Align Yourself Podcast

In this Wise Women of Community series, I sat down with Tori Crawford, a mother whose journey through motherhood has been one of deep heartbreak, awakening, and fierce intuition. Tori shares the story of her firstborn son Bowie, whose 18-month vaccinations marked the beginning of a life-changing journey that led to an autism diagnosis and a painful realisation that the system she trusted wasn’t listening. She opens up about the years of denial, guilt, and isolation that followed, and how she found the strength to advocate for her son and trust her mother’s instinct above all else. Tori also shares the devastating story of losing her daughter Valley during birth a moment that shattered her faith in the medical system and, ultimately, brought her back to her body, intuition, and the quiet strength that lives within every woman. This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human a story of courage, loss, and rediscovering the wisdom that has always lived within us. 🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose Connect with ToriInstagram: chasing.crawfords 🛍️ Exclusive DiscountsJacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)

In today's episode, I sat down with Liz a somatic therapist, counsellor, and trauma specialist for a deeply embodied and eye-opening conversation about the way our bodies hold trauma, emotion, and truth. We explore what somatic healing really is, how our nervous system stores past experiences, and why true healing happens when we come back into the body. Liz shares her personal story of surviving institutional abuse and addiction, and how learning to listen to her body completely changed the way she lived, parented, and connected with others. Together, we unpack how suppressed emotions can manifest as illness, why so many of us are addicted to distraction, and how to create safety within ourselves when the world feels chaotic. We dive into what it means to parent consciously, build emotional awareness in our children, and begin breaking the generational patterns that keep us in survival mode. This conversation reminded me that healing doesn’t always start in the mind it starts in the body. It’s about coming home to ourselves, feeling what we’ve avoided, and allowing the body to finally exhale. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck in old cycles, this episode will help you see that your body isn’t broken it’s speaking. And when you learn to listen, that’s where true healing begins. 🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose Connect with LizInstagram: lizmccomish_somatics 🛍️ Exclusive Discounts Jacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)

This week I sat down with Erin, founder of Barefoot Shoes Australia, to talk about something we use every single day but rarely think twice about our shoes. What started as Erin’s personal search for relief from chronic knee pain became a mission to help others reconnect with the way our bodies were designed to move. We explored what really happens to our feet when we wear traditional shoes, how they affect our posture, balance, and even our children’s physical development, and why so many of us have come to accept discomfort as normal. Erin shared the five key features that make a barefoot shoe truly supportive of natural movement, and a simple “shoe test” anyone can do to see whether their shoes are helping or harming their feet. If you’ve ever struggled with foot, knee, or hip pain, or you’re curious about how to better support your child’s development, this conversation will open your eyes to how something as simple as your shoes can affect your entire well-being.🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose Connect with ErinInstagram: barefootshoes_auWebsite: www.barefootshoesaustralia.com.au 🛍️ Exclusive Discounts EMF protection gear from RadiaSmart — Use code EBONY10 Sunglasses and lightwear from Sky and Sol Blue light blocking tools from Block Blue Light Jacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)

In this powerful conversation, Lezly Kaye opens up about her journey from scaling two eight figure businesses to rebuilding life and success on her own terms. She shares how her drive for wealth once overshadowed her role as a mother and partner, leading to burnout, self-sabotage, and disconnection from what truly mattered. Now, Lezly mentors women to create businesses that support not consume their lives. We dive into the realities of balancing motherhood, marriage, and ambition, the dangers of self-sacrifice, and how healing our childhood wounds shapes the way we show up as mothers, partners, and leaders. If you want to go deeper with Lezly, she has two incredible events coming up: October 3rd in Perth – The Psychology of Millions, a workshop on building the foundations of a million-dollar business. October 25th at Yallingup Festival – a couples workshop on communication and relationship foundations. Whether you’re a mum, an entrepreneur, or someone craving more alignment in your life, Lezly’s story and wisdom will leave you rethinking what true success looks like.🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose 🔗Connect with LezlyInstagram: lezlykayeWebsite: www.lezlykaye.co

