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Welcome to the Althea Approach. Heather and Julie share deeply personal stories of healing and self-discovery, exploring how physical health, mental health, spiritual growth, and social bonds shaped their journeys — from Julie’s recovery after a brain tumor and secondary trauma to both hosts’ experiences with meditation, therapy, and energy work.
They discuss practical steps and accessible tools listeners can use to move out of dark places toward whole-person healing, emphasizing vulnerability, community, and small, sustainable changes for lasting growth.
By Julie Maxwell/Heather BarnesWelcome to the Althea Approach. Heather and Julie share deeply personal stories of healing and self-discovery, exploring how physical health, mental health, spiritual growth, and social bonds shaped their journeys — from Julie’s recovery after a brain tumor and secondary trauma to both hosts’ experiences with meditation, therapy, and energy work.
They discuss practical steps and accessible tools listeners can use to move out of dark places toward whole-person healing, emphasizing vulnerability, community, and small, sustainable changes for lasting growth.