Unraveled and Rising Podcast

The holidays are supposed to bring joy—but for many of us, they bring old wounds, unspoken tension, and family patterns we thought we outgrew. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about what it’s really like to go home for the holidays when family trauma is still part of the picture. From unhealed relationships to unrealistic expectations, this episode explores how to protect your peace, break old c...

Family is supposed to love us—but what happens when they’re the ones who hurt us… or when we’ve been the ones who caused the pain? We open up about one of the hardest topics of all: family trauma. We talk about: ✨ How to face the pain without reopening old wounds ✨ The difference between healing with family vs. healing from family ✨ Why forgiveness isn’t the same as forgetting ✨ What to do whe...

Remember when we could disagree without destroying relationships? We tackle something we’ve all felt lately: the loss of honest, respectful debate. Our tough conversations too often end in arguments—or silence. And all that bottled-up tension? It’s not just uncomfortable… it can create stress, disconnection, and even illness. We talk about: ✨ Why collective trauma makes us more reactive and less...

In this episode, Michelle and Terry open up raw and unfiltered about the tension they felt before recording, the weight of recent tragic events, and how these moments affect us all on a deeper, collective level. Processing trauma and finding healthy ways to respond with love instead of hate, they share honest reflections, personal experiences, and tools that can help us navigate these heavy times....

Don’t wait for a health crisis to take charge of your care. In this episode, Dana Sherwin, a healthcare administrator turned patient advocate who brings 35 years of insider experience—and her own journey with chronic illness—shares why patient-physician communication is broken—and what we can do to fix it. Her patient-centric model equips people with the tools to speak up, engage more effectively...

Have you ever had thoughts you’d never dare say out loud? We did—and in this episode, we went there. From private insecurities and silent judgments to the things we hide in relationships and daily life—this conversation is equal parts vulnerable and liberating. We talk about: ✨ The fears we carry but never admit ✨ The messy truths behind “I’m fine” ✨ Why silence keeps us stuck in shame ✨ The f...

We’ve been taught how to show up at work to succeed… but what if, in the process, we lose ourselves? This conversation hit home as we explored what it means to show up in the world as women—driven to succeed, yet often disconnected from our true selves. Kristine Genovese, a trailblazer in holistic wellness, shares how the Soul Intelligence® Method empowers people to reconnect with their inner trut...

In this gripping episode, Dan shares his journey from the edge of destruction in California to rebuilding a life in Georgia with his wife, who stood by him. This isn’t just a story—it’s a warning and a promise. – The spiral: drugs, prison, and homelessness – The fight to survive – Rebuilding trust, love, and marriage – How the camera lens became an inspiration Your brain will lean in because deep...

We open up about family trauma and healing a nation with Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, whose own healing journey from childhood trauma led her to a lifetime of helping others. She’s the author of A Light in the Darkness, Into the Fire, and her latest, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis. Phyllis sees our country throu...

In this first conversation, we dive into one of the most urgent issues facing our country: the nursing shortage—and the emotional and systemic trauma surrounding it. Co-hosts Terry deAragon, RN and Kimberly Diaz, RN speak candidly about the crushing weight of burnout, the aftershocks of COVID, and the massive gap between the demand for care and the shrinking nursing workforce. 💥 We explore: – Why...

💔 “Caregiving can heal… or reopen what was never resolved.”In this episode, Kimberly Diaz, RN and Michelle dive into the emotional complexity of caregiving within families—especially when the person needing care was once the source of trauma themselves. We speak candidly about: – The guilt and grief families often carry– The burnout that comes from sacrificing your own needs– The trauma of caring...

In this deeply emotional episode of Unraveled and Rising, Terry deAragon shares the powerful story of how her trauma recovery program was brought to life inside the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. After experiencing the impact of God Behind Bars, she knew her calling was to help incarcerated women break free from the cycles of trauma, shame, and hopelessness. Terry and co-host Michelle Kavan...

In this heart-centered episode of Unraveled and Rising, we welcome Christina Beatty, a Spiritual Embodiment Coach whose personal healing journey began in the trenches of early motherhood. What started as a season of emotional overwhelm and deep trauma became the awakening of her soul—and the birth of her life’s work. Christina shares her story of transformation and offers grounded, empowering guid...

In this episode, we get real about a topic many women carry silently: our relationship with sexuality. From our younger years—when we confused intimacy with love, gave too much of ourselves, and sought validation with it—to now, as women in our 50s, navigating menopause, healing, and self-worth, we unpack the messy, honest, and powerful truth of our journey. 🔥 We talk about: – Using intimacy to h...

💔 In this deeply personal episode of Unraveled and Rising, we pause to honor the lives of three courageous firefighters—John Morrison, Frank Harwood, and David Tysdal—who were victims of the recent ambush in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Our co-host, Terry deAragon, once lived in this community as a traveling nurse. With compassion and vulnerability, she shares her reflections, her connections to those i...

“I made a promise to myself when I was 18—and I meant it.” In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Ed Wheeler shares the emotional journey of holding onto his marriage during its most fragile season. After nearly 7 years of separation and uncertainty, Ed made a conscious, unwavering decision: He was not going to get divorced. What followed was a years-long process of self-reflection, min...

In this deeply vulnerable episode of Unraveled and Rising, Michelle shares her personal story for the first time—and it’s raw, real, and emotional. From childhood feelings of unworthiness and fear to struggling with sensitivity, identity, and confidence, Michelle opens up about how these internal battles shaped her relationships, choices, and sense of self. She reflects on the pain of being mistre...

This week on Unraveled and Rising, we’re reminding ourselves—and you—that healing isn’t a straight line. Terry opens up about a recent setback and how, despite having all the tools and awareness, life still humbles us. Growth doesn’t mean perfection. It means showing up, again and again, with compassion. Then Kimberly bravely shares her deeply personal story of abuse, identity loss, and the painfu...

In this powerful episode, we explore why your voice matters more than you think. Stories shape our healing, connect us, and create space for both vulnerability and growth. Then, co-host Terry deAragon opens up and shares her story—a raw, honest reflection on trauma, survival, and how she’s now guiding others to break generational cycles through her work with women coming out of incarceration and t...

Welcome to the very first episode of Unraveled & Rising! In this raw and real debut, your hosts—Terry de Aragon, RN Kimberly Diaz, RN, and Michelle Kavanaugh open up about their own unraveling moments and what led them to create this sacred space for healing, growth, and becoming. In this episode, we share:✅ Who we are and why this podcast was born✅ The personal stories and traumas that shap...