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Open Heart Healing Podcast86: Building a Life That Keeps Getting BetterFollow me on Instagram here. Stanley F. Bronstein—attorney, CPA, life coach, and author—joins the conversation to share the remarkable story behind his 220-pound weight loss transformation and the mindset that helped him maintain it for nearly 17 years. Without drugs or surgery, Stanley rebuilt his life through healthy eating, daily movement, plant-based nutrition, and disciplined mindset practices. In this episode, we explore the deeper drivers of lasting lifestyle change, including willingness, belief, discipline, and commitment. Stanley also introduces The Way of Excellence, his personal development framework designed to help people align mindset, health, purpose, and...
2026-03-0952 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast85: Burnout, Stress, and Finding SteadinessFollow me on Instagram here. Katharine Chestnut helps people who look fine on the outside but feel exhausted underneath understand what's really happening beneath chronic stress and burnout—and what to do about it. Grounded in mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, her work translates complex stress responses into practical tools that work in real life, not just in theory. In this episode, we explore burnout, decision fatigue, emotional overcontrol, and survival mode, and why willpower eventually stops working under prolonged stress. Katharine explains how calm confidence isn't a personality trait but a learnable skill, of...
2026-03-0248 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast84: Look How Far You've Come!Follow me on Instagram here. In this solo episode, I pause to reflect on a simple but powerful truth: look how far you have come. So often we focus on what's next, what's missing, or what still needs fixing, and we forget to honor the growth, resilience, and healing already behind us. This episode is an invitation to slow down, practice gratitude, and acknowledge your progress—especially the quiet, unseen inner work. Through mindful reflection and self-compassion, we explore how recognizing your own evolution strengthens self-trust and builds emotional resilience for the road ahead.
2026-02-2506 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast83: Men's Work, Purpose, and Healthy MasculinityFollow me on Instagram here. Jason Lange is a men's embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide helping men awaken to deeper clarity in their life purpose, relationships, and masculine identity. As a certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach, Jason has trained with leaders including John Wineland, Dr. Robert Glover, Jun Po Roshi, Tripp Lanier, and Ken Wilber. In this episode, we explore why so many men are struggling as outdated models of masculinity collapse—and how men's groups, men's work, and embodied leadership offer a healthier path forward. Jason shares how joining men's gr...
2026-02-1658 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast82: Inconsistency: What It Teaches Me! Follow me on Instagram here! In this solo episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I explore inconsistency—not as a flaw to fix, but as something worth listening to. Instead of judging the starts and stops, the gaps and returns, I reflect on what inconsistency might be teaching me about capacity and energy. This episode invites a softer, more mindful look at how we show up in our lives, our healing, and our creative work. Through self-inquiry, emotional awareness, and compassion, I share how inconsistency can reveal what we need, what we're carrying, and whe...
2026-02-0922 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast81: Happiness is a DecisionFollow me on Instagram here. Zulma Beatriz Williams, LCSW, also known as The Swearing Therapist, joins the conversation to share her powerful journey through trauma, immigration, cancer survival, mental health recovery, and radical self-trust. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the United States at 31, earned her social work degrees later in life, and became fully licensed after surviving breast cancer, abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation. As the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, Zulma specializes in trauma therapy, anxiety, and depression, bringing an honest, no-bullshit approach to mental health that resonates d...
2026-01-2648 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast80: Being with Emotions, Not Battling ThemFollow me on Instagram here. Sylvia Wolfer. Across different stages of her life, Sylvia Wolfer experienced profound and sudden loss, including the deaths of her parents and two brothers. For years, she lived with unprocessed grief—appearing functional on the outside while internally bracing for impact, governed by grief triggers and a constant sense of threat. Everyday experiences like reading, sitting in cafés, or trusting a calm day felt impossible. When her older brother died in a car accident years later, this moment became a turning point. Through neuroscience, mindfulness, emotional literacy, and mindful mov...
2026-01-1854 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast79: From Trauma to TriumphFollow me on Instagram here! Adriene Caldwell is a force of resilience, healing, and truth. As a former foster youth—a group of whom less than 3% attend college and 20% later enter the U.S. prison system—Adriene defied every statistic and expectation. Her life story, marked by profound trauma including abuse, sexual assault, homelessness, untreated mental illness, and foster care brutality, is not shared for shock value, but to offer real, grounded hope to anyone fighting their way out of darkness. Her book Unbroken carries one of the most extensive trigger warning lists you'll ever see...
2025-12-2548 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast78: Rethinking Bipolar: Trauma, Awakening, HealingFollow me on Instagram here! Today's guest is Sean Blackwell, author of Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder, a thought leader redefining how we understand mental health, trauma, and spiritual transformation. For over a decade, Sean has shared his personal journey and taught others through his YouTube channel and international retreats, helping people explore the intersection of psychology, consciousness, and awakening. Sean challenges the mainstream psychiatric model that views bipolar disorder as a lifelong, biologically based mental illness. Instead, he presents a compelling perspective: that many bipolar experiences may be misunderstood spiritual emergence p...
2025-12-1845 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast77: Sacred Healing & Twin Flame TruthFollow me on Instagram here! In this powerful conversation, we meet V.C. Pitt—author of My Twin Flame Journey of Separation, Surrender, and Release and Healing Sacred Wounds While Reclaiming My Power, cancer survivor, and spiritual guide devoted to alternative healing wisdom. V.C. shares her raw, transformative journey from running a successful medical billing company to surrendering fully to her spiritual path and becoming a lightworker who helps others heal through sacred plant medicine, emotional release techniques, and deep spiritual understanding. A breast cancer survivor, V.C. opens up about how her diagnosis, sur...
2025-12-1145 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast76: Inspiring One Million Acts of Self-LoveFollow me on Instagram here! Julie Heaton spent more than 30 years as a corporate executive before following a deeper calling: guiding others back to themselves. As the author of ROAR, The Manifester's Playbook, The Manifester's Workbook, and the children's series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three, Julie offers grounded, soulful tools for healing, identity work, and personal transformation. In this episode, Julie shares her powerful journey from self-loathing to self-loving—a path shaped by healing childhood wounds, breaking generational patterns, spiritual travel, meditation, and learning to embody radical self-compassion. She speaks openly about unlearning the rol...
2025-11-1647 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast75: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Your LightFollow me on Instagram here. In this heart-opening episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I'm joined by Shannon Curtis, founder of Angel Goddess Healing and author of No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark. Shannon's journey from addiction, grief, and childhood trauma to deep spiritual awakening and self-love is a testament to the power of transformation and forgiveness. Through her sanctuary, Angel Goddess Healing, Shannon helps people of all ages heal from trauma, break free from addiction, and reconnect with their higher self. She shares how embracing her pain w...
