EP 57: Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Abuse Through Soul Work and Self-Worth with Michal Spiegelman
Release Date: 08/06/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of "That's Where I'm At," host Laura interviews Michal Spiegelman, a certified professional life coach, Reiki master, spiritual mentor, medical intuitive, and social worker, about healing from abuse and trauma, especially for women. Michal shares her journey from social work to holistic healing after her own trauma, emphasizing that true recovery involves body, soul, and spiritual work—not just talk therapy. The conversation explores practical tools like soul journaling and guided visualization, the importance of self-worth, and setting boundaries. Listeners are encouraged to seek holistic healing approaches and connect deeply with their inner selves for lasting transformation. Michal is the author of ‘Becoming Soulful: Six Keys for Profound Transformation in Your Therapy, Coaching, or Healing Practice,’ and is passionate about elevating consciousness in the world, one soul at a time. She empowers women and healing professionals alike to become soulful and shine in their personal and professional lives.
Key Topics & Timestamps
The Limits of Talk Therapy (00:03:17)
Michal discusses the limitations of traditional therapy and the importance of integrating body and soul work.
The Role of the Soul in Healing (00:05:05)
Michal explains the importance of connecting with one’s soul for deep, sustainable healing and guidance.
Soul Journaling and Practical Practices (00:11:50)
Michal describes practical exercises for connecting with the soul, such as soul journaling and intentional rituals.
Patterns from Past Trauma (00:14:10)
Laura and Michal discuss how childhood patterns and beliefs influence current relationships and healing.
Kindness vs. Tolerating Abuse (00:14:34)
Michal highlights the common confusion between being kind and tolerating abuse, especially among spiritual women.
Self-Love and Breaking Patterns (00:18:50)
Laura and Michal discuss the necessity of self-love and worthiness to break cycles of abuse and attract healthier relationships.
Not All Healing Means Divorce (00:21:50)
Michal notes that not all clients end up divorcing; some transform their relationships through inner work.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
Laura, 00:18:50, 'The biggest thing for me was learning how to love myself and that I had value.'
Michal, 00:19:01, 'Until you feel that you’re worthy and until you really learn to love yourself, that’s why many women attract relationship after relationship with abuse.'
Laura, 00:20:58, 'I have value, I have worth, and he was unwilling to participate in our life.'
Michal, 00:22:01, 'If we get a divorce and we don’t do the inner work, then we just bring the same patterns into the next relationship.'
Michal, 00:22:51, 'To know and to remember that the trauma is stored in the body.'
RESOURCES:
- COACH WITH LAURA: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/coachwithlaura
- YOU’RE NOT CRAZY, RECLAIMING YOUR SANITY AND SELF-WORTH AFTER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE ebook: GET IT HERE
- MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE
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CONNECT WITH MICHAL:
- WEBSITE: https://www.beaconsofchange.com/
- GET HER BOOK: https://a.co/d/hjWAur2
Healing begins when you remember your worth.
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