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In this episode, we dive deep into a common but rarely talked-about issue—how we sometimes use healing tools against ourselves. If you've ever found yourself meditating, journaling, or practicing deep breathing not to listen to your body, but to silence it—this episode is for you.
When we override our body’s signals in an effort to feel “better” or “regulated,” we risk gaslighting our own intuition and staying stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Healing from betrayal, trauma, and divorce isn’t about forcing yourself to move on—it’s about learning to trust your body first.
Your body is not the problem—it has always been trying to protect you. Instead of suppressing the discomfort, what if we got curious? What if we believed what our body was telling us? This episode will help you recognize how to use healing tools for yourself rather than against yourself—so you can stop fighting your body and start truly healing.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ The subtle ways we turn healing tools against ourselves
✅ Why emotional regulation should never override your truth
✅ How bypassing discomfort can keep you stuck in trauma cycles
✅ The power of believing your body first before assessing or rationalizing
✅ Recognizing when your body is responding to the past vs. the present
✅ How self-trust is built by listening, not fixing
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Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on theChoose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
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In this episode, I tackle one of the most painful and confusing questions that often follows a life-saving divorce: Was any of it real?Was there any good? Was it all bad?
I dive into the cognitive dissonance that makes it hard to reconcile the good moments with the harmful ones, why your brain held on to the good, and how trauma clarity can bring painful but necessary revelations.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
📍 Reality Fragmentation: Why your brain struggles to reconcile the good with the painful truth
📍 Trauma Clarity: How gaining new language and understanding shifts your perspective
📍 Attachment and Survival: Why you clung to the good moments, and how they might not have been as safe as they seemed
📍 The Mask Is Off: Why they might seem different now, and what that actually means
📍 The Power of Acceptance: How shifting from questioning them to focusing on yourself is the key to healing
📍 Grief as a Path to Freedom: Mourning the illusion of who they were and reclaiming your own truth
Takeaways & Next Steps:
✔️ You are not crazy or alone in this experience. Your confusion is valid.
✔️ Seeing them clearly now doesn’t erase the good, but it does change its meaning.
✔️ You do not need to untangle their reality—your healing comes from reclaiming your own.
✔️ Grief is the bridge to clarity and freedom—don’t rush it, but don’t fear it either.
✔️ The good in your past relationship was created by YOU—and you can create even more goodness moving forward.
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Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on theChoose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
Becoming Securely Attached is a practice that we all can do no matter where we are at in our healing from betrayal, abuse and divorce. Secure attachment isn’t about never feeling anxious or hurt—it’s about knowing you can handle those feelings and still trust yourself. When betrayal, abuse, or divorce shatters that sense of security, it’s easy to feel like you’ll never trust again. But attachment isn’t set in stone—it can be rebuilt. In this episode, we’re diving into what secure attachment really looks like, how betrayal disrupts it, and, most importantly, the steps you can take to cultivate security within yourself before stepping into another relationship. Because healing isn’t about finding someone else to make you feel safe—it’s about learning that you are your own safe place first.
Today I will give you a few things to start practicing today towards having a secure attachment with yourself first.
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Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on theChoose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
In this episode, I dive deep into attachment styles—what they are, how they influence your relationships, and why understanding them is crucial for your healing journey. Whether you’re navigating life after betrayal, considering dating again, or simply wanting a healthier relationship with yourself, this conversation will give you powerful insights. But here’s the deal: attachment styles are not life sentences. They are simply information—tools to help you self-reflect, not labels to judge yourself by. My goal is to help you recognize your patterns, meet yourself with compassion, and move toward secure attachment.
📍Take the quiz I recommend:AttachmentProject.com
Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on theChoose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
This episode is all about love—the love you thought hurt you, the love that felt like it betrayed you, and the love that is still very much yours to reclaim. February can be an ambush for those healing from betrayal, making love feel like a battlefield instead of something safe and beautiful. But love itself didn’t hurt you—betrayal, deception, and broken trust did. Love was never the weapon. In fact, it remains your greatest strength.
I dive into how our brains try to protect us from love after betrayal, scanning for threats and reinforcing fear-based thoughts. But what if love wasn’t the problem? What if the real power lies in choosing how you want to love—yourself and others—rather than fearing it? I guide you through reconnecting with your native language of love, the one you were born with before the world told you otherwise.
This episode includes a special visualization exercise to help you tap into that love again, along with practical ways to rewrite your inner narrative, create love rituals, and practice self-compassion. Because love isn’t something you have to find—it’s who you are.
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Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
MEMBERSHIP: Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want.Register HERE
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA: learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register for the next workshop
FREE: The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
FREE: The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!
