EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 55 MIN
Why You’re Still Stuck (Even Though You’re Doing the Work) with Anna Bolender
from Perfectly Broken · host Dani Stedman
In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I sit down with Anna Bolender, a Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach, to explore the deeper layers of healing, self-trust, and what it really means to come home to yourself. This conversation moves beyond surface-level personal development and into the body—where true transformation happens. We talk about perfectionism, nervous system regulation, relationships as mirrors, and the shift from constantly “fixing yourself” to living, integrating, and embodying your truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or like you’re doing all the work but not seeing change—this episode will land deeply.What you'll hear:Healing vs. Fixing: Healing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about integration, curiosity, and self-compassionPerfectionism Patterns: The inner critic is often rooted in tying your worth to achievement Safety First: You can only shift patterns when your nervous system feels safe Expanded Awareness: Deep work (like plant medicine) brings awareness you can’t ignore or unseeProcrastination Truth: Avoidance is usually fear of failure or not feeling “enough”Relationships as Mirrors: Your patterns in love reveal where you’re abandoning yourselfComing Home to Yourself: The goal isn’t perfection, it’s returning to yourself fasterPower of Curiosity: Curiosity shifts you out of self-judgment and into transformationFeeling called to go deeper into this work?✨ Join me for Emerge: A Day of Reset—a nervous system healing day retreat in the Houston area on Saturday, April 25th. This is your space to slow down, reconnect to your body, and learn tools to regulate, release, and come back home to yourself. Open to everyone.Learn more + Save your spot herewww.danistedman.comJoin the Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership HereFill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherConnect with Anna:@annaalexbeePodcast: RADIANT YOUwww.annabolender.comLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
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In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I sit down with Anna Bolender, a Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach, to explore the deeper layers of healing, self-trust, and what it really means to come home to yourself. This conversation moves beyond surface-level personal development and into the body—where true transformation happens. We talk about perfectionism, nervous system regulation, relationships as mirrors, and the shift from constantly “fixing yourself” to living, integrating, and embodying your truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or like you’re doing all the work but not seeing change—this episode will land deeply.What you'll hear:Healing vs. Fixing: Healing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about integration, curiosity, and self-compassionPerfectionism Patterns: The inner critic is often rooted in tying your worth to achievement Safety First: You can only shift patterns when your nervous system feels safe Expanded Awareness: Deep work (like plant medicine) brings awareness you can’t ignore or unseeProcrastination Truth: Avoidance is usually fear of failure or not feeling “enough”Relationships as Mirrors: Your patterns in love reveal where you’re abandoning yourselfComing Home to Yourself: The goal isn’t perfection, it’s returning to yourself fasterPower of Curiosity: Curiosity shifts you out of self-judgment and into transformationFeeling called to go deeper into this work?✨ Join me for Emerge: A Day of Reset—a nervous system healing day retreat in the Houston area on Saturday, April 25th. This is your space to slow down, reconnect to your body, and learn tools to regulate, release, and come back home to yourself. Open to everyone.Learn more + Save your spot herewww.danistedman.comJoin the Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership HereFill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherConnect with Anna:@annaalexbeePodcast: RADIANT YOUwww.annabolender.comLet’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
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