
The Vibrant Flow Podcast: Feminine Power, Peace, Purpose
It's time to get activated! TVFP is a one-stop shop for all things personal growth, faith, femininity, female health and biology, thriving marriages, joyful courtship, embodiment, feminine arts, mindset + somatics, polarity, and living like an artist of life. I'm passionate about helping women go from rigidity, perfectionism, and anxiety to softness, peace, and abundance - devotion in motion. More is available to YOU and this is where we unlock your Vibrant Flow!
Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen, M.A., is a women's coach, singer-songwriter, wife & mother
@thevibrantflowwithjo
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Power of Fear-Free Health & Perception with German New Medicine Educator Abigail Puccioni (ep. 206)
In this episode of the Vibrant Flow Podcast, I talk with Abigail Puccioni, a former board-certified integrative health practitioner, who shares her journey from disillusionment with the wellness industry to embracing the principles of German New Medicine (GNM). We discuss the importance of perception in health, the mind-body connection, and the five biological laws that govern our physiological responses to conflict shocks. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to health while fostering a resilient mindset. Abigail also highlights the significance of understanding our personal narratives and the impact they have on our health and well-being.Key Takeaways: The wellness industry can be disillusioning and inconsistent.Health should be more than just scraping by.Perception plays a crucial role in our health experiences.German New Medicine offers a new lens to view health.Conflict shocks lead to physiological adaptations.The five biological laws explain how our bodies respond to conflict shocks. Perfectionism can hinder our health journey.Our narratives shape our perceptions and health outcomes.Nature operates on principles that make sense biologically.Awareness and understanding are key to personal empowerment. Bio:Abigail is a former board-certified Integrative Health Practitioner who, after becoming disillusioned by the wellness industry, shifted into working with people in a capacity that promotes personal freedom and honors the body's self-healing ability. She teaches people how to take their power back and stop fearing their bodies. Using principles from the 5 Biological Laws, her approach to health is based on increasing awareness, shifting perception, and embracing radical personal responsibility. She is a teacher of the Germanic Healing Knowledge framework and trains holistic practitioners to incorporate this framework into their niche. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two dogs.Her main offerings are my GNM Education Program and GNM Mentorship Program. Connect with Abigail here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpuccioni/Substack: https://ajpuccioni.substack.com/Website: https://www.abigailpuccioni.com/Keywords:Vibrant Flow, wellness, German New Medicine, mind-body connection, health, perception, conflict shock, holistic health, feminine success, personal freedomThe Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Instagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
Comeback Story & Feminine Power in Your Empress Era w/ Violetta Pleshakova (ep. 205)
A juicy one for my feminine leaders and creatives! ❤️🔥🌹 In this episode, I talk to Violetta Pleshakova as we explore the themes of feminine leadership, personal transformation, and the journey of creating a comeback story. Violetta shares her experiences of loss, deepened faith and devotion, and the importance of surrender in leadership. We discuss the complexities of feminine power, the necessity of embracing both intensity and ease, and the significance of questioning limiting beliefs. Takeaways:Feminine leadership is about embracing multidimensionality.Every woman's journey is unique and cannot be categorized.Loss can lead to profound transformation and spiritual awakening.Surrender is essential for true leadership and personal growth.The feminine is a vessel designed to receive and create.Trusting in God can bring peace amidst uncertainty.It's important to question limiting beliefs and narratives.Embracing intensity to create ease is crucial for growth.Never wait for fear to disappear before moving.Violetta Pleshakova is a leadership and business mentor for purpose-driven, paradigm-shifting women. She holds a PhD in cultural studies and has been working in the personal development industry since 2011. Her unique approach blends ontological coaching, transformational leadership development, energy work, and Feminine mysticism. Violetta's calling is to ignite leaders into their big destinies and to anchor in the Empress archetype as the expression of sovereign royal feminine. As a true citizen of the world, Violetta divides her time between South Africa and Europe.Ways to connect with Violetta:website - https://www.violettapleshakova.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/violettapleshakova---Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Instagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my ownKeywords:feminine leadership, comeback story, surrender, empowerment, personal growth, emotional resilience, spiritual journey, women empowerment, multidimensionality, self-discovery

