You’ve performed. Perfected. People-pleased.
And now? You’re exhausted. Not because you’re broken—but because you’ve been carrying identities that were never yours to begin with.

In this soul-opening episode, Dawn Elgin explores the sacred rebellion of unlearning—what it really means to shed the programming, survival patterns, and spiritual performance culture that kept you safe but small. Plus, Dawn shares the seven principles of co-creation that sparked her own awakening and a powerful embodiment practice to reconnect with the self beneath the masks.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why letting go isn’t weakness—it’s warrior work
✅ The 7 principles of co-creation that helped Dawn reclaim her path
✅ A somatic drop-in to meet the “you” beneath the performance

Takeaways

Unlearning is essential for personal growth and self-discovery.
Letting go of past identities is a form of empowerment.
The journey of unlearning can be messy but is ultimately liberating.
Thoughts and beliefs shape our reality and experiences.
Every choice we make has consequences that affect our lives.
Magnetic attraction helps us recognize and heal subconscious beliefs.
The weight of our emotional baggage slows down our healing process.
Accountability is key to taking control of our lives and choices.
Pain is a part of life, but suffering is a choice we can avoid.
Personal growth is cyclical, allowing us to see our journey from different perspectives.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Unlearning
06:40 Embodiment and Self-Discovery
08:36 Mystical Experiences and Awakening
10:19 Principles of Co-Creation
16:08 The Power of Thoughts and Choices
19:52 Letting Go of Judgments and Expectations
24:42 Accountability and Radical Self-Responsibility
26:04 Cycles of Creation and Healing
29:11 The Call to Unlearn and Reclaim Your Power

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You are not lazy. You are not unmotivated. And you are absolutely not broken.
You’ve simply been programmed to forget who you are.

In this bold episode, Dawn Elgin walks you through how powerlessness becomes a survival strategy—and how to unplug from the fear-based conditioning that’s been running the show. You’ll receive a guided Programming Unplug Ritual to help you reclaim your energy and rewire your sense of sovereignty.

Plus, Dawn shares the moment she fully stepped into her soul title: The Contrarian Soul Guide.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why you’re not stuck—you’re running outdated programs
✅ How trauma conditions us to play small (and how to stop)
✅ A somatic unplug ritual to reclaim your voice, power, and choice

You are not broken; you are simply programmed.
Programming affects our self-perception and beliefs.
Powerlessness can become a survival strategy.
True power is quiet and aligned with self.
We can reclaim our power by unplugging from limiting beliefs.
Peace is our natural state of being.
Awakening involves unlearning fear and anger.
Personal experiences can lead to profound realizations.
Choosing yourself is the first step to empowerment.
Everyone has the potential to shine their light.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sovereignty and Self-Discovery
02:17 Understanding Programming and Conditioning
08:37 The Impact of Childhood Beliefs
11:06 Powerlessness as a Survival Strategy
12:33 Reclaiming True Power
14:42 Awakening and Unplugging from Programming
17:36 Personal Journey of Power Reclamation
21:53 Choosing Yourself and Moving Forward
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You’ve forgiven people who never apologized. You’ve let go of pain that was never acknowledged. But have you forgiven yourself?

In this deeply personal and healing episode, Dawn Elgin guides you through the quiet shame so many of us still carry. You’ll explore why self-forgiveness is the most radical act of healing—and the one we often avoid the most.

Includes the Self-Forgiveness Invocation, a gentle but powerful practice to begin releasing guilt, shame, and judgment toward your past self.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The hidden difference between shame and accountability—and why it matters
✅ Why your nervous system stored regret isn't proof of failure, but a sign of survival
✅ A self-forgiveness practice you can repeat anytime you’re stuck in judgment or guilt

Takeaways
Self-forgiveness is essential for personal growth.
Shame can prevent us from believing we can change.
Accountability is about learning from choices, not self-punishment.
Compassion towards our past selves is crucial for healing.
Resilience is built through overcoming difficulties.
Forgiveness allows us to release emotional triggers.
We must heal ourselves to inspire healing in others.
The inner child needs understanding, not judgment.
Healing requires truth and love, not shame.
Every experience, even painful ones, has a purpose in our journey.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Self-Forgiveness
02:34 Understanding Shame vs. Accountability
04:47 The Journey of Healing and Compassion
07:38 Resilience Through Difficulties
10:53 Self-Forgiveness Invocation Practice
15:18 Personal Story of Self-Forgiveness
17:59 The Power of Compassion and Grace

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