connect with me on Instagram at @iamzoealexandra. I’d love to hear your reflections.

Voice notes from the rise

Zoë x