From Trauma to Spiritual Awakening | Laura's Journey of Healing, Resilience & Finding Your True Self

In this raw and deeply reflective episode of the ASQ Podcast, Dr. Jessie sits down with Laura Hoorweg — spiritual counselor, intuitive coach, and survivor of a life shaped by trauma, resilience, and profound spiritual awakening. From a challenging childhood in Northern Ontario to decades in the high-pressure world of advertising and marketing, Laura shares the powerful journey that ultimately led her toward a life devoted to healing and helping others reconnect with their authentic selves. Raised in a fractured family and navigating early emotional wounds, Laura spent years searching for balance while quietly carrying experiences that would later shape her spiritual calling. She opens up about: • Growing up as the middle child in a turbulent household • Being raised by a single mother and navigating a childhood filled with instability • Living with deep, suppressed rage while still being known as the “smiley” one • Self-medicating through partying and alcohol during her teens and twenties • Discovering her deep connection with nature through wilderness trips and outdoor work • Having a powerful out-of-body spiritual experience at just 15 years old For Laura, life was never just one story. It was the best of times — and the worst of times. But through every difficult chapter, something deeper was unfolding. This episode explores: • How trauma can shape resilience rather than define identity • The difference between living from pain vs. living from purpose • Why many people suppress their authentic selves to meet expectations • The role of spiritual experiences in personal transformation • Healing from childhood trauma and long-held emotional wounds After decades in corporate life, Laura reached a turning point. She realized she no longer wanted to spend her life helping companies sell things people didn’t need. Today, Laura works as a spiritual counselor and intuitive coach, helping people uncover the root causes of their struggles and reconnect with their authentic selves through spiritual guidance, intuitive insight, and lived wisdom. This episode is for anyone who: • Feels like their past still holds power over their present • Is searching for deeper meaning after hardship or loss • Has experienced spiritual moments they can’t explain • Wants to move beyond trauma and reclaim their authentic life • Feels called to healing, self-discovery, or spiritual growth Connect with Laura Hoorweg: 🔹 Website: https://www.spiritspeaks2.me/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpiritSpeaksToMe 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoorweglaura/?hl=en 🔹 Twitter: https://x.com/HoorwegLaura 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahoorweg/ #ASQPodcast #SpiritualHealing #PersonalTransformation #TraumaHealing #AuthenticSelf #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney