Matt Johnson shares his extraordinary recovery from a severe brain injury that left him light- and sound-sensitive and trapped in a dark, solitary room. Frustrated by limited medical answers, he became an obsessive researcher and combined Western neurology with alternative healing—Reiki, pranic healing, qigong—then trained in hypnosis and NLP. He discovered PTSD had been keeping his brain in fight-or-flight, blocking healing. By learning how to change his focus, bodily state, and subconscious programming, Matt rebuilt his life. He now helps others—soldiers, survivors of abuse, and people with chronic triggers—using protocols that blend neuroscience, practical skills, and gentle energy work.

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Paul Booth candidly traces a life shaped by childhood instability, addiction, and transformation. Born in Hollywood, raised in a fractured household, and thrust into adult responsibilities by age 12, Paul details his descent into addiction and life on the streets. A powerful spiritual awakening in a church set him on a path to sobriety and structured recovery. He explains how meetings, recovery houses, and later education led him to counseling, licensure, and authorship. His memoir Ethos, Pathos and Alcohol braids past and present, revealing how trauma, resilience, and faith reshaped his identity and purpose.

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In this episode Emma speaks with Dr. Medge Jaspan about reclaiming authenticity through creativity, positive psychology and psycho-spiritual work. They explore how routine and self-judgment trap people in roles that don’t fit—parental expectations, people-pleasing, or the ‘quiet sibling’ identity—and how curiosity, feeling rather than overthinking, and small practical shifts can restore inner power. Dr. Medge shares approaches including one-on-one coaching, group workshops, couples work and retreats that blend therapy, breathwork, ancestral and value work, and ocean-based practices to regulate the nervous system and spark sustainable change.

Dr. Medge Jaspan is a visionary wellness leader, French-American abstract artist, and transformational coach devoted to helping people unlock their highest potential and live with greater vitality, clarity, and purpose. She is the founder and president of Femcity Sarasota, where she empowers women entrepreneurs. As founder of the Holistic Healing & Wellness Center in Longboat Key, Florida, she has created a sanctuary where individuals can restore balance, elevate their mindset, and reconnect with their natural capacity for healing and joy.

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Wes introduces a clear, usable framework—frequency, intensity, recovery—to measure progress in recovery, relationships, anxiety, and trauma responses. Emma and Wes narrate real-life examples (from relationship fights to trauma triggers) to show how tracking these three metrics transforms discouraging plateaus into visible gains. They also explore the coaching value of clarity, confidence, and accountability, and how brief, focused interventions can accelerate growth. Listeners will leave with concrete ways to gather and interpret data from their daily experience, so change feels measurable, not mythical.

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In this episode Emma speaks with Dr. Imani Price, a fourth-generation Army psychologist who now runs Centers for Counseling and Wellness International. They discuss serving military families, providing culturally attuned virtual care across states and overseas, and the importance of continuity when service members PCS (permanent change of station). Dr. Price shares how her practice evolved from a women-focused clinic into an international service supporting veterans, active duty, and expat communities. Practical themes include removing stigma, tailoring therapy to present-focused change work, and how connection, nonjudgmental support, and culturally informed clinicians improve access and outcomes for military clients.

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Sue Rizzello opens up about the hard realities of ovarian cancer: late diagnosis, ambiguous symptoms, aggressive treatment and a decade of follow-up scans that fuel “scanxiety.” She explains the key symptoms (persistent bloating, early satiety, pelvic pain, urinary changes), the limitations of current tests like CA125, and the importance of raising awareness among both women and men. Sue also discusses advocacy work, involvement with charities and the emotional complexity of celebrating survival while remembering those lost to the disease.

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In this episode Paul Drayton joins Emma to tell a brutally honest, often funny story about growing up gay in Sunderland, chasing acting in London, and the years of alcoholism that followed. Paul reveals his late ADHD diagnosis at 50 and how understanding neurodivergence reframed decades of choices, relationships and coping strategies. He discusses the pressures of public life, a high-profile marriage, brushes with the law, and the long journey through treatment, relapse and recovery. The conversation weaves practical insights about ADHD and addiction with personal accountability, compassion, and how community and curiosity helped him rebuild a life focused on sobriety and purpose.

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Christine joins the Healing Odyssey podcast to share her path from corporate burnout to becoming a certified medium and reiki master, helping midlife women navigate ADHD and toxic environments. Through somatic practices and membership, she empowers women to embrace a life tailored for them. The discussion covers a wide span of topics, including the impact of perimenopause on mental health and the power of embracing individuality. The episode highlights the importance of dismissing societal labels, understanding one’s purpose beyond a career, and advocating for personal and collective awareness around mental health and well-being.

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Emma welcomes Ellie, a metaphysician and shaman, to the Healing Odyssey podcast to explore the intricacies of energy healing. Ellie shares her experiences in healing emotional traumas like abuse and abandonment, and clearing negative entities that drain life force. The episode emphasizes the vital connection between a person's purpose and their healing journey. It offers a fresh perspective on why comparing oneself to societal norms can cloud true purpose. Ellie's work highlights the liberating power of understanding energy as the essence of being, advocating for personal empowerment and authentic living.

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Website: https://www.phoenixrisinghealing.com/

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Keith's journey from a rebellious young man in the wake of his father's death to a Marine Corps machine gunner in Vietnam forms the backdrop of a poignant episode. Initially seeking solace at the bottom of a bottle, Keith recounts how his experiences in combat and the heartbreaking task of notifying families took a toll on him. Through his candid sharing, he reveals how faith became his anchor, guiding him through the shadow of trauma into the light of peace and understanding. This heartwarming narrative showcases the spirit of healing and the power of turning one's life around.

Keith A. Cole

Author, Burnout: God's Recovery Plan

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