Inner Healing Paths Podcast
by Rosa Shetty
The show’s goal is to help you learn about different ways you heal from past emotional wounds and trauma. Hosted by mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, who specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Topics center on inner child work, ancestral healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, magic, energy healing, arts, and indigenous healing modalities. The episodes are free-flowing conversational-style with a diverse group of guests. If you find yourself asking the following questions, then this podcast is for you: What is complex trauma? What is Inner Child Work? How do you know if your inner child needs healing? How to connect with your inner child? Can you heal from childhood trauma? What is shadow work? What is PTSD? What is C-PTSD?What are traditional healing practices? What is trauma healing? Does trauma ever fully heal? What is intergenerational trauma? How do you heal intergenerational trauma? What is ancestral trauma? How do you heal ancestral trauma?
Episodes
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Healing Racial Trauma in BIPOC Communities with Dr. Pavna Sodhi
For this episode I’m joined by therapist, educator, and author Dr. Pavna Sodhi for a clinically rich conversation about racial trauma in BIPOC communities. She is the writer of a book titled Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for the BIPOC Community. To learn more about Dr. Sodhi you can check out her...
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#93. How Baking Bread Becomes A Healing Practice with Liz Fonseca, LMFT
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Fonseca, LMFT, a licensed mental health therapist and an artist at heart, to talk about how baking sourdough bread became a personal and creative healing practice. Liz shares how stepping into the kitchen helped her reconnect with herself outside of her clinical...
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92. Weaving Wisdom with Dolores Villanueva, LCSW
This new episode is with Dolores Villanueva, LCSW. Dolores is a mental health therapist, professor, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and speaker. In our conversation, Dolores shares her life story, her wisdom from navigating adversaries, and healing. To learn more about Dolores check out her...
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#91. “Tias and Primas” with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
For this episode, I invited Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez. Prisca is a storyteller, public theologian, and feminist. Prisca just released her second book "Tias and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raised Us." She is also the best-selling author of the book titled "For Brown Girls with...
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#90. Healing from childhood trauma, gratitude, and complicated family dynamics with Judy Stella, LCSW
This episode is with Judy Stella, LCSW, author of Reverence: Echoes of Healing and Gratitude. In our conversation, Judy discusses what inspired her to write her deeply personal memoir. Trigger warning: Childhood trauma is discussed in this episode. Judy shares her story about growing up in…
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#89. My Maternal Family History with Genealogist Irisneri Alicea
This episode is with Irisneri Alicea Flores. Irisneri is a professional genealogist from Puerto Rico. She completed genealogical research on my maternal side, and I will be sharing this with you all. The purpose of this is to give you all a glimpse of what to expect when working with a…
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#88. Undocumented Warrior, Transformational Coaching, & Energy Healing with Maydelli A. Mendoza.
This new episode of the podcast is with Maydelli Alitzel Mendoza de Escobar. Maydelli is an undocumented warrior-turned-conscious entrepreneur, transformational life coach, mental health advocate, and speaker. She began her spiritual journey 18 years ago, searching for inner healing. In our...
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#87. Sexual Violence, Building Community, & Helping Others Heal with Brenda Martinez
Trigger Warning: Sexual violence is discussed in this episode. This episode is with Brenda Martinez; she shares her story of surviving sexual violence, how she came to own and feel empowered by her story to help other women. Brenda founded Seek & Shine, an organization created to provide…
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#86. Internal Family Systems (IFS), The Porous Mind, & Spirit Possessions with Robert Falconer
Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is discussed in this episode. This new podcast episode is with Robert Falconer, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, teacher, and writer. He has worked with trauma survivors for a significant part of his career. His primary focus now is working with unattached...
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#85. On Nutrition, Spirituality, Books, EMDR, Rest and Restore with Carolina Quiroz, LCSW
This new episode is with mental health therapist Carolina Quiroz, LCSW. Carolina shares her journey of healing from an eating disorder that she developed during her adolescence. Carolina also shares tips and strategies that help rest and restore. We also discussed spirituality and the role of...
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#84. On Grief, Loss, & Surrender: Solo Episode
***Trigger warning: In this episode I share about pregnancy loss. This is my most vulnerable episode. The goal is to open up about my experience and my journey in navigating a very challenging 2023. I share what has helped me cope and process difficult times. I also read a brief excerpt by…
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#83. Healing Through Creativity, Spirituality, & The Ancestors with Sofia Mendoza, LCSW
This new episode is with mental health therapist Sofia Mendoza, LCSW. Sofia shares her creative journey as a writer and author of over 30 publications. Sofia also shares about connecting with her ancestral roots by honoring the memory of her maternal grandmother through beautiful family stories....
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#82. Ancestral Healing & Remembrance of our Grandmothers’ Medicine with Dr. Alejandra Acuña (REPLAY)
This episode is with Dr. Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Acuña shared the importance of reconnecting with our ancestral roots as an integral part of our healing. We also talked about having an intentional connection with our ancestors and bringing them forth daily as a source of personal...
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#81. The Healing Power Of Tracing Your Lineage with Irisneri Alicea Flores
What is the meaning genealogy? How can I trace my genealogy and discover my family heritage? Why is genealogy helpful on your healing path? What are the essential steps to conduct effective genealogical research? What can genealogy tell you? How does genealogical research get started? Where can I...
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#80. What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? With Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa
What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? What is Chicanismo? What does it mean to reindigenize? What are the mental health needs of Chicanos in the US? What is decolonial psychology? This episode is with Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa, co-directors and co-founders of the Institute of Chicana/o/x…
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#79. What Are The Healing Benefits of Hiking & Journaling? With Cindy Rodriguez
What are the spiritual and emotional benefits of walking in nature? Why is hiking good for the soul? How is hiking healing for the mind and body? What are the healing benefits of journaling? How can you reclaim yourself through hiking? Why is journaling so powerful? For this episode, I had the...
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#78. Healing, Spirituality, & Mental Health With Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW
I have the opportunity to sit with my friend and colleague Maria Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW. This is not a formal interview; we call it a "comadres session." It is a fun and lighthearted platica (talk) about topics we are passionate about, such as emotional & energy healing, curanderismo,...
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#77. What is Curanderismo? With Atava Garcia Swiecicki
What is the definition of curanderismo? Where is curanderismo from? How can curaderismo help us heal emotional wounds? What are the different types of curanderismo? What is a limpia or barrida? Why is self-healing important? What is herbalism and how does it relate to curanderismo? For this...
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#76. Meditation Monday: A Moving Meditation When Feeling Overwhelmed
A moving meditation is a form of meditation that involves a specific motion as a way to clear the mind and connect with the present moment. Instead of focusing solely on the breath or a mantra, the meditator brings their awareness to the sensations and movements of their body, which can help…
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#75. What Is a Highly Sensitive Person With Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT
Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed, a darkened room…
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#74. Meditation Monday: Self-Acceptance
This is a 5-minute guided meditation help you accept yourself, exactly as you are NOW. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a…
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#73. Meditation Monday: Shadow Work Meditation
This week's meditation is a guided visualization introducing us to shadow work. A shadow work meditation is a type of guided meditation that focuses on exploring the parts of ourselves that we may usually keep hidden or repress. It is a deep and introspective practice that allows us to face those...
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#72. Inner Child Healing Through Writing & Poetry with Vianney Harelly
How can I connect with my inner child through poetry? How does creativity connect with my inner child? How can my inner healing unfold alongside a writing career? How can poetry heal my inner child? How can poetry help me heal from generational trauma? In this episode, I sit with Vianney Harelly,...
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#71. Meditation Monday: Visualize Your Future Self & Healing Affirmations
This is a new 15-minute meditation to help you visualize your future self, fully recovered from an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and spirit. I will also provide healing affirmations for you to practice. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media....
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#70. Meditation Monday: Your First Breath
This week's meditation is a guided visualization to help you imagine what it would be like to breathe for the first time. You will be guided to "breath in peace" and "breath out stress" for a quick mental rejuvenation If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social…
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#69. It Didn’t Start With You with Mark Wolynn (REPLAY)
What is inherited family trauma? How can trauma be passed on from a parent to a child? What’s the scientific research behind inherited family trauma? How does a child carry a parent or grandparent’s trauma? How do we heal? How do we break the cycle of inherited family trauma? This episode is with...
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#68. Meditation Monday: My Inner Ally
This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.” If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a…
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#67. Healing Fat Phobia & Embracing Body Diversity with Miriam Lara-Mejia
What is fat phobia? What is the connection between body self-shame and collective fat phobia? What is a feminist approach to healing internalized fat stigma? What is size diversity? What is body positivity? How can we heal internalized fat phobia? Why is it important to teach children about body...
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#66. Meditation Monday: My Inner Child
This meditation will guide you on a gentle journey to connect with your inner child. Your inner child personifies your emotional wounds. The concept of the inner child gives your nervous system a face, giving you a concrete glimpse of the healing you still need to do. Being around children...
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#65. How Your Career Can Help You Heal with Luis Cornejo, LMFT
How can I pivot my career to live a more authentic and harmonious life? Can I heal my past emotional wounds through my chosen career path? How to can I show up more authentically in the world? How can I connect with my gifts? What is the role of creativity on the healing journey? How can living a...
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#64. Meditation Monday: Connecting to Your Chakras
This week's meditation will guide you to connect each of the energetic centers of your body, also known as chakras. Chakra means “wheel,” and they are spinning disks. They correspond to nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our mind, body, and spirit. Seven main…
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#63. Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Marisela Rosales, LCSW
What is holistic mental health? How do you incorporate spiritual and indigenous healing practices in therapy? How can spirituality help you heal? What is plant medicine? What is energy work? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with holistic mental health therapist Marisela…
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#62. Meditation Monday: Connecting With You Heart
This week's meditation will guide you to connect to your heart energy to bring in more self-compassion. You will also practice sending this loving heart energy to someone you love. Helping you practice mindfulness of loving kindness in your heart, mind, and body. If you find this meditation...
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#61. Meditation Monday: Working with Difficulties
This meditation comes from The UCLA Mindful Awareness and Research Center (https://www.uclahealth.org). In this meditation, you will practice "pendulation," a technique from Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing (SE). SE is a trauma healing and therapeutic approach that involves our body's natural...
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#60. Healing from Oppressive Diet Culture with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez
What is diet culture? How is diet culture oppressive for BPOC communities? How can we heal diet culture? How do I check my privilege? For this episode, I invited Dr. Hortencia Jimenez. She is a sociologist, author, and health coach. Her work and research as a sociologist focus on Latinx…
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#59. Meditation Monday
This is a new 15-minute meditation to help visualize a full recovery of an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and/or spirit. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram...
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#58. Meditation Monday
This is a new 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa…
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#57. Couples Therapy For Trauma Survivors with Marina Vile, LMHC
This episode is with Marina Vile, LMHC. She is a couples therapist specializing in helping trauma survivors have healthier relationships. In our conversation, we talk about how couples can navigate their trauma history and improve communicating their needs and trauma triggers to their partner. We...
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#56. Meditation Monday
This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a...
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#55 Meditation Monday
This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.” If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a…
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#54. What is Shadow Work? How To Connect With Your Shadow Part?
In this new podcast episode, I walk you through shadow work from the perspective of Internal Family Systems, Carl Jung, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I end the episode with a meditation to help you bring increased awareness and connect to your shadow part(s). If you want to dive deeper into...
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#53. Meditation Monday
This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a...
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#52. The 5-Year Old Within You with Rosa Shetty, LCSW
In this new podcast episode, I walk you through the world of your inner five old. I help you identify the unhelpful ways your inner five-year shows up in your life NOW. I end the episode with a meditation to guide you through the magical world of your inner child. If you want to dive deeper into...
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#51. Reiki Energy Healing with Jassy Jackson
For this episode, reiki master Jassy Jackson came on the podcast to talk about the healing path of reiki. Jassy shares what reiki is and how it can help you on your trauma-healing journey. To learn about Jassy check out her website www.crysta-luna.com and IG @crystalunavortex & @reikibyjassy. If...
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#50. Healing Trauma, Legacy Burdens, & Ancestral Resources with Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT
For this episode, I invited mental health therapist and author Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT, to talk about trauma healing. She recently released a book titled "The Pain We Carry" to help heal complex trauma and PTSD for people of color. Natalie shares about Internal Family Systems approach to healing....
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#49 Healing Trauma Through Poetry with Noi Lelek
For this episode, I invited poet Noi Lelek to share her story of healing trauma through the art of writing poetry. Noi wrote a poetry book titled "All My Favorite Men are Dead. " During our conversation, Noi shares her creative process, connecting with her inner child, gratitude, and more.…
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Coping with Loneliness During the Holidays
In this episode, mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares how to cope with feelings of loneliness. Rosa shares strategies for tapping into internal emotional resources to help navigate the holiday triggers. Click here to claim your FREE Inner Child Healing Journaling Guide! To connect…
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Inner Child, Gratitude, & Mindfulness with Rosa Shetty, LCSW
In this episode, mental health therapist, Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares on doing inner child work along with a daily gratitude practice. Learn how to start your gratitude practice through journaling. To connect with Rosa, nominate yourself or someone else to be on this podcast, email...
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Inner Child Healing & Creative Flow with Cynthia Perez, LCSW
For this episode, I invited mental health therapist Cynthia A. Perez, LCSW, to talk about inner child healing, life transitions, and creativity. Cynthia shares about her journey of recovery from a toxic work environment. She shares how she re-connected with her inner child by embracing change…
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Healing Machismo, Trauma, & Men’s Mental Health with Alejandro Sandoval, LMFT.
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with mental health therapist Alejandro Sandoval. In our conversation, Alejandro shared about men's unique healing journey in mental health therapy. We discussed the generational patterns transferred to men, such as machismo, disconnection from...
About this show
The show’s goal is to help you learn about different ways you heal from past emotional wounds and trauma. Hosted by mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, who specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Topics center on inner child work, ancestral healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, magic, energy healing, arts, and indigenous healing modalities. The episodes are free-flowing conversational-style with a diverse group of guests. If you find yourself asking the following questions, then this podcast is for you: What is complex trauma? What is Inner Child Work? How do you know if your inner child needs healing? How to connect with your inner child? Can you heal from childhood trauma? What is shadow work? What is PTSD? What is C-PTSD?What are traditional healing practices? What is trauma healing? Does trauma ever fully heal? What is intergenerational trauma? How do you heal intergenerational trauma? What is ancestral trauma? How do you heal ancestral trauma?
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Rosa Shetty