From Burnout to Embodied Leadership: Why Your Nervous System Is Your Spiritual Operating System with Jake Whan

What if the thing you do 20,000 times a day without thinking is the key to healing chronic illness, integrating trauma, and unlocking divine connection? In this revelatory episode, we explore true healing through the body, not the mind.I drop in with somatic breathwork facilitator Jake Whan to discover why your nervous system, not your thoughts, determines your capacity to lead, serve, love, and prosper in these times of rapid evolution.Jake vulnerably shares his awakening journey from contemplating suicide at 24 while battling autoimmune disease, to now guiding over half a million people through breathwork and nervous system healing. His story is a profound reminder that your nervous system is your spiritual operating system.If you've felt stuck in old patterns despite doing "all the work," burning out from hustle culture, or sensing something blocking your next level of leadership, this conversation will land.In This Episode:Jake's rock-bottom moment and spiritual resurrectionWhy most spiritual leaders are unintentionally disembodiedSacred science of breath: natural DMT and pineal gland activationBreathwork modalities: somatic vs. holotropic explained4D vs. 5D consciousness and the Matrix trapNervous system coherence as your greatest leadership toolRedefining wealth through embodied alignmentMoving through collective healing with graceGuided 2-minute somatic breathwork practiceKey Truths: Your emotions are the gateway—the nervous system is where awakening lands. We're not just healing ourselves; we're clearing collective karma. The breath hold is your bridge to Source consciousness. True safety begins within.Connect with Jake Whan: Instagram, Free Community: Foundations of Ascension Training: One Heartbeat Retreats (waitlist for Dec/Jan) Connect with Michelle: Instagram, Soul Essence Retreats (2 seats remain), Soul Work Foundation (waitlist)For awakening leaders, creatives, and visionaries ready to move from disembodied hustle to embodied sovereignty. If you're feeling called to lead from truth and authentic power, this conversation is your compass.Truth: Healing doesn't happen in the mind. It happens in the body. The breath is your way in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if sadness, anger, and fear weren’t problems, but sacred signals designed to lead you home?In this powerful and deeply resonant episode, I’m joined once again by beloved spiritual teacher and author Aaron Abke to explore the core teachings from his brand-new book, The Three Beliefs of Ego: A Surfer’s Guide to Freedom.Aaron shares the raw and vulnerable backstory of his own spiritual awakening... and how a two-week taste of "heaven" led to a crash back into ego and suffering that changed everything. From that journey came the discovery of the ego’s three core beliefs: lack, attachment, and control. And the realization that our emotional pain is actually a divine guidance system pointing to what’s out of alignment.Together, we explore how to alchemize suffering into spiritual clarity, and why the ego—far from being the enemy—is actually the teacher that helps us evolve.We explore:The three beliefs of ego and the emotional patterns they createWhy sadness, anger, and fear are roadmaps—not roadblocksHow awakening often intensifies suffering (at first)The ego as a divine tool, not a flaw to fixEmotional alchemy, spiritual embodiment, and the path to true freedomThis is a deep and tender conversation on reclaiming your sovereignty, meeting your shadow with love, and remembering the truth of who you are.🌀 Preorder Aaron’s book (releases August 12): http://aaronabke.com📲 Connect: @aaronabke | @michellesorro✨ Subscribe to Fire and Soul for more embodied truth and spiritual awakening every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Ashley Turner, LMFT — licensed psychotherapist, psychedelic therapist, and founder of the Metamorphosis Mentorship — to explore menopause as a sacred, psycho-spiritual initiation.Ashley shares her own journey through postpartum, perimenopause, and a Dark Night of the Soul — a season of identity loss, spiritual reckoning, and ultimately, radical rebirth.Together, we go beyond the physical symptoms to name the deeper truth of this time: a dismantling of old identities, a reclamation of feminine power, and an awakening into embodied leadership.Inside this conversation:The truth about perimenopause, menopause + postmenopauseWhy hormone therapy (HRT) saved Ashley’s life — and what she wants all women to knowWomb grief, hysterectomy trauma + healing our second chakraReclaiming feminine identity after the loss of cycle, libido, or societal “value”Why