Embodied Writing Warrior: Food Freedom, Creativity & Spiritual Reclamation

What if the words you speak every day are quietly shaping your nervous system, your emotions, and your entire identity? In this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast , Kayla sits down with Lisa Manzo , a trauma-informed mindset coach and emotional intelligence expert, for a grounded, illuminating conversation about the power of language, emotional regulation, and inner child healing. Lis...

Want to make 2026 your worst year ever? Cool. I’ve got a six-step blueprint for staying stuck and hating your life. Inspired by a Leila Hormozi episode on “how to have your worst year,” I riffed on the idea and realized… I’ve been accidentally doing a bunch of these over the last 6–8 weeks. So in today’s solo episode, I’m laying out six sneaky, high-performer patterns that quietly drain your energ...

What if your struggles with food, energy, confidence, and even pleasure weren’t about discipline… but about disconnection from your body? In this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by somatic sexuality and relationship coach Melanie Bonk (yes, that’s really her name 😏), where we explore the powerful link between pleasure, nervous system safety, embodiment, and vitality. W...

In this special episode, I’m taking you inside Lesson 1.3 of Food Freedom Fantasy . You’ll hear the full framework behind Narrative Alchemy — a five-element, identity-based healing process designed to address the five core wounds that silently drive emotional eating, perfectionism, burnout, and inconsistency in high-achieving women. If you’ve ever wondered: Why you can excel in business, relations...

What if your birth chart could show you how to care for your body , not just who you are? In this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast , Kayla sits down with alchemical herbalist, medical astrologer, and ecstatic dance DJ Diggory to explore the intersection of True Sidereal astrology, plant medicine, embodiment, and vitality . Diggory shares why he transitioned from Western (tropical) a...

What if the reason your tools “aren’t working” anymore… isn’t because you’re broken—but because you’re treating the wrong wound ? In this deeply personal solo episode, Kayla explores one of the most common and painful reasons emotional eating, burnout, and self-sabotage can persist even after years of mindset work, nervous system regulation, and healing practices: misdiagnosis . Using the metaphor...

What happens when fantasy, romance, and trauma collide? You get something raw, powerful, and deeply human. You get traumantasy —a genre that author Lily from Mother of Stories stumbled into… and then fell in love with. In this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, we dive into the world of traumantasy and what makes it so unique. Lily shares how her original intention to write high fant...

What if food isn’t love… and the algorithm isn’t your daddy? In today’s deeply personal episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast , I unpack the surprising connection between emotional eating, anxious attachment, and our relationship with social media. This conversation goes beyond “mindset” or “willpower” and into the deeper patterns that shape consistency, self-worth, creativity, and belon...

So many aspiring writers believe they need to write every day, hustle through the draft, or follow rigid rules to finish a book. But what if the real magic lies in slowing down and tuning in? In this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by Charlotte from Her Narrative —developmental editor, book coach, and author of Write With Intention . Charlotte blends story strategy with...

What if your emotional eating was never about the food? In this deeply personal episode, I walk you through 8 red flags that show your food struggles may actually be rooted in nervous system dysregulation and a lack of emotional safety — not discipline, not motivation, and definitely not willpower. Whether it’s grief, big life transitions, perfectionism, or even joyful expansion… if you’ve noticed...

If you've ever found yourself buried in vision boards, scripting rituals, and morning affirmations—yet still feeling stuck—this episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast is for you. I’m joined by Amy from The Abundance Club, a soul mentor and energetic alchemist, to explore a radically different approach to manifestation. Amy has spent over 25 years immersed in personal development, sta...

In a world of polarizing wellness narratives, there’s a sneaky, unspoken double standard at play—and it’s time to name it. On Episode 226 of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, Kayla peels back the layers of shame, feminism, and food freedom in what might be her boldest solo episode yet. This is Part 2 of a series unpacking the myth that you can’t want food freedom, self-love, and weight loss at...

In this episode, Kayla is joined by Stephanie Nelson, founder of The Stress Healers and creator of the Somatic Bliss Method. Together, they unpack what it really means to support the nervous system—not just regulate it. Stephanie shares her powerful four-pillar framework (Recognize, Resource, Release, and Resilience), explains why many common practices like breathwork and mindset tools don’t alway...

