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. APR 28

    EP 112: Human Design for Business Owners: Stop Forcing, Start Flowing with Jackie Smythe

    What if the reason your business feels heavy isn't because you're doing it wrong—but because you're doing it in a way that was never designed for you? I sit down with Human Design expert Jackie Smythe to explore how understanding your energetic blueprint can completely transform the way you work, lead, delegate, and show up in your business. We break down what Human Design actually is (hint: it's not just another personality test), explore the five energy types, and get real about what it means to build a business aligned with how you're naturally wired—not how hustle culture tells you to operate. Jackie does a live reading of my chart on the podcast, revealing why I've always felt "different," why I was told to be quiet my whole life as a Manifester, and how my psychic intuition and pattern-interrupting energy actually show up in my Human Design. We also talk about my son's Projector energy and how understanding his design has completely shifted how I parent.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: What Human Design is and why it's the clearest picture of who you are at your coreThe five energy types and how they operateWhy Manifesters like me are natural initiators and change-makers—but need rest and solitude to rechargeHow to use your Human Design chart to refine your business messaging and offersThe "not-self theme" for each energy type and how to recognize when you're out of alignmentWhy understanding your team's (and family's) Human Design can transform your relationshipsHow Jackie used Human Design to leave a toxic marriage and build a multi-six-figure business from authentic self-expression  Connect with Jackie:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjackiesmythe?igsh=MTVucDg1YWtraXllbw%3D%3D 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. 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 10m

  2. APR 21

    EP 111: When Your Body Keeps Score: Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First with Ruth Hirshberg

    What happens when your body starts keeping score? When the life you've built, the career, the routines, the constant giving, suddenly doesn't fit anymore? It can happen to any of us. This week, I am sitting down with Ruth Hirshberg, MSW, RSW—registered social worker, certified meditation and breathwork teacher, and founder of Grounding with Ruth. Ruth shares her powerful journey from social work burnout and chronic illness to creating a life that actually feels like hers. This episode is a reminder that putting on your oxygen mask first isn't selfish. It's survival. And sometimes, it's the only way back to yourself.   In This Episode, You'll Hear: How Ruth went from investigating child abuse as a social worker to walking dogs—and why that pivot saved her lifeWhy people-pleasing and overgiving often stem from childhood beliefs about not being enoughHow meditation and breathwork became Ruth's pathway to healing and self-discoveryWhat it really means to give yourself compassion, empathy, and nurturing first—then show up for othersThe Self-Worth Solution: Ruth's program helping women reconnect with their inherent worthWhy it's okay to change your mind, pivot a thousand times, and build a life that evolves with youRuth's daily oxygen-first practice (hint: it's not in the morning, and that's perfectly fine)The power of community in healing and the gift of feeling less alone Connect with Ruth:  Website: www.groundingwithruth.com Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com groundingwithruth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61579052467890/mentions/ Facebook group The Enough Project: www.facebook.com/groups/theenoughproject/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruthhirshberg Podcast Inspired Questions: https://www.groundingwithruth.com/podcast 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. 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.

    59 min

  3. APR 14

    EP 110: What Oxygen 1st Really Means (And Why Everything Starts Here)

    What if putting yourself first isn't selfish… but the only way your business (and life) can actually breathe? In this episode, we're sharing the origin story behind "Oxygen First"—and it starts with a near-crash in a small plane that changed everything. This isn't just about self-care. It's about understanding that if your life only works when you sacrifice the things that matter most, it's not actually working. Through personal stories about baseball stadium trips, building a business that breathes, and choosing presence over productivity, this episode is a powerful reminder that your energy is your greatest asset. And protecting it isn't selfish—it's essential leadership. If you've been the peanut butter, the jelly, the bread, AND the Uber Eats driver bringing the sandwich… this conversation will give you permission to finally put yourself first.   In this episode, we talk about: The origin story of Oxygen FirstThe sacred rituals worth protecting even when client emergencies ariseHow to structure your entire business around what matters most to youWhy being the whole sandwich leads to exhaustion and resentmentThe version of yourself who would cancel life for work—and how to stop living that wayHow hiring support creates space for what mattersThe difference between doing more and feeling more—and why healing looks different than you thinkThree powerful reflection questions to ask yourself on a walk or in your journalWhat it really means when success without oxygen is just burnout with better brandingWhy you don't need to earn your life or prove your worth through exhaustionHow to stop choosing between your life and your responsibilitiesThe Support and Breathe ROI Calculator and why support doesn't always mean hiringReady 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. 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.

    20 min

  4. APR 7

    EP 109: The PB&J Hiring Method: How to Actually Find the Right People

    What if hiring the wrong person isn’t just costing you money… but your energy, your time, and your ability to breathe in your own business? In this episode, we’re rethinking hiring entirely. Because it’s not about filling roles—it’s about finding the right people. The ones who don’t just check boxes, but actually support your life and expand your capacity. Through a deeply personal story (and a hiring fail you won’t forget), this episode walks you through a different way to approach hiring—one that prioritizes alignment, energy, and long-term success over urgency and resumes. If you’ve ever hired too quickly, held onto the wrong person too long, or questioned your instincts… this conversation will shift how you think about building your team.  In this episode, we talk about: Why hiring out of urgency almost always backfiresThe “quarterback” concept and why you need one in your businessThe PB&J framework for finding the right fitThe two most important hiring filters (that most people ignore)Why resumes don’t tell you what actually mattersHow to test before you commit to a hireThe red flags you shouldn’t talk yourself out ofWhen the problem isn’t hiring… it’s clarityWhy letting go of the wrong people is part of hiring the right ones  Resources:  Lynn Joselyn, Functional Medicine Practitioner PA-C, IFMCP, CFSP™ https://www.integratedspectrumofhealth.com/schedule-a-discovery-call 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. 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.

    31 min

  5. MAR 24

    EP 108: When Your Why Changes: A Letter Writing Ritual for You in Transition

    What if your why isn't meant to last forever? If you feels like the purpose that once drove you no longer fits, this episode is for you. Dot shares why your why is seasonal, not permanent, and walks you through a simple letter-writing ritual to reconnect with what you actually want your life to feel like right now. In this episode: Why your why should feel like oxygen, not pressureWhat happens to purpose after trauma or major life shiftsA letter-writing template to help you find clarityDot reads her own personal "why letter" out loud  Write the Letter Template Let it be messy. Let it be honest.   Dear Me, This is your why… for now. Right now, you are building this life because… You desire… You are no longer available for… You are choosing… This matters because… Even on the hard days, remember… Love, Me  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. 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.

    22 min

  6. MAR 17

    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. 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

  7. 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. 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

  8. 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. 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
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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
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Power of Oxygen 1st
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