Becoming Unbound

What if the symptoms you’ve been told to ignore are actually your body begging you to listen?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Mauryah Burattini  for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, critical thinking, and learning how to truly advocate for your own health. Mariah opens up about being sick since childhood, the moment she realized the medical system wasn’t giving her the full picture, and how that led her into a deep journey of holistic healing. We talk about intuition, toxins, mold, nervous system regulation, foundational wellness, and why healing often starts with tiny, intentional choices. This episode is such an eye-opening reminder that you are allowed to question, to dig deeper, and to take your health back into your own hands._____________________________________Episode Highlights: critical thinking, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, holistic healing, nervous system regulation, intuition, toxins and mold, foundational wellness, healthy home building, self-advocacyTopics Discussed Learning how to think for yourself after traditional educationBeing dismissed by doctors despite very real symptomsThe emotional toll of medical gaslightingHow toxins, mold, food, light, and stress impact the bodyWhy healing starts with foundational daily habitsBuilding a healthy home and creating an environment that supports wellness_____________________________________LINKS & RESOURCESMauryah’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mauryah.jane/ _____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Chapters00:00 Intro01:08 Meeting Mariah + Her Story02:05 Learning to Think for Yourself05:16 Chronic Illness in University07:30 The Lyme Disease Diagnosis08:21 Losing Trust in the Medical System11:37 Listening to Your Body Again16:24 The “Toxin Bucket” Explanation21:50 Foundational Health Habits25:33 Searching for Root Cause31:57 Dealing with Doubt from Others36:52 Building a Healthy Home43:29 Small Steps Toward Better Health47:38 Mindset and Healing48:17 Where to Find Mariah

In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Adam for a powerful conversation about breaking free from life scripts, trusting your inner knowing, and choosing the path that is actually yours. Adam shares his wild journey from an apprenticeship with traditional medicine people in the Amazon rainforest to taking a more “conventional” route into psychology, and why freedom is an inside job before it’s ever an outside one. We talk about the messy liminal space between who you were and who you’re becoming, how to build a real relationship with yourself, and why one minute of stillness can change everything._____________________________________Episode Highlights: heart vs head, inner whispers, breaking life scripts, liminal space, identity death and rebirth, self-love as an investment, meditation in micro doses, journaling for clarity, nature as a nervous system reset, freedom as an inner gameTopics Discussed The “war” between certainty and inner truthLiminal space and the discomfort of becomingSelf-love as the foundation for healthy relationships and purposeWhy giving from depletion leads to burnoutMeditation, journaling, and nature as practical tools for clarityFreedom as inner peace regardless of external circumstances_____________________________________LINKS & RESOURCESAdam’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/adam.purpose/ Adam’s Website | https://lessonsonlove.org/love-infusion Adam’s LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-guzman-poole/ Purpose Guide | https://www.purposeguide.org/ _____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits.At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact.Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you.✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

What if your next “best night ever” didn’t include alcohol… and you still left feeling HIGH on life?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Luciana Santaguida for a powerful conversation about sober-curious spaces, music as medicine, and what it really means to create community with intention. We talk about why so many festivals and concerts normalize disconnection, and how Luciana is flipping the script with consciously curated events like Sunflower Garden Fest in Toronto. She shares her personal journey of walking away from partying after vocal nodules forced her to heal, and how purpose (and faith) became the catalyst for everything she’s built. If you’ve been feeling called to change your habits, find your people, or take a leap you can’t stop thinking about… this one will hit._____________________________________Episode Highlights: sober curious festivals, alcohol-free community, music as medicine, energetic curation, conscious concerts, dancing without disassociation, purpose as a turning point, vocal healing journey, faith over fear, building quietly and leading boldlyTopics Discussed Creating alcohol-free spaces that still feel electric and funHow music shifts your nervous system and your vibrationThe discomfort of trying something new without “social lubricant”Losing friends when you choose your purpose and healingBuilding in silence and protecting your vision from doubtFaith, surrender, and taking action with no plan B_____________________________________LINKS & RESOURCESLuciana’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lucianawithlove/ Luciana’s Website | https://www.lucianawithlove.com/ www.sunflowergardenfestival.com _____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits. At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact.✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

What if burnout isn’t a failure… but an invitation to come home to yourself?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Naomi Tessler for a deeply honest, soul-expanding conversation about burnout, boundaries, parts work, and reclaiming your voice. Naomi shares her journey as a multi-passionate artist, healer, and entrepreneur who learned the hard way that doing everything alone isn’t sustainable. We explore nervous system regulation, intergenerational trauma, the power of saying no, and how freedom often begins the moment we listen to our bodies instead of overriding them. This episode is a beautiful reminder that rest is revolutionary, your voice matters, and saying no can be the most loving yes you ever give yourself._____________________________________Episode Highlights: burnout cycles, rest as resistance, nervous system regulation, parts work, feminine and masculine balance, intergenerational trauma, boundaries as empowerment, saying no with power, voice as freedom, creative self-expressionTopics Discussed Burnout and the unsustainable solo-entrepreneur cycleNervous system regulation and embodied awarenessParts work and internal family systemsBoundaries as an act of self-respectHealing intergenerational and ancestral traumaFinding freedom through voice and creative expression_____________________________________LINKS & RESOURCESNaomi’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/naomihanatessler/ Naomi’s Website | https://naomitessler.com/ Naomi’s Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/naomi.tessler/ _____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits.At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact.Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you.✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

