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Welcome back to The Metamorphosis Project Podcast. Today’s episode is one that will touch every part of your heart. I sit down with Jim Atkinson, a suicide attempt survivor who has devoted the last forty years of his life to offering hope, compassion, and connection to people in silent crisis.

Jim survived a self-inflicted gunshot wound at sixteen. Instead of hiding what happened, he has become a voice for those who feel alone in their pain. He stands in public spaces holding signs of encouragement. He gives away his books for free. He shares openly about the unreality of suicide, the moment of false peace right before an attempt, and what truly helps people find their way back.

In this episode, we talk about
💭 What was happening in Jim’s mind as a teenager
⚡ The moment that changed everything
🙂 Why people often seem “happy” right before an attempt
🌍 How society treats suicide attempt survivors
📘 How one of Jim’s books saved a stranger’s life
📣 Why messaging in public spaces matters
🎄 How to navigate the holidays when you’re struggling
🗝️ The five keys that helped Jim rebuild his life
🤝 Why compassion and visibility save lives

Jim’s message is simple. Show up. Be visible. Offer unconditional compassion. You never know who needs it.

Links to Jim’s work
There’s Another Way: https://a.co/d/a5yJ75a

A Change of Heart: https://a.co/d/jgDbRTM

When An Angel Intervenes: https://a.co/d/gJaqMsz

Support his suicide prevention outreach
https://gofund.me/3766900a4

If you or someone you love is struggling, you can call or text 988 at any time.

Website
http://designyourexistence.com

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This podcast does not provide medical, psychological, or crisis intervention advice. This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. No part of this episode may be re-uploaded or reused without permission.

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In this episode, I talk with Heather Holt, a narrative storyteller and creator of the podcast “Change Happened, Then What.”

What we talk about

• Telling the truth as a daily healing practice
• Grief after suicide and why shared stories help us feel less alone
• Masking pain with a smile and the cost of staying quiet
• Brain tumor surgery, facial paralysis, and learning to smile again
• Purpose is what lights you up, not a job title or a paycheck
• Season one wrap and the shape of seasons two and three
• Mini storytelling arcs for very big lives
• Lullaby minis and five-minute “smile drops” for everyday joy
• Gen X, family history, and creating time capsule stories for future generations
• Sitting in silence during interviews so deeper truths can surface
• Trusting your intuition and standing in what you like and do not like
• Podmatch symposium talk on storytelling and the interview process

Connect with Heather at:

Website and podcast hub: https://changehappenedpodcast.com

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Membership and resources: https://designyourexistence.com

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This podcast shares personal stories, opinions, and educational information. It is not medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Please consult licensed professionals for your specific needs.

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What happens when your health, intuition, and soul are all screaming at you to quit—but logic tells you to keep going?

In this powerful episode, Tenya sits down with Catherine Crestani of Willow Healing to talk about her layered journey of transformation: building multiple six-figure businesses, walking away from toxic partnerships, navigating burnout, and finding her way back to health, alignment, and self-trust.

Catherine opens up about:
*The signs she ignored (and the ones the universe kept repeating until she listened).
*How burnout and numbness in her body became a wake-up call for radical change.
*Why choosing yourself—even when it feels inconvenient or illogical—is the doorway to aligned opportunities.
*The lessons she learned about saying powerful yeses and noes.
*Her new book, Pillars for Life: A Guide to Spiritual Ethics and Practice, and how it helps people navigate the spiritual community with integrity.


This is an episode about courage, surrender, and the freedom that comes when you finally decide to choose you.
🔗 Connect with Catherine
Website: https://www.willowhealing.org
Instagram: @willowhealingsh
Podcast: Willow Healing Matters on Substack + major platforms

✨ If this conversation resonated, share it with a friend who needs encouragement to trust their inner wisdom.
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In this episode of The Metamorphosis Project Podcast, I welcome back Todd Payne for a deep dive into emotional intelligence and the Enneagram.

