By his own admission, Justin Foster was running his life on resentment. With some self-directed investigation, he recognized that the mental constructs and systems he had created for himself to feel safe in response to childhood traumas were actually keeping him numb and preventing healthy growth. After a “dark night of the soul,” he recognized his emotional need for relating more authentically with others. But more importantly, through curious exploration, he found that beneath his layers of un...
Jun 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Startled by a playful prank, Karen was unexpectedly triggered into re-experiencing a terrifying memory from childhood, also know as PTSD. As she eventually sought comfort from her girlfriend group, she was further traumatized by the extreme reaction of one friend. Karen vulnerably shares her story and honest recognition that, although she had worked to heal her childhood trauma, some learned behavioral patterns, like compulsive caregiving, were showing up in her present-day relationships. Listen...
Mar 11, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
After getting lost on a hike followed by a hospital visit, Sky could see that some extremes in his behavior were jeopardizing his physical and mental health. As he recovered, he considered why he was always pushing himself so hard to “be better” - in his music career, his meditation practice…really, in all areas of his life. His quest led him to a more esoteric approach to interacting with life: synchronicity. Check out this episode where Sky went from rigidity to flow. Our discussion touches on...
Dec 11, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 15
A self-described Type A personality, Mona put everything into her corporate career. Hyper-focused on reaching her goals, she admittedly ignored her body’s signals about her health, until she crashed hard. Check out this episode where Mona went from Last Rites to choosing to redesign her life: expressing her creativity through designing jewelry with healing stones. // Connect with Mona // You can connect with her here: 🌎 Website www.originalEOB.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/@origina...
Nov 11, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I was depressed for a long time before I did something about it. What I did was not THE solution, just a temporary one: I ran away from my life. This gave me time to figure some things out, mainly, what I no longer wanted to do. When I returned to my home, I decided I had to redesign my life on purpose. I knew I needed something new to get me headed in the right direction, and what I found was an old childhood friend: dance. In this episode, I share my story of how I discovered dance fitness as ...
Oct 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
After a move to a new city, Suzy Turner did not have the usual excitement about this new adventure. She noticed that her joy was gone. As a wife and mother, Suzy had gotten used to put others’ needs first, and in doing so, it took her a while to realize she had lost connection with a part of herself. Check out this episode where she discovered a new passion, drumming, that reconnected her heart and mind, and brought her to her new tribe. 🤓🧠For those of you who love the nerdy science, be sure t...
Oct 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I went on a trip this summer to do some writing for my latest book, a memoir of my relationship with my husband. But in spite of my best efforts, distraction after distraction kept me from it. Or, perhaps prepared me for writing. In this episode, I share my story of how the powers of the Universe seem to conspire on my behalf to help me reach my goal of being ready to write. //Connect with host Laura Wall and Hearts of Healing Center// Laura Wall is a spiritual life coach, healing guide, award-w...
Sep 22, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This mama of 2 kiddos was down…literally on the floor in a heap of exhaustion when she finally realized “I need help.” A phrase that most of us find hard to think, much less utter aloud and then act on. But she did. And yet after working with a counselor, Boyana Boeva knew she needed something more to take her beyond just talk therapy. As a working mom, Boyana was battling the a daily internal struggle - exhaustion from sleep deprivation, physical and hormonal changes post-pregnancy and lots of ...
Sep 11, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
After experiencing a difficult labor while birthing, a cesarean section was recommended for Lucia Pavone. The incision was real and yet, for Lucia, a young married woman, it seemed to cut off more than just what was necessary. Fast-forward to a casual comment by a loved one; Lucia realized she had lost a part of herself, that fun rebel who lived an adventurous life. She made the decision to rediscover herself again, and reclaim a new identity. Lucia found that sexual energy was much more than ju...
Aug 11, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
I got hit by wave after wave of weird energy and lost my center. After a series of energetic events, I found myself stunned and exhausted. You would think a fun vacay with a bestie and then a delicious dinner with my hubby would fill me up, not leave me depleted. But they did. In this episode, I share my story of how I got knocked down and how I came back, with some special suggestions for those energetically-sensitive on how to protect your energy field. Stay to the end as I read a new poem cal...
Jul 22, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
With physical pain and mental pressure creeping in daily, Kim just didn’t feel like herself. In spite of trips to multiple doctors, no one could pinpoint the source of her problems. Enter: the Universe and its amazing way of getting our attention. She got booted out of her stressful corporate job, and took the opportunity to figure out to live more in balance, and in harmony with who she really wanted to be. Check out Kim’s story of how her own introspection led her to redesign her life with a d...
Jul 11, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Could you stay focused on achieving a personal dream that would take 8 years to arrive? Meet the Harveys. I call them Super Manifestors. This couple is focused and intentional with all that they do. When they tried for years to get pregnant, seeing different doctors and taking multiple medications with no success, they did not let the label of infertility stick. Instead they took action. They realized that becoming ready to conceive meant more than just a shot or a pill, they needed a whole heal...
Jun 11, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A sudden death in the family parlayed into the revealing of a long-held secret from Jen’s childhood: she had been sexually abused at a very young age. Although she dedicated her young life to dance and had achieved many awards, scholarships and validation, she suffered from Impostor Syndrome, doubting if she was good enough. Her anxiety and unresolved trauma manifested in several ways including her unknowingly holding her breath while practicing dance or performing, and sometimes even passing ou...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dealing with intense and recurring headaches, Janett was at her wits’ end. She had seen a counselor, a medical doctor, a neurologist and a psychologist. In spite of trying 12 different medicines (gosh, 12!), she still had no answers as to why this debilitating pain was plaguing her. Her daily functioning was minimal and miserable; she was also experiencing long-term memory loss. And even worse, Janett had started having very dark thoughts. Occasionally she would get a break from these migraines,...
Apr 12, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Grief is so tricky, right? Well-meaning people want to encourage us to ignore what we are feeling with “just look on the bright side”-type language, or give us their expectations about how to grieve or how long it should take. And as a nation and across the world, we have been grieving so much throughout 2020 and into this new year of 2021. Grief is not a place that we are familiar with, but rather it's something we tend to avoid, mainly because it is so damn uncomfortable. In this episode, I of...
Mar 23, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Although Lita Khatibi Vallis did not have a chronic illness or major issue plaguing her (or so she thought), her curiosity led her to respond to the Call of the Toad—a two year process. Aided by sound bowls, a bucket and a “toad bong” (don’t Google that!), she was magically transported back to 1989, to the day her sister died. Lita shares the story of her healing journey to unlock her long-held grief, and to find what was on the other side. Tune in as she dispels misconceptions about this form o...
Mar 05, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Mysteries, magic and miracles can be found when you decide to take charge of your own healing. === Are you asking: “Isn’t there something else I can do to finally feel better?” Or, maybe you are a bit fed-up with traditional medicine or so-called experts. Lean in and hear stories of real people who have used unconventional methods to reclaim and restore their wholeness. In the upcoming monthly episodes, you will learn about the wide range of alternative healing modalities that address the whole ...
Jan 25, 2021•3 min
