Stepping Into Yourself: Simple Manifestation for the Woman Who Knows She's Meant for More

In this episode of Stepping Into Yourself, I’m joined by Danielle Laura for a powerful conversation on spiritual gifts, intuition, identity, human design, gene keys, and what it really looks like to trust the version of you that is being called forward.Danielle shares her journey from climbing the corporate healthcare ladder, eventually becoming the CEO of a medical center, to realizing that even at the top, her soul was dying. What followed was a deep spiritual awakening that required her to question everything she had built her identity around, leave behind an old life that no longer fit, and fully step into the work she does now as a seer and spiritual advisor.We talk about:what it looks like when your life starts falling apart because your purpose is trying to get your attentionthe difference between fear, ego, and true intuitionwhy intuitive guidance often comes in quietly, while fear tends to screamhow faith is built by taking the next step before you can see the whole staircasewhy identity work matters so much when you are becoming someone newthe 5 human design types and what each one is here to dohow gene keys help you understand your shadow state, gift state, and highest aligned statewhy women often find themselves at a crossroads where the life they have built no longer feels truehow to work with your own energy instead of forcing yourself through resistancewhy momentum starts with one aligned next step, not with having the whole plan figured outDanielle also shares practical wisdom around creating an “energetic hygiene toolkit,” learning your natural patterns of flow, and using your chart to better understand how you are designed to thrive in business, relationships, and life.This episode is for the woman who knows she is in the middle of becoming, can feel that something bigger is trying to come through, and wants to trust herself more deeply as she steps into what is next.Connect with Danielle Laura:Website: https://www.danielle-laura.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_daniellelaura_/Podcasts: Hot Talks with Danielle Laura and Clarity CurrentsFree Resource:Connect with Tori:Website: https://toristauffer.com/coachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoristauffer/

In this episode of Stepping Into Yourself, I’m talking about what it really means to hold the vision, especially in seasons where life feels good, you are content, and yet you can still feel that there is more for you.This conversation came directly out of a coaching call inside my membership, where multiple women were wrestling with the same question: how do you keep expanding when you are not deeply unhappy with your current life, but you know there is something more calling you?In this episode, I walk through why vision matters so much. When you do not have a vision, you are not tethered to anything bigger, and it becomes very easy to keep circling your current reality, what is happening now, what feels possible now, and what makes sense based on your current life.We talk about:why there is a balance between living in the moment and being overly locked into your current realityhow visualization helps you uncover what you truly wantwhy daydreaming is more powerful than most adults realizethe idea that your brain does not know the difference between real and imaginedhow daily visualization can make your future feel so familiar it starts to feel like a memoryhow holding that vision creates a feeling of inevitabilitywhy this work is just as important for women who already feel fulfilled but know they are ready for more expansionI also share some of my own visualization practices, including the core scenes I return to over and over, and how revisiting those visions helped me notice subtle shifts in what I now want for this season of my life.If you have been feeling like you are circling the same thing, craving expansion, or trying to figure out what is next for you, this episode will help you reconnect to the deeper vision that is already inside you.Ways to Work With Me:Inside The Expansion Club, this is exactly the kind of work we do. It is my membership for women who are tired of circling the same thing over and over and are ready to expand, but nothing they have tried so far has fully worked.I also share about the Stop Circling Sprint, a 7-day experience designed to help you get clear on what you want, identify the gap between where you are and where you want to be, and start shifting your identity in real time.Links:Expansion Club: https://toristauffer.thrivecart.com/the-expansion-club/Stop Circling Sprint: https://toristauffer.thrivecart.com/sprint/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoristauffer/

In this episode, I’m joined by Gen Stoney, recovery advocate, mentor, and host of The Unapologetic Woman podcast, for a deep conversation about sobriety, self-trust, people pleasing, intimacy, identity, and what it really means to come home to yourself.Gen shares her story of hitting a major breaking point four years into sobriety, realizing that while she had stopped drinking, she had not yet done the deeper work underneath it all. What followed was a complete unraveling of the performance-based version of herself and the beginning of a much deeper healing journey.We talk about:the difference between being sober and truly feeling alivehow trauma, performance, and people pleasing shape identitythe danger of living for validation while looking “fine” on the outsidewhy so many women lose themselves by saying yes to everyone elsehow self-trust is rebuilt through action, not perfectionwhat it means to become an unapologetic womanwhy boundaries often reveal who was only comfortable with the old version of youhow marriage, intimacy, and healing can look very different than people expectwhat it means to return to the version of you who was there all alongthe tools Gen uses now, including EFT tapping, journaling, meditation, and deep emotional honestyOne of my favorite parts of this conversation is how Gen talks about sobriety and healing not as becoming someone completely new, but as coming back to the truest version of yourself, the version that was buried under trauma, performance, fear, and survival.This episode is for the woman who knows she is done performing, done abandoning herself, and ready to start listening to her own heart again.Connect with Gen Stoney:Instagram: @genstoneyFacebook: Gen StoneyCurrent Offer:Gen is offering a 14-day group Telegram experience called Fully Alive, designed to help women feel more tuned in, tapped in, and turned on with their own lives.Connect with Tori:Instagram: @thetoristaufferJoin the Expansion ClubQuestions about private mentorship: [email protected]

