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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.

Bio*

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.

Bio*

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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In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Chelsea Goucher, intuitive coach and psychedelic facilitator, for a heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to heal.

Together, they explore:

🌱 How play and movement open new pathways for healing

🌱 The power of intuition in guiding personal growth

🌱 The transformative role psychedelics can play in reconnecting with your true self

Chelsea also shares her own journey. The breakthroughs, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. At the heart of it all? The importance of community, curiosity, and self-care in creating lasting transformation.

Tune in for an inspiring, vulnerable, and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to be Heavy, Angie Berrett and Erin Nordstrom dive into the heart of self-compassion and the messy, beautiful process of growth. From the power of small, consistent practices to giving yourself permission to pause, they share honest reflections on navigating change without the pressure of perfection.

Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that healing is less about doing it “right” and more about giving yourself space to simply be.

Bio:

Hi! I’m Erin Nordstrom, creator of the Healing Out Loud Collection. After going through some major life changes — including losing 140 pounds, getting divorced, navigating a really difficult surgery experience abroad, and learning how to choose myself — I realized healing isn’t quiet. It’s messy, beautiful, brave… and it deserves to be witnessed.

I started Healing Out Loud to create a space where people can share their real, raw healing stories — without shame, without filters. Because I believe when we tell the truth about what we’ve been through, we give other people permission to do the same.

I’m a writer, a mom of three amazing girls, and someone who is still figuring it out — but doing it out loud, with heart. My mission is to help people feel seen and inspired to create a life that actually feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good from the outside.

You can follow along or share your own story with us using #healingoutloudcollection.

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In this episode of the Healing Doesn't Have To Be Heavy podcast, host Angie Berrett and guest Jodie Solberg discuss the complexities of trauma, healing, and the importance of self-compassion. Jodie shares her journey as a trauma-informed coach and hypnotherapist, emphasizing the significance of reconnecting with our bodies and understanding our emotions. They explore how childhood experiences shape our beliefs and behaviors, the impact of generational trauma, and the necessity of emotional regulation. The conversation highlights the importance of being human and making mistakes on the healing journey, as well as the power of community and support in breaking generational cycles of trauma

BIO:

Dr. Jodie Solberg is a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Transpersonal Wellness Coach, Transformational Speaker, and International Best-Selling Author, holding a Doctorate in Counseling. With over two decades of experience as both a therapist and coach, and an educational background in both Social and Clinical Psychology, Jodie founded Psyched Up Success in 2019 to integrate her expertise and support clients of all ages and stages in their healing journey. Her work focuses on helping her clients heal from trauma and anxiety, embrace neurodiversity, remove mental blocks to success, gain clarity and confidence, creating inner peace and work-life harmony, preventing burnout, and achieving their personal and professional goals while prioritizing self-care and self-compassion. Jodie is passionate about helping her clients feel empowered to foster secure attachment, build healthy relationships, and cultivate lasting personal confidence and self-esteem.

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In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett chats with the unforgettable Sister Kate, founder of Sisters of the Valley. Yes, the real-life “weed nuns” you’ve heard about.

From healing her own trauma to creating a global sisterhood, Sister Kate’s story is anything but ordinary. She shares how cannabis, CBD, and functional mushrooms became tools for emotional freedom, why community is non-negotiable for real healing, and how she’s mixing ancient Native American wisdom with modern activism (including her wild ride in the Occupy movement).

Expect laughter, truth bombs, and maybe a little holy mischief, plus a reminder that joy, nature, and a touch of plant magic just might be the ultimate recipe for resilience.

BIO:

Sister Kate is the founder of the Sisters of the Valley, a group of women who have been living together, working together, and praying together for over a decade. They sustain themselves through agriculture and the making of healing holistic remedies. They model themselves after their Beguine ancestors and strive to live in harmony with nature, while serving the people.

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In this powerful episode, Angie Berrett sits down with Heather Miller to explore the often-hidden layers of trauma healing, especially when it involves repressed memories and their ripple effect on relationships and parenting. Together, they unpack the vital role of therapy, the unexpected healing found in art and humor, and the strength it takes to confront the past.

Bio:

Heather Miller is an experienced educator, nonprofit leader, artist, and children’s book author whose career has centered on helping young people and the adults who care for them thrive.

Heather is the Founder and CEO of the School Care Team, an organization that partners with schools and communities across Indiana to promote youth mental health, academic success, and life readiness. Under her leadership, the School Care Team delivers impactful programs such as Mindset Reset, Youth WRAP, and parent and teacher education workshops — serving districts of all sizes and contexts.

Her work includes extensive experience with children with disabilities through Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) programs. Her longest tenure was as an art specialist at a Montessori school, where she fostered a classroom culture that encouraged innovation, creative exploration, and risk-taking without fear of criticism — a philosophy that continues to shape her work today.

Heather is an artist and children’s book author. She is currently returning to her writing roots, developing several new projects:

• the Mental Health Minute curriculum, designed as an easy-to-use resource for middle school classrooms;

• a forthcoming book for parents titled Parenting with the Mental Health of the Child in Mind; and

• a new book for teachers that explores how to build classroom environments that support educators’ own mental wellbeing, recognizing that healthy teachers create healthy learning spaces.

Heather holds an MBA and is a passionate advocate for strengthening the ecosystems that surround young people — empowering teachers, families, and communities alike.

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