The Wounded Healers Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Jordan Gabaldon. She opens up about navigating cancer at a young age, the challenges of motherhood after diagnosis, and how her journey inspired her to write Nourishing Your Baby From Within . Together, we talk about finding hope in difficult seasons, caring for both your body and your heart, and discovering that healing often looks different than we expect. Whethe...

Join Janessa and Amy as they delve into imposter syndrome again, exploring personal stories, marriage dynamics, self-doubt, and the journey to self-acceptance. This candid conversation offers deep insights and practical reflections on overcoming internal barriers and embracing authenticity. Imposter syndrome in personal and professional life The role of partners in recognizing and boosting self-co...

Have you ever felt like a fraud despite being an accomplished individual? In this episode, we dive into imposter syndrome and the ways it can quietly shape our work, personal lives, and health. We share honest conversations about self-doubt, pressure, and the impact these feelings can have even when success says otherwise.

Hey healers. We are properly catching up this episode! Amy's on some new meds and has rescued a dog, Janessa is networking with the mayor and planning a beautiful programme with her women's group. Life is good. Sending love and light!

What happens when conventional treatment isn’t the only path you want to explore? In this episode, we speak to listener and guest Shivani (@life_with_shivs). She has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years and is currently undergoing Ayurvedic treatment. We discuss what Ayurveda involves in practice, how it compares to Western medicine for her, and the real-life impact - both positive an...

Receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. In this episode, we share the lessons, insights, and gentle truths we’ve learned over the years - advice we wish we could have given our past selves.

Is “buy nice or buy twice” really true when it comes to Oura Ring dupes? In this episode, Janessa and Amy put that idea to the test as they share their real experiences from honest reviews to unexpected surprises, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether the cheaper options are actually worth it. Tune in for plenty of laughs, lighthearted moments, and their candid take on the world of...

In this episode, we explore the quiet tension between our inner world and the outward lives happening around us. There are moments when it feels like everyone else is basking in summer thriving, celebrating, building, blooming while inside, you’re navigating a deep and silent winter. The contrast can be isolating. Confusing. Even shame-inducing. But here’s the truth: life moves in seasons. Just as...

With so much tension and division filling our feeds, Amy wanted to take this solo episode somewhere different. Together we are looking at the headlines that don’t always trend. Stories of strangers helping strangers. Communities crossing cultural and ethnic lines to support one another. Young people choosing collaboration over conflict. Nations stepping up in solidarity when tragedy strikes. There...

In this episode, Amy shares an honest reflection on her 3-day juice and soup cleanse . We explore what mainstream medicine actually says about cleanses and inflammation, the difference between “detox” culture and simply removing ultra-processed foods, and why restrictive approaches can be tricky for autoimmune bodies. It isn’t about quick fixes or cures - it’s about curiosity, nourishment, and lea...

Amy is getting married!!! This is a chatty episode featuring Amy's fiancé (!!) Edouard, filling Janessa in on details of the engagement & their love story. Also touching on a little bit of chronic illness within relationships, & how struggle can really bond couples together. Hope you enjoy!

As 2025 comes to a close, Amy & Janessa are hitting pause, looking back, and rating the year that was. In this end-of-year wrap episode, they reflect on the highs, the lessons, the growth, and the moments that defined their personal and collective 2025. Expect honest ratings, fun throwbacks, a little nostalgia, and plenty of Amy & Janessa banter as they close out the year with gratitude an...

In this episode, we explore why everyday grace seems to be disappearing from modern life — and what that means for our neighbourhoods, our wellbeing, and our relationships. We dive into the shift from community-minded living to hyper-individualism, how stress and disconnection shape our reactions, and why offering patience feels harder than ever. With research on social cohesion and our own person...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage , specifically a missed miscarriage . Please listen with care . In this tender and deeply personal episode, Janessa opens her heart about walking through a missed miscarriage an experience that left a lasting wound, yet also revealed unexpected places where faith can hold us when we feel we cannot hold ourselves. Though the pain is r...

Moving is stressful for anyone but when you live with rheumatoid arthritis or another inflammatory illness, it can feel like carrying your whole life uphill with sand in your joints. In this episode, Amy and Janessa share the tips, tricks, and mindset shifts they just picked up when moving homes themselves. From pacing your packing and managing pain, to creating a calm, accessible new space that t...

In this eye opening episode, we pull back the curtain on the darker side of social media beyond the filters, trends, and endless scrolling. We explore how platforms are designed to keep us hooked by tapping into our brain’s dopamine system, why echo chambers are shaping the way we think, and how the constant comparison culture contributes to disordered eating and body image struggles. But the impa...

This week, we’re reflecting on the things we wouldn’t buy again - the products, gadgets, and little indulgences that promised more than they delivered. It’s not about guilt or being perfect with money; it’s about learning what actually adds value to our lives and what just takes up space. From impulse buys to overhyped trends, we’re sharing our honest experiences, a few laughs, and what we’re (sti...

In this episode, Amy and Janessa explore the complex world of weed as a potential tool for managing chronic health conditions. We discuss how cannabis can be used medicinally -covering its benefits for pain and inflammation - while also shining a light on the important watch outs that shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether you’re curious or cautious, this episode hopefully offers a balanced look at both...

We’re back , Wounded Healers family! After a little podcast break, we’re catching you up on all the metaphorical roses and thorns in our lives. This episode is full of heartfelt updates, we share the beautiful moments that have been blooming for us, as well as some of the harder ones we’ve been moving through. With care, we briefly touch on the loss of a loved one to suicide and the loss of a preg...

In this episode, Amy shares the latest advancements and medical interventions on the horizon for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. While managing RA can often feel like an uphill battle, there is hope on the horizon. Tune in to hear encouraging insights, emerging treatments, and what these developments could mean for the future of RA care. Guided Meditation for Chronic Pain: https://youtu.b...

In this episode we talk about the promising autoimmune treatments that are in development.  Sources mentioned:  T-Cell Vaccine Studies DEN‑181 Phase I Trial in Humans Peptide–MHC Complex Vaccine in Animal Models Preclinical Peptide-Based Vaccine Studies Local Anti‑Inflammatory Gene Delivery Immune tolerance induction with multiepitope peptide RNAi & Epigenetic Gene Silencing RNA inte...

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis comes with more questions then answers—and sometimes, it’s hard to know where to even start. In this episode, we explore how ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for asking the tough, nuanced questions about RA that we may not always feel comfortable bringing to the doctor or our loved ones. But we don’t stop there. We also dive into one of the most emotionally complex p...

Amy asks Janessa the tough questions! Do you believe in the devil? Do you believe in hell? How do you feel about the gays? Do you now believe that sex belongs only in marriage? How are you reconciling science like the Big Bang and what it says in the bible? Resources: Wesley Huff Biblically Heard : Oxford Academic The Bible Project C.S Lewis' book Mere Christianity

In this episode part ( 1 of 2), Janessa shares her deeply personal and evolving journey with faith-a path marked by struggle, questioning, and ultimately transformation. What began as a battle with God has become an unexpected awakening, shifting her perspective from self-focused to compassion for others. Quote: " Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words."- St. Francis of Assisi...

We are both back - finally!  This weeks episode is all about how we can think about relaxation as a skill - something we can train ourselves in. We even featured a little mediation at the end. Please enjoy!