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That's Just HumanEpisode 25: Why So Tired & What-A-DoSend a textSummary: In this episode of That’s Just Human, Elisha LightAngel, thoroughly explores burnout, defining it as a state of deep fatigue, sadness, anger, and lack of motivation that arises from constant draining activities and neglected self-care. The host illustrates common causes through her personal experiences, such as burnout as a single mother juggling multiple jobs and later from a financially and emotionally draining relationship. Elisha explains that burnout impacts physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, leading to symptoms like depression and a compromised immune system. To combat this, she...
2026-03-1724 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 24:Food Freedom Through Storytelling w/Kayla MacDonaldSend a textSummary:This podcast episode features an interview with Kayla MacDonald, a food freedom and embodiment coach. She shares her personal journey of struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, and bulimia since childhood, which began during challenging life experiences at age six. Kayla discusses how she initially pursued health coaching but realized that true healing came not from willpower or external metrics, but from inner work, creativity, and addressing underlying nervous system dysregulation. She introduces her unique "Food Freedom Fantasy" method, which uses storytelling, archetypes (like "fire starter" and "i...
2026-03-1037 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 23: From Chronic Pain to Cosmic Power w/Robin AnnenSend a textSummary:This podcast episode features an interview with Robin Annen, a psychic energy healer. Elisha, the host, introduces Robin as a dear friend and someone highly attuned to the universe. Robin discusses her current work, which focuses on encouraging, enlightening, and empowering individuals with spiritual gifts, especially healers, psychics, and tarot readers. She emphasizes protecting one's energy field and integrating practices like Reiki. Robin shares her personal journey, revealing a childhood in a psychic lineage but also one marked by abuse, which initially hindered her ability to fully acc...
2026-03-0353 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 22: Stage Secrets for Real Life SuccessSend a textSummary:Elisha Light Angel, host of "That's Just Human," shares six life lessons drawn from her theater background. She stresses the importance of clear communication, akin to stage managers' "time calls," where acknowledging instructions prevents misunderstandings in life and work.Elisha encourages embracing the "stumble through," recognizing that everyone is learning and occasionally "pretending," especially when dealing with imposter syndrome, advocating for self-grace. She highlights that "no small roles, only small actors," meaning every individual's contribution, no matter how small, is crucial to the bigger picture....
2026-02-2430 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 21: Integration Through Craniosacral w/Sarah DierkingSend a textSummary:Elisha interviews Sarah Dierking, a licensed massage therapist specializing in craniosacral therapy. Sarah explains craniosacral therapy as a light-touch therapy that releases deeper restrictions in the body, emphasizing neutrality and witnessing the body's needs. She shares her journey of self-discovery, marked by a transformation from asking "Why am I so broken?" to "What happened to you?" Sarah discusses her experiences with ayahuasca and how it led her to bodywork. She dives into her experiences in dealing with psychedelic spaces, what the human condition is and offers her w...
2026-02-1749 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 20: Run Over By a Forklift w/Super ShawnSend a textSummary:In "Episode 20 Super Shawn," Elisha interviews Shawn, who shares their incredible story of resilience after being hit by a forklift at work. Shawn recounts the accident, and extensive injuries, the challenging recovery process, and the impact it had on his life. Despite the physical and emotional hardships, Shawn discusses the determination to return to an active lifestyle, their appreciation for a good support system, and the decision to embrace happiness. The conversation explores themes of perseverance, gratitude, and the importance of living life to the fullest....
2026-02-1037 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 19: Human Design Pt2 -The TypesSend a textSummary:In this episode, Elisha LightAngel delves into the fascinating world of Human Design, focusing on the different energy types: Reflectors, Manifestors, Projectors, and Generators. Each type has unique characteristics and strategies for navigating life, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own design for personal growth and fulfillment. Elisha provides insights into how these types interact with the world and offers practical advice for making decisions based on one's energy type.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Human Design00:26 Overview of...
2026-02-0331 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 18: From Junkie to Hunkie w/Chris PittmanSend a textSummary:Elisha and Chris discuss Chris's life journey, which included his struggles with addiction, weight loss, and personal growth. Chris shared his experiences with recovery, fitness motivation, and achieving a stable life despite challenging circumstances, while Elisha provided background on their professional and personal relationship. Time Stamps:00:00:00 Introduction: Elisha welcomes Chris to discuss his life journey, marked by various transitions.00:01:26 Past Struggles: Chris recounts his past struggles with drug addiction, homelessness, and navigating a difficult family situation as a...
