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Inner Healing Paths Podcast

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

The show’s goal is to help you learn about different ways you heal from past emotional wounds and trauma. Hosted by mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, who specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Topics center on inner child work, ancestral healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, magic, energy healing, arts, and indigenous healing modalities. The episodes are free-flowing conversational-style with a diverse group of guests.
If you find yourself asking the following questions, then this podcast is for you:
How can I heal my inner child?
What is complex trauma?
What is Inner Child Work? How do you know if your inner child needs healing? How to connect with your inner child? Can you heal from childhood trauma?
What is shadow work?
What is PTSD? What is C-PTSD?
What are traditional healing practices? What is trauma healing?
Does trauma ever fully heal?
What is intergenerational trauma? How do you heal intergenerational trauma?
What is ancestral trauma? How do you heal ancestral trauma?

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Episodes

Undocumented Warrior, Transformational Coaching, & Energy Healing with Maydelli A. Mendoza.

March 19, 2024 20:01 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

This new episode of the podcast is with Maydelli Alitzel Mendoza de Escobar. Maydelli is an undocumented warrior-turned-conscious entrepreneur, transformational life coach, mental health advocate, and speaker. She began her spiritual journey 18 years ago, searching for inner healing. In our conversation, Maydelli shares her life story, her wisdom from navigating adversaries, and energy healing. To learn more about Maydelli check out her IG @healingthruselflove. Disclaimer: This podcast epis...

Sexual Violence, Building Community, & Helping Others Heal with Brenda Martinez

March 14, 2024 01:15 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

Trigger Warning: Sexual violence is discussed in this episode.  This episode is with Brenda Martinez; she shares her story of surviving sexual violence, how she came to own and feel empowered by her story to help other women. Brenda founded Seek & Shine, an organization created to provide resources for women for individual and collective transformation to help one another shine. Seek & Shine began with the purpose of being your village, providing support, and providing resources to grow.  T...

Internal Family Systems (IFS), The Porous Mind, & Spirit Possessions with Robert Falconer

March 01, 2024 01:30 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is discussed in this episode.  This new podcast episode is with Robert Falconer, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, teacher, and writer. He has worked with trauma survivors for a significant part of his career. His primary focus now is working with unattached burdens (UB), which is a term used in IFS therapy to refer to spirit possessions within a person. Robert also discusses legacy burdens, which refer to beliefs, energies, and emotions transferred a...

#85. On Nutrition, Spirituality, Books, EMDR, Rest and Restore with Carolina Quiroz, LCSW

December 21, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

This new episode is with mental health therapist Carolina Quiroz, LCSW. Carolina shares her journey of healing from an eating disorder that she developed during her adolescence. Carolina also shares tips and strategies that help rest and restore. We also discussed spirituality and the role of spirit entities in the therapy room. We talked about books, nutrition, and yoga. This is truly a packed episode. I hope you enjoy it! You can find Carolina on IG @consultingwthcarolina  About Carolina...

#84. On Grief, Loss, & Surrender: Solo Episode

December 04, 2023 18:48 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

***Trigger warning: In this episode I share about pregnancy loss. This is my most vulnerable episode. The goal is to open up about my experience and my journey in navigating a very challenging 2023. I share what has helped me cope and process difficult times. I also read a brief excerpt by Buddhist philosopher Thích Nhất Hạnh from his book "No Death, No Fear" which fundamentally changed me. Take a listen!  Please feel free to send me an email at [email protected] and share healing. t...

#83. Healing Through Creativity, Spirituality, & The Ancestors with Sofia Mendoza, LCSW

August 11, 2023 21:01 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

This new episode is with mental health therapist Sofia Mendoza, LCSW. Sofia shares her creative journey as a writer and author of over 30 publications. Sofia also shares about connecting with her ancestral roots by honoring the memory of her maternal grandmother through beautiful family stories. Sofia shares how she connected with her spirituality to enhance and evolve her healing journey. To learn more about Sofia check out her website: mendingrootshealingspaces.com IG: @mendingrootshealin...

#82. Ancestral Healing & Remembrance of our Grandmothers’ Medicine with Dr. Alejandra Acuña (REPLAY)

July 28, 2023 19:16 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

This episode is with Dr. Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Acuña shared the importance of reconnecting with our ancestral roots as an integral part of our healing. We also talked about having an intentional connection with our ancestors and bringing them forth daily as a source of personal empowerment. Dr. Acuña so candidly shared her story and healing journey of remembrance. She talked about her journey of reclaiming her intuitive gifts and the healing practices of her ancestors. If you want ...

