A little about Christie.

The female protagonist of a tropical true love story: a plot twist that was always written in the cards.

Find + Connect With Christie Here:

FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

The Guest Expert Series.

In this series, I explore a variety of healing modalities alongside guest practitioners and experts, offering you an honest, firsthand look into what each experience involves before investing your own time, energy, or money.

My hope is that by showing up vulnerably and peeling back the layers of my own healing journey, you may discover a practitioner, practice, or treatment that deeply resonates with you and your path forward.

This series began on May 25th, 2026; and every second Monday you can expect a brand new session to be released here, inside of Reg Babes After Dark.

I’m so grateful to welcome you into this space, and I invite you to approach each session with an open heart and an open mind.

If something sparks your curiosity, explore it. If you have questions, ask them. And if something resonates with you, let us know in the comments below.

Thank you for being here.

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Have you ever found yourself time blocking, habit stacking, following all the latest advice on how to be successful- and yet, you’re not getting the results you want and you’re wondering why?

Well, there’s a reason for that… and in this episode, we’re going to discuss exactly what that is and why this old, traditional method just simply doesn’t work.

In fact, today’s Friday’s with Friends guest Renae Fieck, walks us through how most advice for success was developed by men for men- and how our bodies (and hormones) differ, making it impossible to just ‘show up’ the same way every day.

Together we explore the power of our cycles, how leaning into it can be the ultimate productivity hack, and how when we honor the phases of our body, we can develop more self-compassion, love and understanding.

This episode is packed with wisdom, tips for implementing changes right away, and moments that make you feel like you maybe aren’t as alone as you thought in the struggle to get ahead.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Here’s A Little About Renae + Her Journey:

Renae Fieck is a mom of 3 and feminine leadership coach, cycle-syncing expert, and business strategist helping high-achieving women scale their businesses without burnout or overworking. After her husband being diagnosed with a brain tumor, seizures, and 3 kids under 6 she decided to build a business that allowed her to live the life of her dreams NOW, not one day in the future. To then completing burn out from the hustle.

With a background in occupational therapy, somatic healing, and breathwork, she now blends science-backed productivity, feminine wealth energetics, and cyclical business strategy to help women build the life of their dreams without having to hustle so hard to make it happen.

As the founder of Your Cycle Advantage and The Flow Collective and the author of Cycle Sync Your Business, Renae teaches women how to align their business with their body’s natural rhythms, so they can work less, make more, and lead with confidence. Whether speaking on cycle-synced business, wealth energetics, or feminine leadership, Renae’s mission is clear: help women find the permission to build the life and business of their dreams in a way that works for THEM.

Find + Connect With Renae Here:

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

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Have you ever been in that messy middle space between who you used to be and who you are becoming- and found yourself struggling immensely?

Maybe you’re still clinging to parts of your old identity, or perhaps you’re feeling uncertain and scared about what comes next. Whatever it might be- know that you’re not alone and I’m right there in the thick of it with you.

Over the last few weeks I have been on a major struggle bus- not because life is hard, but actually because of the opposite. Right now, life is more wonderful and grand than it has been in years… and yet, part of me is craving the chaos and pain of what my nervous system has been accustomed to for years.

Where I’m at feels ‘wrong’ right now, and I’m dancing between feeling like I am not enough or that I am too much in all that I am, and all that I am doing.

Now normally… my trauma reaction would be to run. Run away from responsibilities, away from work, away from my life. But today, I’m choosing to respond differently and sit in the uncomfy feelings instead.

Why? Well because I know that this is all temporary and that my ego is just trying to keep me safe. So let’s talk about exactly what I’m doing to combat this, and how I’m stretching my capacity for change.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Episodes + Articles Mentioned

122. Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop? Here’s What To Do When Things Feel Too Good To Be True [Listen Here]

“I Let My Old Self Die” Live Stream with Cori Schuman [Listen Here]

Not Enough + Too Much [Read Here]

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This month’s healing resource is a LIVE breathwork class led by our previous podcast guest, Nicoletta Puccini- and best part is? It’s free for all our Reg Babes to attend.

Here’s the deets:

Join us from 11 am - 12 pm MST on Monday, July 13th HERE.

Nicoletta will lead us through an active breathwork class designed to help us shift our pH, better oxygenate our bodies, and heal on a deep cellular level.

This event is FREE for all Reg Babes to attend- all you need to do is show up.

For more information on Nicoletta and to listen to her previous podcast episode, please see HERE.

Items to bring:

You don’t need anything special to take part in this breathwork class- just a willingness to try and a quiet space where you can lay down and prioritize yourself for roughly 45 minutes.

However, if you wanted to make this session more comfortable, here are some suggestions of things to bring to this live class:

• yoga mat, if lying on the floor

• blanket + pillow

• water

• eye mask

• lip chap

• headphones (if wanting a deeper experience with the music)

• kleenex/tissue

• journal + pen

A lot of release can happen during a breathwork class- and a lot of emotions can surface. It’s a great idea to be in a safe, comfortable and quiet environment where you can let yourself process everything that comes up- both during and after.

This is such a great way to heal and is an awesome tool to use no matter what you are dealing with in your own life.

