Have you ever felt an inexplicable wave of self-doubt, a hesitation in speaking up, or an unshakable fear of rejection—without fully understanding why? These subtle yet powerful feelings may be rooted in "little t" traumas—those everyday wounds that seem small on the surface but quietly shape how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Nearly every woman has experienced these moments, often dismissing them as insignificant, yet they accumulate over time, influencing confidence, relationships, and emotional well-being.

In this episode, we uncover the hidden weight of "little t" trauma, how to recognize its impact, and, most importantly, how to begin the journey of healing with hero and therapist Jen Baumgold. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in trauma treatment. She is certified in EMDR and works with clients to help untangle the knots of trauma while finding a path toward healing and resilience. After graduating with her master's in social work, Jen began her career at the New York Fire Department counseling service unit, where she worked until 2016. During her time there, she provided crucial mental health support to FDYN members and their families.

In addition to her private practice, Jen is an active member of the Fair Field Trauma Response team, a volunteer alliance of mental health professionals committed to aiding first responders and the local communities in healing from trauma, tragedy, and stress.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jen Baumgold
• [04:36] The purpose and importance of EMDR therapy
• [05:59] How “small t” trauma differs from “big T” trauma
• [08:16] Why “small t” traumas are often minimized and overlooked
• [09:32] The most common emotions associated with “small t” trauma
• [10:16] How everyday wounds accumulate and shape our self-perception
• [13:57] How “small t” trauma affects relationships and emotional wellbeing
• [16:47] Patterns and behaviors that indicate unresolved “small t” traumas
• [18:30] Common coping mechanisms around “small t” traumas
• [24:34] Understanding, correcting and healing from “small t” trauma
• [28:20] ”Small t” vs. “Big T” trauma impacts on nervous system and steps to healing
• [36:44] Jen's advice on how to start your healing journey
• [37:39] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Small t trauma threatens our social connections, and that's why it doesn’t feel as life-threatening, but it can be just as impactful if not more than big T traumas.” [06:06]
• “What might be traumatic to you, big T or little t, may or may not be to another person.” [30:08]
• “Healing “little t” traumas takes awareness, and tuning inwards to make sure you can take the experiences and commit them to your nervous system.” [33:36]

Let’s Connect

Jennifer Baumgold

Website: https://www.lotuspsychotherapyfc.com/jennifer-baumgold-lcsw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-baumgold-b6ba8077

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Exploring the Practice of Rolfing with Moylan Ryan

What if the way you move—how you stand, walk, and even breathe—could unlock a deeper sense of freedom and alignment? Rolfing, a powerful form of structural integration, offers a profound way to release tension, improve posture, and reshape both body and mind. More than just a physical adjustment, it is a process of unraveling old patterns, restoring balance, and reconnecting with your authentic self. By working with the body's fascial system, Rolfing helps break free from restrictive habits, allowing for greater ease, fluidity, and presence in everyday life. It’s not just about movement—it’s about transformation from the inside out.

In this episode, we talk about the somatic practice of rolfing with a special guest, Moylan Ryan. Moylan is originally from Ireland, where he trained as a somatic psychotherapist, but eventually relocated to the US nearly 21 years ago to study at Dr Ralph Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Moylan recognizes Rolfing's structural integration as a profound means of bringing deep change to one's psychology, a reshaping of both neural and fascial plasticity. Moylan has a private practice as a somatic therapist in Tempe, Arizona, where he offers all things structural integration, neurodynamic breathwork, and movement education as integral parts of his healing process. Moylan is currently completing his book, Living Aligned, a compilation of over 40 years of experience exploring the landscape of both the inner and outward world.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Moylan Ryan
• [05:33] Why people seek Moylan’s guidance and expertise
• [08:28] What rolfing is and what happens in a session
• [16:51] The recipe of rolfing’s 10-successive sessions and their restorative power
• [31:57] How Moylan creates a sense of safety and connection in rolfing session
• [31:57] What intrigued Moylan about Rolfing and how he got started
• [40:03] The most surprising lesson Moylan has learned from healing others
• [43:44] Empowerment: Re-embodying yourself and planting seeds of consciousness
• [48:45] The value Aikido presents and what makes it unique
• [50:02] Simple rolfing practices that you can try at home
• [52:36] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “When a person is conditioned to play small, they begin to disappear.” [18:34]
• “Rolfing helps people to move away from reacting to old limiting scripts into developing full responsibility, further wellbeing and dharma.” [24:08]
• “It’s only when we have a front and a back awareness that we can have a center; if we don’t have a front and back awareness, you’ve to create a false center, which is being self-centered.” [26:16]

Resources Mentioned

Reset Breathwork Episode with Katie: https://healingheroespodcast.com/transform-your-idea-of-self-worth-with-reset-breathwork/

Let’s Connect

Moylan Ryan

Website: https://www.moylan-ryan.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moylanryan/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Self-Sabotage: Time to Stop Standing in Your Own Way

Have you ever felt like you're on the brink of success, only to find yourself pulling back, procrastinating, or making excuses at the last moment? It’s as if an invisible force is keeping you stuck, preventing you from reaching your full potential. That force is often self-sabotage—a silent, internal battle where fear, doubt, and limiting beliefs work against your best intentions. It can disguise itself as perfectionism, productivity, avoidance, or even self-doubt, making it difficult to recognize. The good news? These patterns aren’t set in stone. By becoming aware of how self-sabotage operates, you can break free from its grip, rewire your mindset, and start moving forward with confidence.

In this episode, we talk about the art of self-sabotage, how we get into our way knowingly or subconsciously, and—most importantly—how to break free from self-sabotage with our hero and mindset coach, Katie Wee. Katie is a mindset coach, keynote speaker, actress, survivor, writer, and the founder of Happy Camp. Katie has appeared on TV shows such as Modern Family, Hawaii Five-0, New Girl, and General Hospital, and her writing has been featured on Newsweek and The Huffington Post. At Happy Camp, she teaches others how to love themselves on the deepest level and use manifestation to create what they want in their lives, all while blissing out in paradise.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Katie Wee
• [07:05] What mindset coaching is and why people seek Katie’s guidance
• [08:02] Understanding self-sabotage: What it is and common ways we engage in it
• [09:53] How self-sabotage disguises itself and the behaviors that fuel it
• [17:46] How self-sabotage becomes automatic and weaved in our unconscious mind
• [25:12] How self-sabotage impacts our happiness and the way we show up
• [27:40] Practical tips to shift from self-sabotage to self-support
• [34:29] Becoming conscious inside our own experience
• [41:08] How to start shifting from “I’m not enough” to “I am enough” energy
• [48:11] Katie’s advice for those feeling overwhelmed by self-sabotage and change
• [52:52] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “It takes 17 seconds for a thought to collect another thought that’s like it, so if you’re thinking positively for 17 seconds, keep that going for another positive thought.” [26:45]
• “Often, the first thought is just an automatic program; let the second thought inform your action rather than being reactive; the goal is to be responsive rather than reactive.” [29:49]
• “Letting yourself meet your goals is self-love; self-love is not surrendering to what you want at the moment.” [36:48]
• “Our thoughts create how we feel; our feelings create our actions; our actions create our life.” [39:20]

Resources Mentioned

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

Let’s Connect

Katie Wee

Website: https://www.katiewee.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskatiewee/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Something is happening—Whether you're aware of it or not, we’re in a highly dynamic period with several significant astrological events occurring throughout March and early April 2025. One of them is retrograde. Retrogrades often get a bad reputation but don’t have to be seen as negative. Instead, you can learn to reframe these moments in time and use retrograde energy to your advantage as they offer profound opportunities for growth and transformation. In this episode with hero Ophira Edut, we discuss retrograde seasons and how retrograde seasons can be powerful catalysts for self-reflection, transformation, and personal growth.

Ophira Edut is one of the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our time. As the long-time resident astrologer for ELLE and the author of over 20 books, she is a private adviser to a roster of CEOs, celebrities, global leaders, and successful entrepreneurs. On television, she has appeared as a guest expert for Bravo, MTV, Good Morning America, and The Today Show and created the first streaming astrology-based reality TV show Cosmic Love. Her upcoming book, The Astrology Advantage, introduces the IAM System, simplifying birth charts into three archetypes. Her work on "spiritual technology" for business success has been highlighted in Fast Company and global leadership conferences.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Ophira Edut
• [03:43] What is astrology, and why people seek Ophira’s guidance
• [06:09] What a retrograde is and why it has a reputation for disruption
• [10:53] How to reframe retrogrades as opportunities for growth
• [14:47] How Ophira works with retrograde energy in her own life
• [16:31] Retrogrades that focus on personal healing vs. external challenges
• [20:01] How astrology set the table for inner healing
• [23:48] Preparing for March retrograde: Venus and Mercury
• [29:09] Ways to work with retrograde energy rather than resisting it
• [30:37] Retrograde rituals that can help navigate through this period with ease
• [35:03] Wrap-up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “You’ll experience bumps in the road, but you want to take a growth mindset and find where you want to tight things up; think of retrograde as review periods.”- [10:54]
• “Retrogrades reveal where external challenges exist that we haven’t been paying attention to; they expose where we skipped a step and invite us to go back” [16:31]
• “Your soul is in charge, your intuition knows, you have an inner knowing of what is right, and we all do, but we betray it.” [23:07]
• “Forgiveness is a journey, not a one-time thing.” [33:47]

