Loving Everything

You can be surrounded by people… and still feel completely alone inside your experience. In this episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with therapist Kelly Pratt to explore a concept at the heart of real healing: undoing aloneness. Because most people don't just struggle with anxiety, grief, or overwhelm. They struggle alone. Alone inside their experience. Alone inside their emotions. Alone inside their nervous system. And that's what keeps suffering in place. Kelly's work is grounded in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), where healing doesn't happen through fixing or analyzing—it happens through being deeply accompanied. In this conversation, we explore what overwhelm actually is, how it forms, and what begins to shift when someone no longer has to hold it alone. We also move beyond theory and into experience, with a live, guided moment in session that shows what this work feels like in real time. In this episode, we discuss: • What "undoing aloneness" actually means in therapy and in real life • Why overwhelm is often a relational experience, not just an internal one • How the nervous system changes in the presence of safe connection • The difference between explaining emotions and actually feeling them • Why self-reliance and intellectualizing can keep people stuck • How emotional accompaniment reduces overwhelm physiologically • What people truly need—but rarely receive—when they're struggling • How to stay present with pain without trying to fix or bypass it This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed… and alone inside it. You don't have to do this alone.  — About Kelly Pratt: Kelly Pratt is a Professional Counselor Associate specializing in AEDP, somatic therapy, IFS, and relational healing. Her work focuses on helping clients access emotional truth, reduce overwhelm, and experience deeper connection and self-understanding. Learn more: https://www.guidedinsight.care/ — About Loving Everything: Loving Everything is a podcast exploring trauma, relational healing, identity, and meaning-making through long-form, in-person conversations with clinicians, educators, and healers. — Find out more: https://andrea.love — All production by Cody Maxwell Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy

We're told it's about chemistry. About connection. About finding the right person. But that's only part of the story. In this solo episode of Loving Everything, I break down what's actually happening when we fall in love— from attachment and neuroscience to the deeper psychological truth most people don't talk about: You're not just falling in love with someone else. You're falling in love with who you become in their presence. This episode explores the difference between falling in love and staying in love, why intensity can be mistaken for intimacy, and how early attachment patterns shape who we're drawn to, and why. We also look at heartbreak differently. Not as a failure. But as information. Because the way a relationship ends often reveals more than how it begins. In this episode, we cover: • Why we are biologically wired to fall in love • The role of dopamine, oxytocin, and attachment • Why chemistry doesn't equal compatibility • The difference between falling in love and staying in love • What actually creates long-term connection • Why some relationships feel intense but don't move forward • How heartbreak reveals patterns, not just loss • What it means to choose yourself without closing your heart This is not about becoming cynical about love. It's about understanding it clearly—so you can participate in it differently. — About Loving Everything: Loving Everything is a podcast exploring relational healing, trauma, identity, and meaning-making through long-form, in-person conversations with clinicians, educators, and thought leaders. — Find out more: https://andrea.love — All production by Cody Maxwell Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy

In this episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with KP Parks—therapist, healer, and midwife of the heart—for a conversation about grief, transformation, and what it means to stay present in the face of life's most profound thresholds. KP brings a deeply integrative approach to their work, shaped by over 25 years of lived experience with grief, a background in midwifery, and a commitment to walking alongside people—not as an expert or fixer, but as a guide. Together, we explore grief not as something to resolve or move past, but as something that lives with us, in the body, in the nervous system, and across the lifespan. We talk about: • Grief as a lifelong companion rather than a problem to solve • How loss reshapes the nervous system, memory, and sense of safety • Why grief can feel like a survival response—long after the loss • The role of ritual, creativity, and embodiment in healing • Identity shifts, queerness, and navigating life transitions • What it means to "midwife" someone through change, rather than fix them • Staying human, open, and connected in a world shaped by impermanence This conversation moves beyond clinical language and into something more human—an honest exploration of love, loss, and the spaces in between. KP works with grief, trauma, life transitions, and identity-based healing, offering care that is relational, somatic, spiritual, and deeply attuned. Their work centers those navigating complex grief, end-of-life processes, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and major identity shifts. If you've ever felt like grief doesn't "end," or that something in you was fundamentally changed by loss—this conversation will meet you there. — Connect with KP Parks: Website: https://www.mithtracounseling.com/ Offerings include grief tending groups (virtual and in-person), trauma-informed therapy, and support for life transitions. — About Loving Everything: Loving Everything is a podcast exploring relational healing, trauma, identity, and meaning-making through long-form, in-person conversations with clinicians, educators, and healers. — Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, grief, and relational healing. __   Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love   Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love   ___   All production by Cody Maxwell.   sharkfyn.com   Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy.   Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.  

