Bloom with a Boom! Grounded by daily practice.

Rebecca Schlosser

Welcome to the Bloom with a Boom podcast where we're navigating life's prickly paths to bloom from a place of self-love and acceptance. I'm Rebecca, your host - a late bloomer, high desert dweller, chanting yogi and puppy mamma. Transformation often starts with the nourishing words of someone who believes in our unconditional potential, and those are the guests we’ll meet! Get ready to laugh, cry and be inspired by their radical inner shifts and lifestyle makeovers. I’ll share pivotal moments of my own journey from toxic stuff to the winning life, and simple, DIY personal healing tools.

  1. 29. SEPT.

    Positive Projection, Grief, and the Inner Work That Changed Me

    I’m back after a little hiatus—and I’ve got something new and exciting for you. I’m putting together a private podcast series (yep, a little off-the-main-feed bonus just for you!) with 4–5 episodes that go deep into the embodiment tools that are changing my life right now: breathwork, somatics, and self-awareness practices. In this episode, I walk you through how my relationship with breathwork has shifted over the years. At first, it was all about learning the tool, training, and facilitating sessions for others. But slowly, it became less about “doing it right” and more about how it was transforming me from the inside out. Breathwork held me through grief after my dad passed. It helped me sit with the messy feelings, clear the stories looping in my head, and begin to feel lighter again. Over time, I’ve discovered that these practices aren’t just about mastery—they’re about living with more presence, ease, and joy. One of the biggest shifts for me lately has been exploring positive projection. Not bypassing, not toxic positivity, but doing the inner work so I can actually feel better about myself—and in turn, about the people around me. If you’re curious about how these practices can move from being “tools we use” to becoming the way we actually live and relate, this episode is for you. And if you’re ready to go deeper, keep an ear out for my upcoming free private podcast series—I’d love for you to join me there. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update 00:43 The Journey of Self-Discovery 02:02 Personal Wellness and Daily Practices 03:33 The Power of Breath Work 05:02 Becoming a Breathwork Facilitator 12:04 Grief and Healing Through Breath Work 15:24 The Impact of Silent Meditation 20:30 Positive Projection and Manifestation 24:50 Conclusion and Invitation My contact info! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    27 Min.
  2. 12. AUG.

    The birthday audit - 10 ways I’ve upleveled in the last 10 years

    Birthday month audit!!!!!  Have you done this?!  Behold, the most important podcast solo episode I ever recorded - a personal audit of 10 ways I’m Rebecca 2.0 - an improvement from Rebecca of 10 years ago, as I turn another age in 7 days.  **I highly recommend you not just listen, but do this birthday audit for yourself as well!**   Let’s turn ageism on its head! The blooming never stops - we only fail upward, forward…. No matter what happened to you in the last 10 years, I’m sure you can find 10 ways you’ve grown & become happier, healthier, more experienced and more accomplished.  Connect with Rebecca & try breathwork: I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link to sign up for my next group breathwork session:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    30 Min.
  3. The Power of Breathwork: Brigette Gildemaster on Liberation, Safety & Starting Before You're Ready

    7. JULI

    The Power of Breathwork: Brigette Gildemaster on Liberation, Safety & Starting Before You're Ready

