What if the very strategies you’ve used to survive—perfectionism, overachievement, emotional detachment—are now keeping you from the love and connection you crave?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Lopez, founder of The Brave Method and former NASA psychologist, for a deep and honest conversation about the defense mechanisms we develop early in life to stay safe—and how those same patterns can quietly disconnect us from our truth, our relationships, and ourselves.
Stephanie shares her journey of stepping away from a prestigious, successful career in psychology to follow her intuition into work that felt more aligned. Even after years of training, she found that traditional tools often failed to get to the heart of true healing and self-love. It wasn’t until she began listening to her body, her heart, and her inner knowing that everything began to shift.
I also share how attending one of Stephanie’s Brave Method events cracked something open in me. Her work helped me recognize the subtle ways I was still armored and allowed me to soften into a deeper connection with myself.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns—striving, pleasing, avoiding—and you’re ready to come back home to yourself, this episode is a must.
In this episode, we explore:
The subtle ways defense mechanisms shape our behavior and disconnect us
Why perfectionism, anxiety, and control are often unhealed protection
The limits of traditional psychology in accessing true self-love
How intuition, embodiment, and self-compassion open the door to real healing
What it looks like to release the armor and live more bravely and openly
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Lopez and The Brave Method: www.brave-method.com
Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @thebravemethod
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Australian psychic medium, author, and spiritual investigator Debbie Malone—and trust me, you’ll want to hear the wild story of how we met (hint: her oracle cards literally fell out of the sky).
We dive into Debbie’s extraordinary journey of awakening to her intuitive gifts after multiple near-death experiences, and how those experiences led her to work with law enforcement on missing persons cases. She shares what it was like to embrace her spiritual calling over 20 years ago—long before it was mainstream—and how the more she tried to shut down her abilities, the louder they got.
We talk:
The uncanny way Debbie’s oracle deck brought us together
How her near-death experiences cracked open her psychic abilities
Her psychic detective work—and how helping solve crimes became her entry point into the spirit world
Mediumship, why souls return, and what they really want to say
Her perspective on past lives and her son’s powerful past life memory
Filming TV shows in jails, facing skeptics, and the wildest stories from her work
Why being psychic doesn’t mean you’re not skeptical—and how both can coexist
What it was like raising intuitive children in a world that wasn’t always ready for them
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of awe, insight, and heart. Tune in for an unforgettable ride through the mystical and the grounded.
Connect with Debbie: https://www.debbiemalone.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiemalonebtw/
Psychic Detect Group: https://findmegroup.org
The End of External Answers
In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into what’s been stirring in the collective and in my own heart lately: the end of the era of seeking answers outside ourselves. We’re being asked—more than ever—to look inward, to trust the quiet voice within, and to stop chasing the illusion of fame, validation, or the “right” formula.
I talk about how the playing field is shifting. We’re waking up to the truth that every one of us has a message, a medicine, and a light to share—no matter the size of our audience or the number of followers we have.
This episode is a reminder that your voice matters. That listening to the words of God within you is more powerful than any external approval. And that now is the time to root into radical self-love and share from that place—because the world doesn’t need more perfection, it needs more truth.
Tune in to come home to your heart.
What happens when you reach the "roof" as a 6th line in Human Design and suddenly start seeing your entire life through a brand new lens?
In this conversation with Alana Kilmartin—a fellow Human Design 4/6 profile and creator of Unserious Careers—we explore the unique unfolding of the 6th line journey: the chaos, the clarity, and the deep self-reflection that comes with hitting your Saturn Return and beginning to see your story with new eyes.
We talk about:
Why many 6th lines feel the need to separate from their environment to discover who they truly are
The shift from chasing success to creating meaningful impact
The process behind building Unserious Careers and stepping outside the traditional box
Why your career should reflect your personal values—not someone else’s blueprint
Rebuilding self-confidence and trust after redefining what success means to you
This one’s for anyone walking a non-linear path and wondering if they're still “on track.” (Spoiler: you are.)
👉 Connect with Alana:
Instagram: @unseriouscareers
Website: www.unseriouscareers.com
What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start following the next right step? In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Dr. Allyson Gregory, pharmacist and founder of Emogene & Co., to talk about how her skincare company started with a single realization in the mirror—and evolved, one leap at a time, into a full-blown business rooted in integrity, intention, and healing.
But this episode isn’t just about business. It’s about the deeper journey of resilience, learning to fail forward, and trusting your inner knowing even when the path isn’t clear. We talk about the dance between emotion and logic, overcoming perfectionism, and how self-worth shifts when you stop chasing external validation and start loving yourself from the inside out.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone navigating a new chapter, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to take the next leap.
👉 Connect with Allyson:
Website: www.emogeneandco.com
Instagram: @emogeneco
In this opening episode, we explore the powerful, messy, and often magical concept of Amor Fati—the love of one’s fate. What happens when life doesn’t unfold the way you thought it would… but somehow, it leads you to exactly where you’re meant to be?
