In this deeply moving episode of Sovereignty Rising, I’m joined by TEDx speaker, truth-teller, and radiant soul Shannon Donohoe-Simpson to explore the sacred alchemy that happens when life splits us wide open.
From navigating breast cancer, breast implant illness, and divorce, to reclaiming her identity through circle work, storytelling, and radical self-love, Shannon shares her journey from fragmentation to wholeness. Together, we explore what it means to be truly seen, witnessed in our pain, and how our deepest wounds often become the portal to our highest power.
This episode is a sacred invitation to come home to your body, your heart, and your truth—especially if you're walking through the fire of transformation.
✨ Topics We Cover:
- Reclaiming beauty and identity after physical transformation
- Why community and sisterhood are essential for healing
- The power of asking for help and receiving support
- Releasing external validation and deepening self-love
- Shannon’s ritual of henna art and being witnessed in sacred ceremony
📌 Mentioned:
- Shannon’s TEDx Talk
- Shannon’s article in The CV Collective
- Connect with Shannon
- Website: https://shannondonohoesimpson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.donohoesimpson
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-donohoe-simpson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannondonohoesimpson/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondonohoesimpson/
🌀 Time Stamps:
00:00 — Rising from the Ashes of Loss 02:29 — The Journey of Healing and Self-Love 08:34 — Finding Strength in Community 12:13 — The Power of Women’s Circles 16:57 — Redefining Beauty and Womanhood 21:57 — Keeping the Heart Open 26:50 — The Importance of Being Witnessed 30:28 — Understanding Pain and Strength 38:25 — Messages of Hope and Trust
💫 Mantra of the Episode:
"I am whole. My beauty is not defined by form, but by the love that radiates from within."
🖋️ Journal Prompts:
- Where in my life am I seeking external validation instead of self-love?
- What part of me is asking to be witnessed, not fixed?
- How can I soften and keep my heart open today?
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