2025-11-0952 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast74: Living for a Body You LoveFollow me on Instagram here. In this empowering episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Nutrition, and the founder of Nutrition Coaching and Life. Lisa shares her journey from struggling with diets to becoming an evidence-based nutrition and fitness coach who helps people achieve lasting transformation. As a digital nomad who's traveled to over 53 countries, Lisa has mastered the art of balancing a healthy, strong body with a lifestyle full of joy, food, and adventure. She explains how science-based fat loss, n...
2025-11-0244 min
The Soul Mirror PodcastEnding Freedom: The Power of Choosing You with Vesta Hurlbutt
In this episode of The Soul Mirror, host Shreya sits down with empowerment strategist, health coach, and functional nutritionist Vesta Hurlbutt. As a single mother and advocate for self-forgiveness, Vesta shares how reclaiming your power begins with choosing yourself every day—even when responsibilities, societal pressures, and personal struggles seem overwhelming. From morning rituals to redefining freedom, she opens up about the importance of self-care, forgiveness, and embracing vulnerability as a strength. This conversation offers practical wisdom and emotional depth for anyone seeking to live unapologetically and on their own terms.
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2025-10-3020 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast73: Sensual Liberation: Bridging Sexuality and SpiritualityFollow me on Instagram here! In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Hani Cheng, Intimacy Transformation Facilitator, bestselling author, and founder of the YUMM Sensual Liberation Programs, to explore how embracing sensuality can transform every area of your life. With over 15 years of experience, certifications across 33 holistic modalities, and more than 800 transformational events hosted worldwide, Hani combines ancient Tantric and Taoist practices with modern leadership and emotional intelligence. Hani opens up about her own journey—from outward corporate success and inner struggle with body image and disconnection, to finding wholeness through se...
2025-10-2643 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast72: Helping Kids Regulate Big Feelings Jacintha Field is a Family and Child Counsellor, Art Therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids — a global platform helping children aged 5–12 regulate big feelings through storytelling, gamified tools, and voices of role models they admire. After surviving domestic violence and burnout, she retrained in counselling, play therapy, and somatic healing to support her own son when no services were available. What started as a personal mission has grown into a movement to reach 100,000 children by 2027. In this conversation, Jacintha shares her journey of turning pain into purpose, the importance of emotional literacy, mindful parenting without perfection, and w...
2025-10-1947 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast71: Mom Guilt and Grief: Healing Through LossFollow me on Instagram here! In this deeply personal two-part series, I open up about two of the most defining emotional experiences of my life — navigating mom guilt and processing grief two years after losing my dad. In Part 1, I share honest reflections on the constant balancing act of motherhood, the invisible pressure to "do it all," and how I'm learning to release guilt and embrace grace. In Part 2, I talk about grief — how it changes but never fully fades, what healing has looked like over the past two years, and the surprising ways...
2025-10-1221 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast70: From Corporate Burnout to Hormone HealthFollow me in Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Chelsea, a corporate dropout turned hormone health coach who has made it her mission to help high-achieving women reclaim their energy, balance, and vitality. After spending over a decade running herself into the ground in corporate, Chelsea found herself battling insomnia, PCOS, high cortisol, and gut issues. Her healing journey inspired her to pivot careers and dedicate her life to helping other women overcome similar struggles. Now, as the founder of the Healthy Hustle Method, Chelsea has h...
2025-10-0546 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast69: Root Cause Healing with PMDD & Plant-Based HealthFollow me on Instagram here! In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Camilla Brinkworth, a BHSc-qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed practitioner who specializes in PMDD, women's hormonal health, plant-based nutrition, and holistic healing. From her base in Ubud, Bali, Camilla supports clients worldwide with a unique approach that blends science, soul, and lived experience. Camilla's story is powerful. After years of struggling with PMDD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and autoimmune arthritis, she discovered that healing takes more than clean eating and supplements. Through nervous system repair, trauma integration, and...
2025-09-2856 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast68: Finding Root Cause HealingFollow me on Instagram here. Are you tired of endless prescriptions that only mask symptoms but never solve the real problem? In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping patients since 2001. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Smith brings a refreshing approach to healthcare that goes beyond drugs and surgery to uncover the true root causes of chronic health issues. Dr. Smith is the founder and clinic director of the Chronic Conditions Center in Bethel Park, PA, where...
2025-09-2145 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast67: How Going Vegan Changed My LifeFor a free 1-on-1 health coaching consultation DM here on Instagram! In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I share my personal health and vegan journey—an honest look at the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that have shaped my path. For me, choosing a plant-based lifestyle wasn't just about food—it was about transformation, healing, and reclaiming my energy and vitality. I talk about the ups and downs along the way, from navigating old habits to learning how powerful plants can be in supporting whole-body health. Going vegan changed the way I see food...
2025-09-1429 min
Imperfect HeartEpisode 59: Cath Lab Process and Procedures for Myocardial Bridge Testing.This episode I sit down with Vesta Hurlbutt, a cardiac cath lab x-ray tech, functional nutritionist, and host of the Open Heart Healing podcast. This conversation becomes a unique blend of medical insight and personal storytelling, centered around Myocardial Bridges and the power of advocacy—both in the hospital and in life.Vesta offers behind-the-scenes perspective on what happens inside the cath lab, what patients should expect, and why self-advocacy is critical in a system that often overlooks certain heart conditions—especially in women. She also shares how her own healing journey led her to launch Open Hear...
2025-09-1136 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast66: Art Journaling through Life's TransitionsFollow me on Instagram here. Life's transitions—whether retirement, career shifts, or unexpected challenges—can often leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. This week on the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Susan Hensley, transformational coach, speaker, and author of Art for Your Sanity. Susan brings decades of experience as a corporate executive and leadership coach, along with her own personal journey of rediscovering creativity and resilience during uncertain times. When the pandemic and her approaching retirement collided, Susan found herself in need of a new way to process the stress of change. What...
2025-09-0746 min
The Mindful JourneyThe Mindful Journey — Choosing Yourself: Unconditional Self-Love, Boundaries, and Becoming Your Own Superhero with Vesta Hurlbutt
On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with empowerment strategist and health coach Vesta Hurlbutt to get practical about self-love that isn’t fluffy: choosing yourself without guilt, setting clean boundaries, and building daily habits that make you your own rescue. We unpack the difference between unconditional love and obsession, how to spot and exit toxic dynamics, and why forgiveness (of self and others) is the fastest route back to self-worth. Vesta shares tools she actually uses—root-cause reflection, a three-things-I-love-about-myself journaling practice, and five-minute “me time” resets—so you can stop people-pleasing and start living on...
