Highest Self Podcast®

627: This Is How To Have Bestie Friendships That Pass The Test Of Time with Rosie Acosta

You know those friendships that just get you? The ones where you can talk about the deep, weird, mystical, totally human parts of life — and she just understands without you having to explain? That's what this conversation feels like. It's been almost a year since my last sit-down with my real-life bestie, Rosie Acosta — and these episodes are always your favorites (and mine too!). Someone messaged me the other day saying, "Your podcast feels like the spiritual sleepover I wish I could be part of." And that's exactly what this episode is. Rosie and I talk all about how to create — and sustain — friendships that truly stand the test of time. We share how we met (hint: a podcast swap that turned into a lifelong bond), what makes our friendship work through distance and growth, and how we've navigated things like conflict, evolving paths, politics, and even love. We dive into: 🖤 Why deep female friendships are sacred soul contracts 🌹 How to find besties who really get your spiritual evolution 🐍 What to do when you grow apart or disagree — without canceling each other ✨ How to maintain closeness through long distance and life transitions 💫 The difference between "besties" and "best friends" — and why both matter We also talk about the loneliness epidemic happening right now — and how to actually make new friends in adulthood when everyone's got AirPods in. Rosie shares beautiful insights on boundaries, compassion, and creating community, while I open up about my own experiences building soul-aligned friendships through podcasts, rituals, and just saying yes to connection. If you've ever felt like you've outgrown friendships, or wondered where to find women who match your energy. This episode is your reminder that soul family is real, and they're out there waiting for you. So grab your matcha, get cozy, and join our spiritual sleepover. Because you're the third bestie in this conversation. 💛 Connect with Rosie Acosta l here: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ [https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/] Join my Full Moon Temple Dance Circle Nov 5th for only $29 at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com [https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com] Explore the Fits Everybody collection at https://www.skims.com/sahara [https://www.skims.com/sahara] *After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select My show "Highest Self Podcast" in the dropdown menu! Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma [https://iamsahararose.com/dharma] Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here [https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB] and watch the music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k]. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com [sahara@iamsahararose.com] Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose [https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose] https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose] https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose [https://www.facebook.com/iamsahararose] Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books [https://www.iamsahararose.com/books] By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

626: The Surprising Things About A Spiritual Journey We All Move Through with Sahara Rose and Jason Marc Campbell

When we first step onto the spiritual path, it's easy to imagine it as pure light — all love, peace, and alignment. But the truth is, awakening often looks a lot more human. I was invited to be part of the Mastering Spirituality Summit, where I sat down with Jason Marc Campbell for a heartfelt conversation about the real spiritual journey — the one that includes confusion, expansion, surrender, and the beauty of coming home to yourself again and again. In this episode, I share what my own path has taught me about awakening — how every challenge is an initiation, how our dharma unfolds in layers, and how to keep showing up even when things feel unclear. We explore: * The surprising stages of the spiritual journey we all move through * Why confusion and resistance are signs of growth, not failure * What it truly means to embody your dharma in everyday life * How to find devotion and clarity through the unknown This conversation is an invitation to breathe deeper into your becoming — to remember that the path itself is the practice. And that even the messy, in-between moments are part of your awakening. Connect with Jason Marc Campbell here: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmarccampbell/ [https://www.instagram.com/jasonmarccampbell/?hl=en] Join my Full Moon Temple Dance Circle Nov 5th for only $29 at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com [https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com] Receive 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor Betterhelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/sahara [https://www.betterhelp.com/sahara] Join this free 3-day Mastering Spirituality Summit to heal from within, awaken your soul, and transcend the noise https://sahararoseembodiment--scaleforimpact.thrivecart.com/mastering-spirituality-summit-vip/ [https://sahararoseembodiment--scaleforimpact.thrivecart.com/mastering-spirituality-summit-vip/] Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma [https://iamsahararose.com/dharma] Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here [https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB] and watch the music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k]. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com [sahara@iamsahararose.com] Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose [https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose] https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose] https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose [https://www.facebook.com/iamsahararose] Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books [https://www.iamsahararose.com/books] By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

625: Bending Reality + Quantum Time Line Jumping with Regan Hillyer

In this episode, I had the most high-vibe, queen-energy conversation in Dubai with one of the city's finest expanders, the queen who pulls the energy of expansion forward in all of us, Regan Hillyer. Regan is an internationally renowned manifestation teacher whose work bridges energetics, embodiment, and the quantum field. Her teachings remind us that we can literally sculpt our reality, collapse time, and create new visions for our lives that we never thought possible. When I recorded this, I was in a moment of deep expansion, learning to stretch my capacity to receive and anchor into my royal frequency. Dubai, to me, represented that energy — a city of limitless possibility and creation. Together, Regan and I explore: 💫 The energetic structure of reality and how to bend time through the quantum field 🌸 Regan's five-step manifestation process to call in your desires 🌹 Expanding your capacity to receive and holding higher standards 🦋 Embodying your future self and living as her now 🔥 The balance of divine masculine and feminine energy in manifestation 🌙 Co-creating with the universe through trust, embodiment, and aligned action This episode is a reminder that your reality is not fixed. It is fluid, energetic, and alive. You hold the power to shift timelines, magnetize miracles, and step into your highest timeline now. Connect with Regan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reganhillyer/ [https://www.instagram.com/reganhillyer/] And learn more about her at https://reganhillyer.com/ [https://reganhillyer.com/] If you are looking for a diverse + nourishing community of like-minded souls I'd love to invite you to join of Rose Gold Goddesses at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com [https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com] Use my promo code SAHARA and get $20 off at www.holisticgoddess.com/sahara [http://www.holisticgoddess.com/sahara] Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma [https://iamsahararose.com/dharma] Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here [https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB] and watch the music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k]. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com [sahara@iamsahararose.com] Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose [https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose] https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose] https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose [https://www.facebook.com/iamsahararose] Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books [https://www.iamsahararose.com/books] By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

624: When To Surrender - And When Not To: The Paradox Of Spiritual Truths with Sahara Rose

We hear the word "surrender" all the time in spirituality, but what does it actually mean? For most of my life, surrender didn't make sense. My mom fled war in Iran, my dad too, and everything I learned growing up was about fighting for freedom, not giving in. So when people said "just surrender," I thought it meant giving up. It wasn't until my marriage ended that I learned what real surrender was. I didn't have a choice anymore. I had to trust that Spirit was guiding me somewhere greater, even if I couldn't see where. That moment opened the door to a year of complete flow. I left everything behind, traveled the world with one suitcase, and discovered new archetypes within myself that I never knew existed. But eventually, I realized there's a paradox in all of this. If we only surrender, we can lose direction. If we only control, we block the magic. The truth is, we need both. ✨ In this episode, I explore: * What surrender really means and how it shows up in our lives * The balance between trusting the universe and taking aligned action * The archetypes of "Surrender Sarita" and "Control Candace" * How to know when life is asking you to release versus when it's time to focus * Why both structure and flow are needed to create your dharma This conversation is a reminder that surrender isn't about giving up. It's about trusting that Spirit may have a bigger plan than the one you made for yourself. If you are looking for a diverse + nourishing community of like-minded souls I'd love to invite you to join of Rose Gold Goddesses at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com [https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com] Get $20 off Use my promo code SAHARA and get $20 off at www.holisticgoddess.com/sahara [http://www.holisticgoddess.com/sahara] Sign up this week and get 25% off with this code: 25SWS at checkout! Speak With Soul Course [https://sahararosecourses.com/] Explore the Fits Everybody collection at https://www.skims.com/sahara [https://www.skims.com/sahara] After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select My show "Highest Self Podcast" in the dropdown menu! Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma [https://iamsahararose.com/dharma] Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here [https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB] and watch the music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k]. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com [sahara@iamsahararose.com] Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose [https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose] https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose] https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose [https://www.facebook.com/iamsahararose] Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books [https://www.iamsahararose.com/books] By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

623: Dating From A Spiritual Guy's Perspective: Love Bubbles Helpful Or Hurtful? with Adam Roa

This is a controversial one. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Adam Roa for a candid and unfiltered conversation about dating from a spiritual man's perspective. Adam shares his perspective on how one-night stands or temporary "love bubbles" can exist in integrity—a statement that's stirred quite a debate in the comments. Together, we explore some big questions: 💭 Is it truly possible to have casual intimacy that's still conscious and heart-centered? 💭 How can we communicate desires and boundaries clearly from the start—especially when emotions are involved? 💭 Can we create loverships rooted in honesty, freedom, and respect, or is that just spiritual bypassing in disguise? This episode has sparked passionate reactions and deep reflections across our community, and we want to hear from you. Listen in, reflect, and share your thoughts in the YouTube comments. 🎧 Watch and join the conversation now — your perspective matters. Connect with Adam Roa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.roa/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/adam.roa/?hl=en] Explore the Fits Everybody collection at https://www.skims.com/sahara [https://www.skims.com/sahara] After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select My show "Highest Self Podcast" in the dropdown menu! Sign up this week and get 25% off with this code: 25SWS at checkout! Speak With Soul Course [https://sahararosecourses.com/] Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma [https://iamsahararose.com/dharma] Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here [https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB] and watch the music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k]. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com [sahara@iamsahararose.com] Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose [https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose] https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose] https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose [https://www.facebook.com/iamsahararose] Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books [https://www.iamsahararose.com/books] By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.