#81. The Healing Power Of Tracing Your Lineage with Irisneri Alicea Flores

July 12, 2023 19:24 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

What is the meaning genealogy? How can I trace my genealogy and discover my family heritage? Why is genealogy helpful on your healing path? What are the essential steps to conduct effective genealogical research? What can genealogy tell you? How does genealogical research get started? Where can I find reliable and relevant genealogical records, especially for investigating ancestors from specific regions or time periods? This episode is with Irisneri Alicea Flores. Irisneri is a profe...

#80. What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? With Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa

June 26, 2023 19:27 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MB

What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? What is Chicanismo? What does it mean to reindigenize?  What are the mental health needs of Chicanos in the US? What is decolonial psychology? This episode is with Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa, co-directors and co-founders of the Institute of Chicana/o/x Psychology. Their organization centers on community and professional development training for educators and mental health professionals on issues related to Chicana/o/x wellness, cultural identity, and ment...

#80. What Are The Healing Benefits of Hiking & Journaling? With Cindy Rodriguez

June 20, 2023 01:22 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

What are the spiritual and emotional benefits of walking in nature? Why is hiking good for the soul? How is hiking healing for the mind and body? What are the healing benefits of journaling?   How can you reclaim yourself through hiking?  Why is journaling so powerful? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit with Cindy Y. Rodriguez, founder and creator of Reclama, a spiritual wellness community dedicated to helping women of color heal and reclaim themselves through hiking and jo...

#79. What Are The Healing Benefits of Hiking & Journaling? With Cindy Rodriguez

June 20, 2023 01:22 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

What are the spiritual and emotional benefits of walking in nature? Why is hiking good for the soul? How is hiking healing for the mind and body? What are the healing benefits of journaling?   How can you reclaim yourself through hiking?  Why is journaling so powerful? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit with Cindy Y. Rodriguez, founder and creator of Reclama, a spiritual wellness community dedicated to helping women of color heal and reclaim themselves through hiking and jo...

#78. Healing, Spirituality, & Mental Health With Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW

June 07, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

I have the opportunity to sit with my friend and colleague Maria Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW. This is not a formal interview; we call it a "comadres session." It is a fun and lighthearted platica (talk) about topics we are passionate about, such as emotional & energy healing, curanderismo, spirituality, mental health, and more.  If you like what you hear and find it helpful on your healing journey, please share it on social media or leave a review. It helps this message reach more people who...

#77. What is Curanderismo? With Atava Garcia Swiecicki

May 26, 2023 18:31 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

What is the definition of curanderismo? Where is curanderismo from?  How can curaderismo help us heal emotional wounds? What are the different types of curanderismo?  What is a limpia or barrida?  Why is self-healing important? What is herbalism and how does it relate to curanderismo?  For this episode, I sit with Atava Garcia Swiecicki, author of the book "The Curanderax Toolkit." Atava is a clinical herbalist and teacher of over thirty years. Atava has been mentored by herbalists, c...

#76. Meditation Monday: A Moving Meditation When Feeling Overwhelmed

May 15, 2023 20:12 - 6 minutes - 9.28 MB

A moving meditation is a form of meditation that involves a specific motion as a way to clear the mind and connect with the present moment. Instead of focusing solely on the breath or a mantra, the meditator brings their awareness to the sensations and movements of their body, which can help bring a greater sense of focus and relaxation. Some people find that movement-based meditation helps them access a deeper state of mindfulness than seated meditation. If you find this meditation helpful...

#75. What Is a Highly Sensitive Person With Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT

May 09, 2023 16:44 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed, a darkened room, or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation? When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? For this episode I had the opportuni...

#74. Meditation Monday: Self-Acceptance

May 08, 2023 07:38 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MB

This is a 5-minute guided meditation help you accept yourself, exactly as you are NOW. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy approaches. Rosa ...

#73. Meditation Monday: Shadow Work Meditation

May 01, 2023 16:26 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week's meditation is a guided visualization introducing us to shadow work. A shadow work meditation is a type of guided meditation that focuses on exploring the parts of ourselves that we may usually keep hidden or repress. It is a deep and introspective practice that allows us to face those aspects of ourselves that we may deem as negative, shameful or undesirable. By doing shadow work, we allow ourselves to develop a more profound sense of self-awareness and better understand the comp...