Have you ever felt like the life you want is just one brave decision away?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with myself for a powerful solo conversation about the seven intentional steps to becoming unbound. We explore how to listen to your body’s whispers, get clear on your values, create safety before big changes, and take tiny brave actions without blowing your whole life up overnight. I also share why January doesn’t have to be your pressure cooker—and how aligning with the real new year (hello, spring 🌱) can make change feel more natural and sustainable. This episode is your permission slip to go slow, trust yourself, and start building a life that actually feels like home._____________________________________Episode Highlights: listening to the whispers, nervous system awareness, redefining the new year, values-based living, safety before change, micro brave steps, long-game mindset, identity shifts, freedom on your terms, becoming unboundTopics Discussed Listening to your body’s signalsThe cost of staying the sameClarifying values before making changesCreating financial and emotional safetyMicro-steps instead of life blow-upsGiving yourself grace in the long game_____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits.At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact.Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you.✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com_____________________________________Chapters00:00 Welcome to Becoming Unbound01:33 Redefining the New Year03:31 Step 1: Get Quiet & Listen06:29 Step 2: The Cost of Staying the Same09:35 Step 3: Clarify Your Values13:28 Step 4: Create Safety First17:12 Step 5: Say It Out Loud21:20 Step 6: Take the Brave Micro Step25:32 Step 7: Give Yourself Grace29:57 Recap: The Seven Steps32:19 Final Thoughts & What’s Next

What if freedom doesn’t arrive all at once… but in quiet moments you almost miss?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down solo for a deeply reflective conversation about what freedom actually feels like in the body. After escaping the noise of Toronto for a winter work retreat at my family’s cottage, I realized something big: this is the life I was dreaming about two years ago.I share what it’s really been like building a business from the ground up, the difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship, and why freedom doesn’t have to mean “burn it all down.” We talk nervous system safety, slow mornings, long-term vision, future family goals, and why it’s okay if your version of freedom changes over time. This episode is about celebrating the small wins, honoring the grind, and trusting that change is possible when you don’t give up._____________________________________Episode Highlights: freedom in the nervous system, working from the cottage, slow winter mornings, freelancing vs entrepreneurship, long-term vision, redefining success, feminine vs masculine energy, celebrating small wins, flexible work life, permission to choose differentlyTopics Discussed What freedom actually feels like in the bodyThe reality of building a business from scratchFreelancing vs owning a scalable businessNervous system safety as a success metricWhy entrepreneurship isn’t for everyoneCelebrating the life you once dreamed of_____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 _____________________________________Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I’ll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let’s make podcasting easy and elevated! 

Ever feel like your body is basically begging you to change… but you keep pushing through anyway?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Amanda Smith for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, purpose, and what happens when your body’s “whispers” turn into full-blown screams. Amanda shares how she broke out of a high-achieving career box and followed the thread that was always pulling her back to the body—breath, subtle awareness, and healing. We talk about why modern life keeps people disconnected from stillness, how stress and misalignment can show up as symptoms, and why freedom is often as simple (and hard) as saying, “I can’t do that right now.” If you’re craving clarity, calm, and a more purpose-led life, this one will land._____________________________________Episode Highlights: nervous system regulation, purpose discovery, whispers vs screams, dis-ease and symptoms, breathwork and the pause, yoga as a bridge, silence and self-connection, nature rhythms and grounding, micro-choices over grand leaps, freedom through boundariesTopics Discussed When emotions “ooze” into the physical body as symptomsHow breath becomes the doorway to regulation and intuitionWhy silence is uncomfortable and what that revealsReconnecting with nature and circadian/seasonal rhythmsChoice, responsibility, and micro-shifts that change everythingFreedom as boundaries and releasing others’ expectations_____________________________________LINKS & RESOURCESAmanda’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amanda.g.smith/ Amanda’s Website | https://bodywhisperhealing.com/ Gutsy Chick Podcast | https://bodywhisperhealing.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4dHbCB9g6r6gR0KgDtg3ZE?si=6927d5cf4ed5425f Geometric Breath Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXItOY0sLRY _____________________________________✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie._____________________________________STAY CONNECTEDFollow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083 Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2 

