Reclamation Radio with Kelly Brogan MD

Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership here.What if your body knows who to trust before your mind does?In this episode, I explore the distinction between discernment and being inflexible or judgmental, and why nervous-system safety matters. I look at how surrounding myself with people who share my values gave my system the signal it needed to read truth. I point to embodied examples of leadership where trust and betrayal are felt, not computed.The real shift is letting your body tell you who feels like an ally and where something feels off. Not everyone has to be everything to you. Some relationships are for deep safety, others are for a hike or a dance, and that’s healthy. When judgment shows up, it’s a mirror inviting you to own the part you’ve pushed into the shadows.Sometimes the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:15] Why discernment isn’t about judgment but about nervous system safety[02:20] What binge-watching warrior shows taught me about embodied leadership[03:05] How to sense betrayal and trust through your body instead of logic[03:50] The real reason some people can’t engage in truth conversations[04:45] How to tell when someone’s nervous system can’t handle reality[05:10] Why different relationships serve different energetic purposes in your life[05:50] The healthy way to view relationships as conscious, reciprocal exchanges[06:05] How judgment reveals the parts of yourself still waiting to be lovedWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.

Go deeper on this topic with Kelly's Breakup Breakthrough masterclass here.What if every breakup is really a practice in facing death?In this episode, a breakup practice adapted from family constellation work shows how to reclaim energy after a romantic ending. Responsibility comes first, along with the willingness to wear the villain crown. The process opens space to see the good inside painful relationships and drop the need to be right. Prompts guide you to return what was never yours, take back what you abandoned, and finally walk away free.You’ll Learn:The reason unresolved endings drain your energy for years if you don’t reclaim yourselfWhat happens when you say yes to a partner’s potential instead of who they really areThe three “yeses” that define healthy romantic love and why anything less is something else entirelyThe damage of clinging to innocence and refusing responsibility after a breakupWhat it feels like to wear the villain crown and drop superiority in relationshipsHow recognizing the good in painful experiences shifts you out of blame and into reclamationThe link between breakups and encountering our deepest fears about death and lossWhy releasing projections and returning responsibility frees both you and your former partnerA practical ritual to cut energetic ties and step back into your own lifeThe power of guarding your energy fiercely instead of giving it away through blame or self-defenseTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[05:02] The three yeses of healthy romantic love[07:13] Taking responsibility after a breakup[09:46] Wearing the villain crown and dropping superiority[11:55] Recognizing the good in painful relationships[13:35] What you’ll never accept again and reclaiming yourself[14:41] Step-by-step breakup practice to cut energetic ties[17:41] Guarding your energy and final reflections👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Art Therapy Institute | WebsiteFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!

Learn more about Kelly's Reclaimed program here.What if your past doesn’t have to decide your future in love?In this episode, I sit down with Elitsa Velikova, a family constellation practitioner and therapist to discuss the hot topic of relationships, both moving beyond past relationships and readying yourself for healthy love.The conversation goes deep into the ways our family of origin and past partners shape how we love today. We talk about what it takes to truly complete old relationships, how mother and father dynamics play out in intimacy, and what it means to turn toward healthy connection as an adult.You’ll Learn:The reason your past relationships and family dynamics don’t have to dictate your future in loveWhat happens when you carry unresolved loyalty to your parents into adult partnershipsThe three movements needed to go beyond your mother and stand in your own lifeThe link between unfinished endings with ex-partners and struggles in new relationshipsWhat a good ending with a past partner actually looks like in practiceThe damage of staying entangled with your father and how it shapes intimacy as a womanWhy gratitude, not forgiveness, is the key to closing old relationship chaptersWhat it feels like to embody another’s role in a family constellation and gain unexpected insightHow unresolved trauma from your lineage can silently repeat in your own relationshipsThe shift that happens when you see your parents as resources rather than burdensTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[06:59] What actually happens in a family constellation field[16:02] Why your past patterns with parents and partners don’t define your future[23:13] The three conditions needed to build healthy relationships[31:01] Saying yes to love means saying yes to endings and death[36:42] Going beyond the mother and reclaiming her as a resource[42:18] What completion with an ex-partner really looks like[52:01] The impact of enmeshment with the father on adult relationships[57:56] Family constellation as a path to secure love and acceptance👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.You can connect with Elitsa and her work on her website.Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!

