Surviving and Thriving: A Podcast About Life, Mental Health, & Personal Growth

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse. 

The views, opinions, experiences, and statements expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast or its host. Guests are responsible for the statements and information they voluntarily share during their interviews. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, mental health, financial, or other professional advice.

ABOUT SIERRA LAGUERRE, LPC

In this episode, we’re joined by Sierra Laguerre, LPC and therapist whose work is deeply rooted in empathy, healing, and the belief that no one should have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. Drawing from her own experiences with identity, feeling unseen and misunderstood, and the profound loss of her best friend at 25, she found her calling in helping others create space for healing and self discovery. With a warm, compassionate, collaborative, and trauma informed approach, she supports clients navigating grief, trauma, relationships, identity, self worth, and major life transitions. 

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The Conversation Series

I’m continuing to feature incredible Black women, fems and other marginalized women who are open to sharing their experiences navigating mental health recovery, healing, and helping others heal. The women I’ve connected with so far are incredible and I’ve been so empowered by our conversations and I hope you all are too!

If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast please feel out the podcast interest form below (please note that I am primarily accepting submissions from Black, Brown and marginalized women and fems).

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Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

A Season of Transition

This year has been one of the hardest of my life. Since separating from my spouse last year I have navigating the lowest points of my mental health recovery which has impacted my relationships, my family life and my stability. I’ve watched as people I loved completely abandoned me when I needed support the most but I’ve also seen how complete strangers have shown up and showed me tremendous love.

I continue to struggle with episodes, some extremely severe, and I’m still learning how to stay consistent with practices that help me ground so that I don’t resort to self destructive (shadow driven) behaviors. Sometimes my impulses take over and I lose that battle and other times I am able to make choices that are aligned with my greatest good. It’s not a linear journey but I’m continuing to discover who I am and learn to choose myself every day. 

I’m still working to rebuild stability so all of your messages, support and donations are SO appreciated!

Follow my work, donate and subscribe via the link below:

• https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy

The Conversation Series

I’m SO excited to relaunch this series! I’ll be featuring incredible Black women, fems and other marginalized women to share their experiences navigating mental health recovery, healing, and helping others heal. The women I’ve connected with so far are incredible and I’ve been so empowered by our conversations! I can’t wait for you all to hear.

If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast please feel out the podcast interest form below (please note that I am primarily accepting submissions from Black, Brown and marginalized women and fems).

• Podcast Interest Form

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

Big changes are happening

I’ve rebranded! I recently received my spiritual life coaching certification and launched my spiritual offerings. My content online is still shifting to align more with who I’ve become at this stage of my journey. 

If you’re interested in decolonized healing practices, spirituality, ancestral practices, and mysticism then I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, sign up to my Substack newsletter, and follow me on TikTok for more!

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Episode description

In this episode, I get very real about how challenging this past winter was for me and how difficult it can be to find balance after depression lows. 

Life can feel overwhelming. Things have piled up. You may feel like you’ll never catch up. You may spiral back into that darkness. If you understand what this feels like then this episode is for you.

You aren’t alone (even when it feels like it). There are others. I hope that you can find the love and support you deserve. You deserve to be here and you deserve to be happy here.💗

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma,

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

Big changes are happening

I’ve rebranded! I recently received my spiritual life coaching certification and launched my spiritual offerings. My content online will be shifting to align more with who I’ve become at this stage of my journey. 

If you’re interested in decolonized healing practices, spirituality, ancestral practices, and mysticism then I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, sign up to my Substack newsletter, and follow me on TikTok for more!

Follow My Work, Subscribe or Book an Intuitive Reading (more offerings coming soon)

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Episode description

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the prevalence of spiritual bypassing within the spiritual community, as well as bypassing in the mental health community more broadly.

I share my thoughts on why I feel it’s so important to be grounded in this human experience and to acknowledge the very real issues we are facing within our communities.

I challenge our idea of “love” and “light” and offer perspective shifts on what it really means to love, including embracing our shadow elements and perceived negative emotions for the greater good.

Fighting for collective liberation and working together to protect our communities IS the most loving thing we can do (in my opinion of course). 

I encourage us to all consider who is sincerely benefitting when we attempt to take a passive or neutral stance to the suffering of our fellow humans.

I hope there is something here for you! 💗

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

Big changes are happening

I’ve rebranded! I recently received my spiritual life coaching certification and launched my tarot reading business. My content online will be shifting to align more with who I’ve become at this stage of my journey. 

If you’re interested in decolonized healing practices, spirituality, ancestral practices, and mysticism then I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube, sign up to my Substack newsletter, and follow me on TikTok for more!

Follow My Work, Subscribe or Book a Reading (more offerings coming soon)

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Episode description

In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on shedding the old fear and trauma based identity and the challenges and grief that comes with embracing the new. 

Those of you who are healing from complex trauma, severe mental illness and disorders and intentionally performing deep shadow work may resonate with this episode. 

I get a lot more candid about my upbringing and how it’s shaped every part of my “personality” and how ugly and raw the healing process can actually be. 

I’m so proud of how far I’ve come despite recognizing there are still, and likely will always be, things to heal and improve. 

I hope others on this journey remember you are not alone and your past does not have to define your future.

Sending you all love this New Year and beyond! 💗

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

Big changes are happening

I’ve rebranded! I recently received my spiritual life coaching certification and launched my tarot reading business. My content online will be shifting to align more with who I’ve become at this stage of my journey. If you’re interested in decolonized healing practices, spirituality, ancestral practices, and mysticism then I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube, sign up to my Substack newsletter, and follow me on TikTok for more!

Follow My Work, Subscribe or Book a Reading (more offerings coming soon)

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Episode description

In this episode, I share my experience navigating the birthday blues and managing seasonal depression. How to cope with grief and family issues this time of year as well as strategies that I’ve found to be helpful for allowing peace, ease and joy in this season even amidst the struggle.

I hope sharing my experiences helps others who may be struggling remember they aren’t alone in this. There are others out there who understand and healing is ALWAYS possible.

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

Big changes are happening

I’ve rebranded! I recently received my spiritual life coaching certification and launched my tarot reading business. My content online will be shifting to align more with who I’ve become at this stage of my journey. If you’re interested in decolonized healing practices, spirituality, ancestral practices, and mysticism then I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube, sign up to my Substack newsletter, and follow me on TikTok for more!

Follow My Work, Subscribe or Book a Reading (more offerings coming soon)

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Episode description

In this episode, I dive into the unexpected challenges that can arise when we finally begin to learn how to recognize our worth. I touch on themes related to recognizing toxic patterns in yourself and in others, navigating other’s projections, and learning to set boundaries while still allowing yourself to be open to new connections.

I also touch on what this process has been for me as someone unlearning codependency and anxious attachment and how I’m becoming my own “favorite person”.

I hope sharing my experiences helps others who may be struggling remember they aren’t alone in this. There are others out there who understand and healing is ALWAYS possible.

Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, law of attraction, law of assumption

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

This episode focuses on the challenge of healing core abandonment wounds. I touch on why we often chase, fixate and fall into traps of limerence and co-dependency in relationships as a result of deep core abandonment wounds.

Often rooted in childhood trauma, abandonment wounds often show up in our relationships (not just romantic but all relationships). We either learn to chase and try to force “love” or we become avoidant and afraid to let people get too close for fear they may eventually leave. 

I hope sharing my experiences helps others who may be struggling remember they aren’t alone in this. There are others out there who understand and healing is ALWAYS possible.

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Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

This episode focuses on the symptoms of splitting with those who have BPD. I share my ongoing struggles with splitting and the things I’ve learned throughout my recovery and healing journey that have helped me understand and heal these behaviors.

Things CAN get better and I really hope this episode gives you hope. If you’re interested in sharing your mental health story on the podcast, please connect with me on my social media. I wish you all healing and love. 💗🙏🏾

SOCIALS >>

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• Threads

• Tik Tok

• Instagram

  
  

WEBSITES & NEWSLETTER >>

• ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠ 

• My Website

  
  

COMMUNITY RESOURCES >>

• Emotions Matter

• Breaking Down Barriers

• Therapy for Black Girls

• Feeding America

Keywords: BPD healing journey, favorite person dynamic BPD, attachment style healing, emotional regulation tips, inner child healing work, complex trauma recovery, intergenerational trauma healing, ancestral healing practices, spiritual self healing, holistic mental health for BIPOC, Black women mental health support, women of color self-growth, trauma informed self care, self love transformation, soul healing practices, community based healing for BIPOC, somatic healing trauma, shadow work for personal growth, mind-body connection wellness, spiritual awakening podcast, BIPOC wellness and mental health, decolonizing mental health, empowerment for Black women, holistic wellness and spirituality, personal development for women of color, healing from childhood abuse, neurodivergent healing and spirituality, disability and mental health inclusion, healing in heavy seasons, radical hope and resilience, generational healing work, self discovery and spiritual identity

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse.

We’re continuing “The Conversation” series with an in-depth discussion on the connection between the body and mind and why learning to understand your body is the key to deeper mental and emotional healing.

Joining us for this episode is the lovely Hadlee Garrison. Hadlee, MPH, is a holistic Health Counselor, behavior change expert, podcaster, and speaker. She’s the creator of the Happy Healthy Habits coaching program, where she helps women optimize their energy levels, regulate their nervous systems, and heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. 

With degrees in Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience and Health Behavior & Health Education from the University of Michigan, Hadlee blends evidence-based behavior science with holistic modalities like Ayurveda, food psychology, and circadian rhythm habits to help her clients feel vibrant, grounded, and fully in tune with their bodies' innate wisdom.

She’s also the co-host of the Holistic Inner Balance podcast and the creator of the popular Energy Archetype Quiz, a free tool that helps women understand the root of why they’re tired – so they can feel vibrant again.

Connect with her at happyhealthyhadlee.com or on Instagram @happyhealthyhadlee.

Sign up for a free discovery call here to see if coaching with Hadlee is the right fit for you.

For media inquiries, podcast interviews, or speaking opportunities, contact Hadlee's team at [email protected].

SOCIALS >>

• YouTube

• Threads

• Tik Tok

• Instagram

  
  

WEBSITES & NEWSLETTER >>

• ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠ 

• My Website

  
  

COMMUNITY RESOURCES >>

• Emotions Matter

• Breaking Down Barriers

• Therapy for Black Girls

• Feeding America

  
  

Keywords: BPD healing journey, favorite person dynamic BPD, attachment style healing, emotional regulation tips, inner child healing work, complex trauma recovery, intergenerational trauma healing, ancestral healing practices, spiritual self healing, holistic mental health for BIPOC, Black women mental health support, women of color self-growth, trauma informed self care, self love transformation, soul healing practices, community based healing for BIPOC, somatic healing trauma, shadow work for personal growth, mind-body connection wellness, spiritual awakening podcast, BIPOC wellness and mental health, decolonizing mental health, empowerment for Black women, holistic wellness and spirituality, personal development for women of color, healing from childhood abuse, neurodivergent healing and spirituality, disability and mental health inclusion, healing in heavy seasons, radical hope and resilience, generational healing work, self discovery and spiritual identity