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In this episode, host Angie Berrett sits down with psychotherapist Alex Theberge to explore the healing potential of Ayahuasca and other psychedelics in trauma recovery. Together, they discuss why preparation and integration are just as important as the experience itself, and how these practices can lead to profound emotional breakthroughs.

Alex shares his personal path to becoming a psychotherapist and how his work with Ayahuasca helped him confront and release long-held emotional pain. He also sheds light on common fears surrounding psychedelics, the misconceptions that hold people back, and the crucial role of qualified guides in creating a safe, supportive environment.

This conversation emphasizes that psychedelic healing isn’t just about facing trauma—it can also be a joyful, enlightening, and deeply transformative journey.

Bio:

Alex Theberge is a licensed psychotherapist with nearly 20 years experience. His practice specializes in trauma healing and helping people prepare for and integrate healing experiences with psychedelic plant medicines. Alex is also a traditionally-trained Ayahuasquero and plant medicine facilitator and has spent several years in the Peruvian Amazon studying Ayahuasca shamanism and facilitating Ayahuasca ceremonies. He has supported hundreds of people through their transformative journeys with psychedelic plant medicines, including Ayahuasca, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and San Pedro.

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In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Barrett engages in a heartfelt conversation with Icy Barzey-George, a clinical dietitian and transformation coach. They explore the profound impact of childhood trauma on emotional eating, the healing power of Reiki, and the journey towards finding one's voice and authenticity. Icy shares her personal experiences with trauma, the importance of self-love, and the challenges she faced in her healing journey. The discussion emphasizes the significance of emotional awareness, setting boundaries, and the transformative power of sharing one's story.

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With over three decades of experience as a clinical dietitian, Icy embarked on a personal transformation, shifting from the corporate realm of health and wellness to the spiritual and metaphysical domain. Through practices like meditation, prayer, journaling, writing, and mirror work, she granted herself permission to heal from past traumas. As she shed not only physical weight but also emotional burdens, Icy shared her journey through public speaking, social media, and authorship, garnering a following dedicated to fostering body confidence and self-love, thus nurturing personal growth.

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In this conversation, Angie Berrett and Saba Hocek explore the concepts of intuition, trauma, and the subconscious mind. They discuss how trauma can lead to repeating patterns in behavior and the importance of understanding and trusting one's intuition. The guest shares insights on how to manifest desires and the role of the subconscious in shaping our experiences. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-worth and the healing journey, providing listeners with practical advice and a free gift to aid in their personal growth.

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Meet Saba Hocek – a compassionate healer and guide with a unique blend of intuition, science, and heart. Saba holds six professional certifications, is accredited by BANHS, and is a member of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology & Hypnotherapy. She’s also a best-selling author who brings her own lived experience and deep empathy into every healing journey.

Saba discovered her intuitive gifts at a young age but initially followed a different path, building a successful career in software development. In fact, right out of college, she developed the first PC-based reading system for the blind and visually impaired—pioneering a solution that changed lives and launched her company, Adhoc Systems, into a leadership position in its field.

What set her apart in tech—her ability to see both the big picture and the tiny steps to get there—is the same insight she now brings to healing. Her work with mental health systems opened her eyes to the powerful connection between computer logic and the human mind—two complex systems with one key in common: flow.

Driven by a deep desire to help others reconnect with their inner strength, Saba shifted her focus to healing full time. She began studying hypnosis, biofeedback, Reiki, and the power of intuitive energy, eventually founding Self Empowered Minds in 2009—a wellness center dedicated to helping people heal and live life empowered.

Today, Saba guides others through trauma, uncertainty, and transformation using a blend of science-backed methods and soulful intuition. Through hypnosis, energy healing, and emotional realignment, she helps women rediscover their own power—and gently reminds them that healing is not only possible, it's your birthright.

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