unhealed wounds from our Maiden years resurface at midlife — and how to meet them with graceHow psychedelic therapy is transforming personal healing and intimate partnershipThe rise of the wise woman — and why it matters now more than everThis is for the woman in the threshold. The one who knows something deeper is calling.Learn more about Ashley at ashleyturner.orgJoin my free Women’s Wisdom Circle — a nourishing space for communityFire and Soul is a top 1% podcast for seekers, truth-tellers, and soul-led women awakening to who they really areFire and Soul is sponsored by LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After seven years and nearly 300 episodes, I’m honoring the sacred evolution of Fire and Soul — and the soul-led journey that’s shaped not just me, but this entire community.This podcast wouldn’t exist without you — the listener who keeps showing up with an open heart and a courageous spirit. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found your way in, thank you. Fire and Soul is as much yours as it is mine.In this solo episode (the first in a new series I’m calling Embodied Ascension), I reflect on the lessons, initiations, and awakenings that have led me to this moment — including my current training to become a trauma-informed practitioner.This isn’t about adding another title. It’s about expanding my capacity to serve, lead, and love in these wild and holy times.Because the deeper we heal, the more we can hold the frequency of our highest vision. This is the path from karma to dharma — from survival to embodied purpose.✨ Inside this episode:Behind the scenes of Fire and Soul’s 7-year evolutionWhy somatic and trauma-informed wisdom is essential nowHow unresolved energy shapes our perception and leadershipA simple somatic check-in to ground into your bodyWhat’s ahead in the Embodied Ascension solo seriesIf you’re walking your own path of remembrance and rising — this space is a sanctuary for your becoming. I’m so glad we’re here together.💫 Explore ways to work with me: https://michelle-sorro.com💛 Join the free Women’s Wisdom Circle: https://www.michelle-sorro.com/womens-wisdom-circle📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellesorro/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one’s a wowzer, my loves.If you’ve been navigating relationship initiations, feeling the intensity of the times, or wondering how to prepare for what’s unfolding on our planet — this conversation is for you.I had the absolute honor of sitting down with the extraordinary Anne Tucker — trance channel for the Angel Collective, Mother of Creation, and Yeshua. She’s also the bestselling author of What Comes Next, creator of Business Energetics and the Soul Convergence, and a gifted guide for this moment of massive planetary transformation.Together, we explore what it truly means to walk the path of embodied awakening — with all its beauty, uncertainty, and power. This conversation is both a revelation and a remembrance.In this episode, we dive into:Anne’s journey from corporate executive to divine channelThe many ways spiritual gifts express — and how to recognize your ownWhat it actually feels like to channel higher beingsHealing as integration, not fixingThe shadow of spiritual bypassing (and how to spot it)Relationship karma + sacred wounding as a gateway to self-honoringThe solar flash, three days of darkness, and the split in consciousnessWhy connection is the true source of light — and the medicine we need mostAnne also channels a powerful message from the Angel Collective that shook me to my core — and offers a soul activation meant for all of us: “You are starlight. A fragment of solar consciousness. And you shall reunify into wholeness — while embodied.”Connect with Anne:Website: www.annetucker.comSoul Convergence begins June 7Book: What Comes Next: A Channeled Guide to Navigating the Greatest Shift of Our TimeIf you’re awakening, remembering, or reclaiming your light — this one will speak directly to your soul. Let's journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if one question could change everything?That’s exactly what happened when my guest, Melanie Spring, asked me, “How deep of a healing do you want?” It cracked something open in me — and became a portal into deeper truth, self-trust, and what she calls tender surrender.In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with international keynote speaker and Brilliant Rebellion founder Melanie Spring to explore the wild, beautiful, and often messy path of healing, embodiment, and conscious leadership. She brings so much wisdom, lightness, and presence to this dialogue — and it’s one I know many of you will feel right in your heart.We cover everything from