2025-09-0633 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast65: Natural Solutions for Urinary IncontinenceFollow me on Instagram here. Dr. Nigel Brayer, DC, Ph.C., FIAMA, is a pioneer in Natural Medicine and a leading voice in women's urinary health. As the creator of the Iron Clad Bladder System, he developed a drug-free approach to urinary incontinence that blends neurological insights with Traditional Chinese Medicine. His mission is to provide women with safe, effective solutions for bladder health that go beyond temporary fixes and empower them to regain their freedom and confidence. Dr. Brayer's journey to becoming the "Natural Bladder Doctor" wasn't something he planned—it began with his wi...
2025-08-3153 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast64: Break the Cycle of Limiting BeliefsFollow me on Instagram for more amazing content! In this transformative episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I talk to Alain Silas and we explore how to break free from limiting beliefs that keep ambitious entrepreneurs stuck, stressed, and struggling. You'll hear the story of a mind & body expert, chiropractic physician, and #1 Amazon best-selling author who developed the Goal & Success Clearing System, a proven 3-step process that helps entrepreneurs make more sales, achieve their goals flawlessly, and grow their businesses optimally—without endless self-help courses, therapy, or overhyped events. Once living the American dream wit...
2025-08-241h 00
Open Heart Healing Podcast63: Proof is in the Healthy PuddingFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with Lynne Bowman, the author of the Amazon best-seller, Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. Lynne has a diverse and fascinating background, having worked as a creative director, actress, makeup artist, and even a television weather person. This wealth of experience has given her a unique perspective on life, wellness, and creativity. Lynne is also the co-author of two books with actress Deidre Hall, Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup and How Does She Do It?. She...
2025-08-181h 00
Open Heart Healing Podcast62: Begin Again...Again!Follow me at Instagram here. In this solo episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I'm exploring a theme that is both beautiful and challenging: the art of beginning again. We often think of new beginnings as a one-time event, but the truth is, life is full of opportunities to start fresh. Whether it's in a new career, a new relationship, or a new phase of our personal growth, the chance to begin again is always there. I dive into why this can be so difficult for us. We might feel like we've failed, or w...
2025-08-1020 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast61: Journey to Breaking FreeFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Mia Hanks, a courageous survivor of narcissistic abuse and author of the award-winning memoir, Bride-Made. Mia shares her powerful story of being married to a covert narcissist for 29 years and the long road she traveled to break free. Mia's mission is to raise awareness about the prevalence of narcissism and its devastating impact. She explains how so many victims are left feeling isolated, trapped by fear, financial abuse, and the insidious tactics of gaslighting and coercive control. Her story is a testament to...
2025-07-2745 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast60: Self-Care is Not SelfishFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Lytle, a nurse with over 30 years of experience specializing in hospice and end-of-life care. Jenny shares the deeply personal story that led her to a new mission: the sudden passing of her mom, who was also a nurse. In her grief, Jenny had a profound realization—her mom, like so many caregivers, had dedicated her life to others, often at the expense of her own well-being. Determined to break this cycle, Jenny embarked on a journey of self-discovery. She embraced coaching and a...
2025-07-201h 05
Open Heart Healing Podcast59: How to Create Your Dream Life!Follow me on Instagram here. Have you ever wondered what it takes to stop just dreaming about your ideal life and actually start living it? In this solo episode, I get real about the journey from "someday" to "right now." I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken and the key mindset shifts that helped me create a life that feels authentic, joyful, and deeply fulfilling. We dive into the invisible barriers that so often hold us back. I'll talk about the fears, self-doubts, and limiting beliefs that keep us playing small and prevent us from...
2025-07-1345 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast58: Tiny Habits, Big ChangeFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Lea Dombrowski, a holistic health coach and nutritionist who is passionate about helping women transform their health from the inside out. Lea specializes in guiding women to lose 20+ pounds and heal their guts naturally, focusing on a comprehensive approach that addresses the whole person. Lea shares her unique philosophy, which goes far beyond simple diet and exercise. She explains how she uses a powerful blend of nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes to create lasting results. Her work is all about getting to the...
2025-07-0640 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast57: Thriving in High StakesFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Hite, Ph.D., who is known as "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer." Brian's unique career blends over 30 years as a professional stuntman with advanced expertise in performance psychology. He uses this experience to help leaders, athletes, first responders, and creatives see through the illusions of stress and pressure to achieve extraordinary results. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master's in Sport Psychology, Brian brings both practical experience and academic knowledge to his work. His career highlights include over 100 film and...
2025-06-2959 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast56: Educate to EmpowerFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, one of the world's most respected medical authorities on cannabis as plant-based medicine. With a career spanning over four decades as a healthcare professional, Dr. Rosado has dedicated his life to advocating for and educating the public on integrative medicine. He is a highly sought-after speaker with a global impact, having lectured throughout the United States and numerous other countries. Dr. Rosado has been featured in major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, FOX News, Rolling Stone, and The New...
2025-06-2255 min
The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness & Self-Leadership with Melissa CrookEmbracing Authenticity, Expectations & Self-Love with Vesta HurlbuttIn this powerful and heart-centered episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes Vesta Hurlbutt—host of Open Heart Healing—for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation on healing, releasing expectations, and embracing self-love.Vesta opens up about the pressure of living by others’ standards and how she found freedom by living for herself instead. Together, they explore the reality that loving yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. From practicing body acceptance while desiring change to holding space for emotional duality, this episode is a meaningful guide for anyone navigating the tension between self-growth and self-acc...
2025-06-191h 17
Open Heart Healing Podcast55: Is Your Picker Broke? Follow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Aslay, one of America's leading coaches on mid-life self-love, to discuss his profound journey into a deeper understanding of what it truly means to love. Following the tragic loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor, in 2018, Jonathan embarked on a soul-searching path that revealed a critical missing piece in the dating world. Through his grief, he realized that many singles seeking a partner are held back by a fundamental emotional issue: a lack of self-worth, self-regard, and self-love. Jonathan shares how his personal experience reshaped his coaching p...
2025-06-1557 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast54: From Tragedy to TriumphFollow me on Instagram here. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Courtney Schmaele, a woman whose life was irrevocably changed by a tragic accident. Instead of allowing this event to define her, Courtney made the courageous choice to transform her pain into purpose. Her story is a profound example of resilience, hard work, and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the greatest challenges. Courtney's journey from adversity to empowerment is truly awe-inspiring. She shares the intimate details of her transformation, from the darkest moments of her struggle to the light of a n...
2025-06-0859 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast53: Ultimate Path to ForgivenessFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Katharine Giovanni, an incredible woman who embodies resilience. As a three-time award-winning best-selling author, speaker, and one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry, Katharine has a remarkable story to tell. But beyond her professional success, it's her personal journey of healing that truly inspires. Katharine is a stage 3 breast cancer survivor who also overcame a traumatic childhood. Instead of letting these experiences define her, she used them as fuel for her mission to help others heal. This path led her t...
2025-06-0155 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast52: Sounds of CourageFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Maureen, an Auditory Mentor who is no stranger to the world of hearing loss. With years of personal experience and professional training, Maureen has a unique and compassionate perspective on what it's like to live with a hearing impairment or to be a family member supporting a loved one through this transition. Maureen shares her journey and the inspiration behind her work, which is all about empowering people to adapt and thrive. She understands that hearing decline can be an isolating experience, not...
2025-05-2558 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast51: Root Cause RadianceFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Isabella Thor, a deeply knowledgeable and compassionate functional health and nutrition practitioner. Isabella's approach to wellness is a refreshing departure from conventional medicine. She operates on the core principle that true healing begins when we stop masking symptoms and start looking at the root causes of our health issues. Isabella shares her philosophy on what it means to take a whole-body approach to health. She explains that every part of our system is interconnected, and to achieve...
2025-05-1852 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast50: Can You Get Out of a Funk?Follow me on Instagram here. In this solo episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I'm opening up about something we all experience: being out of alignment. That feeling of being mentally, emotionally, and energetically off-kilter can leave you feeling stuck, and motivation can be hard to find. I get vulnerable about my own struggles with this feeling and share how I navigate those moments when things just feel "off." I dive into the specific signs of being out of sync—from a lack of clarity to a sense of heaviness—and discuss why it's so i...
2025-05-1134 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast49: Maybe I CanFollow me on Instagram here. In this inspiring episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Debbie Weiss, a woman who embodies resilience, courage, and heart. With over 50 years of lived experience facing life's toughest challenges, Debbie shares her powerful story of moving through fear and limiting beliefs to build a life filled with purpose and passion. Debbie is the best-selling author of On Second Thought, Maybe I Can and the host of her own show, the Maybe I Can podcast. She is a multi-talented woman who is a caregiver, entrepreneur, speaker...
2025-05-0452 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast48: Healing Beyond LimitsFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Iván Chocrón, a renowned thought leader and inspirational speaker who has dedicated his life to bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Originally from Argentina, Iván's journey is a unique one, blending his academic background in engineering, mathematics, and chemistry with a deep passion for healing. Iván shares how his intellectual curiosity led him to research western psychology and various healing practices. This search for deeper knowledge took him on an extraordinary path, including studying with traditional shamans within the A...
2025-04-271h 00
Open Heart Healing Podcast47: Healing and Transformation from WithinFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Bedard, an Energy Healing Specialist and the founder of Lift OneSelf. Natalie, also known as NatNat, is on a mission to guide others on their journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being. Since 2019, she has been transforming lives by providing powerful tools to help people navigate their inner worlds with grace and strength. NatNat shares her incredible story, one of profound resilience shaped by a life-threatening illness and the challenges of single parenthood. These experiences have given her a deep well of compassion...
2025-04-201h 38
Open Heart Healing PodcastEpisode 46: Heart Full of Light with Brian EngFollow me on Instagram here. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend Brian Eng, who has one of the kindest and most generous hearts I have ever known. His presence played a powerful role in my own healing journey after the loss of my father, and I am so grateful to share his unique light with you all. Brian brings a beautiful blend of joy, insight, and grounded wisdom to every conversation. His contagious love for life has a way of gently opening hearts and expanding minds. In this episode, we...
2025-04-141h 14
Open Heart Healing Podcast45: Defined by Our ChoicesFollow me on Instagram here. "Shame and guilt are the shackles that keep us bound to past versions of ourselves." Lezly Kaye In this episode, I sit down with Lezly Kaye, the go-to mentor for high-performing women who are ready to redefine success. Lezly's powerful philosophy is rooted in alignment and audacity, empowering leaders to build empires that not only thrive financially but also feel deeply fulfilling. She rejects the old hustle-and-burnout culture, championing a bold new vision where hard work is balanced with inner peace. Lezly shares insights from her own journey of...
2025-04-0657 min
Open Heart Healing PodcastEpisode 45: Defined by Our Choices with Lezly Kaye"Shame and guilt are the shackles that keep us bound to past versions of ourselves." Lezly Kaye Lezly Kaye is the go-to mentor for high-performing women ready to redefine success on their own terms. With a philosophy rooted in alignment and audacity, she empowers leaders to build empires that not only thrive financially but feel deeply fulfilling. Her approach rejects the hustle-and-burnout culture, championing a bold vision where strategy meets soul and mastery blends with intuition. Drawing from her journey of building a $60 million empire, Lezly partners with women who are done compromising and are ready to p...
2025-04-061h 44
Open Heart Healing Podcast44: Embracing Unconditional Self-LoveFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Judith Costa, a remarkable woman who serves as an Unconditional Love Coach, Seminar Leader, Writer, and Speaker. With a powerful combination of a Master's Degree in Analytical Psychology and Psychotherapy, an MBA, and various certifications—including being a Reiki Master and a Happiness Trainer—Judith has dedicated her life to helping people overcome their inner blocks to Love. Judith shares her unique approach, which is rooted in the belief that a better relationship with yourself is the key to unlocking greater abundance, well-being, and...
2025-03-3048 min
Healing HorizonsFinding Freedom: The Power of Choosing You with Vesta Hurlbutt
💡 Are you struggling to put yourself first? Do you feel guilty for prioritizing your happiness? In this episode of Healing Horizons, host Saima sits down with empowerment strategist and podcaster Vesta Hurlbutt to discuss the power of choosing yourself, setting boundaries without guilt, and reclaiming your self-worth.
Episode Summary
We often place ourselves last, believing that prioritizing our well-being is selfish. Vesta Hurlbutt shares her personal journey of overcoming heartbreak, self-doubt, and societal expectations to rediscover self-love and personal power. She reveals how small, daily practices—like journaling, appreciation exercises, and the Hawaiian practice of Ho'opon...
2025-03-2921 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast43: Healing through Cell Activation Follow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Darlene Greene, a remarkable woman with a diverse and impactful background. A retired U.S. Navy Commander and a Master Foundation Cell Activation Technology Consultant, Darlene is also the co-author of the 2024 best-selling book, Become Empowered - Echoes of Grace and Strength. Her life's work is now dedicated to helping others unlock their body's own healing potential. Darlene's mission was born out of a personal struggle. After exhausting traditional therapies to help her husband with Early Alzheimer's, she discovered a groundbreaking, drug-free technology that br...
2025-03-2356 min
The Mindful LivingChoosing You: Vesta Hurlbutt on Mindful Living, Self-Forgiveness & Emotional FreedomIn this soulful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana welcomes Vesta Hurlbutt—empowerment strategist, cardiovascular technologist, Ho'oponopono practitioner, and health coach. A resilient single mother, Vesta dives deep into the essence of mindful living, emotional healing, and the powerful practice of choosing yourself. From redefining meditation to transforming handwashing into a mindfulness ritual, Vesta shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, self-forgiveness, and letting go of control. Whether you're a caregiver, a busy parent, or someone on a healing journey, this episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that mindfulness begins with small, intentional choices.
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2025-03-2228 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast42: Love, Joy, and ConnectionFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Deirdre Bohbot, a certified health and nutrition counselor. Deirdre helps people restore their health and enhance their longevity by integrating Functional Medicine, Conventional Medicine, and the cutting-edge field of Quantum Biology. Deirdre's approach to healing is a refreshing one. She emphasizes the powerful connection between our emotions and overall well-being, believing that we hold the power to take control of our health. In a world full of conflicting health advice, Deirdre provides a clear path forward by...
2025-03-161h 15
Open Heart Healing Podcast41: Art of Healing YourselfFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I dive into a topic that is deeply personal and universally relevant: the art of healing yourself, both emotionally and physically. It's a journey, not a destination, and I'm sharing the methods, insights, and experiences that have helped me along the way. I get candid about my own path, exploring the powerful connection between our emotional state and our physical well-being. From releasing past wounds to learning how to truly nourish my body, I've discovered that true healing requires a holistic a...
2025-03-0947 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast40: Feel It to Heal ItFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Sophia Torrini, a powerful transformation catalyst dedicated to personal health and well-being. As a certified Clinical EFT practitioner and a specialist in Hacking Reality, Sophia guides individuals on a profound journey toward self-healing and empowerment. Sophia shares her incredible story of overcoming a life-threatening chronic illness. This personal struggle led her from a career in public health and network engineering to the forefront of alternative healing. With a Master's in Public Health/Epidemiology and advanced training under...
2025-03-021h 00
Open Heart Healing Podcast39: It's All NoiseFollow me at Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Damla Aktekin, a powerful Inner Child Energetic Wound Healer, Crystal Healing Teacher, and Soul Healing Writer. Damla's work is all about helping self-healers and professional healers move beyond their deep-seated inner child wounds so they can fully show up in their lives and help others. Her mission is to heal not just individuals, but entire families and soul tribes. Damla shares her personal healing journey and how it led her to discover a unique, heartfelt approach to...
2025-02-2352 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast38: Levels of MasculinityFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I sit down with Katarina Polonska, an ICF-accredited High-Performance Relationship Coach and founder of the groundbreaking Successfully in Love® Method. With a Master's degree from the University of Oxford, Katarina specializes in a unique niche: helping busy executives and entrepreneurs transform their love lives without sacrificing their careers or spending years in couples counseling. Katarina brings a powerful blend of personal experience and professional expertise to her work. Drawing from her background as a former regional VP of a global behavioral s...
2025-02-1651 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast37: Art of ImperfectionFollow me on Instagram here! How many times have you tried to be someone else's version of perfect? In this solo episode, I'm getting real about our obsession with perfection and how it holds us back. It's a powerful trap that keeps us from living a life that is fully and authentically our own, forcing us to play small and dim our own light. I dive into the messy reality of life and why it's time to stop chasing a flawless ideal that doesn't exist. We'll challenge those false perceptions that tell us we have t...
2025-02-0928 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast36: Becoming Your Own HealerFollow me on Instagram here! In this episode, we sit down with Chris Terzakos, a dedicated entrepreneur, self-healing coach, and author of three transformative books. A lifelong athlete, Chris developed a passion for health and fitness early on, but it was his personal struggles that led him to a much deeper understanding of wellness. Chris shares how his journey, filled with personal losses and relationship challenges, often left him questioning his purpose. These adversities, while painful, became a catalyst for a profound shift in his life. He realized that true healing wasn't about overcoming external...
2025-02-0245 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast35: Meaningful CommunicationFollow me on Instagram here! Look for Dr. Fred here. welcometohumanity.com In this inspiring episode, I welcome Dr. Fred Moss, a distinguished psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and thought leader with more than 40 years of experience. Known as the creator of Welcome To Humanity and the True Voice Course, Dr. Fred is passionate about helping people discover and express their authentic voice. His unconventional yet deeply effective approach to mental health is changing the way we view healing, creativity, and connection. Dr. Fred is also the author of Creative 8 – Healing Through Cr...
2025-01-261h 12
Open Heart Healing Podcast34: Holistic Approach to MenopauseFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, we sit down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a groundbreaking holistic wellness platform designed to empower women through their hormonal journeys. Amita's work focuses specifically on the transitions from PMS through the perimenopausal and postmenopausal years, providing innovative, culturally sensitive, and affordable self-care tools. Amita shares the personal struggles that inspired her work. She opens up about her own experiences as a perimenopausal woman navigating the challenges and lack of resources in corporate America. This journey fueled her passion to create a platform that would finally...
2025-01-1936 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast33: Are You Playing Small?Follow me on Instagram here. Have you ever felt like you were playing small, diminishing your own worth to fit in or avoid judgment? In this solo episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing my personal journey of breaking free from self-doubt and stepping into my true potential. It's a path that many of us walk, but we rarely talk about it openly. I'll be discussing the core challenges I've faced along the way, from internal fears to external pressures, and the pivotal moments that helped me shift my mindset...
2025-01-1227 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast32: Intuition: More Than a FeelingTapping into Your Intuition Follow me on Instagram here. In this episode, we sit down with Jenn Johnson, a seasoned ER nurse who discovered the incredible power of intuition by listening to her body. Jenn shares how her years on the front lines of emergency medicine were a masterclass in trusting her gut. She often found herself sensing what was happening with her patients before any medical tests could confirm her suspicions, a skill that proved invaluable in her career. Jenn delves into the fascinating world where science and intuition intersect. S...
2025-01-051h 16
Open Heart Healing Podcast31: Finding Joy in Your Second ActFollow me on Instagram here. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kim Mosiman, a devoted wife, mom, and grandma who has dedicated her life to empowering women. As a certified nutritionist from Precision Nutrition and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a skilled wellness coach, Kim specializes in guiding women as they begin their exciting "second act" in life. Kim shares her journey and her unique approach to wellness, which combines her expertise as a former gym owner with her deep-rooted faith. She believes that true health encompasses both our physical and spiritual...
