Ep 51 - What to Do When the High Fades After Your Spiritual Awakening
In this episode, we explore what happens after the spiritual awakening high fades—the often confusing and challenging spiritual awakening crash that follows the initial euphoria. Many experience feelings of disillusionment, returning old habits, or a loss of that magical clarity. We break down the natural integration phase where you learn to embody your insights and continue your spiritual growth even when the glow wears off. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the emotional comedown after a spiritual awakening, stay connected to your faith, and move forward with grounded tools, this episode offers honest guidance and reassurance that you’re not alone—and that the real transformation begins here.Follow Alison on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/italisoncohen/Follow Raquel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/raquelroserivera/Go to Alison's website: https://transforme-coaching.com/Go to Raquel's website: https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/
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Ep 50 - Was It Love or Control? Healing From Narcissistic Relationships with Kelly Uchima
In this powerful episode, “Was It Love or Control? Healing From Narcissistic Relationships,” we sit down with award-winning mental health advocate and wellness creator Kelly U to unpack the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse — from toxic relationships to deeply rooted family trauma. Kelly shares her personal journey of healing after a narcissistic ex-boyfriend and how growing up with a narcissistic father shaped her mental health and sense of self. We explore how therapy initially caused a painful rupture in her family — with them even asking her to leave — and the unexpected path to reconciliation that followed. Kelly opens up about therapy, sobriety, and how she’s rewritten her relationship patterns to build a healthier, more grounded life. If you're navigating narcissistic relationships, struggling with family trauma, or wondering if what you're experiencing is love or control, this episode is for you.Follow Kelly on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/kellyu/?hl=en
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Ep. 49 - The Cost of Doing It All Alone: Why Being “Strong and Independent” Isn’t All It’s Hyped Up to Be
In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of glorifying independence in a culture that tells us we have to “make it on our own” to be successful. We break down the difference between healthy independence and hyperindependence — the often trauma-rooted belief that asking for help is weakness — and discuss how this mindset can lead to burnout, anxiety, and deep disconnection. Through personal stories and cultural reflection, we challenge the myth of the self-made success and invite you to consider a more sustainable, connected path: one where strength includes support, and where you don’t have to carry it all alone.2:05 - Vibe Check6:52 - Independence v. Hyper-independence13:47 - Our experiences with hyper-independence & how to embrace asking for support30:50 - Asking the universe for support and releasing controlFollow Alison on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/itsalisoncohenFollow Raquel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/raquelroserivera/Go to Alison's website: https://transforme-coaching.com/Go to Raquel's website: https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/
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Ep. 48 - Navigating Female Friendships in Adulthood While Staying True to Yourself
Ever feel like adult friendships are harder to navigate than anyone warned you about? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the realities of female friendships in adulthood — from outgrowing old dynamics to making new connections that truly align. We unpack everything from bad texters, long-distance challenges, and friendship breakups to the emotional rollercoaster of comparison, jealousy, and feeling like the only one reaching out.Whether you're trying to find your people, maintain long-term connections, or figure out when it's time to let go, this conversation will give you the insight, support, and honesty you need. If you’ve ever asked yourself why does friendship feel so different now? — this episode is for you.01:16 - Vibe Check 07:55 - Our experiences navigating female friendships in different phases of life15:20 - How long it takes to build friendships & how to get deeper with new friends18:59 - How we've met new friends as adults and leveraging social media for connections25:38 - Is it a red flag if a woman doesn’t have many close female friendships?32:03 - How to know when it is time for a friendship breakup and how to navigate that38:37 - How to cultivate friendships that last through all phases of lifeFollow Alison on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/itsalisoncohenFollow Raquel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/raquelroserivera/Go to Alison's website: https://transforme-coaching.com/Go to Raquel's website: https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/
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Ep 47 - Forget the HOW, Release Control and Trust the Universe
Are you stuck in the cycle of overthinking, forcing, and obsessing over how your manifestations will happen? In this solo episode, Raquel breaks down why controlling the how keeps you in anxious, manic manifesting energy — and how to shift into calm, magnetic alignment instead. You’ll learn the psychology behind why we struggle to let go, how it dysregulates your nervous system, and why true manifestation happens when you co-create with the Universe (not micromanage it). Raquel shares her personal story of falling into “fix-it mode” and the exact shifts she made to reset her energy and trust the process again. Plus, she introduces her Forget the How & Trust the Universe 10-Day Challenge — a spiritual reset designed to help you release control, regulate your energy, and realign with ease, flow, and trust. This episode is your permission slip to stop forcing and start receiving.JOIN THE FORGET THE HOW CHALLENGE NOW: https://raquelrosecoaching.thinkific.com/courses/forget-the-how-trust-the-universe
Welcome to Golden Glow, the podcast where your hosts, Alison and Raquel, shine a light on what the journey of self-discovery really looks like.
Alison is a certified holistic health coach, mindset coach and healer. Raquel is a certified life coach and psychic medium. Together, they are the perfect duo to teach you all about doing the inner work, taking care of your mind, body, and soul, deepening your spirituality, and navigating life. This podcast is not meant to teach you how to have it all figured out, but instead to inspire you to embrace the imperfections of the human experience.
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