In this episode of the Rough Draft Podcast, Sabrina sits down with long-time friend, impact consultant, and author Dana Shalit to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated book, Pathways to Self: The Path to Purpose Through the Nine Steps of Self-Realization (available August 18th).

Dana demystifies hypnotherapy, explains how she went from being a rigid, logical thinker to embracing the power of the subconscious, and shares why reclaiming "selfishness" is actually the ultimate act of self-preservation. Whether you are feeling burnt out, disconnected from your intuition, or ready to step into your most authentic self, this conversation is a beautiful guide to coming home to who you truly are.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Demystifying Hypnotherapy: How accessing the theta brain wave allows us to bypass the conscious mind and rewrite limiting beliefs.
• The Spielberg Method for Creativity: Giving yourself full permission to "make it up" to unlock deep subconscious wisdom.
• The 9 Steps of Self-Realization: A look inside Dana’s framework, focusing heavily on self-awareness, building unbreakable self-trust, and consistency over intensity (self-discipline).
• The Case for Selfishness: Why women are conditioned to self-abandon, and how to start giving from your overflow instead of your empty cup.
• Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul: How solidifying these inner practices prepares you for when "life starts life-ing."

📚 About the Guest

Dana Shalit is an award-winning impact consultant, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and the author of Pathways to Self: The Path to Purpose Through the Nine Steps of Self-Realization. With a diverse career spanning international sales, leadership training, and over two decades at the forefront of the charitable sector, Dana has dedicated her life to helping others align who they are with how they give.

As the Chief Impact Officer at House of Impact, she partners with visionary leaders, family offices, and athletes to turn personal values into lasting global legacies. Dana is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy practitioner, and host of international retreats in Costa Rica, where she guides people to move beyond limiting beliefs, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their true purpose.

🛎️ Resources & Links

Buy the Book: Pathways to Self: The Path to Purpose Through the Nine Steps of Self-Realization (Available on Amazon and Audible)

Amazon Canada →

Amazon USA →

Dana’s Website: danashalit.com

Connect with Dana on Instagram: @danashalit

Connect with Dana on LinkedIn: Dana Shalit

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In this deeply moving and transformative episode of the Rough Draft Podcast, host Sabrina sits down with author, entrepreneur, integrated health practitioner, and transformational mentor Vanessa Grutman.

To mark the launch of her new book, Born With This Light, Vanessa shares her personal evolution—from navigating burnout after selling her multi-seven-figure business to stepping into her true purpose as founder of The Golden Alchemist and Golden Alchemy. Together, Sabrina and Vanessa dive into what it truly takes to dismantle the old paradigm of success, shift out of hustle culture, listen to the wisdom of the body, and step into effortless flow, ease, and alignment.

Key Takeaways

• The Birth of Born With This Light: Vanessa shares how her book emerged as a powerful, semi-channeled "birth portal" during her family's move to Miami and why its message is so crucial for modern women today.
• Naming the Unnamable Ache: Why so many successful, high-achieving women feel disconnected, burned out, or empty despite "having it all" on paper—and how to bridge the gap between 3D success and spiritual alignment.
• Reframing Burnout & Physical Symptoms: How physical health issues and burnout serve as early warning signals of self-abandonment and ignored intuition rather than dead ends.
• Rewriting the "No Pain, No Gain" Subconscious Program: Unpacking the generational program that tells us we must suffer or hustle to earn success, rest, or abundance.
• Grounding the Galactic: Balancing high-frequency spiritual work and consciousness with real-world integration, nervous system safety, and practical daily living.

📚 About the Guest

Vanessa Grutman is an author, integrated health practitioner, multi-seven-figure entrepreneur, and transformational mentor working at the intersection of body wisdom, consciousness, and modern leadership.

After navigating burnout following the sale of her medical clinics, Vanessa founded The Golden Alchemist and high-frequency product line Golden Alchemy to help high-achieving women dismantle hustle culture and heal self-abandonment. In her book, Born With This Light, she guides women to reconnect with their intuitive signal, reclaim their inner light, and create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.

Resources & Links

📚 Get the Book:

• Born With This Light by Vanessa Grutman — Available now on [Amazon] (Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook narrated by Vanessa!)

Amazon Canada →

Amazon USA →

✨ Connect with Vanessa Grutman:

• Website: vanessagrutman.com
• Instagram:@vanessa.grutman
• Offers & Experiences: Explore The Golden Alchemist programs, products, and upcoming retreats via the link in Vanessa’s Instagram bio.

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✨ Episode Summary

In this episode of the Rough Draft Podcast, Sabrina sits down with Katherine Rose—an integrative health practitioner, personal trainer, and Hashimoto's warrior—to celebrate the launch of her new book, But You Don't Look Sick. Katherine shares her vulnerable journey from experiencing baffling mystery symptoms and facing medical gaslighting to creating a powerhouse community and safe space for women with chronic illness.
The conversation explores the high stakes of modern womanhood, the necessity of root-cause wellness, and the liberating power of refusing to minimize your own suffering. Whether you are navigating an invisible chronic illness or simply a woman dealing with the heavy lifting of overwhelm, expectation, and exhaustion, this episode serves as a roadmap for reclaiming your body and setting boundaries.

Key Takeaways:

The Reality of Gaslighting: Katherine defines the invisible struggle of medical gaslighting and shares questions to help you confidently advocate for yourself in doctor's appointments.

Sustainability over Sacrifice: A deep dive into why women are experiencing historic levels of illness and how to stop putting your physical signals on the back burner to please society.

The "Rest as a Reward" Shift: Sabrina and Katherine discuss the necessity of changing how we view downtime, moving from earning our keep to understanding that rest is a mandatory requirement to function.

Symptoms as Signals: Understanding that your body's mystery symptoms aren't a final sentence; how paying attention to indicators like hair loss or brain fog can point directly to root causes like low ferritin or thyroid imbalances.

Preventative Self-Care: Moving away from "crisis intervention" and learning to put your own oxygen mask on first before your physical capacity bucket overflows.

📚 About the Guest:

Katherine Rose is an integrative health practitioner, personal trainer, mom of two, podcast host, published author, and Hashimoto's warrior. For more than 17 years, she's helped women with chronic illness feel better in their bodies by uncovering root causes, reversing stubborn symptoms, and building sustainable wellness. As the founder of Reclaimable and the Kaya Collective, Katherine is dedicated to creating a virtual community where women can heal while feeling seen, heard, and supported.

Connect with Katherine:
Instagram: @reclaim.able
Website: www.reclaim-able.com

🛎️ Resources & Links
Get your copy of But You Don't Look Sick

Amazon USA → https://www.amazon.com/dp/199872137X
Amazon Canada → https://www.amazon.ca/dp/199872137X

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