Surviving x Zo

In this episode of Surviving x Zo, Zo sits down with Blanca E. Rodriguez, founder of Wounded Healer, LLC, who shares how she turned her own trauma into a powerful path of healing.With nearly two decades of experience across holistic wellness, coaching, and fitness, Blanca now helps others transform both emotionally and physically. From supporting survivors to mentoring and giving back through rescue work, her mission is rooted in healing from the inside out. A deeply grounding conversation about resilience, purpose, and becoming your own healer.

In this episode of Surviving x Zo, Zo sits down with Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping survivors heal from abuse and neglect.Drawing from both her professional work and personal journey, Phyllis shares how early trauma shapes our sense of belonging, relationships, and identity - and how awareness can be the first step toward real healing. We also explore her book America in Therapy and the idea that the same tools used to heal individuals can transform entire communities.A powerful, thought-provoking conversation about healing, growth, and rewriting your story.

In this episode of Surviving x Zo, Sunshine shares her journey from addiction to spiritual empowerment. A psychic medium, Reiki Master, High Priestess &  founder of The Sovereign Phoenix, she transformed her sobriety into a path rooted in ritual, magick &  radical self-love. We explore recovery as spiritual rebirth, reclaiming identity after shame & building sacred community. This conversation is bold, mystical & grounded in real resilience.

New York creative & Jo Beth shares her journey of growing up in a fundamentalist Christian environment untangling control, trauma &  perfectionism. Living with ADHD & a dysregulated nervous system, she speaks openly about rebuilding a life & career while still healing. This episode is about creative reclamation, authenticity &  rising while putting the pieces back together.

Certified life coach & mental health advocate Samantha DeMarco opens up about surviving sexual & narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, divorce, losing her mother, & being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. This episode dives into rebuilding identity, soft resilience &  learning that strength doesn’t have to be hard. Raw, honest, and deeply empowering- Samantha reminds us that healing can be both powerful & human.

In this raw and motivating episode of Surviving x Zo, Zo sits down with Kevin Palmieri, a powerhouse in the personal development space who knows what it truly means to hit rock bottom - &  then discovers there was a basement beneath it. Despite having external success in his mid-20s, he found himself battling anxiety, depression, & suicidal thoughts. That turning point led him to fully commit to holistic self-improvement, transforming not only his mindset but his entire life. Today, he hosts a globally recognized podcast with over 2,600 episodes, has built a $1M+ business, & has delivered hundreds of speeches & coaching sessions worldwide. In this conversation, he shares his heart-driven yet no-nonsense approach to consistency, habits, confidence, fear, & breaking limiting beliefs-  reminding us that real change begins within,& growth requires both honesty & commitment.

In this powerful episode of Surviving x Zo, Zo sits down with Dr. Zara Bain -writer, researcher, & social justice advocate with a PhD in Philosophy of Social Justice from the University of Bristol. As the founder of a disabled-led social enterprise providing accessible transcription & captioning worldwide, Zara is redefining what digital accessibility and inclusive employment truly look like. Together, they explore disability justice, neurodiversity, anti-racism, the impact of AI, & the importance of creating spaces where marginalized communities don’t just survive, but thrive. Blending scholarship with lived experience, Zara offers a deeply moving reminder that real justice is both systemic & personal - & that inclusion must be intentional.

In this raw & radically honest episode of Surviving x Zo, I sit down with therapist & Board Certified Clinical Sexologist Briana Bass for a no-BS conversation on modern relationships, emotional intelligence, & healing beyond the surface. Brianna brings her signature blend of deep insight & real-world impact as we unpack everything from dating burnout &  intimacy blocks to ambition, identity, & why high-functioning people often struggle the most. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but still feel stuck-this one’s for you.

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In this electric & soul-stirring episode of Soul Glow x Zo, I sit down in person with Adam LaSalle-actor, musician, & reinvention coach-for a powerful convo on passion, purpose,& the art of becoming. Adam shares how his background in education, performance, & coaching intersect to help people unlock their potential & build lives that actually light them up. We dive into what it means to reinvent yourself, how creativity fuels transformation, & why human potential isn’t just for the lucky few-it’s for you. If you’re craving a life that feels aligned, expansive, & deeply you-this episode will meet you right where you are.

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