The Healing Odyssey; Finding your own way forward

Emma & Brian Seim, discuss the transformative power of recovery from addiction. They share personal experiences and the crucial role that coaching can play in this journey, emphasizing that the skills one acquires during addiction can be repurposed for positive change. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy and real-life experience in effective coaching, underscoring the value o...

Speaking with Shari Lewison-Frisch, a Family Crisis Coach, about the element of control and how it is underlined within the complex structure of self-harming behaviour, addiction, and eating disorders. They represent the individual's coping mechanism against life's stresses and traumas. The guests advise adopting better coping mechanisms while acknowledging it won't be an overnight transition. Ami...

In this enlightening episode of 'The Healing Odyssey', Samantha Mazola , a survivor of abuse, shares her struggle with alcohol abuse during the pandemic and how she transformed her life. Now running a successful coaching business, Samantha presents the practical tools that helped her on her journey to resilience and balance. These include a mindfulness approach, therapy, and integrating health and...

In this episode, Tywanah Evette AKA Goddess a psychic medium shares her harrowing experiences with abuse, trauma bonding, and battling feelings of unworthiness. She discusses her struggle with mental health, including a suicide attempt, and how her life took an unexpected turn when she discovered the power of RTT hypnotherapy. Her journey acts as an inspiring reminder that out of the ashes of desp...

Tenya Eickenberg recounts her journey through anxiety and depression as her children left for college. The resulting void exacerbates her mental health issues, leading her to seek medical help. Yet, she finds traditional treatments render her numb. Driven by desperation, she stumbles upon the Emotion Code- a holistic healing method involving muscle-testing and the release of trapped emotions. Teny...

Sam Morrison Wilson shares her story of recovery on the 'The Healing Odyssey'. She shares her journey starting from her life falling apart, leading to her decision in March 2015 to put an end to her addiction and abusive marriage. She talks about the importance of self-love and extends her help by creating 'Safe Heart Connections', a safe place for women to connect in an online group, while workin...

The candid discussion between Emma and Harris Eddie Hill covers the complexities of relational trauma, touching on their personal experiences, insights, and learning. They delve into the impact of such trauma on relationships, the challenge of identifying it, and the empowering aspect of naming one’s experience. Listeners get to understand that everyone’s trauma is unique and different elements ca...

Born drunk to an unwilling mother, Raymond Kopakowski was adopted into a loving, Polish family. His natural talent for singing led him to the spotlight, performing for eminent companies such as the Philadelphia Ballet Company and sharing stages with Carol Burnett. However, he also recounts the torment of growing up in a crime-riddled city, Camden, NJ, where he lost friends to violence and drugs. F...

Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Courtney McCarthy shares her pioneering approach as an anti-diet fitness instructor and a body image coach. Rejecting the traditional gym culture that often promotes unhealthy stereotypes, she emphasizes the importance of movement, enjoyment, respect for the body, and community to build a more empowering and inclusive fitness environment. Website: https://www.loyobofi...

My guest, Brittany Young , uncovers, in detail, her journey from being a high-achieving alcoholic to a sobriety coach. She shares how after confronting her alcoholism issue, she was led to CrossFit, which became a turning point for her. Consistently choosing sobriety every day isn't easy, but it's a commitment that she has made for herself and now helps others make as well. Now a successful execut...

Episode featuring a dialogue revolving around the complexities of human nature, addiction recovery, mental health, and how these interconnected facets influence the human race. The host Emma speaks with Dr Steve Pasin who presents a thought-provoking perspective on human nature. The conversation spans topics from the roots of fundamental human behaviour, difference between truth and opinion, to th...

In her personal journey, Ashley Pakulski notes the importance of recognising one’s identity in AA and addiction recovery, stating that acknowledging her state helped her recovery process. Amid her busy schedule and pivoting life stage, she also works on writing her book. Her belief is that success, whether in business, personal life or attracting a partner, starts from within and she aims to share...

Christina Lombardo and Emma discuss the complexities related to addiction recovery, emphasising the body's needs during and after giving up a substance. They emphasise the vital role of maintaining a healthy diet and elucidate why craving certain foods is common for people in addiction recovery. The conversation highlights the gaps in current recovery strategies and underlines the importance of ho...