Check out these related podcast episodes here and here.What if the secret to finding love is letting go, not holding tighter?In this episode, I sit down with Amy Loftus, a singer-songwriter and actress turned coach who helps women break free from cultural programming and embrace their desire for marriage. She shares her own path from chasing achievement and validation to finding fulfillment in partnership and writing her book, Eve’s Second Chance.We talk about what it means to soften, slow down, and restore receptivity. Amy opens up about praying for her husband before she met him, the role of faith and surrender in her journey, and the practical shifts that helped her move from independence to connection.You’ll Learn:The hidden cost of chasing achievement, independence, and external validationWhy shame around wanting marriage keeps so many women feeling isolatedHow prayer and surrender shifted Amy’s approach to love and partnershipThe difference between manifestation and devotion to a higher powerPractical ways to shift from control and strategy into receptivityThe power of language in masculine and feminine communicationWhy signaling, not pursuing, can transform the dating experienceHow equity, not equality, keeps relationships alive and balancedThe role of seasons in aligning priorities around career, marriage, and familyTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[10:07] Learning to let go of control and receive in marriage[16:32] Shifting from new age manifestation to prayer and faith[24:20] Submission, surrender, and restoring balance in relationships[31:47] Communication differences between men and women[39:01] Praying for her husband and recognizing synchronicities[47:13] The four energies in relationships and the role of equity[54:49] Feminism, culture capture, and what has been stolen from women[01:00:57] The lost art of signaling and courtship in dating[01:06:23] Career, seasons of life, and redefining priorities in marriage👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Eve’s Second Chance by Amy Loftus | BookEve’s Second Chance Podcast with Amy Loftus | Spotify or AppleDr. Pat Allen | WebsiteGabby Reece | WebsiteGetting to “I Do” by Dr. Pat Allen and Sandra Harmon | Book or AudiobookThem Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning | Book or AudiobookYou can connect with Amy on her website and her TikTok.Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!

Rewire the relationship with your business → apply here.Register here for Kelly's free live masterclass, Exhale, on September 24th at 12PM ET.What if being a “career woman” is actually what’s burning us out?In this episode, I take you inside my own shift from running a business that constantly drained me to finally feeling what it’s like when work becomes an exhale. The story moves through the stages of female entrepreneurship, from the codependent “good wife” model to the reliable “good husband” that provides and grows.Along the way, you’ll hear about the toll of micromanagement, the endless chase of shiny new strategies, and the messy lessons I learned with consultants. The turning point came when I stopped clinging to control and trusted real leadership, which let my team carry the vision instead of me. For the first time, my business feels like it supports me rather than the other way aroundYou’ll Learn:The toll careerism takes on women’s health and relationshipsWhat it feels like to run a “good wife” business that drains youThe difference between vendors, managers, and true leadersWhy hiring leaders you don’t direct changes everythingThe damage of micromanagement and employee dependenceThe link between feminine polarity and business freedomHow shiny object syndrome keeps teams stuck in chaosWhy operational leaders and sales leaders need different strengthsWhat it feels like when systems and vision finally alignThe path to a “good husband” business that provides and growsTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[06:12] The burnout cycle of female entrepreneurs[09:07] Moving from a “good wife” business to a “good husband” business[13:18] The hidden traps of micromanagement and emotional dependence[17:42] The stages of vendors, managers, and true leaders[21:15] Biological differences in leadership and team dynamics[24:21] Breaking shiny object syndrome with clear systems[27:08] What it feels like when vision and systems align[29:14] The path to a business that truly supports your life👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:David Deida Stages and Revelations | WebsiteDavid Deida | BooksAwakened Activism Masterclass | WebsiteFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.

