The Upgrade Edit

The Upgrade Edit

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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...
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Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body: The Missing Piece of Healing

Feb 8th, 2026 10:24 PM

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 2026 Upgrade: Celibacy Szn Is Over (But the Work Is Just Beginning)

Feb 4th, 2026 11:49 PM

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

Trusting the Universe When You Can’t See the Path With Hillary McVeigh

Nov 2nd, 2025 11:30 PM

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.

The Medicine of Sound: Tanya Ali-Jani on the Healing Power of Frequency

Oct 19th, 2025 5:00 PM

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.

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

Oct 5th, 2025 5:00 PM

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.

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