What if the fear you can’t explain didn’t begin in this lifetime? On The Mindful Journey podcast, hosted by Sana, we explore the controversial-but-compelling idea that some emotional patterns may travel across lifetimes—and what it could mean to heal them.

This episode is for anyone carrying an “irrational” fear, repeating the same relationship cycle, or feeling drawn to places and people without a logical reason. Donna Hartley shares how she approaches past-life patterns with grounded steps—release, forgiveness, and daily practices that help you feel safer in your body and clearer in your mind.

Donna Hartley is a past-life reader and spiritual teacher who has survived six near-death experiences, including a plane crash, emergency heart surgery, and stage 3 melanoma. She helps people explore patterns like fear, self-sabotage, and lack of self-worth through what she calls unfinished karmic business.

00:04:48 — Setting the container: past lives, skepticism, and staying open

00:06:04 — Donna’s near-death experiences and why her work began

00:08:42 — The “spider fear” story: when fear doesn’t match your reality

00:12:02 — Sana shares her lizard fear + dreams and anxiety signals

00:14:12 — The cord-cutting ritual: releasing fear across lifetimes

00:16:39 — Déjà vu + Paris: trauma, memory, and finding peace

00:27:51 — Healing steps: release, forgiveness, grounding, food, movement, gratitude

If a fear feels “too big” for your current life, explore the pattern without self-judgment.

Release first: cry, yell, or express what’s been held in the body before “trying to fix” it.

Forgiveness isn’t approval—it’s removing someone’s grip on your mind and nervous system.

Try grounding: 20 minutes outdoors daily, barefoot if safe, to anchor yourself in the present.

Support clarity with basics: less processed food, more whole foods, and movement for endorphins.

Use simple reframes: “That was then. This is now. I choose peace in this life.”

Website: www.donnahartley.com

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