Join Kelly's sovereignty-minded community, Vital Life Project, here.What if everything you were taught about living on Earth is wrong?In this episode I sit down with Austin Witsit, a researcher and debater who has built an extensive library of evidence on why we’re not spinning on a ball in space. He’s known for bringing rigor to a subject that’s often dismissed and for holding his own in countless debates.We get into his path from hearing a rapper mention flat earth to becoming one of the most outspoken voices in the field, why cosmology feels like the “glitch in the matrix” that changes everything, and how he handles conversations at a party without pulling out the sword. We also talk about the unseen realm, the idea of ether, and why the way we transmit this information, especially to the next generation, matters just as much as the facts themselves.You’ll Learn:The moment that sparked Austin into questioning the shape of the earthWhy cosmology acts as a “glitch in the matrix” that reshapes an entire worldviewThe surprising link between flat earth debates and discovering the unseen realmWhat it feels like to realize we can see much farther than the globe model allowsHow debates with PhDs often reveal more about academic bias than science itselfThe role of the ether and why it was removed from mainstream cosmologyWhat ancient civilizations knew about vibration, frequency, and the nature of realityTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[07:44] Austin’s path into flat earth and why he kept going[10:58] Why cosmology shifts an entire worldview unlike other truths[16:27] How Austin handles conversations about flat earth at parties[24:12] The tropes and challenges he faces in debates with academics[29:43] Understanding the ether and its implications for reality[35:49] Ancient civilizations, hidden history, and sacred geometry[38:21] The role of health, history, and cosmology in seeing clearly[44:18] The patterns of belief fields and victim consciousness[50:32] Why vibe and relatability matter more than fear when sharing truth👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Flat Earth Song by B.O.B | YouTubeMichelson–Morley Experiment | WikipediaDayton Miller Aether Drift Experiments | WikipediaLindsay Ridgeway Art | WebsiteHow to connect with Austin:YouTube: @WitsitTelegram: witsitgetsit X (formerly Twitter): @WitsitGetsItFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.

Register here for Kelly's free live masterclass, Exhale, on September 24th at 12PM ET.What if shame wasn’t the enemy but the doorway?In this episode I sit down with my dear friend, pole dance teacher, and new author Wendy Diaz, who writes under the pen name Selene Ashé. She’s just released her first book Diary of a Bad Bitch, a work that blends memoir and erotic nonfiction.We get into her journey with pole dance as a path of self-expression, the permission it creates for women to explore their sensuality, and the way her writing opens space for honest, vulnerable conversations about sexuality and creativity.You’ll Learn:Why pole dance can feel like an initiation for womenWhat it feels like to face waves of shame and discover safety in sensual expressionThe link between childhood innocence and adult erotic energyWhy female versus male gaze changes everything in dance and performanceThe quiet damage of women judging each other’s expression, and what happens when that shiftsWhy creativity should be treated as a daily priority rather than a side projectThe raw process of writing erotic nonfiction and why using a pen name mattered to herWhat it takes to set the stage for authentic movement and see where the body leadsThe enduring truth that sexuality and pleasure are always available, even after disconnectionTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[07:14] The permission field of pole dance and moving through shame[13:27] Creativity expanding into tattooing, drawing, and blood painting[19:04] Female versus male gaze in performance and dance videos[25:11] Navigating invisibility, fame, and the desire for attention[31:45] Erotic reclamation, archetypes, and sexual exploration through pole[37:42] Writing her book and choosing a pen name[42:51] Building conscious cabaret as a safe performance space[45:58] Sensuality, sexuality, and the role of slowing down[54:12] Why pleasure and sexuality are always available👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Diary of a Bad Bitch by Selene Ashé | BookFifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James | Book or AudiobookConscious Cabaret | Website and InstagramGet Selene’s new book out now: The Diary of a Bad Bitch. True stories of sensuality, self discovery and spiritual alchemy. Available online and at www.seleneashe.comYou can connect with Selene and her work on Instagram here.Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman hereGo to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!

