Passion From Pain

Some days split your life in half.There’s the person you were when the day started…and the person you are after everything changes. On March 13, 2018, Shaun Free was working a routine propane service job when a 3,000-gallon system exploded. In seconds, the shop disappeared in fire and pressure. Shaun was underneath the truck when it happened. He survived — but 46% of his body was burned, leading to multiple surgeries, pneumonia in both lungs, and a long fight through the brutal reality of burn recovery. But this story isn’t about inspiration clichés. It’s about discipline.It’s about resilience.It’s about the decision to keep showing up when your body, your life, and your identity have all been through the fire. In this conversation, Shaun shares the moment of the explosion, the painful truth about recovery, and the mindset that helped him rebuild a life after trauma. Today he uses that experience to help others — training motorcycle riders, speaking about resilience, and turning survival into service. Because sometimes survival isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of rebuilding.Connect With Shaun FreeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/manonfiremotoTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@manonfiremotoLinkedInShaun FreeFacebookShaun FreeAbout Passion From Pain Passion From Pain is hosted by Amy Pease and explores the real stories behind adversity, trauma, and transformation. This isn’t a show about perfect comebacks. It’s about what actually happens when life breaks something — and the strength it takes to rebuild. If this episode resonated with you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

  They almost filed for divorce. After 25 years together, two kids, and a pandemic that cracked everything open, Zeke and Terri Mead looked at each other and said: we're done.  But then they didn't leave.   In one of the most honest, funny, and real conversations I've had on Passion From Pain, Zeke and Terri walk us through the breakdown — and the accidental, incredibly intentional rebuilding that followed.We're talking vulnerability, individual therapy, a whole new approach to intimacy, weekly relationship check-ins, different attachment styles, and the decision to build a travel business together at 55.  This isn't a love story with a clean ending. It's a love story with guts.  If you're in midlife, in a long-term relationship that feels like it's running on autopilot, or wondering if reinvention is still possible — this episode is for you.  In this episode:• The pandemic moment they said "we're done" — and what happened next• Why couples therapy failed and individual therapy changed everything• The weekly check-in questions that rebuilt their relationship from scratch• Navigating anxious vs. avoidant attachment styles• Building Zeke and Terri Adventures — travel, YouTube, and business at 55• Why "someday" is a lie you can't keep telling yourself  Connect with Zeke & Terri: Website: zekeandterri.com | YouTube: Zeke and Terri Adventures Terri's book: pilotingyourlife.com | Retreats: pilotingyourliferetreats.com  🔔 Subscribe, follow, and join the community — your story isn't over. It's just getting real.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

💥FREE GIFT from Passion From Pain! Get Amy's Guide: “From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”: https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityhttps://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERvdzVHZFY1aFlzUEo0bFRrTC01MVpmU3JsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVUk4dm1selVUOHB0MTZfVXFCZmlhUlc0SGRmOF9hek1Xbkg3VTNxQkd5Umk5ck5qSW1FYjAtSFNVSDRURDFtSzljN1Fwa3ZyMkZwVjlwTGJEenp2LUFNRjk1dHQ1NlNvaXU2cjFjVDRoTEJVbmtzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fget.passionfrompain.com%2Ffrom-confusion-to-clarity&v=ssfSuxKf-oo Why do smart, self-aware people keep ending up with the wrong partners? It's not bad luck. It's not low self-esteem. It's your attachment style—and it's been running the show since childhood. Join Amy Pease and author Deborah Lukovich for a thought-provoking discussion from "When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling." The conversation touches upon themes reminiscent of jungian psychology and depth psychology, offering a nuanced perspective.Listen to the full episode on Passion From Pain, The Podcast!We go deep on:- Why you're attracted to emotionally unavailable people (and they're attracted to you)- The neuroscience behind trauma bonds—and why "just leave" doesn't work -- How your childhood programmed you to accept less than you deserve -- The difference between anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles -- What family court battles reveal about narcissistic manipulation -- Practical tools to break the cycle and build secure relationshipsThis isn't about blaming yourself. This is about understanding the invisible patterns controlling your choices—so you can finally choose differently.If you've ever asked yourself "Why do I keep doing this?"—this episode is for you.ABOUT DR. DEBORAH LUKOVICH: Dr. Deborah Lukovich is a licensed clinical psychologist, attachment theory expert, and trauma recovery specialist. She works with individuals navigating narcissistic abuse, family court systems, and complex relationship trauma. Her approach combines neuroscience, attachment research, and real-world strategies for healing.Find Dr. Deborah:Website: www.deborahlukovich.com When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling - link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sex-Meets-God-Unraveling/dp/B0FY1WSSJZRESOURCES MENTIONED: --  Attachment Theory 101 -- Trauma Bonding Explained -- Nervous System Regulation TechniquesTIMESTAMPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo - Cold Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=164s - Welcome to Passion From Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=195s - Meet Dr. Deborah Lukovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=320s - The Midlife Unraveling Begins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=585s - The Magazine That Changed Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=750s - When Everything Falls Apart at Once https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=970s - The Unconscious Knows Before You Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1165s - The First Twinge of Discontent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1420s - Depression as Communication (Not a Problem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1635s - Sitting in the Dark Night of the Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1850s - When Sex Meets God: The Split Between Desire & Spirituality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2300s - The Fifty Shades Phenomenon & Cultural Wounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2555s - Online Dating as Unconscious Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2770s - The Transformative Relationship That Changed Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3025s - Why We Don't Bash Our Exes (Conscious Uncoupling) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3255s - Dreams: What People Get Wrong About Symbols https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3533s - Final Message: Your Falling Apart Has Meaning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3606s - Outro & Credits 🔥ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: This is the podcast for survivors of manipulation, mental abuse, and toxic relationships who are rebuilding their lives. No toxic positivity. No fluff. Just raw truth, actionable strategies, and real conversations about the hard parts of healing.Host: Amy PeaseWebsite: www.passionfrompain.comInstagram: @amy.pease.roxTikTok: @og.passionfrompain👉Join the Inner Circle: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hCUHA1SnRQUXdQVVZ2Zm85WDFFTmJESUxpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT0U0dWJrQXczSEFZZHRyakpDUllzMzRMamk0N2RTYnRHcEdBYTRhUGFNdzB2RmNkRkl0ZUttUEotVEZBeDdwbXcwNFBydy16NlpqWkJ6OWpjLTFxdjRyMkJmbjhkTkg2b1pWeWxFVzJ3eXBvRHNGOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F15fhocRYaK%2F&v=ssfSuxKf-oo-  FREE GIFT! “From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”: https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarity- SUPPORT THE SHOW: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes 💬 Comment below: What's your attachment style? Let's talk about it. 📤 Share this with someone who needs to hear it 😎Join Our Patreon (Become a Founding Member!):https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxLVHZyX3hPNHVoVnRrRmlUY21ELTlTNGs3QXxBQ3Jtc0tuLWx0a0NUVmhtbTNQbWctczNCX2lpNmFYYXVFQ0xBY3E4N2w5SjFzTl9pdjN2S09CZndNWnFTUG8zVGFFVGYtMTJSTFlDcmZFdFBKeDg3aDdRUFFQa1pmWjkxX2pLMXBsQm5oeUctOU9XUl9Wd05WMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2FPassionFromPain%3Futm_medium%3Dunknown%26utm_source%3Djoin_link%26utm_campaign%3Dcreatorshare_creator%26utm_content%3DcopyLink&v=ssfSuxKf-oo- KEYWORDS: attachment theory, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, toxic relationships, why you choose the wrong person, relationship patterns, childhood trauma, emotional unavailability, dating advice, narcissist recovery, family court, custody battle, neuroscience of relationships, how to break toxic patterns https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/passionfrompain https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/attachmenttheory https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxicrelationships https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissisticabuse https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumabonding https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/anxiousattachment https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/avoidantattachment https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthpodcast https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/survivorstory https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalabuse https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumarecovery https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfawareness https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyrelationships⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.© 2026 Passion From Pain. All rights reserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

In this powerful conversation, Amy Pease interviews Dr. Lisha Antiqua, Ph.D., a transpersonal psychology expert and holistic trauma-informed coach, about healing trauma that lives beyond memory—inside the body, nervous system, and identity.Dr. Lisha breaks down why many people stay stuck in “processing the past” and what it looks like to rebuild from the inside out: body, mind, emotions, energy, and soul.Trigger Warning This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and sexuality/intimacy topics. Please listen with care.Dr. Lisha Antiqua, Ph.D. is a Transpersonal Psychology expert, Holistic Trauma-Informed Coach, and Founder of Your Own University (Y.O.U.), a global education platform helping women rise from survival to sovereignty through identity healing, soul alignment, and purpose activation. She is the creator of the Amazing YOU Method, integrating body, mind, emotions, and soul for trauma recovery and empowerment.What You’ll LearnWhy trauma isn’t “fixed” by retelling it forever—and how to stop loopingHow identity gets fractured by trauma and rebuilt through conscious creationSomatic + nervous system tools (EFT/tapping, vagus regulation, movement)What “soul-led” healing looks like in real lifeReclaiming intimacy after trauma with boundaries, self-trust, and a new blueprintConnect with Dr. Lisha Antiqua🌐 Website: www.LishaAntiqua.com🎓 School: www.YourOwnUniversity.com🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrLishaAntiqua📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrLishaAntiqua | www.facebook.com/YourOwnUniversity🎵 TikTok: @Dr.LishaAntiquaPhd📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/DrLishaAntiqua💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/DrLishaAntiqua🎙️ Podcast: More Than Sex & Secrets (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4e44ybpvHVwCW3HIqdrfym?si=JBiSaB1CThqkJkFJamCK2Q📩 Email: [email protected] this episode hit home… Like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder: healing isn’t just recovery—it’s reclamation00:00 Intro + why Dr. Lisha’s work matters00:00 Her origin story: abuse, survival, and the turning point00:00 Trauma in the body: cancer, adrenal failure, and nervous system lock00:00 Coaching vs trauma work: why “moving forward” needs foundations00:00 The Amazing YOU Method: rebuilding identity + reclaiming your power00:00 Reclaim Intimacy: healing sexuality after abuse (real talk)00:00 Spiritual healing + transpersonal psychology (what schools won’t say)00:00 Authenticity + purpose: the “steampunk hat” moment00:00 Therapy loops: when “processing” becomes a prison00:00 Training healers: EFT, vagus resets, somatic tools, holding space00:00 “Quick fix” myth: what real healing speed actually looks like00:00 Rapid Fire segment (fan favorite)00:00 Outro + how to connect with Dr. Lisha🎙️ ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN:Passion From Pain is the podcast for survivors of manipulation, mental abuse, and toxic relationships who are done with toxic positivity and ready for brutal truth. Hosted by Amy Pease, we bring you raw conversations with experts, survivors, and healers who understand that recovery isn't about "getting over it"—it's about reclaiming who you were before the pain tried to silence you.We don't rush healing. We don't waste truth. And we sure as hell don't sugarcoat survival.💬 LET'S TALK:What part of this conversation hit you the hardest? Drop a comment and let us know—Dr. Lisha and I are reading every single one.---🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO PASSION FROM PAIN:This channel survives because of YOU. If this episode gave you something you needed, hit subscribe, smash that like button, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. That's how we grow. That's how we reach the people still suffering in silence.📲 FOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.pease.rox/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain?_t=ZT-8ukWSUItiv5&_r=1Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017Website: www.passionfrompain.comJoin the Inner Circle (free community): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/Get You FREE Guide from Passion From Pain!“From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarity© 2026 Passion From Pain. All Rights Reserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

The Pastor's Kid Addicted to Porn for 20 Years: Codependency, Confession & Freedom | Wesley FarnsworthWhat happens when the pressure to be perfect creates a secret addiction that lasts two decades? In this raw and honest conversation, Wesley Farnsworth—pastor's kid, author, and Celebrate Recovery leader—shares his journey from codependency and people-pleasing to a 20-year pornography addiction that nearly destroyed him. This isn't a sanitized testimony; it's a blueprint for breaking shame, confronting hidden addictions, and finding freedom through radical confession and community. If you've ever struggled with codependency, shame, secret addictions, or the weight of religious perfectionism, this episode will validate your pain and show you the path forward. Wesley reveals how growing up as a pastor's kid created self-imposed pressure to act, speak, and present himself in ways that pleased others—leading to what he calls becoming a "master chameleon."This people-pleasing pattern evolved into full-blown codependency, where his identity was completely dependent on others' approval rather than his own truth or God's love. A seemingly innocent moment with friends led him down a path to pornography addiction that he couldn't break for 20 years—not because he didn't want to, but because shame kept him isolated and powerless. The turning point? Walking into Celebrate Recovery and being asked one simple question: "Is there anything else?" In that moment, Wesley made the hardest choice of his life—he confessed. And instead of receiving the judgment and rejection the enemy promised, he received grace, acceptance, and the beginning of true freedom.Today, Wesley is the author of The Blueprint of Becoming: A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward—a book born from his pain that's now helping thousands break free from their own hidden struggles.In This Episode, We Dive Into:How codependency and people-pleasing create the perfect environment for addictionThe 20-year hidden shame of pornography addiction and why he couldn't stop aloneThe moment of confession that changed everythingWhy community and accountability are non-negotiable for recoveryThe difference between shame (I am bad) vs. guilt (I did something bad)How faith after failure looks different than faith before itPractical tools for breaking free from codependency and addictionWhy your mess can become your message—and how to let itTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Cold Open: The Secret That Lasted 20 Years0:48 - Welcome to Passion From Pain1:30 - Meet Wesley Farnsworth: Pastor's Kid to Author3:15 - Growing Up as a Pastor's Kid: The Pressure to Be Perfect6:40 - Becoming a "Master Chameleon": How Codependency Took Root9:20 - The Night That Changed Everything: Discovery of Pornography12:45 - 20 Years of Hidden Addiction: Why He Couldn't Stop Alone17:30 - The Moment He Walked Into Celebrate Recovery21:15 - "Is There Anything Else?" The Question That Broke the Shame25:40 - What Happened When He Confessed: Grace Instead of Judgment29:50 - Understanding Codependency: Caring More About Others' Approval34:20 - The Difference Between Shame and Guilt38:45 - Why Accountability and Community Matter in Recovery42:30 - Writing The Blueprint of Becoming: Turning Pain Into Purpose47:15 - Practical Tools: The 10-Week Study Guide for Groups51:40 - Rapid Fire Round: Faith, Failure, and Freedom55:20 - Final Wisdom: You're Not Defined by Your Past57:30 - Amy's Closing Thoughts: Grace and Grit Can Coexist58:30 - Where to Find Wesley & ConnectRESOURCES MENTIONED: 📖 Wesley's Book: The Blueprint of Becoming: A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward 🌐 Wesley's Website: https://www.blueprintofbecoming.com (Download FREE 10-week study guide + leader/participant materials) 🌐 Connect with Wesley: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com 🙏 Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.comCONNECT WITH PASSION FROM PAIN:🎙 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PassionFromPain 📸 Instagram: @amy.pease.rox🎵 TikTok: @og.passionfrompain🌐 Website: https://www.passionfrompain.com💌 Join the Inner Circle: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/📚Get You FREE Guide from Passion From Pain!“From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:👉https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: Passion From Pain is the no-BS podcast for survivors of manipulation, emotional abuse, and toxic relationships who are rebuilding their lives. We don't do fluff, toxic positivity, or Instagram healing. We deliver raw truth, actionable strategies, and real conversations about the hard parts of recovery. If you're over 30, done pretending, and ready for bold brutal truth with practical tools, this is your show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Ever met the part of yourself you swore didn't exist? Carol Smaldino—78-year-old therapist and shadow work veteran—tells the story of the moment she realized she had rage she didn't know existed. A scary kid. A fourth-floor window. And the thought: "I could help him jump." That's where the real work began. This is shadow work—Carl Jung's concept of owning the parts of yourself you're terrified to acknowledge. The anger. The cruelty. The selfishness. The darkness you shove down because "good people" don't feel that way. Except they do.And when you ignore your shadow? It doesn't disappear. It organizes. Carol's been doing this work for decades as a therapist, a recovering "nice girl," and the creator of Dr. Ethel—her irreverent, orange-clad alter ego. She's worked with abused kids, multi-problem families, and her own psyche. And she's learned that vulnerability without protection is just exposure. That humor can be holy. And that sometimes the most radical thing you can do is admit: "You're better at being mean than me." 💥IN THIS EPISODE:The scary kid who pushed Carol to her breaking pointWhy "understanding" trauma isn't enoughHow people-pleasing abandons the selfThe birth of Dr. Ethel (English accent, zero filter)Vulnerability as courage vs. performanceWhy kids should be in chargeTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro: The Nice Girl & The Shadow1:30 – Carol's Story: Playing Psychologist at 118:45 – The Scary Kid Who Changed Everything15:20 – "You're Better at This Than Me": The Breakthrough22:10 – What Shadow Work Actually Means30:15 – Dr. Ethel is Born (Orange Coat & All)38:40 – Vulnerability Needs Protection45:30 – Why Kids Should Run the World52:15 – Carol's Books & Where to Find Her55:00 – Closing Thoughts: The Shadow Doesn't Disappearℹ️ABOUT CAROL: Carol is a licensed clinical social worker, author of "The Human Climate: Facing the Divisions Inside Us and Between Us" and "Vulnerability Protected: Visions of a Dancing Mind" Find her at www.thehumanclimate.com and follow Dr. Ethel on Instagram.📚GET CAROL'S BOOKS: Available on AmazonThis is Passion From Pain—where we mine the mess.If this stirred something, good. That's the shadow knocking.💥Get You FREE Guide:👉"FROM CONFUSION TO CLARITY: 10 Signs of a Manipulative & Menatlly Abusive Relationship"https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityGet your free roadmap to rebuilding after abuse: www.passionfrompain.com CONNECT: Subscribe, comment, like, download!IG: @amy.pease.rox TikTok: @og.passionfrompainCopyright 2026. All Rights ReservedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Therapist burnout. Compassion fatigue. Emotional exhaustion. These aren't buzzwords—they're the reality for mental health professionals, coaches, and helpers drowning quietly while everyone assumes they're fine.Dr. Carmy Aristor, PhD, LCPC, LMHC, LPC—licensed psychotherapist, trauma-informed clinician, founder of Destined Horizons multi-state group practice, and creator of Helping the Healers—is here to tell the truth most helping professionals never say out loud: You can save lives, hold space, show up for everyone else, and still collapse under the weight of your own trauma.Dr. Carmy learned this as a single mom running ten sessions a day, building her practice from scratch with no networks. Burnout became her "best friend." She crashed after every workday while two young kids needed her. She rebuilt everything and now leads Destined Horizons serving clients across Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. She supervises clinical teams, trains future clinicians, and teaches the Helping Healers Burnout Recovery Framework.In this conversation:✅ Why empathy without boundaries is self-destruction✅ The burnout crisis grad school doesn't teach✅ How unresolved trauma shows up in sessions✅ The 4 A's: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Alignment, Action✅ Energy audits: What drains vs. sustains you✅ Creating a wellness plan you'll follow✅ Why being "the strong one" is a trauma responseThis is for therapists, counselors, coaches, social workers, caregivers—anyone who's been the emotional first responder and forgot their own oxygen mask.RESOURCES:- Helping the Healers online course - practical tools for recognizing emotional fatigue, establishing boundaries, restoring balance- Healing the Healer ebook - guidance for helpers reconnecting with themselves while caring for othersCONNECT:Website: https://www.drcarmy.comDestined Horizons: https://www.destined-horizons.comEmail: [email protected]: @carmyaristorTikTok: @drcarmyLinkedIn: carmyaristorSUBSCRIBE to Passion From Pain for raw conversations about trauma, recovery, and rebuilding.Get Your FREE Guide from Passion From Pain: “From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityGet Crystal Clear Answers to the Questions Circling In Your Head About Your Situation or Relationship! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

