The Radical Healing Podcast with Jessica Betancourt

Divorce, turning 50, raising 4 kids and trying to navigate the unchartered territory of peri-menopause is not typically where you would find a women rejoicing, laughing, turning her pain into medicine. But this is the world that we get to step into with my guest today. BatSheva Raissa is a women's empowerment coach, storyteller, musician, and co-host of The Brighter Podcast. And she is here to...

The words you use can shape how much you drink. Casual sayings like, "It's 5 O'Clock somewhere," “Just one more,” or “We're celebrating” can make heavier or regular drinking feel normal or harmless to your mind even though your body may be communicating with signs of, 'This is not good for us anymore.' Social language creates pressure and expectations. Phrases such as “...

In this expansive conversation with plant alchemist and the founder of Swan Apothecary, Robin Swan, we invite you to try on a new perspective about the healing powers of Cannabinoids. If you are someone who self-medicates with marijuana, is interested in deep treatment with the plant, or have never used it medicinally but you have issues you intuit could be served by proper use and interaction wit...

Healing isn’t something we force — it’s something we support. The skin is not just a surface; it’s a living, responsive organ deeply connected to the nervous system, emotions, and overall health. When we slow down, reduce chemical interference, and choose approaches that respect the body’s intelligence, we create space for real healing to happen. My guest today is Jodi Scott and it is her desire t...

Every woman has a relationship with anger — even if it doesn’t always look the same. Some women learned early on that anger was unsafe, unacceptable, or “too much.” They learned to swallow it, soften it, or turn it inward. Over time, that unexpressed anger can show up as anxiety, exhaustion, guilt, people-pleasing, or a quiet disconnection from one’s own truth. Other women feel anger all the time....

Most hesitation around hypnosis isn’t about hypnosis itself—it’s about trust, safety, and autonomy . When those are addressed clearly and respectfully, people tend to relax and decide for themselves whether it’s a fit. Most hesitation around microdosing isn’t about curiosity—it’s about uncertainty . The science is incomplete, the legal landscape is uneven, and responses vary widely between individ...

Do you want to train your brain to break old patterns and return to your real self? This is where microdosing meets subconscious rewiring. The gentle way to undo habits that no longer serve you. Join our  30-day Dry January program  that pairs microdosing with guided hypnotherapy to help you break old habits, shift your relationship with alcohol, and reconnect with the version of you that feels cl...

Do you have inexplicable aches, pains, weird sensations in your body that don't make logical sense? Or maybe you have 'normal' test results and labs and no medical professional can find anything 'wrong' with you but you deeply sense that something is off? You're uncomfortable, frustrated, unsure what do do after you have tried countless things... This was me too. And I am s...

What are you currently doing habitually and how it this making you FEEL, vs WHO could you become if your habits were really in service to your greater goals in life? What kind of person would you need to be to have this result?  What new stories would you tell your self? Think about ways of being that you have pieces of but are not fully aligned with because of this other habit.   Yoga but you dri...

How you used to be doesn’t have to be who you are or who you are becoming. But if you feel disconnected or unmotivated, it may be that you are in a stage of transformation or identity shifting rather than going bananas, and infusing some structure and self-loving discipline into your day to day could really help you! Rules - we want to break them, rules are impositions from other people about what...

If you have never had a personalized astrological reading done for yourself, I highly recommend having one done by a knowledgable reader who understands the importance of nuance and customization because a birth chart can be as specific and unique as your fingerprint. My guest today is Carmen Turner Schott, a bestselling author of eleven astrology books, practicing clinical social worker, and astr...

Thank you for being here. Thank you for walking a healing path and tuning into The Radical Healing podcast. My guest today is Amy Vincze. Amy has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. As a certified Massage Therapist, Nutritional Therapist, Colon Hydrotherapist, Reiki Master, and Tapping Coach, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Since earni...

