Insight to Deborah Dickey

A Transformation From Emotional Overwhelm to Confident Action

This is the story of how an overwhelmed, highly sensitive empath transformed her relationship with her emotions, broke free from generational cycles, and learned to take confident, aligned actions toward living a life on her own terms!

How AYL Started

In 2023, I had an ‘ah'-ha’ moment, the main ‘problem’ for persons who feel a deep calling to help others is that they’re doing it while also sacrificing themselves. 

The whole world has been taught that self-priortization, preservation or self-centered anything is bad, selfish, wrong…. But the real harsh truth is that this self-sacrifice leads to chronic illness, toxic relationships, addiction, disordered eating, chronic anxiety and and just so much suffering! 

Empaths and sensitives commonly feel like the “lone wolf”, “black sheep”, and are often told they’re “too emotional”.  They feel so much already and deeply seek long, lasting POSITIVE change in the world but at what point will they give back to their innerworld? 

Because it's not a matter of IF their light will burn out, it's just a matter of WHEN. 

Navigating emotions and setting boundaries are key to maintaining one's inner light. Self-prioritization and preservation though opposite of the mainstream is what I ADVOCATE.

I teach people how to remember who they are, set values and standards for themselves and their relationships so that what is correct and in alignment with their truest self can be AMPLIFIED. I know how to support diverse individuals through different life experiences, release themselves from what's holding them back without and finally have a satisfying and fulfilling life and enjoy the relationships in it —because I did this for myself.

AND I'm obsessed with teaching this! 

Today, my full focus is supporting the emotional navigation and confidence needed to live an aligned life. I do this through my signature coaching program, Align Your Life, to help empaths and sensitive individuals gain clarity, regulate their emotions, set healthy boundaries, and confidently make correct decisions—all while AMPLIFYING their LIGHT. And through my school, One Breath Institute teaching Introspective Breathwork® Therapy and supporting healers actually transform lives at the root of the issue and have a business in doing what they love.

While I once sacrificed my own needs, over the past decade, I’ve learned to fulfill my soul's calling to positively change the world while prioritizing myself, without overwhelm or burnout. 

I am happiest when helping others remember themselves and connect authentically and embody the same autonomy, creativity, and empowerment that I’ve cultivated.

My mission is simple: to help empaths and sensitive individuals align their life so that they can amplify their light. It’s about taking radical responsibility for your life and enjoying it fully.

Authenticity in Alignment 

Vulnerability, is my favorite frequency. 

When you’re deeply aligned with your true self, boundaries become a natural flow, and navigating your emotions becomes second nature.

I have one simple guideline: prioritize your well-being and let your authentic self lead the way.

Why? Because when you’re truly aligned with your authentic self, clarity emerges effortlessly. You tap into a deeper sense of purpose and create meaningful, transformative change that resonates on a profound level.

Here’s the truth: Living in alignment with your true self feels like discovering a boundless source of joy and fulfillment, where every moment is a celebration of your authentic journey.

And I promise you, this alignment will bring you true freedom and fulfillment.

I lead with presence and vulnerability. Whether I’m teaching, painting, or skydiving, my lifestyle finds meaning in embracing growth and fulfillment every single day, especially in the choices I make for myself and my relationships.

I invite YOU to experience the same fulfillment in your life and relationships! Honoring your emotions and setting boundaries doesn’t mean you don’t care about others or that you’re doomed to be stuck in patterns.

You CAN and WILL feel genuinely cared for, make a lasting difference without self-sacrificing and live a fulfilling life when you ALIGN YOUR LIFE.

Are you ready to get your life in order and be really happy?