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What if the reason you're not fully healing isn't because you haven't tried hard enough—but because you've been focusing on only one level of health?In this episode, JJ introduces the inspiration behind her upcoming live event, The 5 Levels to Restore Health, and revisits a powerful conversation with Dr. Miriam Rahav exploring Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's 5 Levels of Healing.The original framework proposes that healing extends far beyond the physical body. And while nutrition, movement, sleep, the microbiome, metabolic health, and other physical interventions are essential, they may represent only one piece of a much larger picture.JJ shares how this concept has influenced the way she now looks at health and healing—and why she believes the different levels must work in both directions. Your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, relationships, and environment can affect your physical health, while your physical health can profoundly influence your mood, resilience, emotional regulation, and ability to heal.This is the foundation for JJ's expanded approach to the five levels: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational & Environmental, and Purpose & Spiritual.In this episode, you'll explore:Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's original Five Levels of Healing frameworkWhy addressing physical symptoms alone may not create lasting healingHow the physical, mental, emotional, relational, environmental, and spiritual aspects of health intersectWhy the body can affect emotional healing just as emotional stress can affect the bodyThe role of the nervous system, beliefs, perception, and environment in healthWhy one healing tool or modality may not be the answer for every person—or every levelHow to begin identifying the level of healing that may be asking for your attentionWhy healing requires more than accumulating information—it requires integration and experienceAs you listen, consider two important questions:Which level have you spent the MOST time trying to heal?And perhaps more importantly…Which level have you almost completely ignored?The 5 Levels to Restore Health — LIVENovember 6–8, 2026 | Redondo Beach, CaliforniaJJ is bringing this framework to life in an intimate, interactive weekend designed to move beyond information and into experience, integration, and transformation.Special guest Dr. William Davis, New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly, Super Gut, and Undoctored, will join JJ to explore the physical foundations of restoring health.Throughout the weekend, you'll explore all five levels through science, practical frameworks, guided exercises, meaningful conversations, and experiential learning designed to help you discover what may be missing from your own healing journey.Attendance is intentionally limited to approximately 40–50 people.Learn more and reserve your seat:https://jjflizanes.com/restoreGet 50% off before Sept 1st with code: 5LEVELS50Your body is part of your healing story—but it may not be the whole story.What level is asking for your attention?

The 5 Levels to Restore HealthWhat if the reason you're not fully healing isn't because you haven't tried hard enough—but because you've been focusing on only one level of health?In this episode, JJ introduces the inspiration behind her upcoming live event, The 5 Levels to Restore Health, and revisits a powerful conversation with Dr. Miriam Rahav exploring Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's Five Levels of Healing.The original framework proposes that healing extends far beyond the physical body. And while nutrition, movement, sleep, the microbiome, metabolic health, and other physical interventions are essential, they may represent only one piece of a much larger picture.JJ shares how this concept has influenced the way she now looks at health and healing—and why she believes the different levels must work in both directions. Your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, relationships, and environment can affect your physical health, while your physical health can profoundly influence your mood, resilience, emotional regulation, and ability to heal.This is the foundation for JJ's expanded approach to the five levels: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational & Environmental, and Purpose & Spiritual.In this episode, you'll explore:Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's original Five Levels of Healing frameworkWhy addressing physical symptoms alone may not create lasting healingHow the physical, mental, emotional, relational, environmental, and spiritual aspects of health intersectWhy the body can affect emotional healing just as emotional stress can affect the bodyThe role of the nervous system, beliefs, perception, and environment in healthWhy one healing tool or modality may not be the answer for every person—or every levelHow to begin identifying the level of healing that may be asking for your attentionWhy healing requires more than accumulating information—it requires integration and experienceAs you listen, consider two important questions:Which level have you spent the MOST time trying to heal?And perhaps more importantly…Which level have you almost completely ignored?The 5 Levels to Restore Health — LIVENovember 6–8, 2026 | Redondo Beach, CaliforniaJJ is bringing this framework to life in an intimate, interactive weekend designed to move beyond information and into experience, integration, and transformation.Special guest Dr. William Davis, New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly, Super Gut, and Undoctored, will join JJ to explore the physical foundations of restoring health.Throughout the weekend, you'll explore all five levels through science, practical frameworks, guided exercises, meaningful conversations, and experiential learning designed to help you discover what may be missing from your own healing journey.Attendance is intentionally limited to approximately 40–50 people.Learn more and reserve your seat:jjflizanes.com/restoreGet 50% off before Sept 1 use code 5LEVELS50Your body is part of your healing story—but it may not be the whole story.What level is asking for your attention?

The 5 Levels to Restore HealthWhat if the reason you're not fully healing isn't because you haven't tried hard enough—but because you've been focusing on only one level of health?In this episode, JJ introduces the inspiration behind her upcoming live event, The 5 Levels to Restore Health, and revisits a powerful conversation with Dr. Miriam Rahav exploring Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's Five Levels of Healing.The original framework proposes that healing extends far beyond the physical body. And while nutrition, movement, sleep, the microbiome, metabolic health, and other physical interventions are essential, they may represent only one piece of a much larger picture.JJ shares how this concept has influenced the way she now looks at health and healing—and why she believes the different levels must work in both directions. Your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, relationships, and environment can affect your physical health, while your physical health can profoundly influence your mood, resilience, emotional regulation, and ability to heal.This is the foundation for JJ's expanded approach to the five levels: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational & Environmental, and Purpose & Spiritual.In this episode, you'll explore:Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's original Five Levels of Healing frameworkWhy addressing physical symptoms alone may not create lasting healingHow the physical, mental, emotional, relational, environmental, and spiritual aspects of health intersectWhy the body can affect emotional healing just as emotional stress can affect the bodyThe role of the nervous system, beliefs, perception, and environment in healthWhy one healing tool or modality may not be the answer for every person—or every levelHow to begin identifying the level of healing that may be asking for your attentionWhy healing requires more than accumulating information—it requires integration and experienceAs you listen, consider two important questions:Which level have you spent the MOST time trying to heal?And perhaps more importantly…Which level have you almost completely ignored?The 5 Levels to Restore Health — LIVENovember 6–8, 2026 | Redondo Beach, CaliforniaJJ is bringing this framework to life in an intimate, interactive weekend designed to move beyond information and into experience, integration, and transformation.Special guest Dr. William Davis, New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly, Super Gut, and Undoctored, will join JJ to explore the physical foundations of restoring health.Throughout the weekend, you'll explore all five levels through science, practical frameworks, guided exercises, meaningful conversations, and experiential learning designed to help you discover what may be missing from your own healing journey.Attendance is intentionally limited to approximately 40–50 people.Learn more and reserve your seat:jjflizanes.com/restoreGet 50% off before Sept 1 use code 5LEVELS50Your body is part of your healing story—but it may not be the whole story.What level is asking for your attention?

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy healing often requires unlearning more than learningThe invisible beliefs, identities, and patterns that kept me stuck … even when I was doing “all the right things”How clinging to control, perfection, and certainty created more stress than peaceThe surprising nervous-system science behind letting go (and why your biology resists it)How my identity as a “fixer,” “caretaker,” and “high achiever” held me back from true healingHow rewriting internal stories (“I am responsible for everything” ? “I am allowed to live with ease”) transformed my health, business, parenting, and relationshipsHow grief, loss, and major life transitions became openings rather than endingsWhy releasing old stories frees up enormous energy, creativity, and resiliencePractical ways to start letting go in your own life … without fear, force, or overwhelmThe difference between surrender and giving up, and how to tell which one you're doingHow to trust yourself, your body, and your path even when it doesn't fit the old rulesResources MentionedLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R Hawkins, MDAwareness: Conversations with the Masters by Anthony De MelloJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. HiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.

What happens when recovery becomes more than surviving? When joy itself becomes an act of resistance? In this vulnerable and liberating conversation, Codi Renee Blackmon, PhD, shares how reclaiming authenticity, celebrating Black joy, and refusing to conform to the expectations of white-dominant culture transformed not only her own recovery, but the way she leads, parents, and cultivates inclusive communities.Together, Dr. Codi Renee and SHE RECOVERS team member Lisa Wall explore:Why Black joy is both an act of resistance and a pathway to healingHow authenticity became the foundation of her recovery and leadershipWhy race, trauma, and recovery cannot be separatedHow centering marginalized voices creates recovery communities where everyone has the opportunity to experience a sense of belongingABOUT CODI RENEE BLACKMON, PhDCodi Renee Blackmon, PhD, is a scholar, educator, and recovery leader passionate about creating accountable, inclusive spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. She brings together her experiences in recovery, teaching, writing, and research to amplify marginalized voices and support multiple pathways to healing.A Black woman celebrating recovery, Codi Renee supports people in recovery from trauma, mental health challenges, burnout, grief, codependency, and oppression. She is especially committed to supporting women, parents in recovery, neurodivergent minds, and Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and women of color.ABOUT LISA WALLLisa is a certified trauma professional, somatic practitioner, educator, and SHE RECOVERS Coach with additional training in addiction medicine, sound healing, circadian biology, intimacy education, and herbalism. With more than two decades of experience in community leadership, group facilitation, and program development, she integrates evidence-based practice with deep respect for lived experience and the wisdom of nature. As a senior leader with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, she develops recovery-focused programming and helps inform equitable and trauma-informed standards of community care for women in recovery. Lisa lives and works on a remote island, where slow living, ritual, and reciprocity with the natural world continue to shape both her own recovery and the way she leads.EPISODE RESOURCESOur Recovery website https://bit.ly/ourrecoveryFollow Codi Renee & Our Recovery on Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourrecoveryConnect on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/our_recovery_matters/ Unveiling Racial Dynamics: Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous & Women of Color Technical Communication Within White-Dominant Online Recovery Support Spaces by Dr. Codi Renee Blackmon http://hdl.handle.net/10342/14021Maya Angelou's Still I Rise  https://youtu.be/NzQtGCw49uc?si=i4ZBWg0hblv3ChmG Ready to continue learning with Dr. Codi Renee? Take our Inclusive Recovery Training: Anti-Racist Spaces of Belonging. The work doesn't end here.EXPLORE THE TRAINING Here.

