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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 52 MIN

003 When the Mask is Too Much with Gemma Went

from Healing After the Hard Stuff with Anna Parker-Naples · host Anna Parker-Naples

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples interviews Gemma Went about her journey of healing after experiencing significant personal challenges, including a difficult marriage and subsequent divorce. They discuss the importance of emotional processing, self-trust, and the role of breathwork and spirituality in healing. Gemma shares her insights on the masks people wear to hide their struggles and emphasizes the need for authenticity in both personal and professional lives.TakeawaysHealing is a continuous journey, not a destination.Wearing a mask of success can hide deeper issues.Emotional processing is crucial for healing.Self-trust is essential for personal growth.The body holds onto trauma and stress.Breathwork can facilitate profound healing.Spiritual awakening often follows deep personal challenges.Community support is vital during tough times.Understanding gut health can impact emotional well-being.Authenticity in leadership fosters deeper connections.Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠Follow Gemma Went https://www.instagram.com/gemmawent/

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples interviews Gemma Went about her journey of healing after experiencing significant personal challenges, including a difficult marriage and subsequent divorce. They discuss the importance of emotional processing, self-trust, and the role of breathwork and spirituality in healing. Gemma shares her insights on the masks people wear to hide their struggles and emphasizes the need for authenticity in both personal and professional lives.TakeawaysHealing is a continuous journey, not a destination.Wearing a mask of success can hide deeper issues.Emotional processing is crucial for healing.Self-trust is essential for personal growth.The body holds onto trauma and stress.Breathwork can facilitate profound healing.Spiritual awakening often follows deep personal challenges.Community support is vital during tough times.Understanding gut health can impact emotional well-being.Authenticity in leadership fosters deeper connections.Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠Follow Gemma Went https://www.instagram.com/gemmawent/

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