The Rise and Flow Podcast

Essentially Elaine

Tune in with me and a whole collective of expansive guests and learn ways to rise up into your power, unleash your magic on the world and live in flow. The show is high energy, real, unfiltered and will expand your consciousness and unlock doors to your higher self. It's for anyone who is ready to rise and will cover all my passions from health and wellness and manifesting to wealth creation and building a business and designing the life of your dreams. Rise & Flow for me, is answering the call to RISE UP, stop playing small and to lead the way. It, like us all, will evolve as we go.

  1. Jul 13

    #269 Your Wounds Are the Wealth Model: Why Alchemizing Your Shadow Makes You Rich

    Forget love-and-light spirituality: this episode is about looking straight at your shadow and using it as strategy. I'm breaking down why the wounds you're unaware of or you've spent your whole life running from are actually the map to your wealth, your purpose, and your visibility. I share my own descent through my nodal return, living and facing my core Chiron wound in Gemini/4th house (communication, fear of being misunderstood, an irrational fear of being "cancelled", family roots and ancestry), and why hitting six and seven figures won’t fix the not-enoughness wounds, it just makes the wound louder and the lessons harder. Click here to join From Shadow to Light - the free 3 day Visibility Experience In this episode: Why I stopped niching in the spiritual space three years ago (and what an undefined G Center has to do with it) The three layers of how wounds are formed: ancestral/soul wounds, childhood imprinting (0–7, theta state, zero filter), and conditioning through your undefined/open centres Why 95% of behaviour and belief is subconscious and why that's where the real sabotage lives The seven visibility wounds I see over and over in clients: worthiness, rejection, abandonment, shame, safety, authority, and ancestral and exactly how each one shows up as a behaviour (perfectionism, freeze response, overqualifying, dimming your light) Why founders who face their wounds from day one outperform 7-8 figure business owners who built empires on top of unaddressed wounds My own pregnancy loss, family estrangement, and the ancestral abandonment wound that had been repeating for generations before I broke the pattern Why "awareness alone becomes a prison" and what it actually takes to rewire the pattern, not just name it Why your origin wound story: not your human design or your modalities is what makes you unqualified in a saturated, AI-flooded market

  2. Jul 1

    #268 From Corporate Queen to Soul-Led CEO: How Human Design Ruined My Business (In The Best Way)

    In this episode, I'm getting personal and sharing my own reinvention story, from performance to purpose, from a teenager who couldn't find her fit in the education system, to an international corporate career spanning Asia, a degrees and a masters, and eight-figure launches... to burning it all down and rebuilding a soul led business and life that's actually aligned with who I am and what I am here for. Book a Human Design Strategy Session with me here I talk about: Growing up in Catholic Ireland and the conditioning I had to unlearn Chasing the "right" path: business degree, HR major, international career, while my intuition was quietly steering me somewhere else the whole time Living in Asia for six years, my spiritual awakenings, meeting the Dalai Lama, and the ashram stay that cracked everything open Why I came home to Ireland "too ahead of the time" and had to rebuild my identity from scratch The moment I realised I'd built a business completely out of alignment with my Human Design and why I had to burn it down to rebuild it properly Why Manifestors can have a hard time scaling in traditional business models (and what to do instead) How I got my husband out of his corporate job within 3 years of rebuilding aligned and how we now run EVOLVE By Design together Why "follow my 5-step formula for consistent 5-figure months" is b******t, and what actually creates sustainable success How your Human Design blueprint shows you how you're wired to make money, attract clients, and be perceived and why copying someone else's strategy is a waste of your unique code (1 in 33 million, to be exact)

  3. Mar 18

    #265 Forgotten Crisis: The Truth About Myanmar, Aid Funding & Leading Change from the Ground Up

    Elaine sits down with Melody Crisp, co-founder of humanitarian charity Thrive, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to create change in the world's most forgotten crisis zones. From the reality of displaced communities in Myanmar to the collapse of global aid funding following USAID cuts, this episode pulls back the curtain. Melody breaks down why the traditional top-down charity model is broken, how Thrive is flipping the script by funding local leaders with local solutions, and why $5 genuinely changes lives. Together they tackle donor fatigue, ethical storytelling, the trauma of doom-scrolling, and what it means to show up as an activist without burning yourself out. This is a masterclass in conscious leadership, humanitarian innovation, and the quiet, consistent power of doing the next right thing. Key takeaways Local people usually know best what their communities actually need, and aid works better when they lead the solutions. Traditional aid systems often dilute impact because money gets filtered down through layers of administration before reaching people on the ground. Thrive focuses on getting funding closer to grassroots leaders already doing meaningful work in Myanmar. Sustainable support matters more than good optics. A water filtration system can create far more long-term impact than short-term bottled water distribution. Education is not just about schooling. In conflict zones, it can help protect children from recruitment, exploitation, and loss of life. Real community development starts by asking what strengths already exist, not just what is broken. Ethical storytelling matters. Humanitarian work should respect people’s dignity, safety, and reality, rather than exploiting trauma for attention. Small contributions genuinely matter. Even modest donations can have a real and measurable effect in communities facing crisis. Hope is not passive. It is built through action, relationships, and people choosing to show up consistently, even when the problems feel overwhelming. Links: Thrive Organization Podcastathon Charity Event

