The Power of Oxygen 1st

Dot Rock
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When my son was little, I was a single mom who was doing it all alone. I was putting everyone else first and my own needs last. To everyone around me, I was successful but little did they know that my success was tied to pushing, stressing, sleepless nights and early morning workouts pushing my body and my limits to the extreme. Until one day  I was flying alone and nearly crashed an airplane and I realized that I needed to take care of my own needs first before anyone else. You see, when you’re a pilot, if you have any issues in the plane, you put on your oxygen mask 1st, not your passengers. They need you to land the plane.    This podcast is all about this journey to healing, to getting clear on the desires of your heart… and stepping into them with courage while leaning into, asking for and receiving support.  I hope you feel inspired to do less, to follow your passions and infuse them into your daily life and truly claim the life you were meant to live: a life filled to the brim with epic ADVENTURE.  

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 107: When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something: Functional Medicine, Mold Toxicity & Perimenopause with Becca Kyle, BPR, M.Ed., FDN-P, HHP

    What happens when your body literally forces you to slow down?  Sometimes the people who help save our lives are the ones who knew us long before life got complicated. In this episode, I’m joined by someone who has known me since we were kids growing up in the Hill Country of Texas — Becca Kyle. Today, Becca is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and holistic health expert helping women navigate the often confusing and overwhelming shifts of midlife health. But long before this episode, Becca played a much more personal role in my story. When my liver suddenly failed and my health began collapsing, traditional answers weren’t coming quickly enough. Becca helped connect the dots that others had missed and pointed us toward what would eventually become a life-saving discovery: mold toxicity. We talk about the deeper patterns behind chronic illness, how functional medicine approaches health differently, and why so many women in midlife feel like their bodies are suddenly betraying them. We also talk about perimenopause, nervous system regulation, and the powerful shift that happens when we stop chasing symptoms and start listening to what our bodies are trying to say. Recently I participated in Becca’s perimenopause group, and it reminded me just how important it is for women to feel seen, supported, and educated about the changes happening in their bodies. This conversation is part science, part story, and part reminder that sometimes the most powerful healing comes when we pause, breathe, and allow the right support to enter our lives. Which is exactly what Oxygen 1st is all about. In this episode, you'll hear: How mold toxicity nearly caused my liver to fail Why functional health looks at the body as a connected whole, not isolated symptomsThe difference between treating symptoms and removing roadblocks to healingWhat perimenopause really is (and why men need to understand it too)How stress hormones and sex hormones are deeply interconnectedWhy your "normal" labs might not tell the whole storyThe importance of scaling your life before scaling your businessHow getting support isn't optional—it's essential for midlife womenConnect with Becca: Website: https://www.holisticobsession.com Free Connection Call: https://holisticobsession.practicebetter.io/#/5df936cf2a9c2407d0ad9024/bookings?s=62fd42a5103ed33931fb9420 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccakylefdnp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticobsession YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeccaKyle-FDNP TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holisticobsession Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    1h 4m

  2. MAR 10

    Ep 106: Aligned Support Changes Everything: Why Business Owners Need Support to Grow Their Business

    What if the key to growing your business isn’t working harder… but protecting your energy? In this episode we explore the powerful connection between support, personal vitality, and sustainable leadership. Many entrepreneurs believe success requires constant hustle, but the truth is that your creativity, clarity, and leadership capacity expand when you are nourished, not depleted. If you’ve ever struggled with hiring help, delegating, or asking for support in your business or personal life, this episode will challenge your assumptions and offer a healthier way forward. Because thriving businesses aren’t built on burnout, they’re built on oxygen.   In this episode: • Why protecting your personal energy improves leadership and decision-making • The hidden cost of operating without enough support • How misaligned support creates friction while aligned support creates flow • Why passions and creative hobbies actually fuel business success • The common hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make when bringing on help • How to shift limiting beliefs around hiring, delegation, and support • Why entrepreneurs often operate on “breadcrumbs” instead of full nourishment • How the Support and Breathe ROI Calculator reveals lost vitality, not just lost revenue: https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    18 min

  3. MAR 3

    EP 105: Why You Can't Willpower Your Way to Growth (Energy Leaks & the Real ROI of Support)

