Rewire Your Reality: Release at the Root and Rise – An Interview with Krystal Rose

What if the anxiety you’ve carried for decades was never a flaw—but a signal from your soul, asking you to come home to yourself?

For Krystal Rose, healing didn’t come from one breakthrough or one miracle moment—it came from years of unraveling, relearning, and reclaiming her power. After being diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety at just 15, Krystal spent years navigating medication, therapy, self-development, and even rock bottom. But it was through the courageous pursuit of root-cause healing—including somatic work, sacred medicine, and subconscious reprogramming—that she found her way back to inner trust.

Today, Krystal is a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, coach, and creator of the Neuro-Somatic Rewire Method. In this conversation, she shares what it really takes to release outdated beliefs, why healing is a journey—not a destination—and how self-love, integration, and community are essential parts of transformation. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or ready to meet the next version of yourself, Krystal’s story is a powerful reminder that you are your own healer—and you don’t have to do it alone.

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I know that you experienced a couple of decades of anxiety and depression. How did that begin to show up in your life, especially at a young age? And what kind of resources did you seek for support along the way?

Krystal Rose: Yes, as you mentioned, it started young. I was diagnosed with chronic and clinical depression and anxiety at 15, but I remember feeling it much earlier—back in elementary school. At the time, I didn’t know what it was or how to name it, but it was present. I even remember parent-teacher conferences where my teachers would ask my mom, What’s wrong with her?

So it began early. Fortunately, I did get access to some form of talk therapy, which helped a little, but things worsened in high school. That’s when insomnia kicked in—sleepless nights that created chaos in my mind and made it hard to focus. Honestly, I’m not sure how I even graduated or got into college. My senior year was a blur because of all the medications I was on. I don’t remember much from that time, but I do remember my therapist or psychiatrist telling me that I would always be like this—that I’d need to be on medication and in therapy for the rest of my life.

Today, I don’t think most therapists would dare say something like that to a teenager, but back then, it was said—and that alone made a deep impact on me.

How did you receive that?

Krystal Rose: Looking back now, with the healing work I’ve done, I can see how deeply that shaped me. It didn’t feel like a death sentence, but it did feel like life as I knew it was over—like everything was ruined. I didn’t want to feel that way, but hearing that made me believe my story was permanent.

In therapy, we kept revisiting the traumas I was already aware of, and the way I interpreted that process was: I’m a victim. I’m a hurt person. And I’m going to be this way forever. So to hear that this was “who I was now,” and that it wasn’t going to change, had a really heavy impact on my young mind.

Did you explore anything else beyond therapy and meds?

Krystal Rose: In high school and college, I also self-medicated. I never touched recreational drugs—I was too scared, and I grew up in a Christian household, so that kept me away from that world. But alcohol became my way to fall asleep… and to forget. That became a real problem.

After college, I started working at a corporation—a completely new environment for me. And I told myself, You know what? I’m going to make it. I’m going to do something about this. That’s when I found self-development.

I dove into it, and for a while, it helped. It gave me a bit of stability, new perspectives, a mindset I wanted to adopt—and I held onto that tightly. But after a few years, the anxiety and depression caught up with me again.

At that point, I was married, on paper, everything looked great—I had a six-figure job, I was traveling for work, and I owned a home in my 20s. But I remember driving to and from work, having anxiety attacks. I’d need to self-medicate just to get to sleep.

So even though I had gone the self-development route, I ended up back in therapy and on medication. And in one year, everything unraveled. I asked God for change—and God delivered. I got divorced, lost my job, and lost my home. All within three months.

And what ultimately helped you have a breakthrough—besides hitting rock bottom?

Krystal Rose: I really did hit a very low point. I got to this thought: Either figure it out or end your life, because I didn’t want to suffer anymore. That story I’d been told—this is going to be your life forever, no matter how many self-help books you read—was still echoing in my mind. But in my gut, I knew that wasn’t true. I believed there had to be an answer out there.

So I went on a quest to find healing. That’s when I discovered NLP—neuro-linguistic programming—which created some big shifts. I got trained in it and started coaching other people. Then I learned cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, and all these other acronyms. I started joking that I was collecting certifications like Pokémon. I was just gathering all these amazing tools.