What if the symptoms you've been trying to silence are actually your body begging you to come home to yourself? 💭✨ In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Brittany McCann for a raw, soul-hitting conversation on nervous system healing, intuition, and what it really means to live in alignment with your body and your purpose. Brittany shares how she was told she'd never have children naturally, then went on to reverse "irreversible" PCOS by trusting her intuition and holistic nutrition. We dive into why your symptoms are your body's language, how outsourcing your power to the "white coat" keeps you stuck, and the link between purpose, emotional health, and physical healing. We also unpack nervous system "bookending," micro-steps to becoming unbound, parts work, and the magic of coming home to your authentic self.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: reversing PCOS naturally, trusting your inner healer, symptoms as your body's language, nervous system "bookending", micro-steps to becoming unbound, parts work & people-pleasing, purpose and physical health, faith when you feel stuck, speaking your stuckness out loud, coming home to your authentic self Topics Discussed  How Brittany reversed "irreversible" PCOS by trusting her intuition and holistic nutrition Symptoms as the language of the body instead of problems to numb or silence Outsourcing our health and life decisions to "experts" versus reclaiming inner authority Nervous system "bookending" and micro-steps for change instead of all-or-nothing leaps Parts work, attachment, and how people-pleasing builds a life that isn't truly yours Redefining freedom as authenticity, purpose, and coming home to yourself   _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Brittany's Instagram | @healingwithbrittanylynn | @brittanylynnwelness Brittany's Website | https://www.brittanylynnwellness.com/  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Have you ever felt like just another number in the waiting room instead of a human who actually deserves real care? 👀 In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Monica McKitterick for a liberating conversation about breaking up with a broken healthcare system and building a life and business around true freedom. Monica is a family nurse practitioner and founder of a direct primary care clinic in Texas, and she shares how she walked away from a cushy six-figure job, dealt with haters, and created a model that actually puts patients first. We dive into what's really driving "sick care," how incentives keep people unwell, and the four pillars she focuses on to help people reclaim their health and their lives. If you've ever suspected the system wasn't really designed for your wellness, this one's going to light a fire in you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: healthcare freedom, direct primary care, sick-care system, root cause wellness, sleep + stress, boundaries, time freedom, entrepreneurship, investing in yourself, redefining success, patient advocacy, holistic health, burnout recovery, nutrition basics, movement habits, sovereignty in healthcare, leaving the system, mindset shifts, family-first living, personal responsibility Topics Discussed    How the current healthcare system incentivizes sickness instead of health What direct primary care is and why it puts the patient back in charge The four pillars of health: sleep, stress, nutrition and body movement Boundaries as a non-negotiable for your health, work and family Redefining success from revenue and clinic count to time, presence and travel Investing in yourself through education, mentorship and brave first steps _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/impactfamilywellness  Website | https://www.impactfamilywellness.com/  Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@impactfamilywellnessllc4726/videos  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Have you ever realized you're living a life that looks "perfect" on the outside… but quietly drains the soul out of you? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Jen Waechter for an honest, heart-opening conversation where I'm the one in the hot seat. Jen pulls out pieces of my story I've never shared, from the moment I knew I had to leave teaching, to shedding old identities, rebuilding my nervous system, and learning who "Carley" is outside the classroom. We talk about intuitive nudges, choosing the scarier path, embracing rest without guilt, and letting your life evolve in ways that actually support your freedom. If you've ever felt stuck, boxed-in, or scared to choose yourself… this is the episode that reminds you that your next chapter is completely figure-out-able.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: teacher identity shedding, nervous system healing, permission to rest, following intuitive nudges, imposter syndrome, leaving a "safe" career, rebuilding confidence, redefining freedom, slow mornings, becoming a new version of yourself Topics Discussed  What freedom means beyond schedules Releasing guilt and learning to rest The identity death that happens when you leave teaching Listening to your body's signals How clarity arrives when you choose the scary path Building confidence through self-trust and aligned action _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Jen's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heldandwholeco/  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Have you ever felt like the title you worked so hard for, "teacher," "nurse," "entrepreneur" no longer fits who you're becoming? 👀 In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with former music teacher turned coach and founder of The Uninterrupted Life, Coleman Flentge, for a vulnerable, honest, and wildly affirming conversation about shedding old identities and choosing a life that actually feels good from the inside out. We talk about the grief and guilt of walking away from "noble" careers, the pressure to martyr yourself for the job, and the quiet inner knowing that whispers, there has to be more than this. By the end, you'll feel permission to question the path you're on, listen to your own timing, and trust that the next brick in your path will appear exactly when it's meant to.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: identity shifts, leaving teaching, career transition, letting go of job titles, teacher guilt, purpose-driven life, vertical vs lateral change, emotional rebirth, redefining freedom, trusting your intuition, following epiphanies, burnout recovery, entrepreneurship beginnings, inner knowing, becoming unbound Topics Discussed  The deep identity attachment to being "the teacher" and why it's so hard to leave Grieving the old version of yourself while still honoring that season of your life Guilt, martyrdom, and the pressure to "stick it out" in noble careers Vertical vs lateral career changes and how to know which one you're truly craving Redefining freedom as choosing how you want to feel in each moment Trusting the universe's timing and watching the next brick in your path appear   _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Coleman's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coleman.uninterrupted/  Coleman's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@coleman.uninterrupted  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Ever built a shiny life that "should" feel good… but your soul's like nope? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Eddy Tony for a heart-opening conversation on identity pivots, nervous system healing, and redefining freedom on your own terms. We trace Eddy's journey from restaurant and nightclub owner to breathwork guide and author, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and the practices that helped him trade hustle for inner peace. You'll learn the one simple check-in to hear your real inner voice, a micro step to get unstuck today, and a grounded definition of freedom that gives you permission to rest without guilt while still moving forward. If you've outgrown an old self and want a gentler way home, this one's for you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: identity after success, rock-bottom wake-up, values vs. projections, breathwork for regulation, ecstatic dance medicine, safe containers for healing, tools vs. numbing, permission to rest, leadership vs. execution, listening to your inner voice Topics Discussed  The paradox of entrepreneurship: freedom that becomes a cage Rock bottom, responsibility, and choosing a new path Values clarification and releasing family projections Breathwork and ecstatic dance as non-chemical "medicine" Redefining freedom as inner space and permission to rest Micro steps and self-trust as the compass   _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Eddy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/eddytony  Eddy's Website | https://www.eddytony.com/about  Join Presale Waitlist for The Way In Is Through | https://www.eddytony.com/  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ready to unlearn the people-pleasing and finally choose you? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Johanna Burkhart for a real, soul-forward conversation on breaking trauma-shaped identities, reclaiming boundaries, and mastering your frequency. From losing her father and walking through burnout to leaving her marriage and traveling as a nomad, Johanna shares how she rebuilt safety within and crafted a life that follows her soul's desire. She unpacks her channeled Purification Process (four simple statements to shift out of spirals fast) plus how to spot self-abandonment, strengthen self-trust, and rest without guilt. You'll leave with grounded tools, a new lens on boundaries, and the courage to choose yourself, again and again.    _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, boundaries, people-pleasing, self-regulation, purification process, inner child, intuition, self-trust, nomad life, emotional alchemy Topics Discussed    Choosing yourself without apology The Purification Process: I see you, I hear you, you are safe, I love you anyway Turning resentment into a boundary signal Reframing uncertainty as adventure Healing people-pleasing and self-abandonment Building real safety from the inside out   _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Johanna's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/offical_johanna_burkhardt/  Johanna's Website | https://johannaburkhardt.podia.com/links  Johanna's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/3qlti7RkMgzd6RkEr2YDYq  _____________________________________ Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________ MORE FROM CARLEY   Follow Carley Butler Media on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Follow Becoming Unbound Podcast on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/becomingunboundpodcast/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   It's time to elevate your podcast and expand your reach. From editing and uploads to content strategy and promotion, Carley Butler Media helps you create a show that not only sounds amazing but actually moves your business forward. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to start your podcast growth journey today.  

Have you ever felt your body whisper "this isn't it"—then start shouting it? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Alexis Cook for a heart-opening conversation on choosing your hard, trusting your body, and redefining freedom beyond yachts and hustle. Alexis shares the holy-shift moment that pulled her out of a misaligned 9-to-5, how somatic work and subconscious reprogramming changed everything, and why slow mornings can be the boldest act of sovereignty. If you're craving alignment, intuition-led days, and the courage to be fully seen—this one's your sign.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom on your own terms, the daycare wake-up call, slow mornings without guilt, choosing your hard, healing through connection, somatic coaching 101, subconscious loops vs. conscious willpower, masculine/feminine balance, intuition as a compass, building a spacious business and life Topics Discussed    The Ferris wheel phone call that changed everything Somatic cues as "alignment alarms" in the body Rewiring the subconscious to stop survival-mode loops Healing in connection and high-touch containers Balancing masculine structure with feminine flow Choosing your hard and defining freedom for yourself   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Alexis's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/intuitively_aligned/  The Inner Alchemy Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-inner-alchemy-podcast/id1819327254    _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Have you ever built a life that looked perfect on paper but didn't feel like freedom? 🙋‍♀️  In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with… well, me! Yep, your host, Carley Butler, for a heart-to-heart conversation about what freedom really means as I kick off Season 2! I share what it's been like stepping into my first full summer as a full-time entrepreneur, the lessons I learned about rest, boundaries, and redefining success, and how the 30-30-30 rule shifted everything for me. This episode is your reminder that becoming unbound isn't just about quitting your job or changing your life overnight, it's about choosing yourself, again and again, even when it's messy, scary, or uncertain.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, entrepreneurship, identity, meditation, rest, creativity, alignment, authenticity, permission, becoming unbound Topics Discussed    Redefining what freedom means beyond time and money The 30-30-30 rule for emotional balance and acceptance Learning to rest without guilt How teaching prepared me for entrepreneurship The power of presence and morning rituals Choosing yourself even when it's scary   _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if you stopped waiting for the "perfect time"… and just freaking did it anyway? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I (Carley Butler!) close out Season One with a solo episode straight from the heart. I'm sharing what it's really been like building this podcast from a wild little dream into a fully alive, messy, magical reality. From recording in my living room studio to pulling late-night edits while launching a business—this season has been a leap of faith in every sense. And that's what this episode is all about: doing the dang thing even when you're scared, even when it's messy, and especially when you have no clue what's next. This one's for every dreamer with a fire in their belly.    Season Two? She's coming in hot—but first, some sunshine and rest 🌞   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: leap of faith, messy action, building a dream from scratch, late-night editing, unshakable self-trust, spiritual alignment, radical responsibility, embracing the unknown, podcasting as purpose, next-level expansion Topics Discussed  How to trust yourself when you don't know what you're doing Turning past careers into superpowers for what's next The magic that comes from doing the hard, scary thing Navigating messy, scrappy, beautiful growth seasons Letting God and your higher self lead the way What happens when you take radical responsibility for your life _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Book | The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.   Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

So many of us are walking around carrying unhealed trauma, stuck in patterns that keep us small — but what if there was a way out? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Sandra Cooze for a raw and deeply empowering conversation about trauma, healing, and finding your voice again. Sandra is a certified trauma healer, intuitive coach, Reiki master, and author who guides people through releasing triggers and reclaiming their power. We talk about why so many people stay stuck in "familiar hell," how to walk yourself back through fear, and why owning your story is the key to true freedom. If you've ever felt like something inside of you is quietly waiting to speak — this one's for you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: trauma healing, self-worth, people-pleasing, energy release, reiki, intuitive coaching, limiting beliefs, voice reclamation, somatic healing, becoming unbothered Topics Discussed  How trauma silences your voice and reshapes your identity The fear of judgment and why it keeps us stuck Why owning your story is the first step to healing How suppressed trauma resurfaces during joy Combining energy work and coaching for deep transformation The true meaning of emotional freedom and self-love   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Sandra's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sandra.cooze.author/  Sandra's Website | https://riseaboveyourstory.com/  Sandra's YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtXKgCeXe1KSyXP7yksDow Sandra's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/riseaboveyourstory _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.   Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if your freedom was waiting on the other side of the relationship you're scared to leave? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Kyle Miller for a powerful conversation on healing from narcissistic abuse, reclaiming your identity, and learning how to trust yourself again. Kyle is a life coach who brings not only deep wisdom, but lived experience to the table—and wow, this one hit home. We talk about the messy middle of healing, the illusion of being the problem, how boundaries are misunderstood, and what it really feels like to experience freedom after being stuck in a controlling relationship. Whether you're walking away from something toxic or just learning to hear your own voice again, this episode is the reminder that you're not crazy—and you're definitely not alone. Tune in, take notes, and come back to yourself.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, healing from narcissistic abuse, boundaries, personal development, gaslighting, emotional awareness, toxic relationships, redefining safety, identity reclamation, self-trust Topics Discussed:    What "doing the work" actually looks like Why awareness is the foundation of healing How boundaries reflect your relationship with yourself The difference between narcissism and trauma response Creating a safe exit plan from toxic environments What real freedom feels like after leaving an abusive relationship   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Kyle's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylemillercoaching/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if your freedom was just one conversation away? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Rachel Kalmar for a heart-centered conversation about health sovereignty, radical alignment, and navigating the messy middle of becoming your truest self. Rachel shares her journey from being medically gaslit to reclaiming her power through holistic nutrition, and later pivoting into soul-led digital marketing. We talk about the emotional toll of being the "black sheep," what it really means to honor your intuition, and how to stay grounded when your choices don't make sense to others. This episode is for every freedom-seeker who's ever felt misunderstood—you're not crazy, and you're not alone.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, health sovereignty, intuition, leaving toxic systems, digital marketing, family boundaries, nervous system safety, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, becoming unbound Topics Discussed    The emotional cost of being misunderstood by family Moving from holistic health to aligned entrepreneurship How to set boundaries when your views clash with loved ones Using gifting as a form of gentle awakening Building a business that supports your nervous system Finding spiritual alignment in career pivots   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Rachel's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rachel.kalmar/  Rachel's Websites | https://www.contentbank.agency/  https://www.rachelkalmarconsulting.com/  Higher Self App | https://www.thehigherself.app/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if freedom isn't something you find—but something you remember? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Justine Realized for a soul-awakening conversation about the deep, raw layers of freedom—spiritual, physical, feminine, and divine. We dive into what it means to live from your soul instead of your ego, raising sovereign children, learning to trust your body's signals, and reconnecting to a higher power. Justine shares her journey of unbinding from systems that no longer served her, including religion, education, and old patterns—all while honoring her truth and rediscovering her power as a woman, a mother, and a spiritual being. This one is WILDLY powerful and will have you questioning everything in the best way possible.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, ego vs. soul, divine feminine, spiritual sovereignty, motherhood, conscious parenting, alternative education, embodiment, nervous system awareness, dance as liberation Topics Discussed    Redefining freedom through the lens of intuition and divine will The missing feminine in organized religion How ego keeps us bound and stuck Conscious parenting and raising sovereign children Using the body as a spiritual compass Dance as a gateway to presence and liberation   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Justine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justinerealized/  The Arcane Muse Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thearcanemusecollective/  The Arcane Muse YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheArcaneMuseCollective  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.   Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if raising your standards was the key to unlocking your freedom? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Terri Boucher for a bold, fiery, and freedom-fueled conversation about dating, self-worth, and saying a big fat NO to settling. Terri is a conservative dating coach helping women lean into their femininity, own their truth, and attract the love they've been praying for. From dropping out of school to launching her own coaching biz (and tallow skincare line!), Terri shares her powerful journey of unbecoming everything she was told to be. This episode is a masterclass in finding alignment, trusting your gut, and being unapologetically YOU.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, dating with purpose, feminine energy, personal sovereignty, raising standards, mindset shifts, letting go of people-pleasing, alignment in relationships, speaking your truth, rebuilding self-worth Topics Discussed    Redefining dating through values-based alignment The fear of rejection and how it keeps us stuck Authenticity as a magnet for aligned relationships Terri's COVID awakening and political identity shift Why school isn't always the answer to purpose The connection between misaligned relationships and physical health   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Terri's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/terri_boucher/  Terri's Podcast | Unhinged & Healing Podcast with Terri Boucher Fat & Sassy Tallow Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fatandsassytallow/  Fat & Sassy Tallow Website | https://fatandsassytallow.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2   