Through personal reflection, storytelling, and a few spoilers from White Lotus, we dive into:
The unraveling of expectations and the spiritual awakening that can follow
The question: is fate something that happens to us or through us?
Why we often don’t get what we want—but we do get what we need
How shocking, uncomfortable experiences can crack us open to a deeper truth
The beauty of surrendering to the unfolding path—even when it breaks us first
If you've ever looked back and realized the "wrong" turn was actually the right one… this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
White Lotus (spoilers ahead!)
Amor Fati, Carl Jung, and the art of embracing the unknown
How to stay curious when life takes an unexpected turn
Hey all! I am excited to share that the name of the podcast is changing next week to "On The Roof with Jess" -- subscribe to the podcast to get alerts on new episodes!
Connect with me on socials:
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Join myself and my mentor Jessica Mangum for an enlightening conversation where we dive into all things intuition, the subconscious mind, and trusting where your unique path is leading you.
Connect with Jess Mangum on her website www.jessicamangum.com or on Instagram @jessicamangumysp
Today on the pod, I dive into manifesting with Humn Design and using the power of the head center to create without overthinking it!
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Intuition Study Group (9/22)
I'm going to be honest... this was a challenging episode to summarize because we talked about SO many things!
Patrick shares all about the nervous system, somatic work, and how to actually heal and integrate past traumas to create more personal freedom in your life.
He takes us through what somatic work is and why it's so important to liberate yourself from the past to create your life on your own terms.
Connect with Patrick: https://www.murph.live
Join the Intuition Study Group on 9/22: https://calendly.com/jessbubbico/intuition-study-group
Who is Patrick?
Patrick Murphy believes that the bravest thing any human can do is to ask for help, especially in the moments when we feel like we should "have it all together." He is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and somatic coach who empowers leaders and high achievers to break free from feeling stuck. He knows what it's like to spend years in therapy, read all the books, listen to all of the podcasts, make some progress, yet still feel stuck and broken inside. His own journey through the depths of trauma and complex PTSD—stemming from an alcoholic father and childhood sexual abuse from a neighbor—has been filled with great success working for companies like The Wall Street Journal and founding a mental health startup while secretly battling self-doubt, suicidal ideation, and feelings of brokenness. After decades of striving in this way, Patrick discovered Somatic Experiencing which transformed his understanding of himself and revealed that his perceived brokenness was, in fact, his nervous system stuck in loops of past trauma and shame. Now, he dedicates his life to guiding other courageous individuals to make sense of their inner worlds and embrace the bold, visionary lives they desire to lead while laughing a lot and enjoying themselves along the way.
Today I'm deep diving into the science behind intuition and how it works.
I talk about why its often easier to connect with our intuition for others but can be challenging to connect with our intuition around topics we want clarity around the most.
I give some of the science behind WHY it's more challenging and how you can bring yourself into a more receptive intuitive state.
Join us for the upcoming Intuition Study Group on 9/7 by clicking here: https://calendly.com/jessbubbico/intuition-study-group
Hey all!
I'm back from my hiatus with the next chapter of what we'll be talking about here on the podcast - INTUITION!
To follow along with us in the Facebook group where I'll be giving mini trainings, readings, and more, click here.
I can't wait to share more in the weeks to come :)
Connect with Jenni https://www.jennicrowther.co.uk
Hey all!
It's that time of the month again :)
Jenni Crowther has joined me to talk about what's in store for the month of June.
Listen in to hear about the cosmic dance the planets are doing and how it may affect you in your life.
You can connect with Jenni at https://www.jennicrowther.co.uk
Hey hey!
Today I shared some of my own reflections on Human Design and I invite you to take what resonates and leave what doesn't.
Human Design is a beautiful tool that can help you to interpret the language of your body and where your body is trying to lead and guide you.
As we move into this new era, we're being invited to find our own definition of freedom and what feels good and right for us in our own experience. There's no one 'right way' to be successful - different things are going to feel good for different people and it's important to listen to and lean into what feels right for each of us.
I hope you'll join us for the Venus Sequence Study Group on the 15th- you can learn more using the link below!
2022 Podcast about the Gene Keys:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-with-jess/id1585561491?i=1000584489818
One of the things I loved the most about this interview was how Stephanie shared the science behind EFT and why it works using acupressure points. She also brought in different elements around intuition and how you can use EFT in conjunction with your intuition.
Anything that brings a balance between science and the ‘woo’ speaks directly to my heart and soul! And I know it does for many of you as well.
Stephanie shared some great videos she has on YouTube as an introduction to EFT that you can check out below if you’d like to try it out for yourself:
Tapping to Connect With Your Intuition
If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, she is a dear friend of mine and I highly recommend her work.
You can connect with her on her website here and her Instagram here.
Well my friends we are in for a DOOZY when it comes to April's energy! Lots of change, lots of expansion, lots of 'expect the unexpected' vibes.
Listen in to today's episode to learn more about what's ahead for April!
To connect with Jenni, visit https://jennicrowther.co.uk/
To connect with Jess, visit www.jessbubbico.com