sacred medicine journeys to the real work of loving our bodies, letting go of perfectionism, and navigating big shifts in partnership and identity. Whether you're in the thick of a transformation or simply learning to soften into more of who you really are — this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore:How sacred medicine amplifies (but never replaces) your inner workBody image, confidence, and the journey back into your own skinLetting go of perfectionism and reclaiming your feminine powerNavigating massive change in marriage and identityWhy healing is always a choice — and how to meet it with courage and graceIf you’re walking through change right now, I hope this conversation brings you resonance, relief, and the reminder that you're not alone.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.Connect with Melanie Spring:Instagram: @melaniespringThreads: @melaniespringFacebook: facebook.com/melaniespringWebsite: melaniespring.comThe Brilliant Rebellion: thebrilliantrebellion.comThis episode of Fire + Soul is proudly sponsored by LOTUSWEI.Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the energetic imprint of a plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on a vibrational level to shift your state of mind and support emotional well-being. I’ve been using them consistently — especially during times of stress, transition, and transformation — and they’ve become a beautiful part of my daily ritual.🌸 Use code FIREANDSOUL to get 10% off your order at lotuswei.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a fiddle-playing, off-grid, freedom-loving spiritual anarchist invites you to her homestead—and hands you a loaded gun? You meet yourself in a way you never have before. And if you’re lucky, you come back changed.In this electric episode of Fire & Soul, Michelle sits down with her soul sister and fellow sovereign rebel, Betsy Dewey—a philosopher, musician, homesteader, home-birther, and unapologetic truth-teller. They dive deep into a life well lived, from breaking free of mainstream narratives to creating a family rooted in love, liberty, and real-life connection.What unfolds is a wildly refreshing conversation about reclaiming your power, questioning your assumptions, and choosing to live—truly live—in a world that often wants you numb.In This Episode, We Explore:How Betsy and her husband designed a sovereign life—on purposeWhat home birth and homeschooling taught her about freedomWhy fear is the biggest trap of all (and how to break it)Her unique approach to self-sovereignty: “Be the captain of your own damn boat”The power of forgiveness, embodiment, and clean-hearted livingAnd what it really means to take life by the horns 🌱Whether you’re brand new to the path of awakening or decades deep into your sovereignty journey, this one will light a fire in your soul—and make you want to ditch the screen, pick up a fiddle, and dance barefoot in the dirt.🎵 Connect with Betsy:Music + More: [Betsy Dewey on YouTube + Spotify]Telegram: https://t.me/FreedomJunkieRadioBook: Take Life by the Horns + Companion JournalIG: @betsydeweymusic | @freedomjunkyradioConnect with Michelle:Soul Essence Retreat: michelle-sorro.com/soul-essence-retreat-ojaiStay connected on Instagram: @michelle.sorro✨ If this episode spoke to your soul, it would mean the world if you’d share it with a sister, leave a review, or send me a note to let me know. We are walking this path of remembrance together.**************************Fire and Soul is sponsored by LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could your deepest power be hidden in the parts of you you’ve been taught to ignore?In today’s powerful conversation, Michelle welcomes Dr. Alanna Kaivalya — bestselling author, mythologist, spiritual educator, and host of The Satisfied Woman Podcast. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to live as a satisfied, embodied woman in a world that has long asked women to strive, achieve, and hustle their way to success.Alanna shares her extraordinary journey — from building a thriving yoga empire, to realizing that outward success left her feeling anxious, misaligned, and creatively stifled. In a courageous act of self-liberation, she burned it all down: leaving her marriage, selling her business, and stepping fully into her soul's true calling.In this episode, we explore:Why satisfaction — not success — is the true feminine compassThe four essential keys every woman needs to unlock a truly fulfilled lifeHow embracing your intuition and emotions can transform your realityThe healing power of healthy masculine support (both internally and relationally)How to listen to your soul's deep wisdom — and act on itWhy the path of awakening often requires "burning it all down" (and how this is sacred and necessary)How the feminine path is nonlinear, creative, relational — and deeply powerfulWhether you’re navigating your own evolution, contemplating a courageous pivot, or yearning to feel more alive and at home in yourself — this conversation is a lighthouse.Resources + Links:Learn more about Dr. Alanna Kaivalya: thesatisfiedwoman.comGet your free Empower Me Starter Kit: thesatisfiedwoman.com/empowermeOrder The Way of the Satisfied Woman wherever books are soldConnect with Michelle:Soul Essence Retreat: Learn moreStay connected on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellesorro/If this conversation spoke to your soul, it would mean the world if you’d share it with a sister, leave a review, or send us a note to let us know. We are walking this sacred path together.*************************Fire and Soul is sponsored by LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and soul-nourishing reunion, I sit back down with my dear friend and gifted medical intuitive, Christine Lang, to celebrate the birth of her brand-new book Ask Your Spirit—a guide to receiving life-changing wisdom from your elevated intelligence.We go deep into the wild magic of intuition, the tangible power of energy hygiene, and the importance of partnering with your spirit in everyday life. From healing my Achilles tendon over a single phone call, to learning why yawning in the grocery store might mean you’re absorbing someone else’s grief, this episode is packed with mystic gold.Christine shares why older souls can feel like “Swiss cheese” (yes, you read that right), how to cleanse your energy, and how to trust that inner knowing—especially when life gets loud. We also explore the thinning veil, what it means to live from your highest self, and how to discern real spiritual truth from ego masquerading as guidance.You’ll hear personal stories, practical tools, and unforgettable soul medicine.If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your spirit, how to trust the voice within, or how to stay grounded in this rapidly changing world… this one’s for you.In This Episode:What it really means to live from “elevated intelligence”How to clear energetic attachments and shield your lightThe body’s wisdom: symptoms as love letters from your spiritWhy the veil is thinning and how it’s affecting usNavigating relationships, endings, and new soul-aligned beginningsA miraculous healing story you’ve gotta hear to believe🎁 Christine’s new book Ask Your Spirit is available for pre-order now—and comes with beautiful bonuses to support your journey (like her Divine Centering Technique!).Links + Resources:✨ Pre-order Christine’s book: askyourspirit.com/book✨ Follow Christine on Instagram: @christinelangintuitive✨ Connect with me: www.michelle-sorro.com**************************Fire and Soul is sponsored by LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerfully timed follow-up, released on U.S. Tax Day (April 15), Michelle returns with her sovereignty mentor, Michael Hollinger, to go deeper into what it really means to reclaim your divine soul in a system designed to suppress it.This episode is a three-part journey:1. An overview from Michelle on the sacred why behind this work and how it connects to their first conversation on sovereignty and lawful freedom. Link to first conversation is below.2. Michael shares a teaser of what’s covered in his upcoming free introductory session (April 24) on the lawful, peaceful process to extricate yourself from the matrix via constitutional, trust, and equity law.3. And most powerfully, real voices from inside Michael’s program Reclaim Your Kingdom — human beings just like you, who share honest reflections about their thoughts, breakthroughs, and walking the practical path of becoming lawfully free.You’ll hear stories from students of all ages — from fathers and freedom-loving moms to 20-somethings reclaiming their sovereignty early in life. What unites them is a shared devotion to truth, lawfulness, and living as “freedom homies” — no longer corporate entities beholden to a broken system.This is more than a conversation. It’s a liberation transmission.✨ Whether you’re brand new or already deep on your path, if you feel the nudge to dive deeper, join the free intro with Michael on April 24 — for information on his program Reclaim Your Kingdom, a process that's been refined over many years and helped thousands get free.RSVP for Michael’s intro hereTune in to Michelle and Michael's first conversation hereLet's journey, soul fam!**************************Fire and Soul is a proud sponsor of LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant’s life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.