If you've done the trauma work, gotten to a place where life feels "fine," and quietly wondered if this is really it, this episode is going to crack something open.

Kate Shipp is a holistic trauma specialist, international bestselling author, certified yoga therapist, and one of my former yoga teachers. She's spent over 14 years helping people transform trauma, stress, and survival patterns into safety, self-trust, and freedom. She's also walked her own journey through complex developmental trauma, a mental health break in 2016, and the loss of her dad, and she came out the other side with a clear message: don't settle for fine. In this conversation we get into what it actually takes to move past survival mode and into a life that feels good.

Kate shares how she built what she calls a "false sense of safety" for years, why true safety is intrinsic and lives inside your nervous system, and the lightning-strike moment in Scotland that woke her up to how much more was available. We talk about the integration of Eastern and Western medicine, why no single modality is "the answer," what a joy trauma response is, and the tiny moments that signal your nervous system is finally regulated enough to feel good things. We also get into the question that changed how Kate works with clients: not just what happened to you, but what didn't happen for you. That one will sit with you.

About Our Guest

Kate Shipp is an Authentic Life Strategist, Holistic Trauma Specialist, and International Best-Selling Author devoted to helping others remember their wholeness. With over 14 years of experience integrating yoga therapy, neuroscience, somatics, energy medicine, intuitive development, and Integral Breath Therapy, she guides individuals in transforming pain into purpose and fear into freedom. Creator of The Shipp Method™ of Trauma Recovery and co-founder of Choose Happy Travels, Kate leads retreats and programs that awaken joy, authenticity, and divine connection. Her work is rooted in love, compassion, and the sacred light that lives within us all.

Connect with Kate:

www.kateshipp.com
instagram and FB @kateshipp333
Substack - The Lightning Path

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Somatic EMDR trained, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com or IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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Keywords

trauma recovery, healing, nervous system, emotional safety, self-discovery, joy, grief, relationships, mental health, holistic therapy

We are not supposed to talk about this. That social media is making us miserable. That it's affecting our mental health. That we're outsourcing our self-worth to an algorithm and calling it a Tuesday.

In this episode, I sit down with Mari Wuellner — founder of The Crew Life and a multi-business owner who took a three-month social media sabbatical last summer and came out the other side with some uncomfortable truths.

We talk about what actually happens when you cut the cord. The withdrawal symptoms (yes, they're real). The faux loneliness that disappears the second you start having actual coffee with actual humans. The "in-between moments" we've trained ourselves out of — the grocery line, the red light, the wait at a restaurant — that we now reflexively fill with scrolling because we've forgotten how to just be.

We get into the compare-and-despair loop, the way the algorithm decides your worth on any given day, and the racket of "everyone's an expert now" (yes, we drag Mel Robbins, you're welcome). We talk about hate comments, body comments, and the desensitization that happens when the algorithm serves you a puppy video, then a grandpa with a baby, then a woman being murdered in the street.

And we talk about what to do about it. Not in a perfect, Pinterest, ten-step-system way. In a real way.

If you've felt like social media is doing something to you and you can't quite name it, this one's for you.

About Mari

Mari Wuellner is a feisty entrepreneur, multi-business owner, and founder of The Crew Life Coaching Collective. She opened her insurance agency in 2008, growing it to $3MM in annual premium, and launched her coaching practice in 2017. After her kids kept saying "don't post it," Mari took a 3-month social media sabbatical that revolutionized how she shows up in business and life.Now she helps women design lives they actually want to live—not just perform online. Mari is married to Tom, mom to three kids, real estate investor, podcaster, and avid traveler who believes in living on purpose, not by default.

Connect with Mari:

• Instagram: @mariwuellner
• The Crew Life: www.thecrewcc.com

Connect with Danielle:

• Instagram: @inspiredactionwellness
• Website: inspiredactionwellness.com

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Are you confusing your job title for your life's purpose?

In this episode, I sit down with Tanesha L. Moody — ICF certified coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Full Out Coaching — for a real conversation about what life purpose actually is, why so many of us are walking around feeling lost, and how to start living what she calls "full out."

