What if the fear that holds you back isn’t who you are, but a survival pattern your body learned long ago? In this episode of The Light Becomes Her, Katharine invites you deeper into her personal healing journey to uncover the truth beneath imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the fear of being seen.
She shares how embodiment practices, shadow work, and inner child healing helped her move beyond self-doubt and anxiety to live freely and fully expressed. This is a powerful episode for any woman ready to reconnect with her body, soften her self-protection, and remember her worth.
Jump to a Chapter:
00:00 What it really means to “do the inner work”
03:00 How the body stores fear and shame
05:00 Shadow work and facing the truth within
08:00 The hidden link between perfectionism and imposter syndrome
13:00 Healing through the nervous system and embodiment
20:00 Katharine’s Healing Origin Wounds method
23:00 Soul-level healing and the Akashic Records
25:00 Returning to safety and the light within
✨Where to Find Katharine
IG | https://www.instagram.com/the_light_becomes_her/?hl=en
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thelightbecomesher/
WEB | https://katharinemclean.com.au/
✨ Ways to work with Katharine
Fear to Freedom: Inner Child Healing Masterclass FREE Masterclass
Awaken - The Light Becomes Her - Online course and healing community
Elevate - The Light Becomes Her - Private mentorship
Retreats - The Light Becomes Her - The Awakened Woman Retreat in Byron Bay
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In this first episode of The Light Becomes Her, I take you behind the curtain of my life. Sharing how years of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and numbing through alcohol and relationships eventually led me to rock bottom. And more importantly, how that rock bottom became the starting point for my healing.
This episode is part story, part invitation. You’ll hear how I found my way into sobriety, how I began facing the fears and wounds I’d been running from, and how choosing healing over hiding completely transformed my life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break, or you’ve wondered if it’s really possible to step into the woman you were meant to be, I hope my story helps you feel seen, hopeful, and not so alone.
Jump to a Chapter:
00:00 – Welcome to The Light Becomes Here
00:45 – Overcoming resistance and embracing visibility
01:15 – Meet Katharine McLean: Counsellor, Energy Healer, and Guide
02:00 – On paper, life looked perfect.. But something was missing
03:00 – Redefining addiction and the need to escape
04:40 – The science behind blackouts and emotional triggers
06:05 – Childhood trauma and its lasting effects
07:15 – The shame cycle and addiction loop
09:00 – Hitting rock bottom and surrendering
13:30 – The moment of awakening and seeking help
15:25 – Sobriety, 12-step recovery, and spiritual healing
18:00 – Facing fears through embodiment and service
20:00 – Finding purpose, growth, and new beginnings
22:00 – Healing, self-reflection, and transformation
24:55 – Closing reflections and the HOW Method
✨Where to Find Katharine
IG | https://www.instagram.com/the_light_becomes_her/?hl=en
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thelightbecomesher/
WEB | https://katharinemclean.com.au/
The Light Becomes Her Podcast cuts through surface-level self-help to explore true healing and transformation. Hosted by Holistic Counsellor and Energy Healer Katharine McLean, who has spent over two decades helping others move beyond childhood trauma and addiction. Through raw, insightful conversations blending psychology, spirituality, and nervous system science, Katharine guides you to release old patterns, reclaim your truth, and live freely—unmasked and unapologetic.