The Upgrade Edit

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most powerful permission slips I’ve learned as an embodiment coach.So many people stay stuck in situations that drain them because they feel guilty leaving, speaking up, or changing.But growth often requires us to make decisions that other people might not understand.We talk about:• Why your social media should be a space that supports your wellbeing• The truth about “cringe” and why you should still post the content• How to recognise when friendships are no longer aligned• Boundaries in dating and noticing what someone brings out in you• The difference between relationships that activate your inner child vs your caretaker• Why you are allowed to leave jobs, relationships, or environments that no longer feel right• The power of reinventing yourself at any momentThis episode is your reminder that you don’t need approval to live a life that feels authentic.Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is give yourself permission.https://www.theupgradebydavina.com/

In this deeply embodied and expansive episode of The Upgrade Edit, I’m in conversation with my beautiful friend Hilary as she guides me through my own personal journey of healing, embodiment and energetic sovereignty - moving beyond mindset work and into the body, the womb and the nervous system.Together, Hilary and I explore what real self-healing actually looks like when we stop living life as a “floating head” and start listening to the intelligence of the body.I share openly about my journey from anxiety, suppression and disconnection into deeper embodiment and self-trust. We talk about how emotions live in the body, why suppressing feelings keeps us stuck, and how learning to sit with sensation — rather than avoiding it — becomes one of the most liberating practices a woman can access.We dive into somatic processing, generational healing, throat and womb energy, and why healing isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about remembering who you were before conditioning taught you to disconnect.This conversation is raw, honest and deeply activating. It’s for women who are tired of intellectualising their healing and are ready to feel, move and embody their life force.In this episode, Hilary and I explore:Why so many of us live disconnected from our bodiesHow anxiety, grief and emotion want to move through the nervous systemWhat happens when you stop distracting yourself and choose to sit in sensationThe link between the throat, the womb and suppressed truthHow somatic processing prevents trauma from being stored in the bodySelf-forgiveness and compassion for past versions of yourselfWhy healing doesn’t need to make sense to be effectiveThe power of pleasure, receiving and nervous system safetyHow embodiment changes relationships, work and self-worthWhy investing in yourself ripples out to heal generationsThe difference between forcing growth and allowing expansionHow following intuition creates unshakeable inner stabilityThis episode is a reminder that your body is not the problem — it’s the portal.Healing doesn’t come from doing more.It comes from feeling more, trusting more and allowing energy to move.If you’ve ever felt afraid of your emotions, disconnected from your power, or unsure how to truly come home to yourself, this conversation is for yo

The Upgrade Edit is back for 2026 baby, and celibacy szn is officially over!But the real work? That’s just getting started.In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life update on stepping back into dating after close to three years of celibacy, what this re-entry is teaching me about myself, my patterns, and the way my nervous system shows up in connection.We talk about why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable in this season, how growth work actually gets tested in real relationships, and what it means to integrate the healing — not just intellectualise it.I also share what’s coming up for 2026, including:The retreats I’m hosting this yearHeading back to the Amazon for my first co-branded retreat with Arkana Spiritual CentreMy word for 2026 and what I’m consciously calling inHow you can bring more intention and awareness into your year tooThis episode is for anyone re-entering the dating world, integrating deep personal work into real life, or intentionally upgrading how they move through relationships and the year ahead.Press play if you’re ready to meet 2026 with more presence, regulation, and next-level self-awareness.Chapters00:00 The Return and Reflection05:22 Reentering the Dating World13:42 Embodying Power and Authenticity21:38 Emotional Processing and Resilience30:00 Future Plans and Connection

This weeks episode is a soft landing for your soul. I’m joined by Hillary McVeigh, a lawyer turned Human Design teacher and an all-around luminous powerhouse who leads with heart, intuition, and deep feminine wisdom. Her presence alone feels like a transmission… gentle yet potent, grounded yet magical. Hillary’s work reminds us that life gets to feel aligned, divinely guided, and supported, and that miracles aren’t random. They unfold naturally when we are living in truth and surrendering to the universe’s rhythm. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ How miracles are simply byproducts of alignment ✨ The unseen magic happening behind the scenes on our behalf ✨ Moving from control into surrender - the feminine way ✨ Building trust in the universe even when you can’t see the path ✨ How to soften into flow when the mind wants proof ✨ Real stories of surrender turning into something even more beautiful ✨ The difference between forcing life and allowing life to reveal itself This is a deeply nourishing reminder that you don’t have to hold it all, push so hard, or control every outcome. You are guided. You are held. And life wants to meet you with more than you can imagine. Let this be your permission to relax your shoulders, breathe deeper, and trust that your alignment is the doorway, and the miracles will meet you there.

