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Emily Miotto believes a mother's beliefs become her child's blueprint — and she's built her entire practice around that idea. In this conversation, she and Julia get into what it actually looks like, day to day, to raise a child in sovereignty instead of fear. Emily doesn't start from theory. She shares the season after her daughter's traumatic birth, when suppressed anger she never felt safe expressing as a child exploded into postpartum rage — slamming doors, a strained marriage, and a moment crying on the kitchen floor asking for a way out. The answer she received was simple: come back to Theta. Within days of returning to the Theta brainwave state daily, her daughter's sleep and acid reflux improved, and her own reactivity started to shift. From there, Emily built Sovereign Rising — a book, course, app, and seminar that teach mothers how to clear inherited fear-based programming before it becomes their child's default operating system. She and Julia dig into what sovereignty actually means beneath the buzzword, how to tell a fear-based decision from an aligned one, and why the mother — more than any parenting technique — is the first line of influence on what a child believes is true about the world. If you've ever wondered whether healing yourself really changes what your children inherit, this conversation makes the case plainly. In this episode: What raising a sovereign child actually looks like day to dayThe belief behind Emily's work: "a mother's beliefs are a child's blueprint"Her postpartum rage story, and the message that changed everythingHow Theta Healing helped clear her daughter's acid reflux and her own reactivityThe four ways she works with mothers — book, course, app, seminarDefining sovereignty, and how to tell fear-based choices from aligned ones CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Emily, Sovereign Rising: www.emilymiotto.com CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Julia Sovereign Mamas: www.sovereignmamas.com

Anne Ryan built a $500K coaching business with exactly one offer — no funnels, no tiered pricing, no constant launching. In this conversation, she and Julia unpack the myth she had to unlearn before she could teach simplicity: that making more money requires doing more. Anne shares the real story behind her success — the season when she was caring for a parent with early-onset Alzheimer's, another who was blind, and a teenager going through severe mental health struggles, all while building her online business in whatever hours were left. She traces the moment in 2022 that became her real reclaiming of sovereignty, after years of what she calls "playing not to lose." She also gets specific about money: the belief she now runs her whole business on ("making money is easy"), the internal audit she teaches clients before they raise their prices, and a story she rarely tells — borrowing $300,000 against her home in 2008 to start an offline business from nothing, with two young kids, and eating toast because that's what they could afford. If you've ever felt like high-ticket, simplified success sounds nice in theory but out of reach for a busy mom's real life, this episode is the proof and the permission. In this episode: The myth about scaling Anne had to unlearn before she could teach itBuilding a $500K business with one offer, evergreen and leveragedCaregiving for two parents and a struggling teenager while building onlineThe 2022 moment that became her real reclaiming of sovereigntyThe one belief that replaced every money story she used to carryBorrowing $300K, eating toast, and why courage is required again and again CONNECT WITH ANNE: @anneryanstrategist on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/anne.ryan.1111/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneryanstrategist/ CONNECT WITH SOVEREIGN MAMAS: @sovereignmamas on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/julia.jerg.joy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-jerg/

What happens when a planned two-person conversation turns into three? This episode wasn't scripted — and that's exactly why it works. Julia sits down with Folake Bee (author of Big Energy and a soul integration guide) and Michelle Aspinwall (who mentors women through body-soul attunement) for an unfiltered exploration of what sovereignty actually means once you strip away the buzzwords. Folake shares the story of losing her relationship, her business, and her sense of self all at once — and the quiet meditation session where everything started to rebuild. Michelle traces how her own definition of sovereignty has shifted across decades: from equal partnership in marriage, to raising two sons, to now returning fully to her body and her soul as her boys leave the nest. Together, the three unpack a theme that runs through all of it: the idea that we've been taught action is the only path to results — and what it looks like to unlearn that. Folake tells a real story about following a soft, easy-to-dismiss intuitive nudge that led her to a stranger in crisis. Michelle talks about raising "masculine men" through embodiment rather than lecture. And Julia asks the question so many mothers carry quietly: why did no one tell us what this would actually feel like? If you're a visionary mama building something bigger than "just" motherhood or "just" a job, this conversation is for you — messy, expansive, and unfiltered. In this episode: What sovereignty means at different seasons of a woman's lifeFolake's "dark night of the soul" and how she rebuilt from nothingWhy powerful results don't always come from more doingMichelle's approach to raising sons through embodiment, not instructionThe soft whisper of intuition — and a real story of following itWhat each guest wants every visionary mama to hear right now If this conversation stirred something and you want personalized support getting clear on your own next step, book a $111 Vision & Momentum Call with Julia — a 60-minute session for clarity, momentum, and an aligned action plan. Book here: https://calendly.com/juliajergcoaching/1-1-session ---- CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Michelle AspinwallMichelle Aspinwall is a global mentor dedicated to women in midlife. By uniquely blending science and spirituality, she guides women toward deeper body and soul attunement. Moving well beyond the traditional therapy or functional model, Michelle helps her clients harness their biology and energy to curate the fullest expression of self. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.aspinwall.9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepaspinwall/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleaspinwall Folake BeeFolake Balogun is the founder of Inner Power Game, a high-level mentorship for leaders and founders ready to expand income, clarity, and authority by strengthening their capacity to hold more. Her work sits at the intersection of money, identity, energetics, and leadership — helping ambitious business owners identify the internal ceilings that quietly cap income, decision-making, and sustainable growth, then recalibrate from the inside out. She works with founders, CEOs, consultants, and creatives who are already capable and successful but know they're operating below their true capacity. Folake is also the author of Big Energy. Website: innerpowergame.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/folakebeeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folakebeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerPowerGame

In this episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, Julia sits down with Tani Bennett for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, homeschooling, self-trust, spiritual exploration, and the courage to question everything you've been taught. Tani shares her journey from living within rigid belief systems to embracing curiosity, personal truth, and a more expansive way of experiencing life. Together, they explore: ✨ Homeschooling, unschooling, and child-led learning ✨ Following curiosity instead of conformity ✨ Motherhood as a catalyst for transformation ✨ Trusting yourself when your beliefs begin to shift ✨ Religious deconstruction and personal awakening ✨ Creating a life that feels aligned rather than expected ✨ Why the world itself can become a classroom ✨ Finding the courage to live differently This conversation is an invitation to release the pressure to fit inside someone else's definition of truth and reconnect with your own inner knowing. Whether you're questioning old narratives, exploring alternative education, navigating personal growth, or simply longing to feel more aligned with yourself, this episode offers a powerful reminder: You are allowed to evolve. You are allowed to question. You are allowed to choose a different path. Connect with Tani:Facebook.com/tanibennettcoaching, Facebook.com/tanibennett, IG: @tanibennettcoaching Connect with Julia:www.sovereignmamas.com

Have you ever felt disconnected from yourself, stuck in survival mode, or unable to fully slow down and feel? In this deeply nourishing episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, I sit down with Jaya Hollohan, founder of the School of Sacred Somatics, trauma integration therapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 17 years of experience helping people heal through the wisdom of the body. Together, we explore what it truly means to "come home" to yourself, why trauma lives in the nervous system, and how somatic healing can help us move beyond stress, overwhelm, people-pleasing, and emotional disconnection. Jaya shares her powerful personal journey—from working in international development and studying energy healing around the world to becoming a mother of a child with significant medical needs, a path that ultimately led her into the world of Somatic Experiencing and nervous system healing. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ What "coming home to your body" actually means✨ How trauma impacts the nervous system✨ Why many of us learned to disconnect from our emotions✨ The connection between motherhood, healing, and self-awareness✨ Somatic Experiencing explained in simple terms✨ The difference between talking about healing and embodying it✨ A simple nervous system regulation practice you can use today✨ Why connection is the antidote to trauma✨ How slowing down can transform your life If you've been searching for deeper healing, greater self-trust, or a way to move beyond constant overwhelm, this conversation offers both wisdom and practical tools. Jaya's reminder for every woman listening: "Slow down and feel." Connect with Jaya:Website: www.jayahollohan.com