2024-12-2951 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast30: Unlocking Your Optimal Health Follow me on Instagram here. When it comes to health, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Doyle, DPT, CFMP, DACBN—a licensed physical therapist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. Dr. Doyle brings a holistic perspective to health by viewing the body as an interconnected ecosystem, where everything from hormones to toxins plays a role in overall wellness. We dive into how stress hormones, sex hormones, thyroid function, methylation, and even brain chemistry can impact your health in ways you may not...
2024-12-2256 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast29: Radiance from WithinFollow me on Instagram here. Jane Jaber is a guiding light for women ready to reclaim their vitality, purpose, and joy. As a Holistic Life Stylist, she works with those who feel stuck and disconnected, helping them "wake up" to the beauty and power that already lives inside them. Her mission is to support women in building lives that feel happy, inspired, and deeply meaningful. Jane's story is one of resilience and transformation. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2017, she was thrust onto a path of holistic healing that forever changed her perspective. Embracing the...
2024-12-1554 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast28: Role Reversal: Trish in ChargeFollow me on Instagram here! In this special episode, the tables are turned! My dear friend Trish had the brilliant idea that I should be the one in the hot seat for a change. Instead of me guiding the conversation, she interviewed me—and what unfolded was an inspiring, honest, and deeply personal dialogue. We dive into my journey, my passions, and the lessons I've learned along the way. From moments of struggle to powerful breakthroughs, I share stories that shaped who I am today. Trish's thoughtful questions brought out reflections I don't often get to...
2024-12-081h 53
Open Heart Healing Podcast27: Unstoppable Confidence, Humor, and HeartFollow me on Instagram here!https://www.instagram.com/vlhurlbutt In this episode, I'm joined by Mss Francois, MHRM, EMBA—a dynamic entertainer, humorous keynote speaker, author, and game-changing trendsetter who uses humor as a powerful tool for healing. Migrating from Trinidad and Tobago in her late teens, she carved out a new legacy for herself and transformed personal heartbreak into a mission to inspire and uplift others. Mss Francois is the host of The Mss Francois Show, a vibrant talk show filled with candid conversations and laughter that helps people navigate dysfunctional relationships. She is...
2024-12-0159 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast26: Taking a Sacred PauseFollow me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Traci Gardner, a spiritual guide and a beacon of light dedicated to helping women embrace their divine nature. Living in a rural California foothill town with her family and a small farm, Traci has found her unique path to wholeness. Her life's mission is to help others see the magic within themselves and live an authentic life from the heart. Traci shares her journey and explains how she facilitates this deep healing and self-discovery. She holds sacred space for women through various practices...
2024-11-241h 08
Open Heart Healing Podcast25: Beating Chronic Fatigue Follow me on Instagram here. In this candid episode, Rochelle Davis shares a deeply personal story about my battle with chronic fatigue syndrome. After returning from a demanding overseas contract, she was met with an unexpected health crisis—a stark contrast to the energy she once had. She recounts the challenges of this period, from sleepless nights and exercise intolerance to a persistent injury that seemed to block my recovery. The wake-up call came during a routine physical, where she discovered she had high blood pressure. Armed with my new certification as a holistic health coa...
2024-11-1749 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast24: Embracing Life with an Empty NestFollow me on Instagram here! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Mandy Shirley, for a beautiful conversation about what it's like to be a mom to adult children. Mandy, a gifted seamstress and mother to her son, Rubin, shares her unique perspective on navigating this new stage of life. Her incredible warmth, unwavering loyalty, and generous spirit make her an inspiring friend and a perfect guest for this topic. We dive into the evolving relationship between mothers and their grown-up kids, touching on the joys, challenges, and shifts that come...
2024-11-1050 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast23: Friendship in a Lonely WorldFollo me on Instagram here. In this episode, I sit down with Jewel Hohman, a connection enthusiast who is passionate about helping women create friendships that truly nourish them. With a degree in psychology and sociology, over 4,000 hours of coaching on friendship, and a pending master's in social work, Jewel brings both expertise and heart to the conversation. Her work combines evidence-based self-help tools with the latest friendship research, giving women practical ways to deepen their connections. As we explore the topic of friendship, Jewel shares how important it is to cultivate meaningful relationships—especially in...
2024-11-0346 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast22: One Year: My Healing JourneyFollow me on Instagram here. In this solo episode, I open up about my personal journey with grief one year after the passing of my dad. Grief is not a straight line—it comes with ups and downs, moments of strength, and moments where it feels like the loss just happened yesterday. I share openly about where I stand now, what has helped me along the way, and how I continue to navigate the waves of healing. Grief has taught me resilience, compassion, and patience with myself. It's a reminder that while healing takes time, it...
2024-10-2736 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast21: Make Love to Your LifeFollow me on Instagram here. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of living your best life. I had the privilege of speaking with Gao Motsemme—an inspiring leader, psychic surgeon, and freedom illuminator who has dedicated her life to helping others break free from toxic generational patterns, embrace self-love, and embody true confidence. Gao's mission is clear: to help individuals rise above limitation and thrive—in the boardroom, the bedroom, and beyond. With over seven years of experience guiding people through reinvention and transformation, Gao has empowered countless individuals to redesign their live...
2024-10-201h 24
Open Heart Healing Podcast20: Choosing Love Through GriefIn this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Marie Alessi—mother, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker—who turned unimaginable loss into a journey of love, light, and healing. When her husband Rob suddenly passed from a brain aneurysm, Marie was faced with the profound choice of how to move forward for herself and their two young boys. Guided by Rob's lesson of "two choices," she chose to honor his memory by embracing joy, love, and resilience instead of fear and despair. Marie shares her powerful perspective on grief, reminding us that while loss is inevitable, how we choo...
2024-10-1352 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast19: Finding Strength Through GriefFollow me on Instagram here. In this bonus episode, I'm honored to share Deborah Rosamilia's powerful story of loss and resilience. Introduced to me by my older sister, Deborah's openness and courage in speaking about her grief are truly inspiring. Her journey is a reminder that while loss touches each of us differently, we are never truly alone in our experiences. Through her honesty and strength, Deborah offers comfort, hope, and perspective for anyone walking through grief. This conversation invites us to honor our feelings, embrace healing in our own way, and recognize the power...
