Beyond the Shadow: The Somatic Path to Reclaiming You

Do you feel like you have to finish everything on your list before you're allowed to rest? In this episode, we explore the quiet guilt so many women carry around slowing down — the belief that rest, joy, and play have to be earned through doing enough first. We talk about what real rest can look like (hint: it's not one-size-fits-all), why some nervous systems are wired to need more space to recha...

Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself moving from one self-help book to the next, rushing through healing courses, or pushing through your morning journaling routine waiting for that big, life-changing aha moment? In this episode, we dive deep into why the modern "hustle and grind" approach to personal growth is actually creating an injustice to your healing. Taking inspiration from her ow...

Episode Summary Have you ever looked around your life and realized you’ve been doing more, fixing more, and making yourself smaller just to feel worthy of love? In this gentle, comforting episode, empathetic guide Terry Pershon shares a soft invitation to stop looking outward for validation and finally "Come Home" to yourself. Through the story of Maya, a woman reclaiming her essence after divorce...

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the subtle, repetitive stories our minds spin to keep us safe—stories that often lead to deep self-abandonment, overworking, and a lingering sense of bitterness. Drawing from personal experiences as a 2/4 Emotional Projector, Terry unpacks how past rejections and core wounds create a "rinse-and-repeat" cycle of hiding our natural brilliance. We dive gent...

Episode Summary In this tender and raw episode, Terry opens her heart about the recent loss of her beloved dog, Dakota, and the surreal space that grief leaves behind. Moving through the echoes of loss and the potent energy of the recent full moon, a singular theme emerged on repeat this week: Hope . Terry explores the difference between externalized hope—which surrenders your power to outside for...

Episode Summary In this deeply personal and tender episode, we pull back the curtain on real-time grief, vulnerability, and the sacred beauty of love. Fresh off the heartbreaking loss of her rescue dog, Dakota—a beautiful, special needs soul who carried his own heavy history of trauma and abuse—our host explores what it truly means to navigate the raw waves of loss. Instead of hiding from the pain...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we hold a safe, judgment-free sanctuary for women ready to reclaim themselves from the heavy shadows of post-abortion guilt, childhood abandonment, and abusive cycles. Together, we explore how choosing not to heal can silently manifest as physical illness and self-abandonment, and how choosing the gift of healing opens the door to a nourished body and a vibrant so...

Why is it so easy to hold a vast expanse of patience for the people we love, yet the moment we turn that gaze inward, our patience completely evaporates? In this episode, we take a gentle, deeper dive into what it truly means to practice patience with ourselves—both through the everyday irritations of mastering a new tech skill and during the sacred, non-linear layers of emotional healing. Terry o...

In this heart-centered episode, Terry explores the often-overlooked layers of grief. Sharing a deeply personal story from 20 years ago, she discusses how grief isn’t just about the loss of life—it’s about the loss of homes, health, relationships, and even the versions of the future we imagined for our children. Terry dives into the physical toll of repressed sorrow, the "layers" of healing that ca...

Are you carrying a "box" of emotions that feels like it’s getting smaller and heavier every day? Whether it is the shadow of a past abortion, the echoes of an abusive relationship, or childhood wounds that refuse to stay buried, your body is keeping the score. In this episode, we explore the sacred link between your physical health and the emotions you’ve been told to "push aside." We dive deep in...

Have you ever felt like you were "muscling through" your healing? We’re told to visualize where we want to be, but for many of us walking the path of post-abortion healing or recovery from abusive relationships, the "mind’s eye" is a crowded place. It’s filled with old stories, safety boxes, and "shoulds" that keep us stuck. In this episode, I invite you to try a different way: seeing through your...

Have you ever found yourself looking for any reason—any "valid" excuse—to pull back just as you’re about to step into something new? Whether it’s a trip to see family or the quiet decision to finally begin healing your heart after an abortion or an abusive relationship, that sudden, screeching halt can feel so loud. In this episode, I’m sharing my own recent journey through a season of deep-seated...

Episode Description: Have you ever felt a sudden weight of pressure or anxiety, even when you thought you’d already done "the work"? In this episode, I’m wearing my favorite cozy pearl sweater and sharing a very personal look at my own recent struggle with the "last grip of control." As an emotional guide and fellow traveler on the healing path, I’m opening up about the physical toll that "trying...

In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked stage of the healing journey: Integration. When we are recovering from abortion-related trauma, abusive relationships, or childhood wounds, our "Investigator" mind (the Line 1 energy) often wants to rush to the next fix. But true restoration happens in the space between the layers. Terry Pershon shares her personal preparation for a family tr...

Episode Summary In this deeply personal episode, Terry explores the interconnected web of childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and the life-altering experience of abortion. She shares her own journey of moving from a state of self-abandonment and "external validation" to a place of peace, internal authority, and radical self-love. If you have ever felt trapped by the stories your mind tells yo...

The conversation covers a four-week healing and recovery program, the role of spirituality in healing, strategies for managing overwhelm, facing fear and doubt, and the importance of self-reflection and healing. Takeaways Healing from trauma involves addressing feelings of sadness, grief, and self-judgment. Self-care practices, self-reflection, and embracing individual uniqueness are essential for...

Teresa Pershon discusses a four-week program focused on healing from abortion traumas, inner child wounding, and energy healing. She emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, self-worth, and the journey towards living a fulfilling life. Additionally, she shares insights on meditation and human design as tools for healing and self-discovery. Takeaways Healing from trauma involves forgiveness, self-...

Healing and Self-Discovery After Trauma: Free Small Group Program with Teresa Pershon Discover a compassionate approach to healing from trauma related to abortion, abusive relationships, and more. In this episode, Teresa Pershon shares details about her upcoming free four-week small group program designed to help women reconnect with themselves, release guilt and shame, and elevate their energy. I...

Explore how releasing past trauma around abortion and abuse can lead to inner healing and freedom. This episode offers insights into healing tools, the importance of sharing your story, and how to start your journey toward emotional liberation. Key Topics Introduction to a four-week personalized healing program for trauma around abortion and abuse The importance of releasing old stories and energi...

The conversation delves into the topics of abortion trauma, abuse, and the journey of healing from guilt and shame. It explores the process of releasing and pardoning oneself from past burdens and the impact of inner child healing. The speaker also introduces a four-week program aimed at helping individuals release and heal from emotional burdens. Takeaways Abortion trauma and abuse can have a las...

Teresa Pershon discusses the launch of a four-week program focused on healing energies related to abortion, guilt, shame, and abusive relationships. She emphasizes the importance of feeling emotions and avoiding numbing, and offers tools for healing such as tapping, journaling, and human design. The program is free in exchange for feedback and testimonials. Takeaways Healing from emotional trauma...

The conversation delves into the weight of carrying secrets, the journey of healing and forgiveness, the importance of opening up and sharing, connecting with others, realizing self-punishment, the different forms of self-punishment, and embracing a beautiful life despite past experiences. Takeaways include the impact of self-punishment and the significance of healing and forgiveness. Takeaways Se...

In this conversation, Teresa Pershon shares her personal journey through the emotional and psychological impacts of abortion. She discusses the feelings of undeservingness and shame that often accompany such experiences, emphasizing the importance of healing, forgiveness, and self-love. Teresa highlights the significance of sharing one's story and the role of community support in the recovery proc...

In this conversation, Teresa Pershon shares her personal experiences and insights regarding the impact of abuse, both physical and emotional. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse, understanding that it is not the victim's fault, and the necessity of seeking support for healing. Teresa recounts a recent conversation with a friend who is facing an abusive situation, highli...

The conversation delves into the initial stages of abortion recovery, emphasizing the physical and emotional changes that occur. It highlights the importance of allowing the body to heal and the challenges of emotional healing. The process of forgiveness and healing is also explored, providing insights into the journey of recovery after an abortion. Takeaways Physical and emotional healing after a...