Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy

Show Notes:

Angie and Coach Denalee dive deep into the topics of trauma, healing, and the transformative power of setting boundaries. Together, they unpack the difficult process of recognizing abuse, the role gratitude plays in recovery, and why community support can make all the difference.

Their discussion reminds us that healing isn’t linear—it takes time, self-compassion, and the strength to protect your peace. Listeners are encouraged to seek out tools, resources, and community as they walk their own path toward healing and growth.

Bio*

Coach Denalee is driven by a fervent commitment to guiding individuals away from the grip of narcissistic abuse and betrayal trauma toward a life characterized by peace, safety, and growth. 

Drawing upon years of experience and certifications in both coaching and meditation, Denalee offers compassionate guidance that fosters the restoration of self-esteem, courage, clarity, and hope for those emerging from the effects of narcissistic abuse and betrayal trauma.

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Angie Berrett is joined by guest Barry Lipscomb for a powerful conversation exploring the intersection of trauma, healing, and shamanism.

Together, they unpack the impact of emotional trauma and the role of somatic work in personal healing journeys. Through heartfelt personal stories, they shed light on the unique challenges faced by individuals, especially within the LGBTQ community, and the resilience required to move forward.

The discussion dives into core principles of shamanism, including soul loss and power loss, and how these concepts can offer new perspectives on trauma recovery. Barry shares how reconnecting with the inner child and working through resistance can be key components of deep healing.

Listeners will also gain insight into how virtual connection influences the healing process and why cultivating agency is essential. The episode wraps with practical resources and encouragement for those navigating their own path to healing.

Bio*

Barry Lipscomb is a Depth Hypnosis Practitioner, Shamanic Counselor, Focalizing Facilitator and Executive Coach dedicated to helping people reach their potential. With over three decades of experience as a senior finance and operations executive, Barry integrates his background in business with his passion for consciousness, healing, and spiritual growth. His personal recovery journey and extensive explorations of Shamanism, Buddhism, and somatic practices deeply inform his work today.

As the founder of Medelum Coaching and Counseling, Barry specializes in guiding clients to connect with their inner wisdom as a source for healing, transformation and guidance. He is the former Executive Director of the Focalizing Institute and co-author of Focalizing Dynamic Links, a human technology for connecting, communicating, and relating intentionally in organizations.

Barry’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and filled with possibility, empowering clients to heal what limits them.

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Show Notes:

In this powerful episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with guest Laura Richards to explore the deep and often painful journey of healing from narcissistic abuse.

Through honest conversation and personal reflection, they unpack the complexities of toxic relationships and the emotional toll they leave behind. Together, they highlight the courage it takes to break free from cycles of abuse and the importance of therapy, community support, and reconnecting with one’s true self.

The discussion touches on grief, identity loss, and the inner work required to rediscover joy. Laura and Angie share how movement, play, laughter, and nurturing the inner child can open new paths to healing.

Walk away with encouragement to prioritize self-care, embrace their voice, and reclaim a sense of empowerment and purpose.

Bio:

Laura is an international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women. Through her global podcast, "That's Where I'm At," and her bestselling book "Married To A "Nice" Guy, Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse", Laura shares her personal journey of recovery from a 32-year marriage to a narcissist. 

Laura’s mission is simple: to shine a light on narcissistic abuse and let women know they are never alone and that healing is always possible.

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In this episode, Angie and Estefana dive deep into the layered and personal journey of healing from trauma. Our guests explore how movement, play, and body awareness can unlock powerful breakthroughs in the healing process. They shed light on the emerging role of psychedelics in therapy, particularly for those navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, and introduce a promising new modality: Critical Memory Integration (CMI).

They cover different approaches to trauma therapy, including Trauma-Focused CBT and humanistic methods, emphasizing that safety, self-trust, and the therapeutic relationship are central to meaningful progress. Together, the speakers unpack how neglect and unresolved trauma shape our nervous systems and how community, agency, and neuroplasticity open the door to lasting transformation.

Bio

I’m Estefana Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I currently practice at Lighthouse Psychiatry in Gilbert, Arizona, where I also serve as a Dosing Monitor in a psychedelic research study. My work blends clinical expertise with a deep respect for the body’s wisdom and the power of personal agency.

I serve as Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance, providing CMI training for licensed clinicians and leading workshops for non-clinicians focused on helping people reconnect with their inner compass. I was part of the ARISE Alliance development team that created Critical Memory Integration (CMI), an approach focused on helping individuals identify and integrate unresolved critical memories in order to restore agency and support lasting healing.

Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of roles—from residential treatment and medical social work to leading trauma-informed initiatives across systems of care. I’ve supported individuals through PTSD, anxiety, addiction, sexual trauma, conduct issues, and life transitions. My personal experience as a first-generation child of immigrants, along with two years living in Japan, has shaped my lens and deepened my connection to culturally attuned, relational work.

