Open Heart Healing Podcast

The Open Heart Healing Podcast is a space for mental health, self-care, self-love, inspiration, resilience, and emotional healing. Each episode is designed to support you in navigating life’s inevitable ups and downs while reminding you of your true worth and inner strength. In today’s fast-paced world, balancing daily responsibilities with happiness can feel overwhelming, but this podcast proves that healing, growth, and joy are possible—even during the most challenging times. Hosted by empowerment strategist and health coach Vesta Hurlbutt, the Open Heart Healing Podcast is more than just another wellness show—it’s a resource for personal growth, emotional wellness, and navigating change with an open heart. Listeners will find practical tools, heartfelt inspiration, and meaningful conversations that address the full spectrum of what it means to be human: from managing stress and anxiety to finding courage, forgiveness, and freedom in the face of transitions. At the core of every episode is the belief that self-care is not selfish. In fact, self-care is the foundation for building resilience and balance. Through stories, strategies, and honest reflections, Vesta offers guidance to help you reclaim your energy, rediscover your authentic self, and cultivate a deeper sense of peace and happiness. Each conversation shines a light on the importance of self-love, mindfulness, and emotional healing, encouraging you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Guests on the Open Heart Healing Podcast include coaches, healers, authors, and everyday people who share their journeys of resilience, recovery, and transformation. These powerful stories of breaking free from toxic relationships, overcoming self-doubt, healing emotional wounds, and finding joy again serve as reminders that you are not alone. Their insights help listeners explore how to navigate transitions, embrace new beginnings, and approach change with creativity, strength, and inspiration. But this podcast isn’t just about the tough moments—it’s also about celebration. Vesta highlights the beauty of starting over and the privilege of being able to begin again, again. With every fresh start, we are invited to align more closely with who we are meant to be. That sense of freedom and possibility is central to what the Open Heart Healing Podcast delivers: a reminder that resilience and balance are not just survival tools, but pathways to authentic joy. If you are searching for a mental health podcast that provides not only insight but also practical steps for self-care, emotional wellness, stress relief, and personal growth, this is the place for you. If you are looking for inspiration, motivation, and encouragement to keep going when life feels heavy, you’ll feel at home here. If you’re working to strengthen your resilience, practice self-love, and find balance between your responsibilities and happiness, these episodes will give you the tools to move forward. Every conversation is rooted in compassion and empowerment. Listeners are reminded that healing doesn’t happen all at once—it unfolds step by step. By tuning in, you’ll gain strategies for improving your mental health, tips for integrating self-care into your daily routine, and inspiration to embrace your worth and potential. Most importantly, you’ll be reminded that even in uncertainty, you can navigate life with confidence, courage, and creativity. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, recovering from a difficult season, learning how to release limiting beliefs, or simply seeking a little inspiration and motivation, the Open Heart Healing Podcast is here to remind you of your value. This is a community for those who believe in growth, resilience, balance, and the power of starting fresh. Life may not always be easy, but with an open heart, you can learn to navigate the journey with greater ease, compassion, and joy. 🌐 Learn more at www.openhearthealingpodcast.com 📲 Connect with Vesta on Instagram: www.instagram.com/vlhurlbutt