We hope to see you there!

Go Regulate Yourself,

Brianne xx

What happens when something unexpected and traumatic happens in life, and somebody you love is no longer able to care for themselves?

What happens when you are forced into a position of a caregiver- with the expectation that you must give up your life for another? What happens when those circumstances become so extreme that you just simply cannot do it anymore?

Well, there’s a reason that this conversation is one that a lot of people want to avoid. Whether we are talking about aging parents, a tragic accident, or complications in birth- there is an unspoken rule in our society that we must take care of others no matter what.

But today’s Friday’s with Friends guest? She sees it differently- and in this episode she is sharing with us her journey of placing her son into a home because she could no longer care for him safely or effectively.

Together we discuss navigating the judgements of others, the impact that caregiving can have upon all aspects of your life, and how there is zero shame in letting go for the betterment of all involved.

This episode is raw, direct and covers viewpoints that many may not be willing to understand or accept. Listener discretion is advised.

Let’s go ahead and dive in, shall we?

Here’s A Little About Miriam + Her Journey:

Miriam Rachel Ber is a writer, social media strategist, and tarot practitioner whose work centers on identity, boundaries, healing, and honest self-inquiry. After a lifetime of people-pleasing and a period of profound caregiver burnout, she rebuilt her life around truth, self-trust, and personal sovereignty.

Through her writing, digital work, and her new podcast The Grey Area Unfiltered, Miriam explores the emotional landscapes we’re rarely taught to navigate — guilt, worth, grief, boundaries, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. Her work invites people into deeper conversations about what it means to live consciously, compassionately, and authentically in a complex world.

Find + Connect With Miriam Here:

INSTAGRAM | SUBSTACK | WEBSITE

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What if I told you romanticizing your life could give you time back, help you get more done, and most importantly, help you align yourself with the law of attraction for greater blessings?

You’d probably say “I’m in”, and the truth is, you wouldn’t be alone.

Over the last 12 months, I have been making a conscious effort to slow down and be more intentional and purposeful with the things that I am doing each day- and it has been ruining my life in the absolute best way.

Therefore today, we’re gonna talk about what ‘romanticizing’ your life actually looks like, how it is based on the concept of patience, and why this single step can be the catalyst towards massive changes in your life.

Best part? I’m giving away the top three things I’ve been doing lately to help step into this energy even more- and two of them you can start using today for free.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Resources Mentioned

NuCalm App | Brick App

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A little about Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Makepeace is an intuitive coach, alchemy teacher, and self-described chaos converter. Her work focuses on helping high-functioning women who look successful on the outside but feel stuck in love, purpose, or identity.

Through subconscious recoding, energetic work, and what she calls “following the White Rabbit,” Elizabeth shows how the very chaos people try to avoid is often the force that can transform their life- when they learn how to work with it instead of against it.

Find + Connect With Elizabeth Here:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | LINKEDIN

The Guest Expert Series.

In this series, I explore a variety of healing modalities alongside guest practitioners and experts, offering you an honest, firsthand look into what each experience involves before investing your own time, energy, or money.

My hope is that by showing up vulnerably and peeling back the layers of my own healing journey, you may discover a practitioner, practice, or treatment that deeply resonates with you and your path forward.

This series began on May 25th, 2026; and every second Monday you can expect a brand new session to be released here, inside of Reg Babes After Dark.

I’m so grateful to welcome you into this space, and I invite you to approach each session with an open heart and an open mind.

If something sparks your curiosity, explore it. If you have questions, ask them. And if something resonates with you, let us know in the comments below.

Thank you for being here.

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A Little About The Guest.

Greg “Bondzee” Bond is a Canadian author, podcast host, actor, and wellness advocate whose powerful story of trauma, addiction, and redemption has inspired audiences across North America. After witnessing a tragic train accident in 2009, Greg battled PTSD, alcoholism, heartbreak, and personal loss for years before completely transforming his life through sobriety, fitness, the carnivore lifestyle, meditation, and mental wellness practices.

Now 52, Greg has lost over 65 pounds, become a competitive bodybuilder, launched successful business ventures, and hosts the podcast Wellness With Bondzee (formerly Trippin With Bondzee) where he has interviewed musicians, creators, and inspiring guests. He is the author of One Minute Late, a raw and deeply personal memoir about surviving trauma, rebuilding a shattered life, and finding purpose again.

Greg brings authenticity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation, making him a compelling guest for podcasts focused on mental health, recovery, resilience, wellness, personal growth, and inspirational life stories.

Find + Connect With Greg Here:

INSTAGRAM | FIND HIS BOOK HERE

The Guest Deep-Dive.

1. You got sober, lost over 60 pounds, and at 52 started competing in bodybuilding. How did sobriety and that physical transformation relate to processing the trauma itself- did one make the other possible?

It’s funny— who would have thought that at 52 years old I’d get sober, lose over 60 pounds, get completely jacked, and step on a bodybuilding stage? Certainly not me.

Back in 2011, my family was at Disney World in Florida. My wife and kids went to see a psychic while I skipped out and went to a bar instead. When I came back, the psychic approached me and said, ‘I know you don’t believe in what I do, but I see amazing things for you when you get sober.’

