Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand

JOIN THE WOMEN’S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ What if you discovered you'd been living someone else's life for 25 years? In this episode, we sit down with Yvonne Trost, Chief Happiness Officer and Hypnotherapist at Limitless You, who shares her incredible journey from perfectionist people-pleaser to authentic self-love advocate. Yvonne reveals how an &qu...

JOIN THE WOMEN’S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ Think recovery from an eating disorder has a clear finish line? Think again. Journalist and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares her raw truth about living in what she calls "the middle place" – that liminal space between acute sickness and full recovery. After developing anorexia at age 11 following her mother's dea...

JOIN THE WOMEN'S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ What happens when a licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience becomes the victim of a revenge suicide? Shavaun Scott shares her harrowing story of surviving 17 years of emotional abuse and the devastating aftermath when her abusive husband staged his suicide as a final act of revenge. This episode rev...

JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ Ever wonder why you always say "yes" when you mean "no"? This episode explores the fine line between being caring and losing yourself completely. Join our conversation with psychotherapist Kristin Louise Duncombe as we unpack codependency, fawning behaviors, and the challenging journey of learning to set boundaries without l...

JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ What if the very behaviors that puzzle you most are actually echoes of your past trauma? Author and trauma survivor Sophia Elan shares how unresolved childhood trauma creates a domino effect of self-sabotaging patterns - and more importantly, how to break free. From surviving multiple domestic violence situations to uncoveri...

JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ What if the secret to overcoming addiction isn't found in restriction, but in gratitude? We sit down with Harvard-educated author Bracha Goetz to talk about her journey from food addiction to discovering what actually fulfills her. Bracha shares how she went from being trapped in cycles of binging and restricting to find...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Parenting doesn’t erase your past—it often reveals the parts still waiting for healing. In this episode, we welcome licensed therapist, speaker, and mother of six Amy Grace to explore how motherhood reactivates old wounds, anxiety, and limiting beliefs. Together, we unpack how early parenting stress intersects with past trauma, and...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Have you ever questioned why it’s so hard to leave a relationship that hurts you? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nadine “Nae” Macaluso—therapist, author, and real-life inspiration behind Naomi in The Wolf of Wall Street. Together, we unpack what trauma bonds really are, how they form, and why even smart, self-aware people can...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ What happens when a former criminal trial lawyer turns inward and starts listening to his own mind? In this conversation, we explore how mindfulness can reshape how we relate to stress, trauma, and self-worth—at any stage of life. Our guest is Bob Martin, a Professor of Wellness and Certified Trauma-Informed Meditation Teacher, whos...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ What if the trauma you thought you buried is still living in your body—shaping your emotions, reactions, and relationships every single day? In this conversation, we sit down with trauma expert Jennifer Schrappe, MA LPCC-S, to explore how unresolved emotional wounds impact our lives—and how healing is not only possible but transform...

Feeling stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by trauma responses? In this conversation, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Lisa Abrotsky explains how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can gently help the brain process trauma without re-traumatizing. Curious about EMDR? Or maybe you are ready to begin your healing journey? This episode might help. Key Points Discussed: - Wh...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ In this episode therapist and author Carol Odell shares her firsthand experience of being groomed as a child and how it shaped her personal and professional life. She unpacks how power dynamics, silence, and manipulation shape the experience—and how both individuals and communities can become more attuned to the signs. Drawing on 40...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Do you ever feel like you're parenting with one hand on the past and the other trying to hold it all together? In this episode, therapist and parenting coach Anastasia Arauz joins us to talk about what it actually takes to heal while raising children. We dive into the messy middle—relearning, repairing, and reconnecting—so you c...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Ever felt trapped in patterns of chaotic relationships, unsure why you attract uncertainty and imbalance?​ In this episode, we sit down with Certified Attachment Practitioner Bev Mitelman, M.A., to delve into the intricacies of attachment styles. In this episode: - Bev's personal story of growing up in an unpredictable environme...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship that no longer feels safe or supportive, this episode might be what you need to hear. Life & Transformation Coach Ivana Care shares her personal story of leaving a toxic relationship, rebuilding from nothing, and learning to trust herself again. Ivana talks openly about trauma recovery, navigating shame, and the power of somatic healing. She also off...

Why does trauma disrupt our sleep—and what can actually help? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Eidn Mahmoudzadeh, we go deeper into the connection between trauma, anxiety, and rest. From hypervigilance to recurring nightmares, this episode unpacks the nervous system’s role in sleep and outlines real, accessible tools you can start using tonight to sleep more peacefully. Key Points Discussed:...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Have you ever wondered why you feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? In this first part of a two-part series, we sits down with sleep specialist Dr. Eidn Mahmoudzadeh to talk about how sleep is more than just rest—it’s the foundation of healing. We dive into personal stories, the science of circadian rhythms, and why socie...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Ever felt like something about gender roles in church just doesn’t sit right? Something’s off when boys are taught to “man up” but never how to open up—and especially when that message comes from the church. In this episode, Jeremy Steele—a skeptic, pastor, and author—breaks down how toxic masculinity gets passed down through faith...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Do you ever find yourself reaching for food when you’re not even hungry, or feeling like food has way too much power over your day? In this episode, we explore why that happens and what you can do about it. Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms joins the conversation to talk about emotional eating, binge eating, and how both are often misunderst...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ What if the trauma you carry didn’t start with you? In this powerful episode, author and second-generation Holocaust survivor Willie Handler explains intergenerational trauma and how it quietly shapes our lives—from relationships to anxiety, and even gene expression. Willie shares the emotional journey of uncovering hidden family hi...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ What if the key to overcoming today’s struggles lies in healing yesterday’s wounds? This week’s guest, Robert Foster, shares his powerful journey from childhood challenges to adult triumphs. After facing a career-ending injury, homelessness, and heartbreak, Robert transformed adversity into purpose—emerging stronger, more grounded,...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ Have you ever felt like your church community no longer aligns with your values… but leaving feels terrifying? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Licensed Associate Counselor Andy Newman to go into the deeply personal (and often confusing) process of faith deconstruction and religious trauma recovery. Andy...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ What happens when survival mode becomes your whole identity? In this raw and powerful conversation, we sit down with UK-based counseling psychologist Dr. Tammy Oluyori to talk about what trauma really is — and what healing can actually look like. If you've ever felt like you're just "getting by" or that something a...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ When tragedy strikes, how do you find your way back to hope? In this heartfelt episode we sit down with Gina Economopoulos — an author, end-of-life doula, and proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous — to explore how grief, faith, and service can guide us through life’s darkest seasons. After 12 years in a convent and a powerful journey...

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/ In this episode we are joined by Kaylea Van Arsdale, business and life coach. Together we explore the pivotal communication changes that revolutionized her personal and professional life. With over 14 years of experience and a Master’s in Psychology, Kaylea shares her journey of resilience and actionable strategies that have empower...