I also started practicing yoga and breathwork—somatic work—though at the time I didn’t fully understand what I was doing. I remember one session in particular: we had just finished and were in that calming, meditative state at the end, and I just started bawling. I didn’t know why, but it was a massive emotional release. That was the moment I began to connect the dots: there is a path to healing, and I was on it—but I needed to go deeper.

So I asked God, Show me how to do that. I want to know the source of this depression, because I’ve tried everything and I’ve felt everything. And the message I kept receiving—multiple times that year—was ayahuasca.

Now, ayahuasca is a sacred medicine—or a psychedelic medicine, depending on how you choose to view it. I saw it as sacred and treated it with that level of respect.

I found a place in Peru and followed the diet. I also worked with my psychiatrist to safely taper off medication. She wasn’t thrilled about it, but she supported me through it. I prepared for three months before the journey. And when I got there, I had an absolutely life-changing experience.

How did the plant medicine journey help you?

Krystal Rose: The first question people ask is—“Did you purge?” But what really happened was so much deeper.

The medicine allowed me to drop into a deep theta state. It broke down the filters and walls I had kept up for so long—the protective mechanisms that talk therapy or even somatic work hadn’t been able to break through. And in that space, I got to the source.

What surprised me most was that the root of my depression wasn’t about the events themselves. Yes, I revisited some of those memories, but they didn’t hit me as hard as I’d expected. I thought I’d be reliving trauma, but what mattered more was the perception I formed about those events—as a five- or six-year-old.

That perception became a belief, and that belief created my entire programming. The belief was: I’m not safe. I can’t trust others. I can’t trust myself. I had no idea that belief had been driving my entire life. But it explained everything—the sabotage, the depression, the inability to let go. That realization was the real turning point for me.

Ayahuasca gave me the tool I needed to understand where it was all coming from. Now, I’m not saying it’s a cure-all. It doesn’t magically fix everything. I wouldn’t say, Go to Peru and you’ll come back healed. But it gave me exactly what I needed to know.

And when you came home from that trip, how was life different? 

Krystal Rose: There were definitely a lot of breakthroughs during the retreat itself. I was there for 12 days and did nine ceremonies. It was intense…

Nine ceremonies!

Krystal Rose: I really wanted to heal. It was very intense. Looking back, I don’t think I needed that many ceremonies—now that I understand more about how it all works.

When I came back home, I didn’t leave my house for a week. I was overwhelmed by all the downloads and insights I’d received, and I hadn’t realized that integration would be such a major part of the process. I guess I hadn’t done enough research. A friend asked me, “How’s your integration going?” and I was like, “What’s integration?” She told me her ceremony took her two years to integrate, and I thought, Oh… I’d better start figuring this out.

Integration, for me, became the process of taking those deep insights—the new belief systems I had formed—and finding ways to embody them. I had released old beliefs, like I can’t trust myself, and consciously chose what I wanted to believe instead. The question became: How do I live this new belief? How do I show up differently? What patterns am I shifting? What signs should I look out for to ensure I’m aligned with this new truth?

Because I had so many downloads and so much to work through, the journey of integration is still unfolding years later. But the first thing I focused on was self-trust. That was the first message I received during the ceremony: Rebuild self-trust.

So I used the techniques I had already learned—NLP, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic work. I practiced feeling what self-trust looked like in my body. I visualized it. I learned to calm my nervous system and anchor those new feelings.

It wasn’t easy. There were ups and downs. I had moments of regression, confusion—even some resurfacing depression. But over time, things began to lighten. I could see my patterns more clearly and began actively changing them. I saw evidence that I was different. I felt more at peace.

I haven’t taken medication since before that retreat—and I’m so grateful for that. I’ve deepened my relationship with God. I’ve released toxic patterns. I have much more clarity and stability now.

It took time. And honestly, I can’t believe I went through all of that on my own. If I hadn’t already been coaching and had those tools beforehand, I don’t think the outcome would’ve been the same.

Do you find that you still need to stay aware of those rhythms or patterns of depression and anxiety in your life—even now?

Krystal Rose: Yes. The patterns from anxiety and depression were with me for a very long time. So even now, when those patterns start to show up, I remind myself: This isn’t depression coming back—it’s just the residue of old programming. The ghost. The shadow.

When those feelings arise, I give myself grace. I’ll think, Okay, there’s still more work to be done. How can I use this? It’s not that I’m “back there again,” it’s just that some patterns were formed over 30 years—and they take time to rewire fully. But I don’t fear it anymore.