At the time, I brushed it off. I didn’t believe any of that stuff.

But once I finally got sober years later, my life started changing in ways I never expected. One of the biggest things was finding a sense of closure around the young man who was killed by the train, a traumatic event that haunted me for years.

Oddly enough, another psychic played a role in helping me process that. She knew nothing about my story, yet she brought him up during a session. Whether people believe in that kind of thing or not, it gave me a sense of peace and helped me let go of a lot of pain I had been carrying.

Sobriety gave me the clarity to start healing, and fitness gave me a positive outlet for that healing. Training six days a week, eating clean, and transforming my body ended up transforming my mind as well. For me, they went hand in hand. Getting physically stronger helped me become mentally and emotionally stronger too. The trauma didn’t disappear, but I finally learned how to carry it in a healthier way—and that changed everything.

2. Talk to us about psychedelics. What has been your experience, what have you used, and what was Ayahuasca like for you?

Psychedelics ended up being a very important part of my healing journey. Now, I always tell people that this was my experience, not medical advice, but for me they helped in ways that traditional approaches never could.

I participated in psychedelic-assisted therapy using MDMA and psilocybin, and I’ve also had experiences with DMT and Ayahuasca. Going into it, I wasn’t looking to get high or escape reality. I was looking to heal. I was carrying years of PTSD, depression, unresolved trauma, grief, and emotional baggage that I hadn’t fully processed.

What I found was that these experiences allowed me to look at parts of myself that I had spent years avoiding. They helped me lower the walls I’d built around my emotions and confront things that I didn’t even realize were still affecting me. In many ways, they gave me a different perspective on my life, my pain, and even on myself.

The biggest surprise was how much compassion I developed, not just for other people, but for myself. For years I beat myself up over things that had happened in my life. Psychedelic therapy helped me let go of some of that guilt, anger, and shame and replace it with understanding and acceptance.

Ayahuasca and DMT were probably the most intense experience of them all. It’s difficult to put into words because they felt less like a drug experience and more like a deep journey inward. It forced me to confront things I had buried for years. There were moments that were uncomfortable, emotional, and challenging, but there were also moments of incredible clarity, peace, and insight.

For me, those substances weren’t about seeing crazy visions or having some mystical adventure. It was about healing. It felt like years of emotional weight were finally being unpacked and processed. I walked away with a greater sense of gratitude, purpose, and understanding of who I am. They didn’t specifically focus in on what I dealt with directly but were instrumental into opening my eyes to who and what I was.

Were psychedelics a magic cure? No. The real work still had to be done afterward. I still had to stay sober, exercise, eat properly, work on my mental health, and make better choices every day. But they opened a door for me. They showed me that healing was possible and gave me tools and insights that helped me move forward.

Looking back, psychedelic therapy was one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever used in my recovery. Combined with sobriety, fitness, self-reflection, and a willingness to do the work, it helped me become the person I am today.

3. What did the early days of getting sober actually feel like, day to day? People romanticize ‘breakdown to breakthrough’- but what did this actually look like for you?

The early days of getting sober were a wild transformation. It wasn’t easy, but after the health scare I had, it was actually easier than I expected because I knew I had to make a change.

My first instinct was to lock myself away for a year and avoid every situation that might tempt me. I figured I wouldn’t go to concerts, wouldn’t play golf, and would barely leave the house because just about everything I did revolved around drinking and drugs.

But then I realized that’s not who I am. I didn’t want to spend my life hiding from the world. So instead, I decided to face it head-on. I threw myself to the wolves, so to speak. I went to the concerts. I played the golf. I did the things I normally loved to do, I just did them without alcohol or cocaine.

At first, it was uncomfortable. There were moments when I wondered if I’d still enjoy those experiences without the substances. But week by week, it got easier. Eventually, it stopped feeling like I was missing something and started feeling completely normal.

What surprised me most was how much better life became. Every week seemed a little brighter than the one before. I had more energy, more clarity, and more confidence. I started reconnecting with myself, the version of me that had been buried for years.

I often tell people that sobriety didn’t take my life away; it gave me my life back. Somewhere along the journey, I fell in love with myself again. I stopped merely surviving and started thriving.

4. You described yourself as a ‘macho man’ before, and this showed up as you sabotaging your own healing. Being on the other side now and knowing how important healing and mental health is for men like you- how do you talk about this area now with other men? Is there something you hope to help shift in relation to the stigma around it, so that others can move forward in life like you have?

Yeah, I was definitely one of those macho guys. You know the type… ’I’m fine, I’ll deal with it, I don’t need help.’ Meanwhile, you’re falling apart inside and pretending everything’s under control. That was me for a long time.

What I’ve learned is that keeping everything bottled up doesn’t make you strong, it makes you a pressure cooker. Eventually something has to give. For a lot of men, that shows up as anger, addiction, depression, failed relationships, or just going through life completely disconnected from who they really are.

These days, when I talk to other men, I’m brutally honest about my own journey. I tell them about the trauma, the addiction, the heartbreak, the mistakes, and the years I spent trying to outrun my problems. I don’t sugarcoat it because I think too many men are suffering in silence, believing they’re the only ones struggling.

The truth is, asking for help isn’t weakness. Talking about what you’re carrying isn’t weakness. Going to therapy, working on yourself, facing your demons, that’s not weakness either. That takes courage. Anybody can throw on a tough-guy mask. It takes a real man to take it off.

I think the stigma is slowly changing, but we’ve still got work to do. Too many men are taught to suppress their emotions instead of process them. We’re told to ‘man up’ when what we really need is to open up.

If there’s one thing I hope to help shift, it’s this idea that strength and vulnerability are opposites. They’re not. Some of the strongest men I’ve ever met are the ones willing to admit they’re struggling and willing to do the work to get better.

I’m not standing here as some perfect guy who’s got life all figured out. I’m just a guy who finally stopped running from his problems and started facing them. And I can tell you from experience that life gets a whole lot better when you do.

If my story helps even one man put down the mask, ask for help, and start healing, then sharing it has been worth it.

5. If you could go back and say something to yourself in the weeks after that happened, what would it be?

I have a very simple answer to that. I would tell myself to seek the proper help, trust the process, and stop trying to be so macho about everything.

For years, I had the mindset that I could handle it on my own. I thought admitting I was struggling was a sign of weakness, so I bottled everything up and tried to carry the weight by myself.

Looking back, I realize that was one of the biggest mistakes I made. It’s okay to admit you’re not okay. It’s okay to ask for help. In fact, it takes far more courage to reach out than it does to suffer in silence.

If I could sit down with that younger version of myself in the weeks after it happened, I’d tell him that he doesn’t have to carry the burden alone. There are people who want to help, people who understand, and there are tools and resources that can make the journey easier.

Healing isn’t about being tough enough to endure the pain by yourself. It’s about being strong enough to accept help and trust that, with time and support, things can get better.

6. For someone who’s carrying something similar- a moment they can’t undo, something that feels too heavy to escape- what do you want them to know?

What I want people to know is that no matter how heavy it feels right now, your story isn’t over.

We all carry things we’re not proud of. We all have moments we wish we could undo, mistakes we regret, or pain that feels impossible to escape. I know what that’s like. I’ve carried trauma, heartbreak, loss, addiction, and experiences that haunted me for years.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that while you can’t change what happened, you can change what happens next. You don’t have to let your worst moment become your identity. You don’t have to let your past dictate your future.

Healing isn’t about pretending the pain never happened. It’s about facing it, learning from it, and refusing to let it define the rest of your life. And that doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one choice at a time, one day at a time.

If you’re carrying something heavy today, be patient with yourself, but don’t give up on yourself. Ask for help if you need it. Keep moving forward, even if it’s only one small step at a time.

There is another chapter waiting to be written. The person you are today does not have to be the person you are a year from now.

I’m living proof of that. I went from being lost, overweight, unhealthy, and stuck in destructive habits to becoming sober, transforming my body, rebuilding my confidence, and creating a life I’m genuinely proud of.

Sometimes the very thing that breaks you ends up becoming the thing that builds you. When you’re in the middle of the pain, it’s impossible to see that. But if you keep going, keep believing, and keep doing the work, one day you’ll look back and realize that your greatest struggle became the foundation for your greatest growth.

The Podcast Deets.

Imagine being out with friends for a weekend away, having laughs and sharing smores- when suddenly, just a few hours later, you witness a horrific death that stays with you for years to come.

How do you even begin to function? To return to a ‘normal’ life? And what do you do when what you saw continues to replay in your mind over and over again?

Most of us can’t even begin to comprehend what that would look like- but today’s Friday’s with Friends guest knows exactly what it’s like… and he’s about to share every hard and beautiful moment with us.

In this episode, Greg Bond, walks us through one of the most significant moments of his life that completely altered the direction he was headed, and who he was becoming. He shares what happened in those initial moments and in the immediate aftermath, as well as the years that followed.

This conversation is raw, deeply emotional, and incredibly insightful. It moved me to tears- and I know that this will be the episode that sticks with you forever.

So let’s go ahead and dive in, shall we?

137. One Minute Late: Trauma, Addiction + A Fight Back To Life [with Greg Bond]

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Imagine being out with friends for a weekend away, having laughs and sharing smores- when suddenly, just a few hours later, you witness a horrific death that stays with you for years to come.

How do you even begin to function? To return to a ‘normal’ life? And what do you do when what you saw continues to replay in your mind over and over again?

Most of us can’t even begin to comprehend what that would look like- but today’s Friday’s with Friends guest knows exactly what it’s like… and he’s about to share every hard and beautiful moment with us.

In this episode, Greg Bond, walks us through one of the most significant moments of his life that completely altered the direction he was headed, and who he was becoming. He shares what happened in those initial moments and in the immediate aftermath, as well as the years that followed.

This conversation is raw, deeply emotional, and incredibly insightful. It moved me to tears- and I know that this will be the episode that sticks with you forever.

So let’s go ahead and dive in, shall we?

