Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy
Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy is a podcast for women ready to heal with hope, light, and laughter. Through honest conversations, playful practices, and uplifting stories, we explore how joy can be a powerful part of the healing journey.
Episodes
47 episodes
Ep. 47 When Healing Gets Heavy, Try Laughing Instead
Show Notes:In this hilarious episode, Angie Berrett sits down with comedian and storyteller Natasha Samreny to explore how humor can become a surprising tool for healing trauma and reclaiming joy. From ex-Mormon roots and cultural identi...
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Ep. 46 EMDR, NET, and Releasing Stored Trauma with Author of Beautiful Ashes
Show Notes:In this deeply moving episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Shelly Edwards Jorgensen—survivor, speaker, author of Beautiful Ashes, and advocate for trauma recovery. Sh...
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Ep. 45 Breaking the Silence: Empowerment Through Shared Healing Journeys with Christella Ilunga
Show Notes:Host Angie Berrett welcomes Christella Ilunga for an insightful discussion on the process of healing from trauma, with a focus on childhood experiences and the significance of healthy boundaries. Together, they examine the rol...
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Episode 45
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55:43
Ep. 44 How Play and Shadow Work Open the Door to Deep Emotional Healing
Show Notes:In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with Mindy Schrager, a transformational coach who blends creativity, psychology, and spirituality to guide people toward deep personal healing. Mindy shares how play, shadow work, ...
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Ep. 43 Healing Religious Trauma: Trusting Yourself Again with Lizsolette Williams
Notes:Show In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Lizsolette Williams to explore the journey of healing from trauma, with a special focus on religious trauma and learning to trust ...
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Episode 43
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40:45
Ep. 42 Breaking Cycles of Abuse and Reclaiming Joy with Elizabeth Muñoz
Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett welcomes Ms. Elizabeth Muñoz for a powerful conversation on healing, trauma, and empowerment through play and movement. Elizabeth shares her journey f...
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Episode 42
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48:53
Ep. 41 Triggers in the Timeline: Coping With Abuse in the News CycleTrauma Triggers
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett explores how recent events around child abuse and trauma are impacting survivors today. She explains how the brain processes trauma and why trigg...
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Ep. 40 Healing in Layers: Self-Love, Movement, and Community
Show Notes:In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with Rowena Jayne to explore the multifaceted journey of healing from trauma. Together, they dive into the powerful role of self-love, community support, and practices like yoga an...
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Episode 40
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Ep. 39 Amy Egan on Reclaiming Reality After Trauma
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Amy Egan, therapist and quantum healing practitioner, to explore the transformative role of play and movement in trauma recovery.<...
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Episode 39
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33:56
Ep. 38 Overcoming Fear and Finding Joy in the Psychedelic Experience with Alex Theberge
Show Notes:In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with psychotherapist Alex Theberge to explore the healing potential of Ayahuasca and other psychedelics in trauma recovery. Together, they discuss why preparation and integration a...
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Ep.37 Healing Childhood Trauma and Emotional Eating with Icy Barzey George
Show Notes: In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Barrett engages in a heartfelt conversation with Icy Barzey-George, a clinical dietitian and transformation coach. They explore the profound imp...
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Ep. 36 Unlocking Intuition: Breaking Free from Trauma Patterns with Saba Hocek
Show Notes:In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Saba Hocek explore the concepts of intuition, trauma, and the subconscious mind. They discuss how trauma can lead to repeating patterns in behavior and the importance of understanding an...
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Episode 36
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Ep. 35 Psychedelics and the Power of Intuition in the Healing Journey with Chelsea Goucher
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Chelsea Goucher, intuitive coach and psychedelic facilitator, for a heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to heal....
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Episode 35
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40:43
Ep. 34 Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Powerful with Erin Nordstrom
Show NotesIn this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to be Heavy, Angie Berrett and Erin Nordstrom dive into the heart of self-compassion and the messy, beautiful process of growth. From the power of small, consistent practices to gi...
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Episode 34
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40:25
Ep. 33 How to Break Cycles of Trauma and Reclaim Your Story with Jodie Solberg
Show Notes:In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Berrett and guest Jodie Solberg discuss the complexities of trauma, healing, and the importance of self-compassion. Jodie shares her jour...
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Episode 33
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48:20
Ep. 32 Weed Nuns, Wild Stories & the Healing Power of Plant Medicine with Sister Kate and Sisters of the Valley
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett chats with the unforgettable Sister Kate, founder of Sisters of the Valley. Yes, the real-life “weed nuns” you’ve heard about.From h...
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Episode 32
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40:03
Ep. 31 From Repressed Memories to Empowered Healing with Heather Miller
Show Notes:In this powerful episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Heather Miller to explore the often-hidden layers of trauma healing, especially when it involves repressed memories and their ripple effect on relationships and parenting....
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Episode 31
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45:50
Ep. 30 Reclaiming Your Voice in a System That Silences with Soudie Tahmassebipour
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett sits down with Soudie Tahmassebipour to share her powerful journey; from surviving childhood abuse to becoming a fierce advocate for justice, equity, ...
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Episode 30
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43:39
Ep.29 Rewiring the Subconscious: Healing Trauma & Reclaiming Your True Self with Suzanna Kennedy
Show Notes:In this powerful episode, Host, Angie Berrett sits down with transformational guide Suzanna Kennedy to dive deep into the connection between trauma, subconscious programming, and the healing process. Together, they explore how...
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Episode 29
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41:51
Ep. 28 Finding Your Voice: The Healing Power of Sound with Monique McDonald
In this inspiring episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Monique McDonald shares her extraordinary journey from being a Grammy-nominated opera singer to becoming a transformational voice coach who helps others reclaim their voice. She explores t...
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Episode 28
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48:23
Ep. 27 Awaken Your Wild: Healing Through Archetypes, Play & Presence
Show Notes:In this episode, Angie Berrett and Danielle Pitre dive into the transformative power of play, somatic practices, and reconnecting with your authentic self.Together, they explore how healing can be a creativ...
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Episode 27
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46:47
Ep. 26 Courage, Creativity, and Community: A Blueprint for Resilience with Emilie Greenhalgh Van Vuuren
Show Notes:In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Emilie Greenhalgh Van Vuuren explore the themes of healing, community support, and the impact of current events on mental health. Emilie shares her journey as a humanitarian aid wo...
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Episode 26
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43:52
Ep. 25 Reclaiming Power and Purpose: Cheyenne Zoelle’s Unbreakable Journey
Show Notes:In this compelling episode, Angie sits down with Cheyenne Zoelle, who opens up about her journey of surviving childhood abuse and multiple kidnappings, and the difficult road toward healing. She reflects on how ed...
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Episode 25
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41:58
Ep. 24 Holding Space for Healing: Insights from Leanne Holitza
Show Notes:In this episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Leanne Holitza, an intuitive energy healer, to explore the power of healing. Leanne shares her personal path to self-discovery and the importance of reconnecting with ...
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Ep. 23 Turning the Page: Healing, Hope, and New Chapters with Amanda McNeil
Show Notes:In this powerful episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Amanda McNeil for an honest, deeply human conversation about trauma, addiction, and the long road to recovery.Aman...
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Episode 23
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51:54