Imagine standing at the edge of a crashing wave. Your nervous system is screaming danger, but your higher self knows—on the other side is calm water. This episode is your invitation to dive through.

I sit down with the radiant Hilary Russo—certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, trauma specialist, and founder of the Hug It Out Method—to explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries can befriend their amygdala, regulate stress, and create new neural pathways that serve sovereignty rather than sabotage.

We dive into the alchemy of nervous system mastery—why your body often knows the truth before your brain does, how childhood beliefs shape your “BS” (belief system), and how to transmute anxiety into clarity through tools like Havening, gratitude, and visualization. Hilary shares her journey of shifting from surviving to thriving, plus powerful practices you can embody immediately to ground your energy while pursuing bold, empire-building goals.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in ...