What if sound could rewrite the way we feel, think, and heal? In this episode, sound-healing facilitator and founder of RIISE, Tanya Ali-Jani, shares how vibration became her greatest teacher. From childhood sensitivity to music, through her own healing from anxiety and emotional pain, to a transcendental awakening that changed everything - Tanya explores how frequency can shift us from stress to deep coherence. We talk about the nervous system, consciousness, and the ancient science of sound that’s now being rediscovered in modern healing. What if sound could rewrite the way we feel, think, and heal? In this episode, sound-healing facilitator and founder of RIISE, Tanya Ali-Jani, shares how vibration became her greatest teacher. From childhood sensitivity to music, through her own healing from anxiety and emotional pain, to a transcendental awakening that changed everything - Tanya explores how frequency can shift us from stress to deep coherence. We talk about the nervous system, consciousness, and the ancient science of sound that’s now being rediscovered in modern healing.

In this episode, I sit down with Tash Miers, a women’s health naturopath and wellness educator who specialises in fertility, postpartum, thyroid, gut, and vaginal health. Tash is compassionate, deeply knowledgeable, and refreshingly direct. Today she shares the unfiltered truths your practitioner might hold back to avoid hurting your feelings. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, confused by dietary advice, or let down by wellness hacks that promise results but never deliver, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence. We talk about: • Which supplements are actually worth your money • The real story behind weight-loss pills and shakes • Why restrictive dieting leaves women feeling stuck and exhausted • The connections between gut, thyroid, fertility, and postpartum health • Why vaginal health needs to be spoken about openly • How to cut through wellness industry noise and focus on what really matters This episode is honest, practical, and empowering. It will help you let go of what isn’t serving your health and guide you toward choices that truly support your body and wellbeing.

I have been so excited to share this episode with you. My week in the Amazon was a wild and life-changing ride. A journey deep into the jungle where I sat in ceremony with shamans and sacred plant medicines, and met myself at whole new depths. In this episode, I open up about my time at Arkana Spiritual Centre in Peru, how profoundly transformational it was for me, and how this experience has set the course for a lifelong dream: to bridge the Amazon and Australia by leading my own retreats at Arkana in 2026. What you will hear in this episode: Immersion in the Amazon jungle and the atmosphere at Arkana Spiritual Centre The experience of sitting in ceremony with shamans and sacred plant medicines The insights, breakthroughs, and moments of transformation that stayed with me How this journey revealed a clear path to bridging Australia and the Amazon The dream of hosting my own retreats at Arkana in 2026. I hope you love this episode and for all the info on my upcoming retreats head over to https://www.theupgradebydavina.com/retreats

n this mind-expanding episode of The Upgrade Edit, I’m joined (once again!) by the brilliant and beloved Melissa Kupsch—a renowned homeopath and the visionary founder of RMDY Collective. Together, we take things deeper than ever into the fascinating, often misunderstood world of homeopathy. From its wildly interesting history to some of the most jaw-dropping cases Mel has worked with, this episode will absolutely shift how you see health, energy, and the healing process. ✨ What we cover in this episode: – The real origins of homeopathy (and why it's been buried for so long) – Controversial truths about Western medicine vs. energetic healing – The power of the body’s subtle field—and how homeopathy taps into it – How one remedy can radically shift your emotional and physical state – My own recent journey with homeopathy (including the broken glass theory… which literally happened!) – Mel’s favourite and most transformational cases – Why homeopathy is the ultimate expression of holistic wellness If you’ve ever been curious about natural healing, frustrated by mainstream medicine, or just want to understand your body in a more energetic, intuitive way—this one is a must-listen. 🔗 Connect with Melissa Kupsch: Instagram: @thathomeopath Explore products + practitioners: RMDY Collective Use code DAVINA10 to enjoy something special from Mel’s community offerings.

