Best Emotionally Constipated Healing Podcasts (2025)

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Daddy Issues and Father Figures: What Healthy Masculinity Actually Looks Like 54:30

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5d ago54:30

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The term "daddy issues" points to what happens when you don't get healthy fathering. A good father figure provides grounding and stability - like being the kite string that keeps you tethered while you soar. They teach protection through boundaries, not control, and help you learn the difference between genuine care and manipulation. Healthy father…

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Spin It Out: Guided Meditation 11:39

12d ago11:39

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This one’s for the days when your brain won’t shut the fuck up about how you’re behind, failing, or the world’s biggest screw-up. We’ll ground, gather all that comparison bullshit into a ball, spin it fast, and launch it into the cosmos where it can’t touch you. Then we’ll call in what you actually need—compassion, safety, power—and anchor it into …

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Nervous System Resets: When Your Brain Says Everyone Hates You 10:45

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Ever spiral so hard you’re sure everyone hates you and you’re failing at life? Yeah. Been there. Last week my nervous system flipped the “everything is fucked” switch, and logic wasn’t gonna save me. This episode is all about nervous system resets you can use when your brain won’t shut the fuck up: Verbal Purge → trauma dump into a voice memo. Get …

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Affirmations For When You're Spinning Out 7:08

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This one’s for the days your brain won’t shut up about how you’re failing at life, everyone else is sprinting ahead, and you’re crawling in last place. Spoiler: that’s not truth. That’s your nervous system on overdrive. Comparison makes your amygdala scream “danger,” floods you with cortisol, and then dangles dopamine hits while you scroll yourself…

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Building Intuitive Muscles to Repair Self Betrayal from Childhood Trauma 45:34

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Self-betrayal starts in childhood when trauma teaches you to ignore what your gut is telling you and go straight into overthinking mode just to survive. Your intuition isn't something you think about - it's something you feel deep in your center, quiet and calm, while anxiety creates this crazy mental chaos that spins you out. As kids, trauma survi…

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Lainie Sevante Wulkan – Nourish Your Soul Conversation on The Center for Intuitive Food Therapy and High Vibe Wellness 44:25

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What a nourishing conversation with a truly inspirational soul. Join me as I engage in an insightful discussion with Lainie Sevante Wulkan, international bestselling wellness author, multi-modality healer and intuitive, Founder of CIFT (the Center for Intuitive Food Therapy and Nourish Your Soul Ayurveda and Nourish Your Soul Retreats. Please join …

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Meet Your Anger (Guided Visualization) 21:42

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Big Takeaway: You can feel anger, survive it, and walk out stronger. You don’t have to shove it down or let it explode — you can make it your ally. This isn’t a chill, floaty meditation. It’s about walking straight into the room with your Anger, looking it in the eye, and saying: Thank you. I see you. You’ve kept me alive. Now let’s do this differe…

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Somatic Exercises-Anger is Allowed in Healing 15:15

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Sarai shares a raw story about a blow-up with her parents after years of swallowing anger — and how her body went full fight mode. She breaks down the science of what happens in your nervous system when anger has nowhere to go and guides you through four somatic exercises to give it a safe exit. Quick Episode Map: Story: Confronting family over rac…

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Anger is Allowed in Healing (Affirmations) 10:41

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Sarai gets real about her long history with anger — the one emotion she grew up “allowed” to feel and express. For decades, it was her fuel, her armor, and sometimes her identity. Now, after years of using it to get ahead (and burning out from it), she reframes anger as a protective messenger, not a flaw. This episode dives into: Why anger gets a b…

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Goodbye George; Losing the Man that Made my Husband 28:23

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In this heartfelt episode, we're navigating grief after the sudden loss of my father-in-law, Chris's dad; George. We revisit a throwback discussion on the five stages of grief - denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance - but with a deeper understanding of how these stages work. Grief doesn't follow a neat checklist and we often move ba…

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Michael MacDonald – Sonic Supplements – IAH AI: Intelligence Aligned with the Heart (bonus: LIVE Sonic Blend session) 1:29:56

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Wow! Truly one of the (if not THE) most powerful interviews I’ve had the pleasure of participating in yet. Join me as I sit for a longer than normal deep dive with Michael MacDonald, Founder of IAH.FIT and Sonic Supplements. Please join us as we discuss: his insights on living in a frequency universe an understanding of everything being perfect mat…

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The Hallway of You (Guided Meditation) 15:43

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Sarai leads a gentle but powerful guided meditation to help listeners reconnect with every version of themselves—past, present, and future—without judgment or conditions. It’s not about instant self-love, but about ending the constant war and letting your body exist in peace. The journey: Entering the Hallway — Visualize a warm, safe hallway lined …

