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
54 episodes
Ep. 54 Survivor Led Healing After Sexual and Emotional Abuse with Sophia Moreno
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have To Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett is joined by survivor, author, and nonprofit founder Sophia Moreno for an honest and compassionate conversation about healing from complex trauma...
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Episode 54
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36:24
Ep. 53 Holding Space for Survivors During the Epstein Files
Show Notes:Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and the Epstein files. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.In this deeply personal solo episode of Healing Does...
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Episode 53
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43:55
Ep. 52 Identity Healing and Self Discovery through Astrology with Lori Barnes
Show Notes:In this episode, Angie sits down with astrologer, teacher, and former psychotherapist Lori Barnes to explore an unexpected but deeply insightful lens for healing: psychological astrology.Lori shares her powerful story o...
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Episode 52
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45:36
Ep. 51 From Survival to Victory Laps: How Writing, Cooking, and Yoga Became Tools for Emotional Healing
Show Notes:In this episode of Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with yoga instructor, author, and trauma survivor Marie Triplett for a powerful conversation about healing, embodiment, and reclaiming ...
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Episode 51
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41:54
Ep. 50 When Holidays Feel Heavy: Simple Grounding Tools for Trauma Survivors
Show Notes:In this deeply supportive solo episode, trauma-informed coach, registered nurse, and play expert Angie Berrett speaks directly to trauma survivors navigating the heavy emotional landscape of the holiday season. Angie opens up ...
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Ep. 49 Burnout, Back Pain & Intuition: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You with Jacqueline M Kane
Show Notes:In this powerful episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett, welcomes Jacqueline Kane. Together, they explore the deep connection between emotional trauma, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders...
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Ep. 48 What Coercive Control Looks Like and How Survivors Can Take Their Power Back
Show Notes:Host Angie Berrett sits down with Laura Bonetzky-Gaffney, a multi-generational healer, intuitive, and survivor whose story sheds light on the intersection of trauma, justice, and resilience.Laura opens up about her jour...
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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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39:12
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