Loving Your Life Again: Money, Mindset & Nervous System Healing

Christina
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Hi! I’m Christina, and I know what it’s like to feel stuck—trapped in a life that doesn’t reflect your worth, wondering if things will ever get better. After leaving a toxic marriage with a drug addict who had narcissistic tendencies, I found myself lost, barely surviving, and questioning everything. But deep down, I knew there had to be more to life than just getting by. That’s when my healing journey began—learning to rebuild my life, regulate my nervous system, and heal my relationship with money, self-worth, and success. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Loving Your Life Again is for heart-centered women—solopreneurs, healers, therapists, and service-based entrepreneurs—who are ready to break free from financial stress, emotional overwhelm, and self-doubt. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, struggled with money anxiety, or wondered if you’re enough to create the life and business you dream of, this podcast is for you. Each week, we’ll explore financial clarity, nervous system regulation, and the deep inner work needed to step into true abundance. You’ll get practical tools, mindset shifts, and somatic practices to move from surviving to thriving—so you can finally build a business and life that feels aligned, easeful, and free. You are worthy of more. Let’s start the journey to Loving Your Life Again. You can find me at: www.breathofrenewal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96

  1. 2D AGO

    From Accident to Self Trust: My Origin Story

    This episode is more personal than most… Because I realized something recently: I’ve been teaching self-trust… I’ve been guiding women back into their bodies… I’ve been holding space for healing… But I’ve never fully shared where my own self-trust journey truly began. And it didn’t start when I found breathwork. It started ten years ago. In 2016, I felt an undeniable call to move back to Virginia — even though I had no job, no home, and no real plan. I trusted the pull anyway. About a month later, I was in a head-on collision. Coma. Multiple surgeries. Wheelchair for four months. Loss of independence overnight. And in the middle of that breaking… I was faced with a choice. Stay in victimhood… Or decide what my “new normal” would be. That moment — lying in a hospital bed, stripped of everything familiar — was the true beginning of my self-trust journey. In this episode, I share: • The intuitive call that led me to move • The accident and recovery that changed everything • The identity unraveling that followed • How survival patterns shaped my life and relationships • Why mindset work alone wasn’t enough for healing • How breathwork became the bridge back to my body • The difference between top-down and bottom-up healing This conversation is about more than my story. It’s about the moments in life that break us open… And the power we reclaim when we choose to rebuild instead of remain stuck. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself… If you’ve been surviving instead of living… If you’re craving a way to release what your body has been holding… You’re not alone. And there is a path back to yourself — breath by breath. ⟡ If you feel called to experience this work firsthand, you’re invited to join me inside the Breathwork Membership — a space for nervous system regulation, emotional release, and rebuilding self-trust from the inside out. Each month includes guided breathwork journeys, integration, and a supportive space to soften survival patterns and come home to yourself. Join for one session to give it a try or the month https://www.breathofrenewal.com/membership ⟡ Thank you for being here. For witnessing my story. And for doing the brave work of choosing yourself. Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    9 min

  2. FEB 20

    Financial Self-Trust: Identity, Money Leadership & Learning to Lead Your Numbers

    In this week’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation around self-trust and boundaries — but from the financial lens. Because financial leadership isn’t just about spreadsheets… It’s about identity. It’s about who you believe yourself to be when you look at your money. Inside this episode, I’m sharing in real time — messy, honest, and unfiltered — what it’s looked like to step into a new identity while building deeper financial self-trust. We talk about the tension that happens when the old version of you is shedding… while the new version is still integrating. And how that shows up in: • Avoiding your numbers • Over-investing from fear • Undercharging for your work • Overextending your time and energy • Questioning your financial leadership I also share personal reflections around: — Investing from expansion vs. FOMO — Listening to your body’s financial yes + no — Generational money stories — The link between nervous system safety and financial decisions And from the practical CFO lens, we start grounding this work in the numbers — beginning with: • Understanding your Profit & Loss • The difference between net income vs. cash flow • Why separating business + personal finances matters • Using your numbers to build clarity instead of fear Because financial self-trust is built piece by piece — not overnight. 💬 Workshop Invitation I’m currently building a hands-on workshop focused on the practical side of financial leadership — walking through how to actually start looking at your numbers, organizing your finances, and preparing for things like taxes. If you want to be part of it as it comes together… Email me or DM me the word WORKSHOP and I’ll send you the details as soon as they’re ready. If this episode resonated, don’t forget to: • Follow the podcast • Leave a review • Share it with someone building financial self-trust too Because this work becomes more powerful when we walk it together 🤍 Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    25 min

