For most of my life, I felt too sensitive, deep, intense, and exhausted. But the truth is, I was simply wired differently. And recently, I’ve been exploring what that actually means.

In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of unmasking and exploring autism, as well as neurodivergent presentations as a whole—and how this clarity is helping me make sense of the lifelong patterns I never had words for: the burnout, the shutdowns, the overwhelm, the deep sensitivity and empathic abilities that always felt like a flaw. and like a lot to live with.

This exploration has been wildly enlightening, validating, and healing, and I want to bring you into it. Because more than ever, I believe we need real, unmasked, vulnerable conversations—and I know I’m not the only one yearning for them.

My hope is that this episode not only offers insight, comfort, and reflection, but also helps you feel less alone—whether or not you identify as neurodivergent. We are all walking our own soul curriculum. This journey is about self-reclamation. About coming home. And really, that’s what this episode—and all of my work—is about.

Inside this episode, I offer:

• The signs and traits that led me to explore my own neurodivergence
• The emotional impact of growing up without the language to understand yourself
• How I’m learning to care for my highly sensitive system as a mom
• Tools and practices that support anyone navigating stress, sensory overload, or burnout

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So you finally choose truth over comfort…

You walk away from what no longer fits—

The job, the relationship, the way you’ve been performing in the world—

And then what?

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, I take you inside the messy, often invisible chapter that comes after choosing yourself. The part no one warns you about. The abyss. The unraveling. The awkward, unglamorous rebuild.

This is the part where you’re no longer who you were, but not quite who you’re becoming. And it takes everything: trust, discernment, patience, nervous system resilience, and a deep honoring of your own pace.

We talk about:

• The emotional whiplash of the “trust fall”
• Why choosing truth often makes life harder before it gets easier
• The sacred pause of the abyss (and why it matters)
• How to navigate the urge to “go back” just for comfort
• Reclaiming your voice and creative expression after burnout
• The real work of rebuilding in alignment—not urgency
• Creating a shame-free space for women to be witnessed in the in-between

This episode is for the woman standing at the edge, the one who already jumped, or the one wondering if she’s the only one who feels like everything got harder after doing the “right” thing.

You're not broken. You're becoming.

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In this soulful episode, Misha reconnects with intimacy coach and tantra practitioner Sarah Chizek for a deep and juicy conversation on emotional alchemy, intimacy in relationships, and syncing with the natural rhythm of your cycle.

They explore how emotional release work can be a powerful tool for healing, how to communicate desires openly in long-term partnerships, and how cycle syncing can support energy, clarity, and overall well-being. Sarah weaves in practical tips, personal stories, and client insights that make these practices feel both accessible and transformative.

This episode is your permission slip to tune into your body, speak your truth, and live in sync with your inner wisdom.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – A warm welcome and catching up with Sarah
• 02:30 – Emotional release work and how it’s transformed us
• 04:56 – Processing painful emotions in safe, healthy ways
• 10:11 – Creating intimacy and staying vulnerable in long-term love
• 14:29 – A look into erotic blueprints and how they shift relationships
• 30:50 – Tapping into self-connection and everyday pleasure
• 38:12 – Navigating the ups and downs of relationship dynamics
• 39:52 – Understanding trauma responses in yourself and others
• 43:23 – Balancing masculine and feminine energy in parenting
• 45:17 – Sarah’s intro to cycle syncing and why it’s a game changer
• 47:39 – Real-life ways to align your schedule with your cycle
• 52:06 – Embracing rest, redefining self-care, and slowing down
• 01:03:40 – Releasing shame and cultivating body love
• 01:08:10 – Final thoughts and Sarah’s current offerings

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Sara offers in-person tantric healing sessions and online coaching for women, men, and couples on their journeys to deeper intimacy and self-discovery. You can book a free discovery call with her at sarachizek.com

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