Loving Everything
When it comes to healing trauma, the best medicine is love. A commitment to a way of thinking and behaving that honors interconnectedness, compassion and kindness. In Loving Everything, I invite you to experience intimacy as art. To awaken you to the opportunity for depth and intensity, and the visceral nature between these connections. To help inspire you to give the greatest gift to humanity by embracing your own suffering with the greatest of care, curiosity, consistency, and affection, in order to pursue your true destiny and incredible potential. To seek love deeply, expansively, and unconditionally, and to love everything you find. Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: https://andrea.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. https://sharkfyn.com https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP61: When Law Contradicts Faith: Ethics, Religion, and Freedom
12/20/2025
EP61: When Law Contradicts Faith: Ethics, Religion, and Freedom
Aleksey Podlinov returns to explore the tension between religious obedience, personal truth, and the lived experience of spiritual transformation. Alex first shared the origins of his journey in Episode 40, The Gift of Self-Reliance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGmz-l0uSbQ&t=3s ), where he described how the sudden death of his father at 15 shattered his worldview and set him on a decades-long search for meaning through ancient Russian Christian writings, Greek and Egyptian spirituality, Hindu texts, and the lived realities of being a husband, father, and immigrant rebuilding identity in America. We explore how fear disguises itself as righteousness, how obedience shifts from rule-following to relationship, and how spiritual pride dissolves when life brings you to your knees. Alex reflects on sleep paralysis, mystical experiences, masculinity, migration grief, fatherhood, marriage, raising sons, and the uncomfortable truths revealed during his wife’s surgery and recovery. He speaks openly about leaving religious radio after realizing critique without love becomes cruelty, and how he now challenges his tradition without contempt. This conversation is for women in midlife who are deconstructing inherited beliefs, healing family pain, confronting their own moral values, and searching for spiritual freedom beyond fear, dogma, or perfectionism. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP60: Overcoming Rejection: Hurt People Hurt People
12/08/2025
EP60: Overcoming Rejection: Hurt People Hurt People
In this episode, I vulnerably share the deeper truth behind why rejection from the people we love cuts so painfully — and how unhealed trauma, attachment wounds, and generational patterns shape who we choose, how we love, and why we stay in relationships that minimize our worth. This episode is for women in midlife who have spent decades holding families together, surviving unequal relationships, betrayal, emotional immaturity, and high-conflict dynamics. If you've experienced feelings of abandonment, perfectionism, self-blame, or the belief that you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation will help you finally understand the energetic and psychological roots of rejection. We explore the spiritual and somatic layers of heartbreak, why avoidant and wounded partners push away intimacy, and how your nervous system has been conditioned to confuse chaos with love. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to reclaim your power, rewrite your story, and let rejection become the beginning of your rebirth. If you’re a woman ready to step into your purpose, align with your highest self, and create relationships that meet you emotionally, spiritually, and energetically — this episode is your doorway to transformation. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, domestic violence, addiction, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP59: Richelle Brigola - Surviving Breast Cancer
11/22/2025
EP59: Richelle Brigola - Surviving Breast Cancer
What does it really mean to survive breast cancer — and come out the other side more alive than ever? In this intimate and soul-centered conversation, I sit down with Richelle Brigola, a Personal Mentor and breast cancer survivor, to explore her powerful journey through illness, healing, and transformation. With over 35 years in the beauty industry, Richelle has turned her pain into purpose — supporting midlife women in reclaiming their magic through intuitive mentorship, gratitude practices, and radical self-love. We talk about what it means to be naturally gifted, how trauma reshapes identity, and why midlife is not the end — but the beginning of living in alignment. If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who has felt stuck, invisible, or unfulfilled in your relationships, this video will speak to your soul. Richelle shares her honest answers to deep questions about family, healing, grief, gratitude, and spiritual awakening — and offers powerful insights for any woman ready to step into her truth. If you’re ready to turn your survival story into a sacred new chapter, you’re in the right place. ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Loving Everything — where we talk transformation, trauma healing, spiritual growth, and soulful rebirth. ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP58: Intimate Partner Violence - Dr. Sam Gioia
11/08/2025
EP58: Intimate Partner Violence - Dr. Sam Gioia
Domestic Violence Intervention: Motivational Interviewing & Eye Movement Therapy explores how trauma-informed care and innovative therapeutic techniques transform lives. In this episode, I interview Dr. Sam Gioia, a respected educator, social worker, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Portland State University, who has decades of experience in batterer intervention, addiction treatment, and trauma recovery. Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), he integrates motivational interviewing, client-centered approaches, and eye movement therapy to help clients move beyond patterns of control, aggression, and trauma responses. We discuss the psychological and neurological patterns common among perpetrators of intimate partner violence, including PTSD, acute stress, and substance use. You’ll learn how fetal programming, attachment styles, and early trauma contribute to later challenges, and why motivational interviewing creates breakthroughs where traditional approaches fall short. We also explore why couples therapy is harmful when violence is present, what the Control Wheel reveals about abusive patterns, and how eye movement therapy rewires the brain and body for healing. This conversation blends research, practice, and lived wisdom to illuminate what true accountability and transformation look like. ✨ Subscribe for more content on trauma recovery, domestic violence, addiction, psychology, and personal growth. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP57: Connie Ramaekers - Planting Seeds Early
10/25/2025
EP57: Connie Ramaekers - Planting Seeds Early
Planting Seeds Early is a heart-centered interview with Connie Ramaekers, Prevention Specialist and Program Coordinator of the STUDD Club at Tigard High School. Connie is the Founder of Tigard Turns the Tide and one of Oregon’s first certified Prevention Specialists, with over 40 years of experience supporting young people and families. In this conversation, Connie shares her journey from childhood memories to becoming a leader in prevention and community building. She reflects on love, resilience, and the lessons that shaped her as a mother of 7, grandmother of 16, and great-grandmother of 9. Connie opens up about the hurdles she has faced, how she moved through them, and why prevention and leadership matter so deeply. We explore the creation and impact of STUDD Club, how it empowers students with life skills, confidence, and community, and the importance of planting seeds of love and leadership early in life. This video offers inspiration for anyone passionate about trauma recovery, parenting, prevention, intergenerational healing, and personal growth. ✨ Subscribe for more interviews on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP56: Mark Douglass - Why I'm An Addict
09/20/2025
EP56: Mark Douglass - Why I'm An Addict
Why I’m An Addict explores the deep roots of addiction through the lens of trauma, attachment, and neurobiology. In this powerful conversation with Mark Douglass, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon specializing in addiction treatment, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC III), and Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC II), we uncover the science and lived experience behind addiction. Together, we discuss how maternal stress, fetal programming, and intergenerational trauma shape vulnerability to substance use. We look at how insecure attachment, emotional neglect, and high-conflict families impact the nervous system, leading to coping strategies like alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other addictions. Mark breaks down research on the brain’s “survival reinforcement circuit,” why people with trauma struggle with the stop switch, and how emotional states like shame or anger amplify cravings. We also explore pathways to recovery: compassionate witnessing, trauma-informed therapy, and practices that rewire the brain for resilience. This video offers both personal reflection and clinical insight for anyone navigating addiction, recovery, or healing from intergenerational trauma. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and personal transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP55: Jorge Orozco-Roller - Who Am I Really?
09/06/2025
EP55: Jorge Orozco-Roller - Who Am I Really?
Who Am I Really? In this powerful interview, counseling graduate student, veteran, and mixed-culture community member Jorge Orozco-Roller explores identity, healing, and transformation. With openness and depth, Jorge reflects on childhood memories, family relationships, cultural roots in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and his journey through the US military. He shares how intergenerational trauma, machismo, addiction, and colonization shaped his view of himself—and how he is learning to unlearn, heal, and grow. We explore love, trust, and intimacy after trauma, and how grief, bereavement, and emotional abuse impact the way we see ourselves. Jorge offers wisdom on creating boundaries, shifting old patterns, and cultivating compassion, even while holding both pride and pain from his military service. This conversation will inspire anyone navigating trauma recovery, personal growth, or spiritual awakening. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Who am I really?”—this video will help you reflect on your own soul’s journey, reclaim your truth, and step into alignment. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, recovery, spirituality, psychology, and personal transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP54: Collin King - Breaking the Cycle
09/01/2025
EP54: Collin King - Breaking the Cycle
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Collin King, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate based in Portland, Oregon. Collin shares his raw and deeply personal story of growing up in a fundamentalist religious environment in the South, navigating chronic suicidality, spiritual abuse, queer identity, and self-harm, and how he found his way to healing and wholeness. Collin brings both lived experience and clinical insight to the conversation. With a background in Counseling Psychology, Public Health, and languages, he specializes in trauma recovery, toxic masculinity, queer identity development, and mindfulness-based therapy. His approach is grounded in self-acceptance, somatic wisdom, and helping others transform shame into self-trust. If you're navigating a spiritual awakening, healing from abuse, or seeking deeper purpose in your life, this conversation will speak directly to your soul. ✨ Subscribe for more trauma healing, emotional growth, and spiritual alignment content. 💫 Learn more at ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP53: Michelle Long - Empowering Women
08/16/2025
EP53: Michelle Long - Empowering Women
In Empowering Women: Sacred Feminine Leadership & Community Building, I sit down with Michelle Long, founder of The Practice for Women, to explore how women can rise from decades of self-sacrifice, trauma, and loss into lives filled with purpose, community, and sacred self-love. Michelle shares her powerful journey of creating transformational spaces—from her healing center in California to her evolving work in Portland—and how the closure of her beloved Sanctuary space has opened the door to a larger vision: a Sacred Feminine Membership Community. Together, we talk about navigating change, trusting the unknown, and reclaiming our deepest truths as women in midlife. This heart-centered conversation is for women who are ready to shed outdated roles, rise above high-conflict relationships, and return home to themselves. Whether you're navigating divorce, grief, or simply wondering what's next, Michelle offers wisdom on creating conscious sisterhood, building authentic community, and leading with grace, power, and presence. 🔔 Subscribe for more transformational content designed to support your healing and evolution. ✨ You are the sacred space you’ve been searching for. 💫 Learn more at https://thepracticeforwomen.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP52: Avery Wood - Exploring the Self
08/02/2025
EP52: Avery Wood - Exploring the Self
In Exploring the Self: Unlocking Self-Discovery & Personal Growth, we sit down with IFS Coach, mental health advocate, and soulful explorer Avery Wood for a deep and intimate conversation about healing from the inside out. Avery guides us through the transformative framework of Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a therapeutic approach that views the mind as a constellation of “parts,” each carrying its own emotions, roles, and history. Some parts protect us, some carry pain, and others step in to manage overwhelm. At the center of it all is the Self—our innate source of calm, clarity, compassion, and curiosity. In this episode, we explore the process of unburdening these parts, accessing the Self, and creating inner harmony. We discuss how protectors, exiles, and firefighters show up in daily life and how deep healing begins with listening, not fixing. From life on the road in a converted school bus to holding sacred space for clients facing trauma, grief, and rebirth, Avery brings raw wisdom, lived experience, and heart. If you're craving transformation—after loss, burnout, or years of self-neglect—this conversation is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more soul-led content that supports your healing journey. ✨ Your healing is not only possible—it’s your birthright. 💫 Learn more about IFS at ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP51: David Sudar - Love Without Conditions
07/19/2025
EP51: David Sudar - Love Without Conditions