    In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brigette Gildemaster — a breathwork facilitator, 2x best-selling author, and survivor of both romantic and spiritual abuse — for a conversation that’s as raw as it is inspiring. Brigette’s story is one of unimaginable strength. Growing up in a rigid, high-control religious environment where there were no models of what it meant to be free — let alone be an authentic woman — she still found the courage to walk away from everything she knew. She left a marriage marked by profound betrayal and spiritual suppression, even as her community urged her to stay silent and compliant. What moves me so deeply about Brigette is that she began making the massive outer changes — reclaiming her body, her voice, her safety — before she had the inner tools or nervous system support in place. And that took a kind of bravery many never get to witness up close. Together, we talk about the healing practices we love (and those we don’t), the quiet power of breathwork, and how Brigette navigated single motherhood, grief, and the unknown to rebuild a life rooted in truth, safety, and sovereignty. We also talk business-building, nervous system regulation, and what it actually takes to trust your intuition when it’s been conditioned out of you. This episode is a deep bow to the women who go first — before it’s perfect, before it’s safe — and the power of reclaiming your wholeness, one breath at a time. To connect with Brigette: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brigettemay.gildemaster/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brigette_gildemaster/?hl=en YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyVDtNxDNwWMCFfLeJWFUg  BLOG: https://brigettegildemaster.com/features PODCAST: https://brigettegildemaster.com/podcast Website: https://brigettegildemaster.com/ Connect with Rebecca & try breathwork: I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link to sign up for my next group breathwork session:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!     Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Bloom with a Boom Podcast 01:06 Icebreaker Questions: Daily Practices and Guilty Pleasures 09:20 Bridget's Heroic Journey: From Survival to Thriving 24:58 A New Beginning: Prioritizing Mental Health 25:31 Discovering Breath Work: A Path to Inner Peace 26:20 The Importance of Environment in Mental Health 27:41 Embracing Embodiment and Somatics 28:20 The Power of Community and Being Seen 29:12 Healing is Not Linear: Embracing the Messiness 30:35 Finding Peace and Safety Through Breath Work 38:20 The Journey of Building a Business 43:29 The Value of Authenticity and Self-Knowledge

    58 Min.
  4. 31. MAI · BONUS

    Soulful Solpreneur Series 1: Is DIY Overrated?

    As I navigate the exciting & sometimes lonely waters of launching a solo biz from my home office, I confront my own tendencies to play mental tennis about all the details. What things are worth investing in/outsourcing to others, and to what degree should I wing it & be the DIY hero of my own story? In fact, I'm a contemplative person by nature. I second guess ... everything (third, 4th, 5th guess...). Right now, as I type, I'm debating whether this should all be in my own words or if I should use my editing software's AI feature to write out a summary. So in this short episode, I go over: accepting help as a budding entrepreneurthe value of delegating tasks, whether to AI or humansmy own process of overcoming my ego & social narratives that pressure us to know & do it all Disclaimer - at this point I have still not hired a web designer, but not due to lack of funds or confidence in my own abilities. So, it's safe to use that old adage, I'm literally teaching what I (still!) need to learn in this episode. Enjoy! FREE BREATHWORK: I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link to sign up for my next group breathwork session:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Other ways to get in touch with me! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    18 Min.
  5. Your Hands Remember Your Reiki: A Conversation with Siri Baruc Thornton

    19. MAI

    Your Hands Remember Your Reiki: A Conversation with Siri Baruc Thornton

    Show up with your favorite cup of tea and an open heart for this uplifting, soul awakening conversation with Siri Baruc Thornton! Whether you’re passionate, curious or a little skeptical about energy work, this interview is bound to awaken your inner healer. Siri illuminates the intricacies of Reiki healing in a way I’ve never experienced in my years of knowing about the modality.  The best part? Your skepticism is valid and its welcome at the table; AND there’s a simple, relatable way to understand our body’s subtle magic as Siri illustrates. The conversation also dives into the energizing power of authentic connections, as well as the transformative nature of retreats. Siri shares her unique journey from actor to healer, emphasizing the overlap between creativity and energy work. The episode explores practical and mystical aspects of energy healing, offering you so many insightful takeaways and an invitation to explore your own healing and creative potential - or, possibly, get certified to practice Reiki  at Siri’s magnificent upcoming retreat on the Oregon coast. Which is like, duh, worth it for just the amazing people, surroundings and nourishment! About Siri:  Siri Baruc Thornton is a transformational guide, healer, breathwork facilitator and creative with over 26 years of experience in Reiki, Akashic Records, and Breathwork. Raised in a spiritual community in Vermont and immersed in healing arts from an early age, Siri weaves ancient wisdom with grounded, modern tools to support deep personal transformation. She is the founder of Sage + Blush Wellness and the host of The Authentic Creative podcast. Through retreats, certifications, and private sessions, Siri helps women, creatives, and soul-led entrepreneurs reconnect with their intuition, voice, and purpose. Siri leads intimate certification retreats on the Oregon Coast and in the Mt. Hood forest—sacred spaces designed for healing, expansion, and embodied leadership. Based just outside Portland, Oregon, she lives with her husband, two sons, and their two beloved dogs. Siri is devoted to joy, healing, creative expression, and cultivating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and free. Reiki retreat: https://www.sageandblushwellness.com/purchase/p/reiki-i-ii-certification-retreat-july-710-2025-rockaway-beach-oregon Akashic retreat: https://www.sageandblushwellness.com/purchase/p/goddess-of-light-retreat siri@sageandblushwellness.com  www.sageandblushwellness.com @siribaructhornton Rebecca’s Contact info & Breathwork Freebie: I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link to sign up for my next group breathwork session:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Other ways to get in touch with me! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    1 Std. 7 Min.
  6. Self Healing & Mind/body Magic Demystified with Renee Boatman