Is wanting love actually the problem… or is it the thing we've been taught to question? In this episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Nora Harrington to explore the experience of longing, attachment, and what it means to be single in a culture that often pathologizes the desire for connection. We talk about the tension so many people feel between being told to "heal," "detach," or "want less" — and the very real, human need for closeness, intimacy, and relationship. This conversation challenges the idea that longing is something to fix, and instead explores what it might be communicating. We explore: The difference between anxious attachment and a healthy desire for connection How long-term unwanted singlehood impacts the nervous system and self-worth Why our culture is uncomfortable with longing and emotional need What happens when people believe their desire for love is the problem How attachment wounds show up in dating, sexuality, and intimacy The impact of cultural scripts on sex, desire, and pleasure What it means to "undo aloneness" in both individual therapy and group work How to reconnect with your body after rejection, shame, or relational pain Nora's work centers on helping people move toward deep, meaningful relationships and a more authentic connection to their own desire, pleasure, and capacity for connection. If you've ever felt like you are "too much," "too needy," or somehow doing relationships wrong — this conversation offers a different lens. This isn't about wanting less. It's about understanding what your longing is asking for. https://awaketogethercounseling.com/ 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on relationships, trauma, and emotional healing Recorded in Portland, Oregon __ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What happens when the danger ends but your nervous system never gets the message? In this deeply honest episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with Oregon native and U.S. Air Force veteran Grant Hohman to talk about something we rarely acknowledge in public conversations about trauma, mental health, and survival. We don't talk about it. We don't talk about what it feels like when hypervigilance lives in the body long after service ends. We don't talk about the quiet moments that can feel harder than combat. We don't talk about chronic pain, depression, emotional numbness, or the internal voice that tells us we should be "strong enough" to handle it alone. In this conversation we explore: • PTSD and the nervous system after trauma • Why soldiers scan rooms and read faces long after deployment • The connection between trauma, chronic pain, and exhaustion • The unspoken culture of "I'm fine" in military life • Self criticism, shame, and emotional survival strategies • What finally makes someone reach out for help • How healing begins when silence breaks This episode is especially meaningful for anyone navigating trauma recovery, relational trauma, attachment wounds, betrayal trauma, depression, or post traumatic stress. If you've ever believed you should be "over it by now," this conversation is for you. You are not broken. Your nervous system learned how to survive. __ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What if the real question isn't why violence happens... but what was missing long before it did I sit down with Dr. Jeff Todahl, Director of CSAW & Associate Professor at the University of Oregon, to talk about violence prevention, childhood safety, and what it actually takes to reduce harm in real communities. Jeff shares decades of experience at the intersection of child welfare, childhood sexual abuse prevention, intimate partner violence, community response, and survivor-centered healing. Instead of reducing harm to "bad parents" or individual blame, he makes a clear case for prevention as a public health issue rooted in connection, belonging, and support. In this episode, we explore • What childhood safety and wellbeing really mean in lived experience • Why violence grows in isolation and secrecy • The myth of "bad parents" and why shame keeps families silent • Why reacting to harm will never stop it and what prevention looks like upstream • What helps survivors heal when harm has been denied or minimized • Why adult children of emotionally immature or unsafe homes cannot simply move on • What to do if you feel overwhelmed by the scale of violence and fear • How to move one percent closer to safety and self-compassion when you feel broken • What youth say they need from adults to make disclosure safer • Why healing and prevention are inseparable Jeff also speaks candidly about purpose, persistence, community based solutions, and what it takes to stay in the work without shutting down or disconnecting from your body. This episode is for • Survivors who need language for what they lived through • Parents who want support, not shame • Clinicians, educators, advocates, and community members holding heavy stories If you grew up in chaos, high conflict, or fear, this conversation is a reminder that healing does not begin with forgetting. It begins with safety, connection, and truth. Learn more about The Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing : https://csaw.uoregon.edu/ — 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on trauma, attachment, nervous system healing, and relational repair 📍 Portland, Oregon #LovingEverythingPodcast #ViolencePrevention #ChildhoodSafety #TraumaHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #ChildWelfare #ChildMaltreatmentPrevention #CSAprevention #DomesticViolenceAwareness #IPV #NervousSystem #ShameAndHealing #CommunityCare #AdultChildrenOfEmotionallyImmatureParents #RelationalTrauma #AttachmentHealing __ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What if your body is not betraying you, but protecting you in the only way it knows how? In Episode 64 of Loving Everything, Andrea Love sits down with Cece Hughley Noel for a raw, illuminating conversation about chronic illness, trauma, and the inner war so many women live with for decades. This episode explores the hidden relationship between emotional neglect, attachment wounds, self-abandonment, and physical illness, especially in women who have spent their lives over-functioning, caregiving, and self-silencing. Cece shares her lived experience navigating colitis, IBS, insomnia, autoimmune symptoms, medical gaslighting, and chronic dismissal, and how her background as a journalist and communication expert ultimately became the key to healing. Together, we unpack how self-criticism, over-responsibility, and the belief "I don't deserve to get well" become survival strategies, and how the body often becomes the last voice left to speak. This conversation is for midlife women healing relational trauma, betrayal trauma, emotionally immature family systems, and nervous system dysregulation, who are ready to stop fighting their bodies and start listening. Healing is not about fixing yourself - it's about ending the inner war and reclaiming self-loyalty. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

An intimate conversation with writer Benjamin Baker on beauty, masculinity, desire, childhood, and the emotional labor of becoming a man who can finally be seen. This conversation explores the intersection of masculinity, beauty, and healing through the lens of emotional vulnerability. Andrea Love sits down with Benjamin Baker, a Portland-based writer, aesthetic philosopher, and emotional advocate, whose reflections on Threads have opened an honest dialogue about what it means for men to "do the work." Together they unpack how beauty can be a form of truth-telling, how vulnerability transforms relationships, and what happens when men reclaim the parts of themselves that have been shamed, silenced, or aestheticized. This episode weaves together art, intimacy, somatics, and the inner architecture of becoming, inviting both men and women to see beauty not as a performance, but as presence. @gentlemynmyles ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What happens after the diagnosis After the hospitalization After the labels, the silence, and the fear In this deeply moving episode of Loving Everything, Andrea Love sits down with Renee Anderson, writer, conservationist, and creator of Wild Oregon Girl, for an honest conversation about life after schizoaffective disorder, dual diagnosis rehab, and the slow, courageous work of rebuilding a relationship with yourself. Renee shares what it was like to disappear from public life after a mental health crisis and what it took to return - not cured, not polished, but honest. Together, we explore mental health recovery, trauma, identity, and meaning after diagnosis, including how writing became a lifeline, how to re-emerge online without self-exploitation, and how healing can coexist with responsibility, creativity, and stewardship. We discuss grief and hope, recovery and meaning, spirituality and psychology, and how reconnecting to land, community, and imagination can be part of healing. This episode is for anyone learning how to live with what they did not choose - and still create a life rooted in purpose, beauty, and truth. https://www.wildoregongirl.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Aleksey Podlinov returns to explore the tension between religious obedience, personal truth, and the lived experience of spiritual transformation. Alex first shared the origins of his journey in Episode 40, The Gift of Self-Reliance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGmz-l0uSbQ&t=3s ), where he described how the sudden death of his father at 15 shattered his worldview and set him on a decades-long search for meaning through ancient Russian Christian writings, Greek and Egyptian spirituality, Hindu texts, and the lived realities of being a husband, father, and immigrant rebuilding identity in America.  We explore how fear disguises itself as righteousness, how obedience shifts from rule-following to relationship, and how spiritual pride dissolves when life brings you to your knees. Alex reflects on sleep paralysis, mystical experiences, masculinity, migration grief, fatherhood, marriage, raising sons, and the uncomfortable truths revealed during his wife's surgery and recovery. He speaks openly about leaving religious radio after realizing critique without love becomes cruelty, and how he now challenges his tradition without contempt. This conversation is for women in midlife who are deconstructing inherited beliefs, healing family pain, confronting their own moral values, and searching for spiritual freedom beyond fear, dogma, or perfectionism. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In this episode, I vulnerably share the deeper truth behind why rejection from the people we love cuts so painfully — and how unhealed trauma, attachment wounds, and generational patterns shape who we choose, how we love, and why we stay in relationships that minimize our worth. This episode is for women in midlife who have spent decades holding families together, surviving unequal relationships, betrayal, emotional immaturity, and high-conflict dynamics. If you've experienced feelings of abandonment, perfectionism, self-blame, or the belief that you're "too much" or "not enough," this conversation will help you finally understand the energetic and psychological roots of rejection. We explore the spiritual and somatic layers of heartbreak, why avoidant and wounded partners push away intimacy, and how your nervous system has been conditioned to confuse chaos with love. Most importantly, you'll learn how to reclaim your power, rewrite your story, and let rejection become the beginning of your rebirth. If you're a woman ready to step into your purpose, align with your highest self, and create relationships that meet you emotionally, spiritually, and energetically — this episode is your doorway to transformation. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, domestic violence, addiction, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love  Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What does it really mean to survive breast cancer — and come out the other side more alive than ever? In this intimate and soul-centered conversation, I sit down with Richelle Brigola, a Personal Mentor and breast cancer survivor, to explore her powerful journey through illness, healing, and transformation. With over 35 years in the beauty industry, Richelle has turned her pain into purpose — supporting midlife women in reclaiming their magic through intuitive mentorship, gratitude practices, and radical self-love. We talk about what it means to be naturally gifted, how trauma reshapes identity, and why midlife is not the end — but the beginning of living in alignment. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who has felt stuck, invisible, or unfulfilled in your relationships, this video will speak to your soul. Richelle shares her honest answers to deep questions about family, healing, grief, gratitude, and spiritual awakening — and offers powerful insights for any woman ready to step into her truth. If you're ready to turn your survival story into a sacred new chapter, you're in the right place. ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Loving Everything — where we talk transformation, trauma healing, spiritual growth, and soulful rebirth. ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Domestic Violence Intervention: Motivational Interviewing & Eye Movement Therapy explores how trauma-informed care and innovative therapeutic techniques transform lives. In this episode, I interview Dr. Sam Gioia, a respected educator, social worker, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Portland State University, who has decades of experience in batterer intervention, addiction treatment, and trauma recovery. Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), he integrates motivational interviewing, client-centered approaches, and eye movement therapy to help clients move beyond patterns of control, aggression, and trauma responses. We discuss the psychological and neurological patterns common among perpetrators of intimate partner violence, including PTSD, acute stress, and substance use. You'll learn how fetal programming, attachment styles, and early trauma contribute to later challenges, and why motivational interviewing creates breakthroughs where traditional approaches fall short. We also explore why couples therapy is harmful when violence is present, what the Control Wheel reveals about abusive patterns, and how eye movement therapy rewires the brain and body for healing. This conversation blends research, practice, and lived wisdom to illuminate what true accountability and transformation look like. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, domestic violence, addiction, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Planting Seeds Early is a heart-centered interview with Connie Ramaekers, Prevention Specialist and Program Coordinator of the STUDD Club at Tigard High School. Connie is the Founder of Tigard Turns the Tide and one of Oregon's first certified Prevention Specialists, with over 40 years of experience supporting young people and families. In this conversation, Connie shares her journey from childhood memories to becoming a leader in prevention and community building. She reflects on love, resilience, and the lessons that shaped her as a mother of 7, grandmother of 16, and great-grandmother of 9. Connie opens up about the hurdles she has faced, how she moved through them, and why prevention and leadership matter so deeply. We explore the creation and impact of STUDD Club, how it empowers students with life skills, confidence, and community, and the importance of planting seeds of love and leadership early in life. This video offers inspiration for anyone passionate about trauma recovery, parenting, prevention, intergenerational healing, and personal growth. ✨ Subscribe for more interviews on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Why I'm An Addict explores the deep roots of addiction through the lens of trauma, attachment, and neurobiology. In this powerful conversation with Mark Douglass, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon specializing in addiction treatment, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC III), and Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC II), we uncover the science and lived experience behind addiction. Together, we discuss how maternal stress, fetal programming, and intergenerational trauma shape vulnerability to substance use. We look at how insecure attachment, emotional neglect, and high-conflict families impact the nervous system, leading to coping strategies like alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other addictions. Mark breaks down research on the brain's "survival reinforcement circuit," why people with trauma struggle with the stop switch, and how emotional states like shame or anger amplify cravings. We also explore pathways to recovery: compassionate witnessing, trauma-informed therapy, and practices that rewire the brain for resilience. This video offers both personal reflection and clinical insight for anyone navigating addiction, recovery, or healing from intergenerational trauma. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and personal transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Who Am I Really? In this powerful interview, counseling graduate student, veteran, and mixed-culture community member Jorge Orozco-Roller explores identity, healing, and transformation. With openness and depth, Jorge reflects on childhood memories, family relationships, cultural roots in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and his journey through the US military. He shares how intergenerational trauma, machismo, addiction, and colonization shaped his view of himself—and how he is learning to unlearn, heal, and grow. We explore love, trust, and intimacy after trauma, and how grief, bereavement, and emotional abuse impact the way we see ourselves. Jorge offers wisdom on creating boundaries, shifting old patterns, and cultivating compassion, even while holding both pride and pain from his military service. This conversation will inspire anyone navigating trauma recovery, personal growth, or spiritual awakening. If you've ever asked yourself "Who am I really?"—this video will help you reflect on your own soul's journey, reclaim your truth, and step into alignment. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and personal transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Collin King, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate based in Portland, Oregon. Collin shares his raw and deeply personal story of growing up in a fundamentalist religious environment in the South, navigating chronic suicidality, spiritual abuse, queer identity, and self-harm, and how he found his way to healing and wholeness. Collin brings both lived experience and clinical insight to the conversation. With a background in Counseling Psychology, Public Health, and languages, he specializes in trauma recovery, toxic masculinity, queer identity development, and mindfulness-based therapy. His approach is grounded in self-acceptance, somatic wisdom, and helping others transform shame into self-trust. If you're navigating a spiritual awakening, healing from abuse, or seeking deeper purpose in your life, this conversation will speak directly to your soul. ✨ Subscribe for more trauma healing, emotional growth, and spiritual alignment content. 💫 Learn more at https://vistapsych.com/profiles/collin-king-ma/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In Empowering Women: Sacred Feminine Leadership & Community Building, I sit down with Michelle Long, founder of The Practice for Women, to explore how women can rise from decades of self-sacrifice, trauma, and loss into lives filled with purpose, community, and sacred self-love. Michelle shares her powerful journey of creating transformational spaces—from her healing center in California to her evolving work in Portland—and how the closure of her beloved Sanctuary space has opened the door to a larger vision: a Sacred Feminine Membership Community. Together, we talk about navigating change, trusting the unknown, and reclaiming our deepest truths as women in midlife. This heart-centered conversation is for women who are ready to shed outdated roles, rise above high-conflict relationships, and return home to themselves. Whether you're navigating divorce, grief, or simply wondering what's next, Michelle offers wisdom on creating conscious sisterhood, building authentic community, and leading with grace, power, and presence. 🔔 Subscribe for more transformational content designed to support your healing and evolution. ✨ You are the sacred space you've been searching for.  💫 Learn more at https://thepracticeforwomen.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In Exploring the Self: Unlocking Self-Discovery & Personal Growth, we sit down with IFS Coach, mental health advocate, and soulful explorer Avery Wood for a deep and intimate conversation about healing from the inside out. Avery guides us through the transformative framework of Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a therapeutic approach that views the mind as a constellation of "parts," each carrying its own emotions, roles, and history. Some parts protect us, some carry pain, and others step in to manage overwhelm. At the center of it all is the Self—our innate source of calm, clarity, compassion, and curiosity. In this episode, we explore the process of unburdening these parts, accessing the Self, and creating inner harmony. We discuss how protectors, exiles, and firefighters show up in daily life and how deep healing begins with listening, not fixing. From life on the road in a converted school bus to holding sacred space for clients facing trauma, grief, and rebirth, Avery brings raw wisdom, lived experience, and heart. If you're craving transformation—after loss, burnout, or years of self-neglect—this conversation is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more soul-led content that supports your healing journey. ✨ Your healing is not only possible—it's your birthright.  💫 Learn more about IFS at https://www.mosaicifs.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What does it mean to truly love without conditions? In this soul-stirring episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with David Sudar—former Buddhist monk, trauma-informed meditation teacher, and the heart behind Path of Sincerity. We explore liberation through mindfulness, navigating shame and depression, and what it takes to find inner peace after a lifetime of suffering. David's story—from addiction and ADHD to 21 months in a Myanmar monastery—is a living testimony to the healing power of presence and compassion. If you're a woman awakening after loss, betrayal, or burnout… this conversation is your sign. We talk about conscious relationships, emotional regulation, spiritual integration, and how to live from your soul's truth, not society's script. Whether you're a recovering empath, intuitive seeker, or ready to reclaim your purpose—this one is for you. ✨Subscribe to remember who you are. ✨ 💫 Learn more at https://www.pathofsincerity.com/ ___  Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love  ___  All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

What does it mean to truly love without conditions? In this soul-stirring episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with David Sudar—former Buddhist monk, trauma-informed meditation teacher, and the heart behind Path of Sincerity. We explore liberation through mindfulness, navigating shame and depression, and what it takes to find inner peace after a lifetime of suffering. David's story—from addiction and ADHD to 21 months in a Myanmar monastery—is a living testimony to the healing power of presence and compassion. If you're a woman awakening after loss, betrayal, or burnout… this conversation is your sign. We talk about conscious relationships, emotional regulation, spiritual integration, and how to live from your soul's truth, not society's script. Whether you're a recovering empath, intuitive seeker, or ready to reclaim your purpose—this one is for you. ✨Subscribe to remember who you are. ✨ 💫 Learn more at https://www.pathofsincerity.com/ ___  Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love  __ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Join Kelly Suttell and Andrea Love at The Phoneix Immersion Retreat on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Learn more at andrea.love/portland In this episode, we dive into Transforming Patterns and Finding Inner Peace with Kelly Suttell, Co-Founder of Yoga for Life PDX and a seasoned Integrative Healing Facilitator. Kelly helps to release emotional pain, break generational patterns, and reclaim inner peace through a deeply integrative approach. Kelly blends Family Constellation Therapy, energy work, and spiritual mentoring, and helps individuals heal deep-seated patterns and overcome life's challenges, allowing them to step back into the flow of life with greater peace, clarity, and optimism. Drawing on years of study with respected teachers like Marie Manuchehri and Susan Pullen, she merges psychology, neuroscience, somatic awareness, and indigenous wisdom to create meaningful, lasting transformation. If you're navigating midlife, carrying ancestral trauma, or seeking to break free from emotional cycles that no longer serve you, this conversation offers insights and healing tools for deep self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and soul alignment. This video is for women ready to embrace their spiritual evolution, release inherited pain, and live with purpose. Tune in to discover how healing inherited wounds can open the path to love, peace, and personal freedom. 💫 Learn more at yogaforlifepdx.com or kellysuttell.com ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

This is a raw and vulnerable solo episode with Andrea Love, a PsychoSpiritual Practitioner and host of Loving Everything. In this deeply personal reflection, Andrea shares what it truly means to date yourself, embrace solitude, and reclaim your identity after heartbreak, betrayal, and divorce. From processing ancestral trauma and healing attachment wounds to redefining boundaries and learning to trust herself again, Andrea reveals the emotional and spiritual cost—and reward—of radical self-love. She explores how healing from betrayal, codependency, and generational patterns has empowered her to build a life of purpose, independence, and integrity. This episode is for midlife women who feel disconnected, tired of unfulfilling relationships, and ready to align with their soul's calling. If you're navigating divorce, loneliness, or spiritual awakening, this is your sign to come home to yourself. Andrea's story is your invitation to explore self-worth, feminine empowerment, intuitive healing, and the freedom that comes when you choose you. 🌐 Learn more at www.andrea.love 💖 Subscribe for more on soul healing, trauma recovery, sacred self-love, and conscious transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Seeing Ourselves Clearly is a delightful conversation with Kawena Charlot, founder of the Intuitive Path Academy, psychic, medium, and spiritual teacher to thousands—from stay-at-home moms to celebrities. In this powerful episode, Kawena shares the story behind her spiritual awakening, how growing up in Hawaii shaped her psychic gifts, and what it means to live aligned with your soul's purpose. We talk about healing from trauma, addiction, and emotional pain, and what it takes to move from the 3D matrix into 5D consciousness. Kawena offers deep insights into energy healing, clairvoyance, spiritual awakening, and the power of intuitive meditation. This video is for women ready to shed the old story—those navigating midlife transformation, craving meaning after divorce, loss, or unfulfilling relationships. If you're seeking answers, connection, and clarity on your spiritual path, you'll love this discussion. 💫 Topics include: the Akashic Records, soul contracts, psychic surgery, intuitive gifts, and why managing your energy is the missing piece to lasting change. Subscribe for more content on spiritual growth, energy work, and awakening the Divine Feminine. 🔗 Learn more at www.kawenacharlot.com ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Andrew Kaiser, a fine art photographer and storyteller, delves deep into the lessons women have taught him throughout his journey as an artist, creator, and collaborator. From photographing the human figure to exploring the transformative power of resilience, this episode uncovers women's contribution to the wisdom of our lives, relationships, and communities. As a fine art photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, Andrew's work has been shaped by his upbringing in the California Bay Area, education at UC Santa Cruz, and passion for capturing humanity through various mediums like film, digital, and instant photography. Over the years, Andrew has exhibited at galleries such as the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival and Cascade AIDS Project, using his craft to celebrate the complexities of life, love, and growth. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ How photographing women has shaped his art and life ✨ Lessons from friendship, collaboration, and personal transformation ✨ Insights on resilience, self-worth, and healing through creative expression If you're a woman ready to step into your soul's purpose, reclaim your authenticity, and live with greater fulfillment, this video is for you. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if this resonates with you! https://www.alexiskennedyphotography.com/ #PersonalGrowth #ArtisticJourney #Photography #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #SoulPurpose #HealingThroughArt

You Can't Force Healing – but you can surrender to the journey. In this powerful conversation, Christine Marie, a medicine woman, healer, and advocate for deep transformation, shares her profound wisdom on overcoming trauma, embracing self-healing, and reclaiming personal power. 🔥 Key topics in this episode:  ✨ Christine's near-death experience & surviving nine collapsed lungs  ✨ Healing from childhood trauma, poverty, addiction & mental illness  ✨ How psilocybin & sacred plant medicine can unlock deep transformation  ✨ Breaking free from limiting beliefs & stepping into your soul's purpose  ✨ Healing ancestral wounds & reconnecting with your intuition  ✨ The role of creativity, poetry, and spiritual practices in self-healing Christine Marie's approach integrates Somatic Energy Medicine, Shamanic Reiki, Sound Healing, and Sacred Ceremonies—helping you release past pain and align with your true essence. If you are a woman in midlife seeking clarity, fulfillment, and spiritual connection, this episode is for you. 🌿 Your healing journey starts now. Watch, subscribe, and step into the life you were meant to live. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and @transformationtalkradio. #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #SpiritualAwakening #WomensHealing #ChristineMarie #ShadowWork #SelfDiscovery #InnerHealing #PlantMedicine #ShamanicHealing #EnergyMedicine #PsilocybinTherapy #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmpoweredWomen #MidlifeTransformation #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #HealingTrauma

Are you ready to transform pain into purpose? In this powerful episode, Dr. Nick Crasper shares his extraordinary journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a mental health and substance use disorder counselor, clinical director, and justice reform advocate. With over 15 years in behavioral health, Dr. Crasper has pioneered peer recovery mentor programs, diversion programs, and justice-focused mental health initiatives that are changing lives statewide. 💡 Topics Covered: ✔️ Healing from trauma & addiction ✔️ Motivational Interviewing & Positive Psychology in recovery ✔️ How peer recovery programs reduce recidivism ✔️ The impact of justice reform on mental health ✔️ Building a life worth living after incarceration 🔥 Who is this for? Women seeking deep personal transformation, healing past wounds, and stepping into fulfilling, soul-aligned lives. If you're ready to rewrite your story and embrace your highest self, this conversation is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for More Conversations on Healing & Growth   HealingAssociates.org Three E's of Reentry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEWUg1zeUsg #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #JusticeReform #SpiritualTransformation #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #RecoveryJourney #LifePurpose  

Addiction doesn't discriminate—it can impact anyone, regardless of background, status, or upbringing. In this powerful interview,Ricardo Garcia Cisneros, Certified Drug and AlcoholCounselor (CADC), Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS), and Latinx BHRN Program Manager at MHAAO, shares his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, homelessness, and redemption. Born into a life shaped by two contrasting worlds—Section 8 housing with his mother andworking in agriculture with his rancher father in Hermiston, Oregon—Ricardo faced adult responsibilities at an early age. By 12, he was earning $500–$600 per week, navigating the pressures of independence, lack of supervision, and early exposure to substances like methamphetamine, opioids, and fentanyl. This candid conversation explores: ✅The impact of childhood trauma, economic hardship, and addiction ✅The role offamily dynamics, early substance use, and emotional struggles ✅The turning point that led Ricardo toward recovery and transformation ✅How he overcame shame, self-loathing, and the stigma of addiction ✅Lessons on healing, resilience, and finding purpose in helping others If you're navigating addiction, trauma, toxic relationships, or personal transformation, thisvideo is for you. Let Ricardo's story inspire hope and show thatit's never too late to heal andcreate a meaningful life. ������ Subscribe for more stories on addiction recovery, trauma healing, spiritual growth, andpersonal transformation! #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #SpiritualGrowth #TraumaHealing ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements

In "Beyond The Surface: A Journey of Passion, Healing, and Authentic Living," Chantal Lusby shares her inspiring journey towards self-discovery, healing, and living by her values. As a 27-year-old mental health counselor in training, Chantal is deeply committed to helping others uncover their authentic selves—a mission stemming from her own experiences of growth and transformation. This heartfelt interview delves into Chantal's passions, from writing poetry and crafting herbal remedies to nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones. She reflects on her childhood, the relationships that shaped her, and the challenges she has overcome to become who she is today. Focusing on intentional living, Chantal discusses the joy of simple pleasures, the lessons she has learned, and the aspects of herself she continues to work on healing and embracing.  Ideal for women seeking inspiration, healing, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves, this video provides an intimate look at living a life of purpose, passion, and alignment. ✨ Follow Chantal on Instagram for her poetry and more: www.instagram.com/chantels_wanderings/ ✨ Share your own journey of healing and authenticity in the comments! #AuthenticLiving #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthSupport #SelfDiscovery #IntentionalLiving #PassionAndPurpose #WomenEmpowerment #TraumaHealing ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In Harassment Asa Woman: What Every Woman Faces and How to Stand Strong, Kat Robinson,a proud feminist and graduate student pursuing her Master's in Professional Mental HealthCounseling, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating sexism, harassment, and systemicchallenges as a woman. With a passion for equality and justice, Kat reflects on her experiences with sexual assault andharassment and how they have shaped her commitment to empowering others and fosteringsafe, supportive spaces. This inspiring interview explores how societal norms perpetuate victim-blaming, the emotionaltoll of toxic environments, and the tools women can use to advocate for themselves. Kat opensup about overcoming childhood messages, outgrowing limiting beliefs, and finding strength inancestral empowerment and education. She shares strategies for addressing workplaceharassment, speaking up against injustice, and navigating fear of retaliation. Perfect for women seeking resilience, transformation, and support, this video offers practicaladvice, validation, and hope for anyone facing toxic dynamics or struggling to reclaim theirpower. ✨Learn how to stand strong and create the life you deserve. ✨Share your own experiences of overcoming challenges in the comments. #Feminism #HarassmentAwareness #EmpoweredWomen #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth#GenderEquality #SelfEmpowerment #Resilience #StandStrong  ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Aleksey Podlinov has called Portland, Oregon, home since 1998, embracing the beauty and culture of the Pacific Northwest. Deeply in love with America, Aleksey cherishes his life with his wife of 22 years and their three children. Aleksey's journey toward understanding life's deeper truths began after the sudden loss of his father to a heart attack just 15. This profound event left him with unanswered questions, prompting a spiritual awakening at the age of 22. Seeking clarity, he delved into the rich traditions of ancient Russian Christian literature, as well as Greek, Egyptian, and Hindu religious text, searching for meaning and answers to his experiences, including persistent sleep paralysis. His passion for exploring and discussing faith led Aleksey to become a radio show host in Portland, where he engaged listeners in thought-provoking conversations about religion and challenged aspects of modern Christianity. To this day, Aleksey continues to inspire others to explore spirituality with open minds and hearts. Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: https://thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Jerome Gilgan grew up in a turbulent household marked by an abusive, alcoholic mother, two sisters, and the absence of a father figure. The emotional void and feelings of isolation from his upbringing drove Jerome to express his pain through violence—punching walls, getting into fights, and struggling academically. His school, eager to rid itself of a troublesome student, graduated him from 8th grade despite his failing grades. High school proved no different, and he was expelled after just eight months. Jerome's struggles escalated when tragedy struck. His cousin and closest friend, Michael, died in his arms—a devastating event that led Jerome to alcohol in a desperate attempt to numb the pain. By 14, he was using and selling marijuana, and his first arrest followed soon after. A second arrest at 15 led to an ultimatum: his mother kicked him out of the house. Homeless and hungry, Jerome resorted to breaking into homes to survive. At 18, Jerome left New Jersey for Portland, hoping to evade the police and start fresh. Instead, he fell deeper into addiction, turning to methamphetamine. For 21 years, Jerome's life spiraled into chaos as he became entrenched in meth use, serving seven years in prison and three in jail for drug-related offenses. Despite going through four drug treatment programs, nothing seemed to help. Everything changed when Jerome was referred to the Men's Residential Center (MRC). Unlike previous programs, the MRC took a holistic approach, challenging Jerome to reevaluate his life and his self-worth. "This program was different," Jerome reflects. "It wasn't just about taking classes. It was about learning how to see life and myself through a new lens. I learned how to communicate and even went into schools to share my story and warn students about the dangers of drugs. For the first time, I felt like my life had a purpose and could positively impact others." In 2003, Jerome graduated from the MRC and has remained clean ever since. Motivated to give back, he accepted a job offer two years later as a residential counselor at the MRC. Jerome's determination didn't stop there—he graduated from Portland Community College in 2007 with honors and became a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Today, he serves as the residential treatment supervisor at the MRC while pursuing a master's degree in social work at Portland State University, becoming the first person in recovery to hold a leadership role at the MRC. "I owe my life to Greg Stone, the program director, and the MRC," Jerome says with conviction. "My loyalty to the program is unwavering. All I want is to be part of it, to help save someone else, and to give others the same hope I was given." ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Jason Trujillo is a passionate peer support navigator with 10 years of experience focused onmentorship and peer support, dedicated to helping others with addiction. All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements

Trevor Higgins, Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP). Trevor is the founder of Skating is Connection, a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service. Trevor is a dreamer, social advocate, and classic car fanatic living in the Portland Metro Area, father, a 68 Eldorado, and his collection of Batmobiles. In his professional life, Trevor is an award-winning program planner and community trainer and has founded several projects including Empoderando Familias, Oregon's largest Spanish language substance use prevention events targeting families. Trevor is proud to be a first-generation Portuguese adopted from Brazil. Before coming to Oregon, Trevor lived in Utah and credits his hometown of South Jordan as the place where he truly learned about his love for skate culture and punk music.  @skatingisconnection [email protected] ___  Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___  All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Jared is 24 years old and from Southern California. He is working on a masters level addiction counseling program. He has a history of addiction that has aided him on his journey towards being a professional in this field, as well as helping shape his voice as a writer. He is currently creating a book called '1017 Notes in My Notes App', containing a non-linear sequence of stories, jokes, and contemplations about general life. substack.com/@cesarmorales1 ___ Hello In There - John Prime    • John Prine - Hello In There (Live Fro...   ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Longtime Volunteers Of America Oregon employee, Greg Stone grew up in Portland amid poverty and trauma. His dad, an addict, left the family when Greg was eight, leaving his mother to raise five children with few resources. Greg experienced a childhood of poverty and violence. Yet he persevered. After graduating from Oregon State with a business degree, he volunteered for two years in Washington, D.C., working with the homeless. Later, he got his master's degree in social work at Portland State University and then joined VOA Oregon in 1990 to run the Men's Residential Center. Get Involved With The Al Forthan Scholarship: https://www.voaor.org/get-involved/al... Additional Resources: Book: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Mate. http://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-re...  Protocol manual for enhancing motivation for change. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK... Book: The Residue Years, Mitchell S Jackson http://mitchellsjackson.com/books/the... Book: The New Jim Crow http://newjimcrow.com/ Fresh Air Podcast on shame http://www.npr.org/2014/11/11/3632883... ______ First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me. —Martin Niemöller ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Julee (Jules) Zunich is my best friend of 33 years. ____ Julee Zunich graduated from Sonoma State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's degree in English and followed up with her Masters of Business Administration at Macquarie Graduate School of Management in 2005. A fearless world traveler with a goal to visit all 7 continents, she is a wanderer by nature. She now lives in Auburn, California, at her home lovingly referred to as "The Screaming Chicken Ranch" with her husband, Mike, two Australian shepherds, Indy and Shorty, and her fiercely independent cat, Jet. ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Dr. Townsend is a licensed medical doctor, psilocybin facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Portland, Oregon. She practices integrative medicine through a holistic approach. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. Before that, she trained in a five year residency program in general orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to this, she spent a gap year volunteering for a grassroots education non-profit in La Vallée de Jacmel, Haiti. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, also from the University of Virginia. Dr. Townsend is part of the first graduating class of government licensed psilocybin facilitators through the Innertrek program. Dr. Townsend spent her early childhood in Okinawa, Japan and Seoul, South Korea. Her high school years were spent in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Dr. Townsend has a profound connection to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants - flora and fauna alike. She is deeply committed to serving the health and flourishing of humankind, as she believes this is directly connected to the healing of the planet. https://www.eleusiahealth.com/ ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Andrea Bordeaux is an intuitive guide, energy healer, actress, and writer. In Human Design, she is a 2/4 Emotional Projector. Andrea is devoted to honoring herself as an aspect of the Divine Feminine, a Goddess, and she teaches women to honor themselves as Goddesses. Andrea has anchored radical self-responsibility as one of the pillars of what she teaches and how she guides. Andrea is passionate about helping women connect to their Divine nature by clearing away old and harmful programming, conditioning, implants, and wounds. Andrea's approach is firm, loving, and full of humor and levity, because while the work you do together can be deep, confronting, and painful, it is also joyous, silly, pleasurable, and fun. As creating magic should be. Andrea would be delighted to be invited into your present life, to help you call in the one of your dreams. [email protected] linktr.ee/andreabordeaux Find out more about Spirit Weavers Gathering here: spiritweaversgathering.com ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Dr. Townsend is a licensed medical doctor, psilocybin facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Portland, Oregon. She practices integrative medicine through a holistic approach. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. Before that, she trained in a five year residency program in general orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to this, she spent a gap year volunteering for a grassroots education non-profit in La Vallée de Jacmel, Haiti. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, also from the University of Virginia. Dr. Townsend is part of the first graduating class of government licensed psilocybin facilitators through the Innertrek program. Dr. Townsend spent her early childhood in Okinawa, Japan and Seoul, South Korea. Her high school years were spent in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Dr. Townsend has a profound connection to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants - flora and fauna alike. She is deeply committed to serving the health and flourishing of humankind, as she believes this is directly connected to the healing of the planet. https://www.eleusiahealth.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Jen Gens is an Empowerment & Purpose Clarity Coach, Spiritual Guide, & Sound Healer. She supports soul-centered creatives in transition to align with their divine power, clarify their purpose, and confidently express their gifts to make a greater impact. Jen is an award winning speaker & has a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal & Nonverbal Communications from Boston College. She has been a certified Health Coach, certified Raja Yoga & Ayurvedic Wellness teacher, & Meditation teacher for over a decade. She has a post-bacc in psychology, and has extensively studied body awareness, habit change, & many alternative healing modalities. She is also a vocalist, artist, dancer, and avid adventure enthusiast. https://www.jengens.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Shea Leona started her first business ten years ago after finishing her Holistic Health Certification in health, nutrition, and lifestyle at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. However, her journey into wellness began long before that. When Shea was 17, she was over 220lbs and prediabetic. Over the next few years, she shed over 100 pounds physically and decided to pursue nutrition to bring the change she had experienced to others. Shea has always been interested in the occult and metaphysics. She has worked closely with a mentor in the healing arts, and she had no idea at the time of all the places the relationship would take her. Shea studied Reiki and eventually became a Reiki Master specializing in an Atlantean 13 Chakra energy system. This path led her to acquire healing tools, including facilitating past life regressions, soul progressions, energy healing, crystal healing, and sound healing. Shea's health coaching practice morphed into a general wellness practice where she worked with women on the physical, mental, and emotional levels to bring more balance and overall wellness into their lives. Shea has offered many workshops and events over the years, both in person and online, ranging from weight loss to the benefits of fermented foods to priestessing large group gatherings, meditations, and moon ceremonies honoring the cycles of nature and the cycles within us. In late 2017, Shea suffered a head injury, which caused her to evaluate her priorities. So, in early 2018, she decided to close her healing practice and focus on healing herself while simultaneously fully recovering from her hormonal imbalances along the way. Up until this point in her life, Shea believed she would never be able to have children. That all changed in 2019 when she was surprised to find herself pregnant by my partner of almost ten years. She spent the next few years growing and nourishing two children, and it has been the highlight of her life. Shea began pursuing bookkeeping as a mother because she knew it was a skill she needed in her own life. The back-end stuff, the not-fun business stuff of tracking, keeping records, what's a write-off, what's not, filing taxes, all of those aspects of owning a business were such a struggle for her. It was the most significant stress factor in all her previous business ventures. So naturally, she set out to conquer it. https://www.mysticalbookkeeping.