Send us Fan MailThis is my 365th episode! That means you could literally listen to one episode per day for an entire year!In this week's episode 365 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm joined by Shaun Enright, who shares his experience, strength, and hope of recovery and how learning to let go changed both his life and his business.Shaun shares how he went from running a successful seven-figure business while struggling behind the scenes, to recognizing that alcohol was a problem, entering 12-step recovery, and learning to surrender control. He also explains how those lessons eventually became the foundation for the work he now does helping entrepreneurs and professionals let go of stress, fear, and the need to control everything.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Shaun's journey from outward success and inner struggle into 12-step recoveryWhy letting go of control and surrender became such an important part of his healingHow his relationship with a higher power changed his understanding of responsibility and controlHow recovery helped him rebuild his business and create a new life centered around helping othersThe “FLOW” framework he developed to help people feel, acknowledge, choose, and let go in moments of stressShaun also shares how he went from being deeply in debt and trying to carry everything himself to rebuilding his finances, creating a new business, and building a family life he describes as wonderful.This episode is ultimately about hope. Shaun has lived through the difficult parts he talks about, and his story is a reminder that even when you can't see a way forward, change is possible.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HEREShaun Enright, Coach and Podcaster, Founder and CEO of Zenright Life. Shaun helps founder-led service businesses turn selling into a calm, consistent growth system—so revenue becomes predictable without pressure, gimmicks, or chasing.Listen to Shaun's podcast “Drop the Stress, Not the Ball”Follow Shaun on LinkedInOn InstagramOn Facebook on his Zenright Living pageOther links we discussed:NLP - Neuro-linguistic Programming infoDavid R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. is the person who created the Levels of Vibration by Type of Emotion graphic Shaun and I discussed.CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” SessionMost women  know where they need a boundary. The hard part is holding onto what they know when guilt, fear, or disappointment shows up.On 9/12 I'm leading a live  Bootcamp,  you'll learn to hear yourself clearly, understand why boundaries collapse under pressure, practice boundary language you can use even when guilt is present, and create a Personal Boundary Blueprint for one real situation in your life.Register at HigherPowerCC.com/bootcamp.

**Our final Wholeness Method cohort of 2026 is open now.**Can you follow a carnivore diet, improve your environment, take the right supplements, and still feel stuck in chronic illness? Judy Cho sits down with licensed clinical social worker and Wholeness Method practitioner Lauren Cogan to examine nervous system dysregulation, trauma responses, anxiety, people-pleasing, boundaries, CIRS, mold illness, and the mind-body patterns that can remain after the physical foundations are addressed.This conversation explores why some behaviors that appear to be personality may actually be protective responses, why understanding a pattern is different from changing it, and how chronic illness can alter the way someone interprets every new healing strategy. This is not an argument against carnivore or functional medicine. It examines the additional layer that may matter when diet, sleep, lifestyle, and protocols have helped, but the body still does not feel safe. How trauma and anxiety show up in the bodyWhen anxiety can look like ADHDTalk therapy, somatic work, and nervous system healingHow childhood shapes the stress responseWhen a trauma response feels like personalityA chronic illness transformation storyWhy saying no can trigger fight or flightThe crash that can happen before a health issue_____EPISODE REFERENCESWholeness Method CohortWholeness Method ResourcesWEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first.In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness can sometimes show up as your nervous system begins moving out of a chronically activated state.She breaks down the relationship between heart rate variability, vagal tone, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and why learning to move more easily between stress and recovery may be one of the most important skills you can build for your health.Resources MentionedFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireQualia MagnesiumReset AcademyFind a Fast Like a Girl CoachIn this episode you'll learn:Why increased fatigue may appear when your body finally begins restingWhy crying and irritability can surface during nervous system healingHow your digestion reflects your nervous system stateWhy stillness can feel unsafe when your body is accustomed to constant activationHow 4-7-8 breathing can support the parasympathetic nervous systemWhy nature can be one of the simplest nervous system toolsHow magnesium and sleep routines may helpWhy humming, gargling, and chanting can support vagal toneWhen getting support from a practitioner or community may be helpfulFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep360Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Lizzie Martinez and Dessa McFaddin dive deep into the transformative journey of healing from PANDAS and other complex needs. Dessa shares her personal story as a mother navigating the challenges of her daughter's illness, including the emotional turmoil, the search for effective treatments, and the profound spiritual lessons learned along the way.Dessa founded Arms Around Us, supporting parents of children with special needs and medical issues with Somatic based practices .In this episode, you will learn about:The journey of a mother dealing with her child's PANDAS diagnosisThe significance of somatic practices in emotional healingHow homeopathy can support both children and caregiversThe power of community and shared experiences in the healing processThe importance of finding your voice and advocating for your child's needs

When your body is hurt, it needs some attention for healing. In the same way, our hearts can be sick emotionally and need healing to be set free. Today I'm sharing the basic steps of emotional healing, as well as sharing some personal stories of how I have found freedom from past trauma and began to replace lies I'd believed for decades with truth from God's Word.You'll hear in this episode:Bible verses about emotionsSimple steps for emotional healingHow to know if your heart needs attentionMy personal story of needing inner healing (AKA emotional healing)Lies I needed to renounce by announcing the truth over themWhy a grade 3 boy's cruel words were still impacting me years later in my 30's, even after forgiving himA lie of unworthiness I struggled with when dating someone that God helped me overcomePast episodes mentioned:Jesus Wants You Free of Anxiety (Bible Based Advice that Has Worked for Me)What Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)Godly Body Image After Birthing 7 Babies With Guest Tiffany Jo BakerHave to Practically Start to Sabbath with Tiffany Jo BakerMaking Time in the Secret Place a Non Negotiable with Caroline HarriesConnect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God Christian Business Podcast

Many Christians have heard messages like:"Just pray more.""You shouldn't be depressed if your faith is strong.""Therapy isn't biblical."But are those actually biblical?In this episode, I sit down with fellow Christian psychiatrist Dr. Sabrina Gunn to have an honest conversation about faith, mental health, church culture, trauma, emotional regulation, therapy, medication, and the role of the Church in healing.We discuss:Common mental health myths in Christian communitiesWhy shame keeps many believers from seeking helpChurch hurt and emotional healingHow leaders can care for their own mental healthThe difference between emotional struggles and spiritual failureWhy emotional health is part of spiritual maturityOur prayer is that this conversation brings both grace and truth to anyone navigating faith and emotional health.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and share it with someone who may need hope today.Find Dr. Sabrinna Gunn here: https://linktr.ee/dr_sabrinaFind Dr. Uejin Kim here: www.restorepsych.com and www.uejinkim.com#FaithByPsych #ChristianMentalHealth #ChurchHurt #MentalHealth #ChristianPsychiatrist #FaithAndMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #ChurchLeaders #MentalWellness #BiblicalCounseling

In this episode, Dani sits down with Meg Dapper, an HA Society HHAP Certified Practitioner, to discuss her journey from anorexia and hypothalamic amenorrhea to helping women recover their health and reclaim their lives.Meg shares how she physically recovered from an eating disorder as a teenager but later realized she had never truly healed her relationship with food, exercise, and control. Years later, those same patterns resurfaced in a different form, leading to hypothalamic amenorrhea.Together, Dani and Meg explore the difference between physical recovery and mental recovery, why identity plays such a significant role in healing, and how recovery ultimately led both of them to discover a deeper sense of purpose.If you've ever wondered whether life after recovery can become bigger than simply getting your period back, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we discuss:Meg's journey from anorexia to hypothalamic amenorrheaWhy eating disorder recovery and HA recovery are two different healing journeysHow control around food often shifts into exercise and routineThe hidden mental work required to fully recoverThe importance of finding a compelling "why" during recoveryWhy community is one of the most powerful tools for healingHow recovery can lead to a complete identity transformationTurning your own healing into helping other womenThe realities of building a coaching business after recoveryWhy purpose and service often become the greatest rewards of healingConnect with Meg:Instagram: @meg.n.recoveryBecome a certified HHAP Practitionerhttps://www.holistichapractitioner.com/Try the Blueprinthttps://thehasociety.com/blueprintJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarciaThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Two women. Both champions in the midlife women's health space. Both celebrating their 25th wedding anniversaries in the same summer. And both deeply committed to changing the conversation around intimacy, pleasure, and connection in midlife.In this episode Gabriella sits in the interviewee seat again, joining Dr. Tina Sogocio, physician and menopause educator, for an Instagram Live conversation about what it actually takes to keep love alive through one of the most destabilizing transitions a woman can go through. This is a conversation between two midlife women comparing notes — on long marriages, on the changes menopause brings to intimacy and identity, on what couples who come out stronger actually do differently, and on why this generation of women has an opportunity their mothers never did.Warm, honest, and full of practical wisdom from both sides of the exam room, this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and a little more hopeful about what is possible in love and intimacy in this season of life.Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/gift.Dr. Tina Sogocio is a physician, menopause educator, and advocate focused on helping women better understand and navigate the hormonal transitions of midlife. Through both her clinical care and public education work, she supports women during perimenopause, menopause, and the years that follow. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Sogocio speaks and leads community conversations that bring clear, compassionate insight to women's health and midlife well-being. Highlights from our discussion include:Why menopause pulls the Band-Aid off and makes couples vulnerable in ways they were not prepared forHow couples who come out stronger approach change with curiosity rather than going quietWhy feeling seen and heard by a partner is the foundation of intimacy and the best foreplay there isThe difference between therapy and coaching and why both play a vital role in midlife healingHow the nervous system river metaphor explains why so many women cannot find their way back to pleasure, joy, and connectionWhy doctors have to do better at asking directly about intimate health and what women can do when they do notWhy this generation of women is redefining what love, intimacy, and pleasure look like in the second half of life Dr. Tina said something near the end of our conversation that I keep coming back to. It is not a one and done. We are constantly evolving. And the post-menopausal years are not a winding down. They are an invitation to live into. Our generation of women has an opportunity our mothers never had — to redefine who we are becoming and how we want to live, love, and feel in this season of life. That is not a small thing. That is everything.If this episode resonated, subscribe to Pleasure in the Pause and share it with a woman or a couple in your life who needs this conversation. And if you want to go deeper into this work, you will find all of Gabriela's coaching resources at pleasureinthepause.com.If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.CONNECT WITH DR. TINA SOGOCIO:https://www.mocimerced.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.drtinahttps://www.youtube.com/@the.drtinahttps://www.facebook.com/mociwellnessCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Episode 114 — Intimate Wellness with Sally Mueller and WomanessEpisode 110 — How Co-Regulation Deepens IntimacyFull episodes on YouTube.The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.How can believers recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit and respond faithfully to God's direction?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T.S. Wright welcomes Prophet Afolabi Aduroja, co-author of 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood. Prophet Afolabi shares how visions during his childhood, a life-changing experience of divine healing and a determined search for God helped awaken him to his prophetic calling.Together, T.S. and Prophet Afolabi discuss the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the importance of obedience and the need for humility when exercising spiritual gifts. They also explore spiritual fatherhood, emphasizing that God can use mentors and other influential people—not only biological parents—to prepare us for our purpose.Prophet Afolabi offers practical biblical counsel for those seeking to discern whether a vision, message or spiritual impression is from God. The conversation encourages believers to surrender their own will, test what they receive against God's character and Word, and pray as Jesus did: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”IN THIS EPISODEProphet Afolabi's childhood visions and prophetic callingHis testimony of divine healingHow the Holy Spirit teaches and directs believersRecognizing God's voice through humility and surrenderThe importance of patience, endurance and obedienceDistinguishing spiritual guidance from deceptionThe biblical meaning and value of spiritual fatherhoodHow mentors can help prepare us for our God-given destinyWhy believers must remain sensitive to the Holy SpiritAnswering the call to evangelize and make disciplesFEATURED GUESTProphet Afolabi Aduroja is a prophetic minister and co-author of 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood. His ministry emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual discernment, divine purpose and helping people understand how God can guide their lives.Learn more about Prophet Afolabi and his ministry at Wind of Change Ministry.RESOURCES MENTIONED30 Days of Renewed FatherhoodWind of Change MinistryKEY SCRIPTURAL THEMESThe promised ministry of the Holy SpiritSamuel learning to recognize God's voiceBalaam and the donkeyNaaman's healing in the Jordan RiverPaul and Silas worshiping while imprisonedJesus praying, “Not my will, but Yours be done”The believer's commission to evangelize and make disciplesCALL TO ACTIONAre you listening for the Holy Spirit's direction? Take time this week to pray, search the Scriptures and surrender your plans to God's will. Then ask Him to show you one person you can encourage, disciple or introduce to Jesus.Subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone seeking spiritual direction and leave a review to help more listeners discover these Kingdom-centered conversations.KEYWORDSProphet Afolabi Aduroja, T.S. Wright, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, Holy Spirit, hearing God's voice, prophetic ministry, gift of prophecy, Christian prophecy, spiritual discernment, divine healing testimony, spiritual fatherhood, renewed fatherhood, Christian mentorship, biblical discipleship, obedience to God, surrender to God, Christian faith, spiritual gifts, visions and dreams, Christian podcast, Kingdom of God, evangelism, making disciples, Wind of Change Ministry, 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood

I'm celebrating my 300th episode today! I am also launching the ⁠⁠Gateways to Awakening Patreon community ⁠to share behind-the-scenes voice notes and live monthly online gatherings to process the episodes. [Just launched!]I just returned from one of the most profound experiences I've had in years, a pilgrimage through Southern France exploring the teachings of Mary Magdalene with Dr. Nicola Amadora, renowned spiritual teacher, holistic psychologist, women's leader, author, and speaker. I was so deeply moved that I knew I had to invite her onto Gateways to Awakening.In this conversation, we explore what it truly means to embody the Divine Feminine. We talk about why so much of modern spirituality has become disconnected from the body, our emotions, relationships, and the fullness of our humanity, and why awakening isn't about transcending our human experience, but learning to inhabit it more fully."You don't become enlightened by escaping your humanity. You become more fully alive by inhabiting it." - Dr. Nicola Amadora "Take your meditation cushion into the world." - Dr. Nicola Amadora Nicola shares a radically embodied perspective on spirituality, reminding us that the sacred isn't somewhere "out there" waiting for us to find it, it's already here, alive in our bodies, our hearts, our relationships, and the natural world. ​​We also dive into the life and legacy of Mary Magdalene, her role as a teacher, healer, leader, and embodiment of the sacred feminine, and explore the history of the Cathars, the Way of Love, and why these teachings feel so relevant in the world today. Dr. Nicola also spent time with Mother Teresa, Amma, the Tibetans, Thich Nhat Hanh, and so many wisdom teachers, and is truly one of the most embodied teachers I've met. In this episode, we explore:What the Divine Feminine actually is, and why it's so often misunderstoodWhy embodiment is essential to authentic awakeningThe relationship between spirituality, shadow work, and emotional healingHow to move beyond spiritual bypassing and fully inhabit your humanityMary Magdalene's teachings and her role in restoring the sacred feminineThe Cathars, the Way of Love, and their extraordinary legacyWhy love isn't something we transcend into, it's something we embodyDr. Nicola Amadora is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, holistic psychologist, women's leader, author, and speaker who has spent more than 30 years guiding thousands of people worldwide in the revolutionary path of love, liberation, and embodied spirituality. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of the feminine and the teachings of Mary Magdalene, her retreats, professional trainings, and transformative programs invite people to awaken their deepest life force and live from greater authenticity, courage, and compassion. She is the author of Love Unleashed and the founder of a global movement dedicated to the rise of the feminine, inspiring profound personal transformation and a more heart-centered world.We would LOVE to hear from you! What did you learn? -----------------------------------------------------------------------Tune into Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, scientists, mystics, entrepreneurs, and consciousness pioneers exploring the future of human potential.If this episode resonates with you, you may also enjoy Yasmeen's work through the Inner Knowing School, where she teaches intuition, energetic mastery, multidimensional awareness, and nervous system regulation through private immersions and executive cohorts. You can also explore Yasmeen's latest book, A Glitch in the Matrix: 10 Energy Codes to Become the Main Character of Your Life, available on Audible, Kindle, and in print. The book explores intuition, consciousness, timelines, emotional regulation, and how to manage your energy instead of your time.Thank you, -Yasmeen

Many of us don't realize how deeply trauma shapes our relationships, view of God, and everyday reactions. Past wounds can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—but healing is possible through Christ.In this episode, Ellen talks with pastor and licensed therapist Dr. Evan Marbury. Together, they discuss why healing often takes more than time, how lament becomes part of God's healing work, and what it means to pursue emotional healing without ignoring pain or bypassing it with easy answers.You'll learn:What trauma is—and how it's different from ordinary painWhy some wounds don't heal with time aloneHow Scripture speaks to trauma, grief, and emotional healingThe role of lament in emotional healingHow to care well for someone carrying deep emotional painWhen seeking professional counseling can be a wise next stepHow God meets us with compassion, truth, and hope. Whether you're carrying wounds of your own or walking alongside someone who is hurting, this conversation will encourage you to move toward healing, wholeness, and deeper trust in God.Understanding Trauma and Resilience: A Guide for Counselors, Caregivers, and Ministers by Evan MarburyScripture referenced:Luke 10:25-37 | John 5:1-15 | Psalm 13 | Romans 15:13Resources:EvanMarbury.com | ESV | Journal | Logos (get a free trial here!) | Blue Letter BibleSend us Fan MailGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

What happens when someone who has experienced organized crime, homelessness, addiction, professional success, and complete emptiness encounters the transforming power of Jesus?In this week's episode of the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I sit down with JT Tapias, coach, speaker, and founder of the Empty Bucket Nutrition Plan. JT shares how he grew up in a third-generation Colombian mafia family, spent over a year homeless on the streets of New York as a teenager, fulfilled his dream of playing professional soccer in Europe and Mexico, built a thriving seven-figure fitness business, and still found himself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts.Then everything changed.One invitation to church became the turning point that completely transformed his life. Today, JT is passionate about helping others experience not only physical transformation but spiritual renewal by viewing health through the lens of biblical stewardship.In this conversation, we discuss:JT's incredible testimony of God's redemptionHow Jesus rescued him from addiction and hopelessnessWhy worldly success never fills the emptiness only Christ can satisfyThe biblical foundation for caring for our bodies as temples of the Holy SpiritWhy lasting health begins with renewing our minds (Romans 12:1-2)The connection between trauma, identity, habits, and healingHow food can quietly become an idol without us realizing itThe difference between temporary weight loss and lifelong transformationWhy accountability and community matter in creating lasting changePractical encouragement for anyone struggling with health, motivation, or spiritual disciplinesOne of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that God isn't only interested in saving our souls—He's interested in transforming every area of our lives. Our physical health, emotional health, relationships, finances, and spiritual lives all matter to Him.If you've ever struggled with unhealthy habits, emotional eating, shame, or simply wondering if God can redeem your past, I pray this episode reminds you that no story is beyond His reach.Bio:JT Tapias is a clinical pastoral counselor, nutrition sociologist, and founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan, a high-impact coaching program that has transformed thousands of lives through practical, faith-centered health strategies. With over 24 years in fitness, nutrition, and behavioral change, JT blends biblical wisdom with evidence-based nutrition to help people renew their minds, overcome emotional eating, and steward their bodies as temples. He lives in Florida with his wife and two daughters.Anchor Verses:1 Corinthians 6:19Romans 12: 1-2Connect with JT:Website: https://coachjttapias.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/coachjttapias***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it's a simple way to make a big impact!***

What happens when the wounds of childhood follow you into adulthood—and God begins revealing what you've spent decades trying to forget?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author, speaker, Marine Corps veteran, and mentor John Jarman to discuss his incredible journey from childhood trauma, abuse, and brokenness to healing, freedom, and purpose through Jesus Christ.John shares how growing up in an abusive home left him carrying hidden wounds for decades, including having little memory of much of his childhood. Through counseling, discipleship, mentorship, and a surrendered relationship with Christ, God began exposing the strongholds that had shaped his life and guiding him toward lasting freedom.Together, Eric and John discuss the importance of vulnerability, mentorship, mental health, spiritual warfare, and the sanctification process that every believer walks through. This conversation is filled with hope for anyone who feels trapped by their past and wonders if true healing is possible.In this episode, you'll discover:How childhood trauma can impact adulthood in unexpected waysWhy healing often requires both spiritual and practical supportThe role mentorship plays in breaking strongholds and finding freedomWhat true surrender to Christ looks likeWhy vulnerability is essential for growth and healingHow counseling can be part of God's healing processThe connection between mental health, faith, and discipleshipPractical encouragement for those struggling with shame, fear, or unresolved painJohn's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how broken your past may be, Jesus can redeem it and use it for His glory.If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share the Rooted in Christ Podcast. Every share helps us reach more people with the hope, healing, and truth found in Jesus Christ.---Want to be a guest on Rooted In Christ? Send Eric Stephens a message on PodMatch, here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1759833790503730c0e0ceb0e

Ep #146 - In this episode of The Awakened Heart Podcast, I sit down with Thayne Martin for a powerful conversation about emotional healing, gratitude, neuroscience, unconditional love, and the journey from surviving trauma to creating a life of greater peace, connection, and purpose.Thayne's life story is extraordinary. After experiencing profound childhood trauma, living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, struggling with addiction, and surviving multiple near-death experiences, he began a deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery. Through that process, he developed a new understanding of how our subconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and life experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.Together, we explore how gratitude can become much more than a positive thought or daily checklist. Thayne shares the neuroscience behind gratitude, love, emotional balance, and human connection - and explains how intentional experiences may help us shift deeply rooted beliefs and create meaningful change from within.We also talk about the neurochemicals connected to love and bonding, including oxytocin, dopamine, and vasopressin; the influence of media and subconscious programming; healing generational and ancestral patterns; heart-brain coherence; shadow work; spiritual awakening; and the importance of becoming aware of the emotional energy we bring into our everyday lives.Thayne also shares practical tools, including his “gratitude cocktail,” gratitude bracelet, gratitude sandwich protocol, and simple ways we can create meaningful moments of connection, even with complete strangers.One of the messages that stayed with me most from this conversation is that love and connection are what truly matter. When we begin changing what is happening within us, those changes naturally ripple outward into our relationships, communities, and the world around us.If you've been feeling emotionally stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or ready to create a deeper sense of inner peace, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing is possible, and that small, intentional moments of gratitude, kindness, awareness, and genuine connection can have a much greater impact than we realize.In this episode, we explore:Thayne's journey through childhood trauma, DID, addiction, and healingHow his near-death experiences changed his understanding of life and connectionThe relationship between neuroscience, gratitude, love, and emotional healingHow subconscious beliefs influence our emotions and behaviorThe “gratitude cocktail” and the brain chemistry connected to gratitudePractical ways to create authentic moments of connection with strangersOxytocin, dopamine, vasopressin, and emotional balanceHow experiential learning may help shift deeply rooted patternsHeart-brain coherence and awarenessShadow work, epigenetics, and ancestral traumaThe influence of media and subconscious programmingSpiritual awakening, consciousness, abundance, and inner peaceWhat it truly means to live with an awakened heart Sound bites"We could add a podcast before the podcast.""Love and connection are what truly matter""Before was heavy, now I feel weightless"

Over the last two episodes, we've unpacked one difficult question:Why do we keep choosing people who don't choose us?If you listened to last week's episode, then you know we started talking about how to break that cycle. But I had so much to say that I had to split the solutions into two parts.

Imprecatory Psalms | Psalm 94Part 6 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayerwith Dave FergusonHow should followers of Jesus respond to anger and injustice?In this message from Psalm 94, Dave Ferguson explores one of the most surprising types of prayer in Scripture—the Imprecatory Psalms. These prayers give voice to our deepest frustration over evil and injustice while teaching us to place judgment where it belongs: in God's hands.Rather than suppressing our anger or acting on it, the Psalms invite us into honest conversation with God. Through Psalm 94, we discover that God is not threatened by our strongest emotions. He welcomes them, meets us in them, and gradually transforms our outrage into trust.In this episode you'll learn:Why the Bible includes Imprecatory PsalmsHow to pray honestly when you're angryWhat Psalm 94 teaches about justice and God's characterWhy naming injustice is part of healingHow to entrust vengeance to God instead of carrying it yourselfHow Jesus modeled trust in the face of suffering and injusticeIf you've ever wondered where to take your anger, your grief, or your unanswered questions about evil in the world, this message offers a biblical pathway toward hope, healing, and deeper trust in God.Scripture: Psalm 94; Psalm 22; Romans 12:19Find more messages and resources from COMMUNITY:https://communitychristian.orgDaily devotionals and prayer resources:https://communitychristian.org/daily

Energy healing is often dismissed as “woo woo” by people who have never experienced it.But what if some of what we call woo woo is simply what science has not yet learned how to measure?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I speak with Romain Daumont, founder of Luminara Care, about energy healing, chronic pain, grief, silence, trust, and the emerging science around biofield therapies.Romain's journey into this work began after the heartbreaking loss of his son, Rafael, shortly after birth. During that period of grief, he discovered something unexpected: silence did not have to feel empty or frightening. In the presence of others, silence could feel loving, supportive, and deeply connecting.That experience eventually led him to create Helo, an app designed to help people share moments of silence together, even when physically apart. But Romain's path later took another turn when he began exploring collective meditation, remote healing, and the world of energy medicine.In this conversation, we discuss how energy healing may support people with chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and cancer-related pain, while also being honest that it does not work for everyone, and that the quality and integrity of the practitioner matters enormously.We also talk about why trust is so important in an unregulated field, how Luminara vets practitioners, what a first session may look like, and why Romain is now involved in research looking at energy healing, chronic pain, trauma, and other health challenges.This is a thought-provoking conversation about pain, the nervous system, emotional healing, the biofield, science, scepticism, and the possibility that healing may involve more than the physical body alone.In this episode, we discuss:Why Romain's experience of grief changed his relationship with silenceHow shared silence can create connection without wordsThe story behind Helo and Luminara CareWhy Romain became interested in collective meditation and remote healingHow energy healing may help some people with chronic painWhy practitioner quality, ethics, and trust matter so muchWhat mainstream pain care may miss about persistent painWhy pain is not simply something to suppressThe relationship between pain, the nervous system, emotions, and the bodyWhat a first energy healing session through Luminara may look likeHow Luminara matches clients with vetted practitionersThe importance of consent, openness, and safety in healing workEmerging research into biofield therapies and energy healingWhy the future of healthcare may need to become more integrativeConnect with Romain:Website: https://www.luminara.care/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminara.care/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminara-care/Connect with Leigh:Beyond The Pain paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWgBeyond The Pain ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/Pain-Free Plate Free Guide: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/Consult with Leigh: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation

When people hear stories of remarkable recovery, it can feel inspiring but also overwhelming. Do you change your diet, take supplements, meditate, rest, move, pray, research, find another doctor, or overhaul everything at once?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what many people who heal against the odds seem to change first: they become active participants in their own healing. Through the story of Susanna McDougall, whose aggressive ovarian cancer recovery was documented in Remarkable Recovery, we look at how nutrition, stress regulation, movement, emotional expression, intuition, community, purpose, and faith can work together as part of a whole-person healing environment.In this episode, you'll understand:Why healing against the odds rarely comes from one perfect protocolWhat it means to become an active participant in your own healingHow nutrition, mindset, stress, movement, community, and purpose often work togetherWhy agency is different from trying to control every outcomeHow to choose one healing pillar to begin with instead of doing everything at onceListen now to learn why healing often begins with one brave act of participation and how to take your next step without overwhelm.Join my free email community for more healing stories, research, and resources:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