    13. MAI

    Self Healing & Mind/body Magic Demystified with Renee Boatman

    I’m bursting with love and excitement from this conversation with Renee Boatman - as part of the Pause Breathwork team she is both my breathwork mentor and friend.   Renee’s mastery in somatic practices  is as vast as her warm personality and heart, and I invite you into her vault of wisdom in this informative episode all about body based healing AND  manifestation.   Renee has embraced her body’s sensory system as a means of navigating chronic pain and creating her desired life - and her words are simple and graspable, yet potent and poetic.  Stick around for the whole chat since there’s a yummy nugget in every bite, and actually a lot of topics covered! (time stamps below).  Towards the end Renee talks about her post-corporate life, the challenges of balancing motivation with personal expectations, and how she is shaping her new coaching program, 'You Reclaimed: A Path from Inner Chaos to Clarity.' The episode wraps up with insights into blending Reiki with breathwork to enhance the healing process. About Renee: Renee is an Advanced Energetic Breathwork Facilitator, Trauma-Informed Somatic Healing Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Master Reiki Practitioner. Her journey in these modalities has been a profound exploration of the mind-body connection and the transformative power of energy work. Her passion lies in guiding others through their inner landscapes, helping them release the grip of trauma and stuck energy that holds them back from being fully present and centered in the now. With a deep commitment to trauma-informed practices, she creates safe and nurturing spaces where individuals can journey inward and reconnect with their innate healing capacities. Whether it's through breathwork, somatic coaching, yoga, or Reiki, she believes in the wisdom of the body and the importance of honoring its sensations and intuition. You can connect with Renee on Instagram to learn about current and future offerings: https://www.instagram.com/reneedawncoaching/ About Rebecca (me): I’m now a certified breathwork facilitator!  I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link to sign up for my next group breathwork session:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Other ways to get in touch with me! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/  Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:21 Renee's Healing Journey and Breath Work 06:27 Discovering Breath Work 14:53 Manifestation and the Power of Visualization 25:27 Overcoming Pain Through Somatic Practices 35:42 Understanding Our Reactions and Emotions 38:24 The Power of Expectation and Focus 46:25 Creating the Feeling Before the Outcome 51:18 Balancing Life and Business 01:02:53 Integrating Reiki with Breathwork 01:11:29 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

    1 Std. 20 Min.
  7. Healing Through Dance: The Transformative Power of Dance Alchemy with Brooke Yantzi

    1. MAI

    Healing Through Dance: The Transformative Power of Dance Alchemy with Brooke Yantzi

