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Fly Free Bird Podcast

Fly Free Bird Podcast

Written by: katiedorish
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Fly Free Bird is more than just a podcast—it’s a movement to help you break free from what’s holding you back. Hosted by Katie Dorish, who left corporate America in 2024 to roam South America for six months, it’s fueled by the realization that life can be lived differently. Through raw, heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests, we explore the why and how behind journeys to freedom and joy. Whether you crave a fresh start or simply seek inspiration, these stories motivate you to let go of “shoulds,” trust your inner compass, and soar. Ready to break free from your cage and fly?katiedorish Social Sciences
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  • Breathwork, Intuition & Coming Home to Yourself with Stacey | Fly Free Bird Podcast
    Jul 7 2025

    What happens when you finally pause long enough to feel what’s really going on inside?In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Katie talks with Stacey—a spiritual mentor, energy worker, and mindset coach, and the founder of Sol Wellness. Together, they explore what it means to come back home to your body, your breath, and your knowing—especially after years of ignoring your truth to meet outside expectations.Stacey shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a marriage, leaving behind hustle culture, and discovering healing through nervous system regulation, intuitive living, and deep self-compassion. This episode is a love letter to any woman ready to stop pushing and start listening.✨ You’ll hear:

    • What Stacey's body was trying to tell her long before she burned out• How trauma lives in the body—and how breathwork gently clears it• The turning point that helped her walk away from a life that no longer fit• How she reclaimed her truth by honoring her own rhythms and living cyclically—in sync with nature, her energy, and her nervous system• Daily practices that support nervous system healing and emotional release• A glimpse into her subtle spiritual “gift” that just might surprise you…🕊️ Fly Free Moment:“I thought I needed to fix myself… but I realized I just needed to come back to myself.” – Stacey✨ Connect with Stacey:🔗 Website → https://thesolmindset.com📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/_solwellness💌 Want to Break Free & Fly Higher?

    Katie is now offering 1:1 Fly Free Bird Coaching!📩 DM @flyfreebirdpodcast or email flyfreebirdpodcast@gmail.com to learn more.🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:🔗 Spotify → https://spotify.link/FlyFreeBirdPodcast🔗 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-free-bird/id1720436933🔗 YouTube → @flyfreebirdpodcast📲 Follow Fly Free Bird Podcast for Weekly Inspiration:→ Instagram: @flyfreebirdpodcast→ Facebook: Fly Free Bird Podcast→ TikTok: @fly.free.bird.pod→ YouTube: @flyfreebirdpodcast🕊️ Subscribe & Fly Free:👉 YouTube: @flyfreebirdpodcast👉 Spotify: https://spotify.link/FlyFreeBirdPodcast👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-free-bird/id1720436933🔔 Tap the bell and join the flock of free birds ready to live intuitively, confidently, and free.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Music, Soul & Flying Free with Anesha Rose (aka Music Mama)
    May 28 2025

    An inspiring conversation about finding your voice, owning your path, and staying grounded through 27 years of live music.

    What do you get when you mix 27 years of live gigs, a heart full of soul, and the voice of a rock goddess? You get Anesha Rose, aka Music Mama—a beloved Southern California musician known for her electric stage presence and emotionally charged covers of artists like Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, and Adele.

    In this soulful (and laugh-out-loud) episode, Anesha shares her raw and inspiring journey—from karaoke bars to Angels Stadium, from ska bands to solo stardom—and why she’s still rocking 800+ cover songs across SoCal four nights a week.

    🔥 You’ll hear:
    • The real story behind her “five-mile radius of fame”• How she built confidence at 16 through sushi restaurant karaoke• Getting rejected from the national anthem... and then performing it anyway at Angel Stadium• What it’s like juggling 27 years of music gigs with a 25-year fire protection day job• Why she calls herself an “entertainer, not just a musician”• LIVE performances of Gypsy, Me and Bobby McGee, and her original song Love Games

    Whether you’re a music lover, a late bloomer, or someone chasing creative dreams on the side—you’ll find yourself inspired by Anesha’s fierce authenticity, heart, and humor.


    🕊️ "Put me where I’m useful." — This one’s for the artists, the feelers, and the wild hearts still showing up.


    🌐 Learn more & hear her music: https://www.anesharose.com
    🎶 Follow Anesha: https://www.instagram.com/anesharose


    📍 Episode Highlights
    • The Five-Mile Radius of Fame
    • Finding Her Voice at 16 Through Karaoke
    • Getting Rejected—Then Singing at Angel Stadium
    • Singing Waitress Days + Fire Protection Life
    • Reggae, Ska, and Growing as an Artist
    • 🎤 Gypsy (Live Performance)
    • 🎤 Me and Bobby McGee (Live Performance)
    • 🎤 Love Games – Anesha’s Original Song (Live)


    💌 Want to Break Free & Fly Higher?
    Katie is now offering 1:1 Fly Free Bird Coaching!
    📩 DM @flyfreebirdpodcast or email flyfreebirdpodcast@gmail.com to learn more.


    🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:
    🔗 Spotify → https://spotify.link/FlyFreeBirdPodcast
    🔗 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-free-bird/id1720436933
    🔗 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcc21SRyfqwtCTA80jwJBLg


    📲 Follow Fly Free Bird Podcast for Weekly Inspiration:
    → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyfreebirdpodcast/
    → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565946999751
    → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fly.free.bird.pod
    → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcc21SRyfqwtCTA80jwJBLg


    🕊️ Subscribe & Fly Free:
    👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcc21SRyfqwtCTA80jwJBLg?sub_confirmation=1
    👉 Spotify: https://spotify.link/FlyFreeBirdPodcast
    👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-free-bird/id1720436933


    🔔 Tap the bell and join the flock of free birds ready to live intuitively, confidently, and free.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Redefining Success, Aging Gracefully & Trusting Your Gut – with Christine
    May 12 2025

    What happens when you finally stop living for others and start listening to your own intuition?

    In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Katie sits down with her dear friend Christine to talk about breaking free from unhealthy relationships, navigating life after divorce, rediscovering joy, and aging with confidence and clarity.

    Christine shares her deeply personal story—from walking away from an unhealthy marriage to rebuilding her identity through writing, yoga, travel, and friendship.

    In this episode, they explore:

    • Learning to trust your body’s wisdom and intuition
    • Letting go of relationships that no longer serve you
    • Finding freedom within corporate life
    • Starting over in your 40s—and loving it
    • Aging unapologetically and embracing your truth
    • Travel as a portal for healing
    • Using astrology to better understand yourself and others

    Christine proves that healing doesn’t mean hiding—it means shining brighter.

    💫 Ready to rediscover your joy?

    Katie is now offering 1:1 Fly Free Bird Coaching.
    DM @flyfreebirdpodcast or email flyfreebirdpodcast@gmail.com to learn more.

    👉 Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow so you never miss a new episode—new stories drop every other Monday!

    🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
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