In this episode Heather and Julie speak with Haley, a psychic medium who shares how spirituality helped her heal from a long, difficult marriage and discover her intuitive gifts. Haley describes the moment she realized she needed to leave, how spirit guided her to new beginnings, and practical steps for strengthening intuition like meditation, journaling, and automated writing.

The conversation also addresses common fears about spirituality, how to distinguish intuition from anxiety, and the importance of setting boundaries with your spiritual practice. Haley offers encouragement and resources for anyone curious about exploring their own spiritual path.

This episode explores the barriers that stop us from living fully—judgment, self-doubt, environment, hormones, and limiting beliefs—and introduces the Althea approach's four domains: body, mind, spirit, and bonds.

Hosts share real-life examples and practical tips: start small, drink more water, journal, set boundaries, and catch anxious stories before they take over. They discuss how social pressure, comparison, and past conditioning create blocks and how to rewire habits and thoughts over time.

Listeners are encouraged to choose one domain and one barrier to focus on, take one small step each day, and seek support when needed—reminding everyone that progress is gradual and possible.

Hosts Heather and Julie demystify spirituality, distinguishing it from religion and exploring how to find meaning and purpose in life.

They introduce Fisher's four domains—personal, communal, environmental, and transcendental—and offer practical steps like identifying values, strengthening bonds, connecting with nature, practicing forgiveness, and exploring a higher power.

In part two of The Althea Approach, hosts Heather and Julie sit with Eliza to continue her memoir discussion about life after an abusive relationship. They explore the long-term effects of domestic violence and the healing journey across four domains: mind, body, spirit, and bonds.

The episode covers reclaiming agency, parenting through trauma, the power of vulnerability and journaling, practical steps for emotional awareness, and ideas for preventing the cycle of abuse in future generations.

In this episode Heather and Julie interview Eliza LeBeau about her memoir Aftermath, sharing her experience of surviving domestic violence, the challenges of young motherhood, and the moment she chose to reclaim her power. She speaks honestly about isolation, manipulation, leaving the relationship, and the slow work of rebuilding a life for herself and her children.

Eliza offers hopeful insights for survivors and supporters, describes how work and community helped her rediscover herself, and previews a follow-up conversation that will dive deeper into her healing practices and embodied resilience.

In this episode Heather and Julie share a deeply personal conversation about healing across four domains: mind, body, spirit, and social bonds. Heather recounts childhood trauma, feeling unseen, moving between states, losing herself during marriage, and an intense period of OCD and anxiety.

She describes how therapy, physical health changes, gut-focused care, yoga, retreats, and spiritual practices helped her rediscover joy, color, and connection. The hosts emphasize vulnerability, practical tools for recovery, and hope for listeners on their own healing journeys.

Welcome to the Althea Approach. Heather and Julie share deeply personal stories of healing and self-discovery, exploring how physical health, mental health, spiritual growth, and social bonds shaped their journeys — from Julie’s recovery after a brain tumor and secondary trauma to both hosts’ experiences with meditation, therapy, and energy work.

They discuss practical steps and accessible tools listeners can use to move out of dark places toward whole-person healing, emphasizing vulnerability, community, and small, sustainable changes for lasting growth.

In this episode of The Althea Approach, hosts Heather and Julie explore the power of mindset as the foundation for whole-person healing. They discuss overcoming intrusive thoughts, fear, and barriers by starting with small, attainable actions and setting simple daily intentions.

Through personal stories and practical tips—like journaling, reflecting, and taking one step at a time—they encourage listeners to believe in their ability to change, find supportive resources, and adopt a growth mindset to move toward lasting transformation.

In this episode of the Althea Approach, we delve into the crucial bonds domain, emphasizing the importance of social connections in our lives. Discover how our social bonds contribute significantly to whole-body healing and why having access to safe and supportive people is essential. We explore the idea that connecting with others requires first understanding and connecting with ourselves. We also discuss the natural evolution of friendships and how they impact our growth journey. Tune in to learn how to create fulfilling and authentic social bonds while embracing who you are.

Welcome to the Althea approach. In this episode, we delve deeply into the essential domain of social bonds, the fourth and final pillar of the Althea approach. We discuss the importance of human connections and how they are crucial for whole body healing. The conversation sheds light on recognizing when solitude is needed for 'deep rest,' while emphasizing the significance of not losing oneself in prolonged isolation.

Julie and Heather explore how understanding oneself can lead to meaningful connections with others, pointing out that self-awareness and authentic living naturally attract harmonious relationships. They highlight the potential of these social bonds to offer emotional refuge and growth, encouraging listeners to seek out connections that resonate with their values and aspirations.

The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for those feeling isolated, stressing that the right social bond is out there, waiting to be formed. The Althea approach aims to guide listeners in fostering environments where genuine, supportive relationships can flourish.