Resources mentioned

The Astrology Advantage by Ophira Edut and Tali Edut: https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Advantage-Horoscope-Personal-Professional/dp/1668017202#

Between Death and Life by Dolores Cannons: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Death-Life-Conversations-Spirit/dp/1940265002

Let’s Connect

Ophira Edut

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrotwins

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ophira.edut/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast, leaving you disconnected from yourself? In a world overflowing with technology, endless to-do lists, and constant distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. But self-realization offers a way back—a path to slowing down, tuning in, and seeing life through a clearer lens. When we take the time to go inward and connect with our inner self, we uncover a deeper understanding of our thoughts, emotions, and purpose. By stepping away from the noise and reconnecting with ourselves, we don’t just change how we see the world—we transform how we experience it.

In this episode, we talk about the overwhelming technology in our lives, how constant stimulation affect our minds, bodies, and energy, and how practices like acupuncture can help us restore balance with hero Jacques Depardieu. Jacques is nationally board-certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese pharmacology and has been practising for over 25 years. He has a masters in oriental medicine and has been a Qigong practitioner for over 30 years. Jacques is a self-described advocate for the human spirit, having treated thousands of individuals for a wide array of conditions. He understands the role that spirit, creativity, and spontaneity play in creating health and recovery.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jacques Depardieu
• [05:34] What acupuncture is and how it has helped Jacques’ patients
• [08:30] How technology is affecting our physical and mental wellbeing
• [14:28] Common physical ailments caused by technology overuse
• [17:14] Emotional trends among women linked to technology
• [23:20] Technology, multitasking, and productivity vs. knowing self
• [28:04] The gift of acupuncture: A thinking self vs. knowing self
• [36:17] How acupuncture helps us be present and connect with our inner knowing
• [43:33] Self-realization and cultivating self-compassion
• [48:00] Practices to help mitigate technology's negative effects
• [54:16] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Without us, technology is useless and meaningless.” [08:40]
• “The way ‘knowing self’ experiences life is much faster and much greater than the one that is constantly trying to be productive.” [24:16]
• “If we can become aware of that aspect of ourselves which still sees the world as meaningful, it will bring us physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.” [28:46]
• “Any human being has had good or bad, joyful and difficult moments, but this is the moment, and it’s up to us to choose how we want to experience it.” [52:37]

Resources Mentioned

Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: https://www.amazon.com/Worthy-Believe-Enough-Transform-Pre-Order/dp/140197760X

Let’s Connect

Jacques Depardieu

Website: https://www.everydayvitality.com/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Have you ever felt stuck between choices, wondering why decision-making feels overwhelming for you? The answer may lie in your Human Design type. Human Design is all about how we are wired to navigate life—including the way we make decisions. Whether you're a bold Manifestor, a strategic Projector, a responsive Generator, or a deeply intuitive Reflector, your type determines the most aligned way for you to evaluate options and take action. By understanding your Human Design strategy and authority, you can break free from societal conditioning, reduce decision fatigue, and start making choices that truly align with your authentic self.

In this episode, we talk about decision making, and how human design might be the tool you have been looking for to better understand how you make decisions and ways to evaluate options in a way that aligns with your truest self with Zach Carlsen. Zach has been coaching and educating professionally for the last decade, an adventure that has taken him all over the world. The core and foundation of his work is human design, a modern science containing ancient systems for exploring the nature of being. Zach holds advanced degrees in pedagogy, literature, and French, along with certifications in CliftonStrengths coaching and human design.

Zach's primary philosophy, in Ram Dass's words, is that "We are all just walking one another home," He believes in helping others grow, evolve, and reconnect with their true selves through holistic, multi-dimensional support.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Zach
• [03:38] What human design is and its holistic approach
• [08:05] How human design uniquely guides in making aligned decisions
• [10:52] The primary decision-making authorities, strategies and types in human design
• [23:51] The difference between a leader and guide: manifestors vs. projectors
• [30:56] How knowing what type you are can help in decision making
• [32:35] Misconception in decision making from cultural and family conditioning
• [38:05] How tuning into your authority can help align with your life purpose
• [42:29] Practical ways to experiment with your authority in daily life
• [47:11] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• 
  “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein.[31:01]
• “Human design offers us something that we can explore and get firsthand data so that we’re not walking around comparing ourselves.” [31:13]
• “The pursuit of purpose, the chasing, and the striving works against us more than it works for us.” [38:10]
• “A purpose is something that we live into as opposed to something that we discover and then live into.” [38:23]
• “Taking it out of theory, and mental processing and bringing it into the world is the quickest route to discovering and embodying our purpose.” [42:06]
  
  

Resources Mentioned

https://mybodygraph.com

Let’s Connect

Zach Carlsen

Website: https://zachcarlsen.com/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Have you ever experienced a 'wintering' season? Learn more about how this practice of intentional rest and retreat can transform you and your perspective on life's many experiences from the inside out.

