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Liat and MJ kick off the new year with a real-time life update: MJ's "2.0" era, co-parenting + post-separation boundaries, and what it's like returning to reality TV without slipping back into "messy for the cameras." They also unpack the new dynamics (and drama) on The Valley: Persian Style—including friendships, alliances, and why healing sometimes looks like choosing peace over proving a point. What you'll hear in this episode MJ's lighter energy in her "MJ 2.0" season: self-worth, softness, and speaking up with boundaries Navigating separation + co-parenting: why "healing conversations" take time Friendship repair + forgiveness: letting go of "stay mad forever" loyalty On-screen dynamics: why some relationships read as "trauma-bonded" vs. truly compatible Rebuilding after chaos: releasing survival mode (freeze/flight/fawn) and learning to live Follow the show: @h2fpod Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!) Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.

In this deeply honest and transformational episode of Heal 2 Feel, we sit down with Colette Abedi and Kerry Rhodes for an unforgettable conversation about plant medicine, grief, identity, and what real healing actually requires. Colette shares how losing her father led her to ayahuasca—and ultimately to producing The Medicine documentary and writing her novel My Uncaged Summer. Kerry opens up about life after the NFL, surrendering control, ego death, and how plant medicine helped him reconnect to his purpose, his voice, and himself. This episode explores the truth many people miss: plant medicine isn't the cure — it opens the door. The work is still yours. If you're navigating grief, divorce, identity shifts, or standing at the edge of a deeper healing journey, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – The truth about healing: "It's not the cure — the cure is inside you" 02:00 – Why plant medicine became part of this journey 05:20 – Colette's grief, losing her father, and saying yes to ayahuasca 08:45 – "I saw my dad" — breaking the veil & life after death 12:10 – What ayahuasca actually feels like (the purge + surrender) 15:00 – Kerry's life after the NFL & fear of losing control 18:45 – Ego death, therapy, and asking: Is there more inside me? 22:30 – Reliving childhood wounds & the power of remembering 26:00 – Seeing life from the higher self perspective 30:00 – Past lives, energy, and altered states of consciousness 35:00 – Why plant medicine can blow up your life (and why that's okay) 40:15 – Leaving marriages, choosing yourself, and sacred endings 45:00 – From validation to self-love 49:30 – Healing masculine & feminine energy 53:30 – Colette's book My Uncaged Summer & Persian culture 58:00 – Dating, soul connections & being whole on your own 1:02:00 – Final reflections: when the medicine calls Colette Abedi Author | Producer 📖 My Uncaged Summer (available everywhere books are sold) 📸 Instagram: @coletteabedi Kerry Rhodes Former NFL Player | Actor | Musician 🎵 New single: Hush 📸 Instagram: @kerryon_   🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify 📺 YouTube (full episode + clips) Follow the show: @h2fpod Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!) Share with a friend who's ready to go deeper, let go, or begin again.

In this episode, we sit down with holistic dating coach Amy to talk about what most of us were never taught: relational skills—and how to intentionally choose love from an aligned place (instead of repeating patterns from fear). Amy breaks down her Four Pillars of Aligned Love and shares how she helps clients shift their energy, stop "dating from the wound," and build real, sustainable chemistry. You'll hear why "spark" isn't the whole story, what emotional maturity actually looks like early on, how to spot readiness (and why it's the hardest pillar), and how gratitude can completely change your dating experience. This one is part dating strategy, part spiritual reset—aka Heal 2 Feel style. What You'll Learn The Four Pillars of Aligned Love: Chemistry, Emotional Maturity, Core Values, Readiness Why "no spark in 5 minutes" is usually a trap—and what real chemistry is How to stop attracting emotionally unavailable partners The "Choose Me" lens (and how to flip it into Choose Yourself) Why gratitude is a superpower in dating (and in life) How childhood wounds quietly shape adult relationship patterns What Amy means by "dating from the wound" vs dating from love Timestamps 00:00 The most important skill we should learn in middle school: relational skills 00:35 Meet Amy + what "Love, Amy" is (a 4-month intensive) 01:19 Why energy blocks can keep love away—even when you're "doing all the things" 02:29 Readiness: why some people say they want love, but aren't actually ready 03:40 Amy's origin story: leaving a 20-year marriage + trusting the leap 05:59 Meditation as the turning point: "messages" and learning to listen 07:05 "If you really look back, you will see." 08:12 Dating as a full-time "spiritual practice" + making mistakes on purpose 10:28 "Are we dating from our wound?" 12:24 Amy's early spiritual experience (and how it shaped her path) 15:11 Becoming more "you" attracts more aligned partners 17:22 Coaching example: shifting from fear to love in real time 18:55 Banter on apps: why it feels stilted + how to make it natural 23:00 The Four Pillars breakdown begins 23:54 Sustainable chemistry: emotional intimacy first (slow burn > spark) 24:54 Emotional maturity: the early-date questions that reveal everything 25:59 Core values: "What are you grateful for right now?" 27:03 Readiness: the hardest pillar to diagnose (and why) 29:39 The "Choose Me" lens + reclaiming your quirky self 32:59 Why people numb pain (and how feeling it releases it) 35:17 Gratitude as a dating superpower + "find someone's magic" 36:20 What success looks like (it's not just "finding someone") 42:19 Helping clients once they meet someone: building a strong foundation 44:57 Visioning exercise: what you think you want vs what you truly need 46:19 Love Is Blind: what it gets right—and what it's missing 48:16 The pattern of chasing the undeserving: earning love + healing maps 50:26 The discomfort of dating differently + upper limiting 54:08 Where to find Amy + how to work with her 55:09 Show wrap + how to submit questions Guest Contact Info (Amy — Love, Amy) Website: loveamy.co Instagram: @lovethatamy (spoken as "Love That Amy" in the episode) Program: Love, Amy — 4-month intensive holistic dating coaching Follow the show: @h2fpod Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!) Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now. Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)

In this raw, real-time healing session, Shannon opens up about shame, self-worth, family wounds, and relationship patterns—and bravely steps into her first hypnosis experience on camera. Shinka connects with powerful loved-one messages from Spirit, while Joe breaks down the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck (and how to finally release them). Expect tears, breakthroughs, and that Dare to Heal magic—where healing happens in real time. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Dare to Heal (part of Heal 2 Feel) 00:57 What Dare to Heal is + what to expect from this segment 01:20 Shannon Beador joins the healing circle 01:34 Meet the healers: Shinka + Joe Tabb 03:43 Spirit begins coming through immediately 04:15 Shannon's grandfather's message: confidence, beauty, self-worth 05:02 A maternal-line female energy comes through (grandmother) 06:20 A cancer-connected message + "Joy" comes through with validation + a butterfly sign 09:03 Shannon's dad "Gene the Machine" + family context 10:13 Shannon's upbringing: parents' relationship, fighting, drinking, infidelity 12:03 Feeling distant from dad growing up + closeness with mom 13:54 Reconnection + father's emotional moment: "I live for seeing you." 14:30 Forgiveness theme: it's not only about dad—mom, too 16:01 Shannon's commitment year: focusing on self + family 17:09 "Dog poop" shame story + how quickly shame can latch on 18:08 Relationship patterns begin: betrayal, love bombing, fear of being left 21:49 Joe's breakdown: the "brains" (primitive, mammalian, conditioned/human) + subconscious patterns 23:24 The 3 core subconscious wounds Joe sees most: abandonment, control, not-good-enough 25:29 Shannon connects her childhood turbulence to her relationship patterns 27:10 Shinka names the deeper imprint: early betrayal + what "man" became associated with 32:14 Shinka's message: return to the younger self (around 16) + reclaim self-worth 33:09 Joe defines belief systems + how they're formed 33:53 Shannon says yes: "Let's do it." (healing/hypnosis begins) 34:15 Identifying the stuck belief: "I'm not good enough" + fear of being "found out" 36:38 Root age identified: ~7–8 years old 40:33 "Release that decision—NOW." (core moment of reframe + release) 41:55 Emotional release (tears) + "letting love in" 44:33 Shannon returns: first hypnosis experience + processing 46:33 What changes after this? Repatterning + "generalizing" the new belief 48:21 "Shame is the gateway drug." (powerful reframe) 50:07 Shannon on DUI shame + accountability + serving at church 52:03 Shinka reframes the lesson: perfection isn't real + kids learn resilience 56:16 Bravocon accountability moment + facing it head-on 58:27 Joe on projection/transference + why comments don't hit the same anymore 01:00:05 Shannon's early Twitter clapbacks: "Do you feel better now?" 01:01:08 Friendship boundaries + keeping cast relationships as "work" 01:02:58 Tamra dynamics + boundaries + healing shifts 01:07:30 Shannon as an example for others going through it 01:12:05 Spirit returns: a young love (motorcycle accident) + "you were the love of his life" 01:15:28 The "age 16" thread returns + early affection / first "I love you" 01:17:47 Where to book Shinka + Joe 01:19:26 Outro + write-ins + rate & review reminder Shinka — Psychic Medium / Healer Website: MySpiritualHealings.com Sessions: In-person or Zoom Location: Woodland Hills, CA Joe Tabb — Hypnotherapist / The TABB Technique Website: TheTabbTechnique.com Bookings: Sessions available via the site Follow the show: @h2fpod Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!) Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now. Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)

In this raw and heartfelt update episode of Heal 2 Feel, Mercedes "MJ" Javid joins Liat in the hot seat to talk about the very real aftermath of filing for divorce from Tommy after seven years of marriage. MJ opens up about the grief that comes with ending a marriage — the emotional weight of packing up a life, sorting through memories, and navigating the logistics of moving while protecting her energy and staying strong for Shams. Liat and MJ also unpack the deeper layers: loneliness inside a relationship, the silent treatment, emotional disconnection, and why "staying together for the kids" can sometimes teach the wrong definition of love. Through it all, MJ shares what's surprised her most about this new chapter — including how she already feels lighter, clearer, and more like herself again. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose your peace — even when it's painful — and trust that life on the other side will meet you with something better. Follow the show: @h2fpod Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!) Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now. Timestamps 00:00 MJ on "rediscovering everything" in this new chapter 00:15 Welcome + MJ in the hot seat 00:53 MJ filed for divorce from Tommy (7 years) 01:13 Divorce grief: "It's like a death… but they're still there" 01:37 The reality of moving + leaving the family home 02:57 A home as a "live photo album" 03:00 Sorting memories, donating, and the emotional weight of purging 04:20 The marriage timeline + shared history in their homes 05:20 Protecting Shams emotionally + what he's noticing so far 05:37 Liat asks: do you have regrets? 06:02 MJ on trying for a long time + feeling disrespected 07:44 Did you outgrow each other? The breaking point 07:51 Apathy, isolation, and feeling taken for granted 08:12 "Lonely in the relationship" 09:06 Staying "for the wrong reasons" 09:32 Liat: why "stay together for the kids" can backfire (subconscious conditioning) 10:33 Why kids want happy parents — and how divorce is handled matters 12:18 The loneliest years + reaching for emotional connection 13:47 Specific example: weekends, sports, and feeling shut out 15:54 The "golf course" dynamic and unmet emotional needs 16:47 Liat reflects on the cycle of shutdown + numbing 17:33 Kabbalah concept: when one grows and the other doesn't 18:06 MJ: Tommy doesn't see his part yet (still raw) 19:05 Logistics + co-parenting in the middle of the move 19:59 Halloween setback + how arguments still show up 20:31 Liat: MJ seems lighter already 21:24 "Higher vibration" + attracting new opportunities 22:28 MJ on protecting her energy through the process 23:15 Grief, love, and accepting "we're not good together" 24:19 The reality of moving chaos (deliveries, exhaustion, survival mode) 25:16 Liat: MJ's glow + "500 bricks off your back" 26:08 MJ: fear, judgment, and making sure Shams is okay 27:31 How Shams is handling two homes so far 28:06 Working together on the move — amicable overall 29:11 Public reaction + how fast it moved 29:28 Advice for anyone scared to leave 30:06 "This needed to happen no matter what" 31:13 Purging a house = purging your life 31:59 MJ stops late-night shopping (no longer filling the void) 32:48 Liat: shifting from surviving to living 33:12 "2026 MJ is coming back to life" 33:40 Closing + parting words 33:59 Outro + how to submit questions + rate/review

On this episode of Heal to Feel, we sit down with Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement, whose son Jesse was one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy (December 14, 2012). Choose Love Movement Scarlett shares Jesse's extraordinary courage, the three words he left behind — "Nurturing, Healing, Love" — and how that message became a global movement centered on love, connection, belonging, and post-traumatic growth.  We talk about what Scarlett calls the "choice moment" — the pause between what happens and how we respond — and how teaching kids essential life skills can change homes, classrooms, and communities. Scarlett also opens up about forgiveness, humanizing pain, and the life-changing power of one act of kindness. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs hope, healing, and a reminder that love is the strongest choice we have. Timestamps  00:00 – Intro / "It's hard to give love to someone who doesn't love themselves" 01:02 – Meet Scarlett Lewis + Jesse's heroism 02:47 – Scarlett's prayer the day Jesse was born 04:20 – Jesse "patrolling" the farm + bravery from the start 05:30 – The chalkboard message: "Nurturing, Healing, Love" 08:24 – "I love you" in the frost + Jesse's hearts on the windows 09:16 – "That's not going to happen" + Jesse's final goodbye to his dad 12:40 – Scarlett's "couch moment" + choosing her path forward 15:38 – Modeling grief and strength for her surviving son 18:39 – Forgiveness + compassion (even when it's hard) 21:54 – Missed signs + why curiosity matters 24:19 – The common thread: not feeling seen 26:25 – Aaron Stark + the kindness that stopped a planned shooting 27:44 – The Choose Love formula + "choice moment" model 29:04 – Why love, connection, and belonging are the foundation (relationships) Choose Love Movement 31:28 – Post-traumatic growth + focusing on the "grievance" end of the pathway 35:23 – Scarlett's prison story: "You saved two lives" 39:38 – Signs from Jesse + the "healing adventure" 46:01 – Skywriting: "Jesse and Jesus" + "You + God :)" 49:10 – Results in schools: behavior down, scores up, lives changed 50:59 – Town meeting + standing ovation for a love-based solution 52:21 – Working with administrations + proactive prevention 54:22 – The goal: free access for every child 56:07 – How to bring Choose Love to your school + how to contact Guest + resources (links to include) Choose Love Movement (official site): chooselovemovement.org  Book: Nurturing Healing Love (Scarlett Lewis) Heal 2 Feel Instagram: @H2FPOD

We're bringing back one of our most life-altering conversations ever: Anita Moorjani—author of Dying to Be Me—shares the story that stunned the world. Anita takes us from growing up between cultures (and the pressure to people-please) to a devastating cancer diagnosis, the fear that surrounded it, and the moment everything changed: her near-death experience. In this episode, she walks us through what it felt like to leave her body, the "warehouse" analogy that reframed her entire life, the tapestry that revealed how deeply connected we all are, and the unexpected encounter with her father that brought pure unconditional love. We also talk about the difference between curing vs. healing, how your environment ("your marinade") can shape your health, and why self-love isn't selfish—it's essential. If you're navigating illness, grief, burnout, or boundaries, this encore will hit you right in the heart (and leave you seeing life differently). In this episode, we cover: Growing up in clashing cultures + the cost of people-pleasing Fear around the word "cancer" and how focus impacts the body Exploring complementary approaches + the stress of conflicting opinions Anita's near-death experience: leaving her body, hearing everything, and the "warehouse" The "tapestry" vision: why nothing we do is separate Seeing her father on the other side + understanding cultural conditioning Healing vs. curing, boundaries, and "love yourself like your life depends on it" Comfort for anyone facing terminal illness or grief   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:12 Welcome + why this guest is "the one we've been waiting for" 00:37 How Liat first discovered Anita at a Wayne Dyer event (2012) 02:24 Cultural identity, immigration, and feeling "different" 03:33 Dying to Be Me + why Anita's NDE is different 04:12 Clashing religions/cultures + early conditioning 07:20 People-pleasing, gender expectations, and arranged marriage pressure 14:45 Two days before the wedding… Anita runs away 17:10 Why her mom understood + breaking generational cycles 20:44 Returning to Hong Kong + community backlash 22:00 Independence, dating, and stigma in the community 24:28 Meeting Danny + choosing love (and freedom) 29:00 Father's passing + unresolved closeness 30:25 Best friend's cancer, guilt, and neglecting self 31:42 Lump → diagnosis: Hodgkin's lymphoma 32:31 "Now I have a reason to take care of myself" 34:13 Fear of chemo + seeking complementary options 35:20 Ayurveda / TCM + being torn between two worlds 38:49 "Wellness awareness" vs "cancer awareness" 40:12 Returning home + the fear "marinade" returns 44:47 Decline, organs shutting down, coma (Feb 2, 2006) 46:12 Hearing doctors while in a coma 48:30 Leaving the body: pain/fear gone, 360° awareness 51:43 Spiritual beings + the "warehouse" analogy 56:42 The tapestry: connection, impact, and life perspective 1:00:23 Understanding why people hurt us + self-love as survival 1:02:49 Seeing her father + unconditional love 1:06:24 "Every religion is a path" + redefining God 1:09:16 Biggest human illusion: separation 1:11:48 Choice point: come back or not 1:17:28 Waking up + validating details she "couldn't have known" 1:19:55 Tumors shrink rapidly + doctors stunned 1:26:17 Healing vs curing (and why illness can return) 1:33:49 Kimberly's question: comfort for grief + terminal illness 1:39:33 Where to find Anita + closing Anita Moorjani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitamoorjani/ Website: anitamoorjani.com Membership: The Anita Moorjani Sanctuary (linked on her website) Heal 2 Feel Instagram: @H2FPOD  

In this powerful episode of Heel 2 Feel, Liat Gerszt and Mercedes "MJ" Javid sit down with YuSon Shin, Reiki Master, medical medium, and Akashic Records practitioner, to explore how past lives, soul contracts, and subconscious patterns can shape our present-day experiences. YuSon explains the Akashic Records—often described as a soul's personal record book—and how unresolved trauma from other lifetimes can appear as fears, blocks, relationship struggles, or health issues today. She reframes karma not as punishment, but as energetic balance and learning. The conversation also dives into the Bengston Method, a visualization-based healing and manifestation technique developed by Dr. William Bengston. YuSon breaks down the four-step "image cycling" process and explains how cycling images rapidly helps bypass subconscious resistance, allowing healing and manifestation to occur more naturally. MJ receives live Akashic insights that shed light on deep family dynamics, boundaries, forgiveness, and why certain emotional patterns feel so persistent. YuSon shares practical tools listeners can use immediately, including grounding techniques, energetic protection, and how to stop absorbing other people's emotional baggage. If you've ever felt stuck—emotionally, physically, or spiritually—this episode offers clarity, perspective, and actionable tools to help you move forward. ✨ Listen, share, and don't forget to rate & review the show. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What are the Akashic Records? (your personal soul book) 00:16 Welcome + introduction to YuSon Shin 02:04 From psychology to spiritual healing 03:55 Akashic Records explained + clearing past-life trauma 06:27 Karma, fairness, and soul purpose 11:09 Medical mediumship: scanning the body for blocks 12:12 Introduction to the Bengston Method 12:44 Bengston Method: the 4 steps explained 15:39 The cancer-healing mice study + how cycling creates energy 20:15 Why rapid image cycling bypasses subconscious resistance 22:21 The phrase that quiets doubt: "Wouldn't it be nice…" 24:15 Can intuitive abilities be learned? 24:53 YuSon's first mediumship experience (Lilydale) 28:19 Boundaries with spirit: "my service light is on" 30:24 Live Akashic insights for Liat & MJ 35:55 Family karma, forgiveness & energetic boundaries 37:17 Grounding, protection bubbles & the mirror-box technique 39:23 Past-life healer themes & finding your voice 43:05 Why waking up tired can mean you're not grounded 45:28 How to work with YuSon (remote sessions) 47:01 Outro + listener questions + reviews GUEST CONTACT INFO *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "06631241-c6b6-4a7c-9226-ee157c948d3d" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> YuSon Shin — Shin Healing Arts Website: ShinHealingArts.com (also accessible via YuSonShin.com) Sessions: Phone or Zoom (no in-person sessions) Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinhealingarts/      

This week, we sit with death midwife and Reiki practitioner Barbie Conkling, whose extraordinary journey with her son Lyon reshaped her entire understanding of suffering, consciousness, and the afterlife. Barbie shares the deeply moving story of Lyon's life—from childhood illness to over 40 surgeries, from living boldly despite a terminal diagnosis to consciously preparing for his transition at age 31. She walks us through: ✨ The role of a death midwife and how modern culture lost its death rituals ✨ Conscious vs. unconscious suffering ✨ How to support a loved one at the end of life ✨ The 5 essential phrases every soul needs to hear before they go ✨ How soul contracts work and why Lyon chose his path ✨ The signs she receives from Lyon today ✨ Past-life connections, karmic agreements, and how their bond continues ✨ Using grief as a spiritual awakening and a call to service This episode will change the way you understand death, loss, purpose, and the beauty of what lies beyond the veil. TIMESTAMPS (all references updated to Lyon) 00:00 — The gift of suffering 00:14 — Welcome + introductions 00:54 — What is a death midwife? 02:17 — Ceremonies and honoring the vessel after death 03:11 — Ritual, bathing, anointing, and family involvement 04:36 — Why Western culture lost its death rituals 05:55 — MJ's personal story about loss 07:26 — Fear, resistance & acceptance at end of life 08:22 — Cutting cords, Reiki, and supporting transition 10:20 — The 5 essential things to say to a dying loved one 12:04 — Moon rituals, release vs. manifesting 14:00 — Soul contracts and why we choose our lives 15:09 — How Lyon got his name 17:11 — Lyon's early life and diagnosis 18:40 — Cancer journey, surgeries, and medical struggles 21:55 — Understanding karmic mutations 23:10 — Conscious suffering vs. becoming the suffering 26:06 — When Lyon began accepting his mission 27:15 — Living big despite illness — surfing, motocross, adventure 28:05 — Inspiring others through his journey 29:31 — Lyon's soul mission 31:17 — Facing the end — septic episodes and hospitalizations 32:06 — The moment Lyon chose hospice 33:32 — His siblings and how they processed it 34:20 — The living memorial with 200+ friends 35:49 — Why living memorials matter 37:05 — Guidance for families struggling with acceptance 39:20 — Meeting loved ones where they are 40:50 — Lyon's viral goodbye video 41:57 — How Lyon continues to communicate with her (signs & messages) 43:42 — Past-life connections between mother and son 48:20 — Recurring past-life themes of separation 50:22 — Compassion in the hospital 51:15 — Soul lessons across lifetimes 52:11 — Soulmates, karmic partners & family ties 53:20 — Becoming a mother at 16 & her awakening 54:29 — Lyon's transition and final moments 55:56 — Ceremony with his body & sacred rituals 57:29 — Advice for those supporting a dying loved one 58:24 — Impermanence & the soul's infinite story 59:08 — Identity stripping away—what remains 1:00:14 — After-death work, remembrance & healing 1:01:01 — Where to find Barbie 1:01:36 — Closing statements + the healing prayer GUEST CONTACT INFO Barbie Herron Conkling Website: dancingwiththeveil.com Services: Death Midwifery, Grief Support, Reiki, Spiritual Guidance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbiedahl74/

In this powerful and emotional episode, Liat and MJ sit down with Lauren Scruggs Kennedy — author, entrepreneur, advocate, and survivor of a traumatic plane–propeller accident that changed her life at 23. Lauren shares her journey from fashion blogger to survivor, how she rebuilt her identity, the creation of her foundation helping amputee girls, finding love with Jason Kennedy, motherhood, healing, and the spiritual lessons that reshaped her purpose. This episode is honest, vulnerable, deeply inspiring — and an unforgettable reminder of resilience, faith, and the power of turning pain into purpose. TIMESTAMPS 00:00–02:00 Opening reflections — gratitude, empathy & presence 02:00–10:00 Who Lauren was before the accident — her twin, her upbringing, early identity 10:00–20:00 Fashion school, New York internships, Gossip Girl, and growing her blog in the early influencer era 20:00–35:00 The night of the accident — intuitive fear, the plane ride, blackout, and the aftermath 35:00–45:00 Hospital recovery, brain injury, surgeries, relearning daily life, emotional awakening 45:00–55:00 Identity, appearance, body image, and the shift from external validation 55:00–01:05:00 Creating the LSK Foundation + partnering with Bethany Hamilton to support limb-loss survivors 01:05:00–01:15:00 Meeting Jason Kennedy, falling in love, long-distance, insecurities, vulnerability 01:15:00–01:23:00 Marriage, motherhood, how trauma shows up now, talking to kids about her arm/eye 01:23:00–01:30:00 Purpose, empathy, resilience, and what she learned spiritually 01:30:00–end Books, her podcast The Kennedys, and closing gratitude The LSK Foundation (Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation) The LSK Foundation provides customized, high-quality prosthetic limbs and ongoing emotional support to girls and women who have suffered limb loss. The foundation's mission: Restore confidence, restore independence, restore identity. Website: https://www.lskfoundation.com How to Support: Donate Sponsor a recipient Attend the annual retreat Nominate someone in need LAUREN'S BOOKS Still LoLo Lauren's personal story of survival, faith, identity, trauma, and rebuilding life after her accident. Available on Amazon. Your Beautiful Heart A 31-chapter book for teen girls about self-worth, inner beauty, confidence, and identity.   LAUREN'S PODCAST The Kennedys Podcast Hosted by Lauren & Jason Kennedy Real conversations on marriage, mental health, parenting, identity, faith, and the messy, honest parts of life. CONNECT WITH LAUREN SCRUGGS KENNEDY Website: https://www.laurenscruggskennedy.com Instagram: @laurenscruggs Foundation IG: @lskfoundation Podcast IG: @thekennedyspodcast Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Every Wednesday — subscribe for weekly releases

In this episode of Heal 2 Feel, MJ gives us a full, unfiltered BravoCon 2025 debrief — the outfits, the panels, the glam, the chaos, and the real stories that didn't make it to social media. We dive into: MJ's wild four-day BravoCon experience Who was drinking, who was thriving, and who surprised everyone Exclusive scoop on The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo Jan 8 / Peacock Jan 9) The truth behind cast dynamics, reconciliations, and backstage energy Why the trailer reaction shocked even the EPs Jeff Lewis' panel drama and what was happening behind the scenes Housewife gossip, reunions, and the cast members fans couldn't get enough of How MJ felt watching Tommy's scenes for the first time Behind-the-scenes moments with Ariana Madix, Southern Charm, and more We wrap with gratitude for our Heal 2 Feel community and a heartfelt Thanksgiving message. If you love Bravo, healing, real talk, and a little bit of drama — this episode is for you. Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases) Connect With Us Instagram: @H2FPod Website: https://www.heal2feelpodcast.com/ Questions, guest pitches, or brand collaborations: [email protected]

In this episode of Heal 2 Feel, Liat and MJ sit down with best friends, business partners, and co-creators Áine Rock (transformational coach + pleasure priestess) and Dr. Sophia Trevenna (global award-winning professor, scientist-turned-intuitive, founder & executive coach). Together they unpack sex, money and intuition – how these three "taboo" topics are deeply linked to our nervous system, our spiritual path, and our capacity to receive love, pleasure and abundance. You'll hear how Sophia went from a mechanically minded engineer and professor to being guided by angels and spirit guides, coaching top CEOs around the world and channeling a line of nervous-system tonics and skincare through their company S Áine shares what it really means to be a pleasure priestess and how erotic energy can fuel business, wealth and creativity—especially for women who've been stuck in their masculine or in "good girl" conditioning.  From angel numbers and life-between-lives, to sacred rituals, past-life stories, business prenups, parenting, and money wounds, this conversation is basically a masterclass in trusting your inner guidance and building a life (and business) that actually feels good. Timestamps  Feel free to adjust to your final edit, but this gives you a strong structure: 00:00 – Welcome & sacred sex / money / intuition 04:30 – Meet Áine & Sophia: Pleasure priestess + scientist-mystic 09:00 – Breakdown to breakthrough: When logic stops working 15:30 – Angel numbers, synchronicity & being guided to Hawaii 20:30 – Rollerblades, dogs & destiny: How Áine and Sophia met 26:30 – Penthouse Priestesses & the birth of Sofanya 32:00 – Nervous systems, burnout & angel-guided supplements 39:30 – Sex, money, intuition… and reclaiming "taboo" words 46:00 – Life between lives, past-life regression & no fear of death 54:00 – A live mini-reading for Liat's shoulders 1:02:00 – Simple rituals for clarity & clearing other people's energy 1:10:00 – Intimacy, erotic energy & why 50% of marriages are sexless 1:19:00 – Parenting, money & the "bread of shame" 1:27:00 – Money stories, scarcity & when a bigger income is NOT your path 1:35:00 – Is it on your path? The "if it's not in my path" prayer 1:42:00 – Where to find Áine & Sophia + Everyday Magic & Sofanya 1:48:00 – H2F closing & listener Q&A invite Resources and links: Dr. Sophia Trevenna Scientist-turned-intuitive executive coach with a PhD focused on evolving business and economics; global award-winning professor, author, speaker, and serial founder/CEO.  Website Instagram YouTube Book: Living from Inner Clarity – a short handbook on daily rituals, clearing energy and knowing what to do next. Aine Rock Transformational Coach, Pleasure Priestess, speaker, and creator whose work helps women reclaim their pleasure, feminine power, self-trust, and full expression. Website Instagram Upcoming book: The Beauty of Blowing Up Your Life Sofanya (Brand) What it is: A feminine-led wellness brand co-created by Áine & Sophia, offering AM/PM tonics and skincare designed to regulate the nervous system, support sleep, and pair with "sacred rituals" throughout the day.  Vibe: Science meets spirit—adaptogens, microbiome support and mitochondrial health blended with angelic guidance, intuition and ritual. Other Books & Resources Mentioned You can put this under "Referenced in this episode": Dr. Michael Newton – Journey of Souls (life between lives case studies) Dr. Brian Weiss – Many Lives, Many Masters (past-life regression) (Optional – if you want to include more of Liat's recs tied to this convo): Anita Moorjani – Dying to Be Me Scarlett Lewis – Nurturing Healing Love  

Is intimacy just sex? According to Dr. Etel Leit—"Your Love Doctor"—true intimacy begins long before the bedroom. In this raw, practical convo, we unpack the 3 V's of durable relationships (Vibe, Values, Vision), why partners trigger our deepest wounds, and how to move from transactional patterns to reciprocal love. We also go there on scheduling sex, initiating when it feels awkward, and shifting from "career mode" to feminine/masculine safety at home. Highlights: "Into-me-I-see": redefining intimacy Triggers, inner-child work, and compassionate repair The dopamine trap vs real connection Two-times-a-week rule of thumb (and why "sex starts before the bedroom") Masculine/feminine polarity & rejection fears Parenting seasons, presence, and keeping play alive Guest: Dr. Etel Leit—PhD, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of UnAddicted to You, known for helping singles and couples rebuild safe, passionate connection.  Listen + Watch: new episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Follow @h2fpod for clips, Q&As, and Dare 2 Heal panels.  Show notes  00:00 Welcome & set-up: "Yield of fear—let's start this journey together." 03:46 What is intimacy? "Into me, I see." 04:31 How becoming a parent (and the pandemic) rewired relationships 06:26 Gen Z, screens & why early sparks fade 07:50 Self-acceptance, curiosity, and seeing each other again 09:53 Put down the magnifying glass—pick up the mirror 12:19 Dr. Etel's backstory: cycles, near-death wake-up, choosing change 17:56 Divorce vs "conscious uncoupling": doing it with care 29:13 The 3 V's: Vibe, Values, Vision 36:26 Masculine/feminine energy at work vs at home; safety & softness 49:03 No time for sex? Why connection is a daily practice (and how to schedule without killing the mood) 51:58 When work/gaming/addictions replace intimacy 52:58 "Sex starts before the bedroom"—imagination, play, and pre-game 56:58 Relearn each other's bodies; compliments, cues, and consent 59:29 Initiation anxiety & the male fear of rejection 01:04:00 Easy ways to initiate if it feels awkward 01:05:56 Rule of thumb: 2x per week (one planned, one spontaneous) 01:07:00 Where to find Dr. Etel + H2F wrap & CTA Resources & Links Dr. Etel Leit (Guest) Website:  dretelleit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dretelleit instagram.com Book: UnAddicted to You: Loving Yourself Through the Darkness — Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578871874 | Books page: https://www.dretelleit.com/etel-leit-books Amazon+1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEtelLeit YouTube Heal 2 Feel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h2fpod instagram.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heal2FeelPodcast YouTube Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-2-feel-with-liat-gerszt-mercedes-javid/id1793230143 Apple Podcasts Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)

This week on Heal 2 Feel, Liat and MJ welcome actresses, writers, and producers Natasha "Tash" Gross and Alison Whitney — the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning short film The Hole Truth. From baby class in Sherman Oaks to film festivals across the country, these two moms turned real-life postpartum chaos into comedy gold — raising $40,000 and landing eight brand sponsors along the way. They share how they turned pain into purpose, what it really takes to fund and film independently, and how their honest, hilarious take on women's health and motherhood is opening doors for their new series. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introductions 00:33 – How Liat and Tash met (baby class + South African roots) 02:00 – Birth of The Hole Truth — making a comedy about postpartum and healing 03:00 – How Tash & Alison met through acting class 06:00 – What the Meisner method is & how it helps stay present 08:30 – How acting techniques apply to real life and relationships 11:20 – Covid, isolation, and the creative spark behind the film 12:20 – Alison's real postpartum story and writing inspiration 13:00 – How a hemorrhoid surgery turned into a film idea 17:00 – Women's health taboos and finding humor in truth 19:00 – Developing The Hole Truth — combining comedy and real motherhood 20:00 – How they raised $40K through brand partnerships (Vegas trade show hustle) 26:00 – How they landed 8 brands and handled funding 30:00 – Never taking no for an answer — creative ways to make it work 33:00 – Building community and the importance of women supporting women 35:00 – Turning motherhood truths into art 40:00 – The need for real connection between moms 46:00 – Expanding The Hole Truth into a series 50:00 – Alison's vulnerable story about postpartum depression 53:00 – Hormones, healing, and the mind-body connection 56:00 – Bringing comedy into motherhood & future plans for The Hole Truth 58:00 – Where to follow and connect with Tash & Alison About the Film: The Hole Truth  A 20-minute dark comedy short that hilariously explores what happens to women's bodies after birth — and the unspoken parts of postpartum life. Created by Alison Whitney and Natasha Goss, the film follows two moms who check into a Malibu Airbnb for hemorrhoid surgery and emotional escape — only to uncover deeper truths about friendship, motherhood, and self-acceptance. 🎥 Directed by: Backup Plan Productions 💰 Independently funded through brand sponsorships 🌟 Featured brands: Boppy, Pyra Wipes, Chicco, Lullaby Earth, and more 🏆 Screened at: Burbank Film Festival, Sheraton Art Gallery, and more Guest Contacts Natasha "Tash" Goss Instagram: @tashgoss Actress | Co-Writer/Co-Producer of The Hole Truth Alison Whitney Instagram: @alisonwhitney15 | Website: https://www.alisonwhitney.com/ Actress | Writer | Producer | Founder of Backup Plan Productions The Film Instagram: @theholetruthfilm  

When Liat's health collapsed, no doctor could explain why — until she met Dr. Byrnes, a functional medicine chiropractor who looks at healing through the lens of the mind, body, and energy. In this powerful conversation with Liat and MJ, Dr. Byrnes reveals how: Your thoughts become chemistry inside the body The heart–brain connection controls your stress, hormones, and healing Emotional energy and trauma can shape physical disease — and how to release it If you've ever wondered why your body holds on to pain, anxiety, or fatigue, this episode will completely shift how you see health and healing. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro — How Dr. Byrnes helped Liat heal her body 08:56 The mind–body connection explained 12:00 Childhood programming & emotional imprints 22:11 The HeartMath discovery — the heart's field is 50x stronger than the brain's 24:41 The coherence technique: how to sync your heart + mind 40:00 Subconscious healing and emotional release 1:03:00 "Healing is a process, not an event" 🎧 Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch new episodes every week on YouTube Follow us @H2Fpod | YouTube @Heal2FeelPodcast Website: Heal2FeelPodcast.com #Heal2Feel #DrByrnes #MindBodyHealing #HeartBrainConnection #FunctionalMedicine #EmotionalHealing