    Going to the gym without your trainer feels different, and that difference is exactly what this episode is about. In this continuation of the ROI calculator series, Dot takes you deeper into understanding energy leaks and the true cost of operating unsupported. Through a personal story about showing up to the gym when her trainer was away, she reveals why structure, guidance, and support aren't signs of weakness—they're strategic leverage. This episode walks you through Part 2 of the Support & Breathe Return on Investment Calculator, helping you identify where your high-value energy is being spent on low-value tasks, and what that misallocation is actually costing you.   In this episode, you'll hear: The gym story: what happens when your coach is gone and you're left to figure it out aloneHow to identify your energy leaks using the ROI calculatorThe difference between what you can do and what you should be doingWhy most entrepreneurs stall, not because they're incapable, but because they misallocate their high-value energyThe "willpower tax" you pay every time you switch between big-picture strategy and tiny admin detailsHow to calculate the true cost of operating unsupported (hint: it's not just financial)The shift from asking "what does support cost?" to "what does capacity generate?"Why support doesn't just save time—it returns capacity, and capacity increases returnA message for virtual assistants and support professionals about why your role mattersReady to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    17 min

  4. FEB 24

    EP 104: Tarot as Soul Homework: Tarot Lori on Manifestation, Full Moon Rituals & Building a Relationship with Your Tarot Deck

    What if the tools you were taught to fear are actually the ones that could help you reconnect to yourself? In this deeply grounded and honest conversation, Dot sits down with professional tarot reader and author Lori Dyan to talk about what tarot actually is, and what it's not. From unpacking old religious programming to exploring rituals, breathwork, and the power of presence, this episode is a permission slip to explore spiritual tools without shame. In this episode, you'll hear: What tarot really is—and why it's not fortune telling or prophecyHow tarot serves as a tool for reflection, self-coaching, and staying presentLori's journey from being mentored by a witch in the 1980s to becoming a bestselling authorThe difference between tarot and oracle cards (and when to use each)Why breathwork is the simplest, most powerful ritual for high-performing womenThe concept of "burning your shit" as an energetic release practiceHow rituals help us reclaim time, energy, and alignmentThe tarot card every entrepreneur needs to understand: the Four of Wands (a.k.a. "put your oxygen mask on first")Why the first half of life is getting screwed up—and the second half is healing from itAbout Lori Dianne: Lori Dyan (Tarot Lori) is a professional tarot reader with 35 years of experience, bestselling author of Burn Your Shit: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals and Big Deck Energy, and a sought-after speaker and ritual guide. She leads monthly Burn Your Shit rituals on Instagram Live, works with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and teaches tarot intensives that help people develop their own intuitive practice. Lori's work blends psychology, science, and spirituality to inspire, empower, and enlighten. Connect with Tarot Lori: https://www.tarotlori.com/ https://www.tarotlori.com/tarot-intensive https://www.youtube.com/@Loridyan https://www.instagram.com/tarot.lori/ Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    1 hr

  5. FEB 17

    EP 103:  Why Hiring Support Isn't Selfish, It's Strategic (The Support & Breathe Calculator Introduction)

    Have you been putting off hiring help because the numbers don't seem to add up? What if the real cost isn't financial—it's energetic? In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own journey with support. After relocating my family six months ago, I finally made a hire I've been avoiding: a house cleaner. Not because it made the most business sense on paper, but because I know what happens when I walk into a clean house I didn't clean—it changes everything. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt guilty about asking for help, hesitated to delegate, or wondered if support is a luxury you can't afford. Spoiler: It's not about luxury. It's about circulation. It's about giving yourself permission to breathe. In this episode, I share: The real reason I hired a house cleaner (and why it took me so long to finally do it)Why support isn't weakness—it's how we put better energy back into the worldThe hidden cost of carrying too much: decision fatigue, mental load, and burnoutHow to calculate what your time is actually worth (and why it matters)The difference between hiring, delegating, automating, exchanging, and letting go  Resources Mentioned: Support & Breathe Return on Investment Calculator – Download your free calculator at DotRockConsulting.com to calculate your hourly rate and identify where support could create breathing room in your life and businesshttps://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator  Shoutout to my real estate agent who found my new housekeeper! https://www.thecrisafulligroup.com/danny Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    29 min

  6. FEB 10

    EP 102: The Story of Windy: Breath, Organ Donation, and the Power of Living Fully

