We’re looking back at some of the most inspiring moments from Chandler’s conversations with psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Jen Baumgold. On this Hero Highlight, Jen guides us through understanding trauma (big and small) and its profound effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and self-perception. From navigating shame and isolation to honoring protective mechanisms and employing healing practices, Jen shows us that we all carry stories that can be reshaped. 

Learn how to start embarking on a path toward healing by honoring your struggles, fostering compassion for yourself, and making peace with your past, one step at a time.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:47] How trauma can manifest and become “stuck” in our nervous systems.
• [00:09:12] Why we form subconscious stories about ourselves — and how to interrupt them.
• [00:10:25] The power of resiliency and honoring your ability to heal.
• [00:11:45] How healing trauma helps us trust ourselves again.
• [00:13:18] What resourcing is and why it’s an essential step in healing.
• [00:16:58] Why small T trauma is often minimized and misunderstood.
• [00:18:15] The role shame, embarrassment, and loneliness can play in trauma.
• [00:19:13] Techniques for resourcing and choosing protective or nurturing figures.
• [00:21:59] How journaling and compassion aid in navigating difficult stories.
• [00:23:04] The significance of treating yourself with kindness and understanding.

 Want to Hear More from Hero Jen? Check Out These Episodes!

• Process Your Past for Peace in the Present with EMDR
• The Role of Resourcing in EMDR & Healing Trauma
• What We Say To Ourselves Matters, Including Negative Self-Talk
• Your 'Little t' Traumas Matter Too

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In this week's Hero Highlight episode, we're revisiting some of Chandler's favorite conversations with Mindset Coach Katie Wee. Throughout Katie's time on the show, she's helped listeners like you explore what it takes to change your thoughts, unlock self-trust, and build a future rooted in joy and alignment with your purpose. With humor, compassion, and lived wisdom, Katie explains how healing happens when we shift our limited beliefs, listen to our nervous system, and take full ownership of our energy. 

From overcoming self-sabotage to embracing manifestation, this episode invites you to challenge your inner critic and become the "conscious creator" of your life. 

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:04] What manifestation means—and how it actually works.
• [00:09:00] Why your energy and beliefs shape the future you experience.
• [00:11:00] How to soothe your inner child while showing up as your adult self.
• [00:12:12] Why healing old beliefs can shift your entire emotional reality.
• [00:14:30] How joy and “high vibration” create momentum toward your goals.
• [00:16:30] Why you can’t love who you are while resenting your past.
• [00:18:30] How to reframe suffering and find meaning in your past challenges.
• [00:19:24] The meaning of "self-sabotage" and how your nervous system affects it.
• [00:21:21] How choosing a second, kinder thought can transform your mood.
• [00:24:33] Why many of us feel safer in stress than in true happiness—and how to shift that.

Resources Mentioned

• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (Book)  

 Want to Hear More from Hero Katie? Check Out These Episodes!

• The Mindset Makeover: Healing for Happiness
• Manifestation Masterclass with Mindset Coach Katie Wee
• How to Combat and Heal Anxiety For Good
• Self-Sabotage: Learn to Stop Standing in Your Own Way

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In this illuminating compilation episode, rediscover insightful highlights from Chandler's conversations with Astrologer and Author Ophira Edut. Together, they explore astrology as a rich system for understanding yourself, your purpose, and the season of life you’re in. From breaking down horoscopes and birth charts to explaining retrogrades and zodiac archetypes, Ophira brings humor, heart, and clarity to what can often feel like a mystical topic. 

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:11] Why Ophira and her sister wrote The Astrology Advantage to make astrology more practical.
• [00:09:30] Why traditional astrology can feel overwhelming — and how the I AM system simplifies it.
• [00:13:00] How zodiac “qualities” drive personality, not just sun signs.
• [00:16:07] How astrology can help you feel safer being your full self at work.
• [00:23:00] What a retrograde really is — and why it gets a bad reputation.
• [00:25:00] A powerful forgiveness ritual to use during retrograde seasons.

Resources Mentioned

• The Astrology Advantage by Ophira & Tali Edut (Book)
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Book) 
• Atomic Habits by James Clear (Book) 

Want to Hear More from Hero Ophira? Check Out These Episodes!

• The Astrological Assist: Your Life's Instruction Manual
• Use Astrology to Your Advantage with the I*AM System
• Horoscopes: Your GPS for Life
• Reframing Retrograde Seasons

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We revisit some of the most memorable moments from Chandler’s conversations with Acupuncturist and East Asian medicine practitioner Jacques Depardieu. Jacques shares how acupuncture doesn’t just treat pain—it reconnects you to your body, helps regulate your digestive system, and unlocks clarity on a deeper emotional and energetic level. 

From explaining how stress and digestion are intertwined to helping women return to their inner knowing, Jacques brings ancient practices into a modern, relatable context. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply curious about how energy work and body-based healing can support emotional transformation.

