“Don’t let them fool you into thinking there’s something wrong with you because you can’t do the thing they say is so easy.”

This is the second episode of Don’t Let Them, my monthly series with Robyn McKay—and in true form, we’re coming in hot.

We’re talking about why we named the series Don’t Let Them (yes, it’s a cheeky nod to Mel Robbins), how pop-spirituality can actually do harm, and why oversimplified advice like “just let them” can become another form of gaslighting when it lacks nuance and context.

Robyn and I dive deep into what it means to hold real integrity in the personal development space, how so many leaders are just regurgitating recycled content, and why so much of the advice being sold today isn’t trauma-informed—or even that helpful. We also take a playful detour into the world of LinkedIn, sharing our personal pet peeves, our biggest “icks,” and how spiritual entrepreneurs are missing the mark with cold DMs and Barbie-pink GIFs.

This is your permission slip to stop trying to fit yourself into boxes that were never made for you. Let’s stop pretending the five-second rule is all it takes to heal.

(00:00) Intro
(01:28) In today's Don't Let Them episode...
(02:17) Podcast announcements
(04:28) The Metamorphosis Method
(06:41) The importance of holding space
(09:29) Popular self-help books: Are they really the answer to everything?
(11:11) Mel Robbins' 'Let Them' philosophy...Be careful!
(19:51) "If I can, you can" - It's never that simple
(27:46) Plagiarism in the self-help industry
(33:48) "There's nothing new under the sun"
(35:37) Baljit's music on Spotify
(36:28) The Neo Profile, Human Design, and astrology contributions
(39:50) LinkedIn: The boring social network
(46:47) Cold DMs and building genuine connections
(53:57) Thought leadership and making LinkedIn cool

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CONTACT ROBYN

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"Darkness doesn't resist light. If you're in a dark room, all you have to do is turn on a very little candle and now you can see again. If people are seeing darkness in the world, make the light brighter"

In this deeply illuminating episode, I sit down with Dr. Nibodhi—a longtime friend, Ayurvedic practitioner, naturopathic doctor, and devoted student of consciousness. Our conversation is a soul-stirring journey through the intersections of trauma, spiritual awakening, ancient medicine, and modern-day healing tools like psychedelics and breathwork.

We explore the foundational wisdom of Ayurveda, not just as a physical health system, but as a path toward remembering who we truly are. Nibodhi shares his personal story of early childhood trauma, the unconscious patterns it created, and the moment of awakening that allowed him to stop seeking and begin exploring. From mystical plant medicine ceremonies to navigating grief and disconnection, we talk about how healing really happens—through presence, integration, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves we’ve long abandoned.

If you've been curious about the true purpose of your healing journey, or felt pulled to deeper levels of embodiment and self-trust, this episode is going to land deeply. It’s not about feeling better—it’s about becoming better at feeling.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Intro
(01:21) Dr. Nibodhi: Growing up with natural medicine and understanding Ayurveda
(04:36) The body-mind connection in Ayurvedic wisdom
(09:37) Uncovering core trauma
(15:26) Breaking free from patterns
(18:57) The sacred use of psychedelics
(25:39) Reincarnation, the cycles of life, and figuring out who we are
(37:31) Global transformation: An Ayurvedic perspective
(50:05) Becoming better at feeling and personalized healing approaches

**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**

• When you leave a review of the podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.
• The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
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• Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.

CONTACT DR. NIBODHI

• Visit nibodhi.com
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CONTACT ALYSE

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"Simply by you addressing your own trauma, you won’t pass it on to your kids."

In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been coming up with a lot of my private clients lately—how to shift your relationship with your kids and stop unconsciously passing your trauma on to them. Whether your children are toddlers or in their 40s, this is for you.

After working for over a decade as both a mental health professional and educator, I’ve developed a very clear lens for how I see children—and more importantly, how I support parents. If your child is having behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, or is simply shutting down, I want you to know: the change doesn’t start with them. It starts with you.

In this episode, I unpack how our unconscious wounds show up in our parenting, how our expectations get projected onto our kids, and why true transformation happens when we meet our own unmet needs first. I also share powerful stories from my own journey as a school counselor, as well as how I’m navigating these lessons in real time with my own son.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or triggered by your child’s behavior, this is an invitation to see it all through a new lens—and break the cycle of generational trauma for good.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Intro
(01:37) The powerful shift that transforms your family dynamic
(03:41) How self-transformation rewrites your child's story
(06:21) The power of safe spaces for kids
(10:39) What your child's actions are subconsciously trying to tell you
(13:41) Breaking the capacity trap: The role of parental trauma
(15:41) The unseen baggage
(18:00) Meeting your kids where they are (not where your wounds need them to be)
(19:02) Breaking the cycle of trauma: From awareness to action

**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**

• When you leave a review of the podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.
• The Minimorphosis Learn my Simple 5 Step Inner Child Healing Process to dissolve the one core wound that slows down your growth.
• Core Wound Solution Private Podcast Join 1,000+ women discovering the real root of their stuckness— and how to shift it for good. Each episode is under 20 minutes. No fluff. Just real transformation.
• Book a Free Call to chat about how we can start working together. If you’ve done the mindset work but still feel stuck, I’ll help you dissolve what’s really in the way.

CONTACT ALYSE

• @alyse_breathes
• alysebreathes.com
• info@alysebreathes.com