Tanesha shares her own journey from professional dance and theater, into corporate leadership at Salesforce, Marriott, Disney, and Under Armour, into a layoff that sent her to Costa Rica to learn Spanish and figure out her life. That unraveling is what eventually built the Ignis framework she now uses with her clients to help them find, name, and live their purpose.

We get into the difference between your purpose and your assignments, why "that couldn't be me" from the people around you might actually be confirmation you're on the right path, and how to reframe rejection so it stops gutting you every time it shows up. We talk about being multi-passionate, the trap of attaching your identity to your job, and what it really takes to stop "marking it" through your life and start showing up performance-quality.

If you've ever felt stuck between assignments, paralyzed by fear of picking the wrong direction, or unsure what your gifts even are — this episode is going to give you a real starting point.

About Our Guest

Tanesha L. Moody is a speaker, certified coach, and founder of Full Out Coaching, a women- and minority-owned empowerment company. With a background spanning Broadway's First National Tour of Mean Girls and global leadership roles at Salesforce, Disney, Under Armour, and Marriott, she equips leaders and teams to navigate feedback, rejection, and reinvention with clarity and courage. Through her signature C.L.E.A.R. Method (Clarify Your Purpose, Live Your Values, Embrace Your Identity, Align with Courage, and Ripple Your Impact), Tanesha guides people to live, lead, and thrive Full Out—anchored in purpose, grounded in values, and built for lasting impact.

Connect With Tanesha

Website: https://www.taneshalmoody.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taneshalmoody
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taneshalmoody/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taneshamoody?_t=ZT-8ydM2tTOmJ3&_r=1
Full Out Fridays Newsletter: https://full-out-fridays.beehiiv.com/
IGNIS - Find, Name, and Live Your Purpose: https://www.taneshalmoody.com/ignis-framework

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What if the coach you just paid thousands of dollars to has never actually done their own healing work?

In this episode, I sit down with Jacquie Grillon — trained counselor, speaker, and healer — for an honest conversation about what real trauma healing looks like, and why so many people in the coaching, therapy, and healing space haven't done the inner work they're asking you to do.

Jacquie shares her journey from addiction and recovery into counseling, the moment she found a therapist who could actually hold space for her (because she'd done her own work), and why she avoided "mommy daddy work" for years before realizing it was the only road that led back to herself.

We get into the parts of the wellness and coaching industry no one wants to talk about — paying thousands for someone to tell you what you already know, the death of mentorship, "post and pray" social media coaching, cult-like online followings, and the way surface-level guru content can actually re-traumatize you while wrapping it in a bow.

If you've ever felt burned by a coach, frustrated by performative healers, or like you're stuck in a cycle of seeking help that never quite lands — this one's for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why finding a therapist who's done her own work changed everything
• The difference between holistic healing modalities that give temporary relief vs. life lessons that require deep inner work
• How to spot a coach with great marketing but no substance
• Why "post and pray" is not a business strategy
• The death of real mentorship and why everything got monetized
• How surface-level personal development content can re-traumatize you
• What it really means to hold space — and why most people can't
• Confidence on camera, online trolls, and the courage to put your message out anyway

About Jacquie

Jacquie Grillon is a speaker, facilitator and guide whose work blends radical resilience, deep healing and the unapologetic act of choosing yourself. Having rebuilt her life more than once, she speaks from lived experience with humor, depth, and a fierce sense of compassion. Jacquie leads talks, workshops, and retreats that help people come home to themselves, communicate more honestly and lead with soul.

Connect with Jacquie at www.Jacquieinspires.com

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Somatic EMDR trained, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com or IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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Psychic medium and Reiki master Jackie Ortez joins Danielle for a conversation that refuses to stay on topic — in the best way. They start with the alternative therapy world: what Reiki actually is, why readings are for confirmation not fortune-telling, and why even Jackie goes to other psychics when she needs answers (because we're all biased about our own lives).

From there: astrology compatibility, the year of the snake shedding its skin, and why 2025 broke damn near everyone — including Jackie, who got five weeks of shingles trying to push through it. She shares her prediction that 2026 is the rebuild, possibly the collapse-and-reset of the United States at its 250th anniversary, and why the destruction had to happen before anything new could grow.