What is Rapid Transformational Therapy—and how has it impacted your own life? How do you use it now with your clients?

Krystal Rose: I’m a Rapid Transformational Therapy practitioner—also known as RTT—and it was created by Marisa Peer, who’s both a therapist and hypnotherapist. I think she did a phenomenal job creating a process that, to me, felt remarkably similar to what happens during a psychedelic medicine journey.

After seeing the transformation I experienced through plant medicine, I wanted to bring that same kind of breakthrough to others. But obviously, I couldn’t bring everyone to Peru! I think I tried that for a few months—like, “Hey, you should go to Peru!” I became a bit of a Peru evangelist, but I quickly realized: that’s not the path for everyone.

So, I began searching for a modality that could offer a similar depth of transformation in a more accessible way. I explored advanced breathwork training, somatic practices, and EFT—all beautiful and powerful tools—but RTT stood out because it offered a clear structure. It provided a grounded model for helping people navigate their subconscious minds.

Now, with my clients, it’s no longer just coaching and mentoring—we combine that with deep RTT sessions. Together, we go into the subconscious to uncover limiting beliefs they may not even realize they’re carrying.

I often work with people who’ve been in therapy for years. They’ve done the inner work. They know what happened in their childhood, they understand the logic behind their behaviors—but they still can’t change. That’s when I say: You may understand the story, but you still don’t fully know what you’re holding onto.

RTT helps us find that. We look at the subconscious mind and trace back to the exact moment that the belief was formed. Most of the time, it’s in childhood—between ages zero and seven—but not always. And what surprises people is how far back they can actually go in their memories. When they land in those moments, they’re not painfully reliving them—though they may feel the emotions—but they’re able to observe the mindset and perception they had at the time.

Maybe someone said something. Maybe they witnessed something. And in that moment, a belief was created.

That’s what RTT helps reveal: the original belief behind anxiety, eating disorders, people-pleasing—whatever pattern is playing out. And then comes the most empowering part. You realize: I created this belief. It served me once, but it’s no longer helping me. I can let it go. And you do. You release it.

And then you replace it with something better—something that actually protects and supports you now.

Walk us through an RTT session—from beginning to end. You mentioned it’s a very structured approach. It sounds a bit like hypnotherapy.

Krystal Rose: Yes, there are definitely aspects of hypnotherapy in RTT. But it’s a blend of several modalities: hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), cognitive behavioral therapy, regression therapy—it’s like all of that rolled into one powerful session.

Every practitioner has their own flavor, but here’s how I typically guide a session.

We start by talking. Some clients come in with a whole list of things they want to change, but we narrow it down to one core focus. Something like, Why do I resist change? Or why do I sabotage my relationships?—something specific and emotionally rooted.

From there, we use hypnotherapy to guide the person into a theta brainwave state. For context, our brains operate in different states: right now, as we’re talking, we’re in beta. Theta is a slower, more relaxed state—typically reached during meditation, prayer, or that dreamy space between sleep and waking. It’s also the state we enter during hypnosis.

Theta is important because it’s the point at which the mind becomes most suggestible—not in the way people fear, like mind control—but in the sense that we can access the subconscious more easily. The mind is open to receiving new commands and insights. I always reassure my clients: I’m not taking over your mind. I’m just helping you explore it—on your terms.

To get there, I use an induction—maybe guiding you down a staircase or into an elevator—but the goal is always to go inward, deep into your internal world.

One thing I’ve added to my RTT process that isn’t part of the standard protocol is creating a safe place in the mind at the very start. Clients must know they’re in control. If anything feels uncomfortable during the session, they can always return to that safe place. It helps us maintain the flow of the session without triggering overwhelm.

Once that’s established, we begin asking the subconscious for answers.

For example, if the question is, What’s the source of my anxiety?—We invite the subconscious to reveal a puzzle piece, a breadcrumb, something that helps us understand where that anxiety originated.

Typically, five to ten memories surface, though sometimes it’s not a memory at all—it might be a sensation, an emotion, or a thought. But in most of my sessions, clients are shown memories from various points in their life, and they’re often surprised by what surfaces.