2026-01-2732 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 17: Clowning Around w/Stephanie Sunflower BellSend a textSummary:Stephanie SunflowerBell is a licensed massage therapist, end-of-life doula, performer, and clown mother who believes in the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and play. She discovered clowning as a way to process grief and loss, and now teaches clowning classes that focus on connection, presence, and embracing the absurdity of life. Clowning has helped her navigate difficult emotions and be more open with herself and others, and she hopes to bring the therapeutic benefits of clowning to hospices and other settings.Time Stamps:0:00: ...
2026-01-2056 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 16: What The Heck is Human Design?Send a textSummary:This conversation delves into the intricacies of Human Design, focusing on self-discovery, deconditioning, and the concept of Quantum Human Design. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's energetic presence and how it influences life choices and personal growth.Takeaways:Human design chart is about self-discovery.Deconditioning is a crucial part of the process.Quantum human design emphasizes personal evolution.Understanding your energy is key to life.Your being plays a role in your actions.Self-awareness leads to better life...
2026-01-1319 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 15: The Woes of Caretaking w/Tonya MillsSend a textSummary:In this episode of "That's Just Human," Elisha interviews Tonya Mills, an author and poet, about her experiences as a caregiver for her mother, starting from childhood through her mother's final years. Tonya shares the challenges of her upbringing, marked by abuse and her mother's depression, and how she stepped into a caretaking role at a young age. She discusses the emotional toll of caregiving, including feelings of guilt, regret, and resentment, and how writing about her experiences helped her process these emotions and find healing. Tonya also reflects...
2026-01-0654 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 14: Kids, Life, and Pregnancy, Oh, My! w/Zoey Sunshine ColeySend a textSummary:Elisha interviews Zoey about her experiences as a mother of seven, discussing topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, and personal growth. Zoey shares insights into her approach to raising children, her experiences with both natural births and C-sections, and the challenges and rewards of motherhood. They also touch on themes of trauma, healing, and the importance of self-care.Time Stamps:[00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:15] Conversation begins[01:20:01] Last words of wisdom [01:22:20] Closing Words...
2025-12-301h 22That's Just HumanEpisode 13: Stuck in the MudSend a textSummary:In this podcast episode titled "Stuck In The Mud," Elisha Lightangel shares a personal story about getting her car stuck in the mud at church. This leads to a discussion on the metaphorical ways we get "stuck in the mud" in life – emotionally, mentally, and spiritually – and the importance of asking for help. She emphasizes the need to acknowledge the situation, be specific in asking for help, and be open to receiving it in various forms. Lightangel underscores that needing help is a normal part of the human experience and...
2025-12-2327 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 12: Feeling Into Your Emotions w/Lorraine BergSend a textSummary:In this episode, Elisha interviews Lorraine Berg, founder of Human Centered Workplaces, who shares her personal journey through emotional growth, entrepreneurship, and radical self-awareness. With over two decades of experience in leadership and consulting, Lorraine discusses the significance of emotional intelligence, the power of the "pause," and her use of the science of differentiation (also known as Human Design or BG5) to help individuals understand their energetic blueprint.Lorraine opens up about her struggles, including filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy after building a successful business, and the emotional lessons...
2025-12-161h 03That's Just HumanEpisode 11: The Iterations of My Body w/Andrea MacPetersSend a textSummary:In this heartfelt episode of That's Just Human, Elisha Light Angel interviews her dear friend Andrea MacPeters, who shares her deeply personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and body reclamation. Andrea opens up about growing up in a toxic environment where bodily autonomy was denied, leading to years of trauma, emotional eating, and disconnection from her body. After struggling with weight and body image for over two decades—including reaching 280 lbs—Andrea found healing through therapy, movement practices like yoga and breathwork, and using GLP-1 medication as a short-term tool.
2025-12-0943 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 10: Living in a Human BodySend a textSummary: In a solo episode of "That's Just Human," Elisha Light delves into the intricacies of living inside a human body. She emphasizes the body's intelligence and constant effort to keep us alive. Elisha shares her personal journey with body image, including developing bulimia as a teenager due to societal pressures to be skinny. She discusses the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship with food and exercise, navigating hormonal fluctuations, and learning to listen to her body's needs. Elisha explores the importance of somatic therapies like dance for emotion...
2025-12-0246 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 9: Losing a Toe @ 24 w/Grae GonzalezSend a textSummary:This episode features Grae Gonzalez, a singer/songwriter and long-time friend of Elisha’s. She tells her story of losing her toe at the young age of 24 and the journey with healing she has been on since. This is raw and vulnerable. It is both fascinating to listen to and sometimes a little bit hard, but it's an amazing conversation.Trigger warning: some issues discussed are in graphic detail, lots of strong adult language is used throughout this episode, and there is discussion around suicide.
2025-11-251h 08That's Just HumanEpisode 8: Transform Emotions w/Olga CherrySend a textSummary:Today's guest is Olga Cherry, a transformation therapist, who shares her personal journey and approach to helping people transform and heal. The discussion covers Olga's childhood experiences, her struggles with physical health issues, her path to therapy and self-discovery, and how she now helps others through her transformational work.Through this conversation, Olga shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and physical health challenges, and how this has informed her approach to helping others transform. Her insights on the importance of addressing root causes, working with the...
2025-11-1831 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 7: Meaning of HumannessSend a textSummary:In this podcast episode titled "Solo Meaning Of Humaness", Elisha Light Angel delves into the concept of what it means to be human. She describes the body as a vehicle for the soul and discusses the importance of experiences, including "growing pains" and lessons learned from challenges. The host emphasizes how humans grow mentally, spiritually, and emotionally through experiences and contrasts. She also explores how recurring patterns in life offer opportunities for growth and internal change, encouraging listeners to embrace their humanness, show empathy, and support each other.
2025-11-1220 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 6: Living With a Brain Injury w/Shayla RoopSend a textSummary:In this episode of That’s Just Human, host Elisha Light Angel speaks with Shayla Roop about her journey of living with a brain injury. Shayla shares how a misdiagnosed medical condition led to severe malnutrition, multiple hospitalizations, and ultimately, a brain injury affecting her cerebellum, which controls balance and motor skills.Despite these challenges, Shayla has adapted by undergoing extensive physical therapy, embracing a raw vegan diet, and using spiritual practices such as chanting, meditation, and psychedelics for healing. She describes how her condition has forced he...
2025-11-041h 01That's Just HumanEpisode 5: Aging With Grace w/Gail HollandSend a textSummary:In this episode of That’s Just Human, host Elisha Light Angel speaks with yoga instructor and avid hiker Gail Holland about aging with grace. Gail, who is in her 60s, shares how maintaining an active lifestyle, staying engaged, and embracing change has helped her enjoy life more with each decade. She emphasizes the importance of movement, having an accountability buddy, and pushing beyond comfort zones.Gail discusses how retirement allowed her to fully commit to activities like yoga, hiking, and lifelong learning. She highlights the role of...
2025-10-2841 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 4: Purpose of LifeSend a textSummary:This podcast episode, titled "Solo Purpose of Life," explores the question of life's purpose and how to live a more fulfilling life. The host, Elisha Lightangel, suggests that living is the purpose of life and emphasizes the importance of being present and experiencing a full range of emotions. The discussion explores the contrast between merely surviving and truly living, embracing experiences, cultivating meaningful relationships, and fostering personal growth. Lightangel shares practical mindfulness techniques and encourages listeners to focus on gratitude and intentional actions to enhance their daily lives.
2025-10-2134 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 3: The Pains of Rheumatoid Arthritis w/Jessica HitchSend a textSummary:In this interview with Jessica Hitch we embark upon an insightful discussion on living with rheumatoid arthritis and the healing journey that has shaped her perspective on pain, identity, and resilience. Jessica shares how she first experienced symptoms at 27, leading to a diagnosis that drastically altered her mobility and daily life. She discusses various treatments, including Western medicine, dietary changes, Reiki, meditation, and hypnosis, emphasizing the role of emotional healing in managing physical pain.Jessica reflects on how pain served as a wake-up call to reconnect with...
2025-10-1441 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 2 : Life in Hospice w/Chelsea RileySend a textSummary:In this episode of That’s Just Human, host Elisha Light Angel interviews Chelsea Riley, a singer-songwriter currently in hospice due to congestive heart failure, a condition she developed after being born with a congenital heart defect. Chelsea shares her journey of coming to terms with her mortality, initially struggling with acceptance and depression but finding solace through music, spirituality, and community support.Music has been a powerful tool for Chelsea, serving as a form of self-soothing and healing. She describes how songwriting came naturally to her an...
2025-10-0724 minThat's Just HumanEpisode 1: The Who, The What, The HowSend a textSummary of This Episode:This is the first episode of the "That's Just Human" podcast, where the host Elisha LightAngel introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast. She aims to explore the human experience, share personal stories and insights, and provide self-help tools and embodiment practices to help listeners improve their quality of life.Elisha expresses her excitement about sharing more stories, insights, and self-help tools with her audience through the "That's Just Human" podcast. She invites listeners to engage with the content and...
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