In this episode of Stepping Into Yourself, we’re talking about the messy middle, that frustrating in-between stage where you are doing the work, showing up, staying consistent, and still not seeing the full result land yet.This is the phase where so many women want to quit. You can see the vision so clearly, you can feel the version of you you’re becoming, and yet your current reality still does not fully match it. It feels exhausting, heavy, and honestly a little brutal.In this episode, I’m walking you through how to move through that season without giving up on yourself or your vision.We talk about:what the messy middle actually iswhy so many women quit in this phasethe difference between holding the vision and falling into lackhow gratitude helps you start noticing the glimmerswhy celebration matters more than you thinkhow to reframe the waiting so it does not feel so painfulwhy the messy middle may be shaping you more than you realizeIf you are in the messy middle right now, this episode is your reminder that you are not doing it wrong. This season is often where the deepest transformation happens. It is where you become the version of you who can actually hold what you have been asking for.If this is the work you know you need deeper support with, The Expansion Club is for you.The Expansion Club is my space for women who know they are meant for more and are ready to stop circling, stop chasing, and start becoming the version of themselves who can actually hold the life and business they want.Inside, we focus on the deeper work: identity, embodiment, beliefs, self-trust, vision, and frequency. You’ll get access to The Expansion Library, monthly Q&A support, and ongoing Telegram drops to help you stay grounded in the work as you move through your own expansion.Links:Website: www.toristauffer.comJoin The Expansion ClubQuestions about private mentorship: [email protected]

In this episode of Stepping Into Yourself, I’m sitting down with Brooklyn for a conversation about business pivots, identity shifts, trusting yourself, and what it really looks like to build something bigger than the version of life or business you originally planned for.Brooklyn shares how she went from running a photography business in a tiny rural town to building a fast-growing ads education brand and agency, and how quickly things can change when you finally decide to go all in on what you know you’re meant to do. We talk about the fear that comes with leaving behind a version of success you already built, the capacity it takes to hold rapid growth, and the mindset shift required to keep moving even when you cannot yet see the full vision.We also get into the deeper work underneath business growth: identity, embodiment, self-trust, being in the right rooms, and learning how to become the woman who can hold the next version of her life. This conversation is such a beautiful example of what happens when you stop doing what you think you should do and start following what actually lights you up.If you are in a season of pivoting, growing, or being asked to trust yourself in a bigger way, this episode will speak to you.In this episode, we talk about:Brooklyn’s pivot from photography into ads and educationWhat it looked like to go all in before all the proof was thereThe role of identity and self-trust in building something newWhy getting in the room with the right women changes everythingHow support, mindset, and embodiment shape success just as much as strategy doesLinks👉 Join Out of Office before doors close on April 13 🎉👉 Check out the ways to work with Tori hereFind Tori on Instagram hereCome hang out with me on Instagram and let me know what landed for you in this episode. I always love hearing what shifts for you when you listen.

In this short episode of Stepping Into Yourself, I’m breaking down one of the most important truths about growth, success, and creating a different life: your beliefs shape more than you realize.Most people know beliefs matter, but they do not always realize how deeply those beliefs impact what they notice, how they behave, what they expect, and ultimately what becomes available to them. In this episode, I walk through two simple examples, one with parking and one in business, to show how your beliefs are not just abstract thoughts. They are actively shaping the way you move through the world and the opportunities you allow yourself to see.If you have ever felt like other people seem to create momentum more easily, or like you keep ending up in the same patterns no matter how hard you work, this episode will help you understand why. It is a quick but powerful reminder that the beliefs you carry are influencing your actions, your expectations, and the results you create.I also share the simplest place to start if you are new to this work: noticing the beliefs that are not serving you and beginning to question whether they are actually true. That awareness is where the shift begins.And if this is the kind of work you know you need more of, The Expansion Club is officially open. This is my new membership where we go deeper into belief rewiring, vision, identity, frequency, and the daily work of becoming the version of you who can actually hold more.LinksJoin The Expansion Club: https://toristauffer.thrivecart.com/the-expansion-club/Website: https://toristauffer.com/coachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoristauffer/Come say hi on Instagram and let me know what landed for you in this episode. I always love hearing what clicked.

