The Truth that Heals

About This Episode In this episode of The Truth That Heals , I sit down with artist and brain aneurysm survivor Kayla Hickman to talk about rebuilding life after a ruptured brain aneurysm. Kayla shares her experience with memory and speech loss, recovery, caregiving, finding her voice, and eventually rediscovering her passion for art and creativity as part of her healing journey. Connect with Kayl...

In This Episode We discuss anxiety and mental health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), intrusive thoughts and overthinking, self-doubt and the inner critic, Michelle’s work with clients, practical ways to challenge anxious thinking, and the ideas behind The Bully in Your Head. About Michelle Ross Michelle Ross is a CBT therapist, speaker, and author with nearly 20 years of experience helping pe...

In this episode of The Truth That Heals, I speak with Australian writer and former Queensland Police Officer Yvonne Richardson-Hay about her lifelong experience with stage 4 endometriosis. After a 17-year journey to diagnosis, Yvonne faced severe endometriosis, numerous surgeries, fertility concerns, and the lasting effects of chronic illness—all while fighting to build the life and career she wan...

Guest Info Shea LeJeune, a is life coach, author, and TikTok influencer (hypegirl. Shea) who has spent the last five years helping thousands navigate the complexities of anxiety through her platform, writing, speaking and community volunteer work. With a 90% success-rate framework, Shea is dedicated to helping her clients move past their pain to find true hope and write a new, vibrant chapter as t...

Guest Information Sheilah Jane is a writer, entrepreneur and wellness advocate, with a degree in Engineering. Born in the Philippines and now residing in the U.S., she brings lived experience and lyrical prose to her unforgettable debut. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor and the co-founder of Sempre Avanti Imports, focused on family-run wineries and distilleries. She is also the founder of Foxy F...

Dr. Stefanie Bennett is a transpersonal psychologist, author, poet, songwriter, and founder of Hagiagraphia. Her work lives at the intersection of depth psychology, Spiritual Science, and Aramaic mysticism, offering a path toward healing that honors both the soul and the sacred. Specializing in recovery from narcissistic abuse and complex trauma, Dr. Bennett integrates contemplative psychology, an...

ABOUT ME AUTHOR. POET. HEALER. STORYTELLER I obtained my Juris Doctor Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. I practiced U.S. immigration law for twenty-three years, and continue to practice Canadian immigration law. I've written a trilogy of poetry books. “Killing Justice” is my debut memoir, which can be found at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3Y5XKRM & now on all other platforms at http...

Guest Info: Dana S. Diaz is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author, global speaker, magazine contributor, and creator of the SHIFTING GEARS™ transformation system, which helps people overcome adversity, rebuild self-worth, and rewrite the subconscious beliefs that shape their lives. After surviving childhood trauma and decades of domestic abuse, Dana discovered that lasting transformation doesn...

Guest Info Heather Morgan is a writer and podcast host behind Wandering the Wild Mess . After walking away from a life that looked right on paper, she made the bold decision to start over—leaving Utah to rebuild from scratch in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work centers on identity, personal growth, and navigating life’s messy in-between seasons. Through honest reflection and conversation, she explore...

Guest Info Peggy Sweeney-McDonald is a Southern storyteller, actress, author, and speaker from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose work celebrates the power of memory, food, and family to connect us all. Her memoir, Life in the A-Zone , grew out of her caregiving journey with her mother, and her podcast of the same name has been heard in over 30 countries. She is also the creator of the Pink Cloud Momen...

Guest Info Mark, an attorney since 1994, was born and raised in the UK and began his legal career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney before entering private practice. He served as Chief of two County Court Divisions and later worked in a felony trial division, handling thousands of cases from misdemeanors to capital murder. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994, Mark later gained admiss...

Guest Info https://conditioningtoconsciousness.substack.com/about?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaATzrulwZG9mAmZkaWQWUM25Cy4sfM9YDW35DqA1zE4LuHxXHGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp6-UFTXvb7x0DdxH-HVEMynYgnrkGUdLOQm9o6iGb4eqdTiwQi1b4sL35KhL_aem_n7uR1kJ01ZnF7ainMFMqOQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 I’m Jess. My work is shaped by years of unrave...

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Guest info Collette McLafferty is a professional singer, activist, and writer. Her band edibleRed put out music independently until 2007's Select Records' "Welcome to My Bad Behavior." After a nod from MTV Buzzworthy,edibleRed disbanded but briefly reunited on TRU TV's "It's Personal... with Amy Hoggart". McLafferty turned to session singing until a P!NK tribute band gig thrust her into a frivolou...

Guest Info Pre-order The Manifesting Fix today to get all the free bonuses: KelseyAida.com/BookTo learn more about Kelsey and her work visit: KelseyAida.com

Guest Info: hi, i'm kassandra i'm a nervous system educator specializing in polyvagal theory and trauma-informed somatic practice. i'm also someone who has lived the anxiety, the burnout, and the bone-deep exhaustion of a body that won't settle, and spent years learning the science of how to shift out of it. i don't teach quick fixes. i teach the science and the practice of nervous system regulati...

Guest Info Kitty Lynne is the oldest of five and credits the loss of her brother to addiction as one of the most life-altering moments of her healing journey. While it wasn’t her first struggle, it profoundly reshaped the way she understood grief, purpose, and human connection. What began as personal healing slowly transformed into a calling to create spaces where people don’t have to carry their...

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Ryan hosted a solo episode of the Truth to Heals podcast, reflecting on how watching a docuseries called "Cult and Extreme Beliefs" on Hulu inspired him to start sharing his own experiences as an ex-member of a high-control religious group. He explained that while watching former members like Teddy Hose from the Unification Church and Sarah Edmondson from NXIVM share their stories, he re...

Teddy Hose was born and raised in the Unification Church, popularly known as the “Moonies” cult, led by Sun Myung Moon who believed himself to be the Second Coming of Jesus. With Teddy’s parents holding high positions as early members, his family had inner circle status which he now draws from in his whistleblower work. Teddy has been featured in docuseries Explained and How to Become a Cult Leade...

Guest Info About Gabriela D. Ayala: Gabriela is an enterprise consultant, speaker, and author of All the Pills I Swallow. After years of navigating elite academia and corporate roles while managing bipolar disorder behind a "thick mask," she founded KeepBrilliant to help organizations move from "Performance-Induced Blindness" to strategic, neuro-inclusive support. Connect with me: LinkedIn: Gabrie...

Guest Info Melissa Duge Spiers is an award-winning essayist, screenwriter, and advocate for topics of religious and narcissistic abuse, utilizing her online platforms (TikTok and Instagram, known as “The Glory Whole”). Her memoir Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows won the 2021 Book Pipeline Unpublished Nonfiction Manuscript prize, with excerpts featured in...

Melody Bio: Melody Post is a cult survivor, advocate, and storyteller. From 1989 to 1994, Melody was a member of the House of Yahweh, a cult based in Abilene, Texas, which she joined with her parents and younger sister. Her experience in the group has shaped her mission to raise awareness about cults and help others heal from similar experiences. Melody has been happily married to her husband for...

Dr. Anu Sidhu is a family and lifestyle medicine physician with nearly two decades of experience — and someone who recently made the leap from employed physician to entrepreneur, founding Spring Monarch Primary Care, a direct primary care practice. Driven by a passion for getting to the root cause of illness and helping people truly feel better, she brings that same philosophy to her work as an as...

Derek is a podcast host, storyteller, and advocate for those navigating life after high-control environments. As co-host of cult.ture, he shares real conversations about what it means to question deeply held beliefs, leave systems of control, and rebuild a sense of self. His work is rooted in lived experience, curiosity, and a commitment to creating space where people feel seen, heard, and underst...