Should I Stay Or Go Self Paced Course: Together we'll walk through the following 8 topics step by step: Understanding Safety & Well-Being, Exploring Your Needs & Desires, Assessing the Reality, Confronting Fears, Future Fears Vs Present Fears, Confronting the Decision, Staying with a Purpose,Coming Back Towards YOU
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Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on theChoose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
This episode would be helpful for anyone who is navigating high conflict divorce, especially if you are preparing for court or in the middle of court. High conflict means high emotions so this episode may very well bring up some of those emotions for you.
My invitation to you with that is to look curiously at whats coming up and work with a professional around how to process through these ver real and very hard things.
Life saving divorces are not fair, easy or just. Learning how to take your power back is how we have an empowered divorce.
Michele Locke is a family law attorney and former Associate Court Judge. She rose to prominence from a life shaped by challenges. Driven to advocate for those who couldn’t advocate for themselves, Michele works to demystify the court system by educating those fearful of the courtroom, bringing a sense of peace and security to her clients and community. Michele Locke’s mission continues to focus on ensuring that the courts remain a safe space where everyone is treated equally, irrespective of background or socioeconomic status.
If you are in the Austin Texas area you can lean more here:https://www.michelelocke.com/
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Brainspotting Intensive; The Body Awakened
April 9-11 2025
Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well. Check it out!
Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: TBA
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today! Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on the Choose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast on YOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
In this episode, I delves into the therapeutic modality of brainspotting, discussing its effectiveness in treating betrqyal trauma.
Do you find yourself thinking you've healed a trigger and then BAM it feels as if it just happened all over again?!
The episode explains the brainspotting process, how it accesses deep parts of the brain to release stored trauma, and its differences from traditional talk therapy.
If you want to schedule a consultation to see how this modality can support your healing fo to amiewoolsey.com and book a visit.
If you KNOW you are ready to dive in and want to take it to the next level join me in the Brainspotting INTENSIVE this APRIL
https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/body-awakened-intensive/
03:48 What is Brainspotting?
05:05 The Healing Power of Brainspotting
08:58 Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma
12:48 Brainspotting for Emotional and Physical Healing
20:23 Personal Experiences and Testimonials
22:55 Invitation to Brainspotting Intensive
23:41 Conclusion and Encouragement
In today's episode, I will be answering a listeners heartfelt question about how to answer your kids when they ask if you are ok, and you are NOT OK! But you don't want to tell them all the things, or should you? What about the questions they may have about the other parent, how do you answer those?
Let's talk about how to navigate difficult conversations with your children during a divorce. I'll share my journey and the importance of being honest yet age-appropriate when answering your children’s questions about the situation. This episode will support you in managing your own emotions, ensuring your children feel safe, loved, and understood. I'll also discuss strategies for helping your kids cope, including empowering them with control over small aspects of their lives. If you need more personalized support, don't hesitate to reach out for a consultation.
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If you KNOW you are ready to dive in and want to take it to the next level join me in the Brainspotting INTENSIVE this APRIL
https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/body-awakened-intensive/
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: January 25th-27th
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
NEW Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well. Check it out!
NEW!! Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today! Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on the Choose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast on YOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
In this follow up episode, I delve into the psychological and emotional dimensions of three financial principles discussed with Jenny in a previous episode: the 'more is better' rule, the 'now is better than later' rule, and the concept that resources are limited, thus requiring trade-offs. I will explain how these principles can be applied to understanding trauma, abuse, and divorce, and how they relate to the healing journey. The episode also highlights the importance of awareness and acceptance in managing triggers and cultivating a healthy relationship with oneself and others.
00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Announcement
00:41 Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Money Principles
01:37 The 'More is Better' Rule and Its Impact on Healing
05:06 The 'Now is Better Than Later' Principle in Healing
09:44 The 'Resources are Limited' Principle and Control
12:50 Applying Money Principles to Healing and Relationships
14:17 Holiday Triggers and Managing Them
14:57 Conclusion and Trigger Kit Announcement
DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: January 25th-27th
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
Watch the podcast on YOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
NEW Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well. Check it out!
NEW!! Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today! Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on the Choose To BE Podcast
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
AHHHH! Dating after a life saving divorce is scary right?! All the worries and fears are so valid- AND- I believe that you can prepare for healthy dating experience where you are taking a healthy risk.
My Dating From Within Workshop will help give you hope and ease the fears that may bee keeping you in unhealthy relationship patterns or keeping you from relationship all together!
Today I share a few things to consider that may indicate you are ready or not ready to date.
Join me in the next Workshop to learn even MORE about how to be ready and how to BE YOU!
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DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: January 25th-27th
learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!
NEW Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well. Check it out!
NEW!! Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.
Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check out
The Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.
The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal
Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today! Register HERE
Want to work with Amie? For a consult click HERE
Amie is also on the Choose To BE Podcast
Watch the podcast on YOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram- @amiewoolsey
Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach
TikTok- @amielifecoach
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