VIDYA with Verity

In this episode of The Dark Side with Verity , Verity Jo Coonan shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how VIDYA was born, from chasing clarity through retreats, yoga, and Breathwork to building a method that bridges science, spirituality, and Nervous System healing. She opens up about the messy, magical evolution of her business, the multiple $50K lessons in trust, and why her 14-week facilit...

This episode with Verity dives into the fear of being seen, not just physically, but energetically and emotionally... and how this hidden fear silently sabotages success. We explore how visibility is deeply tied to safety, self-worth, and our Nervous System… and how becoming visible is the portal to deeper impact, aligned success, and authentic leadership. 🎧 Listen now and be sure to share this e...

Breakups crack us open. And in this episode of The Dark Side with Verity, we’re not bypassing the pain, we’re breathing through it. Verity dives deep into how breakups can serve as portals for healing and transformation when we choose to meet the grief head-on. Using the power of Breathwork, she shares how we can alchemise heartbreak into self-awareness, emotional regulation, and nervous system re...

In this next season Verity invites you into a deeper, more vulnerable chapter of The Dark Side . She reflects on her own journey of healing, from navigating grief and growth to learning the radical art of having her own back. Through storytelling and soul-led reflection, Verity explores the power of relationships, purpose, and the ongoing evolution of self. This episode is both an invitation and a...

This episode is for every woman who’s ever carried the quiet grief of wanting something deeply… and not knowing when, or if, it will happen. Verity Jo Coonan shares an unfiltered look into the emotional layers of the fertility journey, grief, societal pressure, self-worth, identity, and belief systems we didn’t even choose. She explores how Breathwork supported her through moments of uncertainty a...

What does it really take to create a transformational retreat? In this episode, Verity Jo Coonan, founder of VIDYA Breathwork™, shares her personal evolution from organising over-packed wellness retreats to discovering the true magic of deep silence and spacious healing. She unpacks the real cost of transformation (and why a $4,500 retreat saved her life), the importance of trauma-aware facilitati...

In this episode, Verity opens up about one of the darkest moments in her life. A night that ended in an Adelaide jail cell, triggered by grief, alcohol and unhealed trauma. With compassion and accountability, she reflects on how suppressed pain, unspoken truths, and emotional wounds can explode in relationships, especially when we bypass our own healing. This is not a story of blame, it's a powerf...

After the court case, turning 30, and escaping on a big overseas adventure… coming home hit hard. In this episode, Verity shares what it really felt like to return to “normal life” after everything and how I slowly rebuilt from the ground up. From navigating post-travel blues and burnout, to letting go of interior design and learning to be again diving into my early days of sobriety, healing throu...

In this revealing episode, Verity shares the messy, magical journey of grief and healing through spontaneous travel across Bali, Mexico, and Guatemala. From hospital visits and heartbreak to laughter, late-night bunk beds, and spiritual awakenings, she explores how saying yes to the unexpected can lead to powerful transformation—even when healing looks nothing like you thought it would. 🎧 Listen...

In this raw and powerful episode, Verity dives into the emotional layers that so many of us carry but rarely give ourselves permission to feel — rage, grief, anger, shame, and denial. She unpacks what happens when we suppress these emotions, how our identities form in response to trauma, and why true healing begins when we finally let ourselves be seen . You'll hear personal stories, real talk...

In this episode, Verity explores what it really means to stay grounded — not just in a yoga class, but in the heat of conversations, in stressful work dynamics, and even in the discomfort of an ice bath. She shares personal stories of growth, past survival patterns, and how the VIDYA method helped her and her clients shift from reactivity to embodied clarity. This one’s about Nervous System wisdom...

In this episode, Verity dives into the powerful connection between Breathwork, the Nervous System, and the journey of emotional healing. Through raw reflections and practical wisdom, she shares how grief shaped her understanding of resilience — and how tools like Breathwork can help us all move from surviving to thriving. Expect real talk on self-awareness, Nervous System regulation, emotional int...

Grief can put us into survival mode, forcing us to navigate the world in ways that aren’t always healthy. In this deeply personal episode, Verity shares her journey after experiencing profound loss — the ways she coped, both helpful and harmful, and how she eventually found healing through Nervous System regulation and Breathwork. Connect with Verity: ● @verityjocoonan @vidya_clarity ● Learn more...

In this tender and raw episode, Verity Jo Coonan takes us inside the quiet, often chaotic in-between — the days after death but before the world expects you to be okay again. She opens up about the emotional toll of navigating court proceedings, the disorienting loss of identity, and the unexpected clarity that came through nature, travel, and choosing to feel it all. Verity reflects on the heavin...

What happens in the space between loss and letting go? In this heartfelt episode, Verity Jo Coonan opens up about the days following the tragic loss of her partner, Josh — a time filled with shock, deep sorrow, unexpected beauty, and emotional exhaustion. She shares how planning his funeral became a powerful act of love, the rituals she created to honour his memory, and the support that carried he...

What happens when the life you envisioned is ripped away in an instant? In this deeply moving first episode, Verity shares her heartbreaking yet inspiring journey after losing her partner Josh, who was tragically murdered on a night out. She opens up about the unimaginable grief, the ways she navigated her healing, and how she found a new path — transitioning from a successful interior designer to...

Your darkness isn’t your weakness—it’s your initiation. Join Verity Coonan, Breathwork Mentor & Facilitator, as she dives deep into the shadows, breaking cycles, and reclaiming power. This podcast is a raw and unfiltered space for the conversations we’re told to suppress—the pain, the grief, the patterns we repeat, and the parts of ourselves we fear the most. Through deep discussions, breathwo...