[Ep25] Breathwork as Universal Medicine: Psychotherapy, Science, and the Right to Breathe | Jessica Dibb

[Ep25] Breathwork as Universal Medicine: Psychotherapy, Science, and the Right to Breathe | Jessica Dibb

Host Chelsea Eden Dubeau returns to The Sovereign Shift after a hiatus, re-centres her work on WOO Breathwork, and introduces a clinically inspired, women-centered breathwork streaming platform designed for between-session support in therapy and enterprise settings. She interviews breathwork facilitator and author Jessica Dibb, whose book Breathwork and Psychotherapy emphasizes evidence-based approaches and a spectrum of practices from nervous system regulation to expanded states of consciousness. Dibb shares her origin story from ballet and spiritual practice to discovering breathwork as a “universal key,” explains psychophysiological and neuroscience frameworks (including global neural coherence and transient hypofrontality), and describes integrating breathwork into psychotherapy to support regulation, processing, and accessibility online or in person. She discusses her Inspiration Consciousness School in Maryland and the Universal Breathing Declaration advocating safe, free breathing for all.   00:00 Show Return and Rebrand 01:57 Meet Jessica Dibb 03:51 Podcast Mission Intro 04:58 Jessica Origin Story 08:33 Universal Medicine of Breath 13:42 Book Science and Spectrum 19:21 Breath as Ongoing Practice 21:21 Lineage and Peace Mission 27:21 Science of One Breath 33:02 Breathwork in Psychotherapy 41:14 Online Access and Between Sessions 45:35 Inspiration Consciousness School 50:19 Universal Breathing Declaration 52:33 Breathing Beyond Division 54:36 Final Takeaway and Wrap 56:46 Outro and Resources   Learn more about Jessica and her work by visiting the Inspiration Consciousness School online, at https://www.inspirationcommunity.org/ [https://www.inspirationcommunity.org/].  *** For more information about partnering with WOO, visit https://woobreathwork.com [https://woobreathwork.com].

[Ep24] The Wealth Revolution No One Told Women About (Until Now) | Mel Dorman

If you’ve ever believed that wealth was “not for someone like you,” this episode will change everything. This week on The Sovereign Shift, Chelsea sits down with real estate revolutionary, TEDx speaker, and former social worker Mel Dorman, whose life's work dismantles the biggest lie women have been sold: 👉 that financial freedom is reserved for the wealthy, privileged, perfectly-credentialed few. Mel’s story is unbelievable—except it’s real. From teaching orphans in Uganda, to working in psych wards and jails, to supporting women escaping sex trafficking in India… Mel spent her early life serving the margins. But everything changed when her father developed Alzheimer’s and her family suddenly needed $7,000/month for his care—with no plan, no safety net, and no financial literacy to lean on. What Mel did next became a blueprint for financial sovereignty: She quit her job, studied real estate between inmate intakes, bought her first property for $500 out of pocket, and went on to build 34 rental units in five years—all using the method she now teaches: ✨ Seller Financing — a community-driven wealth transfer model that bypasses the banks, returns power to everyday people, and keeps money where it belongs: in communities, not corporations. In this conversation we go deep into: 🔥 The Sovereignty Themes * Why traditional “love and light” spiritual bypassing keeps women broke * How financial instability creates nervous system dysregulation * Why seller financing is the most ethical, community-centered wealth model you’ve never heard of * How patriarchal conditioning shows up as money blocks, perfectionism, and fear of visibility * Why wealth-building isn’t capitalist—it’s self-care, self-respect, and self-sovereignty 🔥 The Wealth Disruption Pieces * How seller financing works (and why the banks don’t want you to know about it) * Why Boomers are the key to the next wave of ethical wealth transfer * How to buy real estate with little or no money down * The truth about amortization and why your mortgage is designed to keep you paying forever * Why the “American Dream” is dead—and what’s replacing it 🔥 The Personal Transformation Mel opens up about: * Coming out after growing up in a conservative Christian environment * Releasing the fear of being seen—for who she is and for the wealth she now builds * How queerness became the foundation of her financial sovereignty * How choosing herself changed everything 🔥 If you’re someone who… * grew up financially illiterate * feels behind, unprepared, or unworthy of wealth * wants to build a business but feels trapped by money stress * wants to participate in the economy without feeding billionaires * feels called to sovereignty but doesn’t know where to begin …then this episode is your turning point. 👑 Mel’s mission is simple: Transfer wealth out of the billionaire class and back into the hands of everyday people—especially women. And after this conversation, you’ll believe it’s possible too.   Segment Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:11 Mel's Journey from Social Work to Real Estate 01:20 Personal Financial Struggles and Reprogramming Beliefs 02:15 Breathwork and Self-Reflection 03:16 Podcast Mission and Themes 04:23 Starting the Conversation with Mel 05:39 Mel's Path to Wealth Building 08:59 Discovering Seller Financing 13:12 Benefits of Seller Financing for Sellers 16:54 Overcoming Financial Literacy Barriers 20:35 Resistance and Challenges in Real Estate 23:33 Deconstructing Money Myths 27:35 Overcoming Internalized Oppression 28:51 Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs 31:00 Building Wealth Through Community 32:51 Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching 34:05 Practical Responses to Current Events 35:16 Success Stories and Financial Strategies 38:11 The Power of Seller Financing 44:32 Personal Sovereignty and Financial Literacy 45:42 Inspiring Story 51:38 Embracing Authenticity and Financial Empowerment 54:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Connect with and learn from Mel: Get Mel’s free book, Bank On Your Neighbor (the guide to ethical wealth-building without banks): https://www.meldorman.com/book [https://www.meldorman.com/book] Follow Mel Dorman on Instagram for seller-financing education and community-driven wealth strategies: https://www.instagram.com/mel_dorman/ [https://www.instagram.com/mel_dorman/]   Connect with The Sovereign Shift™ * Get the Magician’s Garden breathwork audio collection for littles and mama bears: https://thesovereignshift.ca/page/the-magicians-garden-collection [https://thesovereignshift.ca/page/the-magicians-garden-collection] * Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca [https://thesovereignshift.ca] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos] * Podbean: https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/ [https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/]

