AwakenHer with Corissa Stepp

Have you ever caught yourself in the relentless pursuit of perfection, only to realize you're actually seeking approval? In this episode, I invite you to uncover the hidden link between perfectionism and people-pleasing. We explore how these two traits, often celebrated in society, actually hinder us from building meaningful relationships and lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and low self-este...

What happens when we truly comprehend someone else's perspective, their heartache, joy, or fears, and emotionally connect with them, while setting aside our own biases and preconceptions? Join me and my distinguished guest, Laura Silverstein, a certified Gottman Couples Therapist, as we navigate the path less traveled to meaningful connections through empathy. Laura enlightens us on the subtl...

When we're faced with the raging emotional storms of our teenagers, it can often feel as if we're navigating uncharted waters. Not true for our guest, Ann Coleman, who turned the tides of difficulty with her then-high school son into a journey of understanding and emotional connection. Drawing from her experiences and insights from the groundbreaking book "No Drama Discipline",...

Ever found yourself caught in an independent streak so strong it bordered on isolation or so fixated on others' needs you forgot your own? On the surface, hyperindependence and codependency might appear poles apart, but they can be rooted in the same early experiences of trauma or neglect. Inspired by a striking conversation with a hyper-independent friend, I spin a personal tale of self-disc...

Ever wondered why therapy alone may not help you fully recover from Complex PTSD? Buckle up, as we're about to unlock a profound understanding of trauma, its impact on our lives, and a life-altering tool that played a vital role in my recovery from cPTSD.   In this episode, we'll unravel the intricate differences between PTSD and cPTSD, delving deep into the common symptoms and additiona...

Imagine embarking on a mystical journey that has the power to transform your life. Join me, as I sit down with Lelani Lucero, a mystic, Akashic Records practitioner, medium, and coach, to unravel the mysteries of the Akashic Records - an energetic library of your emotions, memories, and potential possibilities. With Lelani's guidance, we delve into the divine energy of the Records, a universe...

Struggling with the decision to stay in or leave your marriage? In this latest episode, I  help you navigate the complex emotions and factors that come into play when making such a life-altering choice. I pose thought-provoking questions to help you assess your feelings, compatibility, and communication with your partner, all while keeping your personal growth and non-negotiable values in mind.  D...

Do you ever feel like your partner just isn't listening to you, or worse, that your needs and feelings are going unheard? It's time to explore the difference between simply not being listened to and feeling unheard in relationships. In this solo episode, I dive deep into how feeling unheard often indicates a deeper problem, such as feeling unsupported or unimportant, and how this can be...

What if there was a roadmap designed to guide you toward self-love, self-acceptance, and unwavering confidence in every decision you make? This is where the magic of Human Design comes in, and my inspiring conversation with qualified Master Coach and Human Behavioral Specialist, Emma Dunwoody, explores its transformative potential. From healing her own mental health issues to becoming a master coa...

What if prioritizing your health could actually improve all aspects of your life, including your relationships? Join me as I chat with Esther Avant,  a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Esther shares her personal journey from struggling with binge eating and restriction to becoming a health and lifestyle coach, passionate about helping ot...

We all know that communication is key, but it's not just about using the right words. Sometimes our emotions can get the best of us, and we resort to controlling behavior or disengagement during contentious conversations.  So, how do we have productive conversations with our partners? My guest, Michelle Purta, a Relationship Coach and mom of 3, shares her conflict resolution tips in this epis...

In this episode, my guest, Marshall Burtcher, and I discuss the key elements of safety and how it's the foundation of healing and growth. We cover everything from the importance of acknowledging protective parts to mastering the fight, flee, freeze, and fawn responses.  We also discuss cultivating internal awareness and its role in developing more intimate, interdependent relationships. We di...

Let’s be honest. Relationships are challenging. They are mirrors to our trauma, triggers, and deepest pain. As our guest puts it, “Relationships are the laboratories for our deepest growth”. But by using a bit of sports analogy and learning the blueprint, we can alter our brain, heal our nervous system, and enter our relationships with empathy and compassion to thrive collectively.  And thankfully...

