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Trauma Healing: Why Your Coach Must Do Their Own Inner Work First


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What if the coach you just paid thousands of dollars to has never actually done their own healing work?

In this episode, I sit down with Jacquie Grillon — trained counselor, speaker, and healer — for an honest conversation about what real trauma healing looks like, and why so many people in the coaching, therapy, and healing space haven't done the inner work they're asking you to do.

Jacquie shares her journey from addiction and recovery into counseling, the moment she found a therapist who could actually hold space for her (because she'd done her own work), and why she avoided "mommy daddy work" for years before realizing it was the only road that led back to herself.

We get into the parts of the wellness and coaching industry no one wants to talk about — paying thousands for someone to tell you what you already know, the death of mentorship, "post and pray" social media coaching, cult-like online followings, and the way surface-level guru content can actually re-traumatize you while wrapping it in a bow.

If you've ever felt burned by a coach, frustrated by performative healers, or like you're stuck in a cycle of seeking help that never quite lands — this one's for you.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why finding a therapist who's done her own work changed everything
  • The difference between holistic healing modalities that give temporary relief vs. life lessons that require deep inner work
  • How to spot a coach with great marketing but no substance
  • Why "post and pray" is not a business strategy
  • The death of real mentorship and why everything got monetized
  • How surface-level personal development content can re-traumatize you
  • What it really means to hold space — and why most people can't
  • Confidence on camera, online trolls, and the courage to put your message out anyway

About Jacquie

Jacquie Grillon is a speaker, facilitator and guide whose work blends radical resilience, deep healing and the unapologetic act of choosing yourself. Having rebuilt her life more than once, she speaks from lived experience with humor, depth, and a fierce sense of compassion. Jacquie leads talks, workshops, and retreats that help people come home to themselves, communicate more honestly and lead with soul.

Connect with Jacquie at www.Jacquieinspires.com

About Your Host

Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Somatic EMDR trained, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience. She helps women heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and create emotional independence. Through Inspired Action Wellness, social media, and speaking engagements, she provides tools and strategies for women to break free from survival mode and take control of their lives. You can find her at: www.inspiredactionwellness.com or IG: @inspiredactionwellness

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