They also get into the Diddy documentary, the falling of false idols, victim shaming on juries, and why social media is a void most of us need to climb out of. Jackie's take: informed, not immersed.

If you've ever paid $90 for a reading just to walk out thinking I already knew that — this one's for you.

About Our Guest

Jackie Ortez is a psychic/medium, reiki master who believes that everyone deserves to heal and have a great life. She guides her clients to not only explore their dreams, but also to release what is holding them back. With her no nonsense delivery of information, her readings and sessions are for those who will receive them and are ready to step into their new life!

Connect with Jackie

Healingandguidancebyjackie.com
Instagram.com/healingguidancejackie
Instagram.com/thehealingbitchpodcast
[email protected]

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Somatic EMDR trained, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com or IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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All content in this podcast episode is the intellectual property of Danielle Young and Fine, I’ll Talk About It, unless otherwise stated. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or professional advice. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host. Listener discretion is advised. Any actions you take based on this content are done at your own risk. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

What if the traits you've been told are "too much" are actually your greatest assets? In this episode, author and creative strategist Marcus O'Dea shares his journey from surviving a toxic upbringing and addiction to reframing his ADHD and high sensitivity as superpowers. Marcus breaks down the stigma around neurodivergence, introduces his "80 HD" framework (80 high-definition channels of creative flow), and explains how slow-motion multitasking helps him thrive without forcing himself into neurotypical molds. If you've ever felt broken for being sensitive or scattered, this conversation will shift how you see yourself—and give you permission to work with your brain, not against it.

About Our Guest

Marcas P. O'Dea is a highly-sensitive, deeply creative human who has spent a lifetime turning his traits into a superpower. Rejecting the labels of curse or deficit, he has reframed his sensitivity and ADHD as "80 HD"—80 High-Definition channels of creative flow.

An acclaimed author, artist/designer, and book publicist for bestselling authors, Marcas’s career is a testament to thriving within this unique high-definition perspective. He serves as a Community Manager for Noble-Manhattan Global and is the Director of Strategic Partnerships with the International Association of Creative and Performing Artists.

Connect with Marcas:

https://marcaspodea.com
https://substack.com/@marcaspodea
https://bsky.app/profile/marcaspodea.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/marcas_p_odea/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcasPODea2004/
https://medium.com/@marcas.p.odea_55316

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Somatic EMDR trained, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com

IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Shoulak—author, mental health advocate, and remote HR professional—to talk about her upcoming memoir on death, grief, and the messy, real parts of healing that no one wants to say out loud.

Sarah opens up about quitting drinking at 27, breaking free from people-pleasing patterns, and why she decided to write a brutally honest memoir at 35 instead of waiting until she's "old enough" to have it all figured out. We dig into the shame that keeps us stuck, the trap of high-achieving while secretly struggling, and how to stop living by "everybody just" excuses that don't actually serve you.

This conversation gets real about:

• Why sobriety and boundaries don't have an age requirement
• How to recognize when "cool" relationships are actually draining you
• The difference between authentic happiness and toxic positivity
• Processing grief and trauma through creativity and humor
• Why sitting in silence is where the answers actually come from

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" on paper while quietly falling apart, or if you're tired of performing for people who wouldn't show up for you—this one's for you.

Sarah's memoir releases April 17th.

About Our Guest

Sarah Marie Shoulak (pronounced like you don't have footwear; shoe-lack) is a remote HR professional, speaker, artist, nonprofit co-founder, and all-around Jill-of-all-trades. She’s also a mental health advocate, SA survivor, suicide survivor, has survived multiple brushes with death herself, and is an author with a new memoir manifesto coming out in April titled: Dead Serious: How Death Made Me Laugh at Life.

