Relentlessly Authentic

Rachael Roykovich & Gabriela Verduzco
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Are you ready to unf*ck your life and become the woman you know you’re meant to be? This is Relentlessly Authentic - a personal growth podcast for women ready to heal anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt, build self-trust, and step into their most authentic, audacious selves. Raw, unfiltered conversations on healing, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and the messy middles that crack you open and change everything. It’s not about fixing yourself—it’s about unlearning who you had to be, so you can finally come home to who you actually are. Giddy up babe, it’s time to up level your life ! Grab your crown, your chaos, and let’s rewrite your story one messy chapter at a time.

  1. 15h ago

    Is it Intuition... or Fear ?

    Have you ever wondered if that voice in your head is your intuition… or just fear trying to keep you safe? If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, overthought a decision, or found yourself choosing comfort over the life your heart truly desires, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Rachael is exploring the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, trauma, spirituality, and nervous system healing to answer one powerful question: How do you know when it’s your intuition speaking… and when it’s your survival instincts taking over? You’ll learn why your brain is wired to prioritize safety over happiness, how childhood experiences and trauma shape the decisions you make as an adult, why your ego isn’t the enemy, and how chronic stress can make it difficult to hear your inner wisdom. We’ll also explore how manifestation is about more than positive thinking—it’s about creating enough safety within your body to receive the life you’ve been dreaming of. Together we’ll weave science with soul, exploring intuition, the nervous system, astrology, feminine energy, ceremony, and what it truly means to choose love over fear. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why your brain is designed for survival—not fulfillment • The neuroscience behind fear, trauma, and self-sabotage • The difference between intuition, anxiety, and the ego • How trauma impacts your body, energy, and decision-making • Why nervous system regulation changes what feels possible • The role of manifestation, faith, and self-trust in creating your dream life • Why women heal so powerfully in community and ceremony • Practical journal prompts to help you start choosing love over fear If you’ve been waiting until you feel confident enough, healed enough, or “ready” enough to pursue your dreams, this episode is your reminder that healing isn’t about eliminating fear. It’s about teaching your nervous system that it’s finally safe to become the woman you were always meant to be. Because trauma teaches your nervous system to survive. But intuition teaches your soul what it means to truly live. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    52 min

  2. Jul 1

    Choosing Yourself Will Feel Selfish (Until It Sets You Free)

    Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more? More peace. More freedom. More alignment. More of a life that actually feels like yours. In this deeply personal episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael and Gaby open up about the emotional weight of choosing yourself—and why becoming who you're meant to be often comes with guilt, grief, and difficult conversations. Rachael vulnerably shares her recent struggles with anxiety, the physical symptoms of chronic stress, and how old stories of guilt and responsibility still show up in her life today. Gaby reflects on navigating a major move, shifting family dynamics, and what it means to trust yourself when life asks you to let go of what's familiar. Together, they explore the invisible emotional labor so many women carry: the pressure to keep everyone happy, the fear of disappointing the people we love, and the quiet belief that choosing ourselves somehow makes us selfish. In this conversation, we dive into: • anxiety, stress, and the body's response to change • breaking generational patterns without carrying generational guilt • motherhood, sacrifice, and allowing the people you love to grow • processing emotions instead of suppressing them • why failure is often the doorway to your greatest transformation • trusting yourself when other people don't understand your decisions • releasing control and embracing personal freedom • standing firm in your truth—even when it's uncomfortable Because healing isn't just learning to love yourself. Sometimes it's learning to stop abandoning yourself for everyone else. If you've been navigating a season of change, questioning your decisions, or carrying guilt for choosing the life that's calling you, this episode is your reminder that your growth isn't something you have to apologize for. The people who are meant to walk with you will grow alongside you. And the version of you waiting on the other side of this season? She's worth disappointing everyone else for… if it means you finally stop disappointing yourself. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    1h 2m

  3. Jun 24

    Navigating New Chapters & Trusting Your Next Becoming.