Here’s A Little About Greg + His Journey:

Greg “Bondzee” Bond is a Canadian author, podcast host, actor, and wellness advocate whose powerful story of trauma, addiction, and redemption has inspired audiences across North America. After witnessing a tragic train accident in 2009, Greg battled PTSD, alcoholism, heartbreak, and personal loss for years before completely transforming his life through sobriety, fitness, the carnivore lifestyle, meditation, and mental wellness practices.

Now 52, Greg has lost over 65 pounds, become a competitive bodybuilder, launched successful business ventures, and hosts the podcast Wellness With Bondzee (formerly Trippin With Bondzee) where he has interviewed musicians, creators, and inspiring guests. He is the author of One Minute Late, a raw and deeply personal memoir about surviving trauma, rebuilding a shattered life, and finding purpose again.

Greg brings authenticity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation, making him a compelling guest for podcasts focused on mental health, recovery, resilience, wellness, personal growth, and inspirational life stories.

Find + Connect With Greg Here:

INSTAGRAM | FIND HIS BOOK HERE

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Have you ever experienced a moment in life where everything seems to be going wrong, maybe it feels like you can’t catch a break, and you just so happen to be feeling sorry for yourself because of it all?

Well, if you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. In fact, just a couple of weeks ago I was in this exact same spot- deep in victimhood and wondering why my entire world was crashing down around me.

At the time, I was in pajamas I’d worn for three days, feeling irritable and crying non-stop… and it felt like nothing could ‘shift’ me out of it. But in that moment- something beautiful and unexpected happened.

I ended up randomly drawing a picture that created a radical perspective shift on what I was unconsciously ‘choosing’ for my life by wallowing in my current state- and the best part is? It also came with an understanding of what I could do to instantly alter how I was feeling so that I could get ahead.

This metaphor is exactly what I’m walking you through today, and if you have ever been (or currently are) inside of a moment like this- this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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Today we covered some wild topics about healing, what it really looks like when you’re in ‘it’, and how to have blind faith in the process- no matter how messy, hard or uncomfortable it might be.

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A Little About The Guest.

Bea Lopez is a Sales & Expression Strategist who helps skilled, driven women build magnetic authority through full expression- so they become the woman who naturally holds attention, gets chosen, while feeling dangerously good doing it.

After 15 years in corporate sales, she was fired twice for being too outspoken. And this didn't only mess up her confidence as a professional- it affected her as a woman, in every area of her life. That's why she made it her mission to activate and change how women use their voice and feel when they sell.

Find + Connect With Beatriz Here: INSTAGRAM

The Guest Deep-Dive.

1. What does the word ‘no’ mean to you? How do you use it, and what do you do when you hear it?

The word “no” is such a weird feeling word. It makes me feel powerful when I use it to set limits and boundaries or express my opinions. And yet, I’ve struggled with it when I asked for help or a favor and people didn’t respond how I expected. It might feel like you’re not leaving anything open for debate, like nothing is black and white. But it’s necessary to learn to use it and receive it.

2. Describe what it looks like when a woman is fully in her power; and tell us, how do YOU personally embody this on a daily basis?

A woman in her power is unshakeable in her conviction about who she is and what she wants. She doesn’t apologize for taking up space. I embody it by saying what I think, directly and seriously, without softening it to make other people comfortable.

3. A lot of people mistake being outspoken for being loud. Why aren’t these the same thing, and how does one use her voice in the right way?

This happens constantly. When I say I’m outspoken, people think I’m mean or disrespectful, and it couldn’t be farther from the truth. The problem is that when you’re nice to people and then suddenly say what you think straight to the point, they get offended by it.

They can’t not take it personally because you might be saying what everyone thinks but no one dares to say out loud. Being outspoken is about clarity and conviction. Being loud is about volume and force. One is grounded. The other is reactive.

4. What is a very specific moment that sticks with you, when you clearly gave your power away to a stranger- and what would you do differently if you could repeat that scenario?

I don’t remember a particular moment recently. But I’ve been paying attention to how hard it is to accept help from strangers. Even when I do accept it, my immediate reaction is “no, thanks, it’s okay. I don’t want to bother you. I can do it on my own.” And somehow that reaction feels like I’m keeping my power when really it does the opposite. Real power is knowing when to let people in too.

5. Name your favourite guilty pleasure for each of these: food, tv, books + things to do in your spare time

Food: Do I need to pick one? I like food too much.

TV: I love anything with a good argument or mystery, but also magical and romantic shows that feel fun.

Books: Adolescent magical romantic books full of fairy sex.

I dance, strength train, play padel, walk my dog, and spend hours at the drugstore looking at skincare I won’t buy because I already have enough.

6. If you could whisper anything into the ears of every single woman and instantly change what she thinks, believes, or how she shows up- what would you say?

It’s too exhausting to try to be anyone but yourself. So just go and be yourself.

The Podcast Deets.

Have you ever went through a major unexpected transition or loss in life, and found yourself wondering who you were at the end of it all? Maybe it even felt like you lost part of your identity... and alongside it, your confidence.

If you know that feeling- then you’re going to love today’s episode. In this feature we’re talking to Beatriz Lopez, a confidence and expression expert who was previously fired from two different sales jobs for being too outspoken.