What does it mean to truly love without conditions? In this soul-stirring episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with David Sudar—former Buddhist monk, trauma-informed meditation teacher, and the heart behind Path of Sincerity. We explore liberation through mindfulness, navigating shame and depression, and what it takes to find inner peace after a lifetime of suffering. David’s story—from addiction and ADHD to 21 months in a Myanmar monastery—is a living testimony to the healing power of presence and compassion. If you're a woman awakening after loss, betrayal, or burnout… this conversation is your sign. We talk about conscious relationships, emotional regulation, spiritual integration, and how to live from your soul’s truth, not society’s script. Whether you're a recovering empath, intuitive seeker, or ready to reclaim your purpose—this one is for you. ✨Subscribe to remember who you are. ✨ 💫 Learn more at https://www.pathofsincerity.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP50: Jennifer Blankl - Mastering Love and Connection
07/05/2025
EP50: Jennifer Blankl - Mastering Love and Connection
What does it mean to truly love without conditions? In this soul-stirring episode of Loving Everything, I sit down with David Sudar—former Buddhist monk, trauma-informed meditation teacher, and the heart behind Path of Sincerity. We explore liberation through mindfulness, navigating shame and depression, and what it takes to find inner peace after a lifetime of suffering. David’s story—from addiction and ADHD to 21 months in a Myanmar monastery—is a living testimony to the healing power of presence and compassion. If you're a woman awakening after loss, betrayal, or burnout… this conversation is your sign. We talk about conscious relationships, emotional regulation, spiritual integration, and how to live from your soul’s truth, not society’s script. Whether you're a recovering empath, intuitive seeker, or ready to reclaim your purpose—this one is for you. ✨Subscribe to remember who you are. ✨ 💫 Learn more at https://www.pathofsincerity.com/ ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love __ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP49: Kelly Suttell - Transforming Patterns
05/27/2025
EP49: Kelly Suttell - Transforming Patterns
Join Kelly Suttell and Andrea Love at The Phoneix Immersion Retreat on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Learn more at andrea.love/portland In this episode, we dive into Transforming Patterns and Finding Inner Peace with Kelly Suttell, Co-Founder of Yoga for Life PDX and a seasoned Integrative Healing Facilitator. Kelly helps to release emotional pain, break generational patterns, and reclaim inner peace through a deeply integrative approach. Kelly blends Family Constellation Therapy, energy work, and spiritual mentoring, and helps individuals heal deep-seated patterns and overcome life’s challenges, allowing them to step back into the flow of life with greater peace, clarity, and optimism. Drawing on years of study with respected teachers like Marie Manuchehri and Susan Pullen, she merges psychology, neuroscience, somatic awareness, and indigenous wisdom to create meaningful, lasting transformation. If you’re navigating midlife, carrying ancestral trauma, or seeking to break free from emotional cycles that no longer serve you, this conversation offers insights and healing tools for deep self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and soul alignment. This video is for women ready to embrace their spiritual evolution, release inherited pain, and live with purpose. Tune in to discover how healing inherited wounds can open the path to love, peace, and personal freedom. 💫 Learn more at or ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP48: Andrea Love - Dating Yourself
06/07/2025
EP48: Andrea Love - Dating Yourself
This is a raw and vulnerable solo episode with Andrea Love, a PsychoSpiritual Practitioner and host of Loving Everything. In this deeply personal reflection, Andrea shares what it truly means to date yourself, embrace solitude, and reclaim your identity after heartbreak, betrayal, and divorce. From processing ancestral trauma and healing attachment wounds to redefining boundaries and learning to trust herself again, Andrea reveals the emotional and spiritual cost—and reward—of radical self-love. She explores how healing from betrayal, codependency, and generational patterns has empowered her to build a life of purpose, independence, and integrity. This episode is for midlife women who feel disconnected, tired of unfulfilling relationships, and ready to align with their soul’s calling. If you’re navigating divorce, loneliness, or spiritual awakening, this is your sign to come home to yourself. Andrea’s story is your invitation to explore self-worth, feminine empowerment, intuitive healing, and the freedom that comes when you choose you. 🌐 Learn more at 💖 Subscribe for more on soul healing, trauma recovery, sacred self-love, and conscious transformation. ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP47: Kawena Charlot - Seeing Ourselves Clearly
05/17/2025
EP47: Kawena Charlot - Seeing Ourselves Clearly
Seeing Ourselves Clearly is a delightful conversation with Kawena Charlot, founder of the Intuitive Path Academy, psychic, medium, and spiritual teacher to thousands—from stay-at-home moms to celebrities. In this powerful episode, Kawena shares the story behind her spiritual awakening, how growing up in Hawaii shaped her psychic gifts, and what it means to live aligned with your soul’s purpose. We talk about healing from trauma, addiction, and emotional pain, and what it takes to move from the 3D matrix into 5D consciousness. Kawena offers deep insights into energy healing, clairvoyance, spiritual awakening, and the power of intuitive meditation. This video is for women ready to shed the old story—those navigating midlife transformation, craving meaning after divorce, loss, or unfulfilling relationships. If you're seeking answers, connection, and clarity on your spiritual path, you’ll love this discussion. 💫 Topics include: the Akashic Records, soul contracts, psychic surgery, intuitive gifts, and why managing your energy is the missing piece to lasting change. Subscribe for more content on spiritual growth, energy work, and awakening the Divine Feminine. 🔗 Learn more at ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP46: Andrew Kaiser - What Women Teach Us
05/03/2025
EP46: Andrew Kaiser - What Women Teach Us
Andrew Kaiser, a fine art photographer and storyteller, delves deep into the lessons women have taught him throughout his journey as an artist, creator, and collaborator. From photographing the human figure to exploring the transformative power of resilience, this episode uncovers women's contribution to the wisdom of our lives, relationships, and communities. As a fine art photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, Andrew's work has been shaped by his upbringing in the California Bay Area, education at UC Santa Cruz, and passion for capturing humanity through various mediums like film, digital, and instant photography. Over the years, Andrew has exhibited at galleries such as the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival and Cascade AIDS Project, using his craft to celebrate the complexities of life, love, and growth. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ How photographing women has shaped his art and life ✨ Lessons from friendship, collaboration, and personal transformation ✨ Insights on resilience, self-worth, and healing through creative expression If you’re a woman ready to step into your soul’s purpose, reclaim your authenticity, and live with greater fulfillment, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this resonates with you! https://www.alexiskennedyphotography.com/ #PersonalGrowth #ArtisticJourney #Photography #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #SoulPurpose #HealingThroughArt
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EP45: Christine Marie - You Can't Force Healing
04/19/2025
EP45: Christine Marie - You Can't Force Healing
You Can’t Force Healing – but you can surrender to the journey. In this powerful conversation, Christine Marie, a medicine woman, healer, and advocate for deep transformation, shares her profound wisdom on overcoming trauma, embracing self-healing, and reclaiming personal power. 🔥 Key topics in this episode: ✨ Christine’s near-death experience & surviving nine collapsed lungs ✨ Healing from childhood trauma, poverty, addiction & mental illness ✨ How psilocybin & sacred plant medicine can unlock deep transformation ✨ Breaking free from limiting beliefs & stepping into your soul’s purpose ✨ Healing ancestral wounds & reconnecting with your intuition ✨ The role of creativity, poetry, and spiritual practices in self-healing Christine Marie’s approach integrates Somatic Energy Medicine, Shamanic Reiki, Sound Healing, and Sacred Ceremonies—helping you release past pain and align with your true essence. If you are a woman in midlife seeking clarity, fulfillment, and spiritual connection, this episode is for you. 🌿 Your healing journey starts now. Watch, subscribe, and step into the life you were meant to live. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and @transformationtalkradio. #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #SpiritualAwakening #WomensHealing #ChristineMarie #ShadowWork #SelfDiscovery #InnerHealing #PlantMedicine #ShamanicHealing #EnergyMedicine #PsilocybinTherapy #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmpoweredWomen #MidlifeTransformation #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #HealingTrauma
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EP44: Dr. Nick Crasper - A Life Worth Living
04/05/2025
EP44: Dr. Nick Crasper - A Life Worth Living
Are you ready to transform pain into purpose? In this powerful episode, Dr. Nick Crasper shares his extraordinary journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a mental health and substance use disorder counselor, clinical director, and justice reform advocate. With over 15 years in behavioral health, Dr. Crasper has pioneered peer recovery mentor programs, diversion programs, and justice-focused mental health initiatives that are changing lives statewide. 💡 Topics Covered: ✔️ Healing from trauma & addiction ✔️ Motivational Interviewing & Positive Psychology in recovery ✔️ How peer recovery programs reduce recidivism ✔️ The impact of justice reform on mental health ✔️ Building a life worth living after incarceration 🔥 Who is this for? Women seeking deep personal transformation, healing past wounds, and stepping into fulfilling, soul-aligned lives. If you're ready to rewrite your story and embrace your highest self, this conversation is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for More Conversations on Healing & Growth Three E’s of Reentry: #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #JusticeReform #SpiritualTransformation #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #RecoveryJourney #LifePurpose