Vinaya shares his unconventional path of recovery utilising crystals for energy balancing. He stresses on following your heart and intuition in navigating through life's challenges. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of awareness and consciousness-raising for a more fulfilled, joyful life. Vinaya's Bio: At 22, I realized I couldn't conform to societal expectations, so I embarked on a transf...

Tracing her son's journey to recovery and her own process of healing, Donna Marston shares how her initial attempts at 'rescuing' her son only enabled his addiction. She talks about how she learned the value of 'unhealthy helping,' fostering understanding and supporting their loved one's recovery without enabling their destructive habits. Donna's story serves as a beacon of hope for other parents...

Nicola Turner discusses her transition from teaching to financial advising, driven by her passion to help people and her expertise in numbers. Part of her services include cash flow modeling, which allows clients to visualize their financial situation and identify shortfalls in their plans. Being only one of the 16% female financial advisors, she enjoys helping women navigate their finances, parti...

This episode delves into an honest and candid conversation with JP Marsh , who is currently dealing with physical and mental challenges after a severe foot injury. Despite being incapacitated, JP shows remarkable resilience and shares how this situation could have spiraled him into a depression and possible relapse if it had happened a decade earlier, emphasizing his personal growth. Continue Your...

Martha Burich , an expert in child behaviour management, offers advice to parents on dealing with their children's behaviour. She also shares her experience in dealing with addiction and behavioural issues as a teacher at a rough high school. Martha uses examples from her book 'Yes, You Can Raise Happy, Responsible Children' where she states how a disciplined approach helped her manage her spoilt...

This episode of the 'Healing Odyssey' podcast features Deanna Marie , a life coach who works with women whose loved ones have struggled with addiction. With her own personal experience of being in a 20-year relationship with an alcoholic, Deanna provides guidance, focusing on the importance of talking openly, weighing pros and cons, and recognizing that the addict's burden isn't anyone else's to c...

In her fight against addiction, Mary utilises physical training and, later, shifts the focus towards healing the mind. She works on overcoming her imposter syndrome, finding her inner voice and eventually transforming her mindset. Mary exemplifies resilience, as she talks about participating in a bikini competition, highlighting her journey of sobriety as one of self-discovery and transformation....

In this enlightening interview, Elizabeth Kipp , who experienced severe chronic back pain shares her journey through multiple surgeries, opiate addiction, and finally, recovery. Despite doctors' prognosis declaring her condition incurable, her life's drama underpins the necessity of perseverance, a positive mindset, and gratitude. The narrative underscores how she defies the medical paradigm with...

This poignant episode features a heartfelt conversation with Keegan Read , who candidly shares his battle with alcohol addiction and his path to recovery. Following his personal loss and near-death experience, he found his purpose in launching the Retrieving Sanity Podcast, using his podcast as a platform to shed light on the often-misunderstood aspects of mental health, addiction and breaking sti...

Roberto's journey within the addiction recovery field was initiated by his stepdaughter’s struggles with drug addiction. The family's story underscores the widespread and largely unaddressed issue of addiction in Brazil. Drawing from his personal experiences, Roberto wrote 'Seven Keys to the Serenity Prayer'. Aimed at helping others, the book discusses the conceptual depth of the Serenity Prayer a...

To a listener seeking solace, Healing Odyssey presents an engaging interaction with Tony Lynch, who has faced tremendous loss. His journey from a place of utter despair in losing his family to redefining his life's purpose is awe-inspiring. He nurses others' wounds through his own personal experiences, offering comfort and encouragement to those who need it. Tony is a men's grief coach who transmu...

In this episode of The Healing Odyssey, we have Jamie Toyne who shares his personal journey of dealing with ADHD, burnout, and major career challenges. From his early diagnosis as a child to the pressures of a professional tennis career and the transition into business, Jamie opens up about developing the FLO Jo coaching program to harness ADHD superpowers. Website: https://www.jamietoyne.com/ Fre...