Let's HEAL!

Travis Blakeley joins Beth Jones for a raw look at high-functioning addiction and the roots of trauma. Travis shares his journey from a childhood of "transactional love" to the depths of alcoholism that led him to a suicide attempt on a bridge. He discusses his transformative experience with the Men of Nehemiah, how he broke the cycle of generational trauma, and why vulnerability is the only true...

We often think that science and spirituality, or corporate careers and cosmic intuition, have to exist in separate boxes. Today's guest, Kelly Irene, proves otherwise. Kelly is an HR Director and an Astrologer who helps people find their "Most True You."   In this episode, we discuss her transition from a conservative Christian pastor's wife to an intuitive guide, overcoming the guilt of leaving t...

We often hear stories of the broken sinner finding God and getting sober. But what happens when the script is flipped? Jon Seidl shares his harrowing and hopeful story of being a high-functioning Christian leader who was slowly losing his battle with escapism and alcohol. My guest in this episode is Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon challenges the shame that keeps so m...

Releasing trauma from the body is possible when you understand where emotional trauma actually lives. Cynthia Newton shares the body map of trauma storage and her journey from paralegal to therapeutic bodyworker, helping women heal. My guest in this episode is Cynthia Newton, a therapeutic bodyworker specializing in somatic healing and nervous system regulation. Cynthia shares her journey from cor...

#HowtoHeal #HealingFromTrauma #ChildhoodTrauma #ChoosingYourself Healing from trauma is possible when you finally choose yourself. Ebony Jones-Thomas shares her sexual assault survivor story and how one transformative year changed everything—leading to love, boundaries, and purpose. My guest in this episode is Ebony Jones-Thomas, courageously sharing her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, fos...

Trigger Warning: Suicide, addiction, overdose, grief. #childloss #griefhealing #faithandpurpose What keeps you going when you lose two children in seven months? Paula Baldwin shares her raw journey from devastating loss to purposeful healing—and why she believes her pain has meaning. My guest in this episode is a mother who experienced the unimaginable—losing her youngest son, Dylan, to suicide an...

#breakingsilence #generationaltrauma #childprotection #speakingout "I was given the life I was given, so that when this happened to my family, I would make that right decision of reporting and of protecting her, and of doing everything for her that was not done for me..." - Angelina Loeza What if your most painful experience was actually preparing you to save someone else's life? When Angelina Loe...

#guthealth #holistichealing #traumahealing Gut health and emotional healing are more connected than you might think—and this conversation with Dr. Selvi Rengasami reveals exactly how. If you've been struggling with digestive issues, chronic inflammation, or feeling disconnected from your intuition, your body might be telling you something deeper about unprocessed trauma. Dr. Selvi is a Western-tra...

#toxicrelationships #breakingcycles #innerwork #intentionalhealing "I kept being in toxic, abusive relationships. I felt like I was on a hamster wheel of trying to be better and wanting better, but not attracting better. So that's when I really was just like, okay, I need to do something and I need to look inward instead of blaming everybody else around me." - Priscilla Quezada How do you break fr...

#humandesign #genekeys #relationshipspheres #energeticselfmastery "When we look at all of these spheres together, the light, the shadow, and the gift of every single one of them, it liberates us to choose relationships in our life, whether it's romantic or platonic, that are actually nourishing, healthy, and mutually fulfilling. And who doesn't want that?" - Danielle Laura What if understanding yo...

What happens when an astrologer predicts your entire year with stunning accuracy? In this deeply personal episode, Beth Jones, the host of this podcast, shares her extraordinary journey through 18 months of astrological predictions that came true exactly as foretold - from career changes to family crises to finding her life partner precisely when predicted. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Opening Hook: Get...

What happens when a lifelong people-pleaser hits absolute rock bottom? If you're drowning in overwhelm while helping everyone else, this story will change your perspective. My guest in this episode is my good friend, Cami Foerster, author of "The Selah Journey" and a certified life coach specializing in burnout recovery. Our conversation covers Cami's profound transformation from chronic overwhelm...

#identitycrisis #lifetransitions "I feel more fully who I really am than I ever have in my whole life. I like myself more than I ever have. I'm using gifts I didn't even know I had..." My guest in this episode is leadership coach, author, speaker, and minister Becky Burroughs, who shares her journey through profound loss, including the end of a 41-year marriage, the deaths of her parents, and a si...

My guest in this episode is Jessica Hammock, a licensed trauma specialist and director of behavioral and mental health for a large charter school system in Texas. Our conversation covers Jessica's profound personal journey through multiple traumas and her professional mission to help children and teens develop healthy coping strategies early in life. The episode highlights the intersection of pers...

My guest in this episode is my good friend, Jenn Brown, a life coach specializing in supporting parents and teens. Our conversation covers Jenn’s journey through profound family trauma and her subsequent path to healing, both for herself and her children. The episode highlights the resilience required to overcome adversity and the importance of building safe, supportive relationships in the healin...

My guest in this episode is Dr. Tyler Lewis, and we are onsite at his clinic in Dallas, Self Unbound. Our conversation delves into Dr. Tyler’s chiropractic specialization in Network Spinal, including his story about how he discovered his gift and purpose in serving the clinic’s practice members. We talk about how trauma is stored in the body and how Network Spinal helps release it through gentle,...

My guest in this episode is my good friend and former colleague, Scott Foster. Our heartfelt conversation covers Scott’s journey as a gay man, navigating family relationships, professional environments, and societal changes from the late 1970s to the present day. More specifically, we discuss Scott's experiences coming out, building acceptance with his parents, finding inclusive workplaces, and in...

‼️‼️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and may be triggering for some listeners. My guest in this episode is body safety educator and author Diane Tarantini. We discuss the critical importance of teaching children—early on—about body safety to prevent abuse and equipping them with the knowledge and vocabulary to report to a safe adult if something does happen...

‼️‼️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of trauma, including suicidal ideation, and may be triggering for some listeners. ✨✨SO MUCH VALUE: This episode’s title is appropriate because it is SO PACKED with words of wisdom from someone who is all about the healing journey. You don’t want to miss one word of George’s message and sage advice. In this heartfelt episode, I welcome my fri...

‼️‼️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicidal ideation and may be triggering for some listeners. My guest in this episode is serial entrepreneur Amber Larkins. In our powerful conversation, we talk about her journey from trauma to triumph and how she's now helping others to heal by sharing their stories in various ways, including through photography and her podcast "Through th...

The Inner Work of Becoming Your Truest Self | The Power of Being Your Truest Self | Mentor In this episode, my guest is my dear friend, Amey DeAnne, who talks about her HEALing journey to discover her truest self. There’s so much that Amey and I share in our journeys to heal from long marriages, including that part of our survivorship in those relationships caused us to have no idea we needed to h...

In this episode, my guest is Alexa Bigwarfe, an author, publishing consultant, and advocate for grieving mothers. Our conversation highlights the universality of grief and its profound impact on us. Alexa has experienced grief in many forms, including the loss of a child, loss of close friends, and divorce. She shares her lived experience with grief, both the pain and the healing. Her healing jour...

My guest is Charles McIntyre, a survivor, addict, and man of God. In this episode, Charles shares his full circle story about surviving religious trauma, battling addiction, and HEALing to serve God. We explore his experience with hope, evolution, and love throughout his life and talk about Charles's work today ministering to and working with other men in addiction recovery, including that he teac...

HONORING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH ‼️‼️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood abuse and may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode, I welcome Susie Vybiral, founder and CEO of Room Redux, a nonprofit that transforms rooms for children who have faced abuse. Our conversation highlights the importance of awareness and action in addressing child abuse, emphasizin...

HONORING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH ‼️‼️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse and may be triggering for some listeners. If you’re a parent or grandparent, DON’T miss this episode, where I welcome Kimberly King, a sexual abuse prevention educator and author. She teaches body safety education for children aged 3-10 and their parents, helping them to protect t...