In this episode of Salt, Sage & Stardust, Keryn Rose and Dr Vicki Haspels explore the relationship between safety and freedom — and gently unravel the idea that they are opposites.

Through the lens of the nervous system, they reveal that true freedom doesn’t come from pushing past fear, but from feeling safe enough to expand.

Together, they explore:
Why safety is a felt, somatic experience — not just a mindset 
How a regulated nervous system creates the foundation for growth and choice 
The difference between safety and familiarity 
Why freedom can sometimes feel overwhelming (and even paralysing) 
How self-awareness and discernment guide aligned choices 
The dance between stability and expansion 
Freedom as a natural state of the soul — not something to chase 

This conversation invites you to soften the binary thinking of “either safe or free” and instead explore how these two forces work together — creating a life that feels both grounded and expansive.

Tarot Wisdom

Vicki pulled the Three of Pentacles.  It speaks to the importance of creating a stable foundation before expansion. It’s the quiet reassurance that we don’t have to do it all at once — we can learn, grow, and step forward in ways that feel supported and sustainable. In the context of safety and freedom, this card reminds us: when we feel safe enough, we can begin to participate more fully in our own becoming.

We’d love to hear from you.
Share your thoughts with us and continue the conversation with us on Substack.

In this episode of Salt, Sage &amp; Stardust, Keryn Rose and Dr Vicki Haspels explore the relationship between safety and freedom &mdash; and gently unravel the idea that they are opposites.
Through the lens of the nervous system, they reveal that true freedom doesn&rsquo;t come from pushing past fear, but from feeling safe enough to expand.
Together, they explore:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why safety is a felt, somatic experience &mdash; not just a mindset&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How a regulated nervous system creates the foundation for growth and choice&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between safety and familiarity&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why freedom can sometimes feel overwhelming (and even paralysing)&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How self-awareness and discernment guide aligned choices&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The dance between stability and expansion&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Freedom as a natural state of the soul &mdash; not something to chase&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This conversation invites you to soften the binary thinking of &ldquo;either safe or free&rdquo; and instead explore how these two forces work together &mdash; creating a life that feels both grounded and expansive.
Tarot Wisdom
Vicki pulled the Three of Pentacles.&nbsp; It speaks to the importance of creating a stable foundation before expansion. It&rsquo;s the quiet reassurance that we don&rsquo;t have to do it all at once &mdash; we can learn, grow, and step forward in ways that feel supported and sustainable. In the context of safety and freedom, this card reminds us: when we feel safe enough, we can begin to participate more fully in our own becoming.
We&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts with us and continue the conversation with us on Substack.

Welcome to Salt, Sage & Stardust—a weekly conversation between Keryn Rose, an intuitive energy healer, and Dr Vicki Haspels, a Tarot Coach. This is a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper threads beneath everyday life. Each episode, Keryn & Vicki explore the energy of what’s been, what’s shifting, and what’s quietly guiding us forward. With a touch of insight, a little humour, and a whole lot of heart—they’re here to remind you that there’s magic in the ordinary, wisdom in your own rhythm, and healing in simply showing up

 

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Dr Vicki Haspels

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Keryn Rose - Intuitive Energy Healer

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Welcome to Salt, Sage &amp; Stardust&mdash;a weekly conversation between Keryn Rose, an intuitive energy healer, and Dr Vicki Haspels, a Tarot Coach. This is a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper threads beneath everyday life. Each episode, Keryn &amp; Vicki explore the energy of what&rsquo;s been, what&rsquo;s shifting, and what&rsquo;s quietly guiding us forward. With a touch of insight, a little humour, and a whole lot of heart&mdash;they&rsquo;re here to remind you that there&rsquo;s magic in the ordinary, wisdom in your own rhythm, and healing in simply showing up
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CONTACT DETAILS
Connect with the Hosts:
Dr Vicki Haspels
Website: <a href="https://www.vickihaspels.com/">https://www.vickihaspels.com/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vickihaspels8">www.facebook.com/vickihaspels8</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vicki_haspels/">www.instagram.com/vicki_haspels</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:enquiries@vickihaspels.com">enquiries@vickihaspels.com</a>
Keryn Rose - Intuitive Energy Healer
Website: <a href="https://kerynrose.com.au/">https://kerynrose.com.au/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerynroseenergyhealer">https://www.instagram.com/kerynroseenergyhealer</a>
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Email: <a href="mailto:enquires@kerynrose.com.au">enquires@kerynrose.com.au</a>