Are you dealing with a narcissist in your life? Perhaps your spouse, partner, family member, or friend?  It’s important to arm yourself with as much education, tools, and resources, to help you break away from their grip and protect yourself.  Even if you think you know what a narcissist is, there’s always another layer to uncover. In fact, narcissism is something I am very passionate about, this...

How do you feel about energy? Energy is energy is energy whether it’s the energy and power that fuels the electrical grid or your personal energetics that when in flow, help you feel empowered.  Our guest and my dear friend is living proof of what it means to fully embody our personal power, and shows us how to throw the rule book out and embrace everything we authentically are.   Katherine Morua...

We all have an inner mean girl or critic that tries to tear us down and sabotages aspects of our lives. While we can learn to work with it, it’s not always easy to discover the power of your subconscious and reframe it to accept and love who you are. How often have you tried to improve your thoughts and found yourself fighting an uphill battle? You're not alone.   But thankfully, Onnie Michal...

Have you ever wanted to deepen your psychic abilities and connect with your deceased loved ones?  Everything is possible, and our special guest, Laura Cifaldi, shows us the achievable and exciting way to uplevel our divine gifts and abilities to communicate with those we've lost.  As a psychic medium with access to all of the psychic senses, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentient, clairta...

What is relationship intelligence? And how is it changing how we navigate our lives? The answer to these questions, among many other insights, will be shared by the one and only Railey Molinario, an expert love educator and relationship coach.  By healing abandonment at birth and transforming her trauma into becoming a course creator, magazine editor, podcaster, and industry leader, she mentors co...

How can we navigate life’s transitions while connecting to who we are and loving ourselves in the process?  I am thrilled to introduce you to a very special guest who answers this question while providing endless gems of inspiration. In her 30-year journey of self-discovery and experience as a birth doula, death doula, and midwife, Lisa Toscher, a 6/2 generator, is a life transitions coach who com...

Unfortunately, none of us are immune to the devastating effects of trauma. Whether it was a significant trauma or a series of microtraumas, these experiences push our nervous systems beyond their ability to self-regulate, and the ready-to-react mode can become our default.  But it’s not who we are. It’s only a slight detour as we navigate our ultimate path of healing. And the inspiring and powerfu...

I am so excited to share this exciting and powerful conversation with you. I dive into the world of Human Design with the amazing Aypril Porter, a 5/2 Projector, where we discuss how to transform the way you parent and connect with your unique children! Even if you are new to Human Design, Aypril, a Certified Quantum Human Design Specialist, Certified Life Coach, and Author, breaks down everything...

Unfortunately, we've all been there. We enter a relationship with high hopes believing this person might be the ONE, only to cruelly learn the opposite.  It may even feel like a broken record, one painful relationship after another, and we’re left wondering how it happened again despite the vow to NEVER ignore the red flags and choose healthier relationships.  Thankfully, the cycle isn't...

Raise your hand if you shift from one diet to another, never achieving your health and fitness goals. Keep your hand up if you’re ready to throw away toxic diet culture and choose a healthier and happier path. So often, we find ourselves battling between the constant rotation of diets and what our bodies need to feel their best. But if we look within and adopt a few habits, living a longer life wh...

We all grow up learning a specific set of principles that tell us what success is and how we should achieve it. For example, we should follow the rat race and go to college, settle into a career, have a family, etc. But what if we want to shift away from this paradigm, free ourselves from the 9-5, and redefine what success looks like to us?  It will look different to everyone, but if we reserve ti...

Some mother-child relationships are filled with love, compassion, and support, whereas others are draining and abusive, both physically and emotionally.  Not all relationships are picture-perfect. And the trauma we experience in childhood can echo well into our adulthood, manifesting in severe physical and mental health implications.  Geraldine Crane, a Serene Spiritual Empowerment Guide, is here...