[Ep23] Raising Regulated Kids in a Dysregulated World through Technology & Storytelling | Jacintha Field

What if technology could actually help our children regulate, connect, and feel safe in their bodies? In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Sovereign Shift, Chelsea sits down with Jacintha Field—family and child counselor, art therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids, a global mental health platform on a mission to help children aged 5–12 navigate big emotions through storytelling, gamified tools, and the voices of real-life heroes. After walking through the fire of domestic violence, single motherhood, and burnout, Jacintha turned survival into service—retraining in counseling, play therapy, and somatic healing to support her son through anxiety and dysregulation. When traditional systems failed, she built something the world needed: a safe digital space for emotional education. Together, Chelsea and Jacintha explore: ✨ The intersection of motherhood, trauma, and tech ✨ What emotional regulation really looks like for kids (and their parents) ✨ Why tech isn’t the enemy—but unawareness is ✨ How children mirror our own unhealed patterns ✨ Building resilience, safety, and sovereignty in a fast-moving world ✨ The deeper purpose behind the Happy Souls Kids app—and how you can be part of it This conversation is equal parts honest and hopeful. Whether you’re a mom, teacher, or someone reparenting your own inner child, it will remind you that healing doesn’t mean perfection—it means presence. Segment Markers: 00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Shift 02:45 Welcome to The Sovereign Shift Podcast 03:52 Chelsea and Jacinta's Initial Conversation 05:58 Jacintha's Personal Journey and Challenges 09:51 Motherhood and Overcoming Alcohol Dependency 18:03 Navigating Technology and Parenting 19:14 The Importance of Educating Children About Technology 21:34 Balancing Tech Use and Real-World Interactions 24:22 Concerns About Social Media and Child Safety 27:00 Balancing Motherhood and Technology 28:13 The Unregulated World of Social Media 30:01 Introducing a Gamified Meditation App for Kids 33:36 The Importance of Emotional Regulation 41:50 Challenges of Co-Parenting 45:22 Self-Care and Finding Joy 47:41 Future Plans for Happy Souls Kids 51:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Parents   🪶 About Jacinta Field Jacintha Field is a Family and Child Counselor, Art Therapist, and Founder of Happy Souls Kids, a global mental health platform helping children regulate their emotions through storytelling and gamified tools featuring athletes and positive role models. Based in Australia, Jacintha’s mission is to reach 100,000 children by 2027, creating safe digital spaces for emotional education and healing.   Connect with Jacintha: 🌏 https://www.happysoulskids.com/ 📧 hello@happysoulskids.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happysoulskids/ [https://www.instagram.com/happysoulskids/]   Connect with The Sovereign Shift™ * Get the Magician’s Garden breathwork audio collection for littles and mama bears: https://thesovereignshift.ca/page/the-magicians-garden-collection [https://thesovereignshift.ca/page/the-magicians-garden-collection] * Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca [https://thesovereignshift.ca] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos] * Podbean: https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/ [https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/]

[Ep22] Remembering What Matters Most: Radical Responsibility, Sovereignty, and the Healer Within | Susan McNamara

