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Davina Rankin

Hosted by Davina Rankin, an embodiment coach, energetic healer, author and mama, The Upgrade Edit is a curated collection of potent conversations with thought leaders, healers, and visionaries. It’s a space for those who are ready to elevate their lives and expand their perspective - through soulful, grounded dialogues that blend spiritual insight, lived wisdom, and actionable steps. Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to unlock your inner power, or simply curious about new ways to upgrade your mind and life, The Upgrade Edit offers real conversations to help you step into your next level.

Who? Me.

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.

The Brutal Truth About Supplements, Diets, and Wellness Hacks with Tash Miers

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

My Journey To The Amazon: Shamans, Plant Medicine Ceremonies & Life Altering Realisations

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.

Homeopathy Deep Dive: The Subtle Medicine That Creates Deep, Lasting Change with Melissa Kupsch

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.

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Sacred Self: Sensuality, Solo Motherhood and Soul-Led Business with Montana Lower

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.

When the Masculine Meets the Feminine: Sacred Polarity, Presence & the Power of Being Met with Ryan Moresby-White

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.

What Your Body Remembers: Self-Forgiveness and Emotional Stress in Women’s Health with Meah Robertson

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.

Healing OCD, Hashimoto’s & Hustle: Kristy Morris on Wellness, Motherhood & Mission

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!

From Manifesting Wine in Tuscany to Ayahuasca in the Amazon - My Wild Spiritual Detour

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.

Warning: This Manifestation Episode Might Shift Your Entire Reality – A potent chat with Georgie Stevenson

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.

Is Sex Overrated? A Candid Talk on Love, Connection & the #1 Thing Your Relationship Is Probably Missing with Courtenay Dubois

In this bonus episode hear how Davina’s retreat experience went from thinking ‘I’ve done my work but will go just for fun’ to screaming, crying and being reborn.

Davvy’s diary – The power of breath work, hear me roar!

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