#72. Inner Child Healing Through Writing & Poetry with Vianney Harelly

April 28, 2023 17:41 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

How can I connect with my inner child through poetry?  How does creativity connect with my inner child?  How can my inner healing unfold alongside a writing career?  How can poetry heal my inner child?  How can poetry help me heal from generational trauma? In this episode, I sit with Vianney Harelly, writer, poet & content creator. We discuss writing poetry as a tool to connect and heal the inner child. Vianney shares her story of discovering her writing gifts and how this has helped he...

#71. Meditation Monday: Visualize Your Future Self & Healing Affirmations

April 24, 2023 16:54 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

This is a new 15-minute meditation to help you visualize your future self, fully recovered from an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and spirit. I will also provide healing affirmations for you to practice.  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner c...

#70. Meditation Monday: Your First Breath

April 17, 2023 16:52 - 6 minutes - 8.41 MB

This week's meditation is a guided visualization to help you imagine what it would be like to breathe for the first time. You will be guided to "breath in peace" and "breath out stress" for a quick mental rejuvenation If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  For more inspiration follow me on Instagram @rosashettylcsw To stay informed about upcoming episodes and special events/offerings, SI...

#69. It Didn’t Start With You with Mark Wolynn (REPLAY)

April 13, 2023 17:33 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

What is inherited family trauma?  How can trauma be passed on from a parent to a child? What’s the scientific research behind inherited family trauma? How does a child carry a parent or grandparent’s trauma? How do we heal? How do we break the cycle of inherited family trauma?  This episode is with author Mark Wolynn. Mark is an expert on inherited family trauma and he helps people heal generational trauma through the field of Family Constellation. He wrote the best-selling book “It Did...

#68. Meditation Monday: My Inner Ally

April 10, 2023 17:14 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MB

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.”  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy approaches. Ros...

#67. Healing Fat Phobia & Embracing Body Diversity with Miriam Lara-Mejia

April 06, 2023 06:37 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

What is fat phobia? What is the connection between body self-shame and collective fat phobia?  What is a feminist approach to healing internalized fat stigma? What is size diversity? What is body positivity?  How can we heal internalized fat phobia?  Why is it important to teach children about body and size diversity?  Is fat phobia a form of generational trauma and wounding?  What is body-positive parenting?  How can learning about size and body diversity help me heal emotional wounds?    ...

#66. Meditation Monday: My Inner Child

April 03, 2023 17:01 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

This meditation will guide you on a gentle journey to connect with your inner child. Your inner child personifies your emotional wounds. The concept of the inner child gives your nervous system a face, giving you a concrete glimpse of the healing you still need to do. Being around children naturally elicits feelings of tenderness, compassion, acceptance, and love. Seeing your past emotional wounds represented as your inner child makes it much easier to give yourself all the empathy, compassi...

#65. How Your Career Can Help You Heal with Luis Cornejo, LMFT

March 29, 2023 18:18 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

How can I pivot my career to live a more authentic and harmonious life?  Can I heal my past emotional wounds through my chosen career path?  How to can I show up more authentically in the world?  How can I connect with my gifts?  What is the role of creativity on the healing journey? How can living a more authentic life bring more opportunities and growth? For this episode, I invited Luis Cornejo, LMFT. Luis is a Queer, Indigenous, Latinx, Bilingual mental health therapist—his work centers ...

#64. Meditation Monday: Connecting to Your Chakras

March 27, 2023 16:03 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB

This week's meditation will guide you to connect each of the energetic centers of your body, also known as chakras. Chakra means “wheel,” and they are spinning disks. They correspond to nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our mind, body, and spirit.   Seven main chakras run along your spine. Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, location, name, and color. I will guide you on connecting to each chakra to open and align them one at a time.  ...

#63. Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Marisela Rosales, LCSW

March 23, 2023 06:26 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

What is holistic mental health?  How do you incorporate spiritual and indigenous healing practices in therapy?  How can spirituality help you heal?   What is plant medicine?  What is energy work?  For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with holistic mental health therapist Marisela Rosales, LCSW. Marisela shares her personal healing journey and the role that spirituality played. Marisela shares how she was able to re-discover herself and the intuitive gifts she has to share. To...

#62. Meditation Monday: Connecting With You Heart

March 20, 2023 10:01 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

This week's meditation will guide you to connect to your heart energy to bring in more self-compassion. You will also practice sending this loving heart energy to someone you love. Helping you practice mindfulness of loving kindness in your heart, mind, and body.  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health...