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EP43: Richard Garcia - Addiction Doesn't Discriminate
03/15/2025
EP43: Richard Garcia - Addiction Doesn't Discriminate
Addiction doesn’t discriminate—it can impact anyone, regardless of background, status, or upbringing. In this powerful interview,Ricardo Garcia Cisneros, Certified Drug and AlcoholCounselor (CADC), Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS), and Latinx BHRN Program Manager at MHAAO, shares his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, homelessness, and redemption. Born into a life shaped by two contrasting worlds—Section 8 housing with his mother andworking in agriculture with his rancher father in Hermiston, Oregon—Ricardo faced adult responsibilities at an early age. By 12, he was earning $500–$600 per week, navigating the pressures of independence, lack of supervision, and early exposure to substances like methamphetamine, opioids, and fentanyl. This candid conversation explores: ✅The impact of childhood trauma, economic hardship, and addiction ✅The role offamily dynamics, early substance use, and emotional struggles ✅The turning point that led Ricardo toward recovery and transformation ✅How he overcame shame, self-loathing, and the stigma of addiction ✅Lessons on healing, resilience, and finding purpose in helping others If you're navigating addiction, trauma, toxic relationships, or personal transformation, thisvideo is for you. Let Ricardo’s story inspire hope and show thatit’s never too late to heal andcreate a meaningful life. ������ Subscribe for more stories on addiction recovery, trauma healing, spiritual growth, andpersonal transformation! #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #SpiritualGrowth #TraumaHealing ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements
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EP42: Chantal Lusby - Beyond The Surface
03/01/2025
EP42: Chantal Lusby - Beyond The Surface
In "Beyond The Surface: A Journey of Passion, Healing, and Authentic Living," Chantal Lusby shares her inspiring journey towards self-discovery, healing, and living by her values. As a 27-year-old mental health counselor in training, Chantal is deeply committed to helping others uncover their authentic selves—a mission stemming from her own experiences of growth and transformation. This heartfelt interview delves into Chantal’s passions, from writing poetry and crafting herbal remedies to nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones. She reflects on her childhood, the relationships that shaped her, and the challenges she has overcome to become who she is today. Focusing on intentional living, Chantal discusses the joy of simple pleasures, the lessons she has learned, and the aspects of herself she continues to work on healing and embracing. Ideal for women seeking inspiration, healing, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves, this video provides an intimate look at living a life of purpose, passion, and alignment. ✨ Follow Chantal on Instagram for her poetry and more: www.instagram.com/chantels_wanderings/ ✨ Share your own journey of healing and authenticity in the comments! #AuthenticLiving #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthSupport #SelfDiscovery #IntentionalLiving #PassionAndPurpose #WomenEmpowerment #TraumaHealing ___ Find out more about Andrea Love and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP41: Kat Robinson - Harassment As a Woman
02/15/2025
EP41: Kat Robinson - Harassment As a Woman
In Harassment Asa Woman: What Every Woman Faces and How to Stand Strong, Kat Robinson,a proud feminist and graduate student pursuing her Master’s in Professional Mental HealthCounseling, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating sexism, harassment, and systemicchallenges as a woman. With a passion for equality and justice, Kat reflects on her experiences with sexual assault andharassment and how they have shaped her commitment to empowering others and fosteringsafe, supportive spaces. This inspiring interview explores how societal norms perpetuate victim-blaming, the emotionaltoll of toxic environments, and the tools women can use to advocate for themselves. Kat opensup about overcoming childhood messages, outgrowing limiting beliefs, and finding strength inancestral empowerment and education. She shares strategies for addressing workplaceharassment, speaking up against injustice, and navigating fear of retaliation. Perfect for women seeking resilience, transformation, and support, this video offers practicaladvice, validation, and hope for anyone facing toxic dynamics or struggling to reclaim theirpower. ✨Learn how to stand strong and create the life you deserve. ✨Share your own experiences of overcoming challenges in the comments. #Feminism #HarassmentAwareness #EmpoweredWomen #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth#GenderEquality #SelfEmpowerment #Resilience #StandStrong ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP40: Alex Podlinov - The Gift Of Self Reliance
02/01/2025
EP40: Alex Podlinov - The Gift Of Self Reliance
Aleksey Podlinov has called Portland, Oregon, home since 1998, embracing the beauty and culture of the Pacific Northwest. Deeply in love with America, Aleksey cherishes his life with his wife of 22 years and their three children. Aleksey's journey toward understanding life's deeper truths began after the sudden loss of his father to a heart attack just 15. This profound event left him with unanswered questions, prompting a spiritual awakening at the age of 22. Seeking clarity, he delved into the rich traditions of ancient Russian Christian literature, as well as Greek, Egyptian, and Hindu religious text, searching for meaning and answers to his experiences, including persistent sleep paralysis. His passion for exploring and discussing faith led Aleksey to become a radio show host in Portland, where he engaged listeners in thought-provoking conversations about religion and challenged aspects of modern Christianity. To this day, Aleksey continues to inspire others to explore spirituality with open minds and hearts. Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP39: Jerome Gilgan - Giving Up On Yourself
01/17/2025
EP39: Jerome Gilgan - Giving Up On Yourself
Jerome Gilgan grew up in a turbulent household marked by an abusive, alcoholic mother, two sisters, and the absence of a father figure. The emotional void and feelings of isolation from his upbringing drove Jerome to express his pain through violence—punching walls, getting into fights, and struggling academically. His school, eager to rid itself of a troublesome student, graduated him from 8th grade despite his failing grades. High school proved no different, and he was expelled after just eight months. Jerome’s struggles escalated when tragedy struck. His cousin and closest friend, Michael, died in his arms—a devastating event that led Jerome to alcohol in a desperate attempt to numb the pain. By 14, he was using and selling marijuana, and his first arrest followed soon after. A second arrest at 15 led to an ultimatum: his mother kicked him out of the house. Homeless and hungry, Jerome resorted to breaking into homes to survive. At 18, Jerome left New Jersey for Portland, hoping to evade the police and start fresh. Instead, he fell deeper into addiction, turning to methamphetamine. For 21 years, Jerome’s life spiraled into chaos as he became entrenched in meth use, serving seven years in prison and three in jail for drug-related offenses. Despite going through four drug treatment programs, nothing seemed to help. Everything changed when Jerome was referred to the Men’s Residential Center (MRC). Unlike previous programs, the MRC took a holistic approach, challenging Jerome to reevaluate his life and his self-worth. “This program was different,” Jerome reflects. “It wasn’t just about taking classes. It was about learning how to see life and myself through a new lens. I learned how to communicate and even went into schools to share my story and warn students about the dangers of drugs. For the first time, I felt like my life had a purpose and could positively impact others.” In 2003, Jerome graduated from the MRC and has remained clean ever since. Motivated to give back, he accepted a job offer two years later as a residential counselor at the MRC. Jerome’s determination didn’t stop there—he graduated from Portland Community College in 2007 with honors and became a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Today, he serves as the residential treatment supervisor at the MRC while pursuing a master’s degree in social work at Portland State University, becoming the first person in recovery to hold a leadership role at the MRC. “I owe my life to Greg Stone, the program director, and the MRC,” Jerome says with conviction. “My loyalty to the program is unwavering. All I want is to be part of it, to help save someone else, and to give others the same hope I was given.” ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP38: Jason Trujillo - Losing Hope and Finding Resilience
01/04/2025
EP38: Jason Trujillo - Losing Hope and Finding Resilience
Jason Trujillo is a passionate peer support navigator with 10 years of experience focused onmentorship and peer support, dedicated to helping others with addiction. All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements
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EP37: Trevor Higgins - Forgiveness Is Peace
12/21/2024
EP37: Trevor Higgins - Forgiveness Is Peace
Trevor Higgins, Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP). Trevor is the founder of Skating is Connection, a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service. Trevor is a dreamer, social advocate, and classic car fanatic living in the Portland Metro Area, father, a 68 Eldorado, and his collection of Batmobiles. In his professional life, Trevor is an award-winning program planner and community trainer and has founded several projects including Empoderando Familias, Oregon’s largest Spanish language substance use prevention events targeting families. Trevor is proud to be a first-generation Portuguese adopted from Brazil. Before coming to Oregon, Trevor lived in Utah and credits his hometown of South Jordan as the place where he truly learned about his love for skate culture and punk music. @skatingisconnection skatingisconnection@gmail.com ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP36: Jared Chang - No One Wants To Be Alone