She shares her own personal experience in overcoming this hardship, having to find her ‘spark’ again, and how when her confidence plummeted- so did her joy, pleasure, sex drive and more.

Best part... she even walks us through the connection between our womb space and our throat, and how our voice is literally the center of our power.

This episode is packed with wisdom, and you don’t want to miss a moment of it.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

135. How Shrinking Kills Your Confidence, Your Sex Drive And Everything In Between [with Beatriz Lopez]

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Have you ever went through a major unexpected transition or loss in life, and found yourself wondering who you were at the end of it all? Maybe it even felt like you lost part of your identity... and alongside it, your confidence.

If you know that feeling- then you’re going to love today’s episode. In this feature we’re talking to Beatriz Lopez, a confidence and expression expert who was previously fired from two different sales jobs for being too outspoken.

She shares her own personal experience in overcoming this hardship, having to find her ‘spark’ again, and how when her confidence plummeted- so did her joy, pleasure, sex drive and more.

Best part... she even walks us through the connection between our womb space and our throat, and how our voice is literally the center of our power.

This episode is packed with wisdom, and you don’t want to miss a moment of it.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Here’s A Little About Beatriz + Her Journey:

Bea Lopez is a Sales & Expression Strategist who helps skilled, driven women build magnetic authority through full expression- so they become the woman who naturally holds attention, gets chosen, while feeling dangerously good doing it.

After 15 years in corporate sales, she was fired twice for being too outspoken. And this didn't only mess up her confidence as a professional- it affected her as a woman, in every area of her life. That's why she made it her mission to activate and change how women use their voice and feel when they sell.

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Magic Mushrooms have often been referred to as a fun ‘party’ drug- but what if I told you that the active compounds inside actually have the ability to help you heal?

I learned about the powers of psilocybin years ago when they talked about clinical trials being done to study the effects they had for reducing ptsd, depression and more. And at the time, despite not being a ‘drug’ person, I thought- it’s natural and it comes from the earth, how bad can it be?

Well, I’m glad that I listened to that nudge, because since then, it has been a huge part of my healing journey and something I strongly believe has contributed to me getting to where I am now in my life.

I’ve been able to slow down, be more intentional and present in my life, reprogram old belief patterns and rewire my subconscious mind for success. I’ve been more productive, more focused, more energized- and I’ve even slept better because of it.

Therefore in today’s episode, we’re going to chat about it all. The benefits I’ve experienced, what my journey has looked like, what I use, how I take it and more. If you’ve been interested in psilocybin but haven’t experimented yet- this is the perfect episode for you.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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A little about Julia.

Julia is a consciousness and manifestation mentor and frequency expert who helps spiritually open entrepreneurs scale their businesses, find alignment and purpose, without burning out. Drawing on her unique blend of tech, neuroscience, and energetic mastery, she guides business owners to regulate their nervous system, realign their frequency, and step into higher timelines of success with ease.

Through her signature Quantum Alignment Framework, Julia supports entrepreneurs in breaking income plateaus, releasing subconscious blocks, and building businesses and lives that feel aligned, intuitive, and deeply fulfilling. She brings a grounded, relatable approach to spiritual growth and business expansion, making the inner work feel practical, empowering, and transformative.

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The Guest Expert Series.

In this series, I explore a variety of healing modalities alongside guest practitioners and experts, offering you an honest, firsthand look into what each experience involves before investing your own time, energy, or money.

My hope is that by showing up vulnerably and peeling back the layers of my own healing journey, you may discover a practitioner, practice, or treatment that deeply resonates with you and your path forward.

This series began on May 25th, 2026; and every second Monday you can expect a brand new session to be released here, inside of Reg Babes After Dark.

I’m so grateful to welcome you into this space, and I invite you to approach each session with an open heart and an open mind.

If something sparks your curiosity, explore it. If you have questions, ask them. And if something resonates with you, let us know in the comments below.

Thank you for being here.

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A Little About The Guest.

Kayla MacDonald is a food freedom and embodiment coach who helps women break free from self-sabotage and finally feel safe, sexy, and at home in their bodies. She’s the creator of Food Freedom Fantasy, a sensual, story-driven method that uses archetypes, nervous system rewiring, and inner storytelling to help women turn cravings into clarity, and self-care into sacred play.

Kayla believes that the most lasting change doesn’t come from willpower, but from desire, devotion, and rewriting the story you’ve been stuck in.

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The Guest Deep-Dive.

1. What does being ‘turned on’ by life look like for you? If you had to describe an ideal day filled with pleasure- what would you be wearing, doing, eating, etc?

It looks like having main character energy. It looks like bringing play and aliveness to even the most mundane things. It’s dancing in the kitchen while meal prepping. It’s wearing cute brightly coloured outfits from Silverwind (I’m a little obsessed - they make their clothes out of recycled plastic bottles).

It’s pulling tarot cards and then creating Dance Alchemy playlists to match the card’s vibe. It looks like taking multiple walks a day out in nature, and putting natural peanut butter on as many of my foods as possible. Crunchy, of course :)

2. Romantasy and fanfiction clearly live rent free in your head. What’s the best book or series you’re absolutely obsessed with in this area?

