From Cult Survivor to Trauma Healer: Reclaiming Identity, Body & Faith with Martha Glory Kartaoui

From Cult Survivor to Trauma Healer: Reclaiming Identity, Body & Faith with Martha Glory Kartaoui

What does it take to rebuild a life — and a self — from the ground up? Martha Glory Kartaoui spent the first 26 years of her life inside a religious cult, where every aspect of her existence was controlled: her name, her food, her relationships, her thoughts. She experienced profound physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and sexual abuse. And when she finally escaped at 26, she entered a world she had no tools to navigate. In this deeply moving episode, Martha shares her extraordinary journey from cult survivor to trauma healer — how her body began breaking down in her early 30s, how a single line in a somatic healing class changed everything, and how 14 years of dedicated healing work transformed not only her body but her identity, her faith, and her purpose. What You'll Discover in This Episode: What life inside a religious cult is actually like — and why you often don't know you're in one The unexpected reason Martha found the courage to escape: wanting to be an auntie How chronic migraines, fibromyalgia, and GI issues led her to discover somatic healing and The Body Keeps the Score What it means to heal an identity that was never truly yours to begin with Martha's powerful story of finding her way back to faith — and the moment she felt held by God for the first time Why she released over 100 pounds in 12 years (and it wasn't about diet) How her gift as an intuitive healer and massage therapist became part of her healing path The Unbound trauma healing event and The Collective — her communities for people ready to take their next step Why "alone is a choice" — and the one thing she wants you to know if you're carrying trauma Martha's Resources & Offers: 🌟 Unbound — In-person trauma healing event, August 21-23, Raleigh, NC: unboundcommunity.com 💜 The Collective — Weekly trauma healing group, Mondays at 7:00 PM: unboundcommunity.com 🌐 Martha's website: letgloryshine.com 🔗 Additional healing resources: trauma-x.org 📲 All of Martha's links: lnk.bio/MarthaGloryKartaoui Connect with Heather: 🌐 heathereck.com 📸 Instagram: @heatherartist ✨ Spirit Portraits are opening up! DM @heatherartist on Instagram with the word WAITLIST to get on the list.

Conversations Worth Having: Appreciative Inquiry, Generative Questions & the Power of Positive Communication | Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros

What if the key to a more radiant, connected, and fulfilling life lived in the quality of your conversations? In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Cheri Torres, PhD, and Jackie Stavros, DM — co-founders of the CWH Institute and co-authors of the bestselling book Conversations Worth Having — to explore how a simple but revolutionary framework called Appreciative Inquiry can transform the way we communicate with ourselves and with others. These two brilliant collaborators have spent decades discovering that the quality of our conversations — with others, and with ourselves — is literally the key to human potential, well-being, and connection. And what they share in this episode is something every one of us needs right now. What You'll Discover in This Episode: * What Appreciative Inquiry ("the other AI") actually is — and how it emerged from groundbreaking research at the Cleveland Clinic * The 5 D's framework: Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Deliver * Two foundational practices: generative questions and positive framing * The "flipping" technique to move from what you don't want to what you actually desire * Why pausing, breathing, and tuning in before you speak can transform every interaction * MSU — Making Stuff Up — and how to stop letting imaginary conversations drain your energy * How every conversation either moves us toward or away from what we want (no neutral ones!) * Why asking generative questions of yourself is the hardest — and most transformative — practice * How these conversations help us move from fear-based relating to love-based connection Resources Mentioned: * 📘 Conversations Worth Having by Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros — available in print and audio * 🌐 Website: cwh.today [https://cwh.today] * 🎓 CWH Foundations Course ($49 on-demand) — Use code RADIANTSPIRIT for 30% off: conversationsworthhaving.today/foundations [https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/foundations] * 🎁 Free Conversation Toolkit: conversationsworthhaving.today/toolkitform [https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/toolkitform] * Virtual and on-demand boot camps, certified trainer program, organizational training available at cwh.today [https://cwh.today] Connect with Cheri & Jackie: * 🌐 Website: cwh.today [https://cwh.today] * 🔗 Cheri on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cbtorres [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbtorres/] * 🔗 Jackie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jackie-stavros-0b45824 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-stavros-0b45824/] * 📸 Jackie on Instagram: @jackie_stavros [https://www.instagram.com/jackie_stavros/] * 👤 Jackie on Facebook: facebook.com/jacqueline.stavros [https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.stavros] Connect with Heather: * 🌐 heathereck.com [https://heathereck.com] * 📸 Instagram: @heatherartist [https://www.instagram.com/heatherartist]

Shamanic Healing, Intuition & Spiritual Connection with Rick Noriega | Healing by Hawkeye

What happens when you finally trust the intuitive gifts you’ve carried your whole life? In this heartfelt episode of Your Radiant Spirit, Heather sits down with intuitive reader and shamanic practitioner Rick Noriega of Healing by Hawkeye for a deeply grounding conversation about intuition, spiritual healing, tarot, energy clearing, and learning to trust the messages your soul is already receiving. Rick shares how his intuitive abilities first showed up in childhood, what it was like growing up in a family where spiritual gifts were considered normal, and how he eventually stepped fully into his calling as a healer and intuitive guide. Together, Heather and Rick explore: * What intuitive readings really feel like * The difference between fear-based spirituality and love-based healing * How clairsentience and claircognizance show up * Why space clearing and energetic cleansing matter * The connection between spirituality, God, healing, and intuition * What many people are collectively feeling right now * How to reconnect when you feel spiritually stuck * Why creativity can become a path back to alignment Rick also shares powerful stories from his work clearing homes and spaces, including energetic shifts, spirit protection, and the importance of creating environments filled with peace, intention, and light. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to feel complicated. Sometimes it begins with slowing down, listening inward, and allowing yourself to reconnect with the love that’s already surrounding you. In This Episode * Rick’s journey into tarot, intuition, and shamanic healing * Growing up with intuitive gifts * Spiritual awakening and reclaiming suppressed abilities * What happens during an intuitive reading * Energy clearing and shamanic space cleansing * How to protect and shift the energy in your home * The relationship between spirituality and faith * Messages of hope, patience, and collective healing * Why creativity helps us reconnect to ourselves Connect with Rick Noriega / Healing by Hawkeye 🌐 Website: healingbyhawkeye.com 📧 Email: ricardo@healingbyhawkeye.com Mentioned in This Episode Dancing Moon Balance Mind Body Energy Fair Nicole from the PEEP Podcast (People Experiencing Everyday Paranormal) Connect with Heather Eck Heather Eck is an intuitive artist, color healer, and creator of Spirit Portraits — personalized paintings designed to reflect the energy, emotions, and deeper truth of your soul through color and intuitive guidance. 🎨 Explore Heather’s artwork, Spirit Portraits, and offerings: www.heathereck.com 📱 Follow Heather on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heathereckartist ✨ If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.

From Panic Attacks to Inner Peace: Healing Anxiety Through Trauma, Self-Love & Inner Child Work with Silvia Araya

What if your anxiety isn't something to fight—but a message asking you to listen? In this powerful episode of Your Radiant Spirit, Heather Eck sits down with trauma specialist, author, and holistic healing practitioner Silvia Araya to explore the deeper roots of anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional healing. Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, Silvia shares how her own journey through debilitating panic attacks led her to uncover the connection between trauma, fear, self-love, and the body's innate wisdom. Together, Heather and Silvia discuss inner child healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), family constellations, ancestral trauma, Bach flower remedies, and why true healing begins when we stop resisting what we're feeling. This conversation offers hope, practical insights, and a compassionate reminder that healing isn't about fixing yourself—it's about reconnecting with who you've always been. In This Episode You'll Learn: * Why panic attacks often stem from unresolved trauma * The surprising connection between fear of death and fear of life * How anxiety can be a messenger rather than a problem * What inner child healing really looks like * How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps heal emotional wounds * The role of ancestral trauma and family constellations in healing * Why self-love is often the missing piece in recovery * How surrender can create profound emotional transformation * Simple ways to begin developing compassion for yourself Memorable Quotes "The fear of death is actually the fear of life." "If you're so worried about dying, you're not focusing on living." "Sometimes panic is simply a notification that something needs your attention." "Healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves and start meeting ourselves with compassion." Connect with Silvia Araya Website: SilviaAraya.com Download Silvia's free guide: Why Anxiety Happens: Holistic Methods and Daily Habits to Calm Anxiety Naturally Connect with Heather Eck If you're curious about the colors your soul is expressing and how art can become a pathway to healing, explore Heather's Spirit Portraits, intuitive artwork, and color healing resources. Loved This Episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone navigating anxiety, healing trauma, or learning to trust themselves again.

Psychic Medium Sylvia Beatrice on Soul-Led Living, Spiritual Awakening & Finding Your Purpose

In this deeply honest and soul-expanding conversation, intuitive artist and host Heather Eck sits down with psychic medium and spiritual teacher Sylvia Beatrice to explore intuition, soul-led living, spiritual awakening, psychic gifts, motherhood, healing, and what it means to live authentically in today’s world. Sylvia shares her extraordinary early childhood experiences, including memories from before birth, heightened sensitivity, and navigating life feeling deeply different from those around her. Together, Heather and Sylvia discuss spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, energy sensitivity, intuition, mediumship, motherhood, soul purpose, and the courage required to trust yourself in uncertain times. This episode explores: * How to strengthen your intuition * What it means to live soul-led * Psychic abilities and spiritual gifts * Energy sensitivity and emotional overwhelm * Spiritual awakening and personal transformation * Motherhood as a spiritual initiation * Healing from conditioning and societal expectations * The difference between fear and soul guidance * Spiritual responsibility in today’s world * How to connect with your higher self If you’ve ever felt different, highly sensitive, spiritually curious, or called toward a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Connect with Heather Eck: www.heathereck.com Connect with Sylvia Beatrice: https://www.instagram.com/imsylviabeatriz/