Healing Episodes
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Sept. 10, 2026
Judith Hoaglund on Shamanic Healing, Energy Work, and Transformation | 1,653
Judith Hoaglund believes healing and self-discovery begin with a willingness to explore the deeper mysteries of ourselves, the natural world, and our connection to something greater. A lifelong student of spiritual alchemy, quantum mechanics, shamanism, mysticism, nature, and healing, Judith has spent decades exploring traditions and practices that seek to understand consciousness and human transformation. Her search for personal healing and spiritual wisdom has taken her across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, eventually transforming a personal journey into a life devoted to service. Since 1977, Judith has worked with people seeking healing and greater self-understanding. She immersed herself in Sufism and was ordained as a healer and minister in the Sufi Order of the West in 1979. During the 1990s, she expanded her practice through training with Native American and other shamanic teachers, later beginning an in-depth apprenticeship in Peruvian shamanism in 200…
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Sept. 9, 2026
Roxanna Johnson on Healing From Betrayal Trauma and Finding Yourself Again | 1,651
Roxanna Johnson helps spouses and partners heal from betrayal trauma by acknowledging their pain while rebuilding identity, faith, and hope. Her work shows that healing does not require minimizing what happened, but facing it truthfully and refusing to let another person’s choices define who you become.
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Roxanna Johnson
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Sept. 3, 2026
Dr. Jodi-Maree Cronin on Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns | 1,646
Dr. Jodi-Maree Cronin on Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns | 1,646 Dr. Jodi-Maree Cronin believes the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the space between us can fundamentally shape how we experience life. A retired doctor, animal-assisted psychotherapist, Emotional Wealth Consultant, and Director of the Pack 4 Life Institute, Jodi-Maree has dedicated her work to understanding the role relationships and awareness play in healing, connection, and personal growth. She is the founder of Relational Awareness and Wisdom (RAW), an approach centered on developing greater awareness of self, others, and the relational space we create together. Through RAW, Jodi-Maree explores how recognizing our own relational patterns can change the way we communicate, connect, respond to challenges, and move through the world. At the heart of much of her work is an unlikely but deeply influential teacher: her assistance dog, Benni. Through trauma, recovery, and the extraordinary relat…
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Sept. 1, 2026
Sandy and Derek on Spiritual Awakening and Energy Healing | 1,642
Sandy and Derek on Spiritual Awakening and Energy Healing | 1,642 Sandy and Derek believe spiritual awakening is not about following someone else's path. It is about reconnecting with the wisdom, purpose, and alignment already within you. Together, they are the founders of Anamlíniú, a heart-centered space created to support people at every stage of their spiritual journey. Through channeling, energy healing, sound, light language, and meditation, they offer experiences designed to encourage deeper self awareness, conscious connection, and spiritual integration. Derek's path emerged through personal challenges and a period of deep inner questioning that eventually led him toward higher guidance and channeling. Today, he brings his work as an intuitive, sound healer, and growth facilitator into Anamlíniú, helping others explore their own spiritual development with greater clarity and openness. Sandy brings a complementary intuitive and healing presence to their work. As an …
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Aug. 31, 2026
Reconnect With Yourself and Trust Your Intuition with Summer of Just Be True | 1,641
Reconnect With Yourself and Trust Your Intuition with Summer of Just Be True | 1,641 Summer believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to reconnect with ourselves, trust what we sense, and stand fully in our truth. An intuitive teacher, Reiki practitioner, spiritual mentor, and the guide behind Just Be True, Summer helps people explore the intersection of trauma healing, nervous system safety, energy work, and spiritual development. Through private readings, somatic energy work, intuitive guidance, and teaching, Summer supports people in identifying and processing stuck energy while developing a deeper relationship with their own intuition. Her approach creates space for people to slow down, listen inward, and better understand what their minds, bodies, and inner knowing may be communicating. At the heart of Summer's work is the belief that spiritual growth is not about becoming someone else. It is about reconnecting with what feels authentic beneath fear, conditioni…
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Aug. 25, 2026
Amy Armstrong on Conflict Resolution and Healthier Family Communication | 1,635
Amy Armstrong on Conflict Resolution and Healthier Family Communication | 1,635 Amy Armstrong believes conflict does not have to destroy relationships. With the right tools, even difficult moments can become opportunities for healthier communication, stronger boundaries, and meaningful change. A licensed social worker, conflict resolution specialist, parent coach, educator, and speaker, Amy has dedicated her career to helping families navigate some of their most challenging transitions. As co-founder of The Center for Family Resolution in Columbus, Ohio, she has helped advance trauma-informed approaches to separation, divorce, co-parenting, relationship conflict, and other complex family dynamics. With a background in education and social work, Amy brings together coaching, conflict resolution, and practical communication strategies to help parents move from chaos toward greater clarity and cooperation. Her experience extends from direct work with families to leadership withi…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Amy Armstrong
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Aug. 21, 2026
Beth Lynch on Grief Healing, Spirituality, and Life After Death | 1,633
Beth Lynch on Grief Healing, Spirituality, and Life After Death | 1,633 Beth Lynch believes spirituality can offer a powerful path toward understanding grief, emotional sensitivity, and the deeper questions surrounding life and death. A spiritual medium, meditation teacher, bestselling author, and founder of Inner Light Teachings, Beth has spent more than 30 years helping individuals and families navigate grief, healing, and spiritual exploration. Through her work, she helps people explore the connection between heart, mind, body, and spirit while finding greater peace through some of life's most difficult transitions. Beth's path was shaped by intuitive experiences beginning in childhood, the loss of her parents, and her own search for healing and deeper understanding. Along the way, she came to view emotional sensitivity not as a weakness, but as a source of intuition, connection, and personal insight. Through mediumship, meditation, teaching, and writing, Beth explores …
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Beth Lynch
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Aug. 21, 2026
Daniel Wilby on Psychedelic Healing and Personal Transformation | 1,632
Daniel Wilby on Psychedelic Healing and Personal Transformation | 1,632 Daniel Wilby believes transformation begins when we stop running from ourselves and become willing to explore what lies within. A psychedelic guide, nature therapist, coach, and teacher of personal and spiritual development, Daniel's work grew from a profound turning point in his own life. On November 18, 2005, after years of alcohol dependence, depression, unemployment, and trying to escape himself, an unexpected psychedelic experience radically changed his relationship with life. What began as an attempt to disconnect became an experience that led Daniel to stop drinking and begin a lifelong journey of self discovery, healing, and spiritual exploration. In the years since, he has devoted himself to understanding consciousness, personal transformation, nature, and what he describes as the wisdom of the sacred mushroom. Today, Daniel works with people through coaching, mentorship, psychedelic guidance,…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Daniel Wilby
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Aug. 20, 2026
Christine Malek on Healing After Abuse and Reclaiming Your Identity | 1,630
Christine Malek on Healing After Abuse and Reclaiming Your Identity | 1,630 Christine Malek believes surviving abuse is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of discovering who you were always meant to be. A SASSI Coach, speaker, author, and international advocate for women affected by abuse and domestic violence, Christine has dedicated her life to helping women rebuild their confidence, reclaim their identity, and step into lives defined by strength rather than survival. Her work focuses on the often overlooked chapter of healing: what comes after leaving an abusive situation. As the founder of The SASSI Academy, Christine guides women through a transformational process of rediscovering their authentic selves, replacing fear and self doubt with confidence, purpose, and hope. Through coaching, speaking, and mentorship, she creates a supportive path for women ready to move beyond their past and embrace a future they choose for themselves. Drawing from both profes…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Christine Malek
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Aug. 17, 2026
Barb Varcl Smith on Childhood Trauma and Breaking the Cycle | 1,624
Barb Varcl Smith on Childhood Trauma and Breaking the Cycle | 1,624 Barb Varcl Smith believes recovery is possible because she has witnessed what happens when people finally understand the patterns that have kept them in survival mode. For more than two decades, Barb has explored a powerful question: why do some people heal and thrive while others remain trapped in the same cycles despite years of effort? That question has shaped both her personal journey and professional work, leading her to focus on the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the path toward authentic healing. Through therapy, education, speaking, training, writing, and podcasting, Barb helps people understand how their past experiences continue to influence their thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. Her work creates space for individuals to reconnect with themselves, recognize patterns that no longer serve them, and begin building lives rooted in greater awareness, freedom, and authenticity. Rather th…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Barb Varcl Smith
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Aug. 10, 2026
Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod on Integrative Health and Lasting Wellness | 1,615
Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod on Integrative Health and Lasting Wellness | 1,615 Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod believes true healing begins when we look beyond symptoms and address the whole person. An integrative health coach, holistic nutritionist, educator, and author, Dr. Ellyn has spent decades helping people explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual roots of chronic illness. Her work blends nutrition, holistic health, education, and compassionate guidance to empower individuals to become active participants in their own healing. Drawing on extensive training in holistic nutrition, the Gerson Therapy, Attitudinal Healing, and other integrative approaches, Dr. Ellyn has guided countless clients through complex health challenges while advocating for a more comprehensive understanding of wellness. She has also been a passionate voice for health freedom, helping advance legislation that protects patients' rights to pursue their chosen path of care. As a longtime Waldorf educ…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod
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Aug. 10, 2026
Carolyn Sidgwick on Grief Healing and Finding Hope After Loss | 1,614
Carolyn Sidgwick on Grief Healing and Finding Hope After Loss | 1,614 Carolyn Sidgwick believes healing begins the moment we give ourselves permission to feel, reflect, and share our story. A grief mentor, author, speaker, life coach, and founder of Soul Love, Carolyn helps people navigate loss with compassion, hope, and self love. After the devastating loss of both her husband, Matt, and her mother, she discovered that journaling became more than a coping tool. It became a path toward healing, purpose, and renewal. That journey inspired the creation of the internationally published Soul Love Journal, a guided journal designed to help people reconnect with themselves through reflection, self compassion, and emotional healing. Today, Carolyn supports others as they move through grief, encouraging them to embrace their emotions, care for themselves, and find meaning beyond loss. Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, Carolyn reminds people that grief is not something t…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Carolyn Sidgwick
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Aug. 7, 2026
Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith on Resilience Beyond the Diagnosis | 1,612
Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith on Resilience Beyond the Diagnosis | 1,612 Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith knows that resilience is not built when life is easy. It is built one step, one choice, and one day at a time. A registered nurse, Board Certified Nurse Coach, speaker, endurance athlete, and founder of Life After Diagnosis, Jeanie has spent more than 30 years caring for patients through life's most difficult moments. Then, in 2021, everything changed when she unexpectedly became the patient. After surviving acute liver failure, multiple ICU stays, sepsis, and a rare blood cancer diagnosis, Jeanie discovered that healing extends far beyond physical recovery. Drawing from her experience on both sides of the bedrail, she now helps people living with chronic illness rebuild self trust, regulate their nervous systems, and develop the emotional resilience needed to move forward with confidence. Combining decades of clinical expertise with her personal journey, Jeanie empowers others to na…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith
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Aug. 6, 2026
Kristen Renee Appleby on Healing and Personal Transformation | 1,609
Kristen Renee Appleby on Healing and Personal Transformation | 1,609 Kristen Renee Appleby believes lasting transformation begins by rebuilding the foundation, not simply treating the symptoms. A three time author, speaker, and founder of The Rebuild Collective, Kristen helps people create meaningful change across their health, finances, career, and relationships by uncovering the patterns that quietly shape every area of life. Her holistic approach addresses the environment, beliefs, habits, and emotional wounds that often keep people feeling stuck. Before stepping into this work, Kristen built a successful career supporting high profile CEOs and working as a celebrity stylist in New York. But after an autoimmune diagnosis forced her to confront years of burnout and self neglect, she began a deeply personal journey of healing that transformed not only her health, but also her relationship with work, money, and purpose. Drawing from that experience, and the insights shared…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Kristen Renee Appleby
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Aug. 4, 2026
How Faith Heals Emotional Pain with Constance Andre | 1,607