81: Happiness is a Decision 01/26/2026

80: Being with Emotions, Not Battling Them 01/18/2026

79: From Trauma to Triumph 12/25/2025

78: Rethinking Bipolar: Trauma, Awakening, Healing 12/18/2025

78: Rethinking Bipolar: Trauma, Awakening, Healing Follow me on Instagram ! Today’s guest is Sean Blackwell, author of Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder, a thought leader redefining how we understand mental health, trauma, and spiritual transformation. For over a decade, Sean has shared his personal journey and taught others through his YouTube channel and international retreats, helping people explore the intersection of psychology, consciousness, and awakening. Sean challenges the mainstream psychiatric model that views bipolar disorder as a lifelong, biologically based mental illness. Instead, he presents a compelling perspective: that many bipolar experiences may be misunderstood spiritual emergence processes rooted in unresolved trauma. Through this lens, extreme psychological states such as mania or psychosis are not random breakdowns, but the psyche’s attempt to heal through the body’s natural bio-energetic intelligence. We dive deep into the somatic and energetic foundations of bipolar disorder, including the role of kundalini energy, the chakra system, and insights from transpersonal psychology pioneer Dr. Stanislav Grof. Sean explains how trauma can create bio-energetic blockages within the subtle body—and how the release of this stored energy can trigger powerful psychological and spiritual experiences often mislabeled as pathology. Sean also shares the origins of the Bipolar Awakenings Healing Retreat and his trauma-release modality, Bipolar Breathwork, adapted from Holotropic Breathwork training. Through moving client stories, he illustrates how addressing trauma at the energetic level has led to profound healing, reduced hospitalization, freedom from chronic pain, and in some cases, complete independence from psychiatric medication. This episode offers a radical reframe of bipolar disorder—from a life sentence to a call for deep inner healing—and invites listeners to consider how our greatest breakdowns may hold the seeds of our most meaningful spiritual breakthroughs. More from Sean . /episode/index/show/9b3a6791-f55f-4218-a7a1-7b56394b730e/id/39437105

77: Sacred Healing & Twin Flame Truth 12/11/2025

77: Sacred Healing & Twin Flame Truth Follow me on Instagram ! In this powerful conversation, we meet V.C. Pitt—author of My Twin Flame Journey of Separation, Surrender, and Release and Healing Sacred Wounds While Reclaiming My Power, cancer survivor, and spiritual guide devoted to alternative healing wisdom. V.C. shares her raw, transformative journey from running a successful medical billing company to surrendering fully to her spiritual path and becoming a lightworker who helps others heal through sacred plant medicine, emotional release techniques, and deep spiritual understanding. A breast cancer survivor, V.C. opens up about how her diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and medical debt became catalysts for profound spiritual awakening. She discusses how nine Ayahuasca ceremonies and eight mushroom journeys helped her clear deep-seated grief, awaken divine feminine energy, and access spiritual gifts including clairsentience, clairaudience, clairvoyance, and claircognizance. Her story reveals how true healing often begins where everything seems to fall apart. We also dive into her unique insights on twin flame dynamics, karmic clearing, generational trauma, and the difference between unconditional love and unhealthy attachment. V.C. offers practical wisdom for navigating spiritual awakening without bypassing the hard parts—showing listeners how to integrate sacred plant medicine experiences, set healthy energetic boundaries, and reclaim their personal power after heartbreak, illness, or loss. This episode is for anyone craving authentic spiritual truth. V.C. Pitt’s vulnerability, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom illuminate the path from suffering to sovereignty. Her journey reminds us that breakdowns can become breakthroughs—and that healing is always possible when we choose surrender, trust, and self-love. Want more VC, click . Find her books on Amazon. My Twin Flame Journey of Separaton, Surrender, and Release: Unconditional Love through Spiritual Lessons and Healing - . /episode/index/show/9b3a6791-f55f-4218-a7a1-7b56394b730e/id/39344045

76: Inspiring One Million Acts of Self-Love 11/16/2025

75: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Your Light 11/09/2025

74: Living for a Body You Love 11/02/2025

73: Sensual Liberation: Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality 10/26/2025