CONTROLLING YOUR ANGER: How to Harness Rage and Turn It Into Power You feel that flash of rage—the clenched jaw, the balled fists, the overwhelming urge to unleash. But you can't. Not without consequences. So you swallow it, shove it down, and smile through gritted teeth. But that anger doesn't disappear. It sits in your chest like a grenade with the pin half-pulled, waiting for the next trigger. What if your anger isn't the enemy? What if the problem isn't that you feel rage—it's that nobody ever taught you how to control it in the moment and weaponize it later? In this episode, I'm breaking down the neuroscience of rage, ancient warrior wisdom, and a practical framework for turning your anger from a liability into unstoppable power. Because anger controlled is fuel. Anger uncontrolled burns everything to the ground—including you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why you explode (and why it costs you everything)The neuroscience of the amygdala hijack—what's actually happening in your brain when you're enragedAncient warrior strategies & Carl Jung's shadow work on integrating rageThe Framework: Control in the moment, channel it later4 practical tools to survive the first 20 minutes without destroying relationshipsHow to turn rage into boundaries, creativity, and powerMy personal tool: Heavy metal as anger alchemyTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:✓ You've been called "too emotional" or "too angry" by toxic people✓ You explode and regret it later—or you implode and destroy yourself from the inside✓ You're tired of giving manipulators ammunition by losing control✓ You want to stop swallowing your rage and start using it strategically✓ You're ready to turn your anger into fuel for transformationFOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:Website: www.passionfrompain.comInstagram: @amy.pease.roxTikTok: @og.passionfrompainEmail: [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST:Amy Pease is a 15-year survivor of manipulation and mental abuse who walked away from her toxic adopted family at 24 as a single mother. After nearly two decades researching dark psychology, ancient warfare strategies, neuroscience, and human behavior, she now helps survivors reclaim their power and transform pain into purpose. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just raw truth and real strategies. PASSION FROM PAIN is for rebels ready to break free from toxic cycles, rebuild confidence, and own their power. If you're done with the BS and ready to do the work, this is your podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Evolution is a lifelong sport—and at 82, Calvin Schwartz is proof. In this raw conversation, we dive into longevity hacks, spiritual protection, curiosity as survival, and refusing to age traditionally. Calvin is a journalist, novelist, broadcaster, and host of Conversations with Calvin and We the Species.He's practiced longevity techniques since 1969, survived what should have killed him multiple times, and has zero arterial plaque at 82. This isn't "aging gracefully" content—this is about staying awake, asking hard questions, and making your own rules. If you're questioning what comes next, been told you're "too old" to reinvent, or want real talk about transformation—this episode is for you. Calvin proves growth doesn't stop at 40, 60, or 80. Your story isn't done.IN THIS EPISODE:✅ 60 supplements daily for 55 years✅ Flexitarian since 1975 (zero arterial plaque at 82)✅ Fell 11 steps at 78, walked away untouched✅ Near-death experiences & spiritual protection✅ Curiosity as medicine✅ Writing novels at 80+✅ Evolution as a lifelong sportCALVIN'S BOOKS:📖 There's a Tortoise in My Hair - https://amzn.to/46CveE9📖 10 Things I Learned from the Billionaire - https://amzn.to/3JUzCrfFIND CALVIN:🌐 calvinschwartz.com📧 [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-schwartz-866a805/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cal.schwartz.5/ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just raw truth and actionable strategies for survivors rebuilding their lives.👉 Subscribe for bold conversations that honor messy, brutal, necessary healing.🌐 www.passionfrompain.com📖“From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Why are you manifesting chaos instead of success?If you're doing affirmations, vision boards, and "the work" but your life still feels like a dumpster fire—this episode will explain why. Dr. Stanley Doucette went from surviving childhood rape at age 6 to becoming President of One Voice Worldwide Family of Business. But his journey wasn't just about building success—it was about healing the unresolved trauma that was sabotaging everything he manifested.In this raw conversation, Stanley reveals:✅ Why unresolved childhood trauma blocks manifestation (even when you're "doing the work")✅ The difference between religious routine and spiritual power when pain hits✅ How he went from "living poor" as a detective to leading a global business empire✅ The Olive Oil Crushing Principle: Your deepest pain produces your greatest power✅ Why you can't pour success into a broken foundationKEY MOMENTS:🔥 The "Living Poor" Reality - Serving as a police officer while checking if his electricity was still on 🔥 Childhood Rape at Age 6 - The unresolved trauma that manifested as adult sabotage🔥 The Manifestation Paradox - Building business success while creating personal destruction🔥 The Autopsy Moment - Discovering the root causes of anger, triggers, and self-sabotage🔥 Faith vs Religion - The game-changing difference when life crushes you🔥 The Olive Oil Principle - Your first crushing produces your most powerful oil🔥 True Power = Responsibility - Not control, but stewardshipPOWERFUL QUOTES:💬 "In order to have pain, you have to have something inside of you to create it. Only those with purpose experience pain."💬 "I was manifesting things on the positive side, but also manifesting negative things on the other side. God was blessing, but the devil was destroying."💬 "When you're going through pain, I look at it as crushing. That first level of anointing is going to come out whether you want it to or not."💬 "Every vision will be tested for its authenticity."ABOUT DR. STANLEY DOUCETTE: Originally from New Orleans, Stanley began as a police officer and detective before stepping into entrepreneurship in 2005. Today, as President of One Voice Worldwide Family of Business, he leads with integrity, service, and soul—teaching that success without healing isn't power, it's performance.CONNECT WITH DR. STANLEY DOUCETTE:1voiceworldwide.com/stanleydoucetteletstalkwithstanleydoucette.comhttps://pod.co/lets-talk-with-stanley-doucette/elite-mindsetABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: Raw truth, actionable strategies, and real conversations about healing from manipulation, abuse, and toxic relationships. Hosted by Amy Pease. No toxic positivity. No fluff. Just survival tactics.CONNECT:🌐 www.passionfrompain.com 🎥 www.youtube.com/@PassionFromPain📲 Facebook: Passion From Pain📷[email protected]🤩TikTok: @og.passionfrompain0:00 - Cold Open Clip: "Why You're Manifesting Chaos"0:48 - Full Episode Begins (After 48-second intro)0:48 - Amy's Introduction of Dr. Stanley Doucette3:15 - Stanley's Humble Response & Setup4:20 - "Passion From Pain Moments" - Stanley's Multiple Stories5:45 - The Philosophy: "Only Those With Purpose Experience Pain"7:10 - The "Living Poor" Detective Reality8:35 - Checking the Utility Box: Green Tag vs Red Tag10:20 - "I Like First Class" - The Vision for More12:15 - Partner's Invitation: "Come to This Meeting About Making Money"13:40 - July 1, 2007: The Day Stanley Left His Last Job Forever15:25 - THE REVELATION: Childhood Rape at Age 616:50 - Unresolved Issues Manifesting in Adulthood18:15 - The Manifestation Paradox: "God Blessing, Devil Destroying"20:05 - The Autopsy Moment: Discovering Root Causes22:30 - Removing the Root, Pouring in Positivity24:45 - Amy: "This Is What People Miss When Manifesting"26:20 - Stanley: Working on Past Trauma to Achieve Goals28:40 - The Spiritual vs Religious Distinction30:15 - "When the Door Hits and the Flood Comes"32:10 - "Find Your Higher Power"34:25 - The Olive Oil Crushing Metaphor BEGINS36:40 - First Level of Oil = Your Truth/Anointing38:20 - Passion Becomes Attraction and Repellent40:15 - "Every Vision Will Be Tested for Its Authenticity"42:10 - Quick Fire Round: Leadership, Faith, Power43:50 - Where to Find Dr. Stanley Doucette44:35 - Amy's Closing Thoughts: "Your Past Prepares You"45:18 - End Credits Begin (30-second outro)45:48 - TOTAL EPISODE LENGTHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Your phone is silent. No gifts are arriving. Everyone else is posting perfect family photos while you're sitting alone wondering if you made a mistake.If you've cut off toxic family and this is your first Christmas alone, this episode is for you. I'm Amy Pease, and twenty years ago I spent my first Christmas alone after walking away from my manipulative, mentally abusive adopted family.Today, I have a chosen family that feels like actual family. Drama-free holidays. Real love. Peace. In this 30-minute episode, I share the raw, honest truth about what "standing alone" during Christmas really looks like, and the tactical survival plan for getting through December 25th without falling apart. What You'll Learn:Why the silence during Christmas hits differently (and what it means)How to survive Christmas Day hour-by-hourEmergency crisis plan for when grief or guilt hitsScripts for handling intrusive questionsHow to start building your chosen family from scratchWhy being alone proves your strength, not your failureResources Mentioned:FREE Holiday Survival Guide: https://www.passionfrompain.com/christmas-survival-guideDecember 23rd 2025 4pm pst 7pm est LIVE Event Chosen Family Gathering for survivors (free) LIVE on Facebook, Istagram and YouTube988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741This isn't toxic positivity. This is real survival tactics for the next two weeks and the long-term strategy for designing a Christmas that feels like freedom. You're not alone. You're not broken. You made the right choice.Connect with Amy: Instagram: @amy_pease TikTok: @og.passionfrompainAbout the Show: Passion From Pain is a no-BS podcast for people over 30 rebuilding after manipulation, emotional abuse, and toxic relationships.Hosted by Amy Pease, a 15-year survivor, this is where we turn pain into power and build the lives we deserve. No fluff, just raw truth and real strategies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE STORM, BUT YOU CAN MASTER IT: SURVIVING 100+ FAMILY COURT HEARINGS with Tami ForsterOver 100 family court hearings. 10 years of custody battles. A legal system designed to break her. Tami Forster survived it all—and now she's helping others do the same.If you're navigating family court, fighting a custody battle, co-parenting with a narcissist, or trapped in the legal system, this episode is your survival guide. Tami shares raw truth about surviving high-conflict custody battles, rebuilding after domestic violence, and protecting your peace when the system tries to destroy it.IN THIS EPISODE:→ How to survive family court when you're stuck in endless hearings→ Co-parenting strategies when dealing with narcissistic abuse and manipulation→ The financial devastation of custody battles and how to rebuild→ Why attorneys perpetuate the cycle and how to protect yourself→ Navigating the legal system without losing your sanity or your kids→ Building resilience when everything is working against you"You can't always control the storm, but you can master your response and rebuild stronger than before." - Tami ForsterTIMESTAMPS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━0:00 - Introduction: Tami Forster's Story2:15 - How 100+ Court Hearings Started5:30 - The Sperm Donor Situation8:45 - When the Legal System Becomes a Weapon12:20 - How Attorneys Perpetuate Endless Battles15:40 - Co-Parenting with a Narcissist18:55 - Three-Parent Custody Battle22:10 - Financial Devastation of Family Court26:35 - Surviving Without an Attorney30:15 - Domestic Violence Incident34:20 - Losing Her Home Twice38:45 - How Faith Became Her Foundation42:30 - Becoming the Legal System Warrior46:15 - Building Financial Freedom After Loss50:10 - Dance in the Rain: Finding Resilience54:25 - Advice for Those in the Thick of It57:40 - The Legacy: What Really Matters1:00:15 - Where to Find Tami & ResourcesCONNECT WITH TAMI FORSTER━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🆓FREE Legal System Warrior Checklist: https://freegiftsfromthelegalsystemwarrior.com📆Book FREE Session: https://calendly.com/tammyforster87📩Email: [email protected] TAMI FORSTER ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Tami Forster is a motivational speaker, transformational coach, and Legal System Warrior. After surviving 100+ family court hearings and a decade-long custody battle, Tami helps parents protect their peace, finances, and futures while navigating high-conflict legal situations.ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Passion From Pain is for survivors of manipulation, narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and trauma who are rebuilding their lives. Hosted by Amy Pease. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just raw truth and real healing.🏅Leave a Review! ⬇️Download this episode! 🔁Come back for New Episode Drops 3X a Week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

