In this episode of Breathe In, Scream Out, host Katie Healy welcomes Trish Barillas, a Certified Life Coach with over 20 years of experience helping people move through anxiety, heartbreak, and life transitions with strength and clarity.

Trish’s story is deeply personal: she’s lived with anxiety since she was five, grew up as a parentified child of Guatemalan immigrants, and has navigated her own journey with medication, grief, and identity.

She shares wisdom from her Guatemalan roots, where grief is not hidden away but honored through sacred traditions of life, community, and love. Grounded in those values, she’s built a coaching practice that is both compassionate and results-driven—reminding us that true healing isn’t just about talking, but about doing the work to create real change.

In this conversation, Katie and Trish explore:

• When is your suffering enough?
• Why medication can be a game-changer
• How you should advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
• The role of culture, tradition + spirituality in understanding grief + celebrating life
• Why breakups can be powerful teachers if you allow them to be
• The truth about change (it’s uncomfortable, but it’s also the path to growth)
• Why suffering is not a life sentence
• The importance of building peace into your everyday life

Connect:

• Trish’s Instagram: @tbarillas
• Trish’s Website: trishbarillas.com
• Katie’s Instagram: @katiehealywellness
• Katie’s Website: katiehealywellness.com

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