Open Heart Healing Podcast

Follow me on Instagram here . What if happiness isn't something you find—but something you choose, even in the hardest moments? In this expansive conversation, Happiness Coach and bestselling author Matt O'Neill shares how true, lasting happiness comes from understanding—not avoiding—your emotions. With impact reaching over 100,000 people worldwide, Matt's work centers on emotional mastery, mindse...

Follow me on Instagram here . In this powerful episode, writer, trauma survivor, and nonprofit founder Julie Barth shares her story of resilience through grief, caregiving, and emotional abuse. As the founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach and author of Notes from a Blackberry , Julie opens up about raising a child with a rare genetic condition, losing her first husband to cancer, and navigatin...

Follow me on Instagram here . Modern dating can feel exhausting, confusing, and disconnected from real values—but what if the problem isn't dating itself, but how we show up within it? In this episode, Certified Relationship Coach Brylye Collins, founder of Building with Bry (home of Thriving Solo and Intentional Connections), shares how reconnecting with yourself is the foundation for building he...

Follow me on Instagram here . Stanley F. Bronstein—attorney, CPA, life coach, and author—joins the conversation to share the remarkable story behind his 220-pound weight loss transformation and the mindset that helped him maintain it for nearly 17 years. Without drugs or surgery, Stanley rebuilt his life through healthy eating, daily movement, plant-based nutrition, and disciplined mindset practic...

Follow me on Instagram here . Katharine Chestnut helps people who look fine on the outside but feel exhausted underneath understand what's really happening beneath chronic stress and burnout—and what to do about it. Grounded in mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, her work translates complex stress responses into practical tools that work in real life, not just in theory. In thi...

Follow me on Instagram here . In this solo episode, I pause to reflect on a simple but powerful truth: look how far you have come. So often we focus on what's next, what's missing, or what still needs fixing, and we forget to honor the growth, resilience, and healing already behind us. This episode is an invitation to slow down, practice gratitude, and acknowledge your progress—especially the quie...

Follow me on Instagram here . Jason Lange is a men's embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide helping men awaken to deeper clarity in their life purpose, relationships, and masculine identity. As a certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach, Jason has trained with leaders including John Wineland , Dr. Robert Glover , Jun Po Roshi , Tripp Lanier , and Ken Wilber . In this episode, we e...

 Follow me on Instagram here ! In this solo episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I explore inconsistency—not as a flaw to fix, but as something worth listening to. Instead of judging the starts and stops, the gaps and returns, I reflect on what inconsistency might be teaching me about capacity and energy. This episode invites a softer, more mindful look at how we show up in our lives, our he...

Follow me on Instagram here . Zulma Beatriz Williams, LCSW, also known as  The Swearing Therapist , joins the conversation to share her powerful journey through trauma, immigration, cancer survival, mental health recovery, and radical self-trust. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the United States at 31, earned her social work degrees later in life, and became fully l...

Follow me on Instagram here . Sylvia Wolfer. Across different stages of her life, Sylvia Wolfer experienced profound and sudden loss, including the deaths of her parents and two brothers. For years, she lived with unprocessed grief—appearing functional on the outside while internally bracing for impact, governed by grief triggers and a constant sense of threat. Everyday experiences like reading, s...

Follow me on Instagram  here ! Adriene Caldwell is a force of resilience, healing, and truth. As a former foster youth—a group of whom less than 3% attend college and 20% later enter the U.S. prison system—Adriene defied every statistic and expectation. Her life story, marked by profound trauma including abuse, sexual assault, homelessness, untreated mental illness, and foster care brutality, is n...

Follow me on Instagram here ! Today's guest is Sean Blackwell, author of  Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder , a thought leader redefining how we understand mental health, trauma, and spiritual transformation. For over a decade, Sean has shared his personal journey and taught others through his YouTube channel and international retreats, helping people explore the intersection...