We explore:

*The four pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, other-awareness, and interaction management.
*How emotional regulation connects to deeper emotional intelligence.
*The Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery, empathy, and communication.
*Why relationships thrive on shared experience and mutual vulnerability.
*What it means to “play in another’s key” to truly connect with your partner.
*Why hope is more powerful than fear—and how it drives transformation.

Todd shares how he weaves together his background in ministry, coaching, and Enneagram work to help individuals and couples build healthier, more resilient connections. You’ll walk away with fresh insights on how to understand yourself, better navigate relationships, and embrace the kind of hope that changes everything.

✨ Because at the end of the day, we all grow—it’s just a matter of whether we grow together or apart.

🔗 Connect with Todd Payne: Konnect Fully
🔗 Connect with me: designyourexistence.com

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In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of The Metamorphosis Project Podcast, Tenya Eickenberg sits down with Sonya Achara—veteran, author, transformational coach, and mother—to explore how a life shaped by emotional neglect and trauma became the catalyst for a soul-awakening journey.

Sonya opens up about the emotional wounds of her childhood, how athletics and the Marine Corps gave her structure and purpose, and how burnout and spiritual breakdowns eventually cracked her wide open. After leaving the military, a Joe Dispenza meditation unlocked her quantum healing path—and she hasn’t looked back since.

Today, she empowers others to transmute pain into purpose and shift deeply embedded patterns through her transformational 8-week program.

What We Talk About:

• Childhood emotional neglect and generational wounds
• Using sports and service as survival mechanisms
• The breaking point: narcissistic relationships and spiritual wake-up calls
• The moment her quantum leap began
• Rewiring your subconscious and reclaiming your power
• Radical responsibility and subconscious manifestation
• How healing yourself shifts everyone around you
• Journaling, breathwork, and sound healing as tools for transformation

Guest Links:
 🌐 Website & Book: SonyaAchara.com
🔗 All Links: allmylinks.com/remember-who-you-are-222

Follow Us + Get Involved:
 💫 Join the Metamorphosis Membership for group healing
 📅 Book a session: designyourexistence.as.me
 🎧 Listen to more episodes: The Metamorphosis Project Podcast
 📱 Instagram: @designyourexistence

Disclaimer:
 This podcast shares real stories of healing and personal development. It is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice.

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In this powerful and real conversation, Tenya sits down with Larisa Makuch, mindset coach, NLP trainer, and author of Stop Procrastinating, to talk about the transformation that happens when you finally stop rehearsing your pain and start living your life.

Larisa shares her journey from growing up in scarcity and trauma to stepping into personal growth, emotional resilience, and true abundance. We unpack why happiness can feel like a foreign language when you’re stuck in default-mode living, and how real change happens—not overnight, but by planting seeds, doing the work, and choosing growth over and over again.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “I should be farther along by now,” or who’s secretly carried shame about the parts of life they’re afraid to face. Larisa reminds us: your current reality is not your final destination—unless you choose to stay there.

Key Topics Discussed:
*The difference between talking about your trauma and healing your trauma
*Why journaling your pain sometimes makes you feel worse (and how to shift it)
*The trap of chasing happiness without defining it
*How personal development without     inner work creates surface-level results
*NLP, hypnotherapy, and the power of daily mindset practice
*Raising emotionally intelligent kids by doing the work yourself
*How to find value in any situation—because life is always teaching you something


About Larisa Makuch:
 Larisa is the CEO of Abundance Academy, an NLP trainer, hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and the author of Stop Procrastinating: Discover the Secrets of Time, Money & Freedom. She specializes in helping professional women clear hidden blocks, heal trauma, and step into the life they’ve always wanted—one choice at a time.
Find Larisa:
 📘 StopProcrastinatingBook.com
 🌐 Abundance Academy

Disclaimer:
 This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy, medical care, or mental health treatment.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Metamorphosis Project Podcast, I sit down with Pete from Pete vs Anxiety for a raw conversation about life, healing, and the rollercoaster of mental health.