Get In Touch

https://sarahmarieshoulak.com
https://instagram.com/sarahmarieshoulak
https://www.youtube.com/@SarahMarieShoulak
https://substack.com/@sarahmarieshoulak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahshoulak/

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com

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Discover how shamanic healing combines with neuroscience to create powerful transformation. Laura Martinez, the Neuro-Shamanic Healer, explains what shamanism really is (hint: it's not what you think), how it integrates with mental health practices, and why alignment is the key to living a fulfilling life.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ What shamanism actually is (and what it's NOT)

✨ How neuroscience validates ancient healing practices

✨ The concept of non-linear time and ancestral healing

✨ Why traditional therapy isn't the only path to healing

✨ How to know when you're out of alignment

✨ Practical ways to reconnect with your true self

Whether you're skeptical about alternative healing or curious about blending science with spirituality, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on mental health and personal transformation.

About Our Guest

Laura Martinez is The Neuroshamanic Healer—an author and keynote speaker who bridges modern neuroscience with ancient shamanic traditions to help regulate the nervous system and restore mind-body-spirit harmony.
With a background in neuroscience, psychology, and an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health, she blends evidence-based methods with spiritual insight for those seeking healing that honors both biology and soul. She co-authored Psychoneuroplasticity Protocols in Addiction and Nature and Animal Rituals. Laura has been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, Insight Timer, Voyage Magazine, and numerous podcasts, sharing her mission to help others break limiting patterns and rise into their highest potential.

Contact Laura at:

https://theneuroshamanichealer.com/
IG: @theneuroshamanichealer
Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/lauramartinez

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com

IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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In this episode, Danielle Young and Claire Meredith discuss the complex journey of leaving a religious upbringing, exploring themes of indoctrination, questioning beliefs, and the impact of personal experiences on faith. Claire shares her story of growing up in an independent evangelical church, the defining moments that led her to question her faith, and the challenges of navigating relationships after leaving the church. They delve into the role of women in religion, the intersection of faith and morality, and the importance of critical thinking in understanding one's beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding for those who have experienced similar journeys.

About Our Guest

Claire grew up in an evangelical church in the 1990s, but left her Christian faith after contact with an abuser. She moved away to become a tax consultant, and discovered early on that she wanted to change career. Finding herself drawn to personal development, she hired her first life coach to help her find work she really loved. After a period working in London, she moved abroad - to Italy - to experience ‘la dolce vita’ whilst setting up her business. She now lives in Cornwall, working with people and organisations across the UK, helping them navigate growth and transformation.

Website: www.clairemeredith.co.uk
Instagram: Instagram.com/@iclairemeredith
Facebook: www.facebook.com/clairemeredithofficialpage
X.com: x.com/@iclairemeredith

Resources: I have a resources page on my website of recommended books:
www.clairemeredith.co.uk/resources (some are affiliate links - these are marked).
There is a special section for those leaving religion.

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredactionwellness/

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In this episode of 'Fine I'll Talk About It', host Danielle Young and guest Sophie Shaw discuss the impact of relentless positivity on mental health, particularly in the context of personal struggles such as cancer. They explore the importance of embracing all emotions, setting boundaries, and the journey of self-acceptance. The conversation emphasizes that it's okay to have bad days and that true healing comes from acknowledging and processing negative feelings rather than suppressing them with forced positivity.

About Our Guest

Sophie is a hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher, wellbeing coach and author, working in private healthcare, hospice and university settings, as well as running her own thriving private practice for over 16 years.

She is regularly featured on BBC Radio as a go-to wellbeing expert.

In her wellbeing podcast, Rowdy and Real, Sophie attempts to set your world to rights each week, with a hearty helping of real talk, real growth - and a sprinkling of bad language...

She lives in the wild green of the beautiful Norfolk countryside with her fabulous son, anxious dog and over-confident cat.

Sophie's podcast, Rowdy and Real, is a refreshing dose of real talk, real growth, and some probable bad language...
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
linktr.ee/moresophieshaw

www.norwichtherapy.co.uk
facebook.com/moresophieshaw
instagram.com/moresophieshaw
youtube.com/@sophieshaw

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com

IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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All content in this podcast episode is the intellectual property of Danielle Young and Fine, I’ll Talk About It, unless otherwise stated. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or professional advice. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host. Listener discretion is advised. Any actions you take based on this content are done at your own risk. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

Keywords

toxic positivity, emotional bypassing, mental health, emotional healing, emotional regulation, self acceptance, anxiety help, personal growth, boundaries, trauma healing