Register here for Kelly's free live masterclass, Exhale, on September 24th at 12PM ET.What happens when your biggest fear comes true and you’re branded a monster by your own community?In this episode I sit down with Katherine Finley, a former psychotherapist who lost her license after stepping outside the bounds of her board. She spent ten years in the field, specializing in trauma, before her career was abruptly cut short.We talk about the patterns that led her into the rescuer role, what it was like to have her license revoked, and how she faced public shaming from her professional community. Katherine takes me into the raw moments of shame, the gut punch of being called dangerous, and the process of wearing what she calls the “villain crown.” This is a story about turning persecution into initiation and finding freedom on the other side of judgment.You’ll Learn:The reason Katherine’s psychotherapy license was revoked in 2020What it feels like to be publicly labeled “dangerous” by colleaguesThe quiet damage of overgiving and the rescuer role in clinical workWhy shame can become a gold mine for transformationThe surprising link between wearing the “villain crown” and reclaiming personal powerWhat happens inside the licensing system when a practitioner is accused of misconductHow childhood patterns of being “good” and “liked” shaped Katherine’s professional choicesThe turning point that shifted her view of villains, victims, and darkness in the worldWhat changes when you stop defending yourself and hold your own sovereigntyHow a certain animal became an unexpected teacher in her healing and coaching workTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[08:12] Losing her license and the rescuer role[13:46] The limits of defending yourself against the board[17:42] Facing victimhood inside the licensing system[20:37] The rupture of empathy and seeing villains for the first time[24:15] Public shaming in her local community[28:48] Choosing not to defend and sitting with shame[34:21] Breaking the punishment cycle and reclaiming energy[38:06] Finding freedom through desire and horses[43:18] Advice for practitioners on holding space without disempowering clients👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.How to connect with Katherine:Website: sovereignheartcoaching.comYouTube: @katherinefinley444Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!

Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership here.In this episode, I talk about why desire will never stop, and why that’s actually a good thing.I share my response to a listener struggling with perfectionism and the fear of passing it on to her daughter. I talk about the insatiable nature of feminine desire, how entitlement creeps in when we lose awareness, and why learning to appreciate even the smallest moments can change everything. I share how I practice this in my own life, from focusing on the comfort of a blanket during a water fast to letting my kids make their own choices, even when it’s inconvenient for me. And I break down how desire, when it’s met with consciousness, can become a powerful force for creation instead of a source of suffering.You’ll Learn:The real reason feminine desire never feels satisfiedWhat happens when entitlement sneaks into your relationship with desireThe surprising link between gratitude and breaking free from the addiction to “more”How noticing tiny comforts can shift you out of overwhelmWhy teaching your kids to honor their own wants can change how your family functionsThe quiet damage of living from “owe” and “deserve”How to recognize when your desire is healthy versus when it’s fueled by fearThe practice that can help you feel fullness even in uncomfortable momentsWhy coming into union with your desire is the most powerful work you can do as a womanTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:02] Navigating perfectionism and fear of complacency in kids[02:00] Why feminine desire is naturally insatiable[03:15] Recognizing entitlement and victim patterns in desire[04:10] Using appreciation and the concept of “ha” to feel fullness[05:20] Finding comfort and gratitude in small moments during struggle[07:05] Transforming desire into life force energy and creative power[08:00] Teaching kids to honor their own wants and choices[09:15] Trusting desire and discerning it from entitlement and fear👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:David Deida | WebsiteMingtong Gu | WebsiteFind more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.

In this episode, I talk about how what we call love can actually be an addiction.I share how I began questioning the way we label addiction as a disease and why abstinence models often keep people stuck. I look at how patterns of chaos, stimulation, and emotional highs and lows show up not just with substances but in love, work, and conflict. I talk about what the rat park studies and early attachment teach us about why we reach for these patterns, and why real intimacy can feel unbearable when our nervous system is wired for drama. I also share the four questions I use to examine any addictive habit so we can start finding what’s on the other side.You’ll Learn:The real reason intensity can feel safer than peaceWhat happens when your nervous system is addicted to chaosHow love addiction mimics substance abuse patternsWhy you might unconsciously choose partners who can’t meet your needsThe surprising link between childhood attachment wounds and romantic dramaWhat it feels like to reclaim your inner “little no” and trust your gutHow to identify the upside you’re secretly getting from addictive habitsThe quiet damage of ignoring subtle inner signalsWhy true sobriety goes far beyond quitting alcoholA 4-step framework to examine your relationship with any addictive patternTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[05:02] How addiction patterns mirror emotional avoidance[07:12] The victim triangle and nervous system conditioning[09:18] Love addiction and the fear of true intimacy[11:58] Reclaiming neuroception and seeing reality clearly[14:42] Taking yourself off the market to break patterns[16:15] How drama and chaos feed the addiction cycle[18:02] Four questions to uncover the roots of addictive behavior[21:00] What quitting actually gives you beyond abstinence[23:12] Learning to embrace stability and the liminal space👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Rat Park Studies by Bruce K. Alexander | ResearchThe Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff | Book Find more from Kelly:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!