Decide to Heal

In this episode, I'm talking about something nobody in the personal development space is saying out loud and it might be the reason you're still stuck even after doing everything right.

If you've read the books, gone to therapy, journaled, prayed, set the boundaries, and done all the "work" and you're still finding yourself in the same patterns this episode is for you.

Because the problem isn't that you haven't done enough. The problem is that most of what we call self-help was never designed to heal you. It was designed to help you manage yourself. And there is a massive difference between a woman who has learned to cope really well... and a woman who has actually healed.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why traditional self-help addresses behavior but never touches identity

• The difference between managing symptoms and healing the root

• What it actually looks like to stop needing the coping strategy altogether

• Why you can do years of personal development work and still feel stuck and what's actually missing

• What Identity Healing is and why it's the only thing that creates lasting change

I also dedicate this episode to Theresa, one of the incredible women inside Decide to Heal, who shared something in our community this week that stopped me in my tracks.

This is the conversation I wish someone had given me years ago.

Connect with me :)
Instagram: @decidetoheal
Free Training: Decide to Heal Free Masterclass

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047

What happens when your faith is strong but your soul is still breaking?

In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with Priscilla Marie Lopez, a wife, mother, and content creator who went from burnout and emotional collapse to rediscovering herself through faith, courage, and deep inner healing. Priscilla opens up about the pain of childhood trauma, her father’s absence, the pressure of success, and the moment she realised she was “dealing” with her wounds, not healing them.

We talk about what it takes to rebuild when everything feels lost, your peace, your marriage, your identity, and how true healing only begins when you surrender control and let God meet you in the mess. This isn’t just a story of struggle; it’s a testimony of redemption, motherhood, and spiritual renewal.

If you’ve ever faced burnout, family wounds, or faith fatigue, this conversation will speak to your soul. Watch this episode to see how real healing begins.

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

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 The Post That Changed Everything

3:13 My Journey From Pain to Purpose

6:02 How Childhood Trauma Shaped Everything

9:49 Finding God Again Through Motherhood

11:37 The Day My Family Fell Apart

14:17 When Suppressing Pain Stops Working

17:58 Physical Burnout Meets Emotional Collapse

22:14 Breaking the Christian Stigma Around Therapy

26:22 When Healing Feels Too Heavy to Continue

30:33 Speaking Truth That Heals Relationships

34:13 The Holy Spirit’s Role in Healing

37:39 The Awareness That Brings Emotional Freedom

41:20 His Words That Healed My Heart

45:54 Finding Joy After Letting Go

49:12 Learning to Slow Down and Breathe Again

52:07 My Message to Every Woman Still Hurting

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach

TikTok: @theballercoach

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli

Websites: Discover more at https://www.theballercoach.com/

Connect with Priscilla Marie Lopez:

Instagram: @priscillamarielopez

TikTok: @pmarielopez

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047

Ever feel like you’ve tried every self-help tool, read every book, and still feel lost? In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with my dear friend and past client, Rochelle Pfeiffer, to share her incredible journey from self-help burnout to full surrender in Christ. Rochelle opens up about her struggles with perfectionism, her resistance to faith, and the powerful breakthrough she experienced through the 180 Method and a life-changing healing retreat.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• Rochelle’s journey from New Age spirituality to a deep relationship with Jesus

• How perfectionism and self-reliance kept her stuck and how she broke free

• The life-changing moment at the retreat that transformed her faith

• What it looks like to surrender your business, relationships, and life to God

• How obedience and trust in God lead to true freedom and peace

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share so more people can experience the healing they’ve been searching for.

