Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stripped away every distraction —  your screens, your routines, and even your ability to see? What hidden thoughts would rise to the surface? What suppressed emotions would finally have room to move? And what would catch up to you that you have been running from, for potentially years.

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Berman, the founder of Sky Cave Retreats, which is the first darkness retreat center in the United States. Scott has spent more than 70 days in total darkness and has guided over 600 people through this profound inner journey. And after doing a darkness retreat myself, I finally understand why Sky Caves is booked out for 3 years and has a 3000-person waitlist.

Darkness itself is a threat to the nervous system. And Scott lets everyone know who signs up that their system will probably not react the way they anticipate. He shares that the only thing one needs to bring is HONESTY, and what happens to those who don’t. 

I share my experience during 4 nights and 3 days in pitch blackness and the profound breakthroughs that occurred when I stopped running from, escaping, and numbing my deepest, rawest feelings. This episode is for anyone curious about nervous system healing, the addiction to the stories that hijack our minds, or what becomes possible when you meet yourself with honesty, zero distractions, and the primordial pressure of the dark. Scott is a beautiful human who leaves us with this question before we enter the cave and turn off the lights: “What would nurture do in this moment?” The answer is usually what we should follow to create the safety in our system we are all searching for.   

This episode is for all those who are afraid of the dark and those who are afraid of the parts of themselves that may be trapped in the darkest recesses of their subconscious. Luckily, Scott has the compassion, calm, and skills to hold our hand through it all. 

Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

🌑 [0:00] Introduction & Most Surprising Reactions in the Dark

🕯️ [4:49] Scott's Biggest Fear & The Journey to Solitude

⛰️ [8:17] How Sky Cave Retreats Was Born From Personal Experience

🧘 [12:57] Why Spiritual People Often Struggle More in Darkness

💡 [17:39] The Evolution: From Trauma to Three-Day Experiences

🌊 [25:13] Darkness vs Plant Medicine: Subtle vs Peak Experiences

💔 [39:52] Kelly's Experience: Anger, Armor & The Scared Little Girl

🔥 [45:44] Discharging Rage & Finding What's Underneath

❤️ [57:19] The Zero Gravity Chair Revelation: Internal Freedom

🙏 [1:23:44] Shame, Judgment & The Permission to Be Authentic

LINKS

Sky Caves Retreat website: https://www.skycaveretreats.com/

Sky Cave Retreat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skycaveretreats/

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This week’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by my precious and precocious six-year-old daughter, Riley Grace Gores — my favorite guest of all time.

We sat down for a sweet and silly conversation about all the things that light her up — from fashion to Disneyland adventures, singing lessons, and what she dreams of being when she grows up.

We also talk about family memories, the fire that changed our lives, and what she’s learned about bravery, kindness, and joy along the way. Riley even shares her favorite and least favorite things about yours truly, her ideal superpower (it involves candy), and a favorite impersonation that she learned from a certain Dancing with the Stars host. 

It’s a tender, funny, and endearing conversation that reminded me how much wisdom and innocence lives in a child’s heart — and how healing (and awakening!) it can be to see the world through their eyes. By the way, Riley made sure I treated her like an Amex and “DO NOT leave home without her” :) .

I hope this episode brings a smile to your face and a little more light to your day.  

👗 [0:55] Riley's Fashion Journey & Isabel Marant Obsession

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The body is always speaking — through tension, emotion, intuition, and energy. The question is: are we listening?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Dr. John Amaral — a world-renowned energy practitioner, chiropractor, and educator who has worked with thousands of people across more than 70 countries, including Oscar-winning actors, Grammy-winning musicians, Olympic athletes, and global leaders, including his decades-long collaboration with Tony Robbins. We explore how trauma and emotion get trapped in the body, why awareness is essential for growth, and how developing somatic and energetic sensitivity allows us to feel, truly feel, what’s happening beneath the surface.  

We talk about the difference between releasing energy and avoiding emotion, how the body adapts when we lose choice, and why feeling deeply — rather than bypassing discomfort — is the key to genuine healing and embodiment.

