She Saves Herself Podcast

Do you feel pressure to prove your loyalty, no matter how much you give? In this episode of She Saves Herself, I share five patterns I experienced as relationship "shit tests," from inconvenient favors to suspected loyalty checks and money stories that drew me into rescuing. We look at repeated behavior, overgiving, and why being easygoing doesn't mean ignoring your discomfort. Reminder: you don't have to prove your loyalty to deserve respect.

There comes a moment when every empath realizes they can no longer keep abandoning themselves to care for everyone else. In this episode, Shannon explores what happens when an empath stops overgiving, learns the difference between empathy and enmeshment, and begins protecting their energy without losing their capacity to love. This isn't punishment or revenge—it's healing, self-respect, and the awakening that changes everything.

What happens when a loss changes not only your life, but who you are inside of it? In this episode of She Saves Herself, Shannon sits down with trauma-informed therapist and grief coach Erin Barbosa to talk about the often-overlooked part of grief: learning how to live after an experience has changed you. Together, they unpack identity shifts, intimacy after trauma, why safety has to come before connection, the body signals we're conditioned to override, and the role creativity can play in bringing us back to life. You'll also hear about Erin's "baby chick" approach to healing, the power of telling your story, and why creative health may be one of the missing pieces in the healing conversation. If you're somewhere between the life you've outgrown and the person you're becoming, this episode is for you.

In this personal conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend and mentor, Summer Bacon, to talk about why so many sensitive, caring people stay too long, give too much, and ignore their own needs while caring for everyone else's. We dive deep into intuition, healing after betrayal, the challenge of trusting yourself again, and how to remain loving without losing yourself. Near the end of our conversation, Summer brings through Dr. Peebles for a message on self-love, and personal responsibility. You don't want to miss this eposide. 

Why do we spend so much time searching for closure? In this heartfelt conversation, Shannon sits down with bestselling author and healer Amy B. Scher to explore why healing doesn't require having all the answers. Together, they discuss grief, self-trust, creativity, forgiveness, and the courage to move forward when life doesn't make sense. If you've been waiting for closure before allowing yourself to heal, this episode offers a new perspective on what it truly means to find peace. 

Why do some people betray the very person who helped them most? In this episode, Shannon Kaiser explores the hidden psychology behind betrayal, people pleasing, overgiving, resentment, and emotional debt. Drawing from both personal experience and the teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche, she unpacks why helping others can sometimes create imbalance, rejection, and unexpected betrayal, and how to support people without abandoning yourself in the process. If you've ever felt blindsided after giving your heart to someone, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Real Reason Relationships Fall Apart, Shannon explores the hidden psychology behind why so many relationships slowly unravel — and why the pain often comes from the collapse of fantasy, not just betrayal itself. Inspired by the teachings of Carl Jung and reflections explored and excerpted from the YouTube channel Jung Thoughts, the video "The Day You Stop Romanticizing People," this conversation dives into the masks people wear, the unconscious roles we assign each other, and the emotional patterns we mistake for love. You'll learn why some people only feel safe around the version of you that self-abandons, how projections distort connection, why awareness changes your relationships forever, and what happens when you stop betraying your intuition just to keep people close. This episode is a deep exploration of human nature, emotional dependency, self-worth, healing, and the moment clarity finally replaces illusion.

In this episode, Shannon Kaiser explores the subtle red flags she ignored before realizing she had become part of someone else's hidden reality. From inconsistent availability and emotionally intense conversations to vague explanations, shifting stories, and the feeling that something never fully added up, this episode unpacks the psychological and nervous-system impact of relationships that leave you confused, hypervigilant, and questioning yourself. The narrators shares how emotionally intelligent, empathetic people often override their instincts in the name of love, understanding, and connection,  and why healing changes what you tolerate. This conversation dives into self-trust, discernment, emotional manipulation, and the difference between real intimacy and partial access disguised as connection. If you've ever found yourself stuck between what someone said and what your body felt, this episode is for you.