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

Key moments of this interview:

0:36 Meet Rochelle Pfeiffer

5:20 When Self-Help Isn’t Enough

9:32 Misunderstanding Jesus

13:38 The 180 Method Explained

15:38 When Desperation Leads to Breakthrough

19:58 Boldly Speaking the Name of Jesus

24:16 The Power of Christ-Centered Healing

28:13 Breaking Free From Perfectionism

33:50 Building God’s Kingdom, Not Ours

38:44 Giving God the Provider Role

45:55 Choosing Abstinence Until Marriage

48:45 Living Fully for Christ

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Connect with Rochelle Pfeiffer:

Instagram: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.instagram.com/itsrochelleolivia/)

TikTok: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrochelleolivia) 

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047

If you’ve ever wrestled with trust, struggled to let go of control, or felt scared to truly surrender, this episode is for you. I open up about why trust feels so hard, how control masquerades as safety, and why surrender is the key to lasting healing.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• ✨ Why trust and surrender must go hand-in-hand for true freedom
• ✨ The surprising childhood moments that shaped your “trust muscle”
• ✨ How control drains your peace, presence, and intimacy with God
• ✨ Practical ways to release anxiety and loosen your grip on outcomes

This conversation is raw, biblical, and deeply personal, an invitation to stop hiding, hand your fears to God, and step into real healing.

If this episode speaks to you, like, comment, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a reminder that God is good and trustworthy. 

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

Key moments of this interview:

00:00 Why Trust and Surrender Feel Impossible

02:48 The Hidden Moment Your Trust Was Broken

06:12 The Cycle of Self-Doubt That Follows You Into Adulthood

10:18 How Broken Trust Spills Into Marriage, Work, and Faith

14:15 Why Control Is a False Safety Net

18:04 The Generational Cycle of Distrust

22:53 Shame: The Emotion That Makes Us Hide

25:54 Trust Without Surrender = Anxiety in Disguise

28:55 A Powerful Picture of Letting Go

30:16 Your Invitation to Practice Trust and Surrender

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047

At 48, I’ve felt the weight of hormone shifts, chronic fatigue, and the overwhelming noise of conflicting health advice. That’s why today’s conversation with Elsa Martin hit so close to home. Elsa isn’t just a functional nutritionist; she’s walked through fire. From being told she’d live with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis forever to completely transforming her health by healing the root cause, her story is one of fierce determination, faith, and freedom. In this episode, we talk about the silent suffering so many women carry, the power of food as medicine, and why blindly trusting a “normal” blood test result might be keeping you stuck. Elsa’s wisdom is deep, her spirit is contagious, and her story is the reminder we all need: you don’t have to settle. Healing is possible. Hope is real. And your story isn’t over yet. This one will stay with you. 

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

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Joined by Elsa Martin

1:48 God Uses Your Journey for Your Destiny

5:15 The Power of Food to Heal

9:24 Medication Isn’t Always the Only Option

12:52 Women Over 40: A Whole New Body

16:35 Every Bite Is a Choice: Fight or Feed Disease

22:50 Slay the Sugar Dragon

25:30 The Power of Mindset in Healing

30:12 Making It Simple for Busy Women

32:24 Where to Find Elsa Martin

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047

In this deeply raw and personal episode of Decide to Heal, I open up about a moment of vulnerability that nearly broke me, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I recently faced a health challenge that knocked me down, leaving me grieving the loss of the body I once knew and feeling the weight of not being able to show up for the people I love, especially my husband. But in that pain, I was reminded of a powerful truth: healing isn't passive. It requires participation, active engagement, and a willingness to face the discomfort that comes with growth. As I walk through this season of my own healing, I share the lessons I've learned along the way and invite you to join me in choosing healing, not just when we're at rock bottom, but as a lifestyle. If you're ready to stop surviving and start truly healing, this episode is for you. Let's walk through it together. 

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

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Purpose of Healing

4:06 Real Struggles with Physical Health

6:42 The Impact of Health on Relationships

9:58 Prioritizing Health Over Excuses

14:02 Healing is a Partnership with God

16:36 Understanding the Root Cause of Healing

19:12 The Decide to Heal Program

21:09 Final Words of Encouragement

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

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

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

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

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

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

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

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

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

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

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

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

Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.

Social Media & Contact Information:

Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)

TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)

LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)

Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)