Reclaiming Consciousness

Reclaiming Consciousness

For many years, our consciousness has been hijacked by societal and cultural programming, religion, the media, and familial and ancestral trauma. Reclaiming Consciousness is a podcast dedicated to exploring how so many spectacular humans are waking up, exiting the matrix and fully reclaiming their consciousness. Your host, Alyse Bacine, is a mental health professional, spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who helps people rapidly clear trauma. In her work with clients, she sees the profound shifts that people are able to make in their lives when they stop following the regularly scheduled program and start living the life they were meant to live. In this show you’ll meet exceptional people who are paving the way in raising consciousness and creating a new way of living on this earth. This podcast is your roadmap to deprogramming from the matrix and contributing to creating the new earth.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 107 mins

"I love you, so I'm going to beat you… then tell you I love you again."

That’s how Brenda describes the psychological undertow that pulled her into—and kept her in—Betty’s web for nearly a decade.

In this piercing episode of the Bewitched series, Brenda Reiss joins us to unpack her long, layered experience with Betty, dating all the way back to 2014. What started as a business mentorship for a corporate escapee turned ...

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What do you do when the mentor you trusted becomes the monster you never saw coming?

Today we have Elizabeth Purvis on the show. Elizabeth thought she had found her match: a magnetic spiritual leader with a bold vision, unshakeable confidence, and a promise to unlock the deepest realms of transformation and magic. But behind the veil of light and leadership, something darker simmered. 

In this gripping episode, Elizabeth recounts her...

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    How deep does the rabbit hole go when seeking spiritual guidance? What happens when the mentor you trusted becomes the source of terrifying manipulation?

    In a pivotal episode of the Bewitched series, therapist Audrey Hilliker shares her harrowing journey into the inner circle of Betty. Expecting growth and Akashic Records training, Audrey instead found herself trapped in a high-control environment marked by public shaming, gaslighti...

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    How do patterns of manipulation take root and hold sway, even within seemingly spiritual and empowering mentorships?

    In this eighth episode of the Bewitched series, we welcome Louisa Havers, a long-time associate and former teacher within Betty's Akashic Records community. Louisa offers a unique and deeply insightful perspective on the evolution of her relationship with Betty, revealing the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in whic...

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    What if everything you believed about healing and personal transformation was being used against you?

    In this episode of Bewitched, Nicole Cherie Hesse pulls back the curtain on the psychological and emotional stranglehold that Betty—the so-called spiritual mentor—had over her life. What started as a pursuit of self-discovery and growth turned into a high-control, cult-like environment where devotion was demanded, obedience was expe...

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    "What if your spiritual mentor wasn’t expanding your potential—but systematically breaking you down?"

    Today, we sit down with Andrea Donnelly, who most of you already know, to delve into her captivating and transformative experience with Betty. Her story unveils the subtle yet insidious nature of high-control dynamics and the profound journey of reclaiming oneself after entanglement with a manipulative figure.

    Andrea recoun...

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    " Whether you believe Christ is a Messiah or not, Christ is love and there was no love. Nothing in this experience leads me to believe that she comes from love."

    This is Part 2 of Robyn’s story in our "Bewitched" series, where we continue exposing the manipulation, coercion, and psychological control that played out under Betty’s so-called spiritual mentorship. If you thought Part 1 was shocking, this episode div...

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    When a mentor demands your devotion, isolates you from loved ones, and convinces you she’s the only source of truth—what do you do?

    In this jaw-dropping episode of the "Bewitched" series, Dr. Robyn McKay and I sit with Alicia Isaacs Howes to continue exposing the dangerous underbelly of high-control spiritual mentorship. This time, Alicia bravely shares her decade-long entanglement with "Betty," revealing how a o...

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    What if the person you trusted as your spiritual mentor was actually casting a spell to manipulate your mind, isolate you from loved ones, and hijack your reality? 

    In this explosive episode of our "Bewitched" series, I sit down with Dr. Robyn McKay and Jia Dafu to unravel a story of spiritual manipulation, emotional abuse, and the dark underbelly of high-control coaching. Jia bravely shares her experience working with &qu...

