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Empower 2 Heal Podcast is dedicated to empowering and inspiring people on their healing journeys. Join us as we interview everyday experts who share the ways they've harnessed the power inside themselves to improve the quality of their lives and the healt

Dena Tibsherany


    • Sep 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    Episode 47: Two Factors You Can't Forget to Include in Your Healing Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 33:11


    Today's episode is all about the two HUGE factors that I recently realized left out of my healing journey. Over the past 5 years I have done ALOT of work in my own healing journey, and it wasn't until 2 weeks ago that I experienced two HUGE missing pieces of my healing puzzle. This is the last episode of season 1 and you're NOT going to want to miss it! Join me as we recap this season, share some hints on what's coming in Season 2, and learn two heavily overlooked yet powerful components to yoru healing journey! What we're talking about... All things healing Empowering ourselves on our healing journey Creative healing The power of relationships Why new experiences are so foundational LINKS MENTIONED For email updates, to learn how you can work with me, and to gain access to many of the free tools I have created, come check out oneworldempowered.com Join a supportive group of mamas in our Empowered Mama's Facebook Group Ways to Reach Dena T: Email: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @empower2heal FB: @empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 46: Hormones and Mental Health Featuring Audrey S. Geyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 54:53


    Today's episode is all about how our hormones influence our mental health. Our featured guest, Audrey S. Geyer, is a Women's Health Coach and Fertility Awareness Method Educator who teaches women how to become body literate and harness the hormones behind their menstrual cycles, mood, and denergy so that they can achieve their goals without PMS, mood swings, or burnout. In today's episode we talk about what hormones are, how they interact with our bodies, what a female's hormone cycle is compared to a male's, hormones in the postpartum season, and how you can heal the health of your mind through healing and regulating your hormones. I love how we touched on so many aspects of life that hormones affect! What we're talking about... Hormones Mental Health How to listen to your hormones Living in a man's world How to optimize your health and productivity with your hormones Postpartum hormones Postpartum mom brain, the power of hormones Main Idea #8 LINKS MENTIONED Audreysgeyer.com IG: @audreysgeyer Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 45: The Happy Black Therapist with Chantelle Oguadimma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 66:50


    Today's episode is all about building your dreams out of necessity. Our guest, Chantelle Oguadimma, AKA The Happy Black Therapist, joins us to share how she took her education and experience in a moment of desperation as a new mom to create a behavioral health residential facility for adults. Chantelle shares with us her upbringing and nurturing that supported her confidence in her career and how she birthed her child as a single mother and used her maternity leave to become an entrepreneur. I just love this conversation because Chantelle shares the real down to earth struggles, how necessity forced her to dream big and take risky action. Today she shares how she created her behavioral health clinic, the philosophy and approaches that have proven to work to treat trauma and addiction, and how she is taking a stand in the community to provide education and connection around mental health, which is commonly believed to not exist in the communities she serves and in her own culture. What we're talking about... Becoming an entrepreneur. The reality of barriers in your journey and giving yourself no other option than to figure it out. Cultural competency and cultural discrepancies in what healing means for the black, especially nigerian, community and native american community. The power of mind body connection Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Trauma Treatment The power of community in healing LINKS MENTIONED You can reach Chantelle at: angelfamilycare.com IG @thehappyblacktherapist Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 44: I Donated My Kidney- Part 2 Ask Us Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 48:14


    Today's episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn't do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to, Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation processes for the first time ever on our one year transplant anniversary! We gathered questions from you on social media and came together to answer these questions as well as questions we had for one another to all about donating and receiving a living kidney! What we're talking about... Living organ donation Kidney donation Nephrectomy Kidney Failure Dialysis Divine intervention Living with one kidney LINKS MENTIONED Learn more about becoming a living kidney donor at kidneyregistery.org Register to join the list to become a life saving bone marrow donor at my.bethematch.org Click HERE to learn more about my 28 Day Energetic Reset Program Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @Empower2heal FB: @Empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 43: I Donated My Kidney- Part 1 Meet My Recipient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 46:00


    Today's episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn't do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to, Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation processes for the first time ever on our one year transplant anniversary! We gathered questions from you on social media and came together to answer these questions as well as questions we had for one another to all about donating and receiving a living kidney! What we're talking about... Living organ donation Kidney donation Nephrectomy Kidney Failure Dialysis Divine intervention Living with one kidney LINKS MENTIONED Learn more about becoming a living kidney donor at kidneyregistery.org Register to join the list to become a life saving bone marrow donor at my.bethematch.org Click here to learn more about my 28 Day Energetic Reset Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @Empower2Heal FB: @Empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 42: Healing Through Serious Mental Illness Featuring Bipolar Bachelor's Jarred Madison Frey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 51:01