What Will You Learn

• [00:07:06] How acupuncture supports the body’s internal communication and energy flow.
• [00:09:00] Why acupuncture can release long-held emotional or physical tension.
• [00:10:30] How treating one part of the body can affect another through energetic meridians.
• [00:13:00] Why recognizing choice and agency is essential to healing.
• [00:17:30] The role of nature, music, and joy in everyday healing practices.
• [00:19:00] How East Asian medicine views digestion through a holistic lens.
• [00:22:30] Why emotional stress often manifests as physical symptoms.
• [00:24:00] How busy women can reconnect with their inner knowing.
• [00:26:30] The emotional toll of being mentally pulled in too many directions.
• [00:31:00] Why fulfillment must come from within—not from achievement or status.

 Want to Hear More from Hero Jacques? Check Out These Episodes!

• Awaken Your Healing Abilities with Acupuncture
• Access the Power of Self-Worth with Acupuncture
• The Gut-Life Balance: How Acupuncture Assists with Digestive Discomfort
• How to Live Consciously in a Digital World

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We’re diving into the most impactful moments from Chandler’s conversations with Human Design Coach Zach Carlson. From decoding energy types to understanding decision-making and life purpose, Zach breaks down the human design system in a grounded, approachable, and deeply personal way. You’ll hear insights on how conditioning shapes our self-perception, why your nervous system plays a key role in how you operate, and how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you live with more clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself and those around you. 

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:06] What human design actually is — and how the system blends science, energy, and personal experience.
• [00:08:01] Why human design is meant to be experimented with, not just studied.
• [00:09:38] How to start using human design to guide a purpose-driven career pivot.
• [00:11:00] How life experiences contribute to conditioning and self-doubt.
• [00:13:32] Why imposter syndrome is universal — and how human design can help you move through it.
• [00:15:00] The three key elements to focus on when you’re new to human design.
• [00:17:00] How knowing your energy type, strategy, and authority can simplify decision-making.
• [00:18:30] Why understanding your child’s chart can support better parenting.
• [00:22:30] A practical approach to helping kids navigate boredom using yes/no binary questions.
• [00:27:06] How embodying your authority leads to a more aligned sense of purpose.

Want to Hear More from Hero Zach? Check Out These Episodes!

• Human Design and the Blueprint of You
• Nuturing Intuition: Using Human Design to Empower Parents and Children
• Combating Imposter Syndrome and Career Uncertainty with Human Design
• How Human Design Types Coincide with Decision-Making

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In this soul-nourishing compilation episode from our Hero Highlight series, Chandler revisits her most meaningful conversations with Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail, a priest who has helped many people (including her over 67k TikTok followers) reframe their understanding of faith, community, and healing. 

Whether you're rethinking religion, feeling disconnected from your spiritual roots, or simply craving a deeper sense of meaning, Lizzie’s guidance invites you to reimagine your relationship with the divine. Together, Chandler and Lizzie explore the intersection of motherhood, grief, ritual, and embodied faith — with honesty, humor, and deep reverence for mystery. 

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:06] How spiritual experiences often feel strange, wild, or chaotic — and why that’s okay.
• [00:08:40] The difference between spirituality and religion, and how they can work together.
• [00:11:50] What ancient prayers can teach us about vulnerability and safety.
• [00:14:27] Why spiritual community is essential, even when it feels uncomfortable.
• [00:16:55] How sacred stories connect us to something greater than ourselves.
• [00:18:19] The harm caused by the belief that “God hates us” — and how to reframe it.
• [00:20:15] Practical advice for exploring or re-entering a spiritual community.
• [00:24:18] How prayer can model accountability and repair in everyday life.
• [00:26:30] A powerful devotion for anyone struggling with forgiveness.
• [00:28:50] What it means to live a “wounded and whole” life.

Want to Hear More from Hero Lizzie? Check Out These Episodes!

• Spirituality, Religion, and the Rhythm of Our Lives
• Finding Spiritual Connection and Healing Through Community
• Spirituality for Emotional Resilience and Cultivating Hope
• Forgiveness is Part of the Healing Journey

Resources Mentioned

• God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us by Rev. Lizzie McManus Dale (Book)

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Our Hero Highlight series continues with Myofascial Release Therapist Karen Remele. We've pulled the most powerful and insightful moments from Chandler’s conversations with Karen. From uncovering how physical pain holds emotional trauma to the role of fascia in healing, Karen brings a compassionate, full-body approach to recovery. This episode explores the emotional and energetic layers of physical tension, the body's deep wisdom, and how healing begins when we stop pushing through and start tuning in. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, disconnected from your intuition, or unsure how to release what you’ve been holding, these bite-sized clips are for you.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:43] How fascia restrictions can create emotional and physical imbalances.
• [00:09:05] Why true healing involves addressing the full body, not just the site of pain.
• [00:10:49] The link between chronic pain, belief systems, and stored emotion.
• [00:12:18] How unprocessed emotions stay in the tissue until they’re safely released.
• [00:15:26] Why people often fear healing when pain becomes part of their identity.
• [00:16:55] How stored emotion can rise to the surface through subtle bodywork.
• [00:19:57] How myofascial release can relieve exhaustion and restore energy.
• [00:21:49] Why women often carry unrecognized emotional weight in their fascia.
• [00:27:00] How body image wounds often stem from small, early-life comments.
• [00:30:09] The power of reclaiming agency in your healing journey.