✨ "I believe that in our ancestry we were equestrians, and that's why it's connected so hard with my family." – Louis HookFor 35 years, the Compton Cowboys mission has run a self-development program in Compton, California, that leverages horses to help kids grow into upstanding young men and women — serving roughly 30 kids a year. Founding member Louis Hook and HeartMath practitioner Kansas Carradine, who has worked alongside the organization for years, join Rupert Isaacson to talk about the mission's history and how it works today.What started when Louis's sister Maisha Akbar moved to Compton's Richland Farms neighborhood in 1988 has grown into a four-track program covering horsemanship, equine science, farming, and self-development. Kansas brings the science side of the conversation, explaining how heart rate variability and heart coherence research from the HeartMath Institute is being used to help kids and horses regulate together.The conversation ranges from the history of West African cavalry culture and Mansa Musa to the concept of epigenetic and intergenerational trauma, and what Louis calls "Shadow PTSD" in kids growing up in high-violence neighborhoods. It's a wide-ranging discussion about ancestry, the funding challenges facing Black equestrian nonprofits, and why reconnecting to the history of Black horsemanship matters for healing.If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!If you are enjoying this podcast and want to support Vanessa's work, you can do so here: Buy Me a Coffee – Intentionally WellClick here to explore the Intentionally Well Affiliate & Discount Hub(Every purchase made through these affiliate links helps support Intentionally Well at no additional cost to you. Thank you for helping me continue these conversations.)Originally aired: June 18, 2025 Every summer, I like to revisit one or two conversations that have continued to stay with me long after the microphone was turned off. As part of this Conversations Worth Revisiting series, I'm bringing back one of the most powerful and hope-filled episodes in the history of Intentionally Well.In this conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Pete Sulack—a husband, father, practitioner, and passionate follower of Christ—who shares the extraordinary story of walking through a diagnosis of Grade 4 diffuse astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.Rather than allowing fear to define his path, Dr. Pete shares how his faith, intentional lifestyle changes, and commitment to supporting his body's terrain became central to his healing journey. Here we explore the intersection of faith, functional health, resilience, and what it means to pursue hope in the face of an impossible diagnosis.Whether this is your first time hearing this conversation or you're revisiting it alongside me, I pray it encourages you as much today as it did when it first aired.In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Pete's diagnosis and the mindset that shaped his responseWhy informed decision-making matters when navigating serious illnessThe role of metabolism, mitochondria, and cellular health in healingHow chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can influence overall healthLifestyle strategies that helped create an environment supportive of healingDr. Pete's experience with various therapeutic approaches, including ivermectin and fenbendazoleThe importance of supporting detoxification pathwaysWalking through suffering with faith, resilience, and hopeTrusting God while making thoughtful, intentional health decisionsConnect with Dr. Pete Sulack:Instagram: @drpetesulackBe Resilient Program: redeemfm.comRedeem Essentials (Supplements): redeemessentials.comMatthew 10 International (Nonprofit): matthew10.comTo receive Dr. Pete's Resilience Protocol for free, comment the word “PROTOCOL” on any IG video.Book a consultation: redeemfm.comConnect with Vanessa and the podcast: IWP Website: Intentionally Well PodcastSubstack: Intentionally Well ReflectionsPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubeVanessa on TikTokVanessa on XEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Emily Bingham is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Grief Educator and Author who helps people reconnect to the magic, meaning, and possibility in their one precious life.After losing her 32-year-old husband, Ian, she discovered how mortality can ignite purpose, authenticity, and a fierce sense of aliveness. Over the past five years, she has supported hundreds of clients, led sold-out retreats, built a global online community, and published her book Love & Grief. Trained in Dharma & Spiritual Life Coaching, grief education with David Kessler, and Temple Guide facilitation through the 13 Moon Mystery School, Emily blends somatics, ritual, and subconscious work with lived experience to guide people through the inner transformations that allow them to step into lives that feel honest, expansive, and deeply fulfilling.In this episode, we discuss:Emily's story of losing her husband Ian to cancer at 32-years oldGrief as a non-linear journeyA somatic (body-based) approach to healingHow community-based fitness helped Emily healAwe & wonder as resources for resilienceThe transformative power of nature & retreatsLearn more about Mary & Emily's upcoming retreat in Madeira, Portugal: https://www.marytilsonyoga.com/wild-magic-retreat_SUN & MOON SOBER LIVING:Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving ___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shila Patel, we move beyond understanding inner turmoil and explore the profound impact our relationships, communities, and sense of connection have on our mental and emotional wellbeing.Drawing on more than 25 years as a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Patel shares why loneliness has become one of the defining public health challenges of our time, how stigma continues to prevent people from seeking help, and why meaningful healing begins with personal responsibility, self-awareness, and authentic human connection.Together, we discuss the changing landscape of modern relationships, the importance of rebuilding community, and how compassion, accountability, and respect can help us create healthier families and stronger societies.If you've ever felt isolated, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by today's fast-paced world, this conversation offers both hope and practical wisdom.In this episode we discuss:Why loneliness is becoming a global health crisisThe connection between loneliness and mental illnessWhy social isolation may be one of the earliest warning signs of emotional distressBreaking the stigma surrounding mental healthThe impact of modern relationships on emotional wellbeingWhy personal responsibility is essential for healingHow stronger communities create healthier individualsBuilding resilience through meaningful human connectionThis episode reminds us that when we have the courage to reconnect, with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters.Find Dr. Patel Here:drshilapatel.com/facebook.com/shilapatel.144/twitter.com/Manjri56Patelhttps://www.youtube.com/@shilapatel6787Book:US Unhinged - amazon.com.au/Unhinged-Dr-Shila-Patel-M-D-ebook/dp/B09QL9V46LFind Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

In Episode 10 of Season 10 of the Healing for My Soul Podcast, Dr. Dunamis Dee sits down with Cathy DeLaRosa for a convicting conversation on the difference between responding from a place of healing versus reacting from a place of hurt.✍️ Join our Narcissism Workshop: https://www.healingformysoulworkshop.com/workshop-interest

In this episode of Road to Victory, I explore the power of small moments, intentional living, self-awareness, and the courage to tell yourself the truth. We talk about why validation can become a trap, how our thoughts shape our reality, and why the experiences we create for others become part of our legacy.In this episode, we discuss:Why the little things—a compliment, a smile, or a simple “good morning”—can change someone's dayThe danger of chasing titles instead of authentic connectionWhy your thoughts influence the direction of your lifeLearning to stop seeking validation and start recognizing your own worthThe level of honesty required for real growth and healingHow curiosity makes life more meaningfulCurating the experience you want people to have after they meet youRemembering that unseen scars often tell the greatest storiesBuilding success without sacrificing your integrity or stepping on othersThis episode is a reminder that transformation doesn't begin when the world changes—it begins when you're honest enough to change yourself. Because the greatest legacy you can leave isn't just what you accomplished, it's how you made people feel and who you became along the way.Welcome to the Road to Victory.

Download: Self-Disclosure in Recovery WorksheetEver feel like you're carrying a secret that's too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping parts of ourselves hidden can actually deepen our isolation, while taking careful steps to share with trusted others can create profound healing. Drawing from the wisdom of pioneering psychotherapist Carl Rogers, they discuss how genuine connection and unconditional acceptance can transform recovery from a lonely journey into a shared path of growth. The hosts offer practical strategies for breaking down the walls of shame and secrecy, while emphasizing the importance of choosing safe people and spaces for self-disclosure. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights into building the authentic connections that make lasting change possible. Key Topics:Understanding the relationship between isolation and addictionThe role of unconditional positive regard in healingHow to identify safe people for self-disclosurePractical steps for sharing your storyThe importance of starting small with vulnerabilityUsing journaling to explore sharing readinessCreating a self-disclosure planTimestamps[00:01:04] Introduction to self-disclosure and authentic connection[00:02:00] The impact of keeping secrets in recovery [00:04:08] Carl Rogers' insights on understanding and acceptance[00:08:35] Practical steps for building vulnerability [00:11:55] Understanding your comfort level with sharing [00:13:21] Journaling prompts for self-reflection [00:14:30] The power of community in recoverySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In this deeply personal conversation on Intimate Conversations with Men, Coach Alex VanHouten joins Elena for an honest discussion about pain, faith, fatherhood, masculinity, suffering, and the body as a gift to steward.Alex shares how living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—a painful genetic disorder affecting collagen, joints, connective tissue, and digestion—shaped his path as an exercise scientist and faith-based health coach. Rather than seeing pain only as an enemy, Alex explains how pain can become a teacher, a signal, and even a doorway into courage, endurance, and purpose.Together, Alex and Elena explore:How pain can function as feedback rather than failureWhy men often hide pain, weakness, or needThe connection between pain, identity, and self-worthWhy endurance and courage are essential for healingHow fathers help boys learn to face challenge and difficultyWhy safe play, sport, and male mentorship matter for boysThe story behind Faithful FitnessHow faith and rationality work together in health and fitnessWhy the body is a gift to steward—not a problem to escapeWhat to do when suffering feels overwhelmingWhy you are valuable, loved, and not done yetThis conversation also touches on grief, suicide, depression, chronic illness, and the importance of speaking the truth about pain instead of carrying it alone.If you have ever felt broken, limited, discouraged, or unsure whether your body can still become stronger, this episode is for you.You are not done yet.Be faithful.God is not done with you.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Intimate Conversations with Men02:04 – Meet Coach Alex VanHouten02:52 – Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome04:50 – How Pain Became a Teacher06:40 – Pain as Feedback, Not Failure07:31 – Endurance and Courage09:35 – Helping Children Face Pain Without Fear12:19 – What Adults Should Do When Pain Shows Up14:38 – Deciding How to Face Pain Today17:34 – Choosing Your Emotional Posture Toward Pain18:52 – Why Men Struggle to Be Seen in Pain20:56 – Coaching Men and Women Differently24:08 – How Fathers Help Boys Face Challenge26:33 – What Kickboxing Taught Alex About Masculinity29:23 – Why Boys Need Safe Difficulty32:08 – Advice for Mothers Raising Boys35:00 – Why Alex Created Faithful Fitness36:40 – Belief, Diabetes, Cookies, and Self-Sabotage38:48 – Why Pleasure Can Hide Pain39:27 – Faith, Science, and Coaching People From Different Backgrounds42:00 – Helping People With Physical Challenges Begin Again45:02 – Why Compassion Matters in Coaching47:48 – “You're Not Done Yet”49:23 – Alex Shares About Losing His Brother52:06 – Why Naming Pain Reduces Its Power55:51 – Where to Find Faithful Fitness58:02 – Rapid Fire Questions01:07:06 – Closing PrayerCheck out Christian Workout/Running music by Faithful Fitness:

What if preparing for birth meant more than packing a hospital bag or creating the perfect birth plan?In this heartfelt episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Devlin Eck welcomes postpartum doula, childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and infant loss doula Marissa Mignone for a conversation about the deeper dimensions of birth preparation. After supporting families for over a decade, Marissa shares how becoming a mother transformed not only her personal experience of birth and postpartum, but also the way she supports others. Together, they explore how preparing the mind, heart, body, and community creates a foundation for navigating birth with greater trust, resilience, and openness.This episode offers thoughtful insights for expectant parents, birth workers, and anyone seeking a more holistic understanding of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.In this episode, you'll learn:Why birth preparation extends beyond the physical bodyHow emotional resilience supports the birth experienceThe importance of nervous system regulation during pregnancy and postpartumWhy community is essential for birth and healingHow surrender and trust can transform the unknownThe role of rituals, storytelling, and mindfulness in preparing for birthHow motherhood reshaped Marissa's work as a birth and postpartum doulaWhether you're preparing for your own birth, supporting growing families, or deepening your caregiving practice, this conversation offers gentle wisdom on embracing birth as a profound rite of passage.✨ Connect with Marissa Mignone and learn more about her offerings:Marissa is a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor based in Truckee, California, where she serves families throughout the surrounding Tahoe communities. Her love of birth began in childhood, and she has spent the past ten years honoring that calling by supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum window.After discovering the world of doula work in 2012, Marissa trained through Birthing From Within's Doula and Mentor program. She has since deepened her education with Jane Austin's Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Level 1 and 2 certifications, Spinning Babies workshops, Birth Story Listening, and an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula training with Sacred Window Studies. In 2024, she completed a miscarriage and infant loss doula certification through The Miscarriage Doula Collective.Her style is loving, compassionate, grounding, and dynamic. Marissa helps families understand their options, make empowered decisions, and find solutions in the moment, while also guiding partners and fathers in how to best support the birthing person. At the heart of her work is a simple devotion: to walk alongside parents, hold space through doubt and difficulty, and lovingly support each family through their unique journey into parenthood.You can learn more about Marissa's work at her website, www.mountainblessingsbirth.com-Begin your own journey into nourishment and postpartum wisdom:https://sacredwindowstudies.com/free-...-Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara's incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

For some people, stories are entertainment; for others, they can be a lifeline.Janina Scarlet, licensed clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Divine Feminine Publishing, returns to discuss her work promoting books with strong female and gender-diverse representation. She shares how surviving illness after Chernobyl, along with physical and sexual abuse, led her to find comfort in stories and eventually become a writer. The conversation covers the challenges of writing about personal experiences, the importance of reading widely, separating drafting from editing, and protecting creativity. Janine also talks about researching and writing her Holocaust novel, Through Bullets and Thunderstorms, based on her grandmother's survival in Ukraine. Listen and Learn: How surviving childhood trauma, abuse, and the aftermath of Chernobyl shaped Janina's drive to write, revealing how fictional characters can serve as vital support systems and how shared vulnerability allows us to step into each other's worlds to find hope and healingHow sharing our deepest, most vulnerable personal stories is an act of courage that fosters post-traumatic growth and acts as a powerful reminder to others that they are not alone Kickstarting your writing journey by reading your target market and separating the creative writing process from the analytical editing phase Why giving up prematurely is a beginner's biggest mistake and how learning to "embrace the mess" of an imperfect first draft is the true secret to finishing your book How to break out of the research "bottomless pit" when writing about unfamiliar topics by leveraging interviews with experts and people with lived experience to craft authentic, deeply nuanced fiction The raw and deeply personal story behind Janina's book, Through Bullets and Thunderstorms: Our Holocaust Survival Pact Resources: Through Bullets and Thunderstorms: A Holocaust Survival Pact https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9798992940404https://www.superhero-therapy.com/https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/https://writingtheother.com/ Michael's Confidence Course https://herold.coach/course I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780808510574 The Artist's Way https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780143129257 About Dr. Janina ScarletDr. Janina Scarlet (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, a neurodivergent, queer person with a disability, and founder of the Divine Feminine indie book publishing company. She has authored eighteen books and written chapters for twenty others.Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award from the United Nations Association. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's Young Justice. She was also interviewed for Marvel's MPower series and was portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel.Dr. Scarlet's goal is to promote books featuring at least 50% female and/or gender-diverse characters because when women and gender-diverse people have greater representation in fiction, it empowers them to have a stronger voice in real life.Related Episodes325. Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued with Janina Scarlet275. Work parent thrive with Yael345. Writing for Personal Growth with Maureen MurdockSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore the healing power of connection, compassion and the simple act of giving a hug that truly matters.Through chakra work, energy clearing and guided affirmations, we discuss how many of us have learned to protect ourselves from vulnerability and connection. Yet often, the very thing we need most is the courage to open our hearts, express ourselves honestly and allow ourselves to both give and receive love.As the world becomes increasingly busy and disconnected, this episode serves as a gentle reminder that kindness, presence, and genuine care can have a profound impact on the people around us. Sometimes healing doesn't come from having all the answers, it comes from feeling seen, heard and supported.Whether you're learning to speak your truth, healing old emotional wounds or simply longing for deeper connection, this episode offers practical and spiritual insights to support your journey.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy human connection is an essential part of healingHow vulnerability helps us build meaningful relationshipsThe connection between self expression and the throat chakraWhy unspoken emotions can manifest physically in the bodyHow fear of rejection can prevent authentic communicationThe importance of allowing yourself to receive support from othersHow childhood experiences can influence your ability to give and receive affectionThe role of grounding, prayer, meditation, and self awareness in emotional healingHow generational patterns may affect our emotional wellbeingWhy accepting all parts of yourself creates greater peace and wholenessHow simple acts of kindness can become powerful expressions of love

In this rare full-length Sacred Business Calibration episode, Kelle Sparta sits down with Carlos Tanner, director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, to explore an ambitious new vision: creating a plant medicine-assisted recovery program for veterans struggling with PTSD and substance use disorder.Drawing from his own recovery journey and nearly two decades of experience with plant medicine education and healing retreats, Carlos shares how the Ayahuasca Foundation is partnering with a rehabilitation center to design a transformational 12-week recovery process. Together, Kelle and Carlos discuss addiction, trauma, personal power, integration, faith, consciousness, energetic protection, and the challenges of creating a program that bridges modern recovery models with ancestral healing traditions.This conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of addiction recovery, transformational healing, spiritual development, and what it takes to create lasting change.What You'll LearnHow PTSD and addiction are often interconnectedWhy personal sovereignty is essential in recovery workThe difference between substance-focused and process-focused healingHow ancestral healing traditions view medicine differently than modern cultureThe role of integration in plant medicine experiencesWhy self-love and self-support are critical for long-term recoveryHow veterans may benefit from structured transformational programsThe importance of energetic protection and commitment in healing workReferences MentionedAyahuascaPlant medicine traditionsPTSD recoverySubstance use disorder recoveryNeuroplasticitySoul retrievalForgiveness work12-Step recovery programsHeroic Hearts ProjectAyahuasca FoundationResources MentionedAyahuasca Foundationhttps://ayahuascafoundation.orgShadow Work Readiness Quizhttps://learn.kellesparta.com/shadowworkquizThis episode is part of Spirit Sherpa's Sacred Business Calibration series, where Kelle helps transformational leaders, healers, and practitioners navigate growth, leadership, and business evolution. If you want to get the full length episodes all the time, they are part of the Sacred Profits Mentorship Program.The Spirit Sherpa podcast exists to help spiritual practitioners develop greater discernment, sovereignty, and transformational capacity.

Join us as Tara Peterson shares her powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying causes, developing resilience, and embracing faith in recovery.Main Topics Covered:Tara's personal story of substance abuse, starting at age 17 with cocaine and crack addictionHow addiction initially serves as a solution to underlying mental health issuesThe significance of addressing trauma and mental health in recoveryThe role of self-awareness, strengths, and positive focus in healingHow gratitude and faith became her key tools for staying soberThe struggle and decision to leave an unsupportive relationship for recoveryThe process of writing her memoir, Voices to Victories, as a step toward healingThe impact of addiction on career, family, and personal developmentInsights into the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges of overcoming substance dependenceTimestamps:(0:03) - Introduction to Tara's personal story and podcast purpose(0:43) - Understanding the roots of Tara's addiction and the importance of addressing underlying issues(1:41) - How cocaine and crack addiction developed during her youth(4:41) - The influence of ADHD and the challenges of addiction(7:31) - The pivotal moment that led Tara to seek help(8:01) - How denial and resistance delayed her recovery process(10:50) - The importance of counseling and shifting perspectives for healing(12:00) - The power of focusing on strengths and self-compassion(13:48) - Practical tools Tara uses daily to maintain sobriety, including faith and gratitude(16:09) - Personal relationships and the tough decisions made for recovery(18:26) - Current life, career, and her journey as a writer(20:13) - The healing power of writing her memoir and sharing her storyResources & Links:Voices to Victories - Tara's memoir detailing her journey and insightsOfficial website or social media links [if applicable]Connect with Tara Peterson:LinkedInTwitter#VoicesToVictories #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters #SoberLiving #FaithAndHealing

What happens when the life you've built falls apart?For author, yoga teacher, and speaker Sheri Broussard, the answer wasn't giving up.It was rising.In this heartfelt conversation, Sheri shares the deeply personal story behind her new book, She Rises High: A Journey Through the Mud to Find Your Strength, Power, and Voice. Together, Julie and Sheri explore healing after divorce, overcoming shame, breaking free from people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and learning how to choose yourself after years of putting everyone else first.Sheri opens up about surviving two divorces, rebuilding her identity, confronting lifelong guilt and shame, and discovering that true healing begins when we stop blaming others and start doing the inner work.This episode is a powerful reminder that your story isn't over, no matter how difficult the chapter may seem.In This EpisodeThe moment Sheri knew her life needed to changeWhy people-pleasing keeps women stuckHealing from divorce and heartbreakBreaking free from shame and guiltLearning to choose yourself without apologyThe importance of boundaries in healingHow faith supported Sheri's journeyBuilding healthy habits before crisis hitsThe surprising self-confidence ritual that changed everythingWhy midlife can become your greatest season of growthMemorable Quotes"Freedom is being able to be who I am without apology.""What is for me will find me.""You can either stay the victim, or you can choose to become the victor.""Pick yourself first."Connect with Sheri BroussardWebsite and meditation resources available through Sheri's website.

