HeyThere Friend! I'm Sarah Rusk, your host and guide on this journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and understanding life's mysteries. I'm so glad you're here! On this podcast, I'll be sharing my experiences and insights to help you on your own path of personal transformation. Through our conversations, we'll explore the lessons I've learned and the wisdom I've gained, diving into vulnerability, authenticity, and the beauty of everyday life. Each episode will offer valuable tools, stor ...
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The Unknown is Where All Outcomes Are Possible
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35:02Hey there friend! Today I'm sharing how I've been using Dr. Joe Dispenza's work to actually change myself from the inside out, especially when anxiety tries to take over. I've reached a point in this journey where I'm clear on who I want to become, and now I'm practicing that change in real time… even through back-to-back panic attacks. I also shar…
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Hey there friend! Today, I share what I've learned about keeping myself calm (instead of panicking) in situations where I would have otherwise lost my mind. I share a story about a panic attack I was having on Sunday and how I ended up doing one of my favorite photoshoots ever because I pushed through it. And I also share a story about a mystical e…
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Hey there friend! There are moments when life rearranges itself in an instant...not to punish us, but to show us who we're becoming. I this episode, I share a recent experience where an unexpected change arrived, and instead of spiraling, something quieter and wiser inside me responded. I stayed open. I stayed present. I created a new path out of w…
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You Can't Manifest From Survival Mode
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1:00:31Hey there friend! Today, I'm talking about a part of awakening that doesn't get mentioned enough... the phase where Law of Attraction tools suddenly stop feeling effective, and your spark seems to disappear. I've been moving through this myself, and I've learned it's not a setback at all. It's just what happens when your system is shifting on a dee…
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Hey there friend! Today, I share powerful takeaways from a recent groundwork and riding lesson with my horse, Abigail. What began as a simple ride turned into a real-time experience of managing fear, pressure, and uncertainty. When Abigail became startled during our ride, I had to override my instinct to shut down and stay present in the face of es…
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Hey there friend! I wanted to share a few things that happened over the weekend. I had a funny encounter with a playful ghost, I had a bunch of money-making opportunities come my way, and I give an update on the conversation that I had with my mom and the magic that happened to her because of it.
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Hey there friend! I have a deep one for you today. I had to have a hard conversation with my mom around some emotions I had been feeling. I share how I presented what I was feeling to her in a way where the both of us could be heard and heal.
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Hey there friend! Today, I talk about how meditation has helped me stay calm and centered during a very full week. I also share a quick visualization I've been doing before bed that's actually been bringing some money-making opportunities into my life.
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How Meditation Helps You to Know Yourself
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46:06Hey there friend! In this episode, I break down what it actually means to "know yourself" and why meditation is one of the most powerful tools for uncovering the unconscious patterns that shape your thoughts, habits, identity, and nervous system responses. We often hear that we should "go within," but what does that even mean in practice? For me, k…
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Manifestation Begins Where You Are, Not Where You Think You Should Be
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28:15Hey there friend! Lately, I've been realizing that I don't need to wait for some big divine download or perfect moment to start moving toward the life I want. This episode came from one small moment...making something from the heart for my hairdresser just because I wanted to. That simple act, rooted in joy and creativity, ended up feeling more ali…
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Over-Empathy, Emotional Burnout, and the Need to Be Seen
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51:29Hey there friend! Lately I've been reflecting on how much of my energy has been wrapped up in trying to keep people comfortable, especially through over-empathy and emotional caretaking. In this episode, I'm unpacking what that looks like in real life, how it's connected to the nervous system, and why so many of us feel burnt out even when we're tr…
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What the Nervous System Has to Do With Manifesting