  4. Mar 4

    #264 Manifestation Meets AI: Reprogram Your Subconscious with SUPERconscious - The #1 AI Manifestation App

    In this episode I’m joined by Tom and Tommy McCarthy, father and son founders of Superconscious, an AI manifestation app that creates personalised scripts and activations based on your subconscious programming and goals. We get into identity, emotional avoidance, why people sabotage success, and how AI can actually make you more conscious instead of more disconnected.  Tom shares what he learned working with Tony Robbins and coaching high performers, and Tommy shares the moment he turned down a prestigious finance job to build his dream with full conviction. Takeaways The subconscious mind controls 95% of our thoughts and actions. Identity plays a crucial role in shaping our subconscious programming. AI can be a powerful tool for personal transformation. The Superconscious app personalizes manifestation practices for users. Emotions must be felt and processed to release trapped energy. People often avoid confronting their emotions, which hinders growth. The app helps users clarify their desires and set actionable goals. AI can enhance creativity and self-discovery rather than diminish it. Transformative stories from users highlight the app's impact. The future of coaching will integrate technology to support personal development. Episode Links Learn more about the Superconscious app and mission through their Website - @superconscious.io Download the App and try for yourself - there's a free trial to get you started too!: Apple Appstore Google Play Store Join The BEST OF YOU - use the code PODCAST10 for 10% Off - 6 weeks to discover the best version of yourself I hope you enjoy this episode - let us know what resonates and also let us know in the comments what Human Design you think Tom and Tommy are!

  5. Feb 25

    #263 The Future of Leadership: Human Design, Alignment & Corporate Burnout Recovery with Brooke Dukes

    In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Brooke Dukes (5/1 Manifesting Generator) to explore what leadership looks like when it’s rooted in alignment instead of hustle. We dive into how Human Design transforms the way we lead, make decisions, navigate corporate culture, and recover from burnout,  especially as women operating in high-performance environments.  Brooke shares her journey initiating Human Design into the corporate world, the creation of Success by Design, and how understanding strategy, authority, projections, boundaries, and energetic hygiene can completely change the way we experience success. This episode is an invitation to lead authentically, honor your design, prioritize rest without guilt, and redefine what achievement truly means. If you’re ready to stop forcing and start aligning, this conversation will expand you. Takeaways Human Design provides a roadmap to understanding oneself. Success is achieved through alignment, not hustle. Women in corporate face unique challenges and expectations. Rest and self-care are essential for success. Emotional authority requires patience and awareness. Projections from others can cloud personal judgment. Authenticity is key to personal and professional fulfillment. The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and transformative. Community support is vital for personal growth. Success by Design aims to make personal development accessible. Contact Brooke or Join Success by Design Membership Club

  6. Feb 4

    #262 Quantum Networking: Building Real Connections with Gil Petersil

    In this episode of Rise & Flow, I sit down with Gil Petersil, master networker, quantum connector, and advisor to some of the world’s most influential leaders to explore what networking really means in the next era of leadership. Gil shares his personal journey into quantum networking, including the early mistakes that shaped his philosophy and the shift from transactional connection to intentional, presence-led relationships. We unpack why traditional networking models no longer work, and how genuine connection, energy awareness, and integrity are becoming the true currencies of influence. Together, we explore Gil’s CARE framework for building meaningful relationships, the role of energy management in leadership, and his innovative use of tea ceremonies as a modern ritual for deeper human connection. This conversation is an invitation to audit your network, release performative connections, and focus on quality over quantity, not just to grow your reach, but to create a more grounded, fulfilling, and aligned life. This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who know that who you are matters more than who you know. Gil is an Aries, 5/1 Emotional Generator for all you design lovers! Episode Links Click here to connect with Gil, get a Free Network Audit or join a course!Join the BEST OF YOU with Elaine here - use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off as a listener of the show. Takeaways Networking is a set of spiritual practices. We waste so much time in a day. The fortune is in the frequency. It's okay to not need to make everyone happy. We are oversharing, we spill too much words. The CARE framework helps in managing relationships. Energy management is crucial in networking. Creating ceremonial spaces enhances connection. Networking should be about quality, not quantity. We are over communicating, but under connecting.

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Tune in with me and a whole collective of expansive guests and learn ways to rise up into your power, unleash your magic on the world and live in flow. The show is high energy, real, unfiltered and will expand your consciousness and unlock doors to your higher self. It's for anyone who is ready to rise and will cover all my passions from health and wellness and manifesting to wealth creation and building a business and designing the life of your dreams. Rise & Flow for me, is answering the call to RISE UP, stop playing small and to lead the way. It, like us all, will evolve as we go.