Want to Hear More from Hero Karen? Check Out These Episodes!

• Free Your Body from Past Trauma with Myofascial Release
• The Power of Myofascial Release for Women's Wellbeing
• Relieve Menopause & Perimenopause Symptoms with MFR
• Physical and Mental Benefits of Immersing Yourself in Nature

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In the first installment of our new "Hero Highlight" series, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful insights from Bonnie’s appearances on the show. As an Accountability Coach for Teddi Mellencamp's All In, Bonnie coaches hundreds of people on how to stay focused while breaking self-sabotaging barriers. From cultivating true self-trust to embracing resilience during life's hardest moments, Bonnie shares wisdom that cuts through the noise and reconnects you to your inner strength. Whether you're navigating a personal transformation or simply craving deeper joy, Bonnie’s guidance offers a grounded and empowering perspective.

What You Will Learn

• [00:05:24] How self-abandonment often begins through small, everyday compromises.
• [00:06:58] Why learning to listen to your body's signals is crucial for healing.
• [00:08:37] The connection between honoring your "no" and building self-trust.
• [00:10:18] How staying in misaligned situations leads to deeper emotional pain.
• [00:12:10] Ways to recognize when you're overriding your authentic needs.
• [00:13:45] How nervous system dysregulation can mask intuition.
• [00:15:22] Why grief is a necessary part of returning to your true self.
• [00:17:00] Understanding the difference between safe discomfort and harmful discomfort.
• [00:19:46] The importance of patience when re-learning how to trust yourself.
• [00:21:55] How small moments of honoring yourself compound into lasting change.

Want to Hear More from Hero Bonnie? Check Out These Episodes!

• Going All In on Accountability Coaching for Nutrition & Fitness
• Harness the Power of ‘No’ with Accountability Coaching
• Self-Trust Can Help You Accomplish Your 2025 Goals
• Accountability and (Finally) Getting Out of Your Own Way

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Psychic readings can feel mysterious, healing, and life-changing — but only if you know how to approach them with clarity and intention. Chandler welcomed back psychic medium Lea Morgan to break down what you need to know before, during, and after a psychic reading. 

Lea shares insights on energetic boundaries, vetting a psychic, and the difference between fear-based readings and those rooted in love. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned seeker, this conversation will help you show up empowered and open to receive whatever guidance comes through.

What You Will Learn

• [00:02:08] Why preparing emotionally and spiritually can shape your experience with a psychic.
• [00:05:25] How to recognize when a reading is fear-based versus empowering.
• [00:08:12] The importance of entering a session with an open mind and clear energy.
• [00:10:19] How intuitive insights are filtered through the psychic’s own lens.
• [00:13:40] Why vague or skeptical energy can interfere with your reading.
• [00:15:33] Steps to energetically prepare before sitting with a reader.
• [00:18:10] How to discern if a psychic is the right fit for you.
• [00:21:29] The benefits of recording your session and revisiting it later.
• [00:25:47] How to integrate what comes through in a reading without over-attaching.
• [00:28:15] Why a psychic reading should support — not override — your free will.

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What if the tension in your body is actually just unprocessed emotions? In this episode, holistic healer Nicole Kim describes how yoga, Thai bodywork, and sound healing can help women reconnect with their inner power. She shares how these somatic practices offer more than relaxation — they can unlock emotional breakthroughs, restore nervous system balance, and transform how we show up in our daily lives. Through personal stories and practical insights, learn how true healing often begins by slowing down, tuning in, and allowing your body to lead the way. 

What You Will Learn

• [00:05:35] A foundational explanation of yoga, sound healing, and Thai bodywork.
• [00:08:14] Why physical practices often trigger emotional release.
• [00:11:26] How stillness and somatic practices help us sit with discomfort safely.
• [00:13:44] The connection between suppressed emotions and physical tension.
• [00:15:36] How somatic practices create space for self-compassion.
• [00:18:55] Why clarity and inner knowing emerge when we slow down.
• [00:22:09] How gentle movement in the morning can shift your energy for the day.
• [00:27:27] Subtle signs that you're disconnected from your personal power.
• [00:34:04] How daily storytelling (internal narratives) affects emotional well-being.
• [00:44:19] Why healing is nonlinear — and how to keep showing up for yourself.

Standout Quotes

• “Whether it's yoga or sound healing, you're empowered to sit in the discomfort — to trust that ‘I can feel this, I can move through this, and I’m going to arrive on the other side.’” – [00:12:11]
• “Learning to love yourself is the most effective way to find happiness and health.” – [00:42:38]
• “We want someone to tell us what to do with our lives — but we already have all the answers within ourselves.” – [00:18:55]
• “I always say: I’m going to show up as my best self — and some days, my best is rest.” – [00:41:40]
• “You're not going to arrive somewhere and suddenly be healed. Life is messy. The point is to show up, every day, with love for yourself.” – [00:44:19]

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