This episode explores the subtle first-date behaviors and emotional manipulation tactics exploiters often use that can be mistaken for chemistry, romance, or soulmate-level connection. Inspired by Shannon Kaiser's original written resource, the narrators unpack the early warning signs many empathic and self-aware people overlook, including fast emotional attachment, low-investment "romantic" dates, premature closeness, boundary testing, and emotional grooming disguised as intimacy. This audio experience is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health support. It was generated using AI narration technology based on Shannon Kaiser original written resources and educational content. For more resources on emotional safety, relationships, and self-trust, visit She Saves Herself.

Why do empaths and highly sensitive people often attract toxic or emotionally unsafe relationships? In this conversation, the narrators explore and discuss Shannon Kaiser's resource on emotional safety, unpacking why empathy can become a target for manipulation — and how to recognize when a relationship is draining your nervous system instead of supporting it. Inside this episode: • Signs someone may not be emotionally safe • Why empaths often overlook red flags • How manipulators test boundaries and gain trust • The difference between compassion and self-abandonment • Ways to protect your energy, peace, and emotional well-being in relationships If you often feel emotionally exhausted, over-responsible for others, or trapped in one-sided relationships this episode offers practical insight to help you strengthen boundaries, trust yourself, and recognize emotionally safe relationships earlier. This audio experience is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health support. It was generated using AI narration technology based on Shannon Kaiser's original written resources and educational content. For more resources on emotional safety, relationships, and self-trust, visit SheSavesHerself.org.

With everything being revealed right now, and as more is being exposed about how women are being treated, from the Epstein files to major CNN investigations in the media, it's clear these patterns aren't isolated. They're learned, repeated, and often start in subtle ways. In this episode, we break down the subtle behavior patterns that seem harmless at first, but are flags. These behaviors often lead to dynamics where you don't feel safe, or respected. 

Shannon and Andrea discuss the importance of writing as a form of creative expression and healing. They emphasize that writing is not limited to professional authors but is a vital outlet for everyone. Shannon shares her journey from writing poetry as a child to releasing songs and cookbooks highlighting the personal joy and healing it brings. Andrea talks about her shift from writing self-help books to memoir despite industry challenges. They both stress the significance of writing for oneself and the transformative power it holds. They also announce a free webinar on April 14 and a six-week mentorship program to help writers hone their craft and voice The Words You're Here to Write. 

In this special listening-party episode, Shannon Kaiser shares select tracks from What It Feels Like to Be Me, the second album in the She Saves Herself music journey. Offering candid reflections on the lived experiences that inspired the lyrics and music style. She opens up about people-pleasing, betrayal, emotional healing, living in Mexico, and the path back to self-trust, self-respect. Sharing some of her favorite songs from the new release, listeners are in for a true treat.   .

In this Afternoon Live segment, Shannon Kaiser breaks down the subtle but powerful early red flags that often appear within the first five to ten minutes of meeting someone new. While most people focus on chemistry and connection, Shannon explains why recognizing someone's intentions is far more important, especially when dating. Drawing from her lived experience with a con artist and a romance scammer, Shannon shares how manipulators use psychological "compliance tests" to assess boundaries, empathy, and vulnerability. If you're dating, or re-entering the dating world, this episode will help you trust your instincts and protect your peace.  

In this listening-party episode, Shannon Kaiser shares select tracks from her debut album She Saves Herself, offering brief behind-the-scenes reflections on the emotional arc behind the music. The songs move from seduction and disorientation to clarity, self-respect, and sovereignty—an invitation to listen, feel, and recognize what no longer needs explaining.

What if the biggest threat to your safety… wasn't online, but psychological? In this eye-opening episode, Shannon sits down with legendary FBI spy hunter and cybersecurity strategist Eric O'Neill to expose the truth most people never see coming: Cybercriminals aren't hacking your computer — they're hacking you. Through urgent real-world stories and psychology-based insights, Shannon and Eric break down how scammers use loneliness, burnout, urgency, and emotional leverage to infiltrate the lives of even the smartest, strongest people. Shannon also shares her own experiences navigating romance scams, con artists, and attempted financial attacks — and the powerful tools she used to reclaim her sovereignty. You'll learn: • why scam season is surging • how cybercriminals profile their targets • subtle emotional red flags most people ignore • the #1 boundary that instantly upgrades your safety • how to trust your instincts again • what makes someone unhackable This isn't about fear — it's about empowerment. And it might be the most important episode you listen to this year.

Enjoy this moment of peace. A guided expierence for relief. A soft reset for your mind, your breath, and your nervous system. Enjoy.  This is a track trom the Fear Detox Medtiaiton Album by Shannon Kaiser

If you binge-watched the #2 show on Netflix this week, you probably saw what looked like friendship drama between Emma Hernan and Chrishell Stause, but it actually revealed something deeper: the confusion that happens when love and protection start to blur. In this solo episode, Shannon Kaiser unpacks what Selling Sunset can teach us about the fine line between helping and hurting. You'll learn how to support others without losing yourself, and if you're in a relationship your friends or family don't understand, how to get your needs met and feel truly seen. This one is for anyone feeling stuck in a toxic relationship or watching someone they love disappear into one. Don't miss this epodise.  

Author and therapist Jessica Baum, founder of The Conscious Relationship Group and author of Anxiously Attached and the new book Safe, joins Shannon Kaiser to explore what it truly means to feel secure in life and love. Together they unpack how childhood patters and early attachment wounds shape our relationships—and how to move from survival mode into self-trust and safety. If you've ever loved deeply only to lose yourself, this episode will help you rebuild emotional safety, recognize healthy love, and create relationships that nourish instead of drain you.

Emotional abuse doesn't just break your heart, it can rewire your entire nervous system. In this episode, Shannon Kaiser, trauma-informed life coach and bestselling author of Return to You, shares how covert control, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation can lead to anxiety, depression, and even chronic illness. Shannon reveals how trauma lives in the body, how to recognize subtle forms of abuse, and what real healing looks like, from listening to your intuition to reclaiming your sense of safety and peace. If you've ever felt drained, confused, or doubted your own reality in a relationship, this episode will help you reconnect with your body's wisdom and begin the journey back to yourself.

When the world feels overwhelming and your inner shadows are rising to the surface how do you find your center? In this episode of She Saves Herself Shannon sits down with bestselling author medical intuitive and soul sister Amy Leigh Mercree to explore what it really takes to thrive in uncertain times. Together they dive into ancestral healing the power of intentional living and why choosing yourself is not selfish, it's essential. What you'll learn in this episode: •    Why the past year has felt so intense (and how to navigate it with grace) •    Practical tools to raise your vibration and clear energy •    How ancestral patterns and karmic loops show up in your health and relationships •    Why self-healing is the greatest service you can offer to humanity If you've ever wondered how to rise above chaos and live in alignment with your soul this conversation will give you clarity courage and hope. Learn more: https://radicalbodylovewithshannon.com/amy-and-shannon-training

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, off-balance, or doubting yourself? That's not love — that's covert control at work. In this episode of She Saves Herself, Shannon Kaiser reveals how trauma bonds begin, the subtle tactics predators use to groom you, and the anchors that bring you back into your power. If your gut says something feels "off," this conversation will help you trust yourself again.

Not all conflict is unhealthy, but when communication turns controlling, it can drain your peace and self-worth. In this episode, Shannon Kaiser shares insights she also discussed on Afternoon Live TV about spotting the hidden signs of toxic communication, protecting your energy, and reclaiming your power in every relationship.

Welcome to the She Saves Herself Podcast. In today's powerful conversation, Shannon sits down with Dr. Jennifer Caspari, author of You Are More Than Your Body, to explore what it really means to heal, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, when your body feels like a battlefield. Jennifer was born three months premature and lives with cerebral palsy. Navigating the world as a disabled person and working as a licensed clinical psychologist, she brings a rare and deeply personal insight into the healing process. Her lived experience, combined with her professional training, offers a compassionate, empowering lens for anyone struggling to reclaim their identity after illness, injury, or emotional trauma. Jennifer reminds us that we are not broken. We are not our diagnosis. We are not what happened to us. And healing doesn't mean going back to who we were, it means becoming someone new, someone wiser, someone freer.

