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"Healed" Now What?
Let's build healthier and more fullfilling lives and relationships.
A podcast where we investigate human connections, intimate relationships, and the transformation that comes from uncovering who really we, beyond the hurt we’ve experienced.
We will explore a roadmap for healing, life beyond trauma and self-discovery. We go on a journey of the human experience and what it is like to heal in the modern world. We explore different viewpoints and discoveries in relationships, mental, emotional, and physical health as well as how spirituality plays a role in all of these things.
This show features heart - to - heart conversations with authors, healers, coaches, entrepreneurs, experts and everyday folks about what led them to their biggest healing transformations and greatest ah-ha moments.
Pull up a chair and open your heart, mind and ears as we explore how to create lasting change.
Your host, Lisa Dawn is a Somatic Experiencing SEP & Relational/Attachment DARe coach , dog mom, kitchen singer, trauma survivor and educator.
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"Healed" Now What?
Ep. 79 Hidden Doorways of Healing: Spirit, Plants, and the Spiral Path - Heather Orton
In this episode of The Healed Now What podcast, Lisa Dawn sits down with Heather Orton — a Reiki Master, teacher, and soul journey practitioner — to explore the winding, beautiful, and sometimes messy path of healing.
Heather opens up about her first encounter with Reiki in high school, and how personal challenges — including a house fire and relationship struggles — shaped her journey and her approach to helping others heal. Listeners will discover how she leans on plant allies, Gaelic traditions, and the natural cycles of life to navigate transitions and reconnect with inner wisdom.
This conversation isn’t just about healing practices — it’s about the messy, transformative, and ultimately rewarding process of becoming yourself. Whether you’re curious about holistic approaches, ancestral wisdom, or simply looking for inspiration to navigate life’s ups and downs, this episode will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and inspired.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Heather’s first experience with Reiki and how it shaped her path.
- The life events that challenged and transformed her — from fire to heartbreak.
- How plant allies like yarrow and plantain can support emotional and ancestral healing.
- The power of Gaelic song, tradition, and ritual in personal growth.
- Tips for forming deeper connections with nature and yourself.
- Insights on embracing life’s transitions, cycles of growth, and the spiral path of healing.
- Reflections on resilience, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – The Uncomfortable Transition of Becoming
00:42 – Introducing Heather Orton
02:06 – Heather’s Healing Journey Begins
04:20 – Discovering Reiki in High School
12:41 – Exploring Plant Allies and Ancestral Healing
16:39 – The Power of Gaelic Tradition and Song
20:51 – Connecting with Nature and Plant Spirits
44:08 – Cycles of Growth and Personal Reflection
52:36 – The Struggle of Rebuilding and Healing
54:04 – Embracing Transitions and Personal Growth
56:08 – Facing Life's Challenges and Finding Strength
01:00:08 – The Impact of Major Life Events
01:04:29 – Navigating Grief and Finding Beauty
01:07:47 – The Journey of Self-Discovery and Learning
01:29:28 – The Importance of Curiosity and Learning
01:34:56 – Conclusion and Upcoming Events