In a world that glorifies constant productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable—even guilt-inducing. Yet, just as nature embraces winter as a time of retreat and renewal, we, too, need seasons of rest to restore our energy and realign with what truly matters. Wintering is not about failure or stagnation; it is an essential pause that allows for healing, reflection, and growth. When we honor these quieter moments, we give ourselves the space to reset, gain clarity, and emerge stronger. Learning to rest is not a sign of weakness—it is an act of wisdom, a conscious decision to nurture the mind, body, and spirit in preparation for the seasons ahead.

In this episode, we talk about wintering—how to embrace time of rest and retreat so you can re-emerge a more attuned version of yourself with our energy-healing heroe, Katherine MacLane. Katherine is recognized as a standout authority in energy coaching, healing, and mindset transformation, with over two decades of experience. She has been featured in esteemed national and international media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, CBS Sunday Morning, and Forbes. Katherine facilitates shifts in vibration and frequencies through scientifically backed methods, unlocking the most authentic and empowered version of her clients.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Katherine MacLane
• [04:29] What is energy healing, and why women reach out to Katherine for help
• [06:46] What the practice of Wintering is all about
• [09:45] Lessons from nature’s cycles on the importance of retreat and renewal
• [20:28] How to honor your wintering phase during grief or despair
• [25:53] How to embrace solitude in a culture that prioritizes productivity
• [32:00] How energy healing can support you in your wintering phase
• [43:08] Katherine's advice to those who feel anxious about solitude or quiet
• [49:59] Wrap-up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “When we start to feel weighed down, it’s a sign that we’re not aligned, and it’s a sign to retreat and look inward to see where we need to make changes.”- [07:46]
• “If we hold on, and we keep going without rest, that’s when burnout happens, and we lose track of the path that we’re on.” [27:33]
• “Be easy on yourself when you’re wintering; it doesn’t have to be super sad; it can be super restful; surrender into it, and you will receive more restful energy back.” [38:11]

Resources Mentioned
Wintering by Katherine May: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wintering+by+katherine+may&adgrpid=173328932395&hvadid=

Period Power by Maisie Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Period-Power-Harness-Hormones-Working/dp/147296361X/ref=

Let’s Connect
Katherine MacLane

Website: https://www.katherinemaclane.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepettymaclane/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpmaclane/

Email: kpmaclane@gmail.com

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Forgiveness is an essential part of the healing journey, not because it erases the past but because it frees us from being trapped in it. True healing isn’t about forgetting what happened or pretending pain never existed—it’s about acknowledging the hurt while choosing to move forward with strength and grace. Forgiveness, whether for ourselves or others, allows us to release the weight of resentment and step into a life filled with more peace, joy, and emotional freedom. It is an act of courage, a gift we give not only to those who have wronged us but to ourselves, creating space for growth, love, and new beginnings.

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of forgiveness—both self-forgiveness and forgiving others—and how it shapes long-term happiness and joy with Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail. Rev. Lizzie has lived all over the world with her boots now rooted in Austin, Texas, where she is living her dream as the founder of Jubilee Episcopal Church. Lizzie is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her 90K followers.

As a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest. It was her time in both Massachusetts and North Carolina that brought her into the Episcopal church, where she was ordained in 2020. While grateful for her academic formation, she still swears most things she learned about being a priest she learned from 5 plus years of working in the service industry and access to the arts in her public high school.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Rev. Lizzie
• [06:50] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion
• [09:45] Understanding forgiveness vs. reconciliation and moving on
• [17:07] Steps to seeking forgiveness: Repentance and Repair
• [26:01] Why seeking forgiveness doesn’t invalidate pain or wrong experienced
• [27:50] Healing from past wounds without forgiveness
• [31:24] The role of lament and repentance in the forgiveness process
• [32:27] What inspired Rev Lizzie to write about Church Hurt in her book
• [42:52] A devotion for you if you’re struggling with forgiveness
• [52:56] Practices to cultivate a more forgiving heart
• [58:36] Setting boundaries, accountability, and taking responsibility
• [59:38] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Saying I’m sorry is the first step, and then how can I help?” [18:47]
• “Forgiveness is not forgetting; forgiving is saying that you were in pain, and it’s not going to define you anymore.” [26:00]
• “Healing is essential, but it’s not linear, and it’s not about restoration to a mythic perfect state.” [44:51]
• “Boundaries are critically important, and so is accountability and responsibility when you make a mistake.” [59:21]

Resources Mentioned

No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Without-Forgiveness-Desmond-Tutu/dp/0385496907

Let’s Connect

Website:https://www.jubileeatx.org/staff

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie?lang=en

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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