⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it in the public archive because Aubrey’s story speaks to identity shifts, emotional honesty, and the courage to follow an inner knowing.

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After navigating postpartum depression and feeling out of sync in stay-at-home motherhood, Aubrey Vejvoda started listening to the quiet signs pulling her in a new direction.

In this conversation, she shares why she left photography, how hypnosis helped her reconnect with herself, and what it means to move forward by tuning inward.

⚠️ Content note: This episode ends with a short guided hypnosis for relaxation. If you’re driving or multitasking, come back when you’re able to sit still and fully listen.

Topics Covered

• The emotional weight of not loving stay-at-home motherhood
• Identity shifts that surfaced after postpartum depression
• Leaving photography after recognizing red flags
• The difference between hypnosis and meditation
• How Aubrey works with the “future self” through hypnosis
• Using subconscious tools to reconnect with your own voice
• A short, guided relaxation hypnosis to close the episode

Where Aubrey Is Now:

Since this episode aired, Aubrey (they/them) has shifted into the world of expressive arts and advocacy. They’re currently studying to become a licensed art therapist, with a focus on trauma-informed care, youth empowerment, and social justice through creativity.

Connect with Katie and access the archived episode resources here: 

→ dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive