Ep. 68 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Perfectionism and Self Worth with Shirin Eskandani

Ep. 68 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Perfectionism and Self Worth with Shirin Eskandani

Show Notes: What happens when you achieve everything you've ever dreamed of and still don't feel worthy? In this heartfelt episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett welcomes Shirin Eskandani, coach, speaker, writer, and creator of the Wholehearted Coaching Certification, for an honest conversation about trauma, perfectionism, belonging, and healing. Born in Iran and raised in Canada after her family fled the Iran Iraq War, Shirin shares how music became her refuge during childhood and eventually led her to a successful career as an opera singer. But after achieving her lifelong dream of performing at the Metropolitan Opera, she realized external success could never heal the wounds of childhood trauma or replace true self worth. Together, Angie and Shirin explore the power of somatic healing, mindfulness, movement, identity, and compassionate self awareness. They also discuss why healing looks different for everyone, the importance of culturally inclusive coaching, and how reconnecting with our bodies can create lasting transformation. Whether you are healing from trauma, navigating perfectionism, or searching for a greater sense of belonging, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that healing does not have to be carried alone. Bio: Shirin Eskandani is the founder of Wholehearted Coaching and the Wholehearted Life Coaching Certification.  A mentor, coach and public speaker, Shirin has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show, The New York Times, Shape and Cosmopolitan Magazine. Prior to building her successful coaching business and certification, she was an award-winning opera singer, performing at Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera.   To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wholeheartedcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/wholeheartedcoaching/] Website:  https://www.wholeheartedcertification.com/ [https://www.wholeheartedcertification.com/] Connect with me: Website:  https://angieberrettmovement.com/ [https://angieberrettmovement.com/] Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement  [https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/  [https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement  [https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement] LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/] TikTok:       https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1] 🎁Grab your Free 5 Minute Freak Out Fix 👉https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix [https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix]

Ep. 67 Reiki, Trauma Healing, and the Science Behind Energy Work with Linda Dieffenbach

Show Notes: In this powerful episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with trauma informed personal transformation coach and healing arts practitioner Linda Dieffenbach to explore the connection between trauma, energy, the chakra system, and self compassion. Linda shares her deeply personal story of surviving childhood abuse, being dismissed after a suicide attempt, and eventually discovering Reiki and chakra healing as transformational tools on her own healing journey. Together, Angie and Linda discuss how unresolved trauma becomes stored in the body, why survival patterns repeat themselves, and how healing happens layer by layer. They also dive into the science behind trauma responses, the role of the nervous system, and why self compassion is often the missing ingredient in recovery. Bio: Linda Dieffenbach, BSW, RMT, is a Personal Transformation Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and founder of Wellness in Harmony. For more than 25 years, she has supported individuals on their healing journeys through a blend of trauma-informed coaching, energy healing, and practical self-awareness tools. Her work focuses on helping people understand the impact of childhood experiences and trauma on self-worth, relationships, boundaries, and personal growth so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection to themselves. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/linda.dieffenbach.5  [https://www.facebook.com/linda.dieffenbach.5]                      https://www.facebook.com/WellnessInHarmony [https://www.facebook.com/WellnessInHarmony]                      https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessinharmony [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessinharmony]  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindadieffenbach [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindadieffenbach]                    https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-in-harmony-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-in-harmony-llc/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessinharmony/ [https://www.instagram.com/wellnessinharmony/] The Wellness Universe: https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com/world-changers/lindadieffenbach/  [https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com/world-changers/lindadieffenbach/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellnessInHarmony [https://www.youtube.com/@WellnessInHarmony] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindadieffenbach  [https://www.tiktok.com/@lindadieffenbach] Website:  https://wellnessinharmony.com/ [https://wellnessinharmony.com/] 🎁Soulful Self-Care Rituals five simple practices to help you reconnect with yourself, restore your energy, and create more space for healing in everyday life. These easy, accessible rituals are designed to bring greater balance, self awareness, and inner peace. https://systeme.io/dashboard/share?hash=6366894089a12609cffd20455cf6e68d880ac20&type=funnel [https://systeme.io/dashboard/share?hash=6366894089a12609cffd20455cf6e68d880ac20&type=funnel] Connect with me: Website:  https://angieberrettmovement.com/ [https://angieberrettmovement.com/] Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement  [https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/  [https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement  [https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement] LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/] TikTok:       https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1] 🎁Grab your Free 5 Minute Freak Out Fix 👉https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix [https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix]

Ep. 66 The Powerful Lesson a Baby Lamb Taught Me About Worthiness and Healing

Show Notes: Can healing come from the most unexpected places? In this deeply personal solo episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett shares the remarkable story of rescuing a newborn lamb while driving across Wyoming and how that experience unexpectedly opened the door to profound healing from childhood sexual abuse. What began as a roadside rescue quickly became a powerful mirror reflecting old wounds, beliefs about worthiness, and the patterns many trauma survivors revisit throughout their healing journeys. Angie explores how trauma lives in the body, why triggers continue to arise even after years of healing work, and how experiences that seem painful can ultimately become opportunities for transformation. Through the story of little Sophie the lamb, she reveals how healing often happens in layers and why being triggered does not mean you are moving backward. Connect with me: Website:  https://angieberrettmovement.com/ [https://angieberrettmovement.com/] Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement  [https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/  [https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement  [https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement] LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/] TikTok:       https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1] 🎁Grab your Free 5 Minute Freak Out Fix 👉https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix [https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix]

Ep. 65 Healing Trauma Through Fitness, Emotional Awareness and Body Code

Show Notes: In this episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett sits down with Jade Kaye, a functional fitness coach, emotion code and body code practitioner, and founder of GroovyBell Wellness. Jade shares her journey from welding school to fitness and emotional healing, highlighting how trauma, mental health struggles, and physical pain shaped her path. They dive deep into the intersection of physical fitness and emotional wellness, exploring the impact of emotional blocks on the body, the power of muscle testing, and how emotion code and body code can release trapped emotions that cause pain and anxiety. Jade offers practical guidance for integrating physical movement, emotional healing, and energy work to live a lighter, more joyful life. Bio: Jade Kaye is a functional fitness coach, Emotion Code/ Body Code practitioner, and founder of  GroovyBell Wellness. She helps women lose body fat, build strength, heal emotionally, and reconnect with themselves through holistic wellness, nervous system support, and functional movement. Creator of The S.O.U.L. Protocol, Jade blends fitness, energy work, mindset, and real-life healing into a grounded, empowering approach to health. Known for her earthy style and bold perspective, she’s passionate about helping people take their health back into their own hands. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/groovybellbabe [https://www.instagram.com/groovybellbabe?igsh=MTdtN2Ribzc4MHYxNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Website:  http://groovybellwellness.com [http://groovybellwellness.com] 🎁Free 20 min emotion code session to any quest who listens. DM me or schedule right on Jade’s website  Connect with me: Website:  https://angieberrettmovement.com/ [https://angieberrettmovement.com/] Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement  [https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/  [https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement  [https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement] LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/] TikTok:       https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1] 🎁Grab your Free 5 Minute Freak Out Fix 👉https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix [https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix]

Ep. 64 Healing, Play, and Prevention: Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse with Rosalia Rivera

Show Notes: In this powerful episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett sits down with child sexual abuse prevention specialist, educator, and advocate Rosalia Rivera for an eye-opening conversation about protecting children, breaking cycles of abuse, and creating a culture of consent. Rosalia shares her personal journey into advocacy, explaining how becoming a parent led her to confront her own family history of abuse and ultimately inspired her mission to educate parents about body safety, consent, and child protection. Together, Angie and Rosalia explore the critical role education plays in preventing abuse, discussing why most perpetrators are known and trusted by children rather than strangers, and how parents can empower their children through age-appropriate conversations, boundary-setting, and role-play. The conversation also highlights the connection between healing, play, and empowerment. Angie shares how play and movement helped her reconnect with her voice and sense of safety after surviving childhood abuse, while Rosalia explains how playful role-playing exercises can help children practice using their voices, setting boundaries, and responding confidently when something feels wrong. The episode tackles difficult but important topics, including rape culture, the impact of technology and AI on consent and bodily autonomy, and the urgent need for greater awareness and prevention efforts. Most importantly, Rosalia offers hope, emphasizing that research shows up to 90% of child sexual abuse can be prevented through education. Listeners will walk away with practical insights, renewed empowerment, and valuable resources to help create safer environments for children while supporting their own healing journeys. This is a conversation about courage, prevention, advocacy, and the transformative power of giving both children and adults the tools to reclaim their voices. Bio: Rosalia Rivera is a consent and child sexual abuse prevention specialist and educator as well as a child rights advocate. She is co-founder of the BRAVE Movement, a global survivor-led organization working to end childhood sexual violence worldwide, and founder of CONSENTparenting™, an online platform that educates parents about child sexual abuse and evidence-based prevention strategies. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Instagram:  @consentparenting 🎁Free access to my Grooming Prevention Masterclass  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/irnxl2r8fkcdk4009akgc/AMB1Iow_tgpIkLzI0YDGvAY?rlkey=5u0ndpr416jyh6i7d1fw3ksf5&e=1&st=qijrkjlz&dl=0 [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/irnxl2r8fkcdk4009akgc/AMB1Iow_tgpIkLzI0YDGvAY?rlkey=5u0ndpr416jyh6i7d1fw3ksf5&e=1&st=qijrkjlz&dl=0] Website:  www.consentparenting.com [https://www.consentparenting.com/] Connect with me: Website:  https://angieberrettmovement.com/ [https://angieberrettmovement.com/] Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement  [https://instagram.com/angieberrettmovement] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/  [https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement  [https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement] LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/] TikTok:       https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement?_t=8qP9poCboWA&_r=1] 🎁Grab your Free 5 Minute Freak Out Fix 👉https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix [https://angie-berrett-movement.mykajabi.com/5-MinuteFreakOutFix]