    We danced as children - before we were talking and overthinking.  What if allowing your body to move and express itself was the gateway to healing everything that’s broken, transforming your biggest challenges into fortune?    Meet Brooke Yantzi, today’s podcast guest!  Brooke is on a mission to help people all over the world feel, heal and connect through dance, including ME, and taking her course has been the highlight of my spring.  After all, dance was truly my first love.  Brooke Yantzi is the founder of Dance Alchemy, an intuitive business coach and somatic healer and has been facilitating transformational dance and healing spaces for people all over the world for over 15 years for over 100,000 people.  With a background in Psychology, years of healing, intuitive, coaching and personal development trainings, she has taught hundreds of people to become dance healing facilitators as a Master Trainer and International presenter for various companies before starting her own. She has a passion for facilitating transformational experiences through movement and dance. Brooke has created a unique method and certification called Dance Alchemy Somatic and Embodiment certification which supports people in creating powerful, deep, somatic healing experiences for their clients through movement medicine!  In this episode Brooke shares her journey from overcoming personal struggles like eating disorders and divorce, to creating a global movement focused on dance as a modality for somatic healing and emotional expression. We dive into the wisdom of the 5  elements, which is the foundation of the Dance Alchemy method, and the vital importance of feeling and processing emotions as a means of transforming your biggest defeats into magnificent wisdom and prosperity. If you’re a little shy to get on the dance floor or to feel your emotions when numbing them sounds like more fun, this is the conversation to listen to!  Her advice is lifechanging!  Getting in touch with Brooke Yantzi: So if you’d like to alchemize your summer with some dancing in the sun, here’s how you can reach Brooke…. http://www.brookeyantzi.com www.instagram.com/brookejillianyantzi  Www.instagram.com/dancealchemyglobal    To get in touch with Rebecca (me): I’m now a certified breathwork facilitator!  I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link with more info about breathwork and also my kundalini yoga/breathwork combo sessions:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Other ways to get in touch with me! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/   Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    57 Min.
  8. Breathwork, Grief, and Spiritual Awakening with Meagan Crowe

    19. APR.

    Breathwork, Grief, and Spiritual Awakening with Meagan Crowe

    The only way out of our pain and struggle is through it -  I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation near and dear to my heart with my friend and fellow breathwork facilitator, Meagan Crow!  Meagan is a seasoned warrior at meeting and processing her struggles through awareness, self compassion and the body based healing practices that allow us to transform poison into medicine.   In this episode, Meagan discusses her recent experiences with loss, sobriety, and the development of her spiritual gifts, including encounters with spirit guides and plant medicines that have served as a foundation for the healing and magic she’s now offering to others - specifically helping women to unblock their energetic pathways so they can navigate significant life transitions. Meagan’s bio: Hi! I’m Meagan Crowe and I support people struggling to break through addictive patterns in life, whether that be addiction to substances, relationships, or coping patterns. I help others choose themselves and shift from survival mode to soul-aligned living using the power of breath, body, and being.  I’m a certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and soon-to-be somatic coach. I founded Defining Mountains Breathwork after one of the most difficult years of my life and repeated life transformations that instilled in me a passion to help others. My work blends ancient tools with modern research and understanding to support deep emotional healing, regulation, and reconnection — especially for women breaking cycles, navigating big life transitions, or healing from the invisible wounds of trauma. To get in touch with Meagan:  @https://www.instagram.com/definingmountains https://theleap.co/creator/DefiningMountains/ To get in touch with Rebecca (me): I’m now a certified breathwork facilitator!  I’d love to welcome you into my world with a free session for unhooking from the mind, getting into the body, healing your trauma and unlocking your magical gifts! Here’s a link with more info about breathwork and also my kundalini yoga/breathwork combo sessions:  https://purple-firefly-12441.myflodesk.com/freebreathworksession  For private sessions or additional info:  rebecca.schlosser@gmail.com  Other ways to get in touch with me! Podcast FB group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahappybreaths/   Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s connect on social media since I’m always looking for feedback, new guests and new friends!  The FB group offers additional content and a chance to connect further :)  I’m overjoyed and humbled to have you in this community, as we can never have too many conversations about healing and blooming!

    59 Min.

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Welcome to the Bloom with a Boom podcast where we're navigating life's prickly paths to bloom from a place of self-love and acceptance. I'm Rebecca, your host - a late bloomer, high desert dweller, chanting yogi and puppy mamma. Transformation often starts with the nourishing words of someone who believes in our unconditional potential, and those are the guests we’ll meet! Get ready to laugh, cry and be inspired by their radical inner shifts and lifestyle makeovers. I’ll share pivotal moments of my own journey from toxic stuff to the winning life, and simple, DIY personal healing tools.