🔥When something feels off in your relationship but you can't name it—that's not paranoia, that's your intuition screaming!🔥🩵UK relationship recovery coach and author, Romilly Golding, joins Passion From Pain to expose the 21 subtle red flags that most people miss until it's too late. This isn't about dramatic abuse or obvious narcissism—this is about the covert manipulation that keeps intelligent, successful people trapped for years.❤️‍🔥Romilly survived multiple toxic relationships and spent five years documenting patterns to create "21 Red Flags: Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship"—the practical guide she desperately needed but couldn't find.📖We discuss Dr. Gottman's Four Horsemen (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling), why trauma bonding keeps you hooked, and the somatic practices that regulate your nervous system when you're stuck in fight-flight-freeze. Romilly shares her unique healing approach through ecstatic dance—releasing trauma stored in the body when talk therapy isn't enough.🔥This is for the person who's been told they're "too sensitive," who keeps making excuses for behavior that doesn't sit right, who wonders if they're the problem. You're not crazy. You're not overreacting. ==================== TIMESTAMPS ====================0:48 - Introduction: Romilly Golding & 21 Red Flags 3:12 - What Is Ecstatic Dance & Somatic Healing?6:45 - Writing the Book That Didn't Exist9:28 - The Subtle Red Flags You're Missing12:40 - Trusting Your Gut When You Can't Name It15:55 - Why Smart Women Stay19:20 - Using Your Relationship as a Case Study22:35 - The Four Horsemen: Gottman's Framework27:10 - Stonewalling & Silent Treatment as Abuse30:45 - Why Contempt Kills Relationships33:20 - The Cycle: Why Good Times Keep You Hooked36:50 - Leaving Before You're "Ready"39:15 - Nervous System Regulation Techniques42:40 - Recognizing Your Trauma Responses45:25 - Journaling Safely: Documenting Patterns48:05 - Where to Find Romilly & Special OfferCONNECT WITH ROMILLY ====================🌐WEBSITE: www.romilygolding.com 🎁Special Offer: www.romilygolding.com/offer📖Book: "21 Red Flags: Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship"📲Instagram:  @rekationship_recovery_coachSubscribe to Passion From Pain for weekly episodes on trauma recovery, relationship abuse, and reclaiming your power. www.passionfrompain.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

