VIDYA with Verity

In this threshold episode of The Dark Side of Verity , Verity Jo Coonan invites you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself in stillness. Inspired by the Lighthouse Principle, this is not a “how-to” conversation it’s an embodied reflection on leadership, boundaries, nervous system authority, and what happens when you stop chasing connection and start anchoring into yourself. Verity explores how o...

Motherhood, mum rage, guilt, grief and… Breathwork. In this episode, Verity sits down with shadow work + Breathwork coach Steph Beers , mum of three, to talk honestly about what really happens behind closed doors in modern motherhood. They dive into: Mum rage, shame and yelling (and why you’re not a “bad mum”) Gentle parenting vs reality at 5pm Why your kids aren’t attacking you, they’re learning...

In this episode, Verity guides listeners through her end-of-year ritual, a powerful process of releasing, reflecting, and preparing the body for what’s next. As 2025 comes to a close, she shares the mixed feelings that come with looking back on a rollercoaster year while craving new energy and a fresh start. Verity opens up about the importance of closing loops, acknowledging both the beautiful an...

In this episode of Dark Side of the Verity, we dive deep into one of the most powerful teachings you can integrate into your life:Nothing actually triggers you, everything simply reflects what’s asking to be healed. As we move through the chaos, closeness, and emotional charge of the holiday season, Verity unpacks the truth about triggers, blind spots, and why our loved ones often set us off the m...

In this episode, Verity reflects on what turning 41 has opened in her, the honesty, the softness, the truths she can’t avoid anymore. She shares how this year pushed her to close loops in her business, prepare for the future she wants, and finally get real about love, relationships, and the patterns she’s outgrown. It’s a candid look at ageing, desire, identity, and the very human experience of wa...

Verity sits down with VIDYA Facilitator Graduate, Hannah, a former corporate high-achiever who stumbled into a Breathwork class after a panic attack and walked out with a new path. They unpack Nervous System safety, why so many of us “hide” in our 30s, the power of community in healing, and the surprising breakthrough that rewrote Hannah’s story about motherhood and relationships. If you’ve ever f...

Verity drops in with three grounding breaths and welcomes Shauna, VIDYA Facilitator graduate, an Irish Breathwork + mindset coach based in Perth, who casually reveals she’s 24 weeks pregnant. They unpack how Breathwork helped Shauna process lifelong grief, open a spiritual side she didn’t know she had, and build a flexible business serving FIFO workers, men who don’t love “talking,” and community...

Exhale the noise, inhale your Nervous System reset. This guided 4·7·8 practice slows your heart rate, softens tension, and signals safety to your body in under three minutes. Perfect before bed, between meetings, or anytime your mind is racing. A gentle drop-in to orient your body to safety 4·7·8 cadence: inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8 (repeated 4–8 rounds) Soothing cues to lengthen your exhale and me...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , Verity Jo Coonan explores what it really means to let go of the “good girl” conditioning so many of us carry. From school systems that reward compliance, to the pressure of being perfect in every role, mother, partner, business owner, this ingrained pattern often leads to exhaustion and burnout. Verity shares her own struggles with learning, perfectio...

This practice isn’t just breathing, it’s N ervous System training . When we use structured Breathwork daily, especially in short intentional bursts like this, we’re teaching the body how to move between sympathetic activation (stress response) and parasympathetic regulation (rest, repair, clarity) with control instead of chaos. Most people live stuck in sympathetic mode, fast, overwhelmed, reactiv...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , Verity explores the often-overlooked connection between your Nervous System and the way you run your business. From launching offers to responding to clients, your energy speaks louder than your words. Verity shares how regulation, resilience, and daily practices become the true backbone of a sustainable business where safety, trust, and authenticity...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , host Verity Jo Coonan shares why Breathwork, though powerful, is only the beginning of a layered healing journey. She explores the importance of safety in the body, the role of tools like journaling, tapping, toning, and community, and why integrating multiple practices creates lasting transformation. Through personal stories and real client experienc...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , Verity Jo Coonan, founder of VIDYA Breathwork™, explores the concept of microdosing Breathwork using just a few intentional minutes a day to reset, regulate, and reconnect with the body. She shares how a simple two-minute practice can act as a daily energetic cleanse, rewiring the nervous system and creating space for healing without the pressure of l...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , host Verity Jo Coonan introduces the VIDYA Shadow Work Therapist a tool designed to make shadow work, journaling, and emotional healing simple and accessible. Verity shares how this practice blends breathwork, reflection prompts, and gentle self-inquiry to help listeners regulate their nervous system, release stored emotions, and reconnect with their...