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Dave Thormahlen first became interested in instrument making as a mandolin playing teenager in Palo Alto, CA. Dave regularly attended jam sessions at Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto. One night the owner, Frank Ford, let him play a mandolin he had just finished building. The light bulb went on and Dave thought, "Wow, people actually make these things. I would like to do that." With great encouragement from his parents, he went to college, eventually earning a master's degree in geology. It was while Dave was a graduate student at Oregon State University that he happened upon the Memorial Union Craft Center. There, Dave found his second home, and with his childhood background of building boats with his dad and junior high woodshop, he was able to pursue his dream of learning the craft of making musical instruments. The creative freedom to work out his own harp design led him to focus on harp making. Over the last 20 years, Dave has refined his skills and designs while making over 1400 instruments, specializing in his 36 string Swan, Cygnet and Serenade harps along with the 34 string Clare and Ceili. Sharon Thormahlen's musical career began at the age of 12 when she saw her cousin's husband playing the guitar. Sharon said to her mom, "I want to learn how to do that." So her mother got her a guitar and Sharon took lessons. Sharon was most interested in folk music and soon learned to figure out chords to the songs that she wanted to sing. In 1981, Sharon played in a duo called Sweet Harmony. Later in 1987, She played bass in a band called The Swing Beans with Dave on mandolin, another Dave on violin, and "Lentil Bean" on guitar. They all sang, traveling all over the Northwest as part of the Oregon Arts Commission, and they had a blast. In 1992, Dave and Sharon's daughter Rosiee was born. Dave and Sharon weren't ready to end their Swing Bean career yet, so they took a nanny with them, and for 2 years continued to play gigs all over Oregon, California, and Washington. Dave and Sharon put out 2 albums: Groovin' in the Garden, available only on tape, and Dessert First, available on tape and CD. Sharon wrote about half of the songs on both recordings. Also in 1992, Dave and Sharon began attending the International Society of Folkharpers and Craftsman (ISFHC) harp conferences. By 1996, in Tacoma, Sharon was inspired to learn to play. Rosiee had just started going to school full time and it opened up the time for her to start taking lessons with Laura Zaerr. In September of 2002, Sharon completed the Music for Healing and Transition Program (MHTP). Sharon began working in hospitals, nursing homes, and for hospice and it has opened up a whole new world for her. Sharon has published 19 music books, some of which are of her original compositions written on the harp and some are of arrangements of traditional tunes. https://www.thorharp.com/index.htm Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Dolores Murphy is a student of the world and loves adventure. She has had her share of tragedy but never gives up that her best times are still in her future. She is whimsical and curious but seriously not serious. Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

In addition to being a Certified Integration Coach & Lucia °3 Light Guide, Jen Beaman is also a Microdosing Guide with over a 15 years of spirit medicine* experience. Since 2010, Jen has immersed herself in her own personal healing journey, leading her to experience and train in a wide range of leading edge & alternative healing modalities. Trainings & Certification • Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner • Certified Transformational Recovery & Psychospiritual Integration Coach [BTTY] • Transformational Energy Healing [Essential Light Institute] • Lucia°3 Hypnogic Light Guide • Advanced & Trauma EFT trained • NGH Certified Hypnosis • IASHS Certified Sexological Hypnosis Philosophy & Approach Jen's philosophy centers around the belief that every person has the ability to transform their own beliefs and patterns of suffering when securely held in a space of compassionate support, non-judgement, and curiosity. We are wired for survival and have all brilliantly adapted with strategies and adaptations to stay safe and get our needs met. Every behavior serves a function, and every pattern is seeded by the beliefs we formed to make sense of our earliest experiences. Through the holistic lens of curiosity, Jen strives to see every human being in their wholeness. Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Sara Egert is a Breathworker, Feng Shui Consultant and a Yoga Instructor. When not working in the corporate world as a marketing executive, Sara follows her curiosity and enthusiasm on helping people improve their lives within their physical bodies and external environments. She loves working with clients to integrate Feng Shui of their everyday outer environments, and Breathwork for their inner environments while also incorporating movement, yoga and meditation. Integrating inner and outer well-being modalities to up-level our lives, heal, generate self-love and self-care, and creating more abundance in all forms. Sara's transformational journey started as a student of the Western School of Feng Shui™, completing 200-hour yoga teacher training with Atlanta Hot Yoga, continuing education in the yoga realms focusing on trauma and restorative practices, continuous student of Breathwork {Rebirthing | Conscious Connected Circular Breath} studying with Clarity Breathwork and Leonard Orr. Currently based in Portland, Oregon, space holder and facilitating around the world {virtually}, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Northern Illinois. Music has been a part of Jeremy's life since he was a child. Jeremy Fraj has a background in percussion & was a living room drummer & marching band performer in his early adolescent years. Fast forward to today, he personally has been on a journey of spiritual self-discovery, health optimization and soul healing for almost a decade. During this time he has experienced a profound physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation that led him to leaving behind the stressful corporate world while embarking on a journey of renewal. This was a catalyst for becoming an enthusiastic "self lover" and "self healer". With this, he began facilitating sound healing journeys as a way to channel his love & wisdom. Jeremy has developed the ability to provide an intuitive experience based on what he senses from the environment. A great part of his service is to simply remind everyone that we all have the potential to reclaim our lives and live in an authentic way that highlights all of our unique expressions. Jeremy's mission is to help guide you back to self-love and your own innate self-healing power. To remember yourselves. lanced self! One thing to remember: Expect the Unexpected! https://www.saraegert.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Amy Gunn has been a licensed massage therapist since 2007 and owns of Oregon Inclusive Massage. Their passion is to inspire marginalized bodies and identities to live their best most authentic lives by providing a safe space for both physical and emotional stress and pain relief. Personally, they focus on expanding their spiritual consciousness so they can best support their clients on their healing journeys. https://oregoninclusivemassage.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Kate Mcpherson is a mom to a 26 year old adventurer, and also a recovered alcoholic. A College graduate at 57, she now creates art and considers herself an art enthusiast. As someone who truly wants to love everyone with a full heart, Kate knows that she must love herself with a full heart as her very first step. Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.

Katherina Alexandre a licensed counselor and a workshop leader for caregivers who experience compassion fatigue. A proud daughter of immigrants, with a genuine and creative soul. Some weekends, you can find her at an art venue selling her handcrafted statement cards that solidifies what one values and celebrates in their lives. Katherina enjoys kayaking and swimming. https://www.charmedground.com/ Find out more about Andrea and her services here: https://www.andreafirpo.com/ All video production and editing by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com/maxwells-kitchen... Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. https://solumient.com/ Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.