The Embodied Baddie Podcast

Chrystal Rose
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The Embodied Baddie Podcast is where success meets sustainability, and fulfillment is non-negotiable. Hosted by Chrystal Rose, coach to powerhouse women ready to slay stress, prevent burnout, and create a life and business that feels as good as it looks. Here, we break the ‘all-or-nothing’ approach to success and show you how to lead, live, and thrive—embodied, balanced, and unbothered.

  1. MAY 13

    Hot Take: Toxic Positivity Is Bullsh*t

    Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast. I’m your host, Chrystal Rose, and today we’re calling out something that gets thrown around a lot… but rarely actually understood: “Toxic positivity.” Because here’s the truth— positivity isn’t toxic. Avoidance is. And in this episode, we’re breaking down the difference so you can stop bypassing your emotions and stop feeling like you have to live in the heaviness to be “real.” What We Get Into:✨ What toxic positivity actually is (and isn’t) It’s not about being happy. It’s about forcing positivity instead of feeling what’s real. We’re dismantling the idea that emotions are “good” or “bad”—and why that thinking keeps you stuck. ✨ The two ways it shows up most (and why it backfires): Emotional bypassing – skipping over what you feel to get to the “better” emotionInvalidating others – using positivity to dismiss real experiences (even unintentionally)✨ Why your emotions aren’t the problem Sadness, anger, frustration—none of these are wrong. They’re information. And when you stop resisting them, everything shifts. ✨ How to actually move into positivity in a way that works Not fake. Not forced. Not performative. Real, embodied, integrated. The Shift (aka the part that changes everything):You don’t need to choose between being positive or being honest. You get to be both. What to Take With You:1. Feel it first. You don’t get to skip steps. The faster you allow the emotion, the faster it actually moves. 2. Then shift it. Not from denial—but from awareness. That’s where real reframes come from. 3. Stop labeling emotions as “bad.” They’re not problems to fix. They’re signals to understand. 4. Let it be a full spectrum experience. You can feel grief and gratitude. Frustration and joy. This is emotional maturity—not emotional suppression. Real Talk:The goal isn’t to feel good all the time. The goal is to feel safe enough in your body that no emotion takes you out. That’s the work. That’s the power. That’s what actually creates freedom. If This Hit…Share this episode with someone who’s either: stuck in “just stay positive” modeorfeels like they have to sit in the heaviness to be validAnd if you want to go deeper into this work— this is exactly the kind of thing we do inside Embodied Baddie Academy. Not just mindset. Not just awareness. Actual integration. Listen Now:You don’t have to fake positivity. And you don’t have to drown in your emotions either. There’s a way to hold both. And that’s where everything changes.

    20 min

  2. APR 8

    Does Her Success Trigger You? Let’s Talk Jealousy

    Jealousy Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Portal Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast. This episode is one of those conversations we don’t say out loud enough—but every single ambitious woman has felt. Jealousy. Not the surface-level, “good for her!” kind… The kind that hits your body before your brain can clean it up. The kind that makes you question yourself for a second. And instead of pretending it’s not there… we’re going straight into it. Because jealousy is information. And when you actually know how to work with it? It becomes one of the most powerful tools for expansion you have. What We Get Into: Jealousy isn’t what you think it is It’s not just comparison or insecurity—it’s a signal of something deeper. A reflection of desire… mixed with a belief that you can’t have it. Or that you don’t feel worthy of it. The moment everything clicked for me From childhood patterns to business triggers—how I started to see jealousy differently (and why it stopped having power over me). The real reason her success hits you like that It’s not about her. It’s about what your body thinks is available (or not available) to you. Scarcity vs. capacity Why jealousy thrives in a scarcity-based nervous system—and what shifts when you expand your capacity instead. How to actually move through it (not bypass it) Real ways to work with jealousy so it becomes clarity instead of shame. The Reframe That Changes Everything: Instead of asking: “Why do I feel this way?” Try asking: “What does this show me that I want… and don’t yet believe I get to have?” Try This: The next time jealousy hits: Pause before you judge itYour body is giving you data—not betraying you.Get honest about the desire underneath itWhat specifically are you reacting to?Notice the limitation attached to itWhere do you believe you can’t have that… or you don’t feel worthy of it?Stay with it instead of numbing itThis is where the shift happens.Real Talk: You don’t need to become the woman who never feels jealousy. You become the woman who uses it. Who lets it point her exactly where she’s meant to expand next. That’s the difference. If This Hit… Send me a message on Instagram @xtalrose—I want to hear what this brought up for you. And if you’re ready to actually do this work (not just think about it), this is exactly what we go deep into inside Embodied Baddie Academy. Until Next Time… You’re not behind or missing something. You’re just being shown what you’re ready for next. And that’s powerful as hell.

    23 min

  3. MAR 18

    What Being $200K+ in Debt Taught Me — And How I Got Out of It

    Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast. Today’s episode is one I’ve been sitting on for over a year. Not because I didn’t want to share it… but because I was still very much in the middle of it. In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve never talked about publicly in this level of detail: my experience accumulating over $200,000 in debt. Not as a cautionary tale. Not as a “look how perfect my life is now” story. But as a real conversation about how smart, capable, successful women can still find themselves making financial decisions from fear, urgency, and pressure—and what it actually takes to shift that. Because money is never just about numbers. It’s about identity. Safety. Pressure. Expectations. And the emotional energy behind every decision we make. This episode is honest, messy, and deeply personal. And my hope is that if you’ve ever felt shame around money, business decisions, or financial pressure… this conversation helps you feel a little less alone. 🎧 In This Episode The number I never shared publicly At one point I had accumulated $200k in debt. I didn’t talk about it before because I was still in the middle of the story—actively navigating it, learning from it, and figuring out how to move through it. Now that I’m nearly on the other side, I’m finally sharing the full journey. How fear quietly drives financial decisions The subtle ways urgency, pressure, and “I have to figure this out” energy influenced my choices over the years. Why money decisions are emotional decisions We love to pretend finances are logical—but the nervous system and unconscious mind play a much bigger role than most people realize. What finally shifted for me The internal work, the conversations, and the moments of radical honesty that helped me stop spiraling and start approaching money from a more grounded place. Healing the shame around debt Why self-forgiveness was one of the most important parts of this process—and how shame actually keeps people stuck longer. Practical shifts that changed everything The emotional work and the strategic actions that helped me begin moving forward in a healthier, more empowered way. What This Episode Is Really About This episode isn’t just about debt. It’s about how high-achieving women carry invisible pressure around money and success. It’s about the reality that you can be capable, intelligent, and driven… and still make decisions from fear sometimes. And it’s about learning how to come back to yourself, take responsibility without shame, and move forward with more awareness and self-trust than before. If This Resonates With You If you’ve ever felt embarrassed about money decisions… If you’ve ever looked at your finances and thought “How did I get here?” If you’ve ever carried the pressure of being the one who has to figure it out… This conversation is for you. Because the truth is: You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over. If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a message on Instagram and let me know what landed for you. These are the conversations that change things.