This is a tough one. It’s either the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward or the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell Hamilton. I started reading the Anita Blake series when I was fourteen - it’s no wonder I’m currently in love with why choose stories. Anita Blake ended up with so many boyfriends and girlfriends, she needed a spreadsheet to keep track of them all.

She was also a feminine character who reminded me of me - fiery, dominant, would not take a man’s shit, and fiercely independent. Then the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. This one has my favourite couple of all time - Blay and Quinn. Their very slow burn love story starts getting seeded into earlier books until they get their happy ending in book 10. It’s called Lover At Last for a reason. Plus, I love redheads.

3. What's a hill you will absolutely die on that nobody asked you to defend?

You might have guessed from my book picks above, but I truly believe that dark romance, why choose love stories and sword-crossing (aka, the boyfriends are also boyfriends) are deeply healing stories for high-performing women, which is probably why these tropes/genres have taken over BookTok.

Dark romance because all those morally grey male main characters aren’t unlike the toxic, unhealed inner masculine many women have. It doesn’t need destroyed - just a redemption arc. Why choose love stories are pure medicine for women who’ve been told they’re “too much” because in these stories, their “too much” gets celebrated and chosen by multiple partners who, together, can hold all of her.

As for sword-crossing... I wouldn’t even know where to start in a short answer, which is why I once recorded an entire 50-minute podcast episode on the topic.

4. What’s your most chaotic green flag; something about yourself that sounds like a red flag but is actually a gift to the right person?

My most chaotic green flag is that I’m really intense and dramatic. That might sound like a red flag to someone who wants everything calm, quiet, and emotionally beige, but for the right person, it’s part of what makes life feel alive. I care deeply, I feel things fully, I bring big energy into the room, and I’m usually incapable of pretending I’m less excited, passionate, or invested than I actually am.

The shadow side of that used to be creating chaos or over-identifying with every emotional wave, but the gift is that I bring aliveness, devotion, creativity, and fire to everything I love. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but for someone who wants a little more magic, momentum, and main character energy in their life, I’m exactly the right amount.

5. What is the weirdest or most unhinged compliment that you've ever gotten?

I used to get called a "try-hard" at my last workplace. I actually think it was meant to be an insult, but I loved it. I remember a person at work sharing this with me and I was like, "Yes, and?" I'll never understand how this managed to become some kind of insult.

Can we please make effort and caring sexy again? Apathy stopped being cool in high school. It was weird because it was meant to be derogatory, but it had the opposite effect. And unhinged because it's now something to be mocked instead of celebrated by some people.

6. Do you have a favourite treat that you love to indulge in (and allow yourself to do guilt-free), or has that been ruined by your past cycles of binging?

I'm obsessed with peanut butter. Always will be. I love it in protein mug cakes, smoothies, on pancakes, stirred into oats, or honestly anywhere it can reasonably be invited. I even put it on vegetables and add it to homemade salad dressings.

In the past, treats could get tangled up with binge cycles and guilt, but one of the beautiful parts of healing my relationship with food has been letting pleasure become normal again instead of dramatic. Peanut butter is one of those foods that feels grounding, satisfying, nostalgic, and delicious, and I refuse to make that weird.

And a few tablespoons of natural peanut butter are a beautiful replacement for my old habit of eating my weight in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Though, I still have those sometimes, too. Just in more sensible doses.

The Podcast Deets.

What if I told you that you could heal your eating disordered eating patterns using pleasure, turn-ons, and fanfiction? If your jaw just dropped and open, and you thought ‘no way!’... well, do we ever have a wild story to share with you.

In today’s Friday’s with Friends episode, I am joined by the wise AF writer Kayla MacDonald for a conversation I honestly never would have imagined having.

In this totally unhinged (and completely unorthodox) chat, she shares with us how she was able to heal her eating disorder through two playful and sexy archetypes, named Rex and Haven.

She discusses her frustration with conventional methods and how stuck she felt for years, before she stumbled upon this practice- and then later, how she was able to adjust it to help other women heal too.

This conversation will have you on the edge of your seat in the absolute best way- and I just know you’re going to get so much out of it.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

133. Using Turn-on’s To Heal My Eating Disorder [with Kayla MacDonald]

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What if I told you that you could heal your eating disordered eating patterns using pleasure, turn-ons, and fanfiction? If your jaw just dropped and open, and you thought ‘no way!’... well, do we ever have a wild story to share with you.

In today’s Friday’s with Friends episode, I am joined by the wise AF writer Kayla MacDonald for a conversation I honestly never would have imagined having.

In this totally unhinged (and completely unorthodox) chat, she shares with us how she was able to heal her eating disorder through two playful and sexy archetypes, named Rex and Haven.

She discusses her frustration with conventional methods and how stuck she felt for years, before she stumbled upon this practice- and then later, how she was able to adjust it to help other women heal too.

This conversation will have you on the edge of your seat in the absolute best way- and I just know you’re going to get so much out of it.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Here’s A Little About Kayla + Her Journey:

Kayla MacDonald is a food freedom and embodiment coach who helps women break free from self-sabotage and finally feel safe, sexy, and at home in their bodies. She’s the creator of Food Freedom Fantasy, a sensual, story-driven method that uses archetypes, nervous system rewiring, and inner storytelling to help women turn cravings into clarity, and self-care into sacred play.