What do you do when you receive an incurable diagnosiscombined with childhood trauma? That was the experience of author and founder of She Found Joy Podcast and Retreat, Lauren Gaskill. Listen in as we talk about her story and how Jesus showed up and healed her along the way.Listen in for:How the foundation of the Word is essential forgifts of the Holy SpiritThe power of right relationships for wisdom andcounselWhat Jesus can do with our heart hurtsWhy forgiveness is a BIG part of healingHow to have encounters with God Favorite quotes:“We want our healing journey to be like…  ‘just do XYZ and you'll be fine'… but so many times it is layer by layer because it's complex and we are spirit, soul and body.” – Tiffany Jo Baker“There are people whose faith is born through building a history with God.” – Lauren Gaskill“When you make yourself available, the Lord is not going tonot reveal Himself to you.” – Lauren GaskillFavorite Scriptures:“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down fromthe Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with allyour heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13 To learn more about Lauren Gaskill her book and all the things she has going on, visit her on Instagram/Facebook and at https://www.laurengaskillinspires.com/ *Want timely words, resources, and episodes delivered rightto your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribe today to never miss an episode at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe (don'tworry, you won't get spam or excessive emails)*If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast,this isn't for you.. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Don't miss the next Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast episode as wecontinue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/tiffany-jo-baker-podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcasts. Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the thingsyou are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon and my website shop here. ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo ) As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach andHoly Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram, Facebookand https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!

In this deeply healing episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Christine Ruch joins us to explore nervous system healing, body wisdom, chronic illness, emotional capacity, and the sacred journey of healing from within.Christine is a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people reconnect with their body's innate intelligence and healing potential. After walking through her own 20-year healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis and chronic health challenges, she now supports others in restoring their nervous system, rebuilding self-trust, releasing stored trauma, and returning to deeper alignment in body, mind, soul, and spirit.This conversation is an invitation to stop fighting the body and begin listening to it. Christine reminds us that symptoms are not always enemies to silence. Sometimes, they are messengers guiding us toward truth, surrender, compassion, and inner restoration.In This Episode, We ExploreNervous system healing as a gateway to transformationHow chronic illness can become an invitation to listen more deeplyBuilding emotional capacity and resilienceWhy many people feel disconnected from their bodiesThe role of trauma, unresolved emotions, and stored pain in healingHow to release control and trust the body's intelligenceWhat aligned embodiment looks like in everyday lifeThe meaning of holding space without fixing or forcingHow personal healing contributes to collective healingA loving first step for anyone feeling tired, stuck, or discouragedKey TakeawaysYour body is not your enemy. It may be carrying messages that need compassion, attention, and deeper listening.Nervous system restoration can help create the inner safety needed for emotional release, trauma healing, and spiritual alignment.Healing is not only about symptom management. It is also about rebuilding trust with yourself and learning how to live from a calmer, more connected place.Emotions are not who you are. They can be witnessed, felt, and released without becoming your identity.The illusion of control can keep us disconnected from the deeper intelligence of the body. Surrender can open the door to liberation.Memorable Quotes“I love life.”“Your emotions are not who you are.”“She'd be really proud of me.”Chapters00:00 The Journey of Healing and Transformation07:44 Listening to the Body's Wisdom17:29 Trust, Surrender, and Self-Love22:01 The Illusion of Control25:10 Building Emotional Capacity27:53 Witnessing Emotions Without Judgment32:42 The Journey to a Calmer Nervous System36:29 Healing from Within38:03 Holding Space for Others42:51 Embarking on the Healing JourneyConnect with Christine RuchWebsite: https://www.christineruch.com/Substack: The Fresh LifeListen to This Episode If You Are AskingHow do I begin healing from within?Why does my body feel overwhelmed or unsafe?How can I rebuild trust with my body after illness?What does nervous system healing really mean?How can emotional capacity support trauma release and inner peace?Gentle NoteThis episode is shared for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical diagnosis, treatment, or personal health decisions.If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with someone who is walking through a healing journey. Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, leave a review, and continue the journey with us as we explore healing, purpose, self-awareness, and transformation.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/917B8Ex-SOc Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

Feeling exhausted, emotional, overwhelmed, or like you suddenly don't recognize your old life anymore?In this deeply validating and comforting episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson explore the signs that you may not be “falling apart”  you may actually be moving into your next level.Together, they open up about their own experiences with ascension symptoms, energetic upgrades, expansion, and the strange in-between phases that often happen right before a major life shift.From vivid dreams and emotional releases to changing relationships, burnout, imposter syndrome, and needing more rest than usual, Kelsey and Lynnsey normalize the messy parts of growth that often get overlooked.If you've been feeling extra sensitive, tired, disconnected, or unsure of what's happening, this episode is your reminder that transformation doesn't always feel magical while you're in it — sometimes growth looks like slowing down, letting go, and learning how to trust yourself again.✨ What You'll Discover:Why expansion can sometimes feel like everything is going wrongThe difference between “crashing out” and leveling upCommon ascension symptoms and energetic shiftsWhy you might feel more tired before a breakthroughHow vivid dreams can reveal what you're processingWhy old friendships and relationships sometimes fall awayThe connection between emotional purges and growthHow imposter syndrome shows up before a new identity shiftWhy having less capacity can actually be part of healingHow to stop forcing yourself through transformationWhy rest, stillness, and receiving matter during expansionHow synchronicities can offer support during uncertain seasonsWhy your intuition gets louder when you create space to listenHow to embrace your next chapter without judging the process✨ Want more?In the extended Patreon episode, we pull cards and continue the conversation around intuition, authenticity, grounding, and trusting yourself through big energetic transitions.Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

He Got Sick the Day He Stayed. He Started Healing the Day He Quit.Thuan did not leave his job. His body made the decision for him.Three months on medical leave. A doctor who refused to clear him to return. A resignation email he sat with for a long time before he finally hit send.The same day he sent it, he started feeling better.That is the kind of story that sounds like luck until you hear the whole thing. Because Thuan had been planting seeds for years. Recovery. Yoga. Qigong. Sound baths. A decade of healing himself and then helping others heal inside the walls of addiction treatment centers. He knew what the work was. He just had not yet had the courage to take it into the world.The universe took care of that part.In this episode, Thuan shares how his path through Alcoholics Anonymous and Refuge Recovery led him to holistic healing, how a wellness director job he was not supposed to have changed his life, and how he and his business partner Britt built the Zen Den, a wellness studio in Connecticut designed for the one person everyone forgets about: the busy human who needs peace but has to be at work by nine.He also breaks down what the word abracadabra actually means. And once you hear it, you will never say it the same way again.In this episode:Why Thuan says he genuinely enjoys powerlessness, and what that taught him about trustThe resignation email that triggered his healingHow saying "2026 is going to be big for me" with zero plan behind it turned out to be exactly rightThe Zen Den model: mindfulness built around the real obstacle, which is timeThe one phrase that stops fear in its tracks: "My faith is stronger than my fear"If you are sitting with a nudge you keep ignoring, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Purpose Chasers so you never miss a conversation like this one. New episodes drop weekly and every single one is built around one idea: the person you are becoming is worth chasing.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And if this episode moved you, leave a review. It takes two minutes and it helps more people find the show.ThePurposeChasers.com

If you've been wondering why some people seem to experience major shifts in their health while others stay stuck in the same cycle for years, this episode explores five decisions that repeatedly appear in stories of remission, recovery, and unexpected improvement.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we look at the turning points that often happen before symptoms improve. Across documented recovery stories, meaningful change rarely begins with one dramatic intervention. More often, it starts when people begin changing the conditions their bodies are operating within; reducing chronic stress, reevaluating environments and routines, supporting the body more consistently, and staying engaged long enough for biology to respond.From there, we break down the science behind why these decisions matter biologically, including how chronic stress affects inflammation and hormone signaling, how the nervous system influences repair processes, and why repeated daily inputs shape long-term health more than isolated actions ever could.In this episode, you'll understand:The five decisions that repeatedly appear in stories of healing and recoveryWhy change often begins long before symptoms improveHow stress, environment, and daily habits directly influence biologyWhy consistency matters more than intensity when supporting healingHow to begin identifying the patterns that may be helping—or straining—your bodyListen now to understand why healing often begins with a change in direction, and how small, repeated decisions can gradually reshape the conditions your body responds to.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