    ***Trigger warning for discussion of suicide attempts, psychosis, and mania.*** Today's episode is all about healing through severe mental illness. Most people who witness severe mental illness see the bigness of moments and may experience fear and worry for their loved ones. Hear from our guest, Jarred Madison Frey as he shares his personal journey living with Severe Mental Illness while experiencing multiple co-occurring diagnosis. Jarred shares the traumatic experience that triggered his mental health struggles and shares how the majority of mental health diagnosis are rooted in some form of trauma. He unravels his reality of mania, psychosis, depression, hospitalizations, therapeutic treatments including therapy and psychiatry and how he found his way to naturopathic medicine as an integral foundation. Jared beautifully showcases how you don't have to pick just one intervention in healing, you can utilize an eclectic approach to meet your individual needs. He discusses how his faith and spirituality has been at the heart of his journey while therapy, support systems, medication management, and naturopathic remedies have worked hand in hand to support him in healing. Jared's take away message that all should hear from this podcast is that “if you are out there today, there is always hope...and his name is Jesus. It is time that you know that you are worth more than what you see, it is time that you know that you are worth more than what you were, it is time that you know you are worth more than what you can be. You can be so much more” If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm or sucicide, please know you are not alone. You can reach out to our national suicide hotline at 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org What we're talking about... Severe Mental Illness Developing Bipolar Understanding your Bipolar Cycles Personality Disorders Holistic Care for Mental Illness How Spirituality Creates Healing Psychosis Suicide LINKS MENTIONED Advertisement: 28 Day Energetic Reset for Mamas Dr. Nicole Cain drnicolecain.com Jarred Madison Frey: Podcast: @thebipolarpachelor FB: @thebipolarbachelor IG: @bipolarbachelor Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @Empower2heal FB: @Empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 41: Embodying Healing, Featuring Priscilla Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 57:31


    Today's episode is all about healing through our senses to truly live our lives. Our guest Priscilla Rodgers, an embodiment coach who helps women connect deeper with themselves and in their relationships, joined the show to share how becoming attuned with your body and sensuous living can support us in healing, especially within our relationship with ourselves and others. Priscilla shares that embodiment means inhabiting your body fully- feeling and sensing your body, being in touch with your sensational aliveness. We're talking about... Healing through trauma Childhood trauma Somatic experiences External Senses Internal Senses Embodiment Attunement Coaching LINKS MENTIONED Priscilla Rodgers @thelavenderjunkie Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @empower2heal FB mom's group: @empoweredmama --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 40: Building Resiliency When you Feel Like Giving Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 35:22


    Today's episode is all about learning how to strengthen our ability to be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You, my friend, are not alone in feeling as if you are constantly having to be strong and always have to be brave while you march forward with a smile on your face when your insides are screaming. Just the thought of this makes me want to run away as fast as I can! So...do we just keep going on, sending our body mixed messages? No. The answer to that is no. I know it may feel like you have to, but you truly don't. Instead we need to create alignment while still doing hard things. We can't all run away from the chaos that may exist in our lives, but we can control 4 simple things. Come join me to learn how you can do hard things and not want to run away screaming. What we're talking about... Resiliency and building resilience Doing hard things- Yes, we can do hard things and not suffer! Creating mind body connection and mind body alignment Training our bodies to communicate our needs to our mind rather than the other way around Doing uncomfortable things LINKS MENTIONED Ad: 28 Day Energetic Reset: : https://go.oneworldempowered.com/discoverenergy Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 39: Treating Loneliness by Bridging Connections Featuring Peace Pals Founder Kristy Daube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 49:11


    Today's episode is all about the power of connection in treating loneliness as you walk through your healing journey. Our guest, Kristy Daube, the founder and face behind Peace Pals is joining us today to share about this powerful initiative. Peace Pals is a global initiative that brings together people with common struggles in an effort to combat feelings of loneliness that often accompany their experiences. Kirsty's personal experiences with anxiety, postpartum anxiety and depression left her feeling lonely, confused, and misunderstood. Though she felt alone in her journey, she believed that she was not alone. This experience led her to create Peace Pals to help bring people together who are wanting and searching for connection in their lives. Join us today to learn more about this initiative and how you can get connected! What we're talking about... The power of human connection Treating loneliness Moving through fear Honoring your story Anxiety Mental Illness Trauma LINKS MENTIONED www.peacepals.org IG: @peace_pals HOW YOU CAN REACH DENA T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 38: God, Is That You? Featuring Wisdom of A Four Year Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 34:10


    Today's episode is all about spirituality, faith, and energetic healing. Join me as I share a powerful conversation from my four year old son as he discusses who he believes God is, where God came from, and what he believes God looks like. His simple yet insightful perspective is the reminder we need to stay grounded in our belief system and in how we live out our lives. What we're talking about... God The Universe Spiritual awakening Breaking our binary thinking Yoga Breathwork Mindfulness Meditation Prayer A child's unique and sacred wisdom LINKS MENTIONED: 28 Day Energetic Reset Click HERE Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 37: Menopause and Mental Wellness with Terri Kellums

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 53:41


    Today's episode is all about empowering women through menopause. That's right, I said it! Menopause. Menopause is the thing none of us want to think about, the inevitable transition in our life, the symbol of a transition from youthfulness and life giving to hormonal turbulence. Today's guest, Terri Kellums, the host of the “What Women Want Today” Podcast, is joining us to share her wisdom and journey in empowering herself and others on their journey through Menopause. What we're talking about... Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause Common Symptoms of menopause like anxiety, hot flashes, low libido, loss of passion in life, weight gain Reclaiming your sparkle and passion through your menopause journey Preparing your mind for impact of menopausal hormonal shifts The power of community A growth mindset to support resilience during menopause LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com www.facebook.com/empower2heal www.instagram.com/empower2heal What Women Want Today Website (Podcast and coaching) : http://whatwomenwanttoday.com What Women Want Today Private Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/www2day --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 28:02


    Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You! Today's episode is all about reclaiming your life and showing up in ways you are proud of for your kiddos and for yourself! As mom's, we sacrifice in every way imaginable for our kids, and that often includes sacrificing our energy. Energy is key in staying whole, in maintaining frustration tolerance, in showing up for our kids and ourselves in ways we are proud of. Imagine a life where you feel in control of your energy, where you can still sacrifice for your kids in ways that you love AND have the energy to be present with them. Sound too good to be true? I thought so too...until I discovered the secret sauce to understanding, respecting and harnessing my energy. Join me in learning about this secret sauce and how you can incorporate it into your life. What we're talking about... The One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset just for mamas! The cold hard fact that moms are the super heroes of the world. Separating suffering from sacrifice. Becoming attuned with yourself as a mom and your own needs. How your energy is your secret weapon for staying whole. Harnessing and re-connecting to the unique and best version of ourselves each day. Mental health Stress Reduction Polyvagal Theory Epigentics Generational Healing LINKS MENTIONED: 28 Day Energetic Reset Click HERE Ways to Reach Dena T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com www.instagram.com/empower2heal www.facebook.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 35: My Co-Occurring Diagnoses are Not My Identity Featuring Karey Maciha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 61:58


    Today's episode is all about healing through multiple co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Our guest, Karey Maciha, is sharing her journey with navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features. Karey shares her healing journey with learning to love herself, learning what she needs during her moments of struggles, and how she is partnering with her support system to support her during these times. She is sharing her experiences with the mental health system, finding the right practitioner and medications, multiple forms of treatment modalities she has tried, and is dwindling this down to her biggest takeaways for herself throughout this journey. What we're talking about... Bipolar Disorder Intensive Outpatient Treatment Self-Advocacy Navigating Psychiatric Services The mindset needed to navigate the symptoms of multiple mental health diagnoses Refuge Recovery an alternative to 12 step programs Takeaways from navigating an ever changing support system of mental health providers Learning what you need to navigate difficult moments How to communicate with your loved ones around what you need Lessons from the universe Lessons from our subconscious mind LINKS MENTIONED: IG: @keepcalmandkareyonward Ad: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->click here

    Episode 34: What I Learned Throughout My Energetic Reset and Five Ways You Can Reset Your Own Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 46:41


    Today's episode is all about the journey I have been on over the past two months as I've detoxed from my workaholic ways. Two months ago I started a 28 day energetic reset that was triggered by an extremely insightful and eerily accurate soul reading by a psychic named Chelsea MacLeod Schultz. Queue messy meltdowns and overthinking

    Episode 33: “No Way, They Were Gay?” Featuring Author Lee Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 67:15


    Did you know that our history is inundated with powerful leaders who were Queer? Men who loved men, women who loved women, and those who identify outside of gender boundaries. The theme of love throughout history knows no bounds and today's guest is here to shed light on the powerful facts and data that our history books left out. From Abraham Lincoln, to Gandhi, to King James himself! These revolutionary thinkers and leaders, that we often idolize, knew the boundless power of love! Join us as LGBTQIA2+ Author and Blogger Lee Wind, shines a light on the Queer community from our past! Lee Wind is an established author and blogger in the LGBTQIA+ community and has made it his mission to be an ally for Queer youth and teens...with a goal to create as much opportunity as possible for youth and teens to know they are not alone and to understand just how promentat being Queer has been throughout history. Lee is the Author of the crowd-funded Young Adult novel “Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill,” featured as a Publishers Weekly Indie Success Story, and one of Publishers Weekly's Top Five Independently Published Middle Grade and Young Adult Books of 2018 as well as the Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award for Best Book for LGBTQ Children & Young Adults. Lee's latest book which was just released this past April 2021 is a middle grade nonfiction book titled “No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves” which has been honored as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection and has been Featured in Publishers Weekly. Lee is the blogger and Founder of the award-winning blog I'M HERE. I'M QUEER. WHAT THE HELL DO I READ? With over 3.1 million viewers ... you can find at www.leewind.org What we're talking about... Queer History LGBTQIA Community The power of standing together to heal How to be an ally to the LGBTQIA2+ Community Empowering yourself to live your most authentic life Reframing our language to reframe perception: HomoLOVEual instead of HomoSEXual LINKS MENTIONED Visit Lee's author website: https://www.leewind.org to find his blog “I'm Here. I'm Queer. What The Hell Do I Read” Take a fun BuzzFeed-style Quiz to celebrate June being LGBTQIA2+ Pride Month: https://www.leewind.org/quiz/ Purchase Lee's book “No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves” HERE Purchase Lee's book “Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill” HERE Ad: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->click here

    Episode 32: Life of a Drag Queen Featuring Ryan Thomas and Kadee Christian Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 54:23


    Today's episode is all about the art of drag! Did you know that doing drag can be a form of healing? I know right...I had not connected these dots at first either. Our guest, Ryan Thomas, is sharing about his life as a drag queen and giving us all the juicy details of what this art form means to him. Drag Queen Kadee Christian Starr is the

    Episode 31: I'm Gay...and What? Featuring Joel Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 53:34


    Episode 31: I'm Gay...and What? Featuring Joel Rivera Today's episode dives into the common real life struggle of those who identify as LGBTQIA+ feeling like coming out is an everyday experience.. Our guest, Joel Rivera, joined us to share his thoughts on the subject and what he has begun to understand about his role in this experience. Joel is sharing his self-reflection as he has been diving deep into understanding his emotional and visceral experiences of navigating life as a man who also identifies as gay. It is truly an honor to witness the vulnerability Joel shows in navigating his own psyche; breaking down the state of being he lives in every day. He is sharing about his ownership in the fear narrative and trauma responses he experiences on a regular basis navigating life as a gay man. He is speaking to the fact that your gender identity or sexual orientation are not your entire identity. What we're talking about... LGBTQIA+ Being a gay man Identity Fear Trauma Triggers LINKS MENTIONED Ad: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->click here

    Episode 30: A Child's Experience With Domestic Violence and Parental Separation featuring Cerynia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 73:55


    Episode 30: A Child's Experience With Domestic Violence and Parental Separation featuring Cerynia **Trigger warning:** This episode contains details that may be triggering for some as we are discussing emotional, psychological, and physical abuse as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. Today's episode honors the experiences of a child finding her voice and power while she found herself caught in the middle of a toxic relationship between her parents, an abusive father, and her parent's divorce. Our guests, Cerynia and her mother Rebecca, join us today to create space and honor Cerynia's experiences during this season of her life. What we're talking about... Domestic Violence Psychological Abuse Stuffing and suppressing your feelings Depression Self-harm through cutting, restricting eating, hitting yourself, punching walls, etc. Suicidal Ideations and Suicide attempts Finding yourself through your peer group and relationships The power of doing things that make you happy Expressing yourself through creativity Healing by taking action and doing things that make you feel better Moving your body by skating Finding your identity within peer groups and relationships at school. LINKS MENTIONED: www.mytunein.org Ad: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->click here

    Episode 29: The Power of Family: A Journey In Healing From Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 86:33


    Episode 29: The Power of Family: A Journey In Healing From Domestic Violence **Trigger warning:** This episode contains details that may be triggering for some as we are discussing emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. --- Today's episode is all about healing from domestic violence when you have children. We are talking about leaving a toxic marriage and the difficulties of doing so when you have children. We're going into details around trying to figure out if you should leave, how to leave, what that means for your children, and how to protect your children in this process while trying to honor their wishes...there is nothing easy about having to make a decision like this. Our guest Rebecca P. joined us today to share her journey of navigating and ending a toxic and abusive marriage, all while trying to emotionally and physically protect her children. Rebecca is a mother of four who is pushing to be her best for her children and herself! Rebecca shares with us how she navigated doing what was best for her children and eventually learned how to do what's best for herself in the process. Having children in a toxic marriage can be confusing! Being stuck between a rock and a hard place of wanting to preserve a healthy relationship for your children with their other parent and also trying to keep yourself whole can feel like an impossible juggling act. Our guest, Rebecca, was able to figure out this balance as she navigated divorce, healing from a toxic marriage, and supporting her children who experienced their own forms of trauma throughout this transition as well. What we're talking about... Ending a toxic marriage when you have children Healing from abuse Divorce Domestic Violence: physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, and monetary abuse The power and control cycle Finding your strength for yourself Side-effects of a toxic marriage experienced by children including agner, resentment, suicidal ideations, and self-harm Links Mentioned: Ad- One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->Click Here

    Episode 28: Living Your Truest Life with Psychic Chelsea MacLeod Schultz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 82:16


    Episode 28: Living Your Truest Life with Psychic Chelsea MacLeod Schultz Today's episode is all about living your truest life. Our guest, the world renowned psychic Chelsea MacLeod Schultz, joined us to spread light on life as a psychic. After hearing Chelsea's story on another podcast, I couldn't help but connect her experiences to that of the many young people I have worked with in the mental health field. Her story led me to realize that we can choose to see our lives through a pathological diagnostic lens or through a lens of curiosity and compassion, choosing to be our true authentic selves. The experiences that the westernized world would have diagnosed and medicated are the same experiences that Chelsea and her family learned to lean into, understand, and trust...and it makes so much sense! If you have ever pondered about your purpose in this life, felt like you don't belong, or have wondered how to move through friction...this episode is for you! Every human should have the opportunity to meet Chelsea, her wisdom is beyond her years and she truly guides you to look at our world through a more beautiful lens. What we're talking about... Psychic abilities Reading souls Seeing dead people Listening to your intuitions Living as your authentic self to reduce “dis-ease” Leading with your weird Self-acceptance Self-love Self-actualization LINKS MENTIONED Chelsea's website: https://www.chelseamacleodschultz.com Chelsea's IG handle @Chelseamschultz HOW YOU CAN REACH DENA T: denat@empower2heal.com www.empower2heal.com IG: @empower2heal FB: @empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 27: Dissociative Identity Disorder with Channing Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 61:40


    Episode 27: Dissociative Identity Disorder with Channing Valentine Today's episode is all about Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.) and dispelling stigma. Our guest, Channing Valentine, is living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and navigates daily life with alter personalities and personas. Today she shares what this experience is like, how it came to be, and how she is coping through this experience daily. Channing provides powerful perspectives to shift the worlds understanding and interpretation of D.I.D. Channing Valentine is a writer for WhatCulture.com and has experience with professional screenwriting. Since her teens, she has been an advocate for LGBTQ rights; as a bisexual woman herself who has been a survivor of conversion therapy. In her adult life, she has been diagnosed with PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and most recently, Dissociative Identity Disorder. Her mission is to dispel stigmas surrounding mental illness and address their negative portrayal in popular media. In her upcoming YouTube series “MissValentineDID”, she will discuss D.I.D., how she copes with daily life, and its evolution as more and more is discovered about this curious illness. What we're talking about... Dissociative Identity Disorder Sexual abuse and trauma LGBTQ populations The effects of Conversion Therapy Mental Health and Mental Illness Coping strategies Strengthening your mindset Focusing on what you can control Reframing thought processes The impact of healthy positive support systems LINKS MENTIONED Channing Valentine's IG: @misschanningvalentine Channing Valentines TikTok: @missvalentinedid CONNECT WITH EMPOWER 2 HEAL: website: www.empower2heal.com Email: denat@empower2heal.com FB: facebook.com/empower2heal IG: instagram.com/empower2heal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 26: Dena's Diary Entry 1 - Revenge of The Repressed Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 25:04


    Welcome to Dena's Diary…a sacred space where I am sharing it all (said as I take a deep breath and tap into a crap load of courage

    Episode 25: From Caregiver to Care-Partner; Releasing Frustration and Harnessing Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 50:02


    Episode 25: From Caregiver to Care-Partner; Releasing Frustration and Harnessing Joy Today's episode is all about caring for a loved one who has a medical or mental health diagnosis. Our guest Patti LaFleur shares her journey with being a care-partner / caregiver to her mother who has Dementia. Patti shares about her journey in being a care-partner and how she engages and supports her mother through a lens of partnership, compassion, and meeting her where she is in her cognitive state. Patti teaches us her powerful wisdom in regulating her own emotions and having a strong support system that allows her to show up and partner with her mother in ways she is proud of! What an inspiration! What we're talking about... Caregiving / being a Care Partner for a loved one Dementia Meeting people where they are Providing care through compassion Quality of life Self-regulation Self-awareness Honoring those you are in relationships with Repairing relationships after escalated moments LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com denat@empower2heal.com One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 24: "Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness" with Author Erin Callinan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 53:21


    Episode 24: Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness with Author Erin Callinan Today's episode is all about de-stigmatizing mental health diagnoses and creating hope and experiences that are healing for you. Our guest, Erin Callinan, a nationally recognized public speaker and the Author of Beautifully Bipolar: An inspiring Look Into Mental Illness, is joining us today to shed light on her journey from diagnosis to hope. Erin shares about her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder, her first manic episode, and her and her family's journey to adjust and recalibrate the days of their lives as they took steps towards healing. Erin shares first hand experiences with the hardships of mental illness and provides detailed experiences as well as necessary components of her healing journey. This episode is an inspiring and hope filled message to anyone with mental illness, your support systems, and for those who work in the mental health field. What we're talking about... Bipolar 1 Disorder Mental Illness/Mental Health Healing modalities: both clinical and organic The power of support systems Resilience Reframing your view on life How mental health interventions such as higher levels of care are not your only options. LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com Email: denat@empower2heal.com Erin Callinan's website Peace Of My Mind Erin Callinan's Book: Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness Beautifully Bipolar Facebook Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 23: Jerrie Ueberle Creating a Life You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 62:08


    Episode 23: Jerrie Ueberle Creating a Life You Want Today's episode is all about changing the world by changing yourself. Our guest, Jerrie Ueberle, the Founder and CEO of World Academy For The Future Of Women and the non-profit organization Global Interactions, joins us today to share how she is making an impact on social justice, equality, and humanity as a whole. What we're talking about... Women's rights Bringing Education across the world to teach and empower social change Teaching others to discover self-worth and self-value and act upon it Learning AND taking action Social Justice Issues and Human Rights The power we have within ourselves to change...which in turn creates change in our world LINKS MENTIONED Jerrie Ueberle: Linkedin: @JerrieUeberle Facebook: @GlobalInteractions Global Interactions: https://globalinteractions.org/ World Academy for Women: https://wafw.org/ Dena T: www.empwoer2heal.com IG: @empower2heal FB: @empower2heal denat@empower2heal.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 22: Pregnancy Loss- Turning Loss Into Love with Mych'Iayla Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 64:57


    Episode 22: Pregnancy Loss- Turning Loss Into Love with Mych'Iayla Alexander Today's episode is all about fertility struggles and pregnancy loss. Our guest, Mych'Iayla Alexander, AKA #TheWombKeeper is joining us today to share about her journey with pregnancy loss and her journey to becoming a coach and support system for women across the world who are and have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. What we're talking about... The ins and outs of miscarriage/pregnancy loss and fertility struggles De-Stigmatizing pregnancy loss How to support someone you know who has lost a baby, had a miscarriage, or struggles with fertility complications. Support groups and resources for those affected by infertility, child-loss, pregnancy-loss/miscarriage RESOURCES: Free Community Training on Postpartum Anxiety with POMM Consulting 5/4/21 5:15pm MST #TheWombKeeper: A 40 Day Devotional Through the Wilderness of Infertility From Father to Father: Letters From Loss Dad to Loss Dad Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss (Hardcover) – A Devotional Book on How to Cope, Mourn and Heal after Losing a Baby LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 21: Learning to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 39:35


    Episode 21: Learning to Change Today's episode is all about recreating harmony throughout change. We're talking about taking action to create the life you want by attracting the choices, experiences, tribe, and lifestyle that will bring you harmony. In this episode I walk you through some of my life experiences that have directed me on my path in life and that, in hindsight, has taught me about living a life that is in harmony with who I am. What we're talking about... Learning to change Live a life that attracts what matters to you How your vibe attracts your tribe (and the paths that are laid out in front of you) Taking action in your life in a manner that resonates with who you are and what you are meant for. Learning to be present with yourself Practicing grace through change Not judging yourself or guilting yourself This episode features a song written by a youth brought to you by the non-profit organization MyTuneIn.org. The youth who wrote, composed and performed this song has navigated hardships, mental health battles and found music as a form of healing. You can participate, volunteer, or donate to this non-profit organization at www.mytunein.org and support our youth in honoring their stories, providing access to resources for self-expression, and supporting them in the production process. LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 20: Postpartum with Annie Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 77:53