How Faith Heals Emotional Pain with Constance Andre | 1,607 Constance Andre believes healing begins when we stop hiding our wounds and allow God to transform them into purpose. An entrepreneur, trauma informed coach, speaker, and five time award winning author of Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed, Constance helps people uncover the hidden roots of emotional pain and rediscover their identity through faith. Drawing from her own journey through unresolved trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and healing, she offers hope to those who feel stuck between surviving and truly living. Through her signature Release. Reset. Restore. Rise. framework, Constance explores the powerful connection between emotional, spiritual, and physical well being, encouraging people to address the heart of their struggles rather than simply managing the symptoms. Her message combines biblical truth with practical wisdom, equipping audiences to navigate fear, forgiveness, surrender, emotional h…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Constance Andre
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Aug. 3, 2026
Jason Harris on Finding Hope and Healing Through Grief | 1,605
Jason Harris on Finding Hope and Healing Through Grief | 1,605 Jason Harris believes the way we say goodbye can become one of the most meaningful celebrations of a person's life. A speaker, author, certified celebrant, and grief support specialist, Jason has spent more than 35 years in ministry helping individuals and families navigate loss with compassion, hope, and humanity. His unique approach transforms traditional funeral services into heartfelt celebrations that honor a life well lived while creating space for healing, connection, and even laughter. Working alongside funeral homes throughout Texas, Jason encourages families to move beyond simply mourning a death and instead celebrate the stories, relationships, and moments that made their loved one unforgettable. He believes that laughter and tears are not opposites, but companions on the journey of grief, each playing an important role in the healing process. Beyond his work as a celebrant, Jason is passionate about…
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July 30, 2026
Joie Jacobsen on Finding Your Authentic Self and Healing | 1,602
Joie Jacobsen on Finding Your Authentic Self and Healing | 1,602 Joie Jacobsen believes the answers we seek are often already within us. We simply need the space and courage to uncover them. An energy intuitive, healer, and authenticity guide, Joie helps people reconnect with their truest selves by gently uncovering the patterns, beliefs, and emotional blocks that keep them from living with greater freedom and joy. Her work is rooted in the belief that lasting transformation begins not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you have always been. Drawing from modalities including Vortex Healing®, Divine Energy Healing, and Resonance Repatterning®, Joie creates deeply personalized experiences that invite greater self awareness, compassion, and inner alignment. Through this process, clients are empowered to release old conditioning, embrace their authentic nature, and move forward with renewed clarity and purpose. Rather than offering temporary solutions, Joie helps …
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Joie Jacobsen
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July 30, 2026
Carlos Tanner on Ayahuasca Healing and Plant Medicine | 1,601
Carlos Tanner on Ayahuasca Healing and Plant Medicine | 1,601 Carlos Tanner believes nature holds profound wisdom, and healing begins when we learn to approach it with humility, respect, and intention. Founder of the Ayahuasca Foundation, Carlos has spent more than two decades studying traditional Amazonian plant medicine alongside indigenous curanderos in the Peruvian rainforest. Since establishing the foundation in 2009, he has helped create opportunities for people from around the world to experience authentic healing traditions while preserving the knowledge and practices of the communities that have carried them for generations. Committed to bridging ancient wisdom with modern science, Carlos has partnered with researchers to explore the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other health challenges. Through collaborative research efforts, this work has contributed to a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating meaningful improvem…
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July 28, 2026
Josh Goldstein on Psilocybin Therapy and Healing Trauma | 1,599
Josh Goldstein on Psilocybin Therapy and Healing Trauma | 1,599 Josh Goldstein believes the deepest healing comes not from being fixed by someone else, but from discovering the wisdom that already exists within you. A licensed psilocybin facilitator, educator, and guide, Josh helps people navigate profound inner journeys with compassion, intention, and respect for both science and tradition. His work creates a safe, grounded space where individuals can explore healing, gain clarity, and reconnect with themselves through thoughtfully facilitated psychedelic experiences. With a background in science and more than 25 years in education, including leadership at a therapeutic boarding school, Josh has spent decades helping people overcome complex emotional and psychological challenges. His approach is further shaped by years of immersion in a spiritual tradition centered on the ceremonial use of plant medicine, giving him a unique perspective that bridges evidence informed practic…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Josh Goldstein
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July 27, 2026
Chris and Katie Bowick on Addiction Recovery and Marriage Healing | 1,597