What does it really mean to live in alignment with what matters most? In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Chelsea sits down with Susan McNamara—holistic health counselor, Kripalu yoga teacher, shamanic practitioner, and founder of Remembering What Matters Most [https://rememberingwhatmattersmost.com/]—to explore what it truly takes to return home to ourselves in a world that’s forgotten how to feel. Together, they dive into: * Susan’s awakening journey from addiction and self-loathing to embodied sovereignty * The cultural sickness of disconnection, fear, and expert worship—and how to heal it * The difference between false calm and sovereign calm * How trauma, belonging, and the nervous system shape our search for safety * Why we’ve outsourced our inner authority—and how to reclaim it * The real cost of comfort and why radical responsibility is the medicine of our time * How to “remember what matters most” when technology, media, and modern life keep us numb * The power of direct experience—why lived wisdom matters more than borrowed knowledge * Her six-month immersion for women, The Healer Within, and how it helps participants return to the truth of who they are This episode is a masterclass in embodied sovereignty and a mirror for our collective healing. It’s an invitation to slow down, feel more deeply, and take ownership of your life as the sacred thing it truly is. If you’ve been feeling the tension between belonging and authenticity—or the pull to reclaim your health, your power, and your truth—this one’s for you. Segment Markers: 00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Shift 00:03 Meet Susan McNamara: A Journey of Healing 01:44 Breathing Exercise: Prepare for the Transmission 02:44 Welcome to The Sovereign Shift Podcast 03:51 Susan's Transformative Journey Begins 06:56 Confronting Trauma and Awakening 08:48 Belonging and the Challenge of Transformation 11:10 The Power of Radical Responsibility 21:07 The Role of Fear and Sovereignty 30:36 Remembering What Matters Most 49:55 The Impact of Technology on Our Lives 52:34 Personal Responsibility and Sovereignty 53:50 The Six-Month Rule and Life Priorities 55:55 Addiction to Technology and Its Effects 58:46 The Influence of Parents on Children 01:12:30 The Importance of Direct Experience 01:21:01 Introducing 'The Healer Within' Program 01:29:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections About Susan McNamara Susan McNamara is the founder of Remembering What Matters Most, where she supports and educates others to live in health and according to the truth of who they are—so that together, we can create a world worth living for all. She’s a certified holistic health counselor, Kripalu Yoga teacher, shamanic practitioner, and JourneyDance guide trained in somatics, energy medicine, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Susan holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and has studied at the doctoral level in clinical psychology. Her signature six-month program, The Healer Within, helps women reconnect to their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and remember that their life is precious enough to care for.   Connect with Susan: Visit Susan’s website: https://rememberingwhatmattersmost.com/ [https://mynoomaryel.com/]   Connect with The Sovereign Shift™ * Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca [https://thesovereignshift.ca] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos] * Podbean: https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/ [https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/]

[Ep21] The Witchy One: Speaking with the Dead, Energy Healing, and Calling in Your Spirit Team | Tara Wiskow

This Halloween — or Samhain, the season when the veil is thinnest — we’re talking about rebirth, remembrance, and rising from the ashes with intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert Tara Wiskow. After losing 220 pounds, surviving trauma, addiction, and near-death moments, Tara awakened her spiritual gifts and now helps women break free from self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and the witch wound that’s kept generations of women small. In this powerful and emotional episode, we talk about:✨ The ancestral roots of the witch wound and how it still shapes women’s worth today 🌑 What happens when you stop piling on “fixes” and start unraveling who you were never meant to be 🔥 How trauma lives in the body — and why real transformation begins at the nervous system level 💫 The night Tara’s late sister opened her intuitive channel and changed her life forever 🌕 A guided inner child healing meditation to help you reconnect with the part of you that still longs to be seen Whether you’re walking your own path of awakening, or shedding old skins to remember who you are, this Samhain conversation is a homecoming to your power.   Tune in, breathe deeply, and let this transmission remind you that your healing is holy.   Segment Markers: 00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Shift 00:09 Meet Tara Wiskow: A Journey of Transformation 04:27 Tara's Early Life and Family Struggles 08:02 Battling Obesity and Finding Herself 09:24 Becoming a Single Mom and Weight Loss Victory 12:17 The Path to Intuitive Healing 22:12 Embracing the Role of a Healer 31:31 Connecting with Guides and Spiritual Awakening 37:27 Reflecting on Past Struggles 39:17 Understanding Discarnate Energy 43:00 Boundaries and Intuitive Healing 49:50 Personal Training and Intuitive Insights 53:55 Empowering Women Through Healing 59:58 Guided Meditation for Inner Child Healing 01:11:37 Future Plans and Contact Information   Connect with Tara: Visit Tara’s website: https://tara-wiskow.com/ [https://mynoomaryel.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara.wiskow/ [https://www.instagram.com/mynoomaryel/]   Connect with The Sovereign Shift™ * Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca [https://thesovereignshift.ca] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesovereignshift/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@thesovereignshift/videos] * Podbean: https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/ [https://thesovereignshift.podbean.com/]