We move back and forth through different ages, observing what shows up. And I always tell my clients: Don’t analyze what’s coming up. You might think, I don’t know why this memory is here—and that’s okay. Just describe what you’re feeling. What are you seeing? What’s happening?

So their eyes are closed, and they’re kind of in this hypnotic, meditative state as they’re articulating what they’re seeing?

Krystal Rose: Correct. It’s very conversational. Even though they’re in that theta state, they’re still articulating what’s coming up, and I’m asking guiding questions. I usually suggest they wear an eye mask if they feel safe doing so—it helps them go deeper.

The session itself lasts about an hour and a half, and it goes by quickly. After we’ve explored several memories and identified some of the beliefs that were formed, we start connecting the dots. For example, they might say, In this memory, someone said this to me, and that’s when I began to believe I’m not safe. Or this moment made me feel rejected, like I wasn’t enough.

There’s more to it, of course—but essentially, we reach a place where they recognize why they created the anxiety in the first place. And that’s huge.

That’s very different from going into a traditional therapy office and being told, You have an anxiety disorder or It runs in your family. Instead, this process shows them: I created this. And usually, it was created for protection. When people realize that, they have a choice: they can release it, repurpose it, or hold onto it.

Most people choose to release it. Occasionally, someone will say, I’m not ready yet—it’s still keeping me safe. And that’s okay, too.

Do you ever have clients who just can’t quite get to that deeper level—like they find a memory but can’t access the reason behind it or the belief?

Krystal Rose: It does happen, though it’s rare. Sometimes there’s a bit of a struggle, and that’s where NLP becomes helpful. As a practitioner, I need to reframe things without assuming—I might gently shift the language, probe a little differently.

But honestly, when someone can’t get to the root of it, it’s often because we’re not addressing the real problem yet. With deeper questioning, there’s usually a moment where something clicks. They’ll say, Oh! I remember exactly when I created it.

I’ve only had one client who struggled to access that level, and it turned out they weren’t quite ready. They hadn’t been sincere on their intake form, and they needed to work with a psychiatrist before coming to me. I do collaborate with psychiatrists in those cases, when appropriate.

What are the major challenges clients usually come to you with? What’s the most common presenting issue?

Krystal Rose: Anxiety is the number one. That, and feeling stuck—overwhelmed or burned out from constantly pushing. I also work with a lot of entrepreneurs, business owners, and healers, and with them, the biggest issues are self-sabotage and imposter syndrome.

You mentioned that people can have major breakthroughs even in the first session. What are some examples of that? I know therapy can sometimes feel like months of work before you see any kind of “payoff”—but what you’re describing sounds like the opposite.

Krystal Rose: Yes—absolutely. I’d say 99.9% of the time, there’s a payoff in the very first session. Because we almost always uncover the belief. There’s this moment of realization where the client goes, Wow—I had no idea I was holding onto that. And suddenly, all the things that never worked before—the logic, the affirmations, the talk therapy—start to make sense.

So yes, you get real results in just one session. But of course, people often carry multiple limiting beliefs. Once they experience that first breakthrough, many come back wanting to explore other areas—like, Okay, now I want to understand my people-pleasing pattern, or Let’s look into my fear of failure.

That’s why I offer packages of 6 to 12 sessions. Some clients start with a single session just to try it—and then they’re usually ready for a deeper journey because they’ve seen the results firsthand.

Describe what’s going on in someone’s mind, body, or even spirit while they’re in that hypnotic state. What’s happening “behind the scenes”?

Krystal Rose: It’s different for everyone, but many clients come in feeling scared or anxious. I’ve had people who, even after reaching their safe space, hit resistance. One person got to the metaphorical stairs and said, I can’t do this. So I gently guided them back to their safe space. After a moment, they said, Okay. I’m ready. And we continued.

That initial moment—of not knowing what’s going to be revealed, but choosing to move forward anyway—is such an act of love. I always tell them: You are so brave. What you’re doing right now is such a deep act of self-love.

Once they begin the inner journey, a few things happen. There’s usually some initial confusion, and then waves of emotions—anger, sadness, grief. And we bring the body into it. I’ll ask, Where do you feel that? And they become aware: It’s in my shoulders. It’s in my stomach. It’s around my heart. That somatic awareness becomes part of the healing.

Spiritually, at first, most people don’t even realize how disconnected they are. But I see it. I see how their spirit is showing up to be witnessed, to be loved. So while they may be crying or processing, in my mind I’m thinking, You’re doing it. This is beautiful. This is your healing in motion. I’m honored to be here with you.

And because RTT can be intense, we always end with regulating the body and returning to a good-feeling state. I guide them to express gratitude, especially to the part of them that created the anxiety. I’ll say, Do you know how powerful you are? You created this—and it held on for 20 years. That’s how strong you are. And when they realize that, it’s incredibly empowering.

People wake up from the session with a range of responses—from, That was good, to Wow, I feel so powerful. But the goal is always that they leave with relief, clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves.

You sound like a detective—navigating someone’s consciousness and memories to help them unlock something. What’s going on in your head during all of this? Are your eyes closed? Are you emotional?

Krystal Rose: I do close my eyes sometimes—especially when I’m tuning in intuitively—but I’m also taking notes and paying close attention to their body language, tone, and energy.

Even virtually, I make sure I can see as much of them as possible on camera. I’m watching, listening, sensing everything I can. My goal is to be the best navigator for them—not to lead or push, but to gently support and guide.

I don’t usually feel sad, even when heavy emotions come up, because I know this is good for them. This is movement. This is healing.

Once in a while, if someone’s story mirrors mine, I’ll feel a tenderness for my inner child. But I remind myself—it’s not me. And I don’t carry that energy home. My job is to hold the space with compassion, and then release it.

Why do you do what you do?

Krystal Rose: I remember what it was like—I spent more than half of my life in the darkness. And I don’t ever want to forget it. It’s still vivid for me. I can easily tap into those emotions and memories: the despair, hopelessness, frustration, anger… the constant sense of unworthiness and incompetence. I believed love had to be earned. I believed I wasn’t safe.

But now, I know what the light feels like. And being on this side—walking through life with the awareness that everything is happening for me—it makes me love life deeply.

I also come from a family of natural helpers, so there’s always been a part of me that wanted to support others. But this… this work actually helps. It works. And if I can help someone who’s feeling even half—or 10%—of what I used to feel overcome that, then that is my purpose. For now, that’s why I’m here.

One of the things you often discuss is self-love. What does it really mean to love yourself? 

Krystal Rose:  I actually discovered, during an ayahuasca ceremony, that love was the answer. But when that realization came through, I thought, Oh no—I don’t even know what that means. So I had to go on a whole journey to figure it out.

Self-love is foundational because we’re conditioned to look outside of ourselves for it. And if we don’t learn how to give it to ourselves, we’ll settle for relationships and situations that reflect that lack. We attract what we believe we deserve. So if we don’t love ourselves fully, we end up in environments or dynamics that mirror that incompleteness.

There are many layers to self-love, but one of the starting points is self-awareness. That includes self-exploration—understanding your boundaries, your values, what respect looks like to you, what authentic self-care is, and what it means not to abandon yourself. It also includes trusting yourself and honoring your inner voice.

All of those things are connected to self-love. If you’re weak in self-love, chances are you’re struggling with boundaries, with inner trust, with self-respect.

I often talk about the love loop—what we have internally, we reflect externally. The universe, or God, mirrors that back to us. So if we keep attracting emotionally unavailable people, it may be reflecting a part of ourselves that needs more love and presence.

When we cultivate self-love, it changes everything. We begin to set standards, honor boundaries, and make decisions that align with what we want rather than what we fear. I haven’t found a single definition that fully captures it, but to me, self-love is the foundation for creating a life you truly love.

If I don’t have that sense of self-love naturally—what are the first steps I can take?

Krystal Rose: When I teach self-love classes, we start with a few core principles. The first is self-awareness and self-acceptance—being honest about where you’re at. That includes recognizing the behaviors you like in yourself and the ones you don’t, but holding space for all of it without judgment. Just meeting yourself where you are.

Next is building inner trust. That means hearing your voice, knowing your boundaries, and actually following through on them.

And a great entry point to begin practicing self-love is asking yourself one simple question throughout the day: Am I doing this out of love—or out of fear?

Let’s say someone asks you to do something, and you hesitate. Maybe you tell yourself you’re a people pleaser—but you want to start loving yourself more. In that moment, pause and ask:
Am I doing this because I’m afraid? Afraid of being rejected, of disappointing someone, of not being accepted?
Or: Am I doing this out of love? Is it because it brings me joy or because it feels aligned?

