Becoming Safe: Healing Relational Soul Wounds

Becoming Safe: Healing Relational Soul WoundsWhat if your deepest wounds held the map to your greatest healing?In this soulful and powerful episode, Stacey Fitzgerald shares her transformative journey through what she calls “The Big 4” traumas—childhood programming, disordered eating, a near-death horse accident, and betrayal in a 20-year marriage. These experiences became the foundation for Becoming Safe, her unique healing framework that blends somatic breathwork, music, nervous system science, and spiritual embodiment.Stacey, a singer/songwriter, speaker, nutritionist, and trauma-informed horse trainer, explains how relational soul wounds—especially betrayal trauma—cut deep into a woman’s sense of safety and identity. Through her Becoming Safe online course and community, she teaches women how to gently come home to themselves using metaphor, breath, and body-based practices.Stacey shares a deeply personal original song called We All Choose. Born from the ashes of heartbreak and healing, this song is a soul anthem—an acknowledgment of our power to choose love, truth, and wholeness, even in the face of pain. With raw vulnerability and grace, Stacey invites us to remember that while we can’t always choose what happens to us, we can choose how we rise. Let this song be a reminder that your healing is your choice—and your birthright.This conversation is more than a story—it's a masterclass in embodied healing. Stacey opens up about:What betrayal trauma really is and why it affects women so profoundlyHow each of her Big 4 traumas shaped her journeyThe role of music, especially her song "We All Choose," in emotional healingWhy somatic breathwork is such a potent tool for trauma releaseHow horses mirror our nervous systems and aid in healingWhy reclaiming inner safety after betrayal is difficult, and where to beginThe connection between nutrition, embodiment, and invisible traumaStacey concludes the episode with a calming, guided breathwork session—offering listeners a chance to regulate, reset, and reconnect.✨ This episode is an invitation to remember: You are not broken. You are becoming safe.Stacey reminds us that healing isn’t just possible—it’s beautiful. Through breath, music, nervous system regulation, and honest storytelling, she models a path of deep soul recovery and self-trust. 👍If this story inspired you, imagine what’s possible when you take control of your own health and wellness journey! Visit Finding Resilience with Leann at https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/ for coaching, resources, and support to help you thrive. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and strategies to build a stronger, healthier you!Episode Resources:Stacey Fitzgerald:Becoming Safe Musical Trauma Healing Experience: becomingsafe.comStacey's Music Patreon Page: staceyfitzgeraldmusic.comOn Purpose International Website: onpurposeinternational.orgOn Purpose YouTube Channel    / @onpurposeinternational  You Can Be Well!   / youcanbewell  https://youcanbewell.thegoodinside.comThe Weight of Glory   / weightofglory  Leann Herron:Finding Resilience with Leann https://findingresiliencewithleann.com Stacey's songs: We All ChooseCome BackUnderneathBook:Brene Brown Atlas of the Heart (Being in the weeds vs. being blown - Stressed vs. Overwhelmed)Dr. Aimie Apagian - The Biology of TraumaGET MORE SUPPORT👉Grab My FREE The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Overwhelmhttps://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/overcoming You can access on your favorite podcast platforms: IHeart, YouTube, Amazon Music, Podchaser, and Audible (justsearch Happiness On Tap)