This is the very first of a brand new series: Real People, Raw Healing. No gurus, no sugarcoating—just unfiltered conversations about the messy, human side of growth. Commentary included. This is what “doing the work” actually looks like.Apply here to be part of this new series: https://forms.gle/MqQCEQTeTTR6tXYR8

In this first episode of Real People, Raw Healing, I sit down with Carrie—a psychic medium, energy healer, and single mom—who’s overwhelmed by chronic pain, emotional burnout, and the unrelenting pressure of being “the strong one.”

We explore what happens when empaths, spiritual practitioners, and trauma-informed helpers take on too much energy—and stop taking care of themselves. This conversation covers nervous system regulation, emotional boundaries, overgiving, perfectionism, and the trauma loops that quietly sabotage healing.

Throughout the episode, I also pop in with reflective commentary to highlight deeper patterns—helping listeners recognize their own blind spots and avoid the most common mistakes in the healing process.

Whether you’re a sensitive overfunctioner, a spiritual service provider, or just someone who feels emotionally stuck, this episode will help you understand how to start honoring your needs again—and what true resilience actually requires.

🔍 Topics We Cover:

• How chronic pain and trauma impact energy healers

• Emotional burnout and nervous system dysregulation

• The cost of emotional over-responsibility (especially for parents)

• When helping others becomes a trauma response

• Boundaries for empaths and highly sensitive people

• Why women often undercharge—and how that keeps them stuck

• Shifting out of survival mode through nervous system safety

• Reconnecting with your body after years of disconnect

• What it really looks like to “do the work” when healing is messy

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Website → www.drandreamoore.com

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  Tired of chasing symptoms, following rigid protocols, or dropping thousands on lab tests—only to feel stuck in the same cycle? You're not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist, educator, speaker, and host of the award-winning 15-Minute Matrix podcast.

  Andrea shares how the conventional model—even when it's labeled "functional"—often misses the most critical piece of healing: the person. We explore how narrative, nervous system regulation, and foundational lifestyle shifts are often more powerful than the next flashy protocol.

  This conversation is for anyone navigating chronic illness, burnout, or information overload—and wondering if there’s a simpler, more grounded way forward. Spoiler alert: there is.

  ✨ What You’ll Learn:

  • Why lab tests and protocols often fail people with chronic conditions
  • The power of narrative medicine and why your story matters
  • How “slow down to speed up” might be the missing key to healing
  • Andrea’s Three Roots, Many Branches framework
  • What true functional nutrition looks like (and why it’s not just about food)
  • Why nervous system safety is non-negotiable for digestion and healing
  • How to navigate the gray area between restriction and nourishment

  👤 Guest Bio:
  Andrea Nakayama is an internationally known Functional Medicine Nutritionist, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, and host of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast. She’s training thousands of practitioners worldwide in a root-cause, systems-based approach that’s revolutionizing care for people with chronic conditions. Her work empowers both patients and providers to move beyond cookie-cutter protocols and toward truly individualized healing.

  🔗 Links & Resources:

  • Andrea Nakayama’s Website
  • Functional Nutrition Alliance
  • 15-Minute Matrix Podcast
  • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreanakayama

  💥 Let’s Stay Connected:

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Are you stuck in a cycle of overthinking, burnout, and anxiety? Do you feel like perfectionism and people-pleasing are running your life? In this episode, I sit down with Heather Lillico, a nutritionist, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of the Cultivating Calm app, to discuss how to overcome anxiety naturally and reclaim your peace of mind. Heather shares her personal journey from high-functioning anxiety to a balanced, fulfilling life—and how you can do the same.

We cover:
✅ The hidden ways perfectionism fuels anxiety
✅ How to recognize self-sabotaging patterns and break free
✅ 3 major misconceptions about anxiety that hold you back
✅ The Cultivating Calm Method: A simple, evidence-based approach to reducing anxiety
✅ Why conventional approaches like therapy and medication may not be enough—and what to do instead
✅ How to build resilience and emotional capacity to stop fear from controlling your life

If you’re tired of anxiety dictating your choices and keeping you stuck, this episode is for you!

[00:22] Heather’s personal journey: How her first panic attack changed everything
[01:07] The truth behind high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism
[02:58] Small, simple habits that create massive shifts in anxiety relief
[09:51] The 3 biggest myths about anxiety (and what to believe instead)
[16:11] How to rewire your nervous system to feel safe with discomfort
[20:47] Why food, movement, and mindfulness are essential for mental health
[28:57] How to create an anxiety-free morning routine (without overcomplicating it)
[39:09] Heather’s game-changing journaling practice to transform your mindset

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