When is the last time you had a wonderful night's sleep? Most of us would call ourselves lucky if we could fall asleep easily, sleep soundly through the night, experience and remember our dreams, and wake up feeling refreshed. But for one in three adults in the US (about eighty-four million people), experiencing uninterrupted sleep and getting a great night's rest is only just a dream. The reality is sleep makes up one-third of our life (a good twenty-five to thirty years), and it impacts everything we do.1 I know firsthand the impact of poor sleep and how it can cause mental stress and break down the body. Which is why I had to write my next book, 365 Happy Bedtime Mantras: Improve Your Sleep, Release Stress, and Enjoy Your Dreams. Dive into this new podcast episode as I share behind the scenes of the making of the book, you'll get a sneak peek of the book and I pull a mantra from the affirmation deck for you.

You've changed over the last 10 years — right? We all have, but how often do we stop and look back to think about how far we've actually come? We are so used to hustling forward and not celebrating ourselves or what we have overcome, that we often miss that the journey can be a revitalizing reward. But it can be hard to focus on the good when everything around us does not seem so great. If you've felt overwhelmed, insecure, or stuck in seemingly never-ending cycles of self-doubt, stagnate energy and feel disempowered by life circumstances you are not alone. Learning how to embrace reinvention and navigate uncertainty can be a challenge if we feel hopeless, which is why I invited my good friend Andrea Owen back on the Awakened & Aligned Podcast. Andrea's a renowned life coach and author, and she shares how she took action and faced dissatisfaction with her life head on, changing her path forever. In the latest edition of her first book, 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, she talks about the power of looking inward and uncovering our inner badass as we strive for our full potential and confront all the things holding us back.

It's time to be excited again...about life, your dreams, goals and new possibilities for yourself and loved ones. How would you like to successfully move past doubt and step into more effortless flow? What if you could wake up each morning stress free and in harmony with yourself and all of life. This way of living is possible with intention, and a steadfast dedication to showing up for yourself, even when you can't see the whole picture. Sometimes manifesting requires unshakable faith, even in the uncertainty and unknown you can have clarity. I invited manifestation expert George Lizo's to share tips from his new book Ancient Manifestation Secrets: Working with the 7 Laws of the Universe to Manifest Your Life and Purpose onto the Awakened & Aligned Podcast we talk about how to manifest from this place of authentic alignment. Listen in here...

Whether we fully understand it or not, we are living in a collective time of crazy chaos. And there is a reason—we are being asked on a soul level to advance, evolve, to wake up to the truth that the time is now to be you. And there is no better person to talk to us about this than my dear friend, healer, and creative AMY B. SCHER, an award-winning and bestselling author. As a former marketing director for Harley-Davidson and someone who built her own successful business from scratch (with no college degree), has overcome life-threatening Lime disease, traveled the world in search of answers, fallen in love with a woman when she previously only dated men, she's learned how to navigate life's experiences and surrender to what life truly has in store. To help us all understand how to live with more intention and ease, I invited Amy back on the Awakened and Aligned Podcast.

We need simple solutions to help us through complex times, especially when it comes to our bodies.  Meet Danielle Walker, diagnosed with an extreme form of ulcerative colitis at age 22, Danielle was terrified she'd never be able to eat all the wonderful, great-tasting foods she loved growing up or host warm, welcoming gatherings with family and friends. So when the medicine she was prescribed became almost as debilitating as the disease itself, Danielle took matters into her own hands, turned her kitchen into a laboratory, and set to work creating gut-healthy versions of the foods she thought she'd never be able to enjoy again. For anyone who has suffered through body frustrations, doctor visits with no avail, autoimmune disorders, chronic muscle pain conditions or health issues that seem impossible to turn around, today's podcast is for you. I speak with Danielle Walker, multi New York Times best selling author, food blogger and recipe creator. She shares more of her story and through resilience, we can all find more hope―hope that despite your ailments or hardships, you can live a full, happy, and healthy life without ever feeling excluded or deprived. Listen in here for Make it Easy – a Conversation with Dannielle Walker  

When I asked Michael how his first ketamine experience was, he shared, "It was like I had noise canceling headphones on for my brain. For the first time I could see I didn't have to attach to my thoughts." He was calm, he felt peace, he basked in self-love. Sounds amazing, right?  Ketamine is a trusted and wildly used medicine that helps the brain create new, healthier patterns via new neural growth. I've been in the program for the past three weeks, and I personally have seen shifts already. I've been able to reframed limiting perspectives, which has led me to heal from past pain, accept reality, forgive myself and others, even release burdens I used to ruminate on, and my self-doubt has shifted into deeper self-love and worth. I've been so impressed with my healing journey on ketamine, and the ethics and integrity of Mindbloom as a company, that I wanted to bring on Michael Petegorsky, the chief strategy officer at Mindbloom to talk breakthroughs in mental health, ketamine treatment, what to expect, and why and how it's transforming lives and the world. 