    Episode 20: Postpartum with Annie Carpenter Hello you beautiful souls! Today's episode is all about postpartum life! Our guest, Annie Carpenter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker joined us today to talk about her journey with Postpartum depression and provides some powerful perspectives to support all you mama's and future mamas out there along with your support systems. Annie is a mother to her sweet 7 month old boy, Grey, and the mastermind behind IG account @socialworkymama, a place to normalize motherhood, postpartum depression/anxiety/rage, and to connect you to education, resources, and tips/tricks to try with ZERO guilt. What we're talking about... Miscarriages and rainbow babies Pregnancy and birth during a pandemic Gestational diabetes Postpartum Depression/Anxiety/Rage The impact of sleep deprivation The power of communication, normalization, and validation LINKS MENTIONED Free Community Training on Postpartum Anxiety One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 19: The Prevalence of Mass Shootings and What We Can Do to Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 28:44


    Episode 19: The Impact of Mass Shootings and What We Can Do to Help Today's episode is a bit different than usual. We are talking about the prevalence of mass shootings in our country and honoring those lost in the most recent mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado. We will be discussing the taboo conversations that often come up after mass shootings, focusing on decreasing the stigma of mental illness and erasing the connection of mental illness to mass shootings. Despite polarizing beliefs and politically charged arguments, we all want the normal occurrence of mass shootings and the fear they bring to come to an end. What we're talking about... Mass Shootings Reforming background checks and gun laws Gun violence statistics in America compared to other developed high GDP countries Destigmatizing mental illness and how you can help What you can actively do to decrease mass shootings and deaths by guns This episode features songs written by youth brought to you by the non-profit organization MyTuneIn.org. The youth who wrote, composed and performed these two songs has navigated hardships,mental health battles and found music as a form of healing. You can participate, volunteer, or donate to this non-profit organization at www.mytunein.org and support our youth in honoring their stories, providing access to resources for self-expression, and supporting them in the production process. LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com IG: @empower2heal denat@empower2heal.com www.mytunein.org Take action with your local Senator at: https://act.everytown.org/sign/Senate_background_checks_2021 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 18: The Power of Intuition with Kate McCosham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 62:02


    Episode 18: The Power of Intuition with Kate McCosham Today's episode is all about intuition. Our guest Kate McCosham shares her journey of being a mother, having a child with Autism, and navigating the world as a highly sensitive and empathic individual. Kate shares her wisdom around how intuition has been one of her most profound tools in her journey and shares the ways she has fostered and harnessed the power of her intuition raising her daughter, working with children with unique needs, and in her own healing practices as a life coach and clinical hypnotherapist. What we're talking about... Intuition Raising a child with Autism who is non-verbal Being an Empath Opening yourself up to heal and connect with others from a grounded space Clinical Hypnotherapy LINKS MENTIONED www.sunflowermooncoaching.com - Kate's website http://www.mashed-banana.com -blog for parents raising children with Autism. Relatable journeys from when Kate was raising her daughter Jessica. https://amzn.to/3aGnogk - "A Sunflower Story" Kate McCosham's book How to reach Dena T: www.empower2heal.com denat@empower2heal.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 17: Self-Care That Works...Not Your Bubble Bath Bull-Honky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 31:21


    Episode 17: Self-Care That Works...Not Your Bubble Bath Bull-Honky Today's episode is all about self-care! We are digging into the reality of what self-care is...not the bubble bath and glass of wine bull-honkey. I'm sharing with you my journey in finding the truth about self-care and sharing practical insights that you can use to identify what you truly need to care for yourself and keep yourself whole! Now go off into the world, take care of yourself, and teach others the same! What we're talking about... Self-Care Understanding your underlying needs Taking action to meet your needs Self-advocacy Your power to meet your own needs Creating individualized self-serving boundaries Changing the narrative on self-care LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 16: Sadie Such - The Path Towards Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 49:21


    Today's episode is all about the path towards healing. Our guest, Sadie Such, joins us to share her healing journey as she embarked on a journey with her photography and film...capturing people's stories and hurts all while healing through her own. She shares how her development through her passion and career in film and photography has led her down her own path of self-awareness, better understanding herself, and ultimately loving and honoring herself. Sadie is the co-film maker and producer of documentary and soon to be docuseries Where We Belong. What we're talking about... Self-Love Compassion Self-Awareness Attunement and Validation Putting an end to comparing and judging our hurt/pain Healing through capturing and sharing stories The power of photography and film as a tool to heal Moving your body to move through emotions The healing power of relationships LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com denat@empower2heal.com You can find Sadie Such and her work at: Film and Photography: www.sadiesuch.com IG @sadiesuchphotographyandfilms Where We Belong documentary: www.theresoluteroad.com/wherewebelong https://linktr.ee/theresoluteroad IG @wherewebelongdoc IG @theresoluteroad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 15: Birth Story - Hypnobirthing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 61:59


    Episode 15: Birth Story Today's episode is all about our son's birth story! My husband, Micahel T, is joining us today to partner with me in sharing our journey from conception to childbirth. This episode holds nothing back and is designed to normalize aspects of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth while finding the humor in things we can look back on. What we're talking about... Endometriosis and the journey of being informed we likely won't be able to conceive. Our surprise pregnancy The risk of a tubal pregnancy Hypnobirthing Childbirth and all its glory A husband's perspective and experiences (spoiler alert...he delivered our son!) LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 14: Courtney Sheber - Healing Through Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 47:38