Follow me on Instagram here ! In this powerful conversation, we meet V.C. Pitt—author of My Twin Flame Journey of Separation, Surrender, and Release and Healing Sacred Wounds While Reclaiming My Power , cancer survivor, and spiritual guide devoted to alternative healing wisdom. V.C. shares her raw, transformative journey from running a successful medical billing company to surrendering fully to he...

Follow me on Instagram here ! Julie Heaton spent more than 30 years as a corporate executive before following a deeper calling: guiding others back to themselves. As the author of  ROAR , The Manifester's Playbook , The Manifester's Workbook , and the children's series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three , Julie offers grounded, soulful tools for healing, identity work, and personal transformatio...

Follow me on Instagram here . In this heart-opening episode of the  Open Heart Healing Podcast , I'm joined by Shannon Curtis, founder of Angel Goddess Healing and author of No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark. Shannon's journey from addiction, grief, and childhood trauma to deep spiritual awakening and self-love is a testament to the power of transformation and forgiven...

Follow me on Instagram here . In this empowering episode of the  Open Heart Healing Podcast , I sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Nutrition, and the founder of Nutrition Coaching and Life. Lisa shares her journey from struggling with diets to becoming an evidence-based nutrition and fitness coach who helps people achieve lasting transformation. As a digital...

Follow me on Instagram here ! In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Hani Cheng, Intimacy Transformation Facilitator, bestselling author, and founder of the YUMM Sensual Liberation Programs, to explore how embracing sensuality can transform every area of your life. With over 15 years of experience, certifications across 33 holistic modalities, and more than 800 transformati...

 Jacintha Field is a Family and Child Counsellor, Art Therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids — a global platform helping children aged 5–12 regulate big feelings through storytelling, gamified tools, and voices of role models they admire. After surviving domestic violence and burnout, she retrained in counselling, play therapy, and somatic healing to support her own son when no services were a...

Follow me on Instagram here ! In this deeply personal two-part series, I open up about two of the most defining emotional experiences of my life — navigating  mom guilt and processing grief two years after losing my dad . In Part 1 , I share honest reflections on the constant balancing act of motherhood, the invisible pressure to "do it all," and how I'm learning to release guilt and embrace grace...

Follow me in Instagram here . In this episode of the  Open Heart Healing Podcast , I sit down with Chelsea, a corporate dropout turned hormone health coach who has made it her mission to help high-achieving women reclaim their energy, balance, and vitality. After spending over a decade running herself into the ground in corporate, Chelsea found herself battling insomnia, PCOS, high cortisol, and g...

Follow me on Instagram here ! In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Camilla Brinkworth, a BHSc-qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed practitioner who specializes in PMDD, women's hormonal health, plant-based nutrition, and holistic healing. From her base in Ubud, Bali, Camilla supports clients worldwide with a unique approach that blends science, soul...

Follow me on Instagram here . Are you tired of endless prescriptions that only mask symptoms but never solve the real problem? In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping patients since 2001. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Smith brings a refreshing approach to healthcare that g...

For a free 1-on-1 health coaching consultation DM here on Instagram! In this episode of the  Open Heart Healing Podcast , I share my personal health and vegan journey—an honest look at the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that have shaped my path. For me, choosing a plant-based lifestyle wasn't just about food—it was about transformation, healing, and reclaiming my energy and vitality. I tal...

Follow me on Instagram here . Life's transitions—whether retirement, career shifts, or unexpected challenges—can often leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. This week on the  Open Heart Healing Podcast , I sit down with Susan Hensley, transformational coach, speaker, and author of Art for Your Sanity . Susan brings decades of experience as a corporate executive and leadership coach, along with he...

Follow me on Instagram here . Dr. Nigel Brayer, DC, Ph. C., FIAMA, is a pioneer in Natural Medicine and a leading voice in women's urinary health. As the creator of the Iron Clad Bladder System, he developed a drug-free approach to urinary incontinence that blends neurological insights with Traditional Chinese Medicine. His mission is to provide women with safe, effective solutions for bladder hea...