Healing Horizons: Turning Trauma Into Power—Forgiveness, Boundaries, and Plant-Medicine Insights with Shannon Curtis

On this Healing Horizons episode, author and healer Shannon Curtis (Angel Goddess Healing; No More Monsters Under the Bed) breaks down how to face buried pain without glamorizing it. We talk practical forgiveness (without contact), trauma stored in the body, and why boundaries—not bypassing—create real safety. Shannon also explains how intentional, therapeutic plant-medicine work helped her move from mental looping to felt healing, and how translating that experience into a children’s book gives families language for fear, grief, and growth. SEO: trauma healing, forgiveness, inner child, somatic release, plant medicine, boundaries, childhood trauma recovery, mindful living. About the guest  : Shannon Curtis is the founder of Angel Goddess Healing and the author of No More Monsters Under the Bed. Her work centers on trauma recovery, forgiveness, somatic integration, and heart-led boundaries. Key takeaways:   The body keeps score: talk therapy helped, but unresolved trauma stayed in the body until Shannon worked somatically and spiritually. Forgiveness ≠ access: you can release shame and reclaim power while keeping strict no-contact boundaries. Plant medicine as a tool (not a shortcut): in a supervised, intentional setting, it shifted her from mental analysis to felt truth—then integration. Shame is the residue that harms us most; returning misplaced shame (energetically and through therapy) can unlock healing. “Higher-self view” reduces reactivity: seeing events through a spiritual lens supported forgiveness without excusing harm. Integration matters: meditation, breathwork, and daily practices sustain gains beyond any ceremony or session. Writing for families: No More Monsters Under the Bed gives children (and adults) simple language to “shine a light” on fear and learn self-trust. Hope is a practice: healing isn’t instant; it’s consistent self-love, boundaries, and support. Connect with the guest   Website: angelgoddesshealing.comBook: No More Monsters Under the Bed (details on her site)Coaching/Speaking: Inquire via website contact page Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. ContactBrand: Healthy Mind By AvikEmail: [email protected] | [email protected]: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:Listen to our 17 Podcast Shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonialsJoin Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymindSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ OUR SERVICESBusiness Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/Share Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavikYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavikLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclubPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEWShare your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/Share a video Testimonial and it will be displayed on our website -