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51:18Hey there friend! In this episode, I explore why certain healing or manifestation tools stop working and what might really be happening beneath the surface. If you've felt like you're doing all the "right" things (meditations, mindset work, gratitude practice), but still not seeing results, your nervous system could be the missing piece.…
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Hey there friend! Ever wonder why Dr. Joe starts every meditation by guiding you into alpha? In this episode, I break down the science and power of the alpha brainwave state—how it helps regulate your nervous system, quiet the noise, and actually change your reality. Plus, I share how I'm learning to live from this space not just in meditation, but…
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You Don't Need Perfect Conditions to Find Inner Peace
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20:19Hey there friend! On a stormy night in the woods, I found myself inside a living metaphor for my mind, loud noises and all. Instead of running from the chaos, I stayed. I breathed. I dropped into alpha. What happened next changed something deep in me. In this episode, I share how I turned that storm into a spiritual recalibration… and discovered th…
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Learning to Love Without Being Loved Back
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17:21Hey there friend! I took a spontaneous camping trip this week, and it ended up shifting my entire perspective. Out there in the stillness, I made a decision...I'm done being mean to myself. I'm learning how to take up space, open my heart, and stop reacting from old wounds. One moment that really struck me was watching someone else have a completel…
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Hey there friend! There's something magical that happens when we finally zoom out and realize that every delay, detour, every "not yet" was actually right on time. In this video, I share some of the most challenging moments in my journey and how they secretly set me up for the exact life I'm living now. And how I wouldn't change a thing about it!…
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Hey there friend! In this episode, I share a story that started with an abundance meditation and how it unfolded in a way I never could've planned. Within minutes of finishing the meditation, I received multiple messages that led to paid opportunities. One of them brought in $100 without me even leaving my chair. What surprised me most was how the …
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Hey there friend! We've all had those moments where something small happens and then suddenly you're filled with irritation, resentment, and even shame for feeling anything at all. What if the moment is really a mirror? One that reveals who you think you are…and gives you a chance to become something new? To make a new choice. And to become an alch…
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Hey there friend! I had a really interesting realization while working with my horse, Abigail, the other day. I've been working with her at liberty (building a deep partnership with her based on trust and respect, where she willingly chooses to follow my guidance and stay connected to me without any equipment and such) and she taught me something v…
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What If You Didn't Have to Fix Everything First to Feel Peace?
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32:54Hey there friend! What if peace wasn't something you had to earn by healing everything first? In this episode, I share the realization that completely shifted how I approach my own awakening journey — and the one-day challenge that helped me finally step out of the loop of constant fixing. If you've ever felt like calm is just out of reach until yo…
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You Can't Create a New Life from the Old You
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35:30Hey there friend! This is a story about alignment, identity shifts, and what happens when you finally stop forcing the outcome and start becoming the version of you that already has it. In this episode, I share how wanting a camera cracked open an unexpected spiral of shame, scarcity, and self-doubt… and how reconnecting to my energy (not the outco…
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Feeling Lost, Tired, and Uninspired? This Is Why
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21:27Hey there friend! Today, I talk about something I've been living through: what happens when the identity you've always known starts dissolving... and you're left with stillness, overthinking, and no idea who you are anymore. I also talk about why rest feels like failure sometimes, why your nervous system might be rejecting stillness, and why this i…
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Hey there friend! Today, I talk about something that recently came up that challenged me to set a boundary with people I genuinely care about. The situation itself isn't the focus. The focus is how it stirred up old energy in me...things like needing to be right, to be helpful, to fix things ASAP. It brought up guilt, anger, self-doubt, and that ol…
