This is the cracked open podcast. Every episode host Vanessa McNeal explores guests' emotional and mental blocks, triggers, and ticks to dig down to the roots of an issue. Through getting cracked open, guests find healing within the episode.
EP 11: Self Sabotage or Self Protection
In this episode I coached Carley, a women's health nutritionist and herbalist. We took a dip dive into stories she told herself around feeling stuck that held her back from fully being all of who she is. In one hour we were able to pin point exactly where her feeling of stuckness came from and worked Carley was having an battle between wanting to be seen versus being afraid to put herself out there. We realized there was a thread that started at the age of 5 that projected onto most parts of her life until this session. Carley walked away feeling freed from the stories of her past and inspired to show up with conviction. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here: https://calendly.com/vanessamcneal/connectioncall Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast Carley Instagram: https://instagram.com/carleynadine_
4/17/2023 • 54 minutes, 21 seconds
EP 8: Death & Rebirth
In this episode I coached Jami Alix, an actor and influencer who was most recently featured in Netflix’s Freeridge. Jami discussed how she is in a void period, almost like a waiting room in between two worlds with both her romantic relationship and her career. She discussed the dance between not allowing herself to accept less than what she knew she desired while also being exhausted from the isolation that creates in both her career and love life. She shared: “I’m desperate for this thing I haven’t been able to get yet, but not desperate enough to settle for I know is not that” I coached Jami through deep heavy emotions that came up, helped her reframe the scarcity she felt, and created a plan on how to move forward in a surrendered peaceful way. Book a free consult call with me if you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to see how it would work for you. https://calendly.com/vanessamcneal/connectioncall Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast Jami Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/jamialix/
2/20/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
EP6: Inner Child Healing
In this podcast episode I spoke to Mattie a photographer based out of southern California. Mattie shared how she has created a highly successful multi 6 figure business yet still felt like she hadn’t worked hard enough to earn it. We took a deep dive into why she didn’t believe she deserved the success in her life and revealed it was an inner child wound. We took a deep dive into what it means to “deserve” something and did inner child healing around that. We worked through an inner block she had while in the session and got clear about how to interrupt the pattern moving forward. We discussed how success, money, or outer validation don’t heal the wounds that are within. Mattie walked away feeling lighter, clearer, and more accepting of all of the goodness in her life. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here https://www.vanessamcneal.com/coachingapplication Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast Mattie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattieoneillphotos/?hl=en
1/23/2023 • 56 minutes, 15 seconds
EP5: Taking Off The Mask
In this podcast episode I spoke to Lauren, a photographer from Iowa , who was struggling with the idea of making changes in her business that reflect her authentic identity. We took a deep dive into understanding why she feels out of alignment in her business and what her real desires are. We talked in depth about the fears associated with making changes and what it takes to overcome them. We also talked about the fear of failing, starting over, and not being accepted for who we really are. Lauren walked away feeling rejuvenated, energetic, and clear about the direction she wanted to take in her business moving forward. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here https://www.vanessamcneal.com/coachingapplication Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast Lauren Instagram: laurenmatysikphoto Rapid Planning Method link mentioned in podcast : https://www.tonyrobbins.com/pdfs/Workbook-Time-of-your-Life.pdf
1/9/2023 • 59 minutes, 4 seconds
EP4: Creating Boundaries
In this podcast episode I spoke to Lavonda, a photographer in South Carolina, who was struggling with feeling like she could set boundaries with her family. We took a deep dive into understanding judgement she had for herself and what it means to reframe difficult situations. We talked about how to overcome fears around setting boundaries and being accepted by others. LaVonda walked away feeling clear and relieved about how to move forward with her family and herself. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here https://www.vanessamcneal.com/coachingapplication Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast Lavonda Instagram: lavondadownardphotography
12/26/2022 • 45 minutes, 30 seconds
EP3: Honoring Your Emotions
In this episode I interview touring concert and wedding photographer Janet. We took a deep dive into Janet’s mindset around her business. She came to me feeling angry and jealous of other people who were creating more success than she had at that point. We talked about how Janet can honor her feelings without feeling stuck or overwhelmed by them. We went back in time to understand how her childhood created the coping mechanisms she utilizes today. We talked about how to surrender in different seasons of business so she can be more inspired and ready when her busy season returns. She walked away feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here https://www.vanessamcneal.com/coachingapplication Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast
12/12/2022 • 57 minutes, 32 seconds
EP2: Overcoming Your Fears
In this episode I interview Caroline certified meditation teacher and empanada business owner Caroline who was recently laid off from her corporate job. Since then, she has been building two businesses that have created so much joy AND uncertainty. Caroline and I took a deep dive into how to navigate the desires on her heart while also understanding the source of her concerns and fears. We talked about how to interrupt generational patterns around having to work hard to receive abundance and what it means to live in flow and inspiration. If you resonate with my style of coaching and would like to take a deep dive into my 10 week coaching program, apply here https://www.vanessamcneal.com/coachingapplication Follow me on instagram @thevanessamcneal and @crackedopenpodcast