Mar 28, 2025 • 16min
Essentials to Stop People-Pleasing 🌹 (ep. 204)
In this episode, Jo talks about overcoming people-pleasing behaviors and stepping into one's authentic self through the concept of 'cozy courage.' She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion. The discussion also highlights the significance of internal validation, embracing imperfections, and surrounding oneself with supportive relationships. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to claim their feminine power and take actionable steps towards personal growth and confidence.Takeaways: People pleasing disconnects us from our true desires.Saying no is an act of self-respect.Self-awareness is the foundation of confidence.Practice self-compassion during transitions.Let go of the need for external validation.Embrace imperfection as a part of authenticity.Surround yourself with supportive relationships.Rest is essential for well-being.Celebrate all wins to build confidence.Claim your feminine power and authenticity.Keywords: people pleasing, cozy courage, self-awareness, self-compassion, boundaries, feminine power, internal validation, personal growth, self-worth, authenticityVibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Read more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Mar 21, 2025 • 57min
Being the Happy Wife - How to Transform Your Marriage w/ Katelyn (ep. 203)
Katelyn @gemsandpearlswithlove is a homemaker and entrepreneur, has 5 children, and has been married for almost 14 years. Katelyn is passionate about marriage and the transformation God has done in her as a wife and wants to inspire other wives and wives to be the best they can while having a beautiful marriage.Katelyn can be found on social media and YouTube @gemsandpearlswithloveOn YouTube, she has the option to become a member where you can get exclusive content, and more one-on-one encouragement and support.--Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Schedule a FREE clarity call with me HEREFill out the pre-call questionnaire HERERead more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my ownKeywords: marriage, empowerment, femininity, self-discovery, personal growth, communication, respect, motherhood, faith, happiness.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Feminine Art of Becoming a Wife & The "Wife Wound" w/ Claudia Phillips (ep. 202)
Do you desire to claim wifehood? In this episode, Claudia guides us through the Wife Initiation Portal, and we also discuss the "wife wound." Claudia Phillips is a somatic dating and marriage coach, who helps women reclaim their most radiant feminine essence by descending into the deepest parts of their being, heal their relationship with men and the Masculine, and co-create in an ecstatic, everlasting union with their beloved. Her background is in the mystical Christian and Tantric lineages, and she weaves aspects of both to support women in feeling whole within themselves, releasing past imprints that no longer serve them, and entering into union with the Divine so that they may call in a sacred marriage with a high-caliber, soul-aligned man for life. She is a marriage advocate, and she believes marriage is one of God’s best ideas. She currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with her husband and co-partner in everything, Jonathan, and their Siberian husky, Dakota. Check out this episode with Claudia, too:ep. 114 Magnetizing a King, Ecstasy in Union, and Why We Should Never Idealize Masculine Men 🌹Claudia's Instagram---Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Read more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Mar 8, 2025 • 8min
Discouraged? You WILL Be Enriched In Every Way...💞 (ep. 201)
Feeling discouraged, deflated, disappointed? This quickie is for you! I'm sharing my favorite scriptures that keep me going when I feel low or disappointed. Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Instagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
Whole and Holy Woman - Feminine Embodiment in Christ’s Radical Love w/ Melanie Ní Drisceoil 🌹 (ep. 200)
This episode connects the feminine and the womb with the path of following Christ. We discuss Celtic tradition, the collective pain body of women and the colonized, embodied Christianity, and how to experience grace profoundly. We also discuss innate feminine initiations and how we can honor our womanhood without forcing or pushing it. Rev Melanie Ní Drisceoil is a minister and writer devoted to the Heart of Christ. Melanie supports people with Christian ancestry to reconnect with the gifts of their lineage while transmuting the shadows and metabolising the pain-body. In her ministry at Sanctóir Croí (which means heart sanctuary in Irish), she supports women in restoring their relationships with themselves, God, and others. Her work includes one-on-one spiritual direction, ceremonies, the Mystic Mass, and teaching Christian theology in a way that honours and integrates feminine power instead of fearing it. You can find her services and writings here:https://linktr.ee/sanctoircroi IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanctoir.croiSubstack: https://turasnaofa.substack.com/Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Read more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Feb 21, 2025 • 55min
Release the Past & Claim Your Future w/ Jessica Jordan (ep. 199)
Discover true feminine, devotion, living free of fear as you claim your future as a woman of the Kingdom! In this conversation with Jessica Jordan, we talk about how to walk toward your vision despite past disappointments, how to release perfectionism, and how the path of a mother differs from a maiden. Jessica is a mother of a daughter and a co-parent.She has been supporting women privately since 2020 and has been holding group spaces for almost a decade. During this time she has supported hundreds of women to experience deep emotional releases and resolution, de-armour their hearts and have better relationships with good men. She is trained and uses an integrated somatic methodology woven with biblical principles - and teaches relational intimacy with God. Her gift as a coach comes from walking the alchemical fires of her own life experience and she serves from this place.Jessica is passionate about helping women break free of the “matrix” and end the war of the sexes. She supports women who are chain breakers and are here to restore heaven on earth—first in their hearts and homes—and those who are here to live in unity with men, the masculine, and God. She also helps women Walk in Love.Jessica is also currently studying German new medicine and Somatic Inquiry. IG instagram.com/jessicajordan.coYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jessicajordancoAltar of love https://tinyurl.com/altarofloveCherished https://jessicajordan.thrivecart.com/cherished/--Vibrant Flow Links:FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE guided embodiment activations Schedule a FREE clarity call with me HEREFill out the pre-call questionnaire HERERead more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagramemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own

Feb 17, 2025 • 53min
Beauty Unveiled - A Journey to Feminine Devotion w/ Lauren Nicole Peters (ep. 198)
Uncover your true divine feminine beauty! In this feelable, even confronting episode about feminine radiance, devotion, and beauty, Lauren Nicole Peters shows you how to meet yourself where you are and start deepening into your true feminine essence. As a writer, femininity teacher, and portrait artist, Lauren specializes in helping women recognize their inherent value and beauty as feminine women.Her mission is to empower women with the tools and understanding to communicate effectively, know their worth, and embrace the unique way God has created them. From mastering the art of feminine communication to attracting meaningful connections in their lives, she's here to support women in embodying their true selves on every level—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.Lauren's Links:Subscribe To Lauren's Substack: https://femininedevotion.com/substackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininedevotion/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurennicolepetersVibrant Flow LinksFREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE audio activations Schedule a FREE clarity call with me HEREFill out the pre-call questionnaire HERERead more about my coaching and testimonials HEREInstagram: @thevibrantflowwithjoemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my ownKeywords: femininity, feminine devotion, faith, church hurt, discovering your beauty, photography, creativity, from tomboy to feminine woman

Feb 3, 2025 • 31min
“I Have Self-Doubt and Not Enough Time” - The Path to Joyful Momentum (ep. 197)
If lack of time, self-doubt, fear, and perfectionism stop you from progressing and creating your dream life, this episode is for you! A strategy/mindset episode to support your feminine flow. FREE Softness Reset Audio SeriesFREE audio activations Instagram: @thevibrantflowwithjoemail: johanna@thevibrantflowpodcast.comMusic: my own