    Episode 14: Courtney Sheber- Healing Through Yoga Today's episode is all about healing through Yoga! Our guest Courtney Sheber, a childhood friend of mine and Yoga Teacher, is joining us today to share her journey through anxiety and feeling disconnected from her body emotionally and physically. Today we're going to talk about how Courtney found yoga, how she made some drastic life changes once she learned this practice and began to experience the benefits of it, and learn a bit about the mind body connection. At the end, Courtney is going to lead us through some breathing and stretching that we can do from our chairs! Please subscribe, like, and review to share your love of our show and to support our continued growth. With much love and gratitude, Dena T. What we're talking about... Yoga Mind body connection Mental health and mental wellness Breathwork Mindfulness Grounding/Earthing Anxiety Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 13: Wisdom From My 4 Year Old - Overcoming Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 25:22


    Episode 13: Wisdom From My 4 Year Old Today's episode is all about choosing to not be afraid and chasing your dreams. This lesson comes from my sweet 4 year old who found the strength within himself to overcome his fear and all-in on exposing himself to the thing he used to be afraid of. With age, our fears seem to grow and can become all consuming...learn what my four year old is teaching me to reclaim control over fear. What we're talking about... Children's inherent wisdom Taking a lesson from a 4 year old on how to live life like a child Overcoming Fear The power of imagination and reclaiming control over it Making conscious decisions for our lives Honoring and moving through your emotions Feeling all of your feelings with no judgement Call To Action: Start dreaming...use your imagination! Imagine with no barriers, just let your brain wander like a 4 year old would. Then see yourself within your imagination doing that exact thing! Whether it's silly and just for fun or you're manifesting a dream for yourself in the future. Exercise your brain to tap into your imagination and let yourself feel all of your feelings with no judgment...move through your feelings until you find courage and hold onto it. Make a conscious choice to decide how you are going to feel and what you are going to do next. LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 12: Kieri Rozenwaser Treating Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 52:41


    Episode: 12 Treating Anxiety with Kieri Rozenwaser Today's episode is all about anxiety! Our guest, Kieri Rozenwaser is a special education teacher and a small business owner who embraces talking about and destigmatizing mental illness, especially as it pertains to anxiety. Kieri is sharing her lifelong experiences with navigating anxiety and how learning about the connection between the gut and brain has helped treat her symptoms. Kieri talks about community, family connections, recognizing the connection between her gut and her mind, and shares a few simple yet powerful tools that she uses to navigate her symptoms of anxiety. What we're talking about... Living with and Treating Anxiety Symptoms of Anxiety and different ways anxiety can impact you The mind body connection How treating the body can treat the mind The power of community in your healing journey Understanding family connections in mental health diagnosis The power of your breath in calming your anxiety LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 11: When Motivation Isn't Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 22:42


    Today's episode is all about understanding why there are times that we don't achieve our goals or get the change our behaviors that we're striving for, despite having the motivation and skills we need. We're diving into talking about how our actions come to be, how our body and brain communicate to each other, and how we can tap into our potential by targeting our body in order to change our patterns of behaviors and regulate our emotions. What we're talking about... Changing Habits How to change patterns of behaviors Emotional regulation The Polyvagal Theory Breathwork Diaphragmatic breathing Influencing the subconscious mind Mental Wellness LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 10: Denise DeSimone - Healing Through Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 58:40


    Today's episode is all about healing your soul in the face of extreme medical adversity. We have Denise DeSimone on the podcast to share her story of being diagnosed with terminal Stage IV Throat and Neck Cancer and given 90 days to live, which was 15 years ago. Denise is going to share her realization that curing was the work of the doctors but healing herself from the inside out was the work of her soul. Denise shares her story and the tools she used to strengthen her mind and shift her mindset and energy as she healed. Denise DeSimone is the host of the So Much More Than Cancer Podcast, the Author and Documentarian of "From Stage IV to Center Stage", is also a cancer wellness coach, inspirational speaker, and workshop leader, with an extensive background in Interfaith Ministry. Denise also practices a wide range of holistic healing practices including Sound Healing, Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Reflexology, Shamanism and Process Therapy. What we're talking about... Healing through Cancer Ways to heal the soul while faced with overwhelming medical diagnosis and treatments Alternative Healing modalities Intuition Mindset The energy you bring into your mind, body, and life LINKS MENTIONED www.empower2heal.com Email: denat@empower2heal.com www.denisedesimone.com Denise DeSimone's Podcast: “So Much More Than Cancer” Denise DeSimone's book: “From Stage IV to Center Stage” Denise DeSimone's Album: “Pray Peace” Denise's Documentary “From Stage IV to Center Stage” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 9: Programming The Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 28:59


    Todays I share the top 3 ways that I have programmed my mind to do tough stuff! Being a fast paced high achieving person has taught me a thing or two about getting down to business and getting my head in the game AND I am still human and still find myself getting stuck in a desire to binge watch Netflix. Part of my journey towards empowerment has been to uncover and remember to tap into these mind hacks in order to pull myself out of a slump and keep going! Join us today to learn 3 ways you can hack your mind to tackle your days. Links: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 8: Kinna Kemp - Healing Through Eating Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 63:54


    Today's episode is all about being unapologetically authentically you! Today we have invited Kinna Kemp onto the podcast and she shares her experiences with existing in a larger body, navigating the pressures of diet culture and healing from an eating disorder and disordered thinking. What we're talking about... Diet culture Eating Disroders How to unapologetically and authentically love yourself Authentic Chritian Ministry Knowing you are beautifully and wonderfully made LINKS MENTIONED www.Empower2heal.com @Empower2heal on IG https://glowfiercely.weebly.com @Glowfiercly.withKinna IG Handle Nadia Bolz-Weber: IG Handle @sarcasticlutheran --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 7: Lauren Tonge - Raising a Child with Congenital Heart Defects