🔥 WHAT YOU AVOID CONTROLS YOU 🔥What you avoid controls you. Not what you face. Not what you overcome. What you RUN from. What you hide from. What you pretend isn't there while it's eating you alive from the inside out. Every single thing you avoid becomes your puppet master. And you? You're the puppet, dancing to the rhythm of your own fear, your own shame, your own unresolved pain. But not anymore. Not after today!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ IN THIS EPISODE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━In this raw, no-BS solo deep dive, we're tearing apart the psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual reality of avoidance—and giving you the tools to take your power back. You'll discover:✅ Why your brain is hardwired to avoid (and why that doesn't make you weak)✅ How avoidance creates a prison you don't even know you're in✅ The brutal cost of running from your truth—mentally, physically, spiritually✅ What Carl Jung's "shadow work" teaches us about what lives in the dark✅ Why "spiritual bypassing" is just another form of avoidance✅ The Stoic philosophy of courage and facing what is✅ 5 concrete, actionable steps to stop avoiding and start facing✅ Tools and resources: EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing✅ How to reclaim your power from the shadows⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS (1:00:32) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━0:00 - Cold Open: What You Avoid Controls You1:32 - What Avoidance Actually Looks Like in Your Life4:15 - The Culture That Celebrates Avoidance6:42 - The Neuroscience: Why We Avoid10:28 - The Avoidance Cycle: How It Controls You14:50 - What We Actually Avoid (Feelings, Truths, Responsibility)19:35 - The Cost of Avoidance (Mental, Physical, Spiritual)24:18 - Carl Jung: What You Resist, Persists27:45 - The Shadow: What Lives in the Dark31:22 - The Philosophy of Courage (Stoics & Marcus Aurelius)34:10 - Spiritual Bypassing: Avoidance Disguised as Enlightenment38:45 - Freedom Through Acceptance42:30 - How to Stop Avoiding: Step 1 - Name What You're Avoiding45:15 - Step 2 - Understand Your Avoidance Strategy47:40 - Step 3 - Start Small49:55 - Step 4 - Feel It to Heal It (The 90-Second Rule)52:20 - Step 5 - Get Support54:10 - Step 6 - Take Action56:25 - Tools & Resources (EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing)59:00 - Your Action Steps This Week59:54 - Closing: Choose Your Freedom🎯 YOUR ACTION STEPS THIS WEEK ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━**Action Step 1: The Avoidance Inventory**Grab a journal.Set aside 30 minutes.Write down EVERYTHING you've been avoiding.Then, next to each item, write:How long you've been avoiding it • What it's costing you to avoid it •What you're afraid will happen if you face it •What might become possible if you stop avoiding it **Action Step 2: Pick ONE Thing**From your inventory,pick ONE thing to face this month. Not all of them. ONE.Write out: •What specifically you're going to do •When you're going to do it •What support you need •What you'll do if it goes badly •What you'll do if it goes wellThen DO IT. No matter how uncomfortable.**Action Step 3: Daily Facing Practice**Every single day, do something that makes you uncomfortable.Small things to build the muscle: Say what you really think instead of what people want to hear •Feel the feeling instead of scrolling •Sit in silence instead of distracting •Ask for what you need instead of hinting •Set a boundary instead of people-pleasing**Action Step 4: Get Professional Support**If what you're avoiding is trauma, abuse, addiction, or serious mental health issues—get a professional. This isn't optional. This is necessary. Find a therapist who specializes in what you're dealing with. Invest in your healing. You're worth it.**Action Step 5: Join the Community** You're not doing this alone. Connect with others who are also choosing to face instead of avoid. Share what you're facing. Ask for support. Offer support to others. We rise together.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━**Therapy Approaches:**• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - For trauma processing• Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Understanding different parts of yourself• Somatic Experiencing - Body-based trauma work (Dr. Peter Levine)• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Dr. Steven Hayes**Books Referenced:**• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk - Understanding how trauma lives in your body• "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach - Combining Western psychology with Buddhist principles• "When the Body Says No" by Dr. Gabor Maté - How emotional repression manifests as illness• "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown - Research on shame and vulnerability **Scientific Research:**• American Psychological Association - Avoidance behaviors and PTSD• Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - 90-second rule for emotions• Dr. Steven Hayes - Experiential avoidance research **Philosophical Sources:**• Carl Jung - Shadow work, "What you resist persists"• Marcus Aurelius - Stoic philosophy on courage• Rumi - "The wound is the place where the Light enters you" ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💪 CONNECT WITH PASSION FROM PAIN ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ You're not doing this alone. Join the Survivor's Inner Circle and connect with others who are choosing freedom over avoidance.🌐 Website: www.passionfrompain.com📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @amy.pease.rox📱 TikTok: @og.passionfrompain🎥 YouTube: @PassionPurposefromPain👥 Facebook: Passion From Pain - Survivor's Inner Circle🔗LinkedIn: Amy Pease🎙️ Listen on All Platforms: • Spotify: Passion From Pain Podcast • Apple Podcasts: Passion From Pain • Spreaker: Passion From Pain • Or wherever you get your podcasts ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If this episode resonated with you, here's how you can help keep this content free and available to survivors who need it: ⭐ **LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW** on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Your reviews help other survivors find this show.📲 **SHARE THIS EPISODE** with someone who's been avoiding something they need to face. Sometimes we all need that push.🔔 **SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW** so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly.💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** - Post in the Facebook group or tag me on social media. Let me know: What's the ONE thing you're going to stop avoiding?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

🔥 DEALING WITH TRAUMA? This episode will change how you heal. 🔥If you're stuck in your trauma, battling PTSD, or tired of pretending you're fine—this conversation is for you. Ernest James, founder of DealHealFulfill.org, went from contemplating suicide in his darkest depression to becoming a voice of healing for thousands. In this raw, unfiltered episode, he breaks down his Deal-Heal-Fulfill framework that's helping veterans, trauma survivors, and anyone carrying pain finally process what broke them—and rebuild with what's left. This is real talk about mental health, suicide prevention, grief recovery, and finding purpose after pain.Ernest James has stared down the darkest corners of grief, depression, and suicide ideation—and came back with a roadmap that's saving lives. He's a public speaker, podcast host of "Deal to Heal with E. James" and "Girl Dad Discussions," and the architect of a movement that refuses to let pain have the final word.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERNEST JAMES:📺 Deal to Heal Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRMITr1jKug&list=PLEELXi-wEkwTigHrq675HREOjHhQxQHJx📺 Girl Dad Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG9vHngkQcY&list=PLEELXi-wEkwRLeAhMtXbWocQY0VCTX4ZI🌐 DealHealFulfill.org | ErnestJamesSpeaksLife.com📖 Get Ernest's Book:https://ebooksbyejames.com/?ref=ordkttmp  Use Code:AMY to get $5.00 Off!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