2024-10-1036 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast18: Sisterhood, Strength, & Lifelong FriendsFollow me on Instagram here! In this episode, I sit down with my sister and best friend, Sam, for one of our classic conversations—lighthearted, scatterbrained, and full of laughter. Beyond being family, Sam is someone I deeply admire for her grit, determination, and the mental strength she brings to everything she does (well, except maybe the night before a big race!). Our bond goes far beyond sibling connection. Over the years, we've built a friendship grounded in love, respect, and unwavering support. We talk about the little quirks that make our relationship unique, the ch...
2024-10-061h 44
Open Heart Healing Podcast17: Take Your Health In Your Own HandsIn this episode, I'm joined by Jane Barlow Christensen, a master herbalist, author, and owner of Barlow Herbal Specialties. With a lifelong passion for herbal remedies and natural healing, Jane shares her expertise in how we can bring the power of medicinal herbs into our everyday lives to support health and wellness. As the author of Be Your Own Shaman, Jane teaches people practical ways to integrate plant medicine into daily routines, empowering us to take charge of our own healing journeys. Her work is rooted in a family legacy of herbal medicine, personal experience, and a...
2024-09-291h 10
Open Heart Healing Podcast16: Healing Body Image & Finding Self-LoveFollow me on Instagram here. In this inspiring episode, Rachel Lavin—author of The Doughnut Diaries, professional speaker, body love educator, certified health coach, and personal trainer—shares her journey of breaking free from decades of restrictive diets, negative body image, and self-sabotage. Rachel spent over thirty years battling weight struggles and harsh inner criticism. At forty, she reached a turning point: tired of being "sick and tired," she decided to reclaim her power and heal her mind, body, and soul. Writing The Doughnut Diaries became not only her personal healing journey but also her way o...
2024-09-2448 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast15: Manifest Your GardenFollow me on Instagram here. In this powerful episode, Elizabeth Makepeace shares her story and message: you are not broken. She reminds us that the idea of separation is an illusion—we are all deeply connected, powerful beings capable of creating beyond our wildest dreams. When we learn to tap into our Higher Self wisdom and release limiting beliefs, we step into a life where miracles and magic are not exceptions, but the norm. Elizabeth's journey is filled with remarkable examples of this truth: calling on the universe and receiving answers in the form of sh...
2024-09-1556 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast14: Become Your Own MasterpieceFollow me on Instagram here! In this solo episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, I share my personal journey of learning to truly love myself as I am. Too often, we fall into the trap of self-criticism, carrying unnecessary beliefs that hold us back from becoming who we are meant to be. This episode is a reminder that you are already whole, already enough, and already a masterpiece in progress. Through my own story, I explore the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and healing core wounds that shape the way we see ourselves. I talk a...
2024-09-0835 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast13: Transforming Life Through Healing & EnergyFollow me on Instagram here! In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, we welcome Carole Fitzpatrick, a hybrid therapist specializing in personal transformation, coaching, counseling, and bioenergy healing. With her integrated approach, Carole helps individuals set meaningful goals, break through obstacles, and design actionable plans for lasting change. Drawing on her extensive background in counseling and energy healing, Carole provides a safe, compassionate space for exploring emotions, challenges, and past experiences. She shares how bioenergy healing transcends the physical, reaching into the realms of spirit, emotion, and consciousness to create deep renewal and...
2024-09-0159 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast12: Many Hands Make Light WorkFollow me on Instagram here! In this episode of the Open Heart Healing Podcast, we welcome Orazie Cook, a passionate advocate for domestic violence survivors and their pets. She shares the inspiring story behind Praline's Backyard Foundation, an organization dedicated to breaking barriers for survivors who often struggle to find safe housing that includes their beloved animals. Orazie's journey is rooted in her own experiences and fueled by deep compassion. Through her leadership, advocacy, and education, she has built a movement that ensures families can heal together, without the fear of leaving pets behind. She...
2024-08-2536 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast11: Energy Healing for Resilience and TransformationFollow me on Instagram here! In this inspiring episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I welcome Gabrielle Pimstone, an Energy Coach who helps people on the edge of transformation step fully into their power, healing, and purpose. Gabrielle shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, reinvention, and self-discovery, showing how her lifelong love of psychology and spirituality eventually came together to guide her toward her true calling. Through her own experiences, Gabrielle demonstrates how we can overcome fear, release stagnation, and embrace meaningful change, no matter what stage of life we're in. Her story...
2024-08-1845 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast10: Does Your Story Own You?Follow me on Instagram here! In this solo episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I dive into the powerful idea of not letting your story own you. Too often, we get trapped in societal expectations, old narratives, and limiting beliefs that keep us from living authentically. This conversation is an invitation to break free of constraints, reclaim your truth, and step into the role of author in your own life. When you stop letting the past dictate your path, you create space for freedom, growth, and self-discovery. If you're ready to release...
2024-08-1133 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast9: Finding Self-Love Through Courage and HealingFollow me on Instagram here! In this inspiring episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I welcome Rebecca Bea Thompson, an experienced speaker, writer, consultant, facilitator, and coach with over 30 years of work in manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare industries. As the principal of Evolve Without Limits, Rebecca has supported leaders and teams through organizational change, culture transformation, and leadership development. But her story goes far beyond the corporate world—it is also one of profound personal growth, courage, and spiritual awakening. Frustrated by her ex-husband's growing struggles with alcoholism, Rebecca found herself on a path of...
2024-08-0451 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast8: My Core WoundsIn this solo episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, I open up about my core wounds and how they shape my everyday life, reactions, and beliefs. Core wounds are often the root of our struggles, patterns, and emotional triggers, yet they also hold the key to greater self-awareness, healing, and transformation. I share how I discovered my own core wounds, what they are, and the practices I use to maintain a healthy relationship with them. This episode is an invitation to explore your own healing journey, gain a deeper understanding of your inner child, limiting beliefs...
2024-07-2235 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast7: Breaking Emotional Blocks with EmpowermentFollow me on Instagram to get all my latest!! In this episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, Vesta Hurlbutt welcomes JJ Flizanes, Empowerment Strategist and creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ shares her wisdom on helping conscious, spiritual truth seekers remove emotional blocks, release sabotaging patterns, and transmute struggle into joy. With a personalized roadmap for emotional healing, JJ empowers people to embrace self-love, emotional freedom, and personal growth so they can live the life of their dreams. JJ is also the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author, and the host of e...
2024-07-151h 01
Open Heart Healing Podcast6: Are You the Superhero in your life?In this solo episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, Vesta Hurlbutt explores the powerful question: Are you the superhero in your own life? This heartfelt conversation is a reminder of the importance of stepping into your power, taking the lead role in your story, and being the very best version of yourself. Vesta shares personal insights and tools to help you embrace your inner strength, self-worth, and resilience, even in the face of challenges. This episode is all about recognizing that you are your greatest advocate, healer, and guide—and that living with intention and courage tr...