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 88:45


    This Valentine's week episode is all about love and heart. We are honoring Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week and American Heart Month with a special episode featuring my dear friend Lauren Tonge. Lauren is the mother of a sweet boy named, Riley, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (born with half of a heart). Lauren shares about her discovery of this syndrome during pregnancy, the planning needed to arrange life saving cardiac surgeries, and the realities of raising a child with a congenital heart defect, especially amidst a pandemic. What we're talking about... Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Congenital Heart Defects Raising a child with medical complexities Healing through PTSD and Anxiety The importance of human kindness Ways to cope through parenting a child with medical complexities LINKS MENTIONED: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 6: Holly Stressman - Practicing Happiness After Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 95:36


    Today's episode is all about leaving toxic relationships, recreating your life, and practicing happy! Our guest Holly Stressman shares her journey in navigating infertility, miscarriages, her toxic relationship that turned abusive, and how she has left toxicity behind to begin recreating her life and practicing happy. ***Trigger warning*** Holly shares the reality of the trauma she experienced, its impact on her life and how it has not defined her life but catapulted her into a healing journey. What we're talking about... Choosing yourself over your relationship Miscarriages Domestic violence and toxic relationships Trauma Recreating your life Practicing Happy LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 5: Alethea Fourlas - Living After Child Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 79:06


    Hello you Beautiful Souls! Today I am interviewing a powerhouse of a woman, her name is Alethea Fourlas. Alethea shares about the life and loss of her daughter Calista. Alethea is going to share her journey through navigating fertility struggles, IUI, a surprise high risk pregnancy that lead to unimaginable decisions of having to choose to keep her life or her daughter's, ultimately choosing to do whatever she can to birth her daughter safely for the both of them. Upon Calista's birth, Alethea discovered additional medical conditions and concerns that her daughter had that lead to multiple surgeries and ultimately her daughter's death. Alethea shares her healing journey after losing her baby girl and navigating day-to-day life after this loss. Alethea has not only found powerful healing perspectives that she nourishes daily in her journey of navigating grief but has also stepped into a journey of empowering others. Links Mentioned: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 4: Moving Through Self-consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 37:23


    Join me as I dig into some of the powerful lessons Robin Giordano taught us in episode #2 about learning to love ourselves. In this episode I get real and get vulnerable about things I have been self-conscious about that have held me back in the past from loving myself and enjoying all that life has to offer. Let's laugh together and reminisce around these things that we have given too much power to within our lives. I will also be sharing my past experiences and the moments in life that taught me that I am more than these things I have been self-conscious about and how I finally learned the lesson that I am beautifully and wholly made. I hope this podcast inspires you as you go through your own healing journey and invite you to reach out to me at denat@empower2heal.com or DM me on Instagram @empower2heal to share your journey. Who knows, maybe you will be the next featured guest on the show! Please subscribe, like, and review to share your love of our show and to support our continued growth. LINKS MENTIONED One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 3: Robin Giordano - Bald Is BEAUTIFUL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 41:59


    Join us as Robin Giordano shares her journey of learning to love herself after a childhood diagnosis of Alopecia Areata. Robin shares how she navigated losing her hair and balding throughout her life. She shares how she has strengthened her mindset and sought out connection to others she could relate to, as she found the strength to love and embrace her beautiful self, just the way she is. Robin Giordano is the woman behind the lifestyle blog Penn & Quill. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in high school, Robin has used her blog, rock climbing, and friends as tools to heal. She focuses on the importance of self love and self care because she believes that "living a healthy lifestyle is all about loving yourself". Follow Robin on instagram @pennandquill. I hope this podcast inspires you as you go through your own healing journey and invite you to reach out to me at denat@empower2heal.com or DM me on Instagram @empower2heal to share your journey. Who knows, maybe you will be the next featured guest on the show! Please subscribe, like, and review to share your love of our show and to support our continued growth. With much love and gratitude, Dena T. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empower2heal/support

    Episode 2: Rediscovering Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 37:14


    Today I share with you my journey in rediscovering my passion and harmony in life. I'm going to get real with you about how my epic and perfect career took a wild turn as I had my son, battled postpartum anxiety and depression, and took the long road to rediscovering what my harmony and passion is as I entered parenthood. What we're talking about... Passion and purpose in your career How babies change careers The baby blues and postpartum anxiety How the power of one person believing in you can change your life I hope this podcast inspires you as you go through your own healing journey and invite you to reach out to me at denat@empower2heal.com or DM me on Instagram @empower2heal to share your journey. Who knows, maybe you will be the next featured guest on the show! Please subscribe, like, and review to share your love of our show and to support our continued growth. With much love and gratitude, Dena T. Links Mentioned: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

    Episode 1: Introducing Empower 2 Heal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 17:59


    Hello you beautiful souls! Welcome to the Empower 2 Heal podcast! In this episode I share the inspiration behind creating this podcast and what you can expect in subscribing and listening to our show. Join us as we embark on a journey in learning from everyday people on how they've empowered themselves to heal. I will also be sharing ways you can empower yourself to heal using what I have learned throughout my own healing journey as well as my experiences as an LMSW practitioner in the public mental health system. I hope this podcast inspires you as you go through your own healing journey and invite you to reach out to me at denat@empower2heal.com or DM me on Instagram @empower2heal to share your journey. Who knows, maybe you will be the next featured guest on the show! Please subscribe, like, and review to share your love of our show and to support our continued growth. With much love and gratitude, Dena T. Links Mentioned: One World Empowered 28 Day Energetic Reset ->ClickHere

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