Becoming Unbound

Carley Butler
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This podcast is for anyone secretly craving a life of freedom, purpose, and self-trust and ready to start building a life that feels aligned, expansive, and fully their own. Becoming Unbound is a soft place to land and a loving nudge forward for anyone who feels stuck in a life that no longer fits. Hosted by Carley Butler, podcast producer and passionate advocate for personal freedom, this show is here to help you untangle from the stories, systems, and identities keeping you small, so you can create a life that feels free, aligned, and fully your own. We're talking real conversations about healing, self-trust, breaking free from burnout, leaving the job or relationship that's no longer serving you, and tuning back into your own intuition. Whether you're feeling the nudge to start over, pivot your path, or finally listen to that quiet whisper that says there's more for you…you're in the right place.

  1. 17 FEB

    Are You Living Someone Else’s Script? with Adam Guzman-Poole | EP 39

    In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Adam for a powerful conversation about breaking free from life scripts, trusting your inner knowing, and choosing the path that is actually yours. Adam shares his wild journey from an apprenticeship with traditional medicine people in the Amazon rainforest to taking a more “conventional” route into psychology, and why freedom is an inside job before it’s ever an outside one. We talk about the messy liminal space between who you were and who you’re becoming, how to build a real relationship with yourself, and why one minute of stillness can change everything. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: heart vs head, inner whispers, breaking life scripts, liminal space, identity death and rebirth, self-love as an investment, meditation in micro doses, journaling for clarity, nature as a nervous system reset, freedom as an inner game Topics Discussed  The “war” between certainty and inner truthLiminal space and the discomfort of becomingSelf-love as the foundation for healthy relationships and purposeWhy giving from depletion leads to burnoutMeditation, journaling, and nature as practical tools for clarityFreedom as inner peace regardless of external circumstances_____________________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES Adam’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/adam.purpose/  Adam’s Website | https://lessonsonlove.org/love-infusion  Adam’s LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-guzman-poole/ Purpose Guide | https://www.purposeguide.org/  _____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits. At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact. Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you. ✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

    45 min

  2. 3 FEB

    We’re Numbing Ourselves and Calling It Normal with Luciana Santaguida | EP 38

    What if your next “best night ever” didn’t include alcohol… and you still left feeling HIGH on life?In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Luciana Santaguida for a powerful conversation about sober-curious spaces, music as medicine, and what it really means to create community with intention. We talk about why so many festivals and concerts normalize disconnection, and how Luciana is flipping the script with consciously curated events like Sunflower Garden Fest in Toronto. She shares her personal journey of walking away from partying after vocal nodules forced her to heal, and how purpose (and faith) became the catalyst for everything she’s built. If you’ve been feeling called to change your habits, find your people, or take a leap you can’t stop thinking about… this one will hit. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: sober curious festivals, alcohol-free community, music as medicine, energetic curation, conscious concerts, dancing without disassociation, purpose as a turning point, vocal healing journey, faith over fear, building quietly and leading boldly Topics Discussed  Creating alcohol-free spaces that still feel electric and funHow music shifts your nervous system and your vibrationThe discomfort of trying something new without “social lubricant”Losing friends when you choose your purpose and healingBuilding in silence and protecting your vision from doubtFaith, surrender, and taking action with no plan B_____________________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES Luciana’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lucianawithlove/  Luciana’s Website | https://www.lucianawithlove.com/  www.sunflowergardenfestival.com  _____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits. At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact. ✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

    53 min

  3. 20 JAN

    The Real Reason You Can’t Leave the Life That Doesn’t Feel Right with Naomi Tessler | EP37

    What if burnout isn’t a failure… but an invitation to come home to yourself? In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Naomi Tessler for a deeply honest, soul-expanding conversation about burnout, boundaries, parts work, and reclaiming your voice. Naomi shares her journey as a multi-passionate artist, healer, and entrepreneur who learned the hard way that doing everything alone isn’t sustainable. We explore nervous system regulation, intergenerational trauma, the power of saying no, and how freedom often begins the moment we listen to our bodies instead of overriding them.  This episode is a beautiful reminder that rest is revolutionary, your voice matters, and saying no can be the most loving yes you ever give yourself. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: burnout cycles, rest as resistance, nervous system regulation, parts work, feminine and masculine balance, intergenerational trauma, boundaries as empowerment, saying no with power, voice as freedom, creative self-expression Topics Discussed Burnout and the unsustainable solo-entrepreneur cycleNervous system regulation and embodied awarenessParts work and internal family systemsBoundaries as an act of self-respectHealing intergenerational and ancestral traumaFinding freedom through voice and creative expression _____________________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES Naomi’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/naomihanatessler/  Naomi’s Website | https://naomitessler.com/ Naomi’s Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/naomi.tessler/  _____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits. At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact. Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you. ✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com