Katie and Chris Bowick on Addiction Recovery and Marriage Healing | 1,597 Katie and Chris Bowick believe healing begins when people stop hiding their struggles and start telling the truth. Co-authors of Coloring Outside the Lines: A Love Story in the Gray of Addiction, Recovery & Redemption, Katie and Chris share a deeply personal journey through addiction, codependency, broken trust, and the long road toward rebuilding a marriage. Their story stands apart because it is told from both perspectives, offering an honest look at the pain, hope, and transformation experienced by each partner. Chris opens up about the hidden reality of addiction behind professional success and outward achievement, while Katie gives voice to the often unseen experience of loving someone through addiction, navigating fear, uncertainty, resilience, and faith. Together, they reveal that recovery is not just about sobriety. It is about restoring relationships, rediscovering identity, and learning to tru…
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July 24, 2026
Gabriele Cotronei on Connecting Mind and Body to Heal | 1,595
Gabriele Cotronei on Connecting Mind and Body to Heal | 1,595 Gabriele Cotronei believes healing begins when people feel truly seen, understood, and connected. A psychotherapist, educator, and international mental health consultant, Gabriele has spent more than a decade helping individuals navigate trauma, depression, addiction, and life's most difficult transitions. His approach goes beyond treating symptoms, guiding people toward a deeper understanding of themselves and the experiences that have shaped them. By combining psychodynamic therapy with somatic practices, Gabriele helps clients reconnect the mind and body, creating meaningful, lasting change rather than temporary relief. His work is grounded in the belief that genuine transformation happens when people are given the space to explore their stories with honesty, compassion, and curiosity. Driven by a passion for improving mental health care, Gabriele advocates for approaches that are more human, accessible, and …
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July 24, 2026
Bill Quateman on Regenerative Medicine and Longevity | 1,594
Bill Quateman on Regenerative Medicine and Longevity | 1,594 Bill Quateman believes true health is not about managing symptoms. It is about restoring the body to do what it was designed to do. A pioneer in regenerative and integrative health, Bill has spent more than three decades studying the science of longevity, cellular healing, and human performance. Long before biohacking became mainstream, he was learning directly from leading innovators in psychiatry, orthomolecular medicine, ozone therapy, and regenerative treatments, building a philosophy centered on addressing the root cause rather than the surface problem. Through his work with Advanced BioCell, Bill helps individuals navigate advanced wellness therapies with a personalized, science informed approach. His expertise spans regenerative medicine, stem cell therapies, ozone treatments, and holistic health strategies, always guided by the belief that mindset, lifestyle, and cellular health work together to create lasti…
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July 23, 2026
Tammy Machmali on Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace | 1,593
Tammy Machmali on Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace | 1,593 Tammy Machmali believes the life you want begins the moment you stop carrying the emotional weight that was never yours to keep. Founder of Baggage Be Gone: Healing Hearts & Minds, Tammy has dedicated her work to helping people release the hidden beliefs, unresolved pain, and emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. By combining subconscious healing, hypnosis, forgiveness work, and practical transformation tools, she guides individuals toward lasting freedom and deeper self awareness. Tammy's own journey spans cultures, continents, and personal transformation. Born in Iran, raised in Israel, and now living in the United States, her experiences have given her a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and the universal desire to live with greater peace and purpose. Those experiences became the foundation for helping others uncover what has been holding them back for years. As a podcast host, author, sp…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Tammy Machmali
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July 22, 2026
Dustin Shepherd on Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Service | 1,591
Dustin Shepherd on Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Service | 1,591 Dustin Shepherd believes the greatest act of leadership is making the path easier for someone else to walk. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 29 years of service, Dustin Shepherd spent his military career leading through some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Multiple combat deployments taught him that leadership is measured not by authority, but by the ability to guide people through uncertainty, hardship, and change. After facing his own personal struggles and the devastating loss of fellow Soldiers, Dustin realized that many people who want help never receive it because they do not know where to begin. That insight inspired him to found TOA, an organization dedicated to connecting individuals with the right resources, support, and guidance when they need it most. Rather than creating another program, Dustin focused on building a bridge, one that brings clarity to complex systems a…