    1h 7m

  4. FEB 19

    4 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Abundance

    Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast 🎧 In this episode, I’m breaking down manifestation in the simplest way possible — and exposing where most women (especially high-achieving, ambitious ones) accidentally sabotage themselves. Because manifestation isn’t about wishing harder. It’s not about scripting for 47 minutes. And it’s definitely not about pretending you feel abundant when your nervous system is in full-blown fight-or-flight. We’re talking about what actually works. Whether you’re manifesting more revenue, deeper love, time freedom, or your next level of leadership — this episode will show you the simple steps… and the subtle identity traps that keep you stuck. This is spiritual. This is strategic. This is somatic. This is data-driven. Let’s go. WHAT WE COVER1. Get Specific (But Not Desperate) Clarity is power. Vague desires create vague results. You need to know where you’re going — but without gripping it so tightly that your nervous system feels threatened by it. Most people don’t get what they want because they’re unclear… or because what they “want” is actually something they think they should want. We clean that up. 2. Feel It Before You See It Manifestation isn’t about visualization alone — it’s about embodiment. Can your body safely hold the level of success you’re asking for? If you’re trying to manifest overflow while living in chronic stress, your system will quietly reject it. We talk about how to: Generate the feeling nowExpand your capacity to hold moreStop waiting for results to feel worthy3. Take Aligned Action (Not Frenzied Action) You don’t manifest by sitting still. But you also don’t manifest by panic-posting, overworking, or forcing outcomes. Aligned action feels clear. Desperate action feels urgent. Most women trip up here — they either under-act or overcompensate. I break down what aligned movement actually looks like. 4. Learn How to Receive This is the one almost everyone skips. You cannot manifest more if you’re: Deflecting complimentsOver-givingUnderchargingRefusing helpSecretly believing you have to earn everything the hard way Receiving is a skill. And if abundance feels unsafe, you will unconsciously block it. 5. Stop Moving the Finish Line You finally hit the goal… and instead of celebrating, you raise the bar. Sound familiar? Celebration locks the manifestation in. Gratitude stabilizes it. Skipping this step trains your brain to believe “it’s never enough.” We talk about how to anchor your wins so your nervous system learns: this is safe. WHERE MOST PEOPLE GET TRIPPED UP They want the outcome but haven’t shifted the identityThey visualize but don’t regulateThey take action from fearThey ask for more but feel unsafe having itThey refuse to celebrate what’s already working Manifestation isn’t magic. It’s identity + nervous system + aligned action. And when those three line up? Things move. YOUR EMBODIED BADDIE ACTION STEPS Write down exactly what you want — and why.Ask yourself: Who would I need to become to hold this?Take one small aligned action this week.Practice receiving today (a compliment, support, money — anything).Celebrate one win you’ve been downplaying. If this episode hit, share it with another woman who’s ready to stop “trying” to manifest and start embodying the version of her who already has it. And if you’re ready to do this work at a deeper level — you already know where to find me. See you next week, baddie. 💋🎧

    32 min

  5. JAN 28

    Why Success Never Feels Like Enough

    Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast. In this intimate, off-the-cuff episode—originally recorded inside my private community—I’m sharing a personal reflection on something we rarely give ourselves permission to do: celebrate how far we’ve come. This conversation is part behind-the-scenes business reality, part nervous-system truth, and part reminder that success doesn’t always feel the way we think it will—especially for high-achieving women who are already looking toward the next milestone. If you were part of the SurTHRIVE Hive, this will feel familiar. And if you weren’t, you’re now invited into the conversation through my new, free community spaces—where I share insights when they’re real, relevant, and embodied (not forced or performative).  What We’re Talking About in This Episode Why celebration feels harder than the grindEspecially for ambitious women who are conditioned to move the goalpost the moment they hit it.The sneaky way success robs us of joyHow incremental growth can normalize wins so fast that we forget to actually feel them.A real-time mindset shift before a major trade showI share how I caught myself spiraling into comparison and inadequacy—and what grounded me back into perspective after one year of business ownership.Progress that goes beyond revenueFrom culture and community to leadership and capacity—why these wins matter just as much (if not more).The pause most of us skipLearning to acknowledge where you are right now—not just where you’re headed. Try This After You Listen Name Your WinsWrite down three things you’ve accomplished recently that a past version of you would be proud of.Make Celebration a Practice (Not a Reward)Choose a simple, repeatable way to mark progress—weekly or monthly—without tying it to “earning” rest.Let the Journey CountYou don’t need to wait for the final destination to feel successful. This part matters too.Want to Stay in the Conversation? I now share community content in free spaces—no financial commitment required. Join the Facebook group or Telegram channel when you want support, perspective, or a reminder that you’re not behind. More resources → chrystalrose.com If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a woman who needs permission to slow down and celebrate herself a little more. Connect with me: Instagram → @TheEmbodiedBaddie Website → chrystalrose.com You’re not late. You’re not behind. And you’re absolutely allowed to celebrate this chapter. 💫

    13 min

  6. JAN 7

    Crush Your Goals in 2026 (Without Burning Yourself Out)

    Happy New Year, Baddies! 🥂 In this kickoff episode of 2026, Chrystal is sharing a radically different approach to goal setting—one rooted in intuition, embodiment, and becoming the version of you who can hold what you desire. After intentionally opting out of traditional goal setting in 2025, Chrystal reflects on what that year taught her about flexibility, fulfillment, and trusting her inner compass. Now, she’s stepping into 2026 with clarity—anchored by five intentional goals (two business, three personal) designed to support expansion without sacrificing presence, pleasure, or nervous system regulation. This episode is part reflection, part permission slip, and part invitation to dream bigger while moving more honestly. ✨ In This Episode, We Cover: Why Intuition > Rigid GoalsHow releasing strict timelines and expectations can actually create more momentum, alignment, and joy.The Power of Future Self LettersChrystal shares her favorite embodiment practice—writing letters from her future self—and how this ritual keeps her grounded, focused, and inspired all year long.Big Business Vision (Without the Pressure)A behind-the-scenes look at her long-term vision for Barefoot Archery Outdoors, including a bold $10M revenue goal—and why flexibility in when matters just as much as clarity in what.Personal Goals That Support ExpansionFrom deeper relationships to better boundaries and more intentional self-care, Chrystal breaks down what it actually looks like to embody your “next-level” self day to day.Community, Connection & What’s Coming NextAn exciting announcement about the launch of the Embodied Baddie Lounge—a new space for real-time support, shared growth, and exclusive access to the New Year DeLulu You workshop.📝 Action Steps You Can Take Today: Write a Letter From Your Future SelfDrop into who you are after the growth, the expansion, the ease—and let her speak to you.Choose Intuitive Anchors, Not Overloaded To-Do ListsFocus on who you’re becoming, not just what you’re accomplishing.Prioritize Regulation & CreativityBuild in practices that nourish your nervous system and remind you that success doesn’t require self-abandonment.Join the Embodied Baddie LoungeIf you’re craving connection, accountability, and embodied support as you move into 2026, this space was created for you. 2026 isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about becoming the woman who can receive them.  Tune in for a grounded, inspiring start to the year and let this episode support you in setting goals that actually feel good to live inside. 💫 Here’s to intuition, expansion, and a very embodied year ahead. 🥂

    33 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Time, Money, Sanity– What Rushing Your Business is Costing You