2024-06-2427 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast5: Finding Love in OurselvesIn this episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, Vesta Hurlbutt and guest Karon Piccirello explore what it truly means to love ourselves, embrace self-worth, and make ourselves a priority in midlife. Together, they share stories, insights, and tools for cultivating self-love, emotional healing, and balance while navigating the challenges of family, career, and personal growth. Karon, a personal chef, caterer, and former single mother, has lived a life of dedication to her children, hard work, and resilience. After raising her two sons while earning her culinary degree, she now lives an active, vibrant lifestyle filled with...
2024-06-101h 11
Open Heart Healing Podcast4: What Do Your Expectations Say?In this first solo episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, Vesta Hurlbutt dives deep into the power of expectations and how they shape our mindset, relationships, and self-worth. Expectations can motivate us, but too many can also create stress, overwhelm, and disappointment. In this episode, Vesta shares personal insights and practical tools for overcoming unrealistic expectations and learning to live with more balance, compassion, and freedom. As an empowerment strategist, cardiovascular technologist, Ho'oponopono practitioner, health coach, and single mother, Vesta knows firsthand how expectations can weigh heavily—especially when balancing responsibility, work, and personal growth. She ha...
2024-05-0324 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast3: Perfect As We Are with Anna Dickson JamesIn this episode of The Open Heart Healing Podcast, Vesta is joined by Anna Dickson James, author, professor, and creativity coach, for a heartfelt conversation about relationships, parenting adult children, growth, resilience, and emotional healing. Together, they explore what it means to navigate changing family dynamics with compassion, how to stay grounded in self-love during life transitions, and the power of using creativity as a tool for healing and transformation. Anna Dickson James is the author of the powerful short story collection, Boys Buy Me Drinks to Watch Me Fall Down. She is passionate about storytelling, connection...
2024-05-0348 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast2: Interview with My Son: Life, Healing & Who I AmEpisode 2 of The Open Heart Healing Podcast is one of the most personal and heartfelt conversations I've ever shared. In this special episode, I sit down with my absolute favorite human—my son, Blaize. He takes the interviewer's seat and asks me the real questions about who I am, how I arrived at this point in my journey, and how my choices, experiences, and healing have shaped not only my life but also his. This episode is about family, love, resilience, and the power of honesty. Together, we explore the deeper layers of identity, motherhood, self-care, and em...
2024-05-0318 min
Open Heart Healing Podcast1: Welcome to Open Heart Healing: Self-Care & GrowthThe Open Heart Healing Podcast is a space for mental health, self-care, self-love, inspiration, resilience, and emotional healing. Each episode is designed to support you in navigating life's inevitable ups and downs while reminding you of your true worth and inner strength. In today's fast-paced world, balancing daily responsibilities with happiness can feel overwhelming, but this podcast proves that healing, growth, and joy are possible—even during the most challenging times. Hosted by empowerment strategist and health coach Vesta Hurlbutt, the Open Heart Healing Podcast is more than just another wellness show—it's a resource for personal grow...
2024-05-0307 min
Nutrition & Alternative MedicineEp. 321: What's Your Word for 2023? Ready to grow in a new way and tap into your brilliance? Join us at Awaken Your Dream Life Virtually in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife Interested in starting or growing a business? Check out the Inner Circle Mastermind http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com About my guests today: Maureen Covinsky is no stranger to healing loss. As an Auditory Mentor, Maureen uses her education and years of personal experience to assist those with hearing loss or family members of those losing their hearing. She has created a step by...
2023-11-071h 03
Fit 2 Love Podcast with JJ FlizanesEp. 686: The Impact of Knowing Your 4 Characters Last day for 5 pay option for Awaken Your Dream Life in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife About my guests today: Wendy Patterson studied Early Childhood Education, including child psychology, later in life studies Reiki and Meditation. Along her journey, she became a wife, a mom (two of her own, as well as two step children) and an employee where she discovered coaching others was where she was at her best - a great listener. The Empowerment Strategist certificate program opened the doors to her passion. This inspired her to continue learning by adding...
2023-10-301h 05Nutrition & Alternative MedicineEp. 320: The Impact of Knowing Your 4 Characters Last day for 5 pay option for Awaken Your Dream Life in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife About my guests today: Wendy Patterson studied Early Childhood Education, including child psychology, later in life studies Reiki and Meditation. Along her journey, she became a wife, a mom (two of her own, as well as two step children) and an employee where she discovered coaching others was where she was at her best - a great listener. The Empowerment Strategist certificate program opened the doors to her passion. This inspired her to continue learning...
2023-10-301h 05
Spirit, Purpose & EnergyEp. 407: The Impact of Knowing Your 4 Characters Last day for 5 pay option for Awaken Your Dream Life in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife About my guests today: Wendy Patterson studied Early Childhood Education, including child psychology, later in life studies Reiki and Meditation. Along her journey, she became a wife, a mom (two of her own, as well as two step children) and an employee where she discovered coaching others was where she was at her best - a great listener. The Empowerment Strategist certificate program opened the doors to her passion. This inspired her to continue learning...
2023-10-301h 05
Health & WealthEp. 191: The Impact of Knowing Your 4 Characters Last day for 5 pay option for Awaken Your Dream Life in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife About my guests today: Wendy Patterson studied Early Childhood Education, including child psychology, later in life studies Reiki and Meditation. Along her journey, she became a wife, a mom (two of her own, as well as two step children) and an employee where she discovered coaching others was where she was at her best - a great listener. The Empowerment Strategist certificate program opened the doors to her passion. This inspired her to continue learning...
2023-10-301h 05
Women, Men & RelationshipsEp. 386: The Impact of Knowing Your 4 Characters Last day for 5 pay option for Awaken Your Dream Life in January! http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife About my guests today: Wendy Patterson studied Early Childhood Education, including child psychology, later in life studies Reiki and Meditation. Along her journey, she became a wife, a mom (two of her own, as well as two step children) and an employee where she discovered coaching others was where she was at her best - a great listener. The Empowerment Strategist certificate program opened the doors to her passion. This inspired her to continue learning by adding...
2023-10-301h 05
Lady TimeVitality with Vesta, Vesta Hurlbutt describes her journey of balancing life as a single parent with her career in healthcare.Vesta works in Cardiac care and she is also a health coach and an empowerment strategist. She talks about her life as a single parent and her work life too.
If you are interested in working with Vesta with her health coaching business you can contact her on instagram or email see below.
Insta: Vitality with Vesta and email vesta@vitalitywithvesta.com
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