12/07/2024
EP36: Jared Chang - No One Wants To Be Alone
Jared is 24 years old and from Southern California. He is working on a masters level addiction counseling program. He has a history of addiction that has aided him on his journey towards being a professional in this field, as well as helping shape his voice as a writer. He is currently creating a book called ‘1017 Notes in My Notes App’, containing a non-linear sequence of stories, jokes, and contemplations about general life. substack.com/@cesarmorales1 ___ Hello In There - John Prime ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP35: Greg Stone - Overcoming Self Hatred
11/16/2024
EP35: Greg Stone - Overcoming Self Hatred
Longtime Volunteers Of America Oregon employee, Greg Stone grew up in Portland amid poverty and trauma. His dad, an addict, left the family when Greg was eight, leaving his mother to raise five children with few resources. Greg experienced a childhood of poverty and violence. Yet he persevered. After graduating from Oregon State with a business degree, he volunteered for two years in Washington, D.C., working with the homeless. Later, he got his master’s degree in social work at Portland State University and then joined VOA Oregon in 1990 to run the Men’s Residential Center. Get Involved With The Al Forthan Scholarship: Additional Resources: Book: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Mate. Protocol manual for enhancing motivation for change. Book: The Residue Years, Mitchell S Jackson Book: The New Jim Crow Fresh Air Podcast on shame ______ First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me. —Martin Niemöller ___ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love ___ All production by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com Artwork by Heather Grace Gordy. Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP33: Julee Zunich - Finding Unconditional Love
11/02/2024
EP33: Julee Zunich - Finding Unconditional Love
Julee (Jules) Zunich is my best friend of 33 years. ____ Julee Zunich graduated from Sonoma State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and followed up with her Masters of Business Administration at Macquarie Graduate School of Management in 2005. A fearless world traveler with a goal to visit all 7 continents, she is a wanderer by nature. She now lives in Auburn, California, at her home lovingly referred to as “The Screaming Chicken Ranch” with her husband, Mike, two Australian shepherds, Indy and Shorty, and her fiercely independent cat, Jet. ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP33: Tracy Townsend - Psilocybin Mushroom Therapy in Oregon
10/19/2024
EP33: Tracy Townsend - Psilocybin Mushroom Therapy in Oregon
Dr. Townsend is a licensed medical doctor, psilocybin facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Portland, Oregon. She practices integrative medicine through a holistic approach. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital of Harvard University. Before that, she trained in a five year residency program in general orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to this, she spent a gap year volunteering for a grassroots education non-profit in La Vallée de Jacmel, Haiti. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, also from the University of Virginia. Dr. Townsend is part of the first graduating class of government licensed psilocybin facilitators through the Innertrek program. Dr. Townsend spent her early childhood in Okinawa, Japan and Seoul, South Korea. Her high school years were spent in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Dr. Townsend has a profound connection to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants - flora and fauna alike. She is deeply committed to serving the health and flourishing of humankind, as she believes this is directly connected to the healing of the planet. ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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EP32: Andrea Bordeaux - Embracing The Selfish Bitch
10/05/2024
EP32: Andrea Bordeaux - Embracing The Selfish Bitch
Andrea Bordeaux is an intuitive guide, energy healer, actress, and writer. In Human Design, she is a 2/4 Emotional Projector. Andrea is devoted to honoring herself as an aspect of the Divine Feminine, a Goddess, and she teaches women to honor themselves as Goddesses. Andrea has anchored radical self-responsibility as one of the pillars of what she teaches and how she guides. Andrea is passionate about helping women connect to their Divine nature by clearing away old and harmful programming, conditioning, implants, and wounds. Andrea’s approach is firm, loving, and full of humor and levity, because while the work you do together can be deep, confronting, and painful, it is also joyous, silly, pleasurable, and fun. As creating magic should be. Andrea would be delighted to be invited into your present life, to help you call in the one of your dreams. andrea@goddessvibes.com linktr.ee/andreabordeaux Find out more about Spirit Weavers Gathering here: spiritweaversgathering.com ____ Find out more about Andrea Love, and her services here: andrea.love Find out more about The House of Healing & Love here: thehouseofhealing.love All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com Opening graphic assets by arakelov and Envato Elements.
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