Touched and Empowered

Touched and Empowered

A Platform created to empower individuals to value their lives by hosting thinktank discussions that inspire positive action.

Episodes

October 20, 2025 โ€ข 45 mins

From personal stories of overwhelm to real-life lessons in resilience, Ace and Katie share how even small triggers can reveal deeper emotional overload. Together, they explore how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, handle projections and criticism, and maintain composure during lifeโ€™s toughest moments.

Learn practical tools for emotional balance, communication, and self-care that help transform your breaking points into break...

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In this inspiring episode of Touched and Empowered, hosts Katie Miller and Ace welcome Rosie Aiello โ€” international speaker, bestselling author, life and transformation coach, and co-founder of National Love Sign Day. Rosie shares her powerful story of escaping a 25-year abusive relationship and how she turned her pain into purpose by helping women around the world find kind love, reclaim their self-worth, and live with joy and con...

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In this heartfelt and relatable episode, hosts Katie Miller and Ace open up about one of the most common challenges faced by high-achievers and heart-centered leaders โ€” Imposter Syndrome.


Katie kicks things off by sharing her recent networking experiences and the surprising anxiety that came with stepping back into in-person events. From there, the duo dives deep into the fears, self-doubt, and โ€œnot enoughโ€ feelings that often c...

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In this episode, Katie Miller and Ace dive into the cosmic chaos of Mercury Retrogradeโ€”a time known for miscommunications, tech glitches, travel troubles, and unexpected curveballs. From alarms blaring mid-recording to Katieโ€™s tech frustrations and Aceโ€™s wild car-towing stories, they unpack both the astronomical facts and spiritual lessons of this powerful cycle.

โœจ Topics covered:

  • What Mercury Retrograde really isโ€”astronomy vs. a...

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In this inspiring episode of Touched and Empowered, Katie Miller and Ace welcome special guests William Goodwin and Michelle Rawles from Mindful Nuggets. Together, they share the exciting announcement of the upcoming Sedona ASEA Journey Retreat in March 2026โ€”a transformative experience designed to bring together diverse healing modalities, powerful facilitators, and a supportive community.

โœจ What Youโ€™ll Discover in This Episode:

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๐ŸŽ™ Touched and Empowered Podcast welcomes a truly unique guestโ€”Frank King, a mental wellness comedian and suicide prevention speaker who uses humor to tackle lifeโ€™s toughest topics.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Frank shares his journey from giving up his insurance job to pursuing a full-time comedy career, his highs and lows on stage (including a shocking near-death experience), and how financial collapse led him to focus...

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Life happensโ€”and sometimes it floods your basement! ๐Ÿ’ฆ In this powerful episode, Katie Miller shares how a leaking water heater turned into a $2,000 problemโ€”and how the universe (and a little faith) delivered the perfect solution. ๐Ÿ™Œ


Joined by Ace, the two dive deep into conversations about:

โœ… Manifesting money and opportunities when you need them most

โœ… The power of gratitude and how it shifts everything

โœ… Faith in yourself and th...

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In this heartfelt episode of Touched and Empowered, Ace and Katie Miller shift the focus away from trauma and dive into what it means to live holisticallyโ€”with joy, intention, and authentic connections. ๐Ÿ’›

From funny Zoom filter moments to Valentineโ€™s Day reflections, they explore the importance of family, friendships, pets, and neighbors who remind us of the beauty in simple acts of love. Ace and Katie share personal stories about ...

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In this episode: Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa interview Russ Walsh, a tech industry veteran who took on a global challengeโ€”solving sea level rise. Inspired by a call-to-action from GEโ€™s CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ developed a bold concept: redirect ocean water to transform deserts into thriving, green ecosystems.

What youโ€™ll learn in this episode:
โœ… How redirecting water could save cities like Miami and Cape Canaveral...

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In this episode, Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa dive into a powerful and heartfelt conversation about self-expression, life-saving conversations, and the mission of creating a positive impact.

โœˆ๏ธ From Aceโ€™s flight back to LA to Katieโ€™s "Mommy Sunday" plans (including tattoos and Wicked!), the episode unfolds with stories of personal growth, resilience, and finding purpose.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Key Highlights:

  • โœ’๏ธ Tattoo Stories: Katie and A...