The conversation covers Taylor Lee's journey in business and motherhood, the importance of authenticity and transparency, the challenges of balancing business and motherhood, the significance of trusting intuition and speaking one's truth, overcoming fear and taking action, the role of shadow work and self-reflection, and the importance of listening to intuition and practicing self-care. The conversation delves into the importance of trusting intuition, setting boundaries, and prioritizing personal growth. It explores the impact of people-pleasing tendencies, the dynamics of relationships, and the significance of embracing different seasons and capacities. The discussion also highlights the value of finding a unique business approach, balancing strategy with soul guidance, and cultivating energetic goals for personal growth. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of shifting beliefs and mindset for success, defining values, and embracing soul growth as a journey.TakeawaysAuthenticityPivoting in Business Trusting Your IntuitionEmbracing Personal GrowthChapters00:00 Listening to Intuition and Self-Care27:29 Embracing Different Seasons and Capacities38:19 Defining Values and Soul GrowthContact TaylorInstagram: @_thetaylorleeContact ToriEmail: [email protected]: www.toristauffer.comInstagram: @thetoristauffer

In this episode of Stepping Into Yourself, I’m sharing one of the biggest shifts that changed my life, my mindset, and the way I experience manifestation: gratitude.What started as a way to get through one of the hardest seasons of my life became the foundation for everything that came after. In this episode, I talk about how my cancer journey unknowingly opened the door to manifestation work, why gratitude became the tool that helped me rewire my thought patterns, and how it changed what I started noticing, expecting, and creating in my life.We also get into the science behind why this works, including the reticular activating system, how your brain learns to filter for what you repeatedly focus on, and why gratitude is so much more than just listing things you “should” be thankful for.If you’ve ever struggled with negative thought patterns, constantly expecting the worst, or feeling like manifestation hasn’t fully clicked for you yet, this episode will help you understand why.Inside this episode:How my manifestation journey actually beganWhy gratitude was more powerful for me than affirmations at firstThe connection between gratitude and your brain’s reticular activating systemWhy your mind starts finding more of whatever you train it to look forHow gratitude helps rewire old thought patterns and create new neural pathwaysWhy starting your day with gratitude is so powerfulThe difference between performative gratitude and gratitude you can actually feelHow shifting into gratitude changes your energy, expectations, and what you begin attractingA simple invitation from this episode:Start small.Choose three things each morning and do not just write them down because they sound right. Write about them in a way that actually lets you feel them. Let yourself sit in the appreciation of what is already here.Because manifestation does not begin with the stuff.It begins with the feeling.If this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend, share it to your stories, or come say hi over on Instagram at @thetoristauffer

In this episode, Tori shares her transformative journey with manifestation and introduces the powerful concept of living your "highest self" rather than chasing a "future self." She breaks down the science behind why this mindset shift works, walks through her proven process for identifying and embodying your highest self, and reveals the one simple practice that finally made her manifestations come to life.Key Topics CoveredThe Problem with Traditional ManifestationWhy making lists of what you want doesn't workHow fear-based thinking can sabotage your manifestation journeyUnderstanding the role of your subconscious mindThe Science Behind Words & ThoughtsHow your subconscious doesn't distinguish between reality and what you tell itWhy the language you use matters ("future self" vs. "highest self")The power of consistently telling yourself new storiesThe 50-Item List ExerciseCreating a comprehensive list of 50 things your highest self does dailyWhy pushing past 20-25 items reveals unexpected truths about who you want to beExamples from Tori's list: fresh flowers daily, reading with kids before bed, evening relaxation timeEnd Scene VisualizationsBorrowing from Kathleen Cameron's visualization techniqueCreating emotionally charged end scenes (like a movie ending)The importance of music selection and feeling the feelingsThe Game-Changing Mindset ShiftMoving from "waiting for it to happen" to "how can I be her today?"Tori's breakthrough: realizing her highest self wouldn't spend evenings binge-watching NetflixMaking micro-decisions aligned with your highest selfResources MentionedExperience by Ludovico Einaudi — Tori's favorite audio for visualization practiceAction Items for ListenersWrite Your 50-Item List — Document 50 things your highest self does daily. Push past 25 items where resistance typically kicks in.Create Your End Scene — Pick one vivid scene and visualize it daily with emotionally charged music.Ask Daily — Each day, ask yourself: "How would my highest self handle this?"Identify One Replace — Look at your routines and replace one activity that doesn't align with your highest self vision.Contact Tori:[email protected]/thetoristauffer