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Body Acceptance Somatic Exercise 7:52

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Sarai leads an unapologetic, eight-minute somatic release for anyone taught their body is wrong. It’s not a mirror pep talk—it’s a way to drop the fight and land back in your skin. The flow: Shake — Stand up, loosen every joint, and shake like you’re flinging off years of judgment. Feel every ripple as proof you’re alive. Sound — Growl, curse, scre…

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Body Acceptance Affirmations That Don't SUCK 6:48

26d ago6:48

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Sarai delivers a straight-talking, no-sugarcoating mini-episode on body acceptance affirmations for people who are done with self-hate but can’t force the “love every inch” mantra. Drawing from her own three-decade battle with an eating disorder, she explains that for her, body love began with acceptance—allowing her body to exist without punishmen…

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Getting Out of Your Head if You Had Narcissistic Parents 34:03

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If you grew up with narcissistic or emotionally immature parents, you know the frustration of having all the head knowledge about healing but struggling to actually feel calm in your body. This episode explains why you learned to dissociate and live in your head as a survival mechanism during childhood trauma. We dive into how children of narcissis…

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Tanya Fasnacht Jolliffe – It Isn’t Just About the Food: Igniting Your Healthier Relationship with Food 37:57

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Happy to have had the chance to engage in such an informative conversation with Tanya Fasnacht Jolliffe, founder and provider at L.I.T. Wellness Solutions. Please join us as we discuss: her insights on emotional and mental well being an understanding of disordered eating and addressing triggers her book The Mindful Me Journey: A 40-Day Guided Journ…

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When You're SPIRALING 6:32

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This simple grounding technique takes you out of "time-travel brain", where you're future tripping or reliving the past and brings you into your body and the present moment.By Sarai Speer

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When Your Brain is a Dick 6:18

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We all have moments where our brain lies to us, tries to tell us we're pieces of shit. Well, this is a 5 min spicy guided meditation for those moments. Download this and come back to it as often as you need. REMEMBER: Just because you think it doe NOT make it true.By Sarai Speer

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For The MF'er Who's Doing TOO MUCH (Affirmations) 7:00

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If you’re doing way too much, running on caffeine and chaos, and low-key spiraling while pretending everything’s fine—this one’s for you. In this fiery kickoff to Combative Calm, Sarai Speer serves you trauma-informed, nervous-system-soothing affirmations that go way deeper than the fluffy Pinterest bullshit. These affirmations are built for the hi…

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Welcome To Combative Calm 7:52

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In this raw-as-fck intro episode, trauma-informed somatic& nervous system coach Sarai Speer breaks down exactly what Combative Calm is—and why traditional healing content hasn’t worked for you. If you've ever wanted to scream during a meditation or felt like affirmations were a lie, you're in the right fucking place. Sarai shares her journey from b…

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Stage Fright, Self Worth, and the Power of Showing Up 1:19:45

1M ago1:19:45

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Happy 400th Episode!!! I sit down with Chris to talk about the fascinating connection between stage fright and sensitivity. So many of us carry this primal fear of being watched, and it can trigger deep nervous system responses that we don’t always understand. Chris shares his journey from doing magic tricks in kindergarten to performing on stage t…

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Robert L. Bray PhD – TFT: Thought Field Therapy for Deep Emotional Healing 36:10

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I learned much through this empowering conversation and live demos with Robert L. Bray, PhD, clinician, trainer, and writer. Please join us as we discuss: his insights on EFT vs. TFT tapping a live demo of TFT in action – for trauma-related anxiety along with a back pain demo his philosophies on “moving from there and then to here and now” his wisd…

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How to Repair After a Fight - Part 2 33:55

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Continuing with part two of How to Repair after a fight, we discover that apologies are actually the easy part - the true work lies in learning co-regulation and validation without falling into shame or defensive patterns. Mental health work means accepting that sometimes repair happens on different timelines, and that's okay. I'm walking through t…

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Julie Wignall – The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies: Learn to Shine Your Light Brighter 40:06

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Such a beautiful and light-filled conversation with Julie Wignall, sought-after consultant, workshop leader, coach, speaker and author. Please join us as we discuss: her insights on fireflies and the magic inside ourselves the inspiration behind her award-winning book The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies: How to Shine Your Light Brighter and Transf…

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How to Repair After a Fight - Part 1 48:36

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Fights happen. But for HSPs and survivors of dysfunctional families, repairing after conflict can feel terrifying. In this episode, I teach what I wish someone had taught me decades ago—how to repair conflict with emotional strength, regulate your nervous system, and stop shame from taking over. Mental health isn’t about being perfect. It’s about l…

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Deb Miller – Forget the Fairytale: Learning to Be Your Own Hero 39:25