    What if the reason this season feels so emotional… is because you’re standing between who you were and who you’re becoming? You can be grateful and grieve at the same time. Because the life you're praying for will ask you to let go.  In this episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael and Gaby open up about the beautiful, messy reality of starting over, embracing new opportunities, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with major life transitions. Because growth isn’t just exciting. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes it asks you to let go of relationships, identities, routines, and dreams that no longer fit—even when they once felt right. As Gaby steps into a new chapter, we explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with change, the grief that often accompanies growth, and the courage it takes to trust yourself when life no longer looks familiar. Together, we talk about: • embracing new beginnings and reinventing yourself • why grief and gratitude can coexist • trusting yourself when you don’t have all the answers • cutting energetic cords with the past to make room for what’s next • navigating uncertainty and learning to surrender • the power of community and being supported through change • celebrating growth without minimizing the hard parts • why taking risks can lead to unexpected freedom • living authentically and attracting people who align with your next chapter If you’ve been feeling like everything is changing, questioning your path, or grieving the life you’re outgrowing, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to rush the process. You are allowed to miss what was… while still being excited for what’s coming. Because becoming isn’t just about gaining something new. It’s about having the courage to release what no longer belongs. And sometimes the life you’ve been praying for… requires saying goodbye to the life you’ve outgrown. The most beautiful chapters of your life won’t always begin with certainty. Usually, they begin with faith & trust. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    41 min

  4. Jun 17

    Mastering Your Nervous System: How to Regulate to Stop Surviving and Start Thriving

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough… but because your nervous system doesn’t feel safe enough to receive what you’re working so hard to create? In this solo episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael dives into one of the most transformative topics of her work: the profound impact your nervous system has on the way you experience life. Because your nervous system isn’t just influencing how stressed you feel. It’s shaping your thoughts. Your emotions. Your relationships. Your decisions. Your ability to rest. Your capacity to receive. And ultimately—the reality you create. Through a blend of personal stories, neuroscience, and practical tools, Rachael explores how chronic stress and dysregulation keep us trapped in survival mode, filtering life through fear, scarcity, and self-protection. Together, you’ll explore: • how your nervous system determines whether you’re operating from safety or survival • why your thoughts create emotions, emotions shape your energy, and energy influences your experiences • the role breathwork plays in emotional regulation and healing • how identity and past experiences impact the way you perceive reality • why high-achieving women often struggle to slow down, receive, and trust themselves • how nervous system regulation supports better decision-making, creativity, connection, and abundance • the importance of creating safety within yourself before seeking it externally Rachael also shares simple ways to begin regulating your system so you can move through life with more presence, joy, and resilience. Because healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about creating enough safety within yourself to become who you’ve always been beneath the stress, the coping mechanisms, and the survival patterns. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep repeating the same cycles, why it feels hard to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build, or why personal growth hasn’t created the peace you expected—this episode will change the way you understand yourself forever. You don’t need to hustle your way into healing. Sometimes the biggest transformation happens when your body finally learns that it’s safe to exhale. You don’t need to become more worthy of the life you desire. You need to teach your nervous system that it’s safe to have it.” Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    57 min

  5. Jun 10

    What the F*ck to Stop Doing While Dating (If You Actually Want Healthy Love)

    What if the relationship you’re craving isn’t found by trying harder… but by becoming more honest with yourself? In this episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Frank Iosso returns for one of our most honest and nuanced conversations yet about modern dating, emotional maturity, masculine and feminine dynamics, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships. Together, we explore the tension so many of us feel between independence and intimacy. How do you receive love without losing yourself? How do you remain open-hearted while still honoring your standards? And what happens when the very walls built to protect you become the thing keeping you disconnected? We dive into: • why self-awareness is the foundation of every healthy relationship • the difference between hyper-independence and authentic empowerment • masculine and feminine dynamics in dating • emotional safety and creating secure relationships • the intentions behind modern dating and partnership • accountability, cheating, and rebuilding trust • how past wounds shape present relationships • the importance of authenticity in attracting aligned partners • the differences in how men and women process emotions and conflict • why personal growth changes the way you love This conversation isn’t about blaming men or women. It’s about understanding ourselves deeply enough to stop repeating the same patterns. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    1h 29m

