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From Gut Feeling to Guiding Force - In this episode of The Becoming You Project, Jess sits down with Rebecca Koegel (The Heart Led Revolution) -- a former big-firm attorney who walked away from the “perfect” career to follow her inner knowing. Together, they unpack what intuition is, where it comes from, and how to access it in real life (not just on a meditation cushion).

You’ll learn how the body speaks first and why nervous system regulation and emotional intelligence are the doorway to clearer guidance. We also zoom out to the consciousness spectrum (from everyday intuition to psychic hits, energetic resonance, and telepathy) and talk about staying grounded so the spiritual doesn’t become escapism.

Highlights:

• Practical ways to tune in: silence, nature, sensory detox, and daily micro-practices
• Intuition vs. anxiety: how your nervous system filters signals
• From people-pleasing to self-trust: Rebecca’s pivot from law to soul-led work
• Coherence, resonance, and why embodiment gives clarity to intuition
• How following your inner compass opens purpose, creativity, and flow

If you’ve ever wondered, Do I even have intuition? How do I hear it? -- this episode is a gentle, grounded roadmap to reconnecting.

To connect with Rebecca, see the links below:

Substack: https://heartledrevolution.substack.com/

Website: https://heartledrevolution.com

IG: @heart.led.revolution

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In this solo episode of The Becoming You Project, Jess shares an honest reflection on what it means to choose love in a divided world — and how awakening isn’t just a personal process, but a collective one. Through a story about a simple act of kindness in a school lunchroom, Jess explores how empathy, awareness, and courage can ripple outward to create meaningful change.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that becoming isn’t only about finding yourself — it’s about recognizing the energy you bring into the world and the responsibility that comes with awareness. Jess invites listeners to stand in their values, use their voices, and take small, loving actions that make a big difference.

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the heaviness of the world without losing hope, this conversation will help you reconnect to your power — and to the truth that change begins within.

Keywords: collective awakening, personal growth podcast, choosing love, kindness in a divided world, mindfulness, using your voice, awakening journey, self-awareness, ripple effect, conscious leadership, healing the collective

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Tarot reader, reiki practitioner, and artist Laura Metcalfe (The Barley Moon) shares how a season of heartbreak led her back to creativity -- and into a blended practice of tarot, Reiki, and mindful doodling that helps people navigate uncertainty. We talk about turning micro-moments into meditation, using creative repetition to calm the nervous system, and why “a little structure” can make inner work feel doable for even the busiest among us. Laura also opens up about early paranormal experiences, consciousness as a field we can all tap into, and her signature Clarity Compass—a four-week rhythm of readings, Reiki, and creative prompts designed to restore clarity and self-trust.

In this episode, we cover:

• Laura’s origin story: from marital rupture to creative reclamation
• Why mindful doodling settles an overwhelmed mind
• How pairing affirmations + doodling becomes a micro-meditation
• Tarot as guidance and choosing decks intuitively
• Reiki at a distance: noticing chakra patterns (e.g., throat/voice work)
• The Clarity Compass framework: weekly cadence that meets real life
• Permission for busy seasons: healing in micro-moments (kettle’s boiling? doodle.)
• Openness, the “field of consciousness,” and making space for the inexplicable

The Clarity Compass — Laura’s signature offer
A four-week journey blending tarot readings, midweek oracle check-ins, distance Reiki, and mindful doodling with affirmations and journal prompts. Designed to anchor you through transitions or “just feeling lost,” in small, doable steps.

Why this matters:
If you’ve ever wanted someone to “just tell you what to do,” this gives you gentle structure and inner listening—so guidance turns into change you can actually feel.

More About Laura:

Laura is an artist, tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner who blends mindful doodling with spiritual practices to help people move through uncertainty. What began as a personal lifeline during a painful season became her mission: making creativity accessible for relaxation, self-discovery, and inner peace.

Learn more / work with Laura:

• Instagram: @thebarleymoon
  
  
• Website: thebarleymoon.ie
  
  
• Substack: thebarleymoon
  
  
• Etsy: Barley Moon Digitals
  
  
• Affirmation Cards: MakePlayingCards shop
  
  
• Email: laura@thebarleymoon.ie
  
  
• DM on Instagram: @thebarleymoon

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What if intuition isn’t something mystical you have to “find,” but a frequency you can tune into — one that connects you to your higher self, the collective unconscious, and a deeper sense of knowing?

In this episode, Jess explores the fine line between intuition and fear — and how to tell the difference. Recorded as a spontaneous stream of consciousness (via voice notes), this episode dives into how our nervous system, subconscious patterns, and collective conditioning all influence the way we receive intuitive guidance.

You’ll learn:
✦ Why nervous system regulation is the foundation for intuitive clarity
✦ How to recognize the physical sensations of intuition in your body
✦ The role of the collective unconscious and how we tap into it through awareness
✦ How fear can be both a growth edge and a byproduct of cultural conditioning
✦ Why dismantling fear-based obedience (hello, patriarchy and religious control) is key to reconnecting with your authentic power

Jess also shares personal stories, synchronicities, and signs from the universe — from turtle messengers to repeating numbers — and how these moments can serve as confirmations from your higher self.

