Permission to Heal

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Permission to Heal is a mental health podcast that brings the stories we often hide into the light, because shame shrinks when we share in safe spaces. Each episode offers honest conversations with real people and insights from therapists and experts, giving you practical tools for emotional wellness, healing, and healthier relationships. Hosted by Kelly Kozluk, a Registered Psychotherapist with Alli Therapy, this show invites you to connect, grow, and be fully human. Find your perfect therapist match today at alli.io.

  1. Learning to Live with Bipolar Disorder

    May 25

    Learning to Live with Bipolar Disorder

    Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist, sits down with Marion Goreski to dive deep into her lifelong journey navigating depression, eating disorders and bipolar disorder, from childhood struggles to adulthood healing. Marion opens up about what it was like growing up feeling different, carrying pain silently through school and into adult life, and the difficult process of trying to understand what was happening to her mental health. Together, they explore the complicated reality of navigating psychiatrists, hospitalizations, medications, changing diagnoses, and the often overwhelming side effects that can come with treatment. This episode also dives into the emotional weight of labels, especially the experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Marion speaks candidly about the confusion, grief, shame, and resistance she felt toward the diagnosis, struggling with what it meant, fearing something was “wrong” with her, and wrestling with the idea of what it means to be “normal.” At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder that you are deserving of help, support, care, and compassion. Marion reflects on the importance of reaching out, learning to let others in, and the role her support system played in helping her survive and eventually thrive. This episode is for you if: - You've felt different, broken, or confused about what you're struggling with - You've been frustrated with navigating the health care system and diagoses - You're looking for hope, optimism and inspiration in your own mental health journey 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    48 min
  2. Is Your Relationship Over? Or Can It Be Fixed?

    May 11

    Is Your Relationship Over? Or Can It Be Fixed?

    Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist, is joined by Rana Khan, a Marriage and Family Therapist, for an honest conversation about why couples therapy doesn’t have to be something you fear and why it shouldn’t be saved as a last resort. They explore how therapy can be a space to strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate the natural differences that show up in every relationship. They talk about the real give-and-take required for partnership, how to approach conversations about intimacy without shame or defensiveness, and what it looks like to grow together instead of growing apart. They also gently unpack one of the hardest questions couples face: How do you know whether to keep trying to make something work, or to accept that the relationship may be over? Who this episode is for: - Couples who feel disconnected but don’t know how to start talking about it - Partners who love each other but keep having the same arguments on repeat - Anyone who feels nervous or intimidated by the idea of couples therapy - People wondering, “is this something we can work through, or is it time to let go?” - Couples navigating differences in needs, communication styles, or intimacy - Those who want to strengthen their relationship before it reaches a breaking point 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    39 min
  3. The Reality of Being the Underdog with Survivor Winner Erika Casupanan

    Apr 27

    The Reality of Being the Underdog with Survivor Winner Erika Casupanan

    She won Survivor, but this isn’t a story just about winnning. In this conversation, Kelly Kozluk sits down with Erika Casupanan, winner of Survivor 41, to talk about what the cameras don’t show. What it feels like to be underestimated. What it does to your mind to be watched, judged, and edited into a character. What happens to your identity when millions of people think they know who you are. And what it takes to process and come back to yourself after an experience that changes your life overnight. Erika shares the mental health reality of before, during, and after Survivor, the self-doubt, the resilience, and the quiet self-trust and confidence that carried her through. Together, we explore how being underestimated can become a hidden advantage, and why learning to trust yourself matters more than how the world sees you. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, unsure about what comes next, and for any Survivor or reality TV fans. Sometimes, the people who seem the quietest are the ones who outlast everyone. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    54 min
  4. What No One Tells You About Postpartum, From a Mom and Therapist

    Apr 13

    What No One Tells You About Postpartum, From a Mom and Therapist

    What is actually normal after you have a baby… and what’s a sign you might need support? In this honest, practical, and deeply reassuring conversation, Kelly is joined by Natalie, a Registered Psychotherapist, mom of one, and currently pregnant, to talk about the postpartum experience no one prepares you for. They unpack the emotional reality of the early weeks after birth, including the very common “baby blues,” the mental load no one talks about, and the difference between what’s hard-but-normal and what may be postpartum depression, anxiety, or OCD. You’ll learn: What the baby blues really feel like (and how long they last) What no one tells you about the postpartum experience How postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD can show up The signs it’s time to reach out for help How to prepare before baby arrives to protect your mental health How partners and loved ones can offer meaningful support This conversation is for anyone (pregnant folks and supporters!) who wants a more honest, compassionate understanding of postpartum mental health, without shame, fear, or unrealistic expectations. Because the more we talk about it, the less alone new parents have to feel. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    32 min
  5. Kristen Seaton: What Cancer Taught me about Healing Physically, Mentally and Living Fully