Whether in therapy, training, or community spaces, my vision is to help individuals discover their true power and take agency over their lives.

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Show Notes:

In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with spiritual guide and shaman Isabella Stoloff for a soul-nourishing conversation about healing, energy, and empowerment.

Isabella shares her deeply personal journey through trauma and how shamanic practices helped her reconnect with joy, movement, and authenticity. Together, Angie and Isabella explore the importance of safe spaces, how collective energy can affect not just people but even pets, and why healing doesn’t always have to feel so heavy.

They dive into the role of energy medicine, mindset, and spiritual retreats in the healing process—and what it really means to trust yourself, break free from old patterns, and embrace transformation.

Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone else through theirs, this episode is a powerful reminder that lightness, laughter, and deep inner work can coexist.

Bio*

Isabella Stoloff | Transformational Guide & Energy Healer

Helping you awaken your light, live authentically, and embody your highest vibration.

Welcome. I’m Isabella Stoloff, a transformational guide, energy healer, and founder of the Orange County Healing Center. For nearly two decades, I’ve helped people from all walks of life break free from limiting patterns, connect to their intuition, and align with their true purpose.

My work combines ancient shamanic techniques with modern energy medicine to guide you back to your inner wisdom and natural state of peace.

I believe healing is a process of remembering—remembering who you are, why you’re here, and how to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Through courses, guided meditations, one-on-one sessions, and global retreats, I create transformational experiences to help you shift your energy and awaken your inner light.

Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to go deeper, I’m here to support you.

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Awaken the Creator Within – 6-Week Online Course

Good Vibes Oracle Deck

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Angie Berrett and Dr. Cindy Sholes explore the deep-rooted impact of trauma, both personal and generational, and the pathways to healing. Through candid storytelling and lived experience, they unpack how childhood wounds shape our beliefs, behaviors, and emotional patterns.

You'll hear insights into the subconscious mind, emotional dysregulation, and the ripple effects of ancestral trauma. They also dive into the transformative power of hypnotherapy, movement, and play as tools for releasing stored pain and reconnecting with the body.

At the heart of the discussion is a message of hope: healing doesn’t have to be heavy. With curiosity, awareness, and the right tools, it’s possible to not only reclaim your well-being but also break cycles for future generations. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deep in the work, this episode offers validation, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on what it means to heal.

Bio*

Dr. Cindy Sholes is a visionary neuroscientist, transformational guide, and architect of personal mastery. Trained at UCSF alongside Nobel Prize winners, she merges cutting-edge neuroscience with the power of quantum alignment to help individuals unlock their highest potential. As the creator of the revolutionary RREST method, she has spent over two decades guiding thousands to heal childhood and generational trauma, reclaim their innate power, and step fully into their encoded destiny.

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 This episode Angie sits down with PJ Jones to explore the journey with trauma, abuse, healing, and empowerment. PJ shares her story of resilience and the importance of movement in healing. Both emphasize the significance of community support and the various methods of healing that can be utilized to overcome trauma. This conversation delves into the harrowing journey of survival from abuse, trauma, and the quest for healing.

PJ shares her experiences of being trapped in an abusive relationship, the struggles of motherhood amidst violence, and the transformative power of education. Through resilience and determination, she navigates her way to freedom, ultimately finding strength in her children and a passion for helping others. The discussion highlights the importance of support, self-compassion, and the ongoing journey of healing and personal growth. 

BIO 

PJ Jones is a survivor, author, and holistic motivational empowerment strategist whose journey of resilience began before birth, shaped by generations of abuse. Born into a cycle of trauma, she endured severe physical abuse and emotional neglect as a child, never knowing true safety. Homeless as a teenager, she struggled to survive in a world that had already failed her. During this vulnerable time, she was trapped in an abusive relationship suffering further trauma at his hands.

She founded Soulful Resilience Journey in 2024, and is the creator of the Fearless and Flourishing Women’s Summit and the Rise and Thrive: Empowered Voices Summit, platforms designed to amplify survivor voices and foster healing.

PJ also hosts the podcast Insights of a Survivor and runs the YouTube network Empowered Voices: Finding Strength in Survivors.  Her mission is clear: No survivor left unheard, no story left in the shadows. Healing is possible, and PJ is living proof.

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In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett is joined by somatic practitioner Erica Horowitz for a rich, heart-centered conversation about the power of movement, emotional regulation, and the journey back to self.

Together, they explore the deep connection between trauma and the body, sharing personal stories that illuminate how dance, stillness, and somatic practices can serve as powerful tools for healing. Erica introduces her RESET framework, a grounded, compassionate approach to regulating the nervous system and reconnecting with the body.

The conversation touches on:

• The role of movement in processing emotions
  
  
• How co-regulation and community play a vital role in healing
  
  
• Releasing guilt and embracing self-compassion
  
  
• The tension between rest and a productivity-driven culture
  
  
• Honoring your body’s wisdom as a guide to self-discovery

This episode is a gentle, insightful invitation to pause, breathe, and come home to your body, because healing doesn’t have to be done alone, and it certainly doesn’t have to be heavy.

Bio*

Erica Horowitz is a Somatic Leadership Coach, experiential facilitator, and founder of Groove with Erica. She meets people exactly where they are—high-achieving professionals and caregivers navigating the weight of burnout and longing for deeper connection, clarity, and embodiment.

With a background in social work, over a decade in corporate learning and development, and certifications in Somatic Activated Healing™, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Restorative Practices, Erica bridges the worlds of structure and soul.

She’s also the creator of the RESET framework—a practical and powerful process that blends somatic healing, intentional movement, and emotional integration to help people reconnect with their bodies, restore their energy, and lead from a place of truth.

Rooted in her love for music, nature, and the quiet wisdom of animals, Erica creates spaces where the body feels safe, the soul feels seen, and transformation starts the moment you let your body lead—and trust your groove to guide the way.

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 In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Penny Barron for a powerful conversation about the complex and deeply personal journey of healing from trauma.

Penny opens up about her experience with childhood abuse and the long road toward reclaiming her well-being. Together, they dive into the role of homeopathy, the impact of trauma on the immune system and hormones, and why true healing goes far beyond just physical recovery.

From the importance of proper nutrition and self-care to the power of community and emotional expression,including the often-taboo topic of rage, this episode is a reminder that healing is never one-size-fits-all.

Tune in to explore how nurturing yourself can bring unexpected lightness to even the heaviest parts of the healing process.

Bio*

With a focus on homeopathy, Penny also offers sound nutritional and naturopathic support as well as practical lifestyle suggestions to help ensure optimal gut, hormonal and nervous system function alongside sensible homeopathic prescribing. Penny has a special interest in women's health, especially burnout, hypothyroid issues and trauma recovery. In the field of childhood behavioural issues, she has a special interest in tics, Tourette's syndrome PANS/PANDAS and movement disorders. 

Penny has three children and her life experience in combination with her studies have given her an in-depth understanding of many of the issues that come with raising a family, from both a child and parent centred view. Penny’s grounded attitude to health as well as her ability to often find the lighter side to difficult times allow her to assist in finding perspective in the midst of family stress. Her experience in nutritional health issues complements the homeopathic medicine.

When Penny is not seeing clients at the HHC, she is teaching in homeopathic, nutritional and medical science subjects as well as supervising student clinics in homeopathy, naturopathy and nutrition.

BSc, Adv Dip Naturopathy, Adv Dip Nutrition, Adv Dip Homeopathy, Cert IV TAE

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In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Tina C. Hines discuss personal experiences with trauma, mental health, and the journey of healing. They explore the challenges faced during difficult times, the importance of support systems, and the transition from corporate life to a career in coaching. The discussion also touches on the significance of self-care and the awakening that can occur during periods of struggle. Tina delves into the transformative power of Reiki and energy healing, discussing personal experiences with trauma, mental health, and the journey towards spiritual awakening. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapeutic support, the role of medication, and practical tools like meditation and journaling in the healing process. 

They share insights on navigating emotional challenges and the significance of self-care in fostering well-being. They explore the profound impact of unspoken words in the healing process, emphasizing the importance of understanding what is truly being communicated beneath the surface. They discuss how personal experiences of trauma can be transformed into a source of strength and purpose, allowing individuals to help others on their healing journeys. They also touch on the significance of reframing trauma, discovering one's identity beyond societal labels, and creating safe spaces for authenticity. Angie and Tina highlight the role of therapists in healing, envision future healing spaces, and share tools for mindful living and self-care.

 Tina’s Bio:

Tina C. Hines, a fifth-generation intuitive clairvoyant, medium, empath, and healer, dedicates her life to guiding emotionally wounded women towards self-love, self-care, and self-worth as a certified intuitive life coach. Her expertise has earned her appearances on notable platforms such as Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Tamron Hall Show, and Trenton Now, along with guest spots on popular podcasts.

Traveling extensively throughout the United States, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, Tina hosts workshops and retreats aimed at empowering women to rediscover happiness and abundance. Her unique approach blends spirituality with practical coaching, earning her recognition as an expert in transformational coaching.

Tina's mission is clear: to inspire women to embrace abundance unapologetically and create the lives they desire.

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