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Why Certain Frequencies Make Your Whole Body Buzz (Meditation, Music & Magic)
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26:55Hey there friend! This episode dives into the science and energy behind why certain frequencies (whether in meditation music or songs like Harry Styles' Fine Line) can create powerful physical sensations in the body. I'll talk about frisson, neural entrainment, and how sound can shift your state without needing to be in meditation. How cool is that…
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Tuning Your Energy: How Coherence Changes Your Voice, Your Vibe, and Your Reality
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26:35Hey there friend! In this video, I explore how tuning your energy through meditation, specifically Dr. Joe Dispenza's Blessing of the Energy Centers, can lead to real, physical changes in your voice and overall presence. Backed by science and my own personal experience, we'll look at how nervous system coherence impacts the way you sound, feel, and…
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Why Self-Love Helps to Heal Relationships
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44:05Hey there friend! This is the story of my sister and me, two complete opposites who share the same spark. For years, our relationship was marked by silence, distance, and unspoken wounds. Then one conversation changed everything and opened the door to healing, compassion, and truly seeing each other. This isn't just about siblings. It's about how s…
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You Don't Have to Perform for the Universe
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46:31Hey there friend! I thought I was doing everything right. The signs were flowing, the synchronicities were everywhere, and I was sure it meant the universe was delivering. But it didn't happen. And in that heartbreak, I learned something much bigger: manifestation isn't about performing, pushing, or proving. It's about softening, listening, and tru…
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Manifestation in Real Time: Signs, Surrender, and Trust
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39:48Hey there friend! I'm right in the middle of a big life lesson...learning to let go and trust the process (which can be wicked hard...) This is the story of a puppy named Harry… and how he's helping me practice one of the hardest parts of manifestation: letting go. I'll share the signs, the synchronicities, the backstory with my other dog Charlie, …
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The Shift That Turned Me From Victim to Creator
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22:40Hey there friend! What if the real shift from victim to creator isn't about "being fearless"… but about not leaving yourself when fear shows up? In this episode, I share how staying with myself in hard moments has completely changed my life, why it's the key to creating instead of complaining, and how it opens the door for the universe to give you …
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Crossing the Bridge of Fear (Literally...)
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17:56I finally faced one of my biggest fears — crossing the Parkway bridge. In this episode, I share how not abandoning myself gave me the courage to do it, what I learned in the process, and how this one moment is changing the way I live my life.
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They Knocked On My Door… And Left With Big Dog Energy
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20:32Hey there friend! Two strangers knocked on my door today to talk about faith. What happened next turned into one of the most honest and open conversations I've had in a long time. I shared my belief that healing the world starts with healing ourselves. I talked about Big Dog—the name I use for the Universe—and how I believe our inner world shapes e…
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Hey there friend! This video is a personal reflection on the journey of becoming someone new—beyond old trauma, past identities, and the stories we've been taught to carry. I share a small moment that changed the way I walk through life (yes, it starts with trying on hiking boots), and how that led me to recognize how we often define ourselves by o…
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Seeing the Divinity in Everything (Even When It Hurts)
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35:51Hey there friend! Seeing the divinity in everything doesn't mean sugarcoating pain—it means finding the light that's still flickering beneath it. It's a way of living where you meet each moment with presence, not perfection. Where even the hurt holds wisdom, and every crack is a place the Universe is letting more light through. It's not about prete…
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When The Universe Gets Your Attention LOUDLY
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29:23Hey there friend! I have been going back and forth on how I want to show up in the world now. I considered pausing making episodes and such. However...I got a message this morning that told me I needed to keep going. So...here I am!
