Welcome to my very first podcast! In this initial episode I lift the veil on my own healing journey and what it took to become the woman and the healer I am today. I struggled with so many issues since childhood that became progressively worse in my 20s. By 2014 I was completely lost. I was depressed, suicidal, heavier than I had ever been, directionless, and disconnected from myself, my relationships, and the world around me. My hormones were all over the place, my mood was unstable, I was unexpectedly fainting multiple times a week, I had been diagnosed with cervical dysplasia and HPV, OCD in the form of dermatillomania, chronic fatigue, migraines, IBS, insomnia, and severe anxiety not to mention the emotional ramifications of being sexually assaulted. In short, I was a mess. I poured thousands of dollars and many years trying one thing after another - doctors, specialists, therapists, surgeons, and nutritionists, medications, diet and exercise regime...it felt like it would never end and nothing really stuck. So what finally empowered me to heal? The BIG shift happened when I realized that everything I needed was within me and that I could transform my greatest challenges into extraordinary strength, resilience, and empathy. It wasn't easy, but I aligned with the belief that we're all here for a purpose and I needed to discover mine. Once I did, committing to the practices that supported me in becoming a compassionate, disciplined, and healthy person became deeply meaningful and made my results inevitable. When it's a purpose that's bigger than our own pain, sadness, and suffering there is a depth of motivation and willpower that fuels us and helps us break through those blockages and overcome obstacles! The weight began to just fall off, my hormones regulated themselves, I worked through my emotional blockages, discovered peace within myself, and discovered that my purpose in life is to serve women EVERYWHERE so that they may heal themselves as I have. Enjoy this first episode and discover what true healing means for you!!!! _____ I'd love to hear YOUR story, connect with me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedhealer/