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Healing with Haelly
This podcast is a thoughtful exploration of healing and self-discovery, focusing on how our thoughts and beliefs shape our lives. Through a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews, I share insights, personal experiences, and expert perspectives on the diverse modalities of healing. Whether reflecting on my own journey or highlighting the work of individuals making a difference in their fields, this podcast aims to provide an honest and nuanced look at what it means to grow, heal, and live with intention. It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about fostering understanding, curiosity, meaningful change, and loving yourself through it all.
Healing with Haelly
75: Healing Through Movement: Olivia's Journey from Trauma to Empowerment
What happens when the very people and places meant to protect you become the source of your deepest wounds? In this powerful and moving episode, Olivia shares her story of growing up in a strict religious household where silence, shame, and abuse shaped her earliest understanding of herself and her body.
Now a Behavioral Specialist and Teaching Family Model Consultant at the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw, Olivia supports both foster youth and the adults who serve them. She works directly with students—many carrying deep emotional scars—and trains educators to create safe, trauma-informed relationships using a relational model designed to foster healing and trust.
We explore:
- How a strict religious upbringing shaped her identity and body image
- The long-term impact of family abuse and how she began to heal
- Why dance and embodiment became her most powerful tools for recovery
- The body’s ability to store—and release—trauma
- How Olivia uses her experience to support youth and guide teachers toward relational healing
⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse and trauma. Please listen with care.
Olivia’s story is a reminder that healing is not only possible—it can become a path we offer to others.
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