In this deeply personal and transformative episode of Decide to Heal, I welcome the incredible Karenna Soto, a speaker, coach, and co-host of The Fully Expressed Podcast. Together, we dive headfirst into the complexities of relationships, healing, and self-discovery. Karenna opens up about her journey of overcoming and preventing burnout and shares the importance of learning to navigate hard conversations. But this episode takes an even more vulnerable turn as she reveals a deeply personal struggle, her relationship with her father and the challenge of creating connection in a space that feels strained. This conversation is raw, emotional, and incredibly relatable. We explore what it means to truly heal not just within ourselves but also in the context of our closest relationships. If you’ve ever felt the weight of family dynamics or the longing for a deeper connection, this episode will resonate with your heart.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Who is Karenna Soto?

4:00 The Root of the Struggle with Her Dad

7:00 The Question That Guides Healing

14:00 Healing in the Moment vs. Outside the Moment

18:00 Creating the Right Moment for Hard Conversations

24:00 Fears of Losing the Relationship

30:00 The Role of Ownership in Healing

35:00 Karenna’s Story of Worthiness and Connection

38:00 The Concept of Human vs. Being

42:00 Actionable Steps for Healing

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This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and challenge the way we approach the new year. I recorded this at the start of 2025, in that space of hope and uncertainty we all feel as the calendar turns. But let me ask you, what really changes between December 31st and January 1st? Is it the clock, or is it something deeper? Together, we’ll take a 180 degree view of resolutions and goals. I’ll guide you to uncover why some goals feel like a burden, why intentions might open new doors, and why the secret to real change isn’t about doing more but healing the deeper blocks within. It’s not about what you need to do, but who you need to be. Let’s explore what it means to surrender, reconnect with God, and choose healing not just for a better year, but for a truer, freer you. Who will you decide to be in 2025?

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Fresh Start to a New Year

3:00 The Difference Between Goals and Intentions

6:00 A Guided Exercise for Goals and Intentions

10:00 The Root Cause of Dissatisfaction

15:00 What You Think You Need Isn’t What You Need

20:00 Practical Tips for Setting Intentions and Goals

25:00 Who Do You Need to Be for Your Word of the Year?

28:00 The Role of Faith and Connection with God

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.

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli, an award-winning master life coach and speaker? Fill out the application here - ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/C3cY7bNK7S8c1moY6⁠

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/)

In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with a truly incredible woman, Monica, one of my clients whose journey of healing has been nothing short of profound. From struggling with the painful cycles in her marriage to uncovering the deep roots of her emotional patterns, Monica opens up about her challenges, heartbreak, and breakthroughs. Together, we dig into the raw truths of how childhood wounds can echo into adulthood, shaping our relationships and how we see ourselves. This conversation is real, emotional, and so deeply relatable. Whether you're navigating difficulties in your marriage, grappling with feelings of "not being enough," or searching for healing in your own life, this episode is a reminder that healing is always a choice and it’s one you don’t have to make alone. Tune in, be inspired, and maybe, just maybe, decide to heal.

Key moments of this interview:

1:30 Monica's Marriage Struggles

5:00 The Cycle of Conflict in Relationships

17:00 Childhood Connection to Present Struggles

23:00 The Root of Punishment and Love

28:00 Realization and Decision to Break the Cycle

36:00 Empowering Monica to Heal

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.

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli, an award-winning master life coach and speaker? Fill out the application here - ⁠https://forms.gle/C3cY7bNK7S8c1moY6⁠

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/)

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

In my very first episode of Decide To Heal Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and getting real with you about my journey…the good, the bad, and the downright messy. Titles and accolades? Sure, I’ve got them. But what truly matters is the connection we’ll build here. I’m not just a coach, I’m a woman who has struggled, doubted, and failed, yet kept showing up.This episode is all about breaking free from the 360 cycle of "dealing" and stepping into true healing with God at the center. I’ll share why the self-help industry falls short and introduce you to the transformative 180 Method—a soul-centered approach that’s changed lives, marriages, and businesses.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions, this is for you. Let’s reject the bandaids and embrace healing as an active, ongoing journey. Are you ready to decide to heal? Let’s begin.

Key moments of this interview:

2:00 What It Means to Decide to Heal

5:00 Why Traditional Self-Help Falls Short

10:50 A Personal Story of Breaking Down to Break Through

16:00 Owning Your Healing Journey

20:00 The Healing Question to Ask Yourself

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.

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli, an award-winning master life coach and speaker? Fill out the application here - https://forms.gle/C3cY7bNK7S8c1moY6

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/)

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

For the God fearing high-achieving woman entrepreneur seeking not just the next level in business, but a complete transformation of how you approach life, this podcast offers the blueprint no one else has given you. 

Welcome to “Decide to Heal with Award Winning Master Life Coach & Speaker Alejandra Crisafulli," a podcast tailored for ambitious women tired of spinning their wheels searching for more—more success, more recognition, more fulfillment—only to find themselves stuck in the same repetitive cycles, feeling separate from God and driving themselves to the ground.  No self-help tool, coach, or conference has been able to cause the real changes they want and need.

This podcast pulls back the curtain on the self-help industry's broken promises, bringing you face-to-face with the transformative power of the 180 Method. The 180 Method framework goes beyond surface solutions to foster a deep, spiritual renewal with our one true God and lasting change. Here, I will  share the proven effective ways that have moved women just like you from merely surviving to thriving, letting go of fear, shame, guilt, and the exhaustive need to please everyone . "Decide to Heal is not just about changing what you do but transforming who you are. Together We will navigate the complex terrains of thoughts, beliefs, relationships, and self-imposed barriers, providing insights never heard before on how to truly heal, not just deal. You will also see LIVE interactive episodes  with me coaching women just like yourself with the same challenges and hardships so that you can see first hand the shift that the 180 Method creates.  

This is your invitation to break free from the hamster wheel and step into a life marked by grace, strength, and divine guidance. Welcome to "Decide to Heal”