That simple awareness—love-based vs. fear-based—is one of the most powerful places to begin.

When did RTT actually come onto the scene?

Krystal Rose: It’s pretty recent—less than 10 years ago.

What are some outdated beliefs or narratives around mental health or trauma healing that you think people still carry—maybe beliefs passed down by parents or older generations—that it’s time to let go of?

Krystal Rose: There are a lot.

I think the biggest one is the idea that one modality is the answer. Even if I were to say RTT is the thing that will heal you, that would be a problem. Because healing isn’t a destination—it’s a process. I’m not a “healed woman,” I’m a healing woman. That process never really ends.

Take prayer, for example. I believe deeply in the power of prayer—but prayer alone may not be enough. It’s not that prayer doesn’t work—it’s that healing requires an integrative approach. So when we think there’s just one tool that will save us, that mindset is outdated.

In the wellness world, there’s pressure to market your modality as the best. You’ve got to say, This is it, otherwise people won’t pay attention. But if we were honest and said, RTT is really helpful, but it’s one piece of the puzzle, it wouldn’t sound as powerful.

Krystal Rose: You’re absolutely right—and I’ve struggled with that. Many healers I work with have, too.

Many of them had life-changing experiences with sound healing, breathwork, or somatic work. So they want to share that. But at the same time, they realize… this isn’t the whole picture. And if they’re not open to learning other modalities, it creates this conflict—because their messaging says, this is the way, while their lived experience shows that it’s not the only way.

I love RTT. I admire Marisa Peer. But RTT is not complete. It lacks a fully embodied somatic component and often doesn’t include integration work after the session. I know she’s added Rapid Transformational Coaching to help with that, and that’s great—but even then, I’ve realized I’m not a one-stop shop either.

That’s why I’ve created my own framework, which I call the Neurosomatic Rewire Method. It blends RTT with somatic practices, integration support, and mindset work. I’m not certified in every modality—I don’t claim to be a master of everything—but I use what I’ve learned and integrate it meaningfully.

I also really struggle with the “quick fix” marketing.
You know—Reset your nervous system in five days, or Manifest your dream life in 30 days. Those promises are unfair. And yet… we all click on them. I’ve downloaded my fair share of those cheat sheets, too.

Some people justify it by saying, Well, that’s just how you get people in the door—then you give them the deeper stuff. And sure, that might be true. But we’re also perpetuating the problem you just described: oversimplifying the healing journey, turning it into clickbait.

In a perfect world, every healer would say: You’re not finished just because you did a plant medicine retreat. Sure, you had a big release, got some downloads, shifted something—but now you’re a different version of yourself. That version has new things to work on. So the journey continues.

I’m not the same person I was five years ago. I’m working on different layers now. Could a 30-day challenge offer value? Sure. But it’s not the end. There’s always more to discover.

I love approaching it that way—rather than judging the five-day or 30-day approach, I just try to have compassion. Maybe that’s exactly what someone needs at that point in their life. And I’ve been that person. We’re all just learning and growing.

Krystal Rose: Yeah… I don’t believe all of it is helpful. But a lot is. And more importantly, people will get what they need from it.

When someone’s confused about what to do or which path to take, I usually tell them:
Ask yourself every morning: What do I need today?
Maybe today, you need an RTT session. Tomorrow, perhaps you just need rest. Maybe it’s journaling. Maybe it’s putting on some beautiful music.
When you approach your healing with that kind of attunement, you’ll move forward in a way that’s gentle and sustainable.

It’s not always about intensity. Sometimes it’s about listening.

I know people can work with you in several ways—you’ve got coaching, retreats, and even a podcast launching soon. If someone’s curious about coaching, what’s a good next step for them?

Krystal Rose: If someone’s interested in coaching—or even just wants to ask questions about RTT, somatic work, or anything I’ve shared—they’re absolutely welcome to reach out. Some people say, “I resonated with what you said, but there are so many different modalities… where do I start? Should I do RTT? Should I begin with somatic therapy? Should I go on a retreat?”

If you’re in that space of exploring or just ready to uncover the root cause of what’s been holding you back, I offer free 20-minute clarity calls. That’s your time to ask me anything.