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Trusting the Unknown (Even When It's Terrifying)
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47:05Hey there friend! A few weeks ago, the last consistent income I had suddenly paused. And honestly...a version of me from a year ago would've spiraled. But something else showed up instead: stillness… and a strange kind of trust. Today, I talk about: How to feel what the universe is reflecting back to you Losing my job + the unexpected magic that ca…
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Softening Into Miracles: What Shifted When I Stopped Forcing
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39:01Hey there friend! I've been exploring what happens when we stop trying so hard to get things right—and instead soften into where we are. I talk about a few examples from my own life, what's been shifting, and how I've been playing with the energy of allowing. Also, sorry for the audio quality today! I accidentally deleted the audio from my mic befo…
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Playing Games with Energy: What the Universe Has Been Teaching Me About Trust
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37:17Hey there friend! This one's kind of a soft turning point for me. I've been playing with energy differently lately—not forcing it, not trying to manifest with all this pressure, but just letting it show me what it wants to be. And it's yielded some pretty interesting results! I talk about how slowing down has helped me feel things I didn't even kno…
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How the World Mirrors You: Attracting Unexpected Opportunities by Shifting Within
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13:49Hey there friend! Today, I share a personal story of how all the inner shifts I've been making led to a surprising connection with someone who grew a YouTube channel from 0 to 800,000 subscribers. While the job opportunity didn't work out, something even better came through — a genuine connection and some priceless advice for my own channel. This e…
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The Answers to Our Problems Often Lie Within the Problems Themselves
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22:44Hey there friend! I'm so excited to share this episode with you! I feel like I've hit a new frequency. I was inspired by some resistance I was feeling. I kept asking myself, "what's here" and kept going with what I was feeling. It led me to an inspiring article by an artist I have been listening to a lot lately, which then led me to Rick Rubin's bo…
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Transformation is a journey that begins with self-awareness and commitment to change. Over the past few months, I've examined my thoughts and emotions, identifying patterns that held me back. Through embracing enlightenment, I've learned to perceive the world differently, recognizing deeper truths and connections. I've applied this to my passions, …
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Getting Slapped by a Deer & Embracing Life's Duality
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21:16Hey there friend! I have been coming up against challenging parts of myself over the last few days and I wanted to come on here and share what's been going on and how I have been working on overcoming/hearing what's here. I also got slapped by a deer today. That was fun. I share some emotional struggles and the concept of duality, reflecting on per…
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Hey there friend! Diving back into Dr. Joe Dispenza's 'Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself' has been an eye-opening journey, as I've discovered both the habits I've successfully transformed and those I'm still working on. In this video, I openly share some of the emotions I've released in pursuit of my personal growth and self-improvement.…
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Hey there friend! I wanted to share some fun little bits of magic that happened to me as I did a Walking Meditation for the first time in a long time. The universe gave me a cool surprise, and I also got a sign from my dog that passed.
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When You Stop Listening to the Stories in Your Head, Magic Happens
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16:37This video is dedicated to the magic and energy that is my Bailee Mae. She would have been 14 today. My love for you is infinite, B 💜 Hey there friend! In today's video, I'm excited to share a personal story of growth and transformation. I went through a situation that would have caused me to be stressed, anxious, and 100% in my head, but this time…
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The Universe Offers Endless Opportunities for Those Who Seek Them
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27:24Hey there friend! I was inspired to make this episode because of a few things that happened to me today. I finally set a life goal and it felt amazing. Then, the Universe did its thing and started to shuffle things around, which normally would've caused me to react and go into victim mode. However! I'm aware of that pattern now so I instead leaned …
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Who Are You on the Other Side of Resistance?
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22:20Hey there friend! I wanted to share with you some insights I've gotten from my personal growth journey over the past three years. It's been quite a ride! I've grown so much and learned a ton about myself, my family, and how to deal with life's ups and downs. While I know there are many more challenges to come, I really love the growth that has happ…
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Quantum Shift: Tapping into Energy, Focus, and Self-Liberation
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26:53Hey there friend! I got heckin inspired to record this one. I've been feeling this crazy energy lately that's been pushing me to become a better person and have more fun in life. It's like a switch has flipped, and I'm suddenly super motivated to meditate deeper and I've embodied this work on a whole new level. One thing I've learned is that it's n…
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Hey there, friend! Today, I want to share with you a personal experience I had while dealing with panic attacks in everyday situations and familiar places. It was tough, but I managed to work through it by focusing on the person I wanted to be and refusing to give in to the panic. I also talk about how I handled these panic attacks and offer some i…
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Hey there, friend! I'd like to share a personal story about a journey of overcoming severe anxiety. Through a combination of meditation, emotional resilience, and personal growth, I've been able to face my fears and grow in ways that would have taken me a while in the past. It hasn't been easy, and I've had to navigate through challenges like deali…
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Hey there, friend! Today, I share my recent experiences with heartwork and the power of listening to what the heart has to say. I talk about allowing emotions to flow freely without trying to fix them immediately and how letting go in meditation led to a surprising solution to a problem I was facing.…
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