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In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with the incredible Amanda Soukoulis, a sister in Christ with the purest heart and the kind of wisdom that stops you in your tracks. From the moment we met at a speaking event, I knew she carried something special. Today, Amanda shares her powerful journey of battling chronic health issues, being dismissed by traditional medicine, and ultimately reclaiming her health through functional nutrition and deep spiritual alignment.

We talk about how symptoms are often signals of deeper misalignment, the emotional roots behind food choices, and her beautiful three-step healing framework: Uncover, Uproot, and Unleash. If you’re a high-performing woman running on fumes, this conversation will hit home.

Amanda’s story is a reminder that healing is possible and often starts with listening to your intuition and saying yes to the deeper work. I can't wait for you to hear this one. 

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Who is Amanda Soukoulis

5:22 The frustration of being dismissed by traditional medicine

10:52 How long-term issues can lie dormant before triggering

13:09 Food as a coping mechanism

17:04 High-performer habits and the impact of snacking

23:28 The link between functional nutrition and sleep

29:18 How mold enters the body and impacts health

32:09 Is your “fresh” coffee hurting you?

37:46 Body, soul, and spirit are all connected

39:42 Where to find Amanda

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This episode might ruffle some feathers, but that’s okay. I didn’t start Decide to Heal to keep things comfortable. I started it to tell the truth. And the truth is, affirmations aren’t the answer we’ve been sold. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why these feel-good phrases often leave us feeling more exhausted than empowered. We’ll talk about what Scripture actually says about healing, faith, and surrender and why true transformation doesn’t come from positive thinking but from releasing control and letting God lead. If affirmations have ever left you feeling like you’re still not enough, even after repeating them a hundred times… this one’s for you. I promise, you’re not broken. You’re just being invited deeper. Into trust. Into truth. Into peace that can’t be earned, only received. DM me the word Heal on Instagram @theballercoach to start your own 180 Method journey. Let’s walk into healing, together. 

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Why This Episode Might Ruffle Feathers

1:00 The Truth About Affirmations

2:30 The Bible’s Take on Healing4:00 Why Affirmations Fall Short

6:00 The Exhaustion of Self-Managed Survival

7:30 The 180 Method: Healing at the Root

8:30 Surrender: The Heart of Real Healing

10:00 Jesus Healed Through Relationship, Not Ritual

11:45 The Mustard Seed Faith

12:45 Agreement Over Affirmation

14:00 The Invitation: Stop Striving, Start Healing

15:00 DM "HEAL" for a Complimentary Session

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In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with my friend and transformational teacher, Rudi Riekstins, a man whose presence alone reminds you of your worth. We go deep into what it really means to remember who you are, not through a self-help book or a high-ticket coach, but in the stillness of your own presence. Rudi opens up about hitting rock bottom after achieving everything the world says should make you happy. We talk about chasing validation, breaking cycles, and how true power lies not in what we own, but in what we align with. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling empty despite “having it all.” If you’ve been trying to fill the void with things, people, or praise, this is the moment you’ll want to sit with. It’s honest. It’s freeing. It’s what healing actually looks like. 

Mediation link: https://rudiriekstins.com/meditations

Community link: https://community.rudiriekstins.com/community-f208ec82-066a-4c38-a174-1636c10716c3

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Meet Rudi Riekstins

3:42 The Moment Everything Changed

10:24 A Wound from Childhood

13:04 The Worth Trap We All Fall Into

18:05 Focused Thought Shapes Reality

21:33 Michael Jackson, Divine Creativity & Alignment

26:33 Presence, Awareness & Your True Self

30:04 Redefining Success

38:04 The First 20 Minutes That Shape Your Day

46:07 Free Gift: The Mood Elevator

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This conversation cracked me open in the best way. I sat down with my dear friend, Tiffany Peterson, speaker, coach, powerhouse woman of faith, and we went deep. We talked about what it really means to surrender. Not the defeated kind of surrender, but the kind that asks us to trust when we can’t see, to let go of control, and to choose intimacy with God over comfort and certainty.

We shared how faith has reshaped our work, our identity, our leadership, and how living in alignment with God’s purpose changes everything, including how we sell, serve, and show up.

This episode is for the woman who’s been hustling for her worth. For the one who’s afraid to leave what’s familiar. For anyone longing to come home to the truth.

Come join us in this sacred space. There’s so much love and healing waiting here for you.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Opening & Warm Connection

4:55 Life Doesn't Go As Planned

8:40 Finding God Outside of Religion

12:00 The Cost of Staying in Your Comfort Zone

18:50 Our Addiction to Control

21:00 The Equation of Freedom

27:10 Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination

30:00 How Spirituality Connects to Sales

33:00 The Real Meaning of Sales

40:45 Fear Around Selling & Showing Up

44:20 The Power of Practice

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In this episode, I get real about something that’s been coming up again and again with my clients and in my own walk with God: identity. For years, I tried to find my worth in self-help, achievement, relationships, and performance. But none of it lasted. What I’ve come to understand is this: identity rooted in anything other than God will never satisfy the ache to be seen, known, and loved. We walk through the seven false identities we often cling to, how they quietly shape our lives, and how healing begins not by getting rid of them, but by returning to the truth: you are a daughter of God. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of proving your worth, this conversation is for you. It’s deep, honest, and hopefully, a wake-up call to start healing by owning your story and returning to who He already says you are.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Opening Reflection

3:40 Why Self-Help Falls Short

9:20 Everything Has an Identity

13:30 The 7 False Identities We Wear

21:40 Where These False Identities Come From

26:45 Why You Can’t Just Get Rid of the Identity

29:00 How Healing Leads to Identity

31:10 Return to Who God Says You Are

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This one struck a deep chord. In today’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lori for a vulnerable conversation about marriage, disconnection, and the messy middle of trying to heal together. Lori shares how her relationship hit a wall, even after years of growth and doing the work. She opens up about feeling critiqued, shut down, and bitter… and how one honest, soul-baring conversation shifted everything. But healing doesn’t end with a breakthrough, it continues with the daily decision to show up differently. Together, we unpack how Lori was unconsciously playing the victim, why speaking your truth matters, and how childhood wounds shape adult relationships. This episode is tender, honest, and so relatable if you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, waiting for the other shoe to drop.