#61. Meditation Monday: Working with Difficulties

March 20, 2023 03:34 - 7 minutes - 9.64 MB

This meditation comes from The UCLA Mindful Awareness and Research Center (https://www.uclahealth.org). In this meditation, you will practice "pendulation," a technique from Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing (SE).  SE is a trauma healing and therapeutic approach that involves our body's natural ability to heal from trauma.  Pendulation is about noticing a feeling in your body and how that feeling changes. This technique allows you to tap into and support your natural healing process intent...

#60. Healing from Oppressive Diet Culture with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez

March 17, 2023 16:35 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

What is diet culture?  How is diet culture oppressive for BPOC communities?  How can we heal diet culture?  How do I check my privilege?  For this episode, I invited Dr. Hortencia Jimenez. She is a sociologist, author, and health coach. Her work and research as a sociologist focus on Latinx communities in the United States. Dr. Jimenez has several publications in leading journals in sociology and Latino studies. For this conversation, Dr. Jimenez shares her story of coming to the US from Me...

#59. Meditation Monday

March 06, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

This is a new 15-minute meditation to help visualize a full recovery of an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and/or spirit. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest resea...

#58. Meditation Monday

February 27, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 8.99 MB

This is a new 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week.  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy appr...

#57. Couples Therapy For Trauma Survivors with Marina Vile, LMHC

February 23, 2023 05:11 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

This episode is with Marina Vile, LMHC. She is a couples therapist specializing in helping trauma survivors have healthier relationships. In our conversation, we talk about how couples can navigate their trauma history and improve communicating their needs and trauma triggers to their partner. We talked about how couples can go deeper in understanding each other's traumas to show up with love and compassion for one another. To learn more about Marina check out her IG @therelationaltraumather...

#56. Meditation Monday

February 20, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 8.41 MB

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week.  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy approach...

#55 Meditation Monday

February 13, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 6.33 MB

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.”  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy approaches. Ros...

#54. What is Shadow Work? How To Connect With Your Shadow Part?

February 11, 2023 01:40 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this new podcast episode, I walk you through shadow work from the perspective of Internal Family Systems, Carl Jung, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I end the episode with a meditation to help you bring increased awareness and connect to your shadow part(s).  If you want to dive deeper into your trauma-healing journey from the perspective of your inner child, you can now book "Inner Child Healing Sessions" with me. You can get more information by going to my website www.rosa.c.shetty.c...

#53. Meditation Monday

February 06, 2023 08:29 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MB

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week.  If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Follow on Instagram @rosashetty  About the Host:  Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa intertwines inner child healing, ancestral/generational healing, and spirituality with the latest research-based trauma therapy approach...

#52. The 5-Year Old Within You with Rosa Shetty, LCSW

January 15, 2023 04:53 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this new podcast episode, I walk you through the world of your inner five old. I help you identify the unhelpful ways your inner five-year shows up in your life NOW. I end the episode with a meditation to guide you through the magical world of your inner child. If you want to dive deeper into your trauma-healing journey from the perspective of your inner child, you can now book "Inner Child Healing Sessions" with me. You can get more information by going to my website www.rosa.c.shetty.c...

#51. Reiki Energy Healing with Jassy Jackson

January 03, 2023 08:55 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

For this episode, reiki master Jassy Jackson came on the podcast to talk about the healing path of reiki. Jassy shares what reiki is and how it can help you on your trauma-healing journey. To learn about Jassy check out her website www.crysta-luna.com and IG @crystalunavortex & @reikibyjassy. If you find this episode helpful and healing on your journey, share it with a friend and social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To connect, nominate yourself or som...

#50. Healing Trauma, Legacy Burdens, & Ancestral Resources with Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT

December 19, 2022 21:40 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MB

For this episode, I invited mental health therapist and author Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT, to talk about trauma healing. She recently released a book titled "The Pain We Carry" to help heal complex trauma and PTSD for people of color. Natalie shares about Internal Family Systems approach to healing. Natalie also talks about the meaning of legacy burdens and ancestral healing and resources.   To learn about Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT check out her website www.traumacounselingnyc.com and IG @natali...

#49 Healing Trauma Through Poetry with Noi Lelek

December 16, 2022 22:40 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

For this episode, I invited poet Noi Lelek to share her story of healing trauma through the art of writing poetry. Noi wrote a poetry book titled "All My Favorite Men are Dead. " During our conversation, Noi shares her creative process, connecting with her inner child, gratitude, and more. Trigger Warning: Sexual assault and suicidal thoughts are discussed.  To learn about Noi Lelek check out her website www.noilelek.com and IG @noilekek If you find this episode helpful and healing on your...

