Heal Yourself Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What if most choices aren’t about confidence or willpower, but a quiet fork in the road: fear or love? We dig into the subtle ways fear shows up—people pleasing, endless planning, changing prices, doomscrolling—and how those patterns tax your health, stall your work, and strain your relationships. Instead of chasing perfection or waiting for courage to arrive, we walk through a pr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself constantly questioning whether your relationship struggles are normal or something more concerning? In this powerful conversation with relationship mentor Katie Mae Webb, we uncover the hidden dynamics that keep us trapped in toxic relationships and the path toward authentic connection. Katie shares her personal journey of being in a challenging marriage for 15...

Send us Fan Mail What if the real reason you can’t slow down is because your nervous system thinks chaos is home? We sit down with coach Lisa Carpenter to explore the gritty truth behind overdoing, people-pleasing, and why peace can feel unbearably awkward when you’ve built an identity around being “the responsible one.” Through raw stories and practical tools, we map a way out of busy culture and...

Send us Fan Mail Emotions don’t disappear when we ignore them—they take up residence in the body and start running the show. We dig into how suppressed feelings become physical symptoms, why the nervous system can’t tell the difference between a memory and a moment, and how traditional Chinese medicine maps specific emotions to organs like the liver, lungs, kidneys, and spleen. Along the way, we s...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel ready to move, yet somehow your body slams the brakes? We sat down with certified brainspotting practitioner Jennie Hays to unpack a powerful, body-led way to clear emotional blocks so your actions finally match your intentions. From the science of how the limbic system stores unprocessed stress to the surprising role of eye position in releasing it, this conversation bl...

Send us Fan Mail Gut health doesn’t start and end with digestion, and chasing the latest probiotic won’t fix the whole picture. We unpack the real drivers behind symptoms like bloating, brain fog, eczema, anxiety, and poor sleep, and show how the gut is often a downstream reflection of stress, habits, and daily rhythms. From clinical insights to a grounded, human approach, we share a blueprint tha...

Send us Fan Mail What if emotional stress is behind your sleepless nights? In this episode, Dr. Tonia Winchester, naturopathic doctor and mind-body healing coach, shares her journey from traditional medicine to embracing the mind-body connection. She explains how emotional stress, unresolved feelings, and negative thought patterns can disrupt sleep and overall wellness, and how tools like NLP help...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform a life marked by profound trauma into one of healing and empowerment? Michelle Manley, a Soma spiritual coach and energy practitioner, shares her incredible journey of resilience and recovery in our latest episode. From the heart-wrenching losses of family members to escaping an abusive marriage and the grips of a fundamentalist cult, Michelle's...

Send us Fan Mail “Nervous system regulation” is everywhere online—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, therapist Atara Parkinson breaks it down, sharing how stress shows up in the body and how to return to balance. Atara recounts her own crash from years of overworking, intense training, and depletion, and how functional medicine and mineral support helped her heal. She explains the zo...

Send us Fan Mail What if your day isn’t shaped by what happens, but by the meaning you give it? We dive into the hidden power of interpretations (the fast stories your brain writes about a text, a comment, a delay)m and how those stories quietly drive your mood, your relationships, and even your physical health. We unpack why every event is neutral until you add a narrative, and how your nervous s...

Send us Fan Mail Hard moments don’t feel like presents, but what if the real gift is who we become after them? We explore a practical way to treat triggers as teachers, turn messy days into data, and choose the energy we lead with—without denying pain or forcing gratitude before it’s ready. We start by redefining “gift” as useful, not pretty. From a shivery baseball game to navigating divorce and...

Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how easy it is to hand your power to “experts” and how hard it is to trust the quiet voice inside? We’ve both lived that tug-of-war, and we’re pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to hear your intuition and act on it. From a cross-country move that only made sense in hindsight to a tech platform decision that turned into a bottleneck, we break down why ou...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of self-exploration and emotional intelligence with our guest, Nikki Brown, a dedicated women's empowerment coach. Nikki opens up about her personal journey of breaking free from the limiting beliefs of her upbringing and finding her true identity. Her story is a testament to the courage it takes to question societal norms and pursue genuine...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of information, but too much of it? We unpack the quiet habit of outsourcing healing, from practitioner hopping and supplement overload to spiritual tools that drown out intuition. With candid stories and practical reframes, we explore how to move from “tell me what to do” to “help me hear myself,” so your choices come from clarity in...

Send us Fan Mail Katie Connelly joins us to demystify the buzzword "somatic experiencing" and shares how reconnecting with our body's wisdom creates profound healing. Drawing from her background as a clinical counselor, craniosacral therapist, and yoga teacher, Katie explains that somatic work is fundamentally about understanding what our physiological sensations are trying to tell...

Send us Fan Mail The most powerful question you can ask yourself might be: "What if I'm wrong?" In a world obsessed with certainty and being right, Denise and Kira explore how embracing uncertainty and questioning our beliefs creates the foundation for true healing. The hosts dive into how our addiction to certainty (whether about diets, relationships, religion, or politics) prevent...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the remarkable journey of Brigette Sobis, a dynamic coach and consultant, who has traversed the tumultuous path from a master certified hair colorist to a thriving business owner and coach. Hear her inspiring story of resilience, as she navigated personal and financial hardships, including a challenging divorce, breast cancer, and bankruptcy. Brigette reveals how she tran...

Send us Fan Mail Commitment and responsibility aren't just powerful concepts, they're the foundation of any successful healing journey. Ever wonder why some people transform their health while others remain stuck despite trying the same approaches? The difference lies in these two fundamental principles. Denise and Kira dive deep into what it truly means to take 100% responsibility for y...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate life's challenges with grace while others crumble under similar circumstances? The secret lies not in what happens to us, but in how we choose to respond. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Denise vulnerably shares her current journey through separation after 22 years of marriage, revealing how her years of inner w...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to healing isn't just what you do, but who you're being? In this thought-provoking conversation, Denise and Kira unravel the powerful connection between personality, identity, and transformation.  We explore Dr. Joe Dispenza's insight that "your personality creates your personal reality" and how shifting at the identity level (becoming the...

Send us Fan Mail When emotions run deeper than the ocean's depths, how do they shape our physical world? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jill Ogle, a leading spiritual revolutionist, as she uncovers her transformative healing journey from chronic illness and emotional trauma. After experiencing the profound losses of her father and brother, Jill discovered the vital link between...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte Pridmore, a self-mastery coach and human design expert, shares her transformational journey with us. From grappling with challenging times to emerging as a beacon of personal growth, Charlotte's story is a testament to resilience and the power of personalized healing. Discover the intriguing realm of human design as Charlotte unravels the secrets of understanding yo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that your best insights come not when you're thinking harder, but when you finally stop thinking altogether? That seemingly paradoxical truth sits at the heart of this transformative conversation between hosts Denise and Kira as they tackle one of modern life's most pervasive challenges: our addiction to thinking. The mind processes a staggering 60,...

Send us Fan Mail Could your unexplained anger, anxiety, and resentment actually be symptoms of chronic self-betrayal? This raw, unfiltered conversation between Denise and Kira explores how we routinely abandon ourselves in ways both subtle and profound. Denise vulnerably shares her struggle with prioritizing nourishment despite being underweight, catching herself in the act of making excuses not t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a deep dive with Jen Youngquist into how early emotional wounds can silently impact our adult relationships. In this powerful conversation we explore how unhealed childhood patterns—like emotionally unavailable caregivers and “daddy wounds”—can shape the way we show up in love. Jen shares her journey of healing through physical transformation, spiritual aw...