  3. FEB 17

    Learning to Say No: Healing People-Pleasing, Fawning & Over-Giving

    Saying no isn’t just about boundaries It’s about self-trust. In this episode, Christina continues the monthly theme of Self-Trust & Boundaries by exploring what it really means to learn how to say no — emotionally, somatically, and relationally. Because for many women, saying yes when they mean no isn’t a personality trait… It’s a survival response. Through personal stories and nervous system insight, Christina unpacks the patterns of people-pleasing, fawning, and over-giving — and how these learned behaviors disconnect us from your voice, energy, and truth. This conversation is both compassionate and empowering — offering awareness without shame, and hope for what becomes possible when self-trust begins to rebuild. In This Episode, We Explore • What people-pleasing actually is (and why it forms) • The “chameleon effect” — shape-shifting for acceptance • How emotional sensitivity + empathy play a role • Fawning as a nervous system survival response • Why keeping the peace can disconnect you from yourself • Where over-giving shows up in work, parenting, and business • The difference between giving from overflow vs obligation • Resentment as a somatic boundary signal • First attempts at saying no (and why they feel shaky) • Why “No is a complete sentence” can feel revolutionary • The body’s signals when you abandon your truth Key Takeaway People-pleasing, fawning, and over-giving aren’t flaws. They’re survival strategies. And self-trust is rebuilt when you begin honoring your body’s no — even in small moments. Monthly Breathwork Invitation If this conversation resonated… If you’re noticing how much your body braces, contracts, or overrides itself… Our breathwork sessions are designed to help you: • Regulate your nervous system • Release stored survival tension • Reconnect with your inner voice • Rebuild self-trust somatically You can join live or step into the membership for ongoing support. Click Here for the Details Reflection Question Where in your life are you saying yes… When your body is whispering no? And what would it look like to honor one of those no’s this week? If this episode supported you, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, or share it with someone wal Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    23 min

  4. FEB 12

    Why You Don’t Trust Your Financial Decisions — And How to Start Rebuilding

    Financial self-trust doesn’t just impact your bank account — it impacts how you lead, decide, and feel building your business. In this Supported Life (Money) episode, Christina continues the conversation from earlier this week — moving from personal self-trust into financial self-trust. Because many women don’t just question relationships… They question their financial decisions too. This episode explores why distrust shows up around money — not only from personal experience, but from generational and systemic conditioning. It wasn’t that long ago that women couldn’t open bank accounts or access credit independently — and those imprints still live in our nervous systems today. Blending somatic awareness with practical leadership, Christina reframes financial data not as judgment, but as information — a story showing where your business has been, where it stands, and where it’s heading. In This Episode, We Explore: • Why women distrust financial decisions • Survival patterns + money leadership • Generational and historical conditioning • Epigenetics + inherited fear responses • The “fleas in a jar” conditioning metaphor • Reading financial data as business story • Emotional reaction vs informed leadership • CFO-style interpretation of numbers • The three-legged stool: You, Money, People • First steps to rebuilding financial trust Key Takeaway Financial trust isn’t built through perfect decisions — but through learning to lead yourself with data, awareness, and self-compassion. Practical Support A workshop on separating finances and understanding your numbers is in development. Stay tuned or reach out to join the waitlist. Nervous System & Identity Support If money feels emotionally activating, Flow Your Dough offers a gentle entry point through safety and identity work. 🔗 https://flowyourdough.com/ Breathwork Invitation Breathwork supports nervous system regulation, emotional release, and rebuilding self-trust from the inside out. Join as a one-time session or step into the membership: https://www.breathofrenewal.com/membership Reflection Where do you notice distrust showing up in your financial decisions? And is that distrust truly yours… or inheri Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    17 min