In this nourishing and deeply embodied conversation, I’m joined by the radiant Montana Lower - artist, mother, creative visionary and the founder of Inbluem, a sustainable skincare brand rooted in intention, ritual and earth connection. Together, we explore what it means to walk the path of solo motherhood while leading a soul-driven business, anchored not in hustle, but in pleasure, presence and energetic alignment. This episode is a soft and powerful reminder that business can be built from the womb, motherhood can be led from intuition, and wealth can be held through softness — not sacrifice. We speak to: • The daily dance between mothering and creating • Yoni gazing, sex magic and the power of connecting to the body as a portal for vision • Montana’s journey with Inbluem and building a brand rooted in sustainability, slowness and sacredness • The energetic connection between sensuality, business, and the capacity to receive • How to self-soothe while navigating schedules, solo parenting and entrepreneurship • Co-parenting beyond grief and showing up with love and boundaries • Anchoring into your nervous system as a path to abundance This is a conversation for the spiritual entrepreneur, the sensual mother, and any woman remembering that softness is her superpower. Shop Inbluem with my affiliate link & discount

In this deeply honest and intimate episode of The Upgrade Edit, I sit down with relationship and men’s work coach Ryan Moresby-White to reflect on a sacred, unspoken experience we shared - one that cracked open the true potential of masculine and feminine polarity. What happens when two people, both doing the inner work, meet each other in full presence with no expectation, no labels, just energy, safety and trust? We explore the power of being truly met emotionally, energetically and spiritually, and the intimacy that arises when the masculine holds and the feminine softens. Together, we speak to: The electric charge of sacred polarity The importance of safety in opening to connection Embodied masculine presence and divine feminine receptivity Healing through energetic intimacy without needing it to become anything What it means to feel held, and to hold, beyond words This episode is for anyone who’s been longing to feel safe in love, deep in their body and alive in connection. It’s a transmission. A remembering. A permission slip.

In this soulful and deeply nourishing episode of The Upgrade, we’re joined by the radiant Meah Robertson — naturopath, founder of Fem21, and passionate advocate for women’s holistic health. Together, we explore self-forgiveness as a powerful pathway to healing the body, mind, and spirit. Meah shares her personal and professional insights into how unprocessed guilt, shame, and emotional stress can disrupt our nervous system, affect hormonal balance, and even show up in conditions like PMS, fatigue, or fertility struggles. We also dive into: The science and soul behind nervous system regulation How to create inner safety and move out of survival mode The link between emotional healing and feminine energy Rituals and practices for releasing guilt and reconnecting with your body How forgiveness impacts the vagus nerve, womb space, and overall wellbeing This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to carry it all — and that true health begins with gentleness, self-trust, and letting go.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Upgrade Edit, Davina sits down with Kristy Morris, one of Australia’s leading wellness CEO's, mother, and founder of a global wellness brand KAILO Nutrition born from necessity, grit, and heart. Kristy shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of her son’s journey through severe OCD—and how her search for healing solutions became the foundation of her now-renowned wellness company. With incredible honesty, she also opens up about living with Hashimoto’s disease, managing energy, weight, and self-worth, and how she navigates the daily juggle of motherhood and business leadership. This episode dives into: * The early days of her son’s OCD diagnosis—and what truly helped * Alternative therapies and practical tools that supported their healing journey * What it’s really like to run a global business while raising her children * Her personal battle with Hashimoto’s and how it reshaped her relationship with wellness * The truth about resilience, burnout, and rebuilding as a woman and a mother * Why she believes wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s survival If you’re a parent walking through a similar journey, or a woman trying to find purpose and peace amidst pressure, this conversation is your permission slip to slow down, speak up, and start again.

In this episode, I share the unexpected story of how I manifested a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru—a journey I didn’t plan, but one that feels deeply aligned with where my soul is meant to go. I originally thought I’d be spending my summer in Italy, enjoying the European sunshine. But the universe had other plans. Instead, I was invited to a 6-day Ayahuasca retreat deep in the Amazon jungle, guided by shamans at the Arkana Spiritual Centre. A complete shift from what I envisioned, yet everything in me knows this is exactly where I need to be. In this episode, I explore: How a planned European holiday unexpectedly turned into a spiritual retreat in Peru The intuitive nudges and synchronicities that guided me to say yes What it means to surrender when life reroutes your path Why discomfort often signals expansion and transformation How I’m preparing emotionally, mentally, and spiritually for this plant medicine journey This is a conversation about trusting timing, listening to intuition, and allowing life to unfold in ways that may not make sense at first—but ultimately lead to deeper healing and clarity. My journey begins at the end of July, and I’ll be sharing more reflections from the Amazon as they unfold. ENJOY THE RIDE!