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    What if the person claiming to guide your spiritual awakening was actually casting a spell to keep you under their control? When coaching becomes cult-like, it’s not just unethical—it’s dangerous. We need to talk about this.

    In the second episode of our "Bewitched" series, I sit down with Dr. Robyn McKay to dive even deeper into our shared experience with a toxic spiritual mentor"Betty". This is not just another...

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    What if the mentor you trusted to elevate you was actually the one holding you back? Spiritual leadership should empower—not manipulate. It’s time we talk about what happens when coaching crosses the line.

    In this eye-opening new series, I join Robyn McKay for a raw and vulnerable conversation about a toxic coaching experience we both went through—along with other women in our industry. This is the first of a series of episodes wher...

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    What if the only thing standing between you and your wildest dreams is the belief that they’re impossible? Your biggest breakthroughs happen when you stop waiting for permission and start trusting yourself completely.

    Today, I sit down with Craig Richard, a keynote speaker, international music artist, and adventurer, whose life story is proof that nothing is impossible when you refuse to give up. Craig shares his incredible journey ...

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    What if your biggest business failures were actually guiding you toward the success you’re meant to have? Entrepreneurship isn’t just about strategy—it’s about personal growth, breaking old patterns, and stepping fully into your power.

    In this episode, I sit down with Scott Aaron, an entrepreneur, LinkedIn expert, and business strategist, to talk about the failures, pivots, and personal growth that ultimately led him to huge success...

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    "When you step away from what’s ‘safe’ and listen to your inner knowing, you open yourself to a life of fulfillment and joy."
     
    Today, I sit down with Courtney Schulnick, a former litigator who left her two-decade-long legal career to follow her passion for mindfulness. Courtney shares her incredible journey of navigating the pressures of a demanding profession, overcoming anxiety, and ultimately choosing to pursu...

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    What if the fights you keep having aren’t really about the laundry or the kids—but about core wounds you’ve carried since childhood? When you stop waiting for your partner to change and heal your own patterns instead, your entire relationship transforms.

    In this solo episode, I dive deep into the five most common relationship challenges that women face and uncover the hidden meaning behind them. Whether it’s struggling to ...

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    January 9, 2025 48 mins

    What if 2025 is the year we finally stop pushing uphill and let the boulder roll down effortlessly, fueled by our authentic desires? The shifts in collective energy this year are calling us to clear unhealthy patterns, embrace individuality, and own our personal truths unapologetically.

    Happy New Year, everyone! We're back with the show and today I dive deep into the energetic themes for 2025, exploring the profound a...

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    What if the pain you feel in your relationships today is actually a call to heal the inner child you left behind? When you stop abandoning yourself, everything changes—your relationships, your confidence, and the way you show up for your dreams.

    Today, I sit down with my client Neetu Ramawad, who shares her deeply personal journey of healing her abandonment wound using my Inner Child Healing Process, among other tools. Fro...

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    "What if the very thing you're afraid to face is the key to unlocking your confidence and power as a healer? This work doesn’t just change how you support your clients—it transforms how you show up for yourself every single day."

    Today, I sit down with Elshia Vasquez, a former therapist-turned-healer who found the missing piece she had been searching for in The Metamorphosis Method™. Elshia shares her deeply personal ...

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    "What if the path to success isn’t about following trends but about staying true to yourself and allowing your journey to unfold naturally? You can’t build a life you love by default—it has to be designed with intention, authenticity, and the courage to rewrite the rules."

    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nancy Gentle Boudrie, a trailblazer who started her coaching career before the industry even existed. Nancy s...

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    November 21, 2024 32 mins

    What if the structures we’ve relied on are crumbling, not to destroy us, but to awaken us to our true power? 
    Pluto in Aquarius is about breaking free from old systems and discovering innovative ways to live, thrive, and connect.

    It's been a while since I've done an energy update. I wanted to do one to explore the monumental shift as Pluto enters Aquarius, marking the start of a collective awakening and transformation....

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