What if one bold decision could unbind your entire life?In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Joy McCarthy for a soul-nourishing conversation about freedom, alignment, and trusting your gut—literally and figuratively. Joy is the founder of Joyous Health, a holistic nutritionist, bestselling author, and creator of the dreamy clean beauty brand Hello Joyous. We dive deep into the wild journey from checking society's boxes (hello, high school sweetheart and corporate 9-5) to breaking free, rebuilding from the inside out, and finding true joy. This one's all about baby steps, brave leaps, and building a life rooted in choice, wellness, and wild possibility.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, gut instincts, leaving the 9-5, holistic living, divorce, entrepreneurship, parenting, toxic-free beauty, societal expectations, self-trust Topics Discussed  Trusting your gut when it feels like everything looks "right" on paper Breaking free from generational expectations and being the first to do it differently Baby steps toward big change in both health and life The energetic cost of staying in misaligned relationships or careers Redefining freedom after 2020 Building a wellness business with integrity and heart _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Joy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth/  Hello Joyous Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hellojoyous_/  Joy's Website | https://www.joyoushealth.com/  Hello Joyous Website | https://hellojoyous.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something… but you just couldn't decode the message? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Montana Skurka for a soul-nourishing, heart-expanding conversation about what it really means to listen to your body, reclaim your identity, and break free from the labels that bind us. Montana is a therapeutic yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki practitioner, and wellness coach with a powerful personal journey—from childhood cancer and chronic illness to becoming a leader in nervous system regulation and mind-body healing.  This episode is a beautiful invitation to explore presence, choice, and self-compassion on the path to freedom. You'll walk away feeling seen, soothed, and so much more connected to yourself.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: childhood cancer recovery, nervous system regulation, presence as freedom, redefining identity, mind-body healing, somatic practices, the illusion of hustle culture, breaking free from victim mentality, spiritual entrepreneurship, community connection Topics Discussed  The impact of chronic illness on identity and self-worth Nervous system dysregulation and the road to healing Why presence is the first step to becoming unbound Letting go of victimhood and reclaiming choice The bridge between holistic and Western medicine Finding alignment in work, relationships, and self-care _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Montana's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/montanaskurka/  Montana's Website | https://montanaskurka.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

