What if the version of you that’s been “playing it safe” was never hiding at all—she was simply protecting the parts of you that didn’t yet feel safe to be seen?

In this deeply personal solo episode, host Christina Sommers opens up about her recent realization that she’s been hiding in plain sight—softening her message, dimming her truth, and realizing that visibility without safety still isn’t freedom.

Christina shares the story of The Woman at the Top of the Stairs from her chapter in Ignite Your Courage, a moment that marked the beginning of her own rebirth from surviving to thriving. She reflects on what happens when we finally stop diluting who we are, remember the woman who chose courage, and allow our nervous systems to experience real safety in being seen.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why we dilute our truth after toxic or emotionally abusive relationships
• How nervous-system safety and visibility are connected
• The story behind The Woman at the Top of the Stairs and what she represents
• Practical ways to begin showing up as your full self—without abandoning your sense of safety
• What’s coming next in the Loving Your Life Again refresh

💗 Listen if you’re ready to:

• Reclaim your voice and authenticity
• Heal from the inside out through somatic and emotional awareness
• Remember the woman you’ve always been and finally let her be seen

If this episode resonates, share it on Instagram and tag @breath_of_renewal with one word that describes where you are on your journey—surviving, healing, or thriving.

“Hiding in plain sight is still hiding—it’s your nervous system’s quiet way of saying, ‘I want to be seen, but I don’t yet feel safe being seen.’”

“The Woman at the Top of the Stairs never left—she just waited for me to remember.”

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If you’re craving deep nervous system healing, my breathwork sessions are designed to help you release stress, regulate your emotions, and find true inner peace.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to support you. Check out the links in the show notes to learn more, book a session, or connect with me.

https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/discovery-call-coaching-or-breathwork

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What happens when seventy women say yes to their own expansion? In this special roundtable conversation hosted by Christine Marcario, Christina Sommers joins Casey Taton, Shabana Knight, and Teri Manley to reflect on their time at Cathy Heller’s Infinite Yes Retreat in Boca Raton, Florida. Together they share the moments that cracked them open, the tears, the laughter, and the lasting ripple effects of stepping into community healing.

If you’re a woman healing from a toxic or emotionally draining past and longing for belonging, this episode reminds you: your next yes could change everything. 🌿

Key Topics

• What inspired each woman to attend The Infinite Yes Retreat
• The healing power of group connection and sacred space
• Releasing old versions of self & embodying your 2.0 identity
• Courage, community, and saying no as a sacred act
• How retreat experiences deepen nervous-system safety

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Call to Action

If this episode stirs something in you, share your biggest takeaway with Christina on Instagram @breath_of_renewal
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And stay tuned for Christina’s next solo episode, “Hiding in Plain Sight,” where she opens up about reclaiming her full voice and the evolution of Loving Your Life Again.

Support the show

If you’re craving deep nervous system healing, my breathwork sessions are designed to help you release stress, regulate your emotions, and find true inner peace.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to support you. Check out the links in the show notes to learn more, book a session, or connect with me.

https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/discovery-call-coaching-or-breathwork

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In this week’s group conversation, Christina and her guests explore what it truly means to fall into alignment — not as a destination of perfection, but as a deep remembering of who you are beneath the noise. As the seasons shift and the leaves begin to fall, we’re invited to shed what no longer serves and create space for renewal, clarity, and connection.

You’ll hear honest reflections on the messy middle — navigating change, releasing control, and learning to trust your own rhythm again. Whether you’re in a season of letting go or stepping into something new, this episode will help you ground back into your body and align with what’s true for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• 🍂 What alignment really means beyond surface-level spirituality
• 💫 The difference between forcing versus flowing
• 🧘‍♀️ Somatic tools to support release and realignment
• 🌬️ How breathwork helps regulate your nervous system through transition
• 🌙 The power of surrender and self-trust in new seasons

Listen if you’re ready to:

• Realign with your purpose and values
• Let go of old stories or patterns that feel heavy
• Feel grounded and supported as you enter a new chapter

🔗 Connect + Join the Journey

If this conversation speaks to you, join us for the Fall Into Alignment Workshop — a restorative, live experience blending breathwork, somatic wisdom, sound healing, and astrology.

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Support the show

If you’re craving deep nervous system healing, my breathwork sessions are designed to help you release stress, regulate your emotions, and find true inner peace.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to support you. Check out the links in the show notes to learn more, book a session, or connect with me.

https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/discovery-call-coaching-or-breathwork

Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops.
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Christina can be found on:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96

E-mail Christina:
hello@breathofrenewal.com

Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com