In this heartfelt episode, Verity reflects on the 13-year journey since the passing of her partner and the evolution of how she chooses to honour that day. From early years of gathering with friends and drinking, to creating sacred rituals of solitude, and now to painting, ocean swims, and island adventures, she shares the raw, messy, and beautiful truth of navigating grief, healing, and self-beli...

In this episode, Verity opens up about the heart of her mission with VIDYA, making Breathwork accessible, shareable, and sustainable for everyone. She dives into the magic of sharing: why our first instinct after a transformative breath session is to tell others, and how that ripple effect can truly shift the world. Verity breaks down the new VIDYA affiliate program, designed to reward those who s...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , we explore two worlds that are more connected than you think: the backend systems that keep your business alive, and the body’s signals that reveal the truth you’ve been avoiding. I share why I built the Business Builders™ system into VIDYA Facilitator Training, so you’re not left scrambling with funnels, CRMs, and marketing gaps that stall your growt...

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real moment inside the work. In this episode, Verity Jo Coonan shares the messy middle of an emotional rollercoaster, where old wounds rise, boundaries are tested, and the universe asks: are you truly open to receive? For someone who has built her life around holding space for others, this season revealed the blind spot: giving came easy, but receiving love with...

What happens if a client cries, panics, or shuts down during Breathwork? Do you know what to do? In this episode, Verity breaks down why trauma-informed facilitation is no longer optional in today’s Breathwork world. Using real stories and simple nervous system science, she explains how the body’s neuroception (its built-in radar for safety) decides whether healing can happen or whether a client s...

Most people think becoming a Breathwork facilitator is just about learning techniques. But here’s the truth: techniques alone won’t build you a career. In this episode, Verity reveals why the future of Breathwork belongs to facilitators who are more than session guides they’re trauma-informed leaders, skilled space-holders, and entrepreneurs with the tools to grow a sustainable business. You’ll di...

Breathwork is everywhere right now but here’s the truth no one wants to admit: not all Breathwork is safe. In this episode, Verity pulls back the curtain on the dangers of untrained facilitation and why safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. From panic attacks to trauma reactivation, she shares the real risks that can unfold when facilitators lead without understanding the nervous system. You’ll l...

In this episode, Verity Jo Coonan speaks openly about the realities of growth both personal and professional. What begins with a simple breath practice to release tension at the top of the ribcage unfolds into a larger reflection on breaking patterns, building trust, and learning to hold more in life and business. Verity explores: Why releasing control and asking for support is essential when movi...

Welcome back to The Dark Side with Verity a space where truth meets transformation. In this deeply episode, Verity Jo Coonan shares what it really looks like to lead while healing. From heartbreak and betrayal to standing in front of 20 people and facilitating a life-changing Breathwork session, all in the same day, Verity opens up about what it means to hold space in the middle of your own storm....

Verity opens up about her journey into becoming a Breathwork facilitator and how the practice transformed not only her own healing but also the way she holds space for others. She shares the beliefs and patterns she had to break through, from trying to save everyone around her, to learning the power of “borrowed belief,” to finally feeling safe and content in her own body. Verity dives into childh...

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , Verity opens up about her journey with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy, a powerful healing modality explored to better understand and support her clients. Sharing the raw truth of what it felt like to go back into some of the most challenging life experiences, how EMDR helped her process emotions stored in themy body, and...