In this deeply nourishing conversation, Julia Jerg welcomes certified Parent Educator, former teacher, mama of 3, and founder of Extra Roots, Laura Devos, to explore the realities of conscious parenting, nervous system regulation, emotional attunement, and motherhood in today’s world. Together, they speak about: Parenting beyond control and perfectionEmotional regulation for mothersWhy children’s behaviour is communicationSelf-care, burnout, and nervous system awarenessConscious parenting and generational healingReleasing unrealistic expectationsLearning to respond instead of reactIntuition, connection, and inner workParenting while building a career and businessLaura shares her own story of raising 3 young children during the pandemic while working internationally, and how discovering transformational parenting completely shifted the way she approached motherhood and herself. This episode is a reminder that parenting is not about perfection — it’s about connection, awareness, presence, and healing. Connect with Laura:Website: https://www.extraroots.comInstagram: @ExtraRoots_global

What if the next level of your life requires you to become her before you see the proof? In this empowering episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, Julia sits down with Hawai'i-based entrepreneur, photographer, and business coach Meg Bradyhouse for a deeply honest conversation about identity shifts, motherhood, momentum, discipline, and building a business without sacrificing your family life. Meg shares how motherhood became her greatest lesson in stepping into a future version of herself before feeling “ready,” why consistency matters more than motivation, and how changing your language can completely reshape your reality. Inside this episode: How to step into your next-level identity before the results arriveWhy mothers often lose themselves — and how to reclaim your powerThe difference between momentum and motivationDaily non-negotiables that create massive long-term growthBalancing motherhood, business, and personal ambitionWhy your language shapes your realityThe mindset shift that helped Meg rebuild her business after hitting rock bottomCreating financial and time freedom while raising childrenHow to stop letting fear and excuses run your lifeThis episode is a powerful reminder that your children are not the reason you stop dreaming — they can become the reason you rise. Connect with Meg Bradyhouse:Instagram: @megbradyhouse

In this deeply raw and expansive conversation, Julia sits down with intimacy mentor, nervous system guide, and medium Morgan Torres to explore what it truly means to return to yourself. Together, they dive into: nervous system regulation for womenhealing emotional numbness and disconnectionintimacy, desire, and sacred sexualitymotherhood and generational healingembodiment and feminine powerpeople-pleasing and radical honestytrauma, alignment, and intuitioncreating a life led by truth instead of fearMorgan shares her extraordinary journey — from living in a sexless, emotionally disconnected marriage and surviving deep personal loss, to rebuilding her life with her two children across Hawaii, Bali, and Mauritius. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body, speak your truth, and remember the woman underneath the conditioning. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, exhausted, emotionally numb, or stuck in survival mode… this conversation may feel like medicine. Topics explored: feminine embodimentnervous system healingintimacy and relationshipstrauma healing for womenself-love and self-connectionspirituality and intuitionconscious motherhoodemotional regulationalignment and authenticityhealing shame around sexualityCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.facebook.com/share/19QuMcFpiD/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/empower_your_sacred_venus?igsh=bm4wdDI5aDZsb28w&utm_source=qr Connect with Julia Jerg & the Sovereign Mamas Movement: https://www.sovereignmamas.com

In this episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, Julia Jerg sits down with Certified Perinatal Nutritionist Caitlin Cipriano, founder of Wholesome Huntress Nutrition, to explore the powerful connection between nourishment, motherhood, nervous system regulation, and building a life-friendly business as a mom. Together, they dive into: postpartum recovery and healing through nutritionnavigating motherhood without perfectionhealthy habits for busy momsbalancing entrepreneurship and family lifebreaking free from diet cultureraising children with a healthy relationship to foodcreating sustainable wellness routineswhy mothers need support, flexibility, and communityCaitlin shares her own experience with postpartum hemorrhage and recovery, how it shaped her work supporting women, and why small, intentional changes often create the biggest transformations. This conversation is a reminder that motherhood was never meant to be done alone — and that caring for yourself is not selfish, but foundational. ✨ Topics discussed: Perinatal nutritionMaternal healthHolistic wellness for momsMompreneur lifeNervous system regulationMindset & motherhoodHealthy eating for familiesBuilding a flexible business as a motherMotherhood and self-careWellness routines for busy momsConnect with Caitlin Cipriano:https://www.wholesomehuntressnutrition.com/ Connect with Sovereign Mamas:https://www.sovereignmamas.com/ #SovereignMamas #MotherhoodPodcast #PerinatalNutrition #MomWellness #HolisticMotherhood #Mompreneur #PostpartumRecovery #NutritionForMoms