What if financial freedom could feel as good as physical freedom? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Tye Aarons for a fire conversation all about building wealth that matches your ambition. Tye is the founder of the MITM Club, and he's on a mission to make wealth mastery as accessible and empowering as physical fitness. From opening a gym right before lockdowns to living out of his car—and now teaching financial literacy in schools, communities, and online—Tye's story is the definition of becoming unbound. We talk about vision casting, personal audits, and how money is a mindset long before it's a reality. This episode is a permission slip to ditch the "safe job" narrative and start writing your own freedom script—financially, physically, mentally, and beyond.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: financial freedom, money mindset, unbound living, personal audits, generational healing, fitness + finance, real job myths, vision casting, six pillars of wealth, becoming your future self Topics Discussed: How financial literacy unlocks true freedom Tye's journey from gym owner to financial educator The power of personal audits and vision casting Why you should write your life story before it happens Breaking free from the "real job" conditioning The six pillars of freedom Tye lives by   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Tye Aaron's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tyeaarons/  Tye Aaron's Website | https://www.moneymasterydash.com/mmd-o-p-t-2024  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.   Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if the life you're meant to live is waiting on the other side of one bold decision? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Robyn Clark for a conversation that is truly full-circle and so special to me. Robyn was my very first podcast management client—the one who said yes to me before I even had full confidence in myself. To now have her as a guest on my own show? My heart is bursting. Robyn shares her powerful story of leaving the corporate world, starting a jewelry brand from a literal dream, and eventually launching the Jewelry Business Academy to help women scale with soul. We dive into trusting your gut, the vulnerability of being seen, and the real kind of freedom that comes when you start living life on your own terms. This one is raw, real, and filled with so much truth. I can't wait for you to hear it.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, starting before you're ready, corporate burnout, intuition, podcast marketing, entrepreneurship, time ownership, taking messy action, redefining success, following your gut Topics Discussed  The cost of ignoring your intuition Why podcasting is the most underused business growth tool Creating freedom by owning your time The danger of labeling your business a "hobby" Why messy, cringy action beats perfection every time How to shift your mindset while still in a 9-5   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Robyn's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching/  Robyn's Website | https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/  Robyn's Podcast | Jewelry Business Academy Podcast on Apple  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact.   Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if the dance floor was your gateway to purpose… and freedom? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with my longtime friend Adrian Dobbs — aka AD the Kid — for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and the courage to follow your own rhythm. Adrian is a Toronto-based DJ who has spent the last 20 years turning his passion for sound into a meaningful, purpose-driven life. From all-night sets at iconic venues like One Loft and Euphoria Festival, to the quiet moments of self-reflection behind the decks, Adrian shares how music became his vehicle for presence, self-expression, and freedom. This episode is all about embracing what makes you different, honoring your craft, and trusting the beat of your own becoming.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom through music, dancing as presence, rave culture, creative expression, nostalgia and time travel, self-acceptance, electronic community, performance mindset, escaping norms, becoming unbound Topics Discussed    How the dance floor became a place of healing Why music triggers full-body presence Turning self-criticism into creative fuel Escapism as a form of freedom The unspoken power of rave community Performing as a form of storytelling   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Adrian's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ad_the_kid/  Adrian's Facebook | facebook.com/DjADtheKid  Adrian's Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/ad_the_kid _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Have you ever felt like you're playing a character in the game of life? What if you could finally drop the role and just be… you? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Ola Lapina for a soul-expanding conversation on shedding the masks we wear, redefining freedom, and remembering who we truly are. From losing identities to finding presence, we talk about the COVID-era awakening that brought our community together, the power of asking questions instead of seeking answers, and how true freedom isn't something to earn—it's something to remember. Ola shares practical, juicy tools for coming back into your body and accessing your innate wisdom.  This one's a heart-opener, and we recorded it right from my dream setup—my new in-person studio!    _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, polarity, soul family, quantum reality, presence, embodiment, nervous system regulation, identity shifts, breathwork, consciousness expansion Topics Discussed    Why identity can be a mask that limits our freedom The illusion of polarity and how it separates us from wholeness How to experience freedom in the present moment Using breath and the five senses to access awareness Freedom as a state of being, not something to achieve The idea that "asking the right question" opens the quantum field   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Ola's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/27olala27/  Ola's Email | [email protected] _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ever felt like you had to dim your light just to fit in? What if the very thing that made you different is the exact thing the world needs more of? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Eden Broda for a raw and radiant conversation about growing up homeschooled, finding her voice, and reclaiming her power. Eden shares her journey from feeling like an alien in high school to realizing that her uniqueness was her superpower all along. We talk about perceived popularity, the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, the pressure to conform, and the magic of confidence, grace, and gumption. This episode is an empowering reminder that you can do hard things—and that becoming unbound is really about owning who you are, even when the world tries to tell you otherwise.  Get ready to feel inspired, validated, and a little more free.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, perceived popularity, homeschooling benefits, creative expression, teenage awakening, emotional resilience, mental fortitude, authenticity, self-trust, becoming unbound Topics Discussed    How homeschooling shaped Eden's confidence and creativity Breaking free from social pressure in high school The illusion of popularity and social media Why parents should reclaim the responsibility of raising their children Building grace and flexibility into your self-identity How to stay grounded when the world wants you to conform _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Eden's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/edenbroda/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ready to trade burnout for breakthroughs? Feeling stuck in the grind and wondering if there's more out there for you? You have to hear this one.   In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Kendra Thomson for a heart-cracking, soul-awakening conversation about breaking free from toxic work environments, honoring your body's wisdom, and stepping into a life that actually feels like freedom. From clinics that drained her to energy work that lit her back up, Kendra shares how hitting rock bottom launched her into a powerful healing journey. We talk about creating richness in everyday life, honoring the "niggles" (those intuitive whispers!), and how your body never lies—even when your mind tries to talk you out of it.    This one is a full-body YES. Get ready to feel seen, inspired, and totally unbound.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: intuition, body wisdom, burnout recovery, holistic healing, energy work, becoming unbound, trusting your gut, personal freedom, emotional regulation, self-reclamation Topics Discussed  The moment Kendra realized she was a slave to her job How energy work transformed her vibration and her life The difference between living from the mind vs. the body Listening to the "niggle" and trusting intuitive hits Why honoring your energy is an act of self-respect Redefining richness and freedom in your everyday life   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Kendra's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kendrat_holisticwellness/  Kendra's Website | https://www.kendrathomson.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Are you chasing your dreams… or just chasing chaos?In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Sabrina Sundari for a deep and raw conversation about healing from relationship and attachment trauma, trusting the wisdom of the body, and breaking free from the labels we slap on ourselves. As a somatic therapist, Sabrina walks us through how somatics helped her shift out of toxic patterns and finally stop outsourcing her inner knowing. We talk nervous system regulation, listening to your body (not your friends or your mind!), and how true freedom can be found in the tiniest moments of flow. If you've ever felt stuck in anxious attachment, lost in mental loops, or overwhelmed by society's boxes—this one's for you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, intuition, attachment trauma, breaking patterns, trusting the body, feminine flow, ADHD culture, conditioning, authentic living   Topics Discussed  Why talk therapy wasn't enough for deep healing The body as the true oracle, not the mind Attachment theory vs. nervous system states The trap of labeling yourself (and staying stuck there) How to decenter romantic relationships for true self-connection Following intuitive flow as a path to freedom _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Sabrina's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sabrinasundari/  Sabrina's Website | https://www.sabrinasundari.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ever felt like your soul is nudging you toward something more—like your purpose is whispering, "Hey… are you listening? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Kristenfor a deeply soul-stirring and empowering conversation about discovering your divine life purpose and the true meaning of freedom. Kristen is a gifted channeler and the founder of New Leaf Energetics, and in this episode, she shares how tapping into higher consciousness transformed her health, her life, and her career. We dive into the magic of intuitive guidance, energy blocks, and how listening to that inner nudge can completely reroute your life (hint: that's how this podcast was born!). Get ready for goosebumps, grounded truth bombs, and big freedom feels. This is one you'll want to listen to again and again. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: divine life purpose, intuitive guidance, energy blocks, freedom as a vibration, meditation practice, internal healing, breaking societal norms, self-trust, feminine energy, spiritual transformationTopics Discussed How to recognize your divine life purposeWhy freedom is more than just external—it's energeticHow meditation unlocks healing and guidanceReleasing energy blocks to improve physical and emotional healthListening to intuitive nudges and body wisdomBreaking free from people-pleasing and societal conditioning _____________________________________ Links & Resources Kristen's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/newleafenergetics/ Kristen's Website | https://www.newleafenergetics.ca/ _____________________________________ Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/ Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!  

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a life that isn't really yours? Like you've checked all the boxes, but something still feels… off? This episode is all about breaking free from expectations and stepping into a life that truly lights you up! In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with my best friend, the insanely talented Teresa Lombardi, for a deep and inspiring conversation on what it really means to live a free and creative life. From the highs and lows of the entertainment industry to the moments that shattered her illusions of "success," Teresa shares her raw and real journey of unbinding herself from societal expectations and choosing a path filled with passion, play, and personal truth. We dive into the power of inner child healing, the importance of listening to your own voice, and how embracing the messy, uncertain parts of life can lead to true freedom.  If you've ever felt like you were living a version of yourself that wasn't fully you, this episode is going to crack your heart wide open!    _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, journaling, becoming unbound, child self, inner healing, breaking societal norms, finding your people, the power of play, resilience, creative flow Topics Discussed  Awakening to the realization that life doesn't have to follow a script The power of community in finding your true self The connection between creativity and inner child healing Recognizing when you're living for others instead of yourself The magic of small, everyday moments in cultivating freedom Overcoming fear and taking the leap into a life of authenticity   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Teresa's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sing.dance.perform/    _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Have you ever felt like you're gripping onto life so tightly that you're missing the magic? What if the key to true freedom was actually… surrender? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Susan Baker for a heart-opening conversation about surrender, resilience, and the incredible wisdom found in the most unexpected places. Susan is a speaker, writer, and advocate—oh, and the powerhouse behind the blog Live, Love, and Autism! She's also the author of A Life Beyond Words, a book that will have you laughing, crying, and rethinking everything you thought you knew about letting go. Susan shares the incredible story of how her non-speaking autistic son, Andrew, helped her understand that true freedom comes from surrender. We dive deep into the power of staying open, showing up even when it feels impossible, and trusting that the universe has bigger plans than we could ever imagine. Trust me, this conversation will leave you with goosebumps and a new perspective on what it means to live unbound. Let's dive in!   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, surrender, resilience, motherhood, autism advocacy, trusting the process, stepping outside the box, wisdom beyond words, showing up for yourself, letting go Topics Discussed  The unexpected lessons of surrender How Andrew's journey shattered everything Susan thought she knew The power of showing up, even in the darkest moments Why staying open creates space for miracles Breaking free from the boxes society tries to put us in Finding wisdom in places you'd never expect   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Susan's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifewithsusan/  Susan's Blog | https://www.facebook.com/lifeloveandautism  Susan's Book | A Life Beyond Words  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Have you ever felt like you were meant for something bigger, but the leap to freedom feels terrifying? What if leaving everything behind was actually the key to your next chapter? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Dawn Buschert for a raw, inspiring conversation about breaking free from the systems that keep us stuck. Dawn built her entire identity as a farmer, feeding thousands from her land—until she had to sell it all. Now, she's on a mission to teach people how to take control of their food, their lives, and their freedom. We dive into what it means to be self-sufficient, the power of true community, and how letting go of fear can change everything. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to become unbound from the systems that control us, this is the episode for you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, journaling, becoming unbound, child self, homesteading, letting go of fear, entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency, faith, redefining community Topics Discussed  How selling her farm led Dawn to a deeper sense of freedom The real meaning of self-sufficiency and how to start today Breaking free from fear and embracing faith in the unknown The importance of true community and why we've lost it Why debt keeps people trapped and how to break free How small-scale farming can be a path to real independence   _____________________________________   Links & Resources Dawn's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dawns_dirt/ Dawn's Website | https://www.dawnsdirt.ca/ Dawn's Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dawns-dirt/id1779525782 _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ever wonder what it takes to truly follow your passion, even when the world tells you to play it safe? Well, buckle up because this week's episode is a powerful one!  In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Erica Binder for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and carving your own path—no matter what. Erica is a dancer, performing arts professional, and the founder of Stage Door Academy, and let me tell you, her journey is nothing short of magical.  From navigating the high-pressure world of dance to building her dream business against all odds, Erica opens up about the struggles, the pivots, and the moments that made her who she is today. If you've ever felt torn between following your dreams and playing it safe, this episode will light a fire in your soul!   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: Freedom, resilience, following your passion, childhood dreams, perfectionism in dance, overcoming setbacks, entrepreneurial mindset, breaking free from expectations, financial stability vs. purpose, taking leaps of faith Topics Discussed  The realities of pursuing a career in dance How perfectionism can be a hidden battle Navigating burnout and knowing when to pivot Entrepreneurship and finding financial balance The emotional impact of the pandemic on performers Redefining success and embracing the unknown   _____________________________________   Links & Resources Erica's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/danceperformpilates/ Erica's Website | https://www.stagedooracademyofdance.com/  Stage Door Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stagedooracademyofdance/ _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