2M ago39:25

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A treasured conversation with Deb Miller, small-town girl, corporate executive, elephant rider, mom, and author. Please join us as we discuss: our collaboration on her audiobook project – I was blessed to give voice to her book Forget the Fairytale and Find Your Happiness in audiobook format the inspiration behind her empowering book Disney transfo…

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Complex Emotions After Cutting Off Family: How Dreams Help You Process 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Going no contact with family isn’t a straight line—and sometimes it shows up in your dreams. We talk about the complex grief of family estrangement, the truth about recurring dreams, and what your subconscious might be trying to process. Reframing our nightmares can help you build trust with your inner child. We’ll explore the deeper meaning of the…

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Dr. Mary Sanders – Chakras Unveiled: The Hidden Path to Body Wisdom 30:02

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An insightful conversation with Dr. Mary Sanders, medical intuitive and Doctor of Chiropractic. Please join us as we discuss: her wisdom on the chakra system and its connection to the endocrine system her insights on regulating hormones what she means by receive, assimilate, express her philosophies on energy medicine and connecting with the body a…

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The Italian Yankee and the Southern Belle: Lessons in Love and Family Dysfunction 1:04:51

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Relationships and family dysfunction are two complex yet vital pieces of the mental health puzzle that come together when my husband Chris joins me on the mic today, sharing our perspectives as an Italian Yankee married to a Southern belle. We unpack the realities of dating as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), share our personal online dating journey…

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Dr. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente – Ayurveda for Obesity and Gut Health 57:15

2M ago57:15

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Dr. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente, integrative medicine doctor with a focus on Ayurveda, has joined me (again) to share his brilliant insights. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind his book: Ayurveda for Obesity and Gut Health his insights on the body/mind connection his philosophies on being grounded to nature an understanding of fat…

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What My Grandpa's WWII Survival Story Taught Me About Codependency and Resilience 23:26

2M ago23:26

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If you’ve ever felt behind in life or overwhelmed by pressure to be further along, I hope this episode gives you space to pause and really honor how far you’ve come. I reflect on the unexpected gift of this podcast becoming a record of my own growth and share a deeply personal story about my grandfather’s survival during WWII. His decision to float…

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Dr. Shahrzad Jalali – “The Fire That Makes Us: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Trauma” 30:06

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I am grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, clinical psychologist, author, and president and founder at Dr. Jalali and Associates. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her upcoming September 2025 book release: The Fire That Makes Us: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Trauma her insights on understandi…

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Avoidant, Anxious, or Secure? What are attachment styles and how does our past shape them? 54:31

3M ago54:31

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Many people misunderstand their attachment style, overidentify with labels, or confuse trauma responses with personality traits. Today we break down secure and insecure attachment, discuss how anxious and avoidant dynamics form, and look at how emotional abuse and trauma erode self-trust. Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) often internalize critic…

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Elizabeth Hall – A Discussion on Travel-eeze: Gut Health and Constipation 31:51

3M ago31:51

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Such an insightful conversation with beautiful soul Elizabeth Hall, Travel-Eeze Founder. Join us as we discuss: the motivation behind creating Travel-Eeze her personal story of triumph (endometriosis, constipation, and more!) her wisdom on natural ingredients and supplements for healing a discussion on her new product launch coming soon – Daily-Eez…

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break free from suicidal ideation - how you can prepare for the hard days 36:17

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Thanks for listening! Want to get in touch? Email me here: [email protected]*Additional Disclaimer*I am not a therapist, psychiatrist, or any type of mental and/or emotional health professional. Please always seek help from a qualified professional. The information in this podcast is not advice and does not substitute as getting care fr…

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Sean Combs AKA Diddy on Trial - How to recognize bedroom fun vs abuse - PART 2 20:50

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Are you seeing yourself or someone you know in the Sean Combs AKA Diddy trial footage and wondering if you're in a similar toxic dynamic? In this raw episode, we look at the abuse Cassie allegedly endured as a lens to examine coercion, emotional abuse, and how power gets weaponized. Recovery from manipulative abuse often starts when high-profile ca…

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Jessica Berg – Working Woman Burnout and How to Transition from Chaos to Clarity 36:27

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I thoroughly enjoyed sitting with Jessica Berg, founder of Jess Berg Coaching, as she joined me for an empowering conversation on burnout. Join us as we discuss: her philosophies on working mom burnout what she means by taking “the path of least regret” her wisdom on wearing the Super-Mom cape insights into her 12-week program – The Inner Leader a …

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Sean Combs AKA Diddy on Trial - How to recognize bedroom fun vs abuse - PART 1 31:25

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What if the alleged stories coming out of the Diddy Sean Combs trial feel more familiar than shocking? What can the trial teach us about recognizing psychological abuse in our own relationships? When domination hides behind fame and money, abuse can seem like something that only happens to the rich and powerful. But the truth is, coercion, manipula…

