The Activate Change Podcast

[Interview] Returning to Connection in Chaotic Times: Indigenous Wisdom on Healing, Addiction, & Inner Freedom with James Goodin In a world that feels increasingly intense—filled with fear, stress, and uncertainty—this episode of The Activate Change Podcast is an invitation back to connection, spiritual grounding, and inner freedom . Chloe Faith Urban sits down with Arrowhawk (James Goodin) ,...

From Self-Sabotage to Soul Purpose | Healing the Inner Saboteur & the Witch Wound In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast , Gabrielli guides a live healing session with Paula, a lifelong helper who feels called to step into her soul purpose — but finds herself blocked by self-sabotage, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Together, they explore how the inner saboteur often forms as a s...

Ep 36 — Awakening the Soul: Rebirth, Resilience, and Our Collective Evolution with Galit Raiman and Gabrielli LaChiara In this second conversation with master astrologer Galit Raiman, Gabrielli LaChiara joins the conversation. It’s a deep and expansive conversation about the Soul — what it is, where it comes from, and how it guides us through cycles of death, rebirth, and awakening. Together, they...

I'm Worthy. I Am Wise. In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast , Gabrielli has a session with Shifra, a mother and grandmother who has spent years over-giving, caregiving, and putting everyone else’s needs before her own. Together, they explore what happens when burnout, grief, and exhaustion finally bring life to a standstill — forcing you to slow down, listen to your body, and turn your c...

Astrology, Awakening and the Bridge to a New Paradigm with Galit Raiman In this inspiring conversation, Chloë Faith Urban sits down with evolutionary astrologer Galit Raiman to explore what it means to live through one of the most pivotal times in human history. Galit describes our current moment as the bridge —the passage from the Age of Pisces into the Age of Aquarius. Together, they unpack what...

In this episode of the Activate Change Podcast Chloë has a conversation with one of the most influential figures in trauma healing: Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing®. Originally recorded in 2019, this conversation explores how trauma lives in the body—and how true healing happens not just in the mind, but at the level of our physiology and nervous system.  Whether you’re brand new...

In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Elise, who’s in the midst of a spiritual rebirth. After years of defining herself by what she did , Elise is longing for a deeper connection to her spirit—but struggling to trust it. Together, they explore what it means to reclaim a spiritual self in a world that worships productivity, clear the fear of being “too much” or “not enough,” and ask: What i...

Some conversations don’t just offer insight—they offer invitation . To pause. To reflect. To come home to yourself in a new way. This is one of those conversations. In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast , I (Chloë) sit down with Berwick Mahdi Davenport—also known as Brother M—human development strategist, coach of coaches, father, and creator of the Ego Reduction Formula. Mahdi brings 30+...

In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Sharon, a seasoned energy healer and fierce-hearted mother navigating the tender terrain of family entanglement and ancestral patterning. Raised in a web of triangulation and emotional loyalty, Sharon explores what it means to reclaim her freedom without abandoning her people—or herself. Listen as she disentangles from the role of scapegoat, sheds the...

In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Evyan, a sensitive, deeply loving mother navigating the unraveling of an old identity — the one who rescues, saves, feels, and fixes for everyone else. Raised in an alcoholic family where her body became the emotional alert system, Evyan explores what it means to let go of rescuing as a way of being. Listen as she reconnects with her own innocence, rel...

Some conversations don’t just shift your perspective—they rearrange you. This is one of them. In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast , I (Chloë) sit down with Dr. Rae Johnson—one of the most brilliant minds in somatics and social justice, a leading voice in embodied activism, and one of my own beloved coaches and mentors. Rae has held me through some of the most pivotal moments of my life:...

In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Loren, who’s longing for a deeper, more fulfilling partnership after her divorce. Together, they explore how her parents' divorce shaped her childhood and influenced her own toxic marriage. As they uncover inherited stories and fears around love, Loren begins to release these old contracts, creating space to step into the conscious, mutually supportive...

In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Izzy, who explores their fear of intimacy and seeks deeper connections in both romantic and platonic relationships. Together, they uncover that their birth trauma has impacted them feeling safe in relationships, and they explore what it takes to lean into the vulnerability of having needs, desires, & deeper intimacy in their life.  Izzy has had man...

As we step into 2025, it seems the universe has not held back in presenting us with some serious chaos and turmoil.  From our conversations—echoing through friends, family, and clients—it is clear: a whole heck of a lot of us are navigating an unusually turbulent start to the year. In this country and around the world, a relentless cascade of events has unfolded, each adding to a tapestry of globa...

Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!  To give you a treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. This is the 3rd in a 3-part series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives—a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past. We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you with a self-care respite and a muc...

Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!  To give you a treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. This is the 2nd in a 3-part series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives—a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past. We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you with a self-care respite and a muc...

Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!  To give you a special treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. For the next three episodes, we'll share a special series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives - a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past. We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you w...

In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Phyllis, who’s seeking greater connection, abundance, and freedom. Together, they dive into the layers of her personal trauma and her relationship with money, uncovering how family dynamics and past experiences have influenced her self-worth and ability to thrive. They clear the energies, judgments, and opinions she has absorbed from her family over the...

In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Kristen, who’s spent much of her life prioritizing others' needs over her own. Now, with her children grown and out of the house, she's seeking balance between fulfilling life's responsibilities and embracing her own freedom, desires, and liberation. Together, they explore the karmic blocks that may be holding her back from making a major life decision...

In today’s episode, we’re sharing something a little different with you—a post-election healing circle we hosted the day after the U.S. election. This gathering was a space to hold each other, to grieve, to process, and to remember that our work and hope don’t end here. We came together because we were asked and because we care deeply—for you, for humanity, and for our planet. We gathered because...

What does it take to truly thrive after experiencing trauma? And how does trauma shape us in ways we might not even realize? These are questions that hit close to home for me, especially as someone who has walked the incredibly challenging healing road after sexual trauma. That’s why I’m especially excited to share this conversation with you. In this episode I am so honored to share with you an in...

In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Angélica, a social justice educator and mother who’s struggling to hold the weight of the world. Together, they explore what it takes for Angélica to take care of herself when she’s holding so many other people, responsibilities, and the immense grief that arises when she realizes that no matter how much time or energy she gives to others, it’s never go...

In this episode of the Activate Change Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce a new format blending in-depth interviews alongside our powerful healing sessions. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the pioneer behind Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, in a conversation that promises to open new avenues of self-discovery and healing. What You'll Learn: Understanding IFS: Dive into t...

In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Mell, an almost empty nester unsure about her next phase in life. Having an abusive and gaslighting mother, she struggles to trust herself and lives in constant fear that she’s in trouble, or something bad is right around the corner. Listen, as they explore this deep trauma and continue to listen to her Soul’s guidance.  Mell has extensive experience wi...

In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Dakota, who’s not wanting to lose herself to her new relationship. Together, they explore what it takes to cultivate self-love, maintain autonomy, and nurture a thriving partnership that evolves without self-sabotage or fear of loss getting in the way. Dakota has had very limited experience of the method, and this is one of the first sessions she’s had...