What if I told you that breaking free from the 'normal' way of doing life is actually the key to unlocking true freedom? If you've ever felt like there has to be another way—this episode is for you! In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Megan Telpner for a wildly inspiring conversation about rewriting the script on success and finding freedom on your own terms. Megan is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, bestselling author, and someone who dared to say, "Nope, this isn't it!" to the traditional career path.  We dive into her journey from corporate life to building a joyful, ridiculously profitable business on her own terms. From realizing that work shouldn't drain your soul, to uncovering what financial freedom actually looks like, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and straight-up game-changing insights. If you've been craving more joy, more purpose, and more time to actually live—this one's for you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: Freedom, journaling, becoming unbound, breaking free from the 9-5, financial independence, redefining success, trust in business, alignment with values, working smarter not harder, deconditioning from societal norms Topics Discussed  How Megan realized the corporate world wasn't for her The real meaning of financial freedom and how to achieve it Why joy must be a priority in your career and business The importance of trust when building a successful team How to tap into your heart's wisdom to find your next step Daring to live differently and break free from societal conditioning   _____________________________________   Links & Resources Meghan's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/meghantelpner/ Meghan's Website | https://fun.meghantelpner.com/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your  FREE discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!   

Ever feel like you're just checking off society's boxes but still wondering, is this it? If you've ever felt like there's something more waiting for you on the other side of fear, this episode is for you! In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Lisa Taylor for a raw and powerful conversation about awakening to your true purpose, burning down the life that no longer serves you, and stepping into the unknown with faith. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey—from living the "perfect" life on paper to realizing she was stuck in someone else's dream. We dive into the dark night of the soul, the messy middle of transformation, and how true freedom lies on the other side of fear. This conversation is for anyone who's felt the itch, the whisper, the nudge that something greater is calling. You don't have to stay stuck—your unbound life is waiting!   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, journaling, becoming unbound, child self, fear and faith, walking away from expectations, burning it all down, finding alignment, trusting the process, stepping into the unknown Topics Discussed    The moment Lisa realized she was living someone else's dream How throwing a rock into the ocean became a metaphor for letting go The dark night of the soul—why breaking things apart is often necessary Shifting from materialism to true abundance and alignment Overcoming fear and self-doubt when making big life changes The power of mentorship, community, and belief in something greater   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Lisa's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

Ever feel like you're waiting for permission to fully step into your most unbound, unapologetic self? What if I told you the freedom you crave is already within you, just waiting for YOU to say yes? In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Ash Archambault for an empowering conversation on self-trust, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and embodying freedom right now.  Ash shares her wild journey—from a total spiritual 180 at 23 to redefining what it means to truly choose yourself. We dive into the importance of community, why play is the ultimate act of freedom, and how stepping into self-expression changes everything. Whether you're stuck in fear, waiting for the "right moment," or just need a little push to trust yourself more, this conversation is your permission slip to say YES to your own unbound life. So grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready to feel empowered AF. This one is PURE GOLD.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, self-trust, spiritual awakening, breaking free from fear, play as power, choosing yourself, stepping into the unknown, self-expression, embodiment, community Topics Discussed    Why choosing yourself now is the key to an unbound life How community shifts everything when you're stepping into the unknown The role of play and open-heartedness in finding freedom Overcoming the fear of using your voice and fully expressing yourself Why trusting the process is more important than having it all figured out How micro-actions lead to massive shifts in your personal expansion   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Ash's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ashcreatorbeing/  Ash's Website | https://bio.site/MakeMagicWithMe?  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.     Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes |  [http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.comto learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!  

Welcome to the very first episode of Becoming Unbound! In this exciting debut, I'm sharing my journey from a 10-year teaching career to fully embracing the world of podcasting. I open up about the challenges I faced—navigating burnout, rediscovering my identity, and stepping into the unknown—but also the incredible growth that comes with taking bold leaps of faith. This episode is all about inspiring you to explore your own path to freedom, uncover your authentic self, and create a life that feels truly unbound. This is just the beginning, and I'm thrilled to have you here. Let's dive in!   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, personal growth, podcasting, teaching, identity, burnout, entrepreneurship, self-discovery, transformation, empowerment Topics Discussed    Becoming unbound means stepping into the unknown Burnout happens when you're pouring from an empty cup Leaving a secure job can be terrifying but necessary for growth Personal freedom takes many forms, from financial to emotional The path to freedom is messy, but it's worth celebrating _____________________________________ Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   Got a breakthrough moment or a question? Slide into my DMs or email me—I'd love to hear from you!   _____________________________________   Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes |  [http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    Your unbound journey starts right now —let's do this together!  

What does it really take to embrace freedom and live authentically? In this episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Tara Carr to uncover her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship, community building, and personal growth. Tara opens up about her work as a somatic breathwork practitioner and shares the story behind her one-of-a-kind camping experience, Cypress Sleeper Barrels, created with her sister. Together, we dive deep into the power of authentic connections, the courage to face fear, and how breaking free from limitations—like unhealthy coping mechanisms—can transform your life. Tara also reveals how breathwork can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and confidence. If you're ready to explore the unknown, embrace personal growth, and find the courage to take risks, this episode is packed with the inspiration you need!   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: freedom, authenticity, community, entrepreneurship, breathwork, personal growth, healing, transformation, nature, self-discovery, community, support, confidence, authenticity, breathwork, personal growth, overcoming limitations, emotional regulation, self-discovery, healing Topics Discussed  Community is essential for personal growth and freedom Fear can be a powerful catalyst for transformation and growth Building confidence starts with taking small risks and embracing failure Breathwork is a transformative tool for regulating emotions and stress Authentic connections and aligned friendships allow for true self-expression   _____________________________________   Links & Resources  Tara's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/teasi_e/  Cypress Sleeper Barrel Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cypress.sleeper.barrels/  Tara's Website | https://cypresssleeperbarrels.ca/  _____________________________________   Are you ready to break free and start living life on your own terms? Becoming Unbound is all about chasing freedom, smashing fears, and creating a life that feels amazing! If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   Got a breakthrough moment or a question? Slide into my DMs or email me—I'd love to hear from you!   Let's stay connected and keep this unbound energy flowing: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Join the Unbound Collective for even more freedom vibes |  [http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    Your unbound journey starts right now —let's do this together!