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Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Different 12:45

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Why do HSPs feel like they're fighting an uphill battle in a world that's lost its conscientiousness? After working with HSPs for nearly two decades, I've learned we're the people who value conscientiousness in society - that's our gift, not a weakness. Through therapy and self-awareness, sensitivity transforms from burden into extraordinary beauty…

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Types of Grief You Carry Without Realizing & How to Survive Each One 43:15

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Feeling swallowed by grief’s endless waves? I unpack anticipatory loss, disenfranchised pain, and the ripple-effect grief few name, guiding highly sensitive people toward emotional boundaries, mental health balance, and steady peace. We explore why numbness can protect, how self-permission heals, and which daily practices anchor life when everythin…

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Empathy Has a Price: Balancing Compassion with Self-Protection 36:29

4M ago36:29

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In this episode, we explore how empathy can become costly when not balanced with healthy discernment. Childhood trauma often creates "red flag erasers" that prioritize relationships over personal wellbeing. Learn how to maintain your compassionate nature while developing the wisdom to protect yourself from one-sided connections. BOUNDARIES INTENSIV…

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Reflecting & The Truth About Student Loans They Never Told Us 51:32

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Is your inner critic louder than your inner nurturer when you think about past money mistakes? I’ve wrestled with reflection that felt like punishment instead of growth. This conversation on student loan debt, financial shame, and reclaiming self-authority explores how we begin to shift toward healing. Mental Health isn’t separate from money. And w…

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The Soulful Bucket List That Healed Me and Changed Everything 39:06

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Many Highly Sensitive People live in constant survival mode, feeling burnt out, anxious, and disconnected from joy. In this episode, we offer a soulful alternative: a bucket list of simple, healing experiences that shift us from surviving to truly living. I share powerful practices like witnessing a sunrise in stillness, writing to your younger sel…

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Call in Show: Why Energy Vampires ALWAYS Find You (And How To Stop It) 22:51

4M ago22:51

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Why do certain people always seem to find and drain you? Mental health problems often worsen for Highly Sensitive People when they continually attract energy vampires. If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like you have a target on your back for manipulative, self-serving people. Workshops & Programs: BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE WITH NIKKI: https:/…

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The Positive Side Effects of Healing That No One Talks About 11:50

5M ago11:50

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Have you ever wondered what unexpected benefits might emerge from your healing journey? As we work through our pain and trauma, most of us focus solely on reducing symptoms and finding emotional stability. But what if I told you that mental health work creates ripple effects that transform every area of your life? I've witnessed this phenomenon cou…

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Anna Runkle: The Crappy Childhood Fairy’s Wisdom on Setting Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD 56:04

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I was so very happy to have Anna Runkle, the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and wise friend, join me for a beautiful deep dive into childhood trauma. Anna is creator of the popular YouTube channel Crappy Childhood Fairy, coach, author, blogger, and so much more! Join us as we discuss: her philosophies on expressing your fearful thoughts in writing, asking…

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Narcissists Count on You Making THESE Emotional Mistakes 31:19

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Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing and stopping harmful patterns like self-blame, excessive politeness, emotional avoidance, and denial. Highly Sensitive People often sabotage their recovery by prioritizing others' comfort, minimizing the abuse, or ignoring their gut instincts. To truly heal, it's essential to name abuse clearly, …

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90-Day Health Challenge: Week 2 – Mindset Shifts & Affirmations 41:57

5M ago41:57

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Ruth Slingo joined your host, Teri Wellbrock, for Week 2 of the 90-Day Health Challenge on Facebook LIVE and this is the audio version! Thank you for joining us as we discuss: mindset shifts modeling our growth journeys for our children real realm – learning to recognize counterfeit/fake and authentic light what do we want people to remember us by?…

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Am I emotionally constipated? 7 Signs you can't ignore 9:56

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Ever find yourself apologizing just for having feelings? Congrats, you're officially emotionally constipated—yes, that's a thing. It happens when you stuff your emotions deep down until they burst out at the worst possible moment (hello anxiety, meet embarrassment). This delightful cycle is extra fun if you're an HSP, by the way. Here's an idea: st…

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90-Day Health Challenge: Week 1 – You’re Healthy Until the Day You’re Not! 39:11

5M ago39:11

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Ruth Slingo joined your host, Teri Wellbrock, for Week 1 of the 90-Day Health Challenge on Facebook LIVE and this is the audio version! Thank you for joining us as we discuss: Ruth’s brother, Daniel’s, story from healthy and strong to a terminal diagnosis her faith-filled insights on transitioning Teri’s 5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness challenge for you Ruth…