Worthy & Rewritten

How Do You Rebuild Your Worth After Infidelity Shatters Everything?

What if the feeling of completely losing yourself was actually the greatest gift? In this honest and empowering episode, Naomi Kreske shares her journey through what she calls the "Hot Mess Express", the upheaval of marriage, divorce, infidelity, and survival mode that left her wondering who she was without the roles she'd been playing. But instead of staying stuck, Naomi used that moment as her catalyst for transformation. Naomi talks about the role intuition and self-awareness played in her healing, how she restored her worth after betrayal shattered her sense of self, and the impact Brené Brown's teachings on shame and vulnerability had on her journey. She shares practical steps for life redirection (including how to edit out what no longer serves you), how to reconnect with your authentic self during chaos, and the mindset shifts that changed everything. This episode is for anyone standing in the wreckage of what was, wondering who they are now, and ready to turn their pain into purpose. CONNECT WITH NAOMI KRESKE: https://www.instagram.com/keepfindingu/ [https://www.instagram.com/keepfindingu/] www.keepfindingyou.com [http://www.keepfindingyou.com] ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford [https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein [https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein] Website: https://deannacrawford.com [https://deannacrawford.com] Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca [https://renewcoach.ca]

What If Your Chronic Pain Is Actually Your Body Trying to Tell You Something Deeper

What if your physical illness was actually your bodies messenger that you're storing emotional trauma? In this profound episode, Sarah Dawkins shares her journey from 20+ year registered nurse to holistic healing coach and the internal crisis that led her there. Raised in the medical model, Sarah only knew doctors, pills, and hospitals. But when a colleague challenged her pharmaceutical use, Sarah started researching and discovered the mind-body connection that changed everything. Sarah healed herself of chronic pain, Candida, bulimia, PTSD, underactive thyroid, adrenal burnout, and depression with suicidal thoughts, not through medication, but by addressing the root cause through her four pillars: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The more she healed, the more she realized she couldn't stay in the hospital. She was learning what patients needed, but wasn't allowed to share it. Sarah talks about the terrifying transition from nurse to entrepreneur (while keeping her license), the two-year journey to surrender her nursing identity, and what freedom felt like when she finally let go. She shares the metaphysical messages behind chronic pain (low back = financial insecurity, shoulders = carrying the world), why healing requires love not hate, and how beliefs guide your healing more than you think. This episode is packed with healing stories (including people who healed ALS and MS), practical guidance on beginning your healing journey, and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in a career or suffering from chronic symptoms. CONNECT WITH SARAH DAWKINS: Website: www.sarahdawkins.com [http://www.sarahdawkins.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins [http://linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins] Twitter: @saraddawkins ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford [https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein [https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein] Website: https://deannacrawford.com [https://deannacrawford.com] Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca [https://renewcoach.ca]

She Survived a School Shooting and Her Brother's Death, Here's How She Healed

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Melissa Armstrong shares her journey through unimaginable trauma, childhood abuse, witnessing a school shooting at 15, battling PTSD and suicidal ideations, and losing her brother in a tragic accident she witnessed. Most people would be destroyed by even one of these experiences. Melissa survived all of them, and turned her pain into a mission to help others heal. Melissa doesn't sugarcoat the reality of trauma. She talks about the chaos of the school shooting, the years of self-blame and mental health struggles that followed, the moment she thought she couldn't go on, and the layered healing process that brought her back to life. She shares how therapy, EMDR, somatic work, nervous system regulation, and spiritual growth helped her process what felt unprocessable. But this isn't just a story of survival, it's a story of transformation. Melissa talks about recognizing patterns, allowing yourself to feel emotions instead of suppressing them, and why her nursing background shaped her purpose as a holistic trauma and anxiety coach. CONNECT WITH MELISSA ARMSTRONG: Instagram: @melissaarmstrongheals Facebook: facebook.com/melissaarmstrong [http://facebook.com/melissaarmstrong] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissaarmstrong [http://linkedin.com/in/melissaarmstrong] ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford [https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein [https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein] Website: https://deannacrawford.com [https://deannacrawford.com] Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca [https://renewcoach.ca] She offers practical insights on managing PTSD, flashbacks, and nervous system activation, and shares her message: healing is always possible, no matter what you've been through. This episode is for anyone carrying trauma, feeling stuck in survival mode, or wondering if they'll ever feel whole again.

Unlocking the Power of Root Cause Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Chapa

What if your body's symptoms aren't the problem, they're the messenger? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Aaron Chapa, functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience breaks down why modern medicine misses the mark by treating symptoms instead of root causes. He explains how your body's "check engine lights" are trying to tell you something, and why suppressing symptoms with medication only makes things worse in the long run. Dr. Chapa shares the power of epigenetics (your genes are not your destiny), the Pottinger Cat Studies that prove how quickly health can shift across generations, and why small, consistent lifestyle changes create lasting transformation. He talks about the role of food as medicine, how to retrain your palate and your kids' palates, the critical importance of gut health and detoxification, and why healing doesn't have to be overwhelming, it just has to be consistent. This episode is packed with practical, actionable strategies for anyone tired of pills that don't solve the problem, ready to understand what their body is really saying, and willing to make gradual changes that lead to real, lasting health. CONNECT WITH DR. AARON CHAPA: Website: https:https://drchapawellness.com [https://drchapawellness.com] YouTube: https://youtube.com/drchoppawellness [https://youtube.com/drchappawellness] Social Media: @drchappawellness ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford [https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein [https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein] Website: https://deannacrawford.com [https://deannacrawford.com] Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca [https://renewcoach.ca]

Can You Really Reinvent at 50 (Again)?

What if your fourth career was the one you were always meant to build? In this inspiring and honest episode, Leesa Beeson shares her story of reinventing herself four times and why she's not done yet. From corporate marketing executive to flight attendant to COVID-era founder of Wanderlust Stuff, Leesa's journey is proof that you don't have to stick to one identity your whole life. Leesa talks about what it was like to lose her job during the pandemic after 13 years as a flight attendant, how she turned her love for travel and marketing experience into an e-commerce business, and the terrifying moment she pitched her idea to get into an entrepreneur acceleration program. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of starting a business, the lows, the highs, and why riding the wave is the only way through. This episode is packed with practical advice: why mentorship is everything, how to build while you learn, and why 97% of e-commerce stores fail (and how to beat those odds). Leesa doesn't sugarcoat entrepreneurship, she talks about the loneliness, the fear, and the moments when she questioned everything. But she also shares why reinventing at 50 was the best decision she ever made. CONNECT WITH LEESA: Website: https://www.wanderluststuff.com/ [https://www.wanderluststuff.com/] CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford [https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein [https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein] Website: https://deannacrawford.com [https://deannacrawford.com] Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca [https://renewcoach.ca] The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com [https://thesoulinspiredceo.com]