There are conversations that gently remind you… you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, I’m joined by Erin Thomas Wong — Life-Friendly Business Mentor, author, and mother of two — for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to build a business that supports your life… not competes with it. From leaving a thriving TV career to starting her first business with a 6-month-old baby… to navigating identity shifts, motherhood challenges, and even relocating across the world — Erin shares the behind-the-scenes of creating success in a way that actually feels good. We talk about the pressure many women feel to “keep up” with business models that were never designed for them… and what becomes possible when you choose a different path. Inside this episode, we explore: – The truth about “life-friendly business” (and why it matters more as your children grow)– Letting go of hustle-driven business models that ignore your real capacity– How motherhood reshapes identity, ambition, and success– Building a business that aligns with your energy, values, and season of life– Navigating big life transitions and trusting your own path– Why “doing it your way” isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation Erin also shares her 5-step Life-Friendly Business framework:Own. Align. Simplify. Shine. Evolve. This conversation is both grounding and expansive — especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re capable… but the way you’ve been told to build your business just doesn’t fit. ✨ You’re not behind.✨ You’re not doing it wrong.✨ You’re being invited to do it differently. Connect with Erin: www.lifefriendlybusiness.comwww.instagram.com/lifefriendlybizwww.facebook.com/lifefriendlybizhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erinthomaswong/ Connect with Sovereign Mamas: https://www.sovereignmamas.com

In this powerful episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, Julia sits down with Janis Romeskie—mother, leader, author, and fierce example of human resilience. After years of chronic illness, pain, medication, and being told what her future would look like, Janis made one life-changing decision: no more living by limitation. What followed was a journey of healing, sobriety, movement, motherhood, faith, and reclaiming her body—ultimately leading her to compete and win gold in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This conversation explores: ✨ Healing beyond diagnosis✨ The power of small daily choices✨ Motherhood as awakening✨ Why sovereignty means choice✨ Strength after suffering✨ Female community & sisterhood✨ Learning to trust your body again This is a conversation for any woman who knows there is more available to her life. 🎧 Listen now and share with a woman who needs this reminder:You are not finished yet. #SovereignMamas #HealingJourney #WomenEmpowerment #Motherhood #Resilience #Sovereignty #Podcast CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/janis_ann_here/ CONNECT WITH SOVEREIGN MAMAS: https://www.instagram.com/sovereignmamas/

What does it mean to build a successful business without abandoning yourself, your children, or your healing journey? In this powerful episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, Julia Jerg speaks with seven-figure business coach, healer, author, and creator of the P***y Oracle Deck, Cindy Stal. Cindy shares her story of awakening through tragedy, healing after profound loss, navigating motherhood while building a thriving business, and reclaiming feminine power through softness, embodiment, and self-trust. This conversation is for women who know they are meant for more—but refuse to sacrifice peace, presence, or sovereignty to get there. How grief can become a portal to deeper powerMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and nervous system regulationFeminine leadership vs hustle cultureHealing after stillbirth and trusting yourself againWhy softness and power belong togetherBuilding success slowly, sustainably, and on your termsCreating a warm, loving home while growing a movementWhy your success can be inevitable--- Connect with our guest: Website: www.cindystal.com Connect with Sovereign Mamas Website: www.sovereignmamas.com On there, grab your gift: a powerful 3-part audio experience to anchor you back into your sovereignty.------ If this episode spoke to you, share it with another mama walking the path of healing, business, and becoming.

Are you constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or dealing with PMS symptoms—even though you’re eating healthy and doing all the “right” things? In this episode of the Sovereign Mamas Podcast, I’m joined by Amy Dave, a Physician Assistant with over 24 years of experience turned Women’s Wellness Coach, who shares how syncing your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle can completely transform your energy, hormones, and overall well-being. We dive into why so many women feel stuck in fatigue despite normal lab results, how your hormones influence your daily energy, and why pushing harder might actually be making things worse. Amy also shares her personal journey from burnout and chronic symptoms to feeling energized, clear, and aligned—plus how you can start making simple changes today. In this episode, we cover: Why you feel tired all the time (even when tests are “normal”)The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle explained simplyHow to reduce PMS, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances naturallyWhy diet, exercise, and sleep affect your hormones more than you thinkHow to align your work and business with your cyclePractical tips to start cycle syncing todayThis episode is for every mom who feels like she’s doing everything right—but still feels off. You’re not broken. You might just be out of sync. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another mama who needs to hear this. ✨ Connect with Amy Dave:FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D5ykzMbxd/?mibextid=wwXIfrIG: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthofwellnessllc?igsh=MmhyOWNkd3dxaGh4&utm_source=qrLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-dave-pa-c-2461a3165?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios ✨ Download Amy’s free guide:https://subscribepage.io/LifewithoutPMS ✨ Connect with me / Sovereign Mamas:https://sovereignmamas.com/ I’ll see you in the next episode.

In this raw, honest, and deeply expansive conversation, Samantha Sanford—founder of the Rebel Matriarch Movement, mentor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and mother of two—shares her powerful vision of a matriarch-led future… and what it truly requires of women today. This episode goes far beyond surface-level empowerment. It’s a grounded, real-life look at what it actually takes to: Reconnect with your intuitionRebuild trust with yourselfBreak generational patternsLead your family through embodiment—not perfectionSamantha opens up about her journey from burnout, people-pleasing, and disconnection… into a life led by self-trust, devotion, and deep inner work. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: ✨ What “matriarch-led” really means (and why it’s not about control or hierarchy) ✨ Why most women feel stuck—and why that’s completely valid ✨ How your upbringing and environment shape your current reality ✨ The power of acceptance before change ✨ Why you don’t need to know the “how” to move forward ✨ The truth about building a mission while raising young children ✨ What it really looks like to choose your path—especially on hard days ✨ Why modeling (not controlling) is the most powerful parenting tool ✨ Letting go of perfection—and embracing repair, mistakes, and growth 🌿 THE CORE TRUTH: You don’t become the woman who holds the vision overnight. You become her by: accepting where you are releasing shame and taking one small, aligned step at a time 🔥 A POWERFUL REFRAME FROM THIS EPISODE: “Of course you are where you are. ”Not because you failed. But because of everything you’ve lived, learned, and been surrounded by. And from that place…you get to choose differently. 🧠 KEY SHIFT: You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need the perfect plan. You don’t need certainty. 👉 You just need to start. 💫 FINAL MESSAGE FROM SAMANTHA: Your greatest power lies in: reconnecting with your intuitionlearning to love yourself through shame and judgmentand trusting your inner guidance When you do… your life changes. And so does the world around you. 👩‍👧‍👧 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: You feel the pull for something more—but don’t know where to start You’re navigating motherhood while building something meaningful You’re healing, growing, and questioning everything You want to lead your life and family from a deeper place 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA SANFORD: https://www.instagram.com/rebelmatriarch/ 🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOST: https://www.instagram.com/sovereignmamas/ 🔔 IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED: Follow the podcast Share this with a woman who needs to hear it Tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway 🧡 FINAL INVITATION: You don’t need permission to become who you’re here to be. But if you’ve been waiting for a sign…this is it.

Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule. It changes your capacity.Your identity.Your energy.And the way you’re able to show up in your work. In this episode, host Julia Jerg and guest Sonya Highfield go beyond surface-level advice and dive into what actually shifts behind the scenes: from letting go of perfectionism and rigid routines to redefining consistency, boundaries, and success on your own terms. This is the conversation so many women wish they had before entering motherhood. ✨ Inside this episode:– The “secret club” of motherhood no one prepares you for– What happens when your creativity and energy suddenly change– Letting go of perfectionism to keep your business moving– How to adapt your business model to your current life season– The importance of boundaries, communication, and asking for help– Navigating mental health shifts and postpartum challenges– Why what works for YOU is the only strategy that matters Sonya also shares how she’s evolving her work through Akashic Record readings and expanding into in-person group experiences — creating deeper, more connected spaces for transformation. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing business “wrong” because your life has changed… this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. 🎧 Tune in and discover a new way of building a business that actually supports your life — not the other way around. — 💬 CONNECT WITH SONYA HIGHFIELD:https://www.realworldcreatives.com/https://www.instagram.com/realworldcreatives 💬 CONNECT WITH JULIA JERG:https://www.sovereignmamas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sovereignmamas — ⭐ If this episode resonated, make sure to follow, rate, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. #motherhoodandbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #alignedbusiness #podcastforwomen