In this powerful episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we explore one of the most personal and debated topics of our time: the evolving relationship between spirituality and religion. Through open conversation, lived experience, and thoughtful reflection, our speakers share how culture, upbringing, trauma, intuition, and personal evolution shape the way we define faith today.

From connecting with God outside traditional structures, to navigating spiritual awakenings, to wrestling with inherited beliefs, this discussion invites you to question, reflect, and ultimately decide what alignment looks like for you. The goal isn’t to choose sides—it’s to deepen understanding, expand perspective, and find the practices that ground you in the season you’re in.

Whether you were raised in a strict religious environment, identify as spiritual, or are currently navigating a shift in your beliefs, this conversation offers grounding, nuance, and a reminder that your path is uniquely yours.

In this episode you will learn:

• The difference between spirituality and religion—and where they naturally overlap
• How personal experiences, upbringing, and culture shape our beliefs
• Why curiosity matters when navigating conversations about faith
• How to recognize and trust your own spiritual alignment
• Practices that support spiritual connection in a fast-paced world

This episode is a reminder that faith is not fixed; it evolves as you evolve. Your truth, your practices, and your connection to something greater are allowed to grow and shift with you.

Guests featured in this episode:
Tanya — Energy healer & family constellations practitioner
Maureen & Jess — Identity and mindset life coaches
Supriya — Intuitive energy alignment coach

All guest links and resources are available below.

If you’re ready to deepen your self-understanding, expand your worldview, and explore what spirituality feels like on your own terms, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Opening & grounding

1:55 — What is spirituality vs. religion?

4:40 — “Spiritual but not religious”

8:00 — How culture shapes belief

12:28 — Growing up religious

17:59 — Leaving traditional religion

22:24 — Understanding spiritual experiences

29:02 — Rituals and daily grounding

40:26 — Evolving beliefs

48:52 — Guest introductions

52:37 — Closing

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Tania Gonzalez-Ortega

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Supriya

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we sit down with Alysha Armijo—mother, author, and healing guide—for an honest conversation about trauma, self-love, and what it truly means to come home to yourself.

Alysha shares her personal journey through unresolved trauma, loss, and the moment she could no longer ignore the cost of living in survival mode. This episode explores the difference between coping and healing, how unhealed wounds shape identity and relationships, and why self-responsibility and compassion are essential for real change.

This is a grounded, human conversation for anyone navigating grief, motherhood, burnout, or a season of deep self-reflection.

In this episode you will learn:

• What “coming home to yourself” actually means in everyday life
• How unresolved trauma affects identity, relationships, and self-worth
• The difference between coping mechanisms and true healing
• Why boundaries and self-responsibility are essential for growth
• How motherhood can transform self-love and purpose

Alicia also shares insights from her book Coming Home to Yourself and the frameworks she teaches around emotional regulation, boundaries, and authentic living.

If you’re ready to move beyond survival and reconnect with who you truly are, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and perspective for the next step of your healing journey.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction and welcome

01:50 – What it means to come home to yourself

05:10 – Hitting rock bottom and taking self-responsibility

07:30 – Trauma, miscarriage, and emotional disconnection

12:10 – The wake-up moment and choosing to heal

14:00 – Permission to be human and healing at your own pace

16:00 – Coping vs healing explained

18:20 – Motherhood, self-love, and identity

20:20 – Alysha’s book and how to connect

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we dive into a powerful and often misunderstood conversation around feminine and masculine energy. This is not about gender, competition, or rigid roles—it’s about understanding energy, purpose, balance, and how embodying both can create deeper self-awareness, healthier relationships, and sustainable success.

Through honest dialogue and lived experience, our panel explores how modern culture has pushed many women into constant “doing,” leading to burnout, resentment, and disconnection from their bodies and intuition. We unpack how feminine energy relates to receptivity, creativity, flow, and presence, while masculine energy provides structure, safety, direction, and action—and why both are essential.

This conversation touches on entrepreneurship, intimacy, partnership, trauma, embodiment, and leadership, offering practical insight into how balance between these energies supports not just personal well-being, but family dynamics, business growth, and emotional regulation.

✨ Subscribe to The Holistic Sister Circle on your favorite platform and hit the 🔔 bell notification so you never miss an episode full of real, relatable conversations for modern women finding their balance.

In this episode you will learn:

• The core differences between feminine and masculine energy and how they show up in daily life

• Why imbalance between these energies often leads to burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection

• How surrender, receptivity, and softness can coexist with ambition and leadership

• Practical ways to integrate both energies for healthier relationships and inner peace

• How balanced energy supports sustainable business growth and stronger partnerships

Our guests share personal stories around healing rage, releasing control, redefining feminism, navigating entrepreneurship, and creating structure that allows for rest, creativity, and flow. You’ll hear perspectives from therapists, coaches, and healers on how balance—not dominance—creates fulfillment.

Whether you are navigating relationships, running a business, healing trauma, or simply feeling exhausted from doing it all, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a more compassionate way forward.

Guests featured in this episode:
Cassandra Rosa — Intuitive life and business coach
Melanie Bonk — Somatic therapist and intimacy coach
Dr. Lisha Antiqua — Transpersonal psychologist and trauma specialist
Monica Tanner — Marriage and relational life therapist

Hosted by Viair Myles, creator of the Holistic Sister Circle and Podcast Playground for female entrepreneurs.

Tune in weekly for conversations centered on self-awareness, healing, relationships, and holistic success.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to feminine vs masculine energy
01:35 – Defining feminine and masculine energy
04:32 – Feminism, burnout, and modern roles
07:13 – Surrender, healing, and embodied feminine energy
11:29 – Masculine structure vs feminine flow
14:19 – Balancing both energies in daily life
20:47 – Feminine and masculine energy in business
28:58 – Creating inner balance and stronger relationships
37:52 – Guest introductions and closing remarks

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