The Surrender Experiment: A 6-Week Program to Freedom
With Dr. Rachael 
Begins Sunday, September 20 630-830pm (and next 5 weeks after)
 
At SHINE, we create some of the most transformative experiences people have ever had.
But what happens after the experience?
This 6-week series is for those who don’t just want a moment of change—
but want to actually live differently on the other side of it.
 
What This Changes
Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.
They struggle because in the moment something gets triggered—
they get pulled into it.
Overthinking. Reactivity. Emotional loops. Internal tension.
This series teaches you how to be with what arises—
without gripping it, suppressing it, or being run by it.
 
By the end of the 6 weeks, participants are noticeably different:
Less reactive in real-life situations 
More aware of their patterns as they happen 
Able to stay present instead of getting pulled into thoughts or emotions 
Experiencing moments of real internal freedom 
Not perfect.
But different in a way that actually impacts your daily life.
 
How It Works
This is not a lecture series.
Each week builds on the last—combining:
grounded teaching 
guided somatic practice 
real-time application 
group integration 
Led by Dr. Rachael, this work is structured, supported, and practical.
 
 
The Work (In Dr. Rachael’s Words)
"Based on the incredible, powerful work of Michael Singer; it is direct and uncompromising in the best way. At its core, it’s an invitation to stop outsourcing our inner experience and to recognize that we are responsible for what we’re carrying: the stored impressions, emotional residues (samskaras), and reactive patterns that keep us stuck."
That means this work isn’t theoretical.
It’s a moment-to-moment practice of noticing when you close, resist, or tighten against what’s arising—and learning, again and again, how to allow it to be there without interfering.
 
The Foundation of This Work
What we often call the ego isn’t something fixed or real—it’s a version of ourselves built from past experiences, preferences, and emotional wounds we never fully processed. Over time, we wrap ourselves in this identity like armor, and then spend our lives trying to protect it.
But what if that armor isn’t actually necessary?
Instead of trying to fight or remove these inner reactions, the work becomes allowing the energy behind them to rise and transform. When something comes up—an emotion, a thought, a disturbance—you don’t suppress it or push it away. You acknowledge it.
You might even relate to it with compassion:
“I see you. I know you’re there. I’m sorry I’ve held you down for so long. You’re allowed to come up—and I’ll do my best to let you pass.”
This creates a completely different relationship with what’s happening inside you. It’s no longer about forcing change or fixing yourself. It’s about openness, allowing, and trust.
And when you stay in that openness long enough, things begin to release on their own—naturally, in the way they’re meant to.
 
Structure
6 Weeks 
Sundays September 10- October 25 630-830PM
1 session per week 
120 minutes per session 
Small group (limited to 8 participants) 
 
Each session includes:
Grounding + arrival 
Focused teaching 
Guided practice 
Integration + discussion 
 
 
Who This Is For
This is for you if:
You’ve done the workshops, read the books, and understand the concepts 
But still find yourself getting pulled into the same internal patterns 
And you’re ready to actually change how you experience your thoughts and emotions 
 
Enrollment
Valued at $650+
We are intentionally keeping this group small to ensure depth of work and individual attention.
👉 Apply to be considered
https://forms.gle/LH5m3LFY7DsDFeTg8
 
 
About The Sanctuary:
Powered by Shine Ohio, The Sanctuary is where licensed therapy meets energy medicine, neuroscience, frequency technology, and real human connection. It’s a space to go from surviving to thriving—to clear emotional static and cultivate a life you can truly feel. We meet you where you are, with no judgment, no perfectionism—just safety, belonging, and community.
 
About Dr. Rachael:
Dr. Rachael’s experience includes private practice, crisis intervention, and teaching master’s and doctoral students at KSU. She has led district-wide suicide prevention campaigns, secured major grants for anti-bullying, and earned the Dr. Bob Smith Trailblazer Award for her prevention work.
 
No refunds or credits