Sitting in the Discomfort, Part 2: Insecurity, Faith, and the Power of Presence

Faith Over Outcome: Redefining Success

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronni and Brandt talk about the role of faith in facing challenges without needing to control the outcome. Ronni shares her experience of taking the clinical licensure exam without studying—not as an act of recklessness, but as a leap of trust in herself and the process. Together, they explore how choosing faith over fear allowed her to stay grounded, learn from the experience, and walk away more confident, even without a passing score. The conversation reveals how true growth comes from the willingness to be vulnerable, to surrender expectations, and to believe that you can withstand whatever outcome unfolds. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.    You can find Ronni at Solamangelintuitive@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines  Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.

Breathwork Is A Bridge: Healing Through Embodiment

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the deep connection between breath, embodiment, and healing. They unpack how breathwork bypasses intellectual defenses to access stored emotions in the body, creating space for clarity, regulation, and transformation. From personal stories to client breakthroughs, this conversation highlights the power of being present in the body as a path to strength, trust, and lasting change.  Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.    You can find Ronni at Solamangelintuitive@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines  Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.

Embodiment: When Your Body Speaks, Are You Listening?

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt dive deep into the concept of embodiment, exploring how physical pain is often tied to emotional and psychological experiences. Using personal insights, client stories, and spiritual reflections, they challenge the cultural and clinical tendency to separate mind and body—offering instead that pain is an invitation to pause, listen, and uncover what’s out of alignment. From a child learning to regulate anxiety to adults discovering the root of chronic discomfort, they show that healing begins by becoming present in the body. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.    You can find Ronni at Solamangelintuitive@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines  Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.

Awakening to Find the Old You No Longer Fits

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the concept of awakening—shifting from old survival narratives rooted in trauma toward a new identity grounded in healing, grace, and self-awareness. They reflect on how personal growth often emerges from discomfort, grief, and emotional triggers, and emphasize the importance of supportive relationships in navigating these transitions. The conversation underscores that awakening is not a neat, linear process but a challenging, ongoing journey of self-discovery and letting go of outdated protective patterns. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.    You can find Ronni at Solamangelintuitive@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines  Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.

Sitting in the Discomfort, Part 2: Insecurity, Faith, and the Power of Presence

In this raw and reflective episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the emotional weight of insecurity and the challenge of staying grounded during personal and spiritual growth. Through candid storytelling and honest dialogue, they model what it means to “sit in the discomfort”—to allow difficult emotions to exist without resistance. Their conversation reveals how discomfort, while painful, can be a gateway to healing, deeper faith, and transformation—and how, in the midst of it, we’re never truly alone. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.    You can find Ronni at Solamangelintuitive@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines  Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.