You’re not alone in this. And you’re not powerless. Let’s decide to heal, one honest moment at a time.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Who is Lori

4:50 The truth-telling moment that changed everything

8:00 Alejandra identifies the two core issues

13:00 Realization: Lori is playing the victim

17:00 The Golden Key: “The way I relate to myself…”

22:00 Unpacking childhood origins of self-worth issues

28:00 A real-life example: the turkey burger argument

34:00 How his wound also fuels the conflict

40:00 The croissant of trauma: healing in layers

45:00 The two ways to heal

49:00 Taking her power back

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There’s a conversation we have to have, one that’s been stirring in my heart and showing up again and again with clients, coaches, and even in my own life: the difference between being nice and being kind. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a pattern so many of us are stuck in, people-pleasing, overgiving, self-silencing, and how it's often disguised as "niceness." But true kindness? It’s bold. It’s honest. It’s biblical. Jesus didn’t play nice, He spoke truth with compassion and authority. And we’re called to do the same. If you’ve ever felt stuck in relationships, held back in business, or exhausted from carrying everyone else’s comfort, this conversation is for you. Let’s stop tiptoeing. Let’s start transforming. You’ll walk away with clarity, conviction, and maybe even a little courage to make the shift from being liked… to being impactful.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Coach Training Reflection

1:40 What’s the Difference Between Kind and Nice?

5:35 Was Jesus Nice or Kind?

8:55 How Niceness Blocks Your Growth

12:25 Understanding Emotional Hijacking

16:45 Kindness Requires Humility and Authority

21:05 Are You Using Niceness to Protect Yourself?

23:50 Action Step: Make the Shift from Nice to Kind

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In this deeply vulnerable episode, I sit down with my dear friend and 180 Method coach, Angie, someone whose quiet strength is only matched by her honesty. What started as a conversation about building her coaching business became something much deeper: the heartbreaking reason she’s struggled to show up fully. For the first time, Angie shares the childhood experience that left her feeling like a fraud, and the silent shame she's carried for decades. Together, we uncover how unhealed wounds from the past quietly sabotage our present and why real healing isn’t just about taking action, but grieving what’s been buried. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unseen, unheard, or unworthy… this one is for you. You’ll see the power of truth-telling, the gift of tears, and the courage it takes to finally speak the words that were once silenced.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Divine timing and delay

2:00 Angie introduces herself

7:00 The power of specificity in healing

13:30 The exhaustion of action without healing

16:00 Angie reveals the core wound

20:00 The healing power of being believed

27:00 Speaking truth without damaging relationships

32:00 Root wound: not being believed as a child

36:00 “It’s easier to accept the label than fight it”

41:00 Shifting trust from self to God

46:00 The difference between intention and expectation

49:00 The real business block was emotional

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠

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In today’s episode of Decide to Heal, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s been stirring my heart lately: control. Inspired by a recent reel from Mel Robbins and my own personal experiences, I share why so much of what we call "control" can actually keep us stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from God’s power. I get real about my own struggles with needing to control everything, my thoughts, feelings, outcomes, and how it led me to burnout and heartbreak. But there’s a better way. A freer, more life-giving way rooted not in control, but in trust, self-control, and choice. This conversation is raw, honest, and I believe it will meet you exactly where you are today. If you're tired of just "dealing" and you're ready to step into true healing, this episode was made for you. Let’s walk through it together.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Introduction to the Episode

3:00 Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Reel

6:30 The Biblical Perspective on Control and Trust

10:30 The Emotional Fallout of Control

14:30 Control vs. Self-Control: The Crucial Distinction

18:00 Importance of Distinctions: The Door Metaphor

24:00 Dominion, Power, and Sovereignty According to Genesis

27:00 The Real Answer: Choice Over Control

30:00 Final Reflection and Takeaways

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In this episode, I sit down with two incredibly brave souls, Gina and Gary, a couple I had the honor of coaching through my 180 Method for couples. Their story is one of healing, hard truths, and deep transformation. This was Gina’s fourth marriage and Gary’s second, and by the time they found me, they were on the brink of walking away. They’d tried therapy. They felt stuck. They felt unseen. But what happened next was powerful. They turned the mirror around. They stopped trying to fix each other and started doing the inner work. We talk about the pain of not being heard, the power of releasing expectations, and how real healing begins with a decision. If you’re in a marriage that feels more like roommates than soulmates, or if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all wrong, this one’s for you. Their honesty will move you. Their growth will inspire you.

Key moments of this interview:

00:00 Meet Gina & Gary, A Story of Redemption

3:30 Blended Family, Broken Cycles

7:00 “You just have to deal with it.”

12:00 “The less I felt heard, the louder I got.”

16:00 Childhood Wounds & Core Beliefs

20:00 Gina's Truth: “I have to be right.”

22:00 Core Memories & Different Realities

27:00 Acceptance of Who They’re Not

30:00 “This isn't a magic fix.”

34:00 “You will repeat the cycle.”

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠

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