In today’s episode, I sat down with the holistic coach Mitch Vickridge to discuss the controversial theory that viruses do not exist, exploring the complexities of virus isolation, the historical context of virology, and the body's natural healing processes. He challenges conventional wisdom surrounding germ theory and emphasizes the importance of understanding symptoms as the body's feedback mechanisms. The discussion also touches on the role of environment, detoxification, and the implications of PCR testing in modern medicine. In this conversation, Mitchell Vickridge discusses the complexities surrounding COVID testing, vaccination perspectives, and the importance of holistic health. He emphasizes the need for critical thinking regarding vaccines and diagnostic tools, while also exploring various healing modalities, including fasting and the Demartini Method. The discussion highlights the significance of balancing the mind and body for overall wellness and empowerment in health choices. 🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose 🔗Connect with MitchelleInstagram: mitchellvickridge 🛍️ Exclusive Discounts EMF protection gear from RadiaSmart — Use code EBONY10 Sunglasses and lightwear from Sky and Sol Blue light blocking tools from Block Blue Light Jacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)

This week I sat down with Tully O’Connor, a relationship coach, retreat facilitator, and podcast host for parents (especially dads) navigating the wild edges of parenthood. Tully and I completed his Liberating Love mentorship together last year while I was pregnant with Sage, and it’s a journey I believe every couple should experience before (and after) becoming parents. We explored why intimate relationships can be both our biggest sources of healing and our deepest pain, how most of us were never taught how to communicate, and why resentment often stacks like bricks until we’ve unknowingly built a wall between each other. Tully spoke about the nervous system responses behind shutdowns, defensiveness and passive communication, and how true connection starts with knowing yourself and softening into safety. We talked about what changes after kids arrive when sex and intimacy feel different, when women feel touched out and men feel shut out, and why expecting things to go “back to normal” sets couples up to fail. He shares ways to reconnect without rushing, what emotional safety really looks like, and why curiosity, presence and grace are some of the most underrated tools in relationship repair. Whether you're preparing for kids, feeling disconnected after birth, or navigating triggers your child brings up in you, this episode is a grounding reminder: your relationship is worth investing in. And healing doesn't come from getting it perfect, it comes from getting more honest. 🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose Connect with Tully Instagram: tullyoconnorWebsite: https://www.tullyoconnor.com 🛍️ Exclusive Discounts EMF protection gear from RadiaSmart — Use code EBONY10 Sunglasses and lightwear from Sky and Sol Blue light blocking tools from Block Blue Light Jacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)

In this podcast episode, I had a powerful and deeply moving conversation with Jessica Ella, a trauma educator, survivor advocate, and founder of an online healing clinic dedicated to helping people process complex trauma and sexual abuse. Jessica bravely shares her lived experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse by both her father and grandfather. An experience that, tragically, is far more common than society acknowledges. We explore why most abuse happens within families, the reasons so many children aren't believed when they speak up, and the psychological mechanisms like betrayal trauma and dissociation that protect both children and adults from confronting painful truths. Jessica doesn't just tell her story, she equips us with tools. We dive into how to respond to a child’s disclosure of abuse in a way that prioritises their nervous system and emotional safety. She explains how suppressed trauma shows up in adulthood and why avoidance leads to a life lived in survival mode. From the importance of somatic release and subconscious reprogramming, to how parents can lay the foundations for emotional resilience and body autonomy from birth, Jessica shares raw, practical, and deeply empowering wisdom for anyone ready to break generational cycles of shame and silence. 🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: @alignyourself.podcastTag me: @iam.ebonyrose Connect with JessicaWebsite: https://jessicaella.com.au/ 🛍️ Exclusive Discounts EMF protection gear from RadiaSmart — Use code EBONY10 Sunglasses and lightwear from Sky and Sol Blue light blocking tools from Block Blue Light Jacinta Curnow Skin: Get 10% off your consultation (exclusive for my listeners)