Want to heal, rebuild your confidence, and transform your life from the inside out? Apply now for the Superpower Mastermind: https://bh7srk181uk.typeform.com/mission100 Why does traditional therapy sometimes leave people still feeling stuck, disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, or repeating the same painful patterns for years? In this powerful episode of the Luke Mind Power Podcast, Luke Mind Power shares his honest perspective on emotional healing, trauma, self love, inner child healing, and why real transformation often requires more than just talking about your pain. Luke opens up about how community, accountability, emotional safety, mirror work, vulnerability, connection, and daily action helped not only transform his own life, but also helped thousands of people inside the Superpower Mastermind coaching community. For years, many members in the Superpower Mastermind struggled with anxiety, depression, people pleasing, abandonment wounds, toxic relationships, low self worth, emotional numbness, addiction, overthinking, fear, and feeling completely lost in life. Many had spent years in therapy but still felt emotionally trapped. Through the power of community healing, emotional release work, mindset transformation, self love practices, vulnerability, and consistent support, they finally began rebuilding their confidence and stepping into a new version of themselves. This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or ready to stop surviving and finally start healing. Topics covered in this episode: Why therapy alone may not create lasting transformationThe power of emotional safety and community healingHow trauma impacts confidence and identityWhy accountability changes livesInner child healing and emotional releaseSelf love, mirror work, and nervous system healingOvercoming fear, shame, rejection, and self doubtHow the Superpower Mastermind helps people transform their livesThe importance of vulnerability and human connectionWhy your pain can become your purpose If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and share this with someone who needs encouragement and healing. Listen to the Luke Mind Power Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. Follow Luke Mind Power: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukemindpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukemindpower TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemindpower X: https://x.com/lukemindpower Email: support@lukemindpower.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is based on personal experiences, coaching perspectives, and self development principles. Luke Mind Power and the Superpower Mastermind do not provide medical, psychiatric, or clinical therapy services. If you are experiencing severe mental health challenges, crisis, or require medical support, please seek assistance from a licensed healthcare professional or qualified mental health provider. Individual results may vary depending on personal commitment, participation, and circumstances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we explore how our physical bodies carry the weight of our life experiences—including trauma, stress, and unexpressed emotion. We dive into the power of somatic practices to release these blocks, the spiritual initiation of motherhood, and how to turn simple daily habits into sacred rituals that restore your nervous system.Key Takeaways:How the body stores emotion, trauma, and stress in physical ways that can be released through somatic practices like breathwork, Reiki, movement, and bodyworkWhy pregnancy and motherhood are deeply spiritual experiences that require both strength and surrenderHow breathwork and somatic healing can unlock buried memories, emotional breakthroughs, and profound nervous system healingHow small daily rituals — like movement, cacao, candle magic, journaling, hot water, or nature walks — can become powerful spiritual practiceWhy learning to receive support, care, healing, and nourishment is a major part of the spiritual journeyConnect With Dayluna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@d.a.y.l.u.n.a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With Steffi (aka Spirit Sis)Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spirit_sis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spiritsis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spiritsis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Hugh explains how unstable blood sugar can hurt your mitochondria and lower your energy. This problem is called dysglycemia.To learn more or schedule a Zoom call with Dr. Hugh, visit:https://drhughwegwerth.com/discovery-call/When blood sugar goes too low or too high, your cells may not get steady fuel. This can lead to poor energy, brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, and slower healing.Dr. Hugh explains why the blood sugar “sweet spot” is important for people with chronic illness, autoimmune issues, fibromyalgia, gut problems, thyroid problems, and people recovering from antibiotic damage.In this episode, you will learn:Why blood sugar matters for mitochondrial healthHow low blood sugar can create stress in the bodyHow high blood sugar can cause inflammation and oxidative stressWhy stable blood sugar may improve energy and focusWhy Dr. Hugh likes the blood sugar range of 85 to 120How a continuous glucose monitor can help find hidden blood sugar problemsWhy blood sugar is one of the “low-hanging fruits” in healingHow poor blood sugar control may slow recoveryWhy anemia and low blood pressure also matter for healingDr. Hugh also shares a real client example showing how eating more consistently helped improve sleep and energy. He explains how tracking blood sugar can reveal patterns that regular testing may miss. Key takeaway:If your blood sugar is going too high or too low, your mitochondria may struggle to make energy. Before spending money on advanced therapies, it is important to check the basics first.To learn more or schedule a Zoom call with Dr. Hugh, visit:https://drhughwegwerth.com/discovery-call/

If you take medication for headaches or migraines, it's important to understand what it can help with—and what it was never designed to fix.In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the role of medication in headache and migraine management, including how medications can reduce symptoms, why they don't address the root cause, and how to think about medication as one tool—not the whole solution.We cover:What medication can do for migraine symptomsWhat medication can't fix when it comes to root causesWhy symptom relief is different from healingHow medications affect pain signals, transmission, and perceptionWhy many people feel stuck in a cycle of symptom managementNatural ways to support your body through sleep, movement, sunlight, nutrition, and stress regulationIf you've ever wondered whether your medication is helping, masking the problem, or keeping you stuck in a cycle, this episode will help you think about migraine relief more clearly.

Why do I still feel stuck… even though I love Jesus?In this honest, compassionate, and eye-opening conversation, Willow sits down with trauma therapist and author Aundi Kolber to explore the connection between faith, emotional health, and the nervous system—and why so many women feel disconnected from the healing they long for.Aundi shares vulnerably from her own story of childhood trauma—how she learned to survive by “white knuckling” life, staying hyper-aware, and becoming the “good” and successful girl on the outside… while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, and afraid.What she didn't realize at the time is something so many women experience:just because something feels normal doesn't mean it's healthy.Together, Willow and Aundi unpack the moment when survival strategies stop helping and start hurting—and why healing often begins by simply noticing the mismatch.They also gently challenge one of the most common beliefs in Christian culture:that if you have faith, you should already be healed.But the truth is—healing isn't instant, and it's not something we earn by trying harder.In fact, trying harder might be the very thing keeping you stuck.Instead, Aundi introduces a new invitation: to try softer.Not as a way of giving up…but as a way of becoming present.Present to your story.Present to your body.Present to the God who is already with you.This conversation will help you understand why your pain may still be showing up, how trauma lives in your body, and what it looks like to invite Jesus into your healing in a real, practical way.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “trying harder” can actually block your healingHow trauma impacts your body, faith, and relationshipsWhat it means to “try softer” in everyday lifeWhy naming your story is a powerful step toward freedomHow to stop spiritually bypassing pain and start processing itWhat it looks like to invite God into your healing in real timeFinal EncouragementYou don't have to rush your healing.You don't have to prove your faith.And you don't have to pretend you're okay.God isn't waiting for a finished version of you.He meets you right here—in the middle of your story.And maybe today…He's inviting you to try softer.Connect with AundiWebsite: aundikolber.comInstagram: @aundikolberSubstack: substack.com/@aundikolberBooks: Try Softer, Strong Like WaterCollide BookFollow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder, Cathleen King, to discuss the connection between Lyme disease, mold exposure, autoimmune conditions, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Alicia shares her 12-year journey to recovery after years of debilitating symptoms and misdiagnoses, while Cathleen explains how brain retraining, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help the body heal.They also explore why so many women are told their symptoms are “just anxiety,” how chronic stress impacts the immune system, and the small daily practices that can help shift the body out of survival mode. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, burnout, or anxiety, this episode offers hopeful insights and practical tools for healing.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsSera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com (new line)Talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.Midi: Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? (new line) Visit JoinMidi.com today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit.Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com, and follow @discovercotton with the hashtag #ShopCottonMyriad: Go to GetMyRisk.com to learn more about hereditary cancer testing and how you can use Myriad's virtual care option for fast, at-home testing - no office visit required.Talkiaitry: Head to Talkiatry.com/sheMD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push and GO. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comWhat You'll LearnWhat Alpha-Gal syndrome is and why it's rapidly increasingThe early signs and symptoms of Lyme diseaseWhy chronic illness is often misdiagnosed in womenHow mold exposure can impact autoimmune symptomsThe connection between trauma, stress, and physical illnessWhat nervous system dysregulation actually meansHow “survival mode” affects healing and inflammationSimple nervous system “pattern interrupts” to reduce stressWhat vagus nerve regulation and brain retraining areWhy chronic illness often requires a holistic approach to healingHow breathwork can calm the body's stress responseThe emotional toll of living with invisible illnessWhy prevention is critical when it comes to tick-borne illnessesKey Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:39 Alicia White's Lyme Disease Journey Begins03:05 Why Lyme Disease Cases Are Exploding05:51 The Most Common Lyme Disease Symptoms06:35 How To Properly Test for Lyme Disease08:52 Dangerous Tick Co Infections Explained09:24 What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?10:29 What To Do Immediately After a Tick Bite13:19 What Causes Chronic Lyme Disease?14:54 Alicia's Holistic Lyme Recovery Journey21:24 How Fear Blocks Chronic Illness Recovery27:52 Lyme Disease and Nervous System Dysregulation32:18 How To Hack Your Nervous System34:08 The “Pattern Interrupt” Technique Explained39:01 The Physiological Sigh Breathing Exercise41:17 Dr. Cat's Recovery From Being Bedbound46:05 How Brain Retraining Actually Works50:52 Trauma Processing and Somatic Healing59:53 What Is Alpha Gal Syndrome?01:13:24 How To Prevent Lyme Disease and Alpha Gal Syndrome01:16:32 Final Thoughts on Tick Prevention and AwarenessKey TakeawaysChronic illness often affects both the body and nervous systemLyme disease and tick-borne illnesses are becoming more commonWomen with chronic symptoms are frequently dismissed or misdiagnosedNervous system regulation can play a major role in healingChronic stress and trauma can worsen physical symptomsBreathwork and nervous system “resets” can help calm the bodyMold exposure may contribute to chronic inflammatory symptomsHealing often requires both physical and emotional supportSmall daily habits can create meaningful changes in healthHope and recovery are possible, even after years of illnessGuest Bio: Alicia WhiteAlicia White is the founder of The Tick Chicks, a platform dedicated to educating and supporting people living with Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. After suffering through a 12-year battle with chronic Lyme disease and multiple co-infections, Alicia became an advocate for awareness, prevention, and holistic healing approaches. Through her podcast, resources, and online community, she shares expert insights and practical tools to help others navigate chronic illness and recovery.Guest Bio: Dr. Cathleen KingDr. Cathleen King is a physical therapist, nervous system expert, and founder of Primal Trust, a brain retraining and nervous system regulation program designed to help people recover from chronic illness, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. After overcoming her own debilitating health challenges, Dr. King developed a holistic approach that combines neuroscience, vagus nerve regulation, trauma processing, and mind-body healing practices to support long-term recovery and resilience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can a devastating injury actually be a gateway to a new life? Cheri Carandanis' life story reads like two different books. For 25 years, Cheri lived in the high-stakes world of nursing, including a tour as a US Air Force critical care flight nurse during the height of the Iraq War. She was a self-proclaimed "Type A" professional who lived for the adrenaline of saving lives at 30,000 feet. Then, the world went dark. After suffering two traumatic brain injuries in six months, the cognitive skills Cheri relied on to survive vanished. Forced to abandon the only career she ever knew, she stumbled upon an unlikely lifeline: abstract art. In this episode, we unpack: The "Ungraceful Pivot": Why Cheri describes her career change not as a choice, but as "getting knocked flat" and rebuilding from the rubble. The Science of Healing: How shifting from the damaged "logical" left brain to the "creative" right brain became a literal survival mechanism. Art as a Second Language: How a woman who couldn't draw a stick figure became a professional painter by using color and texture to process trauma. Finding Presence: The powerful lesson of staying in the "now" when you can no longer rely on who you were yesterday. More on Cheri Carandanis: Instagram: Follow her creative process and daily studio life @carandanisfineart. YouTube: Watch her abstract paintings in progress and studio sessions on the Cheri Carandanis YouTube Channel. Website: https://www.carandanisfineart.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.