    Sometimes the most powerful oxygen first moments are the ones that remind us life itself is breath—and breath is not promised. In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of Windy, my best friend's other bestie, a woman whose kindness poured through her like light. Windy recently passed away, but not before giving the greatest gift a human can give—she donated her organs, including her lungs, which went to someone in the Windy City. This episode is a love letter. A pause. A sacred acknowledgment of what it means to truly live and to love without keeping score.   In This Episode: The story of Windy—a woman who loved so generously and held space with the most incredible hugsWhat an honor walk is and why it matters in the world of organ donationThe quiet web of donation in my own life: my surrogate mom's heart transplant, Amy's kidney from her mother, and my own IT band from a donorWhy life is so precious and so short, and what that means for how we love and liveA gentle letter to Windy, honoring her breath that still moves through this world  Reflections: Life is breath. Breath is not promised.Love is simple. We make it complicated.Oxygen first isn't just about managing energy—it's about remembering that life itself is sacred.  Amy's Meningitis Story: https://nmaus.org/amy-aiken/#:~:text=Shortly%20after%20her%20arrival%20in,flu%2C%20she%20had%20meningococcal%20disease. Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    13 min

  7. FEB 3

    EP 101: HR True Crime: The Friday Firing That Changed Everything (Fire with Grace)

    What if I told you HR has its own True Crime stories? No bodies—but plenty of careers, culture, and businesses murdered by poor decisions. Welcome to the first episode of the Fire with Grace miniseries, where we're diving into workplace "crimes" that could have been avoided. In this episode, Dot shares a real workplace horror story (names changed to protect the innocent): the Friday afternoon firing that spiraled into legal drama, months of stress, and deep regret. If you've ever thought "let's just handle this before the weekend" or avoided a difficult employee conversation for years hoping they'd magically leave—this episode is for you. Dot breaks down what really went wrong, why Friday firings are never the answer, and how her Fire with Grace methodology helps you have the hard conversations earlier, with clarity and compassion. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why the "Friday firing" is one of the worst leadership decisions you can makeThe real workplace crime: years of silence, not the actual terminationHow avoidance creates energy leaks that drain your entire businessThe Fire with Grace methodology for having earlier, clearer conversationsWhy bad eggs don't fix themselves—they just get stinkier (and more expensive)How to document issues while they're still manageableThe difference between being nice and being clear (clarity is kindness)Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    16 min

  8. JAN 23

    EP. 100: One Hundred Imperfect Breaths

    One hundred imperfect breaths can change an entire life. This episode is proof that showing up consistently—even messy—creates real transformation. This is a pure celebration of 100 episodes and everything that unfolded along the way. Dot Rock reflects on choosing her voice, honoring imperfect action, and how podcasting became a nervous-system investment rather than a business strategy. You’ll hear how taking up space shifted her self-worth, boundaries, leadership, and life trajectory through grief, divorce, illness, loss, healing, and renewal. This episode is for women who feel called to something new but are waiting to feel ready. It’s an invitation to trust the whisper, protect your energy, and let oxygen lead—one breath at a time. Who This Episode Is For • Women business owners craving more space and self-trust • High achievers learning to release perfection • Anyone navigating change, healing, or a personal reinvention • Leaders ready to choose themselves without apology Ready to Breathe Easier? Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits. Start With Oxygen 1st https://www.dotrockconsulting.com/contact You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm. Optional Resource Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator Connect with Dot Instagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_ Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.

    23 min
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When my son was little, I was a single mom who was doing it all alone. I was putting everyone else first and my own needs last. To everyone around me, I was successful but little did they know that my success was tied to pushing, stressing, sleepless nights and early morning workouts pushing my body and my limits to the extreme. Until one day  I was flying alone and nearly crashed an airplane and I realized that I needed to take care of my own needs first before anyone else. You see, when you’re a pilot, if you have any issues in the plane, you put on your oxygen mask 1st, not your passengers. They need you to land the plane.    This podcast is all about this journey to healing, to getting clear on the desires of your heart… and stepping into them with courage while leaning into, asking for and receiving support.  I hope you feel inspired to do less, to follow your passions and infuse them into your daily life and truly claim the life you were meant to live: a life filled to the brim with epic ADVENTURE.  

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  • Creator
    Dot Rock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Power of Oxygen 1st
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