This week, Kayla kicks off a spicy two-part series that challenges one of the most limiting beliefs in the wellness world: that you have to choose between food freedom, weight loss, and self-love. What if trying to choose is actually what’s keeping you stuck? From her personal experience in Overeaters Anonymous to her reflections on polyamorous intentions inspired by "Why Choose" romance...

What if the real reason your goals aren’t landing has nothing to do with your strategy — and everything to do with how worthy you feel of receiving them? In this episode, Kayla sits down with self-worth coach Rosie Milon for a deep dive on why self-worth is the missing link to success, fulfillment, and ease. From battling visibility fears to overworking and undercharging, Rosie breaks down how low...

Welcome back and happy new year, my magical friends! Our first solo episode of 2026 is coming in HOT—and we're starting things off with a good ol’ fashioned SMART goals roast. Yep. We're tossing those productivity guru-approved checklists into the compost bin and replacing them with something way more powerful. So if you’ve ever typed out your New Year’s goals, made them SMART, and then...

If you’ve ever found yourself crying on the couch, unsure how to move forward, today’s Embodied Writing Warrior episode is your medicine. I sat down with Michelle Burke—creator of Hot Mess Magic Media —who shares her jaw-dropping story of resilience, breakdown, and ultimately, rebirth. Michelle’s story begins with a divine download: the words Hot Mess Magic came to her at dinner one night. Within...

In this final episode of 2025, I’m sharing one of the journal rituals that completely changed my life - one I’ve used every year since 2020 to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs and goals into embodiment.  We’ll explore:  The deceptively simple monthly journal practice that created my dream life How to reflect, integrate, and embody lessons to quantum leap in 2026 My top 4 lessons from 2025 and ho...

What if your exhaustion, emotional chaos, or food struggles weren’t just about habits—but about energy ? In this mystical and soul-stirring episode of Embodied Writing Warrior , Kayla welcomes witch and clairvoyant Empress Sparkle to explore the deeper dimensions of healing: soul work, energy cleansing, emotional forgiveness, and even food as a carrier of energetic imprint. We talk about: Why self...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by embodiment guide and author Cecile Raynor , who brings over 30 years of experience in helping people reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. Cecile shares how a pivotal moment during her first pregnancy woke her up to a deeper understanding of embodiment—and how that moment transformed not only her career, but her entire life. We explore: Why being “in your bod...

In this soul-stirring two-part conversation, Kayla sits down with Elisha Light Angel: a bodyworker, podcaster, and spiritual seeker whose healing journey is nothing short of luminous. Together, they explore the deep roots of disordered eating, authoritarian upbringing, and the relentless search for freedom inside the body. Elisha shares how Qigong, ecstatic dance, and slow breathwork helped her re...

In today’s episode, Kayla is joined by Chanin—a 57-year-old mystic, psychic, and alchemistic oracle who helps women heal emotionally, energetically, and somatically through powerful intuitive practices. Together they explore: How energy healing helped Chanin move from fear to joy The deeper meaning of left vs. right side body pain Why menopause is a spiritual initiation for many women Healing the...

In this powerful episode, Kayla sits down with therapist and coach Danielle Z to explore the often-blurry line between therapy and coaching, and how both can support deep transformation. They dive into Internal Family Systems (IFS), survival mode vs. success, core values, and how to shift from reactive autopilot into conscious, purpose-driven living. You’ll learn the signs you might be stuck in su...

If you’ve ever said, “I’m doing everything right and it should be working,” or collapsed into an “I don’t even care anymore” moment, you’re not alone. And contrary to what diet culture, hustle culture, or even your inner overachiever might say—the solution isn’t more effort.  It’s grief.  In this soul-deep solo episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast , Kayla explores the emotional roadbloc...

In this powerful and raw conversation, Kayla interviews author Adriene Caldwell about her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma, abuse, addiction and suicidal ideation — through to resilience, writing her memoir Unbroken Life Outside the Lines , motherhood, and hope. Adriene gets candid about the years she was both victim and villain in her own story, why she refused to sugar‑coat anything,...