Listen if: You’ve ever wondered how to tell whether a “gut feeling” is fear or intuition — or if you’re ready to rebuild trust with your inner knowing and reconnect with your higher consciousness.

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I offer 1:1 coaching and other tools to help you on your mind/body/soul journey. Find me online at www.jesscallahan.com

✨ Keywords for SEO: intuition, higher self, collective unconscious, nervous system regulation, fear vs intuition, subconscious healing, spiritual psychology, energy alignment, fear-based conditioning, embodied intuition, signs from the universe, synchronicity

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This episode is for the mid-ish life woman who finds herself asking questions like:

• Is the path I'm on the right path for me?
• Is it even what I want anymore?
• Is this as good as it gets, or is there more to life for me?

You’ve built the career, the family, the stability — but something feels off. The things that used to light you up don’t quite land the same way anymore. You’re grateful, but restless. Fulfilled, but craving more.

Welcome to what we're told is "the midlife crisis” — except maybe it’s not a crisis at all. Maybe it’s a midlife awakening.

In this episode of The Becoming You Project, we’re unpacking the moment when everything starts to shift — when you begin to question who you are, what you’ve built, and whether you’re still on the path that feels like you.

You’ll hear:
✨ The difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife awakening — and why it all comes down to how you respond to the discomfort.
✨ How psychological, energetic, and astrological cycles (yes, we’re talking Uranus Opposition and solar plexus activation) can stir these questions.
✨ Why this phase is actually an invitation to come home to yourself — not burn your life down.
✨ Tools for navigating the “messy middle”: nervous-system grounding, journaling prompts, chakra work, and clues from your natal chart that point to your deeper purpose.

If you’ve been feeling like success without soul doesn’t feel like success anymore — this episode will help you see that what you’re feeling isn’t a breakdown. It’s a recalibration.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Sari Cowsert, host of The Uncharted Way Podcast and founder of Growth Goddess Hypnotherapy. Sari shares her personal journey of moving through anxiety and panic attacks, and how she discovered the power of the subconscious mind as a pathway to healing and transformation. Today, she helps clients uncover hidden blocks, reclaim their power, and step into new versions of themselves through the practice of hypnotherapy.

We explore:
– What it really means to “go within” and listen to your inner voice
– How subconscious loops keep us stuck in fear, anxiety, or self-doubt
– Why emotions are at the core of transformation — and how to work with them
– The role of hypnotherapy in uncovering and healing what we can’t see on the surface
– Practical ways to begin reconnecting with your intuition and inner wisdom

If you’ve ever felt like change is just out of reach, or that you’re ready for more but don’t know where to start, this conversation will remind you that transformation is possible — not by pushing harder, but by turning inward, reconnecting with yourself, and learning to trust the power you already hold.

Find Sari at the links below:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncharted-way-podcast-break-the-cycles-reclaim/id1731912627

Website: https://thegrowthgoddess.net/

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In this bonus episode, I’m guiding you through a 10-minute body scan meditation designed to help you bring awareness back into your body. This simple but powerful practice will support you in noticing sensations, reconnecting with yourself, and listening to what your body is trying to tell you. By slowing down and tuning in, you’ll begin to release stress, quiet your mind, and create space for healing and transformation.

I created this meditation as part of my course, Back Into the Body: A Burnout Reset Series. I felt so strongly about sharing it that I wanted to bring it to the podcast as a resource for you. The course is built on the belief that true transformation happens at the intersection of mind, body, and soul. Before you can grow your business, deepen relationships, or create an aligned life, your nervous system needs to heal and find regulation. That’s why this course is the foundation — helping you reconnect with your body, restore your energy, and create sustainable change.

If you’ve been living in burnout, disconnection, or survival mode, this meditation is your invitation to begin again. Healing isn’t about tearing everything down — it’s about reconnecting with your body, honoring your energy, and building the foundation for aligned living and aligned business.

You can find this course in my digital shop at www.jesscallahan.com. Find me on substack at becomingyouproject.substack.com or instagram @jesscallahan_

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, or wondered why slowing down feels impossible, this episode is for you. Burnout isn’t just a bad week at work — it’s the natural outcome of a culture that keeps us running on empty. Two-thirds of working Americans report some level of burnout, and it shows up as emotional exhaustion, disconnection from ourselves and others, and the sinking belief that nothing we do is ever enough. We’re told burnout is personal, but really, it’s systemic — born from hustle culture, broken support systems, and the relentless pressure to perform.

In this conversation, I share why rest is more than a luxury or quick self-care fix — it’s medicine, resistance, and the foundation of true healing. Drawing on psychological research and the wisdom of Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, we’ll reframe rest as both a radical act and a necessary step toward recovery. Together we’ll explore the seven types of rest — physical, mental, emotional, sensory, social, spiritual, and creative — and why reclaiming them is essential to restoring balance. Rest is not weakness. It’s how we renew, imagine, and begin to heal — body, mind, and soul.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tricia Hersey

The Nap Ministry

Rest is Resistance (book)

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For burnout tools and the Back into the BODY Burnout Reset course mentioned in this episode, fine me online at www.jesscallahan.com