Afternoon Live TV Show invited me on to help viewers learn the signs of master manipulators, con artist and scammers. "After learning that her friend was actually a con artist, she set out to learn more about master manipulators so she could help others avoid getting conned. Trauma-informed coach Shannon Kaiser, author of, "Find Your Happy", shares how we can all protect ourselves from falling victim.

I just had one of the best conversations on resiliency, reinvention and reclaiming your true power with my friend Jessica Zweig, and I am thrilled to share it with you on the Awakened & Aligned Podcast. You don't want to miss this conversation, as we talk about rising through fear, setbacks, trauma and body breakdowns, to finding the light within to rise up and be who you are destined to be. One of the things I love about Jessica is her resiliency and courage to look inward and rise above difficulty. In this episode she shares more of her personal journey of experiencing multiple rock bottoms, from finical ruin to burnout, and how she looked her fears straight in the eye so she could move past fear and rise up into her true power. From a kundalini spiritual awakening in Egypt to selling her company for millions, ego deaths, and the power of living your values and aligning with like-minded and -hearted people in sovereign sisterhood, this episode is one to dive into to help navigate these challenging times. Jessica Zweig is the author of the new book The Light Work: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, Illuminate the World. We share insights from her book on navigating transition, overcoming trauma, awakening to your true self and doing the inner work to serve and help others. Plus you'll see a sneak peek of my new Guidance from Gaia Oracle Spirit Animal Deck, where I draw a card for Jessica. Wait till you see what animal she got . . . so powerful. As Bernard Beckwith, who wrote the forward of her book, says about Jessica, "She is an authentic disciple of Truth who lives on the edge of continual growth and expansion" and you will get nothing less in this incredible episode. If you are ready to discover, embrace, and reveal your own true self and love deeper than you ever imagined, tune in here.

I used to suffer from chronic overthinking. But this helped. 

Despite all of our differences, at our core, we all want the same thing. To be understood, seen, acknowledged, appreciated, and loved for who we are, as we are, and to give this same appreciation and love to those we care about.  This is why I brought in my favorite human behavior specialist to the Awakened & Aligned Podcast, my friend, Mark Groves, the founder of Create the Love, @createthelove, a social media sensation with over 1 million followers, and the co-author of the new book, Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire, to talk how to be healthier in love and life. Mark Groves and his wife, Kylie Macbeth, wrote this much-needed new book to help us navigate our relationships and create healthier connections in all areas of our lives.   Whether you are single, ready to mingle, dating, divorced, engaged, married, separated, or obsessing about the one who got away…this transformational conversation will leave you inspired to create the love you deserve from a place of empowerment rather than fear and insecurities. Mark shares clear strategies to help you feel more balanced in life and love. Including signs, you may be in a codependent relationship. 

If you are ready to up-level in your life, watch this week's resource here.  I share a powerful process to help you raise your standards and set clear boundaries.

The inner work doesn't always have to be work…and it doesn't have to be so hard. It can actually be fun and quite easy, especially with a step-by-step process. Today, I share five easy steps to help you cultivate healthier relationships. Because I practice what I preach and live and breathe my message and teaching, today's video shares more vulnerability as I peel back some layers of past relationship blunders turned into wonders... Plus you'll discover: • How to get your needs met in relationships (even when you feel unheard and unloved) • An easy tweak to align to your true self and upgrade your value system • how to communicate effortlessly with honesty, vulnerability, and trust in yourself and others • How to build trust with yourself and others • How to detach and love others for who they are instead of who you want or need them to be • the single most important question to ask yourself to call in healthier dynamics This video training shares a little bit more about my own personal journey but for tangible steps that you can apply immediately to increase the love and appreciation and all of your relationships including the one with yourself.