  6. Jun 3

    The Art of Being a Woman: Feminine Energy, Rituals, & Receiving More

    What if the life you’re craving doesn’t come from doing more… but from trusting more? In this episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael and Gaby dive into the conversation so many women are having right now: how do we reconnect with our feminine energy in a world that constantly rewards hustle, control, and achievement? Together, they explore the difference between forcing and flowing, doing and receiving, performing and truly being. This conversation moves through: feminine energy and intuitionself-trust and inner guidancethe power of rituals and intentional livingbeauty, presence, and romanticizing your lifecacao ceremonies and meaningful communitynavigating resistance and emotional overwhelmcreating emotional safety in relationshipsreclaiming the parts of yourself that have been buried beneath expectationsRachael and Gaby share their experiences with ceremony, ritual, and the practices that have helped them reconnect with their intuition and authentic selves. Together, they explore why feminine energy isn’t about being passive—it’s about being deeply connected to yourself, your truth, and your inner knowing. Because the most magnetic women aren’t the ones doing the most. They’re the ones who trust themselves enough to listen. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, exhausted from constantly pushing, or craving a deeper relationship with your intuition, this episode is an invitation to soften, receive, and remember who you are beneath the noise. The woman you’re becoming isn’t found through more force. She’s revealed through trust. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    59 min

  7. May 27

    You’re Not Losing People—You’re Losing the Version of You That Needed Them

    No one talks enough about this part of healing… The grief. The loneliness. The relationships that start to shift when you begin changing. The uncomfortable feeling of outgrowing the version of yourself everyone else was familiar with. In this episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael and Gaby dive into the emotional reality of personal growth—the part that isn’t always aesthetic, inspiring, or easy. Because becoming who you’re meant to be often requires letting go of who you used to be. And sometimes… the people attached to that version of you struggle with it too. We talk about: – the emotional toll of transformation – grieving old identities while stepping into new ones – navigating relationships during periods of growth – understanding projections, insecurities, and emotional triggers – the power of self-trust and positive inner dialogue – creating inner safety through boundaries and emotional awareness – why healing can feel lonely before it feels freeing This conversation also explores the deeper truth about up-leveling: There is a cost to becoming. Not because growth is punishment— but because expansion asks you to release what no longer aligns. We dive into the importance of mindfulness, surrender, trusting the process, and learning how to stop controlling every outcome so you can actually flow with life instead of fighting against it. Because healing isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming honest. Honest about what hurts. What no longer fits. What your soul is asking for. And what you’re finally ready to leave behind. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, emotional, misunderstood, or afraid of outgrowing people around you—this episode will remind you that you are not alone. Your healing may cost you your old life— but it will introduce you to your real one. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

    1h 12m

  8. May 20

    You Don 't Need to Earn Your Worth : Healing Shame, Finding Yourself & Learning to Trust the Journey

    What if your worth was never something you had to earn? Not through success. Not through productivity. Not through proving yourself to everyone around you. In this episode of Relentlessly Authentic, Rachael and Gaby sit down with a very special guest—Jess, Gabby’s former life coach—for a raw and transformative conversation about healing, self-worth, emotional growth, and the journey of becoming who you truly are. Together, they reflect on Gaby’s transformation over the years: moving through shame, guilt, fear, and resistance… and learning how to reconnect with herself in a deeper, more authentic way. This conversation dives into the power of intuitive coaching, breathwork, mindfulness, and emotional awareness—and how real healing often happens slowly, quietly, and layer by layer. We talk about: – overcoming shame and self-judgment – why self-worth cannot be tied to achievement or money – navigating change and identity shifts – the importance of asking for help – trusting the coaching and healing process – emotional resilience, rituals, and self-care – living authentically and aligning with your truth Jess also shares insight into the coaching relationship itself—how trust, intuition, and honest reflection can create profound breakthroughs and lasting transformation. Because healing isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about learning how to stop abandoning yourself in the process of becoming. This episode is a reminder that growth is messy, nonlinear, emotional, and deeply human… but also beautiful. And sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from realizing: you were worthy all along. If you’ve been struggling with self-worth, navigating change, or feeling disconnected from yourself—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Your healing doesn’t begin when you become someone else— it begins the moment you believe you are already worthy of love as you are. Find Rachael on Instagram @highvibeyogii Find Gaby on Instagram @rising.monarca and @gabrielafverdusco on Tik Tok

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Are you ready to unf*ck your life and become the woman you know you’re meant to be? This is Relentlessly Authentic - a personal growth podcast for women ready to heal anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt, build self-trust, and step into their most authentic, audacious selves. Raw, unfiltered conversations on healing, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and the messy middles that crack you open and change everything. It’s not about fixing yourself—it’s about unlearning who you had to be, so you can finally come home to who you actually are. Giddy up babe, it’s time to up level your life ! Grab your crown, your chaos, and let’s rewrite your story one messy chapter at a time.

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  • Creator
    Rachael Roykovich & Gabriela Verduzco
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Relentlessly Authentic
  • Show Website
    Relentlessly Authentic

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