  5. FEB 10

    Rebuilding Self-Trust After Survival

    Self-trust doesn’t disappear overnight. It erodes slowly — through survival patterns, people-pleasing, codependency, and years of putting everyone else’s needs before your own. For many women, the realization comes when they find themselves questioning everything — their decisions, their intuition, their voice. In this episode, Christina opens an honest, compassionate conversation about rebuilding trust in yourself after living in survival mode. Because self-distrust isn’t a personal failure. It’s an adaptive response. Through personal reflection and somatic insight, she explores how self-trust is repaired — not through force or mindset alone — but through micro-moments of honoring your body, needs, and boundaries. In this episode, we explore: • How survival patterns erode self-trust • Intuition vs. hypervigilance • What self-distrust looks like in daily decisions • People-pleasing and codependency patterns • Boundaries as internal safety • Nervous system healing and trust • How self-trust shows up in the body • Micro-moments that begin repair A key reminder: Self-trust isn’t rebuilt in giant leaps. It’s rebuilt every time you: • Listen to your body • Follow through on your needs • Hold a boundary • Choose not to abandon yourself Small moments create deep repair. Invitation: Monthly Breathwork Session If you feel disconnected from yourself… If your mind is loud but your body feels quiet… Breathwork helps rebuild trust from the inside out. Our next live session is this Thursday. Join as a one-time experience — or step into the monthly membership for ongoing support. Inside this space, we focus on: • Nervous system regulation • Body reconnection • Releasing survival bracing • Rebuilding internal safety You don’t have to do this alone. Sign up for the next Renewal Room session: https://www.breathofrenewal.com/membership Flow Your Dough — 5-Day Challenge If self-trust wounds are showing up around money too, this is a powerful next step: https://flowyourdough.com/challenge 💬 Reflection Question Where in your life are you learning to trust yourself again? And what is one small way you can honor that trust this Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    15 min

  6. FEB 5

    Your Numbers Tell a Story: How to Use Financial Data to Support Your Vision

    Coming fresh off a two-day live event, Christina records this episode in real-time integration — reflecting on the connection between nervous system safety, identity, structure… and money. Inspired by the metaphor of water — flow, resistance, grip, and softening — this conversation bridges inner capacity work with the practical reality of business finances. Because your numbers are not separate from your nervous system. They’re part of the story you’re living and building. In this episode, Christina continues the conversation from earlier this week — moving from safety and capacity into a grounded exploration of how to engage with your finances without shame, pressure, or overwhelm. Rather than focusing on systems or bookkeeping steps, this episode centers on awareness, orientation, and direction. You’ll explore how financial data functions the way a CFO presents it to stakeholders — not as judgment, but as a narrative explaining where a business has been, where it stands, and where it’s heading. In this episode, we explore: • Nervous system responses around money  • Why numbers are information, not identity  • How financials reflect business direction  • The link between your vision and your data  • How to read the story your numbers tell  • Why awareness allows real-time adjustment You’ll also hear the visual of the three-legged stool — the core supports of a sustainable business: • You — energy, leadership, capacity  • Money — cash flow, sustainability, profit  • People — clients, audience, impact When one leg weakens, the structure wobbles. This episode isn’t about perfection or mastery. It’s about building the capacity to look — so you can consciously write the next chapter of your business story. Two Ways to Go Deeper Practical Support If you’re ready to separate finances and understand your numbers, a workshop is in development. Stay tuned or reach out for the waitlist. Nervous System & Identity Support If money feels emotionally activating, Flow Your Dough offers a gentle entry point through identity and safety work. https://flowyourdough.com/ Two lanes. Same foundation. Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    32 min

  7. FEB 3

    From Safety to Capacity: When Structure Supports Instead of Suffocates

    In January, we focused on safety — what it feels like in the body, how to recognize when you’re surviving instead of truly living, and why change isn’t simple even when you know something isn’t serving you anymore.  But once safety begins to return, a new question often arises:  Now what?  In this episode of Loving Your Life Again, Christina explores what comes after safety — capacity — and how learning to support yourself changes everything.  You’ll hear a real-life story about travel delays, shifting plans, and choosing safety over forcing, and how those moments mirror what happens inside our nervous systems when we stop pushing and start listening.  This episode is an invitation to rethink structure — not as pressure or control, but as something that can hold you, support you, and help you grow.  ✨ In this episode, we explore:  The difference between safety and stagnationWhy capacity isn’t built by doing more, but by being supportedHow structure can soothe instead of suffocateWhat your nervous system is telling you about your current seasonWhy flexibility is a sign of regulation, not weakness You’ll also get a gentle check-in to help you notice:   Where you’re holding too tightlyWhere support is already presentAnd where you might be asking yourself to do too much alone This conversation sets the foundation for February’s theme of capacity and integration, and leads naturally into later discussions about practical support — including money, structure, and sustainable growth.   If you’re navigating change, healing old patterns, or learning how to live with more ease and self-trust, this episode is for you. Support the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