Tori's first ever guest is someone who has profoundly shaped her personal and spiritual journey. Sarah Proffitt is a spiritual advisor, psychic, and medium who helps women, especially entrepreneurs, understand how their spirituality can work within their real, everyday life without burning out.This conversation is rich, real, and genuinely eye opening.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeSarah breaks down what a medium actually is, the different types of psychic gifts, and why she believes every single person has access to their own intuition. She shares how she discovered her gifts as a child, why many psychics turn to numbing behaviors without proper mentorship, and how silence is always the first step to hearing yourself clearly.Tori and Sarah also dig into some of the most powerful concepts from Tori's own transformation including finding magic in the mundane, growing your sacred capacity, and what a quantum leap actually requires before it happens. Hint: it's not magic. It's devotion to the small things.The Big Ideas From This EpisodeSilence is the starting point for everything. Intuition, meditation, your gifts, all of it begins with your willingness to listen. Finding magic in the mundane means turning your everyday tasks into ritual because that is how you create magic in real life. Quantum leaps look instant from the outside but they are the result of stretching your capacity over and over in small, unglamorous ways. Sacred capacity is your ability to hold duality, the beautiful and the hard, at the same time. Growing that capacity is what allows you to leap. Your circle matters. You do not need an expensive mastermind. You just need people around you who encourage you to grow.Contact Sarah Proffitt Email: [email protected] Website: www.sarahproffitt.com Instagram: @thesarahproffitt Join Sarah's FREE Spiritual Hour: sarahproffitt.com/spiritual-hourContact Tori Email: [email protected] Website: www.toristauffer.com Instagram: @thetoristauffer

You have the life you once wrote down as the dream. The marriage, the kids, the career, the home. And yet something feels like it's missing. In this episode, Tori gets honest about what that feeling actually means and gives you the permission you didn't know you needed.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeThe feeling that something is missing doesn't mean you're ungrateful. It means you've been living a life of "should" instead of a life of want. Tori breaks down how we lose ourselves in building the life we thought we were supposed to have, and what it takes to find our way back.She shares her own story of closing a six figure photography business, getting cancer, uprooting her family from Philadelphia to Florida, and trusting that following what actually lit her up would work out. Spoiler: it worked out better than she ever imagined, financially and otherwise.The Thing You Have to AdmitYou're allowed to want more. Being grateful and wanting more are not mutually exclusive. That quiet ping you feel, that "I thought there'd be something more" feeling, isn't a flaw. It's a signal. And you don't have to wait for a rock bottom, a cancer diagnosis, or a life crisis to listen to it.The InvitationYour curiosity and that inner nudge are enough of a reason to start. Tori invites you to stop waiting for something dramatic to force the change and instead let this be your moment to step into the version of you that has the answers.Contact Tori:[email protected]/thetoristauffer

If you've ever said "I can't meditate" or "it's just not for me," this episode is your sign to try again differently. Tori breaks down why most people struggle with meditation, what's actually happening under the surface, and the practical tools that helped her go from barely lasting a minute to a transformative daily practice.Why Meditation Feels Hard It's not that you can't meditate, it's that your nervous system hasn't been trained to yet. Stillness can actually feel unsafe if you're not used to it, which is why so many people feel restless or overwhelmed when they try. The reframe that changed everything for Tori: meditation isn't about discipline, it's about devotion.Tori's Tools That Actually HelpAdd quiet time first: Even 5–10 minutes of silence (a walk, a quiet drive) gives your brain space to process before meditation.Use breath patters: A longer exhale than inhale (e.g., in for 4, out for 6) signals safety to your nervous system.Stretch your practice one more round: When you want to quit, go one more round. This builds self-trust and gradually extends your practice.Try guided meditations: A great starting point for learning the rhythm of meditation.Use non-lyrical music: Helps block distractions without hijacking your focus.Walking meditations: No phone, no podcast, just movement and breath.A mantra word: A meaningless word repeated silently gives your brain just enough to do so your awareness can lead.Tori's Favorite Guided Meditations🎧 Gratitude Meditation🎧 Divine Self Meditation🎧 Relaxation MeditationThe Bottom Line The women who feel most connected to themselves aren't the ones meditating the longest, they're the ones who keep showing up even when it feels messy. Give yourself permission to meditate imperfectly. Your way still counts.Contact Tori:[email protected]/thetoristauffer

Tori Stauffer introduces the Stepping Into Yourself podcast, sharing her journey of overcoming challenges and tapping into her highest self. She discusses the contrast between the perfect life on the outside and the imperfect feeling on the inside, leading to a life-changing diagnosis that shifted her perspective. Tori shares her experience of chasing joy, embracing manifestation, and the transformative impact of tapping into her highest self.TakeawaysStepping into your highest selfOvercoming challengesContact Tori:[email protected]/thetoristauffer