    53 min

  4. 6 JAN

    7 Steps to Becoming Unbound (Without Blowing Up Your Life) | EP 36

    Have you ever felt like the life you want is just one brave decision away? In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with myself for a powerful solo conversation about the seven intentional steps to becoming unbound. We explore how to listen to your body’s whispers, get clear on your values, create safety before big changes, and take tiny brave actions without blowing your whole life up overnight. I also share why January doesn’t have to be your pressure cooker—and how aligning with the real new year (hello, spring 🌱) can make change feel more natural and sustainable. This episode is your permission slip to go slow, trust yourself, and start building a life that actually feels like home. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: listening to the whispers, nervous system awareness, redefining the new year, values-based living, safety before change, micro brave steps, long-game mindset, identity shifts, freedom on your terms, becoming unbound Topics Discussed  Listening to your body’s signalsThe cost of staying the sameClarifying values before making changesCreating financial and emotional safetyMicro-steps instead of life blow-upsGiving yourself grace in the long game_____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Your podcast deserves more than guesswork and late-night edits. At Carley Butler Media, I take podcasting off your plate, from editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, so you can show up consistently, confidently, and with impact. Whether you’re launching or scaling, I help you create a polished podcast that supports your goals and grows with you. ✨ Learn more and book your discovery call at www.carleybutlermedia.com _____________________________________Chapters00:00 Welcome to Becoming Unbound 01:33 Redefining the New Year 03:31 Step 1: Get Quiet & Listen 06:29 Step 2: The Cost of Staying the Same 09:35 Step 3: Clarify Your Values 13:28 Step 4: Create Safety First 17:12 Step 5: Say It Out Loud 21:20 Step 6: Take the Brave Micro Step 25:32 Step 7: Give Yourself Grace 29:57 Recap: The Seven Steps 32:19 Final Thoughts & What’s Next

    28 min

  5. 30/12/2025

    If You Made Big Changes in 2025 and Still Feel Stuck Watch This | EP 35

    What if freedom doesn’t arrive all at once… but in quiet moments you almost miss? In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down solo for a deeply reflective conversation about what freedom actually feels like in the body. After escaping the noise of Toronto for a winter work retreat at my family’s cottage, I realized something big: this is the life I was dreaming about two years ago. I share what it’s really been like building a business from the ground up, the difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship, and why freedom doesn’t have to mean “burn it all down.” We talk nervous system safety, slow mornings, long-term vision, future family goals, and why it’s okay if your version of freedom changes over time. This episode is about celebrating the small wins, honoring the grind, and trusting that change is possible when you don’t give up. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: freedom in the nervous system, working from the cottage, slow winter mornings, freelancing vs entrepreneurship, long-term vision, redefining success, feminine vs masculine energy, celebrating small wins, flexible work life, permission to choose differently Topics Discussed  What freedom actually feels like in the bodyThe reality of building a business from scratchFreelancing vs owning a scalable businessNervous system safety as a success metricWhy entrepreneurship isn’t for everyoneCelebrating the life you once dreamed of _____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2  _____________________________________ Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I’ll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let’s make podcasting easy and elevated!

    22 min

  6. 16/12/2025

    The Nervous System Blueprint for Finding Purpose with Amanda Smith | EP34

    Ever feel like your body is basically begging you to change… but you keep pushing through anyway? In this week’s episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Amanda Smith for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, purpose, and what happens when your body’s “whispers” turn into full-blown screams. Amanda shares how she broke out of a high-achieving career box and followed the thread that was always pulling her back to the body—breath, subtle awareness, and healing. We talk about why modern life keeps people disconnected from stillness, how stress and misalignment can show up as symptoms, and why freedom is often as simple (and hard) as saying, “I can’t do that right now.” If you’re craving clarity, calm, and a more purpose-led life, this one will land. _____________________________________ Episode Highlights: nervous system regulation, purpose discovery, whispers vs screams, dis-ease and symptoms, breathwork and the pause, yoga as a bridge, silence and self-connection, nature rhythms and grounding, micro-choices over grand leaps, freedom through boundaries Topics Discussed  When emotions “ooze” into the physical body as symptomsHow breath becomes the doorway to regulation and intuitionWhy silence is uncomfortable and what that revealsReconnecting with nature and circadian/seasonal rhythmsChoice, responsibility, and micro-shifts that change everythingFreedom as boundaries and releasing others’ expectations _____________________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES Amanda’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amanda.g.smith/  Amanda’s Website | https://bodywhisperhealing.com/  Gutsy Chick Podcast | https://bodywhisperhealing.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4dHbCB9g6r6gR0KgDtg3ZE?si=6927d5cf4ed5425f  Geometric Breath Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXItOY0sLRY  _____________________________________ ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie. _____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2

    45 min

  7. 09/12/2025

    Why You Stay Stuck: Nervous System Patterns Explained with Brittany Lynn | EP 33

    What if the symptoms you've been trying to silence are actually your body begging you to come home to yourself? 💭✨ In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Brittany McCann for a raw, soul-hitting conversation on nervous system healing, intuition, and what it really means to live in alignment with your body and your purpose. Brittany shares how she was told she'd never have children naturally, then went on to reverse "irreversible" PCOS by trusting her intuition and holistic nutrition. We dive into why your symptoms are your body's language, how outsourcing your power to the "white coat" keeps you stuck, and the link between purpose, emotional health, and physical healing. We also unpack nervous system "bookending," micro-steps to becoming unbound, parts work, and the magic of coming home to your authentic self.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: reversing PCOS naturally, trusting your inner healer, symptoms as your body's language, nervous system "bookending", micro-steps to becoming unbound, parts work & people-pleasing, purpose and physical health, faith when you feel stuck, speaking your stuckness out loud, coming home to your authentic self Topics Discussed  How Brittany reversed "irreversible" PCOS by trusting her intuition and holistic nutrition Symptoms as the language of the body instead of problems to numb or silence Outsourcing our health and life decisions to "experts" versus reclaiming inner authority Nervous system "bookending" and micro-steps for change instead of all-or-nothing leaps Parts work, attachment, and how people-pleasing builds a life that isn't truly yours Redefining freedom as authenticity, purpose, and coming home to yourself   _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Brittany's Instagram | @healingwithbrittanylynn | @brittanylynnwelness Brittany's Website | https://www.brittanylynnwellness.com/  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

    49 min

  8. 02/12/2025

    Unbinding Yourself from a System That Keeps You Unwell with Monica McKitterick | EP32

    Have you ever felt like just another number in the waiting room instead of a human who actually deserves real care? 👀 In this week's episode of Becoming Unbound, I sit down with Monica McKitterick for a liberating conversation about breaking up with a broken healthcare system and building a life and business around true freedom. Monica is a family nurse practitioner and founder of a direct primary care clinic in Texas, and she shares how she walked away from a cushy six-figure job, dealt with haters, and created a model that actually puts patients first. We dive into what's really driving "sick care," how incentives keep people unwell, and the four pillars she focuses on to help people reclaim their health and their lives. If you've ever suspected the system wasn't really designed for your wellness, this one's going to light a fire in you.   _____________________________________   Episode Highlights: healthcare freedom, direct primary care, sick-care system, root cause wellness, sleep + stress, boundaries, time freedom, entrepreneurship, investing in yourself, redefining success, patient advocacy, holistic health, burnout recovery, nutrition basics, movement habits, sovereignty in healthcare, leaving the system, mindset shifts, family-first living, personal responsibility Topics Discussed    How the current healthcare system incentivizes sickness instead of health What direct primary care is and why it puts the patient back in charge The four pillars of health: sleep, stress, nutrition and body movement Boundaries as a non-negotiable for your health, work and family Redefining success from revenue and clinic count to time, presence and travel Investing in yourself through education, mentorship and brave first steps _____________________________________   LINKS & RESOURCES Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/impactfamilywellness  Website | https://www.impactfamilywellness.com/  Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@impactfamilywellnessllc4726/videos  _____________________________________   ✨ If this episode lit a fire in you, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your freedom-loving bestie.   _____________________________________   STAY CONNECTED   Follow on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/carleybutlermedia/  Subscribe on Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@CarleyButlerMedia  Follow on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565606876083  Join the Unbound Collective Newsletter | http://eepurl.com/iYOOx2    _____________________________________   Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Let Carley Butler Media handle the behind-the-scenes magic so you can focus on showing up and sharing your voice. From editing and scheduling to strategy and promotion, I'll help you create a seamless, professional podcast that grows your audience and impact. Visit www.carleybutlermedia.com to learn more and book your discovery call today! Let's make podcasting easy and elevated!

    43 min
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This podcast is for anyone secretly craving a life of freedom, purpose, and self-trust and ready to start building a life that feels aligned, expansive, and fully their own. Becoming Unbound is a soft place to land and a loving nudge forward for anyone who feels stuck in a life that no longer fits. Hosted by Carley Butler, podcast producer and passionate advocate for personal freedom, this show is here to help you untangle from the stories, systems, and identities keeping you small, so you can create a life that feels free, aligned, and fully your own. We're talking real conversations about healing, self-trust, breaking free from burnout, leaving the job or relationship that's no longer serving you, and tuning back into your own intuition. Whether you're feeling the nudge to start over, pivot your path, or finally listen to that quiet whisper that says there's more for you…you're in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Carley Butler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Carley Butler
  • Show Website
    Becoming Unbound