    14 min

  8. JAN 29

    Why Looking at Your Numbers Feels So Hard (And How to Make It Safe Again)

    So many women think their money struggles are about discipline, willpower, or “not being good with numbers.” Most of the time, they’re not. They’re about safety. In this episode of Loving Your Life Again, Christina continues the conversation about the nervous system and brings it into a very real, very practical place: your relationship with your money and your numbers. You’ll explore why looking at your finances can trigger overwhelm, shutdown, or control — and why that doesn’t mean you’re bad at money. It means your nervous system learned that money wasn’t safe. Christina breaks down the two most common survival responses around money: Avoidance (not looking, procrastinating, “I’ll deal with it later”)Hypervigilance (over-checking, over-controlling, over-restricting)Both are protective strategies. Neither means you’re broken. You’ll also hear why: Your numbers are not a verdict on your worth or successMixing personal and business finances often creates unnecessary overwhelmSeparating them is not just a financial best practice — it’s a nervous-system interventionYou don’t need a perfect system — you need a simple, tolerable, repeatable oneSafety and capacity come before consistency and disciplineThis episode includes a gentle check-in to meet yourself where you are, without shame or pressure, and to help you identify the next kind, supportive step forward. If you’ve ever felt: Overwhelmed by your numbersAfraid to look at your financesOr stuck in a cycle of avoidance or over-controlThis episode will help you understand why — and how to begin creating clarity in a way your nervous system can actually sustain. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why money is a nervous system issue, not just a mindset issueThe difference between avoidance and hypervigilance around financesWhy your numbers are neutral information, not a moral scoreHow separating personal and business finances reduces overwhelmWhat kind of system actually works for a stressed nervous systemHow to take the next step without pressure, shame, or burnoutChristina is currently creating a workshop to help you: Separate personal and business financesClean up youSupport the show If this episode stirred something in you and you’re not quite sure what the next best step is, you don’t have to figure that out alone. You’re always welcome to book a conversation with me, and we can feel into what kind of support would actually serve you right now — whether that’s the Breath of Renewal membership, 1:1 somatic support, or something else entirely. You’ll find the link to start that conversation in the show notes. https://calendly.com/breathofrenewal/breakthrough-session Enjoying the show, be sure you follow the show, so you never miss when a new episode drops. Leave a 5-star review, so others can also find me. Share with a friend. You can support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2YKV9S275TWHW Christina can be found on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96 E-mail Christina: hello@breathofrenewal.com Check out Christina's website at www.breathofrenewal.com

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Hi! I’m Christina, and I know what it’s like to feel stuck—trapped in a life that doesn’t reflect your worth, wondering if things will ever get better. After leaving a toxic marriage with a drug addict who had narcissistic tendencies, I found myself lost, barely surviving, and questioning everything. But deep down, I knew there had to be more to life than just getting by. That’s when my healing journey began—learning to rebuild my life, regulate my nervous system, and heal my relationship with money, self-worth, and success. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Loving Your Life Again is for heart-centered women—solopreneurs, healers, therapists, and service-based entrepreneurs—who are ready to break free from financial stress, emotional overwhelm, and self-doubt. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, struggled with money anxiety, or wondered if you’re enough to create the life and business you dream of, this podcast is for you. Each week, we’ll explore financial clarity, nervous system regulation, and the deep inner work needed to step into true abundance. You’ll get practical tools, mindset shifts, and somatic practices to move from surviving to thriving—so you can finally build a business and life that feels aligned, easeful, and free. You are worthy of more. Let’s start the journey to Loving Your Life Again. You can find me at: www.breathofrenewal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breath_of_renewalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christina.sommers.96

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