148. Rising Woman: From Trauma to Transformation w/ Sheleana Aiyana

In this episode of Bridging Connections, we welcome Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman. Sheleana takes on her journey from tumultuous upbringing and traumatic relationships to her spiritual and healing path. Sheleana shares profound experiences from ayahuasca ceremonies and the importance of working through personal wounds to foster healthy relationships. We touch on the challenges men and women face in understanding each other's experiences and the significance of mutual vulnerability and support in partnerships. Sheleana dives into the need for self-healing and becoming 'the one' rather than seeking someone to complete us.

00:00 Introduction to Episode

00:34 Welcome to Bridging Connections

01:17 Rebranding the Podcast

02:27 Introducing Sheleana

04:40 Men and Relationship Anxiety

06:59 Challenges in Male-Female Dynamics

11:59 Founding Struggles of Rising Woman

18:02 Spiritual Path vs. Healing Path

24:31 Becoming the One

29:18 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships

29:41 The Importance of Healing Work

30:49 The 10-Year Relationship Journey

34:40 Understanding Safety in Relationships

35:49 Ayahuasca and Profound Healing

42:15 Building Trust and Healing with Men

52:43 Steps to Self-Discovery and Healing

54:28 Final Thoughts

Connect with Sheleana:

• Website: https://risingwoman.com/ / https://sheleanaaiyana.com/

• Instagram: @sheleanaaiyana

Connect with Bryan & Tait:

• Website: bryanreeves.com 

• Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08