In this electric episode of The Upgrade Edit, we’re joined by none other than Georgie Stevenson – founder of NU Harvest Supplements, host of the chart-topping Rise & Conquer Podcast, and creator of The Rise App – for the manifestation conversation you didn’t know you needed. Georgie isn’t here to sell you fluff or Pinterest quotes. This is real, raw mindset work that actually changes lives. We dive into how the stories we tell ourselves quietly sabotage our dreams, the exact mindset shifts that turned her vision into a thriving empire, and why manifestation isn’t just about "thinking positive" – it’s about getting radically honest and learning to rewrite your inner script. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * The moment Georgie first discovered the power of manifestation – and how it changed her trajectory * Why mindset is the missing link in most manifestation methods * The sneaky stories that are ruining your life (and how to find them) * Georgie’s personal manifestation process – from vision to real-world results * Daily rituals to keep your energy magnetic * The #1 mistake most people make when trying to manifest * What to do when you hit a block or feel like things aren’t moving fast enough * A powerful personal story of a “big manifestation” moment – and the mindset behind it * The most game-changing mindset shift Georgie has ever made * How to start manifesting today, even if you're a beginner 🌟 About Georgie Stevenson Georgie Stevenson is a powerhouse in the personal development space, combining strategy with soul. After transitioning from a successful law career, she leaned fully into her passion for mindset, wellness, and female empowerment – building a personal brand and business empire rooted in authenticity. As the founder of NU Harvest, host of The Rise & Conquer Podcast, and creator of The Rise App, Georgie is on a mission to help women tap into their highest potential through mindset shifts, aligned action, and the magic of manifestation.

What really holds a relationship together — is it sex, love, emotional safety... or something deeper? In this raw and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by relationship expert and sensual strategist Courtenay Dubois to explore why so many modern relationships feel unfulfilling, even when the chemistry is strong. We unpack the often-misunderstood link between sensuality and emotional safety, and Courtenay shares the one essential ingredient most people are overlooking in their pursuit of lasting love. I also open up about my own journey of 2.5 years of celibacy — how it’s reshaped the way I view intimacy, the importance of feeling safe in connection, and why stepping away from sex created space for deeper emotional healing. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge what you think you need in love — and offer a powerful shift in how you relate to both yourself and others. In This Episode, We Cover: Why sex isn't the glue we think it is — and what actually creates intimacy The #1 thing your relationship might be missing How emotional safety unlocks true connection What celibacy can reveal about your unmet needs Sensuality vs. sexuality — and how to build safety in the body first Steps for creating deeper, more conscious relationships Reflection Questions: Do I feel safe being my full self in my relationships? Am I seeking connection — or avoiding emotional depth? If sex disappeared from my relationship, what would remain? Guest Spotlight: Courtenay Dubois is a relationship expert and sensual strategist who helps people deepen intimacy, reclaim their sensual selves, and build conscious, emotionally rich relationships. Free call for listeners Follow Courtenay on Instagram: @courtenay_dubois Connect With Us: If this episode resonated, share it, tag us, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find the kind of love they actually deserve.

Welcome to The Upgrade Edit — the new evolution of my podcast, formerly known as Who? Me. In this very first episode of the rebrand, I’m sharing the full story behind why the change was necessary, what it represents, and how it reflects the most aligned version of me yet. In this episode, I talk about: Why the name Who? Me no longer felt like home, and how The Upgrade Edit captures where I am now How my personal growth journey brought me to a place of deep clarity and confidence Opening up about my spiritual gifts and abilities — what that really means for me and how I’ve finally reached a point where I’m ready to be fully seen in this space What it’s taken to embrace this part of myself and why this moment feels like a breakthrough Answering your questions about what I actually do and how I support others through my work A look at what’s coming up in this new season — more real conversations, spiritual insight, aligned action, and unapologetic upgrades This episode is for you if: You’ve ever outgrown an old identity or season You’re curious about intuition, spiritual gifts, or what it means to live in alignment You’re navigating your own transformation and looking for inspiration You’re ready to upgrade every area of your life — from the inside out This is the beginning of something powerful, and I’m so glad you’re here for it.

This isn’t about finding yourself - it’s about unleashing her. The version of you who knows. Who leads. Who takes up space unapologetically. Hosted by Davina Rankin - embodiment coach, energetic healer, and founder of The Upgrade - this show is your activation. Expect real conversations, personal insights, and embodied strategies to elevate every area of your life. After years of inner work, Davina shares the truth: true transformation isn’t about searching for something new - it’s about remembering who you’ve always been. If you're done shrinking and ready to step into the version of you that has it all - welcome home. ✨ Subscribe and get ready to edit your life with intention.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with somatic trauma coach Tracy Malone to explore the transformative world of Family Constellations therapy. After experiencing a session myself, I was blown away by its ability to uncover and heal generational patterns that often live beneath our awareness. Tracy shares her wisdom on how ancestral trauma shows up in our lives, the magic behind this therapeutic approach, and what true healing can look like when we go beyond the surface. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the unseen forces shaping their story & how to break free from them. www.tracymalone.co