Have you been hurt or betrayed? When we start doing healing, inner-child, and shadow work sometimes repressed anger activates. If you were ever told to not be angry or you grew up in a household where anger was overly expressed, or not expressed at all, you could be dealing with hidden anger that wants to be noticed. In today's resource video, I talk about how anger can help us heal, when we address it, and process it in healthy ways. Plus, I share a 5 steps process to help you turn your pain into gain. I share strategies for releasing anger and choosing  boundaries. Because YOU deserve to live with peace of and harmony. 

Healthy boundaries are the ultimate guide to successful relationships. Without healthy boundaries, relationships do not thrive—they result in feelings of resentment, disappointment, or violation, but for empaths or people pleasers this can be hard. In today's podcast, learn signs of someone who is in a relationship for control vs connection, and 4 ways to draw boundaries to protect your peace.   

A fake friend is not a reciprocal friendship they do not have your best interest at heart and they "view the friendship from the perspective of what they can get from you rather than a place of genuine care for you." In today's transactional culture, protect yourself from being used, or mistreated with new tips on how to spot fake friends early and save yourself trouble down the line.  It's time to take a relationship inventory...

If you grew up in a household with absent parents, or caretakers, either emotionally or physically, it could be impacting your subconscious behaviors in adulthood. In today's video, I share more about how childhood neglect can impact our adulthood. If you want to have healthier and more reciprocal relationships, this video is a must-watch. And make sure to stay till the end where I share 3 steps you can take today to start to feel better in your body and reclaim your happiness.

Motivation for people pleasers on and some things to consider to protect your peac. 

As a trauma-informed empowerment coach and author of several books on the psychology of happiness, I now make it a priority to support people through their own healing journey by identifying the toxic behaviors of people in their life and finding powerful ways to reclaim their personal autonomy. Because my ultimate mission is to help you know your amazing worth, and strengthen your realtionships with more self-respect and love. In today's new resource I share patterns of toxic or manipulative people and how to respond in a healthy manner.

If you have ever felt like it is hard to put yourself first, then you will enjoy today's resource.  I go through the top differences between genuine self-love and ego-based selfish love.

Brand New Series: Shannon Shares: Healing Through Self-Awareness and Self-Love. I cover mental health, psychology, and spirituality topics to help you feel empowered, and centered, so you can reclaim control and confidence in your life. As with all my work, these resources support you on your life journey and help you know, love, and be your true self. Today we dive into the signs of emotional manipulation and what to look out for.  Blog: https://www.playwiththeworld.com/are-you-being-emotionally-manipulated-signs-and-what-to-do/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/JA8JCpYVElo  

Dr. Jeff McNairy, the chief medical officer of Rythmia Life Advancement Center has focused the past couple of decades on helping people find healing and happiness through the most breakthrough modalities, psychology, and he is an advocate (like me) for plant medicine. He is a trauma-informed phycologist, so I wanted to see first-hand how mother nature has the ability to heal and transform our minds and bodies, especially with plant medicine. Through Dr. McNairy's intense experience and programs with the most desperate patient populations (addition, acute mental health, and trauma), he has seen that the only real healing can come from within. Today we talk about healing and the fastest path to wholeness.

George Lizos is an expert on energy protection and boundaries. He literally wrote the book on it. If you've been feeling low energy, or stressed, overwhelmed and frustrated, it could be a lack of boundaries and all the energy around you. As George shares, "I define energy protection as the art of being energetically authentic. It's about identifying and clearing what's not yours so you can reestablish your connection with your authentic self and then taking protective measures to secure your authenticity. Energy protection ensures that what's yours is yours, and what's theirs is theirs." Today I talk with George on the Awakened & Aligned podcast about reclaiming your true power and protecting yourself from unwanted or harmful vibrations. You'll discover   A step-by-step system of clearing, shielding, and strengthening your energy What is an energy attack on social media, and how to protect yourself from it Empowering practical methods for protecting your energy around toxic people How to clear energy attachments from your field The three types of shields and the degree of protection they provide A practical meditation-based process for clearing energy attachments How to go beyond the law of attraction and create from a place of alignment Rituals and meditations to shield your aura from unwanted people and energy How to create firmer boundaries and why they are By the end of our chat, you'll have filled your spiritual toolkit with powerful energy-clearing and shielding processes, and learned a proven step-by-step system to protect your energy from toxic people and vibrations.