Pain to Passion Live

In this episode, I discuss the struggle of making decisions and trusting oneself. I share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of regaining your voice and learning to trust your intuition. I offer practical tips for making small decisions, reflecting on how your personal story have impacted your ability to make decisions, and talk about how you can give yourself disconfir...

In this episode, I am joined by Jael Anker-Lagos as we dive into a journey of self-discovery, embracing our purpose, and the power of community. We discuss the importance of trusting ourselves, expanding our dreams, and finding healing through faith. Jael shares her personal experience of moving from people-pleasing to embracing her identity as a child of God. She beautifully highlights the signif...

In this episode of Pain to Passion Live, I'm diving deep into a heart-to-heart conversation with Rachel Havekost, a remarkable mental health advocate and writer. Rachel's story is about resilience, transformation, and hope, and I can't wait to share it with you! In our chat, Rachel takes us back to her early years and opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder. She shares how...

In this special episode of Pain to Passion Live, I sit down for a heart-to-heart with special guest, Tiffany Reese, host of the award-winning true crime podcast, Something Was Wrong . We explore the world of genuine human connection, empathy, and resilience. Tiffany's genuine warmth and her powerful ability to create safe spaces have been the driving force behind her her podcast's incredib...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Michelle Hsu, who truly embodies the transformation from pain to passion. Michelle is an abundance mindset coach, motivational speaker, mother of two, and a strong mental health advocate. She opened up about her personal journey, which has led her to a deep commitment to child and youth advocacy. Michelle shared how her challengin...

Heyyyy friend! I have some AMAZING guests and episodes coming up right around the corner, and as we get ready for that I wanted to post this replay of the most popular solo episode of this podcast to date! Enjoy! ---- Today I wanted to talk with you about the dangers of getting caught up in a healing vortex. Something we trauma survivors can often end up doing is becoming soooo focused on our heal...

Welcome back to another episode of Pain to Passion Live! In this episode, I find myself in the familiar setting of a Starbucks parking lot, where inspiration always seems to strike. It's funny how our ideal podcasting setup doesn't always match the locations where we feel most inspired, right? But hey, even in the show "Only Murders in the Building," their podcasting success come...

Hello, lovely friends! Gabi here, excited to chat with you. Today, let's explore the idea of healing and emotional responses. Did you know that it's incredibly important to allow our natural reactions to trauma, reactions like shaking, crying, or even screaming? Suppressing these responses can lead to long-term issues. These physical reactions to difficult or traumatic experiences can be a...

I'm back after a brief hiatus! In this episode I delve into the concept of "Good Girl Syndrome" and how it has affected my life and how it may be affecting yours. I share a story about a therapy session revelation (IYKYK;)) and how it freed me from the constraints of conforming to specific societal expectations. Join me as I discuss the pressures of being a "good girl" and...

On this episode of Pain to Passion Live, I have a very special guest: Tasha Hunter, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, survivor, writer, speaker, and a fierce advocate for child abuse survivors and those who have struggled with thoughts of ending their lives. In this episode, Tasha shares some of her incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. She opens up about her struggles and...

For today's episode of Pain to Passion Live, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Marcie Alvis Walker, an amazing writer who shares her personal experiences as a Black woman in this world. Marcie's journey as a storyteller is truly inspiring, and you can feel her passion for storytelling in every word she shares. We dived deep into her book, Everybody Come Alive, where she poig...

Hello, my friends! Thank you for listening to this important solo episode of Pain to Passion Live. In this episode, I share my personal journey with spiritual abuse and open up about the impact it had on me. I delve into the dark reality of spiritual abuse, where individuals in positions of authority manipulate and control others using their relationship with God. While acknowledging the complexit...

Welcome back, friends! Today I'm REPLAYING the most popular episode of Pain to Passion Live to date - I have also heard from so many people about how this episode has touched their hearts and lives! If you have experienced or are experiencing loss of any kind, this is a must-listen. Enjoy this amazing conversation I had with Morgan Cheek...and please share with anyone who needs this message! A...

Join us for an inspiring episode of Pain to Passion Live as my friend Jillian Riddell opens up about her transformative personal journey. From discovering a shocking secret at a young age to overcoming challenges as a teenage mother, Jillian's story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of healing and self-worth. You will be so inspired as you hear Jill share how she confronted her deep...

Welcome back to Pain to Passion Live! In this special episode, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new Pain to Passion Coaching Program ! If you've ever felt like your dreams have died or faced roadblocks in pursuing your goals, this unique 12-week journey is designed for you. I will guide you through healing, creating beautiful relationships, and achieving success with joy and a...

"I'm going through a lot right now." I've been hearing so many people say this recently, including myself. Truth is, life is tough! But I've found myself feeling really grateful in the midst of the tough things because I've recognized some signs that the healing work I have done is actually impacting my life in profound ways. That's what I want to talk with you about...

Fear is tricky. It's a very natural emotion, but it can make you feel like you should avoid things that maybe you should actually be engaging in. I know for me, I've been prone to fear and anxiety for most of my - like most survivors of early childhood trauma and CPTSD! Again, like I said, it's so normal to feel fear. But over the years I have really learned that some of life's gre...

When's the last time you thought about whether or not you actually love yourself? On today's episode of Pain to Passion Live, I am so honored to share a conversation with my beautiful friend, Lori McAfee, who is a QUEEN at helping others understand what it means to truly love themselves. I am so grateful for Lori's willingness to share her own story of learning to love herself - a stor...

If you're anything like me, you have struggled throughout your life to believe that you actually matter as much as anyone else. Personally, I was raised in a conservative Christian environment with messages like "always put others before yourself" and "what you want doesn't matter" and "always give to others." Don't get me wrong - I absolutely believe in s...

For months I have been eagerly anticipating having this conversation with Rachel Luna about her new book, Permission to Offend! This book is amazing and our conversation was a BLAST. I love Rachel's heart and her energy, and I know you will too! There's SO much goodness in the book, including these topics that we chatted through for this episode: - What's the difference between beliefs...

Welcome to another Coffee with Gabi episode of Pain to Passion Live! Let's have a little chat about getting the courage up to do the things you're scared to do but that you know you're supposed to do. It's pretty likely that you've been called to do something that seems a little (or a lot) scary for you. Resistance to what you're meant to do is really really normal. What is...

Suffering is one of those things that happens to every single human. For some of us, it comes and goes, and for some of us, it seems to linger. Either way, what do we do with it? How do we thrive through it? My conversation with Jennifer Magnano for this episode of Pain to Passion Live hones in on these questions as she shares her own stories of wrestling with pain. I am so honored to be sharing h...

I am so grateful and honored to have had this amazing conversation with the beautiful and wise Patricia Taylor. I sincerely hope that my listeners will lean in and listen closely to her important story, because it's something we all need to hear. The fact is, racism is real in America and it's real in church. When toxic theology and unhealthy patriarchal leadership are met head-on with the...

Have you ever been given advice about something important, and you tried to follow that advice to a T? Maybe it was to help you get a promotion at work, complete a specific project, achieve a certain goal, or parent a special needs child. It was that last one for me. I got advice from many professionals as I was trying to navigate parenting my son who had a trauma history and needed immense help w...

Welcome to Season 2 of Pain to Passion Live!!! What does "HOME" mean to you? Maybe it's a place, or a relationship, or a sense of security. As humans, I think all of us are on a constant search for a sense of safety and homeostasis in a world that is filled with unpredictability and chaos. No matter what we do or how much we think we can control, the truth is that everything is tempo...