    Navigating Business Growth with Patience & Purpose Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast ✨ In this solo episode, Chrystal unpacks a powerful four-year framework for business growth she recently heard from Faith Morris, a remote operations partner whose perspective immediately stopped her in her tracks. After hearing Faith explain this framework on Instagram Stories and in an email, Chrystal felt called to expand on it—through an embodied, nervous-system-aware lens—and explore how this way of thinking can completely change how we experience growth, scaling, and success. No hustle. No panic. Just clarity, timing, and intention. What We Explore in This Episode Why outside perspectives can change everything Sometimes the most impactful insight doesn’t come from inside your own brain—or even your own business. Chrystal shares why hearing this framework from Faith helped her reframe “being behind” into being exactly where she’s meant to be. The 4-Year Framework for Sustainable Business Growth Year One: OrientationThis phase is about learning, not proving. You’re getting familiar with your business, your leadership, and your capacity. The focus is foundation—not fast revenue.Year Two: ExperimentationYou test. You try. You explore. Some things stick, some don’t—and that’s the point. This phase builds discernment, not perfection.Year Three: EvaluationHere’s where refinement happens. You assess what’s actually working, cut what isn’t, and strengthen what is. This is where businesses begin to feel cleaner and more confident.Year Four: AccelerationOnly after the groundwork is laid does true scaling make sense. Growth in this phase feels expansive—not chaotic—because the systems, clarity, and nervous system capacity are already there. Why patience is a strategic advantage Chrystal breaks down how trying to skip phases often leads to burnout, resentment, and unnecessary complexity—and why honoring timing creates more sustainable success. An embodied take on growth & coaching This framework pairs beautifully with somatic work. When your nervous system is regulated, you’re able to move through each phase with intention instead of urgency. Why revisiting the basics is leadership, not regression Even advanced entrepreneurs benefit from reassessing foundations. Sustainable growth requires ongoing reflection—not constant acceleration. Take This With You Notice where you might be rushing a phase your business hasn’t completedGive yourself permission to be in processUse experimentation as data, not a verdictBuild in regular moments of evaluation and recalibration You’re not behind. You’re building something that lasts. Final Thoughts Building a business is a long-term relationship. When you respect each phase, you create something that supports your life—not consumes it. Growth doesn’t need to be forced to be powerful. ✨ Credit where it’s due: This four-year framework was inspired by insights shared by Faith Morris—and expanded here through an embodied lens. You can learn more about Faith on her instagram @remote.ops.partner or her website www.faithemorris.com If this episode resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow founder who needs this reminder. For more embodied leadership and sustainable growth, follow Chrystal on Instagram @xtalrose

    23 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    How to Fall Back in Love with Your Business

    Welcome back to The Embodied Baddie Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a conversation so many women entrepreneurs quietly struggle with: What happens when you stop loving your business… and how to get that love back. This episode was inspired by a passing comment from Alex Hormozi that hit way too close to home — and cracked open a much deeper truth about passion, pressure, and the emotional labor of entrepreneurship. Inside This Episode: When the magic fades: Why so many high-achieving women find themselves disconnected from a business they once adored.Somatic shifts that change everything: How coming back into your body helps you reconnect with desire, intuition, and creativity — the things that actually make your business feel GOOD again.The sneaky impact of “shoulds” and hustle conditioning: How the belief that you must always push erodes fulfillment and leads straight to burnout.Delegation as devotion: Why getting tasks off your plate isn’t just “smart business”… it’s an act of self-preservation that frees you to return to what lights you up.Your people matter: How building a values-aligned team allows you to step back, soften, and operate in your true zone of genius.Key Takeaways Joy is strategy.Doing what you love isn’t indulgent — it’s fuel. Reconnecting with the tasks and roles that genuinely excite you reignites momentum.You deserve support.When your team shares your values and energy, everything flows easier. You get to show up as the visionary again — not the bottleneck.Your nervous system is the business.Investing in your emotional and energetic well-being isn’t optional. It’s the foundation that determines how sustainably you grow.Try This This Week Audit your energy: What feels expansive vs. draining? Make one tiny shift toward joy.Identify a hand-off: Pick one task you’re ready to delegate or automate.Come back to yourself: Block 10 minutes for something that regulates your system — breathwork, silence, movement, sunlight, anything that brings you home. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re “doing everything right” but still not feeling fulfilled… this conversation is your permission slip to slow down, reconnect, and rebuild a relationship with your business that actually feels good. Thanks for tuning into another episode of The Embodied Baddie Podcast. If this resonated, be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a fellow entrepreneur who needs this reminder. Come hang out on Instagram @theembodiedbaddie — and let’s keep redefining success on our own damn terms.

    24 min
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The Embodied Baddie Podcast is where success meets sustainability, and fulfillment is non-negotiable. Hosted by Chrystal Rose, coach to powerhouse women ready to slay stress, prevent burnout, and create a life and business that feels as good as it looks. Here, we break the ‘all-or-nothing’ approach to success and show you how to lead, live, and thrive—embodied, balanced, and unbothered.

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  • Creator
    Chrystal Rose
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chrystal Rose & Co All Rights Reserved.
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