Coping with Loneliness During the Holidays

December 09, 2022 04:31 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode, mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares how to cope with feelings of loneliness. Rosa shares strategies for tapping into internal emotional resources to help navigate the holiday triggers.  Click here to claim your FREE Inner Child Healing Journaling Guide! To connect with Rosa: Email  [email protected] Website:  https://linktr.ee/Innerhealingpaths Instagram: @rosashetty  Click HERE to subscribe and review on Apple Podcast. About:  Rosa Shetty is a lic...

Inner Child, Gratitude, & Mindfulness with Rosa Shetty, LCSW

November 24, 2022 03:28 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode, mental health therapist, Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares on doing inner child work along with a daily gratitude practice. Learn  how to start your gratitude practice through journaling. To connect with Rosa, nominate yourself or someone else to be on this podcast, email  [email protected] Find Rosa on  Instagram @rosashetty for more inspiration on all things related to healing!  If you find this episode helpful and healing on your journey share with a friend and on your so...

Inner Child Healing & Creative Flow with Cynthia Perez, LCSW

November 21, 2022 09:02 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

For this episode, I invited mental health therapist Cynthia A. Perez, LCSW, to talk about inner child healing, life transitions, and creativity. Cynthia shares about her journey of recovery from a toxic work environment. She shares how she re-connected with her inner child by embracing change, joy, creativity, & flow. Cynthia is a 1st Gen Therapist working towards decolonization through creative arts. Cynthia has created unique spaces to honor the inner child and let our adult selves play ag...

Healing Machismo, Trauma, & Men’s Mental Health with Alejandro Sandoval, LMFT.

November 11, 2022 03:14 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with mental health therapist Alejandro Sandoval. In our conversation, Alejandro shared about men's unique healing journey in mental health therapy. We discussed the generational patterns transferred to men, such as machismo, disconnection from emotions, and lack of vulnerability. Alejandro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing privately in Pasadena, California. Alejandro works with men struggling with relationships, emotional in...

Healing Burnout Through Mindful Somatic Awareness with Dr. Crystal Frazee

November 03, 2022 04:48 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MB

For this episode, I invited Crystal Frazee, a doctor in physical therapy and an expert on burnout and recovery in women. Dr. Frazee shares the importance of connecting to the wisdom of our bodies. She describes the transmission of generational patterns of self-sacrifice, depletion, and perfectionism often passed on by our mothers and grandmother. Dr. Frazee also provided specific somatic tools to prevent and heal from the effects of burnout. You can learn more about Dr. Frazee by visiting he...

How I Connect With My Ancestors - Reshare Episode

October 31, 2022 22:58 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode, I share why connecting with our ancestors is such a powerful AND radical tool for reclamation of our heritage and roots. I share the daily practice that I use to connect with my ancestors. I also discuss why this is healing medicine for our mind, heart, and spirit. Toward the end of the episode, I guide you on a meditation to help you meet and connect with your ancestors.    If you find this episode helpful and healing on your journey, please subscribe, share, and leave me...

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez on Healing Through Writing & Inner Child Connection

October 28, 2022 03:15 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

For this episode, I invited Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez. Prisca is a storyteller, public theologian, and feminist. She is also the best-selling author of the book titled "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts." In our conversation, Prisca shares how writing has helped her heal. We talked about connecting with the inner child through writing practice. We also talked about her life, being born/raised in Nicaragua, and how her healing journey has unfolded concurrently with her w...

How to Heal Through Self-Compassion and Kindness with Juliana Parker, APCC

October 19, 2022 22:55 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

For this episode, I invited Juliana Parker, a mental health therapist and expert on self-compassion and self-kindness. Juliana shares how to heal trauma and generational wounds by radically shifting how we talk about ourselves and care for our minds, heart, and body. Juliana also shares about healing our inner child through self-kindness.  To learn more about Juliana, check her out on:  Instagram: @julianaparkerapcc Podcast: The Be Kind To Yourself Podcast Website: https://julianaparkera...

Healing, Endarkment, and Embracing the Unknown with Eden Tull

August 27, 2022 07:44 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Dharma teacher, shamanic practitioner, and writer Deborah Eden Tull came to the podcast to discuss befriending the darkness. Eden shares how darkness is deeply misunderstood in today's world, yet it offers powerful medicine, serenity, strength, healing, and regeneration. All insight, vision, creativity, and revelation arise from the darkness. We connect to an unwavering light within by learning to stay present and meet the dark with curiosity rather than judgment. Welcoming darkness with cur...