72: Helping Kids Regulate Big Feelings 10/19/2025

71: Mom Guilt and Grief: Healing Through Loss 10/12/2025

70: From Corporate Burnout to Hormone Health 10/05/2025

69: Root Cause Healing with PMDD & Plant-Based Health 09/28/2025

68: Finding Root Cause Healing 09/21/2025

67: How Going Vegan Changed My Life 09/14/2025

66: Art Journaling through Life's Transitions 09/07/2025

65: Natural Solutions for Urinary Incontinence 08/31/2025

65: Natural Solutions for Urinary Incontinence Follow me on Instagram . Dr. Nigel Brayer, DC, Ph.C., FIAMA, is a pioneer in Natural Medicine and a leading voice in women’s urinary health. As the creator of the Iron Clad Bladder System, he developed a drug-free approach to urinary incontinence that blends neurological insights with Traditional Chinese Medicine. His mission is to provide women with safe, effective solutions for bladder health that go beyond temporary fixes and empower them to regain their freedom and confidence. Dr. Brayer’s journey to becoming the “Natural Bladder Doctor” wasn’t something he planned—it began with his wife, Brandi. An active and adventurous couple, they loved biking, hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors together. But after the birth of their son, Brandi slowly began retreating from the activities they once cherished. At first, it seemed like the fatigue of new motherhood, but over time it became clear something deeper was going on. The turning point came one evening when Brandi tearfully revealed she had been struggling in silence with urinary incontinence. What started as occasional leaks had progressed to frequent bathroom trips, liners, and failed attempts with strengthening exercises. This hidden struggle not only limited her daily life but also took a toll on her confidence and joy. Dr. Brayer realized he wasn’t just searching for answers for Brandi—he was uncovering a widespread issue affecting countless women. Through his research, Dr. Brayer discovered that the missing link often overlooked in Western medicine lay within the ancient practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By exploring concepts like chi, yin and yang, and energy flow, he developed a simple yet powerful technique to help restore the brain-bladder connection. When Brandi began applying this method, she noticed profound improvements. Soon, his patients were experiencing relief as well—some even achieving full resolution of incontinence within a few months. But as he continued his work, Dr. Brayer identified another layer of complexity. Relapses often occurred during menstrual cycles or times of high stress. This led him back to his roots in neuroanatomy, where he explored the balance between the parasympathetic nervous system (rest, healing, restoration) and the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight). By addressing this critical connection, he refined the Iron Clad Bladder System into a comprehensive, holistic approach that continues to change lives today. Now, Dr. Brayer is on a mission to share his knowledge and help women everywhere take their first steps toward freedom from urinary incontinence. His innovative approach shows that healing is possible without medications or surgery—through natural methods that honor both the body and mind. Get more of Dr. Nigel Brayer . /episode/index/show/9b3a6791-f55f-4218-a7a1-7b56394b730e/id/38033220

64: Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs 08/24/2025

64: Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs Follow me on for more amazing content! In this transformative episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I talk to Alain Silas and we explore how to break free from limiting beliefs that keep ambitious entrepreneurs stuck, stressed, and struggling. You’ll hear the story of a mind & body expert, chiropractic physician, and #1 Amazon best-selling author who developed the Goal & Success Clearing System, a proven 3-step process that helps entrepreneurs make more sales, achieve their goals flawlessly, and grow their businesses optimally—without endless self-help courses, therapy, or overhyped events. Once living the American dream with a thriving practice, he became consumed by stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Disconnected from family, facing divorce, and later diagnosed with colon cancer, he hit rock bottom in health, relationships, and business. But instead of giving up, he embarked on a journey of discovery that revealed how limiting beliefs were sabotaging his success. Through that journey, he created a system that restored his health, rebuilt his relationships, and dramatically increased his income. Today, he has guided over 4,000 clients across the U.S. and Europe to create breakthroughs in business and life. His Goal & Success Clearing System helps entrepreneurs release the mental blocks holding them back, restore clarity, and create consistent success. In this episode, you’ll learn: How limiting beliefs silently sabotage health, relationships, and business growth. The 3-step process to achieve goals with clarity and confidence. Why traditional self-help often fails and what creates lasting transformation. How stress and overwhelm impact the mind–body connection. Simple tools to release mental blocks and prevent burnout. This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone ready to release the patterns keeping them stuck. If you want to step into your power, restore balance, and create success that lasts, this episode will show you the path forward. Find more from him ! /episode/index/show/9b3a6791-f55f-4218-a7a1-7b56394b730e/id/37932925