Maybe I’m not the right fit for you right now—but I’ve worked with a wide variety of modalities, and I know some incredible practitioners I’d be happy to refer you to. What matters to me most is helping you get on the path that’s aligned for you.

You’ve got some retreats coming up. What makes your retreats different from the many others out there?

Krystal Rose: Yes—we have several happening throughout the year, and I’m proud of the approach we’re taking. Our retreat is called Release and Rewire, and I designed it intentionally because I’ve seen a common pattern with retreats: you go, you drop into this beautiful safe space, you do deep healing, you feel restored… and then you return home to the same life you left—and you regress.

You’ve just spent $5,000 to feel amazing for a weekend, but without support, it’s easy to fall right back into old patterns.

That’s why this retreat isn’t just a weekend—it’s a container for fundamental transformation.

We start with a whole month of coaching before the retreat, so you’re already primed for the work. Then during the retreat itself, we dive into somatic release, subconscious reprogramming, and conscious integration. It’s a mix of conversation, movement, and deep healing in community. Because one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is: healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in a relationship.

After the retreat, we continue with two months of integration—including one-on-one coaching and group sessions. That way, the breakthroughs you have during the retreat are woven into your life. You’re not left wondering, How do I hold onto this?

You’ll also walk away with personalized tools, practices, and even introductions to other healing modalities I don’t personally offer—because again, this isn’t about me being your one-stop shop. It’s about helping you find the right tools for your path, right now.

I also want to draw attention to something we didn’t get to talk much about—you also offer sacred medicine integration sessions. So if someone’s been to a ceremony, whether at a retreat center or elsewhere, they can come to you for that support, right?

Krystal Rose: I’m so glad you brought that up. Yes—I offer sacred medicine integration coaching, and honestly, it’s such an important part of the healing process.

Although more integration coaches are emerging, most retreat centers still don’t offer structured post-ceremony integration. You might go, receive the medicine, have this massive experience… and then come home with no guidance on what to do with everything that came up.

And if you don’t actively integrate those insights—if you don’t continue processing them with someone who can help you navigate your subconscious—you can easily regress. Maybe not worse than where you started, but stuck.

That’s what I support people with: helping them take those downloads and understand them. Even if the ceremony wasn’t a positive one, even if it felt confusing or overwhelming—I believe every psychedelic experience offers exactly what you need, even if it’s not what you wanted in the moment.

I don’t provide the medicine myself—that’s for trained, experienced facilitators. But I do offer safe, grounded, intentional integration support.

And honestly, if someone doesn’t choose to work with me, I still urge them—please work with someone because doing medicine alone is not going to get you where you want to go. You’ll keep chasing the ceremony experience just to feel that temporary relief, without ever actually bringing it into your life.

And your podcast is coming out soon! What’s it called, and what can people expect?

Krystal Rose: Yes! The podcast is called The Rewired Self.

The goal is to highlight practitioners and healing modalities that can help you rewire your mind and body. I’ll be interviewing everyone from nervous system regulation experts to chiropractors (who, by the way, play a bigger role in nervous system support than most people realize!), to acupuncturists, neurointelligence practitioners, somatic therapists—you name it.

It’s really about offering practical, grounded insight into how healing works from different angles. Because, as we know, healing isn’t linear. There’s no one-size-fits-all path. It’s a journey, and I want to give people a range of tools and voices to help them navigate it.

So where can people find you and access all your resources?

Krystal Rose: The best place to start is the website TheRewiredSelf.com. 

From there, you can find:

• Free hypnosis and meditation recordings
• Free digital workbooks to help you start your inner work
• Info on coaching, retreats, and integration
• Access to free virtual classes, like how to rewire your mind and body for anxiety, or deepen your self-love practice

You can also connect with me on Instagram at @coachkrystalrose, and listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and other platforms—but again, TheRewiredSelf.com is the hub for everything.

You’re such a light, Krystal. It’s incredible to witness the transformation you’ve made. I know you had to walk through some really hard things to get here, but it was your choice to walk the healing path. And I admire that. I admire how deeply you’re now willing to share it with others.

Krystal Rose: Thank you, David. And thank you for creating this beautiful platform to have these kinds of conversations. I know there are people out there who are going to hear my story and feel seen—and if they want to go deeper, they can learn more on the website. But really, I’m just so grateful for this space.

Photos: Camryn Clair