    Mar 30

    Kristen Seaton: What Cancer Taught me about Healing Physically, Mentally and Living Fully

    In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Kristen Seaton, a Toronto-based fitness instructor and talent leader at Lululemon, to talk about the moment her life changed with an unexpected cervical cancer diagnosis. Kristen shares what it was like to move through fear, uncertainty, and treatment while staying gently connected to her body through movement and to her people through deep human connection. She speaks candidly about the emotional weight of diagnosis, the patience and slowness healing requires, and how joy can still exist, even when it looks very different than before. This conversation is a reminder that movement and community can be powerful forms of medicine, that you are capable of handling incredibly hard things, and that you can always get back to a new version of yourself. This episode is for you if you’re navigating illness, supporting someone who is, or learning how to stay connected to your body and joy through life’s hardest seasons. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    29 min
  6. How to Stop Childhood Wounds From Ruining Your Adult Relationships

    Mar 16

    How to Stop Childhood Wounds From Ruining Your Adult Relationships

    In this episode, Kelly is joined by Susan, an associate therapist at Alli Therapy, for a thoughtful conversation about how childhood attachment wounds can shape our sense of safety, relationships, and emotional world as adults. Many of the ways we show up in relationships today were learned long before we had the words to understand them. Together, Kelly and Susan explore how early experiences with caregivers can influence attachment styles, trust, emotional regulation, and the way we connect with our caregivers and others later in life. This episode is for you if… • you find yourself feeling anxious, insecure, or distant in relationships • you hold hurt, anger and resentment towards your caregivers • you struggle to trust that people will stay or truly support you • you notice old emotional patterns showing up in your adult relationships • you want to better understand your attachment style and where it comes from • you’re curious about how healing childhood wounds can help you move toward more secure, fulfilling connections Most importantly, this episode focuses on healing. Kelly and Susan discuss what it looks like to move toward secure attachment, how therapy and self-awareness can support that process, and how making sense of our childhood experiences can open the door to healthier relationships and a more grounded sense of self. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    40 min
  7. Toxic Relationships: Why It’s So Hard to Recognize Them, Leave and Heal with Kojenwa Moitt

    Mar 2

    Toxic Relationships: Why It’s So Hard to Recognize Them, Leave and Heal with Kojenwa Moitt

    What does a toxic relationship really look like and why is it so hard to see when you’re in it? This week on Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Kojenwa Moitt, actor, marketing expert, entrepreneur, and PR maven for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about surviving abusive relationships with men who displayed narcissistic personality traits. Kojenwa shares her personal story of being in relationships that were manipulative, emotionally abusive, and confusing. Together, we explore: • The subtle and overt signs of toxic and unhealthy relationships • Why intelligent, capable, successful women still struggle to recognize red flags • The psychological impact of gaslighting, control, and emotional abuse • Why leaving is complicated, emotionally, practically, and neurologically • The first steps toward safety, clarity, and reclaiming your voice • How healing begins with authenticity, truth-telling, and community If you’re navigating a difficult relationship, healing after emotional abuse, or learning how to trust yourself again this episode is for you. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal 📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the light At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115. Self Care Warning: This episode contains stories that include toxic, unhealthy and abusive relationship patterns and may not be a helpful part of everyone’s journey. If this doeosn't serve you, please skip this episode. With care, Permission to Heal.

    50 min
  8. Living with Chronic Pain with Dr. Peter Johnston

    Feb 15

    Living with Chronic Pain with Dr. Peter Johnston

    This week on Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Dr. Peter Johnston, chiropractor and chronic pain specialist, for an informative conversation about what chronic pain really is and why understanding the mind-body connection can change everything. Dr. Peter shares his journey into becoming a chiropractor, how he approaches his work with his clients and the patterns he sees again and again in patients navigating persistent pain. They discuss the different kinds of chronic pain, the role that stress, fear and nervous system play, what patients can actively do during recovery to support healing, how mindfulness can reduce suffering, even when pain is still present. You’ll also be guided through a practical mindfulness exercise that you can return to anytime pain or tension flares up. If you live with chronic pain, support someone who does, or simply want to better understand the powerful connection between your brain, body, and nervous system, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and less alone. Follow us, Permission to Heal, and get caught up on Youtube, Apple and Spotify. At Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

    39 min
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Permission to Heal is a mental health podcast that brings the stories we often hide into the light, because shame shrinks when we share in safe spaces. Each episode offers honest conversations with real people and insights from therapists and experts, giving you practical tools for emotional wellness, healing, and healthier relationships. Hosted by Kelly Kozluk, a Registered Psychotherapist with Alli Therapy, this show invites you to connect, grow, and be fully human. Find your perfect therapist match today at alli.io.

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  • Creator
    Alli Therapy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alli Therapy
  • Show Website
    Permission to Heal

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