When you discover one of those magical healing methods that can help instantly transform an intense feeling state, you want to tell everyone about it. I first experienced the immediate relief that The Infinity Wave can provide when I was feeling completely emotionally overwhelmed and anxious. After only a few minutes of visualising and 'waving' with Hope, I felt a sense of calm and peace t...

"I knew that I didn’t want a treatment program or medication because that was not the severity of addiction that I was personally experiencing. I knew that I would not be able to have success solely using a tracking app because I felt that that would make me feel more neurotic, although those tools certainly offer some utility and support for awareness.   I didn’t want to demonize alcohol or h...

I had so much fun riffing with Lisa about food, diet world propaganda, the myth of suffering to feel good in a fit body, and how to create respectful boundaries for your self when you are in a process of habit change and transformation. We also touch on, where alcohol fits into this picture of balance and wellness. Come hang out with us and gain some valuable tips on creating balance, empowerment...

My guest today is Cathy Nesbitt. She is one of the coolest ladies that I have ever met on the internet. She went on a mission to help people put compost units inside of their urban homes to reduce domestic waste and has created a space where people get together to LAUGH!! She's a super inspiring environmentalist and get this - she doesn't own a cell phone! How cool can you get?? Tune in wi...

My guest today is Rob Tracz, a high-performance coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping driven professionals escape ‘Robot-Mode’ and optimize their business and personal success without burnout. As the founder of TAPS - Coaching, he specializes in energy management, resilience training, and social influence strategies, working with entrepreneurs and high-achievers who want to...

My guest today is Kara Goodwin. She is an author and spiritual and meditative guide, and host of the Soul Elevation Podcast. Through years of dedicated practice, Kara has uncovered innate energy-healing abilities and frequently experiences extraordinary phenomena—visions, multidimensional journeys, inner knowings validated by external events, and profound insights. She has had several transcendent...

My guest today is Leslie Draffin. Leslie is a women's somatic coach, psychedelic micro-dosing guide, breath & meditation teacher & menstrual cycle educator. She helps midlife women embrace their bodies, sex, and psychedelics so they can overcome the wound of unworthiness, get free from mental health challenges and build a life they're excited about. Leslie believes somatic practice...

My guest today is Amita Sharma. She is the co-founder of NourishDoc, a platform dedicated to holistic, culturally sensitive wellness solutions for women navigating peri-menopause, menopause, and midlife changes. Through Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, yoga, and other integrative therapies, they help women break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms and reclaim their health—mentally, physically, and em...

My guest today is Shanenn Bryant. Shanenn helps women demolish their patterns and dominate their future. As a Pattern Transformation Expert and founder of Top Self, she bridges the gap between attachment theory and real-world transformation, showing women how to recognize and transform patterns that limit both their personal and professional lives. Combining her certification in Integrated Attachm...

Healing is non-linear, not particularly pretty, frustrating at times, and can feel like its 'not working'. If this is happening to you please remember that it is not ALL of you that feels this way. The part of you that is attached to the habit or behavior that you want to change is in need of compassion and understanding. Its really important to acknowledge where change IS happening even i...

My guest today is Natalie Bedard, also known as NatNat, an 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 committed to guiding others on their journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being. As the founder of Lift OneSelf and the host of the Lift Oneself podcast, she’s been transforming lives since 2019 by offering tools to regulate the nervous system, relieve emotional pain, and transform anxiety into empowerment...

My guest to day is Victor Briere, A.D. Victor is the head of the International Institute of Ayurveda where he serves as an Ayurvedic Doctor and teacher. Victor specializes in ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. He is the author of Pulse Unveiled and will be publishing Ayurveda for Diabetes in 2025. He has spent over 10 years learning how to understand and help people with addict...

My guest today is Brett Cordes. Brett is a recently retired ear nose, and throat physician and surgeon who is now launching his own private physician coaching business. His career was almost completely derailed as he battled the disease of addiction. However, through consistent, hard work, founded in humility, he was able to re-join the career that he always loved, and is now coaching physicians w...