Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy

Show Notes: Host Angie Berrett welcomes Christella Ilunga for an insightful discussion on the process of healing from trauma, with a focus on childhood experiences and the significance of healthy boundaries. Together, they examine the role of community support, effective coping strategies, and the journey of personal growth and self-awareness. The conversation underscores the importance of creatin...

Show Notes: In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with Mindy Schrager, a transformational coach who blends creativity, psychology, and spirituality to guide people toward deep personal healing. Mindy shares how play, shadow work, family constellations, and color can become powerful tools for transformation and self-awareness. She explores the concept of our “inner teams”—the different part...

Notes: Show In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett sits down with Lizsolette Williams to explore the journey of healing from trauma, with a special focus on religious trauma and learning to trust yourself again. Together, they discuss different healing modalities, including energy work, and emphasize the importance of self-discovery and empowerment. Lizsolette sha...

Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett welcomes Ms. Elizabeth Muñoz for a powerful conversation on healing, trauma, and empowerment through play and movement. Elizabeth shares her journey from corporate life to holistic healing practices, emphasizing the role of community and visibility in overcoming trauma. Together, they explore how grief can be transmute...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett explores how recent events around child abuse and trauma are impacting survivors today. She explains how the brain processes trauma and why triggers can feel so overwhelming, while also highlighting the powerful role of play and movement in the healing journey. Angie shares practical tools and strategies to help l...

Show Notes: In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with Rowena Jayne to explore the multifaceted journey of healing from trauma. Together, they dive into the powerful role of self-love, community support, and practices like yoga and movement in releasing stored emotions. Through personal stories and heartfelt insights, Angie and Rowena reveal that healing is rarely a straight path—it’s a la...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett sits down with Amy Egan, therapist and quantum healing practitioner, to explore the transformative role of play and movement in trauma recovery. Amy opens up about her own journey through childhood trauma, how it shaped her path as a therapist, and the ways she integrates quantum healing with traditional therapeut...

Show Notes: In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with psychotherapist Alex Theberge to explore the healing potential of Ayahuasca and other psychedelics in trauma recovery. Together, they discuss why preparation and integration are just as important as the experience itself, and how these practices can lead to profound emotional breakthroughs. Alex shares his personal path to becoming a p...

Show Notes:  In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Barrett engages in a heartfelt conversation with Icy Barzey-George, a clinical dietitian and transformation coach. They explore the profound impact of childhood trauma on emotional eating, the healing power of Reiki, and the journey towards finding one's voice and authenticity. Icy shares her persona...

Show Notes: In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Saba Hocek explore the concepts of intuition, trauma, and the subconscious mind. They discuss how trauma can lead to repeating patterns in behavior and the importance of understanding and trusting one's intuition. The guest shares insights on how to manifest desires and the role of the subconscious in shaping our experiences. The conversatio...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett sits down with Chelsea Goucher, intuitive coach and psychedelic facilitator, for a heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to heal. Together, they explore:  🌱 How play and movement open new pathways for healing  🌱 The power of intuition in guiding personal growth  🌱 The transformative role psychedelic...

Show Notes In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to be Heavy, Angie Berrett and Erin Nordstrom dive into the heart of self-compassion and the messy, beautiful process of growth. From the power of small, consistent practices to giving yourself permission to pause, they share honest reflections on navigating change without the pressure of perfection. Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a reminder...

  Show Notes: In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Berrett and guest Jodie Solberg discuss the complexities of trauma, healing, and the importance of self-compassion. Jodie shares her journey as a trauma-informed coach and hypnotherapist, emphasizing the significance of reconnecting with our bodies and understanding our emotions. They explore how childho...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett chats with the unforgettable Sister Kate, founder of Sisters of the Valley.  Yes, the real-life “weed nuns” you’ve heard about. From healing her own trauma to creating a global sisterhood, Sister Kate’s story is anything but ordinary. She shares how cannabis, CBD, and functional mushrooms became tools for emotiona...

Show Notes: In this powerful episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Heather Miller to explore the often-hidden layers of trauma healing, especially when it involves repressed memories and their ripple effect on relationships and parenting. Together, they unpack the vital role of therapy, the unexpected healing found in art and humor, and the strength it takes to confront the past. Bio: Heather Mill...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , Angie Berrett sits down with Soudie Tahmassebipour to share her powerful journey; from surviving childhood abuse to becoming a fierce advocate for justice, equity, and systemic change. Soudie opens up about the deep work of healing and how trauma intersects with patriarchy, law enforcement, and the workplace. She challenges the norm...

Show Notes: In this powerful episode, Host, Angie Berrett sits down with transformational guide Suzanna Kennedy to dive deep into the connection between trauma, subconscious programming, and the healing process. Together, they explore how early childhood experiences shape our identities and belief systems—and how those patterns can hold us back. Suzanna shares enlightening insights on the inner sa...

In this inspiring episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Monique McDonald shares her extraordinary journey from being a Grammy-nominated opera singer to becoming a transformational voice coach who helps others reclaim their voice. She explores the power of sound as a healing tool, the vibrational energy behind our voices, and the essential role authenticity plays in personal transformation. With wa...

  Show Notes: In this episode, Angie Berrett and Danielle Pitre dive into the transformative power of play, somatic practices, and reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, they explore how healing can be a creative, even joyful process rooted in awareness, curiosity, and the wisdom of the body. From archetypes that guide personal evolution to a surprising encounter with a zebra (yes, reall...

 Show Notes: In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Emilie Greenhalgh Van Vuuren explore the themes of healing, community support, and the impact of current events on mental health. Emilie shares her journey as a humanitarian aid worker and how her experiences shaped her understanding of healing. They discuss the importance of creativity, self-care, and the Resilience Reset program designed to he...

  Show Notes: In this compelling episode, Angie sits down with Cheyenne Zoelle, who opens up about her journey of surviving childhood abuse and multiple kidnappings, and the difficult road toward healing. She reflects on how education and reading offered her both an escape and a foundation for empowerment. Cheyenne shares how she transformed her pain into purpose, choosing healing over silence. Th...

 Show Notes: In this episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Leanne Holitza, an intuitive energy healer, to explore the power of healing. Leanne shares her personal path to self-discovery and the importance of reconnecting with your authentic self. They dive into the misconceptions around energy work and unpack the roles of the conscious and subconscious mind in the healing process. Leanne offers in...

Show Notes: In this powerful episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett sits down with Amanda McNeil for an honest, deeply human conversation about trauma, addiction, and the long road to recovery. Amanda opens up about her personal journey and how childhood trauma shaped her path, how addiction took hold, and what it took to begin healing.  Their conversation touches on the...

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy , host Angie Berrett is joined by Traci Psihas for an honest, heart-centered conversation about navigating personal challenges and the path to healing. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of burnout, especially for women balancing motherhood, careers, and personal growth. From the importance of self-care to the healing power of m...

Show Notes: In this episode, Angie sits down with Ashley Holmes, a Holistic Fertility Coach to explore how yoga, mindfulness, and holistic health practices can support healing from trauma, regulate the nervous system, and promote emotional and physical well-being. The hosts share personal healing journeys and dive into topics like trauma-informed yoga, fertility and reproductive health, Ayurveda,...