The Embodied Baddie Podcast

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 EpisodeThe number I never shared publiclyAt 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 decisionsThe subtle ways urgency, pressure, and “I have to figure this out” energy influenced my choices over the years.Why money decisions are emotional decisionsWe 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 meThe 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 debtWhy self-forgiveness was one of the most important parts of this process—and how shame actually keeps people stuck longer.Practical shifts that changed everythingThe emotional work and the strategic actions that helped me begin moving forward in a healthier, more empowered way.What This Episode Is Really AboutThis 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 YouIf 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.

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 ItManifestation 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 ReceiveThis 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 wayReceiving is a skill.And if abundance feels unsafe, you will unconsciously block it.5. Stop Moving the Finish LineYou 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 UPThey 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 workingManifestation isn’t magic.It’s identity + nervous system + aligned action.And when those three line up?Things move.YOUR EMBODIED BADDIE ACTION STEPSWrite 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. 💋🎧

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 EpisodeWhy 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 ListenName 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.comIf 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 → @TheEmbodiedBaddieWebsite → chrystalrose.comYou’re not late. You’re not behind.And you’re absolutely allowed to celebrate this chapter. 💫

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. 🥂

Navigating Business Growth with Patience & PurposeWelcome 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 EpisodeWhy outside perspectives can change everythingSometimes 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 GrowthYear 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 advantageChrystal 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 & coachingThis 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 regressionEven advanced entrepreneurs benefit from reassessing foundations. Sustainable growth requires ongoing reflection—not constant acceleration.Take This With YouNotice 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 recalibrationYou’re not behind. You’re building something that lasts.Final ThoughtsBuilding 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.comIf 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