When you reconnect to your body and learn to really feel ALL of the feels, healing becomes not something you chase — but something that naturally unfolds. 

Key Moments You'll Love ✨

LINKS

John Amaral website: https://johnamaral.com/

John Amaral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnamaral/

Dr. John Amaral's Somatic Energy Training: https://somaticenergy.com/

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What if the secret to living longer, happier, and healthier wasn’t found in a pill, a supplement, or a gym membership — but in the simple way we live our daily lives?

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What if everything you've been searching for is already inside you — just waiting to be remembered? What if the exhaustion, the blocks, the patterns that keep repeating aren't signs that something is wrong with you, but simply energy that needs to be cleared? You are not broken. You never were. You are your own best healer.

🎙️ [0:00] Introduction

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What if a powerful and profound therapy session happened without saying a single word—just by standing in a field with a 1,200-pound mirror?

In this deeply personal solo episode of HEAL with Kelly, I take you inside my transformative equine therapy session, where the horses became profound teachers of authenticity, protection, boundaries, and emotional release. You’ll hear how one horse reflected back my inner critic, how another embodied a protective masculine energy I had never fully experienced before, and how these encounters helped me release grief, regulate my nervous system, and reconnect with my essence of joy and awe.

Beyond the corral, I guide you through my process of conscious creation — from gratitude journaling to visualization practices, to the simple yet powerful phrase “Just Imagine.” You’ll learn how imagination, elevated emotion, and gratitude combine to rewire the brain, shift your biochemistry, send new information into the invisible field around you, and open you up to new dimensions of infinite possibility.

We’ll explore how frustration, control, and timelines can block manifestation and why the key is to trust the field, not the how. I also share personal stories of loss, alignment, and rediscovery, revealing how consistent healing work and faith in divine intelligence create space for true miracles.

This episode is for anyone ready to reclaim their creative power, elevate their vibration, and remember that when we align with joy and truth, life shows up in the most miraculous and beautiful ways. 

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We’re facing a fertility crisis that few people are truly talking about. Sperm counts have dropped by more than 50% in the last 50 years, infertility now affects 1 in 5 couples, and modern stress, toxins, and lifestyle shifts are making it harder than ever to conceive. But there is hope — and it starts with awareness.

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What if everything you’ve been told about anxiety only scratches the surface? We’re taught to quiet our thoughts, reframe our worries, and “think positive.” But what if the real root of anxiety isn’t in your head at all, it’s in your body?

In this transformative episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Russell Kennedy - physician, neuroscientist, and best-selling author of Anxiety Rx, who has made it his life’s mission to uncover what truly heals anxiety. Drawing from his own decades-long struggle with crippling worry, psychedelic journeys, and breakthroughs in somatic healing, Dr. Kennedy reveals how anxiety is actually an alarm state stored in the body, often rooted in unresolved childhood trauma.

Together, we explore why coping strategies and pharmaceuticals often fall short, and how practices like “sensation without explanation,” breathwork, and inner child connection open the door to real healing. Dr. Kennedy also shares why suppressed anger can turn children into adults locked in victimhood, how worry tricks the brain into false certainty, and why reclaiming a spiritual connection with yourself may be the missing piece in resolving anxiety.

This episode is practical, eye-opening, and deeply human. If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety or love someone who has, Dr. Kennedy’s wisdom will help you understand it in a whole new way, and guide you back to a place of calm, safety, and inner trust.

LINKS

Dr. Russell Kennedy website: https://www.dr-russ.com/

Dr. Russell Kennedy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxietymd/

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I wanted to share a special conversation with you this week — a bonus episode that’s very close to my heart.

I recently joined my dear friend Aaron Lazar on his new podcast, Impossible Dreams. You may remember Aaron from his inspiring episode on HEAL with Kelly. He’s not only a Broadway star and a beautiful soul, but also someone courageously walking through one of life’s greatest challenges — living with ALS — with extraordinary heart, humor, and hope.

Aaron’s perspective on healing and his unwavering spirit continue to move and inspire me deeply. I’m honored to help share his story and amplify his message.

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