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In this episode of Touched and Empowered, Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa dive into the art of crafting a powerful elevator pitch that leaves a lasting impression. ๐Ÿš€โœจ

Katie shares her experience of stumbling at a networking event and realizing the value of a clear and confident introduction. Ace explains how a 30-second pitch, when done right, can open doors to new opportunities and meaningful connections.

What youโ€™ll discover in this...

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Have you ever felt drained after a deep conversation, intense event, or healing session? You might be experiencing an energetic hangover โ€” and youโ€™re not alone!

In this eye-opening episode, Katie Miller and Ace explore what energetic hangovers are, how they affect our emotional and spiritual well-being, and most importantly โ€” how to recover and recharge. ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”น Hear personal stories from transformational coaching sessions
๐Ÿ”น Dis...

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In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Touched and Empowered, Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa explore those surprising spurts of growthโ€”the moments that catch us off guard but lead to deep transformation. ๐Ÿ’ซ

From chocolate cravings ๐Ÿซ to career lessons ๐Ÿ‘”, from pet behavior ๐Ÿพ to spiritual breakthroughs ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ, they dive into how lifeโ€™s unplanned jolts often spark the greatest personal development.

๐Ÿ”น Topics Covered:

  • Emotional &am...

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In this powerful follow-up episode, hosts Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa reflect on the emotional and spiritual milestones that define our healing journeys. They explore how grief, forgiveness, and personal transformation emerge not only from relationships but also from major life shifts, places, and patterns.

๐Ÿ”ฅ In this episode, we discuss:

  • What grief really looks like beyond death and breakups

  • How moving to new places (like LA, C...

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Welcome back to Touched and Empowered with Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa! In this heartfelt episode, Katie turns the spotlight on Ace as they explore the often-overlooked moments that signal healing and personal growth.

๐Ÿพ With Aceโ€™s playful pup, Midnight, adding some background joy, the conversation touches on:

  • The subtle signs of healing we donโ€™t always notice until others point them out

  • How pets and plants can become mirrors of...

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In this thoughtful and honest episode of Touched and Empowered, Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa dive into a conversation about gratitude, personal triggers, and communication. Recorded on Friday the 13th, the episode starts with laughs, reflections, and a shared appreciation for life, growth, and spiritual practice ๐ŸŒŸ

Ace opens up about the healing journey heโ€™s been onโ€”from energy clearing and theta healing to planning an inspiring re...

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Itโ€™s our 100th episode โ€” and weโ€™re celebrating the laughs, lessons, and leaps of faith that brought us here! ๐Ÿฅณ Join Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa as they take a joyful (and often hilarious) walk down memory lane, reflecting on their evolution, their friendship, and all the wild, heartfelt moments that shaped Touched and Empowered ๐Ÿ’ซ

In this milestone episode, you'll hear:

๐Ÿ”น How ChatGPT (aka โ€œShadow Baneโ€) became part of the tea...

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Have you ever just wanted to scream? Not out of fearโ€”but as a bold, healing, and empowering battle cry?

In this high-energy and hilariously honest episode, Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa dive deep into the power of screamingโ€”as stress relief, self-expression, and even personal transformation. From yelling in the woods to unexpected scream therapy, this episode explores the many ways people let it all out.

๐ŸŽฏ Whatโ€™s inside:

  • The diff...

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After a short break, Katie and Ace return with a deep dive into the many faces of growth โ€” from personal transformation to adapting in a changing world.

In this heartfelt and humorous episode, they explore:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Favorite growth quotes that inspire action
๐Ÿก House hunting and how environment shapes mindset
๐Ÿพ How pets teach us love, patience, and resilience
๐Ÿš€ Why slow, steady growth (like bamboo) builds strong foundations<...

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In this heartfelt (and hilariously chaotic) episode, Katie and Ace kick things off with a mic mishap, Halloween vibes ๐ŸŽƒ, and Aceโ€™s bold gold-teeth necklace ๐Ÿ˜Ž. But underneath the laughs is a powerful conversation about self-care, self-awareness, and surrounding yourself with real friends who help you grow. ๐ŸŒฑ

They reflect on how fast September flew by ๐Ÿ‚, share stories from parenthood ๐Ÿ‘ถ, and explore how to truly care for yourself ...

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