Pete shares his personal journey— from dealing with childhood trauma and abandonment, navigating generational patterns, to building a relationship with his mother after years of estrangement. We talk about what it really means to own your healing, how to stop carrying the weight of resentment, and why mental health conversations cannot be a once-a-year social media trend.

We also dive into:
The reality of parenting while healing yourself
How men’s mental health is often overlooked—and what we can do about it
The generational cycles of trauma, denial, and forgiveness
Why therapy is just one of many healing paths
The dangers of doom-scrolling and social media burnout
The power of connection, podcasting, and creating safe spaces for hard conversations

Pete’s new project, The Voice of the Voiceless, where people can share their stories anonymously

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, depression, generational trauma, or just felt alone in your healing journey—this conversation will remind you: you are not alone, and it’s never too late to start the work.

Resources & Links:
🎧 Listen to Pete’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Petevsanxiety
📞 Helpline Resource: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
🌀 Learn more about energy healing with Tenya: www.designyourexistence.com

Connect with Pete:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete_vs_annxietypodcast/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/petevsanxietypod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97f8a81a-f558-4217-9016-a6a24d5cc1a1
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petevsanxiety?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf61zUTCVgzu8li4FE3s8R9XXZKn8uPr-YAi143de8AB0zaylGfx6yTpyYINQ_aem_FHfFvqiGFOnJNJiucsvsPQ


Disclaimer:
This episode contains open and honest discussions about mental health, trauma, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice.

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In this episode of The Metamorphosis Project Podcast, Tenya sits down with Nicole Colella, an intuitive healing facilitator, animal communicator, and founder of Spirit Healer Wellness in Randolph, NJ. Nicole shares her journey from tarot reader to creating her own healing modality, The Colella Method—a unique blend of tarot, energy work, and crystals.

We dive into imposter syndrome, the pressure to follow “the rules” of healing, and the moment Nicole realized she was here to teach something different. She shares how she uses tarot cards not just for readings but to send healing energy, even working on the back of a client’s body by flipping the cards!

Nicole also discusses the opening of her 1,800-square-foot wellness center, the power of group healing with crystal grids, and the deep emotions that come with realizing you’re finally living your soul’s purpose.

Topics We Cover:
How Nicole created her own healing modality: The Colella Method
Moving beyond the limitations of traditional Reiki
Why you don’t need to be clairvoyant to be a powerful healer
The role of ego, shadow work, and the inner voices that guide us
The journey from self-doubt to empowerment
The opening of Spirit Healer Wellness Center and upcoming events
Why trusting divine timing changes everything


Connect with Nicole:
 🌐 www.spirithealerwellness.com
 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritHealerWellness/
 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spirithealerllc
 📱 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spirithealerllc

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This week on The Metamorphosis Project, I’m joined by Baba Sam Shelley, author, healer, and spiritual teacher, who went from a life of pain, diagnoses, and limitations to full physical and emotional freedom. His story isn’t just inspiring, it’s a wake-up call to the power that lives within us all.

After years of living with multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, Baba Sam had a quantum shift during a ghost hunt (yes, seriously) that catapulted him onto a healing journey driven by meditation and self-trust. What followed was a radical transformation rooted in simplicity and presence.
In this episode, we explore:

Sam’s powerful story of recovery from “incurable” conditions
The danger of identifying with diagnosis
How a one-page book excerpt became his entire healing protocol
Why we don’t need to “stop thinking” to meditate effectively
What it truly means to be present
Letting go of old belief systems and trusting inner guidance
The emotional grief of healing and leaving people behind
How spiritual healing doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful


Connect with Baba Sam Shelley:
 🌐 Website & free resources: https://www.beyondheadtrash.com
 🎁 Get his free book and healing meditation when you visit
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