Kayla believes that the most lasting change doesn’t come from willpower, but from desire, devotion, and rewriting the story you’ve been stuck in.

Find + Connect With Kayla Here:

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK
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What happens when you hit your 30’s, and everything you’ve ever known about yourself suddenly stops being true? How do you navigate the uncomfy place of not only losing your identity… but also losing your confidence right alongside it?

Well, today, we’re going to talk about exactly that.

After spending the last few years letting go of my entire identity, business, career and more, I’ve found myself in a space of super low confidence- and it’s been unknowingly affecting everything I do.

For the past (almost) year, I’ve found myself struggling deeply with procrastination, poor communication in my marriage, low libido, being embarrassed about pitching myself/my work, and not taking care of myself. I’ve even been carrying myself different in a crowd- avoiding eye contact, poor posture, the works.

A few months ago I realized how differently I was showing up in my energy, and I didn’t like what I seen. I mean, how could I possibly expect to make a huge impact in my business using my voice if I wasn’t even showing up confidently in who I am?

So I decided to make some changes- and in this episode I’m walking you through exactly what those are. This is precisely how you build confidence in your 30’s.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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Time: 2 pm - 3 pm MST

Join us LIVE for this delicious, juicy AF conversation that is sure to challenge everything you know about ‘growth’- and even get your questions answered in real-time by accessing the ‘chat function’ during the stream.

While our live stream is available to all members of the Go Regulate Yourself Podcast Community- our replay access is limited to exclusive members of the Reg Babe After Dark Community only.

Make sure to join us live so you can catch the full convo!

Add the live stream to your calendar here:

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About Our Guest

Cori Schuman is the creator and host of Sacred Detours with Cori, a spiritual talk show and storytelling platform centered around reinvention, healing, identity shifts, and the messy middle of becoming.

A lifelong artist, Cori used visual storytelling as a way to process emotion, identity, healing, and transformation. But over time, she realized her creative voice was evolving beyond traditional art spaces and into something more conversational, lived, and deeply personal.

Now in the middle of a radical life transition, she is preparing to leave behind traditional gallery life, sell most of her belongings, and document a new chapter of life on the road with her son in an RV.

Blending raw honesty, humor, spirituality, nervous system awareness, and unapologetic self-reflection, Cori speaks openly about fear, transformation, emotional healing, people-pleasing, self-trust, and what it means to consciously rebuild a life that actually feels authentic.

Through Sacred Detours, she invites others to embrace uncertainty, question inherited expectations, and trust that the unexpected path may be the one leading them home.

You can follow her journey online at @ sacreddetourswithcori.

Be on the lookout for the next live stream date, and be sure to leave your questions, thoughts and shares below!

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Brianne xx

In today’s Friday’s With Friends episode, I’m joined by the incredibly wise, grounded and deeply refreshing Lauren Of Love for a conversation that honestly cracked a lot of things wide open.

We’re diving into the realities of the coaching and spiritual industries, the pressure to always be “love and light,” the performative side of healing online, and what true embodiment actually looks like beneath the surface.

This episode is raw, nuanced, thought-provoking and filled with moments that might challenge the way you’ve been taught to think about manifestation, spirituality, success, healing and even self-awareness itself.

We talk about the dangers of bypassing your emotions, why so many people are disconnected from their truth, the rise of AI-generated authenticity online, nervous system-led business, and how to discern whether someone is truly doing the work… or just selling the aesthetic of healing.

Lauren also shares beautiful insight into shadow work, abundance, somatic healing and the importance of learning to hold all parts of yourself- not just the polished, positive ones.

This conversation felt less like an interview and more like sitting at a kitchen table unpacking the things nobody in the industry wants to say out loud.

And honestly? I think it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve had yet.

Here’s A Little About Lauren + Her Journey:

Lauren of Love is a teacher and spiritual guide for people on the self-healing journey life path. Her mission work specializes in helping women heal the shame, guilt and oppression that create chronic illness in the body, mental health challenges, and financial struggles. Her mission work started through her own self healing journey after a spontaneous awakening in 2012 that sent her through a radical initiation of healing her dark night patterns of addiction, abusive relationships and unworthiness.

Eight years later, she left her life to embark on a deep year-long soul-quest study in Sedona, Arizona and completely healed her severe chronic illness condition, & life long battle with mental health depression and anxiety. Lauren later channeled this spiritual healing experience into the step by step online transformation program called HEAL, which to date has helped more than 150 women have radical self healing transformations in their body’s, emotions, relationship,

As a spiritual entrepreneur, Lauren is also the creator of the Wild Wealthy Feminine method, which teaches women how to heal the patriarchal wounds of success, achievement and worthiness that create financial resistance in business and entrepreneurship. In addition to her work and leadership in the online space, Lauren is also a deep student, facilitator & ally of plant & earth based medicines, working with and facilitating connection to the very medicines that helped her heal like Ayahuasca, Kambo, Mushrooms, Cacao and Hape.

“Healing is about remembering that we are whole. And that everything else is just story we can let go of.”

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