Highest Self Podcast® — Episode 632
"The Biggest Thing Holding People Back From Sharing Their Voice Online" with Sahara Rose
Release Date: December 9, 2025
Host: Sahara Rose
Episode Overview
In this heartfelt solo episode, Sahara Rose unpacks the root causes preventing many from sharing their authentic voices online, especially in the realms of spirituality and soul purpose. Drawing from her personal journey, the ancestral wounds of persecution (notably the witch trials), and modern social anxieties, Sahara delivers a blend of spiritual wisdom, cultural commentary, and practical encouragement. The episode moves fluidly from candid storytelling to spontaneous channeling, aiming to empower listeners to embrace visibility as a soul calling, not just a digital strategy.
Main Themes & Purpose
- Why so many people fear sharing their truth online
- The historical and karmic weight behind these fears, especially for women
- How to move through the ‘dense forest’ of doubt, societal conditioning, and shadow
- The life-changing opportunities that come from sharing your story
- A call to action to choose fulfillment over the comfort of anonymity
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Calling to Share Your Story (00:00–05:10)
- Sahara opens with the message that your voice and message are not accidental; “Your message, your voice, your story, it’s not just important. It was chosen by your soul.” (00:01)
- She sets the stage, affirming that every soul currently incarnated has the power—and perhaps responsibility—to share wisdom thanks to the unprecedented opportunities of the internet.
“We actually live in the best time in human history for sharing your story... I really believe our souls chose to incarnate right now at this time because our souls desired to share ideas because it was never feasible before.” (05:02)
2. The Non-Poster’s Dilemma: Overthinking and Waiting (05:10–11:52)
- Sahara humorously relates to “Non Posters Anonymous”—those who never quite hit post due to anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of judgment.
- She shares her own journey from awkward to intuitively confident speaker, insisting, “If you’re that person... this episode is for you.” (06:31)
- The immense value in building a personal brand and how it opens doors (hosting, speaking, retreats, books, etc.)
3. Natural Gifts and Why They Matter (12:00–18:00)
- Sahara describes the experience of being a “secret healer” at social events—people naturally confide in you, and breakthroughs happen.
- She clarifies: If people regularly reveal their deepest truths to you, this is not normal—it’s your GIFT. The reason: Your nervous system broadcasts safety.
- “Did you notice they said, ‘I’ve never shared this with anyone before’…That means you have a gift. And what that is, is your nervous system.” (16:46)
4. Spiritual Visibility and the Pain of Ancestral Karma (18:00–29:27)
- Explains the karmic history and cultural layers that lead to fear of being seen—especially for women.
- Powerful, detailed recounting of Salem and European witch trials: how generations of women were taught secrecy for safety.
- “Anyone that knows my name is a threat to my safety. I cannot have anyone know my name, because if she is tortured, she may name me next.” (25:44)
- Draws parallels to modern cancel culture as “witch hunts” in new clothes.
5. The Shadow Work of Sharing (29:27–35:00)
- Sahara encourages listeners to visualize who they’re afraid will judge them—the “Shirley” in their lives (the ex-colleague, the judgmental cousin, the parent).
- Role plays the “worst case scenario” of being judged online, then asks: So what?
- “They had their moment, they had their laugh, and they move on. But where are you? You’re sharing yourself online…living your soul’s purpose.” (34:21)
6. Comparing the Two Life Timelines (34:45–39:42)
- Contrasts the consequences of choosing soul-aligned visibility versus staying small for fear of judgment.
- “Let’s just run a little pro and con list...Pro: ultimate fulfillment...Con: Shirley didn’t like it and unfollowed you.” (34:55)
- Reminds listeners: The #1 regret of the dying is “I wish I had the courage to be myself.” (39:29)
7. Intimate Soul Sharing: Sahara’s Personal Story (40:14–43:12)
- Sahara shares her own family’s reaction: her father called her career “delusional” and pressured her toward “stable” careers.
- Overcomes many moments of wanting to quit: “Every single time I would try to quit, there was just some voice inside of me that said, keep going, keep going.” (43:01)
- “I wouldn’t have created the very thing I love most about myself.” (43:09)
8. The Channeling & The Lightworker’s Role (45:22–51:35)
- Spontaneously begins channeling a message: listeners are here to build a “new village,” become “the healing balm for the world,” and turn on the light for others.
- “When you move to this island and you invite people onto this island, you start to share with people a new way of being that they felt within their souls, but they didn't know was possible, and they needed to know you.” (46:07)
- “We really are all walking each other home.” (50:56)
9. Integration, Takeaways, and Next Steps (51:35–55:22)
- Sahara reflects on how vulnerability and spiritual presence create collective healing—a live demonstration on the podcast.
- “When you open up to being the vessel you are meant to be, you will say things that amaze you, that teach you… you are connected to the guides that are here to support you, and the guides that are here to support you are here to support also the frequency of people whom you reach.” (51:48)
- She offers next steps for deeper karma clearing and voice activation (her course for mystics), affirming, “You were born here on this planet for a reason.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Your message, your voice, your story, it’s not just important. It was chosen by your soul.” (00:01)
- “If you’re listening to this, you are a very wise, a very deep, a very fun, a very playful, and, might I say, sexy person.” (17:38)
- “Anyone that knows my name is a threat to my safety.” (25:44)
- “Cancel culture was a modern day witch hunt.” (26:16)
- “Let’s just run a little pro and con list right there. Pro: ultimate fulfillment...Con: Shirley didn't like it. And then eventually unfollowed you.” (34:55)
- “The biggest regret that you have is that I wish I had the confidence to just be myself.” (38:32)
- “When you move to this island and you invite people onto this island, you start to share with people a new way of being that they felt within their souls, but they didn't know was possible, and they needed to know you.” (46:07)
- “We really are all walking each other home.” (50:56)
- “On my deathbed…I have a lot of questions for God…but one thing I won’t have is a regret.” (53:02)
- “You were born here on this planet for a reason. Your message, your voice, your story. It's not just important. It was chosen by your soul. And you are here to be the example of what is possible for the people who are still in that dense forest.” (54:19)
Important Timestamps
- 00:00 – Opening: The soul’s mission to share its story
- 05:02 – The digital age as a spiritual opportunity
- 16:46 – The gift of being a healing, safe presence
- 21:34 – Historical trauma: Witch trials and silencing of women
- 25:52 – Intergenerational fear of being seen
- 29:27 – Shadow work: Who are you truly afraid will judge you?
- 34:21 – The other side: Reaping rewards of authenticity
- 39:29 – The top regret of the dying
- 43:01 – Sahara’s “keep going” moments on her journey
- 45:22–51:05 – Spontaneous channeling: creating a new ‘village’ of light
- 51:35 – The magic of opening to become a vessel
- 54:19 – Final message: Embrace your role as an example in the “dense forest”
Tone & Language
Warm, candid, humorous, and vulnerable—Sahara delivers spiritual insight with modern sass, blending grounded storytelling with channelled wisdom and encouragement.
Summary Takeaway
This episode is an urgent, compassionate call for all spiritual souls—especially women—to move past centuries of inherited fear, stop hiding, and share their voices online. Sahara affirms that stepping forward with authenticity not only brings personal fulfillment, but also paves a new path for others. The cost of being judged by your “Shirley” is nothing compared to a lifetime of regret or the potential ripple effect of your light. If you’re waiting for a sign to post, speak, or show yourself—this is it.
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“Trust your intuition, trust your inner wisdom, trust your inner guidance.” —Sahara Rose (56:55)