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

https://www.instagram.com/supriyathehealer/reels/?__d=11

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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.

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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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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we explore the impact of social media on mental health, relationships, identity, and overall well-being. From constant accessibility and performance pressure to comparison, burnout, and emotional disconnection, this conversation unpacks what it really means to live in a world that’s always online.

Our guests share personal experiences with social media detoxes, intentional pauses, and redefining healthy use. We discuss how algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, why constant consumption pulls us away from our own emotions, and how stepping back can restore clarity, creativity, and self-trust. This episode also addresses the unique challenges social media presents for teens, adults, creators, and business owners alike.

Rather than framing social media as good or bad, this conversation focuses on awareness, balance, and connection—helping you find a rhythm that supports your health, relationships, and purpose.

In this episode you will learn:

• What healthy social media use actually looks like in daily life

• How constant connectivity affects emotions, identity, and relationships

• Why social media detoxes create clarity, perspective, and self-awareness

• The difference between mindful connection and unconscious consumption

• How to find a personal balance between engaging online and going inward

The panel also explores practical tools such as time audits, morning check-ins, seasonal rhythms, and listening to the body as a guide for when to disconnect or re-engage. We discuss how social media impacts teens differently than adults, the pressure creators feel to always produce, and why listening to your internal signals matters more than external expectations.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or disconnected because of social media, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate approach to reclaiming your attention, energy, and sense of self.

Hosted by Viair Myles, creator of the Holistic Sister Circle, with featured guests Elmira Loftin and Lisa Cramer.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Why social media keeps us outwardly focused
01:15 – Defining healthy social media use (Awareness, Balance, Connection)
04:55 – Social media detox experiences and insights
07:45 – Algorithms, reactivity, and perspective shifts
15:00 – Always being accessible and emotional burnout
20:00 – Benefits of staying connected online
24:40 – Emotional challenges of always being online
35:10 – Going inward, time audits, and self-check-ins
42:35 – Finding a healthy middle ground

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, we open an honest, grounded, and deeply human conversation about natural birth, medicalized birth, and the realities that shape a woman’s choices. Through lived experiences, clinical insight, and holistic perspectives, our panel explores what it truly means to trust your body, understand your options, and create a support system that honors both safety and intuition.

From home births and midwifery to C-sections, trauma, fear, cultural conditioning, and intergenerational narratives, this discussion widens the lens on birth in a way the traditional system often does not. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, recovering from a past birth, or exploring holistic care after a C-section, this episode will help you understand your path with clarity and compassion.

This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about giving women the full picture so they can make informed, empowered decisions in whatever setting feels right for them.

In this episode you will learn:

• The true meaning of “natural birth” and why it’s often misunderstood

• How C-section mothers can move toward a more holistic experience in future births

• The impact of culture, conditioning, and fear on birth decisions

• The difference between midwives and doulas—and how to choose the right support team

• What holistic, trauma-informed support can look like before, during, and after birth

Our guests share stories of home births, birth centers, unplanned C-sections, and the emotional journeys in between. You’ll hear from experts in perinatal chiropractic care, holistic children’s health, energy healing, and somatic psychology as they outline what truly helps a woman feel safe, supported, and seen throughout the birth process.

If you are navigating pregnancy, healing from past birth trauma, or exploring the balance between medical care and holistic wisdom, this conversation offers both direction and reassurance. Birth is not one “right” way—it’s a personal path that deserves informed choice, compassionate support, and room for intuition.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Introduction

1:27 — What natural birth really means

5:06 — Home birth perspectives

9:01 — C-section experiences and healing

17:00 — Global birth practices

25:05 — Choosing a supportive birth team

38:03 — Safety, racism, and the medical system

43:00 — Supporting women in birth

54:00 — Closing

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, occupational therapist Polly Benson shares her expertise in child development, fine motor skills, handwriting, and the emotional world of children who struggle academically. She offers a rare, inside perspective from working both as a therapist and as a parent navigating the IEP system—highlighting what children need, what parents often miss, and how a supportive learning environment can transform confidence.

Polly also discusses the creation of the Legiel Liner, a handwriting tool now used in classrooms nationwide, and how small, intentional adjustments can dramatically improve a child’s motor coordination, visual perception, and self-esteem.

Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, or simply someone who wants to better understand child development, this conversation provides clarity, compassion, and practical direction.

In this episode you will learn:

• Early signs of fine-motor delays parents commonly overlook

• How handwriting reveals a child’s strengths, challenges, and sensory needs

• The emotional impact of handwriting difficulties and how to support confidence

• Why technology affects motor development—and what to do about it

• How the Legiel Liner helps children improve handwriting through consistent structure

This episode is a reminder that every child learns differently—and with the right tools, language, and advocacy, they can thrive in ways that honor their development and identity.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome and introduction

0:32 – Polly shares her path to occupational therapy

3:00 – Understanding a child’s inner world

4:06 – OT experience in school systems

7:04 – Early signs of fine-motor challenges

9:44 – Technology’s impact on development

11:26 – What handwriting reveals

15:00 – Handwriting and confidence

17:13 – How the Legiel Liner was created

22:00 – How to connect with Polly Benson

23:36 – Closing remarks

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In this episode of the Holistic Sister Circle, somatic therapist and business coach Bobby Marie shares the truth about burnout—how it starts, how it shows up in the body, and what it really takes to create the internal shift needed to heal. Drawing from years in clinical practice, personal lived experience, and her newly released book Shift Happens, Bobby explains why so many people feel stuck in stress cycles and how slowing down becomes the first step toward real change.

She also discusses the impact of workplace culture, high-pressure environments, the nervous system’s response to chronic stress, and the small “micro-moments” that help retrain the mind and body toward regulation. Whether you’re navigating burnout, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers grounded, practical tools for creating a healthier relationship with work and with your own body.

In this episode you will learn:

• The root causes of burnout and how it affects both mind and body

• Why slowing down is essential for nervous system regulation

• Simple mindfulness techniques you can use anywhere—even in your car before work

• How to identify when a job no longer aligns with your values or well-being

• Practical tools from Bobby’s book Shift Happens for setting boundaries and restoring balance

This episode is a reminder that burnout doesn't define you—and with awareness, tools, and permission to pause, you can experience the internal shift that leads to clarity, calm, and renewed energy.

Connect with Bobby Marie:
• Website: mindfulcollaborationnc.com
• Instagram: @mindfulcollaboration
• Book: Shift Happens by Bobby Newell: https://www.amazon.com/S-H-I-F-T-Happens-Reclaim-Focus-Without-Quitting/dp/B0G2N1HM4Q

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:50 – Meet Bobby Marie

1:09 – Why she wrote her book

2:34 – What burnout really looks like

4:46 – Bobby’s personal experience

7:35 – High-pressure environments

9:13 – Nervous system impact

12:30 – Mindfulness tools

19:05 – How to work with Bobby

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Is plant-based eating the path to long-term health? Or can a meat-inclusive diet be just as nourishing when done mindfully? In this episode of The Holistic Sister Circle, we bring vegans and meat-eaters together to explore one of the most debated wellness topics—and discover that the real answer is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Instead of conflict, we uncover shared values around whole foods, sustainability, personal responsibility, and listening to your body. Each guest brings lived experience, science, and cultural context to help you decide what truly supports your health and lifestyle.

Whether you're plant-based, protein-forward, flexitarian, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and build a diet that fits your goals, your environment, and your season of life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why conflicting nutrition research is often misleading—and what to look for instead

• How to evaluate dietary choices based on individuality, goals, and lifestyle

• The environmental realities behind both meat production and plant farming

• How whole-food approaches (with or without meat) impact chronic disease and longevity

• Why the real “happy medium” centers on quality, sourcing, and sustainability

If you want clarity, grounded perspectives, and a genuinely balanced discussion, this episode gives you the tools to choose the nutritional path that makes the most sense for you and your family.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Opening discussion

0:25 – Vegan vs. meat-eater topic

2:06 – First question

5:02 – Plant-based perspective

12:22 – Whole-food lifestyle

22:11 – Research challenges

33:23 – Environmental impact

39:24 – Personal responsibility

48:04 – Meat-inclusive viewpoint

55:23 – Guest introductions

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