Healing Begins on the Inside

It’s been almost two years since I last recorded an episode, and in this deeply personal return to Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast , I’m sharing what life has held in this season and why these past two years have changed not only me but the work I feel called to do now. This episode is for the caregivers, cycle breakers, and the ones quietly holding it all together while carrying more than mo...

In this episode, my special guest Christine McGinnis dives into the importance of honoring the different phases of life, from puberty and pregnancy to postpartum and perimenopause...Discussing the vital role of support, self-care, and acknowledging the body’s incredible resilience during these transitions. Christine shares insights into the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause and me...

In this episode, special guest Ashley Hollick shares her inspiring story of healing from chronic pain and abusive relationships through emotional recovery, mindset work, and therapeutic practices. We explore the deep connections between emotional trauma and physical health, diving into techniques like deep meditation, cord-cutting, Hawaiian forgiveness prayers, and self-care rituals. Ashley's jour...

Emotional understanding and regulation are what we need to show up and perform our best. Lauren helps parents, teachers and admins reduce stress while guiding children to emotional regulation. As a result, kiddos can learn and adults can get back to enjoying what they love.  Lauren is the founder of The Behavior Hub and she thrives on building brain and research-based, child-driven trainings and c...

Parenting children is a challenge!  Defiance, tantrums, and ever-changing emotions can make even the best parent scratch their head.  Patterns of behavior are deeply engrained into our cell memories.  How do we move beyond those cell memories and out of the fear-based state of stress?  Jill Urbane, a Social Worker and Parent coach has been working with parents for twenty-plus years as a home visit...

How can you deal with trauma and learn to process difficult emotions, set clear boundaries and communicate effectively in your relationships?  Petyah James, Somatic Therapist and Coach joins us for a special conversation about how we can heal from the effects of trauma.  She shares how you can free your inner child from past traumas, move through pain and awaken your own healing resources and inne...

Adoption is hard and messy!  It always strikes Gaile and I as it doesn’t matter which state or country you live in…trauma for our adopted kids is the same!! We recently had an opportunity to sit down with Josh Peck.  Josh and his husband Laurence are dads to two girls. Josh is a life and career coach, helping exhausted working parents find fulfilling new careers when they’ve hit the wall of midlif...

Do you have an autoimmune disease? Are you going through life trying your best to ignore your symptoms are doing just enough to mask your symptoms? Or maybe you're ignoring the signs altogether? What about your kiddos, especially if they came for foster care or adoption? Chances are their guts are a mess. Autoimmune disease happens when the body’s natural defense system can’t tell the difference b...

Adoption is a personal journey for every family...there is no one way.  Maybe you couldn't conceive on your own or maybe you just felt called to foster or adopt children.  Wherever you are on your journey...know you are right where you are supposed to be. Gaile has a master’s degree in special education and 25 years of experience in the field.  Currently,  she is the executive director for Foster...

When do you know it is time to search for your biological family?  How do you search for your adoptive family?  What if they don't want to meet me?  What if they do want to meet me?  How do you fill the void as an adoptee? Mary Herbert is a domestic infant adoptee, wife, and mother to her four favorite people. She’s dedicated her professional life to advocating for adoptees on their journeys. Her...

Welcome to Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast , This is your safe space where your story is honored, your experience is valued, and your journey towards healing is supported. I'm Dena, Trauma Informed Somatic Coach and together we'll explore the connections between mindset, nutrition, and movement. Each episode invites you to reclaim your narrative, nourish your spirit, and reconnect with your b...