PTSD doesn't end when the battle stops. War trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and combat-related mental health challenges follow veterans home—into their beds, their relationships, their entire existence. This episode dives deep into veteran mental health, PTSD recovery, trauma healing, and the brutal truth about surviving after war. Whether you're a veteran struggling with combat trauma, someone healing from sexual assault PTSD, surviving childhood trauma, or walking through grief and loss—this conversation is for YOU. We're breaking the silence around mental health stigma, PTSD treatment, trauma therapy, and what it really takes to reclaim your life after your world shatters. This is about post-war healing, finding your voice after trauma, and transforming pain into purpose.🔥 THE TRUTH NO ONE WANTS TO SAY OUT LOUD 🔥 The system is broken. Six thousand U.S. veterans take their lives every year. Over seventy Israeli soldiers have ended their lives since the last war began. Shame is killing more soldiers than bullets ever could. Yishai Ishi Ron—acclaimed Israeli author, former elite combat soldier, and PTSD survivor—refused to let the silence win. His novel "Dog" isn't just a book, it's a reckoning. Longlisted for Israel's prestigious Sapir Prize and named by the National Library of Israel as one of the most important works on post-trauma in modern literature, "Dog" is now translated into English and headed for film.💥 WHAT WE UNPACK 💥 → Why PTSD survivors live FIVE YEARS LESS than those with other combat injuries → The shame killing people silently → Self-medication, denial, and the long road to asking for help  → How writing saved Yishai's life    → Why "Dog" transcends war—it's a human survival story for anyone healing from trauma → Practical paths forward: therapy, support groups, creative expression → Yishai's next novel "The Girl Who Wrote The White Lion" (June, Soncata Press)🎖️ Critically Acclaimed "Terrible and wonderful, heartbreaking and heartfelt—if literature has any hope of making us better people, it will be through the brutal, beautiful honesty of works like Ishi Ron's remarkable Dog." —Shalom Auslander🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE 🎯Your scars are evidence of endurance. What you create from them is where your power lives. Healing doesn't always look like victory—sometimes it looks like survival, like sitting in the dark long enough to realize you still have a voice and choosing to use it.🔗 CONNECT WITH YISHAI 🔗📚 Get "Dog" on Amazon!🌐 Website:  www.yishayishiron.com📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yishayron/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yishay.ron.1💪 YOUR MOVE 💪→ SUBSCRIBE to Passion From Pain → LIKE & SHARE this episode→ FOLLOW on all platforms→ LEAVE A REVIEW→ Tag someone who needs this This is Passion From Pain—where we honor those who walk through the fire and still choose to build something beautiful from the ashes.Hosted by Amy PeaseRESOURCES: • Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (Press 1) • National Suicide Prevention: 988 • PTSD Foundation: ptsdusa.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Stop Complaining About the Work You're Not Doing | Uncomfortable Truths About Healing After Abuse Description: You can't complain about results you didn't get from work you didn't do. In this episode, Amy breaks down why survivors get stuck, the three traps that keep you in victim mode, and the exact inner, outer, and rebellion work you need to do to stop waiting for healing and start building it. No sugar-coating. No toxic positivity. Just hard truths delivered with empathy, humor, and a roadmap for actually doing the work. In This Episode:The three traps survivors fall into (and how to escape them)Why your nervous system is sabotaging your healingThe difference between healing and numbingAction vs. motivation: Which comes first?Inner work: Getting brutally honest with yourselfOuter work: Building evidence of your worthRebellion work: Breaking the rules that kept you smallWhy survival is boring and domination is the goalRecommended Reading:"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der KolkResearch on post-traumatic growth (Stanford University)Behavioral psychology studies on action preceding motivationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage - When Your Worst Enemy Lives in Your Own HeadHow many times have you gotten exactly what you wanted—the relationship, the opportunity, the fresh start—and then systematically destroyed it with your own hands?Here's the uncomfortable truth: most of us aren't being destroyed by our circumstances. We're being destroyed by ourselves. We procrastinate on what matters most. We pick fights with people who actually love us. We quit three feet from the goalpost. We choose familiar pain over the unknown possibility of peace. And here's what makes it even more twisted—we don't even know we're doing it most of the time.In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most devastating patterns that shows up after trauma, manipulation, or abuse: self-sabotage. The psychological warfare you wage against yourself. That invisible hand pulling you back every time you try to move forward. That voice in your head that sounds like protection but is actually your prison guard.😶We're breaking down:• The real definition of self-sabotage (and why you're probably only seeing the surface)• The neuroscience behind why your brain treats success as dangerous as failure• Why self-sabotage is actually a protection mechanism—and how that's killing you• The paradox of smart people self-sabotaging the most• Childhood conditioning and how it programs your patterns• Five daily practices to literally rewire your brain (backed by neuroplasticity research)• The 66-day timeline for creating new automatic behaviors• Why you'll want to sabotage the process of stopping sabotage (and what to do about it)This isn't about positive thinking or quick fixes. This is about understanding the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy behind why you do what you do—and then building a practical roadmap to break free. Because you didn't survive everything you survived just to become your own abuser. The cycle of self-sabotage isn't about self-improvement—breaking it is self-liberation.📥 DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE and come back to it every single time you feel like self-sabotaging. This isn't one-and-done—this is the beginning of your rewiring. 💬 CONNECT WITH ME: [Your website link] [Social media links]💪 YOUR HOMEWORK: For the next seven days, do ONE thing you've been avoiding. Just one. Not ten. One. And when you do it, notice how it feels—not the outcome, but the act of choosing yourself. That's power. That's freedom. That's you taking your life back.✅ SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you never miss an episode✅ SHARE this with someone who needs to hear it—just one person✅ LEAVE A REVIEW and tell me your breakthrough or your struggle✅ Check out S2E7: "When You're Finally Tired of Your Own Shit" for more on the moment you decide enough is enoughThis is Passion from Pain—where we don't pretend to have it all together. We show up honestly, in the mess, and support each other through it. You're not broken. You're not too far gone. You're just running outdated software, and it's time for an upgrade. Season 2 is just getting started, and we're not holding back.❤️‍🔥Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Finally tired of your own shit? GOOD!That's where real freedom begins! Real transformation doesn't happen when Mercury stops being in retrograde or you find the perfect therapist. It happens when you're so sick of your own patterns, excuses, and self-sabotage that you can't stomach it for one more day.If you're a woman who's survived trauma, abuse, or manipulation, this episode is for you. Host Amy Pease breaks down why being tired of your own shit is the most powerful threshold you'll cross in healing—and what to do about it.You'll learn: • The 5 patterns women get stuck in after trauma (people-pleasing, self-sabotage, victim mentality, toxic coping, emotional reactivity)• Why accepting responsibility for your healing reclaims your power • How to balance self-compassion with self-confrontation• Exactly what's waiting on the other side of doing the work This isn't fluff. This is raw truth about what it takes to evolve beyond trauma and become the woman you're capable of being.⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of trauma, abuse, manipulation, and confronting difficult personal patterns.YOUR HOMEWORK: Write down ONE pattern you're tired of. Get honest about the payoff. Make ONE different choice this week. Tell someone for accountability. What are you tired of? More importantly—what are you going to DO about it? Join the Passion from Pain Survivors Inner Circle on Facebook to connect with other women doing the work. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just truth and transformation for women ready to stop letting the past define them.✔️Facebook PFP Profile:  www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017✔️Facebook PFP Survivor’s Inner Circle:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/✔️YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@PassionPurposefromPain✔️TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain?_t=ZT-8ukWSUItiv5&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

What if healing from trauma isn’t about fixing what's broken — but about remembering what was buried? In this episode, somatic therapist, interfaith minister, and trauma alchemist Santa Molina-Marshall joins Amy to unpack the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to reclaim yourself after abuse. This isn’t a sanitized conversation about “resilience.” It’s a visceral dive into how trauma shatters our sense of safety — and how healing demands that we rewire our nervous systems, reconnect with our bodies, and call our souls back from the shadows.Santa shares her personal journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to becoming a fierce healer who blends science, spirit, and somatic wisdom. Together, they challenge the myth that healing is linear or “clean.” If you’ve ever felt like therapy alone wasn’t enough — this conversation will validate, awaken, and arm you with new tools. You’ll walk away seeing trauma healing as both sacred and rebellious — and yourself as more powerful than you’ve been led to believe.🔗 Connect with Santa Molina-Marshall:🌐 Website: https://hpbysanta.net 📺 YouTube: @santamolina-marshall7187📱 TikTok: @santamolinamarshall📸 Instagram: @santamolinamarshall💼 LinkedIn: Santa CanteWi Molina-Marshall🔥 Want to Go Deeper?Be sure to follow Passion From Pain and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Healing is messy. But here, it’s also holy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

🔥 HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO GET BACK UP? | Toxic Relationship Recovery & Healing After Abuse 🔥Nobody tells you that leaving is just the beginning. They don't tell you that you'll get knocked down again and again AFTER you escape. This episode is for the warriors who've crawled out of hell only to realize the battle wasn't over—for the women who've had to start over not once, not twice, but again and again and are STILL STANDING.This is the raw truth about what happens after you leave the narcissist, the toxic relationship, the abusive situation. This is about the fall after the fall—the part nobody glamorizes, the messy middle that breaks you down and somehow teaches you to rise differently.💪 IN THIS EPISODE, WE'RE COVERING:✨ Why getting out is just the beginning of your healing journey✨ The brutal truth about non-linear recovery from narcissistic abuse✨ How to measure your strength by how many times you GET BACK UP✨ Why getting knocked down doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're HUMAN✨ The real strength that emerges when you stop performing and start discovering who you are✨ How every time you rise, you prove them wrong (but more importantly, you prove YOURSELF right)If you've ever wondered "how many times can I really keep getting back up?"—this episode is your reminder that you've been getting back up your ENTIRE life, and you're not done yet.🎯 YOU'RE NOT HERE FOR FAIRY TALES—YOU'RE HERE FOR TRUTH.This is Passion from Pain, where we strip away fake healing narratives and talk about what it REALLY takes to rebuild your life from the ashes. No sugarcoating. No Instagram-worthy Phoenix moments. Just raw, honest truth about healing from toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and manipulation.💥 READY TO STOP STAYING DOWN? LET'S RISE TOGETHER 💥👊 SUBSCRIBE for twice-weekly episodes featuring deep dives, expert interviews, and survivor stories that will shorten your journey out of hell💬 COMMENT below: Where are you at on your healing journey? Connect with other warriors in the comments🔔 HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode👍 LIKE this podcast if you're still standing, still fighting, still HERE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌟 CONNECT WITH PASSION FROM PAIN 🌟━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌐 Website: www.passionfrompain.com🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o4wxLEcZwuqpshd3zO2qu📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.pease.rox/👥 Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017👥 Amy Pease Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.pease.750/💪 Join Survivor's Inner Circle (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pease-38b70030⭐ Leave a Review: https://g.page/r/CdA6E8VXvfywEBM/review━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN 📚━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Passion from Pain is THE podcast for women rebuild their lives after toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and manipulation. Hosted by author, speaker, and survivor Amy Pease, this show combines deep psychological insights with raw survivor stories to give you the REAL tools for healing—not the fairy tales that keep you stuck.Every episode delivers brutal honesty, expert advice, and warrior wisdom from those who've walked through hell and lived to tell the tale. Because the truth is what sets you free.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

"I found a bird in my closet with its head ripped off. A so-called shaman told me someone sent a witch after me. That's when I knew I'd been giving my power away."This episode of Passion From Pain, The Podcast is about the dangerous shit that happens when you're so desperate for healing that you'll follow anyone who promises relief. Lisa Babincsak's story will wake you up to how easily spiritual manipulation can disguise itself as guidance - and how reclaiming your power can literally change the trajectory of your life.After leaving what looked like a "successful" life in the States, Lisa moved to Mexico where everything started to dismantle. Business betrayal. Financial collapse. Soul-crushing desperation. She tried EVERYTHING - peyote ceremonies, moon circles, shamans - searching for her awakening, for her healing, for some kind of relief from the pain. Then came the wild goose chase with a fake shaman that lasted two days, involved vampire houses, impossible hikes, and manipulative mind games that finally broke the spell. The moment Lisa said "I'm done giving my power away" - everything shifted. And she became a writer overnight, even though she'd never wanted to write.What we dive into:- The red flags of spiritual manipulation (and why we ignore them when we're desperate)- How "giving your power away" shows up in healing journeys - The moment of reclaiming that changes everything- Why slowing down can feel like your life is falling apart (spoiler: it's supposed to) -The Mexican concept of "apapacho" - embracing with the soul - and why we're starving for it- How writing became Lisa's unexpected path to transformation -The difference between brief relief and actual healing -- Why we've lost community and soul connection (and how to get it back) - **CONNECT WITH LISA:**✍️ Substack (The Altar of Becoming): https://thealtarofbecoming.substack.com📱 Instagram: @thealtarofbecoming✉️ Email: [email protected]📖 Check out The ReFrame Series on her Substack - these essays will challenge everything you think you know about spiritual healing.**ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN:**We don't do sugar-coating here. This podcast is for people over 30 who are rebuilding their lives after leaving toxic relationships and challenging situations. Hard truths, real tools, zero BS. We believe pain isn't punishment - it's a portal. A sacred call to rise higher and step deeper into who you were meant to be. If you're ready to transform your pain into purpose, you're in the right place. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly (moving to twice weekly soon!)💪 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one👍 Hit that like button if this resonated💬 Drop a comment - have you ever given your power away to someone promising to "heal" you? What was your wake-up moment? **FOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:**🎬 YouTube: @passionfrompain 📱 Instagram: @amy_pease 🎵 TikTok: @og.passionfrompainBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Let's talk about the most uncomfortable truth in trauma recovery: the "authentic you" was built by someone who hurt you.So maybe it's time to fake being someone else—someone stronger who doesn't take that shit anymore. This episode destroys the myth that you need to feel ready before you act. Using neuroscience, Bushido warrior philosophy, and Sun Tzu's Art of War, we prove one thing: You don't think your way into a new way of acting. You act your way into a new way of thinking.Learn why your brain can't tell the difference between fake and real when taking action, how to use neuroplasticity to rewire trauma responses, and why discipline in preparation creates freedom in battle.Plus: the Fear Challenge, daily rituals to reprogram your nervous system, and the brutal questions that reveal who you're becoming versus who you've been. If you're recovering from #toxicrelationships, #narcissisticabuse, #gaslighting, or #emotionalmanipulation—this is your battle plan.The old you is dead. Stop trying to resurrect them. Start building their replacement. 🔥Visit www.passionfrompain.com for resources, courses, and community📱 Follow: @og.passionfrompain (TikTok) | @amy_pease (Instagram) | @passionfrompain (YouTube)This is Passion From Pain. No BS. No sugarcoating. Just the hard truths that set you free. #TraumaRecovery #HealingFromAbuse #PersonalTransformation #ToxicRelationshipRecovery #Empowerment #MentalHealthRecovery #BoundariesMatter #IdentityReconstruction #WarriorMindset #LifeAfterAbuse —Amy PeaseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

What if the dreams you've been ignoring are actually the roadmap to your breakthrough?This conversation with Caleb Matthews goes deep into dreams, spiritual experiences, and divine nudges - breaking down how to actually USE them as practical tools for transformation when you're rebuilding after toxicity.Caleb's a motivational speaker, dream interpreter, and spiritual strategist who knows what it means to turn pain into power. We dive into dream interpretation as a practical roadmap, spiritual DNA, breaking free from religious trauma, walking through the lonesome valley, and reinventing yourself when everything familiar has been stripped away.No toxic positivity. No "manifesting" your way out of real problems. Just using EVERY tool available - including the ones society tells you to ignore - to rebuild yourself stronger.CONNECT WITH CALEB:🌐 The SeeLink: www.calebmatthews.net🏖️ The Itinerant Oasis: www.theitinerateoasis.com📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheSeeLink📱 Instagram: @calebontherunway🐦 X/Twitter: @calebmatthws👤 Facebook: Caleb MatthewsFOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:🎬 YouTube: @passionfrompain📱 Instagram: @amy_pease🎵 TikTok: @og.passionfrompainBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

You've been waiting. Waiting for the apology that never came. Waiting for someone to finally see your pain. Waiting for rescue. But here's the truth bomb you need to hear: Nobody is coming. And that's not a tragedy—it's your liberation.Welcome to Season 2 of Passion From Pain. We're kicking off Episode #1 with the raw, unfiltered truth that will either piss you off or set you free. (Spoiler: it's going to do both.)  If you're stuck in the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, betrayal, toxic relationships, gaslighting, or emotional manipulation, if you're drowning in depression and anxiety waiting for someone to fix what they broke, then this episode is your wake-up call!In This Episode: ✖️ Why "nobody's coming to save you" is the most liberating truth you'll ever hear ✖️ The dangerous lies about healing we've been sold (spoiler: time does NOT heal all wounds) ✖️ How to stop waiting and start taking your power back TODAY ✖️ The 3-step action plan to write your own damn rescue story ✖️ Why the silence of abandonment is actually your freedomThis isn't about survival. You've already survived. This is about rebellion. This is about thriving. This season, we're blowing the lid off healing from trauma, overcoming adversity, and finding your purpose in the ashes of your pain.No more waiting for closure. No more praying for validation. No more holding your breath for people who will never show up. It's time to become the hero of your own story.🔥 JOIN THE MOVEMENT: Screenshot this episode, post it to your story, and tag @PassionFromPain with the words "NOBODY'S COMING. GOOD." Let's make this a rebellion.💬 YOUR STORY MATTERS: Drop your "nobody's coming" moment in the comments below. Your breakthrough could be someone else's lifeline. Let's build this tribe together.🍭 CONNECT & TAKE ACTION: → Subscribe & hit the bell for weekly episodes on YouTube→ Join the Survivors Inner Circle on Facebook → Visit PassionFromPain.com for courses, resources & community → Follow on TikTok & Facebook @PassionFromPain → Share this with someone who needs to stop waitingCOMING THIS SEASON: Mental health experts, authors, coaches, and fellow survivors sharing their journey from pain to purpose. Guests who've helped thousands break free from toxic patterns, narcissistic abuse recovery, codependency, and trauma.#NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #ToxicRelationshipRecovery #HealingFromTrauma #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #OvercomingBetrayal #SelfHealingJourney #LifeAfterAbuse #NoContactHealing #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #GaslightingRecovery #FindingYourself #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #EmotionalManipulation #BreakingFree #PassionFromPain #NobodysComingGoodYou've been surviving. Now it's time to thrive. Nobody's coming, and that means you're already unstoppable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

“I Left With Nothing—Then Built Everything”: Tami Levin’s Unbelievable Escape and Comeback Story What happens when you leave everything behind — your home, your belongings, your safety — to reclaim your life? In this unforgettable conversation, Amy Pease sits down with life and leadership coach Tami Levin, whose story of surviving decades of emotional, mental, and sexual abuse will leave you breathless, inspired, and full of hope. Tami shares how her healing journey led to unexpected entrepreneurship, showing us the power of faith, strangers’ kindness, and a single decision to say, "I deserve more."Tami’s path wasn’t linear — it was full of second chances, missteps, and redemptive grace. But from AA meetings to stage keynotes, she found her voice and now helps business leaders break their own cycles of self-doubt and silence. If you’ve ever questioned your strength or feared the unknown, this episode is your permission slip to rise. If you'd like to connect with Tammi Levin, pleadee visit her website www.tammilevincoaching.com#TraumaRecovery #SurvivorStories #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalHealing #PostAbuseJourney #FaithAndHealing #EmpoweredWomen #LifeAfterAbuse #CoachingForSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

In this episode of Passion From Pain the Podcast, Amy sits down with spiritual healer, Bramharishi Abhijeet and discusses the importance of the spiritual journey and reframing our mindsets after leaving hardship, abuse and toxicity behind. Bramarishi is a wealth of knowledge with an understanding of healing emotional wounds like no other. Bramharishi is an author, life coach, course creator, youtuber and podcaster with decades of experience in helping people overcome themselves and live in purpose and passion. This episode is guaranteed to inspire and set your soul on fire!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

In this episode of Passion From Pain, Amy sits down with Nikki Neal, Founder of the Soul Shifter Revolution, where they discuss healing from past trauma, soul contracts, discovering your aligned purpose with the stars and so much more...Nikki is the founder of the Soul Sifter Revolution and coaches women far and wide on inner healing and offers classes and individal coaching sessions and so much more!  Nikki can be found on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002309350090 or online at thesoulshifter.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

In this episode we discuss developing an ustoppable mindset with Michael Economides and his brutally honest no non-sence approrach to overcoming ourselves after leaving toxic relationships behind.  Michael coaches clients all across the us on his platform, Platninum Mindset.   mBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Today we talk with Regina Martin, educator, speaker and author is the founder of Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching LLC. She is a wife and mother to three adult children. She has a decade in secondary and post education platforms which include TRIO and GEAR UP and inspires audiences to Dare to Dream while building their next chapter. As an educator, she takes her expertise from classroom to the stage. As a professor, she inspires her college students to be successful in and out of the classroom. The power of the educated mind is something that should always be celebrated. As the Co-Author of The Fire Girl Code of Conduct: 12 Laws to Living Her Life on Fire, Regina brings her own perspective of how You Can Control Your Destiny by creating the roadmap to being successful in entrepreneurship and in life. Her new book, "You Belong Here-Transitioning from High School to College focuses on student success." is available for purchase on Amazon. This platform is also her sounding board because as a woman that lacked confidence and never felt that she was good enough or she did not belong. Daring to dream was something that she felt opened her mind, her voice and her vision. In today's episode, Regina and Amy discuss how young adults can overcome their own adversity from growing up to pursue their college education and achieve their dreams. It doesn’t matter where you grow up, or the quality of your childhood, parents, or siblings, It doesn't matter what traumas you have endured, you can change your life, dream big and reach your goals in spite of it all! Regina overcame her own personal adversity of completing her Masters later in life while raising her family, including her autistic son. Regina is the picture of wisdom and just what is possible when we have a dream and are determined to reach it. Regina has positioned herself as an expert in her field, her " never give up on you" mentally is contagious and you will leave inspired to achieve your dreams at any stage in life!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Susan Anderson joins us today to share her incredibly powerful personal journey of overcoming deep trauma, reclaiming her identity, and stepping into her purpose. She speaks to the hidden battles of survivors—the ones that exist beyond physical wounds—such as shame, self-doubt, and spiritual struggles. Her story is a testament to resilience and faith and invites others to embrace their healing journey. Susan embodies the Passion From Pain mentality and her story is nothing short of a miracle. It's literally a miracle from God that she is here today to share her unbelievable story and the battle between good and evil over her own life. Susan now speaks on various stages and platforms, spreading her message of healing through faith. Through her breakthrough book "The D.N.A. of Communion – a 75-day devotional exploring the power of communion and identity" Susan helps women worldwide discover faith through trauma Contact Information 📧 Email Occupational Therapy Inquiries: 📩 [email protected] 📩 [email protected] Christian Coaching, Speaking & Education: 📩 [email protected] 📩 [email protected] 📞 Phone & Messaging 📱 Living Beyond The Cross: +1 (786) 445-0201 📱 Smart Choice Occupational Therapy: +1 (954) 300-3035 📅 Schedule an Appointment 📆 Book a Meeting with Susan: Schedule Here 🌐 Social Media 📘 Facebook Personal Page: Susan Serves God 📘 Facebook Ministry Page: Living Beyond the Cross 📘 Facebook Business Page: Smart Choice Occupational TherapyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Welcome to Episode #2 of Passion From Pain, The Podcast, with today's very Special Guest, Author of "Ending the Cycle: Abuse to Purpose ", Sophie White. In this week's episode, we discuss the challenges we face after leaving abusive situations. Planning for freedom usually never comes with the issues discussed in today's episode, making it a MUST WATCH/LISTEN if you or someone you know is planning on leaving a current situation. Packed full of knowledge, insight, tips, and real life stories, this episode is sure to help set you up for success, be heard, and feel understood ❤️ Sophie White is a financial advisor, life coach, and author dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve financial independence. Co-owner of Whispering Wise Wealth LLC, Sophie specializes in guiding women and families through life-changing financial strategies that secure their futures. Her expertise extends to Indexed Universal Life insurance, annuities, and generational wealth-building tools. Sophie is also an advocate for personal transformation, blending her own experiences of resilience with actionable steps to help others break free from toxic cycles. She is the author, ending the cycle Abuse to Purpose and the upcoming book The Mom’s Blueprint to Wealth, a step-by-step guide to building generational wealth while overcoming personal and financial challenges Through her courses, coaching programs, and workshops, Sophie inspires others to turn their pain into purpose. A devoted wife, mother, and mentor, she is passionate about faith, family, and fostering financial security for generations to come. You can find her books, services, and more on her website: www.balancedbees.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

Discovering ourselves after leaving a toxic situation is nothing short of intense! In this series, Amy dives into the secrets to staying strong and staying on the path to healing and